2013
ANNUAL CONFERENCES
The deadlines for hotel reservations and pre-registration have passed. If you have not mailed in your pre-registration to the Episcopal Office, DO NOT MAIL IT. Bring it to the conference for ON-SITE registration. A few of our hotels have rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis!
DATES, LOCATIONS, SCHEDULES AND REGISTRATION FORMS are now available on our website, www.cmefifthdistrict.org, or click here!
Pastors, Delegates, Visitors and ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH are asked to pre-register.
There will be separate Christian Education sessions for children and youth at all the Annual Conferences.
The Florida Region Children and Youth Conference will be during annual conference July 24-26 at the Conference Hotel. The Florida Young Adult Retreat will be on the Fri-Sat, July 26th-27th, following the Annual Conference.
The Alabama Regions will have their Children, Youth and Young Adult Conference on August 9-10 at Shocco Springs Retreat Center, Talladega, Alabama.
Registration is open for the
2013
PHENOMENAL WOMEN'S SUMMIT!
AUGUST 29-31 in Birmingham
Save the Date--- August 29-30-31, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Birmingham at the Sheraton Hotel. Spread the word!! Come together in groups- churches, families, friends! Pay your deposit of $50 today!
Click here to download the registration form!
or visit our website for details, sponsor information and online registration
www.phenomenalwomenssummit.com
For highlights from the 2012 Summit, visit
Pastoral Concerns
Bereavement
Rev. Glen Jones, pastor of the Star of Bethlehem CME Church made his transition on June 22nd. His funeral was held on June 21st at Bass Tabernacle CME Church. Please keep his wife, Doris, and son Glen Jr. and the Star of Bethlehem church family in prayer.
Rev. Steven Knighting (Clergy in Residence, Moody Temple, Fairfield) lost his mother, Mrs Mary Knighting.
Rev. Horace Willis (Pastor, Freeman Chapel, Lafayette), lost his father.
Rev. Mildred Watson (Pastor, Smith Tabernacle, Anniston) lost her sister.
Prayers Needed for those who are Sick, Hospitalized or Recovering
Rev. Gloria Gregory (in hospital)
Rev. James Carlisle (at home)
Rev. Bernice Coar-Sterling (at home)
Rev. Gregory Woods (in hospital)
Rev. Timothy Yearwood (at home)
Rev. Joyce Peeples (at her mother's home)
Rev. Willie Cunningham (at home)
Rev. Maurice Gilmore (at home)
Family members of Pastors and Ministers
Marvin McMillion, husband of Rev. Teresa McMillion
Robyn Darville, wife of Rev. Errol Darville
Veola Offer, Mother of Rev. Brenda Williams
Son of Rev. Carolyn Cole
Son of Minister Debra Jackson
Husband of Minister Debbie Smith
HELP NEEDED FOR
FIRE VICTIMS
The daughter of Rev. Deborah Pace (pastor, Lane Chapel, Talledega) lost everything in a recent fire. She has six children who need clothing, toys or other donations. The girls are SIZE 4 and 12. The boys are SIZE 2, 3, 5, and 8. Contributions can be sent directly to Rev. Pace or delivered through Presiding Elder Frederick Braddock.
REV. KENNETH SMITH
RECEIVES AWARD FROM
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Rev. Kenneth W. Smith, pastor of the Mt. Ararat CME Church, Alexandria, AL received the 2013 Life Inspiration Award from the American Cancer Society last month. Bishop Snorton, Presiding Elder Lilly Rainey, members of Mt. Ararat and Rev. Smith's family were present for the dinner and awards ceremony!
