COGIC Youth Advisory Council Elects Local Member As President

COGIC Youth Advisory Council
Elects Local Member As President

Holiness Tabernacle Church of God in Christ’s very own Sis. Delia Pruitte was elected for the position of President of the International Youth Advisory Council during the 2009 Auxiliaries In Ministry (AIM) Convention.

“I was surprised that I was elected,” said Sister Pruitte, who while waiting as the names were announced for the various positions, prayed that God’s will be done. 

After a powerful speech there was no doubt that Sister Pruitte was the best choice for the position.

“We are the youth advisory council,” she said during an impromptu campaign speech.  “And as such, we need to bring the youth back into the council. If we are going to be the voice for the youth we need to have the youth in order to know what their desires are.”

According to her father, Pastor Eddie B Pruitte, during an evening church service, Sister Pruitte, who had served as the council’s chaplain for three years was ecstatic about the results of the election.

“She initially called to remark about the great time she was having at the convention,” recalled Pastor Pruitte. “Then later she says, ‘Dad, guess what? They elected me president.’  I was proud and happy for her.”

Although this particular youth advisory council is transitional for a one year period due to a low number of applicants, Sister Pruitte still takes her position seriously and hopes to deliver on her campaign promise during the next several months. 

“Even though I am the interim president,” stated Sister Pruitte. “I have every presidential right as a full term president. Our goals this year are to appoint council members to the different commissions within the youth department and have a young person involved in every commission,” she added. 

In addition, Sister Pruitte wants to build leadership skills among the council members in order to produced qualified presidential candidates in the future.

Although Sister Pruitte’s appointment to this distinguished position was considered exciting news, it came as no surprise to the members of Holiness Tabernacle located in Woodbridge, VA.  The church, which dedicated itself to an extensive consecration of fasting at the beginning of 2009, has had a multitude of blessings, culminating with the purchase of their brand new building.   

“God is awesome,” reflected Sister Pruitte.  “I’m just in awe in what he’s doing in my life and at Holiness Tabernacle.  I can’t wait to see what happens next.”