Arkansas. Columbia District Association Dr. Wendell Colen Moderator. of the. Consolidated Missionary Baptist State convention of. November 24-27, 2013

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1 of the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State convention of Arkansas Dr. Leon R. Massey, President Dr. J. N. McCollum, General Secretary November 24-27, 2013 H O S T E D B Y : Columbia District Association Dr. Wendell Colen Moderator Union Baptist Church 217 Gulpha Hot Springs, Arkansas Rev. Douglas E. Jones - Pastor

2 CONSOLIDATED MISSIONARY BAPTIST state convention of THE convention s Mission STATEMENT The Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arkansas is the collaboration and association of Missionary Baptist Churches in the State of Arkansas. The Convention strives to provide an avenue for Christian Missions, Education, Evangelism, and Benevolence for the members of the various associations and churches. The Convention also provides leadership and assistance to her school, Arkansas Baptist College. THE president s Vision STATEMENT The purpose of the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arkansas 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. in the work that Christ has given us to do. 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.

3 Dr. Leon R. Massey Convention President Dr. J.N. McCollum General Secretary Organized 1869 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Jesus Christ Only, Always November 24, 2013 Dear Co-Laborers in Christ: Holy greetings and blessings to all of the delegates in our Annual Session of the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arkansas, Inc. We give praise to Almighty God for yet another gathering of our Convention to do the Master s will. As we convene here at Union Missionary Baptist Church for this Annual Session from today until Wednesday, November 27th, let us strive to be the best Great Commission body of believers to be found in this dispensation. We are grateful to Pastor Douglas E. Jones and the Union Missionary Baptist Church family for their wonderful spirit and superb hospitality, as they host us for We are grateful for individuals who comprise the Convention s staff and work the entire year to make this session possible. It is my prayer that you will take full advantage of each session that is conducted by the Women s and Laymen s Auxiliaries, as well as the Parent Body. It is through our praying, working, and striving together, that when we leave from this place, we will go back to our local churches to serve with renewed spirit. If I or any of my staff can do anything to assist you in your stay, please do not hesitate to let us know. Sincerely, Leon R. Massey Leon R. Massey, President

4 Official Roster OF THE CONSOLIDATED MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION LEON R. MASSEY - HOT SPRINGS......PRESIDENT LARRY BATTLES - PINE BLUFF...VICE PRESIDENT-AT-LARGE LEWIS A. SHEPHERD, JR. - ARKADELPHIA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT JAMES HART - SEARCY.. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT WENDELL COLEN - MAGNOLIA..... SECOND VICE PRESIDENT BASIL JOINER - BAY....THIRD VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAM EASTER - LITTLE ROCK......FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT ROY AARON - EL DORADO.... FIFTH VICE PRESIDENT J.N. MCCOLLUM - MALVERN.....GENERAL SECRETARY RICKEY EVERETT - NEWPORT ASSISTANT SECRETARY LEWIS JUSTICE - LITTLE ROCK.....TREASURER ROSALIND DONSON - HOT SPRINGS.....CHAIR OF FINANCE W.C. MITCHELL - LITTLE ROCK......AUDITOR ROBERTA CLARK - LITTLE ROCK STATISTICIAN W.W. WALKER - LITTLE ROCK....PARLIAMENTARIAN SHADRACH PORCHIA - CAMDEN PRESIDENT, STATE CONGRESS BETTY J. LEA - LITTLE ROCK.. DEAN, STATE CONGRESS CURTIS WILSON - JONESBORO... DIRECTOR GENERAL, CONGRESS L. K. SOLOMON - PINE BLUFF...STATE DIRECTOR, CHRISTIAN ED JOHN V. HARRIS - JACKSONVILLE.CHAIR, MINISTER S DIV. CONGRESS LONNIE WILLIAMS - STEPHENS....PRES, LAYMEN S AUXILIARY JEANNE COOPER - REDFIELD PRES., WOMEN S AUXILIARY CHERYL STUART - LEWISVILLE.....DIRECTOR, B.Y.F. EVELYN STUART - KENSETT.. DIRECTOR, YOUTH AUXILIARY FANNIE SCOTT - ARKADELPHIA..PRESIDENT, USHERS D.R. CROSSLEY - HOT SPRINGS...CHAIR, MODERATOR S DEPT. RUDOLPH STENNIS - CAMDEN....VICE-CHAIR, MODERATOR S DEPT. JOHN REDMON - LAKE VILLAGE...CO-CHAIR, EVANGELISM BOARD CHARLES EASTER - CAMDEN....CHAIR, EVANGELISM BOARD FREDERICK ANTHONY-WEST MEMPHIS......CHAIR, FOREIGN MISSION J.Y. WILLIAMS - PINE BLUFF..... SEC, FOREIGN MISSION S.J. PARKER - WEST MEMPHIS......CHAIR, HOME MISSION C.W. CAMPBELL - WEST MEMPHIS....DIRECTOR, HOME MISSION L.B. BEARD - CAMDEN.. CHAIR, MINISTERS DIVISION DWIGHT TOWNSEND - LITTLE ROCK...CHAIR, YOUNG MINISTER S KENNETH HARRIS - ARKADELPHIA STATE MINISTER OF MUSIC IVORY MCDANIEL - STARKVILLE, MS ORGANIST JUNE ROGERS - CAMDEN PIANIST DOUGLAS JONES - HOT SPRINGS.....CHIEF, SECURITY E.A. PORCHIA - EL DORADO....LIAISON TO SBC DELORES HODGE - GURDON.....EDITOR, CONSOLIDATED VOICE ALVIN HUNTER - HOPE... WEBMASTER THOMAS HALE - BENTON..ASST. TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

