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The AME Christian Recorder

Vol. 139, No. 2

Dr. I. D. Hinson

October 16, 1989

Rey. John Q. Owens

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CBC Focuses on Damages to
Black Children

W.M.S. Joins National
Mammography Education Effort

Daniel C, Coleman Another
Rising Son

Legacy of a Dedicated Servant—
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Museum of American History Produces New Cassette Recording
Featuring the Writings and Music of Richard Allen and the Founding
of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Smithsonian Produces Richard
Allen Cassette Tape

FIRST EPISCOPAL UNITE TO HELP
HURRICANE HUGO VICTIMS

Sumter, South Carolina, where Bish-
op Fred C. James, Presiding A.M.E.
Bishop of South Carolina, has estab-
lished a center to distribute food,

Richard Allen

Washington—The Department of
Public Programs at the Smithsonian’s
National Museum of American His-
tory, with assistance from the produc-
tion staff of ‘‘Radio Smithsonian,’’
has produced ‘‘Soldier of the Cross,”’
a cassette recording that examines the
founding of one of the first indepen-
dent African American congrega-
tions. The recording is the result of
several years of research and numer-
ous public programs developed at the
National Museum of American His-

tory in conjunction with the exhibi-
tion ‘‘After the Revolution: Everyday
Life in America, 1780-1800.’’

“*Soldier of the Cross’ is based on
the writings of the Reverend Richard
Allen (1760-1831)—an early leader of
Black Methodist movement who was
elected the first bishop of the A.M.E.
denomination.

Side one of ‘‘Soldier’’ is a radio
show format consisting of a short in-
troduction, excerpts from Richard Al-
len’s written memoir (read. by Wash-
ington actor Michael W. Howell) and
selections from the hymnal Allen
published in 1801. Narrator Vertamae
Grovenor (well-known to radio audi-
ences as a commentator for National
Public Radio’s ‘‘All Things Consid-
ered’’), provides continuity between
the segments from Allen’s writings.

On side two, the hymns are sung in
their entirety in a 19th-century style
reconstructed through Smithsonian-
sponsored research. The hymns are

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Schomburg Center Launches Project to Preserve the African

American Religious Heritage

The Lilly Foundation Funds
Black Religious Research Project

Submitted to Christian Recorder

by Dr. Jacquelyn Grant

New York, NY—The Schomburg
Center for Research in Black Culture,
The New York Public Library, with
the assistance of a three-year grant
from the Lilly Endowment, has re-
cently launched its ‘‘Preservation of
the Black Religious Heritage
Project.’’ The Center will undertake
the identification, preservation and
acquisition of primary research ma-
terials essential for the accurate study
and understanding of African Ameri-
can religious life. The project seeks to
create a more comprehensive collec-
tion of African American religion
resources within its Special Collection
units and, in cooperation with other
research facilities nationwide, hopes
to assure the preservation of the
African American religious heritage.
The identification and acquisition of
materials relating to this important
aspect of African American life will
insure preservation of and access to a

comprehensive body of records docu-
menting the spiritual dimensions of
the religious heritage, as well as aid in
defining the role of the Black church
in African American economic, poli-
tical and social life.

Assisting the Center in this Project
is a distinguished seven-member Na-
tional Advisory Council of Scholars
which will consult with the staff of
the Center to identify religious bodies
to be documented and types of ma-
terials to be acquired. Committee
members include James Washington,
Professor of Church History at
Union Theological Seminary; Dennis
Dickerson, historiographer of the Af-
rican Methodist Episcopal Church;
Albert Raboteau, Chairperson of the
Department of Religion, Princeton
University; Jualynne Dodson, Re-
search Associate and Lecturer, Afri-
can American Studies Department,
Yale University; Randall Burkett, As-
sociate Director, W.E.B. DuBois In-

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Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings

by Monic E. Hargrove

The First Episcopal District, Bish-
op Frank Curtis Cummings,
Presiding, has coordinated the entire
lst District in assisting the victims of
Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina.

On Wednesday, October 4, 1989,
Rev. John G. Ragin, Pastor of St.
Luke A.M.E. Church and Rev.
Theodore R. Goyins, Pastor of Heard
A.M.E. Church both of Newark,
along with other ministers of the New
Jersey Annual Conference coordi-
nated a drive to collect food, clothing
and water for the victims. They were
instrumental in filling a forty-five
foot tractor trailer, which left from
St. luke, and shipping its contents to
Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church in

clothing and water to the many fami-
lies affected by the worst hurricane in

its history. Donations were also col-

lected. They were turned over to
Bishop Cummings who turned it over

to Bishop James for distribution.

“We’re doing this because the
A.M.E. Church is a _ worldwide
church and one of the oldest Black
churches in America’’ said Rev.
Ragin.

We have a lot of members who
have been affected by the hurricane
that the Red Cross and other agencies
did not reach. We hope that the food
will help to alleviate some of their
problems and needs.”’

Members, family and friends were
asked to bring food, clothing, and wa-
ter to help those in need.

Monic Hargrove, a member of St.
Luke said, ‘‘We were asked and we
helped. I even had my class at
Peshiné Avenue School in Newark
bring in food. I explained to them the
situation and they did not hestitate to
help and I thank them.”’

Band-Aids Cover the Wounds
But Do Not Heal the Hurts

by Dr. A. Lee Henderson

Legislators must take a serious look
at the Texas Supreme Court and the
recent ruling handed down by Justice
Oscar Maury in Austin when an Octo-
ber 2 ruling found ‘“‘glaring dispari-
ties’? between the state’s rich and
poor school districts. The Supreme
Court decided that funding within the
nation’s second-largest system (Cali-
fornia is the first) is not constitution-
al!

We have read with great interest the
Associated Press news release which
stated that, ‘‘Spending varies by as
much as $17,000 per pupil per year
from rich to poor districts,’’ as noted
by the Court. ‘

What does that mean to education
throughout the United States?

Is it not another legislative mile-
stone down the long road we travel to
provide equality of-education to our
children?

The court found in Texas that the
public school finance system violates
the thirteen-year-old constitutional
provision for an ‘‘efficient system”’

Dr. A. Lee Henderson

of public schools. The deadline for
legislators to find a solution is set at
May 1, 1990!

Arguing against those who stated
that the word ‘‘efficient: was intended
to suggest a ‘‘simple and inexpensive
system,’’ Justice Oscar Maury stated
that the constitution requires an ‘‘ef-
ficient’? not an ‘‘economical, inex-
pensive, or cheap system.”’

Indeed, the good Justice noted, “A
Band-Aid will not suffice; the system

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The AME Christian Recorder October 16, 198
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The Black Church is, Indeed, an Instrument of God in This World

I am a member of the Black
Church, and make no apology for the
Black church. To do so would be to
deny that it is an instrument of God.
The African Methodist Episcopal
Church, and its bishops who serve
nineteen episcopal districts, have
always known that the founder of the
church, Richard Allen was God-
anointed and God-directed. The
Black church, in its existence and its
struggles for a transformed social or-
der. It remains true, however, that a
majority of Whites do not always give
equal opportunity and show mutual

programs, health care programs, child care centers, senior citizens pro-
grams, teen pregnancy seminars, drug abuse seminars, scholarship clubs,
K-through grade schools, and counseling guidance programs for the
homeless and hungry. This is a very heavy demand, but, in keeping with the
Black church’s first mission and purpose, it is also a very necessary agenda
for the 21st century. Y

The American way of life is not yet the ‘‘dream shared’’ for many, in-
cluding large segments of the thirty million Blacks. The Black church of this
modern era continues to be a center for the improvement of the spiritual,
social, political and religious experience for those who yet struggle. Yes, the
Black church, in spite of any criticism, is very much needed on the scene,
and of necessity must remain a viable force in any reluctant society slow in
sharing the power, wealth and other resources, with its constituency, in pur-
suit of health, happiness and the equality of opportunity to become.

As long as there is a Black underclass, or a Black struggle anywhere in the

respect for those who are non-White. ROBERT H. REID, JR. civilized world, contemporary Black leaders will be spawned as a conscious
BLACK THEOLOGY did not cre- embarrassment to the moral and social deficits that exist.

ate the Black/White church dichotomy; it is a result of it. In my book, /Jrony of Afro-American History, | state: The African
James H. Cone, the chief exponent of Black liberation theology, in his Methodist Episcopal Church, for nearly.two hundred-two.years, has been

book, “‘Speaking the Truth,”’ gives a quote from Christian Century, 2-13-74: dedicated to the philosophy that Blacks could, should and would direct and

‘‘White (people) must be made to realize that the Black church is the instru- control their own religious Meerinty and give a meaningful, pragmatic,

ment of God in this world, not just a group of (black) churchgoers who are theological and sociological interpretation of God in the affairs of man.

separated unto themselves until the good graces of White (people) call them There is no turning back now, me ve come too far from where We started

back into fellowship with White congregations.” from. The system could not hoodwink our forebears and, in the twenty-first
Let me quote Cone here: ‘‘The theme of God’s impartiality is not only centuries, we refuse shackles, regardless of the guise.

found in Black churches of the nineteenth century, but, also, in the twen- We WETS nutured and taught, and must continue to live by, our ageless

tieth century. In the writings of such Black theologians as Howard Thurman motto: God our Father, Chris. aus, Redeeiwper Man our, Bretter,

and Benjamin Mays, and in the political activism of Adam Clayton Powell,
Jr., and Martin Luther King, Jr., the Black church projected an image of LELbEEAELDhSSLESEEEHSEE LS HELE
church unity based on a political commitment of justice for the poor.

At the beginning of the 20th century, W.E.B. DuBois said, ‘‘The problem
of the 20th century is the problem of the color line. ... The nation has not yet ‘6 : *
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October 16, 1989

The AME Christian Recorder

100th Anniversary
Celebration Concluded

Allen African Methodist Episcopal
Church of Tacoma, Washington re-
cently concluded it’s 100th Anniver-
sary Celebration with a banquet at the
Tacoma Sheraton Hetel, August 6,
1989.

