Laymen's Congress Photo Highlights

Laymen's Congress Photo Highlights 107th Congress of Christian Education St. Louis, Missouri   To view the photo highlights. 1. Click on the link below. 2. Click on the first photo. 3. Click in the lower right hand corner of the first photo. (to view full screen) 4. Click on the white arrow on the far right to advance to the next photo. Laymen's Congress Photo Highlights          The News Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement. Thad Jones is the publisher. tskm@swbell.net

Laymen's Congress Update June 20, 2012

Laymen's Congress Update June 20, 2012 107th Congress of Christian Education St. Louis, Missouri  Wednesday is a Day for Ministry - Youth & Evangelism   Wednesday began with the junior laymen in charge as National Junior Laymen Day was observed. Markus Snead of Missouri won the bible bowl for the second consecutive year.   Markus Snead (center)   Houston Anderson of Birmingham, Alabama delivered his final address as the national junior laymen president.   Houston Anderson     Ministry Opportunities Abound For The Laymen and Supporters   The afternoon began with the Mission, Education & Evangelism luncheon where recognition was given to the basketball champion and participants, bible bowl champion and participants and state presidents contributing to laymen ministries.   Donald Norwood (r) and others minister after the sermon. Twelve candidates for baptism was won to Christ.   The Wives and Women Supporters Ministry review the items from the Acts of Kindness Ministry to be delivered to the Women's Homeless Shelter   Emerson Turner, AZ delivers the message at the Sunshine Men's Mission     Thursday's Schedule of Events   8:30 a.m.  Lecture   10:00 a.m. Classes   2:00 p.m. Congress President's Annual Address   4:00 p.m.  Prison Ministry Departure - Bonne Terre Maximum Security Prison   The News Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement. Thad Jones is the publisher. tskm@swbell.net

Laymen's Congress Update June 19, 2012

Laymen's Congress Update June 19, 2012 107th Congress of Christian Education St. Louis, Missouri   Dred Scott The The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education along with the National Laymen's 32nd Allen Jordan seminars are convening in the city of St. Louis, Missouri this week. St. Louis holds an important role in African-American history and this nation's history.   Dred Scott (1795 - September 17, 1858), was an African American slave in the United States who unsuccessfully sued for his freedom and that of his wife and their two daughters in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case of 1857, popularly known as "the Dred Scott Decision." His case was based on the fact that although he and his wife Harriet Scott were slaves, he had lived with his master Dr. John Emerson in states and territories where slavery was illegal according to both state laws and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 including Illinois and Minnesota (which was then part of the Wisconsin Territory).    Having failed to purchase his freedom, in 1846 Scott filed legal suit in St Louis Circuit Court through the help of a local lawyer. The Scott v. Emerson case was tried in 1847 in the federal-state courthouse in St. Louis. There is much more to the Dred Scott case, but in 1852, the Missouri Supreme Court struck down the lower court ruling that led to the federal case. The results of the federal case eventfully led to the civic war and the issue of slavery.  The Dred Scott Case ended the prohibition of slavery in federal territories and prohibited Congress from regulating slavery anywhere. The ruling of the court helped catalyze sentiment for Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and the three constitutional amendments ratified shortly after the Civil War: the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments, abolishing slavery, granting former slaves citizenship, and conferring citizenship to anyone born in the United States.  Allen Jordan Seminar Officially Opens   President Harold Simmons officially opened the laymen's division of the Congress this Tuesday morning following a spirited devotion led by Edward Mayberry and the Worship Ministry.   Following class assignments and room changes by laymen supervisor Everette Woods and a report by the Social and Fellowship ministry delivered by William Graves, it was lecture time to inspire and motivate the students for learning.   Rev. Greg Oliver, (top photo) pastor of the Truevine Baptist Church of Monroe, Louisiana delivered the opening lecture speaking from Acts 28:15b.    Following pastor Oliver for the second consecutive year delivering the keynote lecture was Dr. H. B. Charles, Jr., pastor of the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida. He challenged the audience from Philippians 1:3-8 with a title of, "Partnership in the Gospel". Charles presented the text in a manner where every person present was made fully aware of the role they play in sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ.    The delegates then moved to their respective class for excellent teaching and learning to take back to their churches.     Blood Drive Ministry Produces Twelve Donors   The blood drive on Monday, June 18th sponsored by two laymen state conventions, Baptist General State Convention of Illinois, David Bozeman, president and Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri, Delester Jefferson, president, had twelve persons donate blood. It was well worth the effort as persons will be helped by the donations.     Alabama Wins National Basketball Championship The junior laymen basketball team from Alabama won the national championship. They competed against the state of Kansas for the title. The final score was 54 - 29. The team from Missouri came in third.     Wednesday's Schedule of Events   8:30 a.m.   National Junior Laymen Day   10:00 a.m. Classes   12:30 p.m. Mission, Education, Evangelism Luncheon   3:00 p.m.  Street Ministry - Dawson Manor and Denver Side Apartments                   Women's Shelter Ministry - Loaves and Fishes Homeless Shelter   5:00 p.m.  Men's Shelter Ministry - Sunshine Mission   The News Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement. Thad Jones is the publisher. tskm@swbell.net

