| | 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 | | Calendar of Events | | August 29 - September 4, 2011 Nassau Bahamas Evangelistic Ministry September 5 - 9, 2011 National Baptist Convention USA, Inc Annual Session Orlando, Florida September 23 - 25, 2011 Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop High Point, NC October 21 - 23, 2011 Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest Workshop Dearborn, MI
Burnett Ambler, Jr., Kansas 2010 - 2011 National King 
Walter Brown, Jr., New Jersey 2010 Layman of the Year 
Markus Snead, Missouri
2011 National Bible Bowl Champion | | | Kansas City, Missouri, New Era District Celebrate National Bible Bowl Winner Markus Snead  <![endif]>Kansas City, MO -- On June 23, 2011, Markus Snead of the St. Mark Baptist Church and Kansas City, Missouri won the National Bible Bowl Championship held in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was the first time that a contestant from Missouri had won in the Bible Bowl's thirty year history.
Snead had finished fourth in 2009 in Detroit, MI and second in 2010 in Houston, TX. To celebrate the victory and honor Markus, the laymen of the New Era District Association held a reception in his honor. The reception was held at his home church St. Mark. The immediate past laymen president, Luther Lewis, the new laymen's president Curtis Hammons, New Era District Director of Junior Laymen Work Martin Clark, Associate Director of Junior Laymen Work Minister Grant Lewis, State Director of Junior Laymen Work Albert Byrd and Moderator William Snorgrass attended the reception to congratulate Markus. Snead was presented with a special medallion that noted he was the 2011 - 2012 national champion. The Missouri State Laymen instituted their bible bowl program in 1989. Markus becomes the first winner in its history. | | | Indiana Wins Basketball Championship 
The team from the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Indiana where Jerry Williams is the laymen's president won the 2011 national basketball championship this past June. It was held during the National Congress of Christian Education held in Indianapolis, Indiana June 20 - 24, 2011. The championship game was between Kansas and Indiana. In the third place game, Michigan defeated Missouri. The trophy presentation was held during the Mission in Education and Evangelism luncheon on Thursday at Eastern Star Baptist Church located at 5750 E. 30th Street. | | Dallas, Texas Hosts Walter Cade, Jr. Southwest Workshop  Dallas, TX -- The Walter Cade, Jr. Southwest Laymen's Workshop was held on this past weekend, July 22 - 24, 2011 in the city of Dallas, TX.
The laymen from the three Texas conventions (Texas Baptist State, Texas B.M.E., Texas Educational State) combined their efforts and resources under the banner of Texas Laymen Fellowship to host the laymen and supporters from the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Louisiana. The theme for the workshop was, "Christian men Solidarity with the Savior". The general assembly presenters were: Donna Campbell, TX - The Role of the Laymen's Wife Glen Lacy, MS - Steps Toward Pleasing God Pastor Otis Davis - Strengthening Pulpit/Pew Relationship Pastor Basil Joiner, AR - Summation Thad Jones - The Work of the National Baptist Laymen On Friday, the annual junior laymen Bible Bowl was held. Danzanl Blount, MS (top photo) was the bible bowl winner. On Saturday during the banquet, the trophy for the most delegates was awarded to Alabama which had 209 delegates. There were 681 registered delegates: LA - 14 AR - 70 TN - 89 TX - 109 MS - 190 AL - 209 Bill Campbell is the Regional Coordinator. | | A Letter to State Laymen Presidents King Contest and John L. Webb Banquet Information | 
| | 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. We want to remind you of our Royal Court and John L. Webb Awards and Fellowship Banquet that will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011, 7:45 p.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jerry Young, pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi, Vice President-at-Large. The Royal court will take place prior to the banquet which will begin at 6:00 p.m. A resume was emailed to you for those that will be participating in the Royal court contest where each state convention is asked to donate $750.00 or more to march in the contest. The participants will sit at the head table during the banquet. Please send your donations for the Royal court as soon as possible so we can adequately plan for seating.