A pictorial program featuring rear
screen projection depicted a History
of American Blacks struggle for free-
dom. Starting with ensla ‘ement in Af-
rica, packed tightly in slave ships, de-
graded by auction blocks through the
Civil War, the historical fight for
freedom struggle took the audience all
the way through the Martin Luther
King, Jr., Era. The program was ac-
cented with outstanding music by
members and friends of Allen featur-
ing various solos and readings. A fol-
low spotlight brought out the drama-
tic spirit of the singers.

Introduction of the Mistress of
Ceremony, Mrs. Mona H. Bailey
(Assistant Superintendent of Seattle
Public Schools) was given by Mrs.
Minnie Miller.

Introduction of the head table in-
cluded Presiding Elder, Rev. Jewel B.
DeWitty of the Pugent Sound Con-
ference and his wife, Ann DeWitty,
Host Pastor, Rev. Vernon S. Bur-
roughs and his wife, Denise Bur-
roughs, Rev. Oscar Tillman, Presi-
N.A.A.C.P., Dr. Ella Williams,
Chairman of the Centennial Celebra-
tion, Mr. Effenus Henderson, Allen
Trustee and his wife, Helen Hender-
son, Rev. C. Dennis Williams, Pastor
of Walker Chapel A.M.E. Church,
Seattle, Washington, and his wife,
Gail Williams, and The Honorable
Harold Moss, City Councilman of
Tacoma, Washington.

Allen, the oldest African American
Church in Tacoma also had three
magistrate judges in attendance, three
candidates for mayor, other city
council members, and U.S. Congress-
man Jim McDermott from the 7th
District, Seattle, Washington.

The invocation was given by Rev.
C. Dennis Williams followed by a
welcome and brief history of Allen by
Trustee Effenus Henderson.

A delicious meal featuring sirloin

steak and salmon, roast potatoes,
spring vegetables, spinach salad with
hot bacon dressing, assorted rolls,
coffee, tea, milk, and a dessert of
sherbert was enjoyed by all.

The keynote speaker for the eve-
ning, U.S. Congressman Rev. Floyd
H. Flake, Pastor of Allen A.M.E.
Church in Jamaica, Queens, New
York, was introduced by host pastor,
Rev. Vernon S. Burroughs. Rev.
Flake’s theme, ‘‘Pursuit of Excel-
lence,’’ was preceded by annotations
of his experience and humorous inci-
dents in Congress. He held the crowd
of nearly three hundred persons capti-
vated. In part, his message gave the
history of the Blacks who came be-
fore us who did all the things neces-
sary for survival. He stated, ‘‘Slavery
is history now, but we owe it to our
ancestors, ourselves, and our children
to pursue excellence and to do all we
can to encourage our youth to do like-
wise, for with the most recent Su-
preme Court decisions, if we do not
pursue excellence ourselves, the
wheels of justice that turn this nation
will ultimately brand us back and
place us where we were before the
Voters Rights Act, before legislation
that allowed us opportunities in the
field of Affirmative Action, before
there were standards in employment,
even before there was fairness in
housing.”’

He continued, ‘‘We must under-
stand that we’ve got to turn the clock
around. The courts will not turn it
around. We have the legacy of the
Ronald Reagans sitting in black robes
making decisions about our lives.
They are not going to act in our favor,
and it’s time for us to do that by pur-
suing excellence. His message was
received by several minutes of stand-
ing, overwhelming ovation.

Mrs. Mona Bailey did a delightful
and artistic task in her duty as Mis-
tress of Ceremony.

The auspicious 100th Celebration
Banquet was under the direction of
Mrs. Dorothy Williams and Co-
Chairman, Mrs. Fannie Smith.

—The Scribe

Fourth Quarterly Conference Report

The last Quarterly Conference of
the Mary Springhill A.M.E. Church
pastored by the Rev. Jonathan Wash-
ington was held on September 10,
1989. The Mary Springhill Church is
in the Shreveport District of the
Eighth Episcopal District presided
over by Presiding Elder G. K, Tom-
kies.

Church services began at 11:00
a.m, Pastor Washington conducted
the devotional period. He presented
Presiding Elder Tomkies to give the
message. His subject ‘‘Is Your
Church Suffering?’’ was inspiring
and challenging.

The business session was held in the
afternon. The organization of the
conference was formed. The Elder
proceeded with the Disciplinary ques-
tions. There were five converts and
three full members, No deaths were
reported during the year, praise God
from whom all blessings flow,

TRB

Let us Come Before
His Presence With
Thanksgiving—
Psalm 95:2

ARAMA ANNE

The Elder thanked the pastor and
congregation for keeping the church
alive in God’s name

Sister Jessie S, Jenkins, Reporter

Bishop H, H, Brookins

DR. LEROY KENNON LEADS
LAKELAND DISTRICT

Orlando, FL—The eminent presiding
elder, Dr. LeRoy Kennon, has dem-
onstrated strong leadership in the
African Methodist Episcopal Church,
the State of Florida and the Lakeland
District of the Orlando, Florida Con-
ference. Rev. Kennon has a strong
fellowship in his presiding elder dis-
trict. Great successes are recorded at
all of his conferences, conventions
and quarterly conference meetings.

Rev. Kennon is a family man who
enjoys the support of his wife, Vida
Kennon. They are dedicated to pleas-
ing the Lord as they do God’s work.
The following message reflects his
commitment.

A WORD FROM THE
DISTRICT PRESIDING ELDER

The day has come when a man
must stand girded at the threshold of
his actual work in the ministry of the
Word of God, which is a bold stand
on the faith of our forefathers.

I am conscious of the strange lights
and shadows, of joy and fear, of hope
and almost despair. The opportunities
of service are seen to be at once so
vast, and full of solemnity, that I am
seized with a sense of inability and
unworthiness. I feel in my innermost
being as perhaps what the Apostle un-
doubtedly felt as he inquired: ‘‘Who
is sufficient for these things?’’ Never-
theless, I am aware of the fact that
my call was from God, and that Di-
vine resources are never at the dis-
posal of those who are called to Di-
vine Service; and so, a sense of depen-
dence is also a sense of confidence.
We must keep our commitment to

Rey. Dr. LeRoy Kennon

church growth and spiritual concerns
in the local churches and to be com-
mitted to our Episcopal theme and
district work. I am aware that these
attempts to encourage renewal have
been primarily a dialogue with the
church that fails to take seriously the
contour of the world in which the
church must become involved in wit-
nessing to support the gospel message
the believers hear each week. The
challenge is to go into the world and
preach the gospel, baptizing them in
the Name of the Father, Son and Ho-
ly Ghost.

So far, this generation has succeed-
ed only with its inner task of theologi-
cal formation. I would suggest that
hope for renewal will begin only when
the congregation takes seriously the
message. God created the world in
which the church is placed for witness
and service.

I wish to thank God for placing in
the mind of Bishop Philip R. Cousin
the thought of allowing me the privi-
lege to serve as the Presiding Elder of
the Lakeland District.

A.M.E. Ministers’ Wives Update

Mrs. Lillar Shepheard Hosts
The A.M.E. Ministers’ Wives
and Widows

Savannah, GA—The beautiful home
of the Reverend and Mrs. C. E. Shep-
heard on Oakview Drive was the site
of the Monday meeting of the A.M.E.
Ministers’ Wives and Widows. Presi-
dent Connie Roberts presided over
what proved to be a timely and infor-
mative meeting, which opened with an
inspiring devotional period led by the
Chaplain, Mrs. Ruth Stripling.
‘Blessed Assurance’’ was the well-
known hymn sung and the Scripture
read was from | John 5:13.

A charter member of the organiza-
tion, Mrs. Flonnie J, Lanier, will be
leaving the city to reside with her

Third Annual Seminar on Church Growth and
Evangelism to be Held

Bishop H, H. Brookins and Direc-
tor, Dr. Y, Benjamin Bruce, Sr., an
nounced ‘*The Third Annual Seminar
on Church Growth and Evangelism”’
to be held January 15-19, 1990, at the
Orlando Twin Tower, Orlando, Flori
da

Registration $50.00 prior to De
eember 1, 1989. Late registration
$60.00, All pre-registrations will be
handled through and by the Bishops
of each Episcopal District, Late Regis
trations will be sent directly to the
Department of Worship and Evange
lism, 8128 Banyan Blvd., Orlando,
Florida 32819

SHEHEDELLAEASS

daughter in Florida and acknowledge-
ment of their loss was made by the
members with expressions and a love
gift from the group.

Members in attendance were Mes-
dames Wilhelmena Patterson, Annie
Daudon, Mae Frances Patterson, Flo-
rence Brown, Juanita Stephens, Mary
Snowden, Josie Wilson, Lottie Blake
and Corine Roberts. Mrs, Brown ex-
pressed the sentiments of the organi-
zation as she thanked the hostess for a
very enjoyable dinner.

The Savannah Wives subsequently
hosted the Conference Wives on a
Saturday at the Mid-Town Holiday
Inn,

Tena Butler, Reporter

Dr, Y, Benjamin Bruce, Sr.

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by Dr. June Marable and

Dr. John Harewood
Hamilton, Bermuda—Hosting Ber-
muda pastors, Rev. Sylvester Beeman
of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and Rev.
Wilbur McLaren Lowe, Sr., of Rich-
ard Allen A.M.E. Church, welcomed
native son Rev. Wilbur McLaren
Lowe, Jr., pastor of Wayman Chapel
A.M.E. Church, Dayton, Ohio, his
family and over sixty members of his
congregation and friends to Bermuda,
recently. The group included five min-
isters from the Dayton area, the much
acclaimed Wayman Handbell Choir,
talented participants of the produc-
tion ‘Heaven Bound,”’ and a special-
ly-trained choral group from Way-
man’s music department.

God’s universal message of love
and Christian fellowship guided
equally the efforts of hosts and guests
as they, appreciating the beauty of
God’s beautiful world in this wonder-
ful setting, proclaimed the message of
The Cross, as the ministers preached,
the actors performed, the musicians
played and the choirs sang, all to the
glory of God.

