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144th Annual Session Of The

Office of The Secretary

Dr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr., President Dr. B. R. Daniels, Vice President at Large

Dr. Patrick Rucker, General Secretary P. O. Box 41139 | Dallas, Texas 75241

Phone (972) 225-1704

Hosted by Rev. Kirthell Roberts, Moderator

Cypress Baptist District Association & East Region of B.M.&. E.

Convene at Cypress Baptist Center

901 Como St. Sulphur Springs, TX

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October 9-12, 2017 President’s Pen

Sulphur Springs is filled with excitement and great

anticipation of the wonderful Annual Session of our

State Convention. Thanks to our Host Moderator Dr.

Kirthell Roberts, Cypress Baptist District Association

& East Region of B.M. &. E. Church for helping to

make it so.

My prayer is that we will make this the best

convention ever. This we can do by giving our very

best in support and corporation. Thank you for coming to Sulphur Springs

Texas with this being our objective. Thursday at 2:30 p.m. will be the

President’s address and the B.M.&E Religious hall of fame service.

I have asked each District Association to get a minimum of 10 churches

from their District to register across the board (Parent Body and

Auxiliaries. This will help us to meet our budget.

Please note that we now have a budget; we now have a program to

help struggling churches; we now have an active Constitution; we now

have a Religious Hall of Fame. We now have lowered registration to

accommodate more of our churches; we now have tenure of office; we are

operating under a new paradigm shift; etc. The work is better because we

are better about our stewardship.

Pastor we need you and your support! Help us!

Listen, we prefer your presence, and we need your support in every

way! Thank you so very much!

Yours in Christ,

Stephen C. Nash, Convention President

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Baptist Missionary and Education

Convention of Texas

Convention President

Dr. Stephen C. Nash Sr.

General Secretary

Dr. Patrick Rucker

Congress of Christian Education

Dr. S. T. Hilliard, President

Ms. Jamesse Kesee, Congress Secretary

Woman’s Auxiliary

Dr. H. D. Gatewood, President

Mrs. Dorothy Banks, Secretary

Youth Auxiliary

Dr. S. T. Hillard, President

Mrs. Marilyn Webb, Secretary

Minister’s Conference

Rev. Oveal Walker, III, President

Rev. Dencil Wheaton, Sr., Secretary

Ushers Auxiliary

Ms. Bonnie Black, President

Mrs. Sandra Benjamin, Secretary

Laymen’s Auxiliary

Mr. Charles E. Wright Sr., President

Mr. Efrem F. Evans, Northwest Vice-President

Mr. Coston Lewis, Southeast Vice-President

Mr. Willie Bradley, East Vice-President

Mission and Evangelism

Rev. Amos Horton, Chairman

Rev. L. Fraizer, Secretary

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To God Be the Glory,

Cypress District Association Center and

the BME East Region are excited to be the

host. You will experience every courtesy

being extended to you with the greatest of

hospitality and smiles.

You will be blessed with great southern

hospitality from Sulphur Springs, Texas. We are confident that your

presence will impact our church, community, and city.

You will find that there are several restaurants and stores for your

convenience as well as Local Attractions: Southwest Dairy Center &

Museum - 1210 Houston St.; Sulphur Springs Public Library - 611 N.

Davis; VF Factory Mall - 614 Bill Bradford St.; Celebration Antiques

& Sweet Shoppe - 210 Connally St.; Hopkins County Museum &

Heritage Park - 416 N. Jackson St.; Music Box Museum - 611 N.

Davis St.; and Hopkins County Veterans Memorial and America’s Only

Public Bathrooms with See-Thru Walls - Downtown Square.

If there is a special need, feel free to contact us in advance so that

you may be adequately accommodated.

In His Service,

Reverend Dr. Kirthell Roberts

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Table of Contents

Official Roster……………………………………………………………………...6

Basis of Representation…………………………………………………………….7

Mission & Evangelism Program…………………………………………………..10

Ministers Conference Program……………………………………………………11

Joint Program Parent Body….…………………………………………………….12

Honoring Faithful Servants……………………………………………………….15

Ushers Program…………………………………………………………………...16

Laymen Movement Program……………………………………………………...25

Woman’s Program ………………………………………………………………..30

Young People Program………….………………………………………………...34

Address Listing……………………………………………………………………42

Notes………….…………………………………………………………………...44

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OFFICIAL ROSTER President Dr. Stephen C. Nash Sr.

Vice President-at-Large Dr. B. R. Daniels

1st Vice President Dr. Airon Reynolds

2nd Vice President Rev. Kirthell Roberts

3rd Vice President Dr. L. C. Dews

Secretary Dr. Patrick Rucker

Assistant Secretary Rev. Ben N. Harper, Jr.

Finance Chair Dr. R. E. Ruffin

Convention Auditor Mrs. Sharon Gyasi

Treasurer Dr. Eddie Jenkins

Statistician Rev. F. Ray Nelson

Christian Education Rev. Jerome Nickerson

Historian Rev. Reginald Reid, Sr.

Music Directress Dr. Pauline Haynes

Woman’s President Mrs. Hugh Dell Gatewood

Laymen’s President Mr. Charles E. Wright, Sr.

