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VOL. 128, NO. 41
TEXAS CONFERENCE BRILLIANT AS EVER
By Dr. J. W Yancy, Il
Director Public Relations,
Texas Area
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Bishop J. H. Ad
Episcopal District
ams, Prelate 10th
Mrs. D. D. Adams,
Supervisor WMS
Missionary
Visitor To Conferen Visitor To Conference
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Bishop D. G. Ming, Prelate
“Fertile” Fifteenth Episcopal Dist;
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Bishop F. C. Cummings, Prelate
Tenth Episcopal District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND WORLD AFFAIRS
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BISHOP AND MRS. MORRIS
GREETED BY CHINA’S PRIME
MINISTER
Story begins on page 2
MONDAY, MAY 14, 1979
CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
Bishop H. H. Brookins
WARD CHAPEL AME CHURCH
Rev. E. A. Scott, Pastor
Junction City, KS—The Junction
City-Ft.
never forget Palm Sunday, 1979.
Riley Community will
The Rt. Rev. H. Hartford Brookins
was chief celebrant at this 100th
Anniversary event and he melted
every heart and drilled his way into
every Spiit with everyone agmeiig
that he must visit us at least once
each year and transform us again
into radiant spirits.
The day began with Dr. Don
C. Stephenson as the Centennial
preacher. He is now Presiding
Elder of the Kansas City-Omaha
District of this Kansas-Nebraska
Conference. He was really at
He was born here while
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DISTINGUISHED
HONOREE
home.
Ms. Alexzina Brown
CONNECTIONAL WMS CANDI-
DATE HONORED
Alexzina W. Brown candidate
for President of the WMS at the
1980 Quadrennial Convention was
honored recently at a retirement
Dinner at the Town
Hall
Alexzina
Testimonial
and Campus Banquet in
New Jersey.
retired March 1, 1979 from the
Newark, NJ Public School System,
as vice principal of Chancellor
Union,
Annex Elementary School.
The dinner was given by co-
workers and friends of Alexzina
with the following persons officiat-
Mrs. Devota Hooks,
Mrs. Hamilton
ing. chair-
person, Sueretta
PRICE .15 CENTS
SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS
AN INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP
TALBOT
By
Catherine I. Thorne,
Student in Mass Communication,
University of the W. Indies, Jamaica
Bethesda ‘AME
Church, Chaguanas, Trinidad
Member of the
My whole thrust then, in the
Sixteenth since 1972, has been
a people-centered, people-ori-
ented, human development
approach. I have been more
interested in what happens
to people than to report on
the number of projects start-
ed and completed. Statistics
has its place, to be sure! But
I have always said that when
we
and motivate
people, they will initiate the
develop
Bishop F. H. Talbot
relevant form of development
indicated by.their needs. Or
let’s say, they will produce the
Iola Thorne: Bishop Talbot, would
you tell us your philosophy of
missions and development,
relevant, appropriate statistics.
particularly as it relates to our|{ola Thorne: Bishop Talbot, when
Sixteenth District? you came to us in 1972, you
Bishop Talbot: Yes, lola. For me, outlined ten broad district
‘Missions’ is persons. It is the goals and later on added
tangible expression of God’s another. On what were these
mission which is to the world— goals based?
to persons. Development is|Bishop Talbot:
people, and authentic develop-
These goals were
based on the life and exper-
ment promotes self-develop-]
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ment.
In Memoriam
29, 1889,
Trinidad, West Indies, and came to
He
was educated in New York and at
born November in
the United States as a youth.
Wilberforce University. He joined
Bethel AME Church in New York
under Rev. R. C. Ransom. Bishop
Gomez was graduated from Wilber-
force University in 1914 with the
A. B. degree and was one of the
“ first two of his race to receive the
~ |Master’s degree from the Eden
Fe
Graduate School of Religion.
Bishop Gomez was stricken
fjand died April 28, 1979. His
widow, Mrs. Hazel Thompson
Gomez, two daughters, Eula Vivian
and other
family lines mourn, as does all of
Bishop Joseph Gomez
CHURCH MOURNS DEATH O
ANOTHER REVEREND FATHER
(RETIRED)
Joseph Gomez, Sixty-Seventh
Bishop of the AME Church, was
and Annetta Louise,
African Methodism, the translation
of a great leader of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Co-chairperson,
Wright, Mrs.
Clark, Secretary and Mrs.
ples iG Funeral services at Bethel AME
More
hurch, Detroit, Michigan, where
than four hundred and fifty persons ae oe
Anne Simmons Treasure.
a ev. M. Joseph Higginbotham is
were in attendance, many of whom P 88
pastor.