Despite warnings of Hurricane
Dean approaching the island, the
spirits of those who chose to attend
varied local churches on Sunday
morning were not dampened. Rev.
Wilbur Lowe, Jr., pastor of Wayman
Chapel in Dayton, Ohio, served as
guest speaker at St. Paul A.M.E.
Church, where the Rev. Beeman is
pastor. The sermon on ‘‘Sin, The

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October 16, 1989
The Bermuda Experience A Time To Be Remembered

Hound Dog song,’’ was broadcast
over local radio station Z.B.M.
throughout the Island.

Other ministers and wives attended
sister churches. Licentiate Jerry
Bankston of Wayman Chapel, Day-
ton, was scheduled to preach at St.
Luke A.M.E. Church, but was unable
to reach his destination because of the
severity of the weather in that local
area. Rev. Robert Jackson, Baptist
minister from Dayton, had prepared
to serve as speaker at St. Phillips
A.M.E. Church. It, too, was closed
because of the storm. Dr. June Mara-
ble, licentiate from Wayman Chapel,
Dayton, was privileged to preach at
Richard Allen A.M.E. Church, pas-
tored by Rev. Lowe, Sr. Her subject
was ‘‘The Adequacy of Jesus
Christ.’’ Rev. Charles Holmes, pastor
of Christ our Redeemer in Dayton,
joined the congregation at Heard
Chapel A.M.E. Church. ‘‘Go and Sin
No More’”’ was his sermon subject.

The most exciting feature of the re-
ligious activities planned in advance
was the presentation of ‘‘Heaven
Bound’’ by Wayman Chapel choirs.
Wayman actors and actresses dis-
played unusual talent as they depicted
roads to ‘‘heaven’’ and ‘‘hell’’
through exciting scenes with their ap-
propriately attired costuming. St.
Paul A.M.E. Church members and
friends praised the group for its mov-
ing and spiritual experience. Mrs.
Clara Hall was producer and director
of the play. Mrs. Lois Crutcher direc-

ted the Wayman Handbell choir
Mrs, Daisy Brown, minister of music
and director of the vocal choir at
Wayman, guided the dramatic pro
duction through an evening of songs
and activities. Mrs, Harriet Graham
and others gave valuable support to
the final presentation, Acting as
narrator was Rey, Wilbur Lowe, Jr,
Mr, Leroy Hall was the accompanist
on the piano.

Many courtesies were extended the
travelers. Miss Bernice Sumlin, Way-
man coordinator of the trip, along
with Brenda Madison of the Elite
Travel Agency of Cincinnati, Ohio,
did a superb job of planning the ex-
citing adventure. Upon entering Cox
International Airport in Dayton,
before boarding Delta Flight 497 for
Atlanta, and on to Bermuda, the
group was treated to coffee and do-
nuts, courtesy of Mr. Kenneth Boyd,
co-owner of the airport Confection-
ary Shop and, also, a steward at Way-
man. It was a welcomed reprieve for
those who had not indulged in an ear-
ly-morning breakfast before.

Once arriving in Bermuda, a bus
ride to Clear View Suites resort, fac-
ing the Atlantic Ocean, the owner and
hostess, Mrs. Paynter, made the
group’s stay a time to remember.
Many hours were spent watching the
steamers and boats making their way
to cities along distant shores. Some
jogged, shopped and toured the beau-
tiful island.

A final reception at Wayman

Chapel, after the trip, gave all who
participated an opportunity to reflect
and review the many hundreds of pic-
tures taken. It was a time to offer
praises for a safe departure and return
home to loved ones. They eagerly
look forward to a return visit to Ber

muda—that island paradise in the At-
lantic,

For God
so loved
the world,
that he gave
his only
begotten Son,
that
whosoever
believeth
in him
7) should not
} perish, but
have i
everlasting
life. John ye

Visit the nearest A.M.E. Congre-
gation near you.

Please Check your telephone
directory for the number and give
the minister a call.

Spelman President Cole Urges Increased Funds for Effective Programs

CBC Focuses on Dangers to Black Children

THREE WINNERS — Manhattan Borough President David N. Dinkins, right, the recent
winner of the Democratic Party’s nomination for mayor of New York City, accepts con-
gratulations during the Congressional Black Caucus’ 19th Legislative Weekend in
Washington. Offering the congratulations are Congressman William Gray, left, and
Reverend Jesse Jackson. Dinkins will run against Republican and Conservative mayoral
candidates in heavily Democratic New York City in the November elections.

HARLEM CONGRESSMAN Charles Rangel, left, and John Moorehead, Vice President,
Marketing Services and Public Affairs, Pepsi-Cola Company, greet friends during the
CBC’s Awards Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel recently. With the theme, ‘‘A
Global Crisis — Our Children At Risk,’’ the series of workshops, discussions and ‘‘brain-
trusts’’ put its emphasis on the dangers facing African American children and attracted
more than 20,000 persons. Pepsi-Cola was host for the awards dinner reception.

Washington—Dr. Johnetta B. Cole,
President of Spelman College, urged
government and industry to join with
African Americans to ensure the sur-
vival and prosperity of Black children
dangerously impacted by drugs, pov-
erty, lack of skills and racism.

The final speaker of the 19th An-
nual Legislative Weekend of the Con-
gressional Black Caucus (CBC), a
four-day meeting with the theme, ‘‘A
Global Crisis—Our Children At
Risk,’’ Dr. Cole said:

“‘We must believe that we can
change America so that all God’s
children in this land are happy and
free, but we can’t change our country
for the better by a nickel here and a
dime there. To give our children what
they deserve, our government is going
to have to spend some serious
money.”’

Noting that there are some govern-
ment programs that work well, in-
cluding Head Start and prenatal
health care, she likened such efforts
to “‘little drops in very big buckets.”’
Cole said, ‘‘This is not an ideal world.
This is a world where so many of our
children cannot strive to fulfill their
potential because they are consumed
by the struggle to survive.”

She said, ‘‘There are programs
sponsored by corporations and phi-
lanthropic groups that work—teenage
pregnancy prevention programs, after
school tutorial programs, drug pre-
vention programs, building self-
esteem programs. But there are so few
of them compared to how many we
need.”’

John Moorhead, Vice President,
Pepsi-Cola Company, was among Dr.
Cole’s more enthusiastic listeners. A

leader among business corporations
in providing help for disadvantaged
youngsters, Pepsi-Cola’s several pro-
grams include efforts to prevent sub-
stance abuse and high school drop-
outs, as well as one of the nation’s
largest college-level summer intern
programs.

Moorhead said, ‘‘We are all indebt-
ed to the Congressional Black Caucus
for bringing government, industry
and private citizens together to seek
ways to prevent the castastrophe that
now threatens our nation. Our chil-
dren are our future.”’

Meanwhile, deicgates to the CBC
Youth Summit 1909 announced they
had agreed to stage a youth march on
Washington in June, 1990, to call fur-
ther attention to these problems.
Earlier, Rep. Walter Fauntroy,
Chairman of the CBC Youth Brain-

trust and Rep. Ronald V. Dellums,
Chairman of the Caucus, had urged
youth delegates to help with the con-
tinuing development of new leader-
ship in Black America.

Senses aise alse sills

HE Who Never
Makes A Mistake

Never

MADE Anything.

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October 16, 1989

The AME Christian Recorder

Metropolitan Celebrates Early

METROPOLITAN A.M.E. CHURCH

Mortgage Burning

Mobile, AL—After having built a
very beautiful sanctuary in 1977, the
members of Metropolitan A.M.E.
Church assumed a mortgage with a
two-fold option, one of which was to
liquidate the total mortgage within
ten years and save $65,000 in interest.
The dedicated members accepted the
first option. Under the leadership of
Dr. G. L. Washington, a Mortgage
Liquidation Fund was organized, with
several of the members giving sizable
donations, from which more than
$40,000 was realized. The balance of
the mortgage was paid off within a
year; hence, the entire mortgage was
liquidated in eleven years (1988).

A series of events marked the signi-
ficant Mortgage Celebration, includ-
ing a Pre-Mortgage Burning Thanks-
giving Service and a banquet, at which
members were given certificates for
faithful service or for contributions
toward the mortgage.

The celebration culminated with a
worship service on July 9, 1989, with

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the Rt. Rev. C. E. Thomas, Presiding
Prelate of the Ninth Episcopal Dis-
trict, delivering a message on the pro-
vocative subject ‘‘Remember When
and Remember Then.’’ Following the
invitation to Christian Discipleship,
the mortgage was burned. The pastor
and members were elated! Other min-
isters in attendance at the service were
Brother Oliver Allen, local minister;
and Presiding Elders Dr. H. O. Swan-
son, Mobile District, and Dr. A. R.
Ray, Selma District of the Central
Alabama Conference.

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Special Christian Education
Announcement

The Rt. Rev. Vernon R. Byrd
Presiding Bishop
13th Episcopal District
Chair, Commission
on Christian Education

YPD’ERS Show Sophistication

Oak Park, Il The Fourth District
Young People’s and Children’s Divi
sion of the Women's Missionary So
ciety enjoyed a very productive week
end of activity, On Friday evening,
the young people were in dialogue,
discussing such topics as: ways teens
can manage stress and gaining
strength to counter those who chal
lenge their faith as well as doctrines.
YPDers showed sophistication of
strength, faith and knowledge of their

ability to stand toe-to-toe with these
challenges. Like all other teenagers,
YPDers are faced with peer pressure;
however, through sharing and caring
they are able to offer each other ways
of dealing with this pressure.

The highpoint of the weekend took
place on Saturday at Quinn Chapel
A.M.E. Church, Chicago, Illinois,
with a Black College Fair and Career
Day. Young people from across the
District, along with their Directors,
were in attendance. Workshops on Fi-
nancial Aid, Admissions, The Impor-
tance of testing, Scholarships and Re-
sources were offered. Leaders of

these workshops were Mrs. Vada
Johnson, Mrs. ’Faye Henning and Mr.
James Gray

Schools represented were Kentucky
State College, Wiley College, Wilber
force University, Tougaloo College,
Morris Brown College and LeMoyne

Owens College. YPDers displayed

much enthusiasm, all showing con
cern for their future. They expressed
gratitude for having been given the

Opportunity lo participate in the Col
lege Fair. The success of this affair
was exemplified by the fact that many
expressed the desire to have the op-
portunity for participation again.

