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Echoes From The 13th District
by Rev. C. E. Jenkins, Sr.
Director of Public Relations
Chattanooga, TN—The 18th Epis-
copal District Christian Education
Congress and Women’s Missionary
Institute was recently held at the
Holiday Inn Convention and Trade
Center with Bishop C. E. Thomas,
Presiding Bishop; Mrs. Susie J.
Thomas, Episcopal Supervisor; The
Rey. Payton M. Sims, Host Presid-
ing Elder; The Rev. O. Mason,
Associate Presiding Elder; The Rev.
Sam Davis, Host Pastor.
Mrs. Susie J. Thomas.
Episcopal Supervisor
the PROUD, PROGRESSIVE, and
HAPPY 13th District can be heard
exclaiming, “SWEETER AS THE
YEARS GO BY.”
Bishop C. E. Thomas
Presiding Bishop
The 1986 Congress and Missionary
Institute will be recorded as a
CROWNING SUCCESS excelling
all other Congresses held under the
administration of Bishop Thomas.
As the quadrennial moves forward
Bishop Donald Ming
GREAT SERMONS
Bishop Donald G. K. Ming, Presid-__
ing Bishop of the 8th Episcopal Dis-
Please turn to page 8
Bishop Morris Among Honorees Cited At Banquet
Newman A. M. E. Church
Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Ene
Bishop S. S. Morris
Pontiac, MI—Newman African
Methodist Episcopal Church cele-
brated its 125th anniversary with a
Black-White Ball on Friday and an
anniversary sermon on Sunday.
The ball was a first for Newman.
Black and white were the chosen col-
ors since black represents the
heritage of its membership, and
white is a complement of black.
The ball began with an entertain-
ment hour featuring singers from
Pontiac churches. Dr. Scott West-
brook of Troy United Methodist
Church sang to his own accompani-
ment. Other performers included
Mrs. Alice Moore of New Hope Bap-
tist Church, Rev. Nicholas Dinkins
from Welcome Baptist Church, and
Mesdames Willie M. Chambers and
Burdell Mullen of Lake Street
Church of God. Representing
Newman was Mrs. Phyllis Adams.
Accompanists were Mrs. Pecola
Burns of Newman, Mrs. Shaylor
Ray of Macedonia Baptist Church,
and Ms. Tonya Martin.
Immediately following the enter-
tainment hour, presided over by
Mrs. Claudia Charles, Dr. Martin
Luther Simmons, Presiding Elder of
the North Detroit District, deliv-
ered the invocation for the banquet.
Other program participants included
Mrs. Vivian White, who welcomed
guests; Mrs. Lula Sutton, who
recited a poem, and The Faithful
Few.
Michigan Supreme Court Justice
Dennis W. Archer delivered an out-
standing address, focusing on the
need for Blacks to work toward im-
proving the quality of life for
families. He emphasized the impor-
Please turn to page 10
The Black Preacher: Turning
Predicament Into Possibility
During the course of the past few
months, since announcing my can-
didacy for Congress in the 6th
District, I have listened intensely to
the concerns raised by a limited
number of persons to my prospec-
tive concurrent roles as both
“preacher and politician”. Clearly
the majority of the members of the
Black Community understand this
historical union of the “sacred and
the secular”. Yet, there are many
within and without who need to be
reminded that Black leadership has
traditionally emerged from the one
long standing institution that Black
people own, The Black Church.
The history of the Anti-Bellum
period in American history presents
two prominent Black preachers in
the leadership of the anti-slavery
movement. They are Richard Allen,
the founder of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church and Absalom
Jones, who was one of the founders
of the Black Baptist Church.
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Dr. Floyd Flake
The reconstruction era in America
following the Civil War presented an
opportunity for Black representa-
tion in the national halls of govern-
ment. Hiram R. Revels, an A.M.E.
preacher, was elected as the first
Black to serve in Congress followed
later by another A.M.E. preacher,
Richard H. Cain.
In the early 1930’s, a young Black
preacher led 600 demonstrators to
City Hall to protest the firing of
Black doctors at Harlem Hospital.
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California Annual Conference
Endorses Bradley, Reaffirms
Southern Africa Commitment
Bishop H.W. Murph
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Resolution California Annual
Conference August 17, 1986
Oakland, CA
Meeting in its 122nd session in
Oakland August 18-17, 1986, the
California Annual Conference
unanimously endorsed the following
resolutions:
SPECIAL RESOLUTION #1
WHEREAS a member in good stand-
ing of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church aspires to the of-
fice of Governor of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS that aspirant, the Hon-
orable Mayor Thomas Bradley of
Los Angeles has demonstrated
sound leadership and concern for
God’s children of all races and
religions, and has initiated and ex-
ecuted programs which address thé:
very real and present basic needs of
people and the cause of justice itself;
and
WHEREAS the nearly 8,000 mem-
bers of this California Annual Con-
ference recognize that they have the
power through its membership to in-
fluence tens of thousands of voters
in the geographical area we serve;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that we shall
utilize fully our gift of strength and
energy from God in registering
voters, in working with our local
Bradley organizing groups, in fund-
raising efforts and in getting people
to the polls in November to the end
that the Honorable Mayor Thomas
Bradley shall be elected Governor of
the State of California by the grace
of God.
SPECIAL RESOLUTION #2
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104-Year-Old Mother Of 10 ‘““Mom Of The Year
Braddock, PA—Agnes Hildebrand
has been selected 1986 Mother of the
Year by St. Stephen African Meth-
odist Episcopal Church, Latrobe.
The 104-year-old has 10 children,
including three ministers—Bishop
Richard Allen, the Rev. Henry and
the Rev. Walter. A graduate of and
an active fund raiser for Allen
University, Columbia, S.C., she
taught school and all of her children.
Also scheduled to be honored dur-
ing the 11 a.m. service Sunday at St.
Stephen is Eunice Hughey, 98,
mother of nine, including three
ministers—the Rev. Andrew A.., the
Rev. Ulysses A. and the Rev. Fred
M., Sr. The last is host pastor and
president of the Greater Braddock
Ministers Association.
Margaret Eddins, mother of the
host church, steward and president
of the Women’s Missionary Society,
also will be recognized, along with
all mothers.
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| The AME Christian Recorder
SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
Congratulations For AME
Leader Elected World President
Every Methodist periodical
that I have read recently carries
an article bearing the good-news
story about A.M.E. leader Edith
Ming. The story, simply put,
says: Delegates from 64 countries
elected an American woman from
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church to head the World Fed-
eration of Methodist Women for
the next five years. This election
took place in Nairobi, Kenya, at
an assembly held one week
before the World Methodist
Council meeting. Edith Ming of
New Orleans is now the World
president.
Linda W. Keister, freelance
writer from London, England, wrote for the Christian Recorder an
exclusive on the World Federation of Methodist Women’s electing
the American president. Says she, ‘““An American woman from the
African Methodist Episcopal Church has been elected by delegates
from 64 countries to head the WFMW for the next five years. Mrs.
Edith Ming of New Orleans, Louisiana, is Episcopal Supervisor of the
Women’s Missionary Society of her church’s Eighth Episcopal
District.
“She, a trained musician, led more than 300 women in group singing
during the organization’s seventh assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, July
13th-20th. Mrs. Ming is married to Bishop Donald G. Ming.”
What an exciting and appropriate time—on the eve of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church’s 200th birthday—for Mrs. Ming to bring
this great honor to African Methodism! Editor Reid is most pleased to
congratulate this world community leader and noteworthy Afro-
American woman of the oldest black denomination on American soil
on her recent election as world president of all Methodist women.
Mrs. Ming is the wife of the Rt. Rev. Donald George Kenneth Ming,
the 97th elected bishop of the A.M.E. Church, who is currently
presiding over Mississippi and Louisiana. Bishop Ming is also, at this
period of history of African Methodism, president of the denomina-
tion’s prestigious Council of Bishops. His presidential tenure is for
the 1986-87 Council year. We salute and congratulate this great fami-
ly of African Methodists which brings these cumulative positions of
honor and authority under one roof in the Crescent City of New
Orleans.
Mrs. Ming was elected from among eleven nominees for the position
of president. This, indeed, speaks well of her popularity among the
peoples of the Methodist world, representing some sixty-four coun-
tries. Others elected to positions were Mrs. Navamani Peter, Vice-
ROBERT H. REID, JR.
President; Mrs. Lorrane Solomon, Secretary; and Mrs. Emma H.
John, Treasurer.
The recommendations of a resolution formulated by the workshops
of Political Consciousness, Women’s Aging, Racism, Women’s
Leisure, Women and Economic Development, Exploitation of
Women, Women Growing in Society, Poverty and Hunger, Women
and Health, Migrant Women, Employment, Unemployment, Under
employment and Bible Study.
Since the whole Methodist world is acknowledging the presidency
of Sister Edith Ming, the American woman from the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, shouldn’t we, likewise, make our con-
gratulations known to her? By no means should we be the last to do
so. Send her a congratulatory note and address it to her world head-
quarters office: Mrs. Edith W. Ming, 7100 Grey Oak Drive, New
Orleans, La, 70126.
In order that the Editor might be among the first with congratula-
tions, I make this editorial a salute to Sister Edith. May you always
remember: Roses are red; violets are blue, and, as fellow A.M.E.s, we
are all very proud of you! We wish you a very productive, successful
and happy quinquennium as President of the World Federation of
Methodist women.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
The AME Christian Recorder
The Voice of the Episcopacy
On The Bermuda Churches
Bishop F. C. Cummings
Since its inception in 1885 the
A.M.E. Church has been a vital
catalyst for positive change. We
have made progressive strides in the
following areas: religious and racial
pride, education, politics and eco-
nomic and human development.
If we were to reflect on the past,
we would have to conclude that God
has blessed the church in its mission.
In spite of the trials and tribulations,
we have prevailed and today we are
still standing. We are thankful to
God for the visions of the founding
fathers in establishing the A.M.E.
Church in Bermuda. The legacy that
has been left behind by such persons
as Rev. John S. Johnson, Presiding
Elder J. D. Smith, Mrs. Rosalie
Smith and Ida J. Smith and others,
serve as footprints on the sands of
time.
It is because of these persons that
the A.M.E. Church has grown to
what it is today. On this 22 sq.ml.
island we have increased to eleven
self-supporting churches. We are
still making strides in education
through the establishment of scho-
larships in many of our churches. In
the area of economics, we are still
teaching our people to be self-reliant
for we see this as a part of the
ministry to the total person. The
A.M.E. Church is still an institution
that teaches human dignity, for we
continue to encourage our young
people and adults as well to realize
their self-importance.
The A.M.E. Church today can still
boast of making footprints on the
sands of time as we salute living
legends such as Rev. Dr. Cyril S.
Butterfield and even our present
Episcopal leader, Bishop Frank C.
Cummings. Our church continues to
uphold human dignity and religous
pride before our people through its
teaching, mission and outreach pro-
grammes.
As we move into the next one hun-
dred years, we look forward to mak-
ing a great impact in all of the above
mentioned areas through the guid-
ance of the Holy Spirit. The future of
the A.M.E. Church looks” very
bright because we can boast in all
humility of the increase of human
resources in our churches. We
should look forward to establishing a
media vehicle that addresses the
needs of our people and informs the
world. We shall continue to teach
our people to conserve and con-
solidate our resources while
broadening our horizons. We shall
continue to promote the mandate of
our Lord, Jesus Christ as recorded
in St. Matthew 28:19, 20. “Go ye
therefore, and teach all nations, bap-
tizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost.”
