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Vol. 138, No. 5
November 28, 1988
Enthusiastic Welcome Extended
to Bishop and Mrs. Anderson
Bishop Vinton R. Anderson
ay
Mrs. Vivienne C. Anderson
Denver, CO—A.M.E. clergymen and
members representing fourteen states
—from Missouri to California and
New Mexico to Washington—gather-
ed at the historic Shorter A.M.E.
Church, for the Planning Conference
and Presiding Elders Council that
turned into a celebration of welcome
for Bishop Vinton R. Anderson and
his wife, Vivienne. The Rev. Jesse L.
Boyd is pastor of this one hundred
twenty-year-old congregation that had
made ready for the mighty host that
descended upon the Mile High City of
Denver.
The many distinguished visitors, in-
cluding five of the church’s general of-
ficers, witnessed the spirited occasion
of warm and wonderful reception giv-
en the Sth District’s new episcopal
team. The Andersons were also cele-
brating their 36th wedding anniver-
sary, which was shared by all attending
the Planning Conference.
The atmosphere was almost electric
as the general assembly of more than
six hundred persons crowded the audi-
torium to hear from the new bishop.
At offering time, more than eleven
thousand dollars was quickly laid on
the altar in a very spirited manner. The
5th District seemed very, very pleased
for what the 1988 General Conference
did for them by assigning Bishop An-
derson to serve them. Geographically,
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Sensational Second Honors
Bishop H. FH. Brookins
Bishop Brookins surrounded by family members at the opulent reception given in his
honor by the Second Episcopal District.
by Vashti M. McKenzie
The Sensational Second Episcopal
District honored one of the jewels in
the crown of African Methodism, Bis-
hop H. Hartford Brookins, with an
opulent reception at the Vista Interna-
tional Hotel in Washington, DC, re-
cently, during the Mid-Year Convoca-
tion.
Excellence, elegant and excitement
are three words that describe this re-
ception honoring our esteemed Bis-
hop. The manner in which the recep-
tion committee carried out its respon-
sibility was excellent. The atmosphere
created by good food and fellowship
was elegant; and Bishop Brookins who
is not content to rest upon his episco-
pal legacy was the excitement as he
charged ahead to responsibly lead the
district. with distinction into the
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1990's.
Hundreds filled the ballroom to
welcome one of African Methodism’s
front line soldiers, Bishop Brookins,
in a style befitting this renaissance
episcopal leader.
Bishop Brookins was eagerly greet-
ed by the stars who came out to shine
that night. The stars were resplendent
in elegant styles and moved through
the receiving line with warmth and
words of welcome for the Bishop,
Mrs. Verdelle Johnston, episcopal su-
pervisor, members of his family and
connectional leaders. The stars includ-
ed Bishops, General Officers, District
Officers, Conference leaders, clergy,
missionary and lay members, politi-
cal, social and ecumenical leaders,
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The Reverends George Young, DeWitt Roland and Leodis Strong review their notes. All
three are participants in Presbyterian Hospital’s Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
Ministers Participate in Clinical
Pastoral Education Program
Oklahoma City, OK—A hospital is a
place where patients come to be treat-
ed for an illness. HCA Presbyterian
Hospital offers yet another dimen-
sion. Presbyterian Hospital is also a
place where ministers come to be
trained in the specialized area of pas-
toral care. Presbyterian Hospital’s
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Program is only one of two in the state
accredited by the Association for Clin-
ical Pastoral Education. Three local
ministers currently enrolled in the pro-
gram are DeWitt Roland, Leodis
Strong and George Young.
The program has two major pur-
poses. One is to help individuals de-
velop their skills in pastoral care. The
second objective is to give participants
the opportunity to learn about them-
selves. Ministers are people, too, and
they have their own unique develop-
mental history. Students in the pro-
gram are encouraged to look at their
past experiences and use them as an
asset rather than a liability.
Presbyterian offers a full-time resi-
dency program and an extended pro-
gram. At the end of the first year of
the full-time program, students have
the option of continuing for a second
year. This year is spent specializing in
a particular area. Options for clinical
practice include the Chemical Depen-
dency Treatment Center of Presby-
terian Hospital; Children’s Memorial
Hospital; Oklahoma Memorial Hos-
pital; Mable Bassett Correctional
Center; and the Federal Correctional
Institute in El Reno.
The reasons for entering the pro-
gram are varied. DeWitt Roland,
pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church in
Spencer, had a very personal reason
for wanting formal training in pastoral
care. When his wife died during child-
birth several years ago, he realized the
need for hospital ministry. ‘tI became
even more sensitive to the process of
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Burned
Twice, Vows to Rebuild
Alton, IL—Twice this year a Black
church has been burned to the ground,
but its pastor, the Rev. Steven
Jackson, delivers one message to the
congregation: forgive those who are
responsible.
“They might burn the church, but
they ain’t burnt nobody’s spirit!’”
Rev. Jackson said at a service Sunday,
eliciting cries of ‘‘Amen!’’ and “Hal-
lelujah!”’ from about fifty worshipers.
“Only love can conquer hate,’’ said
Rev. Jackson, pastor of the one hun-
dred twenty-five-year-old New Bethel
African Methodist Episcopal Church
of Rock Fork, who was delivering his
sermon at a different church, only a
few miles from the charred wreck in
Godfrey, a town of one thousand peo-
ple in southern Illinois.
New Bethel was burned to the
ground Oct. 18 for the second time in
six months. Last year racial epithets
were carved on the walls and swastikas
were spray-painted on the church.
4 Cross Burnings Since July
Since July there have been four
cross burnings on property owned by
Blacks in predominantly White neigh-
borhoods in two other towns 1n the
region, Belleville and Fairview
Heights. Blacks wonder if they are the
targets for an organized campaign to
stir racial violence in many towns
across the Mississippi River from St.
Louis.
Federal, state and local officials are
investigating all the cases, but few of-
ficials believe the acts of violence are
being committed by one group.
‘You have to realize you have iso-
lated situations where people have per-
sonal prejudices,’”” said Reginald Jo-
seph, an agent of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, whose agency is
looking into possible civil rights vio-
lations. ‘‘I don’t think any of the peo-
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2 The AME Christian Recorder
November 28, 1988
Thanksgiving Day is Always a Good Time for Reflection and Review
From the days of the Pilgrim fa-
milies until now, Thanksgiving Day
has been a day for family. Thanksgiv-
ing Day is the most traditionally
American of all holidays. There is a
tendency to reflect on past blessings
and to review the family history. We
also list the newcomers who have,
through blood or marriage, been add-
ed to the family circle. We don’t ex-
change presents, just happy greetings
with our favorite people as we enjoy
our favorite foods.
There was much more to talk
about this Thanksgiving Day in addi-
tion to the family’s catching up since
the last time together; for we had just
descended the mountain of enthusi-
asm, where the nation’s SPOTLIGHT had given prominence to the two
hopefuls who sought to become the Commander-In-Chief of America. That
was November 8, sixteen days before the 24th of November—Thanksgiving
Day—which was thirty-seven days before the end of the year of 1988.
Yes, at each Thanksgiving Day, we are all a year older. Many of us had
reason this last time for the awareness of our years, and not just because of
the wisdom they have brought. Millions of Americans sat down with family
to a bountiful meal while countless thousands were on the streets without
family, food or a home.
A true Thanksgiving is more than a mood; it is more than sentiment. It is
also deeper than reflection and reminiscence. It is more than an expression of
words that sometimes turn into prayers. It is more than a horizontal relation-
ship between each other. Thanksgiving and honest gratitude come from a tru-
ly thankful heart. Christian thanksgiving is not only horizontal—a relation-
ship between one human being and another—it is vertical—a relationship be-
tween you and the God of Creation. True thanksgiving recognizes every
blessing as a gift. The thankful soul lifts its attention from the gift to the
Giver. Many things God gives because we ask for them; but some things God
gives just because He is God.
A teacher once asked a class of deaf mutes to define gratitude. One of
them rose to give his answer. Walking eagerly to the chalkboard, he wrote,
‘Gratitude is the memory of the heart.’’
It was only just five days ago that we celebrated Thanksgiving ’88, but,
for many it is less than a memory today as they concern themselves with the
consuming problems of the tomorrows. More and more, it seems that our
hearts have short memories; however, Thanksgiving should remain a
manifestation of gratitude from mankind to God for His infinite life-giving
goodness. It would seem, then, not only to be a privilege, but, rather, an
obligation for humanity to give thanks incessantly to the Source of all good
gifts.
Plato, looking through the dim spectacle of nature, gave thanks on one
occasion for three things: first, that God created him a man and not a beast;
secondly, that he was born a Grecian and not a barbarian; thirdly, that not
only so, but a philosopher, also. I would not call that vain thanks, but I
could, from a theological base, turn the essence of my thoughts into another
channel; for God has created me in His own image, with the attributes and in-
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telligence to appreciate knowledge, beauty, justice, peace, joy, love and hap-
piness.
Even though Thanksgiving Day is a national day, in order for it to really
be as meaningful as it ought, it has to become a personal day of thanks,
reflection and memory, then be shared with community as well as family. In
a sense, many people of the world are yet a pilgrim people, yet in search of
liberty, freedom and the better life. The world does not need to be thought of
in terms of geography of miles. Just look in the streets of our own cities. As
you reflect, did you give any relief to anybody less fortunate than yourself on
last Thanksgiving Day? Did you channel your thanks into blessings for
another human being? It remains true that human life is lived within three
orders of relationships. We are related to the God who gave us our being. We
are related to the humanity of which we are a part, and we are related to the
universe in which we dwell.
When I think of the deaf mute’s definition of gratitude as ‘‘memory of
the heart,’’ I find myself agreeing with him. Memory does, indeed, recall the
reasons for individual thanksgiving. Memory reviews the reasons for our na-
tional celebration of Thanksgiving. Each Thanksgiving Day, we recall the
history and struggles of the nation, appreciate again the heritage we have
received from our fathers (both slave and free), and write upon the tablets of
our mind God’s dealings with us in recent events. Thanksgiving Day should
always be a day of memory, of meditation, of reflection and review.
