Ministry History
In March 1997, Sister to Sister first began within the Paradise House Shelter for Recovering Women as a weekly bible study under the sole direction of Sister Laurice Vance Founder and Director.
In September 1997, Sister to Sister moved to the Cornerstone Manor Homeless Shelter with 4 teachers and 4 prayer partners and was formed the Sister to Sister Ministry.
In February 1998, Sister to Sister moved to the Alive Christian Center and was renamed the Group Sister to Sister reaching and teaching women from all walks of life.
In April 2003, Sister to Sister was renamed Sister to Sister Outreach Ministries.
In January 2006, Sister to Sister began the Buffalo Citywide Outreach Team which consist of a citywide evangelism team winning souls at any cost.
In October 2007, Sister to Sister began in Pittsburgh, PA Sister to Sister Chapter 2. The planing of a new chapter in Sister to Sister's history.
In July 2008, Sister to Sister began in Creedmore, NC Sister to Sister Chapter 3 and in August 2008 Sister to Sister began in Painsville, OH Sister to Sister Chapter 4.
Sister to Sister is a “complete” ministry equipped to minister to women at different levels; including women who have been addicted to drugs, abused, oppressed, depressed etc.
Sister to Sister is a ministry that inspires women to be the best Women of God she can be, moving in the spirit of EXCELLENCE unto our Lord and Savior. As women of God we have a mandate from God that we must fulfill. We know we must to be steadfast and unmovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord, and that our labor is not in vain.
Sister to Sister is a ministry that helps to develop the gifts and talents within women to help them find their specific place within the body of Christ.
Sister to Sister is spiritually based and uses spiritual principals according to the word of God.
Sister to Sister transcends cultural and denominational barriers and reaches beyond any apparent differences there may be to the common denominator we all share in Christ.
Sister to Sister meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm at the Emmanuel Temple Church of God located at 701 Kensington Avenue.
About Our Director & Founder Evangelist Laurice Vance
Evangelist Vance is a known servant of the Lord throughout the city of Buffalo and Rochester for her willingness to serve others as unto the Lord. A well sought after speaker for Women’s ministries and conferences. She is a business woman who knows the power of networking and sharing. She has mentored and helped in the development of many women in the ministry and in the business arena. Evangelist Vance is the Founder and Director of the Sister to Sister Outreach Ministries in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, North Carolina and Ohio. She coordinated and founder of the Buffalo Citywide Outreach Team and gives leadership to training and developing soul winners for the Lord. She is the mother of two sons; Guy age 18 and Andre age 17. She is the Owner and CEO of Vance Insurance Agency, Former Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Ellicott Master District YMCA, and Executive Secretary Scientist Dr. Soldano Ferrone at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute in Pittsburgh, PA where she is pursuing a degree in Medical and International Law.
