In Memory of Deacon Zollie Williams

In Memory of Deacon Zollie Williams With sincere gratitude for your dedication and service to Camp Patten and the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist State Convention of New Mexico. His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:21 2

MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION of New Mexico, Inc. Reverend James E. Forney, Convention President Andrew L. Trotter, General Secretary April 2, 2013 Dear Officers, Pastors and Honored Guests: I am delighted to welcome all of the delegates from the states of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wyoming, and Minnesota to the Land of Enchantment the great state of New Mexico for the 42 nd Walter Cade Jr., Midwest Region Laymen Workshop. We have been praying and preparing for a prosperous workshop, rich in God s choice blessings. As we participate in this workshop, let us keep in mind what Paul told the Colossians, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Col. 3:23-24). I also want to thank the committee members who worked to put together this workshop. Additionally, I am grateful to the Convention churches, pastors and individuals who made financial contributions to provide a foundation for the workshop. As David said, Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! To God Be The Glory, Reverend James E. Forney Reverend James E. Forney, President Mount Olive Missionary Baptist State Convention of New Mexico 4

Missionary Baptist State Convention of New Mexico Reverend James E. Forney, President Andrew L. Trotter, General Secretary Congratulation s Deacon Meron Wilson, Laymen s President Deacon Glen E. Chelf, Laymen s President Emeritus 102 nd Annual Session July 22-25, 2013 Bethel Second Baptist Church Las Cruces, New Mexico 6

God Bless You! Mount Olive Missionary Baptist State Laymen President, Meron Wilson Host of Annual Walter Cade Regional Laymen Workshop April 26-28, 2013 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness Psalm 84:10 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist State Ushers/Nurses Ministry Ruby Chris Dudley, President 8

The National Baptist Laymen s Regional Workshop concept began as a vision from God to Walter Cade, Jr. at the start of his presidency at his election as the laymen president at the National Baptist Convention s annual session in Cleveland, Ohio in 1971. Walter Cade, Jr. desired to involve more men in the national movement. To get more men to come to the national meetings, he knew he must get them familiar with the national work. Therefore, President Cade introduced the regional concept. A mininational meeting held on weekends in cities within driving distance of laymen, laywomen, junior laymen and pastors. These meetings were called workshops with the primary objective of fellowship among the delegates and to promote the work and ministries of the National Baptist Laymen. Danny Williams of Denver, Colorado was the state president of the Colorado laymen. He saw President Cade s vision and played a vital role in helping to implement the first regional workshop. The first workshop was held in Denver, Colorado in 1971 between laymen of Kansas and Colorado. In 1974 the states that came together for a regional were Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. The years 1975 through 1987 saw God sent growth as the laymen teams from Kansas traveled to various states to encourage laymen participation and promote the regional concept. Initially as states joined together for regional workshops they called themselves Three States, Four States or Five States, and eventually Midwest, Far west and Great Lakes, etc. to reflect the part of the country. Some of the first classes taught were, Stewards of Tithing, Bible Doctrine, Young Men s Work, and The Laymen s Program. The National Baptist Laymen s Regional Workshops are under the auspices of the National Baptist Laymen s Movement governing body. A regional coordinator is appointed and assigned by the president to give guidance in all aspects of the regional program. On January 21, 1997 at a special meeting held at the Fifth Street Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee during the annual Winter Board meeting, President Jerry Gash, on the recommendation of Billy Campbell named all regional workshops the Walter Cade, Jr. regional workshops. Walter Cade s vision has continued to thrive and grow under the ongoing leadership of subsequent presidents Jerry Gash, Deacon Harold Simmons and hard working others throughout this movement. 9

Welcomes the Delegates and Friends Walter Cade Mid-West Regional Conference to the Land of Enchantment Church Officers Church Clerk-Sis. Vernice Adams Youth Dept-Sis. Candace Branch Dea. Meron Wilson- WMU-Sis. Burla Adams Deaconess-Sis Lillie Lewis Financial Secretary Ushers-Sis. Geri Bickham Minister of Music-Sis. Carmen Reliford Sis. Gwen Harris-Treasurer Laymen-Dea. David Burton Chairman Of Deacons-Dea. Charlie Smith Jesus we want to be the vessel that you work through. Therefore, Bless us and enlarge our territory. Based on:1 Chronicles 4:10 400 Delaware Avenue Alamogordo, New Mexico Reverend James E. Forney, Pastor/Sis. Neva Forney, First Lady 15