Among those in attendance were
Mrs. Maurice Abel, President of the
Fourth District Women’s Missionary
Society; Mrs. Earlean Hayes, Chica-
go Conference Director; Mrs. Louise
Forney, Illinois Conference Director,
and Mrs. LaNita Fort, Indiana Con-
ference Director.

Pamela Parks, Communications Secretary
DeShana Forney, President
Yvonne H. Parks, Director

Eleventh Anniversary Observance Held

St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Newport
News, Virginia and the Historical
Society, in observance of its Eleventh
Anniversary, recently honored four
of its members with Fifty Year Award
Plaques. The following members
were the recipients of this prestigious
award, presented for fifty years of
continuous service in good and
regular standing: Mrs. Irene McCad-
den Brooks, Mrs. Lavinia B. Green,
Mr. Wendell O. Jordan, and Mrs.
Myetta E. Rooks.

These persons join a cadre’ of
twenty-four previous recipients. The
morning worship service speaker for
the occasion was Dr. Katie C. Davis,
Professor of English and Director of
Theater Arts, Norfolk State Univer-
sity, Norfolk, Virginia. The Rev.
Tanya C. Lowe, Assistant Minister,
served as the worship leader. Mrs.

Buena W. Reese, Historical Society
President, presided at the afternoon
reception.

Rev. Sidney W. Williams, Jr., Pas-
tor, presented the Fifty Year plaques
to each of the honorees. Letters of
congratulations were sent to each re-
cipient by President and Mrs. George
Bush and gifts were presented by
families, friends, co-workers and con-
gregation.

Twenty members who were eighty
years old and over were also recog-
nized at this time. St. Paul boasts of
twenty members who were inducted
as Charter Members in the OCTO/
NANO/CENTA FELLOWSHP (80/
90/100). Ages of the members range
from eighty years to one hundred-
nine years.

Rey. Sidney W. Williams, Jr., Pastor
Buena W. Reese, Church Reporter

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SOCIAL ACTION CORNER

Mrs. Dorothy M. Owens, who hap-
pens to be my beloved spouse, asked
to have my undivided attention in my
capacity as the Social Action Direc-
tor, so as to help her take the rough
edges out of a proposal to institute a
connectional ministers’ spouses or-
ganization, especially since the over-
riding concerns are primarily social.

1 was very pleasantly surprised
when | looked at the notes presented
to me and found them most relevant
and needed, so much so that I am
printing some of them and soliciting
your thoughtful perusal or response,
if you are inclined.

The main thrust of the proposal is:

That a ‘‘Ministers’’ spouses organi-
zation be organized at the Connec-
tional level of the A.M.E. Church
(under the umbrella of the Connec-
tional Social Action Commission, if
necessary, with the president of the
Bishops’ wives organization presiding
over the annual organization meeting,
which would be held at the seat of the
general board meeting.)

The purpose of the organization
would be to represent and speak to the
needs of ministers’ spouses, P.K.s
(preacher’s kids), ministers’ widows
and widowers, the psycho-social
needs and concerns of the clergy fa-
mily, to present seminars and work-
shops dealing with the areas of profes-
sionalism, ethics, vocation-avocation
pressures, hidden pains, divergent re-
lationships, problems of retirement,
recognizing essentials and non-essen-
tials, inner limits, current clergy-
image, family planning, fitness and
health, and recognizing burn-out and
other mental deficiencies, among
other subjects. The organization
might want to look into scholarships
for deserving P.K.s who usually
follow the family profession; counsel-
ing centers established for clergyfa-
milies, primarily, but could be of use
to others as well; developing shelters
for retired clergy and family or wi-
dowed spouses or clergy; and benevo-
lent issues.

The officers suggested are: presi-
dent, Ist vice president, 2nd vice pre-
sident, secretary, assistant secretary,
treasurer, parliamentarian, histori-
ographer and chaplain. The board of
directors would consist of the elected
officers and episcopal district presi-
dents.

The committees suggested are: so-
cial issues, recruitment, ways and
means, nominations, constitution and
by-laws, worship, building and
grounds, scholarship, fund-raising,
benevolence, counseling, legislative
and entertainment.

Mrs. Owens, who is the consultant
to the Fourth Episcopal District Min-
isters’ Spouses organization, Presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary Daniels, and Chair-
person of the Fourth Episcopal
District Committee of ‘‘Christian
Social Relations’? of the Women’s
Missionary Society, said that this is
just the ‘‘tip of the iceberg;’’ if the
idea catches on and the other fertile
minds of our Zion contribute, there is
no limit as to where this idea could
go. I quite agree and will make this a
part of my report to the Commission
on Social Action when we meet next
year here in St. Louis.

In fact, Mrs. Owens is proposing a
seminar and exploration session at the
May, 1990, meeting here in St. Louis
to test the interest of ministers’ spou-
ses to the idea. The seminar would be
entitled ‘‘Ministers’ Spouses Self-
Imaging Seminar,’’ with some of
these topics proposed: ‘‘Working for

Professionalism and Cohensiveness
to Insure the Future;"’ ‘‘The Frater-
nity of the Clergy Family;’’ ‘‘Expos
ing Hidden Pain;’’ ‘Coping With
P.K.s and Their Image;’’ and ‘‘Sur-
vival in the 90’s;"’ and other topics
which might unfold if the response
warrants a continuation of this ef-
fort.

I feel very up-beat about a positive
response to this proposal, in light of
the fact that our Bishops wrote in this
historic document printed in the 1988
Discipline, under the title of
Episcopal Salutation, page 16,
number 5: ‘‘That our commitment
must be a ministry of liberation and
reconciliation; the liberation of per-
sons, and the reconciliation of man
with God, of person with person, of
person to history and environment
and of community to community.’’

Robert Savage says:

“That egotism is a case of mistaken
nonentity.

Egotism is the opiate that the devil
administers to dull the pain of medio-
crity.

Egotism is an internally generated
anesthetic which enables a conceited
person to live painlessly with himself.
Egotism makes the egotist an I spe-
cialist.’’

Enough said!! We need together-
ness. Peace be with us all, Amen

John Q. Owens, Director

Good Stewardship
Reports Made for
First Quarter

Gatesville, GA—Logtown Bethel
A.M.E. Church was host to the First
Quarterly Conference which included
two other churches—Gray’s Chapel
and Jordan Grove. With Presiding El-
der Terrell presiding over the Satur-
day afternoon business session, re-
ports were read from the three
churches and all accepted by the
body. Characters were passed and
Rev. Terrell expressed appreciation to
the pastor, Rev. N. Holt, and mem-
bers for their cooperation. ’

Pastor Holt made the Call to Wor-
ship at the Sunday morning worship
service and Bro. Jimmie Cleveland
approached the throne of grace in
prayer. Music for the services was
rendered by the Young Adult Choir
and the Logtown Male Usher Board
served.

As preacher of the morning, Presid-
ing Elder Terrell was presented by
Rev. Holt and read from Job 19:25.
His subject was ‘‘If You Know It,
Tell It.’? The speaker exhorted his
hearers that all must appear before
God. Job, he said, appeared to God in
his hour of suffering. All are privileg-
ed to tell God about their every need,
and all who know Him must tell their
brothers and sisters that God lives.

In response to the extended invita-
tion at the conclusion of the sermon,
one person did come to accept the
Lord as his personal saviour.

In recognition of the deaths of two
members of the church family, Bro-
ther W. B. Caldwell spoke on the life
of the late Mr. Larry Kendall, and
Brother Cunningham spoke on the
life of Sister Mattie Pennamon. After
Elder Terrell’s prayers, by a motion
and a proper second, the names of the
deceased were removed from the
church roll.

Sister Edith Williams, Reporter

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October 16, 1989

The AME Christian Recorder

Women’s Missionary Society
Joins National Mammography
Education Effort

Mrs. Doris Porter

Ms. Delores Kennedy Williams

The Women’s Missionary Society
of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church has joined a nationwide cam-
paign to urge women to have lifesavy-
ing mammograms regularly.

Mrs. Doris Porter represented Pre-
sident Delores Kennedy Williams at
the Women’s Leadership Summit on
Mammography, held September 20 in
Washington, DC. The summit kicked
off the National Cancer Institute’s
(NCI) national breast cancer screen-
ing awareness campaign. Sponsored
by NCI and the Susan G. Komen
Foundation, the summit brought
leaders of numerous business, Gov-
ernment, and service organizations
together to develop strategies for
reaching the public and health profes-
sionals with facts about the impor-
tance of mammography screening.
First Lady Barbara Bush was keynote
speaker at the event.

“About forty-three-thousand
women die each year of breast
cancer,’’ said President Williams ‘‘I
believe the Women’s Missionary Soci-
ety can play a major role in educating
our membership about mammogra-
phy. If all women are screened regu-
larly, one-third fewer women would
die each year of breast cancer. Our
organization must put this issue at the
top of our agenda in the next few
years.”’

Breast cancer is a leading cause of
cancer deaths in women, second only
to lung cancer. Mammography, an x-
ray of the breast, can detect breast
cancer at its earliest stage, when it can
be treated most successfully. Recent-
ly, eleven national medical organiza-
tions, including NCI, announced their
consensus that all women age forty to
forty-nine should have a mam-
mogram every one to two years and a
clinical breast exam every year and
that women fifty and older should
have mammograms and clinical ex-
ams annually.

Despite evidence that mammogra-
phy is the most effective method for
detecting early-stage breast cancer,

this screening exam is not used regu-
larly. According to 1987 data from
the National Health Interview Sur-
vey, only about seventeen percent of
women forty and older reported they
had had a mammogram within the
previous year. The survey also showed
that older women, those who are at
greatest risk for breast cancer, are in-
creasingly less likely to have mammo-
grams as they age. American Cancer
Society data show that fewer than fif-
ty percent of physicians have ever re-
ferred an asymptomatic woman for a
mammogram.

