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Volume 98 Number 6 Raleigh, North Carolina, June 1976 8 PAGES 25 CENTS

In Six Months Over 2,500 Souls Saved; $500,000 Raised

himself, but that segregated hour in the week", he prominence for Charlotte — Enthusiastic are about how many dollars we charged. "But the integration he was offering himself as a the Session have sent up. The money is delegates to One Day of the public. In relating street ought to be a two way servant the General Baptist State important, and I am not trying to of his past record, he referred to street. I don't see any whites at ield de-emphasize it, but our first Convention, meeting Mayf the office as taking over the Black churches his contribution in Memorial Baptist Church, May concern must always be for may or of Chapel Hill. pulpits . . . and I don't see us 5, heard reports that the N.C. souls . . . directing men and our doors to whites". He Pointing out that when he took well on their way women to Christ", the President opening Baptists were Hill, didn't if to be office in Chapel he continued. He challenged the went on to say that we are toward realizing their goal of or a truly Christian, that we must be even have a desk "5,000 Souls Saved, $1,000,000 ministers and delegates to have accept on an equal secretary, but when he com- Recent tabulations a look at themselves a "serious willing to Raised". pleted his term, there were and look". basis, like we want to be ac- Dr. O. J. Rooks reveal that over $500,000 a complete cepted in their curches. "I'm many offices and reported in President Johnson charged 2,500 souls have been three candidates that would be preaching to myself too," he staff. He was elected to period. that: "We are hypocrites in what the last six month responsive to the need of Black often look at the terms and on his second term he Joy told we do ... we expect more out of stated "We President J. Johnson people. His chief concern has other person, but fail to see referred to it as a "landslide", the responsive gathering that: others than we are willing to urged the but the third term was an been the predicament of the more concerned about give ourselves. We have a ourselves". He "We are his large number of Blacks on death delegates to stand up and to be "avalanche". Citing how many souls we have been habit of saying that the 11:00 achievements in office, he stated row at North Carolina's Central . bold for Christ and the Truth. able to direct to Christ, than we a.m. worship hour is the most Howard Lee, that his record shows that he has Prison. Special Guest been a servant of all the people. Do Justly of morning An outstanding feature of the Howard Lee is a quiet, dignified, The highlight the session a sermon preached Session was the appearance of individual that is eminently was Shaw President Resigns government on by Reverend O.J. Rooks, of several outstanding candidates qualified to lead Greensboro, N.C. His sermon for public office. Howard Lee, any level. "Often I have heard was based upon the familiar text former mayor of Chapel Hill, Black people say : 'I would vote By C. Warren candidate for Lt. for a Black candidate if he were of Micah 6:8 "He hath showed Massenburg N.C, and a I am thee man, what is good; and Governor of the state of North qualified,' ... well O RALEIGH, N.C. — Dr. J. an appeal qualified," challenged Lee. what doth the Lord require of has Carolina, delivered Archie Hargraves an- well do justly, and to love for support that brought a Leon White, a known thee, but to nounced his resignation as to walk humbly with standing ovation. He declared leader in Black progress, ad- mercy, and President of Shaw University thy God." The sermon was that he was not just asking for dressed the delegates and urged effective June 30, 1976. directed mostly to the clergy, support to secure a place of them to put their support behind Dr. Hargraves issued the urging them to stand firm in following at statement a news these evils days for the true conference May 11, 1976: standards of God. He related "I regret to announce that I Hargraves Keynotes that he had endured many hard resigning as President of am trials because of his decision to Shaw University, effective June put Christ first. His message 30, 1976. was well received. I have served as President of Shaw Graduation The afternoon