Durham County Missionary Union Directory And Information Booklet

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1 Durham County Missionary Union Directory And Information Booklet Theme: Preaching, Teaching, Reaching to Make a Difference: Reaching The Masses" Scripture References: Matthew 28:19-20 Motto: Christ In Every Home President: Sister Segrid Davenport

2 Table of Contents Page # President's Greeting...3 Brief History Update Outstanding Contributions The County Union Purpose...9 How to Become An A-1 Missionary Circle...9 The Marks of a Mission-Minded Missionary Society...10 Aids for Satisfactory Accomplishments...10 Check List for Christian Missionary Leaders...11 Responding to the Call of Service...12 A Prayer...13 Job or Ministry...14 Financial Reporting Structure...15 Financial Stewardship (Senior s, YA, Youth) Financial Report Blank...19 Organizational Structure of Missionary Circle in the Local Church...20 Officers Committees Calendar of Events Lenten Services Active Churches Duties of Presidents President Report Forms Special Workers Report Blank...41 WBH&FM Information and Calendar Page 2

3 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION Sister Segrid Davenport 621 Red Carriage Avenue Durham, NC (919) Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greeting FROM THE PRESIDENT I would like to give honor to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has afforded me this awesome privilege and opportunity. Thank you for your confidence by electing me as your President of Durham County Missionary Union. Special thanks to all the trailblazers who have gone before me to make this day possible. As I begin this tenure with the aid of the Holy Spirit, I ask for your prayers. With the dedication and commitment from all of you, we will be successful. Let us band our hearts, hands and minds together in Christian love as a team. Unity, Work, and knowledge will be essential requirements. Let us hold high the torch. Let us lead by examples as Servant Leaders. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Let us go forth Reaching the Masses. Matthew 28:19-20 God bless you. Again I thank you for allowing me to serve! In His Service Segrid Davenport Segrid Davenport, Servant Leader Page 3

4 A BRIEF HISTORY UPDATE The Durham County Missionary Union was organized by the late Sallie Mail, a state worker for the Women s Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. The exact month and date is not known, but the year 1885 has been established. The first meeting of the Union was held at White Rock Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina. This meeting of the Union was called by President Hattie Shepherd who was assisted by State Worker, Sis. Mail. Later, Sis. Hattie Shepherd became the third President of the North Carolina Women s Convention and served three years. She served as President of her church for over forty years. Early Officers of the Durham County Union were: First President... Mrs. Julia Armstrong Second President... Mrs. Mary Lassiter Third President... Fourth President... Mrs. Temple White Served as Union President over forty years. Fifth President... Mrs. Carrie Burch Served for a short time due to illness. Sixth President... Mrs. Annie L. Filmore Served as Union President several years, faithful dedicated and loyal member, Corresponding Secretary of Women s Convention and member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Seventh President... Mrs. Willie S. Sneed Came through the ranks of youth to adulthood and became president of the Union. She served from , served as a member of the Executive Board of the Women s Convention, a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Eighth President... Mrs. Mary T. Horton Member of the West Durham Baptist Church, and constant member of the Durham County Union since early youth. She became president after Mrs. Sneed in 1990 and served until her demise in Ninth President... Mrs. Eva J. Geer Member of Community Baptist Church. She served after the demise of Mrs. Horton. She has been in the Mission Program, Youth, Young Adult and Senior. Served from She strived to keep Christ in Every Home, and by re-establishing the family alter, the youngest of all Presidents. Page 4

5 A Brief History Update - continued Tenth President... Mrs. Alice B. Mitchell A member of Union Baptist Church. Became actively involved through Christian Educational training. Served from, as Field Worker for Durham County in the East Cedar Grove Association. She is striving to get the Young Adult Department more actively involved to enhance the Missionary trust. She served from Eleventh President... Mrs. Barbara L. Faulk A member of West Durham Baptist Church. She started in the Youth Department at Orange Grove Baptist Church, East End Avenue. There she served as president of the Youth Circle. Upon returning from college, she continued with the Young Adult Department and served as Assistant Secretary to the Woman s Auxiliary of the East Cedar Grove Association. At West Durham Baptist, she served as Young Adult Director, and 2 nd Vice-President of the Senior Circle. In Durham County Missionary Union, she served as 4 th, 2 nd, and 1 st Vice- President. She is on the Executive Board of the Woman s Convention, and serves as its Assistant Secretary. She is also Co-Chair of the year Round Committee of the Central Children s Home #2. Her goals are to have three (3) active departments in all churches, and to have all Missionary Churches in Durham County and surrounding areas to become a part of Durham County Missionary Union. Twelfth President... Mrs. Vivian Samuel A member of White Rock Baptist Church since She joined the Missionary Circle, and after working with the youth with Sister Rosetta Southerland, she was elected as her assistant. She later joined the Durham County Union and in 1972 was elected assistant to Mrs. Carrie McNair, Young Adult Leader. She taught the youth Sunday school class for her church for 25 years. During that time she organized the Youth Missionary Circle from members of her Sunday School Class and a Junior Choir and served for many years. Mrs. Samuel was elected president of the Hattie E. Shepard group of the White Rock Missionary Circle. The groups merged after several years and became the Shepard Womack William Circle. She was the first president of this circle and served 20 years. Other positions held in the Durham County Union: Special Worker, 4 th, 2 nd, and 1 st Vice President, and Chaired the Arts and Crafts Committee until of Durham County Union, One Day District Conference, and the Women Baptist Home and Foreign Mission Convention. She serves on the General Board for the WBH & Foreign Mission Convention, and the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention. Mrs. Samuel served as President of the New Hope Association after serving as 4 th, 2 nd and 1st Vice President. She is a life-time member of both conventions and was elected as Woman of the Year by the Lott Carey Convention for her services rendered as Chairperson of the Deaconess Ministry for 25 years. Page 5

