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VOL. 127, NO. 48
2nd DISTRICT IN HIGH SPIRIT
NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
SUCCESSFUL
BISHOP’ H.W. MURPH
The 109th Session of the North
Carolina Annual Conference of the
Second Episcopal District of the
African Methodist Episcopal
Church was held at St. Phillip
A.M.E. Church, 815 North Eighth
Street, Wilmington, N. C., May
17-21, 1978, Rev. J. W. Smith,
Host Pastor; Dr. D. S. Suber,
Presiding Elder, Wilmington
District, Host.
Bishop D. G. K. Ming
The “Fertile Fifteenth”
Episcopal District Counts Its
Blessings!
We still hear the thunderous
applause which followed the an-
nouncement that Donald G. Ming
was elected the ninety-seventh
Bishop of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church! The tumult of
the excitement of his being assigned
to serve the Fifteenth Episcopal
District was even greater! This was
so because we knew him, and
therefore we had voted for him
constantly. He was no stranger to
the Fifteenth Episcopal District,
for he and his charming and talent-
ed wife had paid the District a visit
during 1974. They had then ex-
pressed their love for South Africa
and it’s people and had further
shared with us their burning desire
to serve God and man in a larger
capacity—as a Father of the
Church. Time has shown that they
meant every word they spoke, for
the words which fell from their] ere the voice of African Method-
lips have been translated
action!
Even before the delegation of
HIGHLY
The Rt. Rev. Henry Wendell
Murph of Washington, D.C. Pre-
siding Bishop of the Second Epi-
scopal District Presiding. Bishop
Harrison J. Bryant of Baltimore,
Md. a retired bishop of the church
attended the conference and ably
assisted Bishop Murph in the work
of the conference.
Mrs. Geraldine Murph, wife of
our Bishop and Supervisor of the
Missionary Society was at the
Bedside of a seriously ill sister who
passed during the conference ses-
sion.
Other Presiding Elders giving
assistance were Dr. Claud L.
Stephens, Fayetteville District; Dr.
W. T. Holland, New Bern District;
and Dr. H. Clarence Walker, Rocky
Mount District.
The Spiritual Tide was high
throughout the Conference. The
attendance was overflowing. The
weather was ideal and the finance
MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
ie
Mrs. Shirley J. Reed, Pastor Rodger Hall Reed, Mrs. Susie Stevens—
“WOMAN OF THE YEAR”, Miss Charlotte Brown.
MOUNT MORIAH WOMEN USHER IN
“THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY.”
Annapolis, Md.—The women of Mount |iheir Annual Woman’s Day drive on
Moriah A.M.E. Church, pastored by the |Sunday, April 2, 1978 with two wonder-
Reverend Rodger Hall Reed, finished
continued on page 7
PRICE .15 CENTS
THE "P.K.”
By
V. Jeffers
With an undergraduate degre
from Yale
American Studies,
this aspirin
e
Univeristy in Afro-
8
Black man had every intention of
entering law school. But early one
moming in 1971, while visiting
Cambridge, the Lord very quietly
changed the career path of Rev.
Continued on page 2
NEWS FROM 50
mM stretched. He had seen it. And he
iIntO} ism had been heard for decades, but
UTH AFRICA
the 15th Episcopal District left the
United States for home, Bishop
Ming had a meeting with them. He
told them, among other things, that
he hoped to visit every Church in
every District of the Fifteenth
District. This was a gargantuan
task which he assumed! But he
knew what he was talking about.
He knew how far the District
meant every word he said.
He further told the delegation
that his priorities during this
quadrennium would be to build
Churches to the Glory of God and
to improve the lot of the Ministry.
He is doing just that. You have to
see the amount of effort he puts
into a day’s work to believe it!
No sooner had he set foot on the
soil then he toured the West Trans-
vaal Conference. He had toured
the Warmbaths District. He went to
practically every point in that Di-
strict. He later toured the Pieters-
burg District. This took him close
to the Southern Boundry of
Rhodesia. The Bishop also toured
the other Districts of the Con-
ference covering thousands of miles
in the process! He has, to date, also
extensively toured other con,
ferences, inter alia the, Cape
Conference, the Natal Conference,
the Cape Midlands, Namibia and
the East Transvaal Conferences.
What is of particular importance
in all of this is that he went, not
only to the Cities, but to the Rural
Areas as well! His visit to these
areas was a very effective form of
He to places
Evanglising! went
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Left to Right:
Mrs. Pauline Mattison, 2nd Episcopal District Mis-
sionary President; Mrs. Zula M. Jones, North Carolina Conference
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Branch President, Mrs. Bertha R. Stephens, Parliamentarian and ex-
President.
Wilmington, | NC—The
Frank Madison Reid, HI.
himself. But
ministry for
thought in mind. He called to share
heart to preach. And so in August
1971, at Metropolitan AME Church
Missionaries | Wilmington, North Carolina, at seven}in Washington, D. C., Rev. Reid
dressed in white, ministers, and friends o'clock on Thursday night, during the | delivered his trial sermon, “We’ve
began to fill the St. Phillip Church,
Bishop V. R. Anderson
Cambridge Ohio—Bishop and Mrs. Vin-
ton R. Anderson led a retreat for the
Third District Missionary Officers,
the five conference branch missionary
presidents, conference YP. D. Direc-
tors, Lay district, Organization Officers,
conference lay organization presidents
and all lay leaders of the District, June
2-4, 1978.
The retreat was held at the Ramada
Inn in Cambridge, Ohio, a quiet place
continued on page 6
Third Episcopal District Lay Leaders Retreat
Mrs. V. R. Anderson
nestled in the Ohio Hills, a well loc-
ated spot for a retreat. It started Fr-
day Evening at 6:00 P. M. with a
“Fellowship Dinner.” Every one got
to know each other on a more in-
timate basis. Bishop and Mrs. Anderson
set the tone for a relaxed atmosphere
when they came in slack suit attire.
After the fellowship of the meal Bishop
Anderson gave introductory remarks
and presented Dr. David Shannon, Dean
Continued on page 3
of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary,
Pittsburgh, Pa. He spoke to us on the
subject, “Equipping of the Saints
For the Work of the Ministry”. He
beautifully outlined that the ministry
is God’s plan, for God’s people and
for God’s world. (Biblical background
Ephesians 4:4-16). He emphasized
the ministry that we are involved in
is not an ego trip-not to get social
connections. The me- only—ism must
be laid aside in God’s ministry.
Everyone remembered Dr. Shannon’s
vivid illustration on program. planning
that all leaders are confronted with.
He the letters ROSE:
R_Rationale — your purpose for the
meeting
O-Objectives for the meeting — your
goals accomplish
S—Strategy—plan for possible enemy
action have multiple strategies
used four
to
E— Evaluation —Did you achieve your
goals? If not what else would we do in
planning?
continued on page 7
Although Rev. Reid admits he
often suggested sermon titles to his
father, he had little interest in the
this
particular morning back in 1971,
Bro. Reid called the Rev. Frank
Madison Reid, Presiding Bishop
of the 7th Episcopal District of
the A.M.E. Church, with a different
a sermon topic but it was a topic
that the Lord had placed on HIS
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2nd District
NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
was all we could hope for. St.
Phillip’s Church Choir gave inspir-
ing music.
RESOLUTIONS:
To the Bishop, The Rt. Rev.
Henry Wendell Murph, Presiding
prelate of the North Carolina
Annual Conference, of the Second
Episcopal District, of the A.M.E.
Church; and members of this the
109th Session of this our great
conference.
