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St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
 
 

ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH-CHATTANOOGA TN ONLINE
(https://www.stpaulamechatt.org/)

CHURCH MOTTO
"WHAT EVER IT TAKES, I'M ALL IN"




Pastor, Rev. Dr. Terence L. Mayes, Sr., 
Our Ministerial Staff, and Congregation


WELCOMES YOU!



 

IMPORTANT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

 

As announced, the church sanctuary WILL BE CLOSED for the repair and painting of the church ceiling. All worship services will be held downstairs in the Frank L.N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall. Zoom broadcasting TBD. POC: Pastor Mayes or Bro. Richard Williams.




 

SUNDAY "HYBRID" PRAISE & WORSHIP
SERVICES ZOOM LINK


(PLEASE click on the title above for "direct" online access)

 

Church School - 9:30 AM EST Sundays

Morning Worship Service - 10:30 AM EST Sundays
 

zoom Broadcasts begin no later than
15 minutes prior to beginning times


(If you experience connection issues using the link above,
PLEASE use the dial-in method below to connect!)


or

If dialing in via cellular or touch-tone phone,
use the number below, then enter Zoom Meeting ID,
and follow prompts. If dialing from a touch-tone or other
landline phone, a "1" must be inserted before the area code.

(929) 205-6099,

then enter

Zoom Meeting ID: 851 6045 7034#

 

BIBLE STUDY & OFFICIAL BOARD
MEETING ZOOM LINK


Click on link above or if dialing in via cellular or touch-tone phone,
use the number below, then enter Zoom Meeting ID,
and follow prompts. If dialing from a touch-tone or other
landline phone, a "1" must be inserted before the area code.

(929) 205-6099 or
(301) 715-8592,

then enter

Zoom Meeting ID: 399 677 3223#



 

YOUNG ADULT THRIVE MINISTRY
BIBLE STUDY LINK


Click on link above or if dialing in via cellular or touch-tone phone,
use the number below, then enter Zoom Meeting ID,
and follow prompts. If dialing from a touch-tone or other
landline phone, a "1" must be inserted before the area code.

Phone Number TBA

then enter

Zoom Meeting ID: TBA#

 



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Click link below for online access to

LOCAL LAY ZOOM LINK


Meeting ID: 270 292 0240
Passcode: 8axEZ6


THERE IS NO PHONE DIAL-IN NUMBER FOR THIS LINK.

PLEASE NOTE THIS LINK IS FOR LOCAL
ST. PAUL LAY MEETINGS ONLY!

PLEASE SEE BELOW, OR CALENDAR/EVENT LINKS
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CONFERENCE,
DISTRICT, OR CLO LAY MEETINGS!





HAMILTON COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION



(TN VOTERS INFORMATION)


 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


**Please keep our sick and shut-in
"LIFTED" in prayer**







 

Please continue to pray without ceasing for Bishop Seawright, the entire Seawright and Myers families during this time of bereavement.  Additional information is below.

Regretfully, we share the following Notice of Bereavement.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

With deep sorrow, we mourn the loss of Deaconess Louise Seawright Myers, age 82, of Swansea, South Carolina. Deaconess Myers is survived by two sons, David and Arthur and her daughter, Mary. She was predeceased by her son, Stanley. She was the sister of Eugene Seawright and Bishop Harry L. and sister-in-law of Supervisor Sherita Moon Seawright. Please keep the Myers and Seawright families in prayer during this time of bereavement. We pray that God will provide them comfort and strength.

 

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to:
Bishop Harry L. Seawright & Family
Presiding Prelate, 13th Episcopal District of the AME Church
900 13th Avenue S
Nashville, TN 37212

office@ame13.org







Happy New Year!

As we thrive, let us put God first for all that He has done and continues to do for us. In  2025, let us continue to pray, praise, and press, knowing that God gives us the victory.

 

The Thriving 13th District's Goals for 2025

(please click on title to obtain a downloable copy)

 

  1. Spend time with God in prayer daily.

  2. Spend time with God in His Word.  (I suggest the One Year Bible.)

  3. Praise God for what He has already done.  Keep a gratitude list.

  4. Pay your tithes.

  5. Pray about being a witness to any and every one you meet.

  6. Celebrate someone else as often as you can - birthdays, anniversaries, new births, etc.

  7. Bless someone else.

  8. Get regular medical check-ups.

  9. Invest in the stock market and real estate.

  10. Invest in self, such as diet, healthy foods, education, and exercise.


The 13th District Calendar has been updated.
To Download the calendar:  CLICK HERE


 

Join Bishop Seawright's Morning Prayer Line

Bishop Seawright hosts a daily morning Prayer Call

(Monday - Saturday)

All are welcome

 

Bishop Harry L. Seawright's Prayer Line

Dial:  1-609-746-1095 (Access Code:  825522#)

Monday - Saturday 

8:00 AM CT/ 9:00 AM ET
 

As a reminder, we are currently in Phase 2 of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church Building Project.  As part of our commitment to the project, we kindly request that each member donate $400. Phase 2 completion is expected by March 8, 2025. Your contributions are necessary for the successful completion of the entire project, and we appreciate your support.

