Arrangements for Rev. B.S. Gregg
Greetings:

It is with deep sympathy that I announce the passing of Reverend B.S. Gregg. Many of you are aware of his transition on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Please find below information regarding services. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or the office.

St. Matthew CME
Office: 414-562-7580
Fax: 414-562-7584
www.stmatthew-cme.org

Pastor Richard D. Shaw
Cell 708-856-9106
pastorshawcme@aol.com

Memorial Service
Friday, November 4, 2011 at 6 p.m.
St. Matthew CME Church
2944 North Ninth Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206

Visitation Hour
Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 9-10 a.m.
St. Matthew CME Church
2944 North Ninth Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10 a.m.
St. Matthew CME Church
2944 North Ninth Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206

Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home
5665 North Teutonia Ave
Milwaukee, WI  53209
Phone: 414-358-0538
Fax: 414-358-0452
*Please send condolences to the funeral home.

“2012 Connectional Youth & Young Adult Conference CYYAC12 Online Registration Available”

(http://thecmechurchced.org/CYYAC12Home.aspx) 

 

October 24, 2011— CYYAC12 is the connectional youth and young adult gathering for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.  It is an event that only happens every four years and is the largest single gathering of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. This five day conference in Orlando, Florida will bring together top Christian Methodist Episcopal Church leaders as well as the best ecumenical speakers and talent with thousands of youth from all around the nation and beyond for what is sure to be a life-changing event.  We continue our tradition and commitment to online self-service and are announcing that CYYAC12 Online Registration is now available via our website.  Visit us athttp://thecmechurchced.org/CYYAC12Registration.aspx.

 

Feel free to forward this email to anyone in our Christian Education circle.

 

Remember our MISSION Formula:

 

Formation + Nurture + Leadership = MISSION  

 

Our goal is to make disciples through "events that form and transform."

Arrangements for Rev. Merley Brown
I regret to inform you of the passing of Reverend Merley Brown, one of our pastors in the Greenwood-Jackson District of the Mississippi South Region, 4th Episcopal District.

Her arrangements are as follows:
Homegoing Services:
Saturday, October 22, 2011, 11 a.m.
Asia Baptist Church
224 Church Street
Lexington, MS

Her Body has been entrusted to:
Century-Hairston Funeral Home
116 Yazoo Street
Lexington, MS 39095
662-834-2617

You may contact family members at the numbers listed below:
Mrs. Dorothy Harris (sister): 601-317-0593
Mr. Stanley Brown (oldest son): 601-405-9809
Mr. John Brown (youngest son): 662-897-4034

Submitted by Pene' Woods

THE 16th ANNUAL ONE CHURCH ONE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE OCTOBER 20-21, 2011, BIRMINGHAM, AL

