sixty- fourth annual session

MINUTES JOURNAL OF THE

SIXTY- FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE

ALABAMA BAPTIST STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President Affiliate

ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. Dr. L. C. McMillian, President HELD WITH THE

CHURCHES OF SELMA & SELMA UNIVERSITY Selma, Alabama Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, President, Selma University

JULY 23-27, 2007 Under the Auspices of

CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. C. A. Lett, Pastor

CONGRESS THEME AND SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:1-2, 19 AND EPHESIANS 5:16-21 2007 EMPHASIS "THE HEAVENLY VISION” THE MUSIC OF THE CHURCH"

President Foster Clifton Woodrick, Jr. President Woodrick was born in Flat Creek, Alabama to the late Foster C. Woodrick, Sr. and Mildred Ruth Woodrick. He was educated in the public schools of Walker County and Birmingham, Alverson Draughon College, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham Police Academy and in 1990 Selma University conferred upon him the Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree.

He served in the Army of the United States during the Korean conflict as Platoon Sergeant of an Infantry Platoon of the 25th Infantry Division in combat in the Korea and was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Korean Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1954. He is a member of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City, Dr. Bernard Williams, Pastor. He was ordained as a Deacon in the year 1967 by the late Dr. W. J. Davis, who was at that time his Pastor. After having served for thirty years as Superintendent of the Sunday School, he is now Superintendent Emeritus and a Sunday School Teacher. He also serves as Chairman of Finance and Vice-Chair of the Deacons Ministry. He has been a member of Mount Moriah for 65 years.

He is fist Vice-President of the Mount Pilgrim District Congress of Christian Education and an Instructor in the Mount Pilgrim COPP School.

He has served as a Substitute Instructor and Instructor in the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education and is now a Member of the Board of Directors of the Congress.

He has been involved in the Leadership of this Congress for many years and has moved up through the ranks, serving as Instructor, Vice-President of the Faculty, Second Vice-President of the Congress and now, President.

He retired from U. S. Steel as Railroad Yardmaster and from the Birmingham Police Department as Lieutenant and Deputy Commander of the Birmingham Jail.

He is married to the former Bettye Jean Byrd and they are anticipating celebrating their 60th Anniversary in October.

His Motto: “May the work I’ve done speak for me.”

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PROGRAM OF THE

SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE

ALABAMA BAPTIST STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THEME:

"THE HEAVENLY VISION: THE MUSIC OF THE CHURCH" OFFICIAL ROSTER Dr. L. C. McMillian ………………….…....... President, Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. 300 Dr. L. C. McMillian Avenue, Troy AL 36081 (334) 566-0347 Dr. Foster Woodrick …………………… President, Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education 1328 Echols Drive, Forestdale, AL 35214 (205) 798-6778 Mr. Henry L. Mims ………………….......…………...…………………………………….. First Vice-President 1373 Mohican Drive, Forestdale, AL 35214 (205) 798-7626 Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr. …………..………………………………………………. Second Vice-President 709 Tremont Street, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 874-4755 Dr. Ora M. Parker ………….……………..………….….…………………………………….General Secretary 13 Goldwire Way, S.W., Birmingham, AL 35211 (205) 324-3963 Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams ………………….………………..……………………………….. Assistant Secretary 5610 - 2pt Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 349-2962 Mrs. Veronica Salary ……...………….... Corresponding Secretary and Classification Committee Chairman 6518 Avenue E, Fairfield, AL 35064 (205) 781-3126 Mr. La Rue Pringle ……………………..………..……………………………………………………...Treasurer 1730 Frederick Douglas Road, Lowndesboro, AL 36752 Mrs. Lila Hackett …………………..………….……………………………………………………… Statistician 7125 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064 (205) 781-3126 Dr. Earnest L. Colvin …………………..…………….………………………………………………………Dean 1037 Gloria Drive, Bessemer, AL 35023 (205) 424-6701 Rev. Stevenson Tullis ………………………...…………………………………………………….Assistant Dean 3100 Lincoln Drive Apt. 5, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 875-7367 Mrs. Dorothy McAdory ……………….....……………………………… Administrative Assistant to the Dean 5232 Dresden Road, Irondale, AL 35210 (205) 956-4323 Reverend John A. Tucker.………………..……………………………… Administrative Assistant to the Dean 4145 Hwy. 41 North, Monroeville, AL 36460 Mrs. Agnes McPherson.…………………..………………………… Administrative Assistant to the President 306 Marsh Avenue, Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 744-7256 Dr. John D. Hoggs ………………………………..……….......…….. Administrative Assistant to the President Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. ……………………..…………………………………..Director of Christian Education 1113 Center Street, N, Birmingham AL 35204 (205) 324-9636 Dr. Bernard Williams ………………………...………….………………………………………. Music Director 1133 3rd Plaza, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 (205) 744-6728

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Mr. Preston Frazier …………………………..………………………………………….… Musician/Technician 3402 North Water Mill Road, Montgomery, AL 36116 (334) 213-5680 Mrs. Brenda Banks Smith ……………………...……………………………………………….……… Musician 302 Swann Drive, Midfield, AL 35228 (205) 781-7636 Mr. Byron Thomas ………………………………...…………………………………….……………… Musician 1144-16th Avenue, So. Birmingham, AL 35205 9205) 948-8830 Miss Jonerica Smith …….………………………………………………………………….…………… Musician 302 Swann Drive, Midfield, AL 35228 (205) 781-7636 Mrs. Maxine Goodgame Moon …………………….………………………….………………… Youth Director 88 Goodgame Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150 (256) 249-0743 Mrs. Mattie Marshall Shepherd................................................................. Assistant Youth Director, Southwest 4179 Heron Lake Drive, Mobile, AL 36693 (251) 661-1279 Mrs. Mary Thomas....................................................................................... Assistant Youth Director, Northeast 1467 Highland Lakes Trail, Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 991-8240 Mrs. Rhonda Parker.................................................................................... Assistant Youth Director, Northwest 736 Lamplighter Lane, Birmingham, AL 35214 (205) 798-8115 Ms. Dorathea A. Strong............................................................................... Assistant Youth Director, Southwest 907 Kimball Drive, Phenix City, AL 36869 (334) 298-6721 Mrs. Carolyn M. Robinson................................................................................. Youth Coordinator, Selma Area 3002 Kingsley Drive, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 874-8778 Ms. Kecia Kennedy....................................................................................................................... Youth Counselor Post Office Box 40903, Mobile, AL 36640 (251) 473-3414 Ms. Brenda Jennings ................................................................................................................... Youth Counselor 5749 Martin Luther King Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35228 (205) 425-6664 Ms. Rosie Kelly ............................................................................................................................. Youth Counselor 154 Ware Road, Phenix City, AL 36869 (334) 298-3956 Rev. C. Michael Washington ................................................................................ Youth Rally Spiritual Advisor 1620 24th Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35234 (205) 322-1369 Rev. Joseph Stafford Rowser, Jr. ......................................................................... Youth Rally Spiritual Advisor 506 Preston Avenue, Attalla, AL 35954 (256) 538-0214 Mrs. Synethia Pettaway ..................................................................................................... Scholarship Chairman 709 Tremont Street, Selma, AL 36701 (334) 874-4755 Mrs. Iola Williams ........................................................................................................ Child Promotion Director P. O. Box 986, Livingston, AL 35470 (205) 652-7924 Mrs. Ruby Dickinson ................................................................................... Assistant Child Promotion Director 1005 Lincoln Street, Mobile, AL 36610-2523 (251) 510-5016 Mrs. Sharon Powell ...................................................................................... Assistant Child Promotion Director 547 Ramona Street, Prichard, AL 36610 (251) 452-2698 Rev. Glenn King ............................................................................................................. Public Relations Director P. O. Box 66, Selma, AL 36702 (334) 872-8400 Dr. C. A. Lett ..................................................................................................................... Liaison Contact Person P. O. Box 2307, Selma, AL 36702 (334) 874-4734 Mrs. Elizabeth Wright ........................................................................................................ Enrollment Chairman 859 Martin Luther King Drive, Fayette, AL 3555 (205) 923-4923

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OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS Selma University, Selma, Alabama, will be the general headquarters for the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education.

REPRESENTATION Our Enrollment Expectancy - 2,000; Our Financial Goal- $30,000.00; All congress messengers are to enroll with $5.00 The hope, future, and success of this Congress depend chiefly on your cooperation and participation. We all set goals and objectives for our personal attainments and work most diligently to accomplish these aims, so it is with the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education.

Organizations are asked to represent as follows: Sunday Schools ........................................................................................ $275.00; $175.00; $150.00 Nurture for Baptist Churches (formally B.T.U.) …………......................... $175.00; $150.00; $125.00 District Congresses ................................................................................................. $275.00; $225.00 District Conventions ............................................................................................... $275.00; $225.00 The District Congress/Convention representing with the highest amount above $275.00 will receive the State Banner. The Sunday Church School representing with the highest amount above $275.00 will receive the Sunday School State Banner. The Nurture for Baptist Churches, (formally B.T.U.) representing with the highest amount above $175.00 will receive the State Nurture for Baptist Churches Banner. Please make checks payable to: Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education.

HISTORICAL SKETCH This organization formerly operated as two separate bodies known as the Alabama State Sunday School Convention. The Sunday School Convention operated as such for fifty years and the Baptist Training Union, until a few years ago, was known as the State BYPU Convention, operated for forty-five years as such. Article Three in the report of a Special Committee appointed by the Executive Board of Alabama Baptist Sunday School Convention and adopted by the Convention reads: We recommend that the Sunday School and BTU State Convention be merged under one setup, hence the new organization. The Alabama Baptist State Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress. This can be found on page 71 of the 1943 minutes from Report of Special Committee, Birmingham, Alabama, July 29, 1943. Committee making such recommendations was Rev. U. J. Robinson, Chairman, Rev. M. W. Whitt, Rev. D. A. Pettus, Mrs. M. L. Hooks, Rev. W. H. Perry, Rev. M. C. Cleveland, Rev. W. L. Varnado, Rev. B. B. Williams, Rev. T. D. Bussey, Bro. H. C. Walker and Rev. Wesley H. Thomas. This recommendation was adopted by the Parent Body in its Seventy-Sixth Annual Session held with the New ion Baptist Church, Bessemer, Alabama; the Rev. H. Ravizee, Pastor.

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All prospective graduates, instructors, faculty members, staff, and persons receiving credits are requested to remain for the graduation exercises on Friday to hear the Graduation/Commencement Address and to give honor to those who have completed the requirements.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES 1. President's Annual Address 2. Dean's Keynote Address 3. Assistant Dean's Exploration of the Theme 4. Message from Parent Body - Dr. L.C. McMillian, President 5. Inspirational Sermons and Informative Addresses 6. John H. Brown Child Promotion Development Program 7. Soiree (King and Queen) Contest 8. Youth Rally 9. Workshop for Staff/Dean's Network Meeting 10. President and Dean's Prayer Breakfast 11. Graduation Exercises

MEMORIAM Our Deepest Sympathy to the Families of Our Beloved Deceased Members

CERTIFICATE OF PROGRESS PROGRAM MONDAY, JULY 23, 2007 SELECT COPP CLASSES 9:00 AM. - 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007 SELECT COPP CLASSES 9:00 AM. - 11:00 A.M.

PRE-CONGRESS BANQUET MONDAY, JULY 23, 2007

SELMA CONVENTION CENTER GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. R. B. Holmes, President, National Baptist Congress of Christian Education OFFICIAL STAFF MEMBERS’ EMERITUS Dr. John D. Hoggs …………………. President Dr. J. R. Thomas …………………………. Treasurer

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TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 2007 JOHN H. BROWN CHILD PROMOTION/DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The John H. Brown Promotion / Development Department presented its program for the 64th Annual Session of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M. The processional was directed by Rev. R. A. Chaney, Advisor to the tune of Glory, Glory Hallelujah.” A solo, “Christ is the Answer” was rendered by Mr. Preston Frazier, musician. The Devotional Period was conducted by the Livingston Area. Greetings were extended by Mrs. Rebecca Davis, sponsor of the Bladon Springs Area.

AREA REPRESENTATION Bladon Springs--Mrs. Rebecca Davis, Sponsor Livingston--Mrs. Iola Williams, Sponsor Mobile---Mrs. Sharon Powell, Sponsor Remarks and words of appreciation were given by President Woodrick. The contestants were presented by Mrs. Iola Williams, Director. First Place Winner Mr. Bradley Miles First Baptist Church Livingston, Rev. Frederick, Pastor Second Place Winner Mr. Courtney Coates Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. Albert Ridgeway, Pastor Third Place Winner Mr. Joseph Carelton Moffetteville Baptist Church, Mobile Further remarks by President Woodrick and Mrs. Iola Williams. Closing Remarks and benediction by Rev. R. A. Chaney INTERMISSION

TUESDAY,JULY 24, 2007 12:00 NOON Faculty Meeting The Faculty Meeting of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education was held at the Greater Hope Baptist Church, Selma Alabama, Dr. Earnest L. Colvin, Pastor. The meeting was directed by Dean Colvin. Dean Colvin introduced Reverend R. L. McAdory, the new faculty President. Prayer was offered and the business of the meeting was explained by Dean Colvin. The requirements for the COPP Program were thoroughly explained. Closing remarks by President Dr. Foster C. Woodrick

INTERMISSION 3:00 P. M.

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The faculty and Official Family of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education reassembled for the furtherance of the sessions’ business preparation. A photo presentation of the Congress Work was given by Mrs. Dorothy McAdory, Administrative Assistant. The Handbook prepared by Dean Colvin was distributed. Exploration of the Theme: “The Heavenly Vision: The Music of the Church” was profoundly presented by Dr. S. C. Tullis, Assistant Dean. We must remember that Christian Music is essential to Christian worship. The music should stay aligned with the scripture. We can express thanksgiving to God in our music. Report of the purpose and work by Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr., State Director of Christian Education. Remarks by Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Regional Coordinator of South East District. Remarks by President Woodrick. Benediction by Dean E. L. Colvin

INTERMISSION TUESDAY EVENING OPENING SESSION 7:00 P. M. Program was held with Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. C. A. Lett, Pastor. 3240 Citizens Parkway, Highway 22 North, Selma, Alabama. The first general assembly of Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education opened at Calvary Baptist Church, Dr. C. A. Lett, Pastor. 7:00 PM

INSPIRATIONAL SONG SERVICE – Dr. Bernard Williams, Director Mr. Preston Frazier, Mr. Byron Thomas, Mrs. Brenda Smith -- Musicians

7:10 PM

Scripture and Prayer – Rev. Porter Wheeler, Jr., Joy Baptist Church – Talladega, AL

7:20 PM

Opening Thoughts were delivered by President Foster C. Woodrick. Dr. Woodrick brought greetings and declared the sixty fourth Annual Session of the Congress officially open. Further greetings were extended by Dr. E. L. Colvin, Dean, Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Director of Christian Education, Rev. Glenn King, Public Relations Director, Dr. A. A. Cleveland, Sr., President of Selma University

President Woodrick presented Pastor, Dr. C. A. Lett for the Welcome Program. Music ----------------------------Minnie T. Lett Chorus --------------------------“I Really Love Jesus” “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” Welcome to the City -------------------------------------------------- Honorable James Perkins, Mayor Welcome on behalf of Calvary Baptist Church ------------------------- Attorney Prince D. Chestnut Music ---------------------------- Minnie T. Lett Chorus -------------------“God is a Wonderful God” Greetings -----------------Dr. Verdell Lett Dawson, Interim Superintendent - Selma Public Schools Greetings --------------------Reverend Gregory Williams, President, Baptist Ministers Conference Solo ----------------------------- Mrs. Pamela Lewis -----------------------------“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Instrumental Music (Organ) ----------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Quentin Lane Offering $224.01 -------------------------------------------- Offertory Prayer by Reverend Jackson

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Response to Welcome by Mrs. Lila Hackett, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City Reverend R. A. Chaney introduced and presented D. W. Moore, Pastor, Mount Olive #2 Baptist Church, Jackson, AL. The hymn “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” was sung. Prayer was offered by Rev. Moore. Rev. Moore brought greetings and gave the scripture reference Ephesians 4:1 to accompany the theme: “Focusing Our Vision and Maintaining Our Marching by the Music of the Church”. Among the thoughts projected were the statements given, the Church is the light of the world and the hospital for the sin-sick soul. The church must return to its first love. “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” was sung by the congregation. An announcement from the Evangelistic Committee was given by Rev. David Frazier. Announcements were made by President Woodrick. Closing remarks and benediction by Rev. Moore.