6 A Brief History Update - continued Thirteenth President... Mrs. Diane J. Lamb A member of North East Baptist Church since She joined the missionaries under the leadership of Dr. William Fuller of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age. She was president of the Durham County Missionary Youth Department, and President of the Young Adult Department. She served as Assistant Secretary under the leadership of Sister Eva Geer, and Young Adult Director under the leadership of Sister Alice Mitchell. She has worked on several committees through the years. Fourteenth President... Mrs. Segrid Davenport A member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She joined the missionaries at a very young age. Following in the footsteps of her mother Sister Geneva Hudson and a family linage of missionaries. She was a young adult under the Young Adult Directors, Sister Carrie McNair and Sister Irene Burt. Served as a Youth Supervisor under Sister Johnnie McLester, Youth Supervisor. Served as a Youth Consultant under the Presidency of President Barbara Faulk and Youth Supervisor, Eva Geer. Appointed Youth Supervisor of District Seven Group 2 by District Chairman, Reverend Charlotte Cooper. Became Fourth Vice President under President Faulk and served as Third, Second and First Vice Presidents. Recognized in 2002 for dedicated services in all three departments and chairperson of the Nominating Committee. Served on the Executive and General Board of GSBC, a candidate for readmission. Presently a member of the Youth Advisory Council for 8 years. Assistant Secretary of Deacon Wives Deaconesses Fellowship, served as secretary and parliamentarian. Second Vice President of the Woman Auxiliary of the New Hope Association. Has served as Fourth and Third Vice President. Presently, Historian of the New Hope Association, and also serves on the Executive Board. Page 6

7 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS Mrs. Ida Mae Oliver Rigsbee - Served as president and organizer of the Youth Union, and at one time served as third (3rd Vice President of the Senior Union until her health failed. We have had many Presidents of the Youth Union of which we are very proud, which indicates, that the Youth Union is still in operation, carrying out the Conventions objectives In the early 1950 s, Dr. J. B. McLester accepted the office of youth Supervisor and continued to serve faithfully until her death in Dr. McLester served as the Seventh President of the Women s Convention, chaired the Executive Committee of the Convention, served as third and Fourth Vice Presidents before becoming President, Chairman of the Board J.J. Johnson Assembly, Trustee of the General Baptist Convention. Mrs. Static Hill-Russ - Member of the Union Baptist Church, an honored Missionary worker, sewed as treasurer of the Youth Union for more than 30 years. The Young Adult Department was organized under Mrs. Helen McClain and became a part of its creation. In 1973, Mrs. Myrtle Burt became Assistant Young Adult Director, and worked diligently for a number of years. Mrs. Carrie McNair Appointed Assistant Director of the Young Adult Department. In 1973 appointed Financial Secretary, and after the demise of Mrs. Alice Wilson in 1986 became the Treasurer and served until Mrs. Lydia Vanhook Served as a secretary of the Union for more than 30 years, a dedicated and faithful worker. A member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Mrs. Erie Norris Served as a Special Worker of the Union for more than 20 years. A member of West Durham Baptist Church. Mrs. Rosa Holloway Served as Special Worker for approximately four years. A member of the Lakeview Baptist Church. Mrs. Mable R. Brown served as President of the Junior Missionary Union for 10 years, first president of Junior Missionary of the White Rock Baptist Church. Mrs. Eva Merritt Pratt Served as President of the Youth Department, Supervisor of the State Youth Department of the Women s Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. In 1977, appointed Editor of the Missionary Helper and served until her vision failed. Mrs. Rosa Brown Served as time and place Chairperson for many years and at one time Assistant Secretary of the Union for a number of years. Ms. Ethel Stanfield Served as Second Vice President for a number of years. A member of the Lakeview Baptist Church. Served as Youth Advisor at the J.J. Johnson Youth Bible Camp. Page 7

8 Outstanding Contributions (continued) Mrs. Rosetta Webb Served as Program Chairperson of the Union for a number of years, and served as Secretary for many years. Served as president of her church Missionary Department. Life long member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Annie M. Dunigan Served as Associate Youth Supervisor for more than 30 years, and as worker of the State Supervisory Board. A member of the Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Flossie Dunston Served as Secretary of the City Union for 16 years, a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Mrs. Lula Garrett Continued to work in the Union in its merged status. A member of the Northeast Baptist Church. A pioneer of missions in Durham, Franklin, and Granville counties until her demise. Mrs. Sallie Graham Served as Fourth Vice President of the Union, and as chairperson of the Finance Committee. Member of the West Durham Baptist Church. Mrs. Hazel Bridges A member of Community Baptist Church, Missionary President and served as President of the Women s Auxiliary, very dedicated worker of the Durham County Missionary Union, under the administration of Mrs. Annie L. Filmore. Mrs. Georgia Mitchell A member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, served as Special Worker for many years until her illness. Mrs. Vivian Samuel A member of White Rock Baptist Church, served as a Special Worker following Sister Georgia Mitchell until moving to California. Mrs. Ruby Overby A member of Mt. Level Baptist Church, became Special Worker following Sister Samuel. She faithfully served until moving to Virginia, and taking care of a sick husband. Page 8

