ANNUAL PROGRAM OF THE DEACONS' WIVES AND DEACONESSES ‘Woman's ‘Department National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. ‘Friday, September 6, 1996 Orange County Convention Orlando, Florida Mrs. Lavinia Jones Mrs. Mildred Hunter ‘Dr. Cynthia Perry Ray Dr. Henry Lyons Center Chairperson — Co-Chairperson President | President - Parent Body Dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Darnella Hall Michigan Chairperson 1979 to January 1996 SPECIAL THANKS Plaques donated by House of Hills Funeral Homes-Brooklyn, NY Novelty gift donated by Sureway Air ‘Express-Long Island City, NY PROGRAMME PRESIDING Mrs. Mildred Hunter-Georgia PROCESSIONAL "We're Marching to Zion" PRAYER Prayer Chant Mrs. Gertrude ‘Topps-California "Sweet Hour of Prayer" ‘Presentation "CHRISTIANS TRAVELING TO GLORY BY SHIP" Selection "What A Fellowship" Friendship Mrs. Eloise Hunter-“Florida Sonship Mrs. Benita Anderson-Texas Leadership Mrs. Michele Wheeler-Colorado Fellowship Mrs. Eloise McGlocking-New York Stewardship Mrs. Barnie McGee-Mississippi Summary Mrs. Lillie Thomas-Alabama Solo "Old Ship of Zion" Mrs. Willie Mae Reed-Wisconsin REPORT/PRESENTATIONS REMARKS RECESSIONAL = Mrs. Lavinia Jones-New York ‘Dr. Cynthia Ray-President ‘Woman's ‘Department, N.B.C.,U.S.A.,Inc. WELCOME PROGRAM OF THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL BAPTIST AUXILIARY OF THE CONVENTION, U.S.A., INC. DR. CYNTHIA PERRY RAY, PRESIDENT WOMEN’S AUXILIARY DR. MARY O. ROSS, PRESIDENT EMERITUS DR. HENRY J. LYONS, PRESIDENT NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, U.S.A., INC. PRESENTED BY THE WOMAN’S CONVENTION AUXILIARY TO THE FLORIDA GENERAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. MRS. SARAH L RICE, PRESIDENT WOMAN’S AUXILIARY DR. J. C. WISE, PRESIDENT THE FLORIDA GENERAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. THEME: “RAISE A STANDARD, THROUGH PRAYER, DISCIPLINE AND SERVICE” Peabody Hotel 9801 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32189 Tuesday, September 3, 1996 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. PRESIDENT’S GREETINGS Greetings to each of you in the Precious Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ With highest praises and thanksgiving, we recognize the awesomeness of His mercy and love. We have traveled from far and near to convere here in the beautiful city of Orlando, ‘Florida. Our aim is to deliberate according to the will of God in order to help make a difference in the lives of those who need assistance in turning challenges into opportunities. Because of God's love, and mercy, we are counted among those who sing, “If Jesus Goes With Me, I'll Go Arty Where.” The Messengers of the Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to the Florida General Baptist Convention, Incorporated, Dr. J.C. Wise, President, join me in thanking God for your presence at this Spirtual Conclave. We honor our gracious God-led President, Dr. Cynthia Perry Ray, her Cabinet, and all of you who make up this august body. As we deliberate, let us be reminded of, and further _ extol God's promise in Philippians 1:16. With humility, love honor and respect, I am Yours In Christ, _ Sarah L. Riae, President Woman's Convention, Auxiliary To The _ Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. Greetings: The Honorable Mable Butler ... Commissioner, Orange County District 6, Orlando, Florida Mrs. Barbara Croom ............. Basileus, Delta Omicron Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Orlando, Florida Mrs. Barbara Edwards ....... Vice President, Office Development, Florida