 


 

STANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(
ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA TN
)

 

The following is information for St. Paul AMEC standing meetings. Any changes WILL BE announced from the pulpit. Please note "MONTHLY" standing meetings are held after the first Sunday of each month, unless otherwise directed.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BREAKFAST FEST & STUDY——EACH 1ST SUNDAY @ 9:15 AM—PLEASE join us to study the weekly Sunday School lesson, and have a bite to eat while doing so. This is a "combined classes" study period that is conducted in the Frank L. N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall. Contact Sis. Patrice Toney for additional information.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EACH TUESDAY @ 6 PM ESTStudy is held via the Bible Study/Official Board (Pastor) Zoom link. Please use the front page information and links to join us for an interesting and engaging study session. We continue our studies in "The Gospel According to Saint Mark" as follows:


February 18, 2025—Mark 14:12-21
February 25, 2025—Mark 14:22-31
March 4, 2025—Mark 14:32-37
March 11, 2025—Mark 14:38-46
March 18, 2025—Mark 14:47-56
March 25, 2025—Mark 14:57-63

April 1, 2025—CANCELLED DUE TO “MIDYEAR”

April 8, 2025—Mark 14:54-72
April 15, 2025—Mark 15:1-8


YOUTH ADULT THRIVE BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY @ 7:30 PM ESTPlease join the St. Paul Youth and Young Adult Family for this Bible Study led by our young adults (This Bible Study is for those between the ages of 18 and 50) ...Please contact Sis. Ranece Brown for specific dates and other information.

CHOIR REHERSAL——THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM EST—Rehearsals for special events will be communicated by Bro. Kenneth Parks. Please contact him for any schedule changes.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING——ANNOUNCED FROM PULPITThe Finance Committee meets as specified by Pastor Mayes.

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING——March 9th @ 6 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT —The Trustee Board meets every other month via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link) unless otherwise needed/specified.

STEWARD BOARD MEETING——March 9th @ 7 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUTThe Steward Board meets every other month via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link) unless otherwise needed/specified.

OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING——MARCH 4th @ 7 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT—The Official Board meets the 1st TUESDAYS AFTER 1st SUNDAYS via the Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link, unless otherwise announced. The Official Board meetings are open to "ALL CHURCH MEMBERS." Your phone number and Zoom login I.D. must be registered with Pastor Mayes to attend the Zoom call. Pastor Mayes is asking all Presidents to turn-in your organizations report to Bro. Robert Parks prior to the meeting. Please contact Pastor Mayes or Bro. Parks for additional information.

WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (WMS)——1ST SATURDAYS @ NOON—WMS meets monthly in the Frank L. N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall (unless otherwise needed/specified). Please contact Sis. Tharyl Brown for additional information.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA TECH TRAINING——SCHEDULED UPON REQUEST—These training sessions are held to: 1) Train members of the Media Ministry Organization on St. Paul AMEC's A/V equipment; 2) Train St. Paul AMEC's leadership about its website and how to perform "basic" tasks on the A/V system; and, 3) Train "ALL" members on aspects of accessing St. Paul's website and other related items. POC: Bro. Ray Hill, Sr.

EVERY SUNDAY @ 10:20 AM EST—Pastor Mayes asks that if you are on program for the Sunday Worship Experience that you meet in the Pastor's/Stewardess room for prayer.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA FIRST SUNDAY UNITY DRESS ATTIRE——1ST SUNDAYS—Pastor Mayes is requesting the congregation to wear the colors BLACK/WHITE in reverence to Communion Sunday.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA 4TH SUNDAY FAMILY UNITY DRESS ATTIRE——4TH SUNDAYS—The attire for each fourth Sunday is as follows:

January—Favorite Football Jersey or T-Shirt
February—African/Black History Attire
March—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
April—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
May—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
June—Favorite Organization
July—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
August—African Attire
September—2023 YPD T-Shirt
October—St. Paul Baseball or Football T-Shirt
November—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
December—Red/Black Attire

 




MONTHLY HOLIDAY LISTING

(REMINDER: THERE IS NO POSTAL SERVICE and ALL BANKS and GOVERNMENT
OFFICES ARE CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
. Please see additional information
about each holiday by clicking on its name.)

