Columbia District

Yong People's and Children's Division

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The Young People's and Children’s Division (YPD) under the leadership of the Women's Missionary Society provides meaningful youth training programs and opportunities for leadership experience in all areas of church life.  By providing training in Evangelism, Christian Social Relations, and Education programs the YPD is designed to connect youth more fully to the mission of the church and increase knowledge of the African Methodist Episcopal Church history and the scriptures.

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YPD Pledge

I pledge my willing and untiring service to all efforts of the Young People's and Children's Division to aid the needy and suffering people, regardless of race, color, or creed.  I further pledge to take the Bible as my guide, to aid my church, and to attend meetings regularly.  In all these tasks I seek the Savior's guidance.

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Our Purpose

Provide meaningful resources, training and guidance in all area of church life which encourage full participation in the mission programs and activities of the entire church and this organization;

 

Provide specific training in Evangelism, Christian Social Relations, and Education programs designed to increase knowledge of the African Methodist Episcopal Church History and the scriptures;

 

Facilitate and support opportunities for leadership experiences in the church and society;

 

Enable growth in stewardship in the church;

 

Advocate for the integrity of childhood and the dignity of all children and youth in our religious civic and political structure;

 

Create linkages, establish work synergies and devise schedules to effectively implement and administer meaningful program and activities for all levels and units of the organization; and

 

Foster a community, in which children, youth, youths and young adults know each other by name, minister to each other and partner in servicing and witnessing for Jesus Christ.

 

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