cac minutes 2008

MINUTES

OF THE

88TH SESSION

OF THE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE

TWELFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Hosted by

ST. JAMES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CAMDEN, ARKANSAS

October 1315-19, 2008, A. D.?

The Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Host pastorThe Rev. Eugene Brannon, Sr., Associate Presiding Elder

The Rev. Clarence Reynolds Host Presiding Elder Rt. Rev. Samuel L. Green, Sr., Presiding Bishop

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Proceedings

The 88th Session of the Central Arkansas Annual Conference of the Twelfth Episcopal District convened October 14, 2008, hosted at St. James A. M. E . Church, Camden, Arkansas, Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Host Pastor; Rev. Eugene Brannon, Associate Presiding Elder; Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Host Presiding Elder; Dr. Ava L. Green, Episcopal Supervisor, Rt. Rev. Samuel L. Green Sr., Presiding Bishop.

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Minutes Central Arkansas ConferenceWednesday, October 15, 2008

Day 1DEVOTION 7:45 a.m. Devotional Leader Rev. Kurbe NewsomOpening Hymn. No. 351 “Have A Little Talk with Jesus” Rev. Kurbe Newsom.Prayer Rev. Tommy Lindsey Hymn No,513 “Time is Filled With Swift Transition” Rev. Kurbe NewsomScripture Psalms 24:1-6 Rev. Darrell HowellHymn No.525 “What A Fellowship, What Joy Divine “ Rev. Kurbe Newsom

MORNING BUSINESS SESSION

Bishop Samuel Green called the morning business session to order at 8:02 am. Bishop Green stated that the conference got off to a good start with the Missionary’s program last night. See exhibit 1. The Bishop asked for the reading of the Conference Roll. Rev. Charles Frost called the roll.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ANNUAL CONFERENCEOFFICIAL ROLL 2008

MINISTERIALITINERANT ELDERS 2008

The Right Reverend Samuel L. Green PresentPresiding Elder Thomas G. Allen Transferred Presiding Elder Clarence Reynolds Present

The Reverends Boyce, Welton Present Cleaver, Reginald Transferred Ford, Jo Margaret Present Frost, Sr. Charles Present Greene, LeShaum Present Greene, Roderick Transferred Hamilton, Aluster O'Neal Present Highsmith, Cheryl Present Howell, Allison Present Howell, Darrell Present Juniel, Milas Deceased referred to Memorial committee Lindsey, Tommy Present Linton, Hazel Jean Transferred Mays, Jr., Lonzie Present Nelson, Robert Absent Referred to MECNettles, Gregory Transferred Norful, Sr., Willie Ray Present Rainey, Willie Present Rogers, Angela Present Ross, Lanell Present Sims, Chestine Present Washington, Jesse Present

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Washington, Michael TransferredWilliams, Rutha Present Renix, Shirley Present

ITINERANT DEACONS The Reverends

McDonalds, Denise Present Murphy, Ruthie M. PresentWilliams, Jonas Present

LOCATEDRev. Enous Montgomery Absent referred to MEC

SUPERNUMERARIES The Reverends

Talley, Ida Hall TransferredTisdale, Raphis Lewis AbsentWarner, Ceola Present

SUPERANNUATES The Reverends

Gray, Hodijah Present Hunter, William Henry Deceased referred to Memorial Committee Lovett, Charles Present Homer Wilson Parham PresentWilliams, John Manuel Absent He Lives

LOCAL ELDERS The Reverends

Buckingham, Gwendolyn Present Coleman, Bobbie Present Moore, Selma Present

LOCAL DEACONSWhite, Sylvia Absent

LICENTIATES Juanita Smith Present

EVANGELISTTurner, Marinda Absent Move out of StateThrist, Linda Present

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFICERSEpiscopal Supervisor Dr. Ava S. Green ExcusedEpiscopal WMS President Sister Charolett Martin PresentEpiscopal YPD Director Sister Brenda Fields ExcusedEpiscopal YPD President Sister LaQuilla Boyce Excused

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Conference WMS President Sister Barbara Boyce PresentConference YPD Director Sister Miranda Johnson PresentConference YPD President Sister Amber January ExcusedConference Lay President Sister Dorothy Henderson PresentConference Christian Education Director Sister Miranda Johnson PresentConference Sunday School Superintendent Sister Willodean Williams PresentConference DMC Director Sister Candiss Caldwell ExcusedConference Sons of Allen Coordinator Rev. Chestine Sims PresentCoordinator of WIM Reverend Allison Howell Present

ROSTER OF DELEGATES Presiding Elder: Reverend Eugene Brannon, Sr. - PE. District: Pine Bluff South

Church Name of Delegate St. John Pine Bluff Elnora Bradford PresentAllen Temple Pine Bluff Barbara McCombs PresentGreater Ward Chapel Nathaniel Halford PresentSt. John Fordyce John Brazil PresentMt. Pleasant Thelma Denton PresentSt. Luke Annie Stephens Present St. Paul Ida Fair PresentWhite Springs-Bearden Theodore Lambert PresentNew Macedonia-Bearden Jimmy Matthews PresentTyree Temple Johnnie Burns PresentMt. Olive Oletha Patterson ExcusedNew Edinburg Circuit Reola Rainey PresentRison Circuit None Greater St. Mark, Thornton Levenis Penix PresentSt. Andrew Ray W. Johnson PresentPalestine-Pickens Dorothy Henderson PresentBethel-Ladd Maple Donaldson Excused

Presiding Elder: Rev. Clarence Reynolds - PE. District: Camden/EI Dorado Name of Church Name of Delegate St. James-Camden Sherman Scott PresentLee Chapel Luther Tidwell PresentBethel-Camden Joe Askew Present Eldorado Circuit Q. T. Jackson PresentShiloh Circuit Clara Brown PresentCurry Chapel Carolyn Jones AbsentGood Hope Marva Marks PresentMacedonia James Green PresentSt. Paul Charlene Jamerson PresentSt. Andrews Ralph Roach AbsentFree Hope Gayle Williams PresentMt. Olive -Lapel Jerry Williams PresentSt. James -Eagle Mills Frank Cones Absent

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Olive Light Lois Meekins PresentZion Hill Naomi Scott AbsentMt. Zion None

TRANSFEERSItinerant Elders:Rev. Randolph W. Martin, Sr., from the Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. Eugene Brannon from the Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. Norma Gillom from the West Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. James Highsmith from the West Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. Kurbe Newsom from the South Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. Curley Roberts from the West Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. Kent J. Broughton from the South Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceItinerant Deacons:Rev. Barbara Butler from the Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas ConferenceRev. Marcia Burns from the Arkansas Conference to the Central Arkansas Conference

The OrganizationStatistician: Anita Brannon Secretary Rev. Charles Frost, Sr.Assistant Secretary: Rev. Marcia BurnsAccountant Rev. Eugene Brannon

Finance Committee: The Reverends: Kent Broughton, Jessie Washington, W.R. Norful, Sr., Chestine Sims, Randolph Martin, Sr., Mrs. Thelma Denton, Bro. Charles Moore

Shorter College Trustees: The Reverend W. R. Norful, Sr., Mrs. Lois Meekins

Jackson Seminary Trustees: The Reverend Kent Broughton, Bro. Charles Moore

Annual Conference Trustees: The Reverends Clarence Reynolds, Eugene Brannon, W.R. Norful Sr., Jessie Washington, Lanell Ross, Aluster Hamilton, Mrs. Elnora Bradford, Dr. Levenis Penix

Ministerial Efficiency Committee: The Reverends Eugene Brannon, Allison Howell, Chestine Sims, Norma Gillom, James Highsmith

Judicial Committee: The Reverends W. R. Norful, Sr., Cheryle Highsmith, Tommy Lindsey, Angela Rogers, Aluster Hamilton, Clarence Reynolds

Church School Superintendent: Mrs. Willodean Williams Conference Treasurer:The Rev. W. R. Norful, Sr.