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father
through His wise providence, has
seen fit for us to meet once again,
in the Great Church and City; at
a time when human life seem to
be at an all time low; at a time like
this, Almighty God has poured out
upon his greatest benediction, in
that we are able to give an account
of our stewardship for the past
year.
Whereas, when we began our
journey towards this great seaport
City, the greatest Sea-Port between
Norfolk, Virginia and Charleston,
S.C. We could feel a certain some-
thing impelling us to keep on until
we reach this Great Church and
City.
Whereas, when we arrived, the
Rev. J. W. Smith and his very
queeny wife, a very dedicated staff.
of officers and members, had
every thing in readiness in order that
all of our needs would be supplied.
They walked the second mile to
make our stay a most pleasant one.
Whereas, His Grace and Rt. Rev.
Henry Wendell Murph, The Match-
less Leader among all his consti-
tuents, have presided over the
sessions of this our conference
with the dignity and poise of any
Circuit;
Annual Conference.
renown diplomat. We pray God’s
richest blessing upon Him, for his
Godly judgment, and outstanding
ability.
Whereas, the sermons by the
following ministers, Annual Sermon
Rev. H. H. Parker, Richsquare
Evangelist Night, Rev.
Gregory Edmon; Thursday noon-
day, Rev. Mason of the Virginia
All of the
above named ministers preached
until our hearts burned within
with Hallowed Fire.
Whereas, Rev. Godwin Douglas,
St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Washing-
ton, D.C. presided over the Thurs-
day night Session with much
dignity and ease.
Whereas, many of the very out-
standing Presiding Elders, and
Pastors from the Baltimore, Wash-
ington, Virginia, and the West
North Carolina Conferences were
here during our sessions, applauding
and wishing us God Speed.
Whereas, ministers from other
Churches of the City, and denomi-
nations were present. Rev. N. H.
Daniels, Price Cathedral; Rev. S. A.
Robins, and Rev. T. D. Robinson
of the AM.E. Zion Church; Rev.
Fred Moore of the Baptist Church,
and other ministers of the City
whose names are too numerous
to mention at this time.
Whereas, the local program, Mrs.
Alberta Pittman Presiding; wel-
comed on behalf of the Church;
Mrs. Rosie Lee Canty on behalf
of the City; His honor the Mayor,
Ben Halterman; Black Businesses,
Rev. De’Other Melvin; Ministerial
Alliance, Rev. N. H. Daniels.
Whereas, the Presiding Elders of
the Conference, their wives and
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MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
Left: Bishop Harrison J. Bryant Retired and Visiting the Conference. Right—Bishop Henry W. Murph
Presiding Bishop of the Conference.
every minister, and delegate of the
conference, gave of their whole-
hearted support so this conference
could become one of the greatest
in the history of the Church.
Whereas, The Ladies Night in
White, presided over by the illu-
strious Mrs. Katie Forman. Mrs.
Zula Jones, Conference Branch
President was the guest speaker.
The President of the Second
Episcopal District Missionary So-
ciety, Mrs. Pauline Mattison, who
gave a beautiful resume of our
overseas work, and the optimism
with which they shared, in sight-
seeing on the Island of Jamaica.
Whereas, the lay organization,
with Mrs. Celia Trent, President
with a very able staff of workers,
presented the theme in three
phases...Learning, Serving, and Dar-
ing, also gave excerpts of their
past work, and things they hope
to do in the future.
Whereas, the Conference Work-
ers, Mrs. Dovie Anderson, Presi-
dent, Mrs. Smith of the St. Mark
Church, Rocky Mount Presiding;
assisted by a dedicated staff of
co-workers gave a very fine demon-
stration of what the conference
workers program is all about.
Whereas, the Youth Night, Mrs.
Fances Hall, Supervisor, Ms.
Sharon Taylor, Presiding, gave
every indication that the youth
have risen to the occasion, and
are now ready to take their places
in the church of Allen; many youth
and young people, choirs from
across the Church could be seen
in attendance, singing songs and
reciting poetry, and you name it,
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and they did it.
Whereas, the Rev. Dr. Lipscomb Extension” covered hundreds of
of Washington, D. C. who was the
instructor for institute work each
moming gave us information about
the Home, the Church and many
other things that are precalent and
related to a good life.
Whereas, once again may we pay
tribute to our Host Pastor, Rev.
Smith, his officials, and all of ou.
friends and their friends who
helped in a most tangible way to
make our conference great.
Whereas, Our Great Dynamic
leader, Bishop Henry Wendell
Murph, the man that has no equals,
whose competitors are way behi.4
whose contempories are far fetch,
who stands tall, look low. He saw,
He conqurered, let us pray that
God will be with Him, and give Him
a long life.....
Whereas, Bishop Harrison J.
Bryant, retired Bishop of the
Church, so ably assisted our Bishop
in presiding over some of the
sessions of the conference, who
preached Sunday Moming until
the fire came down. He gave us a
great challenge, ‘After Conversion,
What then?’
Whereas, our conference was
reduced from Four Districts to
three namely, Southeastern Di-
strict, Central District and North-
eastern District.
Seven ministers were admitted
into the conference.
One Sister was consecrated a
Deaconesses. Two ministers or-
dained Deacons. Five ordained
Elders.
We feel that the Church is
moving on.
Be it therefore resolved that
we as members of the 109th
Session of the Conference are
one great family of God’s children,
extend to all of the above mention
persons and commend them to
Almighty God.
Rev. J. A. Humphrey,
Conference Reporter
Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church
Wilmingtion, North Carolina
News from South Africa
continued from page 1
where no other Prelate of the
Church had ever trod. He also
went to those parts of the Country
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volved modus operandi, which
ensures that all money intended
for church building is used solely
for this purposes!
In the West Transvaal Confer-
ence, the “Committee of Church
He never fails to say a word of
prayer in every Church or at every
Church site he visits. He always
prays that he be given the strength
and wisdom to develop these areas
for African Methodism and
the Glory of God!
Bishop Ming has embarked with
equal zeal on a programme of
improving the lot of the Pastors.
He has, for instance, shown great
concern for their lack of security
on reaching the age of retirement,
He has presented the conferences
with an insurance scheme which,
it is hoped, will, if it is put into
operation, solve the problem of the
pension of our Ministers, It is also
hoped that this scheme will serve
the same purpose for our Ministers
further afield.
His concern for the plight of
our Ministers has resulted in a great
improvement in the number of
young men who have joined the
Ministry. This is evidenced by
the increase in the number of
students who have enrolled at
the “R. R. Wright School of Reli-
gion,” and in the individual
commitment to the call of Christ
of many who have stepped for-
ward saying, “Here Am I, Send
Me!”
The Widows of our Pastors
have recently seen their allowances
increased. Bishop Ming has also
been able to win new friends for
the Widows of our Pastors. At the
end of last year about five pastors’
wives, who had recently been
widowed, received A Love Gift
of $100.00 each from The Con-
nectional Women’s Missionary
Society, Miss M. E. Frizzell, Pres.
On his current trip overseas,
Bishop Ming has embarked on,
yet another fund raising campaign!
We have reason to believe that he
will return bringing with him
further evidence of the rich de-
posits of Christian Charity found in
the Brotherhood of Man!
to
miles and spent many days visiting
the following places during 1977:
Messina, Lebowa-Kgomo, Sekhuk-
hune, Seshigo, Petgietersrust, Nab-
bomspruit, Warmbathe, Nylstroom,
Hammanskraal, Mabiskraal, Mabo-
pane, Ga-Rankuwa, Bopong,
Bronkhorspruit, Mamelodi, Mofolo
Central, Westonorial, Randfontein,
Krugersdorp, Lichtenburg, Taung,
Vryburg, Mafeking, Calinan, Ven-
tersdorp, Luke Phiring, and Maka-
panstad.
