
Washington State Jurisdiction
Church of God in Christ
DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS
Department of Women
District Missionary: Mary Townsend
Please go to the Department of Women's website page, by clicking Women's Department page . Our District Missionary,
who Coordinates the Department of Women, may be easily contacted: District Missionary Mary Townsend.
Department of the Pastors/Elders/Ministers/Deacons Wives - "THE ELECT LADIES"
Department Coordinator: Wife of the Superintendent, Mother Gwendolyn Lawson Townsend
Activities Chair, Lady Melannie Brown
Within our District are the Wife of the Superintendent, Wives of Pastors, Wives of Elders, Wives of Ministers, and Wives of Deacons to assist in the work of the ministry. The wives are an integral part of "hands-on" ministry within their prospective churches and keeping the women within their individual churches active and connected in unifying district activities through "The Elect Ladies" Department.
This Department is not in name only but is a serving Department, carrying out at least one service ministry annually.
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In 2014-2016 as mission-minded, we collected hats, gloves, blankets, etc. for a Mission in Downtown Seattle. Along with distributing the items in the Winter, this Department completely reorganized and updated their Clothing Room.
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In 2016-2018 we supported 4 designated families for the year for back-to-school, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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In 2018-2020 we are carrying out a project called FAITH & HOPE Live Here to encourage prayer, witnessing, and District Church growth of guests and new members.
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Spring 2020 our Department held its first Annual Elect Ladies Fellowship Tea.
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Winter 2020 our Department facilitated its first Holiday Encouragement Card Exchange.
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Spring 2021 our Department had planned to sponsor a virtual Women's Conference - Power Forward. This was postponed because of COVID to be rescheduled as an inperson event for 2023. Watch for our activities in the months to come!
For more information, please email the Elect Ladies or, regarding Department Unity Activities, contact the Activities Chair, Lady Melannie Brown.
Department of Music
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES:
Greater Glory Ministries - Sister Sophia Wheless
Redeemed - Sister Jammie Hampton
Cornerstone - Elder Wayne Lott, Jr.
The District Music Department is responsible for the District Choir, Chorus, Praise/Worship Teams, and musicians. The Department supports all district meetings and conferences. If you are a member of the choir in your local church, then you are a member of the Old Landmark District Choir. If you are not but yet desire to participate, we welcome you with your Pastors permission.
Department of the DoorKeeper (Usher)
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES:
Greater Glory Ministries - Sister Ventress Smith
Redeemed - Sister Tasha Greene
Cornerstone - Brother Daniel Jones
The Department supports all district meetings and conferences. If you are an usher in your local church, then you are a member of this Old Landmark District Department. If you are not but yet desire to participate, we welcome you with your Pastors permission.
Department of Pleasantries (Hospitality)
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES
Greater Glory Ministries - Sister Rhonda Simmons
Redeemed - Mother Stephanie Thomas
Cornerstone - Mother Allen
The Department supports all district meetings and conferences. If you are a woman of hospitality in your local church, then you are a member of this Old Landmark District Department. If you are not but yet desire to participate, we welcome you with your Pastors permission.
