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 pastor

The 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 Conference
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Day 1
DEVOTION 7:45 a.m.
Devotional Leader Rev. Kurbe Newsom
Opening 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 Newsom
Scripture Psalms 24:1-6 Rev. Darrell Howell
Hymn 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 CONFERENCE
OFFICIAL ROLL 2008
MINISTERIAL
ITINERANT ELDERS 2008
The Right Reverend Samuel L. Green Present
Presiding 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 MEC
Nettles, 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 Transferred
Williams, Rutha Present
Renix, Shirley Present

ITINERANT DEACONS
The Reverends
McDonalds, Denise Present
Murphy, Ruthie M. Present
Williams, Jonas Present

LOCATED
Rev. Enous Montgomery Absent referred to MEC

SUPERNUMERARIES
The Reverends
Talley, Ida Hall Transferred
Tisdale, Raphis Lewis Absent
Warner, Ceola Present

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

LOCAL ELDERS
The Reverends
Buckingham, Gwendolyn Present
Coleman, Bobbie Present
Moore, Selma Present

LOCAL DEACONS
White, Sylvia Absent
LICENTIATES
Juanita Smith Present
EVANGELIST
Turner, Marinda Absent Move out of State
Thrist, Linda Present

CENTRAL ARKANSAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFICERS

Episcopal Supervisor Dr. Ava S. Green Excused
Episcopal WMS President Sister Charolett Martin Present
Episcopal YPD Director Sister Brenda Fields Excused
Episcopal YPD President Sister LaQuilla Boyce Excused

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 Conference WMS President Sister Barbara Boyce Present
Conference YPD Director Sister Miranda Johnson Present
Conference YPD President Sister Amber January Excused
Conference Lay President Sister Dorothy Henderson Present
Conference Christian Education Director Sister Miranda Johnson Present
Conference Sunday School Superintendent Sister Willodean Williams Present
Conference DMC Director Sister Candiss Caldwell Excused
Conference Sons of Allen Coordinator Rev. Chestine Sims Present
Coordinator 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 Present
Allen Temple Pine Bluff Barbara McCombs Present
Greater Ward Chapel Nathaniel Halford Present
St. John Fordyce John Brazil Present
Mt. Pleasant Thelma Denton Present
St. Luke Annie Stephens Present
St. Paul Ida Fair Present
White Springs-Bearden Theodore Lambert Present
New Macedonia-Bearden Jimmy Matthews Present
Tyree Temple Johnnie Burns Present
Mt. Olive Oletha Patterson Excused
New Edinburg Circuit Reola Rainey Present
Rison Circuit None
Greater St. Mark, Thornton Levenis Penix Present
St. Andrew Ray W. Johnson Present
Palestine-Pickens Dorothy Henderson Present
Bethel-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 Present
Lee Chapel Luther Tidwell Present
Bethel-Camden Joe Askew Present
Eldorado Circuit Q. T. Jackson Present
Shiloh Circuit Clara Brown Present
Curry Chapel Carolyn Jones Absent
Good Hope Marva Marks Present
Macedonia James Green Present
St. Paul Charlene Jamerson Present
St. Andrews Ralph Roach Absent
Free Hope Gayle Williams Present
Mt. Olive -Lapel Jerry Williams Present
St. James -Eagle Mills Frank Cones Absent

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 Olive Light Lois Meekins Present
Zion Hill Naomi Scott Absent
Mt. Zion None

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

The Organization
Statistician: Anita Brannon
Secretary Rev. Charles Frost, Sr.
Assistant Secretary: Rev. Marcia Burns
Accountant 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 Brannon

Pastors 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

$ 800.00
Total 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 $ 375.00
Total 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 Committee
Rev. 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 Examiners
The report was read by Rev. Kent Broughton.

Class of Admission
Brother 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 Studies

There 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 Studies

The Rev. Jonas Williams, Jr
It 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 Murphy

It 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. Butler

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

4th Year Studies

The Rev. Denise Ollie McDonald
It 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. Burns
It 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, 2008
Opening Services of Worship
10:00 A.M.