George Washington perfectly expressed the spirit of America’s need to
offer gratitude as the memory of the heart in his Thanksgiving Proclamation
in 1789: ‘‘Whereas, it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence
of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and
humbly to emplore His protection, aid and favors . . . now therefore, I do
recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be
devoted by the people of these States to service of that great and glorious Be-
ing, who is the Beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will
be; that we may then, all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble
thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country, and for
all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon
us?*
Thanksgiving Day, which is both a religious and a patriotic occasion,
does seem an unusual holiday for a country that separates church and state.
This consideration gave President Jefferson so much concern that he refused
to follow the example set by President Washington. President Lincoln,
however, revived the custom during the Civil War, and the nation has
celebrated it each year since, with feasting, thanks and prayer.
This year’s Thanksgiving Day has now come and gone, but the memory,
we trust, will cause you to have full appreciation for what is so much a part
of the American way of life. On each future Thanksgiving, try to recall—via
your reflection and review—what a great people we are, as we forget not the
least of these among us.
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November 28, 1988
The AME Christian Recorder
L-R: Congressman Frank McCloskey, Indiana’s 8th Congressional District; Rev. Darryl
R. Williams, pastor, Alexander A.M.E. Church, Evansville, IN; Congressman John
Lewis, Georgia’s 5th Congressional District.
CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS
VISITS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Evansville, IN—Congressman John
Lewis of Georgia’s 5th Congressional
District was the keynote speaker at
Alexander A.M.E. Church for the
church’s Sunday morning services.
Church and community members ga-
thered in Alexander to hear what the
good Congressman had to say.
Congressman Lewis told of the
struggles of the sixties when he was
head of the Student Non-Violent Co-
ordinating Committee (SNCC); how
hard he and Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., Medgar Evers, and others, fought
to obtain and maintain rights for the
disadvantaged. He reminded his au-
dience that some twenty or more years
later, they can ill afford to rest on
their accomplishments. There is, he
said, a new surge of racism that is tak-
ing the country by storm. The case in
Forsyth County, Georgia, and the
overt racism that is rearing its mon-
strous head on college campuses is but
a microcosm of the changing societal
mood.
The speaker closed by addressing
the importance of voting, and the need
to go out in droves to defeat political
machinery which seeks to keep us
shackled. He came out in support of
his fellow co-worker, Congressman
Frank McCloskey of Indiana’s 8th
Congressional District, of whose dis-
trict we are a part.
Congressman McCloskey and many
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of his staff members were in atten-
dance at the worship services.
We were very proud to have a man
of the stature of John Lewis in our
midst—a man who served well on the
City of Atlanta’s City Council; a man
who served under the Carter Admin-
istration; a man who was jailed more
than forty times for leading peaceful
protests; a man who was with the likes
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Whit-
ney Young, A. Phillip Randolph,
James Farmer and Roy Wilkins, and
who now serves us as one of the dis-
tinguished Congressmen of the United
States.
I think our social awareness has
been stirred a little bit more because
John Lewis passed this way.
I thank God for Rev. Darryl Wil-
liams, pastor of Alexander, and the
other community committee members
for bringing Congressman Lewis to
Evansville.
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The Call for Minority Education
in U.S. is Imperative
NEA President Mary Futrell
Warns Journalists
on National Need to Educate
Minority Children
Washington, DC—Unless the nation
moves quickly to educate its growing
minority student population, it will
lose in its effort to regain a global
competitive edge, National Education
Association President Mary Hatwood
Futrell told one hundred leading mi-
nority journalists this month,
These students must develop the
skills essential for them to contribute
to our increasing information-based
economy, and the United States can no
longer afford to under-educate or
waste what will soon be one-third of
its human capital, she said.
She made her remarks at a historic
first joint meeting of the boards of
directors of the National Association
of Black Journalists, the National As-
sociation of Hispanic Journalists, the
Asian American Journalists Associa-
tion, and the Native American Press
Association, in Baltimore, MD.
Demographic projections show that
by the year 2020 minorities will make
up thirty-five percent of the students
in the nation’s schools. The Black
population is expected to grow from
eleven to fourteen percent. The His-
panic population—not including Puer-
to Rico, which presently has 3.3
million residents—will grow from
eight to fifteen percent. The Native
American population will double to
one percent, and the Asian population
will increase from 1.5 to five percent.
Five issues she raised were segre-
gated schools, tracking, bilingual
instruction, the English-Only move-
ment, and a growing minority teacher
shortage. All must be addressed, she
said.
“Of thirty-two thousand three hun-
dred eighty schools across the nation
surveyed by the U. S. Department of
Education, 13.3 percent have between
ninety and one hundred percent mi-
nority enrollment,’’ Futrell said.
“Hispanic students are now more
isolated from non-Hispanic Whites
than are Black students. The trend is
still growing.”’
White students also are victims of
racial isolation. ‘‘It instills in them a
provincialism and false perception of
their place in the world,’’ she com-
mented.
Tracking, Futrell said, has helped
create a system of education that
“‘provides one student with an educa-
tion that can be redeemed at a univer-
sity, while another student gets an edu-
cation that does no more than indicate
four years of attendance in a high
school.
“«By its very nature, it encourages
some students to read Socrates while
others read comic books. Because of
tracking, economically disadvantaged
students are far more likely than their
middle-class or affluent peers to be
labeled ‘slow’ or ‘retarded,’ ’’ she
said.
Futrell recommended that efforts
and the resources devoted to bilingual
education be increased. ‘‘For the
estimated 3.5 million students describ-
ed as ‘limited English proficient’, our
schools provide few chances to par-
ticipate in the literate exchange of
ideas so fundamental to learning.
Numerous studies show that the more
intensive the instruction in a student’s
native language, the better the results
on English-language tests in reading,
writing, and math,’’
The task of educating minority
youth is made difficult by the shortage
of minority teachers, she emphasized,
**Today, minority teachers comprise a
mere eight percent of the K-12
teaching force in our public schools,
and that figure is projected to drop to
five percent by the end of this decade.
‘This denies minority students pos-
itive role models they need in school.
Additionally, we owe all students a vi-
sion of the racial, ethnic, and religious
mosaic that is America—the diversity
that is our strength. We must launch
an unrelenting campaign to recruit
more minorities into the teaching pro-
fession.”’
Futrell cited NEA’s ‘‘And Justice
For All’’ reports, released last year, as
one measure of its commitment to ad-
dress problems of minority schoolchil-
dren. ‘‘We’re spending $700,000 this
year to implement recommendations
of our task forces that worked on
these reports, and will spend $1
million next year,’’ she said.
“‘We must let all of our students
know that no group or nation has or
can ever have a monopoly on excel-
lence if other groups and nations are
willing to work equally as hard. Excel-
lence is something that is attained
through patience, hard work, and de-
velopment,’’ she said, concluding,
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longer to address the challenge of edu-
cating every student to reach his or her
potential.’’
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The AME Christian Recorder
November 28, 1988
Rosa B. Alexander Serves Her Church
Mrs. Rosa B. Alexander
Mrs. Alexander is a native of South
Carolina where she attended Macedo-
nia High School, and was a member of
the Church of God.
In 1959, Mrs. Alexander joined
Trinity A.M.E. Church in Long
Branch, New Jersey, under the pastor-
ate of the late Rev. Alexander White,
where she has been a faithful and dedi-
cated worker ever since.
She has served as president of the
Senior Usher Board for the past four-
teen years, ten years as superintendent
of Church Schools, vice president of
the Lay Organization, class leader,
vice president of the Willing Workers
Club, Chaplain of the Finance Com-
mission, and former member of the
Board of Trustees—all at Trinity
A.M.E. Church,
She is also recording secretary of
the Sunday School Council, assistant
secretary of the New Brunswick Dis-
trict Board of Christian Education,
vice president of the Sea Coast Ushers
Union of Monmouth County, and a
member of the Democratic Club of
Long Branch, NJ.
She graduated from Brookdale
Community College with an AA
degree in Special Education, and has
taken several job-related courses
through Federal Government Training
Facilities.
She is married to Cleveland Alex-
ander, and is the mother of two sons.
She is currently employed at Ft.
Monmouth as a procurement assis-
tant.
Mrs. Alexander is very dedicated to
her God and church. She is currently
chairing a committee of one to liqui-
date the existing mortgage on the
church.
Rev. John W. Smith, Sr.
Pastor
Paul Quinn Enrollment Biggest in 11 Years
by Dr. J. W. Yancy, II, Public Relations
In the series of Texas Conferences,
Dr. Warren Morgan, President of
Paul Quinn College, Waco, reported
to Bishop J. Haskell Mayo, prelate of
Texas and Chairman of the Paul
Quinn Trustee Board, that the 1988
Fall enrollment of Paul Quinn College
is seven hundred twenty-three stu-
dents, its largest enrollment in eleven
years.
Among this staggering student body
are pupils from three foreign coun-
tries: Sudan, Liberia and Nigeria. Ten
are ministerial students; some (men
and women) are pastoring mission
charges.
Bishop Mayo urges and encourages
the education and preparation of his
Texas ministry. In addition to his per-
sonal funding of several students’
schooling at Paul Quinn, several con-
ferences are underwriting and funding
education of ministerial students at
Paul Quinn.
One of the questions asked pastors
in their annual reports to the bishop is:
“How many students do you have
(from your church or community)
enrolled at Paul Quinn College?’’
Evangelism and Church Growth Seminar
Will Feature Renown Personalities
The Department of Worship and
Evangelism of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church will present their
Second Annual Evangelism and
Church Growth Seminar at the Court
of Flags Hotel Orlando, Florida,
January 10-13, 1989.
The planned activities are scheduled
to begin at 9:00 AM. This year’s
theme is Conversions/Accessions/Re-
tentions. The seminar will address the
following areas: liturgical develop-
ment/African American music, utiliz-
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evangelism and church growth, evan-
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The AME Christian Recorder
Comprehensive Health
Education Benefits
School Students
Current State of the Nation’s
School Health Education
Analyzed in New Metropolitan
Life Foundation/
Louis Harris Survey
New York—Eight million students
—nearly one-quarter of the American
public school population—received
little or no health education, accord-
ing to a new Harris survey. Yet health
education can make a difference.
Comprehensive health education
benefits students. That was a key find-
ing of the national survey of four
thousand seven hundred and thirty-
eight students in grades three through
twelve, five hundred parents, and
teachers from one hundred ninety-nine
schools.
