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Vol. 137, No, 25
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MAN OUR BROTHER
September 5, 1988
FIRST WOMAN JURIST ELECTED
TO A.M.E. JUDICIAL COUNCIL
Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor
Fort Worth, TX—When the 1988
General Conference elected Dr.
Yvonne Walker-Taylor a member of
the Judicial Council of the A.M.E.
Church, she became the first woman
to serve on this appellate court.
As the highest judicatory body of
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, the Judicial Council has the
power to review appeals, let scand, or
reverse the decisions of lower courts.
This significant election is the sec-
ond ‘‘first’’ for Dr. Walker-Taylor in
the 201st year history of the A.M.E.
Church. When she was inaugurated in
1984 as the 16th president of Wilber-
force University, she became the first
woman to serve in that position. The
daughter of the late Bishop Dougal Or-
monde Beaconsfield Walker, a former
president of Wilberforce, Dr. Walker-
Taylor has had a distinguished career
in the A.M.E. Church.
The A.M.E. Christian Recorder
congratulates her on this important
“*second first,’? and wishes for her a
successful term as she serves as the
first woman judge in the history of the
A.M.E. Church.
General Officer Joseph L. Joiner Located
Dr. Joseph L. Joiner
The inimitable Dr. Joseph L.
Joiner, one of the most popular clergy-
men of the A.M.E. Church, was
because of health conditions, given
special consideration by the 1988 Gen-
eral conference, meeting in Ft. Worth,
TX, and located for four years. Dr.
Joiner was, at the time of his election
in 1984, the pastor of the Mother
Church of African Methodism, Bethel
A.M.E. Church of Philadelphia, PA.
During the middle of his first term
as a general officer, serving as Secre-
tary-Treasurer of the Pension Depart-
ment, he became incapacitated and
had not recovered sufficiently to stand
for re-election in 1988 to succeed him-
self.
The Connectional Church is
requested to continue in prayer for the
beloved Rev. Joiner. Pray for his
family and many friends, also.
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Bishop Henry W. Murph Retires
After Fifty Years of Service
Bishop H. W. Murph
Delegates and members attending the
43rd quadrennial session of the General,
Conference of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church honored Bishop
Henry W. Murph, Senior Bishop, who
officially retired after 50 years of
ministering and service.
The 86th bishop elected to the
episcopacy of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, Bishop Murph has
presided over the Sth Episcopal District
since 1984, the same district where he
pastored 20 years ago before becoming
bishop.
During the retirement ceremonies, _
Bishop Murph was praised by church
leaders for his years of service. Bishop
Murph has brought dignity and
recognition to the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, according to Bishop
Frank M. Reid, Jr., of the 9th Episcopal
District, from Birmingham, Ala. “He is
an exceptionally gifted man who has
contributed much of his talents to
developing and expanding churches
throughout the connection,” Bishop
Reid said. “Bishop Murph has devoted
his career to training men and women to
become ministers. His contribution as an
evangelist and a spirited leader will not
be paralleled by anyone in the near
future,” he continued.
“He is a most pragmatic, most loyal,
most dedicated man; an individual who
is a pastor to pastors and a maker of
men,” Dr. John R. Bryant said. “Bishop
Murph is a minister who takes time to
share with people because he cares.”
Bishop Murph will continue to preside
over the training and recruitment of
ministers.
Dr. McCarl Thomas of the Ist
Episcopal District made a statement
on behalf of the late Dr. Fred
Stephens. Mrs. Doris Bailey made a
statement on behalf of the Laymen of
the Sth District. Dr. Jno D. Walker
made a statement on behalf of the 10th
Episcopal District. The general senti-
ment of all speakers was expressed by
one speaker, saying, ‘‘Bishop and Mrs.
Murph are not weary travelers; they
are experienced travelers.’’
The Following Statement was Given
by Dr. Williams:
Bishops, General Officers, College
Presidents and Deans, Delegates,
Brothers and Sisters:
I am pleased to have the privilege of
speaking for the ordained ministry in the
fabulous 4th Episcopal District of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church, as
we pause to pay just tribute to one of our
Zion’s highest and most able leaders on
this the occasion of his retirement: the
Rt. Rev. Henry Wendell Murph.
The loving guidance of the hand of the
Lord can be discerned in the long, useful,
distinguished ministry and the highly
effective episcopacy of Bishop Murph.
For who but God, in His wise and loving
providence, could provide the oppor-
tunity for a bishop to conclude his
active term of service, after twenty
exciting and effective years of work and
witness, in the same episcopal district
Please turn to page 7
Church Extension jae Initiates Economic eb AI Program
Bishop H. H. Brookins
Bishop H. Hartford Brookins,
Department of
African
Chairman of the
Church Extension of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, ‘1 ‘hab: ait |,
nounced and endorsed the inaugura: Bae
tion of a very unique fund-raising pro-
gram. The Department of Extension, ‘
in conjunction with The Massachu- -
setts Company, (the ‘“TMC’’), a whol- |”
ly-owned subsidiary of The Travelers
Corporation, has developed a Master-
Card credit card exclusively for the
membership of the A.M.E. Church.
This MasterCard has been
specifically designed to display the
A.M.E. name on the face of the credit
card. The distinctive design of the
"Bishop F. Cc. James
A.M.E. MasterCard is not the aa
feature that makes this credit card
unique. The A.M.E. Church will re-
ceive revenues directly from the bank.
for every ~ purchase* made with the
’TMC/AME MasterCard. The Depart-
ment of Extension has negotiated a
multi-year contract that they believe
will generate several million dollars
that will be used to fund several of the
church’s most worthy causes.
Bishop F. C. James stated that the
projected financial reward generated
by this program is a most needed fi-
nancial boost for the entire church
body. ‘‘Every time you make a pur-
chase, be it gas, clothing, or food, the
fr ersas
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church recéives monies directly fiom
the bank...the monies collected by the
church from this program can be very
substantial. We have designated por-
tions: to be used for the education of
our children, domestic’“and foreign
missionary work, and for the funding
of Our Retirement Plan for our. minis-
““A.M.E. officials: ‘are adie to
point out that although this fund-
raising program centers around a credit
card product, it is not the intent of the
A.M.E. Church to encourage any in-
debtedness of its membership. The
AME MasterCard is intended to re-
place the ordinary bank credit cards
that A.M.E. Church members cur-
rently use. In a letter recently publish-
ed, Bishop James stated, ‘I am not
asking you to change your spending
habits or incur additional debt with
this new MasterCard. What I am ask-
ing is that, if you currently use any
type of credit card, you switch to using
the TMC/AME MasterCard, thereby
supporting your church financially.’’
Dr. Hercules Miles, Jr., Secretary-
Treasurer of the Department of Ex-
tension, was instrumental in the
negotiation of this fund-raising pro-
gram. Ina telephone conversation with
Dr. Miles, he stated that the Depart-
ment of Extension has been working
on this program for the last six
months. In March of this year, he was
introduced to representatives of In-
novative Consumer Services, Inc.
(ICS). ICS presented a proposal that a
valuable package of consumer services
that ICS has specifically designed to
enhance the benefits of this Master-
Card.
Ina letter to the bishops and general
officers of the A.M.E. Church, Dr.
Please turn to page 7
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2 The AME Christian Recorder
September 5, 1988
The Lack of Cultural Integrity Becomes International Issue ona’
In this instance, it is the Japanese
who have failed in the quality, or state
of being, of sound moral principle as
relates to the question of attitudinal
racism. They have developed and are
marketing Little Black Sambo dolls in
their department stores. The people of
this Asian nation have been led to be-
lieve very negative and damaging things
about Afro-Americans.
Michio Watanabe, a high-ranking
official in Japan, has publicly implied
that United States Blacks are irrespon-
sible people who failed to pay debts.
According to the August 15, 1988,
Time Magazine, Mr. Watanabe has at
least apologized and the stores have re-
moved from sale the Little Black Sambo dolls. Two years ago, it was the
Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, while extolling the high academic
achievements of the Japanese, said that Blacks and Hispanics in America were
responsible for the lower United States literacy and intelligence ratings.
Time Magazine says, ‘‘For many Japanese, the first exposure to Blacks
came during the post World War II occupation, when they saw U.S. soldiers
housed in segregated barracks. Others picked up racial attitudes and stereo-
types—such as Little Black Sambo—from U. S. television, movies and books,
or American acquaintances.’’ It must be said of the Washington Post
newspaper article, critical of the several Black items, including distorted man-
nequins, its journalistic impact was sufficient cause for two manufacturing
companies to discontinue production. One company identified by the Times
Magazine article made millions in sales on these questionable products. These
products included ‘‘large-eyed dolls called Sambo and Hannah, and towels,
bags and stationery goods decorated with pictures of the pair. Along with a
big-lipped Black doll named Bibinba, the line brought Sanrio more that $11
million in sales last year.’
These stereotypes and distorted images of Little Black Sambo are, in-
deed, intended to intimidate Blacks and to be a cultural put-down for them.
The story of Little Black Sambo, however, is neither an African nor
American Story; it is a story by Helen Bannerman about a little boy from In-
dia. My confirmed childhood information comes from a reprint through the
courtesy of the Frederick A. Stokes Company, the only authorized American
publishers of The Story of Little Black Sambo. I suppose it makes no dif-
ference that three-fourths of the earth is water and three-fourths of the
world’s population is of a darker hue. But it is worth a second thought.
It is true that every person has a right to his opinion, but no person has a
right to be wrong in the facts. Likewise, a sick mind—if not isolated or insti-
tutionalized—should, by some means, be so identified, so that neither its pro-
ducts nor exaggerations breach human rights or dehumanize persons of any
culture.
It is also important to remember that nothing happens in isolation, and
that which we perceive as being casual is, in fact, a precipitating event. The
fact remains that in America, from 1700 to 1988, attitudes of Whites have not
ROBERT H. REID, JR.
appreciated for addressing this! socio- -political issue in such an absolute and
forthright manner with the Japanese Prime Minister. I do not know that
Black Americans, in general, are aware of this international issue to the extent
that they would react, economically, to Japanese products on the American
market.
I sometimes wonder if I fully understand the bottom line of many of the
readaloud stories, nursery rhymes and fables. Many of them begin with
“Once upon a time,’’ and end with ‘‘And they lived happily ever after.’’ The
Little Black Sambo story starts out with a family. The mother was called
Black Mumbo, the father was called Black Jumbo. The industrious mother
made her son a new red coat with a new pair of blue trousers. The father went
to the bazaar and bought his son a new umbrella and a pair of purple shoes
with crimson soles and linings.
As strange as it may seem, when Little Black Sambo, as the story goes,
got all dressed up, he went into the jungle. He encountered the wild tigers that
wanted to take his life. Then he bargains with his treasury to save his life. He
offers an item of his new clothing with each of the man-eating tigers until he is
stripped of his wardrobe and accessories.
