A Service of Praise and Thanksgiving in Celebration of the Life of Mrs. Edith White Ming, February 12, 1932 - September 6, 2000, Monday, September 11, 2000, 1:00 P.M., Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 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

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Mrs. Edith White Ming

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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

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"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.

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THE PRELUDE ...
THE PROCESSIONAL .............. .. .... ......... "Glorious Things 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

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The Ministers of the Sixth Episcopal District

Rev. Keith Lawrence Rev. Kenneth Marcus Rev. Mark Peirson Rev. Edward Johnson

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Mr. Napoleon Peoples Rev. Augusta Hall Rev. Larry Hudson Rev. Daniel Jacobs

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~cknotulebgment The family of Mrs. Edith White Ming gratefully acknowledges the many forms 9f 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

Wake Service for Mrs. Edith White Ming Sunday, September 10, 2000 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 220 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30303
James L. Davis, D. Min., Senior Pastor
Rev. S. W Wicker, Presiding Elder, North Atlanta District
Bishop Frank C. Cummings, Presiding Prelate Sixth Episcopal District, A. M E. Church

Presiding Elder Earle Ifill, East Atlanta District, Presiding Mr. Claude H. Dunson, Musician

7:00p.m.

The Delta Memorial

7:25p.m. Song
Prayer

FAMILY HOUR
"Blessed Assurance" Rev. Keith Lawrence St. John AMEC, Fairburn, GA

Scripture Solo Words of Encouragement
Closing Prayer

Dr. William Whatley St. James AMEC, Newark, NJ
Mr. Patrick Clayborn
Rev. Kenneth Marcus Turner Chapel AMEC Marietta, GA
Rev. Terrance Gray St. Paul AMEC, Macon, GA

WORL RE
Churches together. .. Changing the World

Atlanta Fall
2000

LOOK OUT FOR MATCH GRANT

DONATE A COUCH TO A REFUGEE FAMILY AND THEY'LL RECEIVE SOME MONEY TO HELP WITH EVERYDAY LIVING AS WELL!

SPEND SOME TIME HELPING A REFUGEE FAMILY AND THEY'LL ALSO GET A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS TO HELP WITH FOOD OR RENT!

This is amazing! When you help a refugee family, you can benefit them doubly. For those families in the "Match Grant" work incentive program, every volunteer hour and donation received will be matched by federal funding. That means refugees are given a double strong boost to help them get on their feet here in the United States.

So come on! Let's take the challenge together. You and some fellow friends and coworkers or church members can join together to sponsor a refugee family through the Matching Grant Program. There are also opportunities for individuals; nlP~~e call 404-294-4352 to sign up! Please remember that your help is worth much more than the money itself your time and energy is invaluable to the Lord, to the refugee family, and to all of us at
World Relief Atlanta.

CONGRATULATIONS MATCH GRANT GRADUATES

World Relief congratulates the volunteers and families who recently completed the Match Grant program. We commend Edie Bruening who did a spectacular job helping the Otero-Garcia family. We also commend the Bordbar family who, with the help of the Iranian Church of Hope, received a car and recently started work at their local Publix!

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OPPORTUNITY
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Does your church have a daycare? Do you work with one or have your children in one? Are you needing workers? We know many patient, capable, caring women who are eager to help. Please call Scott, Employment Specialist, for more details.
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SPONSOR DEVELOPER POSITION OPEN World Relief seeks
a highly motivated, outgoing, independent person to recruit volunteers and church sponsors to help refugees. Developer would meet with pastors and congregations, attend conferences and events, make presentations, and train new sponsors. Must have heart for poor/refugees. FT with Benefits. Contact Barbara Cocchi to apply.
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New Mother-to-Mother Volunteers: Dvorie, Tereza, Cassandra, Becky, Tabatha; Deanett, Ehsan, Heather and Jennifer. New Volunteers with Youth and Refugee Families: Addis, Jean, Cecilia, Daniel & Kenneth.
NEWS
WR ATLANTA WELCOMES A NEW DONATIONS ENGINEER!
Seth was a great friend and co-worker who has now moved on to bigger and better things. We miss him much and at the same time are excited for the new person God has brought us. We welcome Jason, a world-wide traveler who recently returned from Tibet, as the new Donations Engineer. Please wave to him as he drives by in the white World Relief van or invite him to your house so he can help find a better home for that old piece of furniture you have!

CARS DESPERATELY NEEDED!

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