2018-2019 NBCA JWA Handbook (Clemons) - Rev 4-2018

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REV 4-2018

TABLEOF CONTENTS BANNERMARCHGUIDELINES

Junior Women’s Auxiliary Song ................................................................................. 3 The banner march is a spirit-filled “Rally for Christ.” It may consist of a
Greetings......................................................................................................................... 4 song, skit or chant, 5 to 7 minutes long that portrays a particular theme or
“To Do” Is Our Ultimate Goal..................................................................................... 5 message that your group wants to convey to the congregation.
Inspirational Scripture.................................................................................................... 6
JWA 4-Point Strategic Principles................................................................................. 7 Your banner, uniform and spirit should coincide with your theme.
Week of Prayer Guidelines .......................................................................................... 8
The banner march will consist of 5 categories and they are:
SECTION I
Junior Women’s Auxiliary Essentials • BEST ATTENDANCE: the group that has the most people
Theme, Key Thoughts, Emblem ............................................................................... 10
“The Work of the Kingdom: Our Primary Mission” • BEST UNIFORM: the uniform coincides with the theme and the
Galatians 2:20; 2 Thessalonians 1:12 group is unified.

SECTION II • BEST BANNER: the banner goes with your theme (Banner must
Bylaws for the National Junior Women’s Auxiliary .............................................. 10 be home made, not professionally done)

SECTION III • BEST OFFERING: the group that gives the most offering
Junior Women History ............................................................................................... 14
How to Organize and Conduct Your Junior Women’s Mission Program ........... 16 • MOST SPIRITED: the group that has a lot of spirit during their
Banner March Guidelines .......................................................................................... 27 banner march.

An example of a banner march would be to pick the theme “Happy in
Jesus”. Your group may want to march in singing “I’m Happy in Jesus”
while wearing blue jean skirts with happy faces on it.

Your banner would identify who you are (i.e. church name, or state
convention name, district name, etc.) and in order for your banner to reflect
your theme, you also put a happy face on it, or even pictures of your group
smiling.

Once you’ve marched in, someone from your group can step out and tell
why you are so happy or could sing another “happy” song. Everything
should work to bring out your theme. Be as creative as you can and
remember it is all about Christian fun and fellowship because everyone is a
winner with Christ.

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• The kind of meeting (regular or special) NATIONALSONG
• The name of the auxiliary
• The date of the meeting ADOPTED JUNE 11, 2005 KANSAS CITY, MO
• The place of the meeting
• The names of the officers present Tune: “I Surrender All”
• Whether the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved,
VERSE 1:
dispensed with Lord this mission we surrender,
• All of the main motions, whether sustained or lost and all other motions that
All we have belongs to thee.
were lost or withdrawn We will ever, love and trust You,
• All old and new business
• The proceedings of sermons, themes, bible lesson highlights and all songs As we strive to freely give.
• The hour of adjournment.
VERSE 2:
The Recording Secretary should have at each meeting the minutes from the Lord, Your women we surrender,
previous meeting. Any member has the right to examine the minutes of the
auxiliary at a reasonable time and place, but this privilege must not be abused to Everyday we live for Thee
the annoyance of the Secretary. To be a witness to my sisters
Tell her of love Jesus daily gives.
MINUTESTOBEPUBLISHED
VERSE 3:
When minutes are to be published, in addition to the strict record of what is done, Lord, this mission strives to serve You,
they should contain a list of the speakers, abstracts of addresses, sermons, Bible
lessons and themes. After the minutes are published, they are distributed only after And Your kingdom we must fill.
the President or special committee has given approval. The record should be With souls of many young women,
signed as usual, and after the signature, the word “APPROVED” with the date Today, we proclaim they belong to thee!
and signature of the President or chairman of the committee authorizing same.
CHORUS:
26 We surrender all,
We surrender all,
Bless this mission, Junior Women
We surrender all.

Written by: Angel Downing Southward
Arrangement by: Maurice R. Downing

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GREETINGS DUTIESOFTHESECRETARY

Greetings, my Sisters! • To keep a record of all proceedings of the auxiliary
• To keep on file all Committee, Council, Conference and Board reports
It is with great anticipation of a wonderful year that I greet you. • To keep the auxiliary’s official membership roll (unless another officer or

In 2017 some of us may have been met with trials and tribulations. Some lost staff member has this duty) and to call the roll when required.
loved ones. Some experienced sickness and disease. Some may have faced • To make the minutes and records available to members upon request
financial difficulties, marital issues, employment changes and even natural • To furnish officers, committees and delegates with all paper pertinent to
disasters. I pray that even though your season of distress, that you have
learned to depend even more on a God that we can cast our care upon them;
because He cares for us. • To notify officers, committee members and delegates of their election or