9 THE COUNTY UNION PURPOSE The purpose of the County Union shall be to bring together Missionary Circles composed Seniors, young Adults, and Youth departments in the county or city irrespective of association memberships to: 1. Study and plan for systematic service in Baptist Churches of the city or county of Durham 2. Stimulate Spiritual growth on the part of all members through the study of the Bible and other missionary books. 3. Witness through active personal service. 4. Receive and share missionary information with circles. 5. Enlist all members to become financially supportive of missions at home and on the foreign fields. All circles of Missionary Baptist Churches in a given county shall be members of the County/City Union. The officers of the Union shall be a President, four Vice Presidents, Recording Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Young Adult Director, Associate Young Adult Director, Youth Supervisor, Assistant Youth Supervisor, Special Worker, and Parliamentarian. The Union shall have the following committees: Enlistment, Christian Education, Mission in Action, Stewardship, Worship, Program, Publicity, Music, Arts & Crafts Memorial, Budget, Sick, History, By-Laws, Social and other Committees as necessary to promote the work. The regular meeting of the Union shall be held monthly or as often as members may decide. The duties of the officers are the same as the duties of a missionary circle. There should be a Senior, Young Adult, and Youth Department in every Union. It is the duty of the Seniors to organize the Young Adult and Youth Departments in each Union. The Young Adult Director, Associate Director, Youth Supervisor, and Associate Supervisor are elected by the Seniors; however, all other officers of the departments are elected by that department. Refer to the Missionary Guide and Handbook for specific duties of the Young Adult Director, Youth Supervisor, and Special Worker. HOW TO BECOME AN A-1 MISSIONARY An A-1 Missionary Union must consist of Senior, Young Adult and Youth Departments making quarterly or monthly financial reports to the Women s Convention. It is the responsibility of the Union President to contact other departments as to their financial obligations and have their blanks properly filled and returned to the state office. All A-1 Missionary Unions will receive certificates from the Women s Convention at the end of the fiscal year. Page 9

10 THE MARKS OF A MISSION-MINDED MISSIONARY SOCIETY 1. Dedicated Christians, willing to focus on the need for the church to see the many needs and wants in our society as they affect the problems of human beings the world over. 2. Bible study, prayer, and mission-oriented members. 3. Supporting a program of concern that will show a new day in Christian action and thinking. 4. Making the word mission mean what it says: sending the gospel into all the world, beginning in the church, the local community, the state, the nation, and into the nations around the world. 5. Members knowing the overall functions of the whole church body and being concerned about every age group. 6. Members being concerned about youth and their situations at home and in school: offering aid in some of these situations. 7. An organization having aims and goals and carrying them out with well rounded planning; learning about the needs, and after seeing needs firsthand, deciding what action to take. 8. An organization with a purpose for all actions. 9. Know what mission action means; know how to witness; know how to help; when to help. 10. Witnessing through love and understanding and with the right attitude. Aids for Satisfactory Accomplishments Information--right attitudes--determination--cooperation--patience--tact--inspirational-- enthusiasm--compromise--tolerance--interest--understanding--hope--confidence appreciation--common sense--humor--poise--and prayer--and more prayer. Worshipful meetings--order in meetings--good attendance--fellowship--new ideas--everyone working--planned meetings, and involvement. Being willing to accept new ideas, new concepts, new methods, and putting some to use. Using Bible scripture as a background for all action. Letting Jesus Christ be the example for and in all endeavors. 10

11 A CHECKLIST FOR CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY LEADERS There comes a time in Christian missionary leaders lives in which they need to evaluate themselves and their service. The following checklist will help make this evaluation. The ones which should be checked with a positive sigh (+) and the ones that need to be checked with a negative sign (-) should represent the leader s positive or negative feeling about the question asked. N/A should be used to indicate the ones which do not apply to the person s leadership role. HOW DO YOU RATE AS A LEADER? 1. Do I demonstrate these general categories of leadership responsibility? a. administrative (seeing activities and membership) b. developmental (planning leadership training opportunities) c. implemental (carrying out plans for activities) 2. Do I perform the following responsibilities of an officer? a. Carry out administrative objective. b. Keep superiors informed about accomplishments c. Support administrative policies fully 3. Do I practice these major functions of my leadership position? a. Know the organization b. Plan and schedule activities c. Get the projects done d. Improve program methods e. Assign committee chairpersons f. Develop and maintain cooperation 11

12 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF SERVICE There are three types of Christians who respond to the call of Service: (1) Rowboat Christians They have to be pushed wherever they go; (2) Sailboat Christians They always go with the wind; (3) Steamboat Christians they make up their mind where they ought to go and go there regardless of the wind or weather. Too often we go through life without stopping to think about the type of service that we are giving to God. As we begin a new year and a new Administration in the Durham County Missionary Union, each of us should take some time to go into serious prayer. We should ask God to help us take a serious look at our service to Him. Where changes are needed. Enter into covenant with Him to make the necessary changes. 12

13 A PRAYER Dear Lord, as I begin this day, Give me grace and strength, I pray. To do the right and shun the wrong, And keep within my heart a song. Let my mind be clear and keen, My every motive, pure and clean. That I may see and understand, The good that's in my fellow man. And Lord, protect my eyes and ears, From evil I would see and hear. And let my arms be ever out, To those in sorrow, pain and doubt. Direct my feet lest I should stray, And cause some soul to lose the way. I'll follow anywhere you lead, If you'll provide the faith I need. And Lord, if there is any way, Will you control my tongue today? For all the "parts" my body hosts, My tongue's the one I use the most. So take it Lord and "hone" it down, And make the edges, soft and round. Don't let me hurt, or criticize, One living soul, for whom you died. I dedicate myself to thee, My body, mind and soul. I dare not venture from this room, Till you are fully in control. And Lord, as I go out today, To mix with folks along the way. If you will let me bless just one, I'll thank you when the day is done. P.S Lord, if there is no one I can help today, Then please don't let me hurt anyone. "Thank you Lord, Amen". 13