message was since Shaw July 1, 1971, a total of delivered by J R. Burt, who also five years. I RALEIGH — Shaw University Chairman of Shaw's Board of When came, the serves as the treasurer of the presented 372 undergraduate Trustees presented Dr. University was in a perilous General Baptist State Con- state with a and masters degrees Sunday at Hargraves and his wife with a cumulative deficit of vention. $1,900,000. On June 30 of last the Memorial Auditorium to an silver tea and coffee service. Hargraves The One Day Session ended on year, the cumulative deficit had Dr. J. Archie overflow crowd of over 3500 "Hargraves had served with a high note, and the delegates been reduced to a little more persons. Shaw's President J. distinction" Edwards said in went home with renewed than $53,000. I especially wish to thank Archie Hargraves, delivered the making the presentation. determination to do a bigger and job was to raise money, students, faculty, staff, alumni, keynote address in his fifth and Honorary Doctor of Laws My better job for the Lord, Christ. recruit students, hold costs trustees, the Baptists, my final commencement as degrees were presented to down Other reports and activities are and raise educational standards. colleagues in education across president of Shaw University. Raleigh Mayor Jyles Coggins, a reported in this of the "Baptist the State, and the general public His tenure at Shaw, he said, Shaw and Joseph I believe the basic job has been trustee of Informer". accomplished. in Raleigh and North Carolina had been "a unique learning Peter Imperato, judge of the Shaw has its Receipts Through the highest enrollment, over for the interest, cooperation and experience". Hargraves has Civil Court of the City of New 1,500 Unified Program students; its faculty is highly support they have given Shaw resigned as president of Shaw York. The executive secretary of the respected; and the future over the last five years." effective June 30, 1976. Divinity degrees of the Doctor of General Baptist State Con- University is well assured. Dr. Hargraves is a native of Hargraves told the graduates to William were presented vention, Dr. O.L. Sherrill, The time has now come for Greensboro, N.C. He came to that they must create "justice in a minister and an in- Coley, reported that: "General Bap- me, like John the Baptist, to Shaw from Chicago Theological a world of injustice." surance company owner; tists are giving more than ever move on so that a new job of Seminary where he was an In his speech, he jokingly told Claude Trotter, a Baptist before to the Lord's work". coordinating structured patterns assistant professor. A graduate the audience he had found the minister, Alfred Smith a "Contributions are coming in for progress can be done. of N.C. A&T State University, he fountain of youth. "When one mortician. minister and from eery direction, and more enjoyed is also an ordained Baptist makes a change of job, it upsets Johnson, a trustee of I have my service as Dr. Paul and more people are getting President, although at times the minister with advanced degrees the biological clock - it stops pastor of Martin Shaw and involved in the program of the in philosophy, religion, and counting," he said. "Changing Raleigh, task has seemed impossible. Street Baptist Church, Convention", reported Dr. With faith, hope and love we regional and city planning. He jobs may add five years to my awarded a plaque for N.C, was Sherrill. With that he announced have preserved together and we attended Union Theological life." "outstanding service". that $576,000 had been raised so sincerely hope that the next Seminary and Massachusetts Hargarves challenged the Person, pastor of St. Joseph far. President will find a more Institute of Technology. The five graduates "to work as a team" Missionary Baptist John When he had completed his secure state and a more year term which Dr. Hargraves and know they are "no con- Church, Falkland, N.C. was report to the Convention, Dr. challenging opportunity as a has served has not been an easy sequence except as God's awarded the Pastor of the Year Sherrill reminded the delegates result of the strides we have one. He inherited a $1,900,000 agents." award. that we still are a considerable under leadership. page 8 Chauncy R. Edwards, made my Continued on distance from our financial goal. !