The scenario changes, as each tiger now has an item from the body,
which allows him to be spared alive, but with no clothing. One tiger has the
beautiful red coat that makes him feel he is the grandest tiger in the jungle.
The second has the blue trousers; the third has the purple shoes on his ears,
and the fourth tiger has the green umbrella tied on its tail. Now each of the
jungle animals claims to be the grandest, as they sport the part of Sambo’s
wardrobe that has been exacted. The little boy is sad and crying because of his
personal losses.
The story continues with the tigers getting into an animal war over their
importance with the bounty taken from their victim. The animals are so angry
with each other and so caught up in the fight that it continues as they try to
destroy each other. They end up with a locked-jaw, death grip on each other’s
tails, as they circle in a ring around a tree. The raging battle goes on, the tigers
running so fast after each other, holding fast to the others’ tails, until they
melt into a big pool of yellow butter (called ‘‘ghi’’ in India).
Little Black Sambo ends up getting all of his new clothes, shoes and um-
brella back as his very own. His father, returning home from his job,
discovers the pool of butter at the base of the tree and takes it home to his
wife, who is very pleased. She makes a lot of pancakes for the family for sup-
per that day. The Indian story ends with the family fully fed. Mother Mumbo
ate 27 pancakes; Father Jumbo at 55, and the would-have-been victim, Little
Black Sambo, ate 169.
crisis. Today, however, because of the chief character of the story, there is a
The story in the book did not end with the creating of an international
lack of cultural integrity that has created an international issue of concern to —
many around the world.
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SPECIAL TO THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
5th Annual Letter for 1988 to Our
Young People and Young Adults
changed enough, which is why the struggles of Blacks in this country are not
nearly over. The Congressional Black Caucus of Washington, DC, is to be
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The AME Christian Recorder
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Bishop Frank C. Cummings
Reassigned to First District
Bishop Frank C. Cummings
Mrs. Martha Cummings
by Peggy E. Pinder
The First Episcopal District delegates,
alternates and observers went to the 43rd
Quadrennial Session of the General
Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, with
high hopes, great expectations and a
common goal. And, as it is with our
Christian life, there are defeats, set-backs
and victories. We praise God that the
victories, perusual, out-weighed the
defeats and set-backs.
We had several candidates from the
Frist District who were defeated. Some
have been on the campaign trail a long
time; others are just starting; but we gave
them our support and look forward to
the elections in Orlando, Florida.
There was much anticipation for
our long-time friend Dr. Joseph L.
Joiner, who served as pastor at
Mother Bethel, Philadelphia, prior to
being elected a General Officer. Dr.
Joiner had suffered an illness, but his
office carried on in an acceptable way.
From the report read at Conference,
the business affairs of the department
are intact. The “church has spoken”
and Dr. Joiner is located and our
prayers are that he will recover soon.
Lots of emphasis was placed on the
election of Dr. O. U. Ifill, General
Secretary of the church. Dr. Ifill, who
has served in the Ist Episcopal District
for many years and the pastor of
A.M.E. Union, noted to be the second
oldest A.M.E. church in the
Philadelphia area, also served as
President of the Philadelphia Black
Clergy. And, because of his ecumenical
labors in Philadelphia, friends across
church boundaries were watching to see
the results of this giant in African
Methodism as pertained to his rising to
high office in his own chosen persuasion.
The Rev. Rudolph Coleman emerged
victorious in his bid for a seat on the
Judicial Council, where he had served
as an alternate. Dr. Coleman pastors
Mt. Zion AMEC, Dover, Delaware,
and is known throughout the commu-
nity and episcopal district as a well-
prepared leader. He, Mrs. Coleman
and the Mt. Zion family have the awe-
some task of hosting the mammmouth
First Episcopal District Christian
Education Congress every year at the
University of Delaware.
Rev. Dennis C. Dickerson, an
adopted son of the First Episcopal
District, now in the 13th District, was
also successful in his bid to be elected
Historiographer and one of the General
Officers of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church. Dr. Dickerson served
as pastor at Payne AMEC, New York,
and moved about the First District,
lending his expertise in whatever areas
he was called upon to serve.
The General Conference is a time of
meeting and greeting old friends, as
well as doing the work of the church.
The First Episcopal! District is blessed
to have two former bishops. still
serving the church. Bishop E. L.
Hickman, although retired and hospi-
talized during the Conference was visi-
ble spiritually. Bishop R. A. Hilde-
brand, who serves the 3rd Episcopal
District, was elected from the First
District and served as the presiding
prelate for two quadrennials. Bishop
Ming and Bishop Byrd were also
elected from the First District and
have strong family ties, as wellas great
friendships, throughout the District.
Without a doubt, however, the.
strongest common goal within the
delegation was to bring back Bishop and
Mrs. Frank C. Cummings to the First
“Little David's giant” is the First
Episcopal District Headquarters
Building, and it is well known
throughout the Christian church, as
well as African Methodism, that
“Little David” won the battle. And so
the excitement of the General Con-
ference abounded right up to and in-
cluding the reading of the Episcopal
Committee’s report. The meeting,
caucuses, side-walk speculations, etc.,
were not in vain; we got what we came
for. The First Episcopal District
delegates, alternates and observers
were victorious as they welcomed
home Bishop and Mrs. Frank C
Cummings!
National Association for Sickle Cell
Disease, Inc., Reports
The National Association For Sickle
Cell Disease, Inc. (NASCD) will focus
attention on issues affecting adult pa-
tients as the organization and its eighty
local Chapters observe National Sickle
Cell Month in September.
‘“‘While there is no cure for sickle
cell anemia, improvements in detec-
tion and treatment are increasing the
lifespan of patients,’’ said Dorothye
H. Boswell, NASCD executive direc-
tor. ‘‘This gives us an opportunity to
assist in developing adults whose lives
are compromised only by the unaltera-
ble aspects of the disease, And since
they are living longer, we want to help
improve the quality of their lives,”’
Throughout September, NASCD
Chapters sponsor educational pro-
grams, fund raising events and other
activities to call attention to the impact
of sickle cell disease on the individual
and family.
The month-long observance will
conclude with the 16th Annual
Meeting of the NASCD at the Marriott
Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
October 13-16, 1988, where experts
from a variety of disciplines related to
the disease will discuss issues and im-
plications for the adult with sickle cell
conditions.
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited, in-
curable condition which primarily af-
fects Black Americans. Approximately
one out of every twelve Black Ameri-
cans has sickle cell trait, and carries
the gene for the disease. About one
out of every five hundred Black
Americans is born with sickle cell ane-
mia, the most serious and commonly
seen form of sickle cell disease.
Summarized Recommendations
from the Episcopal Address
I. That the General Conference de-
signates the next decade as the Decade
of Advance, during which period the
A.M.E. Church will concentrate on
the following.
Il. Declare Theological Education to
be a priority for the A.M.E. Church,
and to that end:
a) Establish a goal for this Qua-
drennium of two students from
every Annual Conference, each
year, to be sent to Payne or
Turner Seminary.
b) Establish an annual ministerial
recruitment Sunday in each
Episcopal District and local
congregation; material for de-
velopment and promotion of
this day to be prepared by the
Departments of Christian Edu-
cation, Minimum Salary, Pen-
sion and Lay Organization.
c) Establish a center for continu-
ing education and lay training at
Payne Seminary. That we ex-
plore the possibility of locating
extensions of Payne Seminary
in several urban areas.
Ill. For Church Development and Ex-
pansion
That the Decade of Advance spon-
sor a churchwide program of evan-
gelism, the goal of which will be to
achieve a numerical increase in adult
church membership of 10 percent in
each year. Special attention will be
directed to reaching Black men.
Further, that the Commission of
Evangelism receive the support of all
units of the church in preparation of
material for use in this campaign.
The evangelistic campaign in each
Episcopal District will be under the
direction of the bishop of that district.
IV. Missions
That the Department of Missions
and Women’s Missionary Society
develop a coordinated program of de-
velopment with special attention to
Canada and the Caribbean, which will
include training and support for clergy,
development of materials for church
schools and lay training, and financial
support for one special project in each
area every two years (i.e., schools,
health centers, churches, etc.).
That the Department of Missions
and Women’s Missionary Society sup-
port the organization of a special
Committee from the African Confer-
ences which shall have a similar assign-
ment, leadership training, development
and development of personnel in new
areas of church growth, and to or-
ganize ways for material support from
the United States for wives and
STATEMENT BY
JOHN E. JACOB
Carl Holman’s contribution to the
cause of civil rights cannot be over-
stated. In addition to his leadership of
the influential National Urban Coali-
tion, it was the man himself, through-
out his distinguished and long career
who guided, prodded and encouraged
his peers and a new generation of lead-
ership to work on behalf of the urban
poor and the underprivileged. Carl had
a special spirit and dedication, en-
hanced by his simple, but elegant style.
He fought the good fight for civil
rights until his untimely demise and he
fought a valiant and dignified fight
against the cancer that finally claimed
him.
The poet is gone, but his words and
his accomplishments live on. I will
miss him terribly.
families of those killed or imprisoned
as a result of their struggle for libera-
tion.
That a goal of a minimum 10 per-
cent adult membership increase be set
for each of the Decade of Advance in
each conference in Africa.
V. AIDS and Drugs
That the Commission on Health,
Christian Education and Lay Organi-
zation prepare up-to-date information
and develop programs on AIDS, its
causes, and prevention for use in every
congregation, and, especially, with
young people.
Further, that the church publica-
tions (i.e., Christian Recorder, Voice
of Missions, A.M.E. Review, etc.)
carry articles on AIDS on a regular
basis.
Further, that a special program on
drugs and substance abuse be part of
the Christian Education program in
every church and be the subject of at
least one retreat or seminar in every
church and be the subject of at least
one retreat or seminar in every congre-
gation once each year. Materials for
such programs shall be developed and
produced by the Department of Chris-
tian Education.
VI. Reorganization and Redistricting
the Church
That the Bishop’s Council and
General Board establish a special com-
mittee to review and update the special
report on Redistricting the Church and
prepare fecommendation for con-
sideration by the next General Con-
ference. Special attention shall be
given the opportunities, needs, and in-
terests of overseas districts.
VII. Ecumenical Affairs
That the Office of Ecumenical Af-
fairs be given full support and directed
to provide material on ecumenical re-
lations of the denomination on regular
basis for the church papers, the
General Board, and local congrega-
tions.
That the Office of Ecumenical Af-
fairs be supported with budget ade-
quate to allow the A.M.E. Church to
contribute its fair share for participa-
tion in national and international ecu-
menical affairs.
VIII. Social Concerns
That the Commission on Social Ac-
tion initiate development of a research
strategy and planning, the purpose of
which will be to provide research,
studies, and recommendation on cur-
rent issues for use of the denomination
of developing its policy.
That the denomination give full sup-
port to voter registration and other
programs to support and advance the
election of Black public officials.