As we conclude our Centennial
Celebration we give thanks to God
Almighty and our church leaders for
bringing us thus far on our way. Let
the light of the past illuminate our
path-way into the future.
Faithfully Submitted:
Rev. Noah Merrill
Rev. Alphonoso Sherald
Rev. Christopher Haynes
Rev. Wilbur Lowe, Jr.
Mr. Lionel Phillips
Mrs. Marie Simmons
Mrs. Hope Lowe
Atlanta—North Georgia Conference
Bishop F. H. Talbot
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the 112th Session of
the Atlanta-North Georgia Con-
ference of the Sixth Episcopal
District of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church has convened at
historic Cosmopolitan African
Methodist Episcopal Church, where
the Rev. David Hamilton Jackson
currently serves as senior pastor, its
closing session currently in session
at this tabernacle, Big Bethel AME;
AND WHEREAS, this great ses-
sion has been chaired by the eminent
stately, scholarly and astute Chief
Pastor, Bishop Frederick Hilborn
Talbot—who has served diligently as
a symbol of unity, as an overseer, as
a watchman and as a shepherd;
AND WHEREAS, our Bishop
brings to each annual conference a
refreshing example of true pastoral
leadership and excellence in people
administration as he teaches with
simplicity, as he chairs with dignity,
as he administrates with wisdom, as
he counsels with compassion, as he
sings with brilliance and preaches
with authority;
AND WHEREAS, as a display of
his respected popularity and_ his
overwhelming influence throughout
the connection of this great church,
we have been blessed with a host of
visitors including five bishops of the
church and an abundance of general
and connectional officers represent-
ing the upper echelons of African
Methodist leadership;
AND WHEREAS, we are blessed
to have in partnership with this holy
father in God, a dear sister, a
dedicated servant, an ecumenical
leader, a truly itinerant missionary
who constantly brings to the
Women’s Missionary Society a new
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California Conference Lauds
Senior Bishop Henry W. Murph
To Senior Bishop of the Church,
the Rt. Rev. Henry W, Murph, Mrs,
Murph, Bishop J. Haskell Mayo,
Presiding Elder and Mrs. Richard
Allen Washington, Ministers,
Ministers spouses and _ families,
members and friends of this 122nd
Session of the California Annual
Conference.
The members of the Resolution
Committee wish to submit the
following resolution for your con-
sideration:
WHEREAS the African Methodist
Episcopal Church has at its helm
Senior Bishop Henry W. Murph; and
WHEREAS the Fifth Episcopal
District and more particularly to-
day, the California Annual Con-
ference, has the distinct privilege
and honor of serving under the
direct pastoral leadership of African
Methodism’s Senior Bishop; and
WHEREAS through his strong and
gentle, king and good, inclusive,
visionary leadership, Bishop Murph
has brought a liberating, loving
revival of true Christian community
to us and is helping us to be set free
to be the best persons, with God’s
help, we can be; and
WHEREAS this Annual Conference
under the knowing, well-balanced,
reasonable, discerning, perceptive,
sound and profound direction of
Bishop Murph has helped us to grow
not only in breadth of the spirit of
love, but also in the depth of the
spirit of love, and
WHEREAS Episcopal Supervisor
Mrs. Geraldine Murph, amidst ex-
traordinary expectations and pres-
sures that she be grander nearly
than life itself, continues, never-
theless to demonstrate her strong
identification with the man from
Galilee who spent his life among or-
dinary people, walking the dusty
palestinian roads with the people
who needed him; through it all Mrs.
Murph is at all times warm and
friendly, stunning, and with a smile
that disarms us all; and
WHEREAS Presiding Elder and
Mrs. Richard Allen Washington
have for 34 years rounded up,
shepherded, expanded and gathered
in the persons of the California Con-
ference effectively and productively,
and have impacted the entire con-
nectional church; and
WHEREAS the early morning in-
stitutes of this Annual Conference,
led by Presiding Elder Preacher J.
Austell Hall have helped us to
understand more fully, and more
practically the mission and unity of
the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, including how much more
gracefully the church can do Christ’s
work of service as clergy and lay
leadership assume more and more
cooperative and positive attitudes
and less and less negative, com-
petitive, and critical attitudes; and
WHEREAS Rev. DeWitt and Mrs.
Cecilia Graham and the Parks
Chapel Family have entertained us
with love and with grace, with good
food and with sweet and accom-
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Mr. Shanhi
L-R: Mr. Pryor Davis; Bishop V. R. Byrd of the 14th District; Ms. Loo Chen and
China Group Offers $1 Million Construction
Money For F. C. Cummings Health Clinic
Sinkor Old Road, Monrovia
P. O. Box: 3023, Monrovia, Liberia
Our Ref. No.
Your Ref. No.
Bishop V. R. Byrd
A.M.E. Church
Monrovia, Liberia
Re: F. C. Cummings Health Clinic
Dear Bishop Byrd:
Based on the preliminary draw-
ings we have reviewed for the F’. C.
Cummings Health Clinic and had
several discussions with your
engineer, we proposed to construct
this facility for USD1, 100,000.00-.
This amount includes the construc-
tion and financing charge at an in-
terest rate of 10 percent and is in
consideration of the design ad-
justments we have both agreed to in
our negotiations.
It is also our understanding that
once we have extended final con-
tract, construction will begin ninety
days later.
Kind regards.
Very Truly Yours
Qu Bi-lian
Operation Manager
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The AME Christian Recorder
SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
Bishop Pruitt Keynote Speaker
For Grant’s Loyalty Day Fete
by Verna B. Okali
Boston, MA—There was nothing for-
mal about the welcome given The
Right Reverend Robert L. Pruitt
when he came to be the keynote
speaker for the Loyalty Day Cele-
bration at Grant A.M.E. Church.
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Bishop Robert L. Pruitt
This Loyalty Day held a very
special and personal meaning not on-
ly for the members of Grant, but for
the many friends, visitors and
former associates from throughout
the city who jammed the church
beyond its capacity. Bishop Pruit,
Presiding Prelate of the Seven-
teenth District, as a young minister,
pastored at Grant from 1959 to 1965
and is well-known throughout the
great Boston area.
Speaking to the subject ‘Renewal
Is Possible,” Bishop Pruitt Charac-
terized some of the burdens and
dilemmas one encounters in life. He
spoke of those who lose courage,
faith, patience, hope, and who give
in to the ways of evildoers who
perpetuate the sins, evils and vices
of the world. Their persistent
demands for absolute solutions to
their problems, he pointed out, only
add to the graveness of their situa-
tions. For them, he concluded, there
is no possibility for a new begin-
ning—nor hope for a new start.
The bishop exhorted his hearers to
accept John as an example and, like
John adjust to changing conditions
and not give in to the concept that
one has reached the end of the road.
“John,” he said, “refused to become
bitter, or even disillusioned, about
the situations that confronted him.
Even when he saw nothing around
him but pain, suffering, defeat,
death and war, he refused to give in
to the enemies of Christianity.” He
reiterated that renewal is possible if
you want it, but the hope for
renewal must come from within. For
those who dwell in the righteousness
of the Almighty God and let His
Spirit live within every aspect of
their lives, a rebirth, a renewal of
body and soul, glorified and nur-
tured by the power of God, becomes
possible. God will live with them and
be their God, he said.
Rev. Roland C, McCall, Pastor
Grant A.M.E. Church, Boston
The electrifying message elicited
an emotional and physical response
from many who heard, and ten came
forward to seek a renewal of their
Christian faith. Conscientious Chris-
tians, overwhelmed with the Holy
Ghost, shouted and clapped their
hands and gave vent to the emo-
tional involvement which was a
response and witness to the sermon
so dynamically delivered.
Loyalty Day, formed by the
merger of the traditional annual
women’s and men’s day celebra-
tions, was an entirely new event
conceptualized by the pastor of the
church, Rev. Roland C. McCall, and
his official staff. The purpose was to
bring together the men and women
of the church in a partnership to pro-
mote the annual goal of the church.
When Pastor McCall announced a
campaign to raise $25,000 by May
4th, many members were not sure
this was possible; however, the
unusual Christian goodwill of mem-
bers, their tireless efforts and
sacrifices, made possible for more
than the set goal.
The funds raised will pave the way
for the purchase of new pews, the
refinishing of the pulpit and choir
areas and for other physical im-
provements to the church.
To be commended for their fine ef-
forts which have borne fruit in such a
substantial way are the Loyalty Day
Committee and its captains, in-
cluding Sis. Daisy Maxwell, chair-
person for the women, and her co-
chairperson, Sis. Eddie Spivey; Bro,
Frank Harris, chairperson for the
men, and Bro. Charles Pelote, his co-
chairperson, who coordinated the ac-
tivities of the Journal Committee,
headed by Sis. Dorothy Copeland,
assisted by Mrs. Rhonda McCall; the
Finance, Culinary and Music Com-
mittees, and the twelve team cap-
tains who borrowed their names
from the twelve minor prophets of
the Bible.
St. Paul AME
Church
Ocala, Florida
The devotional services were con-
ducted by the pastor of the church,
Rey. Lemon,
Presiding Elder Johnson con-
ducted the business session of the
conference:
We had one member to die during
the quarter, Bro. Jarred Smith, Sis.
Cora Jenkins paid tribute to him.
Presiding Elder Johnson instructed
the secretary to remove his name
from the church roll and place it on
the roll of the deceased.
The highlight of the conference
was the presentation of Bro, Cor-
nelius Scott Golden to members of
the Quarterly Conference to receive
licence to preach. Members of the
Quarterly Conference received him
whole heartily with anticipation of
his work to follow in its congrega-
tion. Presiding Elder John
presented Bro, Golden his license to
preach the Gospel in the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, signed
in behalf of the Quarterly Con-
ference of Saint Paul AME Church
on Sunday morning.
Presiding Elder Johnson closed
the Quarter on Sunday morning
with a soul stirring sermon coming
from Bro, Golden, whose text was
taken from Jonah 38:1-2; Subject:
“The Loving Patience of God.”
Andrew N. White, III
Tennessee’s Homecoming ’86
Recognizes Her Celebrities
The Man And His Music
The name he bears is widely
known and highly esteemed in
A.M.E. Church circles, for he bears
the name of his father, the Rev. An-
drew White, who, for many years,
was a general officer of the church
and head of the Division of Christian
Education.
His name is equally well known in
music circles, for, to the knowl-
edgeable, Andrew Nathaniel White,
Ill, is the consummate musician.
Because of his extensive association
with the Coltrane legacy, he has
been dubbed “The world’s leading
authority on the music of John Col-
trane,” and in the field of music
education he is called “The Keeper
Of The Trane.” World Opinion
wrote “Andrew White is the most
voluminously self-produced artist in
the history of jazz.’ Mark Gridley,
author of “Jazz Styles,” says of him,
“Andrew White is the most dedi-
cated of all solo transcribers”; and
Anita Clark, in “Transcription In
Jazz,” calls him “the undisputed
master of jazz transcription.”