Rev. EUGENE BRANNON, Worship Leader

Processional Choir, Clergy, Presiding Elders, and

Bishop #25 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Doxology
Call to Worship Rev. Clarence Reynolds
Opening Hymn No. 304 “And Are We Yet Alive” Rev. Cheryle Highsmith
Prayer Rev. Willie R. Norful, Sr.
Choral Response “Sweet Hour of Prayer ”
Worship Through Music - “Higher Ground” Conference Choir
SCRIPTURE
Old Testament Scripture - Psalm 27:1-4 Rev. Aluster Hamilton
New Testament Scripture Hebrews 13:1-15 Rev. Curley Roberts
Preface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells”
Decalogue (Unabridged) Rev. Chestine Sims
Gloria 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. Amen
Gifts for Missions Rev. James Highsmith
Worship Through Music Hymn No 282 “Lord I Want to Be A Christen” Conference Choir
Introductions of the Bishop Rev. Clarence Reynolds
Introduction of the Preacher Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.
Sermonic Hymn No. 62 “God of Grace and God of Glory“ Rev. Shirley Renix
Sermon Rev. Jessie Washington
Text: Exodus 14: 11-16
Subject: “Crossing Over”
Call to Discipleship “All Night, All Day” Rev. Kent Broughton
Worshiping With Our Gifts Finance Committee
Introduction of Visitors
Bishop 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 session
Doxology
Benediction Rev. Rev. Jessie Washington
Worship Service closed at 12:00 Noon

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 Minutes
October 15, 2008
Central Arkansas Annual Conference
Afternoon Session
Wednesday Day 1

DEVOTION 1:50 P.M.

Devotional Leader Rev. LaNell Ross
Opening Hymn. No. 390 “I Am On the Battle Field for My Lord” Rev. LaNell Ross
Hymn No. 386 “Guide My Feet” Rev. Tommy Lindsey
Prayer Rev. Tommy Lindsey
Scripture Psalm 37: 1-9 Rev. Barbara Butler
Hymn 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 REPORTS
Allen Temple – Pine Bluff Rev. Randolph Martin
Mt. Pleasant - Pine Bluff Rev. Kent Broughton
El-Dorado Circuit Rev. Angela Rodgers
Good Hope Rev. Ruthie Murphy
White Springs Rev. Lonze Mays, Jr.
Macedonia Rev. Shirley Renix
Mt. Olive Rev. LaNell Ross
Zion Hill & Olive Light Rev. Allison Howell
St. Andrew Rev. Darrell Howell
New Macedonia -Bearden Rev. Welton Boyce
St. Andrew Rev. Charles Frost, Sr.
St. Paul – El-Dorado Rev. Marcia Burns
Eagle Mills Rev. LeShaum Green
St. Paul Rev. Norma Gillom
Free Hope Rev. Tommy Lindsey
Shiloh Circuit Rev. Jo Margaret Ford
Tyree Temple Rev. Barbara Butler
St. Mark Rev. Cheryl Highsmith
St. John Rev. James Highsmith
New Edinburg Circuit Rev. Willie Rainey
Palestine-Pickens Rev. Bobbie Coleman
Bethel Rev. Jessie Washington
Curry Chapel Rev. Chestine Sims

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Lee Chapel Rev. Aluster Hamilton
Rison Circuit Rev. Rutha Williams
Bethel –Ladd Rev. Denise McDonald
Greater Ward Chapel Rev. Curley Roberts
St. Luke Rev. Kurbe Newsom
Mt. Olive-Lapel Rev. Charles Lovette presented by P. E. Clarence Reynolds
Mt. Zion Rev. Homer Parham presented by P. E. Clarence Reynolds
St. James Camden Rev. Clarence Reynolds
St. 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 Service
Wednesday, 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 Mine
The Adoration for Celebration
The Call to Celebration The Rev. Aluster Hamilton
The Hymn of Praise No 243 “Down At the Cross Rev. Welton Boyce
The Petition to God Rev. Michelle Moulden
Oklahoma Conference
The Celebration through Music “Jesus, That’s My King” The Music Ministry
The Celebration of the Word
Old Testament Isaiah 55:1-10 Rev. Ruth M.
Holmes
Oklahoma Conference
New Testament John 4: 4, 7-15 Rev. Rutha M. Handy
Central North East Oklahoma Conference
The Celebration through Music “I’ll Fly Away” The Music Ministry
The Sacrificial Offering for Development Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.
The Intercessory Prayer for Deliverance P. E. Wayne Johnson
Oklahoma Conference
The Presentation to the Evangelist Bishop Samuel Green, Sr.
The Celebration through Music Hymn No 321 “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” The Music Ministry
The Celebrating of the Preached Word Rev. Jacob Hayes
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Camden
Text: Acts 8:26-40
Subject: “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 Committee
Announcements
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 Celebration
The Benediction Bishop Samuel L. Green Sr.