From From The President's Pen! The Executive Secretary Too long blacks have been sex. The Golden Rule, "As ye decrying discrimination, unfair would have men do unto us, do Raleigh — Brethren, I will you secure an acceptable ac- contributions. and unjust treatment in em- ye even also unto them," is send out shortly a statement commodation, as well as Plan early to attend the All- ployment by whites, yet we have required of Christians first. concerning a "Souvenir avoiding a last minute rush, that Baptist Assembly, August 2-5, not fully carried out the Equal Therefore, we cannot simply Booklet" that will be published will result if everyone waits until 1976, at the Benton Convention Opportunity Act. There is just as admonish others to obey the in connection with the up-coming the last minute to apply for Center, 301 W. Fifth Street, much sin to have all - black commands of the Master and we All Baptist Assembly to be held accommodations. Pro- Winston Salem, N.C. organizations as all white. disregard and disobey them in Winston Salem. This crastination is the theft of The President's In the General Baptist Con- ourselves. statement will contain in- time. Prayer Breakfast vention, there is not a single We must begin now practicing formation about your par- May I also urge you to support Shortly you will receive a white or Indian employee or the principles of equal justice, ticipation in the construction of the Unified Program as never communication concerning the President's pastor to my knowledge. The accomodation and employment the booklet. I am requesting that before. We need this support now up-coming Annual Christian church cannot any or be labeled hypocrites. What is you return the information as more than ever, because the Prayer Breakfast, which will be longer maintain dual standards good for the goose is good for the quickly as possible. An im- expansion of the Convention's held August 5, 1976 at 8:00 a.m. based on race, religion, color or gander. mediate response will be deeply program. We have instituted a at the Hyatt House, during the By: Joy J. Johnson appreciated. prison ministry, and employed a All Baptist Assembly in Winston The reservations for ac- Laymen's worker on a full-time Salem, N.C. We are requesting that you Accomodations commodations have been basis. The cost of operation has coming in rather slowly, increased in every area of the respond immediatley or no later therefore, I urge each of you, Convention's work, thus we are than July 12, 1976. who plan to attend the All- calling upon each pastor and The limited number of tickets Baptist Assembly, to send in church to make an increased will be distributed on a "first All first basis at For The come, serve" $5.00 your reservations as soon as effort to support the Unified each. possible. This will insure that Program by regular monthly Baptist Assembly Letters To The Editor AUGUST 2-5, 1976 MEETING AT Sir, reason to make his last year his THE BENTON CONVENTION CENTER Dear appointment of a Search The Young Adult Missionary best. We must remember that he Committee. This should be done 301 WEST FIFTH STREET Department of Swan's Creek has chosen to retire. of this WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA immediately. The duty Baptist Church has taken on for 2) He is not senile; nor does he committee would be to seek out Theme: "Christian Freedom and Responsibility" HOTELS AND MOTELS their project for the next two or lack in mental alertness; the best man qualified by three months to get as many therefore, there is no reason to training and temperment to fill THE WINSTON-SALEM HYATT HOUSE subscriptions for the Baptist believe that he is unable to fulfill the shoes of executive secretary. 300 WEST FIFTH STREET Informer as they possibly can. the obligations of his duty during It should present its findings and Facing The Convention Center We began the project in April the interim between his an- recommendation to the next TELEPHONE (919) 723-9111 and as of today we have 10 new nouncement of retirement and annual session of the state RATES PER DAY - Tax Included subscribers for one year. We the date when his retirement convention. This would make for Single - (1 person - 1 bed) $21.84 hope to have more the next time. goes into effect. an easy transition. When the Single Double (2 people - 1 bed) 28.08 We are trying to get every 3) There is an old