Harold and Doris Simmons Christmas Greeting

Christmas Greeting From Harold and Doris Simmons       Kansas City, KS -- A Christmas greeting from Harold and Doris Simmons. Click on the link below. Christmas Greeting     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

Delester Jefferson Highlighted in the St. Louis American

Delester Jefferson and Laymen Habitat Work Highlighted in the St. Louis American      Delester Jefferson   St. Louis, MO -- The St. Louis local host committee for the Congress of Christian Education this past June spearheaded a Habitat for Humanity Housing ministry for a local couple. This was a partnership with Habitat Humanity St. Louis and the National Congress of Christian Education.   Laymen from around the country came to assist Jefferson (left) and the Missouri State laymen who played a major role in building the house. There was a special dedication ceremony during the Congress where the Convention and Congress leadership were present.   The St. Louis American highlighted this effort in their December 24th edition. Click on the link below to view the article. The St. Louis American        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

 

Mid-Winter Board Housing To Close

2013 Mid-Winter Board Meeting Designated Housing to Close December 28, 2012 Reserve Your Housing Now     The Designated Housing Period for the Mid-Winter Board Meeting will close on December 28, 2012.   The Designated Housing period assures persons that they can stay in the hotel they choose before the hotel opens up to the convention public.   Make your reservations before December 28th.   The laymen's headquarter hotel is the: Millennium Maxwell House Hotel 2025 Rosa Parks Blvd. The rate is $97.00 + tax per night.   Contact Bill Campbell for a housing form to secure your reservations. Bill Campbell 972-224-8644 Home 214-682-6548 Mobile dc4091@sbcglobal.net       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

Eastern Early Morning Worship

2013 Louis B. Parker Workshop

ATTENTION: YOUTH COUNSLERS, DIRECTORS, YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES, PASTORS, ETC...

Dear Brother & Sisters in Christ,

The time has come once again for the annual Louis B. Parker Workshop hosted by the Missouri Baptist State Laymen,

The workshop will be April 26 & 27, 2013 and the place will be Greater Community M.B. Church which is located at 21325 hwy Y Saint Roberts, Missouri.  The host hotel will be The Comfort Inn located at 103 Saint Robert Blvd.  Saint Roberts, Missouri.  Room rates are $50 per night for  double queen-size beds or one King-size bed.  I know that it the workshop is in April but we want to get the ball rolling now.  Last year Mt. Carmel hosted the event in Mexico, Mo and it was a tremendous success the best turn-out in over 15 yrs.  and to top it off our Jr. Laymen from Mt. Carmel won the state basketball championship! We are very excited about bringing home the championship again this year but our ultimate goal is to "Become Effective Followers of Christ" which is our Jr. Laymen motto.  This workshop is not just for Laymen or Jr. Laymen there is also classes for the young ladies and ladies as well we welcome all ages for this is a family workshop so bring the whole family. More announcements about this will be forthcoming in the near future, please check your schedule and plan to attend this amazing workshop!

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Marcus Richardson

Assoc. Minister Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

Mt. Carmel District Laymen Vice President

Central Regional Coordinator Missouri Baptist State Laymen

Contact info:

(573)529-4410 Cell

email:  revrichardson90@gmail.com

Calvary's Motto: Where the Lost are Evangelized; Saints Edified & God Glorified!

Calvary MBC
227 E. 6th St.
Fulton, MO 65251
calvarymbc@att.net (email)

Men Needed Immediately for Disaster Relief

National Convention Relief Effort Initiated In Response to Hurricane Sandy Men Needed Immediately     A National Baptist Convention relief effort has been initiated by Dr. Randy G. Vaughn, director of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. Disaster Management Office. This is an effort in collaboration with the American Red Cross in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and destruction in the state of New Jersey. President Harold Simmons is asking for: 1. All men who can devote at least one week in New Jersey. (Men only at this time)    2. Call president Simmons immediately if you are available. 816-898-6828.   3. All expenses will be paid for. (Travel, lodging, meals)     Thad Jones General Secretary       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