That the Director for Social Action
establish a committee on aging with
special focus on the condition of Black
men and women over sixty-five years
and develop information programs and
action programs for use by local chur-
ches directed toward the aid and relief
of the Black aged.
We stand with, encourage, and sup-
port our brothers and sisters in
Southern Africa in their effort to se-
cure their liberation and justice. We
urge their continued struggle to
establish a new society in which each
person has one vote.
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September 5, 1988
The Church of My Choice
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Carroll R. Chambliss
by Carroll R. Chambliss
Chaplain, U.S. Navy (Retired)
HOME FROM THE SEA
For the first time in thirty years, I at-
tended a General Conference in ci-
vilian attire throughout. As the Ecu-
menical Officer Bishop Anderson’s
Report stated, I completed an uninter-
rupted career in July 1986. This ac-
complishment made history as both an
A.M.E. and a Black Chaplain. One of
the first things I bought upon retire-
ment was a tuxedo with gray acces-
sories. I wore it to the Chaplain Corps
Anniversary that Fall, and also at the
Banquet in Fort Worth. My new mot-
to, or slogan, is: ‘‘Sailor—Home from
the Sea, what is my Church going to do
with me?’’
Many of my friends asked me that
very question and each time, in good
humor, I gave that retort. I am pre-
sently serving as Associate Pastor at
Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, Wash-
ington, DC, the Cathedral of African
Methodism, Rev. William P. De-
Veaux, pastor, and enjoying it im-
mensely. But I would be less than can-
did if I did not say I see it as a holding
pattern until the Church moves or lifts
me to other places of service. There
are several attractive options that will
be available to me, which I will discuss
as time goes on during this new Qua-
drennium.
Right now, however, I want to talk
about the General Conference and its
fallout. One thing is for certain, there
is no cash flow problem in African
Methodism. Any time the delegates
and alternates can put $31,000 on the
table for our overseas work in one ses-
sion Friday night, and then put another
$100,000 cash money in the ‘‘Keep
Hope Alive”? campaign on a Sunday
evening, when most cities can’t even
hold services, it confirms my state-
ment. How wasteful, in the sense that
it is all out-go and not applied to our
own budgetary needs and fiscal crisis.
The causes for which we contributed
were, indeed, worthy, not short-
termed. We could not accept the
modest budget presented by the Com-
mission on Finance and Statistics with-
out shaving it to the bare bones, thus
making it impossible, again, for the
Treasurer to meet the August payroll
on time. When will we learn?
With the Bicentennial assessments
behind us, we must address the day-to-
day, month-to-month monetary mat-
ters of our Church in a forthright and
honest way. One of our goals should
be to get the Church out of debt by the
year two thousand. Economic De-
velopment Projects and Endowment
drives are again worthy ideas, but
unless we keep our finance department
solvent, we will continue to rob Peter
to pay Paul as. we have been doing for
decades. Maybe these reflective poetic
lines from T. S. Elliot will help us deal
th our plight: ‘‘In order to arrive at
what you do not know, you must go
by a way which is the way of ig-
norance. In order to possess what you
do not possess, you must go by the
way of dispossession. In order to ar-
rive at what you are not, you must go
through the way in which you are not.
And what you do not know is the only
thing you know, And what you own is
what you do not own. And where you
are is where you are not.’’
The Episcopal Address recommen-
dations began with the request that we
designate the coming year as The De-
cade Of Advance, declaring Theologi-
cal Education as a priority item. But
no provision or hint of establishing a
Commissioner of Education to bring
this long overdue goal into reality was
given. The Commission of Higher
Education is the only General Board
Commission that has no executive
position attached to it. It has a bishop
as Chairman, members of the General
Board assigned, and presidents and
deans reporting to it. But no Admin-
istrator monitoring and ‘‘Advancing’’
the cause of Theological or other in-
stitutions of College, University and
Graduate level education. How can
you ‘‘advance’’ without a point per-
son?
Another recommendation called for
reorganization and redistricting of the
Church. Again, no accompanying leg-
islation to bring this into being. It did
call for a special committee to be ap-
pointed to review and update the ideas
which are already on the table from
1984. The General Conference itself
should have approved the committee
membership rather than have it ap-
pointed by the General Board and Bis-
hop’s Council. But if it gets off the
ground, it will still be a step forward. ]
clipped an article recently showing tha’
by the year twq thousand, California
Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois
would be our most populous states in
that order, while the least populous
would be Wyoming, Vermont, North
Dakota, Alaska and South Dakota.
Any redistricting should take that into
account.
I have sent to the A.M.E. Review a
sermon entitled ‘‘The Work of the
Ministry,’’ which I delivered on July
2A, at Metropolitan. It spells out some
of my reactions to the Episcopal Lead-
ership, and my feeling toward our
growth prospects as God’s anointed.
Now that we are out of another Gene-
ral Conference, we can only ‘‘gird up
our loins’? about us and work together
for four more years under the direc-
tion of our General Officers and Epis-
copal Fathers. To me, open communi-
cation is the key. I believe the Church
is ready to respond.
To my dismay, there was no sign of
the sixteen Bicentennial recommenda-
tions formulated in Nairobi. Maybe
they will resurface as we progress
along the sealanes. I am confident that
1992 and beyond can be a period of ac-
tual retooling. We can only talk about
what should have begun in 1988, be-
cause positive law now has us en-
trapped with what we have, except for
the legislation passed at the General
Conference. If we could prioritize our
goals and objectives so that each suc-
ceeding four (4) years we would pro-
gress until two thousand and sixteen,
then everyone can be moving on the
same wavelength. This is my hope.
This is my prayer.
Carroll R. Chambliss
200 N. Pickett St. #708
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 823-2616 Home
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VA Provides 100,000 Reservists with
Education Aid
The Veterans Administration has
provided education benefits to more
than 100,000 military reservists after
the first three years of a new assistance
program for National Guard and
reserve members.
VA Administrator Thomas K,
Turnage noted, ‘The program pro-
vides up to $5,040 to eligible reservists
for 36 months of college studies, For
the first time, members of the Army
and Air National Guards are now eligi-
ble for VA education benefits.’’
By July 1, 1988, the third anniver-
sary of the program, the 100,000th
claim for benefits had been processed,
The reserve benefits are authorized
by the Montgomery GI Bill, which
also provides education benefits to
veterans and active duty service mem-
bers. The education program is funded
by the Defense Department and ad-
ministered by the VA.
VA programs have been providing
educational benefits to veterans since
1944, but reservists have been eligible
only since 1985, when the Montgomery
GI Bill went into effect. More than 20
million Americans have received edu-
cational benefits totaling $69.7 billion
in the past forty-three years.
“Tt has been estimated that three
veterans will pay up to eight times the
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General Officer Mack Participating Churches Concerned for Children
Guest at Conferen
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Dr. Edgar L. Mack
Secretary-Treasurer
Department of Christian Education
Milton, NC—Presiding Elder Dr. Na-
thaniel Gaylor convened the District
Conference and Sunday School Con-
vention of the Central Eastern District,
Western North Carolina Conference,
at the Macedonia A.M.E. Church
pastored by the Rev. J. R. Gwyn. A
special, participating guest for the
meeting was the Secretary-Treasurer
of the connectional Department of
Christian Education, Dr. Edgar L.
Mack of Nashville, Tennessee.
The Rev. J. E. Ingram delivered a
dynamic message for the opening ses-
sion, presided over by Rev. Marion
Robinson. Preaching from Romans
1:14 on the subject ‘‘Living in the
Red,’’ Rev. Ingram pointed out the
fact that everyone is, in some way, in-
debted to others, and all are indebted
to Jesus. Jesus, he said, went to the
cross for all, and the only way to pay
on this debt is to keep on telling ‘‘the
old, old story of Jesus and His love.’’
The conference workshop convened
with Ms. Mary Canty serving as leader
of Group A, ages 412; Mr. Lonnie
McClain was leader of Group B, ages
13-18. Topic of discussion was
“Growing in Christ.’’ General Officer
Mack served as leader of Group C,
ages 19-up, discussing ‘‘Leadership
Education Teacher Training,’ and
“Local Church Strategies: Substance
Abuse and AIDS in our Community—
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How Can the Church Respond to
These Concerns?’’ Reverends Robin-
son and W. E. Diggs led the discussion
on ‘“‘Issues in Ministry: Personal Fi-
nancial Planning.’’
During a two-hour recreational
period, the youths enjoyed a session of
bowling. In the evening annual service,
the Rev. J. H. Torain preached on ‘‘A
Good Soldier,’’ with a text from II
Timothy 2:3. To be a good soldier for
Jesus, he said, you must be born again,
which is essential for being in the
Lord’s army.
The youth of the conference were in
charge of the devotions of the second
day morning session. Mr. Willie Cov-
ington and Attorney William A.
Marsh, Jr., were workshop leaders,
along with Dr. Mack. Topics discussed
were ‘‘Model Sunday School’’ and
“Planning and Developing a Christian
Education Department.’’
The Sunday School banner was
awarded to Macedonia A.M.E.
Church by Attorney Marsh and Dr.
Mack.
“‘There is Room at the Cross—Just
For You’’ was subject of the closing
convocation message delivered by Rev.
C. Brown. Using a text from Matthew
16:24, he reminded his audience of
Jesus’ words that ‘‘if any man would
come after me, let him deny himself,
take up his cross and follow me.’’ De-
nying oneself is a requirement.
Those who attended the District
Conference and Sunday School Con-
vention left with spirits renewed and
with a new determination to be ‘‘a
good soldier’’ by accepting the ‘‘room
at the cross’’ in order to make pay-
ments on the debt they owed Jesus by
telling ‘‘the old, old story of Jesus and
His love.”’
Bettie Duell, Reporter
St. John A.M.E, Church
Raleigh, North Carolina
Attend Annual
Conference
Fostering Self-Esteem for Black Youth:
NBA Star Stresses Education as Key
DETROIT—‘‘Better opportunities ex-
ist in the 1980’s for the kids today than
they did in the past,’’ said Isiah
Thomas, guard for the Detroit Pis-
tons. ‘‘But to take advantage of those
opportunities, kids better learn to ex-
press themselves.’’ The seemingly shy
Thomas relayed experiences of his
youth to an enthusiastic audience in a
forum on Fostering Self-Esteem in
Black Youth at the National Urban
League Conference on Wednesday,
August 3. He stressed that youth must
learn to channel their intelligence and
remember that education must remain
a priority.
“It is not enough to have strong ath-
letic abilities,’ said Thomas. ‘‘It is
more important to think, to be able to
express an idea and convey a
thought.’’
Bruce R. Hare, Ph.D., Associate
Professor at the Department of
Sociology at State University of New
York at Stony Brook, preceded
Thomas in the panel discussion saying
that many of the problems in the self-
esteem of Black youth are the result of
negative schooling. ‘‘We do not con-
trol the schools our children attend,”
said Hare. ‘‘There exists a loss of con-
tinuity in our schools.”’
