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Officers 2021-2023

Reverend Dr. Joann M. Talley, President

Jennifer P. Washington, 1^st Vice 

Reverend Theresa M. Denson, 2^nd Vice 

Minister Patricia Jones, 3^rd Vice 

Quienzella Lattimore, Recording Secretary

Sherl L. Streeter, Asst Recording Secretary

Loretta Y. Pines, Corresponding Secretary

Mary Wilson, Asst Corresponding Secretary

LaVon V. Thompson, Treasurer

Min. Talita V.  Grayton, Financial Secretary

Linda Young, Assistant Financial Secretary

Elzonia W. Smith, Parliamentarian

Dorothy Wells-Fowlkes, Historian

Patricia F. Brown, Assistant Historian

Mattie M. Lawson, Assistant Chorister

Pamela D. Y. Barksdale, Executive Board Chair

Baptist Ministers’ Wives and Widows Association of 
       Washington DC and Vicinity, Inc.

 Rev. Dr. Joann M. Talley, President

Theme: A Divine Shift of God—It’s time to Reposition
                 February 17, 2023

 Hostesses:  Rev. Joann Talley, Sister Mary Wilson
Host Church:  Divine Creations Ministries, Pastor Joann Talley

MONTHLY AGENDA

Greetings…………………………………………. President Joann M. Talley
Devotions………………………Sis. Gloria Williams and Worship Committee
Business Meeting—
     Call to Order………….……………………………… President Joann M. Talley
     Adoption of the Agenda (Sent via Email)
     Adoption of November Minutes (Sent via Email)

Looking Back:  DCAMWMW Executive Board Meeting, January 14, 2023
        Membership Directory emailed
        
Looking Ahead:  See the Attachment to the Newsletter

Committee Reports (Only as needed)
• Finance and Budget—Sis. LaVon Thompson/Min. Talita Grayton
• Constitution and By-Laws—Sis. Sherl Streeter
• Activity—Sis. Jennifer Washington
• Sunshine—Sis. Patricia Brown
• Scholarship—Sis. Quienzella Lattimore
• Nominating
• Program—Rev. Theresa Denson

Black History Program….. Rev. Theresa Denson

Announcements  

Closing: Song, Prayer, and Benediction

BMWWA Contact Info:
2111 Blaz Court   Upper Marlboro, MD 20774   

Phone 301-204-4069   

Email: bmwwa.dc@gmail.com

Photo of BMWWA sisterhood at BMWWA President Bishop Eunice Turner's Installation service.

My Sisters in Christ, 

I trust that each of you had a beautiful Mother’s Day, filled with all of God’s richest blessings!

Our April meeting was held at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church 1630 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009.  Many thanks to Reverend Isaac A. Fox and First Lady Jessie B. Fox, and to Sister Joyce Sparrow for the beautiful flowers she provided for our tables.

Our guest speaker was The Honorable Cereta A. Lee, Register of Wills for Prince George’s County, and Attorney Julius Terrell, an Estate Planner in Washington, DC and Maryland. We received some valuable information.

April and May have been very busy and rewarding.  On April 28th, I was the speaker for the Missionary Society Ministry at First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church at the invitation of Sister Dorothy Wells Fowlkes. My message was entitled “Women of God on the Move” The following Ministers’ Wives were there offering their support:  Sister Gloria J. Williams, First Lady Jessie B. Fox and Sister Dorothy Wells-Fowlkes.

Also, on April 28th, Bishop Turner facilitated a workshop for the Maryland Association of the Ministers’ Wives and Widows, Opening Session entitled, “Having a Mind to Work”.  Congratulations to Lady Belinda D. Davis, she received her MBA on this past Saturday. 

