Welcome to the website of the Young People’s Division (YPD)
of Ward AME Church!

What is the Young People’s Division (YPD)?
The YPD is a youth training program under the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) that provides training in Evangelism (community projects), Christian Social Relations (workshops) and Education programs designed to increase knowledge of the AME Church History and the Scriptures.  Opportunities in leadership experience are also provided through the YPD.

Offices Available:
President:  Preside over all Business Meetings, representative at all Area and Conference Meetings.  Responsible for helping the Director develop programs.
Vice-President:  Serve in the absence of the President and assist the President and Director as needed.
Secretary:  Responsible for keeping minutes for every YPD Meeting and accurate records of members.
Treasurer:  Responsible for keeping accurate financial records of the YPD.
Chaplain:  Responsible for leading Devotions before every meeting.

Who can join YPD?
Anyone between the ages of 2 and 26 can be a part of the YPD.

There are 4 Divisions of the YPD:
Sunbeams:  Ages 2 - 6
Allen Stars:  Ages 7 - 12
Young Peoples Auxiliary:  Ages 13 - 17
Young Adult Division:  Ages 18 - 26

What are the colors of the YPD?
The YPD colors are Forest Green and White.
Forest Green:  Symbolic of growth and Christian vitality
White:  Represents purity, light, and faith

When will the YPD Meet?
Every 2^nd Saturday of the month in the Youth Lounge (2nd floor - Administrative Building)

MISSIONARY BENEDICTION
In the name of the Triune God, May the Spirit of Christian Mission, enter every Heart.
This we ask in Jesus Name. Amen