The Second Episcopal District
in the African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Real Church:
Rising to the Challenge
James L. Davis and Arelis B. Davis, Servant Leaders
Meeting Needs of the Homeless
The A.M.E. Church Empowerment Center, Raleigh, NC
412 Capitol Boulevard - Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 • 919.834.3734
AME Church Empowerment Center
Bishop William P. DeVeaux, Sr., Sister Shirley Sheares, Dr. PAM DeVeaux
Dr. PAM presented with a thank gift from The Empowerrment Center by Bessie Walker, Center Treasurer
Due to the tireless efforts in maintaining the A.M.E. Men's Shelter in Raleigh, N.C., and the renovations recently completed including new tile flooring, new kitchen, modernized marble shower stalls and a new freezer, it was officially renamed and dedicated as the A.M.E. Empowerment Center on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
The dedication was preceded by a worship service hosted by St. Paul A.M.E. - Raleigh where Sister Shirley Sheares, Empowerment Center Director, served as the evening's worship leader. We were favored by music provided by the St. Paul A.M.E. Church Choir and a powerful proclaimed word by guest preacher, Reverend Dr. Staccato Powell, Pastor of Grace A.M.E. Zion Church - Raleigh, N.C. Who spoke from Matthew 25 reminding us to know God for yourself and let your works speak for you - that's the bottom line !
Most notably were the tearful and emoti