Women
Who Know How To WIN!
Thriving in the pandemic insights from the Victorious Sisters of St Mark. While many people have decided that 2020 and 2021 have already taken the wind out of their sails, there are God fearing women who have decided that they will WIN even while navigating life storms. Here are some of the women of St Mark who answered a simple question:
What advice do you have for winning during a pandemic? Andrea Brown Burford, Deaconess
Connie Taylor, Deaconess Retired University Facilities Administrator St. Mark Deaconess Ministry
Press through the Pandemic and don’t allow DISTANCE to mentally DISCONNECT you from the agape love of Christ, Family, and Friends!
Pray daily and wait for God’s instruction to you. Know that we all are going through this pandemic together and its affects us all differently. We must just remember that bad things in the world or in your life do not change the goodness of God. We must stay focused on the goodness of God.
Family and Community Partnerships Manager/QMHP-A/C St. Mark’s Shepherd’s Council Servant Leader
Aurelia Williams
Vice Provost Norfolk State University St. Mark’s Media Ministry Team Lead Ground yourself daily in prayer and take one day at a time to do the best you can do.
Chaunta Chalmers, Deaconess
Quality Control Auditor St. Mark’s Vice President for Deaconess Ministry and CoChair for Couples Ministry With all the responsibility in taking care of others don’t forget to take care of yourself (spiritually, physically and mentally). Leave room for you. Clementine Cone, Deaconess Retired University Administrator Shepherd’s Council Servant Leader Stay focused on your faith. Use the wonders of technology to stay connected and to be actively involved with your family, friends and the faith community.
Cynthia Madkins Retired Social Work Supervisor / Consultant St. Mark United Voices Disconnect from electronic devices at least an hour before going to bed to help you sleep better. Keep in contact with family and elderly church members via phone or text, especially if they live alone. Trust GOD! He’s the greatest coach on this Keep Winning team.
Evelina Johnson Buendia St Mark’s Graphic Artist
Even in the midst of a Pandemic, God will bring to life dormant dreams & endless possibilities...if you maximize on the grand opportunity of being “Still” 🙌🏽
Evelyn L. Edmonds
Retired Educator, Portsmouth Public School System St. Mark Christian Academy Administrator Stay connected to the Kingdom; remain in constant communication with GOD through prayer, daily devotionals, and meditating on the Word. Follow all of the CDC guidelines for yourself and loved ones. Get vaccinated and encourage others to do likewise. Keep a listening ear and an open, loving heart to help those in need and who have suffered losses.
Argie Lamb
First Woman Elected Trustee of St Mark I was appointed in September 1994 as the first female trustee at an unprecedented time, not only for St. Mark, but for most churches in the area. Needless to say, I was somewhat uncomfortable initially but my mantra was, “God has a purpose” for me to serve as a trustee and my goal was to work to fulfill whatever that purpose was. The pandemic was new to all of us. The ONLY thing that I could do was to put my trust TOTALLY in God!
Say So Now | April 2021 | 21