Musicians: Mr. Richard Henderson

Employee Security: The Reverends Allison Howell, Welton Boyce and Jessie Washington

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Bar of the Conference: First 8 rows on either side of the sanctuary

It was moved by Rev. Kurbe Newsom and it was seconded by Jessie Washington that the organization be accepted as read. The motion was carried.

Presiding Elders Summaries

Pine Bluff District The Rev. Eugene BrannonPastors Annuity General Budget Episcopal District Budget Shorter College$11,204.16 $24,037.00 $ 7,771.00 $ 7,101.00

General Con. Rev Quadrennial Conference Support Sustentation$ 2,555.00 $ 2,465.00 $4,150.00 $ 2,200.00

Conference Minutes Subscriptions Brotherhood Dues Church School$ 425.00 $ 3,139.00 $ 400.00 $ 400.00

Presiding Elders Annuity$ 800.00Total Reported $66, 647.16 Overage: $151.00

It was moved by Rev. Curley Roberts and seconded by Rev. Randolph Martin to accept the report. The motion was carried. See exhibit 2.

Camden/El Dorado District Summary Report. Rev. Clarence Reynolds Pastors Annuity General Budget Episcopal District Budget

Shorter College$ 7,008.80 $18,462.00 $ 6,550.00 $ 5,350.00

General Conference Rev. Quadrennial Conference Support Sustentation$ 1,700.00 $ 1,700.00` $3,750.00 $2, 000.00

Conference Minutes Subscriptions Brotherhood Dues Church School$ 375.00 $ 2,309.00 $ 350.00 $ 375.00Total Reported $49,929.80

It was moved by Rev. Randolph Martin and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey to accept the report. The motion was carried. See exhibit 3.

Bishop asked for a motion to accept the agenda as printed and the committees as listed. It was so moved by Rev. W.R. Norful and seconded by Rev. Allison Howell. The motion was carried. See booklet.

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Ministerial Efficiency CommitteeRev. Allison Howell asked that Sister Juanita Smith’s status be restored and her name be added to the roll. It was moved by Rev. Randolph Martin and seconded by Rev. Kurbe Newsom that her name be placed on the roll. The Motion was carried.

Board of ExaminersThe report was read by Rev. Kent Broughton.

Class of AdmissionBrother Michael Dean, Jr. It was moved by Rev. Kurbe Newsom and seconded by Rev. W. R. Norful that he be admitted on trial. The motion was carried.

Sister Gayle D. Williams.It was moved by Rev. W. R. Norful and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey that she be admitted on trial as a Local.

1st Year StudiesThere were none who came before the board.

2nd Year Studies

Sister Juanita Smith It was moved by Rev. Jessie Washington and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey that Sister Smith remain in second year studies.

3rd Year StudiesThe Rev. Jonas Williams, JrIt was moved by Mrs. Elnora Bradley and seconded by Rev. Lanell Ross that Reverend Williams be passed to the 4th year studies.

The Rev. Ruthie Mae MurphyIt was moved by Rev. Darrell Howell and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey that Reverend Murphy be passed to the 4th year studies.

Rev. Barbara E. ButlerIt was moved by Rev. Lanell Ross and seconded by Rev. Gwendolyn Buckingham that Reverend Williams be passed to the 4th year studies.

4th Year StudiesThe Rev. Denise Ollie McDonaldIt was moved by Rev. James Highsmith and seconded by Rev. Norma Gillom that Rev. Denise Ollie McDonald be elected and ordained an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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The Rev. Marcia Y. BurnsIt was moved by Rev. Lanell Ross and seconded by Rev. Barbara Butler that Rev. Marcia Y. Burns be elected and ordained an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

It was moved by Rev. Norma Gillom and seconded by Rev. James Highsmith that the report of the Board of Examiners be approved as a whole. The motion was carried. See exhibit 4.

Rev. W. R. Norful announced that he had forms for: Incorporation; Annual non-profit Annual reports; and application form for name changes on incorporations.

Rev. Selma Moore was recognized as being present by Bishop Green.

Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Host Pastor announced that the information on the lunch etc are in the kits. The Business session was closed at 9:18 a.m.

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October 15, 2008Opening Services of Worship

10:00 A.M.

Rev. EUGENE BRANNON, Worship Leader

Processional Choir, Clergy, Presiding Elders, and Bishop #25 “Holy, Holy, Holy”DoxologyCall to Worship Rev. Clarence ReynoldsOpening Hymn No. 304 “And Are We Yet Alive” Rev. Cheryle HighsmithPrayer Rev. Willie R. Norful, Sr.Choral Response “Sweet Hour of Prayer ”Worship Through Music - “Higher Ground” Conference ChoirSCRIPTURE Old Testament Scripture - Psalm 27:1-4 Rev. Aluster Hamilton New Testament Scripture Hebrews 13:1-15 Rev. Curley RobertsPreface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells”Decalogue (Unabridged) Rev. Chestine SimsGloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. AmenGifts for Missions Rev. James HighsmithWorship Through Music Hymn No 282 “Lord I Want to Be A Christen” Conference ChoirIntroductions of the Bishop Rev. Clarence ReynoldsIntroduction of the Preacher Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.Sermonic Hymn No. 62 “God of Grace and God of Glory“ Rev. Shirley RenixSermon Rev. Jessie Washington

Text: Exodus 14: 11-16Subject: “Crossing Over”

Call to Discipleship “All Night, All Day” Rev. Kent BroughtonWorshiping With Our Gifts Finance CommitteeIntroduction of VisitorsBishop Green announced that the Rev. Jacob Hayes would be the Evangelist for the Evangelism Worship Service at 7:00 p.m.Announcements Bishop asked everyone to return at 2:00 p.m. for the business sessionDoxologyBenediction Rev. Rev. Jessie Washington

Worship Service closed at 12:00 Noon

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MinutesOctober 15, 2008

Central Arkansas Annual ConferenceAfternoon SessionWednesday Day 1

DEVOTION 1:50 P.M.Devotional Leader Rev. LaNell RossOpening Hymn. No. 390 “I Am On the Battle Field for My Lord” Rev. LaNell RossHymn No. 386 “Guide My Feet” Rev. Tommy LindseyPrayer Rev. Tommy LindseyScripture Psalm 37: 1-9 Rev. Barbara ButlerHymn No. 513 “ Time Is Filled with Swift Transition“ Rev. LaNell Ross

BUSINESS SESSION

Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. opened the business session at 2:02 p.m. Bishop stated that he would not be asking the Pastors for their statistical information but wanted to hear about how God is using them where they are, and how their church is ministering to the community. Bishop also stated that Sister Brannon had forms for those who have not updated their annuity information.