Dr. Hare stated that Black youth
must understand the past and present
history in order to gain a better per-
spective of themselves. ‘‘There is one
step missing in the evaluation of Black
youth and that is the evaluation of the
(one being) evaluated.”’
Dr. Hare also stressed the impor-
tance of education. ‘‘Black and White
is a political ideology, not the color of
someone’s skin,’’ said Hare.
“*Today’s Black youth are too often at
the mercy of someone else’s idea of
who and what they should be.”’
Dr. Hare concluded his presentation
with a story: ‘‘A little boy said, ‘Dad
you always told me the lion was the
king of the jungle, but in all the books
I read the lion gets killed.’ The father
put his hand on the boy’s shoulder and
said, ‘Son, until the lion writes that
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Minneapolis Council of Churches,
began operation on July Sth under the
direction of Carolyn Hendrixson and
Marcia Zeimes. The program is fund-
ed by the McKnight Foundation’s ini-
tiative on Aid to Families in Poverty.
The purpose of the program is to
deepen the commitment of the chur-
ches to the needs of children in our
society. Churches Concerned for Chil-
dren is created to help churches in the
Minneapolis area respond to those
needs. The program offers a variety of
services to churches:
1. Adult education programs on the
needs of children, especially those
living in poverty.
2. Membership in the CCC Child
Advocates Network. Members re-
ceive periodic information on child
public-policy issues, advocacy
training and a newsletter with op-
portunities for action.
3. Free child care consultations for
congregations wishing to develop or
expand church-based child care
centers, primarily serving low-in-
come children.
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September 5, 1988
Nabisco Brands Releases New
Black History Poster
PARSIPPANY, NJ—Nabisco Brands,
Inc. recently unveiled its latest Black
history month poster. Titled ‘‘Models
of Success,” the full-color poster fea-
tures eight outstanding Black entrepre-
neurs.
The poster features Percy E. Sutton
of Inner City Broadcasting Corpora-
tion in New York City; Lonear Heard
of James T. Heard Management Cor-
poration in Cerritos, California; Her-
man J. Russell of H. J. Russell &
Company in Atlanta, Georgia; Henry
F. Henderson, Jr. of H. F. Henderson
Industries in West Caldwell, New
Jersey; John H. Johnson of Johnson
Publishing Company in Chicago, Il-
linois; Julia Wheeler Taylor of
Mechanics & Farmers Bank in Dur-
ham, North Carolina; Daniel C.
Lawson National Distributing Com-
pany in Chicago, Illinois; and Jesse
Hill, Jr. of Atlanta Life Insurance
Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
“‘These entrepreneurs overcame
seemingly insurmountable odds to
succeed in America’s free enterprise
system,”’ said Herbert L. Bright, direc-
tor of EEO and personnel practices at
Nabisco Brands, Inc. ‘‘They serve as
role models and inspiration to our na-
tion’s youth and to all of us.”
The posters, designed for in-school
use, are distributed year-round to
schools, colleges, organizations and in-
dividuals at no charge. Posters are ac-
companied by study guides which pro-
vide biographical information about
the individuals featured on the posters.
To receive posters and study guides,
write to B&C Associates, Inc. at P.O.
Box 2636, High Point, NC 27261-
2636. Allow four to six weeks for de-
livery.
A.M.E. Ministers and Wives
Holds Annual Picnic
Birmingham, AL—Hundreds of mem-
bers of the African Methodist Episco-
pal Ministers Alliance and their Wives’
Council came together for a day of
fun, relaxation, eating and exercise at
Ensley Park. Serving as chairpersons
were Dr. J. F. Holmes and Mrs. J. C.
(Nettie) Bonner.
The Wives’ Council Special Events
Committee gave leadership to the
recreational event, and Mrs. W. H.
(Leila) McSpadden, President wel-
comed those gathered. The Rev. W. J.
Miller, President of the Minister’s
Alliance, also had warm words of
welcome for the crowd present. Mrs.
McDole of Payne Chapel A.M.E.
Church responded.
The Wives’ Council was founded
during a picnic held at Miles College in
the early 1900’s by the Reverends J. B.
Carter and L. Craige for the purpose
of creating fellowship among ministers
and their families. The Council meets
each fourth Wednesday of the month,
and the Alliance meets each second
and fourth Tuesday at St. John
A.M.E. Church. Membership is open
to all.
picnic were Dr. Margaret Trimble,
Conference Superintendent of the
North Alabama Sunday School; Dr.
Ossie W. Mitchell, Conference As-
sistant Secretary of the North Con-
ference Lay Organization; and Mrs.
Dorothy Moten, First Vice-President
of the Lay Organization.
Families represented included those
of Bishop and Mrs. Frank Madison
Reid, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Holmes,
Reverends E. A. Rouse, Jacob
Nashville, E. P. Greene, Daniel T.
Grant, H. W. Anthony, R. Grier, E.
L. Blankenship, M. Croswell, R. J.
Hicks, M. Hawkins, R. J. King, O.
Legg, L. V. Sheffield, N. Still, E.
Vaughn, Essie Wilhite, Albert Hyche,
D. Dillard; and Mr. D. C. Under-
wood. There were others whose names
were not registered.
Council Committee members are
Mesdames E. P. (Hattie) Green, J. F.
(Mabel) Holmes, Roosevelt (Bobby)
Grier, M. (Irma) Croswell, James
(Evelyn) and E. A. (Willette) Rouse.
Caterer for the delightful affair was
Mr. Stoner of St. James A.M.E.
Church, Avondale.
National Public Radio Presents African Music
Dear Friend:
AFROPOP is coming to public
radio, for fifty-two wonderful weeks,
starting October 20. It's unique...it's
exciting...and it’s deliriously enter-
taining.
AFROPOP is an unprecedented se-
ries celebrating the exuberant music of
contemporary Africa. The series,
taped on location in dozens of African
cities, as well as Paris and London, is
hosted by U.S,-based Georges Collinet
of Cameroon, who is known to more
than eighty million Africans through
his radio broadcasts. Many NPR sta-
tions across the country will air
AFROPOP starting in October,
(Check listings for local broadcast
times.)
Infectious rhythms from West Afri-
can percussionists...hot and cool gui-
tar lines from Zairian bands...lush
vocal harmonies from South African
‘‘mbaqanga’’ groups. These are only a
few sounds of AFROPOP, premiering
at a time when American interest in
African music has never been so in-
tense.
Each hour-long program revolves
around a single theme, such as guitar
styles, women in African music, and
regional music. One program pays tri-
bute to Thomas Mapfumo, known to
millions as ‘‘The Lion of Zimbabwe,”’
whose brilliant accomplishments as a
singer, arranger, and bandleader have
inspired a new generation of Zimbab-
wean musicians. A show entitled
‘“‘Afroparis’’ presents the crossroads
of the francophone world and the
most important city for African music
today—Paris. ‘‘Sounds from South
Africa’ features top artists from the
highly diverse music scene in South
Africa including South African disco,
township Mbaqanga styles, electric
traditional, and choral music,
Although most of the musicians fea-
tured during AFROPOP are as yet un-
familiar to American audiences, two
well known names emerge from the
roster; exiles South Africans Miriam
Makeba and Hugh Masekela. Both
rose to prominence during the late
1950's and early 1960's, and recently
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September 5, 1988
The AME Christian Recorder
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—(L-R) Ingrid Saunders Jones, director, Urban Affairs, The
Coca-Cola Company; Mayor Andrew Young, City of Atlanta; Hortense Canady, national
president, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and Ken Hudson, director, Community Af-
fairs and Sports Promotion, Coca-Cola USA, were a few of the more than four thousand
guests who attended the Media Awards Luncheon during Delta Sigma Theta’s Thirty-
ninth National Convention and Diamond Jubilee celebration.
The Media Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Coca-Cola USA, honored national Black
media representatives. A tribute was also given to Barbara Reynolds, USA Today colum-
nist, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority attendees received a complimentary copy of her
latest book, ‘‘And Still We Rise,’’ which features a series of interviews with well known
Black Americans.
Continued from page 1
Bishop Henry W. Murph
Retires After Fifty Years
of Service
where it all began.
It was only a little less than four
decades ago that a young Rev. Murph,
after being side-swiped in an encounter
with an episcopate, was assigned to the
pastorate of a small, struggling
congregation of slightly fewer than two
hundred souls in South Los Angeles. At
that time, Grant Church was
unheralded, unsung, “unnoticed, and
unknown. The Rev. Mr. Murph was
elected to the episcopacy where he has
served excellently and effectively for
twenty glorious years.
There are four facts in his many-
faceted and fascinating episcopacy on
which I should like to very briefly focus
your attention: We are appreciative of
his reverence for God, which is
constantly revealed in his low self-
profile, and in the conservative,
conscientious, high quality of his
leadership.
We are grateful for the healthy regard
in which he holds human relationships.
This is reflected in his fine family: his
fashionable wife, Geraldine; and his four
children, three sons and a daughter. Two
of his sons are presently successful
pastors in the African Methodist
Episcopal Church. His regard for hu-
man relationships is further reflected
in the many young ministers and their
families, whom he has counseled, helped
and promoted, as well as with his refusal
to relegate to uselessness the veteran
soldiers of the cross who have borne the
burden in the heat of the day. Moreover,
his regard for human relationships is also
made known in his compassionate
concern and conduct toward those who
are most recalcitrant and disrespectful of
him and his high office.
We are impressed with his rich
experience, deep knowledge and
practical resourcefulness in dealing with
all aspects of African Methodism, and in
his insistence upon African Methodism
remaining African Methodism in polity,
practice, worship and witness. And we
are in full accord with his realistic and
relevant Christian stewardship of time,
which he always employs. The result of
all this is that his ministry, both as a
pastor and a bishop, has been, and is
now, excellent.
God and African Methodism have
had all of Henry Wendell Murph there
Continued from page 1
Church Extension Dept.
Initiates Economic
Development Program
Miles explained that, ‘‘In order to en-
dorse a product such as this, we look-
ed hard for a program offering extra-
special benefits above the ‘usual’—far
beyond the card you’re probably now
carrying.’’ Holders of the TMC/AME
MasterCard will be able to receive ad-
ditional cards for their immediate
family, up to $200,000 in free common
~ carrier Travel Insurancé, a 25-day in-
terest free grace period on purchases,
and preferred consideration in the Stu-
dent Card Plan that will help establish
credit for college students.
Dr. Miles is very excited about the
Special Consumer Enhancement
Package that he was able to negotiate
for A.M.E. Church members from In-
novative Consumer Service. ICS will
provide at NO COST to the holders of
the TMC/AME MasterCard:
Discounted National Legal Program
Eye Care Plan for discounts on
glasses and contact lenses
Shop-at-Home Buying Service for
major merchandise at substantial
discounts
National Pharmacy Discount Pro-
gram
Home Health Nursing Services at
discounted prices
This is the first MasterCard to ever
provide such a valuable package of
consumer services at no cost to its
cardholders.