Laymen's Congress Update June 18, 2012

Laymen's Congress Update June 18, 2012 107th Congress of Christian Education St. Louis, Missouri The laymen opened their 32nd Allen Jordan session on Monday, June 18, 2012 by arriving in the Gateway city, St. Louis, Missouri. The history of St. Louis, Missouri began with the settlement of the St. Louis area by Native American mound builders who lived as part of the Mississippian culture from the 800s to the 1400s, followed by other migrating tribal groups. Starting in the late 1600s, French explorers arrived, and after the French and Indian War, a French trading company led by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau established the settlement of St. Louis in February 1764. The city grew in population due to its location as a trading post on the Mississippi River, and the city played a small role in the American Revolutionary War. In 1803, the city and the region were sold to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.   Monday at a National Congress is comprised of arrival by the delegates, registration and then getting familiar with the city and where classes are located. The laymen begin to focus on the week ahead when they join president Harold Simmons for his Pre-Session meeting with officers and ministry leaders. This meeting is where the plan and activities for the week is given.   During the report by the Social and Fellowship Ministry during the pre-session meeting, Walter Brown at the podium required help from Quinton Joyner of New Jersey to present and display the annual Allen Jordan T-Shirt that will be sold and worn this year to commemorate the 32nd year.   The Allen Jordan Seminars began in 1981 when the Congress was convening in Omaha, Nebraska. On the back of the t-shirt is a listing of every basketball team champion and every bible bowl champion since the inception of both the basketball tournament and the bible bowl.   The Social and Fellowship committee for the week is responsible for the Mission, Education and Evangelism fundraising effort and the luncheon that is held at each Congress session.       Also during the meeting there was a presentation made by Missouri State Laymen president and official laymen host of the Congress Delester Jefferson. (r) The presentation was a Habitat for Humanity St. Louis t-shirt to James Garrett for his work this spring in St. Louis for the Habitat House that the convention and local Congress host committee is building for a family in partnership with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis.   Garrett serves on the National Laymen's classification committee and is a resident of Kansas City, Kansas. Garrett served with a team of men this spring from various states who came to St. Louis to help and assist. The Habitat house will be completed this August. There will be a dedication ceremony of the house this week.   Basketball Tournament Highlights There were three teams that enrolled in the annual National Basketball Championship held at the William Mason/Douglas Clark Middle School in East St. Louis, Illinois. They are Kansas, Alabama and Missouri. After the first day of competition and preliminary rounds, Alabama and Kansas will play Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. for the championship.   The News Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement.   Thad Jones is the publisher. tskm@swbell.net