Although some had a hard time in 2017, there are those who experienced appointment; to furnish committees with whatever documentation is
seeing their very prayers answered. Some experienced the birth of a child. required for the performance of their duties, and to have available at each
Some a new marital union. Some reached milestones such as graduating meeting a list of all existing committees and their members.
from collage, traveling the world or buying a new home. Some rededicated • To furnish delegates with credentials:
their lives to the commitment of ministry and the cause of Christ. In these • To sign all certified copies of
situations, it is still my prayer that even in your season of great blessings, you • To maintain record book(s) in which by-laws, special rules of order,
have learned to cast your care upon our God; for He cares for us. standing rules, programs and minutes are entered, and to have the current
record book(s) available at every meeting
As we embark upon 2018, let us remember the past lessons, let us put into • To send out to the membership a notice of each meeting and to conduct the
perspective the previous victories and let us move forward in the name of the general correspondence of the auxiliary; that is, correspondence which is
Lord. not a function proper to other offices, or to committees, specifically the
Corresponding Secretary
The work of the kingdom is still our primary mission, and with the help of a • In the absence of the President and Vice President, to call the meeting to
wonderful God, we plan to follow His will. order and preside until their arrival
• To record minutes twice, first in pencil and on a note pad, and secondly to
It is my honest plea that you will join me as we foster an atmosphere of transfer these notes to a permanent record book, using blue or black ink or
sisterhood, servitude and steadfastness. After all, God deserves our best. typing them.

With love, RECORDSOFTHESECRETARY

Shemyia Clemons Frequently it is a tax on the judgment of the Secretary to decide what to enter
in the record (minutes). The minutes should include the following:
Shemyia Clemons
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number voting. Unanimous consent cannot be given when a quorum is not “TO DO” IS OUR ULTIMATE GOAL
present, and a notice given then is not valid.
To “mission:’ when referred to as a religious service, is the perpetual,
ORDEROFBUSINESSFORTHEMEETINGS conscious, and sustained effort of the Junior Women’s Auxiliary. “TO DO”
is the prayerful planning, development, and implementation of the work of
Devotional Exercises Christ’s Kingdom on earth.
Roll Call And Payment Of Dues “TO DO” is action taken to rectify the unfinished business of mission work.
Reading of Minutes of The Secretary “TO DO” is prayer without ceasing. “TO DO” is “Study to show thyself
Treasurer’s Report Reports of Standing Committees approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly
Reports of Social Committees dividing the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15, KJV). “TO DO” is enlisting and
mobilizing other young women to commit themselves to Christ, thereby
Unfinished Business allowing them to obtain more know1edge of our Lord and Savior Jesus
New Business Christ. “TO DO” is participation in national, state, district, and local mission
Adjournment work.
As Junior Women, we need to reassess our “TO DO” graph and ask
LANTERN ourselves, “What have we done in the past, and what do we plan to do in the
future for the continuation of God’s program?” Learning to be and become
All Auxiliary constituents should be informed about the National Baptist Lantern. are the keys to our growth chart. It is altruistic planning for the future; it is
This Christian publication transmits all permanent information regarding the realizing the strengths, acknowledging the weaknesses, and making the best,
Convention in general and the Auxiliary in particular. The Lantern is now an the very best, of what is at hand. This Auxiliary holds an invaluable place in
email publication that is produced quarterly. our religious structure. It will take all of us working together, praying together,
and loving one another to continue to do, care, be, and become. May God
RECORDINGSECRETARY forever bless and keep each of you.

The first duty of the Secretary will be to file an application for membership in the 5
National Convention, giving the name of the Church, association, and name and
address of the President and Secretary. This application should be mailed to the
Office of the Auxiliary President.
The position of Secretary offers opportunities for anyone who has skill and/or
ability that can be used effectively. A person’s ability and personal traits will
determine how effectively she handles the job as Secretary.
As a Secretary makes a success of her duties and responsibilities, she helps to
make her auxiliary successful. Just as a chain is made up of separate links, the
Secretary will find herself being one of the most important links in the chain. An
auxiliary offers individuals an opportunity to fellowship, learn, work and grow
together. It is the Secretary’s responsibility to always do her best, thereby
contributing to the success of the auxiliary.
The Secretary is the recording officer of the auxiliary and the custodian of its
records, except those specifically assigned to others, such as the treasurer’s books.
An auxiliary may elect to have an assistant to the Secretary.

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And Mary, the mother of Jesus, said: IV. DEBATE
“Be it unto me according to thy word.”
After a question has been stated by the presiding officer, it is before the
~ LUKE 1:38, KJV ~ membership for consideration and action. Debate must be limited to the
comments of the immediate pending question. No one should speak longer than
“My soul doth magnify the Lord, ten (10) minutes without permission of the presiding officer. When the debate
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour appears to have closed, the chairman asks, “Are you ready for the question?” If
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: no one rises, she proceeds to put the question to the membership for a vote. The
for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. membership votes either by standing or by a show of hands. As soon as the
For he that is mighty hath done to me great things, result of the vote is announced, the presiding officer should state the next
business in order.
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. The motion to adjourn is a privileged motion and takes precedence over all
others. It is not debatable, nor can it be amended. It may be withdrawn. Members
He hath shewed strength with his arm; should not leave their seats until the presiding officer has officially adjourned the
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. meeting.