The 16th Annual One Church One School (OCOS) Conference will convene next week, October 20-21, 2011, in Birmingham, Alabama.  The OCOS Conference will be hosted by the Fifth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, Host Bishop.  This message will provide you with information about pre-conference radio interviews, service projects, OCOS Conference registration and hotel information, events and workshops, and student scholarships being awarded at the Conference.   Radio Interviews Bishop Snorton and Mrs. Diana Chambliss, the OCOS Episcopal District Director, will be interviewed tomorrow (Friday, October 14, 2011) on various local radio stations according to the following schedule:   9:00 a.m. ABC 33/40 - The Talk of Alabama   10:00 a.m. COX Radio Group, WBHK - Isis Jones 10:15 a.m. COX Radio Group, WAGG   Service Projects We are asking conference attendees to bring school supplies or money to support South Hampton Elementary School and Wylam School. OCOS will award a monetary donation to the schools at the luncheon.   OCOS Scholarships Miles College (Birmingham, AL) will award a $5,000 scholarship to a student (Rev. Christopher Parham) in the name of OCOS.  Additionally,  the Students of the Year will be awarded $1,000 scholarships.   Conference Registration  The registration fee of $95 includes the Award Luncheon.  After October 10, the registration fee increases to $105.   You may register online for the 16th Annual One Church One School Conference at:www.onechurchoneschool.org . Additionally, a registration form is available at the Web site. Please bring the registration form to the registration table at the Conference.   Hotel Registration The OCOS Conference will convene at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel located at 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL 35203.  The Conference rate is $99 per night and you must reserve your room by October 16, 2011.  You may make hotel reservations via the One Church One School Web site:www.onechurchoneschool.org, or by calling 205-324-5000 and requesting the One Church One School meeting rate.   Airport Shuttle Transportation The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel provides round trip airport shuttle service. To arrange for transportation, please contact the Sheraton Hotel at 205-324-5000 after you arrive at the airport. Conference Events    OCOS Student Empowerment Seminar Thursday morning, October 20 - Miles College   Keynote Presenter: Professor Lance Williams Assistant Director Northeastern Illinois University’s Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies       Lifetime Achievement Awards Thursday evening, October 20   Keynote Speaker: Bishop Teresa E. Snorton Presiding Prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the CME Church  Lifetime Achievement Awardees: Rev. Carrell K. Cargle, Sr.  Rev. Dr. W. Clyde Jones Mrs. Mattie Mashaw Jackson Religious Leader of the Year: Rev. Larry Batie Educator of the Year: Mrs. Katie Reynolds Volunteer of the Year: Mr. Jack C. Brown Students of the Year: Both students will each receive $1,000. Asha Branch Jordan Rainery     Opening Plenary Session Friday morning, October 21   Keynote Speaker: Bishop Paul A.G. Stewart Presiding Prelate of the Third Episcopal District of the CME Church St. Louis, MO       Workshop Leader: African American History and Culture Friday morning, October 21   Dr. Love Henry Whelchel  Professor of Church History Interdenominational Theological Center Atlanta, GA   Other Workshops: Stop the Bullying: Mrs. Lee Watkins Church+Home+School=Student Success: Mrs. Mechelle Rice-Fields Hip Hop and Student Empowerment: Professor Lance Williams   We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.  For additional information concerning the Conference or One Church One School, call 773-651-0071 or visit www.onechurchoneschool.org . In His Service, Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., Founder Dr. Phedonia Johnson, National Director

2011-12 CME Liturgical Calendar
(As printed in the September 2011 issue of The Christian Index)

November 27, 2011 [Purple]
First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 64:1–9
Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19
1 Corinthians 1:3–9
Mark 13:24–37

December 4, 2011 [Purple]
Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 40:1–11
Psalm 85:1–2, 8–13
2 Peter 3:8–15a
Mark 1:1–8

December 11, 2011 [Purple]
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
Psalm 126
1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
John 1:6–8, 19–28

December 18, 2011 [Purple]
Fourth Sunday of Advent
2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16
Luke 1:47–55
Romans 16:25–27
Luke 1:26–38

December 24, 2011 [White]
Christmas Eve
Isaiah 9:2–7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1–20

December 25, 2011 [White]
Christmas Day
Isaiah 52:7–10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1–4 (5–12)
John 1:1–14

December 31, 2011 [White]
Watch Night/New Year
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Psalm 8
Revelation 21:1-6a
Matthew 25:31-46

January 1, 2012
New Year's Day [White]
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Psalm 8
Revelation 21:1-6a
Matthew 25:31-46

Epiphany Sunday,  [White]
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

January 6, 2012 [White]
Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

January 8, 2012 [White]
Baptism of the Lord
First Sunday after the Epiphany
I Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11

January 15, 2012 [Green]
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51

January 22, 2012 [Green]
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20

January 29, 2012 [Green]
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28

February 5, 2012
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (Green)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39

February 12, 2012 [Green]
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45

February 19, 2012 [White]
Transfiguration Sunday/Last Sunday
After the Epiphany
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9

February 22, 2012 [Purple]
Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Psalm 51:1–17
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16–21

February 26, 2012 [Purple]
First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-10
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15