Mr. White holds a B. Mus. degree
in Music Theory, with a minor in
oboe, from Howard University,
Washington, D. C. A list of grants
awarded the musician for the study
of the oboe includes Tanglewood,
Dartmouth College, John Hay Whit-
ney Fellowship to The Paris Conser-
vatory, and Rockefeller grants to
the State University of New York
at Buffalo. At the latter university,
he was the oboist and English horn
player for The Center of Creative
and Performing Arts. As a sax-
ophonist, he was musical director for
the J.F.K. Quintet in Washington,
D. C.; tenor saxophonist with the
Elvin Jones Jazz Machine; and alto
and tenor saxophonist with The
Beaver Harris Allstars on a Euro-
pean tour of ten countries, As an
electric bassist, he worked with
Stevie Wonder, concurrently with
his position as oboist for the
American Ballet Theatre. He also
worked with the “Jupiter ‘Hair’
Company,” Weather Report, Stan-
ley Turrentine and the Fifth Dimen-
son,
Mr. White is founder and presi-
dent of Andrew’s Musical Enter-
prises, Inc., a company established
in 1971 and which markets his
musical compositions and publica-
tions. He has singlehandedly produc
ed over 1200 products that are cur
rently being marketed through the
Washington, D. C.-based company.
The gifted musician has been
recognized nationally and interna-
tionally. The Encyclopedia of Jazz
in The Seventies, The International
Who’s Who In Music. (1976/1980 and
1984) and The International Who’s
Who of Intellectuals (1980, Cam-
bridge, England) are sources of
‘iographical information on Andrew
White. He has been in great demand
as a lecturer, clinician, soloist and
conductor throughout the United
States and abroad.
In February, 1984, Mr. White was
presented the 1984 Conductor Dean
Dixon Memorial Award for out-
standing achievement in the field of
classical music by Shirley Lyle,
director for the Conductor Dean
Dixon Memorial Committee of New
York. The presentation ceremonies
were held at the Metropolitan
A.M.E. Church of Washington, D. C.
Andrew White, II], was born in
Washington, D. C., and currently
resides in that city; however, he at-
tended the public schools of Nash-
ville, Tennessee, from the first
through the twelfth grades, graduat-
ing from Cameron High School, He
was an enthusiastic member of
Bethel A.M.E. Church from early
childhood, His parents, the Rev. and
Mrs. Andrew White, are yet resi-
dents of Nashville.
The A.M.E, Christian Recorder,
the oldest Black newspaper in con-
tinuous existence in America, is par-
ticipating the Tennessee’s Home-
coming ’86, The Recorder is recog-
nizing all Black celebrities who have
roots in Tennessee. The editor and
the publisher will award the Special
Christian Recorder Recognition
citation to Andrew Nathaniel White,
III, one such Black celebrated per-
son,
Patience Is The
Countdown
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SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
The AME Christian Recorder
TO: The President of the General Board, Bishops, Members
Please Help Us With Your Dollars
Greetings in the name of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. I thank the
Lord for helping me to reach here
and also for the opportunity to speak
with you.
My name is Jorge Green Kelly,
presiding elder of the A.M.E.
churches in the Dominican Republic.
I have come to voice our concerns
for the support of our work in the
Dominican in hope that something
might be done to assist us.
The A.M.E. Church has been es-
tablished in the Dominican since
1824. It was the first protestant
church established in our country by
a group of Black American immi-
grants, where the majority estab-
lished themselves in the area of
Samana, a few settled in en la
Romana, San Pedro do Macoris and
Puerto Plata.
For many years the worship ser-
vice was held in English. This meant
that there was very little explana-
tion and clarity of the doctrines and
principles of the A.M.E. Church, re-
sulting in very little development for
the Church in a Spanish-speaking
country with a Spanish culture. Due
to the limited understanding and the
lack of interpretation into Spanish
for this Spanish culture, the A.M.E.
Church, today, is one of the smallest
denominations in the Dominican, in
spite of the fact that they were the
first to arrive to this country. There
are many other reasons for this, but
I want to point out only a few in my
presentation.
First of all, the church has fallen
into the hands of a new generation,
with a new point of view and per-
spective of its development. There
are many young preachers coming
into the ministry and other young-
sters that are willing to come, but
have certain reservations due to the
precarious conditions of the life of
our preachers.
There is no secret about the eco-
nomic problems that the Third
World or undeveloped countries are
facing, but some are greater than
others. It is felt that America can’t
remain indifferent toward those pro-
blems without doing anything. She
must provide help and assistance by
one way or another. Speaking about
the Dominican, in the days before I
left Santo Domingo, I read in one of
the newspapers that in the last ten
years, the cost of living has gone up
600 per cent and salaries have raised
only 6 per cent. The majority of the
members of our churches are unem-
ployed. This means that the church-
es are not in a position to pay
pastors salaries. Many of the mem-
bers live in rural areas and just get-
ting money to raise their budget for
an annual conference depends on
their crops and the seasons (the
crops are good only on the condition
that it does not rain too much or if
there is no drought).
The majority of the ministers in
the Dominican Republic cannot even
buy a suit because what they receive
in earnings is scarcely enough to buy
food for their families. Last year,
one of our preachers was sick and
was in the hospital for nearly a
month. When I became aware of
this, 1 was saddened because I did
not have a penny to give him, and
even more so being a presiding elder
representing a denomination in this
country. :
Just as many of the Bishops who
come [to] our country began to know
the people and the needs and be-
come acquainted with what is really
happening, it is time for them to
leave the District because they have
been assigned to another District in
America; and we continue the same
story in the same helpless situation.
When I was assigned a presiding
elder, as a young preacher, I under-
stood that this meant a challenge
and a great responsibility. It meant
improvement in my ministry. As you
already know, there is a great need
for improvement and_ profession-
alism in all areas of life, not only
here in America but also in the
Dominican Republic. The modern
and advanced technology demands a
greater preparation. This is also
true in the ministerial field, as well,
to become qualified for the job.
However, last year, I was compelled
to suspend my studies at the Univer-
sity, and a course in English because
I was not able to pay either the
University or to pay for my books.
In Santo Domingo, I am a member
of the Bible Society Directory and
many times I have to attend several
meetings with presiding elders and
supervisors of the different deno-
minations. These meetings are very
respected in the Dominican Repub-
lic. They are usually held in certain
hotels in places where there is no ac-
cess by bus or taxi, and I am the only
presiding elder that has to come by
foot or ask around for transporta-
tion with someone else. In spite of
this, I still have to accept the fact
that these disadvantages exist and
present a positive image for the
A.M.E. Church. All of these dif-
ferent denominations have been im-
ported to our country and are spon-
sored from America and Puerto
Rico. The majority of them are
smaller than the A.M.E. Church
here in America, therefore, the
question of why our preachers have
to live under certain conditions as I
have already pointed out in the
above lines is perplexing and is an
unanswered question in the minds of
the A.M.E. people in the Dominican
Republic.
I believe that a preacher as a
leader and as a representative of
Jesus Christ should walk and live
with honor and dignity, not only
here in America, but in the Domi-
nican Republic also. Perhaps you are
not totally responsible for the condi-
tions of the church and preachers in
the Dominican Republic. I recognize
that there are many historical fac-
tors involved in this situation, but
from this point on, I think something
different must be done.
We need help for our mission
work. We have young preachers de-
veloping work in areas where there
is none and we need to offer them
something to pay house rent where
they are working. Also for our
students in Theological Seminaries,
there is a Seminary in the Domin-
ican, but we need the finances for
the students to attend. If we don’t
help our youth, what will be the
future of the church in the
Dominican?
There is a need for our preachers
who are already in the field to have
Seminary training. Our preachers
cannot continue working with the
same concept and knowledge that
they have had for the past fifteen to
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The AME Christian Recorder
SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
SWEARING IN—Secretary of Labor William E. Brock (left) administers the oath of
office to Paula V. Smith, the 15th Wage and Hour Administrator in the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor and the first black woman in the position. Smith’s husband, Lloyd,
holds the bible during the ceremony.
Washington—Paula V. Smith was
sworn in as the 15th Wage and Hour
Administrator in the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor by Secretary of
Labor William E. Brock. Smith, the
first black woman to serve in the
position, was nominated for the job
by President Reagan in January and
confirmed by the Senate in May.
After administering the oath,
Secretary Brock declared, ‘‘Paula
Smith has the unique combination of
broad-based administrative ex-
perience in government and the
private sector to make her an
outstanding leader of the Wage-
Hour Division.”
Before joining the Labor Depart-
ment, Mrs. Smith served in the
governor’s cabinet as the Director of
the Missouri State Department of
Labor and Industrial Relations. She
was also the manager of professional
First Black Woman Sworn
In As Wage-Hour Administrator
training and development for Trans
World Airlines, Inc. (TWA). She was
associated with TWA for over 20
years, rising through the ranks from
customer service specialist.
Mrs. Smith is a native of St. Louis,
Mo., and received a B.S. degree in
economics at Washington Univer-
sity. and a master’s degree in busi-
ness administration from St. Louis
University.
Mrs. Smith’s former affiliations
also include the National Association
of Commissions for Women, the
American Association of University
Women, the American Society for
Public Administration and Women
Executives in State Government.
She is a member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha, and has received numerous
state and national awards.
Mrs. Smith is married to Lloyd Ar-
thur Smith; they have two sons and
a daughter.
The Magnolia District Is Very Much Alive
Rosston, AR—The Sunday Schooi
and Youth Convention was spiritual-
ly enlightening and uplifting service
held at New Bethel Church,
Rosston, AR. with Rev. Enous Mont-
gomery as pastor, and Rey. Eddie
McDonald Presiding Elder.
The model Sunday School was well
organized under the supervision of
the district superintendent Mrs.
Anna Burnette Graham. It was a
spirited Sunday School session that
set the pace for a spiritual day
Presiding Elder Jim Hunter, preach-
ed a dynamic sermon at the worship
hour. In his message he referred to
the lost sheep, the lost coin and the
father and his lost son. He concluded
by singing “Do You Know Him”.
Elder McDonald was grateful to
Dr. Hunter on that day to share and
partake in the coming of the Holy
Spirit as it moved on the hearts and
in the minds of young men and
women.
Those in attendance participated
in the business session of the Youth
Convention.
The District Y.P.D.’ers under the
direction of the president Mrs. Betty
Buffinton, and Missionary Super-
visor Mrs. Daisy McDonald,
presented a highly spirited program.
“A pageant” where as, Jacqueline
McCray was crowned Queen of the
Magnolia District.
The night in white with the mis-
sionaries was very inspiring, Rev.
Versie Easter, Presiding Elder over
the Texarkana District (C.M.E.C.)
brought the missionary sermon.
Elder McDonald must be com-
mended for the good work he is do-
ing on the Magnolia District.
Elder McDonald, special words of
advice and wisdom were directed tc
the young people. He said that one
should be fully prepared and
knowledgeable for the task they are
to undertake in their lives.
This Sunday School and Youth
Congress was one of the best.
Flossie Mae King, Reporter
We Teach More
With Our Lives
Than With Our
Lips
Medical Journal Under Heavy Flak
CHICAGO—The biggest furor to hit
one of the nation’s leading medical
journais in years stems from a study
of how Jesus Christ died on the
cross.