The survey, commissioned by the
Metropolitan Life Foundation and
conducted by Louis Harris and Asso-
ciates, analyzed the effectiveness of
comprehensive health education,
which covers multiple topics in an in-
tegrated way throughout multiple
grades. Questions for students, pa-
rents, and teachers included the sub-
jects of emotional health, AIDS pre-
vention, nutrition, weight control,
safety, and drug, alcohol and tobacco
use.
The results were consistent in favor
of comprehensive health education,
finding that it provides greater benefit
to students who have this kind of
health education. Those students, for
example, are more apt to express a
feeling of control over their own
health and to follow more positive
health practices, such as eating pro-
perly and exercising regularly. They
also are better informed on newer
health issues, such as AIDS.
Met Life President and Chief Exe-
cutive Officer John J. Creedon joined
Humphrey Taylor, president, Louis
Harris & Associates, in reporting the
results.
“Influencing, let alone changing,
the behaviors of children to reduce
their health risks isn’t easy,’’ said Mr.
Creedon. ‘‘What this new survey
shows is that comprehensive health
education works—it does influence
behavior, and the more comprehen-
sive and the more thorough the pro-
gram—as we can see from the schools
which have won ‘Healthy Me’ awards
—the better it works.’’
Mr. Taylor noted, ‘‘The survey
shows that most of the parents whose
children smoke, drink or take drugs
believe their children do not do so.
This underlies the critical importance
of school-based programs which can
help students change their behavior.”’
Metropolitan Life has had a long-
standing commitment to the healthy
lives of children, and one of its foun-
dation’s most recent initiatives, called
‘‘Healthy Me,’’ is a campaign to pro-
mote excellence in school health edu-
cation. The focus of this five-year
campaign has been on the comprehen-
siveness of classroom health instruc-
tion programs.
Reverend W. E. McNealy Returns to the
Leadership of Bethel A.M.E. Church
Pensacola, FL—Bethel A.M.E.
Church was in observance of its An-
nual Conference in the month of Au-
gust. At which time, the Holy Father
saw fit to return the Rev. W. E.
McNealy to the leadership of Bethel.
It pleased the entire membership in
so much as Choir Numbers One and
Two, along with Usher Board Number
Three sponsored welcome back din-
ners in honor of Pastor McNealy and
his family. Continuing in the same spi-
rit, a loyal member expressed her gra-
titude to Pastor McNealy, his family
and the Church membership by pre-
paring and serving a delightful dinner.
This was with keeping in accordance
with one of her noted scriptures, ‘‘Let
us not love in word. . . but in deed
and in truth.’’ I John 3:18.
The first Quarterly Conference was
held October 14 and 16, 1988, with
much enthusiasm, that God has smiled
on us Once again.
October 14th, the meeting was
opened with a spiritual devotion, fol-
lowed with a warm presentation of
Presiding Elder C. E. Nichols for
business, at which time he commend-
ed Pastor McNealy for the fine leader-
ship in the past conference year, and
the membership for the splendid co-
operation. He also gave accalades to
Pastor McNealy and Bethel for the
largest contribution toward the build-
ing fund project for the new Church
on the north end of the county.
October 16th, 11:00 AM, the Rev.
Gloria Roberts read our scripture,
music was rendered by the Gospel
Chorus. Presiding Elder was presented
by Pastor McNealy.
Presiding Elder Nichols’ opening
statement was ‘‘Smile! God has been
good to Us.”’ Presiding Elder Nichols
selected St. John 10th Chapter as the
scripture lesson, followed with a most
timely message, the subject was: He
became an out-cast for me.
Mrs. Irene M. Blackmon, Reporter
Rev. W. E. McNealy, Pastor
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November 28, 1988
EQUAL JUSTICE AWARD WINNER!
———
NEW YORK—4S. Richard Munro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Time Inc.,
center, accepts the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., Equal Justice
Award for showing ‘‘outstanding leadership’ in the fight against discrimination in the
U.S. William T. Coleman, Jr., right, Chairman of the Fund’s board and a former U.S.
Secretary of Transportation, makes the presentation during the Fund’s recent 1988 Na-
tional Equal Justice Award Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Joining in the presenta-
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Continued from page 1
Ministers Participate in Clinical Pastoral Education
Program
trying to help people become whole
again,’’ explains Roland. His increas-
ed sensitivity led him to be a voluntary
chaplain at Oklahoma Memorial Hos-
pital for four years.
Roland had a second reason for en-
tering Presbyterian’s CPE program.
“As a pastor, I’ve seen many people
hurting and in pain. Many times, I
have felt inadequate to help them. I
recognized my own need to acquire the
skills so that I could better minister to
my people. That’s why I’m here,”
added Roland.
Roland has received a lot of ‘‘on-the
-job training.’’ He is on call various
nights of the week from 5:00 p.m.-
8:30 a.m. He is available to all pa-
tients. Roland remembers one parti-
cular night when a young lady’s father
had died and Roland was called upon
to offer support. A unique bond was
formed as Roland shared in the wo-
man’s grief.
Roland offers a counseling ministry
at his church. He feels his experience
in the CPE program will allow him to
be a more effective ‘‘chaplain’’ to his
own congregation.
For Leodis Strong, the CPE pro-
gram offers a setting in which the
theory of doing ministry meets real
life practical application. ‘‘You can’t
practice theory in a vacuum, The hos-
pital provides the theory, training and
a setting for us to put our classroom
knowledge to use under expert super-
vision. All the issues are present:
hope, joy, suffering, despair,’’ states
Strong, ‘‘and, all the ingredients are
here for making this an excellent
learning experience.”’
Strong was attracted to the CPE
program by his desire to be an even
better minister after nineteen years in
the ministry. ‘‘I want to be good at
what I do, so that I can be helpful and
effective in my ministry to others,”’
explains Strong. He is pastor of the
Avery Chapel African Methodist Epis-
copal Church in Oklahoma City.
People often react to ministers out
of stereotype opinions, and, in turn,
ministers often respond out of their
own expectations of what a minister is
““supposed’’ to do or be, For Strong,
the program has enabled him to have a
stronger sense of who he is as a person
and what he does in his role as a
minister. He feels he is a better listen-
er and is able to hear what someone
else is saying and mirror it back to that
person,
“One of the things I’ve learned
about myself is to back away and look
at myself through the eyes of the per
son to whom I am ministering,”’ ¢x-
plains Strong, ‘‘so that I can deal more
with their issues rather than getting
hooked on my own.’’
Strong currently has two floors as-
signed to him: the obstetrics/gyneco-
logy area and a general floor. He re-
calls sharing the pain and agony of a
teen-ager who had delivered a stillborn
child. ‘‘When people are hurting and
suffering, it doesn’t matter what de-
nomination of faith you are or whe-
ther you are Black or White. At the
point of hurting and hoping, living and
dying, we are all the same.”’
For Strong, his goal is to take what
he has learned from experiences such
as the one mentioned above and inte-
grate it into his approach to the minis-
try in his parish and in other situa-
tions.
The CPE program has enabled
George Young to develop his own de-
finition of pastoral care. For him, pas-
toral care includes showing love, tak-
ing the time to listen and allowing the
patient to express his or her own feel-
ings; and like for Strong, it also means
breaking down pre-conceived notions
of what a minister is ‘‘supposed’’ to
do or be.
Young is in his second year of the
full-time residency program. This
year, he is working at Children’s Me-
morial Hospital. This assignment is
fitting as he is the youth minister at
Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Ok-
lahoma City. As Young talks with pa-
tients at Children’s about their ill-
nesses, he feels he is developing skills
that will enable him to better interact
with the youth at his church.
It is more difficult for Young to of-
fer pastoral care to children than to
adults. ‘‘! had a good childhood,”
states Young. ‘When I got hurt, I
picked myself up and went on about
my business. I see the pain and hurt of
these children and ask myself,
‘why’?”’ The children have the same
question and they interact with Young
and struggle together.
“Often children don’t have a foun-
dation of faith to help them, My goal
is to help them develop that faith,’’ ex-
plains Young. ‘‘I don’t force my ideas
onto them, I just try and open some
new doors.”’
Young feels the CPE program has
helped him in his overall ministry. He
has learned to better respect each per
son’s individuality, He is also able to
allow the people in his parish to feel
however they need to feel, depressed
and hurt or happy and elated, ‘*God
blessed us with all these feelings,”’
states Young. ‘‘Expressing them is a
form of healing.”
Continued from page 1
A.M.E. Church Burned Twice, Vows to Rebuild
ple involved are working in concert.’’
‘A Straight Act of Vandalism’
The police have not ruled out ra-
cism as a factor in the church fires,
but ‘‘it could be just a straight act of
vandalism,’’ Lieut. Dennis Fischer of
the Madison County Sheriff’s office
said.
Racism could also be the issue in
the cross burnings, although Mr.
Joseph and others suggested that the
ones that followed a July 3 incident
could simply be ‘‘copy cat’’ crimes.
“‘T really feel that when one happens
and the press picks up on it, it gives
other people an idea to do it,’’ said
Police Chief Robert Hurst of Belle-
ville.
The New Bethel church was first
destroyed by fire April 16. The con-
gregation voted to rebuild the frame
building on the same spot in Godfrey,
a town of one thousand people. The
church stood at the end of a gravel
road in a remote, wooded area near a
mostly White neighborhood.
Arsonists Strike Again
New Bethel was to be rededicated
Nov. 6, but arsonists made certain
there would be no service. Stung by
the violence, the congregation none-
theless voted last week to rebuild
again.
“It hurts,’’ said Virginia DeBruce,
a sixty-three-year-old member of the
congregation whose great-grandpa-
rents escaped slavery and organized .
the church in 1863. ‘I cry practically
every day. I feel like I have lost some-
body in my family.”’
Rev. Jackson, the pastor of New
Bethel, said the church had no prob-
lems until a mostly White neighbor-
hood began to take hold in the early
1970’s.
Victor Stamps, a retired White
railroad worker who lives down the
road from the church, said no one
resented the Black congregation.
Noting the church’s age, he added:
“Those folks have more right to be
there than I have to be here. It sickens
me that this would happen in a
society.”’
Rev. Jackson and Johnny Scott,
president of the East St. Louis chapter
of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, say
the offenders are trying to scare
Blacks.
“Vandalism doesn’t burn a church
down twice’’ Rev. Jackson said. ‘‘If it
is racially motivated, then somebody
is trying to tell us to get out, and we’re
not going to let anybody force us
out.’”’