Women lack accurate information
about mammography. Studies of wo-
men age forty and older indicate that
the main reasons why they don’t have
mammograms are that they see ‘‘no
need’’ and that their physicians have
not recommended them. However,
the need is clear: one in ten women
will develop breast cancer at some
time during her life.

Surveys of physicians indicate that
they, too, lack accurate information
about mammograms. Doctors list
concerns about the expense and safety
of mammograms as reasons for not
recommending them for women with-
out symptoms. However, cost con-
cerns are beginning to be met as insur-
ance coverage for mammography
screening becomes more common. In
fact, Medicare beneficiaries age sixty-
five and older will be reimbursed up
to $40 for mammograms every two
years beginning in January 1990.
Disabled beneficiaries will be entitled
to similar benefits. Also, experts say
improvements in mammogram equip-
ment in the past ten years have drasti-
cally reduced the amount of radiation
involved so that the safety risk is
minimal.

The Women’s Missionary Society
is committed to educating women on
the importance of reducing deaths
caused by cancer. For more informa-
tion on our involvement please con-
tact our headquarters 1134 11th Street
N.W., Washington, DC 20001.

NR

Continued from Page 1

Smithsonian Produces Richard Allen Cassette Tape

performed by a choir directed by
Evelyn Simpson-Curenton under the
guidance of curator Dr. Bernice
Johnson Reagon.

“At the time of the Revolution, Af-
rican Americans made up the second
largest population group in the
American colonies,’’ writes producer
Howard Bass. ‘‘This sound portrait,
‘Soldier of the Cross,’ focuses on the
African American community of Phi-
ladelphia in the late 1700s and early
1800s. Through the words of the Rev-
erend Richard Allen and the songs of
his congregation we learn about the
founding of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church. We also glimpse

something of the cultural climate and
the social and moral issues that chal-
lenged the African American commu-
nity and the new nation.”’

Copies of ‘‘Soldier of the Cross’’
are available at $8.00 (postpaid) by
writing: ‘‘Soldier of the Cross,"?
Room MBB66, National Museum of
American History, Smithsonian Insti-
tution, Washington, DC 20560.

Real Failure Is

Blaming Others
For Mistakes.

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Continued from Page 1

The Lilly Foundation Funds Black Religious Research Project

stitute, Harvard University; Wardell
Payne, Director of the Research
Center in Black Religious Bodies at
Howard University; and Brother
Cyprian Davis, Archivist and His-
torian of the Black Catholic exper-
ience, Meinrad Archabby, Indiana.

According to Howard Dodson,
Chief of the Schomburg Center, a pri-
mary goal of the Preservation of the
Black Religious Heritage Project is to
“focus national attention on the need
to rescue and’ preserve records essen-
tial for documenting the religious
heritage of African Americans.’’ Spe-
cifically, the Project intends to gather
documentation of organized religious
bodies that have predominantly Afri-
can American memberships at either
the local, state, regional or national
levels. This includes the collection of
primary materials from local congre-
gations, conferences, presbyteries,
dioceses, synods, conventions, and
other divisions of Christian churches
in the United States. The Project will
also gather data on non-Christian
churches in the United States. The
Project will also gather data on non-
Christian religious organizations
whose membership is predominantly
African American, as well as organi-
zations within religious bodies, such
as: Youth Groups, State Clubs,
Choirs and Ministerial Associations.
Simultaneously it will encourage
other repositories to prioritize the col-
lection and preservation of African
American religious records. The Pro-
ject will also seek to promote the de-
velopment of ‘‘preservation con-
sciousness’’ within religious bodies.

Types of material being sought
from churches and other religious or-
ganizations include papers of church
leaders (correspondence, sermons,
photographs, etc.), and administra-
tive records such as: minutes of meet-
ings of boards of trustees; church
conference minutes; vestry minutes;
documentation from societies, clubs,
boards and committees; records of
births, marriages, and deaths; papers
from. outreach/community service
ministries; correspondence; photo-
graphs; art and artifacts, both two
and three dimensional; and archi-
tectural plans. Audio and video re-
cordings of sermons, programs and
special events are also sought.

An innovative aspect of the Project
will be the use of current technology
to produce microfiche reproductions
where acquisition of original ma-
terials is not feasible. The Project will
encourage churches and_ religious
bodies to establish archival preserva-
tion programs as well as explore other
presentation strategies.

The Schomburg Center will seek to
make the acquired African American
religion resources accessible to semi-
naries and divinity schools training
African American leaders, and to
scholars and other interested parties.
In March, 1990, the Center will con-
vene a research symposium of scho-
lars, librarians and representatives of
seminaries and divinity schools and
other professionals responsible for
graduate level instruction. The sym-
posium will identify research
priorities and complementary ma-
terials essential for the accurate study
and comprehension of African
American religious life.

Persons interested in acquiring ad-
ditional inSormation about the Pro-
ject should call the Schomburg Center
for Research in Black Culture, 212-
491-2226, or write to:

Victor Smythe, Project Archivist
Preservation of the Black Religious
Heritage Project
Schomburg Center for Research
in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037-1801

Continued from Page 1

Band-Aids Cover the
Wounds But Do Not Heal
the Hurts

itself must be changed,’’ warned the
Court.

Governor Bill Clements promised
to call a special 30-day session of the
Legislature in the-Spring.

Nearly $10 billion in state money
will now be made available for public
schools in 1990-91, and almost $12
billion is expected to come from local
districts.

The lawsuit, Edgewood vs Kirby
was filed in 1984. Because of the dif-
ference in district property wealth,
annual spending per student ranges
from $2,112 to $19,333! Such were the
figures released by the high court.

The suit took its name from the
lead plaintiff, the Edgewood Indepen-
dent School District in San Antonio
and education commissioner William
Kirby. At Edgewood School the stu-
dents and teacher participated in high
school marching band celebrations!

“History will mark this day as the
opening of the door to opportunity
for tens of thousands, even millions,
of children. These children have been
the victims of ‘segregated’ opportuni-
ty determined by a geographical roll
of the dice,’’ noted the President of
the Texas State Teachers Association,
Ms. Olivia Besteiro.

History has marked the day, in-
deed.

Certainly, it deserved more nation-
wide attention by the press than the
few columns given to it where the arti-
cle appeared in print.

For that reason, for those of us
who were not privileged to share the
news and even be inspired by it in pur-
suing other inequities in our own edu-
cational system, we mark the story
for its significance.

As a former teacher/principal with-
in the Texas school system, I antici-
pate the future will hold less of the in-
equities 1 experienced.

Enlightenment and education are
partners and the future bears serious
attention and active participation by
all of us!

We congratulate Justice Oscar
Maury.

His words bear repeating, “A
Band-Aid will not suffice; the system
itself must be changed.”

Instead of justifying inequities with
a protest that realistically, how we can
change the system, we will now have
the satisfaction of watching govern-
ment re-structure its glaring faults to
suit the needs of the people it serves.

If we can do this on a state-wide
level within our educational system,
surely we can inspire ourselves to ad-
dress other systems in need of radical
change.

If each and every one of us can send
a letter on specific educational im-

provements needed to our legislators,
we can alert them of our own recogni-
tion of those factors that deserve
ongoing attention.

Education is a primary area to be-
gin.

We owe it to our children, our chil-
dren’s children, and ourselves.


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Reverend David C. Coleman, Jr.

The AME Christian Recorder

, Another Rising ‘‘Son’’ From the

The Fourth Episcopal District—Aspires for Episcopacy Service

Reverend David C. Coleman, Jr.
for Bishop Committee

Rev. David C. Coleman, Jr.

Another son from the ‘‘fabulous
Fourth’’ Episcopal District offers
himself as a candidate for the highest
level of responsibility within our
Zion: the episcopacy. Reverend David
G13 (PD C.),,.Coleman;:, .Jr.,: the
energetic, innovative and creative
presiding elder of the South District
of the Chicago Conference is a well
qualified candidate for our consider-
ation as a bishop in the church.

As the son of an A.M.E. preacher,
the late Reverend D. C. Coleman,
Sr., the roots of African Methodism
run deep in the life of Presiding Elder
Coleman and the Coleman family. He
has served the church well through his
academic training, pastoral ex-
perience, and as presiding elder.

Presiding Elder Coleman educated
at the University of Arizona, Tucson,
Arizona; and Payne Seminary in
Xenia, Ohio, is a graduate from both
institutions.

Moreover, Presiding Elder Cole-
man brings a wealth of successful
connectional pastoral experience to
his episcopal candidacy. He pastored
churches in Scottbluff, and Alliance,
Nebraska; Mesa, Douglas, and Tuc-
son, Arizona; Colorado Springs, Col-
orado. Before becoming a presiding
elder in the Chicago Conference he
successfully served as pastor/ad-
ministrator at Greater Institutional,
and Bethel two of Chicago’s out-
standing congregations in the con-
ference.

The legacy of Reverend Coleman’s
creative and innovative leadership

from his successful pastoral ex-
perience continues in his leadership as
Presiding Elder of the South District
of the Chicago Conference. Concern-

ed with promoting and supporting
high educational goals for youths and
adults led to establishing scholarship
programs in his presiding elder district
promulgated under his direction.

Although a skilled pulpiteer, Rev-
erend Coleman’s skills as a commu-
nicator reach far beyond the pulpit
and well into the community of the
South District church family.
Through his background as a com-
municator, he established, and pub-
lishes quarterly a professional caliber
district newsletter: The South District
Beacon. This affords him the oppor-
tunity to keep the members of his
district aware of what is happening
throughout the Fourth Episcopal Dis-
trict and its myriad of annual confer-
ences, and activities. Reverend Cole-
man is civilly and socially active
through his ministry. Some of his in-
volvements are: member of the Board
of Directors for Payne Seminary,
member, Board of Directors for
Camp Baber (Fourth District A.M.E.
owned fifty-seven acre camp in Mich-
igan), member, Board of Directors
for Lake Grove Housing Project, and
many other community-centered in-
terests.