 

JANUARY 1ST
NEW YEAR'S DAY

 

JANUARY 20TH
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

&

INAUGURATION DAY

FEBRUARY 14TH
VALENTINE'S DAY

FEBRUARY 17TH
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY DAY
(aka PRESIDENTS DAY)


APRIL 20TH
RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER)

MAY 26TH
MEMORIAL DAY

JUNE 19TH
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY


JULY 4TH
INDEPENDENCE DAY

SEPTEMBER 1ST
LABOR DAY

OCTOBER 13TH
INDIGINEOUS PEOPLE'S DAY
(aka COLUMBUS DAY)


NOVEMBER 11TH
VETERAN'S DAY

NOVEMBER 25TH
THANKSGIVING DAY

DECEMBER 25TH
CHRISTMAS DAY

DECEMBER 26TH - JANUARY 1ST
KWANZAA

 




GENERAL MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

(IN WORDS)

 
(Please see additional information about each announcement
via the 'Event List' link located to the left)

 

FEBRUARY 23rd @ 10:30 AM——BLACK HISTORY SUNDAY—Point of Contact: Rev. Natalie McClarty.  Following the service, Pastor Mayes will meet with the Steward Board in the Fellowship Hall.

MARCH 16th @ 10:30 AM——WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION—Member Assessment: $100 per Adult.  Please see your class leader for more information. Co-Chairs: Sis. Angela Moore and Sis. Angela Lattimore.

MARCH 29th——WMS/YPD COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENT—Members will convene at Miller Park/Plaza. POCs: Sis. Tharyl Brown and Sis. Ramona Pratt.

 

APRIL 3rd-6th: MID-YEAR CONFERENCE——The 13th District will celebrate the Mid-Year Conference at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The link to book a hotel room for the Mid-Year conference is now available: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/ame-church-april-2025/

The cutoff date for booking rooms is March 5, 2025.

 

Host Meeting Venue

First Baptist Church Bracktown

3016 Bracktown Rd

Lexington, KY 40511

 

Host Hotel

Embassy Suites Lexington Hotel

1801 Newton Pike

Lexington, KY  40511

859-455-5000

 

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL TODAY!!!

 

Rate:  $169/night   (Group Code - 92U)

(Room Block Deadline - March 1, 2025)


Click Here to Reserve Your

 

APRIL 12th——WMS FISH FRY @ CHURCH—Times TBD. POC: Sis. Tharyl Brown.

APRIL 26th——WMS NIGHT IN WHITE @ 11AM-2PM @ CHURCH—The WMS are hosting a brunch. Additional information will be posted when it becomes available. POC: Sis. Tharyl Brown.

 


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(THE FLYERS)

 





 

 

Join us for the 2nd Annual AME Church night with the Grizzlies on February 28th at 7 pm.  Get your tickets today by utilizing the QR Codes to get the discounted tickets. After the game, Marvin Sapp will be in concert.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!  (CLICK HERE)




Greetings from the AMEC Department of Christian Education!

As we prepare to celebrate Founder's Day across the connection, let us train for our present realities in faith and service and plan for our futures by attending the 2025 Annual Ministries in Christian Education Training and Planning Meeting:  A Hybrid Gathering, March 20-22.

Register Now

 

HOTEL LINK WILL COME TO THE IN-PERSON REGISTRANTS IN A SEPARATE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

 

Rev. Garland F. Pierce
Executive Director
Department of Christian Education
African Methodist Episcopal Church

Light to see the TruthFreedom to make it known”
Teaching Christ Globally


https://ameced.com

 

 



 

 

Donate Used Christian Materials Today!


 

Do you have used or new Christian books, bibles, magazines, and Sunday School materials that you will no longer use that are taking up space in your home or church?  If so, donate them so that they can continue to make a difference in others lives.

All donations will given to Love Packages which is a nonprofit organization that collects Christian matierials and ships the donation internationally where they can be used. They ship over 2,000 tons of recycled gospel literature on the mission field every year.

If you have books to donate, contact Rev. Ann Dashiell at  615-516-4111.

 

Bishop Harry L. Seawright, Presiding Bishop
Reverend Sherita Moon Seawright, Supervisor of Missions
Reverend Dr. Kenneth D. Love, Sr., Presiding Elder
Reverend Dr. Terence L. Mayes, Sr., D. Min., Senior Pastor
Reverend Judge John McClarty, Assistant Pastor
Reverend Natalie McClarty, Associate Minister

Brother Kenneth Parks, Minister/Director of Music


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