UBAI 2017 ANNUAL SESSION PROGRAM

United Baptist Association, Inc.

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Annual Session August 5 & 7-10, 2017 THEME: “Together, Moving toward Excellence” Hebrews 6:1-3

Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, President Rev. Darrick R. Johnson, Executive/General Secretary

Tulane Memorial Baptist Church 3601 Paris Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122

Rev. Ross Johnson, Host Pastor

Biography of Dr. Charles Joseph Southall, III

Dr. Charles Joseph Southall, III, was born to the late Rev. Charles J. Southall, Jr. and Mrs. Isabella McFarland Southall. He is the sibling of the late Gregory K. Southall, Sr. and Minister Kersandra S. Peters.

He married the former Lila Maria Peters on September 17, 1977 and became parents to Charles IV, Chelsey Junonna and the late Myrtle Southall. He is the proud grandfather of Al LaChea Lailah Davis, Cureia Jolie Southall and Charle’ Ja’doir Southall.

Dr. Southall received and acknowledged his call in February, 1979 at the age of 21. He preached his first sermon on March 17, 1979 and was licensed to preach on January 11, 1980 at the Lowerlight Baptist Church under the pastorate of his late father. On November 15, 1984, Dr. Southall was ordained by the First District Association and the late Dr. A. P. Fortner who served as President. He was installed as the 7th Pastor of First Emanuel Baptist Church on April 24, 1989 under the auspices of Ideal Missionary Baptist and Educational Association by the late Dr. Morris Burrell. Dr. Southall was installed as the 3rd President of United Baptist Association, Incorporated on September 22, 2015.

A recipient of numerous awards and honors, Dr. Southall is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA; Delgado Foundation; Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention; Community Services; Greater New Orleans Faith Based Community Development Corporation; Comprehensive Central City Initiative of New Orleans, New Orleans Faith Based Initiative, Innocence Project New Orleans; Greg Monroe Foundation; and the New Orleans Police Dept. Advisory Council appointed by Chief of Police Harrison.

Throughout his life and ministry, Dr. Southall has been passionate about the people of God, community and lost souls. Therefore, all his roles of community service, boards and affiliations are tools that lead to his call to serve the Most High God.

Words From Your Servant Leader Salutations to All Officers, Pastor’s, Churches, Directors, Leaders, Laypersons, Men, Women, Children and Believers.

I come to you in the Only Name that matters Christ the Lord, in whom we Live, Move, and have our being who has united and kept us moving forward another Year!

WELCOME to the 16th Annual Session of the United Baptist Association, Incorporated.

“Thanks” sounds so inadequate to express our Gratitude to Pastor Ross Johnson and the Tulane Memorial Baptist Church Family, for their gracious and embracing gesture of love in hosting UBAI. Truly, my brother and friend Pastor Ross Johnson has been more than accommodating. So due to my lack of Vernacular to express our true feelings, let me simply say from the core of UBAI, THANK YOU!!!

As we assemble this week to Worship, Study, Celebrate, Plan and conduct the Kingdom’s Agenda, May God empower us as we strive to go higher. Hebrews 6:1-3 says, “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God. Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.” KJV “Together, Moving Toward Excellence” Our theme reminds us of what it takes to function today, and that is Simply Moving Toward Excellence, but even more critical doing it, “TOGETHER.” What a Powerful Word “Together” in a time when most are competing to be the Biggest or the Best in others Eyes…while GOD is looking for one Church!!

As I stated at the Westside Association’s Session, and I echo, “Collaborations Kill Competition.” But, in order to collaborate we must agree! For Amos 3:3 asked a simple question, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” KJV In a time where the terrorist are not just Al-qaeda or ISIS, but also those who we selected to lead our land, who threaten immigrants, seniors, the poor and ordinary hard working folk, with cuts to Healthcare and the threat of deportation.

The Challenges go on and on and God’s Army, the church, is DIVIDED and in many cases Dormant!!!

So, in the shadows of all these dark threats while America is on life support the church is still far to splintered and silent!

United, as we meet let us use these moments to become revitalized as we fine tune and realign our Focus. As we break our silence and lift our voices to speak the Kings Agenda and raise the Conscience of America, so that the Church can be the LIGHT OF THE WORLD. Then, when we leave this 16th Session our Pastors, Leaders and Churches will leave in agreement to lift our voices to press the King’s Agenda, as we move “Together Toward Excellence.”!!!

May the Lord Bless our work and lift us toward Excellence…

His Servant Leader, Pastor Charles J. Southall, III President

Tulane Memorial Baptist Church Reverend Ross M. Johnson, Jr., Senior Pastor 3601 Paris Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

It is a real joy to have the most esteemed and noted United Baptist Association, Inc.as our guest for the 16th Annual Session on this week. We are glad you chose Tulane Memorial Baptist Church as your host; and we thank you for giving us this opportunity to show forth our hospitality as “brethren dwelling together in unity”.

