AME Church
Lay Organization
The purpose of the Lay Organization is to organize and train the Lay members of Prince Chapel AME Church so that each member may use to the maximum their abilities and skills granted by God, in assisting with the improvements and extension of God's Kingdom, and creating happiness, peace and harmony among its members.
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To instill in the membership of the church a love for and appreciation of the history, tradition and principals of African Methodism.
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To keep forever alive the sacred memory of Richard Allen, our illustrious founder.
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To advocate respect and loyalty to constituted authority and leadership.
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To encourage, stimulate and educate the laity of the church in the history, development and organice laws of African Methodism.
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To encourage the laity to support the total program of the church in the local congregation, in the community and in the connectional church.
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To promote the spread of personal evangelism through activities designed to prepare lay members for appropriately conveying God's word--Lay Evangelism.
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To encourage our youth and young adults to take an active leadership role in all activities of the church.
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To help identify the talents of each member and encourage the development of that talent.
"Do your best to win God's approval as a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed and who teaches only the true message." 2 Timothy 2:14