PASTORAL REPORTSAllen Temple – Pine Bluff Rev. Randolph MartinMt. Pleasant - Pine Bluff Rev. Kent BroughtonEl-Dorado Circuit Rev. Angela RodgersGood Hope Rev. Ruthie MurphyWhite Springs Rev. Lonze Mays, Jr.Macedonia Rev. Shirley RenixMt. Olive Rev. LaNell RossZion Hill & Olive Light Rev. Allison HowellSt. Andrew Rev. Darrell HowellNew Macedonia -Bearden Rev. Welton BoyceSt. Andrew Rev. Charles Frost, Sr.St. Paul – El-Dorado Rev. Marcia BurnsEagle Mills Rev. LeShaum GreenSt. Paul Rev. Norma GillomFree Hope Rev. Tommy LindseyShiloh Circuit Rev. Jo Margaret FordTyree Temple Rev. Barbara ButlerSt. Mark Rev. Cheryl HighsmithSt. John Rev. James HighsmithNew Edinburg Circuit Rev. Willie RaineyPalestine-Pickens Rev. Bobbie ColemanBethel Rev. Jessie WashingtonCurry Chapel Rev. Chestine Sims

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Lee Chapel Rev. Aluster HamiltonRison Circuit Rev. Rutha WilliamsBethel –Ladd Rev. Denise McDonaldGreater Ward Chapel Rev. Curley RobertsSt. Luke Rev. Kurbe NewsomMt. Olive-Lapel Rev. Charles Lovette presented by P. E. Clarence ReynoldsMt. Zion Rev. Homer Parham presented by P. E. Clarence ReynoldsSt. James Camden Rev. Clarence ReynoldsSt. John Rev. W. R. Norful, Sr.

Bishop Green acknowledged visitors and reminded everyone to return for the Evangelism Worship Service at 7:30 P.M. he invited visitors to participate in the program. Bishop then dismissed the afternoon business session with at prayer at 4:16 p.m.

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Evangelism Worship ServiceWednesday, October 15, 2008

7:30 p.m.

Reverend Randolph Martin, Sr. Presiding

Praise Service The Music Ministry (A) I Woke up this Morning With my Mind Stayed on Jesus (B) Victory is MineThe Adoration for CelebrationThe Call to Celebration The Rev. Aluster HamiltonThe Hymn of Praise No 243 “Down At the Cross Rev. Welton BoyceThe Petition to God Rev. Michelle Moulden

Oklahoma ConferenceThe Celebration through Music “Jesus, That’s My King” The Music MinistryThe Celebration of the Word

Old Testament Isaiah 55:1-10 Rev. Ruth M. Holmes

Oklahoma ConferenceNew Testament John 4: 4, 7-15 Rev. Rutha M. Handy

Central North East Oklahoma ConferenceThe Celebration through Music “I’ll Fly Away” The Music MinistryThe Sacrificial Offering for Development Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.The Intercessory Prayer for Deliverance P. E. Wayne Johnson

Oklahoma ConferenceThe Presentation to the Evangelist Bishop Samuel Green, Sr.The Celebration through Music Hymn No 321 “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” The Music MinistryThe Celebrating of the Preached Word Rev. Jacob Hayes Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Camden

Text: Acts 8:26-40Subject: “Great Mission of an Individual and a Study of Witnessing“

The Invitation to Accept Salvation and Unite with the Body of Christ Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.The Sharing of General Offering Finance CommitteeAnnouncements Bishop Green stated that we will have Breakfast at 8:00, and Devotion at 8:45. He stated that, our Institute will start in the morning at 9:00 a.m. and that the meeting is not outside. He stated that Dr. Johnson is a great teacher and asked everyone to come and get the word. The business session will begin at 10:00 a.m.. The CelebrationThe Benediction Bishop Samuel L. Green Sr.

The Program closed at 9:32 p.m.

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MinutesCentral Arkansas Annual Conference

Thursday Day 2October 16, 2008

DEVOTIONThe devotion was opened at 8:50 a.m. by Rev. Randolph Martin.Devotional Leader Rev. Randolph MartinOpening Hymn. “ He Is Lord” Rev. Randolph MartinPrayer Rev Angela RogersScripture John 15:1-8 Rev. Cheryle HighsmithClosing Hymn No 525 “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” Rev. Randolph Martin

CONFERENCE INSTITUTEP. E. Wayne Johnson opened the Institute at 9:06 a.m. with a word of prayer.The subject for the session was “Determined” The institute looked at the following points taken from Romans 8:28-39. Dr. Johnson told the institute that on the morrow he would give the institute some seminary notes. He concluded the Institute with singing “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

MORNING BUSINESS SESSIONBishop Samuel L. Green Sr., called the morning business session to order at 10:09 a.m. Bishop thanked P. E. Johnson for the Institute. He stated that he would conclude on Friday morning because he will need to go back to his church to be with the family of Presiding Elder Polly Ragsdale for the funeral of her daughter. He then called for the Secretary to read the minutes.

The minutes from Day One, were read by Reverend Charles Frost, Sr. It was moved by Rev. Jessie Washington and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey that the Minutes be approved with the necessary corrections. The motion carried.

REPORTS:MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY COMMITIEEThe Ministerial Efficiency Committee report was read by Rev. Allison HowellNorma Gillom. Item 1. The Rev. Robert Nelson has requested, by letter, retirement from the 2008-2009 Annual Conference due to health reasons. It was moved by Rev. Randolph Martin and seconded by Rev. Kurbe Newsom to accept Rev. Nelson’s request for retirement. The motion carried.

Item 2. The Rev. Richard Williams a Local Elder has not answered the 2007 and 2008 roll. It was moved by Rev. W. R. Norful and seconded by Rev. Randolph Martin that his name be dropped from the roll. The motion was carried.

Item 3. The Rev. Enious Montgomery failed to report the 2007-2008 Conference financial obligation and was therefore Located. It was moved by Rev. James Highsmith and seconded by Rev. Darrell Howell that Rev. Montgomery remain in Located status in the Central Arkansas Conference. The motion was carried.

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It was moved by Rev. Kurbe Newsom and seconded by Rev. Randolph Martin to receive the report as a whole. The motion was carried. See Exhibit 5.Bishop Green notified the conference that Rev. Enoius Montgomery had been hospitalized this morning. Bishop led the conference in prayer for Rev. Montgomery.

TRUSTEE REPORTThe report was read by Mrs. Elnora BradfordRev. Norma Gillom, Rev. Curley Roberts stated unreadiness. Bishop asked if all of the deeds and incorporations were in. Rev. Norful stated that his deed was so old that it was hand written and unreadable. A title search will have to be done and a new deed provided. It was found that several other churches were unable to find their deeds. Bishop asked the Trustees to work with the churches to ensure that they get a copy of their deeds. The motion was carried. See exhibit 6.

Rev. Norful asked the conference for permission to dispose of property from Mt. Zion – Pine Bluff church which has been kept in storage. It was moved by Rev. Norma Gillom and seconded by Brother Ray Johnson to authorize the trustees to dispose of the property. The motion carried.

A request was made to the Conference for directions on renting Mt. Zion – Pine Bluff. Bishop suggested that it be rented on a month to month basis.

Shady Grove – Pine Bluff. The building is in disrepair and the grounds are an eye sore. The furniture has been stolen. Bishop requested to be taken to all of the properties. If there are enough housing around it the church could be rebuilt or torn down and a house be built on it and sold.

Bishop recognized the presence of Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings.

EMPLOYEE SECURITYIt was moved by Rev. W. R. Norful and seconded by Kurbe Newsom to adopt the Employee Security report as submitted. The motion was carried. See exhibit 7. Bishop reminded the pastors that they should see Sister Brannon if they have had an address change or need enrollment forms.