The following gives you an
idea of the kind of development
which is taking place in the
Fifteenth. In the Warmbaths Di-
strict, of which Rev. Peter Lodi is
the Presiding Elder, eight Church
Buildings are either in the process
of being built or have been com-
pleted! Three parsonages are also
being built. We are experiencing a
veritable ‘boom’ in Church build-
ing! Many of these buildings have
also benefitted from the campaign
which our Bishop staged in the
United States, in which he address-
ed audiences telling them about
the “Fertile Fifteenth” and its
potentiality as well as of the
;opportunity which our brothers
and sisters overseas have of help-
ing to further develop this Area!
The response from America has
been very encouraging! As a re-
sult, Bishop Ming has been able
to distribute thousands of Rands
to various parts of the Fifteenth
District, assisting in the develop-
ment which is taking place there.
We believe that the fire which
was kindled by the Bishop in his
campaign will gain momentum and
that much more monetary assist-
ance will find its way to the
“Fertile Fifteenth’? enabling us to
till fallow fields and blossom into
beautiful harvest for our Lord
and Saviour and for the on-going
of African Methodism! The Fif-
teenth District also owes a debt of
gratitude to the ‘Overseas Develop-
ment Fund’ which has undergirded
us with thousands of dollars for the
development of projects.
Never in the annals of the
history of the Fifteenth Episcopal
District has so much money been
injected into the building pro-
gramme! We further, particularly,
wish to thank Bishop and Mother
Ming for personally having raised
Rev. P. M. Lodi—Chairman
Att. D. Z. Tantsi—Secretary
West Transvaal Annual Conference
Church Extension Committee
The “PK”
continued from page 1
Only Just Begun.”
Rev. Reid is quick to point out
that his call was a “mystical ex-
perience, but not an apocalyptic
(prophetic) one.” He explained that
thousands of Rands overseas for
us and for having channelled all
the money into the building pro-
jects of the various churches. The
money so raised has not only
assisted in our building projects,
but has also strengthened the
bonds of brotherhood between
ourselves and our brothers and
sisters across the seas! It is further
evidence of the fact that Bishop
and Mother Ming are living instru-
ments of the Lord and the Church
which they love so much!
Nothing seems to disturb Bishop
Ming more than seeing a huge City
in which the AME Church is
either under-represented or not
represented at all! You should see
the distress and dismay on his
countenance at the sight of areas
where the Standard of African
Methodism has not been hoisted!
Any sign of development thrills
him!
where African Methodism had not
made the conquests that await us.
He came. He saw. He conquered.
At least two Tribes are looking
forward to his return visit for
he has to, among other things,
Baptise their Chiefs. Wherever
Bishop and Mother Ming go they
take with them a message of Love,
of Peace and of Hope for a better
day! And brother, what a joy it is
to hear them! And how their words
have enriched the lives of all around
them!
In all conferences the Com-
mittee of Church Extension is very
active! The Bishop has instructed
those Committees to visit all
Churches where buildings opera-
tions are underfoot, as well as
all places which have a need for
development, and to report their
findings to the conference. The
Committees have themselves in-
He
there were no bells and no loud
bugles sounding. But more an
“inward and silent feeling of
sacredness.”
In his early years at Yale, Rev.
Reid was very much involved in
Black student affairs. He was there
during the May Day crisis and the
famous Bobby Seale case. Rev.
Reid was elected President of the
Black Student Alliance at Yale in
his sophomore year. In his junior
year, Rev. Reid was introduced
to one of the most influencial
books he had ever read, second
only to the Bible—-The Autobio-
graphy of Malcolm X. This gift
from his brother stimulated the
influence the Nation of Islam had
on Frank’s life.
Rev. Reid will receive his Master
of Divinity degree from Harvard
University in June of this year.
looks forward to accepting
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an assignment
at that time,
to the pastorate
But the pastorate is not new MY IDEA
for Rev. Reid from 1975-1976, he
pastored in Monrovia, Liberia, West
Africa, at the Eliza Tumer
Memorial Church, named after one
of Henry Turner’s wives,
In summing up his experience
in West Africa, Rev, Reid com-
ments, “I loved it; pastoring, the
country, the food and especially
the people. I met some very good
people.” One person who has had
a tremendous impact on his life
and will always be considered
a close friend to Rey. Reid is Bro.
Sparkman, (this is not Rev. Harvey
Sparkman) a much older man, who
left the United States 29 years
ago. As Rev. Reid recaps, “that
man taught me much about being
a man and about being a man of
Rey, C, D. Rogers
Pastor of White Springs
AM.E, Church
Bearden, Arkansas
Pine Bluff District
Central Arkansas Conference
The conference was held April
14, 1978, at Ward Chapel, Pine
Bluff, Arkansas. Reverend W. T.
Washington was the host pastor.
Rev. O, Z, Horn, Pastor of the
Macedonia A.M.E. Church, Beard-
en, Arkansas, brought the annual
message. Rev. Horn preached a
wonderful sermon.
Due to the death of the late
Presiding Elder, Rey. D. L. Blair,
the District is supervised by Rey.
God.” Frank also speaks very T. D. Alexander, Pastor of St.
highly of the president of that John, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and
country, President Tolbert. He assisted by Sister Oler Blair, widow
of the late Presiding Elder.
Many topics were discussed. The
institute covering nearly every
phase of church and community
life was included.
The conference was graced by
the presence of Bishop and Mrs.
F. C. James, prelate of the 12th
Episcopal District and Missionary
Supervisor. The following Presiding
Elders were present: Rev. W. C.
Montague, Presiding Elder of the
Hot Springs District, West Arkansas
Conference; Rev. C. C. Akins,
Presiding Elder of the Monticello
District, South Arkansas Confer-
ence; Rev. W. H. Huntez, Presiding
Elder of the Camden District; and
Rev. D. J. Webster, Presiding Elder
of the South Pine Bluff District.
Ministers and laymen from other
‘sections of churches were present.
Also visitors from all sections of
the conference and representatives
from other conferences as well were
present.
Bishop F. C. James electrified
the conference with an address such
as only he could have delivered.
The other ministers at first were
reluctant to speak after the
Bishop’s address, but they were so
keyed up with the spirit that they
found themselves following in his
footsteps.
Rev. and Mrs. Washington to-
gether with the Ward Chapel family
gave us a great entertainment.
We dined heartily.
Many thanks to Bishop James
for his kindness to Mrs. Blair and
his wisdom to choose Reverend
Alexander to share his leadership
with us of the Pine Bluff District.
We respect his leadership. Mrs.
Blair has been his right arm in
assisting with the work. .
cites Pres. Tolbert as being “one
of the most intelligent leaders on
the world scene today. It was a
privilege to know him and to watch
him formulate and develop
policies.”
There are a few philosophies
that Rev. Reid has formulated
and developed for himself that
are interesting to note. He is very
particular about the focd he eats.
Although he will from time to time
eat a piece of fish or chicken, his
meals most often consist of vege-
tables only. A typical dinner for
him might be; cabbage, brown
rice, lentil beans and a glass of
juice—with perhaps a piece of
fruit for dessert. He feels that
eating right is essential to living
right. Rev. Reid also maintains
an interesting view on marriage
in the ministry. He feels that a
woman is called to be a minister’s
wife, in much the same way as a
minister is called to preach. Rev.