He hath put down the mighty from their seats, INCIDENTAL MOTIONS
and exalted them of low degree.
An appeal may be made from any decision of the presiding officer, but it can be
He hath filled the hungry with good things, made only at the time ruling is made. It is in order while other members have the
and the rich he hath sent empty away.” floor. If any debate or business has intervened, it is too late to appeal. An answer
~ LUKE 1:46-53, KJV ~ to a parliamentary inquiry is not a decision and therefore cannot be appealed. An
appeal yields to privileged motions, and to the motion to lay on the table.
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A motion to suspend the rules may be made at any time when no question is
pending or while pending, provided it is for a purpose connected with that
question. A parliamentary inquiry, if it relates to a question that requires
immediate attention, may be made while another has the floor, or may even
interrupt a speech. It should not however, be permitted to interrupt a speaker any
more than is necessary to do justice to the inquirer. A request for information
relating to pending business is treated just as parliamentary inquiry, and has the
same privileges. A request for leave to withdraw a motion, or a motion to grant
such leave, may be made at any time before voting on the question has
commenced, even thought the motion has been amended. It requires no second.

If a member is elected to office or appointed to a committee, or has any other duty
placed on her and she is unable or unwilling to perform the duty, if present, she
should decline immediately, and if absent, she should, upon learning of the fact, at
once notify the Secretary or the President orally or in writing that she cannot accept
the duty.
A quorum of an assembly is such a number as must be present in order that
business can legallybe transacted. The quorum refers to the number present, not the

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The fact that a motion has been made and seconded does not put it before the JUNIOR WOMEN AUXILIARY’S
membership: the chairman alone can do that. The chairman must either rule it out
of order or state the question on it, so that the errors membership may know what 4-POINT STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES
has been presented for consideration and action.
1. Pray for and give to Missions
Before a member can make a motion or address the membership in debate, it is • Foreign Missions
essential that she obtain the floor. She must rise after the floor has been yielded and • Local, District, State and National
address the presiding officer by her official title: Madame President or Madame • Prayer Retreats / Breakfasts
Chairman. If one rises before the floor has been yielded or is standing at the time,
she cannot obtain the floor if anyone else rises afterward and addresses the 2. Mission Education
chairman. One is out of order to be standing when another is on the floor. • Evangelism workshops
• Bible lessons
II. MOTIONS • Learn about evangelical opportunities

A motion is a proposal that the membership take certain action. It is made by a 3. Do Missions
member obtaining the floor, as described above and saying, “I move that” and then • Witnessing
stating the action she proposes to have taken. A resolution is a main motion • Homeless shelters
beginning with the words “Resolved That.” If the words “Resolved That” were • Prison ministries
removed and replaced with “I move that,” the resolution would become a motion. • Battered Women & Children shelters
Every resolution should be in writing.
4. Participate in the Work of the Church
III. SECONDING MOTIONS • Supporting Pastors
• Support other Ministries of the Church
Every motion must be seconded. A motion is seconded by a member saying, “I • Support Associations and Conventions
second the motion” the following do not require a second:
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• Inquires of any kind
• Questions of order
• Nominations
• Leave to withdraw a motion
• Leave to raise a question of privilege
• Calling a motion to reconsider

When a motion has been made and seconded, it is the duty of the presiding officer
to immediately state the question unless she has ruled it out of order. In other
words, state the exact question that is before the membership for its consideration
and action. Example: “It has been moved and seconded that he following
resolution be adopted.”

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WEEKOFPRAYERGUIDELINES The chief responsibilities are:

MARCH 26 – 31, 2018 • To give advice to the chair or presiding officer and, when requested, to any
other member
This week the Junior Women from all over the United States will transcend distance and geography and
come together through the most powerful medium we as Christians have—Prayer. This week the Junior • To call the attention of the chair to any error in the proceedings that may
Women across the nation will come together with a like mind and on one accord blessing the name of our affect the substantive rights of any member or may otherwise do harm.
most deserving God and asking Him to continue to have mercy on us and direct us in His righteousness.
This week the Junior Women from the East Coast to the West Coast will join together and we will be • To speak only on the most involved matters.
careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving we will let our requests • To be assigned a seat next to the chair, so as to be convenient for consultation
be made known unto God.
in a low voice. After the Parliamentarian has expressed an opinion on a
DAY 1: PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING—ROMANS 8:28 point, the chair has the duty to make the final ruling, and in doing so, has the
right to follow the advice of the Parliamentarian or to disregard it.
Spend the whole day just thanking God. Count your blessings and name them one by one. Thank God for • To give parliamentary opinions upon request at auxiliary meetings; however,
the good, the bad and the ugly. Bless His name for all you’ve been through and all you are going through. the Parliamentarian’s most important work may well be performed before
Don’t ask for a thing, just tell Him thank you! the meeting opens.

