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6 Greetings from Dr. Julius R. Scruggs, Convention President April 7, 2011 Greetings in the Lord: I am delighted to welcome each of you to the 5th Annual Singles Conference in Huntsville, Alabama. This conference is planned to strengthen the family and affirm singles as they walk with the Lord. Your theme, Living on a Solid Foundation, certainly reflects this position. The single journey can be a grace journey filled with the power and provisions of our Lord. Singles are challenged every day to live their lives on a solid foundation. To be saved, single, and satisfied with Christ unless the Lord changes your status is also a challenge. Therefore, as a single, allow your mind and spirit of Christ to guide your wishes and desires as you walk and live in Solidarity with the Savior. Again, may you have a rich experience of sharing in Word and Spirit as you attend this conference. Sincerely, Julius R. Scruggs, President National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. 6 Singles Conference 2011

7 Greetings from Dr. George W. Waddles Sr., President Congress of Christian Education April 7, 2011 Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We thank and praise God for your presence at this 5th Annual Singles Conference. Dr. Stan Hillard and his team have done a marvelous job in leading our Congress in this area that focuses on family ministries. We are excited that we have joined in Huntsville, Alabama the home of our great President to share and hear God s Word for singles. Your presence here demonstrates your abiding commitment to Christ and His will for your life. This world is moving all too fast in a direction that is diametrically opposed to the will and the Word of God. Your desire to be saved, single, and satisfied is an awesome testimony to the world of the joys of truly being sold out to God and committed to Him in every area of your life. We encourage you to roll up your sleeves and really dig into the Word of God. Our prayer is that you will be strengthened, encouraged, enlightened, and your lives forever changed in a way that empowers you to give glory to God through your living. In the Bonds of the Spirit, Dr. George W. Waddles Sr., President National Baptist Congress of Christian Education 1460 W. 78th St. Chicago, IL Ph: (773) Fax: (773) Natlcongresspres@gmail.com Singles Conference

8 Greetings from Dr. Stan Hillard, Conference Chairman April 6, 2011 Greetings, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 5th Annual Singles Conference. Your presence at this year s conference is a signal that you are serious about your walk with Christ. I want to thank our president, Dr. George W. Waddles Sr., for his visionary leadership to include singles in the strategic plans of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. I also want to thank the National Planning Committee, instructors, and staff of the Singles Conference for their sacrificial service. Special thanks to Dr. O. Wendell Davis and Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama, for hosting with excellence this spiritual gathering. I encourage each delegate to take advantage of all that this conference has to offer. Each presenter is prepared to present information that will inform, inspire, and encourage every single, saved, and satisfied participant. Again, welcome to the Conference. Yours in Solidarity with the Savior, Stanley T. Hillard Dr. Stan Hillard Family Enrichment Chairperson 8 Singles Conference 2011

9 Conference Instructor Reverend Oliver Billups Oliver W. Billups Jr. attended Carver Elementary School, and graduated from Wossman High School. He received his higher education from Northeast Louisiana University (Monroe, Louisiana); U.S. Armed Forces Institute (Republic of Korea); U.S. Army Administration School (Ft. Dix, New Jersey); U.S. Army Chaplain School (Ft. Hamilton, New York); and United Theological Seminary in Monroe, Louisiana (from which he earned Bachelor of Theology and Master of Theology degrees). Billups served in the U.S. Army from August 1972 to November 1975, during which time he was accorded medals for Good Conduct, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Army Commendation, and Sharpshooter. He attained his preaching license in August of 1972, and an ordination certificate in January of He is an instructor for the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) of the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB), and a certified dean under the Division of Christian Education Accreditation and Credentials (DCEAC) of the SSPB, NBC, USA, Inc. Billups is certified as a Public Housing Manager II and Administrative Law Advocate. He is currently the pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church (Monroe, Louisiana), dean of the Louisiana Baptist State Congress of Christian Education, and president of the Tenth District Missionary Baptist Association (Monroe, Louisiana). Billups lives in Monroe, Louisiana, with his wife, Ruby Smith-Billups; they have one son Oliver W. Billups III. Singles Conference

