Bishop Snorton to Speak at Pan Methodist Service of Word and Table
January 28, 2012

Dear Connectional Members and Friends,

Please join the Candler School of Theology (1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 404-727-6324), for a Service of Word and Table sponsored by the Pan Methodist Commission on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 11:05 a.m., at the Cannon Chapel.

Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, Presiding Prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, will be the guest preacher.


In His Service,

Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Presiding Prelate
6th Episcopal District
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church


Jeanette Bouknight
Executive Secretary
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
"An Essential Church: Poised for 21st Century Ministry"

A Few More Weeks to Take Advantage 

Of CYYAW12 Early Bird Registration:

2012 Connectional Youth & Young Adult Conference CYYAC12

$100 Registration Extended until February 15, 2012”

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

January 27, 2012— Due to responses and requests from local churches and leaders, we have extended the early bird registration fee of $100.00 to February 15, 2012.  This will mean a little more work for our conference team, but this is well worth it if everyone keeps signing up. Many thanks to all who have already signed up!! It is clear that everyone is excited about the event and it looks like we are READY to Make "IT" Essential.  If you have a friend is considering attending--you now have until February 15, 2012 to take advantage of the $100 registration pricing.  Thank You! Visit us at http://thecmechurchced.org/CYYAC12Registration.aspx.

Feel free to forward this email to everyone in your Christian Education circle.

Remember our MISSION Formula: Formation + Nurture + Leadership = MISSION

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

Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield
General Secretary, Christian Education

Passing of Bro. Philip Thompson
Brother Philip Thompson passed on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Arrangements are as follows.

Funeral:  
Tuesday, Janaury 24, 2012 at 11 a.m.
Blue Springs CME Church
1608 Gates Road
Columbia, MS 39429
Rev. Eddie Dixon, pastor

Funeral Arrangements:
Johnson Funeral Home
Prentiss, MS

Please be in prayer for the Thompson family and the Blue Springs CME Church family

Be One of the 1,000 on Prayer Conference Calls
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”  —2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

Bishop James B. Walker

A Call to Prayer for the 9th Episcopal District

Tuesday, January 17th at 6:00 PM

Be one of the 1000 in the Prayer Conference Calls
Dial-In Number 1-712-432-0075
Access Code 100124 then press the # key
Tuesday, January 17th
6:00 PM

Clergy and Laity-Please Spread the Word: It is Prayer Time in the Ninth!
Will you call one friend and invite them to join us?

Question: How will I know when to call? The Ninth Episcopal District has four time zones.
Answer: When the clock strikes 5:58 PM where you live, you should call. The  calls will take place at 6:00 PM in each time zone in the Ninth Episcopal District.

Question: Can I join the conference call in a time zone other than my own?
Answer: Yes! As long as you call in at the 6:00 PM hour for that time zone.

Question: How long will the calls last.
Answer: The prayer time will last approximately 20 minutes, please be on time.

Question: What are the time zones in the Ninth Episcopal District?
Answer: Alaskan Time (AST), Pacific (PST), Mountain (MST) and Central (CST).

Example of Time Zone Differences in the Ninth Episcopal District:
What time is 6:00 PM Alaskan Time in the other three time zones?
•  7:00 PM Pacific Time is 6:00 PM Alaskan Time
•  8:00 PM Mountain Time is 6:00 PM Alaskan Time
•  9:00 PM Central Time is 6:00 PM Alaskan Time


For additional information and resources for the prayer conference calls and the "Poised for Progress": 100 Day Journey Webcast, visit: www.ninthdistrictcme.org .

In His Service,

Bishop James B. Walker
Presiding Prelate

2012 Connectional Youth & Young Adult Conference CYYAC12

$100 Registration Extended until February 1, 2012

http://thecmechurchced.org/CYYAC12Home.aspx 

January 7, 2012— Due to responses and requests from local churches and leaders, we have extended the early bird registration fee of $100.00 to February 1, 2012.  This will mean a little more work for our conference team, but this is well worth it if everyone keeps signing up. Many thanks to all who have already signed up!! It is clear that everyone is excited about the event and it looks like we are READY to Make "IT" Essential.  If you have a friend is considering attending--you now have until February 1, 2012 to take advantage of the $100 registration pricing.  Thank You!!!  Visit us at http://thecmechurchced.org/CYYAC12Registration.aspx.

Feel free to forward this email to everyone in your Christian Education circle.
Remember our MISSION Formula:
Formation + Nurture + Leadership = MISSION

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

Rev. Lewis Jay funeral Changed to West Mitchell CME Church

Funeral services for Rev. Dr. Lewis Jay will be held at West Mitchell Street CME Church, 560 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314.

Dear Connectional Members and Friends,


It is with heartfelt sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Jay,
a long-time pastor in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Funeral Service:
Friday, January 6, 2012, 11:00 a.m.
West Mitchell Street Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
560 Martin Luther King, Jr. SW
Atlanta, GA  30314
Telephone: 404-525-2337   Fax:  404-525-1575
Rev. Manuel Henderson, Pastor
Eulogist: Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the 4th Episcopal District

Note: There will not be a family visitation hour.

Funeral Home:
Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc.
3000 Martin Luther King, Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA  30314
Telephone: 404-691-3810

Cards and condolences may be sent to Mrs. Hattie Jay, 1321 Cascade Falls Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA  30311-3656.  Telephone: 678-973-2204.

Please keep Mrs. Hattie Jay and the family of Rev. Dr. Jay in your prayers.


Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Presiding Prelate
Sixth Episcopal District
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Jeanette Bouknight
Executive Secretary
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
"An Essential Church: Poised for 21st Century Ministry

Funeral Arrangements for Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Jay
Dear Connectional Members and Friends,

It is with heartfelt sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Jay,
a long-time pastor in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Funeral Service:
Friday, January 6, 2012, 11:00 a.m.
Westside CME Church
2114 Martin Luther King, Jr. SW
Atlanta, GA  30310-1137
Telephone: 404-696-5351   Fax:  404-691-4099
Rev. Reginald G. Barnes, Pastor
Eulogist: Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the 4th Episcopal District

Note: There will not be a family visitation hour.

Funeral Home:
Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc.
3000 Martin Luther King, Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA  30314
Telephone: 404-691-3810

Cards and condolences may be sent to Mrs. Hattie Jay, 1321 Cascade Falls Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA  30311-3656.  Telephone: 678-973-2204.

Please keep Mrs. Hattie Jay and the family of Rev. Dr. Jay in your prayers.

Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Presiding Prelate
Sixth Episcopal District
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Jeanette Bouknight
Executive Secretary
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
"An Essential Church: Poised for 21st Century Ministry