adage that present executive secretary Twin Double (2 people -2 beds) 28.08 family of our Church to receive speaks to the situation: "Haste steps out, the new one would be Double - (2 people - 2 double beds) 28.08 the paper. makes waste." An immediate ready to step in. Triple -(3 people-2 beds) 34.32 Reverend Luther Westbrook, retirement and an immediate Thank you for lending your Quad (4 people -2 beds) 37.44 Jr., a student at Shaw University replacement can mean that DOWNTOWNER MOTOR INN ear. is the pastor. waste which comes from haste. Sincerely yours, 128 NORTH CHERRY STREET Yours in Christ, It could mean a man serving in JohnW. Fleming (3 Blocks from Convention Center) Mrs. Annie McDowell, the position who does not know Professor of Afro-American TELEPHONE (919) 723-8861 President of Young Adult the field, the people; and even Studies RATES PER DAY - Tax Included Department. worse, does not know his own Shaw University Single (1 person - 1 bed) $14.04 staff. This could mean the decay Double- (2 people- 1 bed) 16.12 Dear Sir: and destruction of goodwill Attention Women! ! Double- (2 people- 2 beds) 19.24 Dr. O.L. Sherrill has an- between the Baptist By Mrs. M.A. Home Triple- (3 people-2 beds) 23.40 nounced his retirement as Headquarters and the Baptist Send in for your Bicentennial Quad - (4 people - 2 beds) 26.52 Executive Secretary of the constituency of North Carolina. Banquet Tickets THE HILTON INN General Baptist State Con- It is my personal feeling that Benefit Tickets $10.00. MARSHALL and HIGH STREETS vention of North Carolina, Inc., the successor to Dr. Sherrill Speaker: Dr. F.G. Sampson, WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. 27101 effective at the" end of the con- should be a man of demon- Detroit, Michigan (5 Blocks from Convention Center) vention's fiscal year, 1977. It is strated tact and dipolmacy, one Time: Monday, August 2, 19 TELEPHONE (919) 723-7911 only natural for some people to who knows the field and the — 6:00 p.m. ROOM RATES PER DAY - Tax Included think in terms of his work, who is full of faith and Place: Convention Center. Single- (1 person- 1 double bed) $16.12 replacement. One such letter understanding. He should be one Plan Now To Attend The All - - Double ( 2 people 2 double beds ) 20.80 appeared in the last edition of who is willing to work for the Baptist Assembly August 2-5, Triple - (3 people - 2 double beds) 23.92 the Baptist Informer. It ex- welfare of people and for the 1976 Quad- (4 people -2 double beds) 27.04 pressed a sense of urgency and continuous growth of the con- Note: Sisters, please purchase Rollaways $3.00 extra per day called for an immediate vention. tickets for your pastor and his HOLIDAY INN retirement and an immediate No hasty decision! No playing wife. Send to your Woman's 127 SOUTH CHERRY STREET replacement. up of favoritism! No giving in to Office for Hotel Registration WINSTON SALEM, N.C. 27101 The writer reasoned that a political chicanery! This is a (See Accommodations for the TELEPHONE (919) 725-8561 retirement delayed until 1977 serious matter. All Baptist Assembly, this RATES PER DAY - Tax Not Included could be detrimental to the My final suggestion is for the issue). Single - ( 1 person, 1 double bed) $13.00 convention, its objectives and express the personal opinion of the writer and not Twin - (2 people - 1 bed) 15.00 Letters-to-the-editor goals. The convention could lose necessarily that of the editor or Convention officials. All letters must be - - Double ( 2 people 2 double beds ) 18.00 ground and the work could signed with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to decide Additional persons $2.00 each per day become spasmodic and inef- which letters will be published. Letters should offer constructive criticism Roll-Away $2.00 each per day about the Convention program in general. fective. HOLIDAY INN I do not agree with the writer's 3050 NORTH CHERRY MARSHALL EXPRESSWAY line of reasoning. In fact, the TELEPHONE (919) 723-2911 same line of reasoning would "Stye ^Saptfet ,3tafann£r RATES PER DAY - Tax Not Included seem to me to support the VOLUME 98 NUMBERS Single - (1 person - 1 bed) $18.00 delayed retirement for which the Baptist State Convention of North Double- (2 people -2 beds) Organ of the General Carolina, 24.00 executive secretary has opted. Inc. Permit me to state the case LB. Horton, Editor; Ann LeVern