10 Conference Instructor Reverend Lawrence Ragland Dr. Lawrence A. Ragland, D.D. has received formal education and degrees from the following institutions: Andersonville Baptist Seminary in Camille, Georgia (Master of Divinity, and is a candidate for the Doctorate of Ministry); St. Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville, Florida (Honorary Doctorate of Divinity); Temple Baptist Seminary in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Master of Ministry); American Baptist College Extension in Jackson, Tennessee (Certificate of Christian Education); Union University in Jackson, Tennessee (Bachelor of Science); and Jackson State Community College in Jackson, Tennessee (Associate of Science). Since February 2004, Lawrence A. Ragland, D.D. has served as the esteemed Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church, Inc. in Paris, Tennessee. Under his leadership, the church has grown to a new level of ministry. Church membership has increased and over fifteen ministries have been started. The church has gone from the local to the national level with new modern technology. The church has added new staff members with a total of seven employees. Dr. Ragland has over twenty-five years in the ministry; his previous experiences include full-time Evangelist ( ); Director, Baptist Student Union ( ); Pastor, New Reedy Creek Baptist Church ( ); and Associate Minister ( ). Dr. Ragland has been a faculty member of the National Baptist Convention Congress of Christian Education since April Currently, he is Director of the College Workshop. Dr. Ragland is an advocate and speaker for the Dr. Martin L. King Holiday. He shares his passion whenever he gets the chance. He has spoken in several communities and colleges around the country. His speaking engagements have included the following: the 2008 MLK Breakfast in West Palm Beach, Florida; the 2006 MLK Unity Prayer Breakfast in Kannapolis, North Carolina (presided over it); the 2006 MLK 10 Singles Conference 2011

11 Luncheon in Concord, North Carolina; and the 2005 MLK Scholarship Banquet at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. Other colleges include Union University, Lane College, Lambuth University, and Bethel College. Dr. Ragland s leadership roles include the following: President and CEO of the Paris Youth Enrichment Project; President of the Paris Henry County Minister Union; President of the Paris Henry County Ministerial Alliance; and Education Chairman of the Paris Henry County NAACP. Dr. Ragland has a seventeen-year-old goddaughter, Lauren. His personal motto is, The power of change can come from many, but only when the many become one. Singles Conference

12 Conference Instructor Dr. Carol Mitchell Dr. Carol Mitchell is a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Omaha, Nebraska, where Rev. Dr. Leroy Adams is the senior pastor. Dr. Mitchell is Sunday School Superintendent, Christian Education Director, teacher for the Women s Ministry, and a member of the Education Committee. At the state level, she serves the New Era Baptist State Convention of Nebraska, Inc., as president of the Woman s Auxiliary, and as an instructor in the State Congress. She is a member of the editorial staff of the New Era Newsletter. Nationally, Dr. Mitchell is a faculty member of the Congress and the Coordinator for the National Congress Theme Book. She is Parliamentarian of the Woman s Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Dr. Mitchell has been a lecturer for the Sunday School Publishing Board December Conference (2008, 2009, and 2010) and has served as a forum leader for the same conference. She is a guest writer for The Mission and a writer for the Sunday School Publishing Board. Dr. Mitchell speaks locally and nationally. She will serve as a presenter at the April National Singles Conference in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mitchell is an alumnus of the Oxford Roundtable, Oxford, England (2002) and presented a paper at the Roundtable in March of She has conducted Educators Conferences for teachers in Swaziland and Lesotho (in October 2005), and two Summer Science Institutes for teachers and students (2007 and 2008) in Maseru, Lesotho. In January of 2011, she taught and was the keynote speaker during the Woman s Missionary Society Conference for the 16th District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti, and the Samana, Dominican Republic. 12 Singles Conference 2011

13 Professionally, Dr. Mitchell has been involved in public education for the past forty years, working as a chemistry teacher, science supervisor for the largest urban school district in Nebraska, and currently as a professor of Science Education and Aerospace Workshop Director at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her publications include a book that will be published in May 2011 by the National Science Teachers Association Press on difficult-to-teach topics in elementary science; she has written chapters in nine books, and has written seven journal articles. She is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of African-American Studies and was the guest editor for the special science edition of the 2000 JAAM. Dr. Mitchell is married to Dr. Glenn E Mitchell Sr., who is a deacon at Zion Baptist Church. They have five children, six grandsons (two of whom have accepted Christ), and four granddaughters. Singles Conference

