Dr. S. T. Hillard - Dean Sis. Jamessee Kesee, Secretary
Auxiliary to the
B. M. & E. State Convention of Texas
Dr. S. C. Nash, President
Theme:
"Solidarity with the Saviour"
Scriptural Referevces
Luke 9: 18-27, Philippians 1: 12-18, I Peter 4: 7-16, Ephesians 2: 14-18
July 19 - 23, 2010
Convening with
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Dr. S. C. Nash, Host Pastor 3700 Simpson Stuart Road Dallas, Texas 75241 972-225-1704
Our president
Dr. M. F. Brewster
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
1101 Phenie
Texarkana, Texas75501
From the President’s Pen
To the Official Staff, Faculty, Workers, and Messengers of the Baptist Missionary and Educational State Congress of Texas:
We greet you in the Name of Him who lived, died and rose again that we might have eternal life through Jesus Christ, God’s Son.We give thanks to God for safely bringing each of you here to this session as we continue to explore what it means to have “Solidarity with the Savior.”
May we all be blessed to know that through Solidarity with the Savior, we are covered by the Blood of Jesus who is our Savior and Lord, so let our allegiance be to Him.To know Him is to love Him as well as our fellowman.Note!!!Solidarity with the Savior means that we have joy, peace, and eternal salvation.
As we come together this week, please be both prayerful and mindful of the many perils and challenges that we are faced with in the world today, and how great the need is for the world to return to God.The time is now for us to know that good Bible teaching never grow old or stale.In this world, everything goes down except God’s word and God’s training.
We thank God and appreciate Dr. S. C. Nash and the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church family, Dallas, Texas, for their strong efforts in preparation for our arrival and allowing us to convene in their beautiful edifice.Our desires are that all participants would conduct themselves in a Christian manner.
We are delighted that you have come from distances far and near, and thank God for his traveling mercies and bountiful grace on your behalf.We pray that your life will be enriched through the study and activities of the week in such a degree that others can be blessed through you.
Dr. M. F. Brewster
July 2010
B. M. & E. Convention Board Meeting
To the Officers, Members and Friends of the Baptist Missionary
and Educational Convention of Texas:
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior!
Once again as we assemble for our 2010 Annual Congress,
I encourage every pastor and church to give it their full support. Especially remember President Brewster on his night.We want
to ensure a special offering in support of him as we normally do.
I am calling your attention to our Executive Board Meeting
to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21st.I thank you for a
very successful series of Regional meetings in April.BM&E
Regional State Conventions took the place of our April Board
meeting and they were a glorious success.This was so because
each of the Regional constituents “owned” their Region.Be
present on July 21 to hear The Report and take part in the
discussion of the April Regional Conventions.
Pastors and Moderators who were unable to represent
during our April Regional Conventions are asked to come
prepared to take care of this obligation plus our requirements
Mr. Dave Survine, Texarkana..………………….……………………Assistant Registrar
Dr. S. T. Hillard, Houston……………..……………..….………...…………………Dean
Mrs. Sallie Williams, Katy…….……..………………….…………...……Associate Dean
Rev. R. L. Thompson, Sr., Houston…….…………...……………...…... Director General
Mrs. Ethel Brown, Texarkana………………..…..................Specialist to Director General
Rev. Leslie Brembry, Texarkana……………..…………...……Associate Director General
Rev. R. E. Ruffin, Texarkana………….....................................Associate Director General
Rev. David Henderson, Dallas….……………................……..Associate Director General
Mrs. Carol York, Marshall…………….…......…..………..………….…...Music Director
Miss Joyce Range, Houston…………….…………...…..…...….Music Director Emeritus
Mrs. Mary Jo Evans, Dallas……………………...…………….……….………….Pianist Mrs. Shirley Barnett, Houston………………………..………………....Assistant Pianist Rev. F. Ray Nelson, Houston………………….…………………………….…….Auditor
Mr. R. A. Scroggins, Dallas………………………………………....…………...….Usher
Ms. Eleanor Mitchell, Beaumont…..….……………..…………………….Youth Director Mrs. Gladystine Nelson, Texarkana…………..………...……....Assistant Youth Director
Dr. H. D. Gatewood, Houston……………….………………....……....Youth Consultant
Dean’s Desk
As a complying branch of the National Baptist Department of Christian Education, our Congress is open to effective ways that will strengthen the educational department of our local churches.We are inviting all instructors to be present for our Faculty meeting and luncheon at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, July 19, 2010.