Wednesday Morning, July 25, 2007 Divisional Meetings: 7:30-10:50 A.M. The second general assembly of the Alabama Baptist state Congress of Christian Education opened at 11:00 am. The song service was directed by Mrs. Brenda Banks Smith, Assistant music Director. “Just a Little Talk with Jesus” was sung. The entourage for Dean Colvin’s processional was narrated by Mrs. Edsel M. Davis Sr. The scripture was Psalms 121 and prayer were both given by Rev. Dr. Curtis Lee. Inspirational Singing was presented by the Jefferson County Congress of Christian Education Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Maurice Ford. “O Give Thanks to the Lord” and “Yes HE Will” composed the service. President Woodrick presiding, invited all state officers to the rostrum. The Memorial Period was solemnly presented by Mrs. Georgia Wheeler, Joy Baptist Church, Talladega, Alabama Presentation of New Workers and Visitors by Mrs. Brenda Jennings, First Baptist Church, Roosevelt. Greetings were extended by Dr. Vernon Swift, First Vice-President of Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. A musical selection, “Wait for Me”, was rendered by the Jefferson County Congress of Christian Education Choir. Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Pastor, Saint John Baptist Church, Edgewater and Regional Coordinator of Sunday School Publishing Board, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., introduced and presented Dr. E. L. Colvin, Dean, for the Keynote Address. Dr. Colvin greeted the assembly and announced the scripture reference Psalm 137:1-3 and Ephesians 5:17-20 to accompany the theme: “Singing the Lord’s Song”. Dr. Colvin began the address with singing the hymn “Nearer My God to Thee”.

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Churches of Selma Alabama . And Selma University Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, President of Selma University

July 23-27,2007

GENERAL THEME “The Heavenly Vision: The Music of the Church" Ephesians 5:17-20

Rev. Stevenson Tullis

Dr. John Tucker

Sister Dorothy McAdory

Assistant Dean

Administrative to the Dean

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

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INTRODUCTION AND THANKS We give praise to God our Heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. To our highly esteemed, dynamic and spiritually impacting leader of our State Convention, Dr. L. C. McMillian and his staff; to our most efficient, elegant, eloquent and effective President of our State Congress, Dr. Foster C. Woodrick and his staff; to all officers, messengers, friends and constituents of this 64th Annual Session of the Alabama Missionary Baptist State Congress of Christian Education, good afternoon. It is good for us to be here. We come not to erect 3 tabernacles for anyone; but we come to give due praise to the one God who is Lord of us all. And again that one Lord has been good to me. "I don't serve Him as I should. I don't deserve all of His good. So many things are not as they should be, but God is still good to me!" What about you? Let me first thank Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson for another brilliant introduction. Done as only he can do it. Dr. Winfred Hope said, "It's getting so that some introductions are better than the speeches that follow.” Well, if that's true don't blame the introducer. It's not his fault. Every preacher ought to like a good introduction. It may be the last time he hears good things said about him. I extend sincere thanks and appreciations to you all for this another opportunity to serve you as Dean. I am still deeply humbled by the fact that I stand before one of the most impacting organizations for Christian Education in this world today. I thank God for President McMillian who already set a sure course for our Convention and has a firm grip on the helm. I thank God for President Emeritus Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, who has proven himself a great leader and is still showing himself to be a friend. I thank God for President Woodrick for his vibrant, yet patient and compassionate, yet firm leadership of this Congress. I thank him for allowing me to survive the trauma of leadership change, and choosing me to serve him as Dean of the Congress. I pray that I will serve him and this congress in a manner that's pleasing to God and Him.

INITIATIVES 2003-2007 In 2003 1. A first time COP school was built into our Congress Curriculum. Christian Educators all over our state are earning their C.O.P.'s faster and thereby certifying more leaders, accrediting more Congresses and raising the level of Christian Education all over our state. 2. A first time 2-year graduation eligibility was instituted. This has inspired more people to continue to pursue their Christian Education goals and has increased attendance on Graduation Day and the Congress as a whole. Last year's graduation 12

set a record for our congress. 3. The Alabama State Deans Network was organized as an auxiliary to the Deans Office. And under the capable and energetic presidership of Dr. Walter Bracy, the Network has coordinated and facilitated the work of Deans all over our state and has helped increase the number of certified deans, certified teachers, accredited leadership schools in our state and helped enhance the attendance at our State Congress each year. Through the efforts of the Deans Network, more and more pastors are seeking certification and becoming teachers in our leadership schools and congresses. Last year (2005), Dean Charles Delaine was successful in implementing a Pastor's Alternative School (25 pastors seeking certification). 4. The 5-day Congress was recommended and has evolved, allowing C.O.P. courses and registration for other congress messengers on Monday. In 2004 1. More youth courses were added to the curriculum, to attract and hold more youth. 2. The "Dean of the Year Award was presented and has inspired more Deans in the work. 3. Computer and Homiletics Courses were offered to our ministers. In 2005 1. We continued to proceed with the aforementioned initiatives that were already in progress. In 2006 1. A Pastors Alternative Instructor Certification was successfully instituted. Forty-one (4I) pastors from across our state participated and completed the Course. Congratulations pastors. 2. Certified District Deans were enlisted and are now serving as Departmental Deans to help build and monitor curriculum, and expedite the work 0 the State Dean.

This year 2007 1. The Recertification Course #2097 - "Rethinking Christian Education is being taught - A must for all instructors needing to be recertified (Dr. Jonathan McPherson, teacher). 2. A Specialization Course -#SP004I- "Christian Education Ministering to the Whole Church" is being taught, for those who have gone beyond COP Program and are seeking a Certificate of Specialization in Christian Education (Dr. Edsel M. Davis, teacher). 13

RECOMMENDATION: 2008 1. That the Pastors Alternative Phase II be instituted. 2. That the Congress begin, officially, on Monday of the week (a five day Congress). All of these initiatives and recommendations are designed, not only to grow our State Congress, but also to enhance the quality of Christian Education, throughout the State of Alabama.

THANKS AGAIN! I thank the Dean's office staff for the excellent job they do. They are a nerve center of efficiency, proficiency, sufficiency and consistency under the able management of our Asst. Dean, Dr. Stevenson Tullis, Administrative Assistant, Sis. Dorothy McAdory, Administrative Assistant Dr. John Tucker, and Bro. Lee G. Wilson, our C.O.P. School Coordinator. I thank the Deans' Network of Alabama (an auxiliary of the State Dean's Office) for doing a telling job this year promoting the cause of the State Congress and Christian Education, year round (Dr. Walter Bracy president). I thank Jefferson County District Association and Congress for 22 years of service as their Dean and supporting me in this congress. I thank the Beulah Baptist Church, Bessemer, Dr. C. D. Patterson, pastor, for their support. I thank the Greater Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where there is always "Hope in the House". And last, but not least, I thank my ever loving wife, who supports me in all my endeavors, such that I have learned to know that if I grabbed a bull by the horns, Sis. Colvin would grab his tail.

IN MEMORIAM Let us pause to remember our sainted dead. They are gone but not forgotten.

THE STEWARDSHIP ACCOUNT I come now to give an account of my stewardship as Dean for the year 2006-2007. We attended all of the affiliated meetings of Christian Education; the December Conference of Christian Education, December 2006; Our State Sunday School Board meeting in March, 2007; Our State Deans' Network Workshop, February 2007; the National Congress of Christian Education, June2007. We visited other local congresses of the state and can report that Christian Education in Alabama is on the move - onward, upward, outward! Our State Congress is accredited, positions are filled and we are ready to serve. 14

Now, I come to give account of my stewardship of the gospel. Thanks to Dr. Stevenson Tullis for his vivid exposition of the theme on yesterday. I shall endeavor to treat it. In treating the theme, let us turn to two places; the Book of Psalms, Psalms I37 verses I-3 and Ephesians 5:I7-20. Our theme for this year: "The Music of the Church". Our subject for today: "Singing the Lord's Songs". THE MESSAGE “SINGING THE LORD’S SONGS” THE HEAVENLY VISION Which the Apostle Paul experienced on the Damascus Road, revealed to Paul a three-fold phenomenon. It revealed "the master of the church, the message of the Church and the music of the Church. God revealed the role of music in the church, because music is important to God. God did not marry music to the gospel, but he did bring them together. No; music is not the spouse of God's word but it is an espouser of it. Music is not the gospel, but a servant of the gospel. The word of God is often born on the wings of song, telling dying men that Jesus saves. Music is important to God, and God has made music to be In fact, the music of the church preceded the church of the music. When Paul told the Church of Ephesus what to sing, the Lord's songs were already being sung centuries before the Christian church was born. Singing played a prominent part in the worship and national life of the Hebrew people. The Jews composed songs to celebrate their religions experiences and special victories. The entire Book of Psalms is called the "Song Book of Israel." Moses is the first known composer of songs. God commanded and authorized his compositions. And Moses' songs became "The Lord's Songs." But it was King David, the sweet singer of Israel, who first organized music as a service in the temple. Not only did David compose and start the singing of Psalms but he invented instruments of music which he made to praise the Lord (II Chron. 7:6) That's why he could exalt in Psalms I50 - "Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet - with the psaltery and harp stringed instruments and organs - with cymbals, all kinds of cymbals" "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord" (Heb.-"Hallelujah"). Out of 30,000 temple workers, David chose 4000 for the music service. When Solomon finished his temple he employed 2000 singers in the choir. And the songs that they sang were the Psalms of David and Moses. They were the Lord’s Songs. Consequently, it is not strange that years after, when God's people (Jews) were exiled into a foreign land, they went into captivity carrying the Lord's songs in their hearts. But what is 15

strange is when their captors requested them, commanded them, saying "Sing us one of the songs of Zion.” They answered, "How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?” Now, notice, the captives did not say we cannot sing, but they said "we shall not sing."

WHY NOT? They had what they needed. They had the Lord's Songs in their hearts. They had their musical instruments to accompany themselves. Why wouldn't they sing one of the Songs of Zion? Well, their reply revealed 3 conditions that existed, which kept them from singing the Lord's Song. (I) They were in the wrong place (2) They were in the wrong attitude (3) They were in the wrong spirit. Their captors requested "Sing us one of the songs of the Holy City. One of the songs of the temple!! The captives replied, No! How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land (i.e., in a foreign land). My friends, the Zion of old is the church of today. And away from the city of God (the church), away from the House of God, away from the worship and praise of God is a strange place to be. And a strange land can silence the song of God in us. A strange land can put us in the wrong place, the wrong attitude, and in the wrong spirit for singing the Lord's songs. There are 3 times the Lord's songs shall not be sung.

I. IN THE WRONG PLACE The Lord's song shall not be sung. Because the wrong people in the wrong place can't understand the Lord's song. Their Babylonian captives didn't know what they were asking for, when they asked for a song of Zion. They didn't understand what the songs of Zion were. They didn't understand where they came from. They didn't understand what they meant to the people of God! They thought they were asking for entertainment. Some music they could dance by - make merry or be amused. Something to bring some fun or frolic into their lives. They didn't know they were asking for the Lord's songs-the music of the church!! No wonder God's people wouldn't sing. It would have been incongruous - i.e. unfitting - out of place, in that place. It would have been ridiculous to sing the Lord's song in the wrong place. In contrast to the church of God, the world is a strange land. The world and its worldliness - its entertainment seeking mentality - is the wrong place for singing the Lord's songs. Church music means too much to God, to be used for the entertainment and pleasure seeking 16

purposes of this world. The entertainment industry needs to understand that church music is sacred music, composed by the Lord; inspired by the words of God, written and arranged by Holy men who wrote as the spirit of God moved them to write.

Church music today is originated by church people - music that worships God, - praises God - music that exalts him and not us ourselves! It is music of God, by God, for God. The music of the church (the Lord's song) is the same music that Moses and David sang. You see, man might add the melody but God dictates the lyrics. Miriam led the singing, but Moses wrote God's word. It is an outpouring of the feelings of God's people - of their victories, their defeat, their suffering and triumph and their response to their all - powerful, all- knowing, ever present God. In trouble, they might sing, "I Know The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow". In triumph they might sing, "Victory Is Mine ....”. But its all to the glory of God. The Lord's songs are sung to glorify God, not man. Not to be used for self-gain, selfaggrandizement - to show off our vocal gifts or instrumental talent. Music of the church belongs in the church ... elsewhere it's out of place. In Concert Halls, it's out of place; in competitions, it's out of place; in commercializing, it's out of place. Today we are marketing church music along beside rhythm and blues. Gospel music night clubs are built by entertainers now, and gospel and hip hop are being programmed together. I heard a public announcement recently about a church affair. It said, "Come to our "Hattietude" - see our beautiful hats and enjoy music by the Jazz Quintet". And I wondered, Am I invited to a church event or to a Juke-Joint. Nowadays - it's hard to tell church music from any other. That’s because so much "stealing" is going on, between church music and worldly music. And we wonder who is influencing who. More music has been carried out of the church, than been carried in. Blues singers sing about the "Blues" and its beginnings. They say: "From a whippowill out on a hill they took a blue note; pushed it through a horn until it was born into a new note. Then they nursed it, rehearsed it and then gave out the news that the southland gave birth to the blues." But our church music history records, that black hymn singers adapted the hymns of Isaac Watts to their own spirituals. They flatted the 7th step of their pentatonic scale (making the "blue note"); then jazz musicians used the sound they got; and they sang it, played it and then called it the "blues". They took it out of church into the night clubs, but they brought it back into the church. That is why much of what we hearing in churches today, is "nothing but the blues. But the Apostle Paul advised the church, Be not conformed to this world. But be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Trouble with our young today. They are more impacted by the music outside the church, than the music inside the church. But when the church starts stealing music from the world we just confirming. When it comes to our music, it seems we would rather copy than compose. 17

But by the power of an ever progressive God, what we call church music has come a mighty long way. Much of it has gone to the wrong place-"off on the deep end". And we are caused to wonder, "where do go from here? Paul advised, "Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs" - these were the Lord's songs.

