~ ~trbtce of ~rat~e anb ~bank~gtbtng February 12, 1932 In Celebration ofthe Life of Mrs. Edith White Ming September 6, 2000 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 1:00 P.M. ;Btg ;Bttbtl ~frtcan ,iffletbobtst ctEptscopal C!Cburcb 220 Auburn Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia Reverend James L. Davis, D.Min., Pastor Bishop John Hurst Adams, Officiating Senior Bishop, AME Church Bishop Frank C. Cummings, Eulogist Presiding Prelate, Sixth Episcopal District, AME Church Q&bituarp "Sing unto the Lord a new song. Come before His presence with singing and into His courts with praise!" EDITH WHITE MING was the extraordinarily gifted orator, vocalist, pianist, organist, conductor, and internationally respected church leader who, in partnership with her husband of 43 years, Bishop Donald George Kenneth Ming, tirelessly dedicated her many gifts and talents in the service of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born February 12, 1932 in Sheridan, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Ming was the youngest of five children born to William M. White and Cristabelle Williams. She graduated with honors from the Millcreek Township High School. She then went on to attend Temple University Teachers College-School of Music, where she further refined her musical talent while earning a Bachelor of Science degree. On July 3, 1957, Edith married Donald George Kenneth Ming at Jones Tabernacle African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, beginning a partnership of matrimony and ministry that would send them in service to God's people in South Africa, the Caribbean, parts of South America, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia. Along the way, the "Ming Team" distinguished themselves throughout African Methodism and the global faith community at large. In addition to her role as the supportive and gracious wife of the Bishop, Mrs. Ming ascended to heights of individual notoriety and personal achievement. She was a member of many organizations, including Church Women United; the NAACP; the Association of University Women; Women for Morris Brown; and Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. She served as Vice Chairperson of the Family Life Committee of the World Methodist Church; a board member of Georgia Health Decisions; and a board member of Prison Ministries with Women ; and she was a charter member of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. As a member of the Commission on Worship and Liturgy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Mrs. Ming made invaluable contributions to the AMEC Bicentennial Hymn Book. Mrs. Ming was the first African American elected president of the World Federation of Methodist Women and served in that capacity for five years. Mrs. Ming received many honors and awards, including the Excellence With Courage Award from Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida; the Women's Missionary Award of Merit; the prestigious Sarah Allen Award for exceptional leadership; the Women for Morris Brown Award; The Georgia Coalition for Black Women's Award, and many others. With all of her activities, Mrs. Ming maintained, first and foremost, a warm and inspirational presence within the African Methodist Episcopal connection, ever displaying particular affinity and concern for youth and women's concerns. Her trademark, "Press On!" reflected the joy and gladness she displayed in her work for the Lord. Mrs. Ming is survived by her husband, Bishop Donald G. K. Ming; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Mary White Sr.; two sisters, Mildred Lofton and Lois Norris, and a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren. We celebrate her life and coronation on high. She was loved by us all, and though she will be deeply missed , she will be fondly remembered. erber of morsbtp Bishop John Hurst Adams, Worship Leader THE PRELUDE ... THE PROCESSIONAL ............................. "GloriousThings of Thee Are Spoken" ...................................... Hymn #521 THE HYMN OF PRAISE .............................. "How Great the Wisdom" ........................................................ Hymn #91 THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD'S PRAYER .................................................................. Bishop T. Larry Kirkland THE ANTHEM ............................................ '~Mighty Fortress" (Young) ........................................ Big Bethel Choirs THE HOLY SCRIPTURE READINGS: The Old Testament .............................. Proverbs 30:10-31 ....................................... Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady The Epistle ........................................... I Corinthians 15:35-50 ....................................... Bishop McKinley Young The Gospel ............................................ John 15: 1-11 ........................................................ Bishop Henry A. Belin THE SELECTION ............................... "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah" (Croom) ........ ... ........... Big Bethel Choirs THE WORDS IN TRIBUTE: The Connectional Women's Missionary Society ........................................... ............................ ... Dr. Dorothy Peck The Connectional Ministers' Spouses & Widows Alliance ............................................................. Mrs. Ora Easley The 6th District Ministers' Spouses & Widows Alliance ......................................................... Mrs. Doris Reynolds THE SOLO ....................................................... "Deep River" (Hayes) ........................................... Ms. Latanya Moore THE WORDS IN TRIBUTE: The Presiding Elders ................................... ................. .. ................................................ ................. Dr. L. J. Jones Pastors & Ministers of the AME Church .................................................................................... Dr. James L. Davis World Methodist Council ..................................................................................................... Dr. Frances M. Alguire World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women .. . General Officers, AME Church ............ ............................................... ..... ........................... Dr. Jamye C. Williams The Bishops' Wives .................................................................................................................. Dr. Dolly D. Adams The Council of Bishops of the AME Church ................................................................ Bishop William P. DeVeaux THE SELECTION .................................................. '~City Called Heaven" ....................................... Big Bethel Choirs THE CELEBRATION IN DANCE ................................................................................ Big Bethel Kwanza Sol Dancers THE SOLO ............. .. ......................................... "Lamb of God" ............... ........................................ Mrs. Donna Nelms THE WORDS ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY .................................................... Ms. Patricia Hardaway, Esq., (Niece) Jersey City, New Jersey THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT .................................................................................................... Bishop Vashti McKenzie THE ORGAN MEDLEY OF FAVORITE HYMNS ... THE EULOGY ..................................................................................................................... Bishop Frank C. Cummings Presiding Prelate, Sixth Episcopal District AME Church THE BENEDICTION ................................................................................................. .................. Bishop John R. Bryant THE RECESSIONAL ................................... ......... "When the Battle's Over" ................................................ Hymn #407 r!)onorarp cteasketbearers The Ministers of the Sixth Episcopal District Rev. Keith Lawrence Rev. Kenneth Marcus Rev. Mark Peirson Rev. Edward Johnson cteasketbearers Mr. Napoleon Peoples Rev. Augusta Hall Rev. Larry Hudson Rev. Daniel Jacobs r!)onorarp jflotuer ~ttenbants The Women's Missionary Society of the Sixth Episcopal District jflotuer ~ttenbants The Ministers' Wives of the Sixth Episcopal District 3lnterment lvey Hills Cemetery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ~cknotu leb gment The family of Mrs. Edith White Ming gratefully acknowledges the many forms of comforting expressions of love and concern during her illness and passing. Kelly & Leak Funeral Home, Inc. 2321 Candler Road Decatur, Georgia 30032 Genesis I Printing Service, Inc., Chester, Pennsylvania 19013