Quick Notes from the National Baptist Laymen's Movement

April 5, 2013 Addie Parker of Cleveland, Ohio Passes Away After Major Accident   Deacon Odis Parker and his wife Addie, Pilgrim Baptist Church,   Cleveland, OH were returning home from Columbus, Ohio where they had attended a planning meeting to host the Walter Cade, Jr. 7-State Workshop this coming October 30th were in a tragic vehicle accident. Mrs. Parker didn't survive.     Deacon Parker is hospitalized at Grant Medical Center,111 S. Grant Ave.,   Columbus, Ohio.      Website Created to Get Updates on David Bozeman   David Bozeman of Shiloh, Illinois suffered a stroke on March 14th. Bozeman is the president of the Baptist General State Convention of Illinois laymen. He also serves as the National Follow-up Chairman in the evangelism ministry.   Click the link then "My Story". David Bozeman Update   Planning Set In Motion for Walter Cade, Jr. North East Workshop   Willie Burke National Vice President-at-Large and North East Region program coordinator Willie Burke has his team organized and working for their regional workshop this year. It will be: May 17 - 18, 2013 Second Baptist Church Pedricktown, New Jersey   The schedule consists of: Friday  - Banquet Saturday - Plenary Panel Discussion                      Breakout Part 1 - "Faith Dimension"                    Lunch                    Breakout Part 2 - "Personal Dimension"   Chatam County (GA) Laymen to Hold Breakfast Meeting   The Chatam County laymen where Donnell Baker is president will hold their bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, April 13th at the Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Savannah, GA. Their inspirational speaker for the meeting will be Ms. Yvonne Pryor, Executive Director, Inter City Night Shelter. The men are asked to bring to the meeting paint brushes/rollers, monetary donations, laundry detergent  and  bleach to donate to the shelter.    Elder Melvin Latimer New Hope Laymen Sponsoring "The Making of  a Man" Workshop   The men of the New Hope Baptist Church, Metuchen, NJ is sponsoring a men's workshop on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Their guest presenter is Elder Melvin Latimer, of Men on a Mission  Worldwide Ministries, Inc. New Hope is a member of the Middlesex Central Baptist Association of New Jersey, Inc.    Birthdays in April   Call or send these officers a text or email on their birthday. April 21 - President Harold Simmons 816-898-6828 Mobile hsimmons@swbell.net

Mental Health Training/Workshops Beginning April 8, 7:00 P.M. - 8:20 P.M.

Greetings Berean:

Please find attached a flyer that includes Bible based workshop topics related to mental health training.  Everyone is invited to attend, pastors, auxiliary chairs, presidents, chairs and lay persons.  The workshops will take place during the Congress of Christian Education Biblical Institute beginning the second Monday night, April 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.  and ending in June 2013.  Last year our mental health training at Galilee was awesome. Please post, place in your bulletin, announce and share with others within your congregation.  We would like to make this a success.  There will be a topic of discussion for all!

It would be helpful if you would RSVP so that we will have adequate materials.  Thanks in advance - we hope to see you there.

Linda Joyce Mackey

Educating, Empowering and Engaging

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Antioch District Leadership School

2013 Berean District Scholarship Applications

The 2013 Scholarship Applications are HERE. Ignore the date in the file name but pay close attention to the dates IN the application!

2013 NBCUSA Congress Kick-Off

The 2013 NBCUSA Congress Kick Off Celebration is this Friday, March 1, 2013 at 7pm. The Celebration will be held at New Sunny Mount MBC. The Rev. Dr. Donald Hunter is the Host Pastor.

All Laymen are encouraged to attend and are asked to BE IN PLACE no later than 6:45pm since the Laymen are responsible for devotion. See the flyer below for more info. You can also click on the flyer to go to the Local Entertainment Committee Website

 

Free Workshops; Scripture Included - Spiritual, Mine, Body and Soul - The Whole Being --l (Mental Health Workshops)

Greetings Officers of Berean:

As the Social Service Ministry Chair of Berean, my heart bleeds as it relates to addressing social, human, and health, including mental health needs/issues of our people.  Consistently, we attempt to research monthly topics that will reach our congregations.  Not preaching to the choir but many of our congregations are filled with loved ones being incarcerated, facing divorces, couples and single relationship challenges, lack of family communication, domestic violence, unhealthy lifestyles, unpleasant recreational activities and so much more.  We all know that the Scripture is the primary key, but let's face it, we need to deal with some of these issues one on one.  As officers of Berean (I know that I may have missed others), I wanted to make sure that you realized that we have a gentlemen who is a counselor and is committed to provide FREE workshops as it relates to mental health. All that he is not capable of providing can be done by his colleagues in the same field.  The name of his affiliated organization is Walter's Walk Professional Counseling located in Hazelwood, Missouri.  I have visited the site which is warm, friendly and relaxing - much space and a great deal to offer.  He has indicated that money is not an issue if you have members that can't pay or has no insurance.  As respected officers of Berean, I wanted to give you an opportunity first to consider hosting a workshop at your church.  All services would need to be provided during the evenings or on Saturday per Mr. Williams.  I do plan to have him present during the Biblical Institute to host sessions in April, May and June (second Mondays).  If space arises and is available at Zion Travelers during Leadership Training School, he is prepared to do a workshop nightly.  We are awaiting for answers on this decision, but in the mean time, do not hesitate to contact me personally at ljoycemackey@att.net or call me at 314 440-6625 if you would like to arrange a workshop at your church or his site located at 737 Dunn Road, 63042.

Topics such as:  Stress, depression, couples or singles therapy, divorce, parenting and/or teen communication, pastoral, individual counseling, domestic violence and topics related to other life issues are available with at least two weeks of planning.  If you prefer to speak with Mr./Rev. Williams individually, you may contact him at

314 653-1322.

Again, thank you for all that you are doing for Kingdom Building and do not hesitate to reach out if I may answer any questions.

Prayerfully Submitted,

Linda Joyce Mackey

Social Service Ministry Chair, VP Congress of Christian Education

314 440-6625 - Business Cell

314 529-1248 - Business Voice

314 837-4528 - Fax