The Journal of the American
Medical Association, in an unusual
flood of letters, is under attack by
readers for publishing the article,
which used the Gospels as a basis, in
part, for a medical analysis of
Christ’s death and then concluded
the analysis proved New Testament
accounts,
The article, “On the Physical
Death of Jesus Christ,’ appeared
just before Easter in the journal’s
March 21 issue. Relying on Gospel
accounts as historically accurate, it
also concluded Jesus probably died
from shock due to blood loss and
from an inability to breathe on the
cross.
Respondents attacked the article
for accepting Gospel accounts “un-
critically, as basic historical fact,”
for using JAMA’s forum to
“disguise theological, we dare say
fundamentalist, biases,” and for
reviving “the ancient, but in-
substantial charge of deicide leveled
against the Jews.”
“Perhaps the future will see these
authors equally successful in study-
ing ‘Thermal Injuries to Joan of
Are,’ ‘Alkaloid Intoxication and
Socrates,’ and ‘Gunshot Wounds
and the Brain of Hitler,’ ” wrote Dr.
Norman Marcus of Springfield, VA.
“This flap reminds me of the old
axiom that one should never discuss
religion or politics at a cocktail par-
ty,’ Arthur Droge, assistant pro-
fessor in the University of Chicago’s
Divinity School, said in an inter-
view.
“(The article is] the sort of thing
you usually see in biblical journals,
or fundamentalist journals to attest
to the veracity of the Gospel
writers,” said Droge. “It is a bit
unusual to find a medical journal.”
Sharon Iverson, assistant editor of
the JAMA letters column, said the
article had generated about 100 let-
ters, 70% of which eriticized the arti-
cle or the journal's decision to
publish it. Dr. George Lundburg,
editor of JAMA, said the response
was the greatest to any article dur-
ing his five-year tenure.
Seventeen letters are reprinted in
a nine-page section of today’s jour-
nal, along with a reply from the arti-
cle's authors, Dr. William Edwards,
a pathologist at the Mayo Clinie in
Rochester, MN, and Wesley Gabel,
a pastor at two Methodist churches
in Minnesota. The authors defended
their use of the Gospels as “a
reliable historical account of Jesus’
death.”
“We would mourn the day that
anyone would use our study to pro-
mote anti-Semitism, and we pray
that the emergence of this topic may
never result in anti-Semitic words
or actions,” they wrote.
Edwards, contacted Wednesday,
declined to comment further. But
Dennis Smith, a New Testament
specialist and professor of religious
studies at Oklahoma State Universi-
ty, wrote, “To use such a naive
reconstruction of the events of
Jesus’ death as the basis for medical
analysis is roughly equivalent to a
paleontologist’s using a_ literal
reading of the Genesis creation
story as primary data for the origin
of humanity.”
Lundberg also said the journal’s
intent was “to bring home to
modern readers the extreme cruelty
that has existed among human be-
ings over time.”
He said the article was the lead-in
to a series appearing in the journal
this spring detailing state-sponsored
torture and its consequences to the
populace and to doctors in those
countries who come under pressure
to participate or cover up such
episodes.
—————
California Conference Lauds ...
modating service at all times, never
losing their cool no matter how
many descended for lunch at the
same time, and
WHEREAS Preachers E. P. Wil-
liams, Howard S. Gloyd, T. B.
Brown, R. J. Paul, Daniel W.
Pinkard, and Samuel Johnson, and
Bishop J. Haskell Mayo have
brought joy to us in their messages
of prophetic, instructional, inspira-
tional and hope-building substance;
and
WHEREAS the Choirs of the
California Conference, both Adult
and Youth, along with the choirs of
Carter Memorial, Fresno, Bethel,
San Francisco, Parks Chapel, Oak-
land, St. James, San Jose and
Ebenezer, Stockton, and _ soloists,
directors and musicians, have helped
our spirits soar to places near to the
heart of God, and have provided a
healing balm for those points of
brokenness in our lives; and
WHEREAS the Pastors and dele-
gates and church members of the
California Annual Conference have
presented informative, sincere, and
often moving accounts of their work,
growth and dreams coming to frui-
tion during the past year; and
WHEREAS the Missionaries have
presented most meaningful con-
tributions to the service of Christ in-
spirationally, educationally, tangibly
. .- Continued from page 3
and lovingly; and
WHEREAS the light of Youth
Night has illuminated for each of us
a desire to join with our young peo-
ple in letting African Methodist
Episcopal lights shine brightly and
boldly, wherever we are, unafraid,
knowing the source of our power is
indeed the light of the world; and
WHEREAS the Lay Organization
has provided for us a day of
spiritual, educational, inspirational
and nutritional splendor; and
WHEREAS our visitors have
brought the spice of new and renew-
ed friendship from near and far into
our midst;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that this 122nd Session of the
California Annual Conference
renews its commitment to the fruit-
ful leadership of Senior Bishop
Henry W. Murph, and renews its
commitment to pray for him, to sup-
port him, to respect his judgment as
divinely inspired, and once again
pledges to follow as he leads us in
moving toward Christ’s Kingdom,
loving God and loving each other.
We shall not grow weary in well do-
ing, for in due season, we know, we
shall reap, if we do not lose heart; so
then as we have opportunity, we
shall do good to all people, and
especially we shall do good to those
who are of the household of faith.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
the AME Christian Recorder
Progression In Crystal City Community
The Church Of My Choice
“Capt. C. R. Chambliss
Bishop and Mrs. Cousin, Presiding
Elders, Pastors and Pew Representatives
to this 110th Session of the East Florida
Conference; | am pleased to greet you
and read this 29th Annual Report to
your hearing.
The Chairmanship of the Crystal
City Religious Council is assigned to
the Staff Chaplain Naval Sea Sys-
tems Command in order that coor-
dinated observances can take place
with a minimum of denominational
friction and unwarranted duplication
of effort. Since 1980 I have guided
this well-integrated group compris-
ing both civilian and military mem-
bers through its monthly meetings
and seasonal events. The effec-
tiveness of this Council has been
heralded by every high echelon as an
important morale building and spiri-
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Dollars . . .Continued from page 5
twenty years. Things have changed.
When I visited the rural areas of the
country, I could see changes in the
agriculture; there is a new tech-
nology in the field. Also, the educa-
tional system is more advanced and
there is a greater requirement in
preparation for a job, yet many of
our preachers are preaching the
same message they were preaching
fifteen and twenty years ago. If
something concrete is not done, our
church will continue to be an orphan
and threatened to die a natural
death because of its precarious con-
ditions in this Spanish-speaking
country.
After analyzing the needs of our
church and the work that must be
carried out, we are asking for your
help. A breakdown of the needs are
as follows:
On a monthly basis we are in need
of $325.00 for the presiding elder;
$145.00 for three pastors in the
East; $120.00 for two pastors in the
mission field; $70.00 for two pastors
in the south; $245.00 for seven
pastors in the north; $50.00 for two
students; and $60.00 for retired
pastors.
Based on the monthly figures
listed, we are requesting that
$12,180.00 be given to us annually
through the Mission Department for
the entire Dominican Republic to
help develop the work and build up
the A.M.E. Church in our District.
Since we usually only have a Bishop
for four years, this would provide
some consistency in the help we
receive.
Therefore, if you understand our
light, and you are sensitive to the
needs of your brothers and sisters in
the Dominican Republic, it is time to
do something now and not wait one
more day.
I appeal to you for your support
and assistance with the work of our
District, to enhance both the lives of
our pastors and members in an ef-
fort to build a great A.M.E. Church
tual outlet for those desiring to ex-
press their freedom of religion
rights within the workplace. While
the personnel fluctuates due to
civilian transfers and military rota-
tion the objectives are guaranteed
by respecting the convictions and
religious practices of some 15
diverse Bible study groups and
periodic joint worship ventures.
These include Thanksgiving and
Christmas Prayer Breakfasts,
Lenten and Independence Day Cele-
brations. In-depth discussions are
held on a wide range of current and
biblically-based subjects in a
wholesome atmosphere. Facilitation
of these meetings requires skill, pa-
tience and understanding from all of
these different groups seeking to
serve the same God. While a certain
degree of tension is unavoidable, it
has been a most rewarding exercise
in ecumenical exposure. Considera-
tion of other belief systems and faith
orientations have resulted in a
growth process that ultimately gives
God the glory.
This year I was invited to give the
Annual Martin Luther King mess-
age at the Naval Academy Chapel in
Annapolis, MD, on 15 January, joint-
ly sponsored by the Ministerial
Association and Chaplains. I spoke
on the subject: RELIGIOSITY
AND POLITICAL REALISM. Ap-
proximately 1,500 civilian and
military persons attended. It has
been sent to the AME Review for
publication.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF
STATION (PCS) ORDERS
My tenure as one of the eleven (11)
Major Claimant Chaplains was suc-
cessfully concluded in May when I
received orders to Navy Family
Support Program which is another
Command within the Washington,
D.C., area. In both these positions of
supervision and policymaking, no
other Black Chaplain has ever serv-
ed. Further, of some 1,119 Chaplains
on active duty 1 October, there are
135 Captains. I am the sole Black
Chaplain holding this rank. While
there are four (4) Commanders com-
ing along, none of these will be in the
promotion zone for Captain until
1988. According to the record, I
have served on more promotion and
administrative boards, ten (10) and
nine (9) respectively, than any other
Chaplain presently on active duty.
In fact, I am the third most senior
Chaplain in the Navy today. Cer-
tainly this most unprecedented
achievement in view of the Navy’s
slow start toward admitting Black
Chaplains, cnly since 1944, speaks
well for African Methodism. With J.
Atlanta-North Georgia
Conference ...
Continued from page 3
level of seriousness, dedication, con-
cern and commitment;
AND FINALLY WHEREAS,
this Talbot team, this praying part-
nership, this dedicated duo con-
tinues to provide distinctive leader-
ship, not only to this conference, but
to the entire Sixth Episcopal
District;
BE IT RESOLVED, Mr. Chair-
man, that this gathering stand and
give a resounding vote of thanks to
these our episcopal leaders.
Your Committee on Resolutions,
The Rev. Kenneth Edward Marcus,
Chairperson
Russell Brown we pioneered, With
my career pattern we have carved a
sea lane. God be praised!
The Change of Office Ceremony
for the Chief of Chaplains also took
place in August when Rear Admiral
Neil M. Stevenson of Presbyterian
persuasion retired. Rear Admiral
John McNamara, a Roman Catholic,
is not the new Chief of Chaplains.
The new Deputy is Commodore
Alvin B. Koeneman from the
American Lutheran Church.
PROGRAMMING FOR NAVY
FAMILY SUPPORT
Since 1979 when the Navy Family
Support Program was established,
concreted energies have been placed
upon the multiple needs of the Navy
family. I attended the first Organiza-
tional Conference in Norfolk, VA, at
the request of the then Chief of
Chaplains on the strength of a paper
I wrote entitled: MINISTRY TO
THE BLACK MILITARY FAMILY.
It is therefore befitting that my
“Twilight Cruise’? would be as
Religious Enrichment Officer on the
Staff of Capt. J. E. Beamon, Direc-
tor, Family Support Program for the
entire Navy. This program comes
under the Commander of Human
Resources Management Division of
the Chief of Naval Operations, Com-
modore John S. Yow, who came to
his position in May as did I.
At present there are 62 Family
Service Centers throughout the
Navy. Approximately 85% of active
duty personnel benefit from these
Centers. They render every kind of
activity from Information and Refer-
ral, Short-term Counseling, Reloca-
tion Assistance, Family Advocacy,
Special Needs Family to Spouse
Employment.