14 Conference Instructor Dr. Charles Faulks Rev. Charles Faulks is a native of Garland City, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of the Wynn Baptist Church, where he got his spiritual foundation. Rev. Faulks married the former Miss Beverly Dews, the love of his life, in October of They have been married for twenty-one years and have one son, C. J. Faulks. In March of 1994, Rev. Faulks surrendered to the Lord s will by accepting his call to the ministry. On May 29, 1994, Rev. Faulks preached his first sermon at the Mt. Elam Baptist Church in Whitehouse, Texas. Since that time, God has truly elevated his ministry from one degree of grace to another. Rev. Faulks has pastored two churches. He was called in August of 1994 to pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Troup, Texas. He faithfully served that church for seven months. In March of 1995, he heard the call of God to resign from Mt. Zion, and became the pastor of Growing Valley Baptist Church in Longview, Texas. Under Pastor Faulks, God has added to this church in more ways than one. Membership has doubled; all land around the church has been purchased; the mid-week service has been revitalized; there is an early-morning worship service, an after-school program, a bus ministry, a heart-to-hand ministry, a brother-to-brother ministry and the list goes on. Through Rev. Faulks s preaching, so many lives have been touched. Pastor Faulks has been blessed to preach and teach the Word of God all across the country. Pastor Faulks works hard in organizing the work. He has served for nine years as vice moderator of the East Texas Baptist Longview District Association. He served for five years as the Texas Education Baptist State Convention s Ministers Division President. Rev. Faulks is an instructor for the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, and his work led the members of TEBSC to elect him as president of their convention in January of Rev. Faulks is also a volunteer with the PTO at his son s school. We feel that everyone who comes into contact with him will see his passion for the Lord and his love for God s people. 14 Singles Conference 2011

15 Conference Instructor Ms. Kimberly Floyd Kimberly Floyd is an advisor and teacher of college students and young adults at Union Chapel MB Church in Huntsville, Alabama. For the past ten years, she has passionately led Bible study classes and other activities that provide opportunities for spiritual growth. Kim believes in dealing with relevant issues while preparing young adults to assume leadership roles in various areas of church ministry and community outreach. She is committed to nurturing through teaching, mentoring, accountability, and encouragement. Kim is a self-published author of Dating That Pleases God, which discusses four phases of dating and courtship that allow singles to slow down, step back, and develop relationships that are healthy, lasting, and glorifying to God. Conference Instructor Ms. Elizabeth Lampkins Elizabeth Lampkin is a native of Chicago, Illinois, who loves to encourage others through writing, teaching, and speaking. With degrees in education and administration, Elizabeth has utilized her skills, talent, and gifts to uplift God s people. Elizabeth is dedicated to serving her community with pride and diligence. She is currently the Vacation Bible School Director for her home church, Youth Ministry Educator, and the Coordinator for the Illinois Baptist Singles Fellowship. Singles Conference

16 Conference Instructor Ms. Lisa Cook, MA, LPC, NCC Lisa Cook accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at the young age of eight. Lisa is a woman who considers her calling to first and foremost live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. She has a heart for the broken and the forgotten woman. Lisa has dedicated her life to bringing women under submission to the glorious and wonderful truth of God s Word. She is moved to help all women who enter her world sphere to come to an intimate knowledge of God s love. She has a desire to see young girls and women make worship to God a consistent goal for daily living. Lisa has been blessed to serve as a Sunday school teacher, Praise Dance Ministry leader, and Youth Ministry Coordinator at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She has been an instructor at the National Baptist Congress on Christian Education, teaching Single Parenting and How to Develop an Effective Youth Ministry. She has also taught What It Means to Be a Woman of God at the Baptist General State of Illinois Congress. Lisa has also served as a Women s Retreat speaker and as a Youth Day speaker. She is privileged to be a member of the Biblical Exposition Conference (BEC) team, which works tirelessly to train God s people on how to accurately interpret and share God s Word. Lisa received a Master s Degree in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and is a licensed professional counselor. She currently works at a pregnancy counseling Christian agency, where she has the privilege of sharing the truth about life, purity, and the Gospel message on a daily basis. Lisa Cook has been blessed with one daughter, whom the Lord is graciously allowing her to disciple and love. They currently reside in Bensenville, Illinois, and are members of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, under the leadership of her pastor, Dr. George W. Waddles Sr., the president of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. 16 Singles Conference 2011