"Church music" has evolved from the psalms of David, to hymns of Isaac Watts of black people, to spiritual songs to gospels of Dorsey, to contemporary gospel of Ed. Hawkins, to gospel "pop" of Andre Crouch. And now to R&B, Soul Pop, Christian Rap, Jazz, Jazz Funk and now "Hip-hop" is threatening our sanctuaries. (Flirters with church music like Al Green, going from gospel to soul and back again!! And it is time the church be careful!! Just because it's called gospel music doesn't mean it's a "good-news" bearer. And when it does not glorify God, it is not the Lord's song. If the lyrics are not doctrinally sound, it's not the Lord's song. If the church of God is marching, I shall not be moved. - no!! It's not the Lord's song. If I could "shake the devil off", I wouldn't need to pray. If it's not doctrinally sound, theologically correct, then it's not the Lord's song; and should not be sung in church. The Lord's song shall not be song, secondly,

II IN THE WRONG ATTITUDE, The captives in Babylon did not sing. Their attitudes wouldn't let them. They were afraid, frustrated, feeling forsaken and far away from God. They were reaping the consequences of their sins in a far country. Their guilt, their regret would not permit them to sing. Their sadness would not let them sing songs of Joy. Repentance sheds briny tears, instead of singing songs. If they had sung at all, they would have sung the blues. All they could do was hang up their harps on the willow trees; sit down and weep. -Hanging Harps and Heavy Harps (wrong attitude) will silence the songs of God. If we come to worship, other than to worship God, we're in the wrong attitude. He said, where two or three are gathered in my name (in the right attitude) I'll be there in the midst. But if attitude is wrong and he's not there, no need trying to sing his songs. If we're not touching and agreeing in unity, we can't sing, "What a fellowship what a joy divine leaning on the everlasting arms! And finally, if we're

III. IN THE WRONG SPIRIT, We shall not sing the Lord's song Paul said, when we are in the Right Spirit, we will sing the Lord's song. And that spirit is the Holy Spirit. We cannot sing it - in another spirit. In the spirit of disobedience we cannot sing! In the spirit of darkness and fornication we cannot sing the Lord's song. If we walk in the spirit of darkness we cannot sing the songs of light. If we walk in the spirit of hate we cannot sing the songs of love. If we sing at all, we'll only sing the Blues. 18

But I heard Paul say Eph. 5: there are times when we shall sing the Lord's song. When we walk in the spirit of Christ, when we walk in the spirit of Love, when we walk in the spirit of Thanksgiving, when we walk in the spirit of Light, when we walk as wise and not as fools, when we walk a walk that church folk should walk; we'll be walking in the Right Spirit - the Holy Spirit. And you'll know when you're in Him. Because when he comes we can sing!! When he comes we can sing right! We can sing with the spirit (Paul says) and with understanding, too. Understanding the will of God - (what he wants us to say - and do!) And when the spirit comes, we'll be singing the right songs - we will sing the Lord's songs! And when we sing the Songs of Zion, it means the spirit is here! We are in him. He is in us! I heard the Apostle say, "And be not drunk with wine (that's just useless indulging in pleasure), but be ye filled with the spirit. And when we're filled with the spirit we can sing the Lord's songs. We can sing Psalms! Hymns! Spirituals, too! And as we sing the Lord's songs, we'll be singing from our hearts to God. We'll be glorifying God and loving one another, too!! And there are times when we should sing the Lord's song. There are times when we need to sing the Lord's song. There are times when no other song will do. "Rap" - cannot rescue me from my woes. "Hip-Hop" - cannot help heal the heartaches. "POP" won't ease the pain. And Soul surely can't save!! But the Lord's songs are therapeutic - panacea for every need. Sam Cooke was right. Songs (the Lord's song) do have a feeling (function). There's a story in every song that we sing. Songs have been known to lift heavy burdens, if all of our troubles to God we'd only bring. And if you are a Christian, you ought not to be ashamed, to lift your voices in Jesus name, you ought to be able to sing, the Lord's song! Are you able to sing! To sing the Lord's song. I'm glad I'm able. Because there are times I need Him. hat's all the time. And when I do I don't mind confessing, I need thee every hour most gracious Lord. No tender voice like thine can peace afford. And there are times when seem all other help has failed, then I have to pray, "Father, I stretch my hands to thee no other help I know. If thou withdraw thy self from me oh whither shall I go"? And when I'm through praying, my faith still sing out - "I know the Lord will make a way, yes, He will"!! Won't he do it? And when the answer comes, I can shout "Victory is mine ....! But then, I still have need to worship Him - Praise Him for what he's done for me. And when I think how he stepped down thro 42 generations. Born - Lived - Preached - Boat - Gave his life for me - Died on Calvary. Left upper room singing a hymn (Nearer My God To Thee. Even tho it be a cross that raises me!) When I think, I have to sing - "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone" and all the world go free? No..!! And he died until the cemeteries ... , sun ... , moon ... , died till God was glorified, sinners .. justified, justice .. satisfied and a centurion cried truly ..... But when they buried him in a borrowed grave - Early .... He rose - All power ... Because I know he rose-I can sing with conviction; I can sing with Joy, He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today - He walks with me.... talks with me, Does he walk with you? How do you know? I know - Because He lives in my soul! And Because He lives - I can face tomorrow...... Because He lives all fear is gone - Because He lives I got a 19

rock.... shelter.... friend..... That's why I thank Him! That's why I praise Him! I love to testify His goodness! "I love to tell the story”. Twill be my theme in glory..... And this is my story this is my song praising all the day long". Praising Jesus (my waymaker Jesus) (my bread provider!) Do you have a story? ... a song? Tell it! Sing it! Praise him - praise him all the day long!! ************************************************************************************ A love offering was given. Announcements by President Woodrick, Benediction by Dean Colvin.

INTERMISSION WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 3:00-6:00 P. M. Discussion Groups WEDNESDAY EVENING - 7:00 P. M. The evening session opened with the selection “He’s Worthy to Be Praised” by the Fine Arts Chorus. Second Vice President, Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr., presiding, presented Reverend F. A> Blackburn, Sr. Pastor Holly Springs Baptist Church, Foster, Alabama for the Devotional procedure. Scripture I Chronicles 16:7-18 and prayer. The following musical selections were rendered by the Fine Arts Choir: “He Hath Made Me Glad”, “What A Mighty God We Serve”, “This is The Day That The Lord Has Made” and “Total Praise”. Inspirational Address was delivered by Minister Tracey Shannon, Calvary Baptist Church, Selma, subject “Redeeming the Times Through Confirmation to the Heavenly Vision”, Ephesians 5:15-20. In order to redeem the times we must be filled with the Holy Spirit. We must conform to the Heavenly Vision and we must remember to read the Bible daily. Christian music should be the essence of church worship. The District Presidents, Church School Superintendents and Directors’ march was directed by Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr., Second Vice President. The Financial report was as follows: • Dr. Earl Brown, President Mt. Pilgrim District Congress $100.00 • Dr. John D. Hoggs, President Bowen East District Congress $100.00 • Dr. E. L. Colvin, Dean Jefferson County District Congress $100.00 • Mr. Henry L:. Mims, President Peace Baptist District Congress $200.00 • Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Dean Mt. Pilgrim District Congress $100.00 • Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, Mt. Pilgrim District Congress $101.00 • Dr. John H. Mason, Mt. Pilgrim District Congress $75.00 • Mr. La Rue Pringle $100.00 • Mr. Elston Driver (Personal) $25.00 Total Finance $1,000.00 Selection “Holy Is Thy Name” Fine Arts Choir Selma University Hour, Directed by Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, President. Total Finance

$1,487.00

Offertory Prayer by Rev. R. A. Chaney.

The Fine Arts Choir led the Congregation in singing the hymn of the church, “Amazing Grace”.

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Alternate, Dr. Walter G. Bracy introduced and presented the speaker of the hour, Dr. Walter Sims, Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ishkooda. For the evening sermon, Dr. Sims presented his message with the lines of the hymn, “I’m Happy With Jesus Alone” and then stated the topic of his sermon, “Bartimaeus” with scripture reference Mark 10:46. All sinners need to be saved. Bartimaeus recognized the power and will of God. Jesus healed Bartimaeus because he sought Him. We must make our request known to Jesus. We must pray and ask for God’s will to be done in our lives. “O, How I Love Jesus” was sung at the conclusion of the message. Announcements by Dean Colvin. Prayer and benediction by Dr. Walter Sims.

THURSDAY MORNING --JULY 26, 2007 PRESIDENT/DEAN'S PRAYER BRESKFAST 6:00-7:15 A. M. Mt. Aarat Baptist Church Reverend L. L. Ruffin Pastor

DIVISIONAL MEETINGS 7:30 – 10:30 AM The general Assemble of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education opened at 11:10 am. Mrs. Brenda Banks Smith directed the assembly in singing, “Glory To His Name”. Mrs. Agnes McPherson directed the entourage for the President’s March. Musical selections were sung by the Choir of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City. Scripture Matthew 28:16-20 and prayer were given by Joseph Rowser, Executive Secretary of Alabama Baptist State Convention, USA Inc. Music ~ “My Hope Is Built n Nothing Less “ Greetings: Alabama Baptist State Women’s Convention

Mrs. Jean Harris

Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc.

Dr. L. C. McMillian, President

A proclamation from Governor Bob Riley was read by Mr. McGriff Report of Officers: General Secretary---Dr. Ora M. Parker; Assistant Secretary---Mrs. Maxine D Abrams; Corresponding Secretary---Mrs. Veronica Salary, Treasurer--- Mr. La Rue Pringle, Scholarship Committee Chairman--- Mrs. Synethia Pettaway. It was moved By Rev. Walter Bracy and seconded by Rev. Johnny Hollis that the reports would be accepted. Unanimous consent was exhibited. (See reports) A love offering was given for President Woodrick. A selection “Total Praise” was rendered by the Mount Moriah Baptist Church Choir. Introduction and presentation of President Woodrick by Dr. C. D. Patterson. Dr. Woodrick brought greeting and gave some wholesome quotes that stimulated our attention. Dr. Woodrick made further remarks and announced the theme “The Biblical Charge for Christian Education”, Matthew 28:19-20.

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Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education Affiliated with the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. Dr. L. C. McMillian, President Held with the Churches of Selma, Alabama And Selma University

July 23 - 27, 2007 Mr. Henry L. Mims First Vice-President

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INTRODUCTION To the honored and esteemed president of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, Dr. L. C. McMillian; To the presiding officers, Vice-President Mims; To SecondVice President Pettaway; To our very efficient Dean, Dr. E. L. Colvin; To the State Convention officers; To the State Convention wing presidents present here today; To the Vice-President at Large of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc, Dr. Julius R. Scruggs; To the Director of the National Baptist Convention’s Christian Education Department – Southeast region, Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Sr.; To the faculty and administrative staff, to the ministers of the Gospel here assembled, delegates, messengers and to all of my Father’s children meeting here in this sixtyfourth Annual Session of the Alabama State Baptist Congress of Christian Education, at Selma University in the Great City of Selma. I greet all of you today in the majestic and wonderful name of our Lord and Savior. “Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ.”

WORDS OF APPRECIATION Let me express my thanks to this Congress for having elected me as your president and for your fidelity, love, fellowship and follow ship, and for your prayers during this past year. During the first year of my tenure, you have given me wonderful support. It was due to the providence of God that I ran unopposed. No other candidate decided to qualify for the office so; I choose to say that I was chosen by God for the office after he had groomed me by a lifetime of service to Him and His work. To those of you who are involved in all areas of our work, I am most grateful. VicePresident Mims has been available and he is industrious. Vice-President Pettaway is multi-talented and works untiringly promoting the work of the Congress in any area to which he is assigned. Dean Colvin administers the curriculum of our congress with vigor, enthusiasm and an expertise born of his many years of experience. Thanks to the Deans of the State of Alabama for the great work they do under the leadership of Dr. W. Bracy and Dr. Colvin. “Continue to be an asset to the Congress.” Thanks to the Director of Christian Education Dr. Edsel Davis who is very active and always makes himself available for any service that he may render. Thanks to the Director of the National Baptist Convention’s Christian Education Department – Southeast region, Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Sr. We are his and he is ours. With he and Dr. Edsel Davis in our camp we have double coverage in our connection to the National Christian Education Department. Thanks to Dr. McMillian for his advice and support. Thanks to our secretarial staff. They are without peer and continue to do an outstanding job in their calling. I would like to thank all committee chairpersons and committee members. Thanks to the faculty. We have a great faculty consisting of Pastors and laypersons who come to the 23

Congress each year and inspire and enrich their students. To the Pastors and the churches of the State of Alabama, we thank you. To Dr. C. A. Lett, our local contact person who has labored in the trenches for many years giving support, assistance and advice freely, we thank you. Thanks to one of the better Pastors and churches in the whole world, Dr. Bernard Williams and the Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Pratt City who continue to love and support your humble servant. Thanks to my wonderful wife of fifty-nine years and 9 months for encouraging me, providing an atmosphere of love and staying by my side. We are servants together for Christ and thankful for the longevity that God has given us. I love you all. Even when there are mistakes and disappointments, I still love you.

IN MEMORIAM The grim reaper has come into our midst and taken some away, to that land on a far away strand. But precious memories of them still live in our hearts. “When Peace like a river attendest my way, and sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot thou has taught me to say it is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control; that Christ has regarded my helpless estate and has shed his own blood for my soul. It is well, with my soul, Yes it is well, it is well with my soul”

REPORT OF PRESIDENTIAL STEWARDSHIP We have been quite active in attending District, State and National meetings, representing you as we went. September 2006: National Baptist Convention; Houston, Texas. November 2006: Alabama Baptist State Convention; Birmingham, Alabama Dr. William Greason, Host Pastor January 2007: State Board Meeting; Selma, Alabama National Board Meeting; Birmingham, Alabama 24

March 2007: State Congress Board; Birmingham, Alabama Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Pratt City Dr. Bernard Williams, Host Pastor April 2007: NBC, SSPB, Christian Education Department’s Southeast Regional Coordinator’s Conference; Pensacola, Florida where we were honored to have been programmed to preside over a session by the Regional Director, Dr. McPherson. Founder’s Day at Selma University where we presented the University with a check for one thousand dollars ($1,000) from our Congress. June 2007: National Congress; St. Louis, Missouri During the Congress we attended the President’s banquet. State Congress Presidents were honored and the speaker was our own Dr. Julius R. Scruggs.

PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR Recommendations: 1. We have the best Dean, Faculty and staff on planet Earth. I recommend that we raise their stipend. 2. That all stipends, allocations and payments be made by check unless necessity or convenience prohibits it. 3. That the Pre-Congress Banquet which was instituted this year, become an annual feature of our Congress and that in the future, it be named the President’s Banquet in which we will feature the Presidents of the District Congresses of the State of Alabama. Each president will be asked to give a donation of five hundred ($500) dollars each. Those presidents who give a donation of five hundred dollars will be seated in a special, reserved section and will be honored at the banquet. One half of the proceeds will go to Selma University and one half will underwrite raises for the faculty and staff. 4. That our Congress endorse and support the election of Dr. Julius R. Scruggs as the next president of the National Baptist Convention, U. S. A., Inc.

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THE BIBLICAL CHARGE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Matthew 28:19, 20 As we look at our society today, we see many negatives: poverty, unemployment, racism, social injustice, drug addiction and abuse, suicide, crime, child abuse, abuse of the elderly, gangs, and corruption in public office, just to name a few. It seems that society today has twisted the Golden Rule. Their version seems to be “He who has the gold makes rules.” Sadly this seems to be playing out every day in our courts, in our political venues and in businesses all over this country. If you have money, you have a bargaining chip to do basically whatever you want, and those who are not as well off are left with nothing. The result: An uncaring, indifferent, selfish society, where it’s “ALL ABOUT ME” and “NOT ABOUT YOU”. The rich are becoming richer and the poor and middle class are struggling to survive. Today when some people do wrong, they call it “a lifestyle”, or “just a little sin”, or “none of your business”, or “it’s not that bad – everyone else does it”. The people who are trying to live right are being ridiculed for being old-fashioned. Those who try and stand up for justice are being knocked down or scared silent.