The Program closed at 9:32 p.m.

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 Minutes
Central Arkansas Annual Conference
Thursday Day 2
October 16, 2008

DEVOTION
The devotion was opened at 8:50 a.m. by Rev. Randolph Martin.
Devotional Leader Rev. Randolph Martin
Opening Hymn. “ He Is Lord” Rev. Randolph Martin
Prayer Rev Angela Rogers
Scripture John 15:1-8 Rev. Cheryle Highsmith
Closing Hymn No 525 “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” Rev. Randolph Martin

CONFERENCE INSTITUTE
P. 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 SESSION

Bishop 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 COMMITIEE
The 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 REPORT
The report was read by Mrs. Elnora Bradford
Rev. 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 SECURITY
It 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 DEVELOPMENT

It 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 PROPERTY

It 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 ABSTRACTS

The 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 Conference
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Day 2
Hour of Power

Rev. Homer Parham, Worship Leader

Doxology
Call to worship Rev. Cheryle Highsmith
Hymn No. 358 Rev. Leshaum Green
“I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” (Tune: I’m Gonna Live)
Prayer Rev. Jo Ford
Choral response No. 307 “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
Worship through music “Take a Trip on the Gospel Ship and Trouble in my Way” Conference Choir
Scripture:
The Old Testament Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Rev. Charles B. Frost, Sr.
The New Testament James 2:14-18 Rev. Darrell Howell
Preface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells” Rev. Willie Rainey
Decalogue (Summary)
Gloria Patri
Gifts For Mission Rev. Allison Howell
Worship Through Music “He’s Blessing Me” Conference Choir
Introduction of the Preacher Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.
Sermonic Hymn No. 82 “O For A Closer Walk With God” Rev. Charles Lovett
Sermon Rev. Kurbe Newsom
Scriptural Text: 2nd Corinthians 6:2
Subject: “It’s Time”
Lord’s Prayer Hymn No. 678
Call to Discipleship No. 235 Rev. Rutha Williams
“I Can Hear My Savior Calling”
Worshiping With Our Gifts Finance Committee
Introduction Of Visitors: Rev. Harrel White, West Arkansas Conference, Rev. Thurman Nash and Wilbert
Gray Arkansas Conference. Bishop Green introduced Bishop Curtis Cummings who addressed
conference
Announcements
Doxology
Benediction Rev. Kurbe Newsom

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

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 Minutes
Central Arkansas Annual Conference
Afternoon Session – Thursday Day 2
October 16, 200
2:50 p.m.

DEVOTION
Devotion Leader Rev. Norma Gillom
Hymn No. 525 “What A Fellowship” Rev. Ruthie Murphy
Prayer Rev. Norma Gillom
Scripture Romans 10:1-9 Rev. Angela Rogers
Hymn No. 390 I’m On The Battlefield for My Lord” Rev. Ruthie Murphy
Duet 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, Chairperson

Rev. 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., Chairperson

Rev. 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 Committee
Mrs. Thelma Denton gave the organization for the Finance Committee:
Chairman Rev. Randolph Martin
Vice Chairman Rev. Kent Broughton
Treasurer Rev. W.R. Norful, Sr.
Secretary Mrs. Thelma Denton
Members Rev. Chestine Sims
Rev. Jessie Washington
Mr. Charles Moore
Mr. Alvernon McHenry
FINANCE REPORT
First Day – Wednesday. October 15, 2008
Missions $ 614.25
General Offering 2,000.00
Evangelism Service/Development 741.17
Evangelism Service/General Offering 491.00
$3,846.42
Second Day – Thursday, October 16, 2008
Hour of Power/Missions 296.65
Hour of Power/General Offering 545.00
$ 841.65
Pine Bluff South District
Opening Pre-Offerings 1,150.00
Closing Pre-Offerings 1,150.00
$2,300.00
Camden/El Dorado District
Opening Pre-Offerings 1,450.00
Closing 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, 2008
Day 2
7:30 p.m.

