It was a night of joy, faith, and inspiration as Ms. Tammi David of Purcell Methodist Church was crowned the first-ever Virtuous Crown Queen during the inaugural Virtuous Crowns event, held at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church on Saturday November 1, 2025. Her portrayal of Miriam, a woman of courage, faith, and humility, captivated both judges and audience, earning her the highest overall score and the coveted crown.
Tammi’s journey to victory was not without challenges. She revealed that just days before the event, she fell ill and was hospitalized with a high fever, cold symptoms, and breathing difficulties brought on by her asthma. “I am truly honored to be crowned the first-ever Virtuous Crown Queen,” she said. “I was excited and confident throughout the journey, but the week of the show took an unexpected turn when I fell ill and was hospitalized. In that moment, I turned to prayer—and God saw me through.”
Reflecting on her experience, she shared, “One of my most cherished moments was the talent segment, where I shared the story of Miriam. I have fallen in love with this virtuous Bible character, and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to bring her to life on stage.”
Tammi expressed deep gratitude to her Purcell Methodist Church family, her relatives, her “dash of spice” Kareem Nelson Hull, her chaperone Janice Stoutt, and all her friends and supporters. She also thanked her fellow ambassadors, Mrs. Portia Stoutt, Mrs. Phillipa Barry, and Mrs. Messena Vanterpool Pompey, for their friendship and shared faith throughout the journey.
The event itself was described by organizers as a resounding success. “Virtuous Crowns was truly a resounding success — to God be all the glory!” they shared. “We are deeply thankful for an amazing committee whose hard work, dedication, and prayerful commitment made this event possible. The goal of Virtuous Crowns was to draw souls closer to Christ and to show that learning about God’s Word can be both fun and creative.”
The church was filled to capacity with well over 350 people, creating a beautiful atmosphere of worship, fellowship, and celebration. The joy, excitement, and spiritual energy in the room were evident as congregations came together in one accord to glorify God.
Each ambassador delivered a memorable portrayal of a virtuous woman from the Bible—Phillipa Barry of Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church portrayed Hannah, Messena Vanterpool Pompey of East End Methodist Church brought Deborah to life, and Portia Stoutt of Road Town Methodist Church portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus. Organizers expressed pride in all four women for representing their congregations and the Methodist Circuit with grace and excellence.
“Virtuous Crowns exceeded our expectations,” the organizing committee said. “The event not only engaged the community but also reminded us of the joy found in serving and learning about Christ.”
They also extended a warm invitation for all to find a church family and join worship services at Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church every Sunday.
Given the overwhelming response and the positive spiritual impact across congregations and the wider community, organizers are prayerfully considering making Virtuous Crowns an annual event — a decision that will be made in due course.
The evening was more than a competition; it was a powerful display of faith and creativity — a biblical celebration with a joyful twist, uniting hearts and lifting voices to the glory of God.
Photos by: EPIC signs photography studio