Reid talks about the trials and
tribulations of a minister’s wife....
“some make it and some don’t.”
In talking with those who he
feels are excellent minister’s wives,
“they all seem to have a ministry
of some sort...there is a call to
minister to the minister.” He point-
ed out that unfortunately many
women see only the glamour, the
visibility and the status being a
minister’s wife. “But they don’t
see the pain, the agony and the
struggle that goes along with it...
a minister’s wife has to be right for
the individual and for the institu-
tion.”
Rev. Reid is an avid reader,
especially in psychology, religion
and theology (from a_ historical
perspective). In fact, Frank enjoys
reading as much as he enjoys a
lively discussion.
He ran across country in high
school and has several track medals
for his outstanding running ability.
But his athletic enthusiasm does
not stop there, for he will readily
accept a basketball or football
challenge.
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In June Rev. Reid will take
another step in the challenge of
having accepted God’s call, as he
looks forward to a_ pastorate
assignment. We at St. Paul are
appreciative of the time he has
spent with us, and though
we will miss him, we understand
that he must move on and be about
his father’s work. Our prayers go
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MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
‘Women and ape
from PTA Today
Washington, D. C.
ber of
The num—
women working in this
country has more than doub-
led since the period immedia—
tely preceding World War 11.
By the end of 1976, women
comprised almost 41 percent of
the labor force, and SO percent
of all women were either working
or looking for work.
During the same period, the
number of working mothers
increased more than tenfold. By
March 1976, nearly half—49 per-
cent—of all mothers had taken
a place in the work force.
Of the nearly 38 million women
working in 1976, 14.6 million were
mothers, according to a report
WORKING MOTHERS AND
THEIR CHILDREN, published by
the Women’s Bureau of the US.
Department of Labor. About 5.4
million of these mothers had
children younger than age 6.
Income is cruciad to a sing
ificant number of women raising
children in homes where the
father is absent.
In 1975, seven million of the
nation’s 56 million families were
led by a woman alone. Nearly
a third of these families live in
poverty.
In many instances, working
women raise the family income
above the poverty level. In 1975,
for example, 20 percent of all
working mothers were married to
men whose income fell below
$7,000
In other instances, too, mothers
work to provide higher incomes
for their families, the report
shows. Among white families
with both parents present in
the home, the median income
if the mother worked was $17,600,
compared with $14,800 if she
did not work.
For black families with children,
the median income for two work-
ing parents was $14,500, compared
with $8,900 if the mother stayed
home.
In general, today
continue to hold jobs that require
fewer skills and pay less than
jobs held by men.
Statistics from 1975 showed that
34 percent of all working mothers
18 percent
women
were clerical workers;
service workers: 13 __ percent,
operatives, and 17 percent, pro-
fessional and technical
workers. Only 5 percent were
managers or administrators.
Mothers of nearly half of our
nation’s children, then, are
at work—earning, or helping to
earn, the familys living. These
women find themselves at a finan-
cial disadvantage. The average
fulltime, year-round paycheck of a
female worker was only 57 percent
of the average man’s in 1975— and
minority female
even less fox
workers,
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MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
By
Dr. J. W. Yancy, I,
Director, Public Relations
Texas Area—~AME Church
The Third Retreat of the Tenth
Epsicopal District Young People’s
Division of the Woman's Missionary
Society of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church was held at
Latham Spring Baptist Encamp-
ment, Aquilla, Texas (twenty-two
miles from Waco), May 5-6-7,
1978. Having outgrown their
former encampment site, Baylor
University
Center,
Youth Camp grounds
last year, the Latham
Springs Baptist Encampment was
selected to accommodate the grow-
ing number of A.M.E. youths who
surge to attend.
AME. CHRISTIAN RECORDER
PAGE PIVE
Texas
camping environment, and ex-
periencing the freshness of God's
presence amidst outdoor life, found
the answers to all their longings
here at Latham Springs Baptist
Encampment, May 5-6-7
The Retreat Theme was
“Toward Christian Commitment.”
The 1978 Self-Denial Theme is
“Share Some of the Love in Your
Heart.”
Mrs. D. D. Adams, Missionary
Supervisor and Director of Pro-
grams and General Arrangements
for the Retreat spoke to the first
Opening Meeting.
Mrs. Adams, in opening
remarks mentioned that the waiting
list for additional retreat attend-
ance was so great that next year
the Y.P.D. Retreat would reserve
her
Mrs. D. D. Adams, Missionary Supervisor.
Bishop Adams’
Nestled in Central Texas’ rolling
countryside, 400 acres Latham
Springs Baptist Encampment offer-
ed Texas A.M.E. Youth a most
fitting natural, spiritual and recrea-
tional habitat for their three-day
encampment. A facility with Dining
Hall and Canteen, Tabernacle for
religious worship and assemblies,
eudcational buildings and a Prayer
Garden, this offered a adequate
accommodations for the Retreat.
Recreational facilities of swim-
ming, volley ball, tennis, boating,
baseball, fishing, and horse-back
riding were attractive to the AME.
campers and counsellors. Young
people searching for a meaning in
a confused world, learning about
God through lessons taught in
Bishop John Hurst Adams, Prelate Tenth Episcopal District.
Greetings
| YPD.
|| President presided at the Opening
the
the entire compounds of
Latham Springs for the Annual
Retreat of Y.P.D. She called the
youth to explore with the con-
sultants the path toward a
personal commitment and relation-
ship with God.
Bishop Adams extended the
following words of welcome:
Welcome to the Annual Young
People’s Retreat. It is a great
pleasure to share in this experience
with the marvelous young people
of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church of Texas. Leadership
development has been and is the
keynote of our efforts and ministry
in the Tenth Episcopal District.
The young people of Texas are
central to the fulfillment of this
|with Rev. John Bryant,” held at
8:00 P.M. Friday. Rey. Bryant’s
"| Reject God?” Many youth (even
_jadults too) were so overwhelmed
‘|Catherine Wilson, Pres. N. Texas
-|Conference; Hymn, Elroy Green,
y ”
YPD Retreat— Epochal Phenomena
ministry
We urge you to take maximum
advantage of these
teach the
Enjoy the
fellowship getting
other
Retreats. Leam @
Workshop Ses-
rich
to
and in
sions Statewide
know each
Use the recreational facilities
to deepen and enrich your stay
Probe the and
consultants to get the best possible
understanding. Make your life a
home for
here. teachers
Peace, Power and Love
Rey. John R. Bryant, pastor of
historic Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Mary-
land was the Special Guest to the
Retreat, In presenting Rey, Bryant
for his special message, Bishop
Adams referred to him as a model
A.M.E. young leader for the at-
tendants of the Youth Retreat
to use as an model. He related that
during the 1977-78 Conference
year, Rev. Bryant added 1000
members to Bethel Church. |
The official speech agenda for
Rev. Bryant was: ‘‘Rap Session
‘
sermon text was: ““Good—but Un-
acceptable Excuses,” found St.
Luke, 14:17-18. His message was
geared to youth acceptance and |f
youth experiences and problems of
life. Rev. Bryant brought the
message vividly to youth that
“no excuse can justify the rejection
of God.” His final burning exhorta-
tion to youth was, “Why Do You
themselves unto God.
with his message that they were
overcome spiritually and would not
be controlled nor calmed down by
the ushers.