5 Sunday, November 24, 2013 Union Baptist Church Gulpha Street 2013 CMBS Convention 7:45pm Musical Columbia District Association 8:50pm Opening Sermon Reverend Wendell Colen 9:20pm The Lord s Supper Pastors/Deacons Monday, November 25, :00am Seminars 9:00am Health Awareness Mrs. Erma Bailey 10:00am Official Opening CMBSC President Massey 10:10am Devotion Reverend J. V. Williams 11:00am Moderator s Division Reverend D.R. Crossley 12:20pm Lunch Union Baptist Church 2:15pm Women s Board Meeting Sister Jeanne Cooper 2:30pm Layman s Board Meeting Deacon Lonnie Williams 3:00pm Executive Board Meeting President Massey 4:00pm E. C. Morris Institute Dr. Robert Willingham 4:15pm Arkansas Baptist College Hour Dr. Fitzgerald Hill 7:10pm Devotion Reverend Fredrick Anthony 7:30pm Convention Sermon Dr. James Bumpus Tuesday, November 26, :00am Seminars 9:10am Devotion Reverend Donald West 9:20am Congress of Christian Education Dr. Shad Porchia 10:20am Memorial Moments Young Minister s Division 10:25am Young Minister s Div. Reverend Dwight Townsend 10:30am The Homily 11:30am Lunch Union Baptist Church 1:10pm Women s President Address Sister Jeanne Cooper 2:00pm Laymen s President Address Deacon Lonnie Williams 3:00pm Foreign Missions Reverend F.S. Anthony 4:00pm Home Missions Reverend C.W. Campbell 6:30pm Haynes Scholarship Banquet Union Baptist Life Center Wednesday, November 27, 2013 At A Glance 6:30am Sunrise Thanksgiving Service 8:00am Seminars 10:20am Devotion Reverend Rudolph Stennis 10:40am Final Reports 11:00am Introduction of President Rev. Harold Massey 11:05am President s Address Dr. Leon R. Massey 12:45pm Closing of the 2013 Convention Happy Thanksgiving