All instructors are required to submit:
1.Subscription to The Informer or receipt.
2.A course outline of class assigned (Syllabus).
3.A new application for certification if certification expired.
All instructors must enroll in the Finance Office with a personal enrollment of $5.00 and your church is required to represent “Class A.”Please take time to evaluate our Congress and have your students evaluate your course of study for the week.Encourage all delegates and messengers to subscribe to The Informer.Forms are available in the Dean’s Office.
Person’s applying for the Certificate of Progress Program (COPP) are to contact the Dean’s Office as soon as possible.Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to persons showing proof of six (6) class cards of the past ten years from the State Congress.Thereafter, a four-year program will go intoeffect and the Certificate of Achievement will be awarded in compliance with the COPP Program.
All students are required to attend Graduation on Thursday at
3:00 p.m.
Representation
Church Class
Amount
Messengers
“A”
$200.00
10
“B”
$150.00
7
“C”
$125.00
5
“D”
$100.00
3
“E”
$85.00
2
“F”
$80.00
1
Personal Enrollment
$5.00
Instructors
$5.00
Pastors/Officers
$10.00
District Congress
$275.00
Additional Messenger
(any class)
$5.00
Youth Day Registration (Friday)
$5.00 – Adult
$3.00 - Youth
Special Note
All officers and instructors church must represent in Class A.
General Headquarters
General Registration (Monday)
2:00 p.m.
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
3700 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, Texas 75241
(972) 225-1704
Dr. S. C. Nash ~ Pastor
Day and evening sessions will follow the program as printed.
General Information
Please make your reservations early and directly with the hotels.
Hotels:
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown
1015 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
(214) 742-5678
Rate $82/Night
Hampton Inn and Suites Dallas-DeSoto
1311 East Centre Park Blvd.
Desoto, Texas 75115
(972) 228-0200
Rate $90/Night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Desoto
1310 East Wintergreen Road Desoto, Texas 75115
(972) 224-3100
Rate $89/Night (Double)
$99/Night (Suites)
MCM Grande Hotel Fundome
1515 N Interstate 35 East Desoto, Texas 75115
(972) 224-9100
Rate $79/Night
Note to Usher Boards
All Usher Boards are requested upon arrival to report to Mr. R. A. Scroggins, Congress Usher.All usher boards are invited to accompany their church choirs, choruses and pastors.
Lunch Time Institute 2010
Subject:
“Your Money and You!Ways To Save Money
In This Economy” - Part II
This institute will take place daily during the Noon Lunch Hour beginning Tuesday through Thursday.
-Credits and Certificates of Progress will be issued by the B. M. & E. State Congress of Texas with the authority of the Sunday School Publishing Board.
-Persons who are working for credit may be assigned to any course they choose as long as classroom space is available; however, no credits will be awarded to students who are not officially assigned to the class they attend.
-All persons who are looking forward to a Certificate of Progress this year are advised to report to Dean Hillard before Thursday noon during the Annual Session.Bring all course cards you have earned in an accredited Leadership Training School.
-Messengers are urged to keep their course cards.Do not leave them in any office or with anyone.Neither the State Congress nor the entertaining church will be responsible for lost cards, credentials or other articles.
-Teachers and students are to have textbooks.
-The Enrollment and Finance Committee will open headquarters for registration and representation on Monday, July 19, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Messengers are advised to register as soon as possible after their arrival.
-State Congress officers will enroll with $10.00 and instructors with $5.00.