It is my prayer that you have received a very warm welcome from a member of our Greeters Ministry by now. Your presence this week will allow us the opportunity to become better acquainted and to make new friends. We trust your attendance this week will be just the beginning of many blessings to come. Our goal is to be the kind of church and have the kind of services that will meet the spiritual needs of those who visit us. The ministries and programs of our church are designed to honor God’s command for us to “forsake not the assembling of ourselves together.”

We have planned and prepared to make your experience most memorable and pleasurable in every way. If you have any questions or needs, please just ask an Usher or Greeter, and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have. Again, we welcome you as co-laborers in the Gospel, and thank you for giving us this opportunity to host the 16th Annual Session of United Baptist Association, Inc. May the Lord bless and enrich your life, is our prayer.

In His Service, I remain…

Ross M. Johnson, Jr. Senior Pastor

Presidential Cabinet

Dr. Charles J. Southall, III President

Pastor Gerald Vinnett, Sr. Vice President

Pastor Eugene Mitchell Treasurer

Dr. Fred T. Porter Past President

Pastor Darrick Johnson Executive/General Secretary

Pastor Bernard Murray Corresponding Secretary

Pastor L. Gerome Smith Legal Parliamentarian

Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr. Past President

Executive Board

Pastor Lonnie Williams

Pastor Fredrick Matthews

Pastor Sam Johnson

Pastor Isaiah Franklin

Pastor Larry Crockett

Directors of Auxiliary

Sandra Averette Director of Administration

Pastor Darius Jeffries Director of Missions

Pastor Donald Robinson Director of Social Justice

Pastor Larry Crockett Director of Devotion

Bishop R. C. Blakes, Jr. Director of Pastor Development/Empowerment

Pastor Fredrick Matthews Director of Orthodoxy

Pastor Ross Johnson Director of Congress Of Christian Education

Pastor Jonathan Everett Director of Young Pastors

Directors of Auxiliary

Lydia McCoy Director of Music

Cynthia Rambo Director of Women

Carolyn Monley Murray Director of Minister’s Wives & Widows

Norma Monroe Director of Ushers

Ed Carter Director of Laymen

Jerell Jenkins Director of Young Adults

YOUR PHOTO HERE Jasper Vinnett Director of Youth

Director of PK Division

United Baptist Association, Inc. Annual Session * August 5, 7-10, 2017 Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, President Pastor Darrick R. Johnson, Gen. Secretary

“ To ge t h e r , M o v i n g To wa r d E xc e l l e n c e ” Hebrews 6:1-3

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017

9am Opening 9:15am Youth Empowerment Session 9:45 – 10:45am Usher’s Empowerment Session 10am Youth Explosion 11am Youth General Session 11am – 12pm Young Adult Empowerment Session 12:30pm Young Adult General Session MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017

7pm

Pastor G. R. Washington Guiding Light B. C.

UBAI Musical

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017

10am – 12pm 12pm 4pm 5pm – 7pm 7pm – 9pm

Pastors & Minister’s Wives Empowerment Session President’s Fraternal Hour Guest Period Business Session Women’s Session Evening Worship

Speaker: Pastor G.R. Washington

Pastor Eugene Mitchell First Pilgrims B. C.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

9am - 12pm Young Pastors Meet & Greet 10am- 12pm Women’s Empowerment Session 3pm – 4pm Usher’s Session 4:30 – 5:30pm Laymen’s Session 5:30 – 7:30pm Minister’s Wives & Widows 7:30pm Evening Worship

Speaker: Pastor Eugene Mitchell THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017

7pm

President’s Annual Message

President Charles J. Southall, III Pastor, First Emanuel B. C.

Tulane Memorial Baptist Church 3601 Paris Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122

Rev. Ross Johnson, Host Pastor

Family of Churches Central City Christian Fellowship Pastor Darren Walker

Marine & Mt. Moriah Community Church Pastor Donald Robinson

City of Light Baptist Cathedral Pastor Najee Johnson

Mt. Kingdom Baptist Church Pastor Darrick Johnson

Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church #2 Dr. Sam J. Johnson

Mt. Olive Baptist Church No. 1 (Algiers) Pastor Nathaniel Jimcoily

Community Church Pastor Robert Tanner

Mt. Zion Baptist Church (New Orleans) Dr. Mitchell J. Stevens

Corrine Missionary Baptist Church Pastor John Bailey

Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Ama) Pastor Kendall Pierre

Cypress Grove Baptist Church Dr. Fred T. Porter

Mt. Zion Baptist Church (St. Rose) Pastor Isaiah Franklin

Fifth African Baptist Church (St. Rose) Pastor Gerald Vinnett

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Pastor Alvin Mulder

First Emanuel Baptist Church (New Orleans) Dr. Charles J. Southall, III

New Home Ministries (New Orleans) Bishop Robert C. Blakes, Jr.