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CHURCH LEADERS STEP UP
ANTI-APARTHEID REPORTS
From Religious News Service
New York — More than fifty repre-
sentatives of Protestant churches, the
Roman Catholic Church and church-
related groups gathered in New York,
Oct. 25, and vowed to step up or-
ganized efforts against the apartheid
system of racial segregation in South
Africa.
Among tactics under consideration
for the anti-apartheid offensive are
meetings between U. S. denomina-
tional leaders and members of their
churches who serve in Congress. The
church leaders would attempt to make
a case for isolating South Africa eco-
nomically, particularly through com-
prehensive sanction legislation.
According to a statement from the
National Council of Churches, Bishop
Melvin G. Talbert of the United Meth-
odist Church’s San Francisco area a-
greed to chair a committee formed to
coordinate, unify and intensify current
U. S. church efforts against apartheid.
Protestant church leaders at the
meeting included representatives of
both mainline and evangelical chur-
ches.
Representatives of both the Nation-
al and World councils of churches, co-
sponsors of the meeting, were in at-
tendance, as were representatives of
the church-sponsored Washington Of-
fice on Africa, the U. S. Catholic Con-
ference’s Office International Justice
and Peace, Evangelicals for Social Ac-
tion and the Interfaith Center on Cor-
porate Responsibility.
Other tactics under consideration by
the committee include:
e A month-long campaign of edu-
cation and action from Pentecost in
mid-May to June 16, the anniversary
of the Soweto uprising in South
Africa. Demonstrations may be held
in Washington and around the coun-
try. The campaign may also include
publication of meditations, prayers
and other worship resources written
by South Africans for use in worship
in congregations across the country.
e A program of education regard-
ing persecution of the church in South
Africa, along with educational efforts
to address issues of racism in the
United States by having South Af-
ricans address American Christians.
e An organizing focus on local re-
ligious constituencies in communities
across the United States in order to or-
ganize a mass mobilization for anti-
apartheid activities. Tactics could in-
clude collaboration with local and re-
gional councils of churches—many of
which already are active on this issue
—and with local congregations.
Representatives to the meeting op-
pose the establishment of what was
called ‘‘one more organization with a
special short-term mission.’’
NCC General Secretary Arie Brou-
wer said, ‘‘We need to build the in-
frastructure that will support existing
programs into the future.’’
The meeting was called by a group
of Western church leaders who met in
Geneva, Sept. 12, in response to the
bombing of Khotso House, the Johan-
nesburg headquarters of the South Af-
rican Council of Churches.
Continued from page 1
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME EXTENDED
TO BISHOP AND MRS. ANDERSON
the 5th District is the largest assign-
ment in the United States of America.
The Andersons, however, are equal to
the task.
The 1988-1992 Conference theme,
“Toward Unity and Community,”
was fully detailed in the conference
planning booklet guide. The quadren-
nial emphasis for the connectional
church is Evangelism and Church
Growth—Stewardship and Tithing,
which was made a priority in the Sth
District planning.
In addition, the churches in each ur-
ban center will develop URBAN SO-
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purpose of serving the needs of the
community. This effort will involve
the local churches in the area, together
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The bishop, in his official message,
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H. Hartford Brookins
family and friends.
The highlight of the evening was
words from the Bishop. His prophetic
voice rose to command the ballroom.
He articulated economic, social and
political hopes and concerns that chal-
lenged the hearts and minds of those
assembled. The Second Episcopal Dis-
trict was inspired by this visionary
episcopus. It does not yet appear what
we shall be and all looked ahead com-
mitted to do great things in the name
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Amid the pomp and protocol, this
reception was also a family affair. Bis-
hop Brookins introduced several
members of his family from various
parts of the country who charmed all.
Rev. William DeVeaux, host pastor
of Metropolitan A.M.E, Mid-Year
and Conference Chair was the Master
of Ceremonies. He introduced several
special guests who brought greetings.
The Rt. Rev. Vernon R. Byrd, Pre-
siding Prelate, 16th Episcopal District
who was the Mid-Year Conference
closing worship preacher joined his
episcopal colleague, in Washington,
DC, as the Second Episcopal District
honored Bishop Brookins. Also Mrs.
Verdelle Johnson, Episcopal Supervi-
sor WMS, of the 2nd Episcopal Dis-
trict.
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph C. McKinney,
treasurer of the A.M.E. Church; and
Dr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Harrison,
Secretary of Missions A.M.E.
Church, two accomplished General
Officers also attended.
Dr. and Mrs. Sherman L. Greene,
Mrs. Darrie Robinson, and Dr. Mary
Frizzell, were also in attendance.
Other special guests included Rev.
E. Lewis Branch, Presiding Elder Mis-
souri Conference, Rev. John Satter-
white, General Officer, A.M.E. Zion
Church; Captain and Mrs. Carroll
Chambliss, Mrs. Johanna N, Green
and Dr, Wilhelmina Lawrence.
Dr. Dorothy Heights, President of
the National Council of Negro Wo-
men was among the special guests as
well as Delegate Nathaniel Exum, D.
C. Council-member, Mrs. Hilda Ma-
son and Mr, H. R. Crawford; Dr, De-
lores Harris, President, National As-
sociation of Colored Women’s Clubs,
Inc. and Dr. Mary B, Hendrick, Di-
rector of Certification, D. C. Public
Schools.
Washington Mayor, Marion S.
Barry as he greeted the crowd, noted
that Bishop Brookins’ reputation for
political involvement and economic
development preceded him and he
will be looking to Bishop Brookins to
play an intricate and significant role in
the area.
Ms. Marguerite Gras brought greet-
ings on behalf of Congressman Walter
FE, Fauntroy, Mr. Dave Clark, Chair-
man of the D, C, City Council, Rev.
Ernest R. Gibson, Executive Director
a sn oe eee ee OE ser oe
Marion S. Barry, Washington Mayor, Francine Brookins, Bishop’s daughter and Bishop
Sensational Second Honors Bishop H. Hartford Brookins
for the Council of Churches of
Greater Washington, and D. C. Coun-
cilmember, Charlene Drew Jarvis also
welcomed the Bishop.
The ballroom was filled with a vast
array of delectables uniquely arranged
around a beautiful ice sculpture. The
guests were entertained with contem-
porary and inspirational music by
Charles Fowler, Ms. DeShaun Rey-
nolds, Ms. Diana Robinson, Mr.
Terry Friday, Ms. Bonnie Burnett and
Rev. J. R. Williams.
Mrs. Linda Robinson of Ward
A.M.E. Church was Chairman for the
Reception Committee, Annette C.
Jones was Co-Chairman. Other com-
mittee members included Presiding
Elders: Rev. Walter L. Hildebrand,
Rev. George A. Manning, Rev.
Nathaniel Gaylord, Rev. Frederick
Jones, Rev. Edward C. Wilson, Rev.
J. C. Fauntleroy, Rev. Paul C.
Adkins, Rev. W. J. Holland, Sr., Rev.
L. O. Saunders, and Rev. J. D. Coble;
also in attendance were Reverends
Goodwin Douglas and William R.
Porter; Mrs. Eloise Nash Nichols and
Mrs. Bernice Mungen.
New Pastor Hosts
Pinckard Circuit
Quarterly Conference
Pinckard, AL—The Bethel A.M.E.
Church, Pinckard, was the setting for
the First Quarterly Conference for the
Pinckard Circuit, Ozark District,
where the Rev. Moses Coleman is pas-
tor, and the Rev. J. F. McCloud is
presiding elder.
On the conference Sunday, mem-
bers of the Circuit were greeted and
welcomed by the new pastor, Rev.
Coleman, who presented Presiding El-
der McCloud, following a spirited de-
votional period of singing and praising
God.
Rev. McCloud freed the souls of the
congregation with bread from on high.
Hearts were really made to feel glad-
dened by the Spirit of God. Speaking
from a text taken from Acts 16:25,31,
the preacher, indeed, brought forth
the Word of God. ‘Knowing And Be-
ing Sure That You're Saved’’ was the
subject for the grand opening mes-
sage.
Conference was very well attended
and reports were all approved. The
work is moving on!
Bobbie Grubbs, Reporter
It Kills Time
Between
Disasters
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8 The AME Christian Recorder
November 28, 1988
Dr. Nthato Motlana, President of the Soweto Civic Organization of South Africa, meets
bn physicians at Hadassah Hospital as part of a seven day visit hosted by Israel’s Foreign
inistry.
Some one hundred thirty Black African students and diplomats are hosted by Israel's
President Chaim Herzog to celebrate twenty-five years of African Israeli relations and the
anniversary of the Organization of African Unity.
Prominent South African Leader Visits Israel, President
Herzog Hosts Blacks for ‘‘Africa Day
by Kimberly Dozier
Jerusalem—Israel’s President Chaim
Herzog hosted South Africa’s Dr.
Nthato Motlana, one hundred thir-
ty African course participants cur-
rently studying in Israel and visiting
diplomats at his official residence. The
reception was the highlight of a special
celebration marking twenty-five years
of African-Israel relations and the an-
niversary of the Organization of Afri-
can Unity.
The most prominent visitor among
guests representing twenty-three Af-
rican nations was Dr. Nthato
Motlana, president of the Soweto Ci-
vic Organization and the most impor-
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yet visit Israel. The leader, who was
followed by reporters during his se-
ven-day visit to Israel, said that he was
here to investigate changes in Israel’s
policy towards South Africa. Foreign
Ministry officials hosting Dr. Motlana
said that the leader’s visit is part of a
new policy to improve relations with
Black South Africans.
The one hundred thirty Black parti-
cipants who attended the president’s
reception are currently studying here
as part of Israel’s international de-
velopment program. The courses pro-
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such fields as agriculture, community
health, business and communications.
The students eventually return to
their countries with their newly ac-
quired knowledge of modern tech-
niques. Liberians Moses Jensen and
Philip Wilson, here for a three month
course in aquaculture—the science of
raising fish—said that they will use the
technology immediately on their re-
turn to Liberia.
Princess Linda Kumade, a physician
from Swaziland, is in Israel for an in-
tensive, year-long Masters of Public
Health Program at Hadassah Hospital
in Jerusalem. As she says of her Israeli
training, ‘‘When I return home, with
what I am learning here, I am sure I
will be the best.”’
