REPORTING FROM THE GENERAL BOARD MEETING OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE:
We regret to inform you of the passing of retired Bishop, the Right Reverend C.E. Thomas. He died yesterday morning (12/6/04). His funeral will be held on Friday in Birmingham, Alabama. Details will be forwarded later today.
We also regret to inform you of the death of the mother-in-law of the Reverend Dr. George Flowers, General Officer, Global Witness and ministry. Details will be forwarded later today.
A report on the General Board Meeting is forthcoming. I have a lot to report. The Investiture Banquet was a historic, first-class event.
