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149th Annual Session

123rd Session of Women’s Auxiliary

91st Session of Young People’s Auxiliary

Association and Congress of Christian Education

August 19

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Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church

812 East Harding Ave. Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

Dr. Robert Handley, Host Pastor

Youth Session

August 19th

Rev. Kelvin Crumpton, Young People’s Director

Dr. Larry C. Battles, Host Pastor

Sis. Hilda May, Women Auxiliary President Rev. Anthony Howard, Laymen President

Rev. Don Hawkins, Congress Dean Dr. Levell Bass, Congress President

Dr. Larry C. Battles, Moderator

"Envisioning the Future Exceptionally as We Equip Disciples for Christ"

John 16:13; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:12, 13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17


Parent Body

Moderator………………………………………………………………...……………………Dr. Larry C. Battles

Vice Moderator at Large………………………………………………..……………………….Rev. Aaron Barnes

First Vice Moderator…………………………….…………………………………………… Rev. Louis Williams

Second Vice-Moderator……………………….………………………...................................Rev. Isaac Barnes Sr.

Third Vice-Moderator………………………………………………………………………...Rev. Aaron Johnson

Treasurer……………………………………………………………………………………….Rev. Elward Darton

Secretary……………………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Annette Hatchett

Assistant Secretary……………………………………………………………………………..Sis. Carrie Handley

Web Master…………………………………………………………………………………………Dr. Levell Bass

Web Editor…………………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Wanda Steward

Public Relations……………………………………………………............................................Rev. Jessie Turner

District Instructor………………………………………………………………………………...Rev. Brian Castle

District Missionary …………………..………………………………………………………Rev. Samuel Bass

Rev. Ralph Love

Rev. Clifton O’Neal

Rev. Donald West

Rev. Charles Bryant

Congress of Christian Education

President…………………………………………….……………………………………………...Dr. Levell Bass

First Vice President…………………………………………………………………………..Rev. William Jarmon

Dean…………………………………………………………………………………………….Rev. Don Hawkins

Assistant Dean………………………………………………………………………………Rev. Arnold Robinson

Secretary of Dean’s Office…………………………………………………………….Sis. Chanetta Johnson-Gray

Congress Secretary…………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Wanda Steward

Congress Assistant…………………………………………………………………………………..Sis. April Bass

Health Coordinator………………………………………………………………………………..Sis. Annie Davis

Assistant Health Coordinator……………………………………………………………………Sis. Brenda Brown

Congress Aide…...…………………………………………….……………………………..Sis. Christine Everett

VBS Director………………………………………………..…………………………………..Sis. Louise Bracey


Laymen’s Department

President………………..…………………………………………………………………...Rev. Anthony Howard

Vice-President……………………………………………………

Secretary…………………………………………………………

Treasurer………………………………………………………………………………………...Bro. Paul Johnson

Event Coordinator…………………………………………………………………………...Bro. Coleman Enright

Instructor……………………………………………………………………………………..…Bro. James Ellison

Women’s Department

President……………………………………….……………………………………………………Sis. Hilda May

First Vice-President...………………………………………………………………………………..Dr. Edna Neal

Second Vice-President…………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Myra Jarmon

Third Vice-President…………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Donna Barnes

Chaplain……………………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Robbie Brasfield

Secretary………………………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Mary Jermany

Treasurer/Liaison……………………………………………….............................................Sis. Jessie Clemmons

Event Coordinator…………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Madeline Hughes

Assistant Even Coordinator……………………………………………………………Sis. Chanetta Johnson-Gray

Program Chairperson………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Isabelle Hawkins

Instructor…………………………………………………………………………………..Sis. Davenia Armstrong

Minister’s Wives……………………………………………………………………………..Sis. Melrita Johnson

Youth Department

District Director…………………………………………………………………………Rev. Kevin Crumpton, Sr.

Youth Advisor…………………………………………………………………………………..Sis. Louise Bracey

President………………………………………………………………………………………….Bro. Brian Payne

Vice-President…………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Sharmaine Atkinson

Secretary………………………………………………………………………………………...Sis. Carmen Payne

Treasurer…………………………………………………................................................Bro. Kevin Crumpton, Jr.