Peter Hlover of Ghana is part of a
delegation in Haifa studying Income
Generating Projects. The Haifa train-
ing program includes accounting, mar-
keting, project organization and pro-
duction management. Mr. Hlover says
this information will be put into prac-
tice at their vocational institute in
Ghana.
Ora Maggen, a coordinator of Is-
rael’s international cooperation pro-
gram, pointed out that most of the
year-long students are ‘‘older people
who have left their families, who have
left their whole lives to do this pro-
gram.’’ She further reported that there
are no dropouts.
President Herzog in his address to
the diplomats and course participants,
praised Israel’s international training
programs, citing the over one thou-
sand African participants this year
alone.
Acting Foreign Minister Ezer Weiz-
mann spoke to the shared struggle of
Israel and the African nations towards
“a better life and better industry,”
and said that improving relations with
Africa will help Israel to find peace
and Africans to find the knowledge
they seek.
U. S. CONFERENCE,
WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
TIME
Thursday, December i, 1988, 5 p.m.
through
Friday, December 2, 1988, 4:40 p.m.
PLACE
Inter-Continental Hotel
444 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
® AGENDA WILL INCLUDE <4
*Plans for the 1991 Assembly will
be reviewed by Dr. Avery Post,
Moderator of the Assembly Plan-
ning Committee and Dr. Janice
Harmon, member of that commit-
tee;
*Plans for a 1990 meeting of the
U.S. Delegates to the Assembly
will be determined;
*Pre- and post-Assembly Pacific
travel possibilities will be detailed;
*The Black Church Liaison
Committee will report on their
historic Solidarity Journey to
Southern Africa and their meeting
with CICARWS, and more;
*The U.S. Delegation to the 1990
JPIC Convocation in Korea will
be finalized and the U.S. agenda
for that meeting discussed;
*Bishop Forest Stith and Mary
Ann Lundy, duly elected co-chairs
of the Ecumenical Decade:
Churches in Solidarity With
Women, will discuss future plans
with the U.S. Conference mem-
bers;
*A revised Constitution will be re-
viewed and acted upon.
Many people remember with
enthusiasm former times when the
U.S. Conference was an oppor-
tunity for informal discussions
with key staff from Geneva. This
will be repeated at the New
Orleans meeting. The meeting will
open December Ist with worship,
dinner and an eveing of discus-
sion with key Geneva staff on the
future of the WCC and how trends
in the U.S. church and society will
affect that future. This should bea
stimulating evening that could
point to a future direction and
style for the U.S. Conference
meetings.
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November 28, 1988
The AME Christian Recorder
The Reverend and Mrs. John Henry Johnson, Jr., leaders of the Camden-Trenton District
First Episcopal District, New Jersey Conference, the African Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Part One of Two Parts
The Camden-Trenton District of
the New Jersey Conference of the First
Episcopal District of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church convened
the 1988 Conference with mixed emo-
tions.
The District Conference met at Mt.
Zion A.M.E. Church in Riverton,
New Jersey, on Wednesday evening,
September 21, 1988, 8:00 o’clock. It
re-convened on Thursday morning,
September 22nd, beginning at 10:00
o’clock to continue all day. The Rev-
erend and Mrs. Nathaniel S. Pharms
were hosts.
In this Reporter’s opinion, an aura
of victory and sadness and joy hung
discernably over the activities. Even
before the District gathered for this
annual meeting, there was much spec-
ulation and reflection on the unex-
pected death of our former Presiding
Elder, the Reverend Dr. John Wesley
Johnson, Sr. We were all yet in a state
of shock, even though he had already
been funeralized. At the same time,
happiness permeated the atmosphere
over the prospects of the assignment
of the Reverend Dr. John Henry
Johnson, Jr., to serve as Presiding El-
der of the Camden-Trenton District
‘‘regulars’’ one more time,
So, speculation, reflections, and
happy prospects constituted a kind of
spirit in the atmosphere. Some of it,
of course, vaporized and some of it
was an unspoken mood of the unfold-
ing Agenda of the Meeting from the
beginning to the end.
Speculations, because many were
trying to pre-read who Bishop Frank
C. Cummings’ choice of a replace-
ment for the late Dr. J. W. Johnson
would be to lead the Camden-Trenton
District. This, of course, is ‘‘sidewalk
assignment’’ activity. It is Connec-
tional in its nature. It is a traditional
phenomenon in its historical perspec-
tive among A.M.E.s; therefore, in this
Reporter’s opinion, trying to oOut-
guess our bishop’s appointment exe-
cutions is one of the hallmarks that
characterize our A.M.E. fellowship.
In the midst of all this speculation,
the Camden-Trenton District, like all
of the First Episcopal District, was—
and still is—experiencing a_ great
‘thigh’? over the return to the First
District of our matchless Episcopal
Leaders, Bishop and Mrs, Frank Cur-
tis Cummings. We prayed—and we
are still praying—that God’s will be
truly reflected in the judgments
Bishop Cummings must make as he
seeks to orchestrate the ministry of the
First District efficiently into this chal-
lenging Third Century.
The Camden-Trenton District un-
animously praise Bishop Cummings’
judgment in filling the vacancy left in
our District with Presiding Elder and
Mrs. John Henry Johnson, Jr. They
were transferred to us from the New
Brunswick District. A number of us,
having served under Dr. Johnson be-
fore, feel that he is the greatest pre-
siding elder in our bishop’s cabinet.
To God be the glory!
Our happiness was reflected in the
manner in which we prepared for the
coming of our new District Pastor and
First Lady. They are residents of Mt.
Holly, New Jersey, which locates
them much closer to their work with
us. We count this a blessing for them
as far as traveling the Camden-Tren-
ton District is concerned. This makes
us very happy.
Before we knew that they were com-
ing to us, we made certain that all
would be in readiness for whomever
the new presiding elder would be. Our
preparation involved keeping the min-
isterium of the district organized and
operating orderly and efficiently, and
preparing the agenda for the District
Conference. All of this was done
under the interim leadership of Acting
Presiding Elder Leon Gipson, pastor
of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Tren-
ton, New Jersey, and the Executive
Committee, led by the Reverends Ver-
nal E. Simms, President of the Minis-
terium and pastor of Bethel A.M.E.
Church in Moorestown, New Jersey;
James E. Brooks, Sr., secretary and
pastor of Hosanna A.M.E. Church,
Camden; Marvin L. Minus, Sr., finan-
cial secretary and pastor of Bethel
A.M.E. Church, Woodbury; and La-
dell W. Mayers, Sr., treasurer and
pastor of Bethlehem A.M.E. Church
in Burlington.
Bishop Cummings appointed the
Reverend Leon Gipson acting pre-
siding elder at the First Episcopal
District Christian Education Con-
gress, which convenes annually at
Dover State College in Dover,
Delaware. This appointment came
during the last week in July, 1988,
after we all learned of the passing of
our former presiding elder, Dr, J. W.
Johnson, Sr.
When Presiding Elder and Mrs.
Johnson came to the District, they
were pleased with the manner of our
welcome, the organization of the Dis-
trict Ministers and Wives, and the
agenda for the two days of District
Conference scheduled activities. They
were humble and gracious in their
greetings. Sister Sarah Johnson has
always been respected and loved
through the years, She dispenses
Christian love, charm, and gracious-
ness. We have found these qualities to
be the hallmarks of her personality.
She speaks quietly but substantively.
She radiates a Christian spirit which
endears her to both clergy and laity,
male and female. The Camden-Tren-
ton District is delighted and feels
blessed to have her as our First Lady.
The Agenda for the Camden-Tren-
ton District Conference was planned
and executed in the spirit of the new
Theme of the First Episcopal District.
Bishop Cummings chose the new
theme to be the Scriptural banner
under which we march into the Third
Century of ministry in this new qua-
drennium, 1988-92. The theme is
“‘Let’s Team Up for Christian Growth
and Service,’’ Ephensians 4:1-16.
The program scheduled for
Wednesday evening, September 21,
began at 8:00 O’clock under the au-
spices of the Camden-Trenton District
Ministers’ Wives and Missionary
Workers.
The presentation was a very unique,
informative, and spiritually-rewarding
worship experience. Sister Ellen Ben-
son of Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church in
Haddonfield, New Jersey, was the
Worship Leader. She is also the Presi-
dent of the Ministers’ Wives Organiza-
tion. The Processional was a panora-
ma of dignity and color with worship
participants, ministers’ wives, local
and visiting Missionaries. From the
Hymn of Praise through the tradition-
al devotions, the air was charged with
expectancy because the heart of the
program would be nine ministers’
wives speaking on the subject ‘‘Apply-
ing the Fruits of the Spirit to Our
Lives.”’
Sister Doris Garcia of Bethel
A.M.E. Church, Pennsauken, New
Jersey, and former Conference Branch
WMS President, coordinated the pre-
sentation of the speakers. Sister Gar-
cia displayed unique intellectual style
in the execution of her role, which en-
hanced and heightened the spiritual ef-
fects of the presentations. The Pre-
senters were asked to speak only three
minutes each on their subjects. The
results really were nine mini-sermons
delivered by each Presenter with devo-
tion, scholarship, poise and consecra-
tion. They truly led the congregation
to worship God in spirit and truth.
Sister Loretta Richardson of
Bethel, Beverly, spoke on the Fruit
‘‘Love’’; Sister Valerie Dorsey of
Campbell, Woodbury, spoke on the
Fruit ‘‘Joy’’; Sister Jacqueline
Pharms of Mt. Zion, Riverton, spoke
on the Fruit ‘‘Peace’’; Sister Hannah
Moreland of Mt. Pisgah, Haddonfield
spoke on the Fruit ‘*Patience’’; Sister
Dorothy Mayers of Bethlehem, Bur-
lington, spoke on the Fruit ‘*Gentle-
ness’’; Charlotte Gipson of Mt. Zion,
Trenton, spoke on the Fruit ‘‘Faith-
fulness’’; and Sister Elander Minus of
Bethel, Woodbury, spoke on the Fruit
“*Kindness.””
After each Presenter spoke, one
verse and the chorus of an appropriate
song, hymn or spiritual was sung by
the whole group, which also con-
stituted the choir. Sister Emma
Dawkins of Macedonia A.M.E.