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MONDAY, MAY 14, 1979
GLORY DAYS
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AM.E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER
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ANNOUNCEMENT
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Jackson, Mississippi
Rt. Rev. Frank C. Cummings, Bishop
Dr. Jimmie James, Jr., Director
THIRD ANNUAL CHURCH MUSIC WORKSHOP
Sponsored By
The Eighth Episcopal District
of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church
In Cooperation with
The Departments of Music and Continuing Education
Bishop Primm discusses camp outlay with surveyor.
June 25-29, 1979
Frederick D. Hall Music Center
Jackson State University
Bishop Primm leads on in the} prints of Primm on the sands of
“BLESSED 13th Episcopal District] time.
leaving wherever he trods foot-
mena | READ THE
Recorder
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CONSULTANTS
Dr. Wendell P. Whalum, Chairman
Department of Music
Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
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Mrs. Edith W. Ming, Supervisor
Fifteenth Episcopal District
Cape Town, South Africa
CONNECTIONAL LAYMEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. Louise Jones
Instructional Media Specialist
Jackson State University
THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Announces the
16th Biennial Session
of the
CONNECTIONAL LAYMEN’S ORGANIZATION
August 5-11, 1979
SHERATON HOTEL
(Headquarters)
17th STREET AND JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Gospel Consultant to be Announced
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THE LORD IS A SAVIOR AND A FRIEND
: The Lord is a savior, and a friend.
A friend that we can depend on when
the problems of life begin.
BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN HILDEBRAND, PRESIDING BISHOP§
YMR. J: D. WILLIAMS, CONNECTIONAL PRESIDENTS
MR. REUBEN H. LAMBERT, FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT PRESS
When mental depressiveness creates
discomfort and disillusions too,
God can restore the joy of living and
your peace of mind too.
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REGISTRATION — $40.00 §
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: S
Mr. Joseph B. Inabinet. Chairman : MUSIC WORKSHOP-— EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT—
PO Box 19785 § JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143 §
SOUVENIR JOURNAL: Sil fution ard’ Fees
Mr. igs Robinson, Chairman N Graduate Crea Phe $ 43.50
234 Sixth Avenue ; :
§]] Graduate Credit 3 hrs. 114.50
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740 § Race aoe i ay
graduate Credit 1 hr. 50
: E N Undergraduate Credit 3 hrs. 106.50
ee : Non Credit O hrs. 25.00
ee oe ana § For Information Contact:
% page 25.00 N Dr. Jimmie James, Jr., Director
Patron 2.00 (Mr. or Mrs.) § Church Music Workshop
Patrons = 3.00 (Mr. & Mrs.) §|| Department of Music
Business Patron— 5.00 § Jackson State University
§ Jackson, Mississippi 39217
EXHIBITS: SH] (601) 968-2141
Col. Fred Leven, USA (Ret.), Chairman : Accommodations
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ge 19403 ae is available in University dormitory for small room/board
charge.
Exhibit Area — 30,000 Sq. Fi. §}| Registration: 3 hrs. Mon., June 25—8:00 a. m.
§ $250.00 for Booth Space : 1 hr. Tue., June NS a.m.
§ MAKE CHECKS (CERTIFIED OR CASHIER) OR MONEY ORDERS, 1 hr. Nera fee aem:
§ PAYABLE TO: FIRST DISTRICT BIENNIAL LAYMEN’S ORGANI -§ Rt. Rev. Frank C. Cummings, Bishop
§ ZATION. AME CHURCH y Eighth Episcopal District
ee nan * Aj | Eighth District Administrative Office
2138 St. Bernard Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
(504) 948-4251
PAGE SEVEN
Annual Conf. Schedule
FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
Rt, Rev. R. A. Hildebrand, Bishop
NEW YORK
May 16-20, 1979
Bethel AME Church
§4-600 | 32nd St
New York. New York 10037
The Rey. Henderson R. Hughes,
Host Pastor
(212) TO2-0100 Church
(212) 926-9314 Residence
The Rev, William L
Host Elder
Freeman
PHILADELPHIA
May 23-27, 1979
St. Matthew’s AME Church
57th and Summer Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19139
The Rev. Theophilus E. Harper,
Host Pastor
(215) GR2-4784
(215) GR4-2463 Residence
The Rev. Harry J. White, Sr.