My responsibility is to oversee and
coordinate the Family Enrichment
Programs, advise the Command on
policy matters relating to theolo-
gical, spiritual, moral, ethical and
religious development and imple-
mentation procedures. I also main-
tain direct contact with the Chief of
Chaplains concerning the relation-
ship and functions of Chaplains in
Family Service Centers in both the
Navy and Marine Corps.
PARENTING REVISITED IN
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, 1984
The second reunion of my im-
mediate family took place last
November when we gathered in the
home of our second son, Frank, to
celebrate the expanding of mem-
bers. There is no way to describe the
ecstasy and fulfillment this meeting
meant to us all since our first re-
union in 1976.
Christene, my lifelong teenage girl
in the next block, sweetheart, part-
ner, friend and companion, continues
her work as Chairperson of Affil-
iated Groups for the Women’s Mis-
sionary Society. Her local, National
and International contacts contri-
bute immensely to the ongoing suc-
cess of that organization which
celebrates its 110th Anniversary
alongside our 110th Annual Session.
Her career as a Civil Service Train-
ing Specialist has also mushroomed
and her expertise is more and more
in demand.
@ Randy—remains with the
University of Hawaii as an Ad-
ministrator of the Student Center
there.
e Frank—gains tenure as he
teaches and coaches at Torrey Pines
High School in California,
@ Chris—is in his 15th year as a
professional baseball player and 5th
year as lst Baseman with the Atlan-
ta Braves.
@ Phil—is presently with the
Special Events Department of Pepsi
Cola Company, gaining experience
in meeting the public in San Diego.
To this present time we all have
been blessed beyond measure by the
Lord of our lives and I commend
Him to every family as the stabilizing
and enduring influence in day-to-day
affairs. May we learn to maximize
the strengths of family solidarity
and support one another in our own
self-styled goals and objectives. May
the Church continue to be that visi-
ble institution which cradles family
life and offers hope for the hurt and
hungry as well as the down-and-out,
wherever they dwell on this good
earth.
I am most grateful that you have
permitted me to represent the
Church these 29 years in uniform. I
have tried to serve you well.
Respectfully submitted,
Carroll R. Chambliss
Capt., CHC, USN
NAVY FAMILY SUPPORT
PROGRAM
NMPC 66D
Department of the Navy
Washington, D.C. 20370
Office (202) 694-1006
California Conference
Endorses . . .Continued from page 1
WHEREAS this Conference last
year passed a strong resolution con-
demning the racist system of apar-
theid in South Africa and taking a
strong stand in support of those
forces which struggle toward that
victory, that liberation, which 1s cer-
tain; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that this 122nd
Annual California Conference reaf-
firms that commitment and pledges
to intensify our efforts to implement
that previous resolution, and fur-
thermore this California Conference
endorses the resolution passed by
the California Conference Women’s
Missionary Society at their Annual
Meeting this week wherein they
committed to the education of their
membership on the struggle for
liberation in Southern Africa, and
pledged to take actions as called for
by those who know best what must
be done those Black South
Africans, including A.M.E.’s, who
are in the frontline of the struggle.
The Committee on Resolutions
Pelting Rains,
Thunder Storms
and Earth-
quakes Are
Things Of The
Earth But A
Rainbow Is An
Affair Of
Heaven.
in the Dominican Republic.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
Echoes From the 13th District Continued from page 1
Bishop Donald Ming, President of the Council of Bishops and Presiding Bishop of the
13th Episcopal District during worship service is seated next to Dr. T. B. Brown.
Mrs. Hattie Jackson, Mrs. Thelma Hooks and Mrs. John T. Porter
i a a Re i ae aes
trict (Mississippi-Louisiana) DOES
HIS THING as he preached the
Keynote Sermon and the Holy Ghost
manifested himself. He walked and
preached and THEY SHOUTED.
Many were saying they could not
believe he was a Bishop of our
Church by the way he preached.
This was a glorious service and our
hearts were made glad because of
Bishop Ming.
NOON DAY SERMON
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Robinson,
Pastor of Payne Chapel, Nashville,
preached in 100 degree weather at
Miller Park in Downtown Chatta-
nooga and electrified the vast au-
dience as he preached “Robinson
Style”. Now we know why 100
members has united with Payne. A
great sermon and a responding au-
dience.
COMMITMENT SERVICE A
KNOCKOUT
Dr. Charles Scott, Pastor of
Greater Allen, Dayton, Ohio rose to
the occasion in this the CLOSING
SERVICE OF COMMITMENT
SERMON as the congregation
responded to the power packed ser-
mon. We had a good time and God
blessed our coming to Chattanooga.
TREMEMDOUS WELCOME
The 13th District under the
dynamic leadership of Bishop C. E.
Thomas was officially welcomed to
the City of Chattanooga by the
following: The County Executive of
Hamilton County, Mr. Dalton
Roberts; The City of Chattanooga
by Mayor Gene Roberts; The Presi-
dent of the Chattanooga Area
Chamber of Commerce; and The
Chattanooga Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
GREAT CONVENTION STAFF
Congress ’86 had a dynamic staff
to lead the meeting, namely: Rev.
Clement W. Fugh, Director, Chris-
tian Education; Rev. R. E. Keesee,
Dean, Ministers’ Institute; Mrs.
Thelma Hooks, President, WMS;
Mrs. Haiite Jackson, Dean, WMS;
Mrs. Mary O’Neal, Episcopal Direc-
tor, YPD; Mr. Leroy Duff, Episcopal
President, Lay organization; Dr. An-
drew White, Emeritus, Christian
Education, Director; Rev. Charles
A. Jones, District Accountant..
OUTSTANDING TEACHERS
Missionaries: Dr. Rosa Baxter,
Director, Promotion and Missionary
Education AME Church; Mrs. Mar-
jorie Moore; Mrs. Cheveston Wilson;
Mrs. Linda Martin; and Mrs. Ora
Thomas.
Youth: Mrs. Shelby Strode; Mrs.
Jo Ann Gant; Mrs. Yvonne Gunn,
Mrs. Gwen Dillihunt Mrs. Patsy
Brown, Mr. Troy Merritt; Mrs.
Hughlyne Wilson; Mrs. Earlene
Duncan; Mrs. Juanita Foster; Mrs.
Maryland Robinson; Mr. Jessie
Owsley and Mrs. Joyce Sercey.
Ministers: Bishop C. E. Thomas;
Dr. Harold V. Richardson; Dr. John
T. Porter; Rev. Patrick Joyner; Rev.
E. M. Martin; Rev. C. E. Jenkins,
Sr.; Rev. H. L. Wilson and Rey.
Samuel Henderson.
CONVENTION RESEMBLES
CONNECTIONAL MEETING
Leaders from throughout the
church visited this great congress
and among those present known to
the writer were; Dr. Garnett Hen-
ning, St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. and Mrs.
R. J. King and family of Birm-
ingham, Ala.; Rev. T. B. Brown of
New Orleans; Rev. Floyd Black of
New York; Dr. and Mrs. Robert V.
Webster of Jacksonville, Fla.; Rev.
Johnny Barbour of Jackson, Miss.;
Rev. Earl James, Presiding Elder of
the Jackson, Mississippi District,
Rev. Felton Hitchen of New Orleans
and Rey. J. R. Williams of Little
Rock, Ark.
BOX OFFICE ATTRACTION
“Box Office Attraction’ is the
great force in the career of any
person who lives upon the stage and
the way the public responds to their
art spell either FAILURE or SUC-
CESS to their performances. If the
“Box Office” falls then the artist
knows that “THE END IS NEAR,”
Pm».
Mrs. Edith W. Ming and Mrs. C. E. Thomas
the popularity is waning and even-
tually, the sponsor will not renew
the contract of the performer. “Box
Office Attraction” is a scary feature.
But LET THE WORD GO OUT
from the fog-capped mountains of
East Tennessee and Kentucky, the
blue grass of Kentucky and the
plains of Middle and west Tennessee
TO AFRICAN METHOD-
ISM ... WE HAD A SELL OUT.
NOT A SEAT WAS VACANT.
FROM THE ‘TENNESSEE
SCENE” BISHOP TAKES
STAND
Bishop C. E. Thomas led the
Ministerial Alliance of Nashville and
Vicinity of which the writer is
PRESIDENT, in support of Atty.
Richard Jackson, Candidate for the
19th District Senatorial Seat, Ten-
nessee Legislature held by the in-
cumbent and renown Avon Wil-
liams. Atty. Jackson is a member of
St. Peters A.M.E. Church, Nash-
ville. He lost by less than 400 votes.
26 ministers endorse Jackson
Twenty six area ministers, in-
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SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
The AME. Christian Recorder
WASHINGTON—Torra Jacobs, a student at Topsail High School in Hampstead,
N.C., presented President Reagan with a plaque in appreciation for his participation
in a televised question and answer session with 117 high school students recently.
The session was sponsored by RJR Nabisco, Ine. :
New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Jackson, MS
The 4th and final Quarterly Con-
ference for the 1985-86 conference
was held recently.
During the morning worship ser-
vices he rendered a soul-stirring
message taken from Matthew
19:16-22 subject “Change of a Life
Time.”
This truly has been a busy time
since his assignment and he gave
high commendations for support
given during the Christian Educa-
tional Congress, the Council of
Bishops, the Pre-Bicentennial as
well as the District Sunday School
Convention and all other endeavors
to strengthen each facet of our zion.
Our church has been well-repre-
sented in all of the meetings educa-
tionally, financially, morally and
spiritually.
In the words of Paul we feel that,
“We can do all things through Christ
who strengthens” (paraphrased).
Rey. Earl Alfred James, Presiding
Elder
Rey. Weakly Chapman, Pastor
Bettye Jenkins Caston, Reporter
District Conference Sets New Goals
Jacksonville, FL—The Rev. Ken-
neth White, illustrious Presiding
Elder of the East Jacksonville
District, called all pastors, lay
delegates and/or representatives
from churches in the East Jackson-
ville District to the Presiding
Elder’s Council, hosted by the
historic Mt. Zion AME Church and
its pastor, the Rev. A. B. Desue.
Expressing appreciation to all who
had responded positively to his call,
Rev. White emphasized the need for
the District to work diligently and
positively together in love and har-
mony, and for each pastor to exer-
cise his ability to promote church
growth in spiritual enrichment,
membership, physical plant im-
provement and the beautification of
surroundings.
Viewed as obtainable goals were
the preservation and extension of
our Christian heritage; the promo-
tion of the church as a spiritual
organ; an increase in church
membership as a number one prior-
ity; the exercise of a sincere, loving
spirit as stewards of God’s blessings;
the preaching of the gospel of libera-
tion, redemption and the healing
power of the Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ; the including of the youth in
the church on every level of its pro-
gram; the promotion of community
outreach activities with greater par-
ticipation in community-oriented
programs; the cultivation of Chris-
tian fellowship in fulfillment of our
motto: “God our Fathe~, Christ our
Redeemer, Man our Brother’; and
financial solvency of the church
through hard work.
Presiding Elder White reiterated
his conviction that obtainable goals
may be met when love abides, work-
ing together is a reality; peace is our
conversation and sharing is our daily
behavior. Each pastor, fully in com-
mand of his church, flanked by a
group of officers, supported by the
membership, can reach these goals if
he incorporates in-depth planning in
his local church and community.
