72nd Annual Session of the Middlewestern District Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education Rev. J. C. McDaniel, President Rev. Robert J. Thompson, Dean Rev. Charles E. Brown, Moderator convening at the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church 2200 Willow Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 Dr. O.C. Jones, Pastor Emeritus Being confident of this very thing, that he who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6, KJV General Theme: The Church: Called, Committed, Connected and Conversant 1 Corinthians 12 July 14-17, 2015 12
Official Roster Rev. J. C. McDaniel President 479-264-8464 Rev. Lee Dorsey Vice President 479-567-6733 Rev. Robert J. Thompson Dean 870-540-9576 Vice Moderator, Department of Christian Education Rev. Henry Anderson Director General 501-499-8310 Mrs. Brenda Howard Recording Secretary 479-747-5688 Ms. Wanda Canady Corres. Secy/Registrar 501-354-4351 Mrs. Mary Acklin Registrar 501-329-9161 Ms. LaTonya Bearden Registrar 501-837-9880 Ms. Ava Bull-Reed Dean Emeritus 501-908-3953 Mr. Bruce Brown Fishing Derby Coordinator 501-772-4157 Basis of Representation and Registration Category 1 14 or more Delegates $300.00 Category 2 8-13 Delegates $200.00 Category 3 4-7 Delegates $150.00 Category 4 1-3 Delegates $100.00 Adult Individual registration $25.00 Individual Children and Youth registration $10.00 District Website www.mwdba.com 501-470-2902 Medical emergency: Call 911 Contact one of the following in case of other emergencies: Rev. Henry Anderson, Head of Security 501-499-8310 Rev. Charles E. Brown, Moderator 501-215-0402 Rev. Robert J. Thompson, Dean/Vice Moderator 870-540-9576 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 501-758-1190 2 NOTES 11
NOTES Curriculum and Class Schedule Adult Department 2083 Education for Missions 5001 Introduction to Leadership 6001 Church Policy and Polity 7024 Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 7029 Strategies to Grow Your Church 7055 Christian Evangelism 8066 Christianity and Contemporary Issues Daily Class Schedule 8:00 10:30 a.m. 1:30 4:00 p.m. Children and Youth Department Children s Division Ages 5-11 years Middle Youth Division Ages 12-14 years Youth Division Ages 15-17 years Morning classes for children and youth will coincide with those of the adult department. However, the children and youth will rehearse for the pageant on Tuesday Friday 2:00 5:00 p.m. Young ladies are asked to wear white dresses and young men are asked to wear a white shirt with black or dark pants for the pageant. Note: All delegates must register to be admitted to class and are expected to attend the morning lecture sessions each day. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15 10 3
8:00-10:30 a.m. Class Period 10:30 a.m. General Assembly Call to Order Dr. O. C. Jones or Appointee Dr. O. C. Jones Biblical Series-Dr. David Cox, Facilitator Proclaiming Christ in an Age of Cynicism: How to Remain Certain in the Suspicious World 1:30-4:00 p.m. Class Period 5:30 p.m. Ministerial Alliance Seminar Dr. O. C. Jones Biblical Series-Dr. David Cox, Facilitator Proclaiming Christ in an Age of Relativism: The Absoluteness of God s Word: Truth is just Truth Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Evening Session President J. C. McDaniel, Presiding 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Rev. Lee Dorsey Welcome Program Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church I.O. Hill Scholarship Fund Segment /Public Offering Presiding Chairperson-Sis. Berthenia Gill All churches are asked to donate $100.00 or more. All members of the district are encouraged to make individual donations 4 NOTES 9
8:00-10:30 a.m. Class Period 10:30 General Assembly Bro. Greimante Garner The Church: Connected and Conversant Remarks and President John C. McDaniel Friday, July 17, 2015 Friday, July 17, 2015 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Class Period 3:00 p.m. General Assembly Invocation President J.C. McDaniel Introduction of Speaker Commencement Speaker Sis. Berthenia Gill Awarding of Cards and Certificates Rev. Robert J. Thompson Friday, July 17, 2015 Evening Session President J. C. McDaniel, Presiding 6:30 p.m. Call to Order and MWD Young People Ministry of Giving Finance Committee Presentation of Pageants MWD Young People Financial Report Sis Willie J. Heaggans Remarks Presentations & Announcements Benediction Introduction of the Speaker Rev. James E. Mackey Thematic Sermon Dr. O. C. Jones Hour of Decision/Rededication to Christ 8:00-10:30 a.m. Class Period 10:30 a.m. General Assembly Call to Order Dr. O. C. Jones or Appointee Dr. O. C. Jones Biblical Series-Dr. David Cox, Facilitator Proclaiming Christ in an Age of Acceptance: Anything Goes Mentality - The Contention against God s Standards 1:30-4:00 p.m. Class Period 5:30 p.m. Ministerial Alliance Seminar Dr. O. C. Jones Biblical Series-Dr. David Cox, Facilitator Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Proclaiming Christ in an Age of Doubt: Christian Confidence - Rooted in Faith 8 5
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Evening Session Thursday, July 16, 2015 President J.C. McDaniel, Presiding 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Dr. O.C. Jones or Appointee Offering Finance Committee Presentation of Congress Dean Moderator Charles Brown Philadelphia Baptist Church Mass Choir 3rd Annual Address Rev. Robert J. Thompson Hour of Decision/Rededication to Christ Philadelphia Baptist Church Mass Choir 1:30-4:00 p.m. Class Period 5:30 p.m. Ministerial Alliance Seminar Dr. David Cox, Facilitator Helping the Church Work Together Thursday, July 16, 2015 Evening Session Thursday, July 16, 2015 8:00-10:30 a.m. Class Period 10:30 a.m. General Assembly Call to Order Dr. O.C. Jones or Appointee Moderator Charles E. Brown The Church: Called and Committed 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Dr. O.C. Jones or Appointee Introduction of Congress President Vice President Lee Dorsey 4th Annual Address President John C. McDaniel Hour of Decision Rededication to Christ Offering Finance Committee Directives Director General Henry Anderson Closing Remarks 6 7