Worship Leader……………………………………………………………………………...Bro. Tevin Livingston

Assistant Worship Leader…………………………………………………………………………Sis. Anyia White

Reporter……………………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Ashley Hawkins

Assistant Reporter…………………………………………………… ………………………Sis. Takirah Rodger

Choir Directors: Mrs. Vernice Meadows, Mrs. Jeanette Moore, Bro. Clancy White

Musicians: Bro. Jamal Gordon, Bro. David Mobley, Bro. Cameron Blackwell


The Association Mission Statement

he Consolidated St. Marion Baptist District Association is the collaboration and

association of Missionary Baptist Churches in Southeast Arkansas. The Association

was formed for the purpose of advancing the energies, resources and confines of the

agreed geographical area to further the educational, missionary, and benevolence ministry

needed too successfully further the Great Commission left to the Christian by Jesus Christ. The

body agrees to support the Arkansas Baptist College, the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State

Convention of Arkansas, and the National Baptist Convention, USA.

The Moderator’s Vision Statement

he Consolidated St. Marion Baptist District Association was formed for the purpose of

advancing the energies, resources, and confines of the agreed geographical area to

further the educational, missionary, and benevolent missionary needed to successfully

further the great commission left to the Christians by Jesus Christ. The purpose of the

Consolidated St. Marion Baptist District Association is to glorify God by making disciples of our

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at home and around the world. To accomplish our Mission we

will seek to strengthen all member churches and seek to work as a team. As a Convention of

Christ-centered churches in winning lost souls we value making new disciples, building future

leaders, deepening our Christ-centeredness, working together, showing compassionate outreach,

and being the best Great Commission stewards that we can be.

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Consolidated Saints!

Consolidated Saint Marion Baptist District Association

“Envisioning the Future Exceptionally” Dr. Larry C. Battles Rev. Anthony J. Howard

District Moderator Laymen’s President

Ms. Annette Hatchett Sis. Hilda B. May General Secretary Women’s President

Dr. Levell Bass Rev. Kevin Crumpton Congress President Young People’s Director

Rev. Don Hawkins Rev. Elward Darton Congress Dean Treasurer Office of the Moderator

August 23, 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is with both gratitude and humility that I pen these words.

In reality, there are no words sufficient to express to this great Consolidated

Saint Marion Baptist District Association my feelings regarding your

prayers and support as we attempt to bear both the burdens and blessings of

leadership. Under the auspices of the Almighty, our labor has been to His

Glory.

To the cabinet members, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the sacrifice of

your giftedness, time, dedication and assistance in moving our district association forward. We

would not have been able to do the work without your loyal support. To the active churches and

pastors that make up the body of this association, thank you for laboring together to support our

young people and the betterment of our entire district. However, the task before us is to reach out

to our inactive churches and pastors and invite them into the fold and the fellowship, for the good

of us all.

As we move forward for the cause of Christ, let us individually as well as collectively,

renew our commitment to Him who keeps us from falling. Our faith must be in God and our

confidence in each other. Together, we can attain the impossible with God leading the way.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, let us endeavor to make our district association greater

than it has ever been, not for ourselves, but for Him. Lastly, let us prayerfully accomplish this

task by ENVISIONING our Savior, ENLARGING our work and ENVANGELIZING the lost

with the Spirit of Excellence!

Until He comes,

Larry C. Battles Larry C. Battles, D. Div.


Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, August 19, 2017

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Young People's Department

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Sunday, August 20, 2017

5:00 p.m. Faculty Meeting

5:30 p.m. Registration

6:00 p.m. Women’s President Address – Sis. Hilda May

Monday, August 21, 2017


5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Class Time

6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Break Time


7:00 p.m. Laymen’s President Address – Rev. Anthony Howard

Tuesday, August 22, 2017





7:00 p.m. Congress Dean's Address – Rev. Don Hawkins

NO REGISTRATION AFTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017

Wednesday, August 23, 2017




7:00 p.m. Congress President's Address – Dr. Levell Bass

Thursday, August 24, 2017




7:00 p.m. District Moderator's Address – Dr. Larry C. Battles


Course Offerings Young People’s Department

Course No. 9500 Player Hater

Course Description: This course will present an overview of the Bible and will help students to

appreciate the importance of God’s

Course No. 9501 Hip Hop Culture and Christianity

Course Description: This course will examine commonalities in these two cultures that can serve

as bridges for evangelism and ministry.

Course No.9513 You Better Tell Somebody

Course Description: Students will learn how to share the plan of salvation and will be motivated

to see evangelism as a way of life instead of a project or crusade.

