136 TH TCMF ASSEMBLY PLANS

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1 September 2018 Send address to for a free subscription to this newsletter. TCMF OFFICERS Rev. Will Moore President Elder Robert Loftis Vice President Joyce Holt Secretary Patricia Bluitt Assistant Secretary Rev. William Smith Treasurer Mary Lewis Financial Secretary Department Leaders Tera Daniels Christian Education Rev. Myron Goins Presbytery Sally Green Disciples Women Eld. Bobby Williams Disciples Men Rev. Johnathan Strange - Ministers Danielle Strange Ministers Wives Kim Harden Youth Director Tomika Harden Children Ministries Tatum Rodgers Young Adults Clara Kay Ushers Hello Saints, FROM THE BOARD The TCMF Board met at Warren Avenue C.C., Dallas, TX on August 25, We discussed preliminary plans for our next Fellowship Assembly to be held on July 10-13, 2019 in the DFW Area. This will be a very important event since we will be electing officers for The nominating committee will be working on a slate of officers and we ask that you let us know if you are interested in seeking an office. We really need dedicated leaders to help move the Fellowship forward. The board also wants to minister to all members and member churches in the Fellowship. We want to preserve the mission of the organization and also move into the future with new ministries. We realize that there is a generation change and maybe a void in the church about the Fellowship s mission. Please let us know if the TCMF Executive Team can visit your church or district and present a workshop on TCMF. We really do need to be concerned about our churches and support each other. WE Are Better Together! Rev. Will Moore, TCMF President Greetings TCMF Members, Elder Robert Loftis, Vice President 136 TH TCMF ASSEMBLY PLANS The TCMF State Board has been working on plans for the next Annual Fellowship Assembly. The dates have been set for July 10-13, We are evaluating several proposals from hotels at present and will inform you of the location as soon as possible. Other information on programs, speakers, etc. will follow very soon We are seeking your input for Disciple Leaders to present Workshops, Bible Study Speaker/Presenter, and Key Note Speakers for the 2019 Assembly to be held July 10-13, This also includes dance groups, singers, steppers and rappers. You can nominate yourself, your Pastor or another Disciple. We hope to have a wonderful diverse group this summer. Please communicate with me by or telephone. Please contact me before December 1, Tera Brown-Daniels, Program Director terad@comcast.net

2 TCMF YOUTH MINISTRY Recharge Matthew 11:28 Welcome back to the 2019 TCMF Annual Mid-Winter Retreat, Athens, TX. As in the past, this retreat will be fun-filled, spiritual, entertaining, and lots of Christians. We are excited and ready to fellowship with each other. The Leadership team has worked together to plan for this memorable event. There will be a dynamic keynoter that will bring the word and workshop teachers where they all will challenge your mind. We have activities planned such as volleyball tournament, canoe/paddling boats, fire pit for s mores, and much more during the day and evening that will make you really glad that you attended this event. We hope you enjoy your time at Mid-winter as we explore our theme, Recharge. Midwinter is March 15 th thru March 17 th : Cost per Youth Age: (in high school/senior year) Early registration from now until February 4 th : $80 Regular registration February 5 st thru March 4 th : $85 Late/Onsite registration March 5 th thru March 15 th : $90 Camp shirts: Youth: XS S M L Adult: S M L XL XXL XXXL (while available) Mail to: William Smith, 3318 Bonnie Lea St., Greenville, TX Checks payable to: TCMF. Kimberly Harden TCMF Youth Ministry Director New Vision Christian Church Fort Worth, TX Tomika L. Hardin TCMF Children s Ministry Director Burning Bush Christian Church Fort Worth, TX THEY ARE OUR NEW YOUTH LEADERS LET S SUPPORT THEM

3 YOUTH DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP TEAM Raegan Allen Haleigh Ward Sterling Gilbert Regional Representative TCMF District 1 Executive District 1 Representative New Vision Christian Church Clark Street Christian Church Clark Street Christian Church Fort Worth, TX Greenville, TX Greenville, TX Kynnadi Wallace Jailen Guptin Tracee Vaughn TCMF District 2 Executive District 2 Representative TCMF District 3 Executive New Vision Christian Church Community Christian Church New Vision Christian Church Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX Mya Tillis TaNyah Steadman Toya Mills District 3 Representative TCMF District 4 Executive District 4 Representative New Fellowship Christian Church Burning Bush Christian Church University Christian Church Philistine, TX Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX WE ARE PROUD OF OUR YOUTHS! Demonte Harden TCMF District 5 Executive Representative New Vision Christian Church Fort Worth, TX Tatum Greer District 5 Representative New Vision Christian Church Fort Worth, TX

4 In the previous year, the camp had a great turn out with the support of the district donating food, drinks and snacks. We are asking for your support this year if possible. Breakfast will be served by Disciple Crossing on Saturday and Sunday mornings Requesting: Campers: (No count at this time) Friday Night - Saturday Meals: Lunch Pastor Dwight Rogers & Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. Dinner Snacks: Drinks (Soda, Tea, and water) District 1 Chips (variety pack) and Cookies ***If possible, please let me know at your earliest convenience if your District will donate requested items listed above.*** 2018 Mid-Winter Retreat, Athens, TX

