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The Reverend Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr., Publisher
The Reverend Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III, Editor
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1. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BOOK LIST
History of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Daniel A. Payne, D. D., LL.D., AMEC Sunday School Union/Legacy Publishing, Nashville, 1998. ISBN: 0-929386-51-5
Worship Today, Edited by Thomas F. Best and Dagmar Heller, WCC Publications, Geneva, 2004, esp. Bishop Anderson Article, pp. 109 – 128. ISBN: 2-8254-1405-0
Henry H. Mitchell, Black Church Beginnings, William Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, 2004. ISBN 0-8028-2785-3
2. CORRECTION -THE AUTHORS OF THE HIP HOP CALL TO WORSHIP THAT APPEARED IN THE LAST ISSUE OF THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ONLINE:
The authors of the Hip-Hop Call to Worship are Miss Vashti-Jasmine McKenzie, Mr. Derek Anderson (Connectional R.A.Y.A.C. President), Miss Robyn Cleveland (13th District YPD President), Mr. Reginald Cleaver, Jr. (12th District YPD President), Mr. Montez Bell (Chair, Connectional YPD Technology Committee and immediate past 13th District YPD President) and Miss Joi-Marie McKenzie and that the Call to Worship has a copyright.
3. THIRTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT CONGRESS - HOW TO REACH THE MASSES!
The planning and effort put into the Christian Education Leadership Congress 2005 of the Thirteenth Episcopal District, held July 19-22 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky was evident from the moment we stepped foot in the place! The qualified leadership of Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, along with the capable assistance of Supervisor Stan brought the theme, How To Reach the Masses (reference Luke 14:23) into place long before we arrived, in fact, but really burst into our awareness from the Opening Worship service on through to the closing benediction. Our mantra, as enunciated by our Prelate became “I’m in the right place, at the right time, for God to do something extraordinary in my life today! Right now! This moment! So there!” And did God ever! The opening sermon was delivered by the Right Reverend Sarah Frances Davis, Prelate of the Eighteenth Episcopal District. Her text was John 12:32, and her subject was “It’s Your Move, What Are You Going to Do?” What a challenging opening to our overall theme, in which Bishop Davis allowed that the church is at a crossroads where we must prepare to do things differently so that the gospel is relevant to the hearers! She reminded us to press forward to Christ and quit listening to the devil. She encouraged us to develop an intimate relationship with Christ! What an inspirational beginning to a powerful week! Under the leadership of our own Prelate, Bishop McKenzie, the Thirteenth District gave $3,000 in this worship service to the work of the Eighteenth District! To God be the glory! Bishop Davis continued under the anointing of the Holy Spirit by leading the Plenary on Wednesday morning. Also during the opening worship, Bishop McKenzie announced that a project of the District, I Believe, Inc., is already up and running in one year, having raised $29,500! Twenty one churches have applied for grants through the project to assist in ministry efforts and building repair. Another initiative of Bishop McKenzie, the Nehemiah Nation, has already mobilized the men of the District to gather for worship and service to our smaller struggling congregations. During the Founder’s Day celebration earlier this year, the Nation collected over 100 bags of trash and leaves while cleaning and painting at Palestine A.M.E. Church in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as painting and cleaning Asbury Chapel A.M.E. Church in Louisville during the Mid-Year Conference. At each of these District level events worship service was held and financial offerings were left. Additionally, Conference and Local level Nehemiah Nation groups have been busy in their own communities with similar efforts.
Hour of Power
Hour of Power on Wednesday was led by the Women’s Missionary Society, under the very capable leadership of Supervisor Stan McKenzie, and President Lesa Halfacre. The sermon was delivered by the Reverend Deidre Ellis, Associated Minister at Embry Chapel A.M.E. Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky of the West Kentucky Conference.
The Hour of Power on Thursday was led by the School of the Prophets, an initiative of Bishop McKenzie to ensure quality year round training for our ministers on both the District and Annual Conference levels. This worship service was preached by the Reverend Roderick D. Belin, Pastor of Kairos Community A.M.E. Church in Nashville, Tennessee of the Tennessee Conference. Kairos Community is the newest work in the District, and has already developed a name as a “Spirit filled” church growing to the glory of God.
The Hour of Power on Friday was led by the District YPD and RAYAC. The Challenge was issued by Ms Miacia Porter of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church in Nashville, Tennessee of the Tennessee Conference.
