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Christian Education

Reverend Freddie Glenn, hosted. The conference
theme was “Consistency.” Presiding Elder Taylor and
Mrs. Trina Taylor, District Consultant, challenged del-
egates to become more effective and consistent in their
service. Specific areas covered by conference present-
ers included consistency in giving, consistency in serv-
ing, and consistency in prayer.

The Lay Organization continued to provide instruc-
tion on the AME Church and the role of Christianity in Sylvia Thomas, Author
the lives of black people. Brother Kyle Harris
reviewed James Cone’s, The Cross and the Lynching and appreciation of African American life and
Tree, which explores the paradox of being black and culture and its impact on American society and
Christian in America. the world. Embracing the national theme,
“Black Migrations,” and in keeping with
Through the Card Ministry of Bible Class III’s Sister program activities throughout the year, a
Rosalind Parlor, the Church School extended hospi- Washington DC tour was conducted. Over
tality, beyond that provided through individual eighty (80) members embarked on a seven-day/
classes, by sending greetings on special occasions to six-night tour visiting the Smithsonian Nation-
church members. al Museum of African American History &
Culture, the African American Civil War
The African American History Program, under the Museum & Memorial, the Martin Luther King
leadership of the Bethel Black History Committee and Jr. Memorial, the Museum of the Bible, the
in collaboration with the Church School, Commission Virginia War Memorial and the Lewis Ginter
on Health, Young People’s Department and the Botanical Gardens in Richmond, Va. A major
Daughters of Sarah Allen, provided a full and diverse highlight of the Washington DC tour was join-
range of programs that created opportunities for mem- ing in the Sunday morning worship service at
bers to enhance their knowledge, understanding Metropolitan AME Church, with the Reverend
William Lamar IV, Senior Minister and a son of
Bethel .

Patricia Bradford, Painter

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