Rev. William’s life is a portrait of thanksgiving to God for the many opportunities for service that God has sent into her life. She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina, graduated from Davie High School and went on to graduate from Bennett College, Greensboro, NC. She has a Masters of Information Science and is pursuing a Master’s of Divinity at Hood Seminary, Salisbury, NC. Her work as a Missionary Supervisor gave her a chance to travel and serve on four continents: Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and areas in the Caribbean. Rev. Williams is an author, workshop leader, and was called to the ministry while serving in Africa. She has received many awards for her work and is now a Religious Activities Consultant to the President of the Children’s Defense Fund, Washington, DC.

Sis. Paula M. Borishade Sanders’ believes her greatest credit is, “She’s A Child of The Most High God!” Culturally, she proudly wears her African name, Borishade, as a gift which means, “She Who Respects the Gods”. Over the last 17 years, she has served as the Founder/ Executive Director/Grant Writer of a non-profit organization and as Founder/Artistic Director of a new independent record label. In 1994, Sis. Sanders’ graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. with a B.A in English/Professional Writing & Theatre. She was also called to preach in 1994. September 2004, she and her family relocated from Rhode Island to Charlotte, N.C. In 2007, Sis. Sanders received her Masters in Urban Christian Ministry, with a concentration in youth music from New Life Theological Seminary of Charlotte. She is pursuing district studies to become an Elder and share her other creative gifts with God’s people.

Rev. Tonja D. Brooks is a graduate of Wake Forest University and a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law. She was ordained a Deacon in the A.M.E. Zion Church in 2008. She currently serves as Director of Music at Walls Memorial AME Zion Church. As a member of the Mecklenburg County community, Rev. Brooks has served on the Mecklenburg County Bar Board of Directors, participated in the Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership institute and was also chosen as a member of Leadership Charlotte Class XXVII. Tonja’s deepest passion, however, has been for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her favorite scripture is Romans chapter 8 particularly these words: “What can we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?”

Rev. L.D. Flournoy began painting for the Lord in 1978. She became a licensed local preacher in 1984, an ordained Deacon Minister in 1986 and a traveling Minister (Elder) in 1988. Rev. Flournoy has received many awards and accolades for her great accomplishments for producing fine art. While she served in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserves, one of her paintings won first prize in a US Armed Forces international competition. In 2007 & 2010, she was commissioned to adapt her paintings to create stained glass windows, to be displayed for entry in various churches and to be displayed over the altar of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church. She has been featured in several articles and is known for her beautiful, spiritual Calendars. ”I am thankful that God has chosen to use me as an instrument to carry out His will by producing works of art through which to help others grow in their relationship with Him.”

Our Photo GalleryHere at Walls, we offer spectacular events, activities, ministries and programs for all ages. We welcome you to view our photos to see the fun we have and the love that is spread throughout our church family and our community.

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19 Welcome to Walls!We are delighted that you are visiting our website, and we are excited to share with you the amazing ways in which God’s hand is at work in our church.As we grow together, our desire is to connect people to God, join them with others in caring relationships and provide a pathway for personal growth.If you would like to be connected to a group of people who’s warm, genuine and who experience life together, then visit Walls Memorial this Sunday! We believe you will find that our fellowship is truly a family, rich in relationships which matters most.We trust you will find our website resourceful, and we look forward to hearing from you.May God Bless You.

The Biblical Foundation(Tithes & Offerings)Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10•Christian stewardship is based on the biblical concept of proportional giving. This means that one’s annual commitment consists of a percentage or proportion of one’s annual income. The biblical term tithing means proportional giving at the level of 10% of one’s gross income to the church. Scripture tells us to return our “first fruits” in gratitude to God for the purpose of spreading His kingdom.•While the Bible suggests 10%, this can seem like an overwhelming commitment to some. If this is the case for you, then begin by proportionate giving, gradually increasing your gift to the church by a percentage point(s) of your income each year. Please click here for online giving.

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18 5 We Need Your Support“Building a Bridge to a Brighter Future” Moving Into A New Dimension of Faith, Favor, and Freedom MAKING A FAITH PROMISE COMMITMENT is a prudent, practical, and responsible form of stewardship. Nearly everyone believes in a commitment when dealing with personal financial affairs, when arranging for loans or other forms of credit, or when saving for future expenditures. Now is the time to use this same kind of reasoning and common sense to care for our combined interests as a church community. It would be impossible to raise enough money through cash donations or “gifts of convenience.” We must rely on everyone to plan a personal four-year goal and then accomplish it, one step at a time.With the spirit of equal sacrifice-not equal gifts, our commitment relies on the spiritual values of sacrifice and faith.Please click here to contribute towards the Capital Campaign.