Jesus we want to be the vessel that you work through, Therefore Bless us and Enlarge our Territory (1 Chronicles 4:10) 16

God Bless You Mount Olive Missionary Baptist State Laymen President, Meron Wilson Host of Walter Cade Regional Laymen s Workshop We are honored to help you welcome the delegates of the 42 nd Walter Cade Regional Laymen s Workshop to Albuquerque. May God so richly bless you as you seek to continually offer up the sacrifice of praise to our Lord and Savior by proclaiming His name. The Corinth Baptist Church WMU 400 Delaware Avenue Alamogordo, New Mexico WMU President: Sis Burla Adams Pastor: Reverend James E. Forney 17

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Mission Ministry Albuquerque, New Mexico Welcome to the Land of Enchantment and Best Wishes to the Walter Cade Jr. Midwest Regional Laymen workshop! Sis. Pat Rhodes, President Rev. W.H. Benford II, Pastor 20

Congratulations Mt. Olive State Laymen On Hosting the Walter Cade Regional Laymen Conference! We believe that the Lord is going to Move in a mighty way! Deacon Dan Johnson, Jerusalem District Laymen President Rev. J.L. Callahan, Moderator Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Rev. T. Ford Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Rev. R. Smith, Sr. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Rev. M. Shelton Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Rev. S. Smith Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church Rev. A. Allen Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Rev. R. Smith, Jr. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Rev. B. Askew New Light Missionary Baptist Church Rev. B. Phillips Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Rev. D. McPherson Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church St. John Missionary Baptist Church Clovis Rev. J. Callahan St. John Missionary Baptist Church Hobbs Rev. B. Choice Triangle Missionary Baptist Church Rev. T. Martin Ware Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Dr. R. Gorham 21

Welcome to New Mexico Walter Cade Regional Laymen Hosted by the Mt. Olive State Laymen Our prayer is that you will receive the Blessings that God has prepared for you in advance! Sincerely, Pastor David & Mrs. Linda McPherson and the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Family Carlsbad, NM One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek; That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. Psalm 27:4 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man that trusts in Him. Psalm 34:8 22

The Jerusalem District Missionary Baptist Association of Southeastern New Mexico Welcomes the Walter Cade Regional Laymen to the Land of Enchantment! Officers Rev. Joe L. Callahan, Moderator Rev. B. J. Choice 1 st Vice Moderator Rev. T.E. Ford, 2 nd Vice Moderator Dr. R. Gorham, Congress President Mrs. Ruby C. Dudley, Congress Dean Mrs. Karen Orgain-Green, Financial Secretary/Registrar/ Women s President Ms. Anna Johnson - General Secretary/Usher President Dea. Dan Johnson Laymen President Mrs. Queen Shelton Music Director/Musician Mrs. Rebecca Shiner Minister s Wives/ Deaconess Dea. Edward Mullen Treasurer Rev. D. McPherson Evangelist/ Missionary Mrs. Wanda Johnson Youth Director 23

Minnesota State Baptist Convention, Inc. Minnesota State Baptist Laymen s Auxiliary MN State Baptist Convention Reverend Jerry McAfee., Convention President Reverend Dr. Earl F. Miller., Congress President Reverend Dr. James C. Thomas, Congress Dean MN Laymen Auxiliary Officers Brother Jerry Moss, Laymen s Auxiliary President Brother Tony Nunn, Vice-President-At-Large Brother Charles Yates, First Vice-President Brother Herbert Thomas, Second Vice-President Brother Alvin Killion, Secretary Brother Joseph Ceaser, Correspondence Secretary Brother Bobby Hardimon, Treasurer Dear Brothers in Christ s Service, We bring you greetings from the brothers and sisters of the Minnesota State Baptist Convention, Inc. and are proud to support the 42nd Walter Cade, Jr. Mid-West Regional Conference and the Christ centered work of the region. We pray God s continued favor on one and all. Brother Michael Pugh, Program Coordinator 24

Zion Baptist Church SALUTES THE MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF NM, INC. Host of THE 2013 WALTER CADE REGIONAL LAYMEN WORKSHOP Zion Baptist Church - 933 E. 24 th Avenue - Denver, CO - 80205 Rev. Frank M. Davis, Pastor and President of the Western States Baptist Convention Colorado/Wyoming Deacon Michael D. Sanderson, Deacon Chairperson and NDBA Laymen President Bro. Kenneth Cunningham, Zion Baptist Church Laymen President 39