17 Conference Instructor Mrs. Evelyn Mason Evelyn Mason is a lifetime resident of Hamilton, a suburb of Trenton, New Jersey. She is a product of the Hamilton Township School System, Mercer County Community College, and the College of New Jersey, formerly Trenton State College. Mrs. Mason s employment included many productive years in human resources. She was a Job Developer/Counselor for the Manpower Community Development Act at the MC Skills Center and a Personnel Assistant for United States Steel Corporation and Fairless Works. Mrs. Mason retired several years ago as the Director of Affirmative Action and Training for Mercer County Government. Mrs. Mason is a disciple of the Saint Phillips Baptist Church in Hamilton, where Dr. Joseph E. Woods is the senior pastor. She serves as a deaconess, Sunday school secretary, and choir member. She is a member of the Education/Scholarship Ministry and the Multimedia Ministry, specializing in communications and public relations. In her denominational work, Mrs. Mason serves as director of the Health Fair of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education, president of the Middlesex Central Baptist Association of New Jersey, Inc., Woman s Auxiliary, and administrative assistant to the moderator. She is active in her community and serves as a volunteer for the John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center and the Interfaith Caregivers of Trenton. Mrs. Mason is doing exactly what she asked the Lord to allow her to do in her retirement that is, full-time work for her religious affiliations. God is true to His Word: Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart! Mrs. Mason is the widow of Deacon Charles E. Mason. Until his recent passing, they worked as partners, both totally involved in their denominational work. Mrs. Mason is the godmother of Rachel G. Griffith Wright, and Ashley Nicole Craig; the angel of Janelle, and a special friend of Sha Quirra. Singles Conference

18 Host Pastor and Conference Instructor Dr. O. Wendell Davis Brother O. Wendell Davis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a native of Gulfport, Mississippi. He is currently residing in Huntsville, Alabama, where he is the dynamic pastor of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and a disciple for Christ. Pastor Davis received his undergraduate degree from Athens State University, and Master of Science, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southern Christian University. Moreover, he has studied extensively at William Carey College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Baptist Sunday School Board, Calhoun Community College, Faulkner University, Liberty University, and Alabama A&M University. He is listed in Who s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. He accepted Christ at the age of twenty-four and was called into the ministry the following year. He served as pastor of Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Brooklyn, Mississippi ( ); Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport, Mississippi ( ); and Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (1989 to present). He is a Bible Scholar, an accomplished teacher, and a preacher of God s Word. He served four years in the U.S. Army. Pastor Davis is affiliated with numerous religious and civic organizations. He serves as dean of Union Chapel Bible College and instructor for the Alabama Baptist State Congress of Christian Education, assistant to the president of Alabama State Convention, staff member of Family Life Ministry of the National Congress of Christian Education (Stan Hillard, Director), and instructor for the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. He is an avid lecturer and speaker. During the past twenty-one years with Pastor Davis serving as the under-shepherd Union Chapel has experienced tremendous growth and blessings. In January of 2002, the church moved into its new multimilliondollar facility on the site of 150 acres. Later, a Family Life Center was erected. The membership has grown under his leadership to more than 18 Singles Conference 2011

19 5,500 members. The church has a thriving school system, which includes a Child Development Center (training children from infants through K-4) and a Christian Academy (grades K-5, and through eighth grade). Pastor Davis continues to teach and preach the Word of God so that we all may know Christ in a better way. To God be the glory, for the things He has done. Pastor Davis enjoys running, reading, and winning souls for Christ. He and his wife, Dora, are the proud parents of three boys: Michael, Aaron, and Timothy. Union Chapel is the church with the big heart of love, where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is the head. Singles Conference