Those state conventions that will be in the running for the KING, please report all monies to Brother Jerry Williams, 5801 Arabian Run, Indianapolis, Indiana 46228. If you need additional information on the Royal Court Contest, please contact me and I will forward the information to you. All contestants need to be at the hotel by 5:00 p.m. All resumes need to be turned in as soon as possible so we know how to plan. We need to know the number of contestants that will be participating. The John L. Webb Banquet will follow the Royal Court.
Tables and tickets are sold on a first come - first pay basis. Please contact:
Brother Walter Brown, Jr.
28 Plum StreetTinton Falls
New Jersey 07724
(732) 74l-0807
The tickets are $50.00 each. Also a schematic was emailed to you where you can choose your table. Please call with your table selection(s). The hotel wants confirmation on Monday, September 5, 2011. Brothers, we need your help to make these two programs work! 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 | | Volunteers Still Needed For Nassau, Bahamas Evangelistic Ministry | 
| | Michael Washington | Vice President Mike Washington, street ministry leader, Delester Jefferson, and evangelism leader Dr. Alfred White are still looking for volunteers to go with them to minister in Nassau, Bahamas during the weekend of August 29 - September 4, 2011. 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 team will minister during the day in the street, schools, prisons and communities. In the evening, the team will participate in the anniversary celebration with services held each night. The guest speakers that are programmed for the St. Mark services are 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 Orlando to Nassau and back to Orlando will have to be made. The team will be lodging at the Breezes Bahamas Beach Resort with a rate of $99 per person double occupancy. Please contact Mike Washington at mwash57@comcast.net or 248-670-6212 for more information. | | Laymen Going Cruising !Alaska Here We Come! 
Auburn Hills, MI -- The National Laymen have scheduled the Alaskan cruise everyone has been waiting for. For those who have been waiting for this cruise, please immediately contact Michael Washington or the travel agent below and make your deposit by credit card. Arrive Depart Fri Seattle, Washington 4:00 pm Sat Cruising Sun Alaska Inside Passage / Juneau 11:00 am 8:00 pm Mon Skagway, Alaska 7:00 am 8:30 pm Tues Tracy Arm (Sawyer Glacier) Alaska 7:00 am 12:00 pm Wed Cruising Thur Victoria, British Columbia 9:00 am 6:00 pm Fri Seattle, Washington 7:00 am The prices for this cruise includes all Port taxes and Government taxes and all meals: All rates are based on double occupancy. Call the agent for suite prices. - Category N Inside Cabins $1,000.00 per person
- Category I Ocean view Cabins $1,180.00 per person
- Category D1 Balcony Cabins $2, 030.00 per person
A deposit of $500.00 per cabin is required to book a reservation, also a $25 AAA member fee or $50 non member fee at the time of booking, Final payment for this cruise is due May 20, 2012. Contact Ms. Monica Joris Voytek AAA Travel 248-879-337 mjvoytek@aaamichigan.com Laymen Contact Mike Washington 248-670-6212 mwash57@comcast.net. | | July - August Calendar of Events
July 29 - 30, 2011 - New Jersey Laymen's Luncheon Harold Simmons Special Guest August 1 - Earl Granberry, MI B.M.& E. - Annual Address August 3 - Roosevelt Gilkey, Calif., Western - Annual Address Albert Brown, WI General - Annual Address August 8 - Dwayne Banks, OH - Annual Address August 9 - Curly Jones, UT - Annual Address Kirk Harry, NV - Annual Address August 11 - Richard Harrell, IA - Annual Address August 12 - Missouri State Laymen Alfred F. White Boys Retreat August 15 - Ernest Tinsley, GA - Birthday, Asst. Vice President August 19 - Larry Taylor, CO - Annual Address August 20 - Delester Jefferson, MO - Birthday - Street Evangelism August 22 - Early Granberry, MI - Birthday - Asst. Vice President August 29 - Nassau, Bahamas Evangelistic Ministry | | 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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