Course No. 9530 The Gospel Crew

Course Description: This course will present an overview of the Bible and will help students to

appreciate the importance of God’s Word and its relevance to our day to day living.

Adults Classes

Course No. 1004 Effective Bible Reading (COPP'S Phase 1)

Course Description: This course will identifies methods and approaches to Bible study that can

lead to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include the structure of

the Bible, resources for personal study, and other subjects that will add meaning to the reading of

the Bible. Book: How to Study and Teach the Bible by Julius Scruggs.

Instructor: Sis Johnnie Nelson @ New Morning Star MBC

Course No. 1075 Synoptic Gospel (COPP'S Phase 2)

Course Description: This course will focus on the Synoptic Gospel-Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Students will study the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as portrayed by these three writers.

Through this comparative study, students will gain more comprehensive understanding of Jesus'

ministry. Book: The Synoptic Gospel by Keith F. Nickle

Instructor: Rev. Louis Williams @ St. Bethel MBC

Course No. 9004 Writing Technique 1 (COPP'S Phase 2)

Course Description: This course will focus on the Certificate of Progress Program writing

requirement for Phase 2. Emphasis in this phase will be placed on the development of the skills

necessary to complete the writing assignment. Skills that will master range from development of

paragraphs/topic sentences to thesis-driven essays. Book: The Elements of Styles by William

Strunk, Jr.

Instructor: Sis Ezerene Williams @ St. Bethel MBC


Course No. 7005 Christian Evangelism (COPP'S Phase 3)

Course Description: This course is designed to teach the basic steps in developing a program of

evangelism. Students will discover the appropriate Scriptures to use, and the methods, techniques,

and media best suited for witnessing to nonbelievers. Book: Christian Pal by Dr. Earl Thomas

Instructor: Rev. Brian Castle @ Indiana St. MBC

Course No. 6021 Spiritual Formation (COPP'S Phase 1)

Course Description: This course is designed to enable people to mature in their Christian walks.

It focus on a creative and dynamic approach to nurturing people from children to mature adults---

to become better disciples of Jesus Christ. Students will discuss what it means to be Christians.

Book: All About the Holy Spirit by Albert Lockyear

Instructor: Sis Constance Castle @ Indiana St. MBC

Course No. 6013 Organizing the Church for Christian Education (COPP'S Phase 4)

Course Description: This course will focus on the various administrative and organizational skills

needed to organize the Christian Education Department. Students will focus on structure,

leadership, and staffing needs for Christian education. Book: Church Administration by Robert

Welch

Instructor: Rev. Kirby Gulley @ Eighth Avenue MBC

Course No. 9024 Computer in the Life of the Church (COPP'S Phase 4)

Course Description: This course is designed pastors, office workers, Christian educators, and

other who want to utilize computer technology in the church. Issues in administration, setting up

computer labs, tutorials on Bible study, as well as membership recording keeping and nurture will

be covered in this course.

Book: 40Days 40 Bytes by Speigel, Armstrong Bill

Instructor: Dr. Ronald S. Laurent @ First Missionary Baptist Church

Course No. 9903 Ministerial Ethics and Etiquette (Pastors & Ministers only) (PATP 4)

Course Description: The ethics and etiquette of the minister are important. This seminar will

explore some of the temptations, pitfalls and problems that could ensnare the minster, and how to

handle them. It will look at the preacher's appearance and his conduct in the pulpit, his relationship

to members, and his professional behavior in all setting. Book Ministerial Ethics and Etiquette by

Nolan Harmon

Instructor: Dr. Robert L. Handley @ Mt. Harmony MBC


Sunday Evening

Faculty Meeting

5:00p.m.

Call to order………………………………………………...,……………...Rev. Arnold Robertson

Assistant Dean

Prayer and blessing of food………………………………………………….Rev. William Jarmon

Serve Food!

(feel free to eat during the instructions)

Welcome…………………………………………………………..………………..Dr. Levell Bass

Congress President

Roll Call ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Chanetta Gray

Secretary Of Dean’s Office

Directions from the Dean……………………………………...……………….Rev. Don Hawkins

Congress Dean

Remarks from Moderator

Adjournment

Rev. Arnold Robertson

Assistant Dean


Women’s Auxiliary President

Women of God!

Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in Unity! Psalms

133:1

It is with more joy than I could ever express that I welcome you to this great district association.

It has been 123 years since our women’s inception and I have enjoyed the last ten years as your

servant-leader. My, how time flies!

