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| OFFICERS | | Senior Laymen Officers
Harold Simmons President
Willie Burke V.P.-at-Large
Richard Showers, Sr. Vice President
Southwest Region
Antonio Christian Vice President
Far West Region
Eddie Taylor, Sr. Vice President
West Region
James Deen Vice President
Southeast Region
Michael Washington Vice President
Midwest Region
Jerry Williams Treasurer
Thad Jones General Secretary
Willie Luvert Recording Secretary
Junior Laymen Officers
Houston Anderson President
Justice Turner V.P.-at-Large
Julius Cherry 1st Vice President
D'Andre Richardson 2nd Vice President
Trevon White 3rd Vice President
Markus Snead 4th Vice President
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| Calendar of Events | | June 20 - 24, 2011 National Congress of Christian Education Indianapolis, IN July 22 - 24, 2011 Walter Cade, Jr. Southwest Workshop Dallas, TX
Burnett Ambler, Jr., Kansas 2010 - 2011 National King
Walter Brown, Jr., New Jersey 2010 Layman of the Year
Narique Gibbs, New Jersey
2010 National Bible Bowl Champion | | | E-Quarterly Turns Eleven Years Old
Kansas City, MO -- Dear Friends: I didn't realize I would be doing this as long as I have. This all started after attending the Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest Region Workshop in Denver, CO. After attending that workshop where now Colorado/Wyoming president Larry Taylor served as the General Chairman of the workshop, I was moved to report and share the uplifting experience that I had at the workshop. Even to this day, I believe they sponsored one of the best Youth Night Programs that I have witnessed at a Walter Cade, Jr. workshop.
I also wanted to take advantage of this growing and fast moving technology called the Internet, express-of-information, less energy and inexpensive way to communicate since the Fax Machine. It is called email. One way that you can tell how long we have been supplying you with information is when the "Volume" number changes. It represents the year in service. You will now see Vol. 11 displayed in your subject line and in the newsletter. The "Issue" represents the number of the newsletters within that year. The year starts at the end of each April or the beginning of May. The Quarterly, the original printed version began in September 1993. If anyone has heard me speak at a Walter Cade, Jr. workshop, you have heard me say that the National Baptist Laymen's Movement is the greatest men's organization on this planet. Therefore, it has been a joy in reporting about the programs, ministries, work and activities of the national body and the men and women who work so tirelessly as volunteers to advance its cause. But a greater joy is to report on all the great work for the Kingdom that men and women are doing around the country as they operate under the banner of National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. Their work, ministries and programs are inspiring and motivating to so many people around the country. We take pleasure to highlight these activities so God can get the glory.
Of course, over these past ten years, the E-Quarterly has taken on several different forms and styles. Not only that, but other forms of communication has become a by-product of it, such as the News Flash, Facebook and text alerts. We hope to continue to make positive changes, improvements and enhancements that will make the newsletter an anticipated item to your inbox. We welcome and solicit you comments, constructive criticisms and offers of improvements. As budgets get tight and technology keeps advancing at a rapid pace, this form of communication becomes the primary means of communicating with you.
Be on the look out! "You got mail". | | | Simmons Licensed to Preach
 Gulfport, MS -- It has finally happened. For years, laymen who have gone to proclaim the word of God on Men's Days, Laymen's Days, annual addresses, revivals, and other special programs have been threaten that a pastor was going to license them for their boot-leg preaching.
