Presidents

Dr. Vernon Swift, President, Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention

Reverend Melvin Owens Northeast President

Reverend Green Davidson Northwest President

Dr. C. P. Noble Southeast President Dr. W. C. McNeil Southwest President

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CONVENTION OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Office of the President Dr. Vernon Swift Vice President-at-Large Dr. Edward Rodgers Second Vice President Dr. C. A. Hammond General Secretary Reverend Schmitt Moore Executive Secretary/Treasurer Reverend C. Dwight Woods, Jr. Chairman of Finance Reverend Charles Delaine Corresponding Secretary Reverend Clayton Mitchell Statistician Reverend W. H. Granger Director of Missions Dr. G.W.C. Richardson Superintendent of Missions Reverend Eric Richardson Superintendent of Evangelism Dr. Tommy Lewis Assistant Superintendent of Evangelism Reverend Eddie Hunter Director of Christian Education Dr. Edsel Davis Assistant Director of Christian Education Dr. Stephen Hudson Assistants to President Rev. Frank Kennedy, Jr., Rev. G. E. Robinson, Rev. L. L. Ruffin State Representative Home Mission Board Dr. Michael Jackson State Representative Foreign Mission Board Dr. Collins Pettaway, Sr. President Emeritus Dr. J. R. Scruggs Music & Cultural Arts Staff Rev. Jeffery Thompson, Minister of Music; Dr. Raymond Cochran, Sis. Paula Thomas, Song Leaders DISTRICT PRESIDENTS Reverend Melvin Owens, Northeast District Dr. Green Davidson, III, Northwest District Dr. C. P. Noble, Southeast District Dr. W. C. McNeil, Southwest District

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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD 1 President Dr. Vernon Swift, nd 5275 2 Avenue Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405

Dr. Raymond Cochran 800 South Seale Road Phenix City, AL 36869

Dr. Green Davidson, III

Reverend David Frazier, Sr.

Reverend W. H. Granger

3708 Longridge Dr. East Mobile, AL 36693

2737 Coats Bend Road Gadsden, AL 35901

Reverend C. A. Hammond

Dr. Michael Jackson

P. O. Box 310090 Enterprise, AL 36331

500 Earle Street Mobile, AL 36603

Reverend C. A. Lett

Dr. T. L. Lewis

P. O. Box 2307 Selma, AL 36702

1708 Spencer Avenue Birmingham, AL 35214

Dr. W. C. McNeil

Reverend Clayton Mitchell, Jr.

P. O. Box 823 Chatom, AL 36518

P. O. Box 187 Kennedy, AL 35574

Dr. C. P. Noble

Reverend Melvin Owens

P. O. Box 1154 Tuskegee Institute, AL 36087

801 Allbrite Road Opelika, AL 36801

Dr. Collins Pettaway, Sr.

Dr. G. E. Robinson, Sr.

122 Persimmons Street Birmingham, AL 35214

1130 Walnut Street Gadsden, AL 35901

Dr. G. W. C. Richardson

Dr. L. L. Ruffin

860 Grove Street Montgomery, AL 36104

3006 Kingley Drive Selma, AL 36701

Dr. Richard Showers

Dr. Walter Sims

6040 Lincoya Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35810

1661 Cedar Avenue SW Birmingham, AL 35214

Dr. Charles Thomas

Dr. Lillie Thomas

1943 Rosa L. Park Avenue Montgomery, AL 36108

540 Flint Parc Circle Bessemer, AL 35022

Reverend James Watts

Reverend C. Dwight Woods, Sr.

1238 Belview Street Montgomery, AL 36104

228 West Castlewood Drive Selma, AL 36701

P. O. Box 294 Leighton, AL 35646

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Dr. Arthur L. Folmar 1087 Lovejoy Road Goshen, AL 36035Reverend David Frazier,

Reverend William Greason 4536 Hillman Drive SW Birmingham, AL 35221

Reverend Frank Kennedy, Jr. 2404 Waterford Drive Valley, AL 36854

Reverend Cleveland McFarland, Sr. 1525 W. Carlisle Mobile, AL 36603

Reverend Schmitt Moore 3003 25th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Dr. C. D. Patterson 1022 2nd Avenue N Bessemer, AL 35020 Box 158 Dr. Edward Rodgers

4817 Jefferson Avenue Birmingham, AL 35221

, AL 36361 Dr. Julius R. Scruggs 2701 Farris Drive Huntsville, AL 35810

Reverend O. B. Smith P. O. Box 544 Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Dr. Ronnie Washington 819 E.D. Nixon Montgomery, AL 36104