Walls Memorial A.M.E. Zion2722 Bancroft St.Charlotte, NC 28206704-375-5361 (office)704-375-0014 (fax)www.wallsmem@bellsouth.netwww.wallsmemorialamez.comOffice Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 2pm

Life Group LeadersThe life group leader is appointed by the Pastor to serve for one year at a time. The design of organizing the membership into classes and the holding of the class meeting is:To establish a system of a sub-pastoral oversight that shall effectively reach every member of the church.To establish and keep up meetings for social activities and religious worship, for instruction, encouragement and admonition that shall be a profitable means of grace to our people.The class system connects people relationally in groups of 12-20 people for the purpose of becoming Christ-like. Through loving one another, fellowship, worship, prayer and edification; the purpose of advancing the Kingdom is realized as disciples are made of all nations.

Ministries of ServiceLay CouncilStewardess BoardBoard of TrusteesBoard of StewardsHealth & WellnessTransportationCulinary ArtsScholarship Committee

Ministries of Evangelism & OutreachBureau of EvangelismBack-to-School FestivalWoman’s Home & Overseas Missionary SocietySocial & Political Concerns CommitteeHome Missions

Ministries of ServiceLay CouncilStewardess BoardBoard of TrusteesBoard of StewardsHealth & WellnessTransportationCulinary ArtsScholarship Committee

DiscipleshipThird, we love God and others so much that we become devoted to discipleship.We will be a bridge that provides a pathway to personal growth through discipleship.This spiritual growth results in our faithfulness to joyfully serve the Kingdom of God through ministry.Our Ministries of DiscipleshipBoard of EducationNew Dimension Training Life InstituteNew Members ClassesBible Study/Vacation Bible StudySunday SchoolBoy Scouts of AmericaGirl Scouts USAPastor’s CabinetMembership TrainingBulletin Board

FellowshipSecond, we love others through fellowship.We will be a bridge that join others in caring relationships through fellowship. When someone enters into a love relationship with God, they begin to love others.Our Ministries of FellowshipLife Group LeadersYoung at Heart SeniorsRecreationWomen on a MissionMen’s Ministry

WORSHIPFirst, we love God through worship.We will be a bridge that connects people to God through worship.Worship is our response to God’s revelation of who He is and what He has done. Our Ministries of WorshipHospitality Media & TechnologyMusicDeaconess BoardAcolytesVessels of ExpressionIntercessory PrayerYouth Step Team & Praise DancersDramaChildren's ChurchNurseryFlowers & Decorations

Ministerial StaffRev. L.D. Flournoy Rev. Lula G. Williams Rev. Rona BowersRev. Alonzo Parsons, Jr.Rev. Tonja BrooksBro. Patrick ColsonSis. Paula Sanders

Rev. Milton Alexander Williams, Jr. was born on February 8, 1975 to the Right Reverend Milton A. Williams, Sr. and Reverend Lula G. Williams in Buffalo, New York. The family was then relocated to Mobile, Alabama and there he attended the public school system until 1988. The Williams family was relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina where he attended and graduated from Grimsley High School in 1993. Rev. Williams continued his education at Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.Rev. Williams answered the call to ministry in June of 1998. He served under and was mentored by Rev. Frederick Massey, Sr., Pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church in Washington, DC. Rev. Williams furthered his education at Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina. While pursuing his theological training he served as an associate minister under Rev. Sheldon Shipman at Walls Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated in May of 2001 with a Master of Divinity. On June 9, 2001 he married the former Sunne Nicole Marrow. Together, they have three beautiful daughters, Sydney, Kennedy, McKenzie and Emerie.Glory, Honor and Thanks be unto God, for He has revealed the vision to Rev. Williams for the Walls Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. God has allowed Rev. Williams to see the condition of His people in a unique way. And he believes that God has called His church to respond in a unique way as well. God has revealed to Rev. Williams that the House of God must be a place that wakes up all who sleep spiritually, lifts up all who are down socially, raises up all who are low economically and picks up all who have fallen educationally. He believes that God has purposed the soul of humanity to soar and for the human spirit to be elevated to a place of fulfillment and productivity as children of the King.Knowing that God is not a respecter of persons, Rev. Williams believes that God’s House must be a place that is determined to break through the boundaries of race, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic standing with the love of God to reach out to all who will receive the soul saving and life changing message of Jesus Christ. He sees God’s church as a place that acknowledges, respects and embraces the strength in diversity and the unique contributions that the whole human family has to offer.Born and raised in the A. M. E. Zion Church with a love and loyalty that reaches deep into his soul, Rev. Williams sees that a new day has come. A day has come with new challenges, different obstacles and more extreme circumstances and the A. M. E. Zion church must respond. He sees a church grounded with absolute respect for heritage, yet fiercely futuristic in thinking, unwavering in allegiance to founding principles, yet vigilant in the pursuit of new ministry paradigms. He sees a church providing a transformative, empowering and holistic ministry. He sees a church where God will provide for every need as it shares the wondrous experience of the redeemed life while awaiting His return. He sees Walls Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church as a “Church Bridging Over to New Dimensions of Living.”

God's Vision For Our ChurchOur vision is to move the greater Charlotte community into aNew Dimension of Living. We will be a bridge that connects people to God, joins them with others in caring relationships and that provides a pathway to personal growth.

"Your Bridge Into A New Dimension Of Living" Sunday Worship 10:00amWed. Bible Study12:00pm & 6:30pm

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