First Emanuel Baptist Church (Baton Rouge) Dr. Charles J. Southall, III

New Home Ministries (New Orleans East) Bishop R. C. Blakes, Jr.

First Love Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Larry Crockett

New Home Ministries (Baton Rouge) Bishop Robert C. Blakes, Jr.

First Pilgrims Baptist Church Dr. Eugene Mitchell

New Home Ministries (Houston, TX) Bishop Robert C. Blakes, Jr.

Greater Mt. Rose Baptist Church Pastor Bernard Murray

New Home Ministries (New Orleans) Bishop Samuel R. Blakes

Greater New Beginnings Baptist Church Pastor Darius Jeffries

New Home Ministries (Broad Street) Bishop Samuel R. Blakes

Guiding Light Baptist Church Pastor G. R. Washington

New Home Ministries (Baton Rouge) Bishop Samuel R. Blakes

Family of Churches New Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor Frederick Matthews New Zion Baptist Church Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr. Resurrection Baptist Church Pastor L. Gerome Smith Rock of Ages Baptist Church Pastor Jonathan Everett St. Mark Baptist Church Pastor Ronnie London St. Mark Baptist Church Pastor Lonnie Williams St. Matthew Baptist Church Dr. Fred T. Porter Second Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Pastor Germaine Davis Second Nazarene Baptist Church (Algiers) Pastor Peter Crawford Second New Pleasant Zion Baptist Church Pastor Leland Smith St. John Family Worship Center Pastor Derran Middleton Tulane Memorial Baptist Church Pastor Ross Johnson

Pastors

Pastor Darren Walker

Pastor Najee Johnson

Dr. Sam Johnson

Pastor Robert Tanner

Pastor John Bailey

Dr. Fred T. Porter

Pastor Gerald Vinnett

Dr. Charles J. Southall, III

Pastor Larry Crockett

Pastor Eugene Mitchell

Pastor Bernard Murray

Pastor Darius Jeffries

Pastor G. R. Washington

Pastor Donald Robinson

Pastor Darrick Johnson

Dr. Mitchell J. Stevens

Pastors

Pastor Kendall Pierre

Bishop Samuel R. Blakes

Pastor Isaiah Franklin

Pastor Alvin Mulder

Bishop R. C. Blakes, Jr.

Pastor Frederick Matthews

Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr.

Pastor L. Gerome Smith

Pastor Jonathan Everett

Pastor Ronnie London

Pastor Lonnie Williams

Pastor Germaine Davis

Pastor Peter Crawford

Pastor Leland Smith

Pastor Derran Middleton

Pastor Ross Johnson

Youth Session

Saturday, August 5, 2017 * 9:00 am Welcome

Tulane Memorial Baptist Church New Orleans, LA

Greetings

Bro. Jasper Vinnett

Speaker Introductions

First Pilgrims Baptist Church

Empowerment Session

Forty Minutes

Reassemble Call to Order Reading of Scripture/Prayer

Fifth African Baptist Church Saint Rose, La

Prayer Response

“God Has Smiled On Me”

Selection

“This Is the Day”

Words of Encouragement

Min. Robert Tanner, Jr. Community Church Offering / (First Emanuel Baptist Church) Youth Explosion

Greetings

Sis. Cynthia Rambo Women’s Auxiliary Director

Acknowledgment of Guest

Sis Gretta Holmes Saint Matthew Baptist Church

Introduction of Youth Director

Fifth African Baptist, Saint Rose, LA

Youth Director’s Address

Jasper Vinnett Fifth African Baptist, Saint Rose, LA Love Offering

Introduction of Speaker Solo

Saint Matthew Baptist Church Sharandall Lewis Mount Kingdom Baptist Church

Sermon

Pastor Sha’teek Nobles My Redeemer Baptist Church

Remarks

President. Charles Southall, III

Benediction

United in Purpose

Young Adult Auxiliary Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, President Sis. Jerell Jenkins, Auxiliary Director Saturday, August 5, 2017 * 12:30 PM

“Together Moving Toward Excellence” 11:00 – 12:15 Empowerment Session “Millennials & Today’s Church

Director’s Hour

Scripture Prayer Praise & Worship Millennials in Church Leadership Directors Message Love Offering Closing Remarks Closing Prayer #Shift #Growth #Empowerment #Forward #Millennials #ChurchLeadership #ibelong