DAY2: PRAYERFOROURLEADERSANDFOLLOWSHIP—ITHESSALONIANS5:11-26; IPETER5:5 Parliamentary procedures, properly used, provide the means whereby the
affairs of an organization can be controlled by the general will of the whole
Start at the White House and end at your house. Pray for the President of the United States and his cabinet. membership. The general will, in this sense, does not always imply even near
Pray for the leaders of the National Conventions-Rev. Thurston, Rev Baltimore, Rev. Scruggs and Rev. unanimity or consensus, but rather the right of the majority to decide. Along
Robertson and their cabinets. Pray for your State Convention President and his official cabinet. Pray for your with this right is the right of the minority, at least a strong minority, to require
Moderator and his cabinet. Pray for your Pastor and his leadership staff. Pray for your National Auxiliary the majority to be deliberate; to act according to its considered judgment after a
President, State Auxiliary President, District Auxiliary President, and your Local Auxiliary President and full and fair discussion of the issues involved.
their respective cabinets. Ask God to crown their heads with wisdom and knowledge. Ask God to strengthen
them to stand when the decisions they make are not popular with man. Ask God to give them a spirit of I. INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS
servant hood and commitment and that nothing (family, friends, foes or finances) deters them from walking
worthy in this appointed place. Then ask God to bless them with whatever they need that will aid them in Business is brought before the membership either by the motion of a member
being about the work of the Kingdom. Don’t forget your house. Ask God to bless your head of household. or by the presentation of a communication to the membership. There are many
And if you are a leader in hiding, ask God to strengthen you in that area so that you are obedient to His will cases where the routine business is presented without a formal motion, but if
in your life. Then because we are all under someone’s leadership, ask God to help us be good followers and any member objects, a regular motion becomes necessary or the chairman may
to be a help to those over us. put the question warning for a motion. Before any subject is open to debate, it
is necessary that
DAY3: PRAYERFORBROTHERS—GALATIANS5:1;EPHESIANS6:10-18;ICORINTHIANS15:58
• A motion be made by a member who has obtained the floor:
Young and old, saved and unsaved, the brothers need some help. Statistics tell us that they will die young • The motion be seconded (with certain exceptions):
from violence, they will spend a significant amount, if not their whole life, in jail, or they will he addicted to • The motion be stated by the chairman.
drugs or gay. But aren’t you glad you serve a Savior that is not bound by what society says will happen but
can change any situation. This day let us lift up our grandfathers, our fathers, our uncles, our brothers, our 21
nephews, our sons, our grandsons, our male friends, and our male co-workers. God made man that he may
lead, so today we will ask God to save and strengthen our brothers, deliver them and clean them up, protect
them from the enemy, and make them the leaders He intended them to be.

DAY4: PRAYERFOROURSISTERS—GALATIANS5:1;EPHESIANS6:10-18;PROVERBS31:10,30

Same story, different gender. Young and old, saved and unsaved, our sisters need some help. Society
expects us to he uneducated and uninformed. They expect us to be the unwed mother, or a soon to be unwed
mother. Today we are lifting up our sisters that they may be over comers and not bound by those things that
are not of God. We lift up the lost, confused, the sick and the tired, the single moms, the wives, the ones who
have dedicated their bodies to their God and their future husband, the one that is searching for love, the one
who just can’t seem to forgive and the one who just can’t seem to trust anyone. We are asking God to make
us (because we are in the sister category too) worthy vessels and a woman after God’s own heart.

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• Make yourself an intelligent member of the auxiliary by studying missionary DAY5: PRAYERFORSALVATIONOF THEUNSAVED—ROMANS3:10,23;5:12;6:23;5:8;10:9-10;10:13
literature. On this day, we are simply asking God to save those around as so that they too might be joint heirs
with Christ.
• Pray daily and definitely for the missionary cause, the missionaries and their
work. DAYSIX:PRAYERFORAN ENLARGEDTERRITORY—ICHRONICLES4:10;MATTHEW28:19-20
Before you start listing houses, cars, jobs and etc., think of your territory in the context of what really
• Develop your own spiritual life through the daily use of the Bible and such matters-witnessing for Christ. Ask God to begin to show you new avenues for witnessing so that others
religious magazines as the home study course. might be saved. Ask the Holy Spirit to make your heart extra sensitive to those instances when you
shouldn’t walk away but tarry there a while longer because an opportunity to present Christ is just
• When you wish to speak, address the President or person in charge; while another moments away. Yes it is okay to ask God for houses and land, but what does it profit a man to gain the
is speaking, keep silent. whole world and lose his soul? You may be the last witness a person meets before they die and are cast
down forever. Ask God to never let you miss an opportunity to witness.
• When a committee is appointed, the first person named is the chairman. The
chairman’s duty is to call the committee together, preside over its sessions and DAYSEVEN:FESTIVAL OFPRAISE—ICORINTHIANS13
present its report when called for. Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior by passing on the Love that through His crucifixion
Christ showed to you. See if your Pastor will allow you to have a love program at church. Gather a
• In reading, speaking or leading prayer, speak distinctly in a voice that may be bunch of friends and celebrate each other and the love you share. Prepare sack lunches for the
heard by all in the room. homeless and share the love of God with them. Visit the nursing home, children’s hospital or hospice.
Whatever you choose to do, make it an opportunity to express the love of God and the experiences that
• Try to make your remarks in a simple but intelligent manner: be direct and to the you gained as you prayed in agreement with unity, having one mind and one purpose.
point. Do not try to go on after you have finished what you have to say.
MEDITATION
PARLIAMENTARYPROCEDURES
THE STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
A Parliamentarian is a consultant who advises the President and other officers,
committees, and members on matters of parliamentary procedure. The role during Submitted to the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas Junior Women’s Auxiliary Handbook by Sis. Mary Pleasant, Auxiliary Corresponding Secretary
the meeting is purely an advisory and consultative one, since parliamentary law
gives to the presiding officer or chair alone the power to rule on questions or order Almighty Father, we thank You for all the gifts
or to answer parliamentary inquires. You have given to us; our lives; our loved ones;