14 JOB OR MINISTRY If you do it because no one else will, it's a Job If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a ministry. If you do it just enough to get by, it's a job If you do it to the best of your ability, it's a ministry. If you quit because someone criticized you, It was a job. If you keep serving, It's a ministry. If you quit because no one praised you, it was a job. If you do it because you think it needs to be done, it's a ministry It's hard to get excited about a job. It's almost impossible not to get excited about a ministry Average churches are filled with many people, doing many jobs. Great churches are filled with many people who are involved in ministry. If your concern is just success, it's a job. If your concern is faithfulness to God, it's a ministry. People may say, "Well done," when you do your job. The Lord will say, "WELL DONE," when you complete your ministry. Bethany Beach Newsletter 14

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16 Source: The Missionary Guide and Handbook, p. 45 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP SENIORS We need your financial support to meet the financial objective of the Union Each church is asked to pay the following financial obligation for the year. September...Yearly Dues... $50.00 Money kept by the Durham County Missionary Union November...Founder s Day... $50.00 Anniversary of the Union Money kept by the Durham County Missionary Union March...Mass Meeting... $ Money goes to Raleigh for State Missions April... One Day District Conference...Seniors... $10.00 Year-Round Committee..... $1.00 Total... $11.00 Money goes to One Day District Conference May... Annie L. Filmore Fellowship/ Central Children s Home... $25.00 (Proceeds for Central Children s Home) Total for the Year... $

17 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP YOUNG ADULTS We need your financial support to meet the financial objective of the Union. Each church is asked to pay the following financial obligation for the year YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENT September... Yearly Dues... $50.00 Money kept by the Durham County Young Adult Department January... Special Projects... $ or more Money to be used by Young Adult Department for Special Projects (Example J.J. Johnson Baptist Assembly) April... One Day District Conference... Young Adults... $5.00 Money goes to One Day District Conference Total for the Year... $

18 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP YOUTH We need your financial support to meet the financial objective of the Union. Each church is asked to pay the following financial obligation for the year September... Yearly Dues... $12.00 Money kept by the Durham County Youth Department February... Have A Heart for Mission... $ or more Money goes to Raleigh to support J.J. Johnson Baptist Assembly and state Missions December... Minnie C. Lyon Memorial Fund... $50.00 or more Money goes to Raleigh to support our school in Liberia, Africa and the Infirmary at J.J. Johnson Baptist Assembly April... Shaw Drive... $ or more Money goes to Raleigh to support Shaw University April... One Day District Conference...Youth... $3.00 Money goes to One Day District Conference Total for the Year... $

19 THE COUNTY OR CITY UNION FINANCIAL REPORT BLANK See Malachi 3:8, 10 WOMAN S BAPTIST HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION AUXILIARY TO GENERAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF NORTH CAROLINA FIRST QUARTER... SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER SECOND QUARTER... DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY THIRD QUARTER... MARCH, APRIL, MAY FOURTH QUARTER... JUNE, JULY, AUGUST Please return this blank properly filled in before end of quarter to: WOMAN S BAPTIST HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY CONVENTION POST OFFICE BOX 1818, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA THE MISSIONARY UNION OF County/City District Group Date Address of President Street City Zip President s Telephone Young Adult Director Director s Address Street City Zip Youth Supervisor Address of Supervisor Street City Zip Amount sent for: By Seniors By Young Adults By Youth Total State Missions Baptist Assembly Shaw University Foreign Missions Central Children s Home Shaw Divinity School Missions Study Books MISSIONARY HELPER Miscellaneous Grand Total $ PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO WOMAN S BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. This report is sent by Telephone (w) Address Street City Zip THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT. IT IS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH YOU. Priscilla A. Brodie, Executive Secretary-Treasurer (PLEASE MAIL BY THE 20 TH OF THE MONTH SENT.) 19

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21 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION OFFICERS President... Mrs. Segrid Davenport 621 Red Carriage Avenue, Durham, NC (919) st Vice President... Mrs. Theresia McGee 1715 Rosetta Drive, Durham, NC (919) nd Vice President... Mrs. Georgetta Parker 2850 Courtney Creek Blvd. Durham, NC (919) rd Vice President...Minister Annie Gibson 119 Fleming Drive, Durham, NC (919) th Vice President... Minister Rosa Hester 4922 Mrs. White Lane, Mebane, NC ( ) - anirl.hester@gmai.com Young Adult Director... Mrs. Yolanda Mangum 1506 Hearthside Street, Durham, NC (919) bshedu99@yahoo.com Associate Young Adult Director... Mrs. Sabrina Miles-Charleston P.O. Box 90442, Raleigh, NC (919) sabrina4@bu.edu Youth Supervisor... Ms. Lasheka Wilks 709 Hope Street, Durham, NC (919) lasheka_daye@yahoo.com Associate Youth Supervisor... Mrs. Patricia Edwards 620 Bon Air Avenue, Durham, NC (919) ; (cell) edw620@aol.com Parliamentarian... Mrs. Mary Speight 5617 Barbee Road Durham, NC (919) maryspeight495@gmail.com Special Worker... Mrs. Carolyn Leathers #3 Signet Drive Durham, NC (919) cjhleathers@gmail.com Treasurer... Ms. Joan Young 4409 Nightfall Ct., Durham, NC ; (cell) ; (wk) joan.jpy.young@gmail.com Financial Secretary... Mrs. Alberta Watts 517 Homeland Avenue, Durham, NC (919) ; (cell) albertawatts65@yahoo.com Recording Secretary... Mr. Ralph Judd 505 Cook Road, Durham, NC (919) rcjud55@gmail.com Assistant Secretary... Mrs. Josephine Hayes 709 Berwyn Avenue Durham, NC (919) josephine1939@outlook.com Historian... Mrs. Eva Geer 516 Tuggle Street, Durham, NC (919)