United Baptist Association, Incorporated

Musical Celebration Monday, August 7, 2017 * 7:00 PM Devotional Period Scripture Reading Congregational Hymn ……………………………………………….. “Amazing Grace” Prayer Prayer Chant ……………………………………………………... “Lead Me Guide Me” Selection ………………………………………………………………… “Let Down Your Net” Master of Service …………………………………. Rev. Bobby Washington, St. Matthew B.C. Greetings ……………………………………………. Sis. Mattie White, Tulane Memorial B.C. Musical Selections ........................................................ United Baptist Association Inc., Chorus Solo ……………………………………… Sis. Lynette Brown, Mt. Zion Baptist Church (N.O.) Offertory Period

Featured Artist, Bishop Samuel R. Blakes Musical Selections ........................... United Baptist Association Inc., Chorus Invitation to Christian Discipleship Words of Thanks ………………………………………… Sis. Lydia McCoy, Director of Music Closing Remarks ………………………………………. UBAI President Charles J. Southall III Benediction

Musical Selections Let Down Your Net +This Is the Day + Matthew 28 + For the Blood + Thank You Thank You Jesus + Sounds of Praise + Been So Good + God Will (a Lullaby) + Whatever I Expect

Music Staff Sister Lydia McCoy, Director of Music Brother Robert Pate, Keyboardist / Band Director Bro. Demond Southall, Chorus Director Sis. Sandra Metz, Chorus Director Bro. T.C. Hawkins, Chorus Director

Pastor Germaine Davis, Organist/ Bass Rev. Gordon Taylor, Organist Bro. Willie Richard, Keyboardist / Organist Brother Ashton Ford, Drummer Brother Joshua Hawkins, Bass

LOVE DONATIONS Lydia McCoy, Director of UBAI Chorus Alvin Bailey Annetta Ewell Armin Williams, 504 891-8939 Ditty Boo D.J.'s/Towing & Auto Arthur Funches Audrey M. Landen Betty Smith Betty Williams & Marie Williams ESQ, "We love you Lydia" Candace & Clyde Thomas Carliss Houston Charles W. Hunter Christopher Loudermilk Cypress Grove MBC - Male Chorus Cypress Grove MBC - Senior Choir Cypress Grove MBC - Youth & Young Adult Choir Debry Powell & Johnny Powell

Dionne Hunter Donna D. Payton Dr. C.S. Gordon, Jr., New Zion Baptist Church Dr. Fred T. Porter, Pastor - Cypress Grove MBC Duffie Funches Eloise C. Gordon Elouise C. Bradford Fannie P. Harris Fifth African B.C. Mass Choir (St. Rose, La.) Fifth African B.C. Male Chorus (St. Rose, La.) Greater St. Andrew B.C. Helen V. Mims Jacqueline Buckner Janice Brown John H. Young, Sr. John T. Fuller Jonafa, Queen Kedrich Stewart - (504 Boyz)

Kenzeric Hollins Leroy McCoy Lillie Cifax Linda Dupre Hull Lisa Price Loretta M. Dupre Louise C. Young Lurline Seaberry Mary Parker Maxine Young Minister Michelle Burt Conerly Miranda A. Martin Mr & Mrs Eugene & Tara Lords Mr & Mrs Kim & Orelia Minor Mr Reynard Hall Pastor & Sis Gerald Vinnett Sr. Patricia Louis Rev. Bobby Washington

Dr. Charles J. Southall, III First Emanuel Baptist Church

Sandra Dupre Johnson Tasha Zeringue The Dunn Family – With Great Love Tonya Hull & Isaac Hull

Tracy Mims Peterson Vanessa G. Sterling William Crawford Yvonne Hitts & Loria Johnson

Betty Doherty Calvin Doherty Creative Hands Barbershop Zachary Lennix New Home Ministries Mass Choir

Patrons PATRONS Angel Cornelius Annie Mae Robinson Audrella Upshaw Ava Elmore Arion Robinson Bruce W. Bruley Cassandra Levert Charlen Hollins Charles J. Upshaw III Debra DeCuir Dorothy Squire Elon Cornelius Eric Robinson Gladys Hudson Jamal Young Jeremy Knighten Jerome Grimes Jeron Grimes Jerrod Knighten Jerrydean Davis John Young Jr. Johnny Squire Keith Cornelius

Lashanda Bass Leola R. Grimes Leonard Robinson Marvin Jackson Maybeline Bruley Margo L. Grimes Mia Isaac Michael Vaughn Minister Charles Ewell, Sr. Miriam Davis Morgan Grimes Nicholas Elmore Pat Wick Patricia Morgan Phyllis Mancuso Robin Snowten Ronald Sterling Sam Castle Shelia Johnson Shelia Walker Sylvia M. Andrews Terrell Andrews Thomas Davis Vanessa A. Grimes

The Sixteenth Annual Session of the United Baptist Association, Incorporated THEME: “Together, Moving toward Excellence” Hebrews 6: 1 – 3

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 * 12noon President’s Fraternal Hour Pastor Donald Robinson, Director of Social Justice PRESIDING Call to Worship Praise & Worship Scripture Prayer Prayer Chant Greetings Offering Introduction of Speaker

Pastor Jonathan Everett Rock of Ages B.C.

