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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
Swanson Funeral Home annual picnic
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Missionary Humphrey extends outreach
Missionary Hattie Humphrey is proud to announce that her radio outreach across metro Detroit has been extended. She has been a fixture in Detroit for many de-
cades with “Community Highlights.” The inspirational community affairs program is the longest running program of its kind in Detroit and can be heard on the second and fourth Sunday at 5 pm. on Newstalk 1200 WCHB. Her co-host, Flagstar banker and jazz poet Michael Van Tull, hosts “Speak On It” on Faith Talk 1500 WLQV on the second and fourth Saturdays at 2 pm. He offers his award-winning poetry
as a feature on each program. He says his program provides information for inspiration and restoration. Major supporters include Dr. William Nelson, the back pain expert, Franklin Wright CEO Monique Marks and attorney Clifford Paskel. If you would like to be a guest/ sponsor on either radio program, please call sales manager Denise at (734) 776-9532.
St. Stephen A.M.E. Church hosts 127th session of the Michigan Annual Conference, August 21-25
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We work harder to earn your business. We can’t afford to provide anything less than impeccable service, or to leave you with less than the best impression possible.
You’re not just our client, you’re our boss. We don’t lose sight of who we’re working for. After all, you’re the one we answer to.
We arrange funerals, we don’t sell them. It is our responsibility to honor your wishes and respect your budget.
We like meeting families, not goals. Like you, we are a part of this community supporting our neighbors when they need us.
We spend time with you. Arranging a fitting tribute is important to you, and you don’t deserve to be rushed.
Two Locations to Service You: Stinson Chapel 16540 Meyers (313) 863-7300 Stinson-Diggs Chapel 1939 S. Fort St. (313) 386-8200 www.stinsonfuneralhomes.com
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“THE BATTLE AT(Come NEW BETHEL” and get your blessing!) Sunday, August 25, 2013 Doors open at 5 PM Program 6 PM
Bishop John R. Bryant and Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant. St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, 6000 John E. Hunter Drive, has not been privileged to host a Michigan Annual Conference since the 112th session held in 1998. At last year’s Annual Conference, Bishop John R. Bryant selected St. Stephen to host the 127th Session of the Annual Conference which takes place August 21-25. On behalf of his congregation, Rev. Dr. Michael A. Cousin, readily agreed to accept the assignment and become the host pastor. He appointed Rosita Brockington and Sheila Settles to co-chair the event. They convened for their first meeting on December 3, 2012 with their newly formed planning committee and chose chairpersons to direct sub-committees for the occasion. As motivation to prepare for the conference, they decided on using the acronym TEAM for “Together Each Achieves More.” Doubletree Suites downtown is the conference headquarters. The Biblical theme this year is from Mark 8:34-38, “The Cost of Discipleship.” On Saturday, August 17, prior to the opening of the Annual Conference, the Women’s Missionary Society will meet at St. Stephen for the Michigan Conference Annual Missionary Convocation. Their Biblical theme is “Prayer Still Works” from 1st Thessalonians 5:17. St. Stephen’s Emily E. Vernon Missionary Society will host the convocation under the leadership of its president, Sheila Settles. This year’s mission is to support Detroit’s Genesis House II by making donations of toiletry articles and grooming products. Bishop Bryant’s wife, Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, is the Episcopal supervisor of the 4th Episcopal District WMS. Joyce Keys is the 4th District WMS president and Joyce Johnson is the Michigan Conference WMS president.
The Michigan Conference is one of six
conferences that comprise the 4th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rt. Rev. Bryant is senior bishop of the A.M.E. Church and presiding prelate of the fourth of 20 Episcopal districts. Each conference meets annually at the end of the Annual Conference year. The Michigan Conference has 58 local churches that are assigned to two sub-districts within its conference. The Rev. Dr. Norman V. Osborne, presiding elder of the South District, has the joint responsibility of co-hosting the conference with the Rev. Dr. H. Michael Lemmons, presiding elder of the North District. The presiding elders organize the conference together and make reports as well as recommendations to the bishop for pastoral appointments. Some of the reports and activities that will take place at the Annual Conference are the Board of Examiners Report, Pastoral Reports of the local churches, Board of Trustees Report, Finance Committee Report, Christian Education Report and Evangelism Activity Report. In addition, the YPD (Young People’s Division) and the Lay Ministry will conduct evening services. The guest preacher at the opening service will be Rev. Lila Martin, who served as St. Stephen’s assistant pastor for many years. An Hour of Power worship service will be conducted each day at noon. The ordination service will take place on Saturday, August 24, with the ordination of itinerant and local deacons, as well as elders in the A.M.E. Church. After the service, church school will be held. Bishop Bryant will preach at the closing service being held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church on Sunday, August 25. The service will culminate with the bishop announcing the appointments and reappointments that will be made to local churches in the Michigan Conference.
Pastor Shirley Caesar The Clark Sisters Dorinda, Jackie, Karen and Twinkie.
J.J. Hairston of Chicago, IL and Youthful Praise
Others to be announced Buffet: 5 PM – until — Featuring ReeRee’s Hot Water Cornbread, Baked Chicken and Dressing, Black Eye Peas with Okra, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Gumbo, Fried Fish, Mac and Cheese, Aretha’s Ox Tail Soup, Homemade Ice Cream, Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding.
Rev. Wendell Anthony Pastor of Fellowship Chapel
Rev. Robert Smith, Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church
Tanya Blount “His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
Rev. Mother – Hostess
NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8430 C. L. FRANKLIN BLVD.
(FREE ADMISSION – LIGHTED PARKING, SECURITY)