The Revival Teaching
In keeping with the overall theme of the Congress, Bishop McKenzie brought to us the Executive Director of Church Growth and Development for the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Reverend Dr. James C. Wade. Dr. Wade came to us immediately prior to the Revival on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings with equipping information to help us prepare to “Reach the Masses”.
On Wednesday he lectured on “Worship that Draws People”, in which he encouraged us to lead people “toward the revelation that our omnipotent, omnipresent God concerns Himself with us specifically, one at a time, and all of us at once.” Our worship should be relevant, reminding us of those “how we’ve overcome…difficult and negative experiences”, leading us to express “gratefulness to God”, taking us to a place of praise and worship!
On Thursday, Dr. Wade taught specifically on “Reaching Men” in our communities, helping them to become leaders and powerhouses for Christ.
On Friday, Dr. Wade taught on “Evangelizing the Joshua Generation”. Reminding us that the enemy of our souls, the devil, has long-range plans that include our children, the church has the onus of making sure that “each and every one of our children and youth come into a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age. We must lay before them the ‘Word of God’, not watered down but in the power of the Holy Spirit”.
Revival
The revival services each night were preached by the Reverend Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C., and did he preach! Dr. Bell’s text on Wednesday was John 16:7, 22, and 33. His subject was “The Victory Has Already Been Paid For!” At the invitation, 35 souls responded! Hallelujah!
On Thursday, Dr. Bell’s text was I Chronicles 14:11b. His subject was “It’s on the Way!” At the invitation this night, 33 more souls came forward, 30 for rededication, and 3 for conversion! Hosanna!
On Friday, the text was Genesis 30:12-13, and the subject was “Me, Myself, and I!” At this call, more than twenty persons responded to the call of God on their lives to some level of ministry! Glory! Bishop McKenzie called them all into a month long season of prayer for God to reveal specifically His desire for each of them and, if God chooses to not reveal in a month, to keep on praying until He does.
What an enriching season of Revival was had by all!
Holy Ghost “Holla”
Each night after the revival, Bishop McKenzie led the youth and the young in spirit in a Holy Ghost Hip-Hop celebration. On Wednesday there was a Hip-Hop Gospel Dance. On Thursday was Hip-Hop Gospel Music. And, on Friday was an opportunity to “Get Your Rap On.” This reporter heard numerous praises extended to a Bishop who recognized that as worship has evolved in relevance in preceding generations, this generation itself has much to offer. This was also expressed in a very relevant and timely presentation in Friday’s Plenary by the Reverend Tony Lee, Senior Minister to Young Adults at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Ft. Washington, Maryland on “How to Reach the Hip-Hop Generation”. One of the results of the Reverend Lee’s very powerful and insightful presentation, along with the activities of each night was a “Hip Hop Call to Worship”, commissioned by Bishop McKenzie, and written by Minister Vashti-Jasmine McKenzie, Derek Anderson, Robyn Cleveland, Reginald Cleaver, Jr. and Montez Bell.
Teaching
Training was to be had for everyone. The ministers were offered Continuing Education credit with classes on Homiletics offered by the Reverend Dr. Frederick Wright and Strategic Evangelism offered by the Reverend Mark Tyler. Other classes offered included “Developing RAYAC Ministries”, God Love Us All (ages 5-11), Diversity/Inclusiveness (ages 12-17), SAT Prep (10th and 11th grades), Love Will Conquer All (ages 12-17), Arts & Crafts (ages 5-11), Overcoming Barriers (ages 12-17), Strategic Evangelism, Reaching Other Cultures, Reaching Others Through Global Ministries, Reaching Others Through Service, Reaching Others Through the Use of Spiritual Gifts, Reaching Others Through Evangelism, Encouraging Youth to Embrace Differences (ages 5-11), The W’s of DMC, A.M.E. Geography & Wrap Up (ages 5-11), Non-Negotiable: God & I (ages 12-17), and YPD Officers Training.
Early Mornings and Afternoons
Each morning we were led in Morning Glory, a time for Spiritual awakening for the day of prayer and meditation, and Living Well & Walking, an opportunity for physical care for our bodies.
The afternoon on Wednesday brought forth the WMS Queen Contest & Reception.