Solo Sermon

Pastor Theron Jackson Morning Star Baptist Church Shreveport, LA

Invitation to Christian Discipleship Remarks

Benediction

President Southall

Fraternal Invited Guest President Raymond Smith Southern General Association

President Nathaniel Gaines Research MB & Educational Assoc.

President Devin Mason 2nd District Association

President Lionel Griffin 5th District Association

President J. C. Dyson Ideal Missionary Baptist Association

President Mitchell Stevens Louisiana Freedman Assoc.

President Mark Nelson Central Union Baptist Association

President E. Brazile, Jr. Purelight MB Association

President Lilton McQuarters, Sr. Christian Progressive Baptist Association

President Lawrence St. Cyr West New Orleans Baptist Assoc.

President Willie Gable IMA Association

President Donald Jeanjacques New St. John Association

President Donald Berryhill Liberty Missionary Baptist Association

Dr. Harry Blake Vice President at Large NBC USA, Inc.

President Willie Green New Rising Star Association President Ernest Johnson Christian Ministers Association

Dr. C. S. Gordon President, Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention

President Rommel E. Griffin, Sr. Christian Ministers MB Association

President Dale Sanders United Brotherhood Educational Baptist Association

President Reginald Nicholas, Sr. Cornerstone MB Association

Dr. Cornelius Tilton Christian Bible College

President Calvin Woods First District Baptist Association

Dr. Robert Turner Union Baptist College and Theological Seminary

President Orin Grant Westside Missionary Baptist Association Dr. Jerry Young President, NBC USA Inc.

President Carl Lewis Union 6th District Baptist Assoc.

President Renee Brown 4th District Missionary Baptist Assoc.

Fraternal Invited Guest Moderator Ike Byrd Tenth District Missionary Baptist Assoc.

Moderator Raymond C. Gill East Carroll Baptist Assoc.

Moderator Robert Hudson Thirteenth District Baptist Assoc.

Honorable Chief Justice B. Johnson Honorable Judge Edwin Lombard Honorable Judge Madeleine Landrieu Honorable Judge Tiffany Chase Honorable Judge Keva Landrum-Johnson Honorable Judge Sandra C. Jenkins Honorable Judge Roland Belsome Honorable Judge Dennis Bagneris, Sr. Honorable Sidney H. Cates, IV Honorable Judge Tracey Flemings-Davilier Honorable Judge Arthur Hunter Honorable Judge Terri F. Love Honorable Judge Benedict “Ben” Willard Honorable Judge Byron C. Williams Honorable Judge Nakisha Ervin-Knott Honorable Judge Regina Bartholomew Honorable Judge Sidney H. Cates, IV Honorable Judge Kern A. Reese Honorable Desiree Charbonnet Honorable Helena Moreno Honorable Joseph “Joe” Bouie Honorable Austin Badon Honorable Westley T. Bishop Honorable Paulette Irons Honorable Dale N. Atkins

Congressman Cedric Richmond Governor John Bel Edwards Mayor Mitch Landrieu Chief Michael Harrison District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell Councilwoman Nadine Ramsey Councilman Jared Brossett Councilman James Gray Councilman Jason Williams Attorney Ike Spears Mr. Alvin Jones

Women’s Auxiliary Tuesday, August 8, 2017 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sister Julie Billips, Presiding First Emanuel Baptist Church Organ Prelude Worship Leaders Call To Worship

Ministers Sandra, Jenkins, Marilyn Smith, Regina Barlow “The Lord is in His holy temple; Let all the earth keep silent before Him.”