Congress President Dr. S. T. Hilliard

Usher’s President Ms. Bonnie Black

Minister’s Conf. President Rev. Oveal Walker III

Moderator’s President Dr. Kenneth Lyons

Mission & Evangelism Rev. Amos Horton

Political Action Commission

Foreign Mission Rev. Dwight Benoit

Home Mission Rev. Paul Todd, Sr.

Committee Chairman Finance Dr. R. E. Ruffin

Constitution Dr. S. C. Nash

Recommendations Dr. M. F. Brewster

Mission & Evangelism Rev. Amos Horton

Christian Education Rev. Jerome Nickerson

State of the Country Rev. W. R. Collins

Organization Rev. Kirthell Roberts

Human Relationships

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ANNUAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION

Central $125.00

Cypress $300.00

Eastern Progressive $350.00

East Texas Mt. Zion $200.00

Friendship $300.00

LaGrange $525.00

Lincoln Southern $325.00

Lone Star $200.00

New Zeal $425.00

New Home $225.00

Northwestern $225.00

Permian Basin $525.00

Progressive Northeast Texas $200.00

Sabine Valley $125.00

St. Paul $200.00

Texas & Louisiana $325.00

Trinity Valley $550.00

Unity $225.00

West Texas $325.00

Zion $550.00

Basis of Representation For Annual Session

Ordained Minister / Pastors $10.00

Ordained Minister / Not Pastoring $5.00

Licensed Ministers $3.00

Personal $5.00

Churches $60.00— $125.00

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Laymen’s Movement Representation

State Officers $10.00

District Officers $10.00

Local Presidents $5.00

Pastors $10.00

Messengers $5.00

Visitors $5.00

Churches $25.00

Districts $35.00

Woman’s Representation



Local Directors $4.00

Messengers $3.00

District Associations $125.00

Societies Class A $40.00

Societies Class B $30.00

Societies Class C $20.00

Societies Class D $15.00

Young People’s Department Representation



Local Directors $3.00

Messengers / Personal $3.00

Districts $30.00

Churches $25.00

Committees $25.00

Regional Directors $25.00

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Congress Representation

Districts $75.00

Churches $50.00

Ministers $10.00

Personal $2.00

Usher’s Representation



Messengers $3.00

Local Presidents $4.00

Visitors $2.00

Churches $25.00

Districts $35.00

Mission and Evangelism Representation

Districts $50.00

Churches $25.00

Ministers $10.00

Minister’s Conference Representation

Ministers Per Year $35.00

Annual Session (October) $20.00

Regional Meeting (December) $5.00

Regional Meeting (April) $5.00

Regional Meeting (July) $5.00

Special Meetings

❖ B. M. & E. Congress Board Meeting – Monday, October 9, 2017 – 4:00 pm –

Fellowship Hall Separate Program

❖ B. M. & E. State Convention Opening Musical at 7:00 p.m. (Program Separate

Cover)

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Mission and Evangelism Dr. Amos L. Horton, Sr., - President

Rev. L. P. Hadnot, Vice President

Rev. Brian K. Davis, Secretary

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:00 a.m.- 11: 00 am

Cypress Baptist Center

Opening

Song

Devotion

Opening Remarks

Registration Period

Introduction of Panelist………………………………………………………Rev. Lynn P. Hadnot

Panelist

Rev. Jerry Williams……………………………...Muddy Creek Baptist Church (Cypress District)

Topic: Priority of Biblical Preaching

Rev. Paull Todd………………………………….Faith Baptist Church (Texas/Louisiana District)

Topic: Power of Biblical Preaching

Rev. A. C. Williams…………………………………………Enon Baptist Church (Unity District)

Topic: Pattern of Biblical Preaching

Remarks

Noon Service Music

Address……………………………….Rev. A. L. Horton, Sr., President Mission and Evangelism

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offering / Remarks / Benediction

Late Night Services—October 11 & 12, 2017

Tuesday Night—Rev. P. Taylor, Peter’s Chapel Baptist Church (Texas/Louisiana District)

Wednesday Night—Rev. Lance Mann, Solid Rock Baptist Church (Zion District)

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Minister’s Conference Reverend Oveal Walker, III—President

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 2:00 p.m.

(Program Under Separate Cover)

Tuesday, October 9, 2017 7:00 p.m. Home and Foreign Mission Services

Meeting Call to Order ……………………………………………………Rev. Oveal Walker, III

Opening Selection

Devotion

Selection

Registration

Business Period:

a. Report on flooded Churches

b. Adoption of Churches

General Theme:

“Pastoring God’s People”

I. “You Matter to Me” – Reverend Jerome Nickerson

II. “The Amazing Power of Peacemaking” – Dr. Ross Cullens

Question and Answer”

The Presentation of the President………………………………………Reverend E. Roy Nelson

The President’s Message……………………………………………. Reverend Oveal Walker, III

President Ministers, Conference Auxiliary

Invitation

Love Offering

Benediction

OFFICERS

Reverend Oveal Walker, III, President Reverend B. R. Rembert, Recording Secretary

