Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram - Chair, Commission on Publications
The Reverend Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr., Publisher
The Reverend Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III, Editor
1. EDITOR’S CORNER:
The exegetical question was answered by Licentiate Va' Nechia Rayford, a candidate for the Master of Divinity, Candler School of Theology. Lic. Rayford is from the 5th Episcopal District. The Rt. Reverend John Bryant is her presiding bishop.
I have condensed her answer: “During the time of Jesus, Tuesday would have been a day wedding were held. Devout Jews have their weddings on Tuesdays because in the Creation account in Genesis, the only time God said Ki tou, “(and God said) it was good” two times was on the third day of Creation. Even today, many devout Jews have their weddings on Tuesdays.”
Editor’s note: Thank you, Lic. Va’Nechia Rayford!
It’s great to have our seminarians involved in the life of the Church.
2. THE GLOBAL CORNER: 2005 CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF THE NINETEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, THE RIGHT REVEREND JAMES L. DAVIS, PRESIDING BISHOP:
APRIL 2005
6 Presiding Elder’s Workshop
6 – 7 Ministers, Spouses & Laity Symposium
7 WMS One-Day Retreat
8 MID-YEAR CONVOCATION
9 SELF-HELP DISTRICT PARADE
26 – 28 Global Development Council, Harare, South Africa
MAY
6 – 8 Bishop’s Visitation of the Venda District
JUNE
12 Founder’s Day Celebration of the AME Church - South Africa
23 – 26 Connectional RAYAC Convention – Los Angeles, CA (USA)
26 – 30 General Board Meeting – Dallas, TX (USA)
JULY
25 – 29 Connectional Lay Biennial – Houston, TX (USA)
SEPTEMBER
28 – (Oct) 2 108th Session – ORANGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Mt. Zion AME Church
P O Box 16056
Mangaung 9307
Rev. TAM Mofokeng, Host Pastor
Rev. SS Maboe, Host Presiding Elder
OCTOBER
6 - 9 77th Session – NATAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Ebenezer AME Church
P/bag X2231
Jozini, 3968
Rev. O G Tlhomelang, Host Pastor
Rev. O L Molefi, Host Presiding Elder
12 - 16 21ST Session – MM MOKONE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SPS Chesane AME Church
P O Box 2001
Chuenespoort 0745
Rev. A M Sebelebele, Host Pastor
Rev. A M Mexico, Host Presiding Elder
26 – 30 54th Session – EAST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Trinity AME Church
P O Box 256
Evaton, 1980
Rev. Thabo Senatle, Host Pastor
Rev. S B Dire, Host Presiding Elder
NOVEMBER
2 - 6 108th Session – WEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Ebenezer Temple AME Church
P O Box 274
Diepkloof, 1864
Rev. V J Malafetse, Host Pastor
Rev. A N Tsimane, Host Presiding Elder
10 – 12 WMS CONFERENCE
17 - 19 PLENARY MEETING – ORANGIA CONFERENCE
Mt. Horeb AME Church
P O Box 40024
Motse-Thabong 9463
Rev. M G Ramatong, Host Pastor
Rev. S R J Machesa, Host Presiding Elder
3. BISHOP E. EARL MCCLOUD, JR. TO SPEAK AT ST. MARK AME CHURCH-MILWAUKEE’S 136TH ANNIVERSARY:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Reverend Dr. E. Earl McCloud, Jr., the 127th elected Bishop who oversees Ecumenical and Urban Affairs of the AME Church, will be the keynote speaker at the 11:00 a.m. worship service celebrating the 136th anniversary of St. Mark AME Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1616 W. Atkinson Avenue, on Sunday, April 17, 2005.
Founded in 1869, St. Mark is the oldest established African American congregation in Wisconsin. McCloud received his masters of divinity degree with a concentration in the Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care from Turner Theological Seminary, 1988, and a doctor of ministry from United Theological Seminary. Bishop McCloud left the pastoral leadership of the First AME Church in Decatur, GA to assume his new leadership role of Episcopal liaison based in Atlanta, GA.
Bishop McCloud is married to Patricia Russell-McCloud, J.D., renown internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and author. During his thirty-year history in the AME Church, McCloud has been involved at all levels in the church and community. His leadership harvested more than 2,000 members during his eight years as pastor of First AME Church in Atlanta.
Bishop McCloud is a member of several service organizations: Atlanta’s Concerned Black Clergy, the Congress of National Black Churches, Tuskegee Institute National Alumni Association, The World Council of Churches, Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE), NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. His achievements and honors equally rise: Ordained AME Elder, Outstanding Young Men of America, Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters from U.S. Army.
Following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, a banquet dinner, silent auction and musical performances will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., in the Ezekiel Gillespie Fellowship Hall. For banquet tickets, $25 for adults and $10 for youth up to 12 years of age, call (414) 562-8030. All events are open to the public. Rev. Darryl R. Williams, Pastor.