6 Sunday Evening - November 24, :00 P.M. Union Baptist Church - Hot Springs, Arkansas The Musical - Consecration - Holy Communion Services Dr. James Hart, First Vice President - Presiding 7:00 p.m. The Call to Worship Dr. James Hart 7:05 p.m. The Musical Selection CMBSC Music Ministry 7:10 p.m. The Devotion (Scripture & Prayer) Reverend Kenneth Gulley 7:20 p.m. The Musical Selection CMBSC Music Ministry 7:25 p.m. Greetings Parent Body Dr. Charles Easter Women s Missionary Union Sis. Jeanne Cooper Laymen s Ministry Deacon Rosboro Hendrix Host Association 7:40 p.m. The Presentation of the Concert Choir Dr. Kenneth Harris State Minister of Music 7:45 p.m. The Musical Concert 8:30 p.m. The Offertory CMBSC Finance Committee 8:35 p.m. The Offertory Prayer CMBSC Deacons 8:40 p.m. The Presentation of Pulpiteer Rev. Roy Aaron 8:45 p.m. The Hymn Congregation 8:50 p.m. The Homily Dr. Wendell Colen 9:20 p.m. The Invitation to Christian Discipleship Dr. Wendell Colen 9:25 p.m. Announcements/Directives Dr. J. N. McCollum 9:30 p.m. The Holy Communion Dr. Larry Battles (All Deacons and Deaconess of the CMBSC are asked to participate.) 10:00 p.m. The Hymn of Dismissal Congregation 143rd Annual Session Dr. Leon R. Massey - President Consolidated Missionary Baptist State convention of

7 Monday Morning November 25, 2013 (Registration Each Morning) 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Pastors, Ministers, Ushers, Laymen, Evangelism and Moderators Seminars 9:15 a.m. Health Awareness Committee Presentation Mrs. Erma Bailey O fficial Opening of The Convention Dr. Wendell Colen, Second Vice President Presiding 10:00 a.m. The Call to Worship Dr. Wendell Colen

8 10:05 a.m. Theme Song We Have Come Into This House CMBSC Music Ministry 10:10 a.m. The Devotion (Scripture and Prayer) Reverend J. Y. Williams 10:15 a.m. The Presentation of the President Dr. Larry Battles 10:20 a.m. The Official Opening Remarks Dr. Leon Massey, President 10:40 a.m. The Review and Adopting of Program Dr. J.N. McCollum General Secretary 10:55 a.m. The Recognition of New Pastors and Workers Dr. Shad Porchia Rev. Donald Crossley, Presiding 11:00 a.m. Call to Order Rev. Donald Crossley The Partial Report of Moderator s Division 11:10 a.m. The Devotion (Scripture and Prayer) 1:20 a.m. Introduction of speaker Rev. Thomas Hale Asst. Executive Vice-President 11:30 a.m. The Hymn CMBSC Music Ministry 11:35 a.m. The Homily Dr. Roy Salley 12:05 p.m. The Invitation to Christian Discipleship Dr. Roy Salley 12:10 p.m. The Remarks President Leon R. Massey 12:15 p.m. The Benediction Reverend D.R. Crossley 12:20 p.m. Lunch

9 Monday Afternoon November 25, :00 p.m. Reverend Roy Aaron, Fifth Vice President Presiding 2:00 p.m. The Call to Worship Reverend Roy Aaron 2:05 p.m. The Selection CMBSC Music Ministry 2:10 p.m. The Devotion Women s Auxiliary Worship Committee 2:15 p.m. Women s Auxiliary Board Meeting Sister Jeanne Cooper, President 2:30 p.m. Laymen s Auxiliary Board Meeting Brother Lonnie Williams, President 3:00 p.m. Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention Board Meeting Dr. Larry Battles, Vice President At Large Separate Agenda 4:00 p.m. E.C. Morris Institute Dr. Robert Willingham 4:15 p.m. Arkansas Baptist College Period Dr. Fitzgerald Hill 5:00 p.m. Benediction