THE QUESTION What is the answer to these negatives and the problems that plague our society today?

THE ANSWER I submit to you that Christian Education is the remedy for these problems and that it can be a stabilizing force for humankind.

THE PROOF If you were interested in the origin, development and varieties of human beings and their societies, you would study ANTHROPOLOGY. If you were interested in the scientific study of former human life and activities through material remains such as artifacts and buildings, you would study ARCHAEOLOGY. If you wanted to know something about the production distribution and consumption of the wealth and the means of supplying the material needs of mankind, you would study ECONOMICS.

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If you were interested in the study of human behavior, the science of the human mind, you would study PSYCHOLOGY. If you wanted to inquire into the most comprehensive principles of reality in general, the causes and principles underlying being and thinking, you would study PHILOSOPHY. If you were interested in the origin and evolution of human society, the progress of civilization and the laws controlling human institutions and functions you would study SOCIOLOGY. If you were interested in the philosophy and science of law and its administration, you would study JURISPRUDENCE. If you were interested in the science and art of diagnosing, treating and preventing disease, you would study MEDICINE. If you were interested in the earth’s history, composition and structure, you would study GEOLOGY. If you wanted to learn to design, construct and operate the structures, machines and other devices of industry and everyday life, you would study ENGINEERING. If you were interested in the structure, composition and properties of substances and their transformations, you would study CHEMISTRY. If you were interested in the discipline that seeks to build a scientific foundation for a variety of topics, including computer design, computer programming, information processing, algorithmic solutions of problems and the algorithmic process it self, you would study COMPUTER SCIENCE. If you were curious about the art of producing significant arrangements of sounds, with reference to rhythm, pitch and tone color, you would study MUSIC. These disciplines and others comprise a secular education which is to be desired in our world today. But a secular education won’t get you to Heaven. If you want to know how to get to Heaven, you must study the Bible and major in CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. Christian Education is the abolition of ignorance. It is informing men and women about God, His will and His ways through preaching and teaching. Preaching is a monologue aimed at the heart to bring about belief. Teaching is a dialogue aimed at the head to bring about understanding. We Christian educators are seeking to abolish ignorance of the Word of God, which seem to be prevalent in our society today. If men and women want to know how God wants to deal with them, they must learn how he has dealt with men and 27

women down through the ages; and the only way to learn how God has dealt with men and women down through the ages is to read and study the Bible. A decrease in reading is an increase in ignorance. This world stands in the need of a spiritual awakening and it will only experience that awakening as the people of the world become more and more involved in Christian Education. We have a biblical mandate for Christian Education. Jesus said, “Go ye therefore and teach.” Jesus set the example for Christian Education with his disciples; He trained them, nurtured and taught them. He kept them with him twenty four hours a day, seven days a week for three years and they all graduated Summa Cum Laude – except Judas – and that’s a good percentage. When new converts come aboard today we Christian Educators must not go to sleep at the wheel. We must remember that once we obtain them, if we are to retain them we must train them.

MUSIC Music is a vital segment of Christian Education. It is important for us to consider the music of the church because we are a musical people. Music is ESSENTIAL in our praise and worship of God. Yet Satan can harm us with music.

THE MUSIC OF THE WORLD There was a time when certain words were counted to be vulgar and were not used in polite conversation. Those words have now found their way into the music of the world and into the entertainment business. The denigration of black womanhood has been ongoing since we came to this country. Why should some seek to perpetuate it and get rich doing it? I say to you there is a way to shut down the vulgar music entertainment industry. The way to shut it down is to have our children STOP buying vulgar CDs.

THE MUSIC OF THE CHURCH The music of the church should be God-centered. The church should not sound like the world; the world should sound like the church. We need to let the Will of God take control of our music. “Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

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“Spiritual Songs” means that the words are sacred and have a biblical basis. We must remember that we can sing all we want but the world is watching the way we walk. “See them that ye walk circumspectly.” It is good to shout but we shouldn’t jump any higher than we live. Church music ought to agree with the Word of God. Church music should exalt and magnify God. It ought to glorify God. With our music we should praise and celebrate Him. Hymns, anthems, traditional gospel and contemporary gospel music all have their place in our praise and worship of our God. “Amazing Grace” is a song of Praise. “I Need Thee Every Hour” is a prayer. “Lord, For Every Mountain you’ve brought me over For Every Trial You’ve Seen Me Through; For Every Blessing, Hallelujah For This I Give You Praise.” But I reckon that the singing we do down here is just a rehearsal for what we’re going to do in Glory. When we get to heaven, one of the things we are going to do is sing. We’re going to join that heavenly choir. The four and twenty elders clothed in white raiment with crowns of gold on their heads. Seated around about the Throne of God and the four beasts, singing without rest. Continuously singing. Always singing. Giving glory, honor and thanks to God. Singing “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.” May God bless and keep you is my prayer. ************************************************************************************ A motion was made that Dr. Woodrick’s address would become the sentiment of the Congress and become part of the record. The motion was unanimously approved. Remarks were made by Reverend J. S. Rowser and Dr. Jonathan McPherson. Greetings were extended by Dr. Gertie M. Lowe, President, Alabama Baptist Women’s State Convention. Announcements were made and the benediction was offered by Dr. Julius R. Scruggs. THURSDAY AFTERNOON 1:00 – 6:00 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM

COPP Classes Afternoon Discussion Groups

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT Ms. Maxine Goodgame Moon and assistants have prayerfully planned soul, stirring services (in addition to morning classes) Tuesday – Thursday in the University Gymnasium all starting at 5:00 p.m. TUESDAY: Praise Festival WEDNESDAY: Soiree (King/Queen) THURSDAY: Youth Rally!!! – 5:00 P.M. REHEARSALS: Tuesday – Thursday @ 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. REGISTRATION: In addition to Congress $5.00 per youth; $10.00 per adult. WE NEED YOUR SPIRITUAL, FINANCIAL, AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT!!! PLEASE HELP US SAVE OUR CHILDREN!!!

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YOUTH RALLY EXTRAVAGANZA University Gymnasium Thursday, 5:00 p.m.

PRESIDERS King James A. Ellis, Jr. and Queen Jameria Johnson, 2006

HYMN PLEDGE TO BIBLE/SCRIPTURE PRAYER MUSIC

“Grateful”

Alabama Missionary Baptist Youths

Memorial and Tribute to American military and civilians who served or are serving in Iraq – Selma Area Youths OFFERING PRAYER------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. La Rue Pringle Youths Singing

PRESENTATION OF ROYAL COURT 2007 Youth Directress Ms. Maxine Goodgame Moon MEDLEY ------------------------ Hymns of the Church ----------------- Alabama Missionary Baptist Youths PRESENTATION------------------------------------------------------------------- Southwest District Youths MUSIC-------------------------------------------------------------------- Alabama Missionary Baptist Youths REMARKS-------------------------------------------------- Doctor L. C. McMillian, Convention President Doctor Foster Woodrick, Congress President BENEDICTION----------------------------------------------------Doctor Earnest L. Colvin, Congress Dean

ORGANIZERS DIRECTRESS: Maxine Goodgame Moon; ASSISTANT DIRECTRESSES: Mattie Shepard, SW; Mary Thomas, NE; Dorathea A. Strong, SE; Rhonda Parker; NW: SPECIAL COORDINATOR: Carolyn Robinson

PRAISE THE LORD EVERYBODY

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FRIDAY MORNING ---JULY 27, 2007 7:30-10:50 A.M.

DIVISIONAL MEETINGS (See Divisional Section)

The final general assembly opened with Assistant Music Director, Mrs. Brenda Banks Smith directing the singing of the hymn, “O How I Love Jesus”. Second Vice President, Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr., presiding, presented Dean Colvin as Processional Director. The scripture, Psalm 33 and prayer were given by Reverend L. L. Ruffin, Pastor, Mt. Ararat Baptist church, Selma, Alabama. The songs, “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made” and “What A Mighty God We Serve” were presented by the Fine Arts Choir. Final reports of all Divisional Meetings and Committees were given. All reports were adopted. (reports attached)

GRADUATION EXERCISE 12:00 NOON

Music …………………………………………………………………………………… Congregation Scripture/Invocation …………..………………………….………………….. Rev. Woodrow Johnson Greetings …...……………………………………………...………………Rev. Booker T. Booker, Jr. Music ……………………………………………………….......…………………….. Fine Arts Choir Introduction Of Speaker ……………………………………......… Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President Commencement Speaker …………….…………………………...…………….. Dr. Wilson Fallin, Jr. Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Brighton Alabama Music ……………………………………………………………...………………….. Fine Arts Choir Awarding Of Certificates ………………………………………...…………… Dr. E. L. Colvin, Dean Dr. Stevenson Tullis, Assistant, Dean Remarks ………………………………………………………… Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President Benediction …………………………..……………………………………… Rev. Wilson Fallin, Jr.

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ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Dr. Foster Woodrick, President Mr. La Rue Pringle, Treasurer ALLOCATIONS 2007

Accounts & Claims

Amount

Action Printing Company Public Relations Director, Rev. Glenn King President Foster Woodrick Dean Earnest L. Colvin Secretary, Ora M. Parker Corresponding Secretary, Veronica Salary Assistant Secretary, Maxine Abrams Treasurer, La Rue Pringle E. E. Forbes, Montgomery (tuned piano delivery charges) WJUS Radio Station Demi’s Designs Custom Trophies Signs Now Demi’s Designs

$475.00 $750.00 $2500.00 $1964.41 $246.71 $355.45 n/a n/a $396.00 $200.00 $875.00 $294.00 $209.28 $540.00 $8,805.85

Total INSTRUCTIONAL DEPARTMENT

Instructors, Leaders, Lecturers, Coordinators, Supervisors, Ministers’ Division Deans Office Total $9,926.32

COMMITTEES Enrollment/Finance

$775.00

NATIONAL CONGRESS BOARD President, Dr. Foster Woodrick Board Member, Mr. Henry Mims Total NATIONAL CONGRESS Registration President, Dr. Foster Woodrick Vice President, Mr. Henry Mims Dean, Dr. Earnest L. Colvin Total 33

$600.00 $400.00 $1,000.00

$650.00 $1,200.00 $600.00 $500.00 $2950.00

USE OF BUILDINGS Maintenance Selma Board of Education West Trinity Baptist Church Rev. A. Williams, Pastor Greater Hope Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church Total

PERSONNEL STIPENDS State President, Dr. L. C. McMillian Congress President, Dr. Foster Woodrick Special Assistant to the President, Dr. J. D. Hoggs First Vice President, Mr. Henry L. Mims Second Vice President, Atty. Collins Pettaway, Jr. Dean, Dr. Earnest L. Colvin General Secretary, Dr. Ora M. Parker Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Veronica Salary Selma University President, Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr. Music/Fine Arts Director, Dr. Bernard Williams Musician/Technician, Mr. Preston Frazier Musician, Mrs. Brenda Banks Smith Youth Director, Mrs. Maxine G. Moon Assistant Youth Director, Mrs. Carolyn Robinson Assistant Youth Director, Mrs. Mattie Shepherd Youth Scholarship Chairman, Mrs. Synethia Pettaway Baptist Leader Editor, Dr. E. E. Rodgers Liaison Contact Person, Dr. C. A. Lett State Executive Secretary, Rev. J. Stafford Rowser State Finance Chairman, Dr. Bobby Ellis Treasurer, Mr. La Rue Pringle Allocation Committee Chairman, Dr. Collins Pettaway Commencement Speaker, Dr. Wilson Fallin, Jr. Christian Education Director, Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. Administrative Assistant to President, Mrs. Agnes McPherson Clerical, Mrs. Carolyn Robinson Clerical, Mrs. Dee Henderson Total

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$420.00 $650.00 $300.00 $100.00 $250.00 $350.00 $2,070.00

$400.00 $750.00 $200.00 $400.00 $300.00 $500.00 $600.00 $200.00 $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 $350.00 $250.00 $250.00 $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 $100.00 $350.00 $350.00 $300.00 $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 $100.00 $200.00 $50.00 $25.00 $7,425.00

SUPPLEMENTARY EXPENSES (Lodging) Dr. Foster Woodrick Dean Earnest Colvin Dr. Ora M. Parker Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams Mrs. Veronica Salary Mrs. Preston Frazier Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Mr. La Rue Pringle

$574.05 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Total

$2,324.05

OFFICIAL EMERITUS Dr. J. R. Thomas, Treasurer Dr. J. D. Hoggs, President Total TOTAL OF ITEMIZED COLUMNS – 2007 Accounts and Claims Dean’s Office Committees National Congress Board National Congress Use of Buildings Personnel Stipends Supplementary Expenses (Lodging) Officials Emeritus Banquet Speaker, Dr. R. B. Holmes, National Congress President Total

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$100.00 n/a $100.00

$8,805.85 $9,926.32 $775.00 $1,000.00 $2,950.00 $2,070.00 $7,425.00 $2,324.05 $100.00 $2,000.00

$37,376.22

REPORT OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY Birmingham, Alabama March 20, 2007 Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, President, Dr. L. C. McMillian, President of Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc., Official Family, Messengers, and Friends in attendance at the Sixty Fourth Annual Session of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. Greetings! “Take fast hold of instruction; Let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.” Proverbs 4:13. Through the amazing grace of God, and your continued kindness to me, I am happy and say many thanks to you for allowing me to serve as the general secretary for many many years, I am humbly grateful. The Executive Board of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education met with the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City, Alabama, Dr. Bernard Williams, Pastor, Mr. John Hackett, Jr., Superintendent. Prayer was offered by First Vice President, Mr. Henry L. Mims. President, Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, presiding brought greetings and welcomed the assembly to his membership church. The agenda for the meeting was approved. President Woodrick presented a new Registration form and stated that further explanation of the form will be given in the general assembly. President Woodrick is encouraging the increase of attendance in the Congress Session. He said that our attendance could be enhanced by Advance Registration, placing special emphasis on Deans, Directors, District Congress Presidents and Superintendents’ Hour, awarding scholarships in the categories of General Scholarship, $1,000., and Selma University Scholarship $1,000.00. A study for giving a four (4) year scholarship will be ensued. All recommendations for developing more concern for the perpetuation of the growth in attendance for the Congress were approved. President Woodrick introduced and presented Reverend Joseph Stafford Rowser, new elected Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. for remarks. Reverend Rowser emphasized the need for a more careful check on checks given for representation of many churches whose checks are not honored and the cost effect on the organization. He further emphasized the auditing of all convention books. Much needed information for the strengthening of our State work was given. The President/Deans’ Prayer Breakfast tickets will be sold for ten dollars. Remarks were made by Public Relations Director, Reverend Glenn King. Rev. King is requesting that all materials for the program publication be submitted to his office by May 28, 2007. Dr. Walter Bracy is an added member to the Dean’s Staff. Prayer and benediction by Rev. S. C. Hudson. INTERMISSION The general assembly of the Board and Program Planning meeting of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education continued at 10:00 am. President Woodrick presiding, presented Dr. Bernard Williams, music director to direct the song service. The hymn, “Glory To His Name” was sung. Prayer was offered by Reverend Steven Tullis. Reverend Reginald Calvert, pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Bessemer, gave the devotional message. The theme, “The Heavenly Vision and the Music of the Church” with scripture reference Isaiah 6:1-3, were named. God gave 36