Church in Camden, New Jersey, was
the pianist.
Following this part of the program,
the Invitation to Christian Disciple-
ship was extended by Pastor Pharms,
the public offerings were received and
the introduction of our District Super-
visor, Sister Sarah Johnson, was
made.
Sister Johnson greeted us briefly
with a countenance which bespoke her
happiness to be back home one more
time. She was radiant and captivating.
We felt the ease and warmth which she
shared with her audience, and, again,
we received her as one of our own,
Praise God!
The introduction was then given to
Kaleidoscopic Report of the Camden-Trenton District Conference
our ‘‘brand new’’ and yet ‘‘old
friend,’’ our former District Pastor,
Dr. John Henry Johnson, Jr. He
brought very timely remarks, received
and presented our visiting clergy and
laity. The Reverend Dr. Nathaniel L.
Burgess, Presiding Elder of the Atlan-
tic City District, was present. He
brought encouraging and inspiring
remarks.
Presiding Elder Johnson then called
for the organization of the District
Conference, emphasizing the duties
and importance of the committees.
Elected at this time were the Rever-
ends James E. Brooks, Sr., District
Conference Secretary; Wessie L.
Spearman, Assistant District Con-
ference Secretary (he is pastor of
Bethel A.M.E. Church, Paulsboro,
New Jersey); and Marion F. Stokes,
Sr., Reporter to the Paper. Rev.
Stokes is pastor of Bethel A.M.E.
Church in Camden, New Jersey.
At the call for marshals, the Presid-
ing Elder acted on a petition from the
Conference to table the organization
due to the lateness of the hour and
resume the same on the next day. Ap-
propriate announcements were given
by the chairpersons of committees and
the host pastor, Rev. Pharms. The
first session of the 1988 Camden-
Trenton District Conference became
history.
We went to the beautiful lower Fel-
lowship Hall for prepared refresh-
ments and social fellowship.
END OF PART ONE
St. James,
Bartow,
Quarterly
Conference
Notes
Bartow, FL—Presiding Elder LeRoy
Kennon, newly appointed to the Lake-
land District A.M.E. Church, met
with the St. James A.M.E. Church
membership on a Saturday for their
first quarterly conference for the
1988-89 conference year.
After a devotional service, the dis-
ciplinary questions were raised and St.
James responded with a full report.
Boards and auxiliaries made their re-
ports to the conference. A memorial
service was held for the members who
passed away during the last quarter,
including Sisters Tillie Williams, Lu-
ella Morgan and Mable Hill.
Presiding Elder Kennon confirmed
that Pastor Harry Dawkins was leav-
ing St. James. Members of the church
expressed their regret in losing the pas-
tor, and Rev. Kennon explained that
some moves are made for the good of
the total church, even though they
may hurt the local church,
The Elder introduced his wife and
daughter, and Mrs. Kennon brought
greetings to the St, James members.
Presiding Elder Kennon promised
that he will institute some new, pro-
gressive programs in the Lakeland
District, and that under his direction
they would move forward in the work
of the Lord.
Sister Juanita Collins, Reporter
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also need to be immunized from time
to time to be protected against serious
infectious diseases. In fact, some im-
munizations are more important for
adults than for children.
The U. S. Public Health Service
strongly encourages older adults to be
immunized against influenza, pneu-
mococcal diseases (especially pneu-
monia), diphtheria, and tetanus.
Influenza
Usually referred to as the ‘‘flu,’’ in-
fluenza is a highly contagious disease
that causes a variety of well-known
symptoms, including fever, aches and
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chills. When older people get the flu,
they are more likely to develop dan-
gerous complications such as pneu-
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weight loss, or other possibly serious
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Because different strains of the in-
fluenza virus tend to spread each flu
season, a new vaccine is prepared each
year. For this reason, it is necessary to
receive a yearly shot. In order to give
your body time to build the proper im-
munity, it is important to get a flu
shot in early November, before the flu
season usually starts.
Although side effects from flu shots
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minor aches and pains. According to
the Centers for Disease Control, re-
cent flu vaccines have not caused the
serious side effects that occurred in
some people after the 1976 swine flu
vaccine.
In addition to the flu shot, an anti-
viral drug—amantadine—can prevent
infection by certain flu strains. This
drug can be used by people who never
had the flu vaccine or as extra pro-
tection by those who have been im-
munized. This drug can also be taken
soon after the early signs of flu are
felt. While it doesn’t actually prevent
infection, amantadine can reduce fever
and other flu symptoms.
Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal bacteria can cause a
number of infections, including those
affecting the lungs (pneumonia), the
blood (bacteremia), or the covering of
the brain (meningitis). Older people
are two to three times more likely than
younger people to suffer from pneu-
mococcal disease, which can be much
more severe in older adults.
At this time, medical experts agree
that the pneumococcal vaccine is need-
ed only once. This one-time im-
munization protects against eighty-
seven percent of the kinds of bacteria
that cause pneumococcal disease.
Some studies indicate that the younger
the patient, the better the results, so it
is best to be immunized as soon as
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Most people have been immunized
against tetanus (sometimes called
lockjaw) and diphtheria (a bacterial
disease that affects the throat and
windpipe). A booster shot is needed
every ten years to keep you protected
from these rare but dangerous illnes-
ses. During everyday activities (such as
gardening or outside recreation), the
tetanus bacteria can enter a break in
the skin and cause infection, so it is
important to have a booster shot if
you have a severe cut or puncture
wound,
Other Immunizations
Because of particular exposures or
risks, you may need other immuniza-
tions such as those for hepatitis B or
rubella. If you have any questions
about your need for a particular im-
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health department or ask your doctor.
If you are planning to travel abroad,
check with your doctor or local health
department about immunizations that
may be required or highly recom-
mended. Since some immunizations
involve a series of shots, it is best to
arrange for them to be given at least
two or three months before your trip.
Keeping a Shot Record
It is helpful to keep a personal im-
munization record with the types and
dates of shots you have received, as
well as any side effects or problems
that you had. The medical records in
your doctor’s office also should be
kept up to date.
Widespread use of vaccines can re-
duce the risk of developing a number
of contagious diseases that can
seriously affect older people. You can
protect yourself against these illnesses
by including appropriate immuniza-
tions as part of your regular health
care.
Resources
An informative booklet about this
subject, entitled Immunization of
Adults: A Call to Action, is available
from the Centers for Disease Control.
For a free copy, write to Technical In-
formation Services, Centers for Dis-
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or call (301) 496-5717.
For more information about health
and aging, contact the National Insti-
tute on Aging, Federal Building,
Room 6C12, Bethesda, MD 20892, or
call (301) 496-1752.
November 28, 1988
Report of the Committee
on Resolutions for the
Eastern District Conference
WRIGHT'S AFRICAN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Presiding Elder, Edward C, Wilson
Pastor, Reverend Vivian B, Castain
To the very capable Presiding Elder,
Edward C, Wilson, and the members
of the Eastern District of the Balti-
more Conference. Greetings in the
Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus
the Christ. We, your Committee on
Resolutions, beg leave to submit the
following:
Whereas, beginning with the opening
hymn, ‘‘And Are We Yet Alive,’’ our
hearts and spirits rediscovered the fact
that though we face difficult and un-
certain times; though our government
is becoming increasingly insensitive to
our needs and concerns, the Power of
God is still in ultimate control.
Whereas, the convening of our Dis-
trict Conference took place at
Wright’s A.M.E. Church—‘‘the pray-
ing church on the corner’’—where the
Reverend Vivian B. Castain is the
dedicated and very acceptable pastor.
The spiritual climate was firmly es-
tablished in the morning worship when
the Reverend Joan L. Wharton took
the roof off the building as she took
her text from Matthew 21:10-14. She
used the topic, ‘Let The Church Be
The Church.’’ Without hesitation, we
rose to our feet, with clapping in our
hands and shouting in our hearts—
Great God from Zion!—our souls will
never be the same.
Whereas, the Conference was graced
by the presence of Bishop Harrison J.
Bryant, Mother Edith H. Bryant, Pre-
siding Elder Frederick G. Jones, and
many other pastors, preachers and
laypersons.
Whereas, if the church is going to be
the church, then it must be informed,
enlightened and in charge. The after-
noon workshops challenged us to
reach higher heights. It is time to get
ourselves together—from the pulpit to
the door. Preacher women and
preacher men, church members and
officers should become more serious
about the work of the church. The dis-
cussion led by Rev. Thomas Jones,
Sr., told all of us that it is time to
“clean house’’ for if ‘‘any man be in
Christ, he is a new creature; behold
old things are passed away and all
things become new.”’
Praying right and preaching right;
singing right, are all good, BUT those
of us who belong to Jesus ought to eat
right. The Reverends Violett Garnett,
Marguerite Savage and Andrea For-
rester reminded us that our bodies
belong to Christ; therefore, we should
spend time taking care of the temple
of God. Rev. Dr. Patricia Outlaw
presented a video on the issue of
AIDS. We were well informed and en-
couraged to seek additional informa-
tion, especially for our young people
Whereas, during the Missionary
Hour, under the capable leadership of
our first lady, Sister Carrie Wilson,
the missionaries gathered and Rev
Marguerite Savage, a nurse by profes-
sion but a preacher by calling, kept us
on the mountain top. She called on
Dr. Luke and from his gospel medical
journal in the fourth chapter and 38th
verse she found her text. She boldly
stated that “Jesus Got The Power.
She told us to become empowered
with the Holy Ghost in order to be
true missionaries
Whereas, the Committee on Resolu-
tions would be remiss and sinfully neg-
ligent if we did not acknowledge the
gracious hospitality of our host church
—the historic Wright’s A.M.E.
Church, located in the land of pleasant
living. There were lovely ushers adorn-
ed in white uniforms to greet us with
that ‘tdown home—good—hospitali-
ty.’’ The smell of roast beef, rice,
string beans and cake caused us to eli-
minate keeping record of our calories.
We promised ourselves to exercise
more and eat less when we return
home. LORD, FORGIVE US! What a
land of pleasant eating!! Pastor Vivian
B. Castain and the members of
Wright’s A.M.E. Church have hosted
this District Conference with such
courtesy and high standards of African
Methodism.