March 4, 2012 [Purple]
Second Sunday in Lent
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38

March 11, 2012 [Purple]
Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22

March 18, 2012 [Purple]
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21

March 25, 2012 [Purple]
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-12
Hebrews 5:5-10
John 12:20-33

April 1, 2012
Passion/Palm Sunday [Purple]
Liturgy of the Palms Mark 11:1-11
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 (40-47)

April 2, 2012 [Purple]
Monday of Holy Week
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36:5-11
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11

April 3, 2012 [Purple]
Tuesday of Holy Week
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71:1-14
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36

April 4, 2012 [Purple]
Wednesday of Holy Week
Isaiah 50:4–9a
Psalm 70
Hebrews 12:1–3
John 13:21–32

April 5, 2012 [Purple]
Holy Thursday
Exodus 12:1–4 (5–10) 11–14
Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
John 13:1–17, 31b-35
April 6, 2012
Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13–53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16–25
John 18:1—19:42

April 7, 2012 [White/Gold]
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
Exodus 14:10–31; 15:20–2
Isaiah 55:1–11
New Testament Reading and Psalm
Romans 6:3–11
Psalm 114
Gospel Reading
Mark 16:1-8

April 8, 2012 [White]
Easter Day
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8

April 15, 2012 [White]
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
or Matthew 28:1–10

April 22, 2012 [White]
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
1 John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48

April 29, 2012 [White]
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18

May 6, 2012 [White]
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8

May 13, 2012 [White]
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17

May 17, 2012 [White]
Ascension of the Lord
These readings may also be used on the
Seventh Sunday of Easter.
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53

May 20, 2012 [White]
Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19

May 27, 2012 [Red]
Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

June 23, 2012 [Red]
Trinity Sunday/First Sunday After Pentecost
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-173

June 10, 2012 [Red]
Second Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 8:4-20 (11:14-15)
Psalm 138
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35

June 17, 2012 [Red]
Third Sunday After Pentecost
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
Psalm 20 or Psalm 92
2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17
Mark 4:26-34

June 24, 2012 [Red]
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
1 Samuel 17:(1a , 4-11, 19-23), 32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41

July 1, 2012 [Red]
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43

July 8, 2012 [Red]
Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10
Psalm 48
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13

July 15, 2012 [Red]
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Psalm 24
Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 6:14-29

July 22, 2012 [Red]
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
G2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

July 29, 2012 [Red]
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21

August 5, 2012 [Red]
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Psalm 51:1-12
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35

August 12, 2012 [Red]
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Psalm 130
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
John 6:35, 41-51

August 19, 2012 [Red]
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Psalm 111
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58

August 26, 2012 [Green]
Kingdomtide
1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43
Psalm 84
Ephesians 6:10-20
John 6:56-69

September 2, 2012 [Green]
Second Sunday of Kingdomtide
Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 or Psalm 72
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

September 9, 2012 [Green]
Third Sunday of Kingdomtide
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125 or Psalm 124
James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17
Mark 7:24-37

September 16, 2012 [Green]
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38

September 23, 2012 [Green]
Fifth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37

September 30, 2012 [Green]
Sixth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Psalm 124
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50

October 7, 2012 [Green]
Seventh Sunday of Kingdomtide
World Communion Sunday
Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Psalm 26 or Psalm 25
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16

October 14, 2012 [Green]
Eighth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31

October 21, 2012 [Green]
Ninth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Job 38:1-7 (34-41)
Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45

October 28, 2012 [Green]
Tenth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22)
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52

November 1, 2012 [Green]
All Saints Day
Eleventh Sunday of Kingdomtide
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 24
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44

November 4, 2012 [Green]
All Saints Sunday
Twelfth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 24
Revelation 21:1-6a
John 11:32-44
Ruth 1:1-18
Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:11-14
Mark 12:28-34

November 11, 2012 [Green]
Thirteenth Sunday of Kingdomtide
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Psalm 127 or Psalm 42
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44

November 18, 2012 [Green]
Fourteenth Sunday of Kingdomtide
1 Samuel 1:4-20
1 Samuel 2:1-10 or Psalm 113
Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25
Mark 13:1-8

November 22, 2012 [Green]
Thanksgiving Day
Joel 2:21-27
Psalm 126
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Matthew 6:25-33

November 25, 2012 [Green]
2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-12 (13-18)
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37

Rev. Harlan Jones appointed Presiding Elder 

Of the San Francisco District

Dear Members of the 9th Episcopal District and Connectional Friends:

Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ!