20 Conference Lecturer Dr. Jarvis Collier Life Objective: to glorify God as an instrument for preaching/teaching/modeling the redemptive love of God through Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit. Rev. Collier aims to reach humanity with biblical truth centered in forgiveness, excellence, and empowerment. Rev. Collier represents an anointed, charismatic, dynamic, and fresh voice for the Lord Jesus Christ. Scholarly, insightful, and practical words characterize his approach, providing guiding principles for Christian discipleship. He serves God and the saints as senior pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. There, Rev. Collier leads a vibrant, multifaceted, growing Christian fellowship of one thousand saints. Some of the church s ministries include Evangelism, Prayer, Media, Children, Youth, Singles, Men, Women, Couples, Economic Development, Community Enhancement, and Social Justice. Rev. Collier s television outreach, both locally and nationally, spans several states, having broadcast for two years over the international Word Network. A native of Los Angeles, California, Rev. Collier was spiritually mentored by several distinguished Christian leaders who are now in glory. He dedicated his life to Jesus Christ in 1968, and for thirty years has been active in some regard (pastor, evangelist, Singles Conference leader, and author) of full-time Christian ministry. 20 Singles Conference 2011

21 Conference Preacher Reverend Marcus D. Davidson Pastor Marcus Davidson is a native of Tuscumbia, Alabama. He is the son of Reverend Green Davidson III and Mrs. Barbara Bostick-Davidson. He has four siblings; Vanessa Batten, Latresha Davidson-Woods, Reverend Green Davidson IV, and LaBradford Davidson. He is married to Mrs. Yvokia Jones- Davidson and they have one child Layla Alexandria. Pastor Davidson is a graduate of Deshler High School, Tuscumbia, Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Normal, Alabama. He later entered Heritage Bible College, Huntsville, Alabama, where he received his Master of Biblical Studies degree. He also graduated from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, with the Master of Divinity degree. He has also studied at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, and abroad at the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology, Kingston, Jamaica, in the West Indies. Pastor Davidson is presently pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Black Church Leadership from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. At the age of six, Pastor Davidson accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Leighton, Alabama, under the leadership of his father, Reverend Green Davidson III. When he was sixteen years of age, Pastor Davidson acknowledged his call into the preaching ministry. In 1999, Pastor Davidson was elected as pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Courtland, Alabama. Currently, Pastor Davidson serves as senior pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Pastor Davidson also serves as assistant treasurer of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated. Pastor Davidson has also served in the following positions: moderator of the Muscle Shoals District Missionary Baptist Association, Incorporated; second vice moderator of the Muscle Shoals District Missionary Baptist Association, Incorporated; chairman of the Moderators Department of the Northwest Wing State Convention; National Baptist Moderator s Auxiliary Liaison between Young and Senior Ministers of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated; committee member of the National Singles Conference of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated, Congress of Christian Education; member of the Twenty Distinguished Men of the Shoals; campaign treasurer, Scruggs- Young 2009 Campaign; Alabama People s Choice 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year; and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Singles Conference

22 Conference Preacher Dr. Leroy Adams The Reverend Dr. Leroy E. Adams Jr. has been a minister of the Gospel for twenty-six years. A native of Buffalo, New York, he was licensed and ordained at Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church by the late Rev. G. H. Dubois, pastor. He is an eight-year military veteran and served honorably in the United States Army. Rev. Adams is the husband of the former Traci Caver and the father of two children Leroy III and Mariah. Pastor Adams is currently serving as the senior pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church since September of 1999, when God brought him to Omaha, Nebraska. He was formerly the pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Lawton, Oklahoma, for thirteen years, and New Testament Baptist Church in Stuttgart, Germany, for two years. Pastor Adams believes that love isn t love until you give it away. He is always giving of his time, talent, and treasure to reach a heart, touch a heart, and heal a heart. Impacting and empowering a positive change in someone s life is what makes his roles as pastor, preacher, teacher, and community leader important for the church and the community. Pastor Adams believes that if you keep the main thing the main thing, then the main thing will always be the main thing. He travels throughout the city and country, sowing love, unity, and the Gospel. He has been nicknamed Hurricane Adams, and his passion for ministering is felt by those who are in his presence everywhere he goes. With the Spirit of God and attitude of excellence, he has made a significant contribution and impact in the church and community. He is a true servant of God. 22 Singles Conference 2011

