Kenneth Rogers, Medical Director & Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine -Greenville Health Systems, who presented a session on Depression and Suicide: Why Should a Christian Care. Ms. Elaine Wheaton, Licensed Professional Counselor, spoke to the youth about Dealing With Depression. The session was held at Shiloh Baptist Church. Shilohs Pastor, Rev. Douglas Fall Session speaker, Dr. Kenneth Rogers Mazyck, brought the morning message.
Six new Executive Board members were installed
during the Fall Session to serve in an advisory capacity and to approve major Congress plans and activities.
Members installed were (pictured at left): Bro.
Manford Thompson, Sis. Linda Williams, Sis. Patricia ACCCE First Vice President, Bro. Al Simmons presents a Wardlaw, Bro. Leroy Garrison, (not pictured: Bro. plaque to Bro. Henry Leverette, President of the Anderson Hayward Anderson, Sis. Jennifa Hunter, Bro. Henry County Ushers Auxiliary during the Fall Session. Brother Leverette, Bro. Carl Anderson, and Brother Sam Donnie Moore stands on behalf of Bro. Leverette, who Spear). was not able to attend. The plaque was awarded for faithful service to the Congress. 2016 Harvest Mission and Marketplace Project
Twenty RRBA churches and several non-RRBA
churches served/ministered over 100 residents of Fairview Gardens Apartments during the RRBA Harvest Missions and Marketplace Project. Clothes, family meals, tote bags, tracts, directory of RRBA churches, and New Testament Bibles were distributed. Gods Word was shared and one-on-one prayers were made on behalf of individuals and families. Ms. Edris Tucker presented a money management workshop. Everyone worked together in a spirit of unity. 2016 Annual Session
Dr. Lesia Patterson, Assistant Principal Anderson
Middle School, was the guest presenter addressing the topic of Inspiring Your Child to Read during the ACCCE 2016 Annual Session at Silver Spring Baptist Church. Handouts and publications were made available for participants.
Scenes from the Annual Youth Session
The Annual Youth Session was held on March 4th, with the theme, Preparing for Life After Graduation, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Belton. Bro. Jordan Thompson, ACCCE Youth President was the guest speaker. Guest presenters for the teen and adult class were Dr. Jackie Blakley, Dean of Business and Public Services at Tri County Technical College, and Mr. Drew Heller and Mr. Alan Johnson, Human Resources Team, with Bosch Industries. Mr. Winston Holton, with the Call Me Mister Program, at Clemson University spoke to the youth, under the age of 13.
All ACCCE Youth Officers will continue to
serve another term. Jordan Thompson - President Casimi Allen Vice President Kerrington Johnson - Secretary McKenzie Rice - Assistant Secretary Shay Martin Dean Yasmine Robinson Assistant Dean CONGRESS SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES Sundays Best, a fundraiser, was held on December 10, 2016 *The Congress has a Facebook page. Visit us at Welfare Baptist Church. The purpose was to provide an at Anderson County Congress of Christian Education. opportunity for each church in the RRBA to demonstrate creative talent and gifts. Fifteen churches were represented. Performers participated in Praise Dance, Songs, Instrumental *A survey of pastors resulted in a report to Presentations, Comedy and more. The praise dance team churches about summer youth educational from Welfare Baptist Church won first place; Sis. Claudette programs being offered. The list was shared Grier of New Friendship Church placed second and Sis. with all pastors and church contacts on our Jordan Thurmond of Mt. Abel Baptist Church placed third. distribution list.
ACCCE OFFICERS
Shalisha Lomax from New
Holly Light Missionary Baptist Church was the 1st place winner in the County NJ Brockman Oratorical contest. She received $150 and competed in the state contest.
Pictured left to right: Sis. Rachel Grate -
Parliamentarian, Dean - Dr. Della Baker Sprowl, Sis. Ann Lindsey - Asst. Secretary, Sis. Drucilla Perry - Treasurer, Sis. Priscilla Stewart- Secretary, Bro. Horace Holloway- 2nd Vice President. In back row Courtney Acker (3rd from left) of New Holly Bro. John Rice Musician and Rev. Ron Moss Light Missionary Baptist Church won the President (not pictured: 1st Vice President, Bro. County C.O. Jackson contest, receiving $500. Albert Simmons, and Asst. Dean, Rev. Kynan Cameron Spear from Generostee Baptist Robinson). For more information about the Congress Church placed 2nd, receiving $300 and Celena and its activities, contact President Moss 864-617- Webb from New Holly Light Missionary 4188. Baptist Church placed 3rd, receiving $150. The non-finalists received $50 each. The increase in prize money was due to a generous donation from the Unity Mortuary. Scenes from the 2017 School of Methods
School of Methods (March 19-24)
featured 15 classes on Biblical Studies, Christian Education and Ministry for ages 6 and up. Rev. Michael Mille, Pastor of Salem Baptist Church was opening session speaker and Rev. Ankoma Anderson, Pastor of Welfare Baptist Church was the closing session speaker. 2017 Upcoming Events
History of the Center for Spiritual Living, Redding: Empowering Individuals to Live an Abundant Spirit-Connected Life Through Sacred Service, Community, and Spiritual Principles
(Studies in Biblical Literature 99) Anne Moore - Moving Beyond Symbol and Myth - Understanding The Kingship of God of The Hebrew Bible Through Metaphor-Peter Lang Publishing Inc. (2009) PDF