Perry, Secretary. succinctly. WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Published the fifteenth of each month at Raleigh, N.C. Second class 1) Dr. Sherrill is not a lame CAMPUS RATES postage paid at Raleigh, N.C. 27601. official; that is, duck type of he Address all communications for publication and inquiry to Baptist (62 Rooms Available) has out of office not been forced Informer, Baptist Headquarters, 603 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, N.C. Send all requests for accommodations to: by an electorate. He has no 27601. Dr. O.L. Sherrill neglect his reason on work. On Individual subscription $2.50 per year - 25 cents per copy. Fifty or Baptist Headquarters the contrary, since he has set more copies to the same address, 15 cents. 603 Wilmington St. thirty years of service as his Ed. note: Any individual or church organization selling two or more Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 goal and wants to go out in a subscriptions may keep 50 cents per subscription as a commission. blaze of glory, he has every ! . : WOMEN'S PAGE

Mrs. M.A. Horne J. J. Johnson Assembly Executive Secretary-Treasurer Woman's Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary Convention of N.C. Come Aside, Rest Awhile

Summer Activities (150) campers can be ac- The first of the important commodate each week. The V Thank events to be held at the first hundred one Assembly this summer is: and fifty (150) campers THE 39TH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE MISSIONARY sending in their fees will be You ! TRAINING CONFERENCE — accepted for the first week. The June 7-19, 1976. same rule will follow for the visited me." The My sincere thanks to you for and you The women have been urged following weeks. done for our ob- righteous will then answer Him; all you have by Executive Secretary Horne, The deadline for camper jectives. A special thanks for 'When, Lord, did we ever see you to send in their registration registration is June 1, 1976. Mrs. Eva Johnson interest, compassion and hungry and fed you, or thirsty your early!!! Make all checks payable to: financial gifts for the Malawi and gave you drink? When did The Training Conference will Woman's Baptist State Con- hospital in South Africa. we ever see you a stranger and be held at the J.J. Johnson vention. The women of North Carolina welcomed you in our homes, or Johnson Baptist Assembly - Laurel Hill, have gone the second mile in naked and clothed you? When The Youth Bible Camp Fees N.C. Mrs. Horne says: "Sisters, contributions for a much needed did we ever see you sick or in Are: Room and board, $40.00; elect your delegates early, begin hospital for the natives. Thanks prison, and visit you?' The King Registration, $5.00; Total $45.00. sending in names and advance Elected to our pastors and churches. In will answer back, 'I tell you The fees include accident and registration fees. Make all North Carolina we have indeed, whenever you did this sickness insurance for all checks payable to: Woman's thousands of hospitals. In for one of these poorest brothers swimmers and campers. Baptist State Convention. Malawi there is no hospital. of mine, you did it for me!" The campers are asked to Trustee Mrs. Thelma C. Horton, of the "I was hungry and you fed me, Matthew 25:35-40. bring: First African Baptist Church of Salisbury — Mrs. Eva Henry thirsty and you gave me drink; I Continue to do all the good you Goldsboro, and 2nd Vice - - Two (2) sheets, one (1) pillow Johnson, of Salisbury of N.C, was a stranger and you received can - for all the people you can President of the Woman's - case - one ( 1 ) light blanket, soap, was recently elected as an in your homes, naked and In every way that you can me Convention will be Instructor for towels, toiletries, flash light, associate trustee of Livingstone I sick and Out And Touch. you clothed me; was Reach the Training Conference. Bible for study College. Mrs. Johnson is the wife you took care of me, in prison money books and The fees for the Leadership refreshments, a small cotton rug of S.R. Johnson, Jr., minister of Conference are: Room and to use when sitting on the ground Mt. Zion Baptist in Salisbury, Board — $40.00; Registration — swimming suit (optional) - Love and she is an active member of State Leadership Conference $5.00, Total $45.00. and Kindness. the Woman's Baptist State will be refunded No money No