10 Monday Evening November 25, :00 p.m. Dr. William Easter, Fourth Vice President Presiding 7:00 p.m. The Call to Worship Dr. William Easter 7:05 p.m. The Selections (A&B) Southwest District Young Adult Choir Rev. Donald Crossley, Moderator 7:10 p.m. The Devotion (Scripture and Prayer) Reverend Fredrick Anthony 7:15 p.m. Musical Selection Southwest District Young Adult Choir 7:20 p.m. Presentation of Pulpiteer Reverend J. D. Walker 7:25 p.m. Hymn Amazing Grace 7:30 p.m. The Homily Dr. James Bumpus Dean of Religious Studies, Arkansas Baptist College 8:00 p.m. Invitation to Christian Discipleship 8:05 p.m. Remarks President Massey 8:10 p.m. Announcements Dr. J.N. McCollum 8:15 p.m. Benediction

11 Tuesday Morning November 26, 2013 (Registration Each Morning) Pastors & Ministers Division Rev. Michael Wilson, Presiding 8:00 a.m. Pastors, Ministers, Ushers, Laymen, Evangelism and Moderators Seminars 9:00 a.m. Call to Worship Rev. Michael Wilson 9:05 a.m. The Selection CMBSC Music Ministry 9:10 a.m. The Devotion (Scripture & Prayer) Reverend J. C. Scott 9:20 a.m. Congress of Christian Education Dr. Shadrach Porchia 10:20 a.m. Memorial Moments Young Minister s Division Reverend Dwight Townsend, Presiding 10:25 a.m. The Hymn Amazing Grace Congregation 10:30 a.m. The Homily 11:00 a.m. The Invitation to Christian Discipleship 11:05 a.m. The Announcements Dr. J.N. McCollum General Secretary, CMBSC 11:10 a.m. The Benediction

12 Tuesday Afternoon November 26, 2013 Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., Executive Vice President Presiding 1:00 p.m. The Call to Worship Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr. 1:05 p.m. The Selection CMBSC Music Ministry 1:10 p.m. LAYMEN S AUXILIARY President s Annual Address Brother Lonnie Williams 2:00 p.m. WOMEN S AUXILIARY President s Annual Address Sister Jeanne Cooper 3:00 p.m. Home Mission Department Rev. C. W. Campbell 3:10 p.m. The Foreign Mission Department Rev. Frederick Anthony Old St. Paul, West Memphis 3:40 p.m. The Evangelism Department Reverend Charles Easter 4:00 p.m. Benediction Tuesday Evening November 26, :30 P.M. Annual Lillie Haynes Scholarship Banquet Union Baptist Life Center

13 Wednesday Morning November 27, 2013 President s Hour Dr. Larry Battles, Vice President At Large Presiding 8:00 a.m. Pastors and Ministers, Ushers, Laymen and Moderators Seminar 10:00 a.m. The Call to Worship Dr. Larry Battles 10:05 a.m. The Processional The Reverend Dr. Leon R. Massey Officers, & Auxiliary Leaders Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention 10:15 a.m. The Musical Selection CMBSC Music Ministry 10:20 a.m. The Devotion (Scripture and Prayer) Reverend Rudolph Stennis 10:30 a.m. The Music Selections Roanoke Baptist Church Choir Hot Springs 10:40 a.m. The Reports of the Statistician and Treasurer (2 minutes each) 10:55 a.m. The Selection Roanoke Baptist Church Choir 11:00 a.m. The Presentation of the President Rev. Harold Massey 11:05 a.m. Annual Address The Reverend Dr. Leon R. Massey 12:00 p.m. The Invitation to Christian Discipleship Dr. Leon Massey 12:05 p.m. The Invitational Selection Roanoke Baptist Church Choir 12:10 p.m. The Offertory CMBSC Finance Committee

14 12:20 p.m. The Offertory Prayer CMBSC Deacons 12:25 p.m. The Presentation Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr. 12:30 p.m. The Vote of Thanks Dr. Larry Battles 12:35 p.m. The Closing Remarks Dr. L.R. Massey 12:45 p.m. Doxology Benediction Dr. Leon R. Massey

15 of the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention Sister Jeanne Cooper, President Union Baptist Church Hot Springs, Arkansas