Well the Rev. Lewis Ragins has carried out the threat with the support of the Morning Star Baptist Church of Gulfport, Mississippi. This past January, President Harold Simmons was there proclaiming the word of God as he had done on previous occassions and throughout the country. This time Rev. Ragins was ready for another great message by Simmons. Following the Simmons message, Ragins went to his office and came back with certificate which was a Certificate to License to preach. Ragins called for the vote and the church voted unanimously to license Harold Simmons. Simmons tried to beg off the act indicating that persons don't need a license to proclaim God's word. Ragins would not have any of it. He made it official with the consent of the church. The certificate reads: CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE This is to certify HAROLD SIMMONS who has given evidence of the gift to proclaim THE WORD OF GOD was licensed to proclaim the gospel as he may have opportunity and to exercise his gift in the work of the Ministry as a Layman Given this twenty-third day of January two-thousand eleven By Morning Star Baptist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi |
| Moses Garrett and Laymen to Lead Second Second Calvary in Revival | 
| | Moses Garrett Laymen President | Cleveland, OH -- On this coming June 1 - 3, 2011, the laymen's ministry of the Second Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Cleveland, Ohio will sponsor a three-day revival. Each night will be preceded by street witnessing in the neighbors surrounding the church. This is an annual event on the church's calendar where the laymen give leadership to this revival. The special guest revivalist will be the Rev. Curtis Johnson, Jr. He is the son of long time laymen supporter and active member Curtis Johnson, Sr. of Sandusky, OH. Johnson, Jr. grew up in the laymen's ministry and was active in the National Junior Laymen program. The theme for the revial is, "Obedient to the Heavenly Command and on the Profession of Our Faith, We Go". Matt. 28:18-20, Acts 1:6-8 and Romans 1:16. The Rev. Roland H. Crowder is the pastor of Second Calvary. |
| Berean District Laymen of St. Louis & Vicinity Honor Their Past Presidents  St. Louis, MO --
On Saturday, May 14, 2011, the laymen auxiliary of the Berean Missionary Baptist District Association celebrated their past presidents with a Prayer Breakfast. The theme for the event was, "Remembering the Past While Looking to the Future". The Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri laymen president, Leno Blue delivered the purpose for the program. The Baptist General State Convention of Illinois laymen president David Bozeman who came to support the breakfast was on program to offer a Prayer of Unity. The program also included prayers of Forgiveness by Rev. Clarence Delouch, Sr., of Thanksgiving by Rev. Dr. James E. Lacy, pastor, First Baptist of Creve Coeur, and prayer of Faith by Rev. Clifton Grahm, pastor of the Fifth Missionary Baptist Church and First Vice Moderator of the Berean District. The Berean District Moderator, Rev. Carlton Caldwell, introduced the speaker, Rev. William Matthews, pastor emeritus of the First Baptist Church of St. Charles and a past president of the Berean District Laymen. Matthews message title was,"Stay Salty". Matthew 5:13. Matthews preached it with power and was an inspiration to all. Remarks were brought by Delester Jefferson, president, Berean District Laymen and Rev. Dr. Carlton Caldwell. |
| New Congress Class to Train Youth Workers to Teach Boys
Starts at Indianapolis Congress
"Biblical Sons Strong in Grace"
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| | I. V. Reeves | Puyallup, WA -- The class that the laymen have been recruiting and signing-up men for the last two years is about to begin this coming June 21, 2011 during the National Congress of Christian Education in the Allen Jordan Seminar. The president and dean of the Congress, Dr. George Waddles, Sr. and Dr. Elliott Cuff, respectively, wanted the laymen to be more active and involved in the training of the young men that attend the Congress session each June. They wanted to have more of a male influence in the young men's lives and training.
THIS IS A CALL TO ALL THE MEN WHO SIGNED UP TO TEACH BOYS TO COME TO INDIANAPOLIS AND TAKE THE TRAINING.
The class is titled, "Biblical Sons Strong in Grace". The class will be taught by I. V. Reeves, Asst. Vice President of the Education Ministry for the laymen.
The Purpose: The purpose of this class is to facilitate training to the youth instructors on how to teach our young's men class "Biblical Sons Strong in Grace". Objectives: 1. Teach young men about Christ and how to become a Christian. (Salvation) - ROMAN 10:8-17 2. Teach young men how to study the Bible and how to share the Gospel. 4 SPIRITUAL LAWS BOOKLET 3. Teach young men basic Christian characteristics. (Fruit Of The Spirit) GALATIANS 5:22-23 & 2 PETER 5-11 4. Teach young men spiritual values of life. ISAIAH 51:1-14 & PSALMS 15:1-5 & PROVERBS 4:20-27 5. Teach young men how to be respectful to others according to the bible. 1 TIMOTHY 5:1-2 & 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 & EXODUS 20:1-17 6. Teach young men how to be faithful to Jesus. - RUTH 1:1-22 & JOB 13:15 7. Teach young men how to stay pure and focus. GENESIS 39:1-23 & JAMES 4:7 & 2ND TIMOTHY 2:15-23 8. Teach young men humbleness does not mean weakness - 1 PETER 4:5-7 9. Teaching techniques - Discuss teaching styles
Class Day and Times: The class will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The class room will be determined.
If there are men who want to teach and haven't signed up, please contact I. V. Reeves.
The persons who signed up should check-in with Brother Reeves on their arrival to Indianapolis.