Dr. Foster Woodrick 1328 Echols Drive Forestdale, AL 35214

PRESIDENTS Rev. Nathan Ashby Rev. J. R. Stephens Rev. Prince Merrill Rev. James Foster Rev. Mansfield Taylor Rev. W. R. Pettiford Rev. C. S. Dinkins Rev. J. P. Barton Rev. J.Q.A. Wilhite Rev. J. H. Eason Rev. B.S.L. Hutchins Rev. D. V. Jemison Rev. E. W. Williams Rev. U. J. Robinson Rev. A. W. Wilson Rev. W. F. Alford Rev. C. Howard Nevett Rev. F. N. Nixon Rev. Julius R. Scruggs Rev. L. C. McMillian Dr. Vernon Swift

Montgomery Montgomery Tuscaloosa Montgomery Lowndesboro Birmingham Selma Talladega Birmingham Eufaula Selma Fairfield Mobile Montgomery Montgomery Fairfield York Huntsville Troy Tuscaloosa

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SECRETARIES Rev. H. Thompson Rev. J. W. Stephens Rev. C. O. Booth Rev. Crosby Rev. N. R. Nickerson Rev. R. T. Pollard Rev. R. B. Hudson Rev. P. J. Watkins Rev. U. J. Robinson Rev. J. L. Ware Rev. M. F. Robinson Rev. Melvin Hunter Rev. T. E. Gilmore Rev. G.W.C. Richardson Rev. Ervin D. Ward Rev. Truitt Evans Rev. Eugene Leonard Rev. Otis B. Smith, Jr. Rev. Schmitt Moore

Montgomery Montgomery Pratt City Montgomery Bessemer Selma Selma Birmingham Mobile Birmingham Mobile Bessemer Ensley Montgomery Tuskegee Bessemer Dothan Tuscumbia Tuscaloosa

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/TREASURERS Rev. C. A. Lett Selma Rev. Marshall Robinson Mobile Interim Odessa King Selma Rev. Melvin Hunter Bessemer ALABAMATuscaloosa STATE Rev. W. E. Pitts Rev. Joseph Rowser, Jr. Attalla Rev. C. Dwight Woods Marion

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ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INCORPORATED

Held At The Sheraton Hotel – Birmingham

Hosted By Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Ishkooda 686 Spaulding Road Birmingham, AL 35211-5528 Dr. Walter Sims, Pastor

2101 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205-324-5000

PRE-SESSION EVENTS WILL BE HELD

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013

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PRE-SESSION EVENTS ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INCORPORATED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. ~ EXECUTIVE BOARD

PASTORS’ CONFERENCE 10:00 – 12:00 NOON

MODERATORS’ CONFERENCE 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARD 2:00 P.M. STATE MISSION BOARD MEETING 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Dr. G.W.C. Richardson, Chairman Foreign Mission Representative – Dr. Collins Pettaway, Sr. Home Mission Representative – Dr. Michael Jackson State Benefit Plan Representative - Dr. Jessie Miller Retirement & Annuity Representative - Dr. C. D. Patterson

ALABAMA SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

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WELCOME PROGRAM 6:00 P.M. ~ 7:00 P.M.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Birmingham, Alabama 35211 Dr. Walter Sims, Pastor held at

Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. Birmingham, Alabama 35203

~~~~~~~ Evangelistic Hour Dr. Ronnie Washington, Director Media Ministry Has Tapes of All Services Available Dr. Charles Thomas

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PROGRAM OF THE PASTORS’ CONFERENCE THEME “Forward, Onward And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Dr. Ywell Cunningham, Program Chairman 9:00 A.M. – Registration

Pastor’s Enrollment $20.00

10:00 A. M. Praise and Worship Devotion: Rev. Matthew Wilson, Rev. J. L. Miller, Rev. Raymond Cochran, Sis. Paula Thomas SYMPOSIUM – DISCUSSION 15 Minutes Each

Northeast Wing……………………………………………………..................Reverend “Moving Forward, Onward, and Upward In Christ As We Worship In A Politically Polarized Environment”

Northwest Wing.......................................................................................................Reverend “Moving Forward, Onward, and Upward In Christ In The Authentic Worship Experience”

Selection......................................................................................................................Worship Committee Southwest Wing……………………………………………………....................Reverend “Moving Forward, Onward, and Upward In Christ As We Worship In Times Of Economic Challenge”

Southeast Wing……………………………………………………….................Reverend “Moving Forward, Onward, and Upward In Christ As We Worship In A Changing Culture”

WORDS OF WISDOM………………………………………………….............President Vernon Swift RECOGNITION AND COMMENTS…………............Reverend Eugene Cooks, Conference Chairman

PASTORS’ CONFERENCE OFFICERS Reverend Eugene Cooks, Chairman Dr. Ywell Cunningham, Program Chairman Dr. J. B. Vincent, Secretary Reverend Dr. Vernon Swift, General President

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PROGRAM MODERATORS AUXILIARY OF THE

ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. THEME: “Forward, Onward And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service”

Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

Congregational Song Scripture Prayer Opening Remarks Lecture: Calling a Pastor to a Church Reverend George McCulloh Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Opelika, AL Auburn District Association

Lecture: Developing a Financial Package for the Pastor Reverend Montgomery Portis Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mobile, AL Moderator, First Eastern Shore District Association Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Talladega, AL

Lecture: Financial Strategies for Today’s Pastor Sister Dessa Carleton Moffatville Baptist Church, Mobile, AL

Public Offering Recognition of New Moderators Moderator’s Message…………………………………Reverend Cleveland McFarland, Jr. Pastor, St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile, AL Moderator, Sunlight District Association President, Moderator’s Division of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

Observations……………………………………………………………...Dr. Vernon Swift President, Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

Closing Remarks Benediction

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PROGRAM CONVENTION OUTREACH MINISTRY OF THE

ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC.

THEME: “Forward, Onward And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 FIRST TIME PASTORS/ YOUNG MINISTERS’ DIVISION.........................................8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. STATE MODERATORS’ HOUR....................................................1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Dr. Cleveland McFarland, Director STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BOARD....................2:00 P.M. Dr. Foster Woodrick, President STATE MISSION BOARD...............................................................3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Dr. G.W.C. Richardson, Director ALABAMA SCLC’S NEW VISION..............................................4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)

Reverend Schmitt Moore, State President OBSERVATIONS......................................................................President Dr. Vernon Swift FINANCIAL REPORT CLOSING REMARKS BENEDICTION WELCOME PROGRAM ~ 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. EVANGELISTIC HOUR ~ 7:00 P.M. 9

PRE-SESSION EVENTS ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC.

MINISTERS’ SEMINAR Each Morning Wednesday – Friday November 13-15, 2013 8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.

Dr. Edsel Davis, Director Dr. Stephen Hudson, Assistant Director 8:00 A.M………………………………………………..........................…..Devotional Period

Reverend W. Vasser, Coordinator SEMINAR DISCUSSIONS SEMINAR I……………………………………......................Reverend O. B. Smith, Speaker SEMINAR II ………………………..........................Reverend Frank Kennedy, Jr., Speaker SUMMARY………………………….................……................................Director Edsel Davis GREETINGS……………………………………….......................President Dr. Vernon Swift RECOGNITIONS REMARKS CLOSING

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ANNUAL SESSION OF THE

ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

THEME “Forward, Onward And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

9:15 A.M............................Presentation of the President.............Dr. Edward Rodgers Opening of Convention 146 Annual Session of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. Dr. Vernon Swift, President th

OPENING HYMN……Dr. Raymond Cochran, Sister Paula Thomas, Rev. Jeffery Thompson “The Solid Rock”

DEVOTIONAL ……………………………......................................Bishop Sherman L. Young (SCRIPTURE, PRAYER)

First Baptist Church, Carver Place, Bessemer

WELCOME TO NORTHWEST.....................................................Reverend Green Davidson President, Northwest District State Convention

MEMORIAL...........................................................................................Reverend Bobby Palmore First Baptist Church, Roosevelt City

ADOPTION OF CONVENTION PROGRAM...............................Reverend Schmitt Moore General Secretary

***LAYMEN’S MINISTRY*** PRESIDENT’S LOVE OFFERING INTRODUCTION OF LAYMEN’S PRESIDENT LAYMEN PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS....................................................................Brother A. L. Folmar SELECTION.........................................................................................................Laymen’s Male Chorus 2014 ASMBC HOST...............................................Reverend William Walker – New Bethlehem Baptist, Bessemer Candidates for NBC President (5 minutes)...................................................................Dr. C.A. Hammond

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APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES …………………………...........................President Swift LEGAL ISSUES & PASTORS’ RETIREMENT...........................Attorney Lonnie Washington