Memorial College, Miami, Florida Mrs. Andel W. Mickins .................... Chairman, Executive Board The Womans Convention, Auxiliary To The Florida General Baptist Converttion, Inc., Miami, Florida ARRASERRARPAASRASARRARAARAKRBAS KERERARERAABRARARAR AR : Introduction of Messenger ........... Mrs. Wauretta M. Guilford West Coast District Association, St. Petersburg, florida An Exhilarating Discourse ...Mrs. Esther Gregory, Chairman District Presidents, The Worman’s Convention, Auxiliary To The Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. Hospitable Gestures .............cccccseeeceeeee Mrs. Andel W. Mickins RESPONSEooo... ececescncesseceeee . Dr. Ethel T. Fallin, President Women’s Auxiliary To The Alabama State Convention Acknowledgments .................cccseencesseseeees Mrs. Dora W. Wright Program Coordinator, President, Women’s Department, Seaboard Missionary Baptist Association, Inc, Miami, Florida National Agenda = ry 77) 7 © a Tt os @ | = <€ re) Boars AORs + | , \ Ege YY ne 4 5% ‘ #S§ =§ Fs ih =4 a4 gx zt zi =2 4 F6 ? Z e , : 5 G e :bE: 3% : Swvet Ho-ly Spir-it, | -t Sweet Heava- ly Dove, Stay righs here with us Fill-ing if daubé well know that we have bees r0-vived, when ~~ Sangh we shal] om © Copyrigh 1942 by Manne Music, inc. o 2011 KRenenre Ace » Durdeak, Ca. 91504. RistneGanal CopyrighM sccunnd. Ail *ighe remereed. Uaed by ge remade. us with Your leaw b this place. 2 « WOMANS AUXILIARY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DISTRICT PRESIDENTS President Mrs. Sarah L. Rice President Emeritus Mrs. C.F. Dixon Chairman of Executive Board Mes. Andel Mickins Mrs. A.R. Simmons, 1st Vice Pres. Mrs. Annie M. Willingharn, Recording Secretary Mrs. Naomi Bentley, 2nd Vice Pres - Mrs. Virginia Hayes, Asst. Recording Secretary Mrs. Alice jackson, Parliamentarian Mrs. Ira B. jones, Treasurer Mrs. Helen Bellamy, Asst. Pianist Mrs. Edith P. Colden, Youth Dir. Mrs. Wilene Robinson, Historian Mrs. Vermell Sims Mrs. Evangeline Hall, Pianist Mrs. Gloria Simenons ASSOCIATION WOMEN’S PRESIDENT Bethel Dade United First Bethlehem First Central | First Macedoma First West Florida Mrs. Cleopatra Grimes Atlantic Ernanuel Progressive Florida East Coast Gateway Jerusalem Mt, Bethe! Mt. Sinai Mt. Zion N.E. Coast Peaceful Seaboard Suwannee River Second Bethlehern St. John's River Union Progressive Union St. James West Coast Workers For Christ Mrs. Erma }. Baker Mrs. Evelyn Ates Mrs. Alice jackson Mrs. joyce Herring Mrs. Bernice Derico Mrs. Corrie Carter Mrs. Emily Sheffield Mrs. Andel Mickins Mrs. Audrey White Mrs. Betty Schumpert Mrs. Deborah j. Harras Mrs. Carrie Moseley Mrs. Naomi Sentley Mrs. Evelyn Yorker Mrs. Dora W. Wright Mrs. Gussie Lee Mrs. jettie Henderson Mrs. Essie Mae Giddens Mrs. Margaret Wright Mrs. Madeline Sirmons Mrs. Rosa Lee jordan Mrs. jessie B. Robertson —— on J 7 AL PROGRAM | alg Presiding, Mrs. Naomi Bentley 2nd Vice President, Woman’s Convention Auxiliary To The Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. Musical Salute .......__... Honor Guards and Florida Delegates ; (Onward Christian Soldiers”) Fd Pod e LP? i we ~< ga ty Ae Oa 2. : Ft fs f en A "Songs of Praises oe en sass. Mrs. Henrietta Telfair Jacksonville, Florida « f £ fa Meditation 208. ce cccesense .. cesecese.. Mrs. Patricia T. Carter Ft Lauderdale, Florida A Presidential Prodamation ...... Mrs. Sarah L. Rice, President Woman's Convention Auxiliary To The Florida General Baptist Convention, U.S.A, Ine. Songs of Praises oo. ccsusenceene Mrs. Ruthie M. jones Miarni, Florida COECESION ic co c Mrs. Gussie M. Lee, President Welcome onc ccceesen.