Reverend Chestine Sims, Worship Leader

The Processional “We are Soldiers” Central Arkansas Sons of Allen

The Doxology
The Call to Worship Bro. Cecil McDonald
The Hymn of Praise Hymn # 390 “I Am on the Battlefield For My Lord“ Bro. Shaun Lee
The Invocation Bro. Terry Hayes
The Choral Response Hymn #612 “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
The Scripture John 1:35-42 Bro. Christopher Blunt
Summary of Decalogue Rev. Kurbe Newsom
The Gloria Patri
The Selection “Since I Laid My Burdens Downs” Central Arkansas Sons of Allen
Welcome Bro. Lee Graves
The Selection “Nobody But You Lord” Zion Hill Baptist Church Male Choir
The Presentation of Awards Bro. Jeffrey Rogers
Camden-El-Dorado District Coordinator
Outstanding Youth Award Bro. Brison Fletcher
Bro. Ray Johnson
Pine 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 Sims

Selection “Walk On” Zion Hill Baptist Church Male Choir
The 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 McHenry
Bro. Levenis Penix
The Recognition of Visitors/Announcements Rev. Randolph Martin
Special Presentation to the Bishop Rev. Chestine Sims & Cecil McDonald
The Closing Remarks Rev. Chestine Sims

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 Conference Coordinator
Rev. Michael Washington
12th Episcopal District Coordinator
The Rt. Reverend Samuel L. Green. Sr.
Presiding Bishop
The Doxology
The Benediction Bishop Chester Thompson

The Service ended at 9:35 p.m.

Minutes
Central Arkansas Annual Conference
Morning Session
Day 3
Friday October 17, 2008
8:45 A.M.
DEVOTION
Devotional Leader Rev. LeShaum Green
Opening Hymn No. 283 ”I Am Thine O Lord” Rev. LeShaum Green
Prayer Rev. Lonzie Mays
Scripture Psalms 98 Sis. Gayle Williams
Hymn No. 394 “We Are Often Tossed and Driven” Rev. LeShaum Green
Solo “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.

MORNING BUSINESS SESSION

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 School
The 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 Orginazation
The 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 Stations

The 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 Allen
The 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 Conference
HOUR OF POWER
Friday, October 17, 2008
Day 3

Rev. Marcia Burns, Worship Leader

Doxology
Call to worship Rev. Darrell Howell
Hymn no. 364 “My Hope is Built” Rev. Norma Gillom
Prayer Rev. Bobbie Coleman
Choral 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 Williams
The New Testament I Corinthians 13 in entirety Rev. LeShaum Green
Preface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells Below”
Decalogue (Summary) Rev. Allison Howell
Gloria Patri
Gifts For Missions Rev. James Highsmith
Worship Through Music “How Excellent Is Thy Name” Curry Chapel Choir
Introduction 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 Boyce
Worshiping With Our Gifts Finance Committee
Introduction Of Visitors Bishop recognized P.E. Edward Davis from the Oklahoma Conference.
Announcements
Doxology
Benedictions Rev. Chestine Sims
Closed at 1:55 p.m.

Minutes Central Arkansas Conference

Afternoon Session
Friday, October 17, 2008
Day 3
3:05 P.M.

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

BUSINESS SESSION
Bishop 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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Central Arkansas Annual Conference
Lay Education Night Dinner Theater
Friday October 17, 2008
7:10 p.m.

~PROGRAMME~
The Reverend & Mrs. Eugene Brannon
Master and Mistress of Ceremonies

Musical Prelude
Introduction of the Dais Mrs. Dorothy C. Henderson
Selection “The Layman Hymn”
Invocation and Blessing Mr. Lawrence Askew
The Occasion Mr. Jeffery Rodgers
Greetings Mr. Charles Moore
Local Lay President – St. James, Camden
Rev. 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 Hamilton
Best 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. Henderson

General Chairman
CAC Lay/Education Night Dinner Theater

Mr. David Fielding

12th Episcopal District Lay President

Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.

Twelfth Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Chairman, Shorter College Board of Trustees

The Lay Benediction

The program closed at 9:45 P.M.

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 Minutes
Central Arkansas Annual Conference
Morning Session - Day 4
Saturday October 18, 2008

DEVOTION
Devotional Leader Rev. LeShaum Green
Opening Hymn. No. 525 “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” Rev. LeShaum Green
Prayer Rev. Shirley Renix
Scripture Psalm Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Angela Rogers
Closing Hymn “This Little Light of Mine” Rev. LeShaum Green

MORNING BUSINESS SESSION

BUSINESS SESSION
Bishop 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 Supplement

The 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 – Supplemental

The 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 Report

The 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 Report
The 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 Questions
1. 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 Gray
Robert Nelson
Charles Lovett
Homer Wilson Parham
John 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 Hunter
Milas 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 Committee
The report was read by The Rev. Cheryle Highsmith.
Memorial Program
Roll Call
William Henry Hunter
Milas 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 Society

The report was read by Mrs. Barbara Boyce
It 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 Division

The 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 report

The 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 Conference
Saturday, October 185, 2008
Day 4
Ordination Service
P.M.

