I pledge my willing and untiring service to all efforts of the Young People's and Children's Division to aid needy and suffering people regardless of race, color, or creed. I further pledge to take the Bible as my guide, to aid my church, and to attend meetings regularly. In all these tasks, I seek the Savior's guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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.

Q: What are the colors of the YPD organization?
The colors of the YPD are forest green and white. Green is symbolic of growth and Christian vitality; white represents purity.

Q: What are some activities for the YPDer's?
The YPD group will do both service and social activities. An example of a social activity is bowling and for a service project we can help out at a nursing home or right here at our own church, working with the WMS.

Q: Who can join the YPD organization?
Anyone between the ages of 2 - 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



Ms. Christy McGhee serves as local YPD Director at Bethel AME Church Chattanooga.