Thursday morning also began with a recognition breakfast by the DMC, with the Christian Debutante-Master Dedication that afternoon.
Friday afternoon brought forward a Christian Talent Show the Bishop entitled YPD Afternoon at the Apollo.
To Sum It All Up
The entire Thirteenth Episcopal District is excited by the ministry of our Presiding Prelate, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, who brought is our Quadrennial Theme “You’ve Got to BELIEVE”, reference Hebrews 11:6 “…without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must BELIEVE that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Through her encouraging faith in the ability of God to evoke change to His own glory, we are becoming a District who is becoming more and more aware of the power of God in our lives to help us achieve our potential!
Humbly submitted,
The Reverend Kenneth J. Golphin,
Kentucky Conference Director of Christian Education
4. COMMUNITY LEADERS TO UNVEIL THE WATTS RENAISSANCE PLANNING INITIATIVE:
Community leaders to unveil the Watts Renaissance Planning Initiative and kick-off the Watts Summer Festival August 11, 2005; Event coincides with the 40th Anniversary of the Watts Revolt
LOS ANGELES - (July 29, 2005) - Forty years after South Los Angeles was set ablaze, civic, political, religious and business leaders in Watts are looking to start a fire of consciousness and self determination.
On August 11, 2005, the Watts Renaissance Committee will unveil the "Watts Renaissance Planning Initiative," an ambitious endeavor to identify and implement sustainable solutions to poverty in the socio-economically depressed area of Watts.
"Our goal is to see the people of Watts elevated beyond the poverty threshold to a level that provides for the purchase of a home, reliable transportation, appropriate health care and access to higher education," explained Timothy Watkins, chief executive of the Watts Labor Community Action Committee and Vice Chair of the Renaissance Committee,.
"With these core improvements to quality of life and personal capacity, even higher dreams and aspirations can be realized."
The Plan will be announced at a press conference at 116th Street and Avalon Boulevard, the site of the incident that sparked the Watts Revolt in '65.
Event organizers - an alliance of community heavyweights including leaders of the Watts Economic Development Advisory Council (CD-15), WLCAC, the Watts Summer Festival, Grant A.M.E. Church, the Community Development Advisory Council (CD-15) and many others - believe that they can spark interest and widespread community participation in an effort to develop and execute sustainable solutions to poverty targeting the areas of health care, housing, justice, employment, education, environment, planning and culture awareness.
According to WEDAC and Renaissance Chairman, Chris Jordan, this is anything but another political power play or high-profile committee.
"The last thing that Watts needs is for another study to be commissioned to learn that the same problems that plagued Watts for decades continue to plague our residents today," said Jordan, a Watts native.
As early as 1945, a study by the U.S. Council on Race Relations and the problem of race conflict in Los Angeles found that education, housing, employment and justice were among the areas of greatest need.
In 1965, the Governor of California commissioned a blue panel group of esteemed citizens headed by then Senator John McCone. The findings of the commission mirrored those of the study that was conducted 40 years earlier.
Following the 1992 riots, a study by Rebuild L.A. likewise determined that similar conditions contributed to the wanton destruction and senseless violence that fueled the aggression.
As recently as this month, the Los Angeles Urban League and the United Way determined that the "State of Black Los Angeles" was dismal at best.
While Tommy Jacquette, founder of the Watts Summer festival, acknowledges that the adversary - poverty - has proven to be a formidable foe over the years, he believes "with careful planning and full community participation, sustainable solutions to poverty can be cultivated from within the people of Watts."
"We are the agents for change- the fire under the proverbial pot - that are going to implement the past recommendations, demand the revisions in government policies and fight for the rights of the citizenry."
"Why spend time 'reinventing the wheel'?" Jacquette asks rhetorically. "Instead we are working to reinvent the vehicle which will bring about the change."
For more information regarding the press conference or the work of the Watts Renaissance Committee, contact Chris Jordan at (323) 564-0410 or Timothy Watkins at (323) 563-5639.
5. SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT FOOD PROGRAM
AME Church Summer Food Service Program
Columbia, SC - On October 25, 2004 the 7th District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) entered into a formal agreement with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) whereby the two organizations partnered in a collective effort to meet the nutritional needs of underprivileged children throughout the state of South Carolina by providing them with a free state sponsored summer lunch.