Dr. Miles feels that the Extension
Department’s negotiations with the
bank and ICS have produced a unique
opportunity for the membership of the
A.M.E. Church. ‘‘Where else could
we have found a fund-raising program
that benefits our individual members
and provides significant financial re-
wards for the church?’’ The program
is meant to take advantage of the im-
mense buying power of membership of
the A.M.E. Church, without costing
them any additional dollars.
“Purpose Is
What Gives Life
A Meaning’’
Continued from page 2
Sth Annual Letter for 1988 to Our Young People and
Young Adults
all the time. Think of it: there would
be no news, nothing to talk about,
Others are ‘tthem’’.,,supposedly
‘*Purrfect.’’ There would be no fall
guys for ‘‘them’’ to ‘‘purr’’ about dai-
ly,
Our major problem today is in
openly being vocal in our expressions
or comments, Sometimes our lips
should be still. We must be careful
about creating disunity among our
people on issues by agieeing with
whatever the subject matter of the day
may be (especially, in our talking on
talk shows—on radio or TV). We
should Think, Analyze, and come to a
final Conclusion of a possibility or pro-
bability of the benefits to be derived
for our people on specific issues, whe-
ther they are contradictory or not.
Some of the statements we make ‘‘off
the record’’ are overheard, and these
words become like dynamite to our
nation. Be Cautious, Be Concise and
Be Brief when speaking your mind
openly, be selective and talk in a nor-
mal voice.
As a mother softly hums a song or
lullaby to her baby. Let us think of
this beautiful, calm scene of the slum-
bering babe encircled in its loving mo-
ther’s arms. Let it be our task to
soothe, calm and put the prejudicial
and racist Giants to sleep. These
Giants include the Drug War, the Eco-
nomic War, the Dress Code War and
the Unemployment War. These Giants
will then go to sleep and later awaken
and become doers for making this life
for all of us worthwhile and a ‘‘mind-
blowing’’ environment and society.
Note: Speaking of the dress code war,
let us eliminate this giant soon...im-
mediately...now; for if your name is
not on the clothes label, don’t wear it.
Design it and then place your :abel on
it.
We must always remember that our
young people cannot be any more than
the pattern the adults have set before
them. As the adage states, ‘‘As the
twig is bent, so grows the tree.’’ To all
parents: We have a difficult task
before us in leading and directing our
children in an acceptable, meaningful
pathway of life. If you are guilty of
any actions of a deplorable nature,
then please, please, ‘‘get your act to-
gether’’ now, for our young people are
looking up to you for love, respect and
guidance. Let’s put a stop to our chil-
dren’s ‘‘don’t give a darn about life’
attitude. Let’s lift up our little
precious jewels and set them up
high—real high—and help them. They
are crying out for help, guidance and
genuine love from us. Some grown-ups
have failed our children and don’t care
about the dilemma they have created.
Now is the time to turn around and
say, ‘‘I am going to do better and set a
good example before my child and all
children who see me.”’
We have never had an easy life, but
this complete change as a role model is
the easiest and grandest task confront-
ing you and me. And to our young
people: please don’t put us down and
curse us when we try to correct you.
is
OVER-EATING —
THE DESTINY THAT
ENDS OUR SHAPES
.s
Accept the correction; you try to do
better and move on to the next stage of
life’s development.
Young People and Young Adults,
bring only your best weapons into the
classroom in the form of your mind,
hands, ears, eyes, tongue and a great
desire to learn. Let your school life be
quiet, humble, open-minded, sincere
and an anxious commitment to Learn,
Then no one can place the blame on
you for the deterioration of our school
system. Teachers should be under-
standing because they went through
many phases of development in learn-
ing many, many years ago.
All teachers should be willing to
share their expertise of learning or
higher learning to the pupils or stu-
dents all during the pupil/student
school years. Again, to the teachers:
Lay aside your excuses of not enough
pay, or too much paper work. You
chose this profession, so if you can’t
cope, move over and let someone else
master the teaching profession. Final-
ly, an educational law of ethics should
ever be a part of the teaching profes-
sion, which is, ‘‘Never should a teach-
er ‘put down’ or ridicule a student
openly.’’ Today, we need a total pu-
pil/teacher commitment of earnest-
ness. Together, pupil/teacher relation-
ships will bond an acceptable atmos-
phere in the classroom now and in the
future.
T do not apologize for coming down
rather harshly on our pupils, students,
parents, teachers or the total class-
room situation. For you understand,
this is my 5th year anniversary in con-
tacting our future young Black people.
By now you know that I am wishing
each of you a good and concerted ~
1988-89 school year. Feel free to write
to me. In 1987, I truly enjoyed a com-
munication from Newes, Delaware,
written by an 18-year-old young lady.
For 1988, let us eliminate all out-
ward foolishness. Let us take life seri-
ously. Let us always recall these years,
even as trying years, when you did the
best you could—remember this with
pride. Let us radiate genuine love and
concern for all our youth and youag
people. And above all, let us always
show respect for our senior citizens.
REMEMBER: We are all in this
race of survivalship together.
Mrs. Juanita C. Carman
P.O. Box 344
Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076
ANALYSIS
By Edward W. Lampton, D.D.
Analysis Of Baptism, by Ed-
ward W. Lampton. Although
profound and long discussions have
been maintained concerning the nature
of baptism, Lampton, in this expo-
sition, attempts to give an analysis of
baptism from Moses to John.
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8 the AME Christian Recorder
Seplember 5, 1988
Ralph Dickerson, Jr. Appointed
to Head United Way of New York City
United Way of New York City
recently appointed Ralph Dickerson,
Jr., president and chief professional
officer. United Way of New York City
is the third largest of the 2,300 local
United Ways in the country. In 1987, it
raised close to $67 million.
Dickerson moves to New York City
after serving four years as executive
vice president of the United Way of
Southwestern Pennsylvania in Pitts-
burgh. When appointed to that post in
1984, at 37 years old, he was the first
Black and youngest chief professional
officer to hold the top United Way ex-
ecutive position in a major metro-
politan area. During his eighteen-year
career with United Way, Dickerson
has also held key positions in St.
Louis, Missouri; Madison, Wisconsin;
and Cleveland, Ohio.
“*We’re starting a new chapter in the
history of human care service in New
York City. Ralph Dickerson is the kind
of professional leader we need to pro-
pel us into this new, dynamic era,’’
said Thomas G. Labrecque, president
of The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.,
and chairman of the board and chief
volunteer officer of United Way of
New York City.
Dickerson joined the Pittsburgh
United Way during a period of high
unemployment. Under his leadership,
that United Way recorded its most
successful fundraising campaign, rais-
ing $31.5 million in 1987, up from $25
million when he began.
Dickerson also developed a model
literacy program in Pittsburgh, that is
being adopted nationally by other
United Ways. He initiated a Youth
Council to develop high school volun-
teers and a project to retrain the un-
employed through placement in volun-
teer positions.
“Knowing your community. Know-
ing what the needs are and then bring-
ing the right people from the commu-
nity together to solve problems is one
of the most exciting things about Uni-
ted Way,’’ says Dickerson.
In addition to his work with United
Way, Dickerson is a volunteer director
for several Pittsburgh groups. These
include: Director for Blue Cross of
Western Pennsylvania; Heritage Na-
tional Bank, N. A.; Leadership Pitts-
burgh of the Greater Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce, and AI-
legheny County Commission of Chil-
dren and Youth.
A trustee of Carlow College, Dick-
erson’s memberships include The non-
profit Executives Institute of the Uni-
versity of Pittsburgh, N.A.A.C.P.,
and Association of MBA Executives.
Antwan Jessale Melton
Culver City, California
National Association For Sickle Cell
Disease, Inc.
1988-89 Poster Child
Antwan Jessale Melton of Culver
City, California, has been selected the
1988-89 National Sickle Cell Poster
Child for the National Association For
Sickle Cell Disease, Inc., (NASCD).
Antwan was selected by an out-
standing panel of judges who had a dif-
ficult time selecting the youngster
from a group of photos and bios sub-
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numerous hospitalizations, he has not
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THE INSPIRATION OF ONE A.M.E. YOUTH
by Michelle Brooks
9th Episcopal District
Yes, it’s here. We are energized and
ready for a powerful third century in
African Methodism. I’m an A.M.E.
and I want the world to know and now
is as good a time as ever.
We've celebrated and have been vic-
torious in our battles and struggles for
two hundred awesome years. We look
ahead two hundred more years even
more powerful and meaningful to our
people, nation and Lord Jesus Christ.
We've caught the wave of time as its
highest crest; therefore, we see even
greater things lying ahead on the shore
of eternity.
Energized and Powerful. Two very
forceful words. African Methodism.
Two even more powerful words in our
plans for a successful future. Why do I
say ‘‘energized’’? Because lazy people
get nothing done. Here we stand,
ready, willing, and fully energized to
take on a battle against a world of sin.
We need not be ashamed to say we
can’t look back for we have the images
of our past struggles, heartaches, and
suffering instilled within our souls.
No, they have not been blown away by
the sands of two hundred years, but
left by four great horsemen as tall
landmarks to remind us and to lead us
to victory. Our commander-in-chief
tells us to fight on with strength and
perseverance.
We all have the energy to make the
third century the best. The best the
world has ever seen and will ever
know. Yes, we have the power to cure
AIDS. We have the power to stop ille-
gal drugs in our country from destroy-
ing our young Black minds. Yes, we
have the power to tell that Black boy
or girl he or she can attend that col-
lege. We have the power because we
are energized for a powerful third cen-
tury in African Methodism.
We’re not speaking of energy from
the sun that can supply the entire
world with energy for millions of years
to come. We’re not speaking of energy
from a battery that will eventually die.
We're talking about energy from God,
the Bishop of Souls.
African Methodism. Those two
words alone have more electricity in
them than most hydro-electric plants
will ever have.
Yes, A.M.E.s, we are energized for
a powerful third century in African
Methodism. Apart our circuits are
weak, but, if we come together and
plug into Jesus Christ, we will have
enough energy and power to save the
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you haven’t made it over. Let the
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your soul. Let the world know you’re
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The AME Christian Recorder
College Entrance Examination
Workshop Offers Test-Taking
Reverend Benny Johnson, Pastor
Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church
by Dr. James Edwards
Tallahassee, FL—A six-weekend ACT
Workshop, sponsored by the Flipper
Chapel A.M.E. Church’s Board of
Christian Education, may open college
doors that were previously closed to
the participating students. The work-
shop was held from April 23 to May 28
at the Flipper Chapel Education center
in the Bond Community.