 On May 6th, Reverend Dr. Terry Streeter and First Lady Sherl L. Streeter celebrated their church’s 100th year Anniversary.  They had a grand gala at The Camelot by Martin’s. “To God Be the Glory”.  BMWWA sisters who were there to celebrate with them include Lady Madeline Lewis, our own State President Pamela D. Y.  Barksdale, Sister Dorothy Durham, Lady Sandra Pierson, Sister Michelle Russell, Sister Sara Phillips, Sister Oleathea Slaughter, and Sister Crystal Brown.    

On Sunday, May 20th at 10:00 am, our very own Reverend Theresa Denson will deliver the Word on Women’s Day at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. You all are invited to attend.   Our color is “all shades of pink”.  Please pray that God will bless her in a Mighty Way!  

Please remember to pray for our bereaved, sick and shut in members. Send a card or call them. They would love to hear from you.  Lady Belinda D. Davis and Reverend Barbie Daughtry had minor surgery this month. Remember to check our website, www.baptminwivesandwidowsdc.com for current information, upcoming activities, and links to other Local, State, and International Associations. 

Our May meeting will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  The Pastor is Reverend, Dr. Terry Streeter and First Lady Sherl L. Streeter. The address is 215 Rhode Island Ave, N.W. Washington, DC.  I look forward to seeing each of you on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 6:45 pm.

Dr. Marie Bowe-Quick, President 

Our Purpose:

“We promise to strengthen the bonds of friendship; strive towards a wholesome, harmonious, sympathetic, and sisterly relationship among ministers’ wives and widows everywhere, and to practice and uphold the great Christian principles given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Our Theme: "Faithful Women Serving and Uplifting the Kingdom of God".

Scripture reference: Luke 8:1-3, "After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3 Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means."

Welcome to Our New Officers!

What a wonderful time we had at the Installation Service for the BMWMWA 2017-2019 Officers!  The service was held before an enthusiastic crowd of well-wishers on Friday evening, September 15, 2017, at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in Washington DC, after an awesome Opening Reception for BMWMWA members, along with their spouses and family members. 

The color for this administration is KELLY GREEN representing growth and fruitfulness.  The theme is:  "Faithful Women Serving and Uplifting the Kingdom of God". Scripture: Luke 8:1-3, "After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means."

Reverend Joann Talley served as Worship Leader for the installation service and Interim Pastor Isaac Fox welcomed attendees to the service. A host of dignitaries were present to welcome the new administration of officers and to offer support for the BMWMWA service projects. Greeters included representatives from the DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's Office, District of Columbia's Ward 4 City Councilman Brandon Todd's office, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's XI Sigma Omega Chapter, Mitchellville Drifters. Inc., Kiwanis International Capital District, and Stoddard Baptist Home Foundation. Mrs. Glenda Boston represented and brought greetings from the DC State Association of Ministers' Wives and Widows.

After Reverend Wayne B. Quick issued the charge to all incoming officers and conducted the actual swearing-in installation, Executive Board Chair Sherl Streeter handed the Presidential gavel to the newly installed 42nd President Deaconess Dr. Marie Bowe-Quick. (See picture on the left.)  BMWMWA President Dr. Marie Bowe-Quick's Installation Message will be displayed below later this month.  However, some highlights regarding her focus for her term in office include:

1. Strengthen the scholarship program by increasing designated funds.

2. Adoption of a local elementary school to support with weekend meal service for students living below the poverty level.

3. Support homeless youth by working through the Covenant House in Washington DC.

4. Establish meaningful programs during our fellowship meetings that will allow BMWMWA members to relax and fellowship. Such programs may include having a meeting that includes spa activities, games, exercises for fitness, or other fun activities to ensure we remain strong Christian women working together to build our organization, serve the people of God, and support our husbands.

Join me in welcoming our 42^nd President of the BMWMWA, President Dr. Marie Quick and her outstanding group of officers.  We continue to build on the shoulders of past presidents and officers who have shaped this organization into the success we now have.  We look forward to seeing what God has in store for us in the future as we continue to be "Faithful Women Serving and Uplifting the Kingdom of God". Be blessed!