The Opening Worship Service
had the following Y.P.D.’ers parti-
cipating:
Call to Worship, Miss Jan Hurst
Adams, Central Texas Conf. Sec.;
Hymn, Michael Jenkins, Connec-
Pres. S. W. Conference
Reading, James Coates, Pres. Texas
Confernce YPD; Music, Donald
Wilson, Pres., W. Texas Conference
YPD; Presentation of Bishop, Miss The-sboretenjeving lugch duane
(deeply engrossed in conversation
Pres. N. W. Texas Conference
Ms. Marian Owens, Texas Y.P.D.}} ocal Y.P.D., Boy-Girl Relations,
Y.P.D. Leaders. Counsellors for
the Workshops were: Mrs. Louise
People, Mrs. Sarah Seldon, Mrs.
Nancy Pau, Mr. Wayne Ball, Mrs.
Beulay Barksdale, Revs. John R,
Bryant and L. H. McCloney, Mrs.)
June Meador, Mr. Jim Dunn,
Worship session. The State Y.P.D.
Choir furnished the singing. Ms.
Owens the dynamic young
President has since the retreat
received her M.A. degree and been
admitted to the medical school at
the University of Iowa. The YP.D.
is really moving forward.
On Saturday at 4:00 p.m. the
Youth had a “Rap Session” with}
Bishop John Hurst Adams. To let
it be known in Texas that “The
Youth will have a Rap Session
with Bishop John Hurst Adams”
is like a glad rainbow from the
sky. This was one of the highlights
of the entire Retreat.
The food menus at the Retreat
were pleasureable to all. Plenty of
food, delectable selections and
careful and polite serving marked
the joy of the week-end. F
There were eight Workshops: ra
Rey. John R. Bryant, Pastor Baltimore, M
Y.P.D. Enjoying a Good Meal at Latham Springs
7
is
aryland.
Sie} t
Youth Commitment Hour at Retreat
RN Latham Spr
roe
'
After Rev. Bryant’s Sermon, the picture above shows the large group
of Y.P.D.’ers who jammed around the Altar Railing to recommit
the
Retreat are: L to R: Bishop
John Hurst Adams, Rev. John R. Bryant, Miss Madilyn Rose Adams
with Reverend Bryant), Quenna
McDonald, Miss Debra Sanford, and Miss Jan Hurst Adams.
Revs. James R. Anderson and O.
W. Duncay, Mrs. Mary Prince,
Mrs. Vanessa Van Hoose, Mrs.
Janice Duncan, Rev. K. L. Waters,
Mre. Theressa Green, Mrs. Sallye
Coleman. An exhibit of the color
and manner of the Workshops
can be seen in the picture below.
Church Music, Rape Crisis, Arriving The above picture shows Mrs. Mary Prince, right and Mrs. Vanessa
at Personal Christian Commitment, Vv
Drug Abuse, Know Your Church,
; i the L YP.D.”
Organization and Programming the] "8" ocal
an Hoose counselling a Workshop Class in, ‘Organizing and Program-
continued on page 6
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Texas YPD Retreat—Epochal Phenomena
continued from page 5
Young People on the Basketball Court
There were “Recreation Breaks
daily, This for
narticipation in all available sports
he pictures below exhibit some
of the recreation activities which
the Y .P.D.’ers took part in
A Talent Show and Bible Bowl
was given Saturday Night. Mrs
Onie M. Wilson and Mrs. Verdene
Austin had charge of this program
Sunday moming at 7:00 o'clock
the Communion and Rededication
Service was held. Rev. L. E Ausbie
officiated in this Service. He was
period allowed
assisted in giving the Sacrament
by Revs, W. J. Morgan, LL.
McCloney, M. Tramel, W R
McDonald. The Retreat closed
with an Evaluation and Recom
mendation Period. The Missionary
Benediction closed the Retreat
COMMITTE! ASSIGNMENTS
General Coordination Mrs
| Theressa Greene; Devotional Ex
periences, Mrs, Marian Owens and
Conference Presidents; Evaluation
Mrs. Woodye Givens, Mrs, Willis
Jo Johnson; Registration, Mrs
Louise People, Mrs. Woodie Givens
Talent Show, Mrs. Verdene Austin
Mrs. Onie M. Wilson; Recreation,
Mr. James Spencer, Rev. W. M
Johnson; Bible-Bowl, Mrs, Willie
Jo Johnson; Music, Mrs, Louise
People, Mr. Michael Jenkins; Public
Relations, Mrs. Onie M. Wilson,
Clean-Up, Mrs, Ellen Smith, Mrs
Verdene Austin
Overseeing the entire retreat
experience was Mrs Theresa
Greene, District Y.P.D. Director
and Mrs. Sallye Coleman, Assoc
Dist. Director. Mrs. Greene and
Mrs Coleman could be seen
{seriously or sharing moments of |
NEW JERSEY GIANTS
| judge others by your rules or God
sj will judge you.”
A.M.E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER
and counsel to any who approached
them. The young people of the
district could be seen chatting }
joy with these two dedicated and }
productive leaders. |
In evaluating the retreat the |
young people praised the beautiful
camp facility, the interested and
knowledgeable consultants, their}
own conference directors, the di-
strict Y.P.D. Directors and their}
own Bishop and Supervisor. Their]
only complaint was that it was not}
long enough!
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loy
I am?” is given a new interpretation
by author Morton Smith, professor
of ancient history at Columbia
Newark, N. J.—‘‘Just say two
churches on opposite ends of New
Jersey came together to fellow-
ship,” said Rev. John G. Ragin of
St. Luke A.M.E. Church of Newark
New Jersey on Sunday May 7,
1978 as he referred to the after-]}
noon service with St. James A.M.E.
Jersey.
St. James and their pastor, who
> WUniversity.
search of new data and a careful
re-evaluation
ments
Churct f anti i | as
urch of Atlantic City, NeWlpcus THE MAGICIAN (Harper &
Row, San Francisco; published May
COBBS CORNER
Rev. T. E. Cobbs
Jesus The Magician?
The most famous question posed
Jesus, “Who do men say that
After a systematic
of existing docu-
Dr. Smith’s new book
17) argues that Jesus practiced
After a little wait due to traffic,}ihe ancient art of magic and was
thought by the majority of his
as the guest speaker, Rev. William} -ontemporaries to be a magician.
Cody, proved that those that wait
shall renew their strength. He spoke}
with evangelistic fervor that cap-f
tured the joint congregations with]
claps and testimonies when he|
delivered his message on “Don’t}
The introductory by Rev. Ragin
with choir selections from both
St. James and St. Luke added to
the evening
Rev. Cody, who is the Acting
Presiding Elder of the Atlantic
City District (which is compiled
of roughly 50 sq. miles and 32
churches) is the pastor of the larg-
est AM.E. church in Atlantic City.]
He is a progressive pastor and is
many phases of the}
community that lend themselves to}
the development of Atlantic City,
which is why St. James is often]
referred to as “The Fashionable]
St. James.” |
On the other end of New Jersey A |
St. Luke is often referred to “The J
Place where Friendly People Wor- |
involved in
ship,” because of the dynamic |
leadership abilities of their pastor, |
Ragin. For within his six (6)}
800 |
members have joined and in addi-
Rev
years as pastor more than
tion they have spent some $200,-]
000 in renivating the church to}
make it a thing of beauty in the
heart of Newark
Rey. Ragin is also involved in
many community aciiviles such as, |
member the Board of Agency
Relations & Allocations of United
Way of Essex & West Hudson,
Member of Essex County Black]
of
IE
Clergy, Ir terdominational Minister-}
* |
ial Coalition of Newark & Vicinity.)