Reverend F. Ray Nelson, Vice President Reverend B. R. Ashley, Treasurer

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Program of the 143rd Annual Session Of The

Baptist Missionary and Education Convention of Texas

Wednesday Morning, October 11, 2017

9:00 a.m. Called to Order…………………………………….Dr. Stephen C. Nash, President

Devotion…………………………………………Rev. H. B. Nash, Moring Chapel

A Season of Prayer Prayer For Our Convention………………………………………………….Rev. Kirthell Roberts

Prayer For Our World Peace…………………………………………………...Rev. W. R. Collins

Prayer For Our Nation…………………………………………………………Rev. Roger Jackson

Prayer For Our Churches…………………………………………………….Rev. R. L. Thompson

Prayer For Nation President & Upcoming Elections……………………..…Rev. Paul A. Todd, Sr.

9:45 a.m. Inspirational Address……………Rev, Timothy Teel, Bell Chapel Baptist Church

10:00 a.m. Business Period

(Enrollment of Messengers

And Appointment of Committees)

10:30 a.m. Reading and Adoption of Program

Joint Noon Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Music

Devotional………………………………………………… Rev. B. J. Rembert, Sr.

Introductory Sermon…………………………………………Rev. Airon Reynolds

Borden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Offering

Announcements

Benediction

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Wednesday Afternoon, October 11, 2017

2:30 p.m. Woman’s President Hour

Vice President—Sister Mary S. Williams, Presiding

Wednesday Evening, October 11, 2017

7:30 p.m. Called to Order………………………….......Rev. Kirthell Roberts, Vice President

Devotion……………………………………………………………...Dr. L. E Cole

Music…………………………………………………………………………Choir

Introduction of Preacher

Sermon…………………………………………………………..Rev. Burton Gane

Offering

Remarks

Announcements

Benediction

Late Night Service

Thursday Morning, October 12, 2017

9:00 a.m. Called to Order……………………………………………….Dr. L. C. Dews, V.P.

9:15 a.m. Theological Period……………………………………………..Dr. Thomas Bessix

9:45 a.m. Inspirational Address……………………………………………...Dr. John Hardin

MODERATOR’S HOUR 10:00 a.m. Business Period

(Minutes of the Previous Day’s Journal)

Noon Joint Session - Memorial Hour Music

12:00 Noon Noon Sermon………………………………………...President Dr. Jerry Young

President, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Jackson Mississippi

Alternate…………………………………………...…………….Rev. B. R. Ashley

Invitation To Christian Discipleship

Offering

Remarks

Announcements/Benediction

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Thursday Afternoon, October 12, 2017

2:30 p.m. Called to Order……………………………Dr. B. R. Daniels, Vice President At Large

Devotion………………………………………………………….Rev. Ronnie Crockett

Honoring Faithful Servants

Convention President’s Hour Reverend Stephen C. Nash, Sr., Ph.D.

Selections

Greetings

Selection

Introduction of President………………………………………...Dr. B. R. Daniels, Sr.

State Convention Vice President-at-Large

Selection

President’s Annual Message Reverend Stephen C. Nash, Sr., Ph.D.

Love Offering for Convention President

Remarks

Announcements

Benediction

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Honoring Faithful Servants

Thank You For Your Years of Service

Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:10b

Texas-Louisiana Association

Unity Association

Cypress Association

Zion Association

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144th Annual Session of the Baptist Missionary and Education State Convention of Texas

Sr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr., President

October 9 -12, 2017

Ushers and Nurses Auxiliary

Theme:

Envisioning the Future Exceptionally

Emphasis

Equipping Disciples for Christ 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Ephesians 4:12-13; Galatians 5:22-23; St. Johns 16:13

Host

Rev. Kirthell Roberts, Moderator Cypress Baptist District Association & East Region of B.M.&. E.

Convene at

Cypress Baptist Center 901 Como | St. Sulphur Springs, TX

Sister Bonnie Black, Usher President

Sister Sandra Benjamin, Secretary

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Greetings

In the precious name of our Lord and Savior, we are

delighted to meet you in the city of Sulphur Springs,

Texas to celebrate the 144th Baptist Missionary and

Education Annual Session, where the president is Dr. Stephen C. Nash,

Sr. As we convene in the East Region let us be reminded and focus on

“Envisioning the Future Exceptionally” in obedient and service to God.

Our ushers and nurses are eagerly ready to share, teaching and information

on church ushering and Health Care in the church. We hope your travel

here was safe and enjoyable, we pray that this week will be beneficial and

blessing to us.

Thanks to Reverend Kirthell Roberts, his staff and church family for their

heartfelt efforts to host the B. M. & E. State Convention October 2017.

We are grateful to Dr. Airon Reynolds, and the Borden Chapel church

family hosting the B. M. & E. State Convention October 2016.

Yours in Servant,

Sis. Bonnie Black, President

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Health Ministry Pledge

I, ___________________________, pledge allegiance to my God, that I

will make His word a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will

hide your word in my heart and share it freely with unsaved souls. That I

will let my light shine before men so that they will see your good work in

me and glorify and lift you up.