GREETINGS IN THE MATCHLESS NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST The Western States Laymen of Wyoming and Colorado send CONGRATULATIONS AND SAY THANK YOU TO PRESIDENT MERON WILSON, AND THE MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE LAYMEN OF NEW MEXICO AS YOU HOST THE 2013 WALTER CADE, JR. MIDWEST LAYMEN S WORKSHOP APRIL 26-28 IN BEAUTIFUL ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO The delegation from Colorado and Wyoming attending this workshop applaud the New Mexico Laymen for your hard work and sacrifice of labor and love. Deacon Larry Taylor, President, Colorado/Wyoming Laymen Movement Pastor Frank M. Davis, Western States Convention President STUDY TO SHEW THYSELF APPROVED UNTO GOD, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDED NOT TO BE ASHAMED, RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH. 2 Timothy 2:15 46

WELCOME Walter Cade Regional Laymen s Workshop Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church 4848 Huron Dr NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 505.896.6901 Emmanuel: God with us! Reverend Dr.. C. E. Becknell, Sr., Pastor Email: embc4848@gmail.com The Lord has done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Psalm 126:3 Best Wishes on your 42 nd annual Walter Cade Laymen s Workshop......from the members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Albuquerque, NM Rev. Dennis Hubbard, Pastor 47

Welcome Friends In Christ To The Walter Cade Regional Laymen Workshop The Mount Olive Baptist Church Deacons Albuquerque, N.M. Let Your Light So Shine Before Men Matthew 5:16 Chairman: Thomas R. Clayton Vice Chairman: Clifford Rhoten Jr. Secretary: Joe White Calling Secretary: Mark Brown William Hall Jonathan Huff Deacon Candidate: Curtis Beachem Chairman Emeritus: Zollie Williams Vice Chairman Emeritus: Donald Thompson Pastor: Rev. Michael Sumbry Associate Ministers: Rev. Michael Duckens & Rev. Bruce Gibson Welcome and Congratulations from the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Choir Isaiah 6: 1-8 49

Congratulations and Best Wishes for a Succesful 42nd Walter Cade Regional Workshop! Zollie and Barbara Williams 50

CONGRATULA TULATION TION & BEST WISHES ON HOSTING THE 42 nd WALTER CADE LAYMEN S WORKSHOP Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths Proverbs 3:5-6 GEORGE & ALEXIS MOORE Members of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Dennis G. Dunn Albuquerque, NM. Deacon, Member of Men s Ministry Member Women s Ministry, Hearts of Humility CONGRATULATIONS On Your 2013 42 nd WALTER CADE JR. REGIONAL LAYMEN WORKSHOP BROTHER ROBERT SPARKS, JR. PRESIDENT PROGRESSIVE STATE BROTHERHOOD OF NEW MEXICO Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 BEST WISHES TO THE 2013 WALTER CADE REGIONAL LAYMENS May the Lord bless you to have a successful workshop Maxie & Juanita Parks Omaha, NE 51

Congratulations and Welcome to the 42 nd Annual Walter Cade Jr. Midwest Regional Laymen Workshop Yours in Christ Patricia A. Smith-Rhodes Welcome and Best Wishes to the 42 nd Annual Walter Cade Jr. Midwest Regional Laymen Workshop Sis. Mary R. Lewis 52

The Hightowers - Zachary, LaWanda, Daisia, Tajha, and Xavier Welcome Midwest Regional Laymen and Congratulations Mt. Olive Baptist State Laymen and President Wilson for a great session. The Hightower Family. MT. OLIVE STATE MUSIC AUXILIARY Reverend James E. Forney (President) Andrew L. Trotter (General Secretary) Welcomes Walter Cade Regional Workshop to New Mexico Andrew L. Trotter (Executive Secretary)- Ken Chretien (Assistant) Joycelyn N. Lewis (Dean) Zone Leaders Ruth Baker, Neva Forney, Dora Maynor, Jessie Gates Devotional Leaders Jeane B. Spencer and Claudia Wilson Ann G. Henry Registrar 27 th Fall Music Workshop November 8-10, 2013 Mt. Olive Baptist Church Albuquerque, NM 53

Mount Olive Baptist Church 2401 University Blvd. SE SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Bro. Curtis Beachem - Superintendent Bro. Emmanuel Keels - Asst. Superintendent Rev. Michael Sumbry - Pastor Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. - II Timothy 2:15 The staff of the A Better U Beauty Barber Academy Welcomes the 42nd Annual Walter Cade, Jr. Midwest Regional Workshop to New Mexico 54

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