Whereas, The Reverend Dr. Edward
C. Wilson, Presiding Elder, is a man
of high esteem; serious about God;
serious about the ministry and cares
for the people of God. He is a man
who is determined to live out the ser-
mons that he preaches; a man short in
stature, but stands tall in character
and efficiency. He is a giant among
men, but keeps touch with the com-
mon man. And because God is all-
knowing and all-wise, He gave us a
First Lady in the person of Sister
Carrie Wilson, a mother and friend to
many. The two are united as one as
they carry out the work of the Lord.
Whereas, under the direction of Rev.
Roy Munson, the licentiate choir lifted
the hymn ‘‘By and By,’’ and some-
body cried out ‘‘Hallelujah,’’ and
somebody else said, ‘‘Thank you,
Jesus,’’ and before long, the launching
pad was laid for the Rev. Larry Hunt,
who stepped on board and was filled
with the power of God. He used Acts
28:28-32. He told us first to “Feed My
Sheep”’ and then he alerted us: “Warn-
ing—Dangerous Men Are Here.’’ And
did our hearts burn as this prophet of
God stood on the wall and warned the
people to get themselves together and
be ready and willing to become totally
committed to Jesus.
Be It Resolved, that this Eastern Dis-
trict Conference has been visited by
the Holy Spirit and anointed with the
power of God and it doth not yet ap-
pear what we shall be. We don’t know
if we will assemble again next year,
but this one thing we do know: When
He shall appear (He, Who? He, Jesus)
—the dead in Christ shall rise first and
those who are yet alive shall be caught
up to meet him.
Eastern District, Be It Further Re-
solved that we’d better get ready; get
prepared, for He is coming back
again. He is coming back again.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
Respectfully Submitted,
Reverends: Ruth Travis
Juanita Givens Wingo
E. O. Wheeler
Attend Your
Annual
Conference
God Loves
A Cheerful
Giver!
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The AME. Christian Recorder
Cuthbert-East Columbus District
Holds Educational Congress
Columbus, GA—Hospitable Saint
Paul A.M.E. Church and the pastor,
Reverend W. A. Williams, were hosts
to the Cuthbert-East Columbus Dis-
trict Sunday School Convention and
Educational Congress, presided over
by the District, the Reverend A. M.
Threatt.
Rev. Threatt had very thoughtfully
planned for the meeting’s agenda,
which called for three sermons, re-
ports, demonstrations, lectures, lots
of good singing and lots of teaching
and learning experiences. Pastor Wil-
liams, an assistant to the Elder, di-
rected major details.
The Rev. O. L. Duncan, pastor of
Peter’s Chapel A.M.E. Church, de-
livered the first sermon. His choir ac-
companied him and lent their support.
A warm welcoming program was also
on the agenda.
On both Wednesday and Thursday
mornings, Acting Superintendent
Wesley Shorter conducted a ‘‘Model
Sunday School.’’ Following the
Wednesday session, an old-fashioned
Love Feast was held, setting the at-
mosphere for the Communion services
that followed. The Rev. E. X. King,
pastor of Payne Chapel, Cuthbert,
presided.
The Rev. W. J. Daniel, pastor of St.
Mark A.M.E. Church, Columbus,
preached from the subject ‘‘Can Your
Faith Stand the Heat?’’ The Conven-
tion choir furnished the music, with
Mrs. Gladys Daise serving as soloist.
Visitors including the Reverends B. C.
Carswell, Presiding Elder of the Co-
lumbus District; Samuel Hendricks,
and Rev. and Mrs. Ray Hill. Both of
the ministers are members of the Co-
lumbus District.
Each afternoon, ‘‘Skit Time and
Game Hour’’ was directed by Mrs.
Vivian Bass and Chauncey Patmon,
YPD District Supervisors.
The Rev. Walter Reynolds, pastor
of New Bethel A.M.E., Columbus,
brought the Wednesday evening mes-
sage; and several choirs from New
Bethel provided music that enhanced
the worship service, lending spiritual
uplift and inspiration.
One segment of Thursday’s morn-
ing session was devoted to Budget
Making for the local church, which
was demonstrated by Lloyd Lewis.
The YPDers were in charge of the
Thursday noon meeting. Guest
speaker was Dr, Chiquita Fye, a young
practicing physician of Montezuma,
Georgia. Among reports made were
echoes from the General Conference
given by Nairobi Handy and other
delegates who had attended the Con-
ference in Fort Worth. The session
proved to be quite encouraging to
those who are interested in the growth
and development of the church's
youth, and the program was con-
sidered excellent by some who are
considered ‘‘connoisseurs’’ of youth
performance.
The Lay Organization session was
scheduled for the afternoon period
and Mr. Lacy Starks, District Lay
President, conducted the meeting. On
Thursday night, the ‘‘Ladies in
White’’ (senior Missionaries) had full
charge of the program, with Mrs.
Juanita Tiller, area chairperson, pre-
siding. Principal speaker for the oc-
casion was Mrs. Vera Granger of
Cuthbert, who is Conference Branch
President. Other Missionaries partici-
pating were Mesdames Irene Wilborn,
Lucile Hardge, Cora Johnson, Susie
Ware, Arrie Howard, Leila Sheffield,
Hattie Chapell, Louise Davis, and the
Rev. Ms. Evelyn Blackmon and Mrs.
A. M. Threatt. 4
The tasty meals, prepared and
served under the direction of member
Elizabeth Brown, retired Muscogee
County Home Economics teacher,
very pleasantly supplied the Conven-
tion’s needs. Mrs. Brown was
supported by Mrs. Fred Joseph, host
Missionary president.
Rev. Threatt’s Sunday School Con-
ventions have always featured pro-
grams that are educational and in-
spiring for the young people and
adults, as well. This year’s entertain-
ment was no exception.
The Convention choir shared equi-
tably in the meeting, with music con-
ducted by Ms. Ruby Handy, District
music director, and Christine
Johnson.
Other ministers of the District are
the Reverends E. F. Thompson, R. N.
Benn, Seabron Johnson, Ronnie
Averett, Dan Davis, William J. Curtis,
Sr., W. E. Walker, Lester Howard,
the Rev. Mrs. Varnette Green, Yo-
landa Richardson and Evangelist Mar-
tha Gable.
Mrs. Mattie C. Thomas, Reporter
Fate of Baby
Boomer Children
Explored __
The generation that dared trust no
one over thirty is now well into the age
and beyond. The generations weaned
on Elvis and Elton now have children
mesmerized by Tiffany and Mega-
death, The generations that learned
QWERTY on a typewriter now have
offspring manipulating fractual im-
ages,
The children of the baby boomers
now have children who will be taking
the reins of society within the next ten
to twenty years. The society they are
growing up in is essentially different
from that in which the baby boomers
themselves were reared. Internally,
values have shifted significantly. Ex-
ternally, the world is a dramatically
different place.
In the November issue of the en-
cyclopedic monthly magazine The
World & I, five noted authorities pon-
der the future of baby boomer chil-
dren and arrive at some intriguing con-
clusions.
In ‘‘America’s Children: Our
Threatened Future,’’ Karl Zinsmei-
ster documents social problems of
today’s youth and critiques current
government approaches to them.
Byrna Siegel considers the long-
term effects of the increasingly pro-
minent use of day care in ‘‘How
Will the Children of the Baby
Boomers Grow Up?”’ Roy D. Pea
focuses on the rising use of com-
puters in education in ‘‘The Grow-
ing Impact of Information Tech-
nology on Children.’’ In ‘‘The
Legacy of Lost Families: Divorce
and the Next Generation,’’ John
Guidubaldi studies the effect of di-
vorce on the development of chil-
dren—psychologically, emotionally
and in terms of their values. Also in
“Lurching Toward the Millenium:
Youth in the Next Decade,’’ Ralph
W. Larkin probes the prospects of
the upcoming generation of Ameri-
cans, drawing from observations of
the rise and fall of youth subcul-
tures throughout the past thirty
years.
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‘‘4 Person’s Wealth Can
Be Measured By The
Love Of Their Children.”’
Enters Eternal Rest at Journey’s End
OBITUARY
God sees when the footsteps all falter
When the pathway has grown too steep.
Then He touches the weary eyelids
And gives his dear one sleep.
On Oct. 8, 1907, in Chicago, Il-
linois, a daughter was born and
adopted into the family of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Wilson of Austell,
Georgia.
She was educated in the public
schools of Austell and Morris Brown
College in Atlanta, Georgia. While she
was a member and pianist at her
church in Austell, she met and married
her minister, the late Rev. Augusta G.
Conyers, Sr. To this union four
children were born: A. G., Jr.,
George, Geraldine and Ancelia, who
preceded her in death.
Mrs. Conyers served faithfully in
the A.M.E. Church as pianist, choir
member and as supervisor of the Grif-
fin District Women’s Missionary So-
ciety as well as in other capacities.
Among her survivors, which in-
clude her three children, are four
grandchildren: Felicia Calhoun, Dar-
rell Calhoun, both of Griffin, GA;
Zire Hughley, III and Gary Hughley,
both of Atlanta, GA; and a daughter-
in-law, Mrs. Willie Mae Conyers of
Atlanta, Georgia, and cousins.
Personal Observation Shared
Mrs. Ruby Conyers was a refreshing
rarity, a sweet Christian. She always
seemed the same, whether she was
tired, in pain, or rested and in good
health. She traveled with her husband,
Presiding Elder Augusta G. Conyers,
Sr., until the end of his life. Elder
Conyers was totally devoted to his
Ruby, and she to him.
She was an honest person; she told
you exactly what was on her mind.
Whenever one got advice from Ruby
Conyers, you can bet that whatever
she told you, she always added, ‘‘Just
keep on loving and keep on praying.”’
Ruby Conyers survived her husband
less than a year. She missed him so
much that, in a sense, we are very hap-
py that they have been united in Glory,
but she is deeply missed by many who
knew her personally, and loved by all
whom she touched in this lifetime with
her love.
Rev. L. C. Dixon
Reporter for the Griffin District
6th Episcopal District
Macon, Georgia Annual Conference
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And he shewed me a pure river of water
of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out
of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
In the midst of the street of it, and on
either side of the river, was there the
tree of life, which bare twelve manner
of fruits, and yielded her fruit every
month: and the leaves of the tree were
for the healing of the nations.