I will hold in confidence all personal matters revealed to me as I

render care to the sick and infirmed in my church and community. I will

attend educational classes and workshops to keep abreast of current health

issues, to enhance my knowledge and share this with my congregation and

community.

I will do my part to promote health and wellness through holistic

approach for my congregation and community.

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USHERS PLEDGE

I pledge by the help of God

to do my best to serve my church

with a pure heart, clean hands, and a breath that

will not be offensive to those

I welcome into the House of the Lord.

I further pledge to abide by the rules

and regulations of the Board and my

superior officers; to attend my meetings and

serve when called upon unless I can give

a reasonable excuse; and

keep my financial obligation to the Board

as near as possible.

USHER’S MOTO

If every usher was just like me, what would this

usher board be.

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We’ve Come This Far By Faith

We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord;

Trusting in His Holy Word, He’s never failed me yet.

Oh, oh - -, oh - - can’t turn around - -

We’ve come this far by faith.

Verse 1:

Don’t be discouraged, when trouble’s in your life.

He’ll bear your burdens, and move all misery and strife.

Thank God we've…

Refrain:

Verse 2

Just the other day I heard a man say

He didn’t believe in God’s word.

But I can truly say that God has made a way.

And He’s never failed me yet.

That’s why we’ve…

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Usher’s Ministry & Nurse’s Guild Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Morning Session - 9:00 a.m.

Registration………………………………………………………………………………...8:30 am

Call to Order……………………………………………………………………………….9:00 am

Directives & Hospitality………………………………………………………..Sister Janice Allen

Rev. Kirthell Roberts, East Region Vice President

Sister Rose Archer…………………………Nurse

Inspirational Singing……………………………………………….“We Come This Far By Faith”

Devotion………….…………………Sis. Barbara Warren, Chaplain, NW Region and Committee

Usher / Nurses Pledge …………………………………...Sis. Debra Jefferson / Sis. Mamie Carter

Presiding……………………………………………………………...Sis. Bonnie Black, President

Recognition…………………………………….Staff/New Members / Fellowship / Humanitarian

Welcome……………………………………………………………………………….East Region

Response…………………………………………………………………...Sis. Gertrude Saterfield

Spot Light…………………………………………………………………………………………..

Offering, Sick & Shut In & Deceased………..…………………………Mary Bruce, East Region

Theme: “Equipping Disciples For Christ” – 10 Minutes……………………………...East Region

Song…………………………………………………………………………………………...TBA

Presentation – 10 Minutes……………………………………………………………..East Region

Ushers/Nurses…………………………………………………………………………...Prep Time

Auxiliary Song……………………………………………………………..”Walking In the Light”

Remarks / Dismissal with Prayer

**Join Parent Body**

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Evening Session — 1:45 p.m.

Presiding…………………………………………..Sister Gertrude Saterfield, South West Region

Devotion…………………………………………………………………….Chaplain / South West

Ushers and Nurses Breakout

Ushers…………………….....Verdie Furgurson, Director and Brother Cedric Chandler, Assistant

Lecture – Floor Work – Tact (Demonstration, Ritualist Service)

Nurses ……………………...Sister Barbara Traylor, Director and Sister Mamie Carter, Assistant

Health Care Team in the church, equipment, first aid & demonstration

Questions & Answers

Reassemble – 3:45 p.m.

Remarks

***RETURN FOR NIGHT SERVICE – 6:30 p.m. ***

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Morning Session—9:00 a.m.

Registration……………………………………………………………………………….8:30 a.m.

Presiding……………………………………………………………..Brother James Runnels, East

Devotion…………………………………………………………………….Chaplain / Committee

Recognition……………………………………………………………...New Members and Guest

Welcome……………………………………………………………………………….East Region

Response………………………………………………Brother Henry Haynes, South East Region

Nurses Guild………………………………………………………………...Sister Barbara Traylor

Summary – Question and Answers (20 Minutes)

Shelter pick-up and Response

Reports (10 Minutes……………………………………………………..Regional Vice Presidents

Northwest………………………………………………………………Sister Fannie Cunningham

Southwest………………………………………………………………..Sister Gertrude Saterfield

Southeast………………………………………………………………………Sister Mamie Carter

East……………………………………………………………………………...Sister Janice Allen

Committees: National / State / Congress……………………………………..Sister Rose Franklin

Remarks:

Ushers & Nurses………………………………………………………………………..Prep/Motto

Dismiss with Prayer

**Join Parent Body**

Night Service – 6:30 pm

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Evening Session - 2:00 p.m.

Woman’s President Hour Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood

****Return For Night Service**** 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017 Morning Session—9:00 a.m.

Presiding………………………………………………Sister Fannie Cunningham, North Western

Devotion…………………………………………………………………….Chaplain / Committee

Memorial………………………………………………………………………………..15 Minutes

Sister Verdie Furguerson and Committee

***PRESIDENT’S HOUR***

Greeting

Presentation of President

President’s Address

Sis. Bonnie Black

Song/Solo…………………………………………………………………………..Sister Liz Bates

Adoption of Address Sis. Mamie Carter

Love Offering - Presentation

Reports from Committees

National Baptist Convention…………………………………………Sister Fannie Cunningham

Auxiliary Committees

Finance…………………………………………………………………Sister Gertrude Saterfield

Minutes……………………………………………………………………Sister Sandra Benjamin

Remarks

Ushers & Nurses………………………………………………………………………...Prep Time

Close………………………………………………………………………………………………..