Flipper Chapel’s Board of Christian
Education received a $2,000 Block
Grant from the Leon County School
students whose grade point averages
(GPA) met necessary admissions re-
quirements, but were denied admis-
sion, or discouraged from making ap-
plication to colleges and universities
because of low ACT or SAT scores.
The grant and church contributions
defrayed the cost of instruction, hand-
outs, workbooks, supplies, refresh-
ments. as well as registration fees for
the ACT national college entrance ex-
amination.
The workshop consultants were Dr.
John M. Davis, FAMU Associate Pro-
fessor and Director of the Test-Taking
Laboratory, and Dr. James L. Sim-
mons, FAMU Assistant Professor.
Attending were twenty-two student
Secrets to Minorities
representatives of each public high
school in Leon County and one stu-
dent from a University Laboratory Re-
search School. Students were recruited
by fliers and announcements in high
schools, area churches and community
centers.
One hundred percent (100%) of the
students who took pre-and-post simu-
lated ACT exams increased their test
scores on The National American Col-
lege Test Program (ACT) Assessment
after completing the sixteen hour
workshop. Among the many positive
responses, one student wrote, ‘‘I think
that this church and other churches
within the community should provide
more programs like this. I am glad that
I was asked to become a part of this
program. I hope that there are many
more workshops to come like this.’’
The overall goal of the workshop
was to assist students in building self-
confidence and improving test perfor-
mance in order to increase their
chances of getting into college. The
program focused on the students’
analytical problem-solving abilities,
test familiarity, developing cognitive
skills and test-taking abilities. Key fea-
tures of the workshop was the ad-
ministration of two, times, full-length
ACT Assessment Sample Booklets
provided by the American College
Program to guage pre-and-post per-
formance levels and to pinpoint scho-
lastic strengths and weaknesses as
measured by the four ACT subtests in
the twenty subject areas.
After each pre-and-post test, stu-
dents received an Individual Compu-
terized Diagnostic Profile and a Per-
sonalized Study Plan designed to raise
test scores. Besides intensive instruc-
tion, students volunteered to remain
after sessions to perform pencil and
paper practice text exercises using the
Improving College Admissions Test
Scores video tape series.
With practice questions from timed
shortened tests and the workshop, the
students, mostly in grades 11 and 12,
learned the principles for successful
test-taking, such as anxiety-reduction,
time management and error avoidance
techniques applicable to most multi-
ple-choice examinations. Students
learned that their insufficient prepara-
tion and inadequate test-taking abili-
ties are factors which may adversely
affect their scores. Therefore, they
may be denied entry into colleges and
universities.
On July 11, students sat for the na-
tional ACT. According to Dr. Davis,
the Test Preparation Specialist and
Workshop Coordinator, ‘‘The Nation-
al ACT test results reveal that students
who participated fully in the six week-
end workshop have appreciably in-
creased their scores and it is certain
that they will gain admission to post-
secondary education in larger numbers
than had been anticipated.’’
Reverend Benny Johnson, pastor of
Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church, feels
that it is time for the community to
play a larger role in the education of its
youngsters. ‘‘Let us change the ques-
tion of why minorities do poorly on
college entrance exams to how can we
assist in helping minorities do better.
Through sponsoring the ACT Prepara-
tion Workshop this church has shoul-
dered some of the responsibility for
students in its community who must
score higher on college entrance ex-
aminations in order to pass various
checkpoints in America’s educational
hierarchy.’’
The Task Force Projects Needs For Today’s Families
The primary need to be met by this
project is support for persons in families.
Many persons in families are in pain.
Relationship disruptions, violence, role
changes, economic hardship, lack of
support for child rearing, mobility, and
other realities are confronting families
throughout this society. According to
the Census Bureau divorce is on the rise
at an unprecedented rate. Family
violence in the form of child abuse and
or spouse abuse affects many persons:
teenage prostitutes, female drug abusers
and alcoholics, battered wives, rape and
incest victims, surburban shoplifters,
women offenders of all kinds.
The entire thrust of the women’s
movement has now moved away from
the career aspirations of middleclass
women and towards the vast numbers of
frustrated, hopeless women who are
gradually discovering that they do not
have to accept their socially-assigned
roles as victims. Dramatic changes in
role expectations and the economic
necessity for women to enter the job
market have left indelible marks on the
traditional family.
Men, having once assumed the role of
head of the household, find this role
shifting to a mutually shared re-
sponsibility, Women are experiencing
the stressful realities of the public
sphere or are dealing with the need for
—— —————————
recognition in their homemaker role. An
increasing number of women are
heading households alone and have to
deal with inadequate day care and after-
school programs, Mobility and an
increasingly age segregated society have
significantly altered the extended family.
Family turmoil falls heavily on
women, children, minorities and the
poor, Children suffer whenever there is
any violence in the family, whether
directed at a parent, sibling or
themselves. Women have often suffered
violence when the only alternative to
living with an abusive mate was to try to
support themselves and their children
after years of economic dependence.
Minorities are particularly vulnerable
to family turmoil. In 1987, divorce
among black families was over twice that
of white families. Black children are in
one-parent families twice as often as
white children. High unemployment
among minorities often forces families to
separate so the mother and children can
utilize welfare programs that are not
available to intact families. Certainly,
inadequate income puts an inordinate
amount of presssure of families
At present, not enough is being done
by churches in a serious and conunguous
manner to aid persons in families to cope
with stress and massive changes. More
often than not, the response to these
massive changes has been to lament the
present, long for the past and do little to
help people cope with present realities.
Churches have always intended to be
sources of support for families, but in
today’s climate of tumultuous chance,
they often approach the plight of families
with a laissez-faire attitude.
The time has come when churches
must be serious in their support for
families. The days when family-night
dinners, with cartoon movies, can pass
for family ministries are over. Churches
need to know what persons in families
need and attend to those needs, This
project will help them address these
needs
Submitted by Mrs. Dorothy R, Lampkin
Connectional Chairperson,
Dept. of Family Life Education
When The Outgo
Exceeds Income,
The Income
Becomes Down
Fall
Traveling with
the Presiding
Elders
Jackson, Mississippi—It pleased Al-
mighty God to direct the appointment
of one of the sons of the soil to be as-
signed to the Jackson-Meridian Dis-
trict as Presiding Elder. Under this
divine guidance, Bishop Donald
George Kenneth Ming appointed Rev.
George Willis Tyler to complete the
unexpired term of our beloved Pre-
siding Elder R. L. Williams after his
demise.
Rev. Tyler held the fourth (4th) and
final Quarterly Conference in his home
church, New Bethel African Methodist
Church, 2202 Decatur Street, Jackson,
Mississippi, Pastor Rev. Weakly Chat-
man.
Rev. Tyler praised the church highly
for cooperation extended during the
series of workshops and district meet-
ings. He also expressed the pleasure of
being sent home to serve his first time
as Presiding Elder.
During the morning worship we en-
joyed mountain top experiences as the
man of God spoke to us from two
Biblical passages St. Luke 14:16 and
Acts 16. He used as subject for his
message ‘‘Prayer Changes Things.’’
After the morning worship, the en-
tire congregation was invited to the fel-
lowship hall where the three steward-
ess boards served a delectable dinner
to everyone in attendance.
The business session was held in the
afternoon, devotion led by pastor.
When the pastor presented the roster
of officers for the session, he then
presented the Presiding Elder for com-
ments and disciplinary questions.
Each auxiliary (14) made full reports
having compiled their yearly work.
Copies were given to the Presiding
Elder, the pastor and one of all four-
teen copies were filed in the office.
The Presiding Elder presented pro-
posals to be used by the church during
the 1988-1989 conference year. (1)
Growth of church by encouraging and
involving more youth; (2) Harmonious
working relationships between pastor
and laity; (3) Have guidelines and fol-
low them consistently; (4) Provide
model board meetings for youth; and
(5) Local church must have feed-back
from meetings held on conference and
district levels. See problems as they
are, then settle them.
A resolution for the return of the
pastor was read by Mr. Robert Lee
Littleton and was adopted as read.
The 1988-1989 Annual Conference
year has been a fruitful one. Many
projects both locally, as well as the
district, have seen growth in the church
and community.
Bettye Jenkins Caston, Reporter
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September 5, 1988
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP R. A. HILDEBRAND
PITTSBURGH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 21-25, 1988
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1350 Locust St.
McKeesport, PA
Church Phone: (412) 672-3303
Pastor’s Phone: (412) 672-6812
The Rev. John K. Frazier, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. S. Hopson, Host P.E.
OHIO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 5, 1988
Trinity A.M.E. Church
64 E. Church Street
Newark, OH
Church Phone: (614) 345-1965
Pastor’s Phone: (614) 253-2550
The Rev. H. G. Perkins, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. C. T. Ayres, Host P.E.
SOUTH OHIO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 12-16, 1988
Greater Allen A.M.E. Church
1620 W. Fifth Street
Dayton, OH
Church Phone: (513) 223-5115
Pastor’s Phone: (513) 274-7717
The Rev. Charles L. Scott, Host Pastor
The Rev. Virgil E. Cummings, Host P.E.
NORTH OHIO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 26, 1988
Grace A.M.E, Church
1137 Main St. SW
Warren, OH
Church Phone: (216) 394-6270
Pastor’s Phone: (216) 394-5875
The Rev. Ernest Dokes, Host Pastor
The Rey. S. E. Lancaster, Host P.E.
FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP S. S. MORRIS
CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 20-21, 1988
WMS Conference
September 22-25, 1988
St. John A.M.E. Church
142 South Fourth Street
Aurora, IL 60505
Church Phone: (312) 898-5333
Pastor’s Phone: (312) 896-0696
The Rev. Jesse Hawkins, Host Pastor
The Rey. W. D. Davis, Jr., Host P.E.
The Rev. Roy L. Miller, Assoc. P.E.
The Rev. David C. Coleman, Assoc. P.E.
PLANNING COUNCIL
October 14-15, 1988
Bethel A.M.E. Church
414 West Vermont Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Church Phone: (317) 634-7002
Pastor’s Phone: (317) 251-4777
The Rev. W. W. Reid, Sr., Host Pastor
PIII IIIA IIIAISIISISSASSISSIS SS.
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FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A. M, E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP VINTON R. ANDERSON
NORTHWEST MISSOURI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 19-25, 1988
Bethel A.M.E. Church
2329 Flora Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64141
The Rey. George R. Reid, Pastor
Church Phone: (816) 231-3555
Pastor’s Phone: (816) 474-6722
The Rev. E. Lewis Branch, Host P.E.
The Rev. P. A. Williams, Co-Host P.E.
MISSOURI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 3-9, 1988
St. John A.M.E. Church
1908 North Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63113
The Rev. Lee Norris May, Pastor
Church Phone: (314) 361-8236
Pastor’s Phone: (314) 361-6487
The Rev. Grady Brown, Host P.E.
The Rev. O. H. Brown, Co-Host P.E.
