Duties The first vice cooperate with the She president, may be of the Vice President thoroughly acquainted president should her the accomplishment to preside in her absence, of the Enlistment Committee. be prepared a member in be First of the purpose with all of the society. and She should in winning work with the president and chairperson prospective members to her auxiliary. of She perform president should other duties Duties of as requested the Second by the Vice the should the at all enlistment and duties times of committee the association. President The second vice president shall act as president in the event of the absence of both president and first vice president. She may be chairperson of the Education Committee. It is her duty to hold members of the auxiliary by having interesting, informing and inspiring missionary programs, geared toward the education aspect of the society. She plans for auxiliary She should perform study other classes duties Duties of during the association: year. as requested by the the Third Vice The may third vice president shall preside at the be chairperson of the Program Committee. She shall plan She shall see annual basis, auxiliary are the annual session seminar She should perform other duties Duties as PwNhr- The recording secretary should keep meetings. Letters, reports and any noted, and all resolutions, motions also her duty— 5. 6. conducive of to all the the association. president. age She groups. the national convention on an in assuring the programs for the assure each church requested by the president of the Recording and President request that written reports are made to and cooperate with the president adequately and timely prepared. She shall work with the secretaries to auxiliary's calendar and expectations. president is informed of and association. the the Secretary a correct record of the proceedings of the information gained should be carefully and amendments accurately recorded. It is To keep a roll of the member churches. To call the roll at the meeting when required or requested. To notify new officers of their election. To read aloud all resolutions or recommendations to be brought before the association. To assist in preparation of quarterly and annual reports to the association and national convention. To give notice of all special and stated meetings of the auxiliary or 1ts executive committee, and send al] notices to the moderator. Duties of the Corresponding The corresponding 1. secretary Present all possible) Send Prepare, secretary, should— communications, previous orders and with secretary to the which shall meeting, be shown to the president and conduct request payment for assistance of the financial the quarterly programs and annual all and other secretary reports. When a change is made in the office, forward the new corresponding secretary to the corresponding association. Serve as chairperson of Duties The Secretary should— record accurate/of all monies generated from he Keep an 2. Work closely with to assure special Droper place. Along with reports as serve the association's effort monies are the recording required. as chairperson and Keep informed and through Know your about to the local your work in and the woman's in secretaries, of the auxiliary. provide annual Director work through Convention, society and your association, addresses of women's missionary with cooperation keeping Youth missionary not and with the with the churches. district organized societies Plan with president for a definite meeting of the association. duties the woman's Baptist contact Visit churches that have conferences with pastors Other recording financial secretary and treasurer identified and disbursed to their corresponding of missionary Keep a file of names youth directors. Plan the National personal and of finance. Duties Auxiliary literature. publicity. Financial secretary (if correspondence. name and address secretary of the of the financial necessary woman's Inc., the Woman's Convention, associational minutes, societies their president and and moderator, young people's organizations. Hold | when invited and Organize if possible. young office USA, people's session of Director. Youth at each annual ASSOCIATION OFFICERS FOR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 3RD VICE PRESIDENT RECORDING SECRETARY CORRESPONDING FINANCIAL SECRETARY SEC./TREASURER DIRECTOR COMMITTEES FOREIGN MISSION HOME MISSION ARTS & CRAFTS DEACONESS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ENLISTMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MINISTERS SIS. 1ST YOUTH 1997 WIVES 1998 TOMMIE WOMEN'S WATKINS DEPARTMENT 394-9409 CHURCH AAAAAA AAA AAA AAA BETHEL CALVARY NEW HOPE NEW PILGRIM NEW LIFE NEW ZION SECOND BAPTIST SAINT PAUL TRUE VINE AAA AAA PRESIDENT AAAAAAAAAAA AA AAA AAA AA AAAAAAAAA AA AA PHONE # AAAAAAAAAA A Citizenship’ by Marguerite Pearson Williams. She speaks CITIZENSHIP of: CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Marguerite P. Williams, State Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 2017 South CO-CHAIRMAN: 1610 North South Park- Mrs. J. M. Crummie, Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63113 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Lillie Smith, way, Chicago, Illinois 60619 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Alleen 7112 Bradley, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 P.O. ‘‘Righteousness Exalteth a Nation”’ ‘The Christian and His Government”’ ‘Let Us Pray for Our Country”’ ‘‘Our Hope for Better Citizenship.”’ Box 635, This committee gives attention to promoting programs toward developing good citizens and their participation in affairs of government. It should keep abreast with laws governing the community, important elections on local, state and national level. The basic concept behind the fundamental principles which gave birth to our American way of life is that God rules the Universe and that all men are creatures of God. Those who launched this American experiment be- lieved that each of us has an inalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Each of us has an inescapable responsibility to do our share in the civic life of our community, state and nation by voting and by voicing our conviction on public issues. Each of us has a share in the choice of civic leaders and a responsibility to support them. To this end, Christians must be concerned and work accordingly. Remember the statement attributed to William Penn: ‘If you are not governed by God, you will be ruled by tyrants.”’ After an extended quenville wrote, Americans visit (1831): to America, ‘‘—Whilst Alexis De the law permits Toc- the to do what they please, religion prevents them from conceiving, and forbids them to commit what is rash or unjust—.”’ Read our book ‘‘His Word Our Hope for Money raised by this Committee shall be used to promote Citizenship Education, for publications, addresses, and special instructions. Better 49 CHILD CARE Mrs. Ethel Foote, 17 CHAIRMAN: Argyle Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Terrace, Route 1, Box 57, CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Pearl Anthony, Proctor, Arkansas 72376 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Serenus Churn, Terrace, Mt. Vernon, New York 10553 67 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Doris Macon, Georgia 31201 Paige Gates, 2945 the World. Our Constitution—Article ject of this Convention missions, home Africa, the children of our Nation, foreign II—Object shall be to study missions, ‘‘The ob- says, and Christian and promote education, and general welfare of the women, and children of the United States of America, in Africa and throughout the world.’’ This object remains unchanged. of ‘Just a child? But more... Araceinembryo... Vision of days tocome... Tears and laughter Brain and sinew of tomorrow’s world...”’ Drive, This Convention has, since its beginning, been greatly about in their structure affect the realization changes children’s opportunities for full development. Lorraine TODAY?’S CHILDREN concerned minimizing personality development, built a bridge back into the world of reality outside the child. It tried to appraise our major social institutions and the way in which Next year, 1979, will be observed around the world as ‘Year of the Child.’’ Let us join in this great celebration and observance. The care of children is important to the health of society. This committee gives special attention and direction to ways this can be attained. It should encourage Christian women to participate in Child Care Centers, Public School children. Activities and issues of public concern for A few years ago, the Church Women expressed great concern for the children of our nation. It had as its theme for May Fellowship Day—‘‘Every Child is My Child.’’ What a challenge! As Christians, and as National Baptist Women, we have a stewardship for the children in our communities, our denomination, and our nation. Our children today are the future citizens of the Americas and the world. Let’s check on the homes of our today’s children. Let’s their schools. children. Let’s check facilities. our States. check Let’s Let’s check on the health check the Child on their measures Labor recreational to protect Laws of our Many years ago, the White House Conference of 1950 put emphasis on personality dynamics and emotional development—what grows 42 to maturity. happens But the to and inside a child as he 1960 Conference, The money raised by this Committee shall go for representation in Child Care Conferences, for publication of pamphlets, for Child Care Education and gifts for health care of children. without 43 ¥ « ; DEACONS’ WIVES CHAIRMAN: Mrs. M. L. Adkins, 6623 Vernon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Darnella Hall, Money raised by the Deacons’ Wives Committee will be used for the promotion of the National Bap- tist Youth Camp and Senior Retreat. Pilgrim 2001 Street, Detroit, Michigan 48238 the church. They are wives of deacons church who have exercised Christian Sag A ER SE SSR or women influence of the in the church and community. So that it is required of them through this committee to give suggestions and methods of development to others of similar positions. In Paul’s First Letter to Timothy, and in the third chapter, he set forth the qualifications of bishops, deacons and their wives. Shall we review them? ‘“Byen NA ATR YOY Sail BES 3 Oe EE NR CRN BA Te a RI SR 6 i Deacons’ Wives are important to the spiritual life of so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.’’ Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. Deacons’ Wives, therefore, can be of tremendous help to their husbands in helping to promote the things which are in the best spiritual interest of the Church. These women must, however, also ‘‘study that they might be workmen approved unto God.”’ There is, however, a difference between the deacon’s wife and a deaconess. The deacon selects his wife; the Church selects the deaconess. The deacon’s wife may or may not be a deaconess; for the deaconess, deacon, is a high Church Woman—chosen special qualifications. 50 a female because of her 51 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN CHAIRMAN: Mrs. McKinely Mann, 1502 North Norfolk Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Vera A. Clanton, One Anzavista, San Francisco, California 94115 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Helen R. Russworm, 320 Spiece Street, Watonga, Oklahoma 73772 BUSINESS AND various enterprizes and undertakings. Their intelligence, enthusiasm, forthrightness and discretion have insured a permanent place for them in the business and professional life of our world. The today. sky is the limit for the real businesswoman of She ‘‘plans her castle in the air, Then builds a ship to take her there.’’ For her the sky is the limit. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN “Business is the salt of life...’ ‘Do not fear to trust the word of a person honesty you have seen in business.’’— Terence. This committee is to point up the value of the profes- 7 whose —From Malthie Babcock sions among women and their responsibility in developing Christian citizens, and to encourage women to enter worthwhile professions and become involved in lucrative businesses. ‘‘Business is religion and religion is business.’’ Who- ever does not make a business of his religion has a religious life of no force, and whoever does not make a religion of his his business has a business life of no character. ‘*The world is God’s workshop; the raw materials are His; the ideals and patterns are His; our hands are ‘‘The members of Christ,’? our reward, His recognition. Blacksmith or banker, draughtsman or doctor, painter or preacher, servant or statesmen, must work as unto the dividualism and yet maintained a lofty standard of Chris- tian integrity in all of her business activities. Social progress in this country has made wonderful strides because women discuss, organize, and cooperate in 40 All money contributed through this Committee shall be used to promote the Business Department of the Woman’s Convention, supply statistical data on other Business and Professional Women. oP This is twice blessed, blessing both the work and the worker.”’ Ours is a day of action and achievement. Lydia serves as a good example for the modern business and professional woman. She lived also, in a day of rugged in- Pe. LORD, not merely making a living, but devoting a life. This makes life sacramental, turning the water into wine. 4] ENLISTMENT OF MISSIONARY SOCIETIES— DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS Money raised by this Committee shall go for the promotion of the National Baptist Youth Camp and Senior Retreat. # ‘ CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Lillian M. Chenault, Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40208 609 Iowa CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Leola Stephens, 6221 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143 “GO INTO THE HIGHWAYS” It is surprising how many church members are idle because no one has asked them to join an organization that is in dire need of the very service they can render. Every Christian should be at work somewhere on God’s program. Nothing is more rewarding than seeking the lost or discovering persons who want to work for God in some field. There are many such persons in our churches and communities. Opportunities for Christians to serve are “‘plenteous.’”’ They exist potentially everywhere, but like the gold in the mine, they have to be sought out. Some problems are harder to get at than others. It took eleven years of faithful mission work before one convert was made by the Protestant Church in China. It may take a long time to get to the hearts of the young people in a community, they are the future of service and _ salvation for that entire community. Christian workers or the church should not sit and just talk about problems or wait for an opportunity to tackle social needs. Christians do their best work by making opportunities. Go into the highways and hedges and compel them. Get women and young people to join Christians in the world. the greatest Convention of Negro >> (048 ; Re Crepe pre FOREIGN CHAIRMAN: 3. MISSIONS as the right and privilege of all people. A. The crusade for world organization must go hand | in hand with Christian expansion. 5. Racial equality must be accepted and practiced by all nations that propose to become Christian. Mrs. W. O. Mays, 2400 California Street, Denver, Colorado 80205 2322 CO-CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Leah L. Harrell, Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Gravier Mrs. Onedia B. Branch, 2684 CO-CHAIRMAN: rington Way, East Palo Alto, California 94303 In presenting special programs, one important thing to remember is that whenever possible all ages should be included. Then, too, it is practical and helpful to have Far- special programs for children, youth and adults. MISSION ONE WORLD—ONE Jesus Christ and religious liberty must be set forth Dr. Richey Hogg, in his book ‘‘SONE WORLD, ONE MISSION,” gives his readers an entirely new look at a A missionary society that does not have a wellplanned, attractive program is of little or no service to the church. A progressive church is as much interested in what To understand the Christian Mission today and our responsibilities for it, we need to look briefly at our world, specifically at those factors in it that have a direct and major bearing upon the mission. Our world has changed and is still changing, and at a steadily increasing rate. It 1s a vastly different world from that in which our parents essential, but well-planned teaching is just as essential. A church without a missionary objective and carefully selected projects is no church at all. A church or a Convention can only advance in strength of Christian service. The it is done, and how it is done in the missionary society, as is is in what is done in the Sunday service. Good preaching _ New Day in Missions. grew up. Thus, it requires constantly what man can do and must do. appraisals new goal of the Woman’s KINGDOM whole world and tell the good news everybody.’’ Nine-tenths of our churches have no conception of the full meaning of the Great Commission. The evangelization of the world is a command thatisa ‘“must.’? Here is the work by trained men and women: 1. The work of restoration and reconstruction must be carried on with evangelistic passion. 2. The movement for world literacy and Christian literature must occupy a high place on all missionary programs. 56 | ‘¢l dreamed of a world where man to el the | the Foreign Mission Board by contributing regularly to the General Funds of the foreign Mission Board. Commission which Jesus gives to His followers is that we into challenge This committee supports and promotes the program of WILL COME In the foreword of the symposium of ‘‘Light for the Whole World,”’ we read this striking statement: ‘The go is to enlist, and teach millions of women in America, Africa (the islands) and other lands, ‘‘that they have been saved to of serve.’ THE Convention No other man will scorn. Where love will bless the earth And peace its path adorn. | dreamed of a world where all Will know sweet freedom’s way, Where greed no longer saps the soul Nor avarice blights our day. A world I dreamed where black or white, Whatever race you be, 57