A local auxiliary should rarely, if ever, require the services of a Parliamentarian. All that we have and all that we are.
However, in larger auxiliaries (district, area, state, national) where the transaction Most of all, we thank you for Jesus, Your Son and our Redeemer,
of business is more complex, it is advisable to employ a Parliamentarian
throughout the year to assist with any questions that may arise in interpreting by Who cane among us to show us the way to eternal life.
laws and rules or in connection with the work of the election of officers and
committees. Jesus was the perfect Steward of Your gifts,
showing us that complete trust in You is necessary,
As a Parliamentarian, your duties are important because your reactions and and that giving of self is a most important part of following Him.
decisions greatly affect those around you.
May the offerings of our time, our talents, and our material resources
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His life, death and resurrection for us.

Amen

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SECTION I • It should study and analyze these reports and seek additional information
JUNIOR WOMEN’S AUXILIARY ESSENTIALS from the Board, if necessary.

THEME: “The Work of the Kingdom: Our Primary Mission” • It should dispense money for definite purposes and get receipts for services
Galatians 2:20; 2 Thessalonians 1:12 rendered.

AIM: A Call to Share the Life of Christ • It should invite returned missionaries to speak in order to obtain first hand
information.
THEME SONGS: “Thank You, Lord,” “This Joy that I Have” “He Brought
Me This Far” “He Touched Me,” and “Lift Him Up”. • If the auxiliary is not pleased with the reports they hear or read, they should
take the matter up with the Board through which they make their
KEY THOUGHTS: To demonstrate the reality of a living Christ. As you go, contributions. • The members should discuss all concerns with the President.
make disciples of people.
• The officers should make written records to the church at least once a year.
WATCHWORD: Whatever He wills, I will.
• A Junior Women’s Auxiliary should not stand still, “Forward with God”
RECOMMENDATIONS: Give Christ the first place in your life. Never settle should be the watchword.
for the good; the best is yet to come. Be found faithful.
• The auxiliary should maintain a missionary bookshelf and reading table at a
COLORS: Pink and Green convenient place in the church: keep adding new material, books and
magazines.
PIN: The Cross and the Bible
Once an auxiliary has been established, the members should be faithful in their
EMBLEM: The Cross and the Bible attendance and contributions. The following list may be helpful in establishing
a good membership record:
SECTION II • Be regular and prompt in attendance.
BY-LAWS FOR THE NATIONAL JUNIOR WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
• Be quick to respond when business is being discussed by asking, seconding,
Article I—Name and/or responding to motions.
The name of this auxiliary shall be the Junior Women’s auxiliary of the National
Baptist Convention of America, Inc. • Make careful preparations to take a part in the meetings as the President or
Chairman request.
Article II—Objective
• Make financial contributions regularly and generously.
The objective of this auxiliary is to promote Christian missions and goals of the
National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. this organization and through that of • Perform cheerfully and to the best of your ability
the Young Women’s Auxiliary. Programming is designed to enlist all young
women in a renewed commitment to a fuller knowledge of our Lord and Saviour • Seek to win other women for the auxiliary and to secure their attendance at
Jesus Christ, to motivate and to promote positive Christian womanhood. the meetings.

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The membership shall be composed of women messengers from local churches,
district associations, and general and state conventions that are affiliated with the
National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. The age is 20-40.

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• Have prayer groups during the visitation period. SECTION I: This qualification is solely made to provide places of
leadership, missionary responsibility, and program and activity opportunities
• Report new members secured to the officers already named in order to receive for this group of women. Special appeals are made to college students, career
them. As soon as possible, some recognition should be made of the new women, and all women within this age range to become involved in the work
members. Plan a special get-acquainted meeting. of the church.

Fellowship luncheons and informative, attractive programs should be presented, SECTION II: Each church, district association, and general and/or state
and opportunities should be given to all women of the church to join the auxiliary. convention enrolling shall be entitled to three voting messengers and as many
nonvoting messengers as they wish to send (pursuant to the representation fees
With the consent of the Pastor, the auxiliary should sponsor a public service set forth in Article VII). The latter may become annual members by paying the
program and secure a dynamic speaker to present the women’s missionary work. required fee. They are entitled to all rights and privileges except voting and
This should be followed up by the Membership Committee. holding office.

The auxiliary should observe a membership month during which time each Article IV—Officers
member of the auxiliary should visit and solicit the membership of certain women
whose names she has been given; caution is necessary lest names rather than SECTION I: The elected officers shall be: president; first, second, and third
members are secured. It should be remembered that in counting new members, vice presidents; recording secretary; assistant recording secretary;
only those who have made a pledge to the missionary budget should be reported. corresponding secretary; financial secretary; treasurer; and historian.