For more information, please contact: I. V. Reeves ivrmsp@msn.com 253-230-7536 Mobile 253-848-7539 Homes |
| Nicquel Blake Wins Walter Cade, Jr. Farwest Workshop Bible Bowl  <![endif]>Las Vegas, NV -- The Walter Cade, Jr. Farwest Workshop was held this past april 15 - 17, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.
During the Youth Night Service, a bible bowl was held for youth from the states of Washington, California, Arizona, Oregon, Utah and Nevada. The Farwest and Southwest workshops are the only workshops that conduct a bible bowl for the youth. The winner of this year's Walter Cade, Jr. Farwest bible bowl is Nicquel Blake from the Second Baptist Church of Las Vegas, NV. |
| A Letter To Local, District and State Laymen Presidents
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| | Walter Brown, Jr. | Grace and Peace Be Unto You From God our Father! Dear State Presidents: We write at this time praising and thanking God for all of his many blessings, his goodness and mercy. This correspondence is to bring you up to date and share with you the plans for our 30th Bible Bowl Anniversary Tee-Shirt. We spoke about this project at the Mid-Winter Board meeting in January. Well, the shirt has been designed; what we need now are salespersons. We have fifty-one (51) individuals serving as State Presidents. Remember, many states have more than one president; Mississippi has six (6). Our plan: For example, if each State President was to order twenty (20) each what a blessing! Our goal is to sell 800 shirts. What we want to do is have pre-ordering for our June Session. Let us, Mr. President, work together on this project for the sake of our Junior Laymen. It still takes money for scholarships and all of the projects we want to start. We have been blessed to have an activity last 30 years and it is still going strong. With your help, support and prayers it will get even stronger. A sample (picture) of the shirt and prices are enclosed. We need your orders by April 30, 2011.. Your order must be accompanied with payment. Please make check payable to National Baptist Laymen and send to Brother Jerry Williams, 5801 Arabian Run, Indianapolis, IN 46228. The order blank can be e-mailed to sajb619@cs.com or mailed to Brother Walter Brown, Jr., 28 Plum Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, telephone (732)- 74l-0807. We thank you in advance for your assistance. Yours in Christ, Harold L. Simmons, President Thad Jones, General Secretary James Deen, 4th Vice President Walter Brown, Jr., Coordinator |
| Evangelistic Volunteers Needed in the Bahamas This September Vice President Mike Washington, street ministry leader, Delester Jefferson, and evangelism leader Dr. Alfred White are looking for volunteers to go with them to minister to our brothers and sisters in Nassau, Bahamas during the weekend of Sept. 2-4, 2011. Following the Bahamas, we will then get ready for a week of evangelism efforts in Orlando, during the Annual Session. This effort coincides with the celebration of the 155th church anniversary of the St. Mark Native Baptist Church where Dr. Carrington Pinder is the pastor. The Guest speakers will be President Harold Simmons, Dr. Robert Baynham, president of the Kansas State Convention, Dr. Jerry Young, V.P. at Large of the NBCUSA Inc. and Dr. George Waddles Sr., president of the National Congress of Christian Education. Round trip flights to Nassau from Orlando are $147.00 and from Miami $142.00 We will be lodging at the Breezes Bahamas Beach Resort with a rate of $99 per person double occupancy. These are all inclusive accommodations. The plans are to arrive on Thursday, evangelize in schools and neighborhoods on Friday and Saturday. We need to know as soon as possible who will go with us so we can secure accommodations. Please contact Mike Washington at mwash57@comcast.net or 248-670-6212 | 
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| June Calendar of Events
June 1, 2011 - Second Calvary Baptist Church Revival June 6, 2011 - Asst. General Secretary Bill Campbell Birthday June 9, 2011 - David Bozeman, Annual Address Illinois General June 20, 2011 - National Congress of Christian Education |
| Goals & Mission 
- To enlist and coordinate the man power of the local congregation for an effective performance of essential Christian activities.
- To cultivate the Christian life of laymen through study, worship, fellowship and service.
- To enlist unchurched men for fellowship in and service through the church and to bring unsaved men into vital relations with God in Christ through personal commitment to Him.
- To inspire men to support the total program of the Church in the local congregation, the community, the denomination and the world.
- To Cooperate with the pastor, officers, and other organizations in developing and stimulating the work of the Church in the local congregation.
- To Promote boys' work in the local congregation.
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