Due in part to President Bush's call for the federal government to partner with faith based organizations toward the betterment of our nation's communities, this federally funded summer lunch program provides financial resources which flow from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the SCDSS. The SCDSS then seeks local sponsors such as non-profit organizations, school districts, and community parks and recreations departments, through which these federal monies are transformed into meals for local children.
In 2004 when a major Summer Food Service Program sponsor was no longer able to assist the SCDSS in providing summer lunches to at risk children, the 7th District of the AME Church under the leadership of Bishop Preston Warren Williams II came to their aid.
"Providing those things for which families and children are in need is the central focus of our myriad ministries here at the AME Church", states presiding Bishop Preston Warren Williams II. "We seek to assist those segments of society which are most in need of help. It is a privilege and pleasure to offer our energy and resources to ensure that the nutritional needs of as many children as possible continue to be met during their summers away from school."
Wilbert Lewis, the DSS Director of the Faith Based Initiative, adds that, “The DSS values being able to work with the AME Church in that when we recognized a need to feed many of South Carolina’s low income children during the summer months, the AME church, under the leadership of Bishop Williams, stepped up and assisted us by participating in the Summer Food Service Program.”
2005 is the first summer during which this lunch program has operated under formal partnership between the AME Church and the SCDSS. According to Kisha Guess, Summer Lunch Program Director for the AME Church in Richland County, the AME Church formally named this program the Statewide Outreach Program. With 634 churches statewide the 7th District of the AME Church offers a tremendous resource to the SCDSS for connecting federal funds to those children who are most in need. Ms. Guess further states, “As I visited the various sites throughout Richland County I was overjoyed by the outreach service that the AME Church was providing. Not only did we serve these children nutritious meals but we offered them structured activities in a supervised environment.”
Richland County served as the center of operations for the program and also has the most highly developed network of sites for providing meals to at-risk children. Greenville County, with the Allen Temple Community Development Center as its central sponsor, is another district which provided phenomenal support to the summer lunch effort. In all, AME Churches throughout the entire state contributed to the collective summer lunch campaign.
For example, this summer 2005 in Richland County 14 AME Church sponsored sites provided an average of 800 children each day with free lunch. According to Gerod Scott, Senior Park Leader of the Greenview Community Center in Columbia, "The meals provided by the AME Church and the SCDSS are essential. They feed the children who attend this summer camp. Many kids are here from 7:30 am to 6 pm and that free lunch may be the only meal they get during their time here at day camp." Also, the Greenville District increased the number of children they assisted this summer from last summer and Greenwood and Newberry Counties were added as new sponsors for the program.
As summer ends and children return to school, the AME Church will continue to work with the SCDSS through the After School Snack Program and the Food Pantries Program where families can acquire donated food free.
The Right Reverend Preston Warren Williams II is the Presiding Bishop of the Seventh Episcopal District of the AME Church. And, with 634 churches statewide, the Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church comprises the largest religious organization of African-Americans in the state of South Carolina.
Submitted by:
Benjamin Harrison
Public Relations Director
Seventh District AME Church
803.935.0500
HarrisonAMEMedia@aol.com
6. 109TH SESSION OF THE CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION
Camden –Trenton District
New Jersey Annual Conference
First Episcopal District,
AMEC
June 17 – 18, 2005
Friday Evening Opening Session
The 109th Session of the Camden-Trenton District Church School Convention hosted by Jacobs Chapel AME Church, Mt. Laurel, NJ, the Rev. Terrell W. Person, Pastor, and under the auspices of our dynamic leadership team Presiding Elder, Rev. Dr. Robert C. Wade, and Sister Prudence Hope Wade, Consultant, opened at Fellowship Baptist Church, Mt. Laurel, NJ with an air of expectation. Under the Episcopal theme “Walking Worthy of the Calling with Which Ye are Called”, the Awesome Praise Dancers from Bethel AME, Moorestown led our Praise and Worship moments with choreographed renditions of “We Must Praise” and gospel singer Donnie McClurkins, “I’m Living in Authority”.