JOIN PARENT BODY WITH PRAYER

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Afternoon Session 2:30 p.m.

Baptist Missionary and Education Convention President Hour Dr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr.

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Usher Officers Sister Bonnie Black President

Sister Fannie Cunningham Vice President Northwest Region

Sister Janice Allen Vice President East Region

Sister Gertrude Satterfield Vice President Southwest Region

Sister Mamie Peacock-Carter Vice President Southeast Region

Sister Sandra Benjamin Recording Secretary

Sister Mary Bruce Asst. Recording Secretary

Sister Gertrude Satterfield Treasurer

Sister Mary Bruce Assistant Treasurer

Sister Sherrie Green Assistant Treasurer

Sister Verdie Ferguson Director of Ushers

Brother Cedric Chandler Assistant Director of Ushers

Sister Barbara Warren Chaplain

Sister Beatrice Dodd Assistant Chaplain

Brother Henry Haynes Assistant Chaplain

Sister Barbara Traylor Director of Nurses

Sister Mamie Carter Assistant Direct of Nurses

Sister Liz Bates Musician

Historian / Photographer

Committees Sick & Shut-in Committee

Brother Billy Green

Sister Mary Bruce

Sister Margaret Takes

Membership Committee

Sister Willie B. Curry, Northwest Region Emeritus

Sister Bonnie Black, Southeast Region

Sister Gertrude Satterfield, Southwest Region

Sister Janice Allen, East Region

Program Committee

Sister Bonnie Black

Sister Janice Allen

Sister Sandra Benjamin

Health Care In Church

Sister Mamie P. Carter

Sister Barbara Taylor

Board Members

Sister Bonnie Black Sister Lillie Gundy

Sister Glenda Mosby Sister Gertrude Satterfield

Sister Aretha Adams Sister Mamie Peacock-Carter

Sister Willie B. Curry - Emeritus

Women’s Attire:

Black Suit White Blouse Black Tie

Black Shoes White Gloves

Men’s Attire:

Black Suit White Shirt Black Tie

Black Shoes White Gloves

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144th Annual Session of the

Baptist Missionary and Education Convention

Laymen’s Movement of Texas

Deacon Charles E. Wright, Sr., President

Deacon Dallas Baker, General Secretary

Auxiliary to the

Baptist Missionary and Education Convention of Texas

Dr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr., Convention President

Dr. B. R. Daniels, Vice President At Large

Dr. Patrick Rucker, General Secretary

October 9 – 12, 2017

Hosted by



901 Como | St. Sulphur Springs, TX

Theme:


Emphasis


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Greetings from the President

We would like to greet the Laymen of the B. M. & E. State Convention of Texas, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. On behalf of our B. M. & E. Laymen Movement, we would like to welcome you to the 144th Annual Session of the B. M. & E. State Convention of Texas Dr. S. C. Nash, President. This year we meet in the city of Sulphur Springs, TX; hosted by the Cypress District Association and the East Region, Dr. Kirthell Roberts., Host Moderator and Regional Vice-President. We would like to thank the membership of the Borden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas and Dr. Airon Reynolds Jr., Pastor for hosting on last year. We are gathering together to teach, plan, and organize as a Laymen Movement that we may continue to grow in Christ. With the help of God and you this Laymen Movement will continue to produce strong, active, productive, and effective servants in our local district associations, churches, and communities. Please join me in praying that this Baptist Missionary & Education Convention Annual Session will be successful and uplifting. Your presence will allow us to sharpen our skills by binding our faith together, as we lift the name of Jesus through His Word. Yours in Christ Bro. Charles E Wright Sr. Laymen Movement President

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Tuesday Morning, October 10, 2017

9:00 – 9:30 am

Registration

9:30 am

Meeting Called to Order

Bro. Charles E Wright Sr., President

Devotional Period…………………………………………………………………Bro. Joe Fair

10:00 am – 11:45 am

We Study Our Word……………………………………………………..Bro. Jeremiah Brooks

Triumph in Suffering

II Corinthians 4:8-17

Bro. Bernice Lockett (East Region)

Alternate: Bro. Terry Gordon (Southwest Region)

The Hope of the Resurrection

II Corinthians 5: 1-10

Bro. Tony McGinnis (East Region)

Alternate: Bro. Gerald Washington (Southeast Region)

11:45…………………………………………………………………………Dismiss to Parent

Body

Tuesday Afternoon

2:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Meeting Called to Order by

Bro. Coston Lewis, Southeast Region Vice-President



The Spirit and the Sinful Nature

Galatians 5: 16-26

Bro. James Lewis (East Region)

Alternate: Bro. Allen Watson (Southeast Region)

Hope for the Future

Proverbs 24:1-14

Bro. Russell January (Southeast Region)

Alternate: Bro. Will White (East Region)