Laymen's Congress Schedule

Dr. Allen Jordan Seminar Division Laymen's Classes and Session Schedule 107th Congress of Christian Education St. Louis, Missouri SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE   Monday, June 18, 2012 11:00 a.m. America's Center All Supervisors, Instructors and Lecturers Dr. Elliott Cuff, Dean 10:00 a.m. Laymen Registration Opens Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 Jerry Williams - Treasurer 11:00 a.m. Family Wellness Fair and Second Chance Shelter Rally 240 N 6th Street East St. Louis, ILL 11:00 a.m. National Basketball Tournament William Mason/Douglas Clark Middle School 5510 State Street East St. Louis, Illinois 62203 4:00 p.m. Laymen's Faculty Meeting Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 Antonio Christian, 2nd Vice President - Education Ministry     5:00 p.m. Laymen Wives and Women Supporters Meeting Doris Simmons, Presiding Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis   Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:30 a.m. Thirty-Second Allen Jordan Seminars Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 2:00 p.m. Deans Annual Address Dr. Elliott Cuff America's Center - Hall 6 5:30 p.m. Faculty Banquet June 19, 2012 Renaissance - Crystal Ballroom 7:00 p.m. Parentbody Evening Worship/Assembly America's Center - Hall 6 10:00 p.m. Late Night Service TBA T-W-Th Wednesday, June 20, 2012  8:30 a.m.  National Junior Laymen Day National Junior Laymen President's Address National Junior Laymen Bible Bowl Contest Alvin Moore, Junior Laymen Director Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 12:30 p.m. Missions in Education & Evangelism Luncheon Roll Call of State Presidents Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 5:00 p.m. Men's Shelter Outreach Sunshine Mission 1320 N. 13th Street St. Louis, Mo. TBA Women's Shelter Outreach 3:00 p.m. Street Evangelistic Service Dawson Manor and Denver Side Apartments 1620 Russell East St. Louis, Mo. Delester Jefferson - Chairman 7:00 p.m. Prison Ministry Bonne Terre Maximum Security Prison Bonne Terre, Mo. Thursday, June 21, 2012  8:30 a.m.  Allen Jordan Seminars Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134 2:00 p.m. Congress President's Annual Address Dr. George Waddles, Sr. America's Center Hall 6 Friday, June 22, 2012 8:30 a.m. Allen Jordan Seminars Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63134    GENERAL SEMINAR SCHEDULE "Solidarity with the Savior" I Corinthians 3:9   * Junior Laymen Classes are at 8:00 a.m. * Junior's Fees are $35.00 (Includes Seminar Fee and Discipleship) Tuesday, June 19, 2012  8:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Service Vice President Eddie Taylor, Sr.  8:40 a.m. Official Opening President Harold Simmons  8:50 a.m. Class Instructions Supervisor Everette Woods  8:55 a.m. Social Ministry Report Vice President James Deen  9:00 a.m. Offering Finance Committee  9:10 a.m. Introduction of Lecturer President Harold Simmons  9:15 a.m. Hymn  9:20 a.m. Seminar Lecture Dr. H. B. Charles, Jr.  9:55 a.m. Dismiss to Class   Wednesday, June 20, 2012 NATIONAL JUNIOR LAYMEN DAY Presiding, Brother Justice Turner, Vice President-at-Large  8:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Service Brother D'Andre Richardson  8:45 a.m. Official Opening Brother Houston Anderson, President  8:55 a.m. JUNIOR LAYMEN BIBLE BOWL Min. Keith Thomas, Convener  9:20 a.m. Introduction of Junior Laymen President Brother Julius Cherry  9:25 a.m. Special Music  9:30 a.m. Annual Address Brother Houston Anderson, President  9:45 a.m. Love Offering Finance Committee  9:50 a.m. Remarks   9:55 a.m. Dismiss to Class    MISSION, EDUCATION AND EVANGELISM LUNCHEON PROGRAMME Toastmaster .............................................................Brother Jerry Williams Invocation..................................................................Rev. Roderick Burton Opening Selection .................................................."Negro National Anthem" Led by Sis. Sandra Jones Greetings ...................................................................Bro. David Bozeman Baptist General State Convention of Illinois Bro. Delester Jefferson Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri Bro. Houston Anderson Jr. Laymen President Brother Darryl Koon 2011 - 2012 National King Statement of Purpose ..........................................................Bro. Glen Chelf New Mexico Let's Give Thanks ........................................................Rev. Charles Taylor Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Columbia, MO ***LUNCH IS SERVED*** Presentation of Basketball Team .....................................Brother Alvin Moore Presentation of Bible Bowl Finalist ....................................Rev. Keith Thomas Bible Bowl Convener MISSION, EDUCATION AND EVANGELISM LUNCHEON PROGRAMME Roll Call of States .........................................................Bro. Quinton Joyner New Jersey Inspirational Music................................................................Dr. Ken Harris Introduction of the Preacher .................................President Harold Simmons Inspirational Music ...............................................................Dr. Ken Harris The Message Invitation to Discipleship Closing Remarks .........................................................Brother James Deen Wednesday, June 20, 2012  STREET EVANGELISTIC SERVICE  3:00 p.m. Dawson Manor and Denver Side Apartments 1620 Russell East St. Louis, Mo Delester Jefferson - Chairman 4:00 p.m. Departure Prison Ministry Thursday, June 21, 2012  8:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Service Vice President Eddie Taylor 8:45 a.m. Evangelism Ministry Report Vice President Michael Washington  9:00 a.m. Introduction of Lecturer President Harold Simmons  9:05 a.m. Hymn  9:15 a.m. Seminar Lecture 9:55 a.m. Dismiss to Class      Friday, June 24, 2011 8:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Service Vice President Eddie Taylor, Sr.  8:45 a.m. Committee Reports  9:00 a.m. Introduction of Lecturer President Harold Simmons  9:05 a.m. Hymn  9:15 a.m. Seminar Lecture 9:55 a.m. Dismiss to Class  The News Flash is designed to inform members, friends and supporters of late breaking news and events regarding the organization and the men and women who drive the movement.   Thad Jones is the publisher. tskm@swbell.net