Greetings To Parent Body From State Auxiliaries (3 minutes)

Alabama Baptist Women’s State Auxiliary Dr. Lillie Thomas, President

Alabama Baptist Laymen’s State Convention Dr. A. L. Folmar, President

Alabama Baptist Congress of Christian Education Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President

Alabama Baptist Moderators’ Conference Dr. Cleveland McFarland, Chairman

SERMON ………………………………………........................................Dr. Charles Thomas New Life Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery

ALTERNATE....................................................................................Reverend Steven Huntley True Divine Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery

OFFERING ANNOUNCEMENTS ………………………………….................Reverend Schmitt Moore General Secretary

***INTERMISSION*** 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Presiding – Dr. C. P. Noble Southeast District State Convention

PRAYER & PRAISE………Dr. Raymond Cochran, Rev. Jeffery Thompson, Sis. Paula Thomas REPORTS: Statistician……………………………………….Reverend W. H. Granger Executive Secretary/Treasurer……………Reverend C. Dwight Woods

GREETINGS FROM VISITING STATE PRESIDENT (S) CANDIDATES FOR NBC PRESIDENT.............................................................Dr. C.A. Hammond

SERMON……………………………………………................................Reverend Darryl Caldwell Bethlehem Baptist Church, Elba

ALTERNATE OFFERING REMARKS/ANOUNCEMENTS/BENEDICTION 12

WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 7:00 P.M.

PRESIDING Dr. Edward Rodgers, First Vice President Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

CALL TO WORSHIP SELECTION......………………..............................................Elizabeth Baptist Church Choir Tuscaloosa, AL

SCRIPTURE………………………………………………......................Reverend N. L. Powe Southwest District

PRAYER………………………………………………..............…........Reverend Jamal Oliver Northeast District

CHORAL SELECTION…………………………………...Elizabeth Baptist Church Choir SPECIAL FEATURE PRESIDENT’S LOVE OFFERING………………………….................Dr. Charles Thomas Southeast

PASTOR’S BENEFIT.............................................................................Reverend Jessie Miller Benefit Board

CHORAL SELECTION………………………….....…........Elizabeth Baptist Church Choir PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT..................................Vice President Edward Rodgers Hopewell Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL

SOLO............................................................................................................Sister Barbara Bradley PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL MESSAGE………………………….................Dr. Vernon Swift SOLO……………………………….....................................................................Dr. Carl Brooks REMARKS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVANGELISTIC HOUR Immediately Following Dr. Ronnie Washington, Director BENEDICTION 13

THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 PRESIDING ~ Reverend Melvin Owens, President Northeast District State Convention

9:30 A.M.……………………………………………………….................................Music Staff INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE (15 Minutes)………….......................Reverend Gary Dixon Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, LaFayette

THEME: “Forward, Onward And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

Greetings - National Executive Secretary, Dr. Nicholas Richards

10:00 A.M.…………………………............…………………SELMA UNIVERSITY HOUR SELMA UNIVERSITY……………………………........…..Dr. Alvin Cleveland, President OFFERING MUSIC………………………………………………………..............…Selma University Choir SERMON………………………………………….........................Reverend James McTier, Jr. Pastor of Greenwood Baptist Church, Lanett

ALTERNATE……………………………………..................................Reverend Keith Moore MUSIC……………………………………………..................................Selma University Choir REMARKS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

***INTERMISSION ***

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 PRESIDING ~ Dr. Green Davidson, President Northwest District State Convention

2:00 P.M. MUSIC - SACRED SONG SERVICE REV. JEFFERY THOMPSON, DR. RAYMOND COCHRAN, SIS. PAULA THOMAS

REPORT OF COMMITTEES AND STATE BOARDS Publishing Home Mission Board

Foreign Mission Board Annuity Board Ushers Ministry

MUSIC SERMON……………………………………………..............................................................Reverend Patrick Smith Greater Zion Baptist Church, Florence

ALTERNATE………………………………………….....................................Reverend Otis B. Smith First Baptist Church, Tuscumbia

MUSIC OFFERING REMARKS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/BENEDICTION 14

THURSDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 14, 2013 6:30 P.M.

Presiding Dr. C.A. Hammond, Second Vice President Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

SELMA UNIVERSITY RALLY A GOSPEL GALA SPEAKER DR. STEVE DANIEL Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tickets - $65.00 All proceeds will go to Selma University

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FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 PRESIDING ~ Dr. W. C. McNeil, President Southwest District State Convention

9:00 A. M.

PRAYER & PRAISE……………………………………...................….Devotional Leader FINAL REPORTS HOSPITALITY…………………………....................................................Sister Irma Bryant MUSIC…………………………………......................................................................Music Staff SERMON…………………………………….....................…..........Reverend Bobby Johnson Gooden Hill Baptist Church, Pitman

ALTERNATE…………………………………………...............................Reverend J. McCarty Shiloh Baptist Church, Citronelle

MUSIC………………………………………………………….................…................Music Staff OFFERING CLOSING THOUGHTS………………………………………….......................President Swift

BENEDICTION

THIS CLOSES THE 146th ANNUAL SESSION OF THE ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. 16

THE LAYMEN’S AUXILIARY 64TH ANNUAL SESSION of the

ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church ~ 3428 Maple Avenue ~ Birmingham, AL

THEME “Forward, Onward, And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

November 12-15, 2013 TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 REGISTRATION COMMITTEE IN PLACE @ 9:00 A.M. All Enrollments: Personal $25.00 Churches $100.00 President A. L. Folmar, Presiding

10:00 A.M..................................OPENING SESSION...................President/Appointee READING AND ADOPTING PROGRAM……………………............Secretary Thomas GREETINGS…………………………………………..............Local /State/National Officials DEVOTIONAL………………………………............ Chairman Jake Laffitte & Committee STUDY PERIOD……………………………….............Reverend Larry Weathers, Instructor Emphasis: “Knowing and Growing”