It has truly been and is my honor to work with such a Godly group of Christian women year-after-

year. We know, (because we first asked Him) God has truly been in our midst. The growth we

have experienced is not because we did everything so good, but because of the blessings He has

bestowed upon us, time-after-time, year-after-year. Thank you God for being so gracious and

merciful.

As we celebrate, worship, learn and fellowship this week, let us take advantage of all the district

has to offer. We’ve never had gold, frankincense and myrrh to give, but we have given all we

had with our hands, heart, mind, body and soul to serve.

Galatians 4:4b says, … God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law… Ladies,

God is still using us to show others to Christ, let Him use you to His Glory, His will, His way.

I’ve always prayed for you and wish nothing but God’s blessings upon you.

In His Service,

Hilda B. May Sis. Hilda B. May, President


Sunday Night

Women’s President Address

6:00p.m.

Call to Worship………………………………………………….…Sis. Blivian Izard, New Home MBC

Selection…………….………………………..………………………………...District Women’s Choir

Devotion………………………………………………………..Sis. Robbie Brasfield, Kings Highway

Sis. Geneva Green, Mount Nebo

Sis. Tameki Clorid, Liberty Hill

Presentation of the Moderator……………………….....…Vice-Moderator at-large, Rev. Aaron Barnes

Official Opening of the District Association……………………...........Dr. Larry C. Battles, Moderator

Greetings……………………………………………………….........Sis. Chanetta Gray, Mt. Harmony

Memorial Period……………………………………………………...Sis. Josephine Adams, St. Bethel

Selection……………………………………………………………………,,,,,District Women’s Choir

Offering Appeal…………………………………………………........Sis. Jessie Clemmons, St. Bethel

Selection……………………………………………….……………………….District Women’s Choir

Recognitions

Minister’s Wives………………………………………………….. …Sis. Melrita Johnson, Liberty Hill

Deacon’s Wives …………………………………………………….Sis. Pamela Rhoden, Indiana Street

Women’s Auxiliary ………………………..………...Dr. Edna Neal, 1st Vice-President, Indiana Street

Solo……………………………….…………………………………..Sis. Ezerene Williams, St. Bethel

Women’s President Address Sis. Hilda B. May

Invitation to Discipleship………………...…..……..………Rev. Louis Williams, 1st Vice-Moderator

Invitational Selection…………………………………………………………..District Women’s Choir

Motion to Adopt Address

Announcements……………………………………………………………Sis. Jackie Faucett, St. Paul

Roll Call

Directions from the Dean


Adjournment


Laymen’s President

To the Brethren of the Consolidated District:

It is an honor to serve as your Laymen’s president, thank you Moderator Battles for asking

me to serve. Thank you to the sincere men of God who have shown an interest in our Laymen. I

appreciate your time, means, talent, faithfulness and willingness to serve.

I am asking and challenging each of you to join me in coming together to become stronger

and better as we do the work of Him who sent us. Our streets and young people are calling us,

these are our fields, ready for harvest. Our sons (and daughters), brothers, nephews, uncles,

cousins, friends and neighbors are looking to us to be the men God intended us to be, please don’t

disappoint them. I need your help as we recruit, teach, train, create and enjoy the fellowship with

one another and with our young people.

Last, but not least, we miss the very presence of our late President Wells who was so excited

about this work, keep his family lifted in prayer.

I realize all of us were not called to be pastors, ministers or even leaders, but, as followers,

we do have a calling: Be the man God created you to be.

With Brotherly Love,

Anthony J. Howard

Rev. Anthony J. Howard, President

Consolidated Saint Marion Baptist District Association


Monday Night

Laymen’s President Address

Bro. James Ellison, Presiding, Indiana Street

7:00p.m

Inspirational Selection………………………………………….Consolidated District Male Chorus

Scripture…………………………………………………………...Bro. Paul Johnson, Saint Bethel

Prayer…………………………………………………Bro. Garland Linwood, Greater Mt. Calvary

Greetings……………………………………………………...Bro. Coleman Enright, Mount Nebo

Selection……………………………………………………………………...District Male Chorus

Introduction of Speaker……………………………….............Bro. Earl Goldman, Kings Highway

Selection………………………………………………………………………………Male Chorus

Laymen’s President Address Rev. Anthony J. Howard

Invitation to Discipleship……………………………………….Rev. Emmit Kirk, Kings Highway

Invitational Selection………………………………………………………………….Male Chorus


Offertory Appeal and Prayer…………………………………...Bro. Richard Hawkins, New Home

Offering……………………………………………………………Bro. Johnnie Reed Mount Nebo

Bro. Goldman Moore, Barnett Chapel

Announcements/Roll Call


Observations from the Congress President


Adjournment


A Letter from the Dean

Greetings My Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

As dean of the Consolidated Saint Marion Baptist District Association, I am truly grateful to