Isaiah a testimony of the coming of Christ, a sneak preview of the Heavenly Vision. Isaiah saw activities as they would come for the church. The church should be a snap shot of the Heavenly Vision. Isaiah saw activities as they would come for the church. The hymn, “I Am On the Battlefield” was joyously sung. President Foster C. Woodrick gave words of welcome to the assembly. The minutes of the Executive Board Meeting were read and approved. Recognition of new workers was extended by Second Vice President Attorney Collins Pettaway, Jr. Mrs. Agnes McPherson and Dr. John D. Hoggs were appointed Administrative Assistants to the Presidents. REPORTS: 1. The revised registration blank was fully explained by Mrs. Agnes McPherson. 2. Treasurer – Mr. La Rue Pringle gave the report of Amount of Finance on hand, $9,541.60. 3. State Director of Christian Education, Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. 4. Youth Director, Mrs. Maxine Goodgame Moon. 5. Scholarship Director, Mrs. Synethia P. Pettaway 6. District Congresses, Deans, Superintendents by Mr. Henry L. Mims, First Vice President. 7. Baptist Leader by Dr. S. C. Hudson 8. Dean, Dr. Earnest L. Colvin announced that Mr. John Tucker has been added to the staff as assistant to the Dean. 9. Child Promotion, Mrs. Iola Williams, Director. A letter of resignation from Mrs. Ramona Cleveland, Enrollment Committee Chairman, was read and accepted. Mrs. Elizabeth Wright was appointed Chairman of the Enrollment Committee with Mrs. Maxine Abrams, Mrs. Meiry Jones and Mrs. Bernice Hodges as members. A committee was formed to present plaques to Dr. John D. Hoggs and Mrs. Ramona Cleveland in appreciation for service rendered. Announcement of President/Dean’s Prayer Breakfast was given by Mrs. Earline Colvin. Tickets for the Prayer Breakfast will cost $10.00. Report of the Registration Committee was made by Mrs. Veronica Salary. There were 85 personal enrollees at $5.00 each, total $340.0. One pre-registration, Mount Olive Baptist Church #2, Jackson, Alabama, Rev. D. W. Moore, Pastor, $215.00. Total amount of finance reported, $610.00 The 2008 Board Meeting will be held with the Twenty Third Street Baptist Church, Ensley, Alabama, Dr. Morris Johnson, Pastor. Closing remarks, Blessing of food, and benediction by Pastor, Dr. Bernard Williams.

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The following persons paid $5.00 Registration Fee Abrams, Maxine D. Mrs. Alexander – Spencer, Exonia Mrs. Anderson, Dorothy Mrs. Blackburn, F. A. Rev. Bracy, Annie P. Sis.

Bracy, Walter G. Dr. Brooks, Willie May Mrs. Bryant, Shirley Mrs. Colvin, Earlene Mrs. Colvin, Earnest L. Rev. Cossey, Irene L. J. Mrs. Culpepper, Lonnie Mr. Davis, Edsel M. Rev. Davis, Inez Mrs. Delaine Charles H. Rev. Driver, Elston C. Dea. Ford, John E. Mr. Gaffney, Frances Mrs. Gaston, Carter Rev. Gilmore, Thomas E. Rev. Hackett, Lila E. Mrs. Hanna, Byron Rev. Hawkins, Annette Mrs. Hawkins, Williams G. Dea. Hoggs, John Dr. Hudson, S. C. Dr. Jenkins, Mark Rev. Jennings, Brenda J. Mrs. Johnson, Morris, Mr. King, Glenn Rev. Lee, Curtis Dr. McAdory, R. L. Mr. McPherson, Agnes Mrs. McPherson, Jonathan Dr. Mims, Henry L. Mr. Miree, Elizabeth G. Mrs. Moon, Maxine Goodgame Mrs. Moore, D. W. Rev. Moton, Henry L. Mr. Oden, O. C. Rev. Parker, Ora M. Sis. Parnell, Gilbert L. Mr. Patterson, Clinton D. Rev. Pettaway, Collins Atty. Pettaway, Synethia E. Mrs. Pitts, W. E. Rev. Pringle, La Rue Mr. Pruitt-Davis, Louise Mrs.

5610 21st Avenue East P.O. Box 91 1452 Cambridge 2209 Herman Avenue 4351 Delchamps Road 4351 Delchamps Road

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Graysville, AL 35073 Fairfield, AL 35064 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Coden, Al 36523 Coden, Al 36523

8255 Pring Street 1174 Circle Trail 1037 Gloria Drive 1037 Gloria Drive 439 West Boundry St. 226 South Walnut Avenue 1113 Center Street N. 5012 Court I 4607 Kinterbish 10 2795 Choctaw Corner Rd. 1505 Tomahawk Road 515 Brentwood Street 250 Ardmore Lane 600 Beacon Drive 7125 Pine Tree Lane 111 Johnsonville Road 363 Clinton Street 363 Clinton Street 15 Hampshire Lane P.O. Box 158 112 Brookview Ct. 5749 Martin Luther Avenue 587 Overlook Road P.O. Box 66 301 – 59th Street 5232 Dredsden Rd. 306 Marsh Avenue 306 Marsh Avenue 1373 Mohican Drive 276 55th Street 88 Goodgame Lane 127 Charlotte Circle 2801 Snavely Avenue, SW 400 Milstead Road 913 Goldmire Way, SW P.O> Box 33 1101 Circle Trail 709 Tremont Street 709 Tremont Street 701 Pettus Street 1730 Frederick Douglas Rd. 1113 Center Street 38

Birmingham, Al 35214 Birmingham, AL 35214 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35022 Eufaula, AL 36027 Anniston, AL 36201 Birmingham, AL 35204 Birmingham, AL 35208 Cuba, AL 36907 Thomasville, AL 36784 Birmingham, AL 35214 Sylacauga, AL 35150 Birmingham, AL 35210 Fairfield, AL 35064 Fairfield, AL 35064 Linden, AL 36748 Birmingham, AL 35214 Birmingham, AL 35214 Newnan, GA 30265 Ozark, AL 36361 Montgomery, AL 36110 Birmingham, AL 35228 Fultondale, AL 35068 Selma, AL 36702 Fairfield, AL 35064 Irondale, AL 35210 Hueytown, AL 35023 Hueytown, AL 35023 Birmingham, AL 35214 Fairfield, AL 35064 Sylacauga, AL 35150 Jackson, AL 36545 Birmingham, AL 35211 Fairfield, AL 35064 Birmingham, AL 35211 LeRoy, AL 36548 Birmingham, AL 35214 Selma, AL 36701 Selma, AL 36701 Selma, AL 36703 Lowndesboro, AL 36752 Birmingham, Al 35204

Reese, Frederick D. Dr. Rhodes, Gary Mr. Ricks, Jean Mrs. Ricks, Louise Ms. Ricks, Lyndon Rev. Robinson, Carolyn Mrs. Rodgers, Edward E. Rev. Roper, Annie Mrs. Rowser, Joseph Stafford Rev. Salary, Veronica Mrs. Staples, Florence W. Mrs. Thomas, James R. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas, Joel Rev. Thornton, James Mr. Thornton, Josie Mrs. Tucker, John A. Rev. Tucker, S. C. Rev. Tullis, Stevenson E. Rev. Turner, Walter J. Dr. Tyes, Frank Rev. Wells, Willie Dr. Wheeler, Georgia Mrs. Wheeler, Porter F. Rev. Williams, Iola Mrs. Williams, Mary C. Mrs. Winston, Charles R. Rev. Woodrick, Foster & Bettye

1566 Maire Foster Street 133 Burton Avenue 1014 W. Irvine Avenue 108 Victory Street 1014 W. Irvine Avenue 3002 Kingsley Dr. 4417 Jefferson Avenue 681 Lee Clayton Road 506 Preston Avenue 6518 Avenue E 812 Covington Avenue, S. 920 Rice Mine Road 1204 56th Court 312 Oakleigh Drive 312 Oakleigh Drive 4145 Hwy 41 N 4105 Hwy 41 N 3100 Lincoln Drive, Apt 5A PO Box 1302 824 – 79th Street, S. 2015 Knollwood Place 602 Scott Street 602 Scott Street PO Box 986 2510 Paul Street 330 Marsh Avenue 1328 Echols Drive

Respectfully Submitted,

bÜt `A ctÜ~xÜ Ora M. Parker General Secretary

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Selma, AL 36703 Florence, AL 35630 Florence, AL 35630 Gadsden, AL 35901 Florence, AL 35630 Selma, AL 36701 Birmingham, AL 35211 Midway, AL 36053 Atalla, AL 35954 Fairfield, AL 35064 Birmingham, AL 35206 Northport, AL 35476 Northport, AL 35473 Gadsden, AL 35901 Gadsden, AL 35901 Monroeville, AL 36460 Monroeville, AL 36460 Selma, AL 36701 Sylacauga, AL 35150 Birmingham, AL 35206 Birmingham, AL 35242 Talladega, AL 35160 Talladega, AL 35160 Livingston, AL 35470 Anniston, AL 36201 Hueytown, AL 35023 Birmingham, AL 35214

REPORT OF ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY July 26, 2007 President Woodrick and all Alabama Baptist State Officers, and Messengers to the SixtyFourth Annual Session of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education, Good Morning! First, I thank the Almighty God for His bountiful blessings, and you President Woodrick, for asking me to continue to serve as Assistant General Secretary for this August body of believers. Once again during the 2006 session, I recorded during each session of Congress, assisted Dr. Parker in any way requested, served on the Registration Committee before and after general assemblies, before attending the john H. Brown Child Development Program at Calvary Baptist Church on Tuesday Morning at 9:30 am and after attending the split session Faculty meeting at Greater Hope Baptist Church at noon. On March 30, 2007, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City, Dr. Bernard Williams, Pastor, Corresponding Secretary Salary and I registered 85 persons at $5.00 each and I also assisted in formulating the program for this Session. One Church, Mt. Olive #2, Jackson, Alabama, Rev. D. W. Moore, Pastor, pre-registered for this session. Again I say thank you for the privilege to serve. It is an honor!

Maxine D. Abrams Maxine D. Abrams Assistant General Secretary

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Reporting of Corresponding Secretary July 26, 2007 O, give thanks unto the Lord for He is good and His mercy endureth forever. It is with extreme pleasure and humility that I stand before you today. To our newly elected president, Dr. Foster C. Woodrick, his lovely wife and all delegates assembled at this Sixty Fourth Annual Session of the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education, I offer the following report: For the March, Board Meeting which convened at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City, pastured by Dr. Bernard Williams, I mailed 200 letters which included the announcements, directions to the church and the registration schedule with fee amounts. At the meeting we registered 85 churches and pre-registered one church and I submitted to the treasurer $610.00 In July, I mailed 310 letters which included the announcements, registration information, schedule of activities and new initiatives from the Dean’s Office. For both meetings, the following expenses were incurred: • Copy Service $50.15 • Stamps -$201.00 • Ink Cartridges & Labels $94.44 • Envelopes $9.87 ----------------------$355.45 Humbly submitted,

Veronica Salary Veronica H. Salary, Corresponding Secretary

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF THE ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Dr. Foster Woodrick, President Mr. La Rue Pringle, Treasurer FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SUBMITTED BY MRS. AGNES S. MCPHERSON, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT WOODRICK JULY 2007 FUNDS RECEIVABLE REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT -------------------------------------------------------------$32,220.00 CHILD PROMOTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $1,260.78 CITIZEN’S NIGHT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $224.01 PRAYER BREAKFAST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $450.00 YOUTH RALLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,343.72 *SELMA UNIVERSITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,681.23 (PRESIDENTS, DEANS, SUPT. MARCH) ½ OF $1,205.00 = $602.50 PUBLIC OFFERING ---------------------------------------------- $1,487.00 DONATIONS ------------------------------------------------------ $3,402.00 BANQUET (PROFIT) ------------------------------------------------ $189.73 *THE SELMA UNIVERSITY FUND ($5,681.23) WENT DIRECTLY TO SELMA UNIVERSITY

BANQUET RECEIPTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,255.00 REPORTED BY VICE PRES., C. PETTAWAY, JR., -----------$4,550.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED THRU ENROLLMENT CMTE---------$275.00 AMOUNT REPORTED BY PRESIDENT WOODRICK---------$130.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM THE TREASURER---------------$300.00 TO SELMA UNIVERSITY

BANQUET EXPENDITURES MISCELLANEOUS PRE PAID EXPENSES BY BRO. PETTAWAY -------------------------- $940.27 CATERER’S FEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $4,125.00 TOTAL EXPENSES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,065.27 **NET PROFIT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$189.73 ** THIS AMOUNT ($189.73) WAS GIVEN TO SELMA UNIVERSITY

TOTAL RECEIPTS ---------------------------------------- $35,498.51

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF THE ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Dr. Foster Woodrick, President Mr. La Rue Pringle, Treasurer FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SUBMITTED BY MRS. AGNES S. MCPHERSON, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT WOODRICK ALLOCATIONS, 2007

Accounts & Claims

Amount

Action Printing Company Public Relations Director, Rev. Glenn King President Foster Woodrick’s Office Expense Secretary, Ora M. Parker Corresponding Secretary, Veronica Salary Assistant Secretary, Maxine Abrams Treasurer, La Rue Pringle E. E. Forbes, Montgomery (tuned piano delivery charges) WJUS Radio Station Demi’s Designs *Custom Trophies *Signs Now *Demi’s Designs * Amounts Pre-Paid by President Woodrick and Reimbursed to Him

$475.00 $750.00 $2500.00 $246.71 $355.45 n/a n/a $396.00 $200.00 $875.00 $294.00 $209.28 $540.00

Total

$6,841.53

INSTRUCTIONAL DEPARTMENT Instructors, Leaders, Lecturers, Coordinators, Supervisors, Ministers’ Division Deans Office Total $9,926.32 COMMITTEES Enrollment/Finance

$775.00

NATIONAL CONGRESS BOARD President, Dr. Foster Woodrick Board Member, Mr. Henry Mims Total

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$600.00 $400.00 $1,000.00

NATIONAL CONGRESS Registration President, Dr. Foster Woodrick Vice President, Mr. Henry Mims Dean, Dr. Earnest L. Colvin Total USE OF BUILDINGS Maintenance Selma Board of Education West Trinity Baptist Church Rev. A. Williams, Pastor Greater Hope Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church Total

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$650.00 $1,200.00 $600.00 $500.00 $2950.00

$420.00 $650.00 $300.00 $100.00 $250.00 $350.00 $2,070.00

PERSONNEL STIPENDS State President, Dr. L. C. McMillian Congress President, Dr. Foster Woodrick Special Assistant to the President, Dr. J. D. Hoggs First Vice President, Mr. Henry L. Mims Second Vice President, Atty. Collins Pettaway, Jr. Dean, Dr. Earnest L. Colvin General Secretary, Dr. Ora M. Parker Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Veronica Salary Selma University President, Dr. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr. Music/Fine Arts Director, Dr. Bernard Williams Musician/Technician, Mr. Preston Frazier Musician, Mrs. Brenda Banks Smith Youth Director, Mrs. Maxine G. Moon Assistant Youth Director, Mrs. Carolyn Robinson Assistant Youth Director, Mrs. Mattie Shepherd Youth Scholarship Chairman, Mrs. Synethia Pettaway Baptist Leader Editor, Dr. E. E. Rodgers Liaison Contact Person, Dr. C. A. Lett State Executive Secretary, Rev. J. Stafford Rowser State Finance Chairman, Dr. Bobby Ellis Treasurer, Mr. La Rue Pringle Allocation Committee Chairman, Dr. Collins Pettaway Commencement Speaker, Dr. Wilson Fallin, Jr. Christian Education Director, Dr. Edsel M. Davis, Sr. Administrative Assistant to President, Mrs. Agnes McPherson Clerical, Mrs. Carolyn Robinson Clerical, Mrs. Dee Henderson Total