The Standing Committee on Membership maintains a listing of all church SECTION II: The appointed officers shall be Bible teachers, missionaries,
members and consistently extends invitations to join the auxiliary. musicians, reporters, and other such officers as the body shall deem necessary
from time to time.
Once these persons have been enlisted, the auxiliary has to constantly work
towards keeping them interested. The following is a listing of helpful hints for a SECTION III: There shall be an Intermediate or Senior Woman Advisor and
progressive auxiliary: a Pastoral Advisor appointed by the President of the Parent Body to serve with
the Auxiliary.
• Your auxiliary should enlist every member in the church who believes that the
whole world needs the whole Gospel and that God wants them to have an active SECTION IV: The officers shall be elected at the annual convention session
part in such a program. and shall hold office for one year or until their successors are selected. The
term of office shall begin at the final adjournment.
• It should teach challenging missionary lessons from the Bible at all times.
• It should study the lives of missionary heroes and draw lessons from them. SECTION V: The officers shall be nominated by a Nominating Committee.
• It should show the names of missionaries in the field where they are working, Nominations also may be made from the floor. Should there be more than two
nominees for the office, the nominee who receives the plurality vote shall be
what they are doing and their needs. elected.
• It should pray for missionaries by name and contribute personally for the work of
SECTION VI: The duties of the various officers are concurrent with those of
at least one station. the Parent Body. Additionally, parliamentary authority adopted by the Parent
• It should take at least one missionary magazine and get reports from the mission Body governs the same.

board. SECTION VII: A vacancy occurring in an elected office shall not be filled

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determine the manner in which the duties of the office will be discharged for

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Article V—Meetings Explain plans for studying and giving. Show them the National Junior
Women’s Guide as well as other pertinent material.
SECTION I: An annual meeting shall be held in September at the time and place
designated by the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. The systematic giving to the mission’s work of the denomination is in
SECTION II: The Junior Women’s Auxiliary and Young Women’s Auxiliary accordance with the plan of the local church. A young woman who is already
members present in any session of the annual meeting shall constitute the voting body. giving to the missionary funds of the church, or who now makes such a
Business shall be conducted when scheduled in the printed annual convention session subscription or pledge, thus fulfills that condition of membership, though she
program, as adopted by the Parent Body. may wish to enlarge her subscription as she learns more of the work of the
denomination.
SECTION III: Board meetings shall be held at the time and place of the board
meetings of the Parent Body. Allow ample time for the women to ask questions and discuss concerns freely.
If the plan appeals to them and they wish to organize, proceed to the adoption
SECTION IV: Conferences and other meetings shall be held as authorized by the of the Constitution and the election of officers.
Executive Committee.
The Constitution as written in the National Junior Women’s Auxiliary Guide
Article VI—Executive Committee should be read. The articles contained therein should be modified or simplified
to meet the individual needs of each auxiliary.
SECTION I: The membership of the Executive Committee shall be elected officers:
three members from each cooperating state and five members at large. One method of election of officers is the use of a nominating committee. This
committee should consist of at least three (3) members who will present a list
SECTION II: The Executive Committee shall have authority over the affairs of the of nominees for the various offices. On a district, area, or state level, the
Junior Women’s Auxiliary between annual meetings, except in modifying any action number of persons on the nominating committee will vary. If preferable, the
taken by the annual convention. candidates may be nominated from the floor. After the organization and
election of officers, the local auxiliary should register on the district, state and
SECTION III: Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the national levels.
president and shall be called at the request of the voting members of the Executive
Committee. The auxiliary, be it local, district or state, should be persistent in prayerful
efforts to win all young women in their vicinity. Every auxiliary should
Article VII—Representation Fees and Expenses. conduct yearly systematic campaigns to increase its membership. The
following are plans that can be used for this purpose.
SECTION I: Representation fees for the Annual Convention session are as follows:
State Convention-$150; District Association-$125; Local Church-$100; Officers$100; Special membership periods, such as a week or ten days; such efforts should
State Presidents-$25; District Presidents-$25; and Individuals-$25. be carefully planned and energetically conducted and should include the
following processes:
SECTION II: Representation fees for Board Meetings are as follows:
State Convention-$150; District Association-$125; Local Church-$100; Officers-$100; • Secure the names of all women members of the church
State Presidents-$25; District Presidents-$25; and Individuals -$25.
• Divide the auxiliary into small groups of teams for visitation and presentation of
SECTION III: The Appropriation Committee shall recommend items of expense, the claims of the auxiliary.
but they shall not exceed the percentages set forth by the Parent Body.
• Distribute the church membership among teams.
Article VIlI: Structure and Committees
• Set a definite time for simultaneous visitation.
The following committees shall work within the framework of the Junior Women’s
• Have those who go out to solicit members to meet at some central location for
Auxiliary: Nominating, Appropriations, Enrollment, Social, Benevolent, Missionary prayer before starting.