22 Durham County Missionary Union COMMITTEES: ARTS & CRAFTS COMMITTEE This Committee is to make Arts & Crafts for the Union and display them at the One-Day District Conference. They should also make arts & crafts for the Women s Convention in July to be sold at the convention. All Union members should assist with this project. MEMBERS Mrs. Vivian Samuel Mrs. Norma Freeman Mrs. Barbara Harrell Mrs. Jetteleen Pettiford BUDGET COMMITTEE This Committee will review the income and expenses from the previous year, and project a budget for the new fiscal year. The budget will be approved by the voting body. MEMBERS Ms, Joan Young, Chairperson Mrs. Alberta Watts, Co-Chair Mrs. Virginia Jackson Mrs. Diane Lamb BY-LAWS COMMITTEE This Committee will make rules and regulations known as By-Laws in which Durham County Missionary Union will be governed. The By-Laws shall be presented to the body by the chair to be voted on. MEMBERS Mrs. Eva Geer, Chairperson Mrs. Dorothy Williams Mrs. Francis McIver Mrs. Mary Speight CHRISTMAS BRUNCH COMMITTEE This Committee will plan the Christmas Brunch to be held the 3 rd Saturday in December each year. This includes planning the program, decorations, mystery guest, etc. MEMBERS Mrs. Alberta Watts, Chairperson Mrs. Mary Speight, Co-Chairperson Mrs. Deana Allen Mrs. Diane Lamb Mrs. Carolyn Leathers HISTORIAN COMMITTEE This Committee will keep the history of Durham County Union updated yearly. MEMBERS Mrs. Eva Geer, Chairperson Mrs. Vivian Samuel Mrs. Alice Mitchell Mrs. Diane Lamb

23 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION COMMITTEES: LENTEN SERVICE COMMITTEE This Committee will schedule ministers (7) for the Lenten Services. Their messages should be based on the Seven (7) Last Words of Christ. MEMBERS Mrs. Yolanda Mangum (6:15 a.m.) Mrs. Sabrina Miles-Charleston Mrs. Mary Speight Mrs. Merion Bethea (10:00 a.m.) Mrs. Nancy Bumgardner MEMORIAL COMMITTEE The purpose of the Memorial Committee is to memorialize our deceased officers and members. Each Circle should turn in the names of all their deceased members to the Chair or Co-Chair no later than the 2 nd Sunday in November. Hopefully no names will be turned in on the 3 rd Sunday. MEMBERS Mrs. Alberta Morrison, Chairperson Mrs. Diane Lamb, Co-Chair Mrs. Pamela Davis Rev. Harold Wiggins Deacon Clarence Davenport Minister Rosa Hester PROGRAM COMMITTEE The purpose of this Committee is to plan all programs of Durham County Missionary Union except the Christmas Brunch. Mass Meeting should be planned with the Special Worker. MEMBERS Mrs. Alberta Watts, Chairperson Mrs. Rosa Hester Mrs. Carolyn Leathers PUBLICITY COMMITTEE The purpose of this Committee is to make sure all meetings and activities of Durham County Missionary Union are advertised in the local newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and any other forms of advertisements. MEMBERS Mrs. Merion Bethea, Chairperson Mrs. Virginia Jackson, Co-Chair Mr. Ralph Judd Mrs. Alberta Morrison Mrs. Josephine Hayes

24 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION COMMITTEES: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE The purpose of this Committee is to make sure we have funds each year to award a $500 scholarship to a desiring student entering college. The committee will also be responsible for coming up with fundraisers/ideas to support the Scholarship Fund. MEMBERS Mrs. Diane Lamb, Chairperson Mrs. Francis McIver Mrs. Theresia McGee Mrs. Barbara Ewing Ms. Joan P. Young Mrs. Mary Holt SICK/BEREAVED COMMITTEE This Committee will send sick and sympathy cards to missionaries in all active churches in the Union. Each active church should assign their 3 rd Vice-President of their Circle to notify the Sick/Bereaved Committee of sickness and deaths in their Circle. The members of the Committee when they receive calls should report to the Chair or the Co-Chair upon receiving calls. Flowers will be sent according to the By-Laws of the Union. Circles will call their designated person on the Committee. Mrs. Virginia Jackson, Chairperson Minister Annie Gibson, Co-Chairperson Churches 1. New Bethel Baptist Mrs. Barbara Ewing Cameron Grove Baptist Minister Annie Gibson (919) Ebenezer Baptist Evangelist Omelia Barnum First Calvary Baptist Mrs. Addye Townsend (919) Orange Grove - Mrs. Charlene Johnson - (919) Mrs. Maggie Harrell Churches 1. Morning Star Baptist Mrs. Claire Johnigan Greater St. Paul Baptist Ms. Dorothy Cassell (919) Greater Orange Grove Baptist Mrs. Theresia McGee (919) Lincoln Memorial Baptist Mrs. Maggie Harrell (919) White Rock Baptist Mrs. Marilyn Ebron Mrs. Carolyn Leathers...(919) Churches 1. Henderson Grove Baptist Mrs. Alberta Watts (919) Morehead Avenue Baptist Mrs. Sandra Yates (919) Community Baptist Mrs. Mary Speight (919) Mt. Gilead Baptist Mrs. Mable Butler (919) Mrs. Alice Walker...(919) Churches 1. Mt. Level Baptist Mrs. Nancy Bumgardner (919) Mt. Vernon Baptist Mrs. Frances McIver (919) Northeast Baptist Mrs. Alice Walker (919) Gethsemane Baptist Rev. Gussie Thompson (919) Antioch Baptist Mrs. Veatrice White (919)

