Ordained Sierra Leonean Female Bishop: Bishop Lucy Sharon-Mae Anthony
The blessing of the Lord had maketh her to be the first ordained Sierra Leonean Female Bishop: Bishop Lucy Sharon-Mae Anthony
Bishop Lucy Anthony was predestined by her Creator to be ordained as Bishop. She is the daughter of one of the greatest philanthropists of Sierra Leone; late Hon. Franklin S. Anthony, former Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He was also the Resident Minister of the Eastern Province, as well as the Proprietor of Leona Secondary School, Bo Now Sadac. Franklin was known to be exceedingly favored and showered by the blessings of God, in his hometown as well as, in the United States of America and would have marveled at the sight of his beloved daughter’s success. On February 28, 2010, Lucy Anthony was ordained as Bishop, at the Our Savior Christ the King Church International, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, by the presiding Bishop Joseph Edison Bass. This grand occasion marked another milestone in the annals of the nation. It was a most spiritual event, one that agog with anticipation of the Lords blessings. May the Lord continue to protect and guide us all. Her Holiness, Bishop Lucy Sharon-Mae Anthony is the first female Sierra Leonean to be ordained as a Bishop. (Photo: Bishop Lucy S. Anthony – white/gold)
Bishop Anthony is a devoted shepherd, of the HEALING CHURCH OF CHRIST, located at 1750 East West Highway, in Hyattsville, Maryland. She was born at the Monjama, Bo District, in the Republic of Sierra Leone, in West Africa. Growing up as the 7th child of 9 children, Lucy received her early education at both, the Tiama and Holy Rosary Primary School. As for her secondary education, she attended the Harford School for Girls, in Moyamba. There she earned the most respected position, as “Head Girl” of the Harford Secondary School. Upon her completion of high school, she secured a job at the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Services in Free Town, Sierra Leone.
In 1971 to 1975, Lucy was actively involved in the Christian Youth Fellowship Ministry, serving as Youth President, for three years. She represented the youth of Sierra Leone at a seminar, located in Monrovia, Liberia in the month of June, 1973. During this fellowship conference, the Pastor of the United Methodist Church made a request of Lucy to deliver a sermon for “Children’s Day”, as well as “Youth Sunday”. Lucy was delighted and the deliverance of her sermons was breathtaking and astounding. President Lucy continued her travels throughout the province, including the capital city in Freetown, Sierra Leon, rendering her services, whenever needed.
On September 9, 1975, Lucy migrated to the United States, to further her education at the Reading High School, in Reading, Pennsylvania, for the duration of one year. During that time she was able to familiarize and better acclimate herself with the contrasting cultures, of the American education system. While in attendance, she also became a volunteer at the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA). At the YMCA, she rehearsed a group of African women, teaching them traditional styles of African dances and how to perform these dances during the “Black History” week celebrations, which were nights of African exhibition and cultural dance. These performances were televised over the Reading TV station and made the front page of the Reading local newspaper in Pennsylvania.
From 1976 to 1982, Lucy Anthony earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. As a student of great academic ambition and political interest, within a short period of time, Lucy found herself actively involved with her student government body, serving as member at large. Shortly, thereafter she was elected president of the international student’s club, for three consecutive years. Early on in her academic career, she decided to join the school choir and volunteered to teach those that were interested in learning African dance, and rehearsing in theatrical plays. Each year she was instrumental in the development of the school’s annual productions for “International Student” week. After several years of rigorous schooling and community service, Lucy Anthony graduated, from Kutztown University, of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Secondary Education, as well as, a Master’s degree in Communication/ Television Production.
In 1985 Lucy moved to the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, subsequently, gaining employment at the Mel Wood Training Center, as an EAP (Employee Assistant Program) Counselor, working with emotionally disturbed adults. By the year 1990, she was working for a home base service as a social worker, in Fairfax, Virginia. In 1991, the proud daughter from BO District took on a position as a child protective service investigator, in Fairfax county.
From 1990 to 1998, Lucy Anthony sat under the supervision of Bishop Nathaniel Julwey, in training as a prophetess, preacher, and teacher of God’s word. Once the formal training period had ended, in March of 1998, she was ordained as a Reverend, at the James Community International Church. It was not until the year of 1999 that Lucy Anthony was called by God to work for the ministry full time. Between the years of 1991 through 1999, Lucy S. Anthony actively served within the African churches, throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan area. On many occasion, she would visit the elderly, the needy and the sick, inspiring them with prayer, singing, and preaching, interceding with them for the desires of their heart. After making scheduled rounds for hospital visits, Lucy would also make home visits for members of the Saint James Community International Church and Healing Church of Christ. She would pray for them and their surrounding community and advocate whenever necessary, under the supervision of Bishop Nathaniel Julwey.
In 2000 she began her own ministry and was ordained by Bishop Nathaniel Julwey, as a prophetess and senior pastor of the Healing Church of Christ. During this period, God blessed her with the gift of prophecy, healing, counseling, deliverance and the riveting ability to preach the word of God. In July of 2005 Lucy Anthony founded the Rainbow of Life Crusades, traveling both, nationally and internationally, preaching and ministering to all that would listen, healing them and performing special deliverance. In everlasting and faithful support of her hard work and unwavering dedication, to the ministry, are her four wonderful children, Lil Lucy, Princess, Lusan and JoJo, all of whom reverence her as a good and loving mother.
Furthermore, Lucy has been blessed with a radio/ internet ministry and regarded as a well known asset to the African/ American community. Her passion for mankind has lead her to launch an HIV/ AIDs awareness program; helping those that are infected with the disease and bringing awareness to those that are not. She has even become a member of the Maryland Food Bank and World’s Vision Ministry, serving her community with food clothing and counseling. Lucy Anthony is also the proprietor of  LA Consultant, an organization designed to serve the needy and at-risk youth community, to educate them through conferences, and seminars.
Today, as Lucy S. Anthony continues to live her life to the veneration of God, many lives and souls are touched, changed and delivered. She truly is an example and testimony of God’s undying love and miraculous works. Lucy steadily exudes the essence of humanity, peace and great kindness.
Her Lordship Bishop Lucy Sharon-Mae Anthony: Words of Prayers
God’s glory is real even when we don’t see it. On gray, gloomy, rainy days, high above the overcast sky, the SUN continues to shine. We can’t feel its warmth or see its beauty, but it still exists.
God’s beauty and His love for us are real even when our circumstances are difficult. If we think “above the clouds,†we can have hope knowing that God is still there watching over us.
Just as gray, gloomy, overcast skies are temporary, so are our difficulties. If you are facing a discouraging situation in your life right now, remember that God is still there and rejoice in the fact that this too, shall pass.
Essa Thaim Kurugba, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USAStay with Sierra Express Media, for your trusted place in news!
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