CHURCH GROWTH DEVELOPMENTIt was moved by Rev. Randolph Martin and seconded by Rev. Jessie Washington to adopt the report. The motion was carried. See exhibit 8.

INCOPORATION OF CHURCH PROPERTYIt was discussed that the Churches in the Central Arkansas Conference were all listed on the incorporation papers for the CAC. Where each church is listed by name and city. Rev. W. R. Norful asked that a copy of the CAC Incorporation be attached to the report. It was decided that it is not necessary to be incorporated unless you have a need to conduct business as a individual church. Bishop Green conferred with Bishop Cummings who agreed. Bishop Cummings stated that individual incorporates are okay as long as the purpose is for business concerns.It was moved by Rev.Mrs. Bobbie McCombs and seconded by Rev. Randolph Martin that the report be received. Motion carried. See Exhibit 9

STATE OF THE CHURCH

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The report was read by Rev. LeShaum Green.It was moved by Rev. Kurbe Newsom and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey that the report be adopted.Comments Rev. Martin stated that with commendation he approved the statement about more prayer in the church. Dr. Levenis Penix stated that he would like to see more information as to how well the churches are doing according to our motto. Bishop Green stated that at the planning meeting there will be one day dedicated to improving our churches. He further stated that the Mid –Year will be held March 5-7 at Tulsa Oklahoma at the Renaissance Hotel where there will be sessions such as Me and my Spouse, ministering to youth, living single and being happy with it. Expository Preaching, Effective Church Growth, how to move the Church School to an evangelistic opportunity etc.. He asked everyone to please stay at the Renaissance Hotel and no where else. The cost for the Hotel is $104.00 per night. It will help with defraying the cost for the convention center and the break-out rooms. Everything will be in one place so every one will not have to drive all over town. 12 Episcopal District God First Holy Convocation and Pastor’s conference. Motion carried. See exhibit 10.

DEEDS AND ABSTRACTSThe report was read by Rev. Lanell Ross. St. James A.M.E. Church Urbana only two members have joined another church. The church is abandoned. The committee recommends that the church be listed as abandoned by the conference. It was moved by Rev. Allison Howell and seconded by Bro. Ray Johnson that St. James- Urbana be listed a abandoned. The motion was carried. See exhibit 11.

Bishop stated that we would adjourn to get ready for our hour of power service. The business session recessed at 11:49 a.m.

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Minutes Central Arkansas ConferenceThursday, October 16, 2008

Day 2Hour of Power

Rev. Homer Parham, Worship Leader

DoxologyCall to worship Rev. Cheryle HighsmithHymn No. 358 Rev. Leshaum Green “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” (Tune: I’m Gonna Live)Prayer Rev. Jo FordChoral response No. 307 “Sweet Hour of Prayer”Worship through music “Take a Trip on the Gospel Ship and Trouble in my Way” Conference ChoirScripture: The Old Testament Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Rev. Charles B. Frost, Sr. The New Testament James 2:14-18 Rev. Darrell HowellPreface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells” Rev. Willie RaineyDecalogue (Summary)Gloria PatriGifts For Mission Rev. Allison HowellWorship Through Music “He’s Blessing Me” Conference ChoirIntroduction of the Preacher Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.Sermonic Hymn No. 82 “O For A Closer Walk With God” Rev. Charles LovettSermon Rev. Kurbe Newsom

Scriptural Text: 2nd Corinthians 6:2Subject: “It’s Time”

Lord’s Prayer Hymn No. 678Call to Discipleship No. 235 Rev. Rutha Williams

“I Can Hear My Savior Calling”Worshiping With Our Gifts Finance CommitteeIntroduction Of Visitors: Rev. Harrel White, West Arkansas Conference, Rev. Thurman Nash and Wilbert Gray Arkansas Conference. Bishop Green introduced Bishop Curtis Cummings who addressed conferenceAnnouncementsDoxologyBenediction Rev. Kurbe Newsom

Closed at 1:15 we are to reassemble at 2:45 p.m. for devotion.

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MinutesCentral Arkansas Annual ConferenceAfternoon Session – Thursday Day 2

October 16, 2002:50 p.m.

DEVOTIONDevotion Leader Rev. Norma GillomHymn No. 525 “What A Fellowship” Rev. Ruthie MurphyPrayer Rev. Norma GillomScripture Romans 10:1-9 Rev. Angela RogersHymn No. 390 I’m On The Battlefield for My Lord” Rev. Ruthie MurphyDuet Medley “I’ll Fly Away, This Little Light of Mine” Ms. Gemeta Dunn & Patrice Weaver

AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION

Thursday Afternoon Business Session

The Bishop called the afternoon business session to order at 3:20 p.m. informing us of communications he would like to share with the Conference. The communication is from Florida Center of Theological Studies. The communication informs us that they have endorsed the articulation agreement which allows a partnership program with the students of Jackson Theological Seminary to acquire an accredited degree. This will begin Spring 2009. Courses offered are Ethnic Preaching and AME Church Polity.

Bishop Green also informed the Conference that the 12th Episcopal District is also working on a program to piggyback Jackson as an accredited institution through the Center of Theological Studies.

Shorter College will have its accreditation by November 2009.

Bishop stated he received a letter in regards to Employment Security. If we are concerned about our retirements, the letter informs us our monies are not in any jeopardy. The Bishop also stated each annuitant will receive a letter informing them of this.

Rev. W.R. Norful gave Bishop Green a list of all incorporated churches of the Central Arkansas Conference to be made a part of the Conference minutes and become a part of the permanent records. See exhibits.

State of the Country, Rev. Shirley Renix, ChairpersonRev. Shirley Renix summarized the report of the State of the Country reminding everyone of our history on voting and the right to vote. The report emphasized the many lives that were lost to give us the right to vote. The committee informed us of the importance to make a difference and urged us to cast our votes.Rev. W.R. Norful commended the committee on their report. Bishop Green asked each person to become a committee of one and to go out and vote. Early voting begins this coming Monday and then on every Saturday (October 25th, and on November 1st, 2008). Bishop recommended we take our churches and go in masses and vote on October 25th or November 1st. Dr. Levenis Penix made a motion to accept the

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report of the State of the Country. Mrs. Dorothy Henderson seconded the motion. The motion carried. See exhibit 12.

Temperance Committee, Rev. Lonzie Mays, Jr., ChairpersonRev. Allison Howell read the report of the Temperance Committee reminding the Conference that of the fruit of the Spirit is temperance and we must learn self-control. The profound thought left with us was weighing what is best and abstaining from the rest. Rev. W.R. Norful made a motion to accept the report of the Temperance Committee. Rev. Kurbe Newsom seconded the motion. The motion carried. See exhibit 13.

Finance CommitteeMrs. Thelma Denton gave the organization for the Finance Committee:

Chairman Rev. Randolph MartinVice Chairman Rev. Kent BroughtonTreasurer Rev. W.R. Norful, Sr.Secretary Mrs. Thelma DentonMembers Rev. Chestine Sims

Rev. Jessie WashingtonMr. Charles MooreMr. Alvernon McHenry

FINANCE REPORTFirst Day – Wednesday. October 15, 2008

Missions $ 614.25General Offering 2,000.00Evangelism Service/Development 741.17Evangelism Service/General Offering 491.00

$3,846.42Second Day – Thursday, October 16, 2008

Hour of Power/Missions 296.65Hour of Power/General Offering 545.00

$ 841.65Pine Bluff South District

Opening Pre-Offerings 1,150.00Closing Pre-Offerings 1,150.00

$2,300.00Camden/El Dorado District

Opening Pre-Offerings 1,450.00Closing Pre-Offerings 1,450.00

$2,900.00

Total Raised $9,888.07

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Night Program Sons of Allen Annual Conference Program

Thursday October 16, 2008Day 2

7:30 p.m.