Presiding Elder Harlan and Mrs. Sheila Jones

Please join me in welcoming Rev. Harlan Jones and his wife, Mrs. Sheila E. Jones, as the new Presiding Elder and First Lady of the San Francisco District.  Rev. Jones replaces Rev. Harry Redds whose term was filled by Rev. Thurston Callier, due to Rev. Redds illness. We are grateful for the contributions of Rev. Redds and the dedicated and faithful role that Rev. Callier played in completing his term.

Additionally, Rev. Jones has been appointed as the new pastor of Missionary Temple C.M.E. Church.  On behalf of the Ninth Episcopal District and myself, I wish to thank Rev. Dr. LeRoy and Mrs. Simmie Johnson for their many years of Servant Leadership at Missionary Temple CME Church and throughout the entire Ninth Episcopal District.

I look forward to creating new paths for Dr. Johnson to share in the leadership of the Northern California Region.


Bishop James B. Walker
Presiding Prelate
9th Episcopal District

Consolidated Committee finalizes plans for 

An annual ‘Unity Summit'

        At the CME Convocation in Atlanta, Ga., the CME Committee to plan for a Consolidated Connectional Meeting concluded the first phase of preparation for the first meeting together of key departments and ministries of the church, beginning next year. Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Convocation Chairman, along with Bishop Paul A.G. Stewart, Sr., Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., and Bishop Teresa Snorton, led the Committee in finishing the business of laying the cornerstone for the future.

Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr. Convocation Committee Chairman

          Since the conclusion of the last General Conference in July of 2010, the Committee, consisting of the College of Bishops, General Officers and Connectional leaders, has met at scheduled, regular connectional meetings to bring structure to an effort designed to streamline the fiscal and programmatic activities of the church by reducing the number of annual connectional meetings.  Meeting at the 25th Convocation, the Committee made decisions regarding core registration, format and planning team, date of the event, and name. Additional parameters and deadlines for going forward were also set.
The name of the consolidated meetings will be The CME Unity Summit, which is scheduled to first convene in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 25-29, 2012. Scheduled to conduct business at the Unity Summit are the General Connectional Board, the Women’s Missionary Executive Board, Ministry to Men and Young Adult Retreats, and the activities of what is currently known as the CME Convocation, including departmental meetings and training. Committees which will now move forward with the planning process are Finance and Budget (including registration/operations/scheduling and sponsorship subcommittees); Program Committee (including plenary, workshop and education subcommittee, and worship subcommittee); a host committee, and Public Relations Committee.

Loss Mrs. Elizabeth Love
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Dr. Mary A. Love, editor of the
Department of Church School Lit- erature in the passing of her beloved
mother, Elizabeth Love on Thursday morning. Please keep the Love family in
your prayers.


Cards and Condolences may be sent to:
Mary Love
Post Office Box 44306
Charlotte, NC 28215 704-650-1411

Memorial Service:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Time: 1 p.m.

Quiet Hour:  Noon until 1 p.m.
Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church
6116 Montieth Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213

Long and Son Mortuary Service
2312 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC  28216
704-394-1111

Homegoing Service: Time:  1 p.m.  Friday, October 7, 2011

Quiet Hour: Time:  Noon until 1 p.m.

Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church
Coffeeville, Mississippi

Cards and Condolences may be sent to:

Lucious Ingram
1542 Country Road #66
Coffeeville, Mississippi 28922