16 Monday Morning November 25, :30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast Sister Gloria Bracy-Wright, Speaker C.W.R. District 8:00 a.m. Call to Order 1st Vice resident Lillie Wainwright, Presiding Greetings President Jeanne Cooper 8:15-8:15 Worship Committee Sister Deborah Hale, Chairperson Sister Berthenia Walker Sister Ruby Waller Sister Betty Roberson The Reading of the Minutes 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Leadership Committee Sister Gladys Jones, Chairperson Sister Juanita Martin Sister Viola Smith 9:00 a.m. Parent Body Health Awareness 10:00 a.m. Official Opening of the Parent Body 10:30 a.m. Memorial Period Sister Hilda May Sister Sara Hendrix Sister Othella MacDonald Sister Emma Stewart 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Baby Contest Sister Rodell Anders, Chairperson Sister Berthena Walker - Sister Lois Gulley Sister Betty White - Sister Fannie Scott Sister Mauzie Furlow

17 11:35 a.m. 11:55 a.m. Home & Foreign Mission Sister Jeanne Moss Sister Helen Mitchell Sister Katherine Crossley 12:00 p.m. Lunch Monday Afternoon November 25, :30 p.m. Board Meeting Sis. Jeanne Moss, 2nd Vice President, Presiding Tuesday Morning November 26, 2013 Sister Helen Mitchell, 4th Vice President Presiding 8:00 a.m. Call to Worship and Greeting 8:05 a.m. Praise, Prayer, & Worship Worship Committee 8:20 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Leadership Committee 9:25 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Educational Committee Dr. Cheryl Stuart, Chairperson Dr. Deloris Hodge Sister Betty Lea 9:50 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Deaconesses Sister Carrie Taylor, Chairperson Sister Shirley Owens Sister Lee Anna Stewart Sister Lillie Wainwright

18 10:35 11:05 a.m. PARADE OF DISTRICTS 11:10 11:50 a.m. District President s Period Sister Ollie Jackson, Chairperson 12:00 1:00 p.m. Lunch Tuesday Afternoon November 26, 2013 Sister Ollie Jackson, Vice President At-Large Presiding 2:00 p.m. Worship Committee Women in White March Sister Gloria Grimes Sister Corrine Wrotten Sister Hazel Sevier Minister s Wives Music Presentation of President Special Rendition Sister Kathryn Crossley Sister Elaine McDaniel Sister Francine Everett Sister Estelle Sanders Sister Tia Wesson Sis. Helen Mitchell Sister Elizabeth Cooper-McNutt Jefferson Springs District Women s Choir Annual Address President Jeanne Cooper The Love Offering Selection Remarks Benediction President Jeanne Cooper Dr. Leon R. Massey

19 Tuesday Evening November 26, :30 P.M. Annual Lillie Haynes Scholarship Banquet Union Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Wednesday Morning November 27, :30 a.m. Pre-Thanksgiving Sunrise Service Sister Kathryn Crossley, 3rd Vice President Presiding

20 Annual Session of the Laymen s Auxiliary Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention Brother Lonnie Williams Laymen's Auxiliary President Monday Afternoon November 25, 2013 Deacon Lonnie Williams, Presiding 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Devotion Devotion Leader and Team 1:15 p.m. 1:20 p.m. The President s Challenge to Laymen Deacon Lonnie Williams 1:20 p.m. 2:50 p.m. In-service Training for Laymen Deacon Paul L. Williams, Facilitator Closing comments by the President Dismissal to Parent Body Meeting 3:00 p.m. Convention Board Meeting

21 Tuesday Morning November 26, 2013 Deacon Lonnie Williams, Presiding 9:00 a.m. 9:05 a.m. Devotion Devotion Leader and Team 9:05 a.m. 9:55 a.m. In-Service, Business, and Planning Session CMBSC Laymen Dismissal to Parent Body Tuesday Afternoon November 26, 2013 Deacon Theodore Bailey, Vice President-at-Large Presiding 2:05 p.m. Devotion Devotion Leader and Team Presentation of the President Hymn Deacon Theodore Bailey Congregation President Lonnie Williams Love Offering Closing Comments Deacon Lonnie Williams, President

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