Many, many other things will be
said about this Holy Spirit inspired
man of God. As time goes on we will
be sharing these glimpses of one
whom we are rallying around with
Fourth Episcopal District as well as
trans-episcopal district support.
Reverend Coleman is indeed a man
for all seasons, but he is especially a
man we need as a bishop who will lead
us with integrity and commitment to
God and his people.

Join in with the Reverend David
C. Coleman, Jr. Boosters for Bishop,
clergy and lay alike, in our rallying
song toward a successful campaign:
“Reverend Coleman will make a good
bishop—that nobody can deny.”
(sung to the tune He’s a jolly good
fellow)

Reverend Archie L. Criglar, Sr.
and Reverend David R. Jarrett, Sr.

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tiful music and “‘If I Can Help Some-
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Reflecting on the life and works of
Rev. Hinson were Rev. Aaron Hall,
retired pastor of Ebenezer United
Methodist Church, who spoke of for-
ty-five years of friendship and close
association; Rev. C. E. Standifer,
pastor of St. Paul A.M.E., Coconut
Grove, who sated that his life was im-
pacted by an early encounter with
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Attorney Due read a proclamation
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claimed August 25, 1989, as Rev. Ira
Dotson Hinson Day.

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sented to Rev. Hinson, who expressed
his gratitude to the ministers, laity
and friends of the Miami district for
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October 16, 1989

The AME Christian Recorder

9

Tribute to Bishop Harrison

James Bryant

Bishop Harrison J. Bryant

Bishop Brookins, other Bishops of the
church, pulpit guests, General and
Connection Officers, Presiding Elders,
Pastors, Pastor Reid, All of God’s
Children, and most assuredly MY
SPIRITUAL FAMILY, THE BRY-
ANTS:

I greet you in the matchless name
of Jesus the Christ. Needless to say,
even though I count it a privilege, it is
with the deepest of MIXED EMO-
TIONS that I stand here to represent
the vast army of BISHOP BRY-
ANT’S grandchildren in the ministry.
If you feel like standing in affirma-
tion with me, please do. I know each
of you has your own special memories
as I do.

When I joined Bethel Church in
February, 1963, Rev. Harrison James
Bryant was the pastor. He and Mo-
ther Bryant immediately tried to get
me involved with the music program,
which I resisted greatly, using my
young children as an excuse. I failed
to work with the Sunday School pro-
gram, even though Mother Bryant
offered to baby sit, but I did join the
Senior Choir. .

He baptized my youngest daughter,
Michelle. I remember seeing Sis. Pi-
nina Welborn jumping what seemed
like three feet from the floor in the
narthex the Sunday it was announced
that he had been elected in Cincinna-
ti. We prayed with them as they dog-
gedly struggled for months to gain en-
trance into South Africa to begin a
major ministry there.

Grandfathers in the flesh are very,
very special people. They have the ca-
pacity to make you feel loved and im-
portant like no other earthly creature
can. Such was our relationship with
our grandfather in the ministry. Since
his retirement, we have been better
than blessed to have had his vast
storehouse of knowledge and wisdom
available simply at the dial of a tele-
phone or the ring of a doorbell. He
was never too busy or too tired to
make you feel that you had his undi-
vided attention at the moment, An
answer to your question would in-
evitably end with a colorful account
of a similar experience he had faced
during one of his years of ministry. It
seems as if any adversary always
wound up being his staunchest sup-
porter. I have never heard of an ac-
count of failure from his lips.

Those of us who were blessed to
have traveled on the road with him,
remember the rich stories which
would flow and flow from him and
make time pass faster as we rolled
along the highway—starving because
Mother Bryant only allowed us to
drink Shaklee and water!!

It is no secret how proud he was of
his JOHN RICHARD and what he
did for Bethel—likewise, whenever he
was around us, he never failed to
make us feel that we were doing the
best job ever and that he was ex-
tremely pleased with us. He has bless-

ed the three churches I have pastored
by accepting invitations to preach,
there—and while we knew we were
honored to have a bishop come to
minister to us, he always bragged
about it afterwards as if we had
honored him by asking him to come.
What a great man of God!!

You don’t know like I know what
Bishop Harrison James Bryant has
meant to me!! To me, he was immo-
vable, steadfast, always abounding in
the work of the Lord. He was like a
tree planted by the river of waters,
whatever he did prospered and his leaf
didn’t wither,—in fact, won’t
wither!!

I have watched him as he main-
tained his countenance, calmness,
and composure on the bench of bis-
hops, sitting up there like an African
Prince as others, it seemed, were fall-
ing apart.

I have observed him grow stronger
and use his retirement to the advan-
tage of God’s kingdom here on earth
and to the encouragement of those of
us who used him as a role model.

I have been encouraged so much by
his advice not to fight with or dismiss
unruly officers but to ‘‘love them to
the church,’’—and yet find a way not
to compromise your integrity.

We’ve been constantly reminded by
his advice that, if as a preacher, you
catch on fire, people will come to
watch you burn.

As regards one’s Christian walk,
he’d say ‘‘I’d rather see a sermon any
day than hear one.’’ In other words,
live the life you preach about!!

One uppermost challenge he gave

‘me as he learned that I was appointed

to Wright’s—and this keeps me going
even today—‘**Wright’s Chapel,’’ he
said, ‘‘She was once the queen of the
Eastern Shore!’’—and I believe she
will be again.

Finally, when Wright’s hosted the
District Conference in August, 1988,
he and Mother Bryant thought it not
robbery to come, wheelchair and all.

Thusly, may we, his GRAND-
CHILDREN IN THE MINISTRY,
incorporate throughout our ministry,
his ability to proclaim the word, his
integrity, his forthrightness, his perse-
verance, his stamina and his love of
God, so that as he joins that great
cloud of witnesses, we might do
nothing which would mar the unique
legacy which we have so richly in-
herited, that of being a grandchild of
the 82nd bishop of the African
Methodist Church—who tackled the
job that couldn’t be done and he did
it—rose up from the sawmills and rice
fields of South Carolina to become
one on the most respected episcopates
in the history of the church, certainly
in our time. My sisters and my
brothers, we have walked and talked
with GREATNESS—HALLELU-
JAH—we've got the blessed
assurance that he’s enjoying his home
far beyond the skies—He’s hand in
hand with Mother Bryant where no
storm clouds rise—He’s in the land of
an unclouded day! HALLELUJAH
and AMEN!!

Vivian B. Castain

Some People Pray
For A Bushel

But Carry A
Cup

Anna P. Stout Joins the Church Triumphant

Mrs. Anna P. Stout

Indianapolis, IN—Impressive final
rites were conducted in Bethel African
Methodist Episcopal Church for AN-
NA P. STOUT. The Reverend Walter
W. Reid, Sr., pastor, offered the
beautiful eulogy, titled ‘‘In My
Place,’’ in speaking of this remark-
able Christian churchwoman. Prayer
and scripture lessons were Old Testa-
ment: Psalm 37:25-26; and New Test-
ament: Romans 4:1-8, read, respec-
tively, by Rev. Ulysses J. White and
Rev. Ron Norris, associate pastors of
Bethel Church. The choir, accom-
panied by Mrs. Blanche H. Butts on
the Majestic pipe organ, sang the
hymns ‘‘O, Thou, In Whose Pre-
sence,’’ ‘‘All The Way My Savior
Leads Me,”’ and ‘‘Jesus Paid It All.’’

Mrs. Dorothy M. White, President
of the Indiana Conference Branch of
the Women’s Missionary Society,
paid a tribute to the deceased on
behalf of Bethel Church. Other
tributes came from Mr. Willie A.
Gholston, President of the Indiana
Lay Organization; Mrs. Maurice
Abel, Fourth District President of the
Women’s Missionary Society; and
Mrs. Delores L. Kennedy Williams,
Connectional President of the Wo-
men’s Missionary Society. Dr. Wil-
liam Sampson Nelson spoke for the
Indiana Annual Conference. Mrs.
Lucille Thomas, former Second Con-
nectional Vice-President of the Wo-
men’s Missionary Society, talked
about Miss Stout as a friend. Anna’s
favorite hymn, ‘*The Battle Hymn Of
The Republic,” was played as the
postlude, and interment was in Crown
Hill Cemetery.

OBITUARY

Anna P. Stout was born July 4,
1907, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to
Alex and Patsy P. Stout, the second
of three children.

She received her elementary and
high school training in the local public
schools, She was granted cum Jaude
from Wilberforce University with a
Bachelor of Arts degree, and from

Butler University with a degree of
Master of Arts. She later attended In-
diana University School of Social Ser-
vice and the Hebrew University of Je-
rusalem.

Miss Stout taught Greek and Latin
for a year at Edward Waters College,
Jacksonville, Florida, She often re-
ferred, with pride, to the fact that a
young man, one William F. Ball, one
of her Greek students, later became
Bishop William F. Ball of the A.M.E.
Church. After leaving Edward
Waters, she was employed in the In-
dianapolis Public Schools as a Social
Worker for forty-two years, retiring
in 1973.

Being very active in civic affairs,
she had received a number of awards,
among them a citation from the
Church Federation of Greater Indian-
apolis for achievement in better race
relations. At the time of her death,
Anna was an active member of the
Federation’s Committee on Urban
Affairs.

Miss Stout was a long time Trustee,
being Trustee Emeritus when she
died; a former choir member; one
time director of Christian Education
and President of the Women’s Mis-
sionary Society. She was treasurer of
the latter at her death.

Anna was particularly devoted to
the Sunday School, attributing her
love to the fact that she was baptized
in Sunday School on Children’s Day
prior to her first birthday. She subse-
quently became both local and district
superintendent.

Miss Stout was involved in the
A.M.E. Church on the district and
connectional levels, also. She had
been Fourth District First Vice-Presi-
dent of the Women’s Missionary So-
ciety for nine years. She served as
delegate to the General Conference a
number of times. As a member of the
committee that chose the site for
Camp Baber, she became and re-
mained a Trustee from the time of its
establishment to her passing on July
10, 1989.