Open Discussion……………………………………………………………..Bro Jeremiah Brooks

Closing Prayer

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9:30 am


Bro. William M. Allen, East Region Vice-President



10 am- 11:30 am

Using God’s Gifts

Romans 12:3-8

Bro. Leonard Carter (Southwest Region)

Alternate: Bro. LaVictor Allen (East Region)

Appeal for Unity

Philippians 5:15-19

Bro. Robert Nance (East Region)

Alternate: Bro. James Lynn (East Region)

Open Discussion

Dismiss To Parent Body

Wednesday Afternoon October 11

The Women President’s Annual Address

Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood

Thursday Morning

October 12, 2017

9:30 am


Bro Terry Gordon, Southwest Region Vice-President


10:00- 11:30

Annual Laymen Presidents Address

Deacon Charles E Wright Sr.

Love Offering

Closing Prayer

Dismiss to Parent Body

Thursday Afternoon October 12

Convention President’s Address

Dr. Stephen C. Nash

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Baptist Missionary and Education Convention Laymen’s Movement of Texas

Officers

Brother Charles Wright ……………………….....….………...………………………… President

Brother Dallas Baker………………………………………...…………………..General Secretary

Brother Kerwin Samuels………………………….............................................Financial Secretary

Brother Coston Lewis………………….………………………..Southeast Region Vice-President

Reverend Efrem Evans ………………………………………...Northwest Region Vice-President

Brother David Simpkins………………………...…………….…………….……Special Assistant

Brother Terry Gordon………………………………..……....... Southwest Region Vice-President

Brother Keith Norwood…………………………..………………………………Special Assistant

Brother William M. Allen ……………………………………….…... East Region Vice-President

TBD………………….………………………………………...............................Special Assistant

Brother Jeremiah Brooks…………………………………………………………….Lead Teacher

Brother Joe Fair…………………………………………………………………Devotional Leader

Brother Nathan McCollum………………………………………………..Junior Laymen Director

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144th Annual Session

Woman’s Auxiliary Theme:


Emphasis


Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood, President Sister Dorothy Banks, Secretary

October 9 – 12, 2017 Hosted by



901 Como | St. Sulphur Springs, TX

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Greetings from the President Gatewood

To the attendees of the 144th Annual Session

of the Baptist Missionary & Education State

Convention presided over by President

Stephen C. Nash. We are excited to be in

Sulphur Spring, Texas.

Our Host is none other than the Rev. Kirthell Roberts,

Moderator

Cypress Baptist District Association & East Region of

B.M.&. E.

We look forward to sharing in sessions of great worship

experiences, gaining both information and inspiration with

our sisters and brothers across the state of Texas.

We are looking forward to sessions filled with

information and inspiration.

We have prayed for safe travel as we give praise to our

Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all

comfort.

Come expecting a blessing as our attention is called to

focus on “Envisioning the Future Exceptionally; with

emphasis on Equipping Disciples for Christ.”

Your sister in service, Hugh Dell Gatewood President Woman’s Auxiliary, BME Convention

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10:00 a.m.

Sister Valree Wingfield, Director

10:55a.m. Music Sister Lottie Jackson

Celia Stafford, Vice President Presiding

Health Issues……………………………………………………………….Sister Jeanne Stephens

Current Events…………………………………………………………………...Sister Dora Yates

The Relevance Of Hymns In The Church……………………………………Sister Lottie Jackson

Observations…………………………………………………………………..Dr. H. D. Gatewood

Offering

Closing Prayer

12:00 Noon………………….Registration: Woman’s Auxiliary and Young People’s Department


9:00 a.m. Leadership School……………………………………...Sister Valree Wingfield & Staff

9:55 a.m. Music……………………………………………………………...Sister Lottie Jackson

Sister Virgie Savannah, Vice President Presiding

10:00 a.m. Official Opening………………………………………………….Dr. H. D. Gatewood

Mission Theme Song: “This Is My Mission”

Young People Department Dismissed

Adoption of Program

Welcome…………………………………………………………………….Sister Patricia Cooper

Acceptance…………………………………………………………………….Sister Ruthie Lewis

Music………………………………………………………………………….Sister Bea Ferguson

Exploration of Theme…………………………………………………………Sister Doris Malone

“Envisioning The Future Exceptionally Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship”

Jeremiah 29:11 and I Corinthians 4:1-2

Theme Song………………………………………………………………...“Lead Me, Guide Me”

Observations and Upcoming Events………………………………………….Dr. H. D. Gatewood

Committee Reports Dr. Barbara Steele, Coordinator

Offering

Mission Pledge

Closing Prayer

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Wednesday Afternoon, October 11, 2017

12:00 Noon Joint Session With Parent Body Foreign Mission Offering

President’s Hour - 2:30 p.m. Sister Virgie Savannah, Vice President Presiding

Official Processional

Local Presidents Led By………………………………………………Sister Sister Wanda Gaston

Districts Presidents Led By…………………………………………………...Sister Marcie Portor

State Officers Led By…………………………………………………………..Sister Ellen Moore

Young People Department Officers Led By…………………………...Sister Theresa Roquemore

Entrance of President—Dr. H. D. Gatewood

Meditation

Greetings…………………………………………………………..Dr. Stephen C. Nash, President

Greetings………………………………………………………………………….Dr. S. T. Hilliard

Presentation of The President

President’s Annual Address Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood

Solo……………………………………………………………………………….Sister Alma Pete

Adoption of Address

Love Offering……………………………………………Dr. S. T. Hilliard and Dr. Barbara Steele

Presentations……………………………………………………...Courtesy Committee and Others

Announcements

Closing Prayer

Wednesday Evening, October 1, 2017

5:00 p.m. Ministers’ Wives Tea and Fashion Review

Program Under Separate Cover

Sister Patricia Collins, Chairperson

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9:00 a.m…………………………………………………………………………Leadership School

Sister Wylma Hewett, Vice President Presiding

10:00…………………………………………………………………………………Call To Order

YOUNG PEOPLES DEPARTMENT Young Peoples Hour And Queens Review

(See Young People Program)

Financial Report………………………………………………………………...Sister Ellen Moore

Noon Joint Assembly With Parent Body

Thursday Afternoon, October 12, 2017 -2:30 p.m.

Convention President’s Hour Dr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr. - Annual Message

You are expected to attend!

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Committee Chairman Committee Chairman

1. Arts & Crafts Sister Francis Shead

2. Audio Aids

3. Birthday Rally Sister Sarah Richard

4. Business & Professional Sister Barbara Steele, Ph.D

5. Christian Education Sister Floriner Randall

Sister Gaynell Minkins

6. Circle Leaders Sister Madelyn Duke

7. Citizenship Sister Pauline Carey

8. Courtesy Sister Julia Samuels

9. Deacon’s Wives Sister Elnita Johnson

Sister Odeal Fields

Sister Gloria Phillips

10. Disaster Relief Sister Dorothy Hill

11. Enlistment Sister Florence V. Wright

12. Estelle Scholarship Sister Lula Washington

13. Evangelistic Sister Betty Davis

14. Family Affair Sister Fannie Fair

15. Foreign Mission Sister Norma Fields

16. Garden Club Sister Jean Gibbs

17. Home Mission Sister Elizabeth Hines

18. Ia M. Johnson & E. Jackson Sister M. C. Woodard

Sister Faye Peavy

19. Inter-denominational Sister Margaret Jones

20. Inter-racial Sister Dollie Taylor

21. Leadership School Sister Valree Wingfield

22. Litany

23. Literature Sister Wylma Hewett

24. Loyalty Fund Sister Doris Swindle

Sister Juanita Bean

25. Memorial Sister Gyeula Watson

26. Minister’s Wives Sister Florine Hardin

Sister Doris Campbell

Sister Ross & Sister Patricia Collins

27. Nurses

28. President Sister Ruby Washington

29. Secretary Sister Ruby Washington

30. Social Change

31. Social Service

32. Special Projects Sister Mary Dension-Turner

33. Stamp Fund

34. Stewardship Sister Portia Lightfoot

35. Sunday School & N.B.C. Sister Mattie Garrison

Sister Ethel Stafford

36. Sunshine Cheer Sister Florence McCoun

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Committee Chairman Continued Committee Chairman

37. Talent Rally Sister Emma R. Thornton

38. Temperance

39. Treasurer Sister Ellen Moore

40. Tithes Sister Sallie Williams

41. Ushers

42. Visual Aid Sister S. E. Diggles

43. Vice Presidents Sister Evelyn Smith

44. Volunteers

45. Willing Workers Sister Joyce Norman

46. World’s Day of Prayer Sister Carolyn Cannon

47. Worship Sister Mary Strange Williams

48. Human Resource Sister Rose Franklin

Each committee will operate under the banner of Mission,

Education and Evangelism.

Gratitude to

Sister Barbara Steele—Committee Coordinate & Committee

Chairman and their Workers

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Official Roster

President

Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood, Houston, Texas

Vice President

Mrs. Virgie Savannah, Fort Worth, Texas

Vice President

Mrs. Celia E. Stafford, Schulenburg, Texas

Vice President

Mrs. Wylma Hewett, San Augustine, Texas

Vice President

Mrs. Mary Strange Williams, Marshall, Texas

Secretary

Mrs. Dorothy Banks, Atlanta, Texas

Assistant Secretary

Mrs. Willie Sharp, Jasper, Texas

Treasurer

Mrs. Ellen Moore, Texarkana, Texas

Director of YPD

Mrs. Theresa Roquemore, Hughes Springs, Texas

Committee Coordinator

Mrs. Barbara Steele, Dallas, Texas

Director of Leadership School

Mrs. Valree Wingfield, Texarkana, Texas

Co-Director Leadership School

Mrs. Julia Samuels, Port Arthur, Texas

Co-Director Leadership School

Mrs. Emma Thornton, Georgetown, Texas

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Special Assistant (Serve by Appointment)

Leadership School Mrs. Gyeula Watson

Mrs. Beatrice Ferguson

Music Mrs. Mary Strange Williams

This Is My Mission Blessed with His goodness, blessed with His love;

Blessed with His showers that come from above.