}
and Candidate for Secretary-)
Treasury of Church Extension
Department of A M.E. Church,
just to name a Tew
The two churches of Southem
and Northern New Jersey are doing
great things and understand the
throughout the three days talking} peed for friendship and fellowship
to young people, giving directions | jn these troubled times
While most books about Jesus
are based entirely on information
that comes from his devoted
followers, primarily the gospels,
JESUS THE MAGICIAN investi-
gates what the majority of the men
of Jesus’ day—those who did not
become his followers—thought of
7 him. By examining both insiders’
|| about “Love and Friendship” along}
and outsiders’ views Smith is able
to make an important distinction
between what he terms “the Jesus
of history” and “the Christ of
Faith.”
There is strong evidence of the
“outsiders’ view” in the reports
of two Roman historians, Suetonius
Hand Tacitus, who attacked Chris-
tianity in the early second century.
Suetonius writes: “Penalties were
imposed on the Christians, a kind
of men holding a new superstition
involving the practice of magic.”
Conference Leaders
continued from page |
Annual Conference. Theme: Together
With Love Missions Can Happen. The
offices was Mrs. Katie H.
second Vice-president. Pro-
cessional: Praise Him. Call to Worship-
Rev Mrs Lucille Holman.
After a well plannea and heart felt
presiding
Foreman,
i devotional service, presentations were
made by Mrs. J.W. Smith and Mrs
Naomi Stanley to the Secand Episco-
pal District President, Mrs, Zula M.
Jones and other officers
A skit written by Mrs. Foreman was
presented, namely,“The Shadow in The
Doorway” The
superb, “The Shadow In The Doorway %
performance was
was about a dedicated missionary going
from place to place knocking on doors
getting new members to join the Miss-
ionary Society
After watching the skit we all were
inspired and challenged to become more
involved in the work of the missions
Mrs, Mattison gave a travelog on the
trip to Kingston, Jamaica Her presen
tation was so good, it was as though
we were there in Jamaica
Two young ladies sang solos—I can’t
remember their names, but they lifted
MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
These words appear in Suetonius’
list of Nero’s “praiseworthy” re-
forms. Tacitus’ dislike of the
Christians was equally apparent.
‘He speaks of “Christians’ magic
and hatred of the human race.”
Pagan philosophers, _ particularly
Lucian, were contemptuous of the
“mystery cults of Jesus.”
Those outside Rome also held
the non-Christian view of Jesus
as magician. They depicted Jesus
as the leader of primitive baptisms,
all-night ceremonies that include
magic, mesmeric incantations and
even sexual stimulation. The
Eucharist is seen as part of this
magical rite. Smith finds strong
parallels with contemporary gnostic
cults.
Dr. Smith’s research, spanning
three decades, leads him to the
conclusion that the Gospel stories
of Jesus’ miracles enacted as the
son of God were legendary out-
growths from the basic historical
material. He concludes that the
Gospels were written in a world
hostile to Christianity in order to
present the Christian case.
Smith suggests that “cures in
Jesus’ presence” were understood
by patients, observers and Jesus
himself, as magic performed by
him. Such magic made Jesus
famous. Since true medical cures
were rare in ancient Palestine, the
miracle healing ascribed to Jesus
was sure to be in demand. Smith
reasons, “In the crowds that
swarmed around him desperate for
cures, cures were sure to occur.
As the crowds grew, the legends
about Jesus’ magic grew.”
According to Smith’s book, the
final importance of this “magician
image” may have been in its re-
percussions on historical events.
Smith ascertains that Jesus would
not have been crucified had he not
been able to attract such enormous
crowds. Likewise, the preaching of
his “resurrection” could never have
received such wide and ready
acceptance had it not been for his
popularity—a popularity largely
based on the view that Jesus was
a magician,
our souls heavenward.
Mrs. Lucille Cooke Pesident Emeritus
and treasurer of the Conference Branch
and Mrs. Bertha Stephens—Ex-President
and Parliamentarian gave remarks filled
with wisdom and inspiration, Both
women are dedicated = workers,
We were graced with the presence
of Mrs. Johanna Green, Second Episco-
pal District YP.D. Director, who bro-
ught greetings and spoke about the plans
for the Y P_D.’ers.
Mrs, Jones came forth, thanked the
committee for a delightful program
and everyone for their co-operation.
Mrs. Jones began the Candelight
Ceremony with a moment of silent
prayer, After prayer, scripture sent-
ences were read for rededication, Mrs,
Naomi Vice-President
moved the altar
Stanley, first
to the center of
*) with a large lighted candle. Wonderful
coordination was shown throughout the
whole congregation in the candlelighting.
All Missionaries dressed in white ma rch-
ed around the walls of the church singing
“Walk In The Light”, with their lighted
candles held high.
This was a beautiful scene to behold.
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MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
Sn Memoriam
OBSEQUIES TO THE SACRED
MEMORY OF
Rev. Azzlee E. McDade
St. Luke A.M.E. Church
Marianna, Arkansas
OBITUARY
The Rev. E. A. McDade, son of
the late Mr. McDade and Mrs.
Nettie McDade, was born May 31,
1892 in Cypret, Ark.
He received his formal educa-
tion in Shorter College.
He was licensed to preach by
Rev. W. M. Winston, Presiding
Elder of the Newport District and
the late Rev. S. W. Chandler, pastor
of Antioch A.M.E. Church, Tupelo,
Ark., Aug. 6, 1916.
Rev. McDade was ordained Dea-
con and Elder under the late
Bishop I. N. Ross and travelled
sixty (60) years, never missing a
roll call. Served twenty-seven (27)
appointments, taking in 1,563
members, The largest number was
81 at McCrory, Ark. Was elected
delegate to the General Conference
three times.
He was united in Holy Matri-]4
mony to the late Miss Lucy Davis,
To this union a son and daughter
survives,
In 1944 was married to Mrs.
Lilla Tumer who was a faithful
companion until his passing.
He departed this life December
29, 1977 at 4:30 A.M. His survivors
are: his devoted wife, one son, one
daughter, five step-children, a host
of grandchildren and great grand-
children, son-in-law, daughter-in-
law, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for
a
Willow Oak A.M.E. Church
Rich Square, North Carolina
Rey. H. H. Parker, Pastor
OBITUARY
Malone Cola Ashe, the son of
the late Early and Alice Ashe, was
born in Rich Square, North Caro-
lina on January 29, 1905. He de-
parted this life on Thursday May
25, 1978 at Nash Memorial Hospi-
tal in Rocky Mount, N. C. During
his illness, he did not complain
Kansas Governor Signs
Bill For Sickle
Cell Anemia
Topeka—Gov. Robert Bennett of
Kansas has signed into a law a bill
which expands the state’s sickle
cell anemia program to provide
financial assistance to those suf-
fering from the disease.
“Several years ago the state
Malone Cola Ashe
: and always managed to radiate
happiness when visited by his
family and friends.
At an early age, he became a
member of Willow Oak A.ME.
Church where he served in the
following capacities: Superinten-
' dent of the Sunday School for
approximately thirty-five
Pastors’ Steward and Trustee.
He was a member of the Epi-
years,
scopal Committee and a member
of the Lay Organization of the
* AM.E. Church. He was active in
the Northampton Branch of the
NAACP and served as trustee of
Kittrell College for nearly forty
years.
He was married to Miss Bernice
Steward on June 30, 1931. To this
union three sons were born. One
preceded him in death.
He was a loyal and devoted
husband and father who exhibited
Christian principles at all times.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Bernice S. Ashe, two sons of Cola
Earl of the home and Frank
Steward of Silver Spring, Maryland
and other relatives and friends.
those who can least afford it to
received adequate care and treat-
ment,” Governor Bennett added.