25 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION COMMITTEES: SICK/BEREAVED COMMITTEE - continued Mrs. Norma Freeman Churches 1. Mt. Olive Baptist Mrs. Norma Freeman Peace Missionary Mrs. Evangela Hager Union Baptist Mrs. Carolyn Leathers West Durham Baptist Mrs. Virginia Jackson Greater Emmanuel Minister Harold Wiggins WORSHIP COMMITTEE The purpose of this Committee is to be in charge of all devotions at all regular meetings and Special meetings of Durham County Missionary Union. The Chair and Co-Chair will assign members of this committee to be in charge of devotions using all members of the committee during the year. MEMBERS Minister Rosa Hester, Chairperson Minister Annie Gibson, Co-Chairperson Mrs. Vivian Samuels Mrs. Alberta Morrison Mrs. Theresia McGee Minister Harold Wiggins SOCIAL COMMITTEE The purpose of this Committee is to plan all social events for Durham County Missionary Union. This Committee will assign the various churches items to bring for these events. This committee will be in charge of placing and serving foods along with members from the host church. MEMBERS Ms. Vethius Alford, Chairperson Mrs. Diane Lamb, Co-Chair Mrs. Maggie Harrell Mrs. Dorothy Harrington Mrs. Alberta Watts MINISTRY OUTREACH The purpose of this Committee is to help to form a relationship with our community and the Durham County Missionary Union in order to better serve the needs of the people. MEMBERS Mrs. Merion Bethea, Chairperson Mrs. Mary Speight Mrs. Veatrice White

26 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION DATE EVENT TIME September 14, 2014 September 20, 2014 October 4, 2014 October 12, 2014 October 25, 2014 November 9, 2014 November 16, 2014 December 14, 2014 December 12, 2014 December 20, 2014 Youth Mission Meeting Morning Star Baptist Church 4610 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC Executive Board meeting All circle Presidents and Committee Chairpersons Main Library 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC (919) First One Day District Conference Planning Meeting Blue Wing Missionary Baptist Church 597 Blue Wing Road, Roxboro, NC Youth Mission Meeting Mt. Level Baptist Church 316 Hebron Road, Durham, NC Mini Workshop Union Baptist Church 904 N. Roxboro St, Durham, NC Youth Mission Meeting Northeast Baptist Church 3204 Highway 55-D Durham, NC Founders Day Morning Star Baptist Church 4610 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC Youth Mission Meeting Morehead Baptist Church 1008 Morehead Ave. Durham, NC Final Payment for Christmas Brunch Tickets at the home of Sis. Alberta Watts 517 Homeland Avenue, Durham, NC Christmas Brunch Millennium Hotel 2800 Campus Walk Avenue - Durham, NC 3:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:30 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 AM-12PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM January 11, 2015 January 24, 2015 Youth Mission Meeting Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church 1500 S. Roxboro St - Durham, NC General Meeting TBA 3:00 PM 10:00 AM 26

27 February 8, 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION Youth Mission Meeting Union Baptist Church 904 Roxboro Street - Durham, NC :00 PM February 21, 2015 February 28, 2015 Planning Meeting - One Day District Conference Blue Wing Missionary Baptist Church 597 Blue Wing Road, Roxboro, N General Meeting TBA 9:30 AM 10:00 AM March 8, 2015 Youth Mission Meeting Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 1007 S. Roxboro St., Durham, NC :00 PM March 28, 2015 Durham County Union Mass Meeting TBA 3:00 PM April 5, 2015 EASTER April 12, 2015 April 25, 2015 May 10, 2015 Youth Mission Henderson Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2806 Page Road Morrisville, NC One Day District Conference Blue Wing Missionary Baptist Church 597 Blue Wing Road, Roxboro, N Mother s Day (No Meeting) 3:00 PM 10:00 AM May 2015 June 14, 2015 June 20, 2015 Institute Study Book TBA Youth Mission Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church 1500 S. Roxboro St., Durham, NC Central Children s Home Visit Joint Effort 6:00-8:00 PM 3:00 PM June 21, 2015 Father s Day 27

28 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION June 27, 2015 Annual Prayer Day TBA 10:00 AM July 12, 2015 Youth Banquet TBA 3:00 PM Please Wear White Please Wear White with Pink Corsage Book is $

29 Young Adult Sponsored Lenten Services 6:15 AM February 18, 2015 February 25, 2015 March 4, 2015 March 11, 2015 March 18, 2015 March 25, 2015 April 1,

30 Senior Sponsored Lenten Services 10:00 AM February 18, 2015 February 25, 2015 March 4, 2015 March 11, 2015 March 18, 2015 March 25, 2015 April 1,