money will be refunded: Convention serving as a member The sisters are asked to bring: Please select a substitute of the executive board and was Highlights Young Adult Dept. two (2) sheets - one (1) pillow camper for each camper you chosen as one of the vice case - one (1) light blanket - plan to send. If Mary Smith is presidents at the last annual towels, toiletries, By Natalie Mitchell are growing as a leader in soap, elected to attend camp, select meeting. She is also a member of flashlight, Bible, for Raleigh — The Annual State Christ. money another camper to take her the executive board of the Lott study books and refreshments - a Leadership Conference, 2nd Vice President Darlene place if something happens to Carey Baptist Mission and is a sposnored by the Woman's State Eaves: Why Lead. It is our small cotton rug to use when Mary Smith. staff member of both the state Convention last April, was held responsibility as Christians to sitting on the ground - swimming convention and Lott Carey There will be Camp T-Shirts at the First Baptist Church, Dr. lead in a Christ like way. Rate suit (optional) - Love and Kin- summer camps. on sale for $3.00 each. The name C.W. Ward, pastor. yourself: Do you love the dness. She is a career teacher in of the camp is on each shirt. The leaders of the state Young Church? Am I concerned about This promises to be a great Rowan County and is the mother Please come prepared to pur- Adult Department explored the the welfare of others? Do I week to recreation, information, of one son. chase a shirt. topic of Leadership and brought desire to win others to Christ? and inspiration. The camp can Mrs. Johnson was recom- A new feature in the camp this out the following points: Have I sufficient knowledge of accomodate 150 persons. mended by the president of year will be Craft and Hand- Director - Bronnie Daniels: the Bible? A yes to every II Livingstone College. work. Skills, strength, and courage are question suggests possible The second important event The theme for the Youth Bible tools that are necessary for leadership ability. for the summer will be: THE Camp is: "Youth and The leadership. Leaders need to be 3rd Vice President Alice 25TH ANNUAL YOUTH BIBLE Bicetnennial Celebration." flexible and sensitive to all McClain: Leadership Check CAMP AND CHARM CLINIC — Women's Day situations. Effective leadership List. As a leader, I am one who: JUNE 13 - JULY 9TH (4 weeks) Ill will involve risks. is energetic; alert The first week — June 13-18; The third important event to President Natalie Mitchell: is creative; imaginative the second week, June 20-25; the Observed At be held at the Assembly is The Goals of Leadership are to compassionate shares third week - June 27 - July 2; the be inspirational; to organize and leadership foruth week, July 4-9. THE ALL BAPTIST PICNIC — plan; to carry on good human 4th Vice President Sharon Mrs. Horne has again said: Mt. Carmel JULY 17 relationship; to have a creative Jones: The Ideal Leader. The "Please select your young activities which people of 'Good Behavior'." From these imagination; to delegate ideal leader is self committed. By Lelia Gregory Assembly, il 8-17 are planned at the authority; to bear full respon- She is one who has accepted the Youth from the ages of — ladies of can be seen that Baptists Taylorsville The sibility; to win cooperation; and pattern of God as the ideal years may attend. All ages may everywhere are making good Mt. Carmel Baptist Church to influence others. leader and follows through. attend the week that is most observed their eighth annual use of the facility. Therefore, we 1st Vice President Jerrye Choir Director Hermena convenient. Woman's Service recently, say unto each of you, support the Day Griffin: Growth of Development Bostic: How Leaders Are The Registration and room under the leadership of J.J. Johnson Assembly with as Leaders. Committment is the Discovered. Since leaders are assignments will be made each your contr buttons, your Reverend C.E. Rowe and Mrs. key to growth in Christ. Christ is those people who let their life Sunday, afternoon, at which Little, chairperson of prayers, and: "Come aside and Perlie as the Master Leader. Ask your- count for Jesus and who are time all campers are urged to be the Woman's activities. rest awhile." Day self, Do your group followers see following His example, their present. One hundred