The bill requires the Secretary of
the Department of Health and
Environment to establish the pro-
gram of financial assistance and to
draw guidelines to determine who
will be eligible.
embarked on a program of blood Newport (Ark.) Daily
testing and screening for sickle Independent—Pastor is
ll anemia,” Governor Bennett :
ee thie the bill. Selected by Institute
“Tt was soon realized that
many who suffer from this terrible
disease do not have the resources Rev. Thomas G. Allen, pastor
for adequate care and treatment) of St. Paul’s AM.E. Church, has
and that some program of assist-)been selected for the 10th edition
ance was badly needed. of the Book of Honor by the
“The purpose of the bill which} American Biographical Institute.
I have signed is to ensure that no}He has also been named a fellow
person afflicted with sickle cell)member of the publication board
anemia will be forced to use all his}of the ABI.
or her resources for treatment, thus
placing a financial hardship on the
immediate family.
“While this will not eliminate
the pain and suffering caused by
this disease, the program will help
A.M.E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER
Woman of the Year
continued from page |
Left to Right: Mrs. Almaria S.
&
Coates, 2nd Vice President; Mrs.
Shirley J. Reed, Honorary President; Mrs. Vivian Simms, Ist Vice
President, Mrs. Martha C. Grant, speaker; Miss Charlotte Brown,
President
ful worship services and a financial re-
port of $2607.04
Using as their theme “THE DAWN OF
A NEW DAY” the women under the
leadership of Miss Charlotte Brown
began a two month fund raising drive
to prove once again that God never
fails. Hampered by one of the most
severe winters ever to hit this area and
with only two months in which to work,
Miss Brown and her staff were dete -
mined to let faith in God lead them to
success,
The eleven o’clock service burned with
the power of the Holy Ghost through
the singing of a fifty voice choir of
Mount Moriah women and the sermon
delivered by Evangelist Geraldine
Gatline Smith of Virginia Beach, VA.
Honored at this service was Mrs. Susie
Stevens, Mount Moriah’s Woman of The
Year. A woman of deep spiritual piety
and a stewardess for many years,. Sister
Stevens represents the true qualities
of finer christian ~~ womanhood.
The speaker for the aftemoon wor-
3rd Episcopal Retreat
continued from page |
Dean Shannon closed his presentation
with a gripping story that went like
this—An old chief was confronted
by a young man who brought a bird
in his hand, who had connived with
his friend that they would make what
the old chief said be false. For if he
said that life was in his hand he would
squeeze the bird and kill it, and if the
chief said the hand held death, he
would open it to show a live bird. The
old chief was wiser than the boys. He
saw the feathers of the bird, so his
answer was—“You have life and death”.
Dr. Shannon’s final statement, “As
leaders you hold the life and death
of your group or organization.”
Mr. Cortez Perrin, President of the
Third District Lay Organization was
presented by Bishop Anderson to
conduct the discussion on what had
been presented by Dean
Shannon. Many made statements
of having had a leaming experience.
Questions were asked such as: If
goals are too high what should be
done? How does one deal with body
language? What is the strategy for
the silent one?
The Saturday moming session opened
with the group divided. The Mission-
aries in one group presided over by
Mrs. Coeany Drummer, President of
the Third District Women’s Missionary
Society. The Lay Leaders of the Third
ship service was Mrs. Martha C. Grant,
president of the Washington Conference
Branch Woman’s Missionary Society
and a member of Metropolitan A.M.E.
Church, Washington, D.C. Following
her heartfelt and warm address, as
Pastor Reed extended the invitation,
1a young mother presented her child
to God and His church. Praise The
Lord!
This Woman’s Day effort proved
once again that Mount Moriah is truly
a Gideon’s Army. In the last four
years, under the leadership of our
pastor, Reverend Rodger Hall Reed,
our small membership of just over
three hundred believers has been able
to do great things for God. Truly
we have become a people filled with
the power of the Holy Ghost, willing
to trust God. This year, in spite of
the severe winter and resulting eco-
nomic pinch God has blessed us to raise
over $95,000.00
Mrs. Emma Pickett, Chairperson of
Commission on Public Relations
District in another group. Each group
discussed “THE EQUIPMENT OF THE
SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF THE
MINISTRY” in relationship to the
constituents of their group.
Bishop Anderson was reactor with
the Laymen and Mrs. _ Vivienne
Anderson was reactor with the
Missionaries. Some of Mrs. Ander-
son’s reaction: She found that some
had hang-ups about the word LEADER.
Leaders must follow their superiors
also. There are good and bad leaders
then there are personality conflicts.
The rationale of the leader—the
leader is doing God’s work in God’s
plan. Not knowing our specific roles,
each may be doing his own thing with
no cohesiveness. Leaders must leam
to say no in the spirit of love. How}
much are you willing to sacrifice in
time and money as a leader. Leaders
have had to read to grow. Keep grow-
ing so that you can help others grow.
In the evaluation some eXxpresslohy
and suggestions were given for next
year’s retreat.
Sunday moming at 10:00 o'clock
the retreat closed with Holy
Communion, This was truly a moving
experience. Twelve were seated at
each table like Jesus with his Dis-
ciples at the last supper. It was very
effective. The visit of the Holy Spirit
was evident. Everyone left felling
that changes in their lives had been
made by this christian experience.
Mabel Little, Reporter
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PAGE SEVEN
Solar-Powered Electric
Village to Serve
Papago Indians
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Washington, D.C. 20546
AC 202 755-8370
The first step toward construc-
tion of a totally solar electric
village power system was taken
recently. Representatives of the
Papago Tribe of Arizona, the U.S.
Health Service and NASA’s Lewis
Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio,
announced the signing of a Memo-
random of Understanding to pro-
vide the Papgo Indian Village of
Schuchuli, Ariz., with electric pow-
er from the Sun by September
1978.
“DOE’s program,” Mr. Paul
Maycock, Acting Director of Photo-
voltaics, Department of Energy,
said, “is aimed at developing solar
cell power systems which can
provide a significant amount of
the nation’s energy requirements
|by the year 2000. The Schuchuli
project is one of several which we
hope will stimulate new near-term
markets for solar cell power
through cooperative cost-shared ex-
periments with potential users.”
People of Schuchuli presently
rely on kerosene lamps for lighting.
Laundry is washed by hand or
taken 32 kilometers (20 miles)
to the nearest commercial facility.
Perishable foods and medicines
cannot be stored. Water for domes-
tic use and stock use is pumped by
diesel engine which, because of cost
of maintenance and fuel, is a drain —
on the financial resources of the
people.
Introduction of solar electric
power will change all this.
Dr. Rosenblum noted that the
application of solar electric tech-
nology in the Arizona desert has
worldwide implications. ‘‘There are
more than three million villages
without electrical power in the
world today, mainly in the
developed countries,” Dr.
Rosenblum said. “The success of
our experiments at Schuchuli is
bound to influence the direction
taken by developing countries to
satisfy pressing energy needs of
their large rural populations.”
Because of potential benefits of
solar electric power to people
living in places remote from utility
power, this project is receiving
assistance from other concerned
government agencies. The Four
Comers Regional Commission has
provided a grant of money to the
Papago Tribe to defray costs of
the domestic services building at
Schuchuli. The Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Department of Interior,
is providing help in expediting
contracts.
Located approximately 32 km
(20 mi.) southeast of Ajo, Aniz.,
Schuchuli is situated midst the
Gunsight Hills within the western
edge of the three-million acre
Papago Indian Reservation.