Reverend Chestine Sims, Worship Leader

The Processional “We are Soldiers” Central Arkansas Sons of AllenThe Doxology The Call to Worship Bro. Cecil McDonaldThe Hymn of Praise Hymn # 390 “I Am on the Battlefield For My Lord“ Bro. Shaun LeeThe Invocation Bro. Terry HayesThe Choral Response Hymn #612 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”The Scripture John 1:35-42 Bro. Christopher BluntSummary of Decalogue Rev. Kurbe NewsomThe Gloria PatriThe Selection “Since I Laid My Burdens Downs” Central Arkansas Sons of AllenWelcome Bro. Lee GravesThe Selection “Nobody But You Lord” Zion Hill Baptist Church Male ChoirThe Presentation of Awards Bro. Jeffrey Rogers Camden-El-Dorado District Coordinator Outstanding Youth Award Bro. Brison Fletcher

Bro. Ray JohnsonPine Bluff District Coordinator

Community Service Award Bro. Earl Mays

Bro. Joe Askew Camden/El Dorado District

Business/Professional Bro. Lee Graves

The Introduction of the Preacher Rev. Chestine SimsSelection “Walk On” Zion Hill Baptist Church Male ChoirThe Sermon Scriptural Text: Matthew 5:13-16; Philippians 3:13 Bishop Chester Thompson Subject: How to Become Men of Irresistible Influence Zion Hill Baptist Church The Invitation to Discipleship Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.The Ministry of Giving (Offering) Bro. Frank Bridges

Bro. Alvernon McHenryBro. Levenis Penix

The Recognition of Visitors/Announcements Rev. Randolph MartinSpecial Presentation to the Bishop Rev. Chestine Sims & Cecil McDonald The Closing Remarks Rev. Chestine Sims

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Conference CoordinatorRev. Michael Washington

12th Episcopal District Coordinator The Rt. Reverend Samuel L. Green. Sr.

Presiding BishopThe DoxologyThe Benediction Bishop Chester Thompson

The Service ended at 9:35 p.m.


Morning SessionDay 3

Friday October 17, 20088:45 A.M.

DEVOTIONDevotional Leader Rev. LeShaum Green Opening Hymn No. 283 ”I Am Thine O Lord” Rev. LeShaum GreenPrayer Rev. Lonzie Mays Scripture Psalms 98 Sis. Gayle WilliamsHymn No. 394 “We Are Often Tossed and Driven” Rev. LeShaum GreenSolo “I Woke Up This Morning With My Mind Stayed On Jesus” Rev. Kent Broughton

CONFERENCE INSTITITUE Continued from October 16th “ Determined” by Dr. Wayne Johnson. Dr. Johnson provided a handout that covered the discussion. See exhibit.

The study session concluded at 10: 06 A.M.


Bishop Samuel L. Green opened the business session at 10:07 a.m. and called for the reading of the minutes. It was moved by Rev. Kent Broughton and seconded by Rev. Randolph Martin that the minutes be approved with the necessary corrections. The motion was carried.

Church SchoolThe report was read by Mrs. Willodean Williams. It was moved by Dr. Levenis Penix and seconded by Rev. Randolph Martin that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 15.

Lay OrginazationThe report was read by Dr. Dorothy Henderson. It was moved by Mrs. Lois Meekins and seconded by Mrs. Bobbie McCombs that the report be received with commendations. The motion was carried. See report. See exhibit 16.

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Rev. W. R. Norful publicly thanked Mrs. Dorothy Henderson and the Central Arkansas Conference Lay Organization for their financial and moral support in his campaign for Bishop.

Christian Education Sister Carolyn Jones read the report. It was moved by Rev. Curley Roberts and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey. The motion was carried. See exhibit 17.

Mission Circuits and StationsThe Report was read by Rev. Randolph Martin there was nothing to report. It was moved by Rev. Kent Broughton that all church status will remain the same and seconded by Dr. Dorothy Henderson that all church statuses would remain the same. The motion was carried.

Sons of AllenThe report was read by Brother Joe Askew. It was moved by Rev. Jessie Washington and seconded by Mrs. Bobbie McCombs. The motion was carried. See exhibit 19.

Bishop asked the committee for Presiding Elders Salaries and Upkeep to consider a Housing Allowance for the Elders to be paid in three increments Planning, Mid-Year and CLC. He asked them to consider an amount from $0 to $12,000.00. He also stated that one conference decided to pay the housing to their Elders on a quarterly basis. He stated that many people in the room would not work in middle management with a salary as low as what we are paying our Elders. Bishop stated that he would call on each church to vote individually.

Bishop Green then introduced Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings , the 95th Bishop, who would speak to the conference for the remaining hour about African Methodism and his experiences in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

The business session was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

12:20 p.m.Minutes

Central Arkansas ConferenceHOUR OF POWER

Friday, October 17, 2008Day 3

Rev. Marcia Burns, Worship Leader

DoxologyCall to worship Rev. Darrell HowellHymn no. 364 “My Hope is Built” Rev. Norma GillomPrayer Rev. Bobbie ColemanChoral response “Sweet Hour Of Prayer”Worship through music “God is Good to Me ” Curry Chapel Choir

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Scripture:The Old Testament Psalm 27 in entirety Rev. Rutha WilliamsThe New Testament I Corinthians 13 in entirety Rev. LeShaum GreenPreface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells Below”Decalogue (Summary) Rev. Allison HowellGloria PatriGifts For Missions Rev. James HighsmithWorship Through Music “How Excellent Is Thy Name” Curry Chapel ChoirIntroduction of the Preacher Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.Sermonic Hymn No 315 “Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee” Rev. Barbara Butler Sermon Rev. Chestine Sims Text: Hebrews 11:20-22 Subject: “Holding On To Future Faith”Call to Discipleship ”I’m Grateful” Rev. Welton BoyceWorshiping With Our Gifts Finance CommitteeIntroduction Of Visitors Bishop recognized P.E. Edward Davis from the Oklahoma Conference.AnnouncementsDoxologyBenedictions Rev. Chestine SimsClosed at 1:55 p.m.

Minutes Central Arkansas ConferenceAfternoon Session

Friday, October 17, 2008Day 3

3:05 P.M.

AFTERNOON DEVOTIONDevotional Leader Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.Opening Hymn # 242 . “Down at the Cross” Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. Prayer Rev. Randolph Martin

BUSINESS SESSIONBishop opened the business session at 3:15P.M. Bishop had the secretary called the roll.

Women in Ministry The report was read by Rev. Lanell Ross. It was moved by Rev. Jessie Washington and seconded by Bro. Ray Johnson that the report be received. Bishop stated that he did not want the spirit in the Women In Ministry to be an adversarial position apart from the men. The Motion was carried. See exhibit 20.