$400.00 $750.00 $200.00 $400.00 $300.00 $500.00 $600.00 $200.00 $250.00 $200.00 $300.00 $350.00 $250.00 $250.00 $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 $100.00 $350.00 $350.00 $300.00 $150.00 $150.00 $200.00 $100.00 $200.00 $50.00 $25.00 $7,425.00

SUPPLEMENTARY EXPENSES (Lodging) Dr. Foster Woodrick Dean Earnest Colvin Dr. Ora M. Parker Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams Mrs. Veronica Salary Mrs. Preston Frazier Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Mr. La Rue Pringle

$574.05 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Total

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$2,324.05

OFFICIAL EMERITUS Dr. J. R. Thomas, Treasurer Dr. J. D. Hoggs, President Total

$100.00 n/a $100.00

TOTAL OF ITEMIZED COLUMNS – 2007 Accounts and Claims Dean’s Office Committees National Congress Board National Congress Use of Buildings Personnel Stipends Supplementary Expenses (Lodging) Officials Emeritus Total Banquet Speaker, Dr. R. B. Holmes, National Congress Pres. Speaker’s Honorarium -------------------- $1,000.00 Air Travel Expense -------------------------- $970.60 TOTAL

$6,841.53 $9,926.32 $775.00 $1,000.00 $2,950.00 $2,070.00 $7,425.00 $2,324.05 $100.00 $33,411.90 $1,970.60 $35,382.50

** NOTE: THE ALABAMA STATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTIONPAID THE $1,970.60 EXPENSES FOR DR. R. B. HOLMES ALLOCATION COMMITTEE Dr. Collins Pettaway, Sr., Chairman Dr. Foster C. Woodrick Dr. Ora M. Parker Dr. C. A. Lett Dr. E. L. Colvin Atty. Collins Pettaway, Jr. Mr. La Rue Pringle Mrs. Veronica Salary Mrs. Maxine D. Abrams Mrs. Agnes S. McPherson Rev. J. Stafford Rowser

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CHURCH REPRESENTATION 2007 Antioch Baptist Church, Bessemer ………………………………………………………………..$170.00 Rev. Whayman L. Fairbanks, Pastor, 1829 16th Way Bessemer, AL 35020 Mrs. Ruth Walker, Superintendent, 5728 King Drive, Birmingham, AL 35228 Sis. Zula Bishop ($10.00), Mrs. Ruth Walker ($10.00) Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Monroeville ………………………………………………..$190.00 Rev. Eric T. Andrews, Pastor, Hwy 41 N, Monroeville, AL 36460 Rev. Eric T. Andrews ($10.00), Mrs. Maurine Broughton ($10.00), Mrs. Barbara Dukes ($10.00), Mrs. Teresa Andrews ($10.00) Antioch Baptist Church, Mt. Meigs ……………………………………………………………..$145.00 Rev. Johnny J. Hollis, Jr., Pastor, 2688 Burkelawn Drive, Montgomery, AL 36111 ($10.00) Mr. Solomon Gibbs, Jr., Superintendent, 738 Gibbs Road, Mt. Meigs, AL 36064 Sis. Mary Gibbs ($10.00) Antioch Baptist Church, Warrior Road, Birmingham ……………………………….…….……$170.00 Rev. Levi G. Williams, Pastor, 1930 Warrior Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208 Mr. Melvin Staples, Superintendent, 812 Covington Avenue, S., Birmingham Rev. Anderson Williams ($10.00) , Mrs. Florence Staples ($10.00) Bellville Missionary Baptist Church …………………………………………………….……….$160.00 Rev. Sidney Tucker, Pastor, 4105 N Hwy 41 N, Monroeville, AL 36460 Mr. Leroy Thomas, Superintendent Rev. Sidney Tucker ($10.00) Bethel Baptist Church, Birmingham ………………………………………………………………$180.00 Rev. Dr. William H. Greason, Pastor, 1630 Pearson Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Mrs. Saundra Kent, Superintendent, 1630 Pearson Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Mrs. Saundra Kent($10.00), Rev. William H. Greason ($10.00), Mrs. Ethel M. Solomon ($10.00) Bethel Baptist Church, Monroeville ..………………PO Box 728, Monroeville, AL 36461……$170.00 Rev. Ywell Cunningham, Pastor, P. O. Box 581, Monroeville, AL 36461 ($10.00) Mr. Jemison Cunningham, Superintendent PO Box 321 Monroeville, AL 36461 ($10.00) Bethel Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa ………………………………………………………………$200.00 Rev. Schmitt Moore, Pastor, 3003 25th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35408 ($10.00) Mr. Burl Martin, Superintendent Bethlehem Baptist Church, Phenix City …………………………………………………………$160.00 Rev. Bernard Ross, Pastor, 5531 Chatham Woods Drive, Columbus, GA 31907 Mr. Benjamin Menefee, Superintendent, Wright Road, PO Box 2329 Phenix City, AL 36868 Mr. Alphonso Johnson ($10.00) Beulah Baptist Church, Montgomery ……………………………………………………………$185.00 Rev. Porter Osby, Jr., Pastor, 3303 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36105 ($10.00)

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Beulah Baptist Church, Second Avenue, Bessemer ………………………………………………$275.00 Rev. Clinton D. Patterson, Pastor, 1022 2nd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) Bro. Kenneth Smith, Superintendent, 905 pt Avenue, N, Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) Beulah Baptist Church, Second Avenue, Bessemer - NBC ………………………………………$175.00 Rev. Clinton D. Patterson, Pastor, 1022 2nd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 Sis. Corzetta Horton, Director, 921 Bynum Street, Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH $480.00 Calvary Baptist Church, Mobile …2457 Bradgon Avenue, Mobile, AL 36617…………………..$60.00 Rev. Levi Summers, Pastor, 401 Luckyway Street, Prichard, AL 36610 ($10.00) Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Selma ………… 3240 Hwy 22, Selma, AL 36701 …….. $150.00 Rev. C. A. Lett, Pastor, 3240 AL Hwy 22, Selma, AL 36701 ($10.00) Mrs. Frances Thrash ($10.00), Ms. Amber Black ($10.00), Ms. Christy Harris ($10.00), Mr. Chris Harris ($10.00) Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Selma NBC …… 3240 Hwy 22, Selma, AL 36701 …….. $100.00 Min. Tracey M. Shannon, Director, 2405 Sprindgdale Street, Selma, AL 36701 ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH $310.00 Canaan Baptist Church Bessemer …. 824 15th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020 ……………….$110.00 Rev. Douglas Caddell, Pastor, 1958 Lakemont Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244 ($10.00) Mr. Robert Marshall, Superintendent, 1013 Valley View Lane, Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) Cedar Grove Baptist Church … 210 West Clark Avenue, Prichard, AL 36610 ……………….$210.00 Rev. Sylvester Adams, Pastor, 210 W. Clark Street, Prichard, AL 36610 Mrs. Arlilian Wilkerson, Superintendent, 210 W. Clark Street, Prichard, AL 36610 ($10.00) Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church …451 Weinacker Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604………$150.00 Rev. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr., Pastor, 1557 Larkwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36618 ($10.00) Sis. Rosie Davis, Superintendent, 1702 Dublin Street, Mobile, AL 36605 Corinthian M. B. Church, NBC ………..…451 Weinacker Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604………$125.00 Rev. Alvin A. Cleveland, Sr., Pastor, 1557 Larkwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36618 ($10.00) Sis. Rosie Davis, Superintendent, 1702 Dublin Street, Mobile, AL 36605 GRAND TOTAL FOR CORINTHIAN M. B. CHURCH $295.00 Daniel Baptist Church .......................P. O. Box 599, Monroeville, AL 36461 .............................$160.00 Rev. Eugene Smith, Pastor, P.O. Box 599, Monroeville, AL 36461 Mrs. Jacqueline Mobley, Superintendent Mr. James Andrews Mr. Carlos Booker ($10.00) Day Street Baptist Church .............861 Day Street, Montgomery, AL 36108 ............................$160.00 Rev. Ronald Davis, Pastor, 2660 Eldington Drive, Montgomery, AL 36111 ($10.00) Mrs. Ludie Carroll, Superintendent, 861 Day Street, Montgomery, AL 36108 East End Missionary Baptist Church .............................................................................................$110.00 Rev. Johnny L. Mosby, Pastor, 1717 Ridgefield Circle, Birmingham, AL 35215 ($10.00)

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Eastern Star Baptist Church .........P. O. Drawer 160, York, AL 36925 ................................. $175.00 Rev. Charles H. Delaine, Pastor, 4607 Kinterbish 10, Cuba, AL 36907 ($10.00) Mr. Lovell Johnson, Jr., Superintendent, P.O. Drawer 160, York, AL 36925 Mrs. Ollie Coleman ($10.00), Mrs. Rhoda Noble ($10.00), Mrs. Laura Hines ($10.00), Mrs. Louise Alexander ($10.00) Eastern Star Baptist Church, NBC ..........P. O. Drawer 160, York, AL 36925 .........................$140.00 Rev. Charles H. Delaine, Pastor, 4607 Kinterbish 10, Cuba, AL 36907 Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church ........ 1548 LeGrande Street, Selma, AL 36701 ........... $315.00 Dr. F. D. Reese, Pastor, 1566 Range Street, Selma, AL 36703 Mr. C. H. Johnson, Superintendent, 2006 2nd Avenue, Selma, AL 36703 Ms. Shaneega Davis ($10.00), Ms. Measjah Gordon ($10.00), Ms. Candice Pettaway ($10.00), Ms. Jameria Johnson ($10.00), Mr. Collins Pettaway, III ($10.00), Ms. Johnnaca Reed ($10.00), Ms. Ashley Ringo ($10.00), Ms. Jasmine Robinson ($10.00), Ms. Jessica Shannon ($10.00), Ms. Mylaxis Lane ($10.00), Atty. Collins Pettaway, Jr. ($10.00), Mrs. Synethia Pettaway ($10.00), Ms. Carolyn Robinson ($10.00), Ms. Tracey Shannon ($10.00) Elbethel Baptist Church, Selma, NBC ......... P. O. Box 2484, Selma, AL 36703 .....................$165.00 Rev. J. J. Peterson, Pastor, P.O. Box 2484, Selma, AL 36703 Mr. Charles Neely, Director, P. O. Box 2484, Selma, AL 36703 ($10.00) Mrs. Dorothy Ford Williams ($10.00), Mr. Andrew Fuller ($10.00), Mrs. Helen N. Kelton ($10.00) Elizabeth Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa ...... P.O. Box 2792, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 .................. $275.00 Rev. Vernon Swift, Pastor, 5275 2nd Avenue E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 ($10.00) Mr. Troy Bishop, Superintendent, P. O. Box 2792, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Elizabeth Baptist Church, NBC .. P.O. Box 2792,Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 .................................$175.00 Rev. Vernon Swift, Pastor, 5275 2nd Avenue E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 GRAND TOTAL FOR ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH $460.00 Faith Missionary Baptist Church ........... 1605 15th Avenue, N, Bessemer, AL 35020 .............. $210.00 Rev. R. L. McAdory, Pastor, 1605 15th Avenue, N, Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) Mrs. Juanita Thomas, Superintendent, 1605 15th Avenue, N, Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) Ms. Shirley Watkins ($10.00), Mrs. Dorothy McAdory ($10.00), Ms. Ashlee McAdory ($10.00), Ms. Raven Bell ($10.00) First Baptist Church, NBC, Minter ..................................................................................................$60.00 Rev. L. C. Lewis, Pastor, 2674 Co. Rd 63, Minter, AL 36761 Mrs. Malinda Abner, President, 406 Co. Rd. 63, Minter, AL 36761 ($10.00) Mrs. Eva Howard ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Booker Heights ........................................................................................... $250.00 Rev. Anthony Sims, Pastor, 5017 Oak Street, Mulga, AL 35118 ($10.00) Mr. Wilbur Thornton, Superintendent 5017 Oak Street, Mulga, AL 35118 Mr. Earl Brown ($10.00) Mrs. Linda Brown ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Brighton ...................................................................................................... $110.00 Rev. Truitt F. Evans, Pastor, 13 Royal Coach Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022 ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Ensley ...........................................................................................................$280.00 Dr. Thomas E. Gilmore, Pastor, 600 Beacon Drive, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($10.00)

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Mr. Roy Yancy, Superintendent, 6821 Cherokee Drive, Fairfield, AL 35064 Dr. Ora M. Parker ($10.00), Mrs. Rhonda Parker ($10.00), Mrs. Eliza Williams ($10.00), Miss Diamond Lyles ($10.00), Miss Jasmine Brown ($10.00), Miss Amber James ($10.00), Miss Tamara Walker ($10.00), Miss Jayla Harper ($10.00), Mr. Reginald Smith ($10.00), Mr. Jonathan Harrell ($10.00), Mr. Joshua Harper ($10.00), Mr. Jonathan Brown ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Fairfield, ..................................................................................................... $335.00 Rev. Robert G. Twyman, Pastor, 324 59th Street, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($10.00) Mr. Henry L. Moton, Superintendent, 2801 Snavely Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Mrs. Eloise Bunkley ($10.00), Mrs. Josephine Murray ($10.00), Mrs. Addie Zinnerman ($10.00), Mr. James Zinnerman ($10.00), Mrs. Elizabeth G. Miree ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Fairfield, NBC ............................................................................................ $160.00 Rev. Robert G. Twyman, Pastor, 324 59th Street, Fairfield, AL 35064 Mrs. Eleanor Rogers, Director, 441 62nd Street, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Fayette ........................................................................................................ $150.00 Rev. Major Charleston, Pastor, 440 1st Street, N, Fayette, AL 35555 Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, Superintendent, 859 Martin Luther King Drive, Fayette, AL 35555 ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Linden ......................................................................................................... $160.00 Rev. Robert Pearce, Pastor, 71 Johnsonville Road, Linden, AL 36748 Mr. Joe Young, Superintendent, P. O. Box 480731, Linden, AL 36748 ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Pratt City .................................................................................................... $325.00 Dr. Collins Pettaway, Sr., Pastor, 415 Avenue G, Pratt City, Birmingham, AL 35214 ($10.00) Mr. Eugene Mullins, Superintendent, 415 Avenue G, Pratt City, Birmingham, AL 35214 Mrs. Alma Pettaway ($10.00), Mr. Fred Callens ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Prichard ...................................................................................................... $380.00 Dr. Walter G. Bracy, Pastor, 213 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr, Prichard, AL 36610 ($10.00) Mrs. Annie Bracy ($10.00), Mr. Hildreth Stallworth ($10.00), Mrs. Carrie Williams ($10.00), Mrs. Terrie Wallace ($10.00), Mrs. Lela Dean ($10.00), Min. Milton Todd ($10.00), Mrs. Nataline Rodgers ($10.00), Ms. Tiara Rodgers ($10.00), Mr. Quoze1 Franklin ($10.00), Ms. Rayla Dean ($10.00), Mr. Micah Dean ($10.00), Ms. Nadia Stallworth ($10.00), Mr. Jordan Stallworth ($10.00), Ms. Reigine Anderson ($10.00), Ms. Jaylen Todd ($10.00), Mr. DeMarcus Bettis ($10.00), Mr. Sydney Stallworth ($10.00), Mr. Dylan Stallworth ($10.00), Ms. Dasani Stallworth ($10.00), Mrs. Delores Stallworth ($10.00), Mr. Trinity Williams ($10.00), Mr. Larry Randolph ($10.00) First Baptist Church, Selma ........................................................................................................... $295.00 Ms. Jackie Walker, Superintendent, 1801 M. L. King, Jr. Street, Selma, AL 36701 Ms. Veronica Armstrong ($10.00), Mr. Terrence Armstrong ($10.00) First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Uniontown .............................................................$205.00 Rev. Dr. Anthony Trimble, Pastor, P.O. Box 1354, Uniontown, AL 36786 ($10.00) Mrs. Tonya Brown, Superintendent, P. O. Box 1354, Uniontown, AL 36786 ($10.00) Mr. Sherman Norfleet ($10.00)