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SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL
CONFERENCES
2nd Episcopal District
The Rt. Rev, H. W. Murph,
Presiding Bishop
RETREAT
Second Episcopal District Retreat
July 31-August 4
Lake Junaluska Assembly,
Lake Junalsuka, N.C. 28745
1978 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL
CONFERENCES AND
MISSIONARY CONVENTIONS
FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
The Rt. Rev. Hubert N. Robinson
7220N. Illinois St.
317:253-6571
Indianapolis, In. 46260
Chicago Area Office:
312:326-2126
Note: Missionary Conventions meet
Monday, Tuesday of each.
Close by 9 a.m. Wed.
Indiana Conference
August 16-20, 1978
St. Luke AME Church
E. Chicago, Ind. 46312
3543 Block Ave, 219: 398-0180
Pastor, D. R. Bendenbaugh
219:397-3930
3918 Grace St. E. Chicago, In.
WMS. August 14, 15th
Host P. E., Henderson Davis
317:546-9654
Assoc. P. E., Wm. S. Nelson
Illinois Conference
August 23-27, 1978
St. Paul AMEC
Springfield, Ill. 62703
1116 S. 16th St. 217:522-4796
Pastor, M. D. Reed
217:523-2083
Host P. E., Rev. W. Walters, II
618:556-6277
Assoc. P. E., Rev. R. D. Smith
Canadian Conference
August 29—September 3, 1978
Campbell AMEC
Chatham, Ontario
King St. E. at Prince St. So.
Pastor, George Burns
519:352-3309
Host P. E., Lloyd O. Jenkins
416:781-3750
REST WEEK-Sept. 4-10, 1978
Michigan Conference
September 13-17, 1978
Quinn AMEC
Flint, Mich. 48503
2110 Lippincott St.
313:238-5636
Pastor, F. D. Smith
313:239-6857
2001 McPhail, Flint 48503
Host P. E., Martin Simmons
313:861-1345
Assoc. P. E., J. Allen Parker
Chicago Conference
September 20-24, 1978
St. Mark AMEC
Milwaukee, Wis. 53209
1616 W. Atkinson Ave.
414:562-8030
Pastor, Lovell Johnson
414:264-1682
Host P. E., C. W. Ellison
612:823-3778
Assoc. P. E., E. A. Hawkins
Paul Turner
Year's Planning Meeting
October 5, 6, 1978
Allen Temple AMEC
Detroit, Mich.
4101 Helen St. 313:921-8778
Pastor, A. R. Polk
313:922-7492
P.E., J. A. Parker
Fri. 6 p.m, All Trustees,
Committees
Sat. 94 p.m. Plenary Sessions
13th Episcopal District
Annual Conf. Schedule
HOWARD THOMAS PRIMM
Bishop
Mrs. Mildred Elaine Primm,
Supervisor
Women’s Missionary Society
EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE
1002 Kirkwood Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
615: 383-8356
OFFICE
500 Eighth Avenue S.—Suite 215
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615: 242-6814
KENTUCKY
July 6-9
St. Peter AM.E. Church
Harrodsburg, Ky.
Rev. E. F. Hale, Host Pastor
734-9634
Rev. S. O. Ross, Presiding Elder
WEST KENTUCKY
July 13-16
Taylor Chapel A.M.E. Church
Bowling Green, Ky.
Rev. P. D. Alexander,
Host Pastor
314 East 7th St.
842-3891
Rev. H. L. Parks,
Presiding Elder
EAST TENNESSEE
July 27-30
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Rev. Louis Adkins, Host Pastor
2004 Walker Avenue
Rey. A. C. Griffin,
Presiding Elder
TENNESSEE
August 10-13
St. Luke A.M.E. Church
Rev. S. M. Davis, Host Pastor
901 40th Ave. North
Nashville, Tenn. 37209
Rev. W. F. Scruggs,
Host Presiding Elder
WEST TENNESSEE
August 17-20
St. Andrew A.M.E. Church
Rev. Elmer M. Martin, Host Pastor
1292 Worthington
Memphis, Tenn. 38114
276-2226
Rev. J.C. Miller,
Presiding Elder
ps ij i .
One PARe
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AM.E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER MONDAY, JULY 3, 197
I AY, JULY 3, 8
16th Episcopal District | 274 Dedication of Mt Olivet AME
Pp p . Chureh at 4:00 p.m, on July 27,
Annual Conf, Schedule | 197s)
The Church needs today:
More tithes and fewer drives:
More action and less faction;
More workers and fewer shirkers:
More backers and fewer slackers;
More praying and less straying;
More burdenbearers and fewer
talebearers,
HAITI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
August 10-13, 1978
Jean Hurst AME Church
AFRICAN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sixteenth Episcopal District Gressier
The Rev. Philip Van Putten,
Host Pastor & Presiding Elder
Tel: 40204
SL
He Bore The Cross
Caribbean—South America
London Areas
Dedication of Jean Hurst Church
Sunday, August 13, 1978 at 3
p.m,
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SCHEDULI
Frederick Hilborn Talbot
Chief Pastor DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNUAL August 16-18, 1978
CONFERENCE Green Memorial Chapel AME
June 29-July 2, 1978 Church
St. Luke’s AME Church La Romana
Grove Place The Rey. I. M. Norman,
St Cro Host Presiding Elder
The Rev. David S. Williams, The Rev, Cornelius Lawrence,
Host Presiding Elder Host Pastor
Tel: 809:773-1669 Calle Dr. Leofilo Hernandez
The Rey. Hoover V. Adams-Gordon | L@ Romana
Host Pastor
Tel: 809:772-0309
Laying of Coernerstone at Green
Chapel—August 17 at 12 noon,
For Us All
_ a:
WINDWARD ISLANDS ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
July 8-12, 1978
New Bethesda AME Church
Montrose,
Chaguanas
Trinidad and Tobago
LONDON ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
August 25-27, 1978
The Rev. Moshe Sephula,
Host Presiding Elder & Pastor
43 York Way
N. 7 London
Tel: Office—01-960-1165
Home—01-485-3050
The Rev. Flemming E. Joseph,
Host Presiding Elder
Tel: 665-5732
The Rev. Philip E. Thorne,
Host Pastor
Tel: 665-5845
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Dedication of new Bethesda AME
Church—Sunday July 9, 1978 at
4:00 p.m.
SURINAME ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
July 14-17, 1978
New Bethel AME Church
140 Keizer Street
Paramaribo
Suriname :
The Rev. E. E. Foster, ,
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J prison reform; (nitiate public
of racist and political persecution. We are still p
programs for the aged: keep
Nieuw Nick ere prisoners of conscience despite the
parishes—like those pictured above—have become effect meamngful change.
involved and demonstrated their concern. The Because when justice is blind, your church can
United Church of Christ is continuing its pursuit of generate not just the eyes to see and the ears to
GUYANA ANNUAL justice unti| all 10 detendants are free. hear. but the mouths to speak out.
This Is a most important form of social action. Doso . inthe name of ~+
CONFERENCE
July 19-23, 1978 God knows what you can do
Ebanezer AME Church for your onary ee
Charles and Howes Streets
Charlestown
Georgetown
The Rev. D. M. Morris,
Host Presiding Elder & Pastor
Tel: 68025
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JAMAICA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
July 25-30, 1978
AME Chapel of Christ Our
Redeemer
15 Swallowfield Road
Kingston
Tel: 809:92-92053
The Rev. Roosevelt Whiters,
Host Pastor
Mt. Olivet AME Church
Riversdale
St. Catherine
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CONFERENCE CONTINUED
The Rev. Joshua E. Meiklejohn,
Host Pastor & Presiding Elder
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