-A personal enrollment of $5.00 will give one the right to take study courses for credit and also be seated in all sessions of the Congress with courtesies.Upon payment of the proper fees, each messenger will be given a classification slip which will be required by all instructors before entering class.
-Badges for the Congress may be secured from the local church committee at a nominal fee.All messengers are to wear badges.
-Concerning credit and Certificates of Progress, consult Dean Hillard or the State Director of Christian Education.(Also see “A Manual for Leadership Education and Curriculum Guide”) Application blanks for Certificates of Progress may be secured from Dean Hillard.
-All program delegate’s church is required to register in Class A.
General Information
(Cont’d)
The B. M. & E. State Congress of Christian Education curriculum is based on the Standard Leadership Curriculum Guide of the Department of Christian Education Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A.The curriculum is enriched in the Congress by discussion groups which relate to the class study and the general theme.Persons who complete the requirements may be awarded the Certificate of Progress.Three such certificates are offered by the Sunday School Publishing Board recognizing progress as a person proceeds through the Standard Leadership Curriculum on guided study.The standard for the first, second and third Certificates of Progress are identical with the respective standards found wherever the Standard Leadership Curriculum is used.Course cards earned in the Standard Curriculum, even though the course may not have been taken in the Congress, may be counted for credit towards Certificate of Progress earned in the Congress.
CONGRESS CURRICULUM
PROGRAM
The program of the Seventy Fourth Annual Session of the B. M. & E. State Congress of Christian Education of Texas, the same being the One hundred Thirtieth Annual Session of the State Sunday School Convention
And the
One hundred sixteenth Annual Session of the B.Y.P.U. Convention of Texas will be held with the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Monday Afternoon
2:00 p.m.
Registration of Messengers
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
3700 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, Texas 75241
(972) 225-1704
2:00 p.m.
Faculty Meeting & Luncheon
*All instructors, Congress workers and staff are encouraged to attend*
7:00 p.m.
Pre-Congress Musical
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
3700 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, Texas 75241
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
Morning Session
Dr. M. F. Brewster, Presiding
8:00 a.m.
General Assembly – Dean S. T. Hillard
Presentation of Officers
Presentation of Instructors
Presentation of Leaders
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Class Study Period
Song Service
Formal Opening of the 2010 Annual Session
President M. F. Brewster
10:35 a.m.
Reports of Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor
10:45 a.m.
Devotional Period………………………..………….……….Rev. C. C. Jones
Alternate: Rev. Johnny Harris
10:55 a.m.
Music……………………………………..St. Luke Baptist Church, Houston
Alternate:Haynes-Todd Congress Choir
11:10 a.m.
Dean’s Address
Dr. S. T. Hillard
St. Luke Baptist Church, Houston, Texas
Attendance is mandatory!
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Dean’s Love Offering/Announcements/Benediction
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
Afternoon Session
Rev. John Hardin, Presiding
2:00 p.m.
General Assembly
Lecture – Dr. Charles Henderson, Star of Hope Baptist Church, Desoto
“Solidarity with the Savior” ~ Luke 9:18-27; Ephesians 2:14-18
2:30 p.m.
Study Discussion Groups
Adult Division
Rev. Glenn Hood, Leader * Rev. W. McKinley Jackson, Consultant
Young People’s Division
Rev. B. R. Moten, Leader * Rev. Paul Taylor, Consultant
Denominational Literature & Baptist Publication…….....Mrs. Mary Nelson
Christian Education………………………....…….Rev. R. L. Thompson, Sr.
Organization……………………………………………….Dr. B. R. Daniels
*deceased District Congresses
Please Note:Other Districts will be added as recommended by the B. M. & E. Convention of Texas, Dr. S. C. Nash, President.