The order of service began with Jasper Daniels, III of Mt. Zion, Bordentown serving as the Convention Musician and Iman Fobia of Jacobs Chapel as the Worship Leader. The service included: the Doxology and Call to Worship; the Hymn of Praise “Blessed Assurance” lined by Alexis Merlino, Mt. Zion Riverton; the Invocation by Shekia Bell, Trinity, Cinnaminson, with choral response “I Worship You in the Beauty of Holiness”; Scripture Reading (Joshua 3:1-6) by Tinysia Rassman, Mt. Pisgah, Haddonfield; the Decalogue (Summary) by Tinay White, Hosanna Camden; Worship in Song by the Convention choir; the Litany; and the Welcome by Rich Tarr, Jacobs Chapel. Thomas Knapp, the Camden-Trenton District Youth of the Year, presented presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Robert C. Wade. Our Presiding Elder then introduced the evening preacher the Rev. Jasper Daniels, Pastor of Mt. Zion AME, Bordentown.
Pastor Daniels preached from his soul on the subject, “A Vision of the Promised Land” based on the text taken from (Joshua 3:1-5, 15-17). The preacher reminded the Convention that in order for the children of God to realize their destiny, there needs to be a clear vision from the Lord. Pastor Daniels preached with power and sincerity admonishing us to deal with our Jordan’s [river] just as Joshua did, wait on the Lord for direction, and to be ready when God is ready to move you. The Convention rose to its feet numerous times in appreciation for the Word of God coming from this dynamic preacher.
Following the Invitation to Christian Discipleship, the Offering was received and Sis gave remarks. Naomi Townes, our Christian Education Director, and Sis. Valerie Arnold, our Church School Superintendent. Niki Montgomery of Bethel, Paulsboro presented our Consultant Sis. Prudence Hope Wade who greeted the Convention. After remarks from our illustrious Presiding Elder, Pastor Daniels pronounced the Benediction and we departed for the evening energized and excited about what the events of Saturday would bring.
Saturday Session – June 18, 2005
Saturday’s agenda opened with the Organization of the Convention by Presiding Elder Wade. Nominations were received for the office of Secretary. Danielle Mims (Bethlehem, Burlington) was elected secretary and Alexandra Grant (Bethel, Moorestown) was elected assistant secretary. Sydney Holmes (Bethel, Moorestown) was appointed special assistant to the Presiding Elder. Nominations were also received for marshals. Sean Smith and Calvin Evans (Bethel, Moorestown) were elected. After each election, Presiding Elder Wade thanked each nominee. He then turned the convention over to Director Townes and Superintendent Arnold for classroom assignments.
The Instructors for each division included: Children’s Division (6 years and under) Carlene Grace; Elementary Youth Division (7-9 years), Dorethea Reed, Mt. Zion, Trenton, Marie McDonald, Macedonia Camden, Mary Ellen Wright, Mt. Pisgah Lawnside; Middle Youth Division (10-12), Rev. Angela Crisp, Bethlehem Burlington, Penny Berringer, Mt. Pisgah Haddonfield, Denise Daniels, Mt. Zion, Bordentown; Teen Division (13-17 years), Sister Margaret McKinney, Bethel Pennsauken, Rev. Jasper Daniels, Mt. Zion Bordentown; Adults (18 years and older), Rev. Dr. James Coaxum, Heard Roselle, Rev. Terrell Person, Jacobs Chapel.
Pastor Terrell Person held an impromptu worship service for the young people in the gymnasium. Twenty-nine young people gave their lives to Christ, proving once again that it is the preaching of the Gospel that saves; in attendence, there were over 350 young people.
During the General Assembly Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd presented a workshop on Communications, and Rev. Jasper Daniels presented Bro. Augustus Jones who led the discussion and presented a video on “Gangs, Guns, and Drugs” from the Office of the Attorney General.
Following the General Assembly the convention prepared for the Hour of Power. Allen Michael Vickers (Mt. Pisgah Lawnside) served as worship leader. The service included: the Hymn of Praise “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”; the prayer, the Scripture Reading by Sean Murray (Bethel Moorestown); Worship through Music medley “Praise is what I do and I Worship You”; the Introduction of the Preacher by Presiding Elder Wade; and the Sermonic Selection by the Convention Choir (No Way I Can Make it Without You). The preacher was the Rev. Derek Gatlin, Pastor of Mt. Zion Kresson.
Pastor Gatlin preached from the text found in (Daniel 3:8-18) and his subject was “Did You See That?” He cleverly used the “Fantastic Four” to reach our young people with a message of hope for the present age.