When she died, Anna Stout held
life memberships in the Women’s
Missionary Society of the A.M.E.
Church; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorori-
ty, Inc., and the National Council of
Negro Women. When she died, she
was serving on the Board of Directors
of Alpha Home and Flanner House
and was the treasurer of the Indian-
apolis Chapter of the Wilberforce
Alumni.

Her sister, Frances C. Stout, sur-
vives.

Enters Eternal Rest

THE OBITUARY
Hattie Hickman Emmons
May 3, 1913 - September 9, 1989

Hattie Hickman Emmons was a
child of God who showed friendship
and love for those with whom she
shared her life. Her parents, Edgar
and Delia Hickman, reared her and
nine brothers and sisters in a Chris-
tian home where they were taught
early to love and serve the Lord, Born
in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Hatsie was
educated in the public schools and
served faithfully as a member of
Browns Temple A.M.E. Church,

She married Will George Emmons
and later moved to Nashville, where
they worked in the community and
joined Bethel A.M.B. Church.

Her love for people, and especially
children, was shown in the way she
always reached out and cared for

those in need, She and her husband
raised Terry Gooch as their son,

Hattie Emmons departed this life
Saturday, September 9, 1989. She will
be missed by her loving family and
friends.

She leaves to rejoice in her homego-
ing her devoted husband of more than
fifty years, Will George; son, Terry;
brothers, Bishop Ernest Lawrence
Hickman (Atlanta, GA) and Mr,
Edgar Hickman (Detroit, MI); nieces,
nephews and many other relatives and
friends,

KEEP PRAYING
GOD LISTENS MORE

THAN
MOST MEN


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The AME Christian Recorder

October 16, 1989

* ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE x

THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BISHOP R. A. HILDEBRAND

SOUTH OHIO

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 18-22, 1989

St. Paul A.M.E. Church

2608 Kemper Lane

Cincinnati, OH 45206
Church Phone: (513) 861-2955
Pastor’s Phone: (513) 731-2370

The Rey. Ralph T. Newell, Sr., Host Pastor
The Rey. William Gazaway, Host P.E.

NORTH OHIO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 25-29, 1989
St. Andrews A.M.E. Church
117 E. Rayen Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
Church Phone: (216) 746-4686
Pastor’s Phone: (216) 743-7952
The Rev. Lawrence Thompson, Host Pastor
The Rey. S. E. Lancaster, Host P.E.

FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BISHOP V. R. ANDERSON

THE FIFTH DISTRICT
PLANNING MEETING
October 16-17, 1989
Wayman A.M.E. Church
5010 Cabanne
St. Louis, MO 63113
Church Phone: (314) 361-4123
Pastor’s Phone: (314) 991-0966
The Rey. L. C. Wormley, Host Pastor

W.M.S. CONVENTION
OPENS IN EACH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ON TUESDAY

SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

K

BISHOP F. C. JAMES

SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 18-22, 1989
Macedonia A.M.E. Church
48 Alexander Street
Charleston, SC
Church Phone: (803) 723-1829
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 723-0819
The Rev. F. L. Davis, Host Pastor
The Rev. Z. L. Grady, Host P.E.

PIEDMONT SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 25-29, 1989
St. James A.M.E. Church
305 Henry M. Turner Street
Abbeville, SC 29620
Church Phone: (803) 000-0000
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 459-2035
The Rey. Lindsey Crumlin, Host Pastor
The Rey. O. A. Klugh, Host P.E.

Attend Annual

Conference

CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 8-12, 1989
Shiloh A.M.E, Church
706 West Cleveland Street
Elloree, SC 29047
Church Phone: (803) 897-2379
Pastor’s Phone: (803) 897-2052
The Rev. Harold Hunter, Host Pastor
The Rev. R. L. McCants, Host P.E.

The 1989-1990 SEVENTH EPISCOPAL
DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING
November 24-25, 1989

EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BISHOP DONALD G. K. MING

CENTRAL LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 26-29, 1989
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
1106 LeGarde Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Church Phone: (504) 446-6731
The Rev. Robert Brumfield, Host Pastor
The Rev. R. L. Stanton, Host P.E.

LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 8-12, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
1356 South Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Church Phone: (504) 344-6931
Pastor’s Phone: (504) 338-1727
The Rev. Ronald K. Smith, Host Pastor
The Rev. Joseph Cyprian, Host P.E.
The Rev. T. C. Johnson, Associate P.E.
The Rev. Clarence Collins, Assoc. P.E.

CONFERENCE MISSIONARY
MEETINGS
North Louisiana Conference
October 25, 1989
Central Louisiana Conference
November 8, 1989
Louisiana Conference

NINTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BISHOP C. E. THOMAS

EAST ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 19-22, 1989
Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church
921 10th Avenue
Phenix City, Alabama 36867
Church Phone: (205) 297-0130
Pastor’s Phone: (205) 298-8430
The Rev. Sam J. Walker, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. M. Boddie, Host P.E.
The Rev. Roy Walker, Assoc. P.E.

NORTH ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 26-29, 1989
St. John A.M.E. Church
229 Church Street
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Church Phone: (205) 534-3265
Pastor’s Phone: (205) 852-7541
The Rev. Homer L. McCall, Host Pastor
The Rey. E. L. Blankenship, Host P.E.
The Rev. S. T. Davis, Assoc. P.E.

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be held on the Wednesday preceding the
Annual Conference.

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TENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

EASTERN CAPE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 26-29, 1989
Robinson Chapel, Upington
454 Tilane Street
Paballo Vill., Upington 8800
Church Phone: (0541) 2-2732
The Rey, J. I. Ketwayo, Pastor & P.E.

QUEENTOWN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 19-22, 1989
Primm Chapel, Aliwal North
Bantu Street 5530
Umtata, Transkei
Church Phone: (04762) 12
The Rev. R. N. Myataza, Host Pastor
The Rev. S. M. Celd, Host P.E.

KALAHARI, EDITH MING
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

P. O. Box 220
Pampierstad, 8565
Church Phone: (0531) 71-1085
The Rev. D. V. Payi, Host Pastor
The Rev. M. V. T. Tyobekas, Host P.E.

BISHOP ROBERT L. PRUITT

NORTH TEXAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 25-27, 1989
MISSIONARY CONVENTION
October 24, 1989
Smith Chapel A.M.E, Church
2406 Childs Street
Dallas, Texas 75203
Church Phone: (214) 374-1534 or 948-9482
The Rev. J. R. Anderson, Host Pastor
The Rev. H. F. Dodson, Host P.E.
The Rev. Jon D. Walker, Asso. P.E.
The Rev. F. D. Thomas, Asso. P.E.

Planning Meeting
November 1-2, 1989
Paul Quinn College

Waco, Texas

CAPE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 6 - 10, 1989
Metropolitan Mitchell’s Plain 7785
15 Kruisduinen Close, P.O. Box 772
Westridge, 7802
Church Phone: (021) 32-2317
Pastor’s Phone: (021) 593-1224 or 593-1283
The Rev. Peter M. Mentoor, Host Pastor
The Rey. H. A. Joubert, Host P.E.

ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

PLANNING MEETING
December 19 - 20, 1989
Bonner Chapel 2 Ntshinga Street

New Brighton 6200 :
Port Elizabeth
Church Phone: (041) 44-2115
The Rev. W. Guwa, Host Pastor
The Rey. E. A. Plaatjies, Host P.E.

BISHOP PHILIP R. COUSIN

EAST FLORIDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 25-29, 1989
Greater Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church
5533 Gilchrist Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32219
Church Phone: (904) 764-5992
Pastor’s Phone: (904) 765-3026
The Rey. G. L. Champion, Host Pastor

SEVENTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BAHAMA ISLANDS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 10-12, 1989
Robinson-Morris Chapel
A.M.E. Church
Nassau, Bahamas

BISHOP R. A. CHAPPELLE, SR.

MALAWI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 11-15, 1989
W.M.S. CONVENTION
October 9-10, 1989
Bethel A.M.E. Church
P.O. Box 712
Lilongwe, Malawi
The Rev. James K. Mhango, H.P./P.E.

PLANNING CONFERENCE
November 17-18, 1989
11th Episcopal District
Planning Conference
Place to be announced

THIRTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
— SOUTH ZAMBIA
. ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 1-5, 1989
W.M.S. CONVENTION
October 30-31, 1989
Bright Temple A.M.E. Church
Kitwe, Zambia
The Rev, Stanley Banda, H. Pastor
Rev. C. Y. Katebe, Host P.E.

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BISHOP VERNON R. BYRD

17th Episcopal District
Post Planning Meeting
November 24-26, 1989
Bright Temple A.M.E. Church
Matero-Lusaka, Zambia
The Rev. F. Sikizwe, Host Pastor
The Rev. D. K. Sifukwe, Host P.E.

TENNESSEE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 18-22, 1989
Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church
Columbia, TN

DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING
November 16-17, 1989

St. James A.M.E. Church
Danville, KY

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AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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EIGHTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BISHOP R. A. CHAPPELLE, SR.

NORTHEAST LESOTHO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 9-12, 1989
W.M.S. CONFERENCE
November 7-8, 1989
Buthe Buthe A.M.E.

Church
Buthe Buthe, Lesotho
The Rev. W. L. Sebata, Host Pastor

LESOTHO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 15-19, 1989
W.M.S. CONFERENCE
November 13-14, 1989
Emmanuel A.M.E. Church
Maseru, Lesotho
The Rev. S. M. Rafube, Host Pastor
The Rev. M J. Sepitla, Host P.E.-

BOTSWANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 8-10, 1986
W.M.S. CONFERENCE
December 6-7, 1989
Gaborone A.M.E. Church
Gabarone, Botswana
The Rey. J. M. Mbulawa, Host Pastor
The Rev. L. M. Mbulawa, Host P.E.