Fwd: Recovering from Hurricane Sandy: Resources and Stories

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Recovering from Hurricane Sandy: Resources and Stories From: Ready Campaign To: CC: Ready.gov logo [ www.ready.gov ] FEMA logo [ www.fema.gov ] Coalition members, We hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Even though Sandy was incredibly destructive and was devastating for many families, your preparedness efforts have and will continue to make a difference. Thank you. There is much more you can do to help right now during the recovery phase so please continue reading... add EVENT [ http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/view?objectId=191603 ] INVITE friend [ http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/invite ] gradient Top 5 safety tips to know and share: 1. *Power lines*: When returning home, walk around outside first; check for downed power lines, gas leaks and structural damage. Do not enter if you smell gas. 2. *Water safety*: Listen to local officials for reports if water is safe to drink/safe to use to prepare food.  3. *Roads*: Damaged/flooded roads may still be closed. Barricades are there for your protection. If you see a barricade, turn around. 4: *Blackouts*: Leave a light on so you'll know when your power returns. More at http://ready.gov/blackouts. [ http://t.co/O6G6OwE5 ] 5. *Generators*: NEVER use a generator inside, even with fans or open windows. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up and linger. [ http://t.co/O6G6OwE5 ] How you can help Those impacted by sandy: 1. Learn how to volunteer responsibly. Get the details here [ http://ow.ly/eUHH0 ]. 2. Want to donate? Cash is best; go through trusted organizations. Details here [ http://www.fema.gov/volunteer-donate-responsibly ]. [ http://t.co/fgXUqftd ] 3. Blood supply has been impacted. The Red Cross is seeking immediate blood and platelet donations! Make an appointment now [ http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation ]. 4. Have a child that was scared by Sandy? Reduce their anxiety with this excellent interview with Elmo from Sesame Street on the radio [ http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/messageshowthread?threadid=16398 ]. what did you do to prepare For sandy? 91% of Americans believe it's important to be prepared for emergencies, but only 58% of households have taken any steps to prepare. As a member of The Coalition for National Preparedness, you're likely to be a part of the 58%. If you were in Sandy's path, take this preparedness poll [ http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/messageshowthread?threadid=16430&startRow=1&removeQuotedLines=Y&hideThreadLeader=N&done=MESModified ], and tell us what step(s) you took. how did you encourage others to prepare for sandy? As a coalition member, you have access to great resources and many of you have a lot of experience preparing for and dealing with emergencies. Given the many digital technologies and social media outlets that allow us to communicate with our family and friends, tell us stories about how you reached out to others and encouraged others to prepare. Weigh in here [ http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/messageshowthread?threadid=16494 ]! What did you learn from your experience with sandy? It's true, we can never be prepared enough. Each time we prepare for an event, we learn something new. Tell us what you learned in preparing and experiencing Sandy that will influence what you do or don't do in the future in regards to preparedness. If you didn't live in the path of Sandy, what did you learn from others? Share here [ http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/readynpm/messageshowthread?threadid=16526 ]. [ http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSRC-59b414?reqfrom=share ] ________________________________________________________________________ Ready.gov Logo [ http://www.ready.gov/ ] Questions? Contact Us [ http://www.ready.gov/webform/contact-us ] STAY CONNECTED: Visit Us on Facebook [ http://www.facebook.com/#!/FEMA?v=app_7146470109 ] Visit Us on Twitter [ http://twitter.com/#!/ReadydotGov ] Sign up for email updates [ http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSRC/subscriber/new ] SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSRC/subscriber/new?preferences=true ]  |  Unsubscribe [ https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSRC/subscriber/one_click_unsubscribe?verification=3.1c5d85e888baae93487fb4bf2b8ba71d&destination=mdebn-disaster@yahoo.com ]  |  Help Privacy Policy [ http://www.dhs.gov/xutil/gc_1157139158971.shtm ] | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. ________________________________________________________________________ This email was sent to on behalf of: Ready Campaign · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20528 · 202-282-8000 Powered by GovDelivery [ http://www.govdelivery.com/portals/powered-by ]

Volunteer Stand-By Request for Hurricane Sandy

See request below concerning the storm that hit the east coast - are you interested?

Sent: Mon, October 29, 2012 1:38:56 PM
Subject: Stand-By Request

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the most high God. In view of the terrible storm that is poised to hit the east coast that will affect many of our sister churches and in the spirit of solidarity our help is potentially needed. With that being said in the spirit of pro- activeness if any of you are willing to be deployed for a period of fourteen days (14), I am compiling a list so when the call comes we will be ready to respond. So if you are interested or know someone that is I need your (their) names and contact information as soon as possible. I am already on the list will you be next?

Rev. Nathaniel Griffin Sr.

Missouri State Coordinator

Disaster Management

Editor's Note: for the sake of SPAM prevention, please contact me at mdebn-sandy@yahoo.com and I will pass your information to Rev. Griffin or put you directly in touch with him.

Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop

Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop This Weekend Hosted By the Florida Laymen       James Green Jacksonville, FL -- On this coming weekend, September 28 - 30, 2012, the states of Georgia, Virginia, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina will meet for the 16th Annual Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop. The workshop will convene in the city of Jacksonville, Florida at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk Hotel. James Green (left) is the Florida General Baptist laymen state president.   National Laymen Vice President James Deen, Georgia, is the program coordinator for the workshop. He has a full line up of speakers, classes and activities scheduled for the weekend.     Green and the Florida laymen hosted the National Laymen last September in the city of Orlando, FL for the National Baptist Convention. Green is a resident of Miami, so Jacksonville resident Donald Rodgers is serving as the General Chairman of the host committee.  The theme for the workshop is, "Men Living By The Law Of Love". Matthew 22:34-40   For the Youth Program on Friday night, the Greater Bethany Baptist Church will be providing most of the youth expressions that will include choir singing and praise dancers    The workshop junior laymen will be participating in the following roles.   Joel Lewis, FL - Master of Ceremonies Speakers: Darien Bolton, Jr., FL             Nicholas Mills, NC  Isaiah Staten, GA J. R. Little, SC Qwuinell Henderson, VA   The class instructors are: Biblical Manhood - Isaiah Hill, VA  Principles of Christian Leadership - Ernest Tinsley, GA Christian Women Confidence Under Construction -Joice Tinsley, GA Closing the Back Door - Rev. Ricky Bready.GA Ministering to Families in Crisis - Rev. T. E. Simmons, SC  Developing Christian Men - Brian Jones, NC   The General Assembly speakers are:  The Role of the Laymen's Wife - Glenice Myrick, VA  The Laymen's Role In Supporting The Pastor - Bro. Anthony Hagans, NC Thematic Sermon - Rev. Curtis Raines, Vice President-At-Large, Georgia Convention  The street evangelist will be Pastor Quvadis T. Thomas, FL  The banquet speaker will be Brother Leroy Martin, South Carolina Brotherhood President  The closeout and Sunday morning speaker will be Rev. J. Stephon Deen, GA    General Secretary Thad Jones and President Harold Simmons will be attending the workshop to support the men and women of the Southeast region.   Follow the workshop highlights on the social networks listed below.           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

State Laymen Early Morning Worship (Eastern Division)

Annual Session Highlights - Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Annual Session Highlights Wednesday, September 5, 2012 E. C. Wilson and Harold Simmons       Rev. E. C. Wilson, Dallas, TX Atlanta, GA -- The National Baptist Laymen's Movement annual session continued on Wednesday morning, September 5, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center. (GWCC) The session opened with praise and worship followed by reports from the Worship, Education and Adopt-a-School ministries. The morning keynote speaker was Rev. E. C. Wilson, pastor of the Griggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. He is the pastor of Asst. General Secretary Bill Campbell. On Wednesday afternoon at the 2:00 p.m. hour, president Harold Simmons delivered his 12th address as National Laymen president. Prior to his address General Secretary Thad Jones read 14 recommendations coming from Simmons goals and new ministries for the the laymen to embark on and achieve. Special guests that came to support Simmons gave greetings. They were Dr. Robert Baynham, Immediate Past President of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas, Rev. Carrington Pinder, pastor of the St. Mark Native Baptist Church of Nassau, Bahamas, Dr. Jimmie L. Brown, president of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Missouri, Dr. George Waddles, president of the National Congress of Christian Education and James McHenry, president of the National Ushers. Dr. Elliot Cuff, dean of the National Congress introduced president Simmons. Click on the link below to view the photo highlights of Wednesday's activities: 1. Click on the link. 2. Click on the first photo. 3. Click on the "x" in the lower right hand corner of the first photo to go to full screen. 4. Click on Slideshow at the bottom of the screen. Wednesday Photo Highlights Cheryl Batts and her team at P.H.O.E.B.E. Publishers have been on site Tuesday and Wednesday to present there book on the life of John L. Webb, the National Laymen's first president.     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