FIFTH DISTRICT EVALUATION/
PLANNING MEETING
October 10, 1988 — 10:00 a.m.
Wayman A.M.E. Church
Rey. Lonnie C. Wormley, Sr., Pastor
Church Phone: (314) 361-4123
Pastor’s Phone: (314) 991-0966
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND MEETING
October 10, 1988
SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP FREDERICK C. JAMES
PALMETTO SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 14-18, 1988
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church
44 Nassau Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The Rev. C. C. McLamore, Host Pastor
Church Phone: (803) 723-4660
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 723-5684
The Rev. B. J. Finklea, Host P. E.
NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 21-25, 1988
Saint John A.M.E. Church
702 Mill Street
Marion, South Carolina 29571
The Rev. Johnny Yeadon, Host Pastor
Church Phone: (803) 423-2221
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 423-6592
The Rev. M. W. Singleton, Host P.E.
COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 5-9, 1988
Miller Chapel A.M.E. Church
500 Caldwell Street
Newberry, South Carolina 29108
The Rev. E. A. Vance, Host Pastor
Church Phone: (803) 276-9598
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 649-3775
The Rev. W. Raymond Strom, Host P.E.
SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 19-23, 1988
St. Stephens A.M.E. Church
Main Street (Highway 46)
Hardeeville, South Carolina 29448
The Rev. Thomas McClary, Host Pastor
Church Phone: (803) 784-3224
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 726-3231
The Rey. Levern Stevenson, Host P.E.
PIEDMONT SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 25-30, 1988
Friendship A,M.E. Church
104 South Bell Street
Clinton, South Carolina 29325
The Rey. W. B. Brown, Host Pastor
Church Phone: (803)
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 276-8645
The Rey. G, T. Devlin, Jr., Host P.E.
CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 9-13, 1988
Liberty Hill A.M.E, Church
Liberty Hill Road
Summerton, South Carolina 29148
The Rev. George F. Flowers, Host Pastor
Church Phone: (803) 478-4812
Pastor’s Phone; (803) 722-8462
The Rev. W. W. Miller, Host P. E.
THE 1988-1989 SEVENTH DISTRICT
PLANNING SESSION
November 25-26, 1988
EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP DONALD G. MING
NORTHEAST-WEST MISSISSIPPI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 22-25, 1988
Friendship A.M.E. Church
120 Fourth Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Church Phone: (601) 624-2245
The Rev. Leon Cleaves, Host Pastor
The Rev. C. L. Woodley, Host P.E.
The Rev. E. C. Taylor, II, Associate P.E.
CENTRAL NORTH MISSISSIPPI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 6-9, 1988
Bethel A.M.E. Church
805 Monroe Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Church Phone: (601) 634-0611
The Rev. E. D. Scott, Host Pastor
The Rev. Licious L. Gay, Host P.E.
NORTH LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 13-16, 1988
St. Matthews A.M.E. Church
1610 Murphy Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
Church Phone: (318) 221-4593
Pastor’s Phone: (318) 424-9448
The Rey. Lorenzo G. Clarke, Host Pastor
The Rev. G. K. Tomkies, Host P.E.
The Rev. N. R. West, Sr., Associate P.E.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 20-23, 1988
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1104 Jackson Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (318) 789-5763
The Rev. Jesse Adams, Host Pastor
The Rev. E. D. Williams, Host P.E.
LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 9-13, 1988
Saint James A.M.E. Church
222 North Roman
New Orleans, LA 70112
Church Phone: (504) 522-6619
Pastor’s Phone: (504) 586-8381
The Rev. David J. Campbell, Host Pastor
The Rev. C. Collins, Host P.E.
The Rev. T. C. Johnson, Associate P.E.
The Rev. J. H. Cyprain, Associate P.E.
DISTRICT PLANNING
MEETING
November 18-19, 1988
Bonner-Campbell College
Edwards, Mississippi
LIFE.
BEINIT.
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CONFERENCE MISSIONARY
MEETINGS
East Mississippi Conference
September 21, 1988
Northeast-West MS Conference
October 5, 1988
Central North MS Conference
October 12, 1988
North Louisiana Conference
October 19, 1988
Central Louisiana Conference
November 8, 1988
Louisiana Conference
NINTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP FRANK M. REID, JR.
CENTRAL ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 21-23, 1988
Grants Chapel A.M.E. Church
Sumerfield Road
Selma, Alabama 36702
Church Phone: (205) 872-4640
Pastor’s Phone: (205) 452-5107
The Rev. E. M. Poties, Host Pastor
The Rev. A. R. Ray, Host P.E.
ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 28-30, 1988
, Saint Joseph A.M.E. Church
100 Pickett Street
Autaugaville, Alabama 36003
Church Phone: (205) 361-0813
The Rev. F. D. Parker, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. F. Thompson, Host P.E.
SOUTH ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 12-14, 1988
Saint Paul A.M.E. Church
702 Andrews Avenue
Ozark, Alabama 36360
Church Phone: (205) 774-5509
Pastor’s Phone: (205) 744-3683
The Rev. W. G. Treadwell, Host Pastor
The Rey. J. F. McCloud, Host P.E.
EAST ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 19-21, 1988
Washington Chapel A.M.E. Church
1402 Old Montgomery Road
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama 36088
Church Phone: (205) 727-4821
Pastor’s Phone: (205) 727-2864
The Rey. T. W. Billups, Host Pastor
The Rev. R. L. Walker, Host P.E.
NORTH ALABAMA
_ ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 26-28, 1988
Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church
1833 Center Way South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Church Phone: (205) 251-4312
Pastor’s Phone: (205) 252-8712
The Rev. A. L. Hyche, Host Pastor
The Rev. E. L. Blankenship, Host P.E.
The Conference Branch Annual Meeting of
the Women’s Missionary Society will be
held on the Tuesday preceding the Annual
Conference.
Please turn to page 11
“‘To Live In
Behind Is Not
To Die.’’
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TENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP J. HASKELL MAYO
CENTRAL TEXAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 27-30, 1988
St. Luke A.M.E. Church
117 Church Street
Waco, Texas 76704
The Rev. L. H. McCloney, Host Pastor
817/752-0502
The Rev. C. C. Johnson, Host P.E.
The Rev. Duyber Harris, Associate P.E.
NORTH TEXAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 11-14, 1988
Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church
711 N. W. 29th Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
The Rev. W. B. Langham, Host Pastor
817/626-1985
The Rev. Jno D. Walker, Host P.E.
The Rex H. F. Dodson, Associate P.E.
The Rev. F. D. Thomas, Associate P.E.
PLANNING MEETING
October 20-21, 1988
Budget Report—February 16-17, 1989
May Day Report—May 10-11, 1989
Convocation ’88—July 27-29, 1989
ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP P. R. COUSIN
ORLANDO FLORIDA CONFERENCE
September 15-18, 1988
New Bethel A.M.E. Church
2122 Martin Luther King Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33801
The Rey. Jimmy Thompson, Pastor
Church Phone: (813) 687-1994
Pastor’s Phone: (813) 687-1671
SOUTH FLORIDA CONFERENCE
October 5-9, 1988
Bethel A.M.E. Church
405 N. W. 3rd Avenue
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
The Rev. F. R. Satchel, Pastor
Church Phone: (305) 943-6220
TAMPA FLORIDA CONFERENCE
October 13-16, 1988
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
919 20th Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33712
The Rev. Sam Green, Pastor
Church Phone: (813) 894-1393
Pastor’s Phone: (813) 894-3835
EAST FLORIDA CONFERENCE
October 26-30, 1988
St. Stephens A.M.E. Church
913 W. Sth Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
The Rev. R. V. Webster, Pastor
Church Phone: (904) 354-5201
Pastor’s Phone: (904) 764-3771
BAHAMA ISLANDS CONFERENCE
November 11-13, 1988
Robinson-Morris Chapel
Nassau, Bahamas
The Rev. Howard Williamson, Pastor
1-809-323-7637
PLANNING CONFERENCE
November 18-19, 1988
JACKSONVILLE HOTEL
565 South Main Street
Jacksonville, Florida
(904) 398-8800
Annual Conference Schedule
THIRTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
The Rev. J. C. Miller, Co-Host P.E.
The Rev. B. R. Booker, Sr., Co-Host P.E.
DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING
The Rey. B. R. Booker, Sr. Co-Host P.E.
St. Luke A.M.E. Shares Great Day With
Family and Friends
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A.M.E CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP C. E. THOMAS
WEST KENTUCKY
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 15-18, 1988
Burks Chapel A.M.E. Church
Paducah, KY 40223
Church Phone: (502) 444-6195
The Rey. Willie Wood, Host Pastor
The Rev. Wallace Garner, Host P.E.
The Rey. H. M. Green, Sr., Co-Host
EAST TENNESSEE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 22-25, 1988
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
517 W. College St.
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Church Phone: (615) 629-5597
The Rey. J. K. Brown, Pastor
The Rev. O. Mason, Host P.E.
WEST TENNESSEE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 6-9, 1988
Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church
Union City, TN
Church Phone: (901) 479-6652
The Rev. W. T. Atkins, Pastor
The Rev. J. L. Gleese, Host P.E.
TENNESSEE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 20-23, 1988
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church
131 Edmonson Ferry Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
Church Phone: (615) 648-0881
Pastor’s Phone: (615) 385-0453
The Rev. Willie S. Love, Pastor
The Rev. W. F. Scruggs, Host P.E.
November 9, 1988
Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church
Nashville, TN
Church Phone: (615) 292-1959
The Rev. Henry L. Wilson, Pastor
The Rev. W. F. Scruggs, Host P.E.
Newark, NJ—St. Luke A.M.E.
Church was filled to capacity with
friends and family on the occasion of a
recently-held First Annual Family and
Friends Day. Rev. John G. Ragin is
pastor of the church.
Guests came from as far away as
California to enjoy the feasting and
fun which was in store for them. The
10:00 a.m. worship services allowed
each member the opportunity to intro-
duce his/her guests, individually, since
it was a special day for special people.
The worship period was greatly en-
hanced by the spirited singing of the
Young People’s Choir, the Senior
Choir, the Herring Gospel Choir and
the Inspirational Choir, each of which
contributed one selection.
The Rev. George Flowers of Liberty
Hill A.M.E. Church, Summerton,
South Carolina, delivered a dynamic
sermon on the provocative subject
“‘What Ails Me.”’
When services were concluded,
everyone filed out into the church
parking lot to partake of the feast
which had been prepared for their en-
joyment, including barbecued chicken
VA Medical Center Hosts Wheelchair
Stamp Dedication
The Veterans Administration
Medical Center at Tucson, Arizona,
was chosen by the U. S. Postal Ser-
vice to host the August 12 issue of a
new Wheelchair stamp. The
8.4-cent stamp is intended for use
by non-profit organizations utilizing
third class mail.
