L-R: Bro. Anthony Farley, Bro. William B. Sims, Rev. John D. Johnson, Bro. Herbert Titus, Bro. Jim Johnson, Bro. Terrence Lowe, Ms. Ann Woods, Bro. Bruce Livingston, Bro. Ralph Davis, Ms. Geneva Reese, Ms. Doss Tyson, Rev. Pansy Washington, and Ms. Wanda Thomas.

Connectional Lay Day 

At Lewis Metropolitan CME

           Los Angeles, CA—On October 10, 2010, under the leadership of Bishop James B. Walker, the presiding prelate of the 9th Episcopal District, the Southern California Region observed Connectional Lay Day at Lewis Metropolitan CME. The theme for the event was "Building a Bridge of Unity Between Laity and Clergy: Poised for 21st Century Ministry." Ms. Anna Woods was the worship leader for the event. Rev. Wendell Oldham, the host pastor and presiding elder of the LA District, conducted the installation of officers for the local and District churches. Rev. Pansy Washington, Ms. Geneva Reese, and the Calvery CME choir, under the direction of Alicia Lawerence, provided the music. Rev. Napoleon Goshay, presiding elder of the Los Angeles/San Diego District, introduced the speaker, Reverend Harlon K. Jones, the pastor of Phillips Temple CME Church, Los Angeles. Mr. Donald Bruce Livingston, president of the Southern California Region Lay, praised the clergy and laypersons attending this historic event. Submitted by Warren Bryant

L-R: Presiding Elder Rev. Wendell Oldham, Rev. Brian Smith, Rev. Nolan Jones, Bro. Elliott White, Bro. Bruce Livingston, Sis. Dessie Tyson, Rev. William Smart, Rev. Thembeckarla Smart, and Presiding Elder Napoleon Goshay.