First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Uniontown ...................................................$155.00 Rev. Dr. Anthony Trimble, Pastor, 2 College Heights, Marion, AL 36756 Mrs. Lula B. Dixon, Director, P. O. Box 25, Uniontown, AL 36786 ($10.00)

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Ms. Shawnda Johnson ($10.00), Mrs. Cathy Trimble ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR FIRST COLORED M.B. $360.00 First Missionary Baptist Church, Dothan .................................................................................$180.00 Rev. B. K. Marshall, Pastor, P. O. Box 912, Dothan, AL 36302 ($10.00) Mrs. Glenda Sanders, Superintendent, P. O. Box 5626, Dothan, AL 36302 ($10.00) Mrs. Ramona Cleveland ($10.00) First Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Huntsville ..................................................................$320.00 Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, Pastor, 3509 Blue Spring Rd, Huntsville, AL 35810 Min. Chantaye Knotts, Director, 3509 Blue Spring Rd, Huntsville, AL 35810 ($10.00), Sandra Dickerson ($10.00) First Marietta Missionary Baptist Church, Brewton ..............................................................$160.00 Rev. E. C. Stallworth, Pastor, P. O. Box 126, Baker, FL 32531 ($10.00) Friendship Baptist Church, Anniston ......................................................................................$150.00 Rev. J. E. Merriweather, Pastor, 805 Quail Drive, Anniston, AL 36201 ($10.00) Mr. Eddyer Brown, Superintendent, 805 Quail Drive, Anniston, AL 36201 Mrs. Betty R. Merriweather ($10.00), Mr. William Jones ($10.00), Mr. Quadarious Jones ($10.00) Friendship Baptist Church, NBC, Anniston ............................................................................ $125.00 Rev. J. E. Merriweather, Pastor, 805 Quail Drive, Anniston, AL 36201 ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, ANNISTON $315.00 Friendship Baptist Church, Brighton ...................................................................................... $170.00 Rev. Charles E. Hollingsworth, Pastor, 4819 Main Street, Brighton, AL 35020 ($10.00) Mrs. Lizzie D. Gamble ($10.00) Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City ................................................................ $150.00 Dr. Raymond Cochran, Pastor, 800 South Seale Road, Phenix City, AL 36869 ($10.00) Mr. Carl Obleton, Superintendent, P. O. Box 1819, Phenix City, AL 36868 Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Phenix City ...................................................... $125.00 Dr. Raymond Cochran, Pastor, 800 South Seale Road, Phenix City, AL 36869 Min. Raymond Cooper ($10.00), Mr. Cuba Cooper ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR FRANCHISE M.B. CHURCH $305.00 Freewater Baptist Church, Theodore ...................................................................................... $150.00 Rev. Lee Nelson, Pastor, 4861 Campanella Drive, Theodore, AL 36582 ($10.00) Mr. Lonnie Johnson, 11470 Irvington BIb Hwy, Irvington, AL 36544 Freewater Baptist Church, NBC, Theodore ............................................................................ $125.00 GRAND TOTAL FOR FREEWATER BAPTIST CHURCH $285.00

Good Hope Baptist Church, Sardis .......................................................................................... $100.00 Rev. J. L. Ward, Pastor, Route 1, Box 244, Marion Junction, AL 36759 Mr. John Owden, Superintendent, 320 Crestwood Drive, Selma, AL 36701

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Greater Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Selma ................................................................... $180.00 Dr. E. L. Colvin, Pastor, 1037 Gloria Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 ($10.00) Mrs. Earlene Colvin ($10.00), Mrs. Marietta S. Hatcher ($10.00) Greater Nazaree Baptist Church, Mobile ................................................................................ $275.00 Rev. James A. Parrish, Jr., Pastor, 8311Magnolia Village Drive, Mobile, AL 36605 ($10.00) Mrs. Bettye J. Bogan, Superintendent, 555 Selma Street, Mobile, AL 36603 ($10.00) Greater Nazaree Baptist Church, NBC, Mobile ......................................................................$150.00 Rev. James A. Parrish, Jr., Pastor, 8311Magnolia Village Drive, Mobile, AL 36605 Mrs. Revera McMillan ($10.00), Mrs. Annie Pettway ($10.00), Mrs. Juanita Rabb ($10.00), Mr. Robert Reese ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR GREATER NAZAREE BAPTIST CHURCH $485.00 Greater St. Mark Baptist Church, Tuskegee ...........................................................................$150.00 Rev. C. P. Noble, Pastor, P. O. Box 1154, Tuskegee, AL 36087 Mr. Ulysees Roberts, Superintendent, 3403 West MLK Hwy, Tuskegee, AL 36087 Greater St. Mark Baptist Church, NBC, Tuskegee ................................................................. $150.00 Rev. C. P. Noble, Pastor, P. O. Box 1154, Tuskegee, AL 36087 GRAND TOTAL FOR GREATER ST. MARK BAPTIST CHURCH $300.00 Hall Street Baptist Church, Montgomery ................................................................................ $170.00 Dr. Frank R. Johnson, Pastor, 4254 Lawnwood Drive, Montgomery, AL 36108 ($10.00) Mr. Roosevelt McDowell, Superintendent, 114 W. Edgemont Ave., Montgomery, AL 36105 ($10.00) Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Marion .................................................................................. $365.00 Rev. Frank Tyes, Jr., Pastor, 824 79th Street, S, Birmingham, AL 35206 ($10.00) Mr. Albert Essex, Superintendent, Route 2, Box 207, Marion, AL 36756 Mrs. Mary Perry ($10.00), Mrs. Velma Essex ($10.00), Mr. Clarence Hatcher ($10.00), Mr. Issac Essex ($10.00) Ms. Lesyle Essex ($10.00), Mr. Albert Essex ($10.00), Ms. Khali Essex ($10.00), Ms. Evelyn Turner ($10.00) Holly Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Fosters ................................................................... $200.00 Rev. F. A. Blackburn Sr., Pastor, 2209 Herman Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 ($10.00) Mr. Cleveland Foster, Superintendent, P. O. Box 279, Fosters, AL 35463 ($10.00) Mr. Joseph Foster ($10.00), Mrs. Catherine Foster ($10.00), Mrs. Edna R. Parker ($10.00) Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham ................................................................ $345.00 Rev. Edward E. Rogers, Pastor, 4817 Jefferson Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35221($10.00) Mr. Arthur Long, Superintendent, 4817 Jefferson Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35221 Mrs. Jeraldine Craig ($10.00), Mrs. Betty Davis ($10.00), Mrs. Avis Shearer ($10.00), Mrs. Mary Sherrill ($10.00), Mrs. Loretta Brown ($10.00), Mrs. Louise Swint ($10.00) Isabella Missionary Baptist Church, Selma ..............................................................................$185.00 Rev. I. Brown, Pastor, P. O. Box 834, Selma, AL 36702 Mr. Earnest Harrison, Superintendent, 884 Co. Rd 7, Tyler, AL 36785 Mr. Woodrow Fletcher ($10.00) Joy Baptist Church, Talladega ..................................................................................................$150.00 Rev. Porter F. Wheeler, Pastor, 602 Scott Street, Talladega, AL 35160

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Macedonia Baptist Church, Bessemer ............................................................................................ $120.00 Rev. William E. Scott, Pastor, 925 Eagan Lane, Birmingham, AL 35221 ($10.00) Mrs. Earnestine Williams, Superintendent, 120 Houston Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020 Mrs. Rosie P. Harris ($10.00) Macedonia Baptist Church, Daphne .............................................................................................. $185.00 Rev. David C. Harrison, Sr., Pastor, P.O. Box 2888, Daphne, AL 36526 ($10.00) Mrs. Virgie Locke, Superintendent, P. O. Box 385, Daphne, AL 36526 Macedonia Baptist Church, Fort Deposit ...................................................................................... $210.00 Mr. Clinton Porterfield, Superintendent, P. O. Box 12, Fort Deposit, AL 36032 Ms. Melanie Lane ($10.00), Ms. Linda McMeans ($10.00), Mr. Willie Smith, Jr. ($10.00), Mr. William Steiner ($10.00), Mrs. Lois Hale ($10.00), Mrs. Jo Anne Jordan ($10.00) Morning Star Baptist Church, Monroeville ................................................................................... $285.00 Rev. John A. Tucker, Pastor, 4145 Hwy 41 N, Monroeville, AL 36460 ($10.00) Mr. Lodie Ruffin, Superintendent, P. O. Box 383, Monroeville, AL 36461 Morning Star Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa ..................................................................................... $170.00 Rev. Phenelle Fowler, Pastor, 2518 Stevenson Drive, NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 ($10.00) Mrs. Sallie B. Cook, Superintendent, 4000 22nd Street, NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Mrs. Maxine Abrams ($10.00) Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Bellamy ...................................................... ..$145.00 Mr. Raymond Paige, Jr., Director, P. O. Box 48, Bellamy, AL 36901 Mrs. Geneva Ingram ($10.00), Mrs. Belinda Nation ($10.00) Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Florence .......................................................... $185.00 Rev. Lyndon R. Ricks, Pastor, 1014 W. Irvine, Florence, AL 35630 ($10.00) Mrs. Jean Ricks, Superintendent, 1014 W. Irvine, Florence, AL 35630 ($10.00) Mr. Gary Rhodes ($10.00), Ms. Louise Ricks ($10.00), Mrs. Sue Rhodes ($10.00), Mr. Dylan Ricks ($10.00) Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Selma ....................................................................$150.00 Rev. Booker T. Booker, Jr., Pastor, 760 Co. Rd 81, Selma, AL 36703 ($10.00) Mr. Arthur Brown, Superintendent, 2716 Church Street, Selma, AL 36701 Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Selma ..........................................................$125.00 Rev. Booker T. Booker, Jr., Pastor, 760 Co. Rd 81, Selma, AL 36702 Mrs. Rosa Jiles, Director, 38-C Rangedale Apts., Selma, AL 36703 GRAND TOTAL FOR MORNING STAR M.B. CHURCH $285.00 Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Selma ................................................................................................. $200.00 Dr. L. L. Ruffin, Pastor, 1006 Kingsley Drive, Selma, AL 36701 Mr. Alex Summers, Superintendent, 1307 Helen Street, Selma, AL 36703 ($10.00) Mr. Lester Summers ($10.00), Mrs. Ann King ($10.00), Mrs. Ethel Ruffin ($10.00), Ms. L. Pettaway ($10.00) Mt. Cleveland Baptist Church ........................................................................................................$185.00 Rev. Jerry Jones, Pastor, 1500 Pine Grove Road, Sylacauga, AL 35150

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Mrs. Teresa Jones ($10.00) Mt. Coney Baptist Church, Midway ................................................................................................$160.00 Rev. 1. N. Robbins, Sr., Pastor, 112 Enon Road, Midway, AL 36053 ($10.00) Mr. Wilborn Thomas, Superintendent, 40 Mt. Coney Road, Midway, AL 36053 Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Atmore ............................................................................................... $170.00 Rev. R. Davis, Pastor, 12 Church Street, Atmore, AL 36502 Mr. Jethro Dailey, Superintendent, 12 Church Street, Atmore, AL 36502 Mrs. Virgenna Q. Saunders ($10.00), Mr. Lindsey Saunders ($10.00) Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Coy ............................................................................................... $160.00 Rev. Stanford E. Angion, Pastor, 3431 Oak Shadow Lane, Montgomery, AL 36116 ($10.00) Mr. James Green, Superintendent, P. O. Box 136, Coy, AL 36435 Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham ............................................................ $270.00 Rev. C. Michael Washington, Pastor, 1620 N. 24th Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35204 ($10.00) Mrs. Mary T. Petty, Superintendent, 2305 3 pi Avenue, N, Birmingham, AL 35207 ($10.00) Mrs. Edith Hicks ($10.00), Ms. Nakia Moore ($10.00), Ms. Tamara Grimes ($10.00), Ms. Ayanna Chambers ($10.00), Ms. Amber Terry ($10.00), Ms. Amber Lewis ($10.00), Mr. Van Derek Foster ($10.00), Mr. Julius Fox ($10.00), Mr. Dallas Abernathy ($10.00), Mr. DeVante Searight ($10.00) Mt. Liberty Baptist Church, Anniston ..................................................................................... $160.00 Dr. Walter 1. Turner, Jr., Pastor, P. O. Box 1302, Sylacauga, AL 35150 ($10.00) Mr. Robert Bullock, Superintendent, 851 Morrisville Rd, Anniston, AL 36201 Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pratt City .............................................................................. $275.00 Rev. Bernard Williams, Pastor, 1133 3rd Plaza, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 ($10.00) Mr. John Hackett, Jr., Superintendent, 7125 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($10.00) Dr. Foster C. Woodrick ($10.00), Mrs. Bettye Woodrick ($10.00), Mrs. Lila Hackett ($10.00), Mr. Cenius Williams ($10.00), Mrs. Willie M. Brooks ($10.00) Mt. Olive Baptist Church, #2, Jackson .................................................................................... $215.00 Dr. D. W. Moore, Pastor, 105 Griffin Street, Jackson, AL 36548 ($10.00) Mr. Gilbert L. Pernell, Superintendent, P. O. Box 33, Leroy, AL 36545 ($10.00) Mr. Elston C. Driver ($10.00), Mrs. Louise Davis ($10.00) Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Phenix City ........................................................................................... $425.00 Rev. Samuel Johnson, Pastor, P. O. Box 2606, Phenix City, AL 36868 Mr. Edward Hudson, Superintendent, 703 28th Avenue, Phenix City, AL 36869 Ms. Semaj Smith ($10.00), Ms. Kevon Smith ($10.00), Ms. Brianna Carnes ($10.00), Ms. Ishia Jackson ($10.00), Ms. Jacory Frederick ($10.00), Mr. Jason Frederick ($10.00), Mr. Stedman Taylor ($10.00), Mr. Greg Robinson ($10.00), Ms. Jamorrey Gosha ($10.00), Ms. Aguavia James ($10.00), Ms. Adia Reynolds ($10.00), Ms. Aerial Reynolds ($10.00), Ms. Keona Lee ($10.00), Ms. Alexus Golden ($10.00), Ms. Jamari Frederick ($10.00)