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HOWTOORGANIZEYOURJUNIORWOMEN’SAUXILIARY 13 Article IX—Amendments

OBJECTIVES AND STEPS IN ORGANIZING These bylaws may be amended at business meetings of any regular annual
The Junior Women’s Auxiliary and Young Women’s Auxiliary are organizations session of the Auxiliary by a two-thirds vote of the members present. This is
binding together groups of Baptist young women who are willing to give time to a contingent upon the provision of the proposed amendment being submitted in
definite study of mission, and to make contributions of service and finance for the writing to the June Board Meeting preceding the annual session and being
coming of God’s Kingdom in every land. Its field is the world. These auxiliaries published to the member auxiliaries and churches. It will be implemented after
consist of young women who have the same interests and outlook in building an ratification by the Parent Body.
organization. There may be as many Junior Women’s Circles as deemed necessary
in a given church. A group of ten to thirty young women may work out the plan of JUNIOR WOMEN’S AUXILIARY HISTORICAL DATA
work very successfully.
In 1969, at the Board Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona a committee was formed by
Where there is more than one circle in a given church, each circle may have its the National Baptist Convention President, Dr. James Carl Sams, to initiate
own name, arrange its own program, and conduct its own affairs. Occasional procedures in order to develop an organization for young Christian women to
missionary meetings may be held in which all societies of a church come together become involved in the movement for Christ. The Junior Women’s Auxiliary to
with each contributing something to the program. the National Baptist Convention of America was organized in St Petersburg,
Florida at the Convention’s 891 Annual Session. The Junior Women’s
However, it is not wise to break up into small groups unless there is a sufficient Auxiliary was designated to reach women ages 18-35. The following officers
number of those who attend and actively participate to warrant it. A spirit of were elected to serve for the 1969-1970 Historical Year:
cooperation and friendliness should always prevail within these various circles.
 President - Sis. Gracie Gooden
The aim of the Junior Women’s Auxiliary includes the development of interest in  1st Vice President — Sis. Pauline Hudson
and support of missions in our home and foreign field, growth in the knowledge of  2nd Vice President — Sis. JoAnn Rutland
our denominational organization, and plan of work and development of a spirit of  3rd Vice President — Sis. Frankie Williams
love and goodwill toward mankind. The age requirement for YWA is 20-24 while  Recording Secretary — Sis. Barbara Pendleton
that for the Junior Women’s Auxiliary is 25-40.  Assistant Recording Secretary — Sis. Barbara Pendleton
 Corresponding Secretary - Sis. Otharyn E. Rand
ORGANIZATIONALOBJECTIVES  Missionary - Sis Lucy E. Thomas
 Reporter - Sis. Barbara W. Kight
To organize a new auxiliary, invite all the young women in the specified age range  Bible Teacher Sis. - Doris Hall
to a special meeting.  Musician - Sis. Margaret Fields
 Treasurer - Sis. Carolyn Pierce
Secure the presence of the most outstanding workers you can secure or someone  Advisor - Sis O. B. Williams Ministerial Advisor - Dr. F. Benjamin Davis
who will explain the aims of the auxiliary.
The 1969-1970 Official Staff of the Junior Women’s Auxiliary paved the way
Impress upon the group the fact that no young woman of today can be broadly for the present and future Junior Women of the NBCA by compiling the
intelligent unless she knows something of the great world movement bound up in constitutions, bylaws, and working procedures for the auxiliary. The colors, pink
Christian mission; also, no one can serve God acceptably who refuses to bear a part and green, were adopted for uniform attire.
in world evangelism.
In 1970, in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, Sis. Pauline Hudson became the
New members should be told of the work of special committees of our Baptist president of the Junior Women’s Auxiliary for two years; She was elected for
family, and how our denomination is rallying to meet various needs at home and her second term in 1971 in the city of San Francisco, California. The 1971 term
abroad. was highlighted with increased membership and Sis. Hudson’s leadership as a
missionary in the Virgin Islands.
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In 1972 in the city of Dallas Texas, Sis. Catherine Birdsong was elected to serve as the auxiliary’s A JWA handbook and planning guide has been created and is available at the National
third president. Sis. Pauline Hudson was named as advisor. President Birdsong also served two terms. Meetings.
She was re-elected in 1973 in Chicago, Illinois. During President Birdsong’s term in office, the cross
and bible symbol became the official emblemof the Junior Women’s Auxiliary. Under President Tina Gaddy’s leadership, the Parent Body accepted that the ages of JWA be
changed to 25-40. President Gaddy continued the success of the National JWA Pink & Green
The year 1974 marked the beginning of Sis. Barbara W. Kight’s term as president of the Junior Round-up and although President Tonya Dallas’ tenure was shortened by the National
Women’s Auxiliary. The 1974 Annual Session was held in Nashville, Tennessee. While under Sis. Convention changing its Annual Session date to convene in June, she carried this ministry with
Kight’s leadership, the auxiliary accomplished many milestones. The Junior Women’s Auxiliary integrity and true commitment.
became the initial chorus for Dr. Sams’ Annual President’s Hour. The Junior Women became