Bishop stated that the other reports would be read Saturday morning. He then showed the conference the web site and several of the tools available. The site contains a history of the A.M.E. Church, an on line Bible study, information on the components of the 12th District. He reminded the conference that the preacher had visited the site to get information about the AME Church and the Sons of Allen before he

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preached for the Sons of Allen. Bishop stated that next year he would be closing the annual conferences on Saturday morning and that we will be out this Sunday not later than 2:00 P.M.Bishop then closed the meeting at 4:19 P.M. with the Mizpah.

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MinutesCentral Arkansas Annual ConferenceLay Education Night Dinner Theater

Friday October 17, 20087:10 p.m.

~PROGRAMME~The Reverend & Mrs. Eugene Brannon

Master and Mistress of Ceremonies

Musical PreludeIntroduction of the Dais Mrs. Dorothy C. HendersonSelection “The Layman Hymn”Invocation and Blessing Mr. Lawrence AskewThe Occasion Mr. Jeffery RodgersGreetings Mr. Charles Moore

Local Lay President – St. James, CamdenRev. Clarence Reynolds

Presiding Elder and Host Pastor – St. James Camden ~ Dinner Is Served ~

“An Evening of Entertainment With the Stars of The CAC”Narrators: Mrs. Thelma Denton and Rev. W. R. Norful

Best Gospel Group - The Singing Revs. – “What Is This”Best Spoken Word Album – Rev. Barbara Butler – The Creation

Best Soul Gospel by a Female – Evone HamiltonBest New Artist – Joyce Vaughn – Skit

Best Soul Gospel Duo – Rev. James and Cheryle Highsmith – Amazing Grace Best Solo Artist – Rev. Chestine Sims – Amazing Grace

Remarks: Mrs. Dorothy C. HendersonGeneral Chairman

CAC Lay/Education Night Dinner Theater

Mr. David Fielding12th Episcopal District Lay President

Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.Twelfth Episcopal District

African Methodist Episcopal ChurchChairman, Shorter College Board of Trustees

The Lay BenedictionThe program closed at 9:45 P.M.

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Morning Session - Day 4Saturday October 18, 2008

DEVOTIONDevotional Leader Rev. LeShaum GreenOpening Hymn. No. 525 “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” Rev. LeShaum GreenPrayer Rev. Shirley RenixScripture Psalm Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Angela RogersClosing Hymn “This Little Light of Mine” Rev. LeShaum Green


BUSINESS SESSIONBishop Samuel Green opened the business session at with the reading of the minutes. The minutes were read by Rev. Charles Frost, Sr. It was moved by Rev. Kent Broughton and Rev. Jessie Washington that the minutes be accepted with the necessary corrections. The motion was carried.

COMMITTIEE REPORTS

Presiding Elders Salary and SupplementThe report was read by Mrs. Thelma Denton. The committee recommends that each elder be provided with an annual $3,600.00 housing allowance to be paid in seven (7) installments. The committee stated that the Pine Bluff South District would pay $30.25 per church, seven “7” times per year and that the Camden/Eldorado District would pay $32.00 per church. Bishop Green then called the roll of churches and to receive a verbal approval from each church.. Bishop asked the committee to take the smaller churches off the list and allocate the housing allowance to the remaining churches. Bishop stated that the pastors should not include the housing allowance in the Elder’s salary. He further stated that the Elder’s Annuity should not be paid at the Presiding Elder’s Quarter. He wants the Annuity to be paid at the Annual Conference and Mid-Year Conference.

Women In Ministry – SupplementalThe report of elected officers was read by Rev. LeShaum Green.It was moved by Rev. Allison Howell and seconded by Mrs. Bobbie McCombs that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 21.

Ministerial Efficiency Supplemental The report was read by Rev. Allison Howell. It was moved by Rev. W. R. Norful and seconded by Rev. Eugene Brannon that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 22.

The Bishop asked that Rev. W.R. Norful Dr. Levins Penix and Mrs. Thelma Denton be added to the 12th Episcopal District Budget Committee. Bishop Green then called for the Finance Committee Report. Rev. Randolph Martin made a motion to accept the addition to the Budget Committee. Rev.

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Curley Roberts seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Finance Committee ReportThe report was read by Mrs. Thelma Denton. It was moved by Rev. Randolph Martin and seconded by Rev. Curley Roberts that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 23.

Statistical ReportThe report was read by Mrs. Anita Brannon. It was moved by Rev. Kent Broughton and seconded by Rev. Bobbie Coleman that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 24.

Bishop made registration packets available for the Connection Church Growth and Evangelism Conference. He stated that the program would provide certification hours. Evangelism Program or Evangelism Seminar. Bishop also stated that he needed to get 500 signatures in support of the AARP program stating that the importance of having affordable health care.

Bishop called for the Disciplinary Questions. The questions were read by Rev. Charles B. Frost, Sr.

Disciplinary Questions1. Who is the preacher admitted on trial?

Brother Michael Dean, Jr., Sister Gayle D. Williams

2. Who remains on trail? Sister Juanita, Smith Brother Michael Dean, Jr., Sister Gayle D. Williams

3. Who are admitted or readmitted to full connection? None

4. Who have been elected and ordained Deacons? None

5. Who have been elected and ordained elders? The Reverends: Denise Ollie McDonald Marcia Y. Burns

6. Who have been located this year?Rev. Enious Montgomery

7. Who has been elected by the General Conference to exercise the Episcopal Office and to superintend the African Methodist Episcopal Church? Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. and all other active and retired bishops of the Bishops Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.Richard Franklin Norris; Adam Jefferson Richardson; Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr.; John Richard Bryant; Theodore Larry Kirkland; William Phillips DeVeaux, Sr.; Preston Warren Williams, II; Carolyn Tyler Guidry; James Levert Davis; Gregory G.M. Ingram; McKinley Young; Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr.; Vashti Murphy McKenzie; David Rwhynica Daniels;

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Wilfred Jacobus Messiah; Sarah Frances Davis; Paul Jones Mulenga Kawimbe; E. Earl McCloud, Jr.; Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath; Julius Harrison McAllister; John Franklin White,; Richard Allen Hildebrand; Frederick Calhoun James; James Haskell Mayo; John Hurst Adams; Frederick Hilborn Talbot; Hamel Hartford Brookins; Vinton Randolph Anderson; Frank Curtis Cummings; Henry Allen Belin, Jr.; Vernon Randolph Byrd; Zedekiah Lazett Grady; Philip Robert Cousin, Sr.; Richard Allen Chappelle, Sr.; Robert Vaughn Webster

8. Who are the Supernumerary Preachers?The Reverends: Raphis Tisdale Ceola Warner

9. Who are the Superannuated Preachers? The Reverends: Hodijah GrayRobert NelsonCharles LovettHomer Wilson ParhamJohn Manuel Williams

10. Who have been expelled from the Connection by this Conference?

None

11. Who have withdrawn this year from this conference and the connection?

12. Are all the preachers blameless in Life, and conversation? The committee’’ has not received any complaints against the official or moral character of any other Pastor of the Central Arkansas conference . All Characters are passed.

13. What members of the Conference; have died this year? Reverends:William Henry HunterMilas Juniel

14. Have all the preachers subscribed to the Christian Recorder and also to the AME Review, The Voice of Missions, the Journal of Christian Education, the Secret Chamber or the Missionary Magazine? Yes, as per the Presiding Elders reports

15. What preachers are indebted to any of the departments or the church publications? No one reported

16. a. Does each Station, Circuit or Mission in this Annual Conference have a lay organization? No b. If not, what stations , circuits, or missions do not have a Lay Organization? Mt. Olive/Lapile, St. Andrew/Huttig, Free Hope/Strong, and St. Paul/ EI Dorado.