and fifty The activities began with you as: a devoted and con- work speaks for them and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with secrated Christian ; a well orga- eventually they are chosen to be *********************** Mrs. Wilma Stacks as Director nized person; a knowledgeable the forerunners. Good leader- for the day. The eleven a.m. person, a sincere, patient, un- ship ability like a good life is no address was devliered by Mrs. derstanding, fair and concerned good if it is hid under a bushel. Announcing The Esterlene Barnes of Wilkes person; an optimist; a strong, We must let our Christian TWENTY-SECOND County. Mrs. Barnes subject steadfast, courageous and leadership ability shine. ANNUAL CHRISTIAN was: "Are you Growing?" The dependable person? If so, you YOUTH SEMINAR scripture text that was used was

SHAW UNIVERSITY Luke 8, the parable of the sower. Raleigh, North The address was well delivered, Sunday, June 27, 1976 beautiful, timely, and inspiring. See Page 2 3:30p.m. The afternoon message was Friday, July 2, 1976 delivered by Mrs. Mary Moore 12:30 p.m. of Statesville, N.C. The scripture Sponsored by text for her message was All Baptist Assembly The Lott Carey Baptist Proverbs 4:1. Her message was Foreign Mission Convention timely and quite inspiring. FEE—$30.00 PER WEEK Everyone seemed to enjoy the Ages 12 to 25 Years activities for the day and to feel Accomodations inspired by the message. A total of $1,293.43 was raised. ;

Monthly Emphasis

The Shaw Divinity School: Higher Education For Ministers

Barely had the smoke from the was required for admission and Shaw Divinity School seeks to Offices for the Divinity School guns of the Civil War cleared the the Shaw Divinity School began prepare persons for Christian are in Meserve Hall. air before Dr. Henry Martin to function almost as an ministries who are: thoroughly 4. There are two distinct Tupper, an ex-Union Army autonomous body under the conversant with the Judeo- programs: (1) Thelnernal; and Chaplin of Monson, direction of the Shaw University Christian tradition and history (2) The External. Massachusetts and his wife, Board of Trustees. Full and with the great issues of 5. The Internal program is Mrs. Sarah B. Turner Tupper, Autonomy was not achieved contemporary society; skilled in composed of the Regular and the boarded a Seaboard train in New until 1969 when four significant the application of Biblical and Saturday Seminary of which England en route to Raleigh, events united to set a new theological insights to the Reverend James Z. Alexander is North Carolina, resolved to direction for the Shaw Divinity problems, need, and aspirations the dean. At present, there are provide educational opportunity School. of church and community; and no students enrolled in the for former salves. Dr. and Mrs. The first of these events oc- deeply committed to the Regular Program. Fifty are Tupper arrived in Raleigh, curred in September, 1969 when ministry of the Great Galilean enrolled in the Saturday October 10, 1865. a board of six incorporators, who opened his public ministry Program. On a windy first of December with Dr. King V. Cheek, then the according to Saint Luke's Gospel 6. The External Program is day in 1865, Dr. Tupper gathered president of Shaw University with a declaration from the composed of the Seminary a group of former slaves in the serving as chief agent, made prophet Isaiah: Without Walls of which old Guion Hotel of Raleigh to application for corporate status The spirit of the Lord is upon Reverend C.T. Vivian is the begin a class in theology. The for The Divinity School as a Non- me, because He has annointed dean. Thirty are enrolled in this theological class was the visible Stock, Non- Profit Corporation me to preach good news to the program. Special effort is being expression of Dr. Tupper's ef- with the Secretary of State in poor. He has sent me to proclaim made to enroll many more Dr. Henry Martin Tupper forts since his arrival. North Carolina. release to the captives and ministers in North Carolina in The theological class grew The second event was the administrators, students and recovering of sight to the blind, this program. rapidly. This was Dr. Tupper's creation of a separate Board of alumni desgined to discover and to set at liberty those who are . 7. During the year on campus mandate to expand his ac- Trustees for the Shