From the President’s Pen


To the Official Staff, Faculty, Workers, and Messengers of the Baptist Missionary and Educational State Congress of Texas:


We greet you in the Name of Him who lived, died and rose again that we might have eternal life through Jesus Christ, God’s Son.


We give thanks to God for safely bringing each of you here to this session as we continue to explore what it means to have a “Christ-Centered Congress.” This year, we will focus on the importance of “The Morals of the Church.”


As we come together this week, please be both prayerful and mindful of the many perils and challenges that we are faced with in the world today, and how great the need is for the world to return to God. The time is now for us to know that good Bible teachings never grow old or stale. In this world, everything goes down but God’s word and God’s training. Unless we are following God’s plan through sound biblical teaching, we will not be able to teach “The Heavenly Vision: The Morals of the Church.”


We thank God for and appreciate our host, Pastor B. R. Daniels, Sr., along with the New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church family in Fort Worth, Texas, for their strong efforts in preparation for our arrival and for allowing us to convene in their beautiful edifice. Our desires are that all participants would conduct themselves in a Christian manner.


We are delighted that you have come from distances far and near, and thank God for his traveling mercies and bountiful grace on your behalf. We pray that your life will be enriched through the study and activities of the week in such a degree that others can be blessed through you.



Dr. M. F. Brewster

 

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Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of Texas
Dr. S. C. Nash, President
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
3700 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, Texas 75241

(972) 225-1704

 

Rev. Calvin Coolidge Jones, General Secretary
POB 1973
Orange, Texas 77631
(409) 882 9856 

Rev. Stephen C. Nash. PhD
President

Dr. C. A. W. Clark
President Emeritus

Rev. C. C. Jones
General Secretary

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Rev. B. R. Daniels
Vice-President At Large
Northwestern Region Vice President

Rev. Kirthell Roberts
Northeastern Region Vice President

Rev. R. E. Campbell
Southeastern Region Vice President

Rev. G. W. Singleton, Jr.
Southwestern Region Vice President

Rev. R. E. Ruffin
Finance Committee Chair

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Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood
Women’s Auxiliary President

Brother Curtis Savannah
Laymen’s Auxiliary President

Rev. M. F. Brewster
Christian Education President

Sister Ezora Bassett
Usher Auxiliary President

Rev. Oveal Walker III
Ministers Conference President

Rev. J. W. Hanson
Mission & Evangelism President

Rev. Kenneth Lyons
Moderators Commission President

Rev. Alfred Walker
Political Action Commission President

Rev. Dwight Benoit
Foreign Mission Commission President

Rev. Paul Todd
Home Mission Commission President

 


July 2008

BM&E Convention Board Meeting

To the Officers, Members and Friends of the Baptist Missionary

and Educational Convention of Texas:


Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior!


Once again as we assemble for our 2008 Annual Congress,

I encourage every pastor and church to give it their full support. Especially remember President Brewster on his night. We want

to ensure a special offering in support of him as we normally do.

I am calling your attention to our Executive Board Meeting

to be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, July 23rd. I thank you for a

very successful series of Regional meetings in April. BM&E

Regional State Conventions took the place of our April Board

meeting and they were a glorious success. This was so because

each of the Regional constituents “owned” their Region. Be

present on July 23 to hear The Report and take part in the

discussion of the April Regional Conventions.

It is imperative that you be present as we will elect

messengers for our 2008 National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.

It is also at this time that we will make the program for our

Annual Session.

Pastors and Moderators that were unable to represent

during our April Regional Conventions are asked to come

prepared to take care of this obligation plus our requirements

for this Board meeting.


Respectfully,


Rev. Stephen C. Nash, PhD

State President ~ BM&E Convention of Texas


B. M. & E.

Convention Board Meeting

Agenda





 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Opened…...........................................................................................President Nash
Devotion

Music……………………………………………………...…Musicians and Song Leaders

Remarks

Enrollment

Business Period

Report of the April Regional Conventions

Report of Mission and Evangelistic Board

Report of Youth Convention

Report of Late Night Services

Program for Annual Session

Miscellaneous

Requirements


Ordained Ministers Pastoring

$10.00

Ordained Ministers not Pastoring

$5.00

Licensed Ministers

$3.00

Messengers

$3.00

Churches

$60.00 - $125.00

Associations

$75.00




Official Roster


Dr. M. F. Brewster, Texarkana…………………...………………...President

Rev. Paul A. Todd, Marshall……………………...……….1st Vice President

Rev. John Hardin, Jasper……….………...………….…….2nd Vice President

Ms. Jamesse Kesee, West Columbia………….....…..…..…………..Secretary

Mrs. Ellen Moore, Texarkana………………...………….Assistant Secretary

Ms. Bridget Gatewood, Houston……………..….…...….Financial Secretary

Rev. Dwight Benoit, Beaumont…………………….………………Treasurer

Mrs. Carrie Blaylock, Texarkana…………………………………...Registrar

Mrs. Fannie Fair, Dallas…………………………...……Assistant Registrar

Dr. S. T. Hillard, Houston……………..………….……………………Dean

Rev. W. R. Washington, Linden……..………………………Associate Dean

Rev. R. L. Thompson, Sr., Houston…….……..…………... Director General

Mrs. Ethel Brown, Texarkana…………….......Specialist to Director General

Rev. R. E. Ruffin, Texarkana………….................Associate Director General

Rev. David Henderson, Dallas…………………..Associate Director General

Mrs. Jamie Todd, Marshall (deceased)....….…………….…...Music Director

Miss Joyce Range, Houston………………..…...….Music Director Emeritus

Mrs. Mary Jo Evans, Dallas……………………...……..…………….Pianist

Mrs. Shirley Barnett, Houston…………………………….Assistant Pianist

Mrs. Theresa Roquemore, Naples…………………………………….Auditor

Mr. R. A. Scroggins, Dallas…………………………………...……….Usher

Mrs. Rose Hammond, Odessa…………………………………….……Usher

Ms. Eleanor Mitchell, Beaumont…..….……………………..Youth Director
Mrs. Lula Washington, Odessa…………………...Assistant Youth Director

Dr. H. D. Gatewood, Houston……………….…………....Youth Consultant


Dean’s Desk


As a complying branch of the National Baptist Department of Christian Education, our Congress is open to effective ways that will strengthen the educational department of our local churches. We are inviting all instructors to be present for our Faculty meeting at the New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday,
July 23, 2008, after the morning session.


All instructors are required to submit:

  1. Subscription to The Informer or receipt.

  2. A course outline of class assigned (Syllabus).

  3. A new application for certification if certification expired.


All instructors must enroll in the Finance Office with a personal enrollment of $5.00 and your church is required to represent “Class A.” Please take time to evaluate our Congress and have your students evaluate your course of study for the week. Encourage all delegates and messengers to subscribe to The Informer. Forms are available in the Dean’s Office.


Person’s applying for the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) are to contact the Dean’s Office as soon as possible. Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to persons showing proof of six (6) class cards of the past ten years from the State Congress. Thereafter, a four-year program will go into effect and the Certificate of Achievement will be awarded in compliance with the COPP Program.

All students are required to attend Graduation on Thursday at

3:00 p.m.



Representation


Church Class

Amount

Messengers

“A”

$125.00

10

“B”

$100.00

7

“C”

$90.00

5

“D”

$85.00

3

“E”

$80.00

2

“F”

$70.00

1

Personal Enrollment

$5.00


Pastors/Officers

$10.00


District Congress

$275.00


Additional Messenger

(any class)

$3.00


Youth Day Registration (Friday)

$5.00 – Adult

$3.00 - Youth



Special Note


All officers and instructors church must represent in Class A.


General Headquarters

General Registration (Monday)

2:00 p.m.


New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church

3208 Wilbarger

Fort Worth, Texas 76119

Dr. B. R. Daniels, Sr. ~ Pastor




Day and evening sessions will follow the program as printed.


Suggestive Note

**Due to the fact that we are discussing “The Heavenly Vision and the Morals of the Church,” we are asking all staff and officers to wear white, which signifies purity, on Thursday Night (President’s Night). This is not mandatory.**

General Information


Please make your reservations early and directly with the hotels.


Hotels:


Radisson South (Headquarters)

100 Altamesa East Blvd.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134

(817) 293-3088


Comfort Inn

3232 South East Loop 820

(Forest Hill – I-20 West)

Fort Worth, Texas 76140

(817) 551-5200


Best Western Inn

6500 South Freeway

Fort Worth, Texas 76134

(817) 551-6700






Note to Usher Boards


All Usher Boards are requested upon arrival to report to Mr. R. A. Scroggins, Congress Usher. All usher boards are invited to accompany their church choirs, choruses and pastors.

Lunch Time Institute 2008


Subject:

“Your Money and You! Ways To Save Money

In This Economy”


This institute will take place daily during the Noon Lunch Hour beginning Tuesday through Thursday.


A public offering will be received daily.


Location - TBA


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Special Thanks to our


B. M. & E. Congress Workers!



Ms. Carolyn Cannon, Dallas ~ Coordinator


Mr. Joel Farrington, West Columbia


Ms. Jamesse Kesee, West Columbia


Mr. James Manson, Houston


Ms. Eleanor Mitchell, Beaumont


Mrs. Ellen Moore, Texarkana


Mrs. Sharon Survine, Texarkana


Mrs. Betty Shields, Houston


Mrs. Mary Helen Timmons-Jones, Dallas


General Information




  • Credits and Certificates of Progress will be issued by the B. M. & E. State Congress of Texas with the authority of the Sunday School Publishing Board.

  • Persons who are working for credit may be assigned to any course they choose as long as classroom space is available; however, no credits will be awarded to students who are not officially assigned to the class they attend.

  • All persons who are looking forward to a Certificate of Progress this year are advised to report to Dean Hillard before Thursday noon during the Annual Session. Bring all course cards you have earned in an accredited Leadership Training School.

  • Messengers are urged to keep their course cards. Do not leave them in any office or with anyone. Neither the State Congress nor the entertaining church will be responsible for lost cards, credentials or other articles.

  • Teachers and students are to have textbooks.

  • The Enrollment and Finance Committee will open headquarters for registration and representation on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church. Messengers are advised to register as soon as possible after their arrival.

  • State Congress officers will enroll with $10.00 and instructors with $5.00.

  • A personal enrollment of $5.00 will give one the right to take study courses for credit and also be seated in all sessions of the Congress with courtesies. Upon payment of the proper fees, each messenger will be given a classification slip which will be required by all instructors before entering class.

  • Badges for the Congress may be secured from the local church committee at a nominal fee. All messengers are to wear badges.

  • Concerning credit and Certificates of Progress, consult Dean Hillard or the State Director of Christian Education. (Also see “A Manual for Leadership Education and Curriculum Guide”) Application blanks for Certificates of Progress may be secured from Dean Hillard.

  • All program delegate’s church is required to register in Class A.


General Information

(Cont’d)



The B. M. & E. State Congress of Christian Education curriculum is based on the Standard Leadership Curriculum Guide of the Department of Christian Education Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. The curriculum is enriched in the Congress by discussion groups which relate to the class study and the general theme. Persons who complete the requirements may be awarded the Certificate of Progress. Three such certificates are offered by the Sunday School Publishing Board recognizing progress as a person proceeds through the Standard Leadership Curriculum on guided study. The standard for the first, second and third Certificates of Progress are identical with the respective standards found wherever the Standard Leadership Curriculum is used. Course cards earned in the Standard Curriculum, even though the course may not have been taken in the Congress, may be counted for credit towards Certificate of Progress earned in the Congress.


CONGRESS CURRICULUM


Courses will be offered Tuesday through Friday except for the Layman and Secretary’s course which will be offered Monday through Thursday from

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The standard for class attendance is ten hours and all messengers must prepare to remain at the Congress through Friday to receive credit for the course.



PROGRAM


The program of the Seventy Second Annual Session of the B. M. & E. State Congress of Christian Education of Texas, the same being the One hundred Twenty-eighth Annual Session of the State Sunday School Convention

And the

One hundred fourteenth Annual Session of the B.Y.P.U. Convention of Texas will be held with the New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church,
Fort Worth, Texas.



Monday Afternoon


2:00 p.m.

Registration of Messengers


New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church

3208 Wilbarger

Fort Worth, Texas 76119

(817) 534-08283


7:00 p.m.

Pre-Congress Musical


TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008

Morning Session

Dr. M. F. Brewster, Presiding



8:00 a.m.

General Assembly – Dean S. T. Hillard

Presentation of Officers

Presentation of Instructors

Presentation of Leaders


8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Class Study Period

Song Service


Formal Opening of the 2008 Annual Session

President M. F. Brewster


10:35 a.m.

Reports of Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor

10:45 a.m.

Devotional Period………………………..………….……….Rev. C. C. Jones

10:55 a.m.

Music……………………………………..St. Luke Baptist Church, Houston

11:10 a.m.

Dean’s Address

Dr. S. T. Hillard

St. Luke Baptist Church, Houston, Texas

Attendance is mandatory!


INTRODUCTORY SERMON

Dr. Airon Reynolds, Jr.

Borden Chapel Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship


Offering/Announcements/Benediction

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008

Afternoon Session

Rev. John Hardin, Presiding


2:00 p.m.

General Assembly

Committee Reports

Lecture – Rev. Dwight Benoit, Magnolia Baptist Church, Beaumont, TX

  • “The Heavenly Vision and the Morals of the Church: Christian Ethics and Moral Accountability”

2:30 p.m.

Study Discussion Groups

Adult Division

Rev. J. W. Hanson, Leader * Rev. McKinley Jackson, Consultant


Young People’s Division

Dr. S. C. Nash, Leader * Rev. B. R. Moton, Consultant


Children’s Division

Dr. H. D. Gatewood, Leader * Sis. Lula Washington, Consultant



Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Evening Session

Dr. M. F. Brewster, Presiding


7:30 p.m.

Devotional Period…………………………...………..Dr. B. R. Daniels, Sr.

Local Welcome Program…….....New Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church

Response………….……………..………..…………….Mrs. Doris Campbell

West Beulah Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas

8:15 p.m.

Finance Report of District Queens 2008

8:25 p.m.

Music……………………….… Samaria Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas
Music………….....…………Faith Baptist Church/Texas-Louisiana District

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Evening Session

Dr. M. F. Brewster, Presiding

8:35 p.m.

Sermon

Rev. Paul Allen Todd

Faith Baptist Church, Marshall, Texas


Alternate: Rev. W. McKinley Jackson, Samaria Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship


Offering/Announcements/Benediction


WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008

Morning Session

Rev. Paul Allen Todd, Presiding


8:00 a.m.

Class Study Period

10:30 a.m.

General Assembly

10:30 a.m.

Convention Board Meeting

10:40 a.m.

Devotional Period………………..……...…………..…Rev. Ronnie Crockett

10:50 a.m.

Music……………………………………………………..…..Congress Choir

Sermon

Rev. Kenneth Lyons

Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, Jasper, Texas


Alternate: Rev. Lynn Paul Hadnot, Antioch Baptist Church, Newton, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offering/Announcements/Benediction

*Faculty Meeting immediately after the Benediction*



WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008

Afternoon Session

Rev. Paul Allen Todd, Presiding



2:00 p.m.

General Assembly

Lecture – Rev. Leslie Bremby, Mt. Orange Baptist Church, Texarkana, TX

  • “The Heavenly Vision and Morals of the Church: The Black Church and
    Moral Life”


2:30 p.m.

Study Discussion Groups



WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008

Evening Session

Dr. S. T. Hillard, Presiding



7:00 p.m.

Queen Pageant and Review

7:30 p.m.

Devotional Period…………………………...…………Rev. Ronnie Crockett

Greetings……...………………………….………….….Dr. H. D. Gatewood

President of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.

Greater First Baptist Church, Houston, Texas


Music……………………..………………..……Mt. Moriah Baptist Church


Sermon

Rev. Johnny Harris

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Terrell, Texas


Alternate: Rev. Troy L. Young, St. Luke Baptist Church, Sulfur Spring, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship


Offering/Announcements/Benediction

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008

Morning Session

Rev. John Hardin, Presiding


8:00 a.m.

Class Study Period

10:30 a.m.

General Assembly

10:40 a.m.

Devotional Period……...………………………….……..…Rev. Ronnie Crockett

10:50 a.m.

Music………………………………………...……………….Congress Choir


Sermon

Special Guest


Alternate: Rev. L. C. Dews, St. Paul Baptist Church, Brazoria, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship


Offering/Announcements/Benediction


THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008

Afternoon Session

Rev. John Hardin, Presiding


2:00 p.m.

General Assembly

Lecture – Rev. B. R. Moten, New Hope Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX

  • “The Heavenly Vision and the Morals of the Church: A Biblical Challenge to our Churches in Bridging the Generation Gap”

3:00 p.m.

2008 Graduation Exercise

Dr. S. T. Hillard, Presiding

**Mandatory attendance for all graduates and faculty**

Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Offering/Announcements/Benediction

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008

Evening Session

Dr. B. R. Daniels, Sr., Presiding

Vice President-At-Large ~ B. M. & E. State Convention


President’s Night


7:00 p.m.

Inspirational Singing

7:15 p.m.

Devotional Period…………………………...……………….Rev. C. C. Jones

7:30 p.m.

Inspirational Singing

7:45 p.m.

Greetings……...……………………………...…………...…..Dr. S. C. Nash

President of B. M. & E. State Convention

7:55 p.m.

Report of Organizational Committee


8:00 p.m.

President’s Hour

Music………………...……Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Texarkana

Presidential Message

Dr. M. F. Brewster

Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship


Offering/Announcements/Benediction


*Please use special envelopes*





FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2008

Morning Session

Rev. John Hardin, Presiding


8:00 a.m.

Class Study Period ~ Youth and Adults

*Youth who are enrolled in classes Tuesday – Thursday must attend their regular class on Friday*

10:30 a.m.

General Assembly (Youth, see Youth Day Activities)

*General Assembly will be held in a designated location for Congress delegates – Adults only. All Youth will join Youth Day activities at 10:30 a.m.*

10:35 a.m.

Report of Finance Committee

10:40 a.m.

Reflections

Committee Reports

12:00 p.m. (Noon)

General Assembly with Youth Department

*All Youth who are attending classes Tuesday – Thursday should pre-register for Youth Day*

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

Morning Session

Dr. S. T. Hillard, Presiding


Youth Day Activities

Ms. Eleanor Mitchell, Youth Day Coordinator

Mrs. Lula Washington, Assistant Youth Day Coordinator

Dr. H. D. Gatewood, Consultant


8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Youth Day Registration (Adult – $5.00/Youth - $3.00)

10:30 a.m.

Presentation of Leaders

10:45 a.m.

Devotional Period………………………………………………………..……Youth

Inspirational Singing

11:00 a.m.
Seminar Directives…......................................................Ms. Eleanor Mitchell

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

Morning Session

Dr. S. T. Hillard, Presiding


Group Seminars

*Ages 0 – 12…………….....Mrs. Lois Beroit & Mrs. Carolyn Flenory

  1. “All Grown Up”(Maturity)…….……………………….Dr. S. C. Nash

  2. “Upside-Down World”(Handling Confusion)……….Rev. Reginald Reid

  3. “Weight of the Wait” (Sex and Intimacy)…....Dea. Fred L. Mitchell, Jr./

Mrs. Harriet Mitchell

  1. “The Ex-Files”(Handling Breakups)...............................Rev. R. E. Ruffin

  2. “Making the Cut”(Grades and Standards)....…………...…Bro. Jeff Knox

  3. “Let’s Get Real”(Honesty)…………..………….….…..Rev. B. R. Ashley

  4. “No One’s Looking”(Making Ethical Decisions)…..Bro. Timothy Hatchett


General Bibliography: Check for Life, for Teen – Thomas Nelson Publishers – www.nelson.com: The Holy Bible

12:00 p.m. (Noon)


Music…………………………………….………Congress Youth Day Choir


Youth Day Sermon

Rev. Willie Williams

Union Hill Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas


Invitation to Christian Discipleship


Offering/Announcements/Adjournment


2:00 p.m.

Devotional Period

2:15 p.m.

Talent Program

2:45 p.m.

Children’s Rally

Youth Rally

4:00 p.m.

Period of Commitment and Rededication


“Formal Closing of the 2008 Congress Session”



STUDY COURSES

&

INSTRUCTORS


Course #

Course Title

1002

How the Bible Came To Be

Instructor: Rev. Russell Dickson

1004

Effective Bible Reading

Instructor: Rev. Reginald C. Reid, Sr.

1007

Introduction to the Old Testament

Instructor: Mrs. Mary F. Jones

1072

Introduction to the New Testament

Instructor: Dr. Rivers R. Glover, I

1086

Church History in Acts

Instructor: Mrs. Mary Strange Williams

2023

Creative Ways of Teaching

Instructor: Ms. Gwen McLane

2044

Teaching Youth & Young People

Instructor: Mrs. Mary Jo Evans

2049

Helping Young People Develop


Instructor: Mrs. Mary Helen Timmons Jones

2071

Christian Character and How It Develops

Instructo Instructor: Mrs. Carol D. York

2099

Guidelines for Deans and Presidents

Instructor: Dr. H. D. Gatewood

3008

History of Christianity


Instructor: Rev. Kenneth Lyons

3018

History of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.

Instructor: Mrs. Norma Fields

4020

Baptist Doctrine

Instructor: Rev. Billy Rembert

5006

Leadership in the Local Church

Instructor: Rev. L. C. Dews

5015

The Role of the Minister’s Wife

Instructor: Mrs. Eleanor Hillard

STUDY COURSES

&

INSTRUCTORS


Course #

Course Title

6008

The Church Secretary/Clerk

Evening Course ~ 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)

Instructor: Mrs. Valree Wingfield

6013

Organizing the Church for Christian Education

Instructor: Ms. Eunice Love

6019

Organizing the Church School

Instructor: Mr. Jeff Knox

6024

Organizing an Effective BTU

Instructor: Mrs. Shirley Barnett

7005

Christian Evangelism


Instructor: Rev. Jerard Mosley

7020

The Growth of the Laity

Evening Course ~ 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)

Instructor: Mr. Joe Fair

8003

Organizing An Effective Prayer Meeting

Instructor: Rev. Jerome Nickerson

8006

Program of the Mission

Instructor: Mrs. Lula Washington/Mrs. Virgie Savannah

8017

The Work of the Youth Director


Instructor: Mr. Timothy Hatchett, Jr.

8024

The Church Speaks to Substance Abuse

Instructor: Rev. Ben N. Harper, Jr.

8036

The Church and Society

Instructor: Rev. Haywood Smith

9003

Writing Techniques I


Instructor: Mrs. Patsy Abron

9031

Great Hymns of the Church: Their Origin and Meaning

Instructor: Dr. Pauline Haynes

9910

Church and Clergy Conflicts

Instructor: Rev. J. W. Hanson

Consultant: Rev. Oveal Walker

STUDY COURSES

&

INSTRUCTORS



Course #

Course Title

Seminar I: Special Course – Children 0-6

Instructor: Mrs. Carolyn Flenory

Seminar II: Special Course – Children 7-12

Instructor: Mrs. Lois Beroit

Seminar III: Youth Division – Youth 13-14

Instructor: Mrs. L. Boatner

Seminar III: Youth Division – Youth 13-14

Instructor: Ms. Eleanor Mitchell

Seminar IV: Youth Division – Youth 15-17

Instructor: Rev. James Ervin



COMMITTEES

&
CHAIRMEN


Classification……………….…………………………..Mrs. Carrie Blaylock


Mission and Evangelism…..…………………….………..Rev. J. W. Hanson


Place…………………………..………………………….Dr. M. F. Brewster


Sunday School………………………………………….…...Rev. L. C. Dews

N.B.C……………………………………...……………Mrs. Shirley Barnett


Youth Movement……………………..………………..Ms. Eleanor Mitchell


Temperance……………………………………………….Rev. Calvin Ruffin


Denominational Literature & Baptist Publication..……...Mrs. Mary Nelson


Christian Education………………………....…….Rev. R. L. Thompson, Sr.


Organization………………………………………………….Dr. S. C. Nash


District Congresses


Please Note: Other Districts will be added as recommended by the B. M. & E. Convention of Texas, Dr. S. C. Nash, President.


Central

Bro. Timothy Hatchett

Cypress

Rev. Johnny Harris

Eastern Progressive

TBA

East Mt. Zion

TBA

Friendship

Rev. James T. Hill

LaGrange

Sis. Mary Nelson

Lincoln Southern

Dr. S. T. Hillard

Lone Star

Rev. L. P. Hadnot

New Home

Bro. Eddie Dawkins

New Zeal

Rev. C. C. Peoples

Northwestern

Rev. Charles Henderson

Permian Basin

Rev. R. C. Gentry

Progressive Northeastern

Rev. Cecil Jones

Sabine Valley

Rev. Lance Williams

St. Paul

Rev. Ellis Crane

Texas & Louisiana

Rev. Calvin Ruffin

Trinity Valley

Rev. John Hardin

Unity

Rev. Paul Todd

West Texas

Rev. L. H. DeGrate

Zion

Rev. R. E. Ruffin


I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY

I love to tell the story of unseen things above,

Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love;

I love to tell the story - Because I know ‘tis true,

It satisfies my longings- As nothing else can do.


