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Friday, February 6, 2025

Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church

Rev. Dr. Jerret C. Fite

Pastor

A Magnifent Mass Meeting!

Last Saturday, we held our first Mass Meeting of the 2024-25 Conference Year. The new definition of a Mass Meeting is a gathering of the Lancaster District Masses, and it is open to everyone! We extend our gratitude to Elder and Rev. Mrs. Miles, Rev. Dr. J. Barbour, and the White Oak Church Family for being such welcoming and warm hosts.

Some highlights

Everyone was happy and smiling
  • The Number of Youth in Attendance
  • All of the District Auxiliaries present and participated: Missionary, CED, Lay
  • The Mass Meeting started with Meditation led by Elder Miles
  • Break-out sessions for the youth
  • Presentations by all auxiliaries with a focus on information and education
  • Stayed on schedule: started at 9am with completion by 12 noon
  • Tina presented on behalf of District CED with Fred presenting for District Lay Council. Also, the officers of the Lancaster District Lay Council were installed by Elder Miles. Husband and wife, Robert and Tammie White received their Lay Life Member Stoles
  • Box lunches
  • Great Fellowship!!!
  • Please join us at the 2nd Mass Meeting! (Stay tuned)
Installation of Lancaster District Lay Officers, Lay Life Member Stoling, CED Presentation
Rev. Jonathan Moore, The newly appointed Pastor of El Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. Rev. Moore comes from Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Smyra Ga. Rev. Eldren Morrison, Pastor

CHOSEN @ Steele Hill

Thank everyone for your support and participation in Chosen by World Vision. Last Sunday, we had Reveal Sunday! Pastor Fite was back on the Steele Hill Campus. We are thankful for safe travels! Also, the sponsors received the pictures of the child who they are sponsoring. It was indeed a special day. We will be sharing more photos and videos in the coming weeks!

Even though the Steele Hill Chosen Campaign has concluded, you can still sponsor a child! The Steele Hill QR Code has been re-directed to the traditional sponsorship. Which means, that you can choose your child! Just look for a child in Kinango, Kenya to sponsor. Please visit the website or call Customer Care, 888.511.6584 or contact Fred Witherspoon.

Sponsors with pictures of their child. Thank You!

Black History Month on The Hill

Wear Your Steeler Jersey or your second favorite team!

Our Ancestor’s Influence: Africa’s Amazing Impact on the World

Coffee, jazz, makeup and more have an origin story that starts in Africa.

By

Angela Johnson (theroot.com)

If you start your day with a cup of coffee or end your evening listening to jazz, you can thank African people. Traditions and practices from across the continent have found their way to practically every corner of the globe. From the music we love to the art we admire, Africa’s influence is undeniable. Check out a few of the amazing things Africa has introduced to the rest of the world.

Heroes and Sheroes Are All Around You!

Black women are making history in Charlotte’s health community! 🖤✨

Meet Dr. Ramine Alexander, a Charlotte native, intervention scientist, and public health advocate. Her work focuses on Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to address lifestyle risk factors like diet and physical activity, improving health outcomes for underrepresented communities. At UNC Chapel Hill’s Living F.R.E.E. Lab, she develops equitable interventions for those at the intersection of disordered eating and chronic disease.

📢 During Black History Month, we’re celebrating the Black women shaping Charlotte’s health landscape—past, present, and future. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackGirlMagic #YWCACharlotte

Dr. Ramine is the niece of The Witherspoon's sister-in-law, Duree, Willie's wife. Fred can remember when she was a quiet, child playing with Alexster, Willie's son. "I know the plans that I have for you!"

Sunday School Lesson

2nd Sunday of February 2025

February 9, 2025

Adult Unit III: In God's Kingdom

General Lesson Title: Resistance to the Kingdom

Adult Topic: Stand Up

Background Scripture: Matthew 11

Home Daily Bible Reading

Friday, February 7 Psalm 35: 15 - 28 Rescue Me From My Enemies

Saturday, February 8 Proverb 24: 8 - 22 Don't Rejoice When Enemies Fall

Sunday, February 9 Matthew 11: 7 - 15, 20 -24 The Kingdom Presses On

From Pastor Fite

Study Topic: 2 Peter 1: 1-11
Start Your Day!

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Pastor Fite's Daddy

February 8 Wilma Hood

February 8 Tia Johnson

February 12 Jeffrey Johnson

Thank You!

Thank you for your financial support of Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church during 2024! Your year-end giving statements are available. Please see Ms. Erica Morrison after service.

Memorial Services

Mr. Roy F. Allen

February 15, 2025

11:00 AM

Steele Hill A.M.E. Zion Church

Harris Funeral Home - Monroe, NC

Mr. Allen was the husband of Mrs. Shirley Mills Allen, who is the sister of Emma Mills Barnes and Aunt of Melissa Barnes

Shirley Allen

4321 Glenloch Circle

Matthews, NC 28105

704.451.1793

Emma Barnes

1202 Memory Lane

Monroe, NC 28112

In The Lancaster District

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AKAs of Fort Mill Scholarship

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Super Sunday Worship

9:45 AM - Sunday School

10:40 AM - Worship

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