Host Elder
NEW ENGLAND
May 31-June 3, 1979
Bethel AME Church
1360 Main Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
The Rev. Ellis Host
Pastor
(203) 576-1897 Church
(203) 371-0214 Residence
The Rev. Peter B. Walker, Hos
Elder
Louden,
SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRIC
1979 SCHEDULE
ANNUAL CONFERENCES
Bishop Henry W. Murph
VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFER-
ENCE: Wednesday May 2nd
through Sunday May 6th.
St. John AME Church
545 E. Bute Street
Norfolk, Virginia
804/625-8543
Rev. W. C. Davis, Host Pastor
Rev. J. C. Fauntleroy, Host Pre-
siding Elder
Election of Delegates: Ministerial-
St. John; Lay—St. James AME.
Rev. H. A. Martin, Pastor
Youth—St. Paul AME,
Rev. G. Johnson, Pastor.
NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE: Wednesday May
16th through Sunday May 20th.
St. Stephen AME Church
502 N. Sth Street
Wilmington, North Carolina
919/762-6623
Rev. S. E. Haywood, Host Pastor
Rev. D. S. Suber, Host Presidin
Elder
Election of Delegates: Ministerial-
St. Stephen; Lay—Mt. Olive AME,
Rev. J. A. Humphrey, Pastor
Youth—Murph Chapel AME.
Rev. J. L. Hall, Pastor
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momomenenenencne Purner Chapel AME Church
c ey s Linden
1979 ANNUAL CONFERENCI S48 Lawrence St. The Rev. Hewley E, Hinds, Sr
SCHEDULE Marietta, (
Mg GA idi ;
Sixth Episcopal District Rev epee 8
p4 ew Garden Street
Georgetown
SUMMER COUNCIL SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOK
R. B. Fortson, Pastor
Rev. L. O. Johnson, Chairman African Methodist Episcopal Rev. T. L. Mency, Presiding
Rev. J. Leroy Weathers— Host Pastor
Bishop Frank M. Reid, Jr.—Host Bishop
Church
Elder
Harold |, Bearden, Presiding Bishop
Episcopal Residence: SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
Deadline May 1, 1979 1212 Fountain Drive SW The Rev. Geoffrey Thompson
Atlanta, GA 30314 ONE DAY CONFERENCE AND os Ea
Full page $150.00 404/758-0616 CONVOCATION ;
Ra ay 85.00 May 9. 1979 SURINAME ANNUAL CONF.
One-fourth page $0.00 Office: 10:00 A.M. Augie aia?
rocessing for each Photograph 7.50 208 Auburn Avenue N. E. Ebenezer AME Church New Bethel AME Church
Atlanta, GA 30303 44 Nassau Street y
Sead alt materials to: 404/659-2012 Charleston, SC 29403 pies
AME Souvenir Program Book Home: 644 Skipper Drive N. W., ye is
PO Box 4837 Atlanta, GA 30318 J, S, Hunter—Host Pastor ve ,
Columbia, SC 29240 404/691-9642 B. J. Finklea—Host Presiding Elder “ a ei anges
Host Presiding Elder
Frank M. Reid, Jr.—Host Bishop
SOUTH GEORGIA ANNUAL E a | Nickeri
CONFERENCE Sixteenth Dist. Annual abies 3:
Suriname
1 24-27. 1975 Conference Schedule
April 24-27, 1979 The Rev. Helen Patrick
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Make Cashier Check or Money Order payable to: Onna
AME Souvenir Program Book
PO Box 4837
Columbia, SC 29240 Grant Chapel AME Church}(Caribbean—South America—] Host Pastor
10M O 10H SAO oNlK oT ODOFOUSRON CMON ON OU OCUCHONSHEH 316 West Central Avenue London Areas)
SRK RR E EK KEEEKEE KEK EA KRKER EEF | Moultrie, GA 31768 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JAMAICA ANNUAL CONF.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Rev. J. S. Robinson, SCHEDULE August 14-19, 1979
Host Pastor 1979
THE SUMMER SESSION
COUNCIL OF BISHOPS, GENERAL BOARD,
AND RELATED AGENCIES OF THE AME
Rev. Dr. T. J. Isom, Pre. Elder | Frederick H. Talbot—Chief Pastor | +. John’s AME Church
Sylvia R. Talbot—Episcopal Supv. | palmer’s Cross P. A.