Quarterly conference schedules
for 1985-86 were presented to all
pastors, as well as District Con-
ference and Sunday School Conven-
tion schedules.
Jackson, MS—The Jackson Area has
had showers of blessings poured on
them through its many facets of
church activities.
Recently the Sunday School Con-
vention convened at Benton, MS
with Rev. Earl Alfred James,
Presiding Elder. Theme: ‘A
Changeless Christ in a Changing
World,” Theme Song: “Lift Him
Up,” Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-
Jesus Christ the Same Yesterday,
Today and Forever.
First Day Morning Session—Devo-
tion Rey. Melvin Capers presiding—
Registration.
Reports: Pastoral, W.M.S., Y.P.D.
Lay Organization, D.M.C., District
Church School Superintendent Or-
ganization.
Midday Worship Service was high-
lighted by an inspiring message by
Pastor Weakly Chapman, Pastor of
New Bethel A.M.E. Church,
Jackson, MS. ‘What the Lord
Means to Me’”’—My Shepherd Psalm
23.
The sessions were well-attended
throughout the two days. It was
especially gratifying to note the
large number of young people who
remained in all services and par-
ticipated in each activity—Lunch.
First Day Afternoon Session
—Devotion: Reverends Barbara P.
Boyd/David Hudson.
Rev. Johnny Barbour, Jr. Presi-
dent of Ministerial, presided during
the business session. Component
Heads’ Literary Reports Women’s
Missionary Society—Ms. L’Diana
Robinson; Young People’s Divi-
sion—Mrs. Clara B. Carter;
Laymen’s Organization—Mrs.
Alberta Hilton; Allen Christian
Endeavor Fellowship—Mrs. Dora
Evans; Debutaunte Masters’ Com-
mission—Mrs. Jerald Phillips and
Mrs. Stella Gilmore; and Sunday
School—Mrs. B. J. Caston, District
Superintendent.
At 4:00 p.m. Youth Rally and
Development of Theme Mrs. Dora
Evans, presiding. The young people
did a magnificent job as they
presented their ideas on the session
theme.
5:00 p.m. Adjournment—‘‘Snack
and Chat”
Travel With The Presiding Elder
First Day Evening Session—The
night in white was a first during the
Jackson Area Sunday School Con-
vention, This is a night to long be
remembered as Dr. Shirley Diggs
Hopkins, Christian Education Diree-
tor, Pearl Street A.M.E. Church
warmed the hearts of those who
listened to her dynamic message
“Lifting Up Jesus in a Changing
World,”
This session was closed with the
choral missionary benediction.
Second Day Morning Session 9:30
a.m.—A Model Church (Sunday)
School, which was well-attended was
directed by Mrs. Bettye Jenkins
Caston, District Superintendent.
Classes:
Ministers—Rey. Melvin Capers,
teacher
Adults—Mrs. Alice Anderson,
teacher
Seniors—Mr. George Branch,
teacher
Intermediate—Mrs. Julia Mae Day,
teacher
Juniors—Mrs.
teacher
Primary—Mrs. Thelma L. Lewis,
teacher
Classes resumed their places after
being taught; the district super-
intendent brought pictorial demon-
strations and review.
Remarks and commendations from
P. E. James. Dismissal.
Rev. Johnny Barbour, District
Dean presided during the combined
training sessions. Many valid sug-
gestions were shared so that each
person present could return and
help to upgrade his/her Sunday
School.
The Role of the Presiding Elder
was thoroughly discussed from the
1984 edition. All adult A.M.E.’s are
admonished to buy, study, and use
the A.M.E. Discipline. Lunch
Invaluable material was planned
and shared during the Components’
Workshop and Training Sessions.
District Picnic
Closing Services: Moments of
Meditation, Renewal, Rededication,
and Commitment.
Each person returned home with a
spirit of restoration within their
churches.
D’Etta Alexander,
Sumter District Conducts Sunday School Convention
Woodrow, S.C.—The Annual Session
of the Sumter District Sunday
School Convention of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church was
held at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church,
Woodrow, S.C.
The Convention under the direc-
tion of our very efficient Presiding
Elder L. J. Hyman, was hosted by
Rev. T. J. Slater, Pastor of Mt. Olive
A.M.E. Church.
Theme: ‘Jesus Christ, The
Answer to Our Daily Crisis”.
Following registration, a spiritual
devotion was led by Revs. H. J. Mur-
ray, Doreta Brewer, H. H. Felix, V.
Marshall, A. Bradley, R. Dennis and
J. B. Hudson. The welcome was
given by Mr. James E. Wilson, Sun-
day School Superintendent of the
host Church and Mrs. Shirley Baker
gave the response. Then the Con-
vention moved into -organizational
phases and the roll call of Ministers
and Sunday School Superintendents.
Mr. W. W. Gallashaw, District
Sunday School Superintendent con-
ducted a most informative Sunday
School hour with a youth forum.
Youth from each church par-
ticipated. “Youth Involvement, A
Catalyst For An Improved Sunday
School”; “How Can The Youth Help
The Sunday School Become What It
Ought To Be?” This discussion
showed that Youth are aware of the
needs of the Sunday School. We
were motivated and inspired by the
wealth of information on the ways of
improving the Sunday School.
Presiding Elder Hyman made
remarks and presented the visitors.
Visiting from other Districts were
Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Henry, Marion
District, Mr. Guss Allen, Mrs. Car-
rie Burgess, Mrs. Esma Gandy of
Florence, Mrs. Irene Page, Presi-
dent of the Northeast Conference
Branch Missionary Society, Mrs.
Louise Malone, Mrs. Julia Gordon of
Mullin, S.C., Elder and Mrs. W. M.
Miller of Manning District, Rev.
George Flowers of Manning, Rev.
and Mrs Greggy Groms and son of
Columbia, S.C., Rev. J. L. Rouse of
Mullins, S.C., Rev. C. N. Howard,
Rev. Latta N. Howard, Elder and
Mrs. W. R. Strom of Newberry
District, Elder B. P. Boston, Elder
and Mrs. W. D. McClary, Dillon
District, Elder A. L. Nichols,
Florence District, Elder M. W.
Singleton, Marion District, Elder C.
R. Hawthrone, Columbia, S.C.
Elder L. M. Seward and Mrs. Edna
Times.
The Mid Day Meditation, presided
over by Rev. Levern Harry. The
masterful sermon brought to us by
Rev. C. C. Burgess, Pastor of St.
Luke A.M.E. Church, who preached
out of his soul from the text, Pro-
verb 30:25-28. ‘‘Live—But Ex-
ceedingly Wise”. He left a real
motivational challenge on the hearts
of the worshippers.
The delegates were generous in
their giving. The attendance at the
Convention was exceptional with
Mt. Olive being the first place win-
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The AME Christian Recorder
Graduation on (Closing) Program
St. Matthew AME Stages
First Vacation Bible School
Beckley, W.V.—A dream to offer
two weeks of religious inspiration,
training and fellowship for the youth
of a small West Virginia community
became a reality this summer. The
St. Matthew A.M.E. Church con- ~
ducted its first vacation Bible school
this year, under the direction of the
Rev. Elnora Dailey. It was Rev.
Dailey’s dream, training and plan-
ning, that contributed toward mak-
ing this first-ever event such a great
success.
Approximately 93 were registered
for the two-week session, with an
average daily attendance of 75.
Teachers included Mr. Henry De-
Berry, Mrs. Eva Ritchie, Mrs. Wan-
da Wright, Mrs. Pat Venable, Mrs.
Carrie Deering, Mrs. Juanita Jones
and Mrs. Geraldine Gilbert. Musi-
cians were Mrs. Lois C. Lewis and
Mrs. Fiorence Page.
Each day of the school began with
a processional featuring different
flag-bearers and the singing of the
theme song, “Jesus, I Love You.”
Eugene Schoolfield, Sunday School
Superintendent, presided at devo-
tionals and daily words of en-
couragement were offered by the
Rev. Dailey and Pastor Vance L.
Milligan.
Home Bible Study Guides were
sent to parents of all children par-
ticipating in the Bible school, as well
as to the shut-ins. Refreshments
were served daily by Mr. Sonny
Smith and Mrs. Janice Reed.
Sumter District Conducts Sunday School Convention ...
Continued from page 9
ner in group I, Rev. Slater, pastor,
St. John the first place winner in
group II, Rev. H. J. Murry Pastor,
and Quinn Chapel the first place
winner in group III, Rev. H. H.
Felix, Pastor. Following the Morn-
ing worship services, the members
and friends shared in a bounteous
feast in the Fellowship Hall.
Afternoon Session — Sharing with
the Sunday School Convention were
the Y.P.D.’ers under the direction of
Miss Shirley Lowery, Director of
the Sumter Area Y.P.D. pre-
sented Fun with Games, Songs and
an Intellectual Quiz on Know Your
Church and Black History, following
this moving experience a panel
discussion was held featuring Miss
Joan Mouzon, Facilitator, concern-
ing the Role of Youth in this
Challenging Society. Discussed with
concerns of Family Planning,
Church Responsibilities, Educa-
tional Growth and Political Involve-
ment. The young people received
recognitions for their achievements
in knowing your Church and Black
History. Mrs. Smith presented a
film, Title “Saying No”.
The Evening Worship hour with
Rev. H. J. Murray, Pastor of St.
John A.M.E. Church, presiding, and
we were inspired with the message
delivered by Rev. F. K. Richardson,
Pastor of Wayman Chapel A.M.E.
Church. Scripture text taken from
II Timothy 4:1-7, Subject: “Keeping
Your Faith in God When the Cloud
Hangs Heavy”’.
The committee on Admission to
the Annual Conference presented
Mr. Toney Jasper Slater and Mrs.
Roberta Wilson for Itinerant
Ministers and it was recommended
that they be passed on to the Annual
Conference. It was moved and
seconded that these two persons be
passed from the Sunday School Con-
vention to the coming Annual Con-
ference. The motion Carried.
This Sunday School Convention
will be remembered by many for the
outstanding topics discussed by the
Youth, the beautiful music rendered
by the various choirs and the ser-
mons.
Each Church in the District made
a full report.
Our Convention closed with adop-
tion of the Resolution for the day ex-
pressing appreciation to the Host
Church Family for their warm
hospitality.
Newman A.M.E. Church Celebrates
tance of education and firm dis-
cipline, The speaker sat down to a
standing ovation, and Mayor Walter
Moore presented him with a key to
the city, Plaques were presented to
Judge Archer and the Rt. Rev. S. S.
Morris, Bishop of the Fourth Epis-
eopal District, by Rev. Thomas M.
Hughes, pastor of Newman,
Mrs. Elbert (Laurestine) Hat-
chett, a member of the hosting
church, and Erie Walker, a baritone
of New Bethel Baptist Church,
rendered musical selections during
the banquet program. Accompanists
were Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Walter
Cowen. Mrs. Melvin (Patricia)
Strickland served as mistress of
ceremonies.
Dais guests, in addition to Bishop
Morris, Mayor Moore and Dr. Sim-
mons, introduced by Rev. Hughes
were Mrs. Martin Luther Simmons,
Mr. and Mrs. William Bernard
Miller, Mrs. Maurice (Marie)
Johnson, Dr. J. Allen Parker,
Presiding Elder of the South Detroit
District; Rev. W. D. Davis, a pre-
siding elder in the Chicago Con-
ference; Mrs. Lloyd (Lula) Sutton,
Mrs. Vivian White and Mrs. Gloria
Yarbro, who introduced Judge Ar-
cher.