31 Churches / Pastors / Circle Presidents ACTIVE CHURCHES CHURCH/PASTOR CIRCLE PRESIDENTS/CONTACTS Antioch Baptist Mrs. Veatrice White 1415 Holloway Street 2316 Sundial Circle Durham (27703) (919) Durham (27704) (919) Rev. Michael Page Cameron Grove Minister Annie Gibson 816 Berwyn Avenue 119 Fleming Drive Durham (27704) (919) Durham (27712) (919) Rev. Jesse L. Alston Community Baptist 4821 Barbee Road Durham (27713) (919) Church Rev. Dr. Percy Chase (919) Home Ebenezer Baptist Evangelist Omelia Barnum 2200 S. Alston Avenue 1104 Lansing Ave. Durham (27707) (919) Durham, NC Rev. Dr. Cornelius Battle First Calvary Baptist Mrs. Addye Townsend 1311 Morehead Avenue 1214 Holloway Street Durham (27707) (919) Durham (27703) (919) Rev. Dr. Fredrick A. Davis Gethsemane Baptist Rev. Gussie Thompson 906 South Roxboro Street (Contact Person) Durham (27707) (919) Bivins Street Durham (27707) (919) Greater Emmanuel Minister Harold Wiggins 209 S. Goley Street 3511 Arlington Durham, NC (919) Durham, (27707) (919) Rev. Keith Johnson Greater St. Paul Baptist Mrs. Dorothy Cassell 1102 Juniper Street 1803 Shelton Avenue P.O. Box 1223 Durham (27704) ( 919) Durham (27702) (919) Church Pastor Office Rev. Dr. William Height (919)

32 CHURCH/PASTOR CIRCLE PRESIDENTS/CONTACTS Greater Orange Grove Baptist Mrs. Theresia McGee P.O. Box Rosetta Drive Durham (27712) (919) Durham (27701) (919) Rev. Bennie Torain (919) Henderson Grove Baptist Mrs. Alberta Watts 2806 Page Road 517 Homeland Avenue Morrisville (27560) (919) Durham (27707) (919) Rev. Johnnie Bethea (919) Lincoln Memorial Baptist Mrs. Maggie Harrell 1500 S. Roxboro Street 709 Hope Street Durham (27707) (919) Durham (27707) (919) Rev. Linzie D. Atkins Morehead Baptist Mrs. Sandra Yates 1008 Morehead Avenue 2908 Beechwood Drive Durham (27707) (919) Durham (27707) (919) Rev. Charles Barnes Morning Star Baptist Mrs. Claire Johnigan 4610 Fayetteville Road Night Fall Court Durham (27713) (919) Durham (27713) ; (cell) Rev. William Henderson Mt. Gilead Baptist Mrs. Segrid Davenport 404 Dowd Street 621 Red Carriage Ave. Durham (27701) (919) Durham (27704) (919) or (919) Fax (919) Rev. Dr. David Mitchell Mt. Level Baptist Mrs. Nancy Bumgardner 316 Hebron Road 1203 N. Gregson Street Durham (27704) (919) Durham, NC Fax (919) Rev. Dr. William C. Turner \ Mt. Olive Baptist Mrs. Norma Freeman P.O. Box Dearborn Drive Durham (27704) Mt. Vernon Baptist Mrs. Frances McIver 1007 S. Roxboro Street 2508 Little Rogers Road Durham, NC erson Durham Street (27704) (919) Mrs. Frances McIver 32

33 CHURCH/PASTOR CIRCLE PRESIDENTS/CONTACTS New Bethel Baptist Mrs. Barbara Ewing 2508 Crest Street 909 Lorain Avenue Durham (27705) (919) Durham (27704) (919) Rev. Dr. Glenn Davis Northeast Baptist Mrs. Alice Walker 3204 Highway 55-D 5711 Barbee Road Durham (27713) (919) Durham, NC Rev. Dr. Wesley Elam ( 919) (919) Orange Grove Baptist Mrs. Charlene Johnson 505 East End Avenue 228C Bridgefield Pl. Durham (27703) (919) Durham (27705) (919) Rev. Dr. Herbert Dickerson Peace Missionary Mrs. Evangela Hager 2608 Apex Highway Marist Ct Ct. Durham (27713) ( 919) Durham, NC Rev. Dr. William Daye Union Baptist Mrs. Carolyn Leathers 904 N. Roxboro Street #3 Signet Drive Durham (27701) ( 919) Durham (27704) (919) Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Hammond West Durham Baptist Mrs. Virginia Jackson 1901 Athens Street 605 Dunbar Street Durham (27707) ( 919) Rev. Dr. Terry T. Thomas Durham (27701) (919) White Rock Baptist Mrs. Marilyn Ebron 3400 Fayetteville Street 1020 Jerome Road Durham (27707) (919) Durham (27701) (919) Rev. Dr. Reginald Van Stephens 33

34 DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CIRCLE The President of the circle shall 1. Cooperate with the pastor and the church 2. Lead in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the work of the circle. 3. Preside at the meetings of the circle. 4. Seek Counsel and cooperation of the pastor in setting goals for financial objectives and in planning and promoting the seasons of prayer. 5. Lead the circle to foster Youth and Young Adult Departments. 6. Lead in maintaining a standard Youth Department according to the grouping of the youth. 7. Keep members of the circle informed and involved in circle activities. 8. Appoint circle committees 10. Cooperate with officers and committee chairmen. 11. Interpret the work of the church and encourage participation of circle members in the total program of the church 12. Lead the circle in being involved in missions. 13. Plan for training officers and members. 14. Serve as liaison between the circle and the Woman's Convention and its affiliates. 15. Attend meetings of the Woman's Convention 16. Keep the program of the Woman's Convention before the circle. 17. See that the Convention report blanks are sent regularly 18. Work toward achieving Recognitions of Honor from the Woman's Convention. 19. Maintain a peaceful atmosphere at all times. 20. Attend group meetings alternately in order to keep them in line with the circle's program. (The circle president should not be a member of any one group.) 34