Opening Hymn Scripture Reading Prayer Prayer Chant Congregational Hymn

“Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand” Psalm 90:1-4 “He Is Lord” “Blessed Assurance”

Presentation of Key Women

Sister Linda Hull, Cypress Grove B. C. OFFERING

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Congregational Hymn Introduction of Our Director

Sister Lillie Pride Brown, WMU Director New Zion Baptist Church, Pastor Gordon

Congregational Hymn

“Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross”

Annual Message Love Offering

Sister Cynthia Watkins Rambo UBAI Women Auxiliary Director (Sisters Ida Holmes, Debry Powell)

Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr., Pastor New Zion Baptist Church

Remarks

President Southall

Recognition of our Guest Directors

President Southall

Presentations to Our Director Remarks

Director, Cynthia W. Rambo Closing Prayer, Blessing of Food YIELD TO PARENT BODY

Guest Associational Women Directors Guest Associational Women Directors

Guest Associational Women Directors Sister Jeralyn Ambrose-Bazile Pure Light Missionary Baptist Church & Association Sister Ambrose-Bazile SisterJeralyn Elvert M. Bijou

Pure Missionary Baptist Church & Association FirstLight District Missionary Baptist Association

Sister SisterElvert GloriaM. S.Bijou Chapman

First District Missionary BaptistAssociation Association Westside Missionary Baptist

Sister S. Chapman SisterGloria Rene Davenport

Westside Missionary Baptist Association Liberty Association

Sister SisterRene AnnaDavenport Davis

Liberty Association Christian Ministry Missionary Baptist Association

Sister Davis SisterAnna Barbara Gaines

Christian ResearchMinistry MBEA Missionary Baptist Association

Sister Gaines SisterBarbara Bernadine Gibson

Research LouisianaMBEA Homes & Foreign Mission

Sister SisterBernadine Glendora Gibson Grant

Louisiana HomesBaptist & Foreign Mission Second District Association

Sister Grant SisterGlendora Lee Francis Hicks

Second District Baptist Association Southern General Association

Sister Francis Hicks SisterLee Jessie L. Jackson

Southern General Association Ideal Missionary Baptist & Educational Association

Sister Jackson SisterJessie JoyceL.Jacques

Ideal Missionary Baptist & Educational Association Central Union Association

Sister Joyce Jacques Sister Nathalie Luckett

Central Union Association Greater Carver Missionary Baptist Association

Sister Luckett SisterNathalie Althea Neason

Greater Carver Missionary Baptist Association True Friendship Baptist Association

Sister SisterAlthea ReginaNeason Picquet

True Friendship Baptist Association Christian Minister’s Auxiliary

Sister Picquet SisterRegina Barbara Ponder-Stokes

Christian Minister’s Auxiliary Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Association

Sister Ponder-Stokes SisterBarbara Jackie Robinson

Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Association Freedman General Association

Sister Robinson SisterJackie Lorene Watkins

Freedman General Association La Southern Baptist Association of the 5th District

Sister Watkins SisterLorene Billie M. Washington

LaUniversal SouthernAssociation Baptist Association of the 5th District

Sister Washington SisterBillie JanetM.White

Universal Association West New Orleans Association

Sister Janet White

West New Orleans Association

Acknowledgement of Other Invited Guests

Acknowledgement of Other Invited Guests

Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, President Pastor Darrick R. Johnson, Executive Secretary THE WOMEN AUXILIARY

Sister Cynthia W. Rambo, Director

2017 EMPOWERMENT SESSION Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Theme: Developing a Meaningful Prayer Life Emphasis: “How Is Your Prayer Life?”

PRESENTERS The Purpose of Prayer Sister Brenda Burns, New Zion Baptist Church, Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr., Pastor

The Privilege of Prayer Sister Vera Monnett Marine & Mr. Moriah Baptist Churches, Pastor Donald Robinson

The Promises of Prayer Sister Wandalyn Julian Community Baptist Church, Pastor Robert Tanner

The Power of Prayer Minister Mary R. Wright, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Pastor Fred T. Porter

United Baptist Association 2017 Key Women Contributors Sister Linda Hull, Chair-Woman

KEY WOMEN 2017 SIS LINDA HULL

Cypress Grove MBC

SIS LYDIA MCCOY

Fifth African BC

SIS SHERRIDEL RISING

Fifth African BC

SIS ALISHA SLACK

Fifth African BC

SIS JANET M. VINNETT

Fifth African BC

MIN REGINE BARLOW, M. ED

First Emanuel BC

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First Emanuel BC

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The Sixteenth Annual Session of the United Baptist Association, Incorporated THEME: “Together, Moving toward Excellence” Hebrews 6: 1 – 3

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Evening Worship 7:00pm Pastor Fredrick Matthews, Director of Orthodoxy PRESIDING

Call to Worship Praise & Worship Scripture Prayer Prayer Chant Greetings

Offering Introduction of Speaker Musical Selections

Guiding Light Baptist Church

Sermon

Pastor G. R. Washington, Jr. Guiding Light Baptist Church

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Remarks Benediction

President Southall

Usher’s Auxiliary Sis. Norma Monroe, Director Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, President Wednesday, August 9, 2017 * 3:00p.m.