Ministers attending included Dr.
Garfield Johnson, with Mrs. John-
son; Rev. Amos G. Johnson and Mrs.
Johnson, Rev. John Hunter, Rev.
Paul Wilson, Rev. Eddie Wilson and
Dr. Archibald Mesely.
Out-of-town guests included Mrs.
Mary Hughes, Kingstree, mother of
Pastor Hughes; Mrs. Gwendolyn
McCottry of New York, and Mrs.
Whilhemena Sapp, Fayetteville,
North Carolina, sisters of the pas-
So, You Want To Be A Christian! by Edith
Holland Bryant. We are living in a period of
revolution where there is a broad feeling of re-
jection to some of our most cherished ideals.
Among these the teachings of the Church have
not escaped and this points to the real necessity
or emphasizing conversion through the means
of the ministry of evangelism for our young peo-
ple.
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The Pastor’s Manual, Volume I & II
by G. L. Champion provide helpful,
“how-to’’ methods and techniques to be
employed in the pastorate of a church, large
or small.
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Lovelace Champion, Sr. The book, in
catechismic form, serves as an instruc-
tional instrument for all youth, proba-
tionaries, layperson and clergy of the chur-
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tor; Ms. Natalie Alford of Orlando,
Florida, and Mr. and Mrs, Floyd
Jenkins of Grand Blane, Michigan.
Also from out of the city were Hen-
drean Williams and Carolyn MeCot-
try.
More than two hundred persons
dined on a delicious dinner of spring
chicken, dressing, broccoli, baked
potato, salad and fruit cup,
Dr. Odell Nails, Superintendent of
the School District of the City of
Pontiac, was in attendance, together
with Board of Education members
Arvesta Groves and Dr. Jeffrey
Martin, who presented a plaque to
Pastor Hughes in recognition of the
leadership that Newman A.M.E.
Church has given through the years.
Mrs. Anne D. Russell was cited for
her contributions as chairperson of
the Anniversary Committee and
presented a plaque by Rey. Hughes
and a dozen red roses by a member
of the committee, Mrs. Yarbro.
On Sunday, Dr. J. Allen Parker, a
former pastor of Newman, delivered
the morning sermon, as he had done
for the past twenty-two years.
The $20,000 in contributions re-
ported by Mrs. Russell—with more
to be collected—made this the most
successful celebration, financially,
that Newman has witnessed, sur-
passing last year’s contributions of
more than $15,000.
Serving on the Anniversary com-
mittee were Mesdames Claudia
Charles, Claudette Boyd, Mattie
Johnson, LaVerne Jones, Alisa Har-
ris, Romilta Flagler, Alverdene
Randle, Lula Sutton, Vivian White,
Gloria Yarbro, Delois Saphio,
Patricia Strickland, Albert Manning
and Lloyd Sutton.
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The AME Christian Recorder
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. R. A. HILDEBRAND
PITTSBURGH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 24-28, 1986
St. Mark A.M.E. Churen
1409 Montier Street
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Church Telephone: (412) 371-2800
Pastor's Telephone: (412) 462-8853
The Rev. Charles W. Buckner,
Host Pastor
The Rev. Paul Martin, Host P.E.
Annual Sermon:
The Rev. Edward Butler
OHIO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 8-12, 1986
Trinity A.M.E. Church
554 Selma Road
Springfield, OH 45506
Church Telephone: (513) 325-1372
Pastor’s Telephone: (513) 376-4589
The Rev. Earl Thompson Host Pastor
The Rev. W. C. T. Ayres, Host P.E.
Annual Sermon:
The Rev. Thomas E. Liggins
SOUTH OHIO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 15-19, 1986
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
1149 Dr. J. F. Scott Pl.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Church Telephone: (614) 354-3798
Pastor’s Telephone: (614) 354-5156
The Rev. P. Robert Tate, Host Pastor
The Rev. Virgil Cummings, Host P.E.
Annual Sermon:
The Rev. Ralph F. Newell
NORTH OHIO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 22-26, 1986
St, James A.M.E. Church
8401 Cedar Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
Church Telephone: (216) 231-3562
Pastor’s Telephone: (216) 268-4087
The Rev. Elmo A. Bean, Host Pastor
The Rev. Sheridan E. Lancaster,
Host P.E.
Annual Sermon:
The Rev. Donald Jacobs
FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. SAMUEL S. MORRIS
CHICAGO CONFERENCE
September 23, 1986
W.M.S. Conference
September 25-28, 1986
Bethel A.M.E. Church
4448 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Church Telephone: (312) 285-5500
Pastor’s Telephone: (312) 924-7969
The Rev. D. C. Coleman, Host Pastor
The Rev. Maurice J. Higginbothan,
Host P. E.
The Rev. W. D. Davis, Assoc. P. E.
The Rev. Roy L. Miller, Assoc. P. E.
YEAR’S PLANNING MEETING
October 10-11, 1986
St. John A.M.E. Church
505 Beechwood
River Rouge, Michigan
Church Telephone: (313) 386-2288
Pastor’s Telephone: (313) 861-0281
The Rev. Armistice R. Polk, Host Pastor
FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. H. W. MURPH
NORTHWEST MISSOURI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 22-28, 1986
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
4125 Benton Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64130
Church Telephone: (816) 921-2151
Pastor’s Telephone: (816) 921-2801
The Rev. Edward E. Fields, Host Pastor
The Rev. P. A. Williams, Host P.E.
The Rev. E. Lewis Branch, Co-Host P.E.
MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 6-12, 1986
Wayman A.M.E. Church
5010 Cabanne Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63113
Church Telephone: (314) 361-4123
Pastor's Telephone: (314) 991-0966
The Rev. Lonnie C. Wormley, Host Pastor
The Rev. Cyrus Keller, Host PE.
The Rev. O. H. Brown, Co-Host P.E.
FIFTH DISTRICT EVALUATION/
PLANNING MEETING
October 13, 1986
St. Peter A.M.E. Church
4730 Margaretta
St. Louis, MO 63115
Church Telephone: (314) 381-8345
Pastor's Telephone: (314) 381-0498
The Rev. Chevienne Jones, Host Pastor
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND MEETING
October 13, 1986
SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. FREDERICK C. JAMES
PALMETTO SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 24-28, 1986
Bethel AME Church
Corner of Broad and Duke Streets
Georgetown, South Carolina 29440
The Rev. W. H. Settle, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (803) 546-4898
Pastor’s Telephone: (803) 546-4503
The Rev. S. A. Brown, Host P. E.
NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 8-12, 1986
Ebenzer AME Church
521 N. Smith Street
Mullins, South Carolina 29574
The Rev. J. L. Rouse, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (803) 464-0341
Church Telephone: (803) 464-9921
Pastor’s Telephone: (803) 428-3029
The Rev. W. D. C. McClary, Host P.E.
COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 15-19, 1986
Turner Memorial AME Church
1122 Monticello, Street
West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
The Rev. Charles Young, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (803) 799-0018
Pastor’s Telephone: (803) 786-0229
The Rev. C. R. Hawthorne, Host P.E.
SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 22-26, 1986
Trinity AME Church
677 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The Rev. Clifton Miller, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (803) 723-5390
Pastor’s Telephone: (803) 723-9788
The Rev. Alonzo Middleton, Host P.E.
PIEDMONT SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 5-9, 1986
Bethel AME Church
808 S. Fant Street
Anderson, South Carolina 29621
The Rev. J. J. James, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (803) 224-2609
Pastor’s Telephone: (803) 224-2609
The Rev. Castell Jackson, Host P.E.
CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 12-16, 1986
Bethel AME Church
316 Railroad Avenue
St. Matthews, South Carolina
The Rev. R. A. Brown, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (803) 874-2616
Pastor’s Telephone: (803) 874-2616
The Rev. B. P. Boston, Host P.E.
THE 1986-1987 SEVENTH DISTRICT
PLANNING SESSION
November 28-29, 1986
EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E, CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. DONALD G. K. MING
NORTHEAST— WEST MISSISSIPPI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 24-28, 1986
Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church
1108 14th Street, South
Columbus, Mississippi 39701
The Rev. Earnest Hargrove, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (601) 327-1177
The Rev. E. C. Taylor, III, Host P.E.
The Rev. E. A. Deed, Assoc. P.E.
CENTRAL NORTH MISSISSIPPI
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 8-12, 1986
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Highway 61
Mound Bayou, Mississippi 38762
The Rev. Joseph Parker, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (601) 741-2864
The Rev. C. L. Woodley, Host P.E.
The Rev. F. C. Stallworth, Assoc. P.E.
NORTH LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 15-19, 1986
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
510 North 11th Street
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
The Rev. Robert Boyd, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (318) 323-6382
Pastor’s Telephone: (318) 325-8972
The Rev. C. Collins, Host P. E.
The Rev. G. K. Tomkies, Assoc. P. E.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 22-26, 1986
Behtel A.M.E. Church
910 Meriam Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764
The Rev. J. K. Holliday, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (504) 222-6832
The Rev. E. D. Williams, Host P.E.
LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 5-9, 1986
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
420 Church Street
Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427
The Rev. Joseph Cyprian, Host Pastor
Church Telephone: (504) 796-3495
The Rev. M. J. Black, Sr., Host P.E.
The Rev. F. B. Hitchens, Assoc. P.E.
The Rev. T. C. Johnson, Assoc. P.E.
The Rev. Elijah Nelson, Assoc. P.E.
PLANNING MEETING
November 14-15, 1986
MISSIONARY CONVENTION MEETINGS
To be held one day before the opening of
each Annual Conference.
NINTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
A.M.E. CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. FRANK M. REID, JR.
MRS. IRENE B. REID
EPISCOPAL SUPERVISOR
ALABAMA CONFERENCE
BRANCH WMS
September 23, 1986
ALABAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 24-26, 1986
Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
130 Fourth Street West
Prattville, Alabama 36067
Church Telephone: (205) 365-7962
Pastor’s Telephone: (205) 365-7962
The Rev. J. D. King, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. F. Thompson, Host P.E.
SOUTH ALABAMA CONFERENCE
BRANCH WMS
October 7, 1986
SOUTH ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 8-10, 1986
Parks Chapel A.M.E, Church
1000 Montana Street
Dothan, Alabama 36303
Church Telephone: (205) 794-4811
Pastor’s Telephone: (205) 792-5033
The Rev. C. C. Cummings, Host Pastor
The Rev. J. C. Jarrett, Host P.E.
EAST ALABAMA CONFERENCE
BRANCH WMS
October 14, 1986
EAST ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 15-17, 1986
Nichols Chapel A.M.E. Church
215 - 11th Avenue
Phenix City, Alabama 36867
Church Telephone: (205) 298-2570
Pastor's Telephone: (205) 298-7891
The Rev. Z. D. Hardwick, Host Pastor
The Rev. W. M. Boddie, Host P.E.
NORTH ALABAMA CONFERENCE
BRANCH WMS
October 21, 1986
NORTH ALABAMA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 22-24, 1986
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
141 South Cherokee Street
Florence, Alabama 35630
Church Telephone: (205) 764-3900
Pastor’s Telephone: (205) 766-1059
The Rev. W. N. Huggins, Host Pastor
The Rev. R. W. Hilson, Host P.E.
TENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. REMBERT E. STOKES
TEXAS CONFERENCE
BRANCH W.M.S.
September 23, 1986
TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
September 24-26, 1986
Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
6822 Arabella Street
Houston, TX 77088
Church Telephone: (713) 697-5657
Pastor’s Telephone: (713) 741-2264
The Rev. A. V. Hawkins, Host Pastor
The Rev. O. L. Dawson, Host P.E.
The Rev. L. W. Jenkins, Assoc. P.E.
The Rev. X. L. Williams, Assoc. P.E.
CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE
BRANCH W.M.S.
September 30, 1986
CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE
October 1-3, 1986
Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church
407 E. Avenue D
Temple, TX 76501
Church Telephone: (817) 773-7890
Pastor’s Telephone: (817) 799-8576
The Rev. L. R. Emanuel, Host Pastor
The Rev. C. C. Johnson, Host P.E.
The Rev. Dubyer Harris, Assoc. P.E.
ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. PHILIP R. COUSIN
MRS. MARGARET JOANN COUSIN
EPISCOPAL SUPERVISOR
ORLANDO FLORIDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 25-28, 1986
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
626 Second Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 382014
Church Telephone: (904) 255-1501
Pastor’s Telephone: (904) 252-8638
The Rev. B. H. Martin, Host Pastor
320 N. Lincoln Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32014
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The Black Preacher: Turning Predicament Into Possibility
Continued from page |
He began writing a column in the
Amsterdam News called ‘Soap
Box”; was elected to the City Coun-
cil in 1941 and started his own
newspaper “The People’s Voice”’. In
1944, Adam Powell, Jr., pastor of
Abyssinian Baptist Church in New
York was elected the 19th Black
Congressman. He served effectively
as both Pastor and Congressman
during his long “sometimes stormy”
but always productive tenure.
The role of the Black Preacher in
moving Black people from ‘‘Predica-
ment to Possibility” is in evidence in
every great movement for the bet-
terment of the quality of life for
Black people in America. The Rev.
Robert Brown, a Kansas preacher,
is credited with initiating the
lawsuit which resulted in the 1954
Supreme court decision outlawing
public school discrimination.
History will never allow us to
forget the leadership of Black clergy
in the 1960’s when that young, “ar-
ticulate, intelligent and persuasive
Baptist preacher, Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. called us to the streets, the
lunch counters, restaurants, and to
the grand “March on Washington”’
that inspired Blacks, Jews, Cauca-
sians, Hispanics, Orientals, and all
other races to move hand and hand
from the predicament of segregation
to the possibility of integration and
equality.”’ He did not do it alone, but
was aided by Black preachers, many
of whom are still leading the fight
from predicament to possibility.
They are Reverends Ralph Aber-
nathy, Fred Shuttleworth, C. T. Vi-
vian, Wyatt T. Walker, Andrew
Young, and the man who has become
the primary spokesperson for Black
people today, Rev. Jesse Louis
Jackson.
We should not forget that another
Black Baptist preacher, the Rev.
Leon Sullivan of Philadelphia
through the development of the
O.1.C, (Opportunities Industrializa-
tion Centers) provided the job train-
ing which is credited for the jobs
many persons hold today. It is also
the “Sullivan Principles’ that
guides the business community of
South Africa in the fight against
Apartheid. That fight is also being
led by the Black Clergy; the
venerable Desmond Tutu, Allan
Boesak, Harold Senatle, Lionel
Louw, and others.
The Reverend Benjamin L. Hooks
holds the distinguished position as
Executive Director of the
N.A.A.C.P. while also pastoring
churches in Memphis, Tennessee
and Detroit, Michigan. Currently
serving the Congress are three
Black Preachers; Bill Gray who is
Chairman of the House Budget
Committee also pastors a 3000
member church in Philadelphia;
Walter Fountroy who pastors a 2000
member church in Washington,
D.C.; Adolphus “Ed” Townes a
Pentecostal preacher in the Church
of God-In-Christ.
The Black preacher has a long and
illustrious history of leading his peo-
ple from “Predicament to Possibili-
ty’. In light of our current
predicaments in the areas of drugs,
housing, economic development and
the low self-esteem of many of our
youth this trend must continue.
SOURCES
Christopher, Maurise; America’s
Black Congressmen, Crowell Com-
pany N.Y. 1971.
Hicks, H. Beecher, Jr. Images of
The Black Preacher, Judson Press
PA 1977.
Church In Nigeria Looks Ahead
Nigeria—Lagos, with its 4 million
population—a part of a 100 million
national total—is beaming with
religious denominations of every
description. The A.M.E. Church,
like the rest, is caught up in a spirit
of looking ahead-ness. The A.M.E.
Church has been in a slump for a
number of years due to a Canadian
invasion of our flock some years
back.
The spirit of Richard Allen is be-
ing revived and the old-time commit-
ment to Christ has been deepened.
During his recent visit to Nigeria on
business of property-saving, Bishop
Byrd spent a very fruitful day with
Chief Mrs. Ophral Benson and her
husband, one of the senior attorneys
of Nigeria. They insisted, and
challenged the bishop, that the
needs for the work in Nigeria are
“THE PREACHING OF THE
WORD” and the BUILDING OF A
CATHEDRAL in Lagos State.
“Land is no problem,” saith the at-
torney and his wife; we have hun-
dreds of acres ourselves.”
Bishop Byrd promised to imple-
ment the dream which has ger-
minated in the hearts of these great
people. Speaking with ministers,
Laymen and a few members of the
Johnson Wax Co. of Chicago at the
Sheraton Hotel-Lagos, Bishop Byrd
charged, “Though the crude oil has
dropped to almost $7 per barrel,
rendering a bleakness for the future
for the country; though the naira 1s
in trouble and the U. S. dollar has
Bishop V. R. Byrd
14th Episcopal District
gone underground, the WORD OF
GOD is still potent enough to save a
nation.”
The General Board of the A.M.E.
Church sent Bishop Byrd on a
SAVE THE CHURCH PROPER-
TY mission. Our work in ILE IFE
OYO State was saved to the tune of
$4,000.00; down payment made in
Lagos State of $2,000.00, the balance
to be paid in 6 months; Bene City
Bendel State’s Church is stable
under the leadership of Rev. David
Aighobahi; Rey. FaDehan in OYO
State; Rev. H. EuAbbity in Lagos
State. The Church in Nigeria is look-
ing ahead with the main inspirer,
Chief (Mrs.) Ophral Benson, astute
business woman and sister to Dr. J.
Benedict Mason of Liberia.
Rey. Dr. Kroomson,
Secretary to Annual Conference,
Nigeria
SEPTEMBER 22, 1986
Continued from page 11
SOUTH FLORIDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 8-12, 1986
Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church
401 N. W. 7th Terrace
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Church Telephone, (305) 463-6309
Pastor's Telephone; (805) 462-7174
The Rev. Lewis Myers, Host Pastor
711 N. W. 4th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 83311
TAMPA FLORIDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 16-19, 1986
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
506 E. Harrison Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Church Telephone: (813) 223-3158
Pastor’s Telephone: (813) 621-8720
The Rev. H. EF. Hannans, Host Pastor
8058 S. 78th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
EAST FLORIDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 22-26, 1986
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
85 Central Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Church Telephone: (904) 829-3918
Pastor’s Telephone. (904) 829-3918
The Rev. F. D. Richardson, Jr.,
Host Pastor
84 St. Benedict Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
BAHAMA ISLANDS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 14-16, 1986
Robinson-Morris Chapel
A.M.E. Church
Nassau, Bahamas
Church Telephone: (809) 322-1834
Pastor’s Telephone: (809) 323-7637
The Rev. J. M. Sands, Host Pastor
P. O. Box 2344
Nassau, Bahamas
EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
PLANNING MEETING
November 21-22, 1986
TWELFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. H. H. BROOKINS
MRS. BONITA C. BROOKINS,
EPISCOPAL SUPERVISOR
EAST-NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ARKANSAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 1-5, 1986
Union A.M.E. Church
1825 South Pulaski Street
(Wright Ave. & Pulaski St.)
Little Rock, Arkansas
Church Telephone: (501) 374-5328
Pastor’s Telephone: (501) 663-9625
The Rev. Eugene Brannon, Host Pastor
The Rev. J. J. Brown, Host P. E.
Annual Sermon: Rev. Rufus K. Young
WEST ARKANSAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SOUTH ARKANSAS
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 15-19, 1986
Visitor’s Chapel A.M.E. Church
319 Church Street
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Church Telephone: (501) 623-2975
Pastor’s Telephone: (501) 623-6873
The Rev. C. E. Horton, Host Pastor
The Rev. R. J. Hampton, Host P.E.
Annual Sermon: Rev. W. G. Wynn
TWELFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
PLANNING COUNCIL
October 21-22, 1986
Bethel A.M.E. Church
815 West 16th Street
(16th & State Streets)
Church Telephone: (501) 374-2891
The Rev. J. J. Brown, Host P. E.
SEVENTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT, REY, ROBERT L. PRUITT
ZAMBIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
September 24-28, 1986
Bright Temple
Kitwe
Women’s Missionary Conventions to be
held two days before their respective con
ferences
EIGHTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. HAROLD B, SENATLE
BOTSWANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 22-26, 1986
Fred Harrison Senatle Chapel
The Rev. L. M. Mbulawa,
Host Pastor/P. BE.
NORTHEAST LESOTHO
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 29-November 2, 1986
A.M.E. Church
Quacha's Nek
The Rev. M. T. Machefu,
Host Pastor/P. E.
LESOTHO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 5-9, 1986
Johnson Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church
Mafeteng
The Rev. J. Kemeng, Host Pastor
The Rev. H. H. Gewabe, Host P.E.
SWAZILAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 10-14, 1986
Collins Chapel A.M.E. Church
Mbabane
The Rev. T. Mbambo, Host Pastor
The Rev. Dr. I. S. Motha, Host P.E.
NINETEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
AME CHURCH
ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
THE RT. REV. HAROLD B. SENATLE
NATAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 16-19, 1986
A.M.E. Church, Bizana
Bizana
The Rev. J. C. Nyakata, Host Pastor
ORANGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 12-16, 1986
Xaba Chapel A.M.E. Church
Heilbron
The Rev. A. T. Masithela, Host Pastor
The Rev. Z. R. Kgaile, Host P.E.
NORTH TRANSVAAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 19-23, 1986
J. E. Hunter Chapel A.M.E. Church
Seshego
The Rev. M.E.N. Makitra, Host Pastor
The Rev. S.P.S. Chesane, Host P.E.
EAST TRANSVAAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
November 26-30, 1986
Nazareth A.M.E. Church
Middelburg
The Rev. F. N. Radebe, Host Pastor
The Rev. E. M. Segwai, Host P.E.
WEST TRANSVAAL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 3-7, 1986
S. P. Moarohanye Memorial
A.M.E. Church
The Rev. S. S. Malinga, Host Pastor
The Rev. P. M. Lodi, Host P.E.
NINETEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
PLENARY MEETING
January 3-4, 1987
F. H. Gow Chapel A.M.E. Church
Potchef Stroom
The Rev. Dr. M. D. Phetlhu, Host Pastor
The Rev. P. M. Lodi, Host P.E.
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