I love to tell the story – More wonderful it seems

Than all the golden fancies - Of all our golden dreams;

I love to tell the story – It did so much for me,

And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.


I love to tell the story – ‘Tis pleasant to repeat

What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet;

I love to tell the story - For some have never heard

The message of salvation- From God’s own holy Word.


I love to tell the story, For those who know it best

Seem hungering and thirsting - To hear it like the rest;

And when in scenes of glory- I sing the new, new song,

‘Twill be the old, old story - That I have loved so long.


Chorus:

I love to tell the story!

‘Twill be my theme in glory

To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.


STAND UP FOR JESUS


Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross!

Lift high His royal banner – It must not suffer loss.

From vic-t’ry unto vic-t’ry - His army shall he He lead,

Till ev-ry foe is vanquished - And Christ is Lord in-deed.


Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumphet call obey;

Forth to the might conflict - In this His glorious day.

Ye that are men now serve Him - A-gainst unnumbered foes;

Let courage rise with danger - And strength to strength oppose.


Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone;

The arm of flesh will fail you – Ye dare not trust your own

Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer;

Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there.


Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long;

This day the noise of battle – The next, the victor’s song.

To Him that overcometh - A crown of life shall be;

He with the King of glory shall reign eternally.

MORE ABOUT JESUS


More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show,

More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.


More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern;

Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me.


More about Jesus – in His Word, Holding communion with my Lord,

Hearing His voice in ev-‘ry line, Making each faithful saying mine.


More about Jesus on His throne, Riches in glory all His own,

More of His kingdom’s sure increase, More of His coming-Prince of Peace.


Chorus:

More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus;

More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.


STANDING ON THE PROMISES


Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro’ eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.


Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.


Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally to love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, Standing on the promises of God.


Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, Resting in my Saviour, as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God.


Chorus:

Standing, standing,

Standing on the promises of God my Saviour;

Standing, standing,

I’m standing on the promises of God.







I SURRENDER ALL


All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live,


All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at His feet I bow;

Worldly pleasures all forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now.


All to Jesus I surrender, Make me Savior, wholly Thine;

Let me feel the Holy Spirit – Truly know that Thou art mine.


All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee;

Fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessings fall on me.


Chorus:

I surrender all, (I surrender all,) I surrender all, (I surrender all,)

All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.


NEVER ALONE


I’ve seen the lightning flashing And heard the thunder roll,

I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing, Which tried to conquer my soul;

I’ve heard the voice of my Savior, He bid me still fight on –

He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.


The world’s fierce winds are blowing – Temptation’s sharp and keen;

I have a peace in knowing- My Savior stands between;

He stands to shield me from danger – When all my friends are gone-

He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.


When in affliction’s valley - I tread the road care,

My Savior helps me carry - The cross so heavy to bear;

Tho all around me is darkness – And earthly joys are flown,

My Savior whispers His promise - Never to leave me alone.


He died on Cal-v’ry’s mountain, For me they pierced His side,

For me He opened that fountain, The crimson, cleansing tide;

For me He’s waiting in glory – Upon His heav’nly throne –

He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.


Chorus:

No, never alone, No, never alone –

He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone;

No, never alone, No, never alone –

He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.




IN THE GARDEN


I come to the garden alone

While the dew is still on the roses;

And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,

The Son of God discloses.


He speaks, and the sound of His voice,

Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;

And the melody that He gave to me

Within my heart is ringing.


I’d stay in the garden with Him

To the night around me be falling;

But He bids me go-thru the voice of woe,

His voice to me is calling.


Chorus:

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own,

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.


HIGHER GROUND


I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining ev’ry day;

Still praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”


My heart has no desire to stay - Where doubts arise and fears dismay;

Tho’ some may dwell there these abound, My pray’r, my aim is higher ground.


I want to live above the word, Tho’ Satan’s darts at me are hurled;

For faith has caught a joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.


I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright;

But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”


Chorus:

Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand

By faith, on heaven’s table land;

A higher plane that I have found,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.