Theme: ”Standing at Your Post” Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Call to Order Devotion

Tulane Memorial Ushers

Congregational Hymn Greetings/MC

Sis. Gillian Haymond Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church #2

Introduction of Speaker

Sis. Greta Holmes

Solo

Sis. Clementine Aaron First Emanuel Baptist Church

Director’s Address

Sis. Norma Dixon Monroe Love Offering

Presentations Remarks Invited Guests: Cornerstone Missionary Baptist General Association Westside Missionary Baptist Association Liberty Missionary Baptist & Educational Association

Sis. Tammy Henry Sis. Josephine Hartman Sis. Lille Mae Richardson

Laymen’s Hour Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

“Together, Moving Toward Excellence” Hebrews 6:1-3 ~~~~~ Opening Selection The Devotional Team Welcome / Introduction of Laymen Director Solo- - - - - Marine & Mt. Moriah Community Church- - - - -Bro. Jeffrey Jenkins Laymen’s Message - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Bro. Ed Carter Laymen’s Empowerment Session Desired Outcomes: Getting to know each other Share information of the Laymen in the local church Share the vision of UBAI Laymen’s Movement Share upcoming events (Ministry Opportunities) The Laymen’s Movement in the Local Church (Interactive Activity) Building an Effective UBAI Laymen’s Movement Upcoming Ministry Opportunities Evaluation (What Worked - - -Even Better If…) Closure

United Baptist Association, Inc. Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, Moderator

Minister Wives and Widows Auxiliary Lady Carolyn Monley-Murray, Director UBAI Minister Wives and Widows Empowerment Session Tuesday, August 8, 2017 * 10:30am – 12pm

Panel Discussion “Our Role: Engaging, Empowerment in the Church and in the Community” UBAI Minister Wives and Widows 16th Annual Hour Wednesday, August 9, 2017 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm Theme: Together, Moving Toward Excellence Scripture: Hebrew 6:1-3 Motto: Energizing Ministers Wives & Widows for the Mission “This is my work and I can do it because Christ’s mighty energy is at work within me.”

Colossians 1:29

First Lady Francine D. Williams, 1st Vice President – Presiding St. Mark Baptist Church (Algiers) Processional

Minister's Wives & Widows Devotional Period

Scripture Reading Prayer Prayer Chant Greetings Liturgical Dance Introduction of Our Director Solo Our Director’s Address Offering Appeal

Sis. Miffany Thompson, (Corinthian MBC #2) Lady Denise Tanner (Community BC) Sweet, Sweet, Spirit First Lady Mary Crockett (First Love BC) Sis. Aalayah Johnson (Mt. Kingdom BC) First Lady Lila Southall (First Emanuel BC) Sis. Sharon Williams (Providence BC) First Lady Carolyn Monley-Murray (Greater Mt. Rose MBC) First Lady Gloria Johnson (Corinthian MBC #2)

Invited Ministers Wives & Widows Sis. Sondletha B. Johnson (Mt. Kingdom M. B. C.) Lady Wanda Davis Lady Eulalie Nicholas Lady Marion Taylor Lady Susan Berryhill Lady Helen Jenneford Lady Rose Green Lady Connie Dorsey Lady Bernice Daniels Lady Robin Dyson Lady Diane St. Cyre Lady Renee Jones Lady Margie Loud-Zeno

1st District Baptist Association Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Association Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association Liberty Baptist Association Rising Sun Baptist Association Pure Light Missionary Baptist Association Fifth District Association Southern General Association Ideal Missionary Baptist & Educational Association West New Orleans Association Gatekeepers Association Westside Association/LMBSC Minister Wives & Widows FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION PARENT BODY IN CHARGE

The Sixteenth Annual Session of the United Baptist Association, Incorporated THEME: “Together, Moving toward Excellence” Hebrews 6: 1 – 3

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 Evening Worship 7:30pm Pastor Donald Robinson, Director of Social Justice PRESIDING Call to Worship Praise & Worship Scripture

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First Pilgrims Baptist Church

Sermon

Pastor Eugene Mitchell First Pilgrims Baptist Church

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President Southall Benediction

The Sixteenth Annual Session of the United Baptist Association, Incorporated THEME: “Together, Moving toward Excellence” Hebrews 6: 1 – 3

Thursday, August 9, 2017 Evening Worship 7:00pm Pastor Gerald Vinnett, Sr., Vice President PRESIDING

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First Emanuel Baptist Church

Sermon

Dr. Charles J. Southall, III First Emanuel Baptist Church

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President Southall Benediction

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Congratulations to President Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, The United Baptist Association and Cabinet and all Pastors and Members on your 16th Annual Session!

I applaud the community outreach and civic engagement as well as care, spiritual counsel and support

that the Association and Churches of the Greater New Orleans Community and their Pastors, Families and Ministries provide to our community of a daily basis.