involved in the Foreign Mission on the African continent, and the Virgin Islands. The numerical and In Atlanta, Georgia in 2010, Sister Danielle Griffiths became the 17th President to serve and
financial efforts of the JWA progressed substantially. Workshop sessions clustered and council under her leadership, the Junior Women’s Auxiliary have completed an outreach mission at
conferences doubled under Sis. Kight’s leadership. A dynamic, spiritfilled Sunrise Service blossomed every Regional Meeting, Winter Board Session and annual Family Faith Fest. The Junior
into the highpoint of the auxiliary’s week programming. Wonderful souvenir kits and banner marches Women were represented in Nassau, Bahamas where Bibles were given to the local prison
of states entered President Kight’s book of accomplishments. President Kight’s dream of an annual ministry. The “New Crest” Yearbook was re-introduced into publication and was a huge success
publication for the Junior Women’s Auxiliary became a reality, “THE CREST”. among the Junior Women as well as the other delegates of the Convention. She re-established
the National handbook and planning guide that was started by President Darralyn Johnson, as
The Junior Women’s Auxiliary has continued to pursue, produce, and promote the development of well as Leadership Tips and QuarterlyMission Lessons for local Junior Women auxiliaries.
young Christian women. Under the leadership of Linda Lewis, the Junior Women’s Auxiliary began
the quarterly publication of the auxiliary’s official newsletter, The Lighthouse. Along with summer Sis. Shantail Miller became the 18th President of the Junior Women's Auxiliary in 2015 in Baton
conferences the auxiliary began holding winter conferences that focused on the development of Rouge, LA. Under the leadership of Shantail, a website was created to reach Jr. Women across
Christian women. President Lewis also emphasized the importance of Junior Women putting action the country. Shantail also created a module to be presented to help other congregations organize
behind the commission “Go, Ye therefore” through witnessing, outreach ministries, and visiting a Jr. Women's Auxiliary in their local area
shelters for the abused, imprisoned, etc.
From the beginning of time, God has been good to the women of the National Baptist
President Rose continued this emphasis through outreach efforts during the annual conferences. She Convention of America, Inc Junior Women’s Auxiliary. There were times during these past 49
also instituted the First Annual Reunion Rally that honored former Junior Women Auxiliary years where our attendance ranged from the mighty masses to the faithful few. There were times
Presidents. when finances flowed freely and times when we did not know how we would make ends meet.
There were even times when the very need for a Junior Women’s Auxiliary was questioned. But
President Chatman emphasized the missionary part of the auxiliary’s existence by adding missionary through it all we can look and see that the Hand of God has watched over and protected us. For
to the organization’s name, Junior Women’s Missionary Auxiliary. She also challenged Junior that, we are forever grateful to the God that loves us and we are dedicated to serving in His name.
Women to conduct outreach to girls and young women between the ages of 12-25 by taking on
instructional roles at the National Congress of Christian Workers and the first annual workshop co- JUNIORWOMENAUXILIARYPRESIDENTS- PASTANDPRESENT
sponsored by the Men of Christian Action.
1. Gracie Gooden ~ 1969 – 1970 – Compton, CA
The new millennium brought new challenges to the life of the auxiliary. As Sister Carrie Stoudemire 2. Pauline Hudson ~ 1970 – 1972 – Los Angeles, CA
took the helm in 2000 she knew that the Junior Women Missionary Auxiliary faced a critical place in 3. Catherine Birdsong ~ 1972 – 1974 – Los Angeles, CA
its existence and purpose. Therefore under her leadership the auxiliary reinforced its commitment to 1) 4. Barbara Knight ~ 1974 – 1978 – Tampa FL
the development of positive Christian women, and 2) serving an unhealthy society by bringing people 5. Susan L. Turner ~ 1978 – 1982—Biloxi, MS
to Christ through our witnessing, outreach ministries, and financial support. 6. Frances C. Worthey ~ 1982 – 1987 – Waco, TX
7. Deborah A. Johnson ~ 1987 – 1990 – Chicago, IL
Sister Phyllis Mathis was elected to the office of President in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2001. 8. Deborah J. Simpson ~ 1990 – 1992 – Chicago, IL
President Mathis served two terms and during her tenure the auxiliary continued to hold fast to the 9. Linda C. Lewis ~ 1992 – 1996 – Ft. Meade, FL
things of Christ and continued its commitment to the work of the Kingdom. 10. LaTonya Rose ~ 1996 – 1998 – Ft. Worth, TX
11. Robin L. Chatman ~ 1998 – 2000 – Shreveport, LA
In Chicago, Illinois in 2003, Sister Darralyn Johnson became the 14th President to serve this auxiliary. 12. Carrie Stoudemire ~ 2000 – 2001 – Cincinnati, OH
Under President Johnson’s leadership the Junior Women have been charged to set the standard. It is 13. Phyllis Mathis ~ 2001 – 2003 – Dallas, TX
the belief of President Johnson that the state conventions, district associations, and local auxiliaries 14. Darralyn Johnson ~ 2003 – 2005 – Austin, TX
need a place to go to get ideas, direction and assistance in furthering the work of Christ and she 15. Tina Rambo-Gaddy ~ 2005—2009-Kansas City, MO
believes the National Auxiliary should be that place of help. The summer workshop will be 16. Tonya Lofton Dallas ~ 2009—2010-Austin, TX
reestablished, as will regular production of the National Newsletter (the Lighthouse). 17. Danielle M. Griffiths ~ 2010—2015 - Punta Gorda, FL
18. Shantail Miller ~ 2015—2017 – Little Rock, AK
14 19. Shemyia Clemons ~ 2017—Present - Portland, OR

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