Source: Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Jr.
The Lantern 2004
Writer: Patricia Chisom
(414) 445-8757
Email: stmarkpr@yahoo.com
Fax: (414) 445-1900
Contact: Michelle Crockett (414) 342-8323
4. A LAYPERSON EXTOLS THE CARE AND CONCERN OF BISHOP VASHTI AND SUPERVISOR MCKENZIE HAVE FOR THE KENTUCKY ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
Hello! I can hardly contain myself - the 38 miles from Danville to Lexington, Kentucky seemed like 238....because I was so anxious to report on the Believe Tour of Churches (April 1-3) conducted by Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie and Supervisor Stan McKenzie through the Kentucky Conference - Lexington, Kentucky. Bishop McKenzie visited 18 churches in the Kentucky Conference with promises to return and visit the remaining churches in the District. And what a tour it was - starting with a Friday Night Prayer and Praise Service at Historic St. Paul - Lexington. Due to unforeseen circumstances (inclement weather, canceled flights and more) the Bishop was unable to make the service at the appointed hour - nevertheless, the choirs sang, the Presiding Elder, the pastors, and the people prayed and testified until the Bishop arrived. From all appearances not one person considered leaving as we eagerly awaited the arrival of our Bishop. It was worth the wait as the Bishop shared her apologies for her late arrival and then told a story about a rescue station that held us all spellbound, along with other encouraging remarks. Following the Prayer and Praise Service - a repast was held for Bishop McKenzie and Supervisor Stan.
Saturday dawned as a windy, cold, dreary and rainy day in Kentucky - but nothing could stop Bishop McKenzie from making her Believe Tour of Churches - she visited some 18 churches - what a Bishop - never in Kentucky have we seen anything like her. Some of the churches in the Kentucky Conference have never had a Bishop to visit their churches. I think I can speak for all the "Laity" in the Lexington District and say My Lord! My Lord! What a Bishop. Someone who cares about the people and the churches.
Sunday, God smiled on the Kentucky Conference and sent sunshine, Bishop McKenzie and Supervisor Stan to visit Quinn Chapel, Lexington, Kentucky for the 11:00 a.m. worship service and Holy Communion and from all accounts, used by the Holy Spirit, "turned the house out" with a message entitled "Hoping for the Best in a Bad Situation."
Bishop McKenzie was rushed to St. James AME Church, Danville. Following a Praise Service featuring the Centennial Baptist Church choir from Harrodsburg - the Evening Worship service began. Bishop McKenzie's sermon was entitled "I Don't Believe He Brought Us This Far to Leave Us Now!" I believe that Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie can inspire or motivate anyone who wishes to be inspired or motivated - what a dynamic preacher she is! I can't recall when I have heard such a positive, more encouraging, and motivating message.
A plea to the Kentucky Conference of the Lexington District - let's not miss this opportunity - God has blessed us with a loving, caring and yes, honest, trustworthy, accountable bishop - let's join in and climb every mountain, cross every stream, and support our bishop. We have a lot of work to do; a lot of souls to save; a lot of changes that must be made; and a lot of rebuilding to be done. We have the Leadership - now let's follow and get the job done.
Submitted by Sister Doris Coffey
St. Paul AME, Lexington, Kentucky
5. THE REVEREND DENISE ROGERS, EDITOR OF THE AME HERALD SHARES GRANT INFORMATION:
You may read about grants at the website appended below.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm
You may read the article in the AME Herald: http://www.ameherald.com/page8.html
6. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE REVEREND MANDRALL QUIMOY HARROW:
The Reverend Mandrall Quimoy Harrow was a good friend. He was a hardworking young man who loved the ministry. He leaves to mourn his death a devoted wife, Mrs. Gia Harrow and a loving mother Ms. Beverly Neal Mandrall. He was a student at the Turner Theological Seminary, ITC, Atlanta, Georgia. He will be missed.
Peace & Blessings,
Bruce L. Francis
Funeral Services for the Reverend Mandrall Quimoy Harrow is scheduled for:
Thursday, April 7, 2005
1:00 P. M.
St. John A.M.E. Church
3980 Steam Mill Road
Columbus, GA 31907
The Rev. Harrow was pastor of St. Mark A.M.E. Church, Lumpkin, GA.
Hill-Watson Funeral Home, 2919 Hamilton Road, Columbus, GA 31904 Telephone: (706) 569-8339 is handling the arrangements.
The family can be reached at 768 Corley Drive, Columbus, GA Telephone (706) 561-1797
M Sven "Karl" ColquittPresiding ElderCentral DistrictSouthwest Georgia ConferenceSixth Episcopal DistrictAfrican Methodist Episcopal ChurchOffice:(229)928-9559Fax: (229)924-8205Mobile:(229)942-7086
Archive of The Christian Recorder Online from 2004-2016; Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III, 20th Editor of The Christian Recorder