Your Service to God, Our Lord and Savior, evident by the spiritual and physical fruits of your labor,

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My family and I sincerely wish Dr. Southall, The Association and its Cabinet and all Pastors and Members God’s continued Blessings as you do HIS work.

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Historical Moments “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3)

United Baptist Association, Incorporated was organized in 2001 by seven pastors in the metropolitan New Orleans area, namely Pastors C. S. Gordon, Jr., Percy Howard, Sam Johnson, Bernard Murray, Noily Paul, Jr., Fred T. Porter, and Charles J. Southall. On Sunday, September 9, 2001, at New Zion Baptist Church, the presidential cabinet, executive board, and auxiliary officers were officially installed. The officers were: Dr. C. C. Gordon, Jr., President, Dr. Noily Paul, Jr., Vice President, Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, General Secretary and Pastor Bernard G. Murray, Sr., Treasurer. The Executive Board members were: Dr. Fred T. Porter, Dr. Sam Johnson, Pastor Percy Howard, Sis. Annette G. Pete and Bro. Charles W. Hunter. The president of Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention, Dr. Harry Blake of Shreveport, Louisiana, did the installation message.

Not only was this a historical moment in time, this evening was an aura of Spiritual ecstasy and an ambiance of prominent significance as presidents and representatives of every association in the New Orleans area and some officers in our State Convention were participants on this auspicious occasion. “What a Fellowship…What a Joy Divine!”

The First Annual Session was held on August 7-10, 2002, at New Zion Baptist Church, pastored by Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr. Moreover, the First Scholarship & Fellowship Banquet was held on Friday, February 22, 2002, at the Radisson Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. The chairpersons were Bro. Charles W. Hunter and Sis. Annette G. Pete. A scholarship in the amount of $ 3,000.00 was awarded to Jessica Bilbo, a member of Greater St. Rose Baptist Church, Dr. Noily Paul, Jr. Pastor. The Congress of Christian Education crystallized the intent and realized the need for Spiritual Growth and Development in our Churches, thus, the first Congress of Christian Education was held November 12-15, 2002, at the New Zion B. C., Dr. C.S. Gordon, Jr., Pastor. With the emphasis on Christian Education, we wanted our Churches and individual members to be informed leaders and workers in God’s vineyard. Indeed, we were on our way, by the Grace of God. In 2005, Pastor Fred Porter was appointed by President Gordon as Vice President of United Baptist Association, Inc. Two weeks after the 2005 Annual Session, Hurricane Katrina filled our city with water, trauma, devastation, and death. Many of the Churches in the New Orleans and surrounding areas were severely damaged or destroyed. Thus, many members were relocated to other areas.

Historical Moments In 2006 – 2008, New Orleans was still recovering from the aftermath of a cruel Hurricane Katrina; however, United Baptist Association, Inc. or UBAI, as it became affectionately known, never missed, cancelled, or postponed its Annual Sessions. They were held as scheduled during those years. God truly Blessed UBAI and kept us together as He added Churches to our roster. Although we were a small, young Association, UBAI was well represented in the local, state, and national associations, conventions and other denominational bodies. In 2009, Dr. Harry Blake made an official announcement at the Annual Session in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that 2010 would be his last year as President of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention. With that said, in August of 2009, at the Annual Session of UBAI, hosted by Mount Kingdom Baptist Church (Rev. Darrick Johnson, Pastor), our president, Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr., made an official announcement that he would be candidate for presidency of the state convention.

In 2010, Dr. Gordon succeeded in that endeavor and became the first president of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention elected from Southeastern Louisiana. After becoming President of the State Convention, Dr. Gordon informed the UBAI family at the Annual Session held at First Emanuel Baptist Church, pastored by Dr. Charles J. Southall, III, that he would serve only one more year.

In 2011, Dr. Fred T. Porter, pastor of Cypress Grove and St. Matthew Baptist Churches was unanimously elected at the second president of UBAI and Dr. Charles J. Southall was named vice president They were installed on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, pastored by Dr. Porter. The Installation Sermon was delivered by Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr., who now serves as president of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention.

At the 2015 February Board Meeting of UBAI, Dr. Porter stated that he will not be seeking another term as president. With that understanding, Dr. Gerald Vinnett nominated Dr. Charles J. Southall as a candidate for president at the May Board Meeting held at Greater Mount Rose B. C., pastored by Rev. Bernard Murray. Dr. Charles J. Southall III received a majority vote and became the third president of UBAI. The installation for Dr. Southall was held on September 22, 2015 at First Emanuel Baptist Church.

UBAI is thankful for our Spirit-led organizers…

For such a Humble Beginning…

For such an Indelible Past…

For such a Rewarding Present, and an Unlimited Future…

ALL PRAISES BE TO GOD…