35 DUTIES OF THE FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE CIRCLE The First Vice-President of the circle shall be Enlistment Chairman. She/he shall, with the Enlistment Committee: 1. Endeavor to enlist members of the church community and invite them to become active members of the circle. 2. Welcome strangers and visitors in the church community and invite them to join the church and the circle. As Chairman of the Committee: 1. Render monthly reports to the circle and quarterly reports to the First Vice- President of the City/County Union, using the appropriate reporting forms. 2. Preside over the circle meeting in the absence of the president. 3. Become acquainted with the duties of the president. DUTIES OF THE SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE CIRCLE The Second Vice-President of the circle shall be the Christian Education Chairman of the circle. She/he shall, with the Christian Education Committee: 1. Encourage the study of the Bible as a missionary book. 2. Promote mission study for all age groups, using books recommended by the Executive Secretary of the Woman's Convention, the Second Vice-President of the Convention, and other appropriate literature. As Chairman of the Committee: 1. Seek the consent of the cooperation of the pastor and the Executive Committee to promote a Missions Study Institute for the entire church membership at least once a year 2. Render monthly reports to the circle and written quarterly reports to the Second Vice-President of the City/County Union, using the appropriate reporting forms. 3. Preside over the circle meeting in the absence of the president and First Vice- President. 4. Become acquainted with the duties of the President 35

36 DUTIES OF THE THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE CIRCLE The Third Vice-President of the circle shall be the Mission-In-Action Chairman of the circle. She/he shall, with the Mission In Action Committee: 1. Plan for special projects in making the community Christian. 2. Be observant of sick and shut-in among the circle members. 3. Be active in enlisting service, reclaiming the lost, careless, and unconcerned members of the church and those who are not affiliated with a church. 4. Engage earnestly in soul-winning, lift the fallen, strengthen the weak, encourage the faint hearted, and help the needy. 5. Investigate and make recommendations to the circle upon all special appeals for assistance. 6. Endeavor to seek out and become acquainted with resources in the community available for those in need and make referrals when necessary. As Chairman of the Committee: 1. Keep a record of all personal work done and report to the circle 2. Render monthly reports to the circle and quarterly written reports to the Third Vice- President of the City/County Union, using the appropriate reporting forms. 3. Preside over the circle meeting in the absence of the president, First, and Second Vice Presidents. 4. Become acquainted with the duties of the circle President. DUTIES OF THE FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE CIRCLE The Fourth Vice-President of the circle shall be the Stewardship-Chairman of the circle. She/he shall, with the Stewardship Committee: 1. Promote the Bible plan of giving. 2. Endeavor to enlist every member of the circle and church to tithe his income for the promotion of the church and its work in Kingdom building. 3. Encourage each member of the circle to give free will offerings at each meeting to support the objectives of the Convention and to give "self denial" annually. As Chairman of the Committee: 1. Render monthly reports to the circle and quarterly written reports to the Fourth Vice- President of the City/County Union, using the appropriate reporting forms. 3. Preside over the circle meeting in the absence of the president, First, Second, and Third Vice Presidents. 4. Become acquainted with the duties of the President of the circle. 36

37 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT ENLISTMENT CHAIRMAN Deacon Theresia McGee 1715 Rosetta Drive Durham, NC (919) Name of Church Pastor Address Street City Zip Code Circle President Address Street City Zip Code First Vice President of Circle First Vice President s Report for the Month of 1. Number of Groups in Circle 2. Number of Circle Members: Seniors 3. Number of Circle Members: Young Adults 4. Number of Circle Members: Youth 5. Number of New Members enrolled in Circle this Month 6. Number of New Members added to Church through efforts of the Circle Signature President of Circle 37

38 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Mrs. Georgetta Parker 2850 Courtney Creek Blvd. Durham, NC Home Cell Name of Church Pastor Address Street City Zip Code Circle President Address Street City Zip Code Second Vice President of Circle Second Vice President s Report for the Month of Number of Mission Study classes held: Seniors Young Adults Youth Names of Books studied: Seniors Young Adults Youth Sponsor for the 1 st Class Theme of the 1 st Class Total number of members in attendance Number receiving awards and certificates Date of 2 nd class Theme of 2 nd class Sponsor of 2 nd class Name of Books Studied: Seniors Young Adults Youth Number receiving awards and certificates at 2 nd class Signature President of Circle 38

39 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT MISSION IN ACTION CHAIRMAN Minister Annie Gibson 119 Fleming Drive Durham, NC (919) Name of Church Pastor Address Street City Zip Code Circle President Address Street City Zip Code Third Vice President of Circle Third Vice President s Report for the Month of 20 Witnesses to the Unsaved: Talks toward reclaiming Christians VISITS: Hospital Homes Rest/Nursing Home: Jails/Prisons: Other ASSISTED NEEDY: Transportation: Yes No Gave Money: Yes No Provided Food: Yes No Provided Clothing: Yes No Other: Yes No Signature President of Circle 39

40 DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY UNION FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT STEWARDSHIP CHAIRMAN Minister Rosa Hester 4922 Mrs. White Lane Mebane, NC Name of Church Pastor Address Street City Zip Code Circle President Address Fourth Vice President of Circle Fourth Vice President s Report for the Month of 1. Number of Stewardship Activities this month Books Read Talks 2. Study Sessions Bulletin Boards/Posters 3. Participated in Mass Meeting: Yes No 4. Evidence of Increase in Stewardship: (1) Tithers: Yes No (2) Church Attendance: Yes No (3) Church Participation: Yes No Signature President of Circle 40