As one of more than one hundred
seventy medical centers nation-
wide, the Tucson facility serves as
the central distribution point for
philatelic material and information
regularly sent to veterans interested
in stamp collecting.
Senior Assistant Postmaster Gen-
eral for Marketing and communica-
tions Gordon C. Morison will be the
principal speaker at the first-day
issue ceremony along with VA’s
George Alexander, the originator of
VA’s extensive stamp program for
veterans. Alexander is a Staff Assis-
tant for the Department of Veterans
Benefit’s Loan Guaranty Service at
VA Central Office in Washington,
DC.
“It is indeed fitting that a VA facili-
ty should be the site of the dedica-
tion of the Wheelchair stamp,’’ said
VA Administrator Thomas K. Tur-
nage. ‘‘Improvements to the wheel-
chair have been, and remain, a
basic part of the research and de-
velopment efforts of the VA."’
VA _ research and development
has contributed in recent years to
the publishing of wheelchair per-
formance and safety standards; in-
novative design features, such as
seat cushions which reduce the in-
cidence of pressure sores; longer-
lasting sealed bearings in the main
wheel hub; die-cast ‘‘mag’’ wheels
eliminating many maintenance and
replacement problems; and improy-
ed motor control systems.
Also, the important role of recre-
ation in the rehabilitation of VA pa-
tients has not been ignored, with the
development of sports wheelchairs
and an extensive wheelchair sports
program.
The Postal Service notes that the
new stamp meets the single-piece
rate for third class bulk mailings pre-
pared by non-profit organizations.
As with all new precanceled issues,
the Wheelchair stamp will only be
produced with the precancellation
inscription, ‘‘Nonprofit.’? Although
precanceled stamps are intended
for use on bulk mailings, they may
be used on single pieces when the
proper First-Class postage is paid
and other requirements are met.
Elder DeSue Holds Quarterly Conference
The Third Quarterly Conference for
the St. Andrew A.M.E. Church was
held on Tuesday, July 26, 1988, at 7:30
p.m. with the Reverend Thomas B.
DeSue, Presiding Elder of the North
Jacksonville District of the East
Florida Eleventh Episcopal District,
Philip R. Cousin, Presiding Bishop.
The presiding elder preached a soul-
stirring, heartfelt message from the
subject: ‘‘Don’t Look Back.’’ For
when you continue to look back very
little progress is made and you fail to
move forward.
At the business session Sister Bettye
J. Palmer served as secretary and the
Elder commended the Stewards, Trus-
tees and the auxiliaries for giving such
splendid accounts of their Steward-
ship.
and ribs, potato salad, hamburgers,
hot dogs and watermelon.
St. Luke’s first Family and Friends
Day proved to be a beautiful success in
its entirety—including the services and
the delicious feast.
Monic Hargrove, Reporter
At the close of the business session,
Sister Peggy R. Johnson, recently re-
turned Lay delegate to the General
Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas, pre-
sented the church with a gift of Para-
ments, which were well received by the
officers and members,
The Elder in closing gave words of
encouragement to the membership and
admonished us to love one another.
“Winning: Teaching: Keeping”’
Sister Hazel B. Black, Reporter
St. Matthew holds
Final Conference
St. Matthew African Methodist
Episcopal Church held their fourth
and final quarterly conference for this
conference year on June 26, 1988. The
Presiding Elder Wilson spoke on
“Choices and Examples with the
Scripture taken from Joshua twenty-
fourth chapter. All boards presented
written reports which were all approv-
ed by the presiding elder. Presiding
Elder Wilson gave an update on the
upcoming events of the Florida Confe-
rence.
Pastor, Rev. J. T. Wilson
Reporiens Regis L. Watkins
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Pictured are (left to right): Dr. Benjamin Hooks, executive director of the NAACP; Edna Wesley, director, McDonald’s Personnel;
Cozzette-Lyons, of Buffalo, NY, winner in the sciences area for her biology experiment; Faedra Chatard, of Bothell, WA, winner in the
humanities area for her original essay, Ken Ross, National Black McDonald’s Operators’ Association president; Kenya Jefferson, of Colum-
bus, OH, winner in the visual arts area for her painting; and Cleveland Chandler, of Baltimore, MD, winner in the performing arts category
for his violin performance.
Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities Presents
Scholarships to Students at NAACP Convention
OAK BROOK, IL—A new breed of
Olympic champions have arrived.
Cleveland Chandler of Baltimore,
MD, Faedra Chatard of Bothell, WA,
Kenya Jefferson of Columbus, OH,
and Cozzette Lyons of Buffalo, NY
recently received $3,000 scholarships
from Ronald McDonald Children’s
Charities (RMCC) during ACT-SO, an
educational Olympics, held in Wash-
ington, DC.
ACT-SO, an acronym for. Afro-
Academic, Cultural, Technological
and Scientific Olympics, is sponsored
by the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP).
Chandler, Chatard, Jefferson and
Lyons each received a RMCC/ACT-
SO scholarship for having the highest
point totals in the four major areas of
competition—performing arts, hu-
manities, visual arts, and the sciences,
respectively.
““McDonald’s welcomes the oppor-
tunity to encourage and award this
high standard of academic
excellence,’’ said Ken Barun, RMCC
executive director. ‘‘Just like the ath-
letes who bring home the Olympic gold
this year, these students are cham-
pions.’’
The scholarships were presented
during the 11th annual ACT-SO na-
tional finals at the recent NAACP con-
vention in Washington, DC. This is the
second year that ACT-SO winners
have received RMCC scholarship
grants.
This year more than 20,000 students
across the country participated in
ACT-SO programs. In keeping with
Allen A.M.E. Tacoma Washington
Dedicate New Church
Left to Right: Bishop Vinton Anderson, Reverend Vernon Burroughs and Dr. R. A.
Washington.
The 43rd Quadrennial Session of
the General Conference held in Fort
Worth, Texas was a blessing to the Sth
Episcopal District in what it assigned
the Rt. Reverend Vinton R. Anderson
and Mrs. Vivienne Anderson to
Superintendent over the District.
The first official act of Bishop
Anderson occurred on August 7, 1988 at
Allen A.M.E. Church, Tacoma,
Washington, where the Reverend
Vernon S. Burroughs is the Pastor.
The day Started at 10:00 a.m. with the
laying of the cornerstone. The traditional
ceremony of the Grand Masonic Lodge,
Washington Jurisdiction was also
conducted. Following the laying of the
cornerstone which was televised by a
local TV station. Pastor Burroughs
preached the dedicatory and
communion sermon to 400 + members
and visitors subjected, “The Master
Builder.”
Dr. Jewel B. DeWitty, Presiding Elder
of the Puget Sound Conference
introduced Bishop Anderson who in
turn was the chief celebrant of the
communion and dedication of the
church.
Following the service Bishop
Anderson received a warm welcome by
the members of Allen and a reception
was held in his honor.
Allen A.M.E. Church under the
leadership of the Pastor Burroughs had
moved from its old facility of 6,000
squarefeet to its new church home of
19,500 square feet in March 1988.
the Olympic theme, the students were
awarded gold, silver and bronze
medals for their winning entries. Local
gold medal winners went on to the na-
tional competition.
In the national finals, more than
eight hundred high school students
competed in twenty-four categories
within the four major areas. NAACP
awarded $1,000 scholarships to the
first place winner in each category.
Thus, in addition to the $3,000
award from RMCC, each of the four
high school students received a $1,000
scholarship from the NAACP for be-
ing a first place winner in their cate-
gory.
Established in 1984 in memory of
McDonald’s Corporation founder Ray
A. Kroc, RMCC awards grants to or-
ganizations helping children. Past
RMCC grants have benefited health
care and medical research, specially
designed rehabilitation facilities and
living centers, and educational pro-
grams. The Ronald McDonald House
program is the cornerstone of RMCC.
McDonald’s has supported ACT-SO
since 1982.
Archbishop
Marino
to Speak at ITC
Convocation
The Annual Fall Convocation of the
Interdenominational Theological Cen-
ter will be celebrated on Tuesday,
September 20, 1988, with Archbishop
Eugene Marino as the guest speaker.
Archbishop Marino was appointed
the third Archbishop of Atlanta by
Pope John Paul Il on March 15 of this
year, the first Black to hold this posi-
tion in the country.
His commitment to Catholicism be-
gan at an early age and at 18, he
entered the Society of Saint Joseph
(Josephites) to study for the priest-
hood, then to Saint Joseph’s Seminary
in Washington, DC, where he received
the Bachelor of Arts degree. Upon re-
ceiving the Master of Arts in religious
education from Fordham University,
he was named spiritual director of
Saint Joseph’s Seminary. Archbishop
Marino was later elected Vicar
General of the Josephites, appointed
auxiliary bishop of the Archidiocese
of Washington, and ordained bishop
in September, 1974. In 1981, he was
appointed Regional Bishop of Wash-
ington and Montgomery County,
Maryland.
The public is invited to attend the
convocation which will be held at
11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Inter-
denominational Theological Center.
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First District Christian Education Congress
of 1988 — Grand and Glorious
In yet another gesture to welcome
the return of Bishop and Mrs. Frank
C. Cummings to the First Episcopal
District, more than 3,000 representa-
tives from the various operational
components in the church assembled
for the first district meeting of the
quadrennium: Christian Education
Congress 1988. According to Rev. Earl
R. Jefferson, Executive Director of
Christian Education for the District,
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-
five of those in attendance were regis-
tered participants.
With ‘‘Let’s Team Up for Christian
Growth and Service’’ as the theme,
and Ephesians 4:1-16 as the guiding
text, many practical lessons in
‘holistic?’ Christian education were
taught and learned.
A rally and a march across the spa-
cious campus of Delaware State Col-
lege, with missionaries, evangelists, the
lay, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YPDers,
Sunday Schoolers, choirs, ushers and
ministers in uniforms or sashes and
carrying banners, was the entree for a
full course of teaching, preaching,
praying, singing, reflecting and general-
ly preparing to ‘‘...Team Up For
Christian Growth and Service.”’
In addition to the modular approach
to teaching classes in the bible, stew-
ardship, worship, social issues and un-
derstanding the church, special wor-
ship services for youth and directed ac-
tivities for each individual component,
our opening sermon was preached by
Rev. O. Urcille Ifill, General Secretary
of the A.M.E. Church, and the closing
Commitment Service by Rev. Rudolph
W. Coleman, newly elected member
of the Judicial Council.
On the third day of our four-day
Congress, several hundred of those in
attendance accompanied Bishop Cum-
mings, officials of the Dover Histori-
cal Society and several Delaware State
Representatives for the erection of a
permanent plaque, as a tribute to
Bishop Richard Allen, on the highway
near the site of his conversion and ear-
ly ministry.
The Congress was truly a grand and
glorious beginning of four years of
productive, Christian service.
Rev. Earl R. Jefferson, Reporter
Executive Director, 1st District
Department of Christian Education
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