The Dillon County Ministers Alliance met Thursday, March 9th at 6 pm. The meeting was hosted by Dr. Orlando McCauley and St Matthews AME. The provided sandwiches and refreshments for the meeting.
This was the first meeting of the year and a lot of ground was covered.
The National Day of Prayer is May 4, noon, Dillon County Courthouse.
The theme and is James 5:16b The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

The agenda is as follows.
Welcome and theme – Henry Altman
Scripture -Rick McMahon
Prayer for Righteousness -Anthony Ford
Prayer for Forgiveness and our sin -Noah Manning
Song
Prayer for our Young People-Orlando McCauley
Prayer for our Schools-Anthony Alford
Prayer for our Medical Providers-Tommy Lee Pittman
Prayer for our Economy and God’s provision – Russell Nelson
Prayer for our Nation and Unity – H. B. Drake
Song
Prayer for our Churches -James Smith
Prayer for repentance and revival – Raymond Davis
A possible future Food and Farm project for Dillon County was discussed. This would involve many different sectors and provide possible food the local food bank and local families. It is based on a model from Wisdom for Life led by former NFL player Jason Brown. More information on his work is at wisdomforlife.org
Empowerment in Action President Tommy Lee Pittman gave an update. He exhorted the pastors to take a stand. He said it is time for the walls between us to come down. Events already held include prayer at the Courthouse on January 1st and a one day revival at the Wellness Center on March the 2nd . Future events and meting are being planned including a return to local parks. The town of Lake View has already invited EIAA back.
Dr. Orlando McCauley shared about an ecumenical club in Columbia the he is a part of. They are discussing the book, The Color of Compromise by Professor Jemar Tisby.
A motion was made and seconded to keep the present officers in position. The motion carried unanimously. President – Henry Altman; Vice-President –Raymond Davis; Secretary/Treasurer- James Orr
The next meeting will be at Word of Life Church, 5364 Hwy NC 41 S, Fairmont NC, 28340. 6 pm, April 20th.