~~~~~~~ TUESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 1:30 P.M……………….......STAFF MEETING……………....President Folmar, Presiding NOTE: Registration closed during this period - All Staff are expected to be present

2:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER...................................................Vice President Alvin Moore, Presiding SERMON.................................................................................................Reverend Joseph Laffitte, SW ALTERNATE……………………..........................................................Reverend Bernard Floyd, SW REMARKS/BENEDICTION 17

WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Brother Tommy Robinson, Presiding 8:00 A.M…………………………………………………….................................DEVOTIONAL Chairman Jake Laffitte & Committee

8:15-9:15 A.M……………...........Study Period…………..............Reverend Larry Weathers 9:30 A.M. ...........................................Briefing...........................................President and Others 9:45 A.M.......…………………………………………......................Report to Parent Body Site 10:00 A.M. Laymen’s Hour at Parent Body Vice President Tommy Robinson, Presiding

INVOCATION.............................................................................................Brother Jake Laffitte SONG...................................................................................................................Laymen’s Chorus COURTESY PERIOD.........................................................................Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER................................. Moderator Raymond Franklin HYMN/SONG....................................................................................................Laymen’s Chorus SEVENTH ANNUAL ADDRESS………….......................................President A. L. Folmar REMARKS/BENEDICTION ~~~~~~~

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Vice President Bernard Floyd, Presiding 2:00 P.M.……………………………………...........................................................Opening Song Reports from the Four (4) Wing Presidents REPORTS FROM WELFARE & BENEVOLENCE………....Brother Huey Thompson 2:15 P.M. – WORKSHOP – FINANCIAL PLANNING MEMORIAL SERVICE...............................................................................................Committee CLOSING Note: Let us support our State President at 7:00 P.M. for his Annual Address 18

THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Brother James Thornton, Presiding 8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M...................................INVOCATION…………………........…Brother Jake Laffitte WELCOME…………………………………………………...................................Local Laymen Blessing and Directions for Food ***BREAKFAST IS SERVED***

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER SPEAKER REMARKS BENEDICTION

NOTE: We will complete our work at this site after a short break FINAL REPORTS GENERAL SECRETARY………………………………...........….Brother Willie S. Thomas FINANCE/DISBURSEMENT………………........Brother Willie Matthews & Committee APPROVAL OF ALL REPORTS CLOSING

TRAVELING GRACE TO EACH OF YOU AS YOU RETURN TO YOUR VARIOUS DESTINATIONS

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LAYMEN OFFICERS PRESIDENT Dr. Arthur L. Folmar

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT Brother Alphonso Johnson

VICE PRESIDENTS Brother James Thornton, Northeast Brother Tommy Robinson, Southeast Brother Alvin Moore, Northwest Brother Bernard Floyd, Southwest

GENERAL SECRETARY Brother Willie S. Thomas

RECORDING SECRETARY Brother James A. McKinney

STATE LAYMEN’S COORDINATOR Brother Keith Gibby

TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE Brother Willie E. Matthews, Chairman Brother Osie Nelson Brother Sam Carpenter Brother John Peoples

DIRECTOR OF WELFARE AND BENEVOLENT Brother Huey Thompson

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Reverend Larry Weathers

CHAIRMEN OF MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Brother Willie Williams /Brother Charlie Terry

HISTORIAN Brother H. L. Thompson, Northeast

PRESIDENT EMERITUS Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.

PRESIDENT OF PARENT BODY Dr. Vernon Swift

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NOTES

“Forward, Onward, And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

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NOTES

“Forward, Onward, And Upward In Christ Jesus Through Service” Biblical Text Matthew 4:10; Deuteronomy 10:10-13; I Samuel 7:3; John 12:26

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