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17. When shall this Annual Conference next meet? At the call of the Bishop

18. Where shall the next Annual Conference be held? Allen Temple – Pine Bluff and Mt. Pleasant Pine Bluff will Co-Host

19. Where are the preacher stationed this Year?

See Bishops Appointment List.

Memorial CommitteeThe report was read by The Rev. Cheryle Highsmith.Memorial ProgramRoll Call

William Henry HunterMilas Juniel

Remarks on the lives:It was moved by Rev. W.R. Norful and seconded by Rev. Kurbe Newsom to receive the report. The motion was carried. See exhibit 25.

Women Missionary SocietyThe report was read by Mrs. Barbara BoyceIt was moved by Mrs. Barbara McCombs and seconded by Rev. Tommy Lindsey that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 26.

Young People’s DivisionThe report was read by Mrs. Miranda Johnson. It was moved by Rev. Kurbe Newsom and seconded by Rev. Allison Howell that the report be received. The motion was carried. See exhibit 27.

Lay Organization Education night reportThe report of the Lay was read by Dr. Dorothy Henderson. The lay presented a check to Bishop Green in the amount o $7, 000.00 to Shorter College and $300.00 for Conference Support. Bishop stated that this has been the largest amount submitted so far from all the conferences.

Brother David Fielding asked each church to send one delegate to the Bi-Annual Lay Convention. He reminded everyone that the Lay would have Breakfast at the Planning meeting. Bishop stated that this meeting is being hosted by the entire 12th Episcopal District. He asked that every church send their entire choirs. It was moved by Mrs. Bobbie McCombs and seconded by Rev. Jessie Washington that the report be received. The motion was carried.

Bishop Green stated that the 2004 Discipline shows that we are to pay our budget on a quarterly basis. What was paid at this meeting will cover the past two quarters. The next quarterly payment of the General Budget is due in December. The Presiding Elders are to report the quarterly payments at the Planning Meeting on December 11. Bishop Green will send in the Quarterly payment on that Monday, December 15th. Bishop further stated that all churches will be expected to pay their quarterly General Budget assessments at the Mid-year meeting plus all of the remaining items.

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It was moved by Rev. Randolph Martin and second by Rev. Kent Broughton to adjourn Sine Die pending the Ordination Service, the Youth Service, the Closing Worship Service and the appointments.Bishop introduced visitors and dismissed the conference with prayer at 11:58 a.m.

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Central Arkansas ConferenceSaturday, October 185, 2008

Day 4Ordination Service

P.M.

The W. R. Norful, Sr. Worship Leader

Organ PreludeDoxology No. 647 “Praise God, From who all Blessing Flow”Call To Worship The Rev. Kent J. BroughtonHymn of Praise No. 91 “ How Great the Wisdom”Invocation The Rev. Chestine SimsChoral Response No. 415 “My Faith Looks Up To Thee”Scripture

The Old Testament Isaiah 6:1-8 The Rev. Allison HowellThe New Testament Luke 4:14-21 The Rev. Cherlye Highsmith

Decalogue (Summary) The Tommy LindseyGloria PatriGifts For Mission The Rev. Lanell RossWorship Through Music No: 396 “Thou My Everlasting Portion”

The CAC YPD Choir “ I’m Blessed” CAC Young People’s Dept. Choir “I’ll Bounce Back CAC Young People’s Dept. ChoirPresentation of the Bishop The Rev. Randolph Martin, Sr.Presentation of the Preacher Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr.Sermonic Human No. 283 “ I am Thine O Lord” The ChoirSermon Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings

Text: Matthew 28: 18-20Subject: “Go Therefore and Build your Communities”

Invitation to Christian Discipleship No. 246 “Come To Jesus” The Rev. Jessie WashingtonOffering Finance CommitteeOffertory Prayer “All Things Come of Thee O Lord”Presentation of Candidates The Rev. Willie R. Norful, Sr.

Elders: Reverends: Denies Ollie McDonald and Marcia Y. BurnsPresentation by the Secretary of the Board Bishop Samuel L. GreenThe Collect The Rev. Kent BroughtonThe Epistle The Rev. Charles Frost, Sr.Veni Creator SpiritusThe Act of Consecration/Ordination Bishop, Board of Examiners and

Presiding Elders Holy Communion Announcements Host Pastor

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Closing Hymn Solo "I’ve Got A Feeling Everything’s Going To Be Alrlright Rev. Kent BroughtonRev. Kent Broughton

Benediction Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr.

Minutes Central Arkansas ConferenceSaturday, October 13, 2007

Day 4ANNUAL CAC YPD NIGHT

Ms. Erika Frost, 1st Vice President, Presiding

Musical Prelude Miss Janine JamisonProcessionalDoxologyPrayer Miss. Shequita BeanChoral ResponseScripture Miss Chandra MarksWelcome Mr. Bryson FletcherSelection “Jesus, He’ the Light Of The World“

Central Arkansas Conference Youth ChoirPresentation by the YPD Part 1

Skit -The Opra, Tyra, Candiss ShowPresentation by Mother’s Sunbeams & Allen StarsSelection (A) “I Am Grateful (B) I Love The Lord

Presentation by the YPD Part 2Skit -The Opera, Tyra, Candiss Show

Offering/SelectionPresentation by the YPD Part 3

Skit -The Opera, Tyra, Candiss Show – ConclusionPraise Dance Team- Beauty of Holiness

Invitation Rev. Charles B. Frost, Sr.Recognition of GuestSpecial Presentation Birthday Celebration of Dr. Ava S. GreenRemarks Miss Amber January - Conference YPD President

Mrs. Miranda C. Johnson - Conference YPD DirectorMrs. Barbara Boyce - Conference WMS President

Mrs. Brenda Fields - Episcopal YPD DirectorMrs. Charolett Martin – Episcopal WMS President

Dr. Ava Sennetta-Brown Green -Episcopal SupervisorThe Rt. Rev. Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr.-Presiding Bishop

Solo Rev. Kent BroughtonPrayer for Youth Rev. W. R. Norful, Sr.Prayer for Parents Rev. Randolph Martin, Sr.Prayer for Grandparents Rev. LaNell Ross

MISSIONARY BEDICTION

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The program closed at 8:45 p.m.

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Minutes Central Arkansas ConferenceSunday, October 19, 2008

Day 5Church School

Mrs. Willodean Williams opened the Church School at 9:00 a.m.Order of Service

Opening Hymn No. 238“ I Am Thine O Lord”Prayer Bro Nathaniel HalfordSong Hymn No. 238 “ I Am Thine O Lord”Roll Call of Teachers Sis. Bobbie McCombs

Men’s Class Bro. Ray Johnson St. Andrew Pine BluffWomen’s Class Rev. Bobbie Coleman Palestine-PickensYouth –Sr. Class Sis. Ora Donaldson Mt. Pleasant-Pine BluffYouth Primary Class Sis. Pauline Jones Mt. Pleasant-Pine Bluff

The Lesson Acts 9:1-31Class Study of the LessonWarning BellClosing Bell

The ClosingHymn No. 525 “What a Fellow ship, What A Joy Divine”Review of Lesson Sis. LaQuilla Boyce

12th Episcopal YPD PresidentSecretary’s Report Sis. Bobbie McCombsRemarksBishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.Church School Benediction

The Church School was dismissed at 9:50 A. M.