Following the Invitation to Christian Discipleship, the Offering was received and new appointments were made by Presiding Elder Wade. After thanking Sister Arnold and Sister Townes for their years of faithful service, Presiding Elder Wade appointed Rev. Terrell Person as the new Christian Education Director and Evangelist Henrietta Hill as the new Church School Superintendent for the Camden-Trenton District. Shouts of acclamation rose up from the Convention as the appointments were announced. We were dismissed and traversed over the highway to Jacobs Chapel Family Life Center and feasted on all the trimmings at our Convention bar-b-que. There we enjoyed family, friends, fun and fellowship and looked forward to next years Convention on the campus of Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey.
Reported by Reverend Dr. Stanley Hearst, Sr.
7. THE CONNECTIONAL OFFICERS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH:
Mrs. Jamesina Evans, President 4330 Southeast 25th Street
Women’s Missionary Society Topeka, KS 66605
1134 11th Street, NW (913) 232-2009
Washington, DC 20001 E-mail: jmete1@aol.com
(202) 371-8886
(202) 371-8820 – FAX
Rev. Pleasant Hailey, President
Connectional Council
2269 S. 51st Street
Philadelphia PA 19131
(215) 878-5456
Rev. John Q. Owens, Director
Social Action Commission
P.O. Box 281
Glen Carbon, IL 62034-0281
(618) 288-7925 – Office
(618) 288-7928 – Home
Mr. Derek Anderson., President
Richard Allen Young Adult Council (RAYAC)
3623 Royal Crescent
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 470-9098 – Home
(614) 440-4113 – Alternate Number
(614) 228-4711 –FAX
Mrs. Loretta Hill, Administrator
Christian Debutante-Master
1135 Mason Avenue
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 926-6648
Attorney Patricia M. Mayberry, President
Judicial Council
23425 S. Vermont Ave. Unit D
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 784-1286 (H)
pmayberr@earthlink.net
Atty. William A. Marsh, Jr.
General Counsel AME Church
120 E. Parrish Street Suite 310
P.O. Box 125
Durham, NC 27702
(919) 688-2374 – Office
(919) 688-2376 – FAX
(919) 688-5390 – Home
Rev. Dr. W. Bartalette Finney, Sr., President
Presiding Elder’s Council
3516 Ridgedale Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63121
(314) 389-8290
(314) 741-8973 –FAX
Mr. Willie Williams, President
Connectional Music Committee
860 Fann Avenue
Miami, FL 33054
(305) 681-2883
Mrs. Paulette Cryer, Director
Young People’s Division
Women’s Missionary Society
7739 Outlook Drive
Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-2034
Mr. Jesse L. Burns, Jr., President
Connectional Lay Organization
3200 Northwest 67th Place
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 367-8562 – Home
(352) 372-2537 - Work
Mrs. Gwendolyn B. Williams, Executive Director
Connectional Health Commission
8200 Palm Street # 301
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 482-6053 – Office
(504) 485-0694 – FAX
1 (800) 770-0763 (PIN 01)
(504) 482-3051 – Home
Rev. Miriam J. Burnett, MD, M. Div, MPH
Connectional Medical Director
Interdenominational Theological Center
700 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, SW
Costen 213
Atlanta, GA 30314-4143
(404) 614-6398
(404) 614-6369 – FAX
E-mail: mjbamehealth@yahoo.com
Mr. Emile Gauthier-Washington, President
Young People’s Division WMS
1414 Fremaux Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-3774
(985) 768-06232
Rev. Lois A. Poag-Ray, President
Women in Ministry (WIM)
612 17th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-8582
Mrs. Fredia A. Hanley-Johnson, President
CONN-M-SWAWO + PK’s
3 Michael Court
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3772 (Home)
(302) 382-7659 (Cell)
(302) 734-9154—FAX
E-mail: ConnMSWAWOPK@aol.com
Rev. Henry M. Green, Jr., President
Connectional Sons of Allen
15620 W. Bunche Park Drive
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 621-5067
Chaplain Leodis Strong, President
AME Chaplains Association
VA Medical Center
1608 Turtle Creek
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 844-2529 (H)
(405) 245-1477 (C)
(405) 270-1589—FAX
Mrs. Jackie DuPont Walker, Consultant
Social Action Commission
1621 Wellington Road
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 734-7856 (H)
(323) 734-5003—FAX
E-mail: jdupontw@aol.com
Revised 07-07-05
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