National Laymen News Vol. 12 Issue 4

September 4, 2012  Vol. 12 Issue 4 In This Issue 22nd Annual Wives & Women Supporters Prayer Breakfast Laymen Open 89th Annual Session September Calendar of Events Laymen Going Cruising...7th Annual Fellowship Cruise   Website Information www.nationalbaptist.com   www.nationalbaptistlaymen.com         Emails   Harold Simmons hsimmons@nationalbaptist.com hsimmons@swbell.net   Thad Jones tjones@nationalbaptist.com tskm@swbell.net   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   Julius Cherry President   D'Andre Richardson V.P.-at-Large   Markus Snead 1st Vice President   Bryson E. Collier 2nd Vice President           Calendar of Events   September 3 - 7, 2012 National Baptist Convention Atlanta, Georgia Harold Simmons, 12th Annual Address   September 28 - 30, 2012 Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop Jacksonville, FL James Deen, Coordinator   October 26 - 28, 2012 Walter Cade, Jr. 7-State Midwest Workshop Merrillville, IN Earl Granberry, Coordinator   Darryl Koon, New Jersey 2011 - 2012 National King     Alvin Moore, Alabama 2011 Layman of the Year     Markus Snead, Missouri 2012 National Bible Bowl Champion                    A. L. Folmar              Alabama               Winner      2012 Special Projects 22nd Annual Wives & Women Supporters Prayer Breakfast Rename and Ignites Annual Session Kickoff          Atlanta, GA -- The 89th Laymen's Annual Session being held in the city of Atlanta, Georgia began in earnest at 7:00 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis Hotel with the Annual Melinda J. Cade Laymen Wives & Women Supporters Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast was renamed this past January in honor of prayer breakfast founder and former general chairwoman Melinda J. Cade who passed away in October while serving.   There were more than 125 persons in attendance and they came to pray for this week's convention activities. The program consisted of couples serving worship leaders, rendering scripture, and offering prayers.     Eve Ridgeway Name Prayer Breakfast General Chairwoman   One of the first order of business for Doris Simmons who gives leadership to the Laymen Wives & Women Supporters Ministry at the beginning of the Prayer Breakfast was to name a successor to Melinda J. Cade in October 2011 following the Orlando, Florida convention.   The general chairwoman position was allowed to be vacant in honor and memory of Melinda J. Cade who founded the breakfast and was the serving general chairwoman at the time of her death.   Eve Ridgeway of Detroit, Michigan and wife of National Devotional Leader Jefferson Ridgeway was name the new general chairwoman. Ridgeway is no stranger to the work of the prayer breakfast and the work of the Laymen Wives & Women Supporters. She along with her husband and twin boys have been working in the National Laymen's Movement for many years. She has demonstrated to be faithful and a dedicated servant in all that has been assigned her and the many capacities she has served in.     Children of Melinda J. Cade, Steven and Jyana King Attend Prayer Breakfast   (L-R) Harold Simmons, Doris Simmons, Jyana King, Steven King, Eve Ridgeway, Sandra Jones   There were many emotions that the attendees of the prayer breakfast experienced with this being the first one without their leader longtime leader and the work, love and memory of Melinda J. Cade still on everyone's heart.   With the 22nd breakfast and those going forward bearing name of Melinda J. Cade, two of her children came to Atlanta to attend the breakfast and to received special recognition and acknowledge for thier mother's work and service.   Receiving a tribute in honor of their mother were Steven and Jyana King. The Laymen Wives & Women Supporters, the Prayer Breakfast Committee and the National Baptist Laymen's Movement shared with Melinda's children how much she meant to them.    Francess Joyner Moves Audience About Four Women   Francess Joyner of New Jersey was the Melinda J. Cade Laymen Wives & Women Supporters 22nd Annual Prayer Breakfast keynote speaker.    Joyner had the audience sitting on the edge of their seats as she spoke about four women from title of "Getting Close to the Savior"   Joyner rehearsed the biblical accounts the (1) woman at the well, (2) woman that anointed Jesus' feet, (3) woman with an issue of blood and how each one got closer to Jesus after their encounter with him. With out the audience knowing she mentioned a fourth woman and the terminal diagnoses on her life like the other three. After describing the the conditions, Joyner announced that the fourth woman was her and how after the healing power of Jesus how she had drawn closer to the savior.     Other Photo Highlights      Laymen Open 89th Annual Session at the Georgia World Congress Center  Atlanta, GA -- The laymen opened their 89th Annual Session after the the first opening in 1924 in Nashville, Tennessee. It was held at the Georgia World Congress Convention Center. The laymen's devotion committee opened the session on a high note with a fiery devotion. President Simmons then graveled the opening of the session. After committee reports and the introduction of the newly completed story of laymen founder John L. Webb by P.H.O.E.B.E. publishers, "The Winds of Change, John Lee Webb", the opening address was delivered by Rev. Walter Solomon, Sr. of Birmingham, AL     September Calendar of Events     September 3, 2012 - National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.     September 10, 2012 - Laymen's Night, Seacoast District Association    September 12, 2012 - Walter Brown, Jr. Birthday   September 13, 2012 - Vice President Richard Showers, Sr. Birthday   September 20, 2012 - Laymen's Session - Bethany District Assoc.   September 28, 2012 - Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop                                 Jacksonville, FL       New Junior Laymen Officers   The Junior Laymen Department has named new Junior Laymen Officers for the 2012 - 2013 year. They are: President -                      Julius Cherry, GA Vice President At-Large - D'Andre Richardson, KS 1st VicePresident -          Markus Snead, MO 2nd Vice President -        Bryson E Collier, IL   Laymen Going Cruising 7th Annual Fellowship Cruise August 2013   Caribbean Cruise   August 10 - 17, 2013    Details to Follow     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.       The National Baptist Laymen's E-Quarterly is published by Thad Jones. It is the electronic version of The Quarterly. The E-Quarterly is designed to provide the members, friends and supporters of the National Baptist Laymen with news breaking information, current developments, initiatives and feature stories. The full details and a more developed story of the articles will appear in the printed version.