Minutes Central Arkansas ConferenceSunday, October 19, 2008

Day 5Closing And Commissioning Service

10:00 A.M.

Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Worship Leader

The Processional Hymn No. 25 “Holy, Holy, Holy”Conference ProtocolDoxologyCall to Worship Rev. Kent BroughtonOpening Hymn # 97 “We Praise Thee, O God” Rev. Kurbe NewsomPrayer Rev. Ruthie Murphy

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Choral Response No. 307 “Sweet Hour of Prayer”Worship Through Music - “Forgive Them” Conference ChoirOld Testament Scripture – I Samuel 2:1-10 Psalm 121 in entirety Rev. Norma GillomNew Testament Scripture – John 21:15-17 3:1-7 Rev. Lonzie MaysPreface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells”Decalogue Rev. Jessie WashingtonGloria PatriBishop Green recognized David Fielding, Episcopal Lay President, State Representative Wille Hardy from District 5 and Congressman Mike Ross.Gifts for Missions Rev. Angela RogersWorship Through Music “ I Just Want To See Him ” Conference ChoirThe Presentation of the Bishop Rev. Eugene BrannonSermonic Hymn No. 326 226 Lord I hear of Showers of Blessings”Amaxing Grace” Rev. Larry BanksWelton BoyceSermon Rev. Arthur L. Coulter

Text: John 1:1-Luke 5:1-6Subject: “From the Well to the Mountains of ServiceGoing

to the Next Level”The Lord’s Prayer #634Call to Discipleship No.282 #200 “Joys Are FlowingLorrd I Want To Be A Christian”

Rev. Willie J. KingW.R. NorfulWorshiping With Our Gifts Finance Committee

Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings introduced Dr. Ava S. Green who brought greetings to the conference. Bishop also encouraged Stephen Green and commended the elders and clergy of the Conference.Resolutions Resolution CommitteeThe Resolution was read by Thelma Denton. It was moved by Rev. Willie R. NorfulRandolph Martin and seconded by Rev. Curley RobertsKent Broughton to receive the Resolutions. The motion was carried. See exhibit 28.Hymn No. 242 “A Charge To Keep I Have”Bishop Green made a presentation o $1,000.00 to the Conference Trustees for development to assist small churches. The Bishop also made a presentation to Rev. Clarence Reynolds, pastor, and trustees of St. James with sustentation of $4,200 and thanked them for their hospitality.The Bishop presented stipends to Patrice Williams and Richard Henson as musicians for the Conference.Certificates were presented to:Rev. Chestine Sims Sons of Allen CoordinatorRev. W.R. Norful Dean of The Board of ExaminersMrs. Willodean Williams Church School SuperintendentMrs. Miranda Johnson Christian EducationRev. LeShaum Greem WIM CoordinatorMr. Charles Moore/Rev. Kent Broughton Jackson TrusteesMrs. Lois Meekins/Rev. W.R. Norful Shorter TrusteesMr. Levenis Pennix/Mrs. Elnora Bradford Conference TrusteesRev. Aluster Hamilton/Rev. Lanell RossRev. Jessie Washington/Rev. Clarence ReynoldsRev. Eugene Brannon

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Rev. W.R. Norful TreasurerRev. Charles Frost Conference SecretaryRev. Marcia Burns Assistant SecretaryMrs. Dorothy Henderson Lay PresidentDr. Ava S.B. Green presented certificates to the officers of the WMS and YPDCommissioning Hymn # 220 “Go Preach My Gospel Rev. Tommy Lindsey

Commissioning Scripture Matthew 28: 16-20 Rev. Lanell RossReading of Appointments Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.PINE BLUFF SOUTH DISTRICTPresiding Elder Rev. Eugene BrannonCHURCH PASTORSt. John Rev. W. R. Norful, Sr. Allen Temple Rev. Randolph Martin, Sr. Greater Ward Chapel Rev. Curley Roberts St. John - Fordyce Rev. James Highsmith Mount Pleasant Rev. Kent Broughton St. Luke Rev. Kurbe Newsom St. Paul Rev. Norma GillomWhite Springs Rev. Allison Howell Macedonia -Bearden Rev. Welton Boyce Tyree Temple Rev. Barbara Butler Mount Olive - Tarry Rev. Lanell Ross St. Mark - Thornton Rev. Cheryle Highsmith St. Andrew Rev Charles B. Frost, Sr New Edinburg Circuit Rev. Jonas Williams Rison Circuit In the Hands of the Bishop Palestine Rev. Willie Raney Bethel - Ladd Rev. Denise McDonald

CAMDEN/EL DORADO DISTRICTPresiding Elder Rev. Clarence ReynoldsCHURCH PASTORSt. James In the Hands of the Bishop Lee Chapel Rev. Aluster Hamilton Bethel - Camden Rev. Jessie Washington Curry Chapel Rev. Chestine Sims Macedonia Rev. Shirley Renix Good Hope Rev. Ruthie Murphy El Dorado Circuit – Free Union Rev. Angela RogersPleasant Hill Free Hope Rev. Tommy Lindsey Mt. Zion To be SuppliedSt. James/Eagle Mills Rev. LeShaum Green Shiloh Circuit – Shiloh Rev. Isaiah Walker

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Bethel - Chidester St. Andrew Rev. Darrell Howell Olive Light Rev. Ruthie Williams Zion Hill Rev. Jo FordMount Olive To be Supplied St. Paul Rev. Marcia Y. BurnsClosing Hymn #43 “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” Rev. DoxologyBenediction Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.

This is attested to be The Minutes of the 88th session of the Central Arkansas Annual Conference Humbly Submitted:

Rev. Charles B. Frost, Sr. PHR Rev. Marcia BurnsSecretary Assistant Secretary

Rt. Rev. Samuel L. Green Sr.Presiding Bishop

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Central Arkansas Annual Conference88th Session

Exhibits

Exhibit 1-----------------WMS Annual Night in WhiteExhibit 2-----------------P.E. Pine Bluff South Financial ReportExhibit 3-----------------P.E. Camden/El Dorado District Financial ReportExhibit 4-----------------Board of ExaminersExhibit 5-----------------Ministerial Efficiency Committee ReportExhibit 6-----------------Conference Trustees Report Exhibit 7-----------------Employee Security Exhibit 8-----------------Church Growth & DevelopmentExhibit 9-----------------Incorporation Church PropertyExhibit 10-----------------State of the ChurchExhibit 11-----------------Deeds & AbstractsExhibit 12-----------------State of the CountryExhibit 13-----------------Temperance CommitteeExhibit 14-----------------Institute Study GuideExhibit 15-----------------Church School ReportExhibit 16-----------------Lay OrganizationExhibit 17-----------------Christian Education Exhibit 18-----------------Sons of AllenExhibit 19-----------------Women in MinistryExhibit 20-----------------Presiding Elders Salary & SupplementExhibit 21-----------------Women in Ministry-SupplementalExhibit 22-----------------Ministerial Efficiency Committee Report SupplementalExhibit 23-----------------Finance Committee ReportExhibit 24-----------------Statistical ReportExhibit 25 ----------------Memorial CommitteeExhibit 26-----------------Women’s Missionary Society ReportExhibit 27-----------------Young People’s DivisionExhibit 28-----------------Resolution

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