2019 Church Officers
Sloan Memorial United Methodist Church
Local Church Officers for 2019
Lay Leader - Harold Hempstead, and Patricia Jefferson
Lay Delegate to Annual Conference - Relia Scott
Administrative Council Chairperson - Diane Lastrape Thomas
Recording Secretary/Administrative Council - Mary Guidry
Finance Committee Chairperson - Lillie Ballard
Treasurers - Edith Clarke and Donielle Sweat
Financial Secretary - Mary Guidry
Counters - Isabella Potts, Relia Scott, Bonita Billings, Lyn Collins,
Roberta Withers, Maudell Simon
A.A.R.P. President - Leroy Johnson
United Methodist Men - Harold Hempstead
United Methodist Women - Darlene Nunn
Church Historian - Lillie Ballard
“Ministry of Nurture”
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” – Proverbs 16:3
Purpose: To make faith practical in everyday life; that is, to provide programs and activities that will glorify God, and care for our congregation and community which will empower them to grow in their spiritual lives.
Sunday School Superintendent - Harold Hempstead
Stewardship - Edith Clarke
Membership - Diane Lastrape Thomas
Christian Education - Patricia A. Jefferson
Worship - Relia Scott
Small Group Ministries & AAOD Representative - LaVerne Guillory
Music Ministry Coordinator/Musician - Paulette Williams
Choir Director - LeKrystaI Williams
Percussionist - Linus Anderson
Prayer Ministry - "Pastor"
Intergenerational Outreach Ministry
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8
Purpose: To intentionally connect, through coordination and collaboration, in support of healthy families and organizations, and emerging partnerships in our mission field, with programs and ministry activities that are dedicated to both practical skills development and the deepening of individuals’ relationships with God through inclusive faith formation events.
Family Ministries - Arthur and Bonita Billings
Older Adult Ministries - Lillie Ballard and Darlene Nunn
Youth Ministries - LeKrystal Williams, Breorna Wyatt, Joan Baxter
Children's Ministries - Bonita Billings
UMYF Representative - Gloria Smith
Young Adult Ministries - Ashley and Chantell Goodlow
Visitation Team - Lillie Ballard
Hospitality - Debra Tate, Phequita Lastrape, Lena Lane
Ushers - Janice Paul
Health and Welfare - Orange Wyatt, Jr.
Communications - Brenda Wyatt
Media Ministry - Arthur Billings
AudioVisuaI Ministry - Ashley Goodlow
LAY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE - Chaired by the Pastor
Class of 2019: Bonita Billings (F/Black), Lena Lane (F/Black), Harold Hempstead (M/Black)
Class of 2020: Janice Paul (F/Black), Johntrel Metoyer (M/Black/Youth), Relia Scott (F/Black)
Class of 2021: Roberta Withers (F/Black), Daniel Sweat (M/Black/Youth), LaVerne Guillory (F/Black)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Russell Graham, Chairperson
Class of 2019: Alvin Colquitt (M/Black), Diane L.Thomas (F/Black), Don Sweat, Sr. (M/Black)
Class of 2020: Russell Graham (M/White), Vacancy, Harold Hempstead (M/Black)
Class of 2021: Orange Wyatt (M/Black), Arthur Billings (M/Black), Steven Neely (M/Black)