FW: National Laymen News Vol. 13 Issue 6

 

 

From: Thad Jones
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 13:57
To: Ronald Elliott
Subject: National Laymen News Vol. 13 Issue 6

 

October 22, 2013  Vol. 13 Issue 6     In This Issue Pastor Darryl Spence Appointed Minnesota Laymen President Willie Burke Begins Third Time As New Jersey State Laymen President Garrett to Chair Midwest 7-State Workshop Rev. Paul Jakes To Have Book Signing For New Book October Calendar of Events Laymen's 2014 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   Karrington Toney  President   Charles McClure  V.P.-at-Large   Antonio Foster  1st Vice President   Bryson Collier 2nd Vice President   Isaiah David 3rd Vice President   Lloyd Martin III 4th Vice President   Jonathan Woods Treasurer           Calendar of Events    October 25 - 27 Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest 7-State Workshop Cleveland, OH   January 20 - 23, 2014 National Baptist Convention Mid-Winter Board Session Birmingham, AL          Ezell Dickerson, Alabama 2013 - 2014 National King   Michael Washington, Michigan 2013 Layman of the Year      Isaiah Davis, New Jersey 2013 National Bible Bowl Champion                       Clifford Jones               Kansas                 Winner      2013 Special Projects Pastor Darryl Spence Appointed Minnesota Laymen President Rev. Darryl F. Spence Minneapolis, MN -- Pastor Darryl F. Spence Sr. has been appointed to the position of president of the laymen's division of the Minnesota State Baptist Convention. He will be installed on November 9, 2013. He succeeds Rev. Jerry Moss.   Spence is the pastor of The Purpose Church, 3001 Russell Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN.   He has reached out to General Secretary Thad Jones to get updated on the national work and he has been placed in contact with Ernest Tinsley, chairman of the President's Advisory Council.   Rev. Billy Russell, pastor of the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is the incoming Minnesota convention president.     Willie Burke Begins Third Time As New Jersey State Laymen President      Willie Burke Edison, NJ -- Willie Burke who serves as the national laymen Vice President-at-Large has begun serving as the laymen's president of the General Baptist State Convention of New Jersey, Inc.   He is succeeding Richard Stanard who had to resign due to personal reasons.   Burke has served as president on two previous occasions. Burke has been the model for his successors. The New Jersey laymen have been great supporters to the national work and Burke had set the foundation for those who followed him. New Jersey has always ranked high in the financial support in the three major fundraisers, finishing first or in the top three in the King Contest and finishing first or in the top three in the bible bowl.   Burke answers the call from his state convention president, Dr. Guy Campbell to serve one more time.   Garrett to Chair Midwest 7-State Workshop    Moses Garrett Independence, OH -- On this coming weekend, the men and women of the state of Ohio will host men, women, boys, girls and pastors from the states of Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Ohio.   There will be more that 600 delegates at the workshop and more than 700 at the banquet as this is the largest Walter Cade, Jr. laymen's workshop.   This workshop began in 1983 and continues to this day to experience growth and give great leadership to the National Baptist Laymen's Movement.   Moses Garrett (above) is the president of the laymen for the United Missionary Baptist State Convention of Ohio. Co-hosting is the Ohio Baptist General Convention, James Coleman, president. The two state laymen conventions have joined together to host the workshop under the banner of Ohio Laymen Fellowship.      Rev. Paul Jakes To Have Book Signing For New Book "Breakfast With God!" Rev. Paul Jakes Chicago, IL -- Rev. Paul Jakes, pastor of the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church will have a book signing for his new book, Breakfast With God!.   Jakes was instrumental during the Hurricane Katrina work by the national laymen of recruiting teams of men from the Chicago area to come and work in the gulf in 2005 and 2006.   The breakfast signing will be held November 2, 2013 at the Belmont Cragin Senior Suites, 6045 W. Grand, Chicago, IL.   The cost of the the book is $10.00. Persons can also obtain the book by contacting the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, 531 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 or 773-265-0909 or pljministris@gmail.com.     October Calendar of Events        October 23 - Leslie Kendrick, OK - Annual Address   October 24 - Ozell Wright, TN BME - Annual Address                    James Josey, NY - Annual Address   October 25 - Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest 7-State Workshop                    Cleveland, OH   October 27 - Louis Richardson, NE - Annual Address   October 30 - Jarvis Naylor, East MS - Annual Address   Laymen's 2014 Fellowship Cruise August 9 - 16, 2014  Reservations Needed Now     Oasis Of The Seas Sailing August 9,2014   16 interior cabins Category N Cruise $834.00 plus port tax of 175.00 and government fees of 119.71 per person price is 1128.71 double occupancy.   8 ocean view cabins category $1,074.00 same port tax and government fees per person price is $1,368.71 double occupancy.   8 ocean view balcony category D8 $1,174.00 same port tax and government fees per person price is $1,468.71 double occupancy.   Deposit of 500.00 plus the 25 for AAA Members/50 for Non AAA Members, non refundable processing fee at time of booking.    The deadline date to book your reservations is September 20th, 2013 for deposit.   Final payment due by May 15th, 2014.   Optional add on: Travel protection insurance Varies by the price per person inquire at time of booking.   Pre-paid gratuities are 84.00 per person and can be paid up front. Transfer round trip from Ft. Lauderdale airport to the pier are 32.00 per person.    Must arrive in Ft. Lauderdale by 2:00 pm on August 9th 2014.    Passengers must not book flights prior to 12:00 noon on the return date of August 16, 2014.   Goals & Mission                   <![if !vml]><![endif]>   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 News is published by Thad Jones. It is designed to provide the members, friends and supporters of the National Baptist Laymen with news breaking information, current developments, initiatives and feature stories.