—Revelation 22:1-2
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Annual
Conferences
Schedules
FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP FRANK C, CUMMINGS
BERMUDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 9-12, 1989
WMS Annual Day
March 8, 1989
Heard Chapel A.M.E. Church
Glebe Road
Pembroke East, Bermuda
Church Telephone (809) 292-3949
Pastor’s Telephone (809) 292-3949
The Rev. Reginald McRae, Host Pastor
The Rev. Conway Simmons, Host P.E.
NEW JERSEY
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 5-9, 1989
WMS Annual Day
April 4, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
512 N. Church Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Church Telephone: (609) 235-3152
Pastor’s Telephone: (609) 234-7624
The Rev. Vernal Simms, Host Pastor
The Rev. John H. Johnson Jr., Host P.E.
DELAWARE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 13-16, 1989
WMS Annual Day
April 12, 1989
Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church
South Dupont Highway
Millsboro, DE 19966
Church Telephone: (302) 934-6360
Pastor’s Telephone: (302) 674-0150
The Rev. James Hill, Host Pastor
The Rev. Joseph D. Tull, Host P.E.
NEW YORK
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 26-30, 1989
WMS Annual Day
April 25, 1989
Emmanuel A.M.E. Church
37-41 West 119th Street
New York City, NY 10026
Church Phone: (212) 722-3969
Pastor’s Phone: (914) 636-6334
The Rev. Millard D. Birt, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. Lee Freeman, Host P.E.
NEW ENGLAND
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 18-21, 1989
WMS Annual Day
May 17, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
110 Grove Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Church Telephone: (203) 384-9200
Pastor’s Telephone: (203) 371-0214
The Rev. Ellis B. Louden, Host Pastor
The Rey. Herbert L. Eddy, Host P.E.
PHILADELPHIA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 24-28, 1989
WMS Annual Day
May 23, 1989
Trinity A.M.E. Church
27th and Cumberland Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Church Telephone: (215) 229-1652
Pastor’s Telephone: (215) 473-9423
The Rev. E. W. Saunders, Host Pastor
The Rev. Harry J. White, Host P.E.
THE FIRST DISTRICT
PLANNING MEETING
June 8-9, 1989
Mt. Zion.A.M.E. Church
Corner of New and Neilson Streets
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Church Phone: (201) 749-8476
Pastor’s Phone: (201) 545-3638)
The Rev. H. A. Hildebrand, Host Pastor
The Rey. C. E. Martin, Host P.E.
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November 28, 1988
TREMENDOUS WELCOME—For his first appearance at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church
as Second District Prelate, the Right Rev. H. Hartford Brookins was greeted by a near
capacity audience in the Cathedral of African Methodism, including such distinguished
visitors (above) as Dr. Joseph McKinney, Treasurer of the A.M.E. Church; and
Washington, DC, Mayor, the Honorable Marion Barry, First Lady Effi Barry, and their
son, Christopher. Also shown is Metropolitan’s pastor, the Dr. William P. DeVeaux.
Bishop H. Hartford Brookins Delights
Audience at Metropolitan African
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop Brookins Greeted by Capacity
Audience Including Many Notables
in His First Visit to Metropolitan A.M.E.
as Presiding Bishop of 2nd District
Washington, DC—A near capacity
congregation, including many notables
from the nation’s capitol political,
business, and civic life, greeted the
Right Reverend H. Hartford Brookins
in his first appearance at Metropolitan
A.M.E. as Presiding Bishop of the
Second Episcopal District.
D. C. Mayor Marion Barry, accom-
panied by his wife and son, led the
host of high ranking officials on hand
to welcome the prelate who is well
known for both his spiritual and
political advocacy.
Metropolitan’s distinguished pas-
tor, the Reverend Doctor William P.
DeVeaux, expressed the pleasure of
the congregation at Bishop Brookins’
first appearance so soon after his ap-
pointment as leader of the Second
Episcopal District; and Senior
Steward, Attorney Matthew F. Shan-
non, in eloquent terms, spoke of the
occasion as one ‘‘in which God is
glorified.”’
In a dynamic sermon that was en-
thusiastically received by members
and visitors alike, Bishop Brookins
stressed the value of spiritual commit-
ment on the part of individuals seeking
their own salvation as well as attempt-
ing to build institutions. Taking note
of Metropolitan’s tradition and status
as ‘‘the National Church,”’ the cleric
said distinctions of this type are im-
portant to people struggling with
Another Look at Martin Luther
by Roderick D. Olson
In most large libraries, books by
and about Martin Luther occupy more
shelf space than those concerned with
any other human being except Jesus of
Nazareth. Why, then, another book
on Luther?
One reason is to tell the story of Lu-
ther’s life and thought from a new,
fresh, modern perspective, building on
the valuable research of the past se-
veral decades. Another reason is that
the last complete biography intended
for the general reader was Here I Stand
by Roland Bainton which was publish-
ed more than thirty years ago, and
much has been learned about Luther
problems of identity; however, he said
emphasis should be on an institution’s
future rather than its past.
While not decrying the accumula-
tion of wealth, prestige, education,
and other symbols of achievement,
Bishop Brookins asserted that there is
always a need for perspective, ‘‘put-
ting first and above all the Kingdom of
God in your life.”’
All is for naught, he said, unless in-
dividuals and institutions reach out to
the needy, the homeless, the depen-
dent, and the distressed.
In a special meeting and reception
hosted by the Senior Stewards follow-
ing the service, Bishop Brookins cited
similar themes and went on to chal-
lenge the group to think in terms of an
economic development program
which will facilitate greater economic
independence in the Black communi-
ty.
Metropolitan’s combined choirs,
under the direction of Choirmasters
Granville Gadsden and Daniel Hodge
and accompanied at the organ by
Terry Friday, provided special music
for the occasion. Denise Andrews and
Cedric performed a duet, ‘‘More Than
Wonderful,’”’ in honor of the event;
and Pastor DeVeaux called upon a
special guest, Kay Granger-Jordan for
a superb rendition of ‘‘The Lord Is
My Light.’’
Taking note of ‘‘the deeply spiritual
tone of this historic occasion,’’ Dr.
DeVeaux went on to say that Metro-
politanites and their guests ‘‘have had
here today a good time in the Lord.”
since then.
Therefore, James M. Kittleson,
professor of history at Ohio State Uni-
versity, has written Luther the Re-
former: The Story of the Man and His
Career. Kittleson has given us a book
that is as interesting to read as a novel.
He stresses the importance of theolo-
gy for Luther. Indeed, theology was
the motivating force in Luther’s life.
His experience of the righteousness of
God and Paul’s teaching about justifi-
cation through faith transformed this
university professor into the leader of
the Protestant Reformation.
Living Legacy Awards Banquet
Doubles Lat Year’s Efforts
National Caucus and Center
on Black Aged Raises Over
$150,000 at Annual
Fund-Raiser
Washington, DC—The National Cau-
cus and Center on Black Aged raised
more than $150,000 at its recent Liv-
ing Legacy Awards Banquet, doubling
the amount of funds raised from last
year’s event.
Proceeds from the annual fund-
raiser held on Capitol Hill will be used
to expand NCBA’s successful housing
development program and advocacy
efforts for the elderly.
‘*NCBA is very excited about doub-
ling last year’s fundraising earnings,’’
said the organization’s president
Samuel J. Simmons. ‘‘The success of
this year’s event can be attributed to
Sara Lee Corporation and the numer-
ous other corporations who supported
us.”’
John H. Bryan, Jr., chairman and
chief executive officer of Sara Lee
Corporation, served as the first cor-
porate CEO to chair the banquet.
Other corporate supporters includ-
ed Grocery Manufacturers of Ameri-
ca, IGA, Johnson Wax, Nabisco
Brands and RJR Nabisco,
The banquet honored six recipients
of its 1988 Living Legacy Awards
saluting lifelong contributions to so-
ciety: Maya Angelou, sixty, of Win-
ston-Salem, NC; Dr. Elizabeth L.
Doles, seventy-seven, of Detroit, MI;
Dr. Mary S. Harper, sixty-nine, of
Washington, DC; Dr. Aaron E, Hen-
ry, sixty-six, of Clarksdale, MS; Ar-
thur D. Shores, eighty-four, of Bir-
mingham, AL; and Arnolta I. E. Wil-
liams, ninety-two, of Jacksonville,
FL.
In its ninth year, the Living Legacy
Program has honored fifty-five senior
citizens with Living Legacy Awards.
Founded in 1970, NCBA is a three
thousand member non-profit organi-
zation dedicated to improving the
quality of life for Black elderly.
John H. Bryan, Jr. (1.), chairman and chief executive officer of Sara Lee Corporation,
greets fellow Mississippians (I. to r.) Noble Crigler of Dundee, Congressman Mike Espy
and Dr. Aaron Henry of Clarksdale at the Living Legacy Awards Banquet in Washington,
DC. Henry was one of the six recipients of the Living Legacy Award presented by the Na-
tional Caucus and Center on Black Aged.
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SIXTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BISHOP V. R. BYRD
JAMAICA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 12-16, 1989
Chapel of Christ Redeemer Church
15 Swallowfield Road
Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
Church Phone: 92-93824
The Rev. S. Lawrence, Host Pastor
The Rey. J. E. Micklejohn, Host P.E.
GUYANA-SURINAME
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 20-23, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Kaiser Straat 140
Paramaribo, Surinam
The Rev. Pearline E. Chaser, Host Pastor
The Rey. Dr. H. E. Hinds, Sr., Host P.E.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
April 27-30, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
12th & Queen Street
U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix
Church Phone: 1-809-773-6892
Pastor’s Phone: 1-809-778-9403
The Rev. V. H. A. Gordon, Host Pastor
The Rey. Louis C. Davis, Host P.E.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
HAITI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 4-7, 1989
A.M.E. Church
Rue de Centre #320
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The Rev. Saul Louis, Host Pastor
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 21-25, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Rev. J. Green, Host Pastor & P.E.
TRINIDAD—GRENADA—
BARBADOS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
July 19-24, 1989
Nazareth A.M.E. Church
Sunshine Avenue
San Juan, Trinidad
The Rev. Anderson Burkett, Host Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Fleming Joseph, Host P.E.
LONDON ENGLAND
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Bay 624 Malton Road
North Kensington
London W. 10 6110
The Rev. B. K. Tweed, Host Pastor
*Date and Place to be announced
PLAN TO VISIT
ANOTHER
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
THIS YEAR