- a Mrs. Rosa L. Jordan, President Suwannee District Association, Alachua Florida West Coast Baptist District Association, Orlando, Florida Great Is Thy THomas Faithfulness Wittiam O. CHISHOLM M. RuNYAN 1 A 4 re 2. Sum-mer 3. Par-don win-ter, and springtime and har-vest, Sun,moon and stars in and_ I jm ) a J T | ) amt T T a TJ 3 i | 4 at i b Sal Dame T v Lf ' TTP t T er T | TI I I of their peace that en- dur-eth, Thine own dear presence to and a_ sin for “1 _I y shad-ow no Fa-ther, There is God my faith-ful-ness"O is Thy 1.“Great v ea oo Dbl: they fail not, As turn -ing with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy com-pas-sions; Thou hast Thy great cours-es a - bove, Join with all na-ture in man - i - fold wit-ness, To s all Bless-ing mor-row, to for hope cheer andto guide;Strength for to-day and bright os yf i been Thou for - ev-er wilt with ten ME LI si | v ee & 7. RC: A Se ae Bae BS EE | sf I © TI | a gs ee | 8’ | ee TT 5 t sy be. ee ee ee T : I a Great is Thy love. “Great is Thy faithful-ness! faith-ful-ness, mer-cy and ine, = cc Qaabeatporemt| } am & | ome oe a P om < TI a | L = i Ei GC T T T : thousand be - side! T I OG Copyright 1923 3 Bi : T vr I T 4 T T —_ V eo a TI TI 1 > ea T T SS Ss T T v 4 Renewal 1951 Hope Publishing Co Carol Stream IL 60187. owner. All Rights reserved Used by permission d | @ Sean i ae 7 i November NOMINATION OF OFFICERS ANNOUNCING CLERK BTU DIRECTOR FOR THE NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH CHAI R<---e.0505.6_3... Sally Holmes -----------------------_-___- Dula CHAIR: CHURCH CLERK -----------------------~-_-- shirley Brown DEACONS CHAIR ---------~--~--.-.-.._..... Kenneth Wilder Finn <<.--2 case es Addline Jackson DEACONESSES CHAIR ------------ ----------- Clydies DECORATIONS CHAIR -------------------.--- Alice Glenn FENANCE CHAIR ~--+202 onic een sos INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR PRESIUENT -~o..~.0.0~ LAYMEN PRESIDENT <----<<scnwasnn nn tawnss n Rodessa Goodum Marion Carter Willie Brock MENS cy ie eer CHORUS PRESIDENT ---s0s-~ 2. - 1992-93 Brock CUNDULENGES. MESSTONCPRES IDENT: cock Virgia Wilder PugetCilY CHAIR ==<<eane cc eece Teresa Miller SENIOR CHOIR PRESIDENT ------------------ | SICK COMMITTEE CHAIR ---4 es ccs Willie Martin, Jr. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ------------ Martha Graham TREASURER --------------------.--------.. Frank Satterwhite TRUSTEES CHAIR -------~-..-.............. H. C. Massey USHERS PRESIDENT ----------------...---- Doris Green KITCHEN COMMITTEE CHAIR Clydies ----------------- Finn 5, 1992 THEME: "WOMEN FIRST VICE PRES. CANDLELIGHT SPECIAL LIGHTING OUR SIN ROBERTSON DARKENED IN CHARGE PROCESSIONAL CHURCHS, MINISTERS AND WILL CONTINUE TO WALK BY THE OFFICERS THE OF THE WOMEN, AND OF THE MATTHEW MEET FORM A CIRCLE AROUND CITIES, STATE, COUNTRY, WORLD ON THE TWO OUTSIDE AISLES. PROCESSION AT THE OF THE FRONT DEPARTMENT, THE MEMBERS OF THE PERIOD - THEY SANCTUARY. THE MINISTERS' WIVES, MINISTERS* DEACONESS SOLO ANTHONY YOUTH PRESENT ORATORICAL WHO WISH CONTESTANTS MAY TO TAKE GIVE PART ON THE THEIR ORATIONS PROGRAM INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT | ADOPTION | OF ADDRESS REMARKS TURN OVER TO MODERATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICT ION THE WIVES CARPENTER DO SO AT THIS TIME SIS. ROBERTSON SOLO ANNUAL ADDRESS MAY SIS. KNOX SIS, WATKINS THE CHURCH THEY WILL CONGREGATION. MEMORIAL ANY 5:14-16 EVERYONE WOMEN'S THEN INSPIRATIONAL THE LEAD THEY UNTIL FOLLOWED DEVOTION WILL PASTORS THE SCRIPTURE AGENDA PRAYERS REST WORLD" BE DEACONESS,