The W. R. Norful, Sr. Worship Leader

Organ Prelude
Doxology No. 647 “Praise God, From who all Blessing Flow”
Call To Worship The Rev. Kent J. Broughton
Hymn of Praise No. 91 “ How Great the Wisdom”
Invocation The Rev. Chestine Sims
Choral Response No. 415 “My Faith Looks Up To Thee”
Scripture
The Old Testament Isaiah 6:1-8 The Rev. Allison Howell
The New Testament Luke 4:14-21 The Rev. Cherlye Highsmith
Decalogue (Summary) The Tommy Lindsey
Gloria Patri
Gifts For Mission The Rev. Lanell Ross
Worship 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. Choir
Presentation 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 Choir
Sermon Bishop Frank Curtis Cummings
Text: Matthew 28: 18-20
Subject: “Go Therefore and Build your Communities”
Invitation to Christian Discipleship No. 246 “Come To Jesus” The Rev. Jessie Washington
Offering Finance Committee
Offertory 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. Burns
Presentation by the Secretary of the Board Bishop Samuel L. Green
The Collect The Rev. Kent Broughton
The Epistle The Rev. Charles Frost, Sr.
Veni Creator Spiritus
The 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 Broughton
Rev. Kent Broughton
Benediction Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr.

Minutes Central Arkansas Conference

Saturday, October 13, 2007
Day 4
ANNUAL CAC YPD NIGHT
Ms. Erika Frost, 1st Vice President, Presiding

Musical Prelude Miss Janine Jamison

Processional
Doxology
Prayer Miss. Shequita Bean
Choral Response
Scripture Miss Chandra Marks
Welcome Mr. Bryson Fletcher
Selection “Jesus, He’ the Light Of The World“
Central Arkansas Conference Youth Choir
Presentation by the YPD Part 1
Skit -The Opra, Tyra, Candiss Show
Presentation by Mother’s Sunbeams & Allen Stars
Selection (A) “I Am Grateful (B) I Love The Lord
Presentation by the YPD Part 2
Skit -The Opera, Tyra, Candiss Show
Offering/Selection
Presentation by the YPD Part 3
Skit -The Opera, Tyra, Candiss Show – Conclusion
Praise Dance Team- Beauty of Holiness
Invitation Rev. Charles B. Frost, Sr.
Recognition of Guest
Special Presentation Birthday Celebration of Dr. Ava S. Green
Remarks Miss Amber January - Conference YPD President
Mrs. Miranda C. Johnson - Conference YPD Director
Mrs. Barbara Boyce - Conference WMS President
Mrs. Brenda Fields - Episcopal YPD Director
Mrs. Charolett Martin – Episcopal WMS President
Dr. Ava Sennetta-Brown Green -Episcopal Supervisor
The Rt. Rev. Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr.-Presiding Bishop
Solo Rev. Kent Broughton
Prayer 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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 Minutes Central Arkansas Conference
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Day 5
Church 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 Halford
Song Hymn No. 238 “ I Am Thine O Lord”
Roll Call of Teachers Sis. Bobbie McCombs
Men’s Class Bro. Ray Johnson St. Andrew Pine Bluff
Women’s Class Rev. Bobbie Coleman Palestine-Pickens
Youth –Sr. Class Sis. Ora Donaldson Mt. Pleasant-Pine Bluff
Youth Primary Class Sis. Pauline Jones Mt. Pleasant-Pine Bluff

The Lesson Acts 9:1-31

Class Study of the Lesson
Warning Bell
Closing Bell
The Closing
Hymn No. 525 “What a Fellow ship, What A Joy Divine”
Review of Lesson Sis. LaQuilla Boyce
th
12 Episcopal YPD President
Secretary’s Report Sis. Bobbie McCombs
Remarks
Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.
Church School Benediction

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

Minutes Central Arkansas Conference

Sunday, October 19, 2008
Day 5
Closing And Commissioning Service
10:00 A.M.

Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Worship Leader

The Processional Hymn No. 25 “Holy, Holy, Holy”

Conference Protocol
Doxology
Call to Worship Rev. Kent Broughton
Opening Hymn # 97 “We Praise Thee, O God” Rev. Kurbe Newsom
Prayer Rev. Ruthie Murphy

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Choral Response No. 307 “Sweet Hour of Prayer”
Worship Through Music - “Forgive Them” Conference Choir
Old Testament Scripture – I Samuel 2:1-10 Psalm 121 in entirety Rev. Norma Gillom
New Testament Scripture – John 21:15-17 3:1-7 Rev. Lonzie Mays
Preface to the Decalogue “From All That Dwells”
Decalogue Rev. Jessie Washington
Gloria Patri
Bishop Green recognized David Fielding, Episcopal Lay President, State Representative Wille Hardy
from District 5 and Congressman Mike Ross.
Gifts for Missions Rev. Angela Rogers
Worship Through Music “ I Just Want To See Him ” Conference Choir
The Presentation of the Bishop Rev. Eugene Brannon
Sermonic Hymn No. 326 226 Lord I hear of Showers of Blessings”Amaxing Grace”
Rev. Larry BanksWelton Boyce
Sermon Rev. Arthur L. Coulter
Text: John 1:1-Luke 5:1-6
Subject: “From the Well to the Mountains of ServiceGoing
to the Next Level”
The Lord’s Prayer #634
Call to Discipleship No.282 #200 “Joys Are FlowingLorrd I Want To Be A Christian”
Rev. Willie J. KingW.R. Norful
Worshiping 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 Committee
The 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 Coordinator
Rev. W.R. Norful Dean of The Board of Examiners
Mrs. Willodean Williams Church School Superintendent
Mrs. Miranda Johnson Christian Education
Rev. LeShaum Greem WIM Coordinator
Mr. Charles Moore/Rev. Kent Broughton Jackson Trustees
Mrs. Lois Meekins/Rev. W.R. Norful Shorter Trustees
Mr. Levenis Pennix/Mrs. Elnora Bradford Conference Trustees
Rev. Aluster Hamilton/Rev. Lanell Ross
Rev. Jessie Washington/Rev. Clarence Reynolds
Rev. Eugene Brannon

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Rev. W.R. Norful Treasurer
Rev. Charles Frost Conference Secretary
Rev. Marcia Burns Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Dorothy Henderson Lay President
Dr. Ava S.B. Green presented certificates to the officers of the WMS and YPD
Commissioning Hymn # 220 “Go Preach My Gospel Rev. Tommy Lindsey

Commissioning Scripture Matthew 28: 16-20 Rev. Lanell Ross

Reading of Appointments Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.
PINE BLUFF SOUTH DISTRICT
Presiding Elder Rev. Eugene Brannon
CHURCH PASTOR
St. 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 Gillom
White 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 DISTRICT

Presiding Elder Rev. Clarence Reynolds
CHURCH PASTOR
St. 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 Rogers
Pleasant Hill
Free Hope Rev. Tommy Lindsey
Mt. Zion To be Supplied
St. 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 Ford
Mount Olive To be Supplied
St. Paul Rev. Marcia Y. Burns
Closing Hymn #43 “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” Rev.
Doxology
Benediction 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 Burns

Secretary Assistant Secretary

Rt. Rev. Samuel L. Green Sr.

Presiding Bishop

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 Central Arkansas Annual Conference
88th Session

Exhibits
Exhibit 1-----------------WMS Annual Night in White
Exhibit 2-----------------P.E. Pine Bluff South Financial Report
Exhibit 3-----------------P.E. Camden/El Dorado District Financial Report
Exhibit 4-----------------Board of Examiners
Exhibit 5-----------------Ministerial Efficiency Committee Report
Exhibit 6-----------------Conference Trustees Report
Exhibit 7-----------------Employee Security
Exhibit 8-----------------Church Growth & Development
Exhibit 9-----------------Incorporation Church Property
Exhibit 10-----------------State of the Church
Exhibit 11-----------------Deeds & Abstracts
Exhibit 12-----------------State of the Country
Exhibit 13-----------------Temperance Committee
Exhibit 14-----------------Institute Study Guide
Exhibit 15-----------------Church School Report
Exhibit 16-----------------Lay Organization
Exhibit 17-----------------Christian Education
Exhibit 18-----------------Sons of Allen
Exhibit 19-----------------Women in Ministry
Exhibit 20-----------------Presiding Elders Salary & Supplement
Exhibit 21-----------------Women in Ministry-Supplemental
Exhibit 22-----------------Ministerial Efficiency Committee Report Supplemental
Exhibit 23-----------------Finance Committee Report
Exhibit 24-----------------Statistical Report
Exhibit 25 ----------------Memorial Committee
Exhibit 26-----------------Women’s Missionary Society Report
Exhibit 27-----------------Young People’s Division
Exhibit 28-----------------Resolution

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