23 Thursday, April 7, 2011 PROGRAM 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Pre-Con Faculty/Staff Meeting (Sun Room) 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Registration (Heritage Lobby) 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Get-acquainted Reception (Heritage Rooms I and II) 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Opening Session/Welcome Program (Grand Rooms A and B) 8:15 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Concurrent Compact Workshops Developing a Church-based Singles Ministry (Grand Rooms A and B) Instructor: Rev. Oliver Billups, LA Jobs, Careers, and My Future (for collegiate and young adults only) (Grand Room C) Instructor: Rev. Lawrence Ragland, TN Friday, April 8, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration (Heritage Lobby) 9:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Morning Worship (Grand Rooms A and B) (Dr. Stan Hillard, Presiding) Opening Hymn: Conference Musician Scripture: Ms. Valarie L. Houston, FL Prayer: Ms. Delores E. Gamble, AL Congregational Selection Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Stan Hillard, TX The Word: Rev. Marcus D. Davidson, FL Invitation Conference Directives: Dr. Barbara Brehon, VA 10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Structural Workshops Before You Say I Do : A Look at What the Bible Says (Grand Rooms A and B) Instructor: Dr. Charles Faulks, TX Single, Saved, and Satisfied: The Spiritual Life of the Single Life (Grand Room C) Instructor: Dr. Carol T. Mitchell, NE Singles Conference

24 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Concrete Workshops Dating? Who Me? : What God Says about Christian Dating (Grand Rooms A and B) Instructor: Ms. Kimberly Floyd, AL Balancing Home, Church, and Social Life (for single parents only) (Grand Room C) Instructor: Ms. Lisa Cook, IL 4:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Concurrent Enduring Workshops Life after the Funeral (for widows and widowers) (Grand Rooms A and B) Instructor: Mrs. Evelyn Mason, NJ This Economy and Me: Money Management and Budgeting Success (Grand Room C) Instructor: Dr. O. Wendell Davis, AL 6:15 p.m. 7:25 p.m. DINNER ON YOUR OWN 7:30 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Evening Worship (Rev. Marcus Davidson, Presiding) Praise and Worship: Conference Musician Scripture: Ms. Ebony D. Holmes, LA Prayer: Ms. Antoinette Robinson, AL Selection: Conference Musician Conference Lecturer: Dr. Jarvis Collier, KS Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Stan Hillard, TX The Word: Dr. Leroy E. Adams Jr., NE Invitation Conference Directives: Dr. Barbara Brehon, VA Closing Prayer 24 Singles Conference 2011

25 Saturday, April 9, :00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Closing Session/Testimonials (Grand Room B) Opening Song Scripture Prayer Conference Summary/Testimonies Conference Reports/Presentations Interactive Dialogue Report: Liz Lampkins, IL Final Exhortation: Dr. George Waddles Sr., IL Closing Prayer Thank you for your support of this conference. It is our prayer that it has been beneficial to you and your ministry. Singles Conference

26 Congress Week Activities Opening Worship Service Hyatt Regency Hotel Regency Ballroom Sunday, June 20, :00 p.m. Opening Musical Indiana Convention Center Monday, June 21, :00 p.m. Dean s Address Indiana Convention Center Tuesday, June 22, :00 p.m. Faculty Banquet Indiana Convention Center Tuesday, June 22, :30 p.m. Christian Education and Technology Indiana Convention Center Wednesday, June 23, :00 p.m. Oratorical Contest Indiana Convention Center Wednesday, June 23, 2011 Wabash Ballroom 3 1:00 p.m. President s Educational Banquet Hyatt Regency Hotel Wednesday, June 23, :00 p.m. President s Address Indiana Convention Center Thursday, June 24, :00 p.m. Young Adult Explosion Indiana Convention Center Thursday, June 24, :00 p.m. Commencement Indiana Convention Center Friday, June 25, :00 p.m. Children s Rally Indiana Convention Center Friday, June 25, :00 p.m. Youth Rally Indiana Convention Center Friday, June 25, :00 p.m. 26 Singles Conference 2011

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