Moderator Battles and the constituents of our district for extending to me the opportunity to serve

as your dean. I am truly thankful for the Dean’s staff; without them the task would have been much

more difficult to accomplish. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the congress president

and his staff, for their support during this transition. Lastly, I want to thank my wife, Sis. Hawkins,

who has always been very supportive of my educational endeavors.

Our theme for this year is, “Envisioning the Future Exceptionally-As We Equip Disciples for

Christ.” Our scripture references are John 18:13; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 4:12-13; and II

Timothy 3:16-17. As we prepare for this year’s congress, Christian education will be the

foundation of our efforts. Our goal is to provide diverse educational opportunities for pastors, lay

leaders and church members.

My sincere prayer is that Christ be remembered in everything we do and say, so that He can be

glorified.

In the Master’s Vineyard,

Rev. Dan Hawkins Rev. Don Hawkins, Dean


Tuesday Night

Dean’s Address

Rev. Arnold Robertson, Assistant Dean, Presiding, Mt Harmony

7:00p.m.

Inspirational Selection…………………………………….…………Barnett Chapel Church Choir

Devotional…………………………………………………...Bro. Rodney Bridges, Barnett Chapel

Bro. Goldman Moore, Jr., Barnett Chapel

Selection……………………………………………………………..Barnett Chapel Church Choir

Presentation of the Dean…………………………………..Dr. Walter C. May, Sr., Kings Highway

Selection……………………………………………………………..Barnett Chapel Church Choir

Dean’s Address

Rev. Don Hawkins

Invitational Selection…………………………………..Rev. Robert Thomas, Christian Fellowship


Violence Resolution……………………………………………………………………….

Offertory Appeal and Prayer……………………………………………………………….

Offering……………………………………………………………………………………...Ushers





Adjournment


From the Congress President

Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus

Christ our Savior!

I am grateful to Almighty God, Moderator Battles and the constituents

of this Association for the confidence, which has been bestowed upon

me. My duties dictate a faithful and zealous pursuit of the interests of my

constituents and in proportion, as they are persuaded of my fidelity to

those duties, the discharge of them becomes more and more pleasing.

We bring a tremendous amount of excitement into this 2017 Annual Session of the Consolidated St. Marion

Baptist District Congress. Our gratitude goes out to Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church and Dr. Robert

L. Handley for hosting our session. I am grateful to the Congress Staff who have worked together as a team to

bring this Congress to fruition. The Dean's staff has proficiently prepared a certified congress which is relevant

to our local needs. Rev. Kelvin Crumpton and his team have worked tirelessly together keeping our Young

People active all year.

Our purpose is "to promote Christian education in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Bible and to

improve methods of training and equipping in the local church, and for Kingdom Building." We look forward to

seeing you in this 2017 Session of the Congress of Christian Education. Our moderator, Dr. Larry Battles, has

challenged us to “Envision the Future, Exceptionally”. This means that we must continually evaluate where we

have been in the past and where we are in the present to plot an effective course toward an “exceptional” future.

The Congress is continually changing to strengthen and prepare us for that “exceptional” future – and you are

invited to be a part of it! We have planned an exciting, spirit-filled and edifying week of Christian Education.

There will be captivating classes, top-notch faculty, powerful preaching, stimulating lectures and various musical

expressions and art forms offered to edify and equip our delegates for “Making Disciples for Christ”(Matthew

28:19-20). Dean Don Hawkins and his staff has masterfully constructed a curriculum of excellence. This is a

great opportunity for the delegates of your churches to be taught by the most qualified instructors that the

Association has to offer.

Our expectation is for God to show up and display HIS presence at our Congress! You will be inspired,

uplifted, enriched, edified, and challenged to fully embrace God’s Holy Word! If you have any questions, feel

free to contact me at 870-489-3705 or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to seeing you! Many Thanks!

Many Blessings!

Levell Bass Levell Bass, Ph.D., Div.D.