 

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Fwd: Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest 7-State Workshop This Weekend

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This WeekendOctober 25 - 27, 2013 Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest 7-State Workshop Cleveland, Ohio Moses Garrett Independence, OH -- On this coming weekend, the men and women of the state of Ohio will host men, women, boys, girls and pastors from the states of Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Ohio.   There will be more that 600 delegates at the workshop and more than 700 at the banquet as this is the largest Walter Cade, Jr. laymen's workshop.   This workshop began in 1983 and continues to this day to experience growth and give great leadership to the National Baptist Laymen's Movement.   Moses Garrett (right) is the president of the laymen for the United Missionary Baptist State Convention of Ohio. Co-hosting is the Ohio Baptist General Convention, James Coleman, president. The two state laymen conventions have joined together to host the workshop under the banner of Ohio Laymen Fellowship.   Follow the Workshop on Social Media Keep your smart phones, tablets and other devices handy. You will be able to receive live updates of activities at the workshop no matter where you are.  Find the Thad Jones with the laymen's logo. (There's a few out there) Join the National Laymen Group on the left side panel. It's just for the laymen family.     Follow me on twitter.           Join my circle on Google+         You may receive a video of a praise team on Friday night or uplifting message.    Check your Socialcam feed or facebook. 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

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Skilled Workers Needed

Atlantic City, New Jersey National Laymen Work Week Scheduled December 2 - 6, 2013 Skilled Workers Needed       Dear Friends:   The National Baptist Laymen in partnership with the NBCUSA, Inc. Disaster Management Department, has scheduled the week of December 2 - 6, 2013 to go and aid, assist and work in Atlantic City, NJ to help in the recovery of Super Storm Sandy.   Skilled workers are needed.   National Laymen leader Mac McGriggs will be leading the effort.   Please follow the directions below if you have the necessary skills and will be willing to go.   1. Call Mac McGriggs indicating you are going. 228-424-2912 Mobile     a. He will answer all your questions regarding what will be paid for. (i.e. transportation,        lodging, food, etc.   2. Download Atlantic City Long Term Recovery Group Form and complete. Click on link below.     Atlantic City Long Term Recovery Group Form   3. Email Mac McGriggs the completed page two (Skills page) of the Atlantic City Long Term         Recovery Group form. (see link above to download form) mmcgriggs@att.net   4. Email completed Atlantic City Long Term Recovery Group Form to:     Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Volunteer Coordinator     acltrg@gmail.com (Subject line: National Baptist Laymen)     609-541-2189 Voice     609-385-0740 Fax     acltrg@gmail.com   5. The forms must be emailed Atlantic City Long Term Recovery office 15 days prior to the     work week. So please do it as soon as possible.   6. If you have any questions, contact Mac McGriggs. 228-424-2912 or mmcgriggs@att.net   7. Skilled workers are needed.       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

Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop

South Carolina Brotherhood to Host Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop This Weekend Charleston, SC       Leroy Martin Charleston, SC -- On this coming weekend, October 4 - 6, 2013, the states of Georgia, Virginia, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina will meet for the 17th Annual Walter Cade, Jr. Southeast Workshop. The workshop will convene in the city of Charleston, SC at Embassy Suites Hotel. Leroy Martin is the South Carolina Brotherhood state president. Other cities in South Carolina that has hosted the workshop has been Spartanburg and St. George.   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.   Martin and the male chorus singing group "Men of Praise" traveled to Charlotte, NC this past September to sing at president Harold Simmons' annual address during the NBCUSA, Inc. annual session.   The theme for the workshop is, "Becoming Equipped and Empowered for Service". Eph. 6:10-20.   For the Youth Program on Friday night, the Young Men of Praise, from South Carolina will provide the music and be the featured group.  There will be junior laymen speakers from each state.   Malek McDuffie, South Carolina                                                                                 Makaai and Micheal Daniel, Georgia Kameron Dougles, North Carolina Alonza Miles, Jr., Virginia     The classes and instructors are: Men Deeping Their Faith - Isaiah Hill, VA  Becoming a Kingdom Man - Ernest Tinsley, GA Am I My Sister's Keeper? Serving Inside the Sand Box - Joice Tinsley, GA Ministering to Families in Crisis - Rev. T. E. Simmons, SC Biblical Sons Strong in Grace - Williams Graves and Ben Myrick, VA Developing Christian Men - Brian Jones, NC   The General Assembly speakers are:  The Role of the Laymen's Wife - Sara K. Cherry, GA  The Laymen's Role In Supporting The Pastor - Florida representative Thematic Sermon - Rev. Michael Talbot, NC  The street evangelist will be Rev. Edward Simmons, SC  The banquet speaker will be Brother Mark Giles, Virginia laymen president  The closeout and Sunday morning speaker will be Rev. Winslow Hagans, NC      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

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Quick Notes from the National Baptist Laymen's Movement

 

October 1, 2013 National Junior Laymen Vice President-at-Large to Be Recognized at Adjourned Session Charles McClure Charles "CJ" Mclure is the newly appointed Vice President-at-Large of the National Junior Laymen. He was appointed and confirmed at the Annual Session in Charlotte this past September. The Ohio Baptist General Convention, Inc. laymen will recognized "CJ" and this special appointment and honor at their upcoming Adjourned Session on Friday morning, October 18th at the Southern Baptist Church. The state laymen will make a special presentation to McClure. Wallace Wyatt, former state laymen president is the director of the Young Davids in the Ohio Baptist General junior laymen program. James Coleman is the state laymen president. Clifford Jones to Deliver Annual Address at Kansas Convention Clifford Jones Clifford L. Jones, Sr., state laymen president for the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Kansas, will deliver his annual address on Thursday, October 10th at approximately 1:45 p.m. The MBSC of Kansas 121st Redesigned Annual /Congress session will convene October 9 - 12th at the First Baptist Church at 5th & Nebraska in Kansas City, KS. This will be Jones' second annual address. It will follow a special prayer luncheon at noon. Richard Stanard to Deliver First Annual Address Richard Stanard Richard Stanard, laymen president of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, Inc., will deliver his first annual address on Monday October 7, 2013. The convention will be convening at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Burlington, NJ, October 5 - 11. Stanard serves as chairman of the National Laymen Medical Ministry and is a former national king. He is also a former district laymen president.

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