Central
Rev. James Mable
Cypress
Rev. Johnny Harris
Eastern Progressive
Rev. Leonard Frazier
East Mt. Zion
TBA
Friendship
Rev. James T. Hill
LaGrange
Sis. Mary Nelson
Lincoln Southern
Dr. S. T. Hillard
Lone Star
Rev. L. P. Hadnot
New Home
Bro. Eddie Dawkins
New Zeal
Rev. C. C. Peoples
Northwestern
Rev. Charles Henderson
Permian Basin
Rev. R. C. Gentry
Progressive Northeastern
Rev. Cecil Jones
Sabine Valley
Rev. Amos Horton
St. Paul
Rev. Ellis Crane
Texas & Louisiana
Rev. Calvin Ruffin
Trinity Valley
Rev. Ronnie Crockett
Unity
Rev. Paul Todd
West Texas
Rev. L. H. DeGrate
Zion
Dr. J. R. Mosley
I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY
I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love;
I love to tell the story - Because I know ‘tis true,
It satisfies my longings- As nothing else can do.
I love to tell the story – More wonderful it seems
Than all the golden fancies - Of all our golden dreams;
I love to tell the story – It did so much for me,
And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee.
I love to tell the story – ‘Tis pleasant to repeat
What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet;
I love to tell the story - For some have never heard
The message of salvation- From God’s own holy Word.
I love to tell the story, For those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting - To hear it like the rest;
And when in scenes of glory- I sing the new, new song,
‘Twill be the old, old story - That I have loved so long.
Chorus:
I love to tell the story!
‘Twill be my theme in glory
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
STAND UP FOR JESUS
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross!
Lift high His royal banner – It must not suffer loss.
From vic-t’ry unto vic-t’ry - His army shall he He lead,
Till ev-ry foe is vanquished - And Christ is Lord in-deed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumphet call obey;
Forth to the might conflict - In this His glorious day.
Ye that are men now serve Him - A-gainst unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger - And strength to strength oppose.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you – Ye dare not trust your own
Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle – The next, the victor’s song.
To Him that overcometh - A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory shall reign eternally.
MORE ABOUT JESUS
More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show,
More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.
More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me.
More about Jesus – in His Word, Holding communion with my Lord,
Hearing His voice in ev-‘ry line, Making each faithful saying mine.
More about Jesus on His throne, Riches in glory all His own,
More of His kingdom’s sure increase, More of His coming-Prince of Peace.
Chorus:
More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.
STANDING ON THE PROMISES
Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro’ eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally to love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, Standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, Resting in my Saviour, as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Saviour;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
I SURRENDER ALL
All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live,
All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at His feet I bow;
Worldly pleasures all forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus I surrender, Make me Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit – Truly know that Thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessings fall on me.
Chorus:
I surrender all, (I surrender all,) I surrender all, (I surrender all,)
All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.
NEVER ALONE
I’ve seen the lightning flashing And heard the thunder roll,
I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing, Which tried to conquer my soul;
I’ve heard the voice of my Savior, He bid me still fight on –
He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.
The world’s fierce winds are blowing – Temptation’s sharp and keen;
I have a peace in knowing- My Savior stands between;
He stands to shield me from danger – When all my friends are gone-
He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.
When in affliction’s valley - I tread the road care,
My Savior helps me carry- The cross so heavy to bear;
Tho all around me is darkness – And earthly joys are flown,
My Savior whispers His promise - Never to leave me alone.
He died on Cal-v’ry’s mountain, For me they pierced His side,
For me He opened that fountain, The crimson, cleansing tide;
For me He’s waiting in glory – Upon His heav’nly throne –
He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.
Chorus:
No, never alone, No, never alone –
He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone;
No, never alone, No, never alone –
He promised never to leave me, Never to leave me alone.
IN THE GARDEN
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses;
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.
He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
I’d stay in the garden with Him
To the night around me be falling;
But He bids me go-thru the voice of woe,
His voice to me is calling.
Chorus:
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
HIGHER GROUND
I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining ev’ry day;
Still praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
My heart has no desire to stay - Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Tho’ some may dwell there these abound, My pray’r, my aim is higher ground.
I want to live above the word, Tho’ Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.
I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heav’n I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”