Wednesday Night

Congress President’s Address

Vice-President Rev. William Jarmon, Presiding, Evening Star

Selection……………………………………………………………………….Regenerated Baptist Church Choir

Scripture and Prayer……………………………………………………….District Missionary, Rev. Samuel Bass

Regenerated Baptist Church

Presentation of Mental Health Lecturer……………………………………………………………….Annie Davis

Health Coordinator

Mental Health Awareness

Clinical Services for Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare

Bessie Smith Lancelin

(20 Minutes)

Selection………………...……………………………………………………. Regenerated Baptist Church Choir

Congress President’s Address Dr. Levell Bass


Offertory Appeal………………………………...……………………………….…………..Rev. William Jarmon

Love Offering……………………………………………………………………………………………….Ushers

Presentation of Gift….................................................................................................................. Moderator Battles





Adjournment


Thursday Night

Moderator’s Address

The Call to Worship……………………………………………………….……….Rev. Aaron Johnson, 3rd Vice-Moderator

Liberty Hill

The Entrance of the Consolidated Staff

The Congregational Musical Selection…………………………………………………………Bro. Quincy White, Mt. Nebo

The Scripture Readings:

The Old Testament …………….….…..…...………23rd Psalm ………….………..…..…….…Elder Theopherlus McIntyre

Love Fellowship Ministries

The New Testament………………………….Galatians 6:9-10……………….…...Rev. Antonio Gayden, Union Hopewell

The Epistle Reading…………………….……..James 1:22-25…………..…….…………Dr. R. P. Bifford, Mount Harmony

The Prayer………………………………………………………………………….Rev. Andrew Williams, Reynolds Chapel

The Choral Selections………………………………………………………..Consolidated Saint Marion District Mass Choir

The Greetings and Occasion………………………………………………………………..Sis. Madeline Hughes, Saint Paul

The Choral Selection……………………………………………………………………………….Mount Nebo Male Chorus

The Fraternal Greetings………………………………………………………………..Reverend Donald Crossley, Chairman

Consolidated State Moderator’s Division, Southwest District Moderator

The Choral Selection………………………………………………………………………………...Mount Nebo Mass Choir

The Offertory Appeal…………………………………………………………………..Dr. Robert Handley, Mount Harmony

The Offertory…………………………………………….…………………………………Consolidated Finance Committee

The Offertory Prayer……………………………………………………………...Rev. Robert Thomas, Christian Fellowship

The Presentation of the Moderator…..…………………………………………...Dr. T. Ravel Ramey, St. John, Mitchellville

The Special Presentation..……………………………………………………………………..Mount Nebo Mission Ministry

The Moderator’s Address Dr. Larry C. Battles

The Invitation to Christian Discipleship…………………………………………………...Rev. Sylvester Kearney, Paradise

The Motion to Adopt the Address………………………………………………………………….……..Rev. Aaron Johnson

The Reports: Reverend Johnson in Charge…………………………..........Time and Place: Bro. Donald Sampson, Saint Paul

Congress President, Dr. Levell Bass

Treasurer, Reverend Elward Darton

General Secretary, Annette Hatchett

The Special Presentation……………………………………………………..Moderator Battles, Moderator at-large, Barnes

The Closing Ceremony……………………………………………………………………………………..Moderator Battles

- God Be With You Until We Meet Again -


From The Congress Health Division

Greetings Consolidated St Marion Baptist District Association:

The month of July & August CSMBDA Health Division will be focusing on National Minority

Mental Health Month, NBCUSA, and Health Outreach Preventative Education (H.O.P.E.)

In conjunction with the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education focusing on African

Americans who are disproportionately affected by many preventable disease processes. The

congress office aim is to bring HOPE to our communities as we take actions that will dramatically

improve our health awareness and positively impact our total well-being.

CSMBDA Health Division believe it's important to educate people about habits and behaviors

that increase the risk of developing mental illnesses, or could be signs of mental health problems

themselves. These include risk factors such as prescription drug misuse, internet addiction,

excessive spending, marijuana use, troublesome exercise patterns, ect.

The Health Awareness Division of CSMBDA want to help individuals and communities to raise

awareness of the risks that these types of behaviors present—especially to young people—and

help people who may be struggling to detect early warning signs and seek help early.