SWAZILAND/MOZAMBIQUE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 14-17, 1989
W.M.S. CONVENTION
December 12-13, 1989
Collins Chapel A.M.E. Church
P.O. Box 276
Mbabne, Swaziland
The Rev. L. B. Dlamini, Host Pastor
The Rey. I. S. Motsa, Host P.E.

18TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
POST PLANNING MEETING
December 29-31, 1989
Emmanuel A.M.E. Church
Maseru, Lesotho

NINETEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

BISHOP HAROLD B. SENATLE

NATAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 9-12, 1989
New Castle
Church Phone: (03431) 94-711
The Rev. N. S. Sikhakhane, Pastor
P.O. Box 14140
Madadeni 2951

NORTH TRANSVAAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 15-19, 1989
Lebowa-Kgomo
Church Phone: (01529) 2210
The Rev. S. P. Chesane, Pastor
P.O. Box 154
Chuenespoort, Pietersburg 0745

ORANGIA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 22-26, 1989
Xaba Memorial A.M.E. Church
Heilbron
Church Phone: (01614) 2-1510
The Rev. J. B. Mbalo, Pastor
P.O. Box 231
Heilbron 9650

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God Is Only A
Prayer Away

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EAST TRANSVAAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 6-10, 1989
Emmanuel A.M.E, Church
Ermelo
Church Phone: (0139) 2511
The Rev. J. W. Dlamini, Pastor
P.O. Box 180
Ermelo 2350

WEST TRANSVAAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 13-17, 1989
Mmbatho, Mafikeng
Church Phone: (0140) 2-1768
The Rev. E. R. Lechoti, Pastor
P.O. Box 300
Mafikeng 8670

NINETEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
PLENARY MEETING
January 5-6, 1990
St. Francis A.M.E. Church
Potchefstroom
Church Phone: (0180) 5529
The Rev. M. D. Phetlhu, Pastor
P.O. Lesedi
Ikageng, Potchefstroom 2520

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ing elder to replace the retiring Rev. J.

come celebration for

After presiding over Bethel’s First
Quarterly conference, Rev. Barkley
had words of praise for the auxiliaries
and boards of the church for ‘‘an out-
standing job,’’ and he indicated that
he held plans for a glorious and spirit-
ual conference year.

L. Nealy. The appointment was made
by Bishop Philip R. Cousin, presiding
prelate of the 11th Episcopal District,
at the recent 89th session of the West
Florida Annual Conference.

Prior to his appointment to the pre-
siding eldership, Rev. Barkley served
in the ministry for thirty years, during
which time he pastored nine different
churches, the most recent of which
was St. James A.M.E. Church, Quin-
cy, FL, where he served for the past
seven years. Rev. Barkley and his
wife, Mrs. Rosa H. Barkley, are the
parents of Byran and Jamila.

Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, in
addition, hosted a welcome celebra-
tion for Rev. Dr. Willie D. Young,
who was re-appointed to serve the
church for the second year as a pastor
who is well prepared to lead the con-
gregation to increased spiritual
growth.

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October 16, 1989

A Faithful Servant Goes Home

Dr. Carlton N. Flannigan

OBITUARY

CARLTON NAPOLEON FLANI-
GAN was born in Pittsburg, Texas,
the only child of Walter Earl and
Katherine Flanigan. He attended ele-
mentary school in Sioux City, lowa,
and graduated from high school in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. He received
the Bachelor of Arts degree from
Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia, and
the Master of Sacred Theology degree
from Gammon Theological Semi-
nary, Atlanta. He was a participant in
extracurricular activities at both in-
stitutions. At Clark, he became a
charter member of Psi Chapter, Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity, and at Gam-
mon, he sang in the seminary chorale.

His interest in art and drawing be-
gan during his elementary school days
and his parents encouraged him to de-
velop his artistic abilities. His artistic
designs over the years have included
paintings, wedding invitations, high
school diplomas, and graduation an-
nouncements. He used his artistic ta-
lent to design the A.M.E. Church de-
cal and a beautiful lapel pin. ‘‘Carl,”’
as his mother called him, was a base-
ball enthusiast. For a period of time
before entering the active ministry, he
played semi-professional baseball and
was pitcher for the Dayton White Sox
team. He held a variety of jobs, but
the one of which he spoke with great
pride was that of a professional waiter
at the Biltmore Hote! in Dayton.

Carlton, a son of Wayman A.M.E.
Church, began his ministry in 1943.
He was licensed to preach under The
Reverend P. A. Nichols, and served
his first appointment at a church with
a small membership in Wilmington,
Ohio. Subsequent appointments were
held in Elkins, West Virginia, Cin-
cinnati, Bellefontaine, Cadiz, Chilli-
cothe and Middleton, Ohio, where he
was affectionately called ‘‘Pastor
Flan.”’ A faithful servant of God, a
gentleman of exceptional ability, a
distinguished clergyman, an outstand-
ing administrator, and a respected ci-
vic leader, Pastor Flanigan was ap-
pointed to serve the Wayman A.M.E.
Church congregation in 1960. He was
a pastor of extraordinary compas-
sion, sensitivity and wisdom, and gave
of himself without reservation. He
served at Wayman with distinction
for twenty-five years.

Pastor Flanigan was well known
and held in high esteem throughout
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church. During his ministry, he
served on numerous committees,
boards and commissions for the
South Ohio Conference, the Third
Episcopal District and the Connec-
tional Church. For many years, he
served as Trustee and Treasurer for
the South Ohio Conference and Dean
of the Church School Institute for the
Dayton District. He was a member of
the General Board, the Publications
Committee and the Minimum Salary
Committee for the A.M.E. Church.
He was a past member of the Board
of Trustees at Payne Theological
Seminary.

Pastor Flanigan’s civic involvement
included the Southwest Priority
Board, the Children’s Services Board,
the Dayton Charter Committee, ad
hoc committees for the Board of Edu-
cation, the Interdenominational Min
isterial Organization, the N.A.A.C.P.
and the Dayton Methodist Ministers
Fellowship, an organization he initi-
ated and served as its first president.

In recognition of his outstanding
achievements, Pastor Flanigan was
the recipient of many citations and
awards and honorary degrees, Doctor
of Humanities from three noted insti-
tutions sponsored by the A.M.E.
Church: Wilberforce University,
Morris Brown College and Monrovia
College in Liberia, West Africa.

Pastor Flanigan will be remember-
ed by the entire A.M.E. Church fami-
ly and the Dayton Community as a
loving, humble gracious, congenial
and dedicated pastor of integrity and
wisdom, truly devoted to God. His
weekly ‘‘Orchids Tremendous’’ sec-
tion in the Sunday bulletin was an ex-
pression of his gratitude and appreci-
ation to members and organizations
for their service to and involvement in
their beloved church. In his unique
and sincere manner, he planted and
cultivated spiritual strength through-
out the congregations and communi-
ties he served. He was a candle lighter,
lighting candles of joy when there was
sadness in the lives of his members,
lighting candles of hope when despair
was present, lighting candles of
courage when fear was all around,
lighting candles of faith when doubt
engulfed us, lighting candles of peace
when conflicts, confusion and misun-
derstandings disturbed us, and light-
ing candles of love which continue to
burn brightly in our lives.

Pastor Flanigan was called from
labor to reward on Tuesday, July 25,
1989. Preceded in death by his pa-
rents, Walter Earl and Katherine
Flanigan Johnson, he is survived by
his loving and devoted wife, W.
Monzella Flanigan; one son and
daughter-in-law, Ralph and Marcia
Branson; two grandchildren, Vincent
Branson and Marta Hitchens; five
great grandchildren; cousins, Elling-
ton, Earnestine and Paul Neal of
Pittsburg, Texas; Thelma Biddings
and Georgia Jackson of Chicago, II-
linois, other relatives and many dear
friends.

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On Saturday, September 21, 1989,
members of Roselle, New Jersey's
Heard A.M.E. Church hosted a dedi-
cation and ribbon-cutting ceremony
for three new townhouses built by
them for the Roselle community, The
new townhouses were erected as an
extension of the church’s outreach
program and are being rented at af-
fordable rates.

The service of dedication was led by
Rev. Jerry Guess, an associate pastor
at Heard. Rt. Rev. Frank Curtis
Cummings, Bishop of the Ist Episco-
pal District, delivered the spoken
word, Bishop Cummings and Rev.
Charles Martin, Presiding Elder of
the New Brunswick District in the Ist
District, performed the dedication
rites. Other ministers taking part were
Rev. Carl Hunter, Rev. John G.
Ragin, Rev. Leon Gipson, Rev. Ken-
neth L. Saunders, Rev. Reginald T.
Jackson and Rev. Nathaniel Steward.
Roselle’s Mayor Sam J. Colucci and
other civic leaders were present.
Music for the occasion was under the
directorship of Miss Dorothy
Mayner, principal of one of Roselle’s
grammar schools. Following the
dedication service a luncheon was
served at the church. General chair-
persons for the activities were Mrs.
Marie Allen, Ms. Yvonne and Mrs.
Loretta Pryor.

The completion of the townhouses
represents the church’s first success in
building affordable housing. Rev.
Theodore R. Goyins, Heard’s pastor,
first discussed the possibility of
building the townhouses in Novem-
ber, 1988, and they were constructed
under his guidance. Each unit has two
bedrooms, a full basement, a living
room, kitchen and plenty of closet
space. The property on which the
townhouses were built has been previ-
ously owned by the church. Close to
forty families applied to be chosen as

Bishop
Henry A. Belin, Jr.
Chairman

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Connectional Stewardship Education Month
The month of NOVEMBER has been declared Stewardship Education
Month throughout African Methodism.

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Offertory Prayers
Sermon Outlines
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tenants and a special committee met
and chose three applicants to occupy
the newly-built units, They will be
managed by Joanette Hall Keyes,
Members of the church are currently
negotiating for more land to build
forty-four more units. Pastor Goyins
said that, “if all goes well, the new
ones should be built by early spring.’

In addition to the new housing, the
church’s current outreach program
provides food for approximately se-
venty-five families every month. The
food program was instituted by Pas-
tor Goyins.

Joanette Keyes, Reporter
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