5 DISCIPLES WOMEN S MINISTRY The TCMF State Disciples Women s Ministry hosted its Annual Spring Workshop at Thirteenth Avenue Christian Church in Corsicana, TX on April 8 th, :00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Registration was $10.00 and will began at 9:30 a.m. The theme was Called For God s Purpose from the Bible Study 2018, Just Women Magazine. The workshop leader was Donna Williams, St. James C.C., Sommerville, TX. President Sally Green presided over the meeting and Vice President Cheryl Smith was the program director. TCMF DIRECTORY INFORMATION An effort to produce an accurate directory of all TCMF Churches and their ministers is under way. All churches are asked to send their complete address to Rev. William Smith, 3318 Bonnie Lea, Greenville, TX (william.smith@tasb.org) or Sis. Joyce Holt at 836 Henry Circle Dr., Hawkins, TX ( jholt@jarvis.edu). Be sure to include the physical address as well as the P.O. Box Number and zip code. For pastors, please include the pastor s and his wife s name, address, and phone number. Also, each church is asked to submit a contact person other than the pastor with all of their information. This will allow us to better communicate with the congregations. Please! Please! Please! Thanks! TCMF CLUSTER LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS This was the first year we did not have an Annual Fellowship Assembly, due to the resolution passed at the 2017 Assembly in Arlington, TX, to transition to a Biennial Assembly. Instead there were two Clusters held. One was held at Rising Star C.C. in Greenville, TX for Districts 1,2 and 3 on April 7, The other one was held at St. James C.C. in Sommerville, TX for Districts 4 and 5 on June 9, Both were well attended. In fact more members were involved than we normally have at the Fellowship Assembly. The program included the following presentations: Disciples 101 Information from each department and ministries of TCMF; 52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation; Disciples of Christ Yearbook Report; Region Updates; Determining Your Leadership Style; Communion Training Session; Mission of the Church. Tera Daniels, Christian Education Director planned and coordinated the Clusters with the input of the Board.

6 DISCIPLES MEN S MINISTRY Hands on Mission Alvin Erwin, Maurice Brown, William Loftin, Rev. & Mrs. Fenwick, Bobby Williams and William Smith DISCIPLES MEN S ANNUAL GATHERING The Annual Disciples Men s Gathering is planned for November 17, 2018 at New Vision Christian Church, Fort Worth, TX. The theme is Man UP! Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World. The Gathering will include two workshops: Needed More Men In the Church and God s Family Man. There will be a presentation on the history of the Black Disciples and a motivational message for the men attending. Each participant will receive a copy of the study book for the TCMF Disciples Men s Ministry for Each church is asked to send at least two men to this Gathering so they can go back and share the information with their local congregation. The registration for the event is $30 per person which includes the meals, program and book. TCMF Disciples Men and Rev. and Mrs. Brian Fenwick constructed the Clothes Closet for students at Jarvis Christian College. The college is seeking donations of new or slightly used clothes students can wear to job interviews and other business events. See attached list of items needed for more information. Rev. Dr. Claude Walker Alpha: January 13, 1934 Omega: July 27, 2018 Texas Christian Missionary Fellowship joined the whole Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in celebrating the life and legacy of one of the most revered pastors ever to serve the church on August 8, The celebration was held at East Dallas Christian Church, Dallas, TX., Rev. Deborah Morgan Stokes, Pastor. Reverend Alfred Walker, pastor Bonnie View Christian Church was the officiant and Rev. Dwayne Rodgers was the Eulogist. Reflections were made by one of his sisters; his pastor; Dr. Timothy James, National Convocation, Dr. Larry Ross, North Texas Area, Dr. John Foulkes, Indianapolis, IN., Dr. Newell Williams, Brite Divinity School, TCU, Rev. Claude Maples, Rev. and Rev. Caesar Rentie, chaplain. Resolutions were presented from Bonnie View C.C., TCMF read by Mary Lewis and written by Joyce Holt, Jarvis College; and Omega Psi Phi International, Inc. His beloved wife, Minister Sherley Walker, reported that he planned the service and she made sure it was conducted according to his wishes. At its Annual Fellowship Assembly, TCMF presented the Legacy Award to Rev. Walker and dedicated the program booklet to him. That dedication page was included in the program for the memorial celebration. It was a befitting celebration for a life well lived. We loved Dr. Walker and will all miss his wise guidance and teaching, but we will see him again if we follow his teachings.

7 TCMF ASSEMBLY 2017 YOUTH NIGHT CHOIR BONNIE VIEW CHOIR SINGING MEN S BANQUET CHERYL SMITH RECEIVES AWARD HEAD TABLE BANQUET REV. JONATHAN STRANGE - SPEAKER BANQUET AUDIENCE DISCIPLES WOMEN S NIGHT

8 NATIONAL CONVOCATION 2018 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA TCMF WOMEN - CONVOCATION TCMF MEMBERS SINGING IN CHOIR TCMF WOMEN CONVOCATION LUNCHEON NATIONAL CONVOCATION BANQUET NATIONAL CONVOCATION BANQUET NATIONAL CONVOCATION BANQUET