Scheduled during our 23 August 2017 CSMBD Congress of Christian Education Session

Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m., Mrs. Bessie Smith-Lancelin, Director of the Southeast Arkansas

Behavioral Healthcare, will be speaking on Mental Health. Very important information will be

shared. We’re looking to see all of you or/a representative from all 32 churches in our district.

Annie M. Davis

Sincerely, Annie M. Davis, Health Coordinator


Mental Health Awareness

Presenter BIO

Bessie Smith Lancelin is the daughter of the Late David Smith Jr. & Mrs. Eliza Smith.

She resides in Pine Bluff, AR and is married to Gregory Lancelin. She is the proud

mother of two amazing daughters, Deaquanita & Nia. She’s the proud grandmother

of a beautiful baby girl, Amanze. Bessie is a member of First Missionary Baptist

Church where she directs the adult and youth choirs. She is active in Sunday School

and the Deaconess Board. Bessie is a sought after director for numerous churches

throughout Arkansas and finds herself directing more than 20 Women’s Day choirs

per year. As a singer/speaker she has performed in Utah, California, Illinois, and

Louisiana to name a few. She is proud to say that she coordinated a statewide choir

for the National Alliance of Faith and Justice for their annual meeting where over 100

different churches provided backup for Beverly Crawford. She has also directed backup choirs for Rance Allen,

Shirley Ceasar, Dorothy Norwood, and Karen Clark-Sheard in the Pine Bluff area.

Mrs. Lancelin is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where she sang in the Vesper

Choir. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is the

first black female to become the director of a federally funded alcohol treatment center in Arkansas. At present,

Bessie is Director of Clinical Services for Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare. She is proud to serve as

the Southeast Arkansas Region Chair for Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month. She is a member of Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and has served on the Jefferson County Red Cross Board, Pine Bluff Convention

Center Commission, and she presently serves on the State Board Licensing for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. She

has been voted Outstanding Young Women of America on three occasions and has been recognized by numerous

organizations including the National Alliance of Businessmen. She is also a graduate of Leadership Pine Bluff.

Bessie loves spending time with her family, helping people, singing, directing, and volunteering. Her

motto is, “If I can help somebody as I pass along then my living shall not be in vain.”


Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church

for your hospitality this week.

Roll Call

The church with the largest number of members in attendance for five nights, Sunday-Thursday

will be acknowledged and awarded the revolving attendance plaque for one association year.

National Baptist Convention - September 4-8, 2017 - Cincinnati, OH

Consolidated October Board - Oct. 22, 2017

Arkansas State Convention - November 19-22, 2017 - St. John MBC, Little Rock, Arkansas

SSPB CONFERENCE - November 27 – 29, 2017 - Nashville TN


Consolidated Saint Marion Baptist District Association of Churches

Barnett Chapel

Rev. Don Hawkins

Christian Fellowship

Rev. Robert Thomas, Sr.

Damascus, Grady

Rev. Robert Scott

Elm Grove

Rev. Jesse Turner

Evening Star, McGhee

Rev. William Jarmon

First Baptist, Gould

Rev. Isaac Barnes

Highland

Rev. Christopher Mack

Indiana Street

Rev. Brian Castle

Kindling Star

Rev. Jason Davis

Kings Highway

Dr. Walter C. May

Liberty Hill

Rev. Aaron Johnson

Mt. Harmony

Dr. Robert L. Handley

Mt. Nebo

Dr. Larry C. Battles

Mt. Zion, Grady

Rev. Freddie Heard, Sr.

Mulberry Grove, Altheimer

Dr. Robert Anderson

New Bethlehem

Rev. Robert Williams

New Hope

Rev. Stanley Blair

New St. James

Rev. James Barnes

New Home

Rev. Aaron Barnes

New Jerusalem

Rev. Sydney Miller

Paradise Baptist

Rev. Sylvester Kearney

Pilgrim

Rev. Kevin Crumpton

Pilgrim Rest

Rev. George Toney

Regenerated

Dr. Levell Bass

Solomon Hill

Rev. Ken Daniels

St. Bethel

Rev. Louis Williams

St. Paul

Rev. Steven King

Timothy Chapel

Rev. Woodrow Jackson, Jr.

Union Baptist

Rev. Leroy Spears

Union Hopewell

Rev. Antonio Gayden

United Baptist

Rev. Woodrow Jackson, Sr.

Documents

Association and Congress of Christian Education booklet 2017.pdf · Hilda B. May General Secretary ... Course No. 9903 Ministerial Ethics and Etiquette (Pastors & Ministers only)