Il. SOUTHWEST GEORGIA Residence: 2 Clieveden Avenue Clarendon
*~HURCH [RENCE ; a,
CHU ANNUAL CONFERENCE aod 6, ae The Re¥.:Lasaneiawiake
Myrtle Beach, SC May 1-4, 1979 809: 927-7202 Host Presiding Elder
tee Lei. 1978 Campbell Chapel AME Church{Headquarters: Richard Allen! Req Ground P. A.. Clarendon
a sieves North Jackson Street House HostRaerar
Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 5, 1979 Rev. J. R. Campbell, Host - Swallowfield Boas The Rev. A. A. Branford
Pastor Kingston 5, Jamaica Palmer’s Cross P. A., Clarendon
Howard Johnson Allen Chapel AME Church} 809: 929-5062
All Rooms $45.00 Lee Street HAITI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Convention Bureau Rev. Elijah Smith, Host Pastor] VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNUAL August 22-26, 1979
PO Drawer 1872 Rev. Dr. Wm. P. Carter, CONFERENCE
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Presiding Elder July 12-15, 1979 St. Paul AME Church
Port-au-Prince
Landmark Hotel Il. GEORGIA ANNUAL Bethel AME Church The Rey. Phillip Van Putten
Single — $42.00 CONFERENCE 12 Queen Street Host Presiding Elder
Double — $46.00 - May 8-11, 1979 Christiansted Tel: 40204
MieahepeathasG. 20577 613 West Broad Street The Rev. P. J. N. Stephen Host Pastor
: Savannah,GA 31401 Host Presiding Elder Casier 1240
Reservations for hotels must be made directly to Rev. Dr. Benjamin Gay, 809:773-1742 Port-au-Prince
fioteland accompanied by Wanna sarentier @redit Host Pastor The Rev. Hoover V. Adams-Gordon
Coradiber Townsley Chapel AME Church] Host Pastor DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Prank M. Reid. Jr.. Bishop 252 Eagle Street 809:773-5620 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
J. Leroy Weathers. Pastor Rev. Dr. Jack Bradshaw, Host August 28-September 1, 1979
Pastor WINDWARD ISLANDS ANNUAL
HES HK IE A EE IE OK OK EAE EK EK KK EK Rev. Dr. A. L. Washington,| CONFERENCE Bethel AME Church
nee Presiding Elder July 18-22.1979 Samana
aon : 5 . REST WEEK May 14-20, 1979 The Rev. I. M. Norman
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Sealy Memorial AME Church HosbPresidite: Black
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Wed. JI1V. AUGUSTA GEORGIA Upper Collymore Rock Dr Geole 35
Nis r
May 23rd through Sunday May ANNUAL CONFERENCE St. Michael -
San Pedro de Macoris
The Rev. Julian Metievere
Host Pastor
The Rev. Flemming E. Joseph Apartado 34
Lith
St. Joseph AME Church
2521 Fayetteville Street
May,22 25 10779 Barbados
Bethel AME: Church Tel: 71046
907 D’Antignac. Augusta, GA
Rev. Dr. Prank Maddox, Host
Durham, North Carolina Host Presiding Elder
\ 919/683-1379 Pastor Samana
Rev. W. W. Easley, Host Pastor Rev. Dr. A. B. Wilson, Chaguanas ON cate
Rev. J. N. Sheares. Host Presiding Presiding b:Ider Trinidad .
Tel: 665-5732 November 1-4, 1979
Elder
ection of Delegates: Ministerial-]V. MACON GEORGIA ANNUAL The Rev. Kenneth O. Osborne
The Rev. Moshe Sephula
St. Joseph; Lay Emmanuel AMI CONFERENCI Gibbons Hest, been ds ae ee
: ] 4 Host Pastor
at Y Is ey shtie h May 29 ‘June 1. 1979
The New Kevised Rev. J. R. Crutchfield: Yout \ ee Pets ie,
St. Joseph Annex Grant Chapel AME Church Blue Vista, Rockley New Road
N. 7 London
Christ Church
Barbados
Tel: Home 70730
MECC. Hymnal
1319 Holcomb Avenue
East Point, GA
Tel: Office: 01-960-1165
RETREAT Home: 01-485-3050
Price: Red, Green $6.50 each Dr Hob. Terrell, Pastor
SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Dr. A. G. Conyers, Presiding : . ‘
White $7.00 each : : Ve GUYANA ANNUAL CONF. Note: The Yearly Annual Con
MG RETREAT Monday June 2Sth Elder July 25-29, 1979 ference Booklet has been fe/
through Friday June 29th. Lake as ; placed by a flexible. convenient
Plus postage aluskd Assembly LakeJVI. ATLANTA NORTIGA : is :
cs ge ‘ See muce see pub i Bes : vaN NCI Wilkes Memorial AME Church single “Workbook” for the 1978,
Engraving $1.50 per line Junaluska. North Carolina ANNUAL CONFERENC 1979 and 1986 series.
Kuru Kururu
704/456-3660 June 5-8, 1979
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