Mt. Olive Baptist Church, NBC, Phenix City ................................................................................. $335.00 Rev. Samuel Johnson, Pastor, P. O. Box 2606, Phenix City, AL 36868 Mr. Edward Hudson, Director, 703 28th Avenue, Phenix City, AL 36869 ($10.00) Mr. Arthur Alexander ($10.00), Mr. William Alexander ($10.00), Mrs. Lena Alexander ($10.00), Mrs. Betty Harris ($10.00), Mrs. Shirley Smith ($10.00), Mrs. Johnnie Talley ($10.00), Mrs. Dorathea Strong ($10.00), Ms. Alicia Harris ($10.00), Ms. Monica Harris ($10.00), Mr. Cornelious Echols ($10.00), Mr. Jonathan Preer ($10.00), Mrs. Cortavious Spivey ($10.00), Ms. Jaylin Johnson ($10.00), Ms. Sara Johnson ($10.00)

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Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Tarpley City .................................................................................. $180.00 Rev. Jesse Young, Pastor, 1819 Calgary Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 ($10.00) Mr. Leo Jackson, Superintendent, 1913 St. Charles Court, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 ($10.00) Ms. Brazelia J. McCray ($10.00) Mt. Shiloh Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile .............................................................$50.00 Rev. Dennis K. Stephens, Pastor, 2350 Fairway Drive, Mobile, AL 36606 ($10.00) Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile ......................................................................... $150.00 Rev. Dr. W. C. McNeil, Pastor, P. O. Box 823, Chatom, AL 36518 Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Mobile ................................................................$125.00 Rev. Dr. W. C. McNeil, Pastor, P. O. Box 823, Chatom, AL 36518 ($10.00) Mrs. Bessie Reese, Director, 1260 S. Ann Street, Mobile, AL 36605 ($10.00) Rev. Jimmy McCarthy ($10.00), Mrs. Bernice Kittler ($10.00), Mrs. Latonya Harris ($10.00), Mrs. Monica Washington ($10.00), Ms. Shayria McCovery ($10.00), Ms. Shemichael Kittler ($10.00), Ms. Kiyenta Kittler ($10.00), Ms. Tarkeshia Brown ($10.00), Ms. Aaliyah Cook ($10.00), Ms. Jalisa Cook ($10.00), Ms. Keianna Adams ($10.00), Ms. Jasmen Gordon ($10.00), Ms. Chasity Harris ($10.00), Ms. Kadijia Ross ($10.00), Ms. Courtney Washington ($10.00), Ms. Chasity Miller ($10.00), Ms. Janice Vaughn ($10.00), Ms. Justyee Williams ($10.00), Ms. Walteria Williams ($10.00) Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Whistler .......................................................................$285.00 Dr. J. J. Phillips, Pastor, 1313 Silver Drive, Mobile, AL 36617 Mr. Jerry Cochran, Superintendent, 6266 Western Hill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36609 Mrs. Voncile Jackson ($10.00) Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Anniston ............................................................................. $170.00 Rev. B. G. Springer, Pastor, 808 Pine Street, Talladega, AL 35160 ($10.00) Mr. Amos McDaniel, Superintendent, 210 West 2nd Street, Anniston, AL 36201 Mrs. Rhonda Springer ($10.00) Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Ishkooda ............................................................................. $150.00 Dr. Walter Sims, Pastor, 2129 7th Street, NW, Birmingham, AL 35215 ($10.00) Mr. Roden Shaw, Superintendent, 1661 Cedar Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Ishkooda .................................................................. $125.00 Dr. Walter Sims, Pastor, 2129 7th Street, NW, Birmingham, AL 35215 GRAND TOTAL FOR MT. ZION M. B. CHURCH $285.00 New Bethel Baptist Church, Dothan $200.00 Dr. Walter Bowers, Pastor, 1110 Allen Road, Dothan, AL 36303 Mr. C. 1. Mills, Superintendent, 902 Wilder Avenue, Dothan, AL 36303 ($10.00) Mrs. Jacqueline Mills ($10.00)

New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Birmingham .........................................................................................$225.00 Rev. William H. Walker, Pastor, 1730 11th Avenue, N, Bessemer, AL 35020 Mr. Arthur Buie, Superintendent, 1730 11th Avenue, N, Bessemer, AL 35020 Mrs. Evelyn Ford ($10.00), Mrs. JoAnn Logan ($10.00), Ms. Ashley Bothwell ($10.00), Mr. Kendal Luster ($10.00), Ms. Lakeisha Logan ($10.00) New Canaan Baptist Church, Montgomery ..............................................................................................$200.00 Rev. Jerry W. Iverson, Pastor, 1036 Wake Robin Court, Montgomery, AL 36117 ($10.00)

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Mr. George Canada, 5680 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36117 Mrs. Shirley A. Lauderdale ($10.00), Mr. John M. Miggins ($10.00), Mrs. Annette Miggins ($10.00), Mrs. Evelyn C. Iverson ($10.00) New Era Baptist Church, Hope Hull ...........................................................................................................$60.00 Rev. Artie Cue Johnson, Pastor, 1143 Pettus Road, Hope Hull, AL 36043 ($50.00) Mr. Willie Bland, Superintendent, 1143 Pettus Road, Hope Hull, AL 36043 ($10.00) New Friendship Baptist Church, Fayette ....................................................................................................$55.00 Dr. James R. Thomas, Pastor, 920 Rice Mine Road, Northport, AL 35476 ($10.00) Mrs. Charlene Gary, Superintendent, 2691 Co. Rd 16, Fayette, AL 35555 Mrs. Theresa Thomas ($10.00) New Home Baptist Church, Gordo ............................................................................................................$200.00 Dr. Bobby Ellis, Pastor, 803 2nd Street, SW, Gordo, AL 35466 New Life Missionary Baptist Church, Fairfield .......................................................................................$160.00 Dr. Curtis Lee, Pastor, 301 59th Street, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($10.00) Mr. Cedric Garner, Sr., Superintendent New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Birmingham ............................................................................................$150.00 Rev. John H. Mason, Pastor, 309 9th Avenue, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Mrs. Mary Hall, Superintendent, 1621 Spaulding-Ishkooda Road, Birmingham, AL 35211 New Salem Baptist Church, Bessemer .......................................................................................................$165.00 Rev. Jonathan Hamlin, Pastor, 101 Pine Street, SW, Bessemer, AL 35022 Mr. Eugene Prince, Superintendent, 101 Pine Street, SW, Bessemer, AL 35022 Mr. Lee G. Wilson ($10.00), Mrs. Lorraine Goins ($10.00), Mrs. Frankie Hammond ($10.00) Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham ..................................................................................... $210.00 Rev. Major W. Burrell, Pastor, 1300 10th Street, Birmingham, AL 35214 Mrs. Lynette Smith, Superintendent, 1300 10th Street, Birmingham, AL 35214 Mrs. Veronica Salary ($10.00) Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Montgomery ............................................................................................. $195.00 Rev. Walter E. Ellis, Pastor, 1436 E. Washington Street, Montgomery, AL 36107 Mr. Zack Buckner, Superintendent, 201 Harvard Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109 ($10.00) Mr. Willie Morrast ($10.00) Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Fairfield ............................................................................ $315.00 Dr. Willie Wells, Jr., Pastor, 401 52nd Street, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($5.00) Mrs. Terri Daniel, Superintendent, 401 52nd Street, Fairfield, AL 35064 ($5.00) Henry Mims ($5.00) Providence Baptist Church, Marion ..........................................................................................................$135.00 Rev. Clifford Coleman, Pastor, P. O. Box 1341, Uniontown, AL 36786 Mrs. Beverlie Ann Collins, Superintendent, P. O. Box 421, Marion, AL 36756 ($10.00) Republican Baptist Church, Piedmont ......................................................................................................$160.00 Rev. Larry Davis, Sr., Pastor, P. O. Box 336, Bynum, AL 36253 ($10.00) Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile .......................................................................................$130.00 Rev. David L. Frazier, Sr., Pastor, 3708 Longridge Drive, E., Mobile, AL 36693 ($10.00) Mr. Roosevelt Lee, Superintendent, 962 Duval Street, Mobile, AL 36605 ($10.00) Mr. Denzel Frazier ($10.00)

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Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, NBC, Mobile ............................................................................ $120.00 Rev. David L. Frazier, Sr., Pastor, 3708 Longridge Drive, E., Mobile, AL 36693 Mr. Otis Battles, Director, 1032 Dunaway Drive, Mobile, AL 36605 Mrs. Denise Frazier ($10.00), Mrs. Geraldine Lee ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR REVELATION M.B. CHURCH $250.00 Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, Montgomery ............................................................................ $175.00 Rev. Ronald Washington, Pastor, 819 Goode Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 Mr. E. 1. Terrell, Superintendent, 224 Conrad Street, Montgomery, AL 36110 3. Rock Creek Baptist Church, Hope Hull ................................................................................................... $150.00 Rev. Mack C. Jenkins, Pastor, 112 Brookview Court, Montgomery, AL 36116 Mrs. Kittie M. Robinson, C.E., Superintendent, 3671 Kelly Lane, Montgomery, AL 36105 Mrs. Barbara D. Pearson ($10.00), Mrs. Jonea F. Pearson ($10.00), Mrs. Juliet Phillips ($10.00) Rock Creek Baptist Church, NBC, Hope Hull ........................................................................................ $125.00 Rev. Mack Jenkins, Pastor, 112 Brookview Court, Montgomery, AL 36116 ($10.00) Mrs. Kittie M. Robinson, C.B., Director, 3671 Kelly Lane, Montgomery, AL 36105 ($10.00) Mr. Jackie Robinson ($10.00), Mrs. Louse Listenbee ($10.00), Mrs. Lenora McWhorter ($10.00), Mrs. Juanita Pringle ($10.00), Mrs. La Rue Pringle ($10.00), Mrs. Hazel Johnson ($10.00), Mrs. Christine Foster ($10.00), Mrs. Nell Howard ($10.00) GRAND TOTAL FOR ROCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH $305.00 Rocky Ridge Baptist Church, Kennedy .................................................................................................... $170.00 Rev. Clayton Mitchell, Jr., Pastor, P. O. Box 187, Kennedy, AL 35574 ($10.00) Mrs. Mozell Stewart, Superintendent, 1210 2nd Street, SW, Reform, AL 35481 Mrs. Jackie Mitchell ($10.00) Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile .............................................................................................. $170.00 Dr. Walter Vasser, Sr., Pastor, 1305 North Drive, Mobile, AL 36605 ($10.00) Mrs. Mattie Pettway, Mrs. Francene Burke, Superintendents, 2011 Matt Dr, Mobile, AL 36617 Mrs. Lenora Stephens ($10.00) Shiloh Baptist Church, Selma ................................................................................................................... $160.00 Rev. Joshua Davis, Pastor, 1416 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 Mr. Freddie McQuire, Superintendent, 1416 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 Mr. Arthur L. Capers ($10.00) Saint John Baptist Church, Edgewater .................................................................................................... $180.00 Rev. Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Pastor, 306 Marsh Avenue, Hueytown, AL 35023 ($10.00) Mr. James E. Davis, Superintendent, 7313 Arabia Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35224 Mrs. Agnes S. McPherson ($10.00), Mrs. Catherine Keith ($10.00) St. Peter Baptist Church, Abbeville ............................................................................................................ $50.00 Rev. Jesse L. Nelson, Pastor, P. O. Box 10122, Dothan, AL 36304 Mrs. Ida R. Danzy, Superintendent, P. O. Box 238, Abbeville, AL 36310 St. Peter Baptist Church, Linden .............................................................................................................. $160.00 Rev. B. L. Hannah, Pastor, P. O. Box 480653, Linden, AL 36748 ($10.00) St. Mark Baptist Church, Brewton ........................................................................................................... $160.00 Rev. Moses Atwood, Pastor, 1970 Pearidge Road, Brewton, AL 36426 ($10.00) Mr. Jimmy Watson, Superintendent, 1970 Pearidge Road, Brewton, AL 36426

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St. Mary Baptist Church, Gordon ............................................................................................................ $305.00 Rev. Stanley D. Draine, Pastor, 161 St. Mary Road, Gordon, AL 36343 ($10.00) Mrs. Brenda Williams, Superintendent, 161 St. Mary Road, Gordon, AL 36343 Mrs. Priscilla Wilson, ($10.00), Mrs. Angelena Herbert ($10.00) St. Union Missionary Baptist Church, Leroy .......................................................................................... $160.00 Rev. Richmond A. Chaney, Pastor, 1514 Barlow Road, Millry, AL 36558 ($10.00) Mr. Jessie McConico, Superintendent, 1528 Pruitt Road, Leroy, AL 36548 Stone Street Baptist Church, Mobile ........................................................................................................ $150.00 Rev. Milton E. Saffold, Pastor, 311 Tunstall Street, Mobile, AL 36603 ($10.00) Mr. Derrick Brown, Superintendent, 311 Tunstall Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Sis. Josephine Warner ($10.00) Stone Street Baptist Church, NBC, Mobile .............................................................................................. $125.00 Rev. Milton E. Saffold, Pastor, 311 Tunstall Street, Mobile, AL 36605 GRAND TOTAL FOR STONE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH $295.00 Truelight Baptist Church, NBC, Prichard ............................................................................................... $170.00 Rev. Michael A. Howard, Pastor, 2001 W. Main Street, Prichard, AL 36610 Mrs. Cynthia M. Brunner, Director, 3612 Anton Street, Whistler, AL 36612 ($10.00) Mr. James E. Brunner ($10.00) West Trinity Baptist Church, NBC, Selma ................................................................................................ $70.00 Rev. A. Williams, Pastor, 310 L. L. Anderson Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 ($10.00) Mrs. Frances W. Fells, Director, 2015 Eugene Avenue, Selma, AL 36703 ($10.00) Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Bessemer ..................................................................................... $150.00 Rev. Emanuel Foster, Pastor, 701 22nd Street, Bessemer, AL 35020 Mrs. Edna Hinson, Superintendent, 701 22nd Street, Bessemer, AL 35020 ($10.00) *Baptist Church, Hayneville ........................................................................................................................ $50.00 Rev. Eddie Wilson, Pastor, 450 Main Street, Hayneville, AL 36040 Mr. Percy Bell, Superintendent, 450 Main Street, Hayneville, AL 36040 ($10.00) * Out of alphabetical order

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SELMA UNIVERSITY FUNDS / ADD TO CHURCH REGISTRATION First Baptist Church Booker Heights, AL ................................................................................................. $50.00 Rev. Anthony Sims, Pastor Greater Nazaree Missionary Baptist Church Mobile, AL ................................................................... $100.00 Rev. James A. Parrish, Jr., Pastor Hall Street Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL .........................................................................................$100.00 Rev. Frank R. Johnson, Pastor Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, AL ......................................................................$50.00 Rev. F. A. Blackburn, Sr., Pastor Joy Baptist Church, Talladega, AL .............................................................................................................$20.00 Rev. Porter F. Wheeler, Pastor Love & Peace Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL ....................................................................................$150.00 Rev. J. E. Hillary, Sr., Pastor Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Daphne, AL ..............................................................................$100.00 Rev. David C. Harrison, Sr., Pastor Morning Star Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, AL .......................................................................................$100.00 Rev. Phenelle Fowler, Pastor Mt. Cleveland Baptist Church, , Talladega, AL ......................................................................................$100.00 Rev. Jerry Jones, Pastor Morning Star Baptist Church, Monroeville, AL .......................................................................................$25.00 Rev~ John A. Tucker, Pastor St. John Baptist Church, Edgewater, AL .................................................................................................$100.00 Rev.- Dr. Jonathan McPherson, Pastor St. Union Baptist Church, Leroy, AL .......................................................................................................$100.00 Rev. R. Chaney, Pastor Baptist Church, Haynesville (Name / Not given) ......................................................................................$150.00 Rev. Eddie Wilson, Pastor TOTAL

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$1,145.00