Blessed with His sunshine, blessed with His air,

I’ll go on helping everywhere.

God gives the courage, faith leads the way

Onward we travel happy and gay.

Thinking of others, willing to share

Taking God’s message everywhere.

Remembering others, whenever I pray,

Looking to Jesus, He is the way.

Onward I travel, He’s by my side,

I’ll never falter, He is my guide.

Chorus This is my Mission, This is my prayer,

Helping the needy, everywhere.

This is my Mission, this is my prayer,

Helping the needy, everywhere.

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Walk In The Light

Chorus:

Walk in the light, beautiful light,

Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.

Oh shine all around us by day and by night,

Jesus is, Jesus is the light of the world;

Oh we shall walk in the light, beautiful light,

Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.

Oh shine all around us by day and by night,

Jesus is, Jesus is the light of the world;

Verse1:

No need to worry, no need to fret,

All of my needs, the man named Jesus has met.

His love protects me from hurt and from har,

Jesus is, Jesus is the light of the world.

Verse 2:

If the gospel be hid, it’s hid from the lost

My Jesus is waiting to look past your faults.

Arise and shine, your light has come,

Jesus is, I know that He is the only light of this world.

Vamp:

Sopranos:

Jesus is the light,

Light of the world.

Tenors:

Jesus is the light,

Light of the world.

Altos:

Jesus is the light,

Light of the world.

All:

He’s ever shining in my soul.

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Annual Session Young People’s Department Of

Woman’s Auxiliary

Dr. Hugh Dell Gatewood - President

Sister Theresa Roquemore - Director

Sister Eleanor Mitchell - Secretary

Theme:


10:30 a.m. Moments of Meditation Sister Thelma English

Sister Della Robinson

Enrollment Sister Eleanor Mitchell

Share Time Youth Workers

Poem Sister Dora Yates

Dismissal Prayer Sister Shamarion Adams

Wednesday Morning, October 11, 2017 10:00 a.m. Formal Opening with Woman’s Auxiliary

Moments of Meditation Sister Thelma English

Sister Della Robinson

Remarks / Ice Breaker Sister Thelma Flores

Enrollment Sister Eleanor Mitchell

Song

Workshop Sister Cozella Miles in charge, Unity District

Dismissal Prayer Sister Velma Brockington

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Youth Director’s Hour

Sister Eleanor Mitchell, Presiding

Moments of Meditation………………………...Sister Della Robinson and Sister Thelma English

Presentation of Director………………………………………………….Sister Gladystine Nelson

Director’s Address……………………………………………………..Sister Theresa Roquemore

Solo……………………………………………………………………Sister Deborah Washington

Loving Offering & Presentation of Gifts

Sister A. L. Porter and Sister Zena Thibodeaux

Skit: “Mama’s Close Call”

Weddings of Roses……………………………………………Sister Gladystine Nelson in charge

Financial Report………………………………………………...…………Sister Eleanor Mitchell

Remarks

Dismissal

Officers

Director…………………………………………Sister Theresa Roquemore, Hugh Springs, Texas

Secretary……………………………………………….Sister Eleanor Mitchell, Beaumont, Texas

Noon Joint Assembly With Parent Body

Thursday Afternoon, October 12, 2017 -2:30 p.m.

Convention President’s Hour Dr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr. - Annual Message

You are expected to attend!

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Official Address Listing

Dr. Stephen C. Nash, Sr., Convention President

P. O. Box 41139

Dallas, Texas 75241

(972) 225-1704

Dr. B. R. Daniels—President-at-Large

3208 Wilbarger

Ft. Worth, Texas 76119

(817) 534-0283

Rev. Kirthell Roberts—Vice President

235 CR 4610

Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455

(903) 572-7384

Dr. Airon Reynolds - Vice President

3495 Roland Road

Beaumont, Texas 77708

(409) 892-2456

Dr. L. C. Dews - Vice President

19826 CR 319

Brazoria, Texas 77422

(979) 292-5081

Dr. Patrick Rucker - General Secretary

3206 South Tyler Street

Dallas, Texas 75224

(214) 364-9969

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Official Address Listing

Dr. R. E. Ruffin - Finance Chairman

P. O. Box 5165

Texarkana, Texas 75505

(903) 831-5633

Rev. Frank Ray Nelson - Statistician

7719 Schneider Street

Houston, Texas 77093

(713) 692-3233

Rev. Reginald Reid, Sr. - Historian

106 Mel Rose

Texarkana, Texas 75501

(903) 832-8946

Rev. Jerome Nickerson - Education Director

8127 Streamside Drive


(281) 580-5059

Dr. S. T. Hilliard - Congress President

4200 Lockwood Drivet


(713) 673-2869

Dr. H. D. Gatewood - Woman’s President

4613 North Freeway Suite #304


(713) 742-8775 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Mr. Charles E. Wright, Sr. - Laymen President

4545 Reagan Street


(409) 781-5282

Rev. Oveal Walker, III - Minister’s Conference President

2120 Renaud Street


(409) 833-7686

Ms. Bonnie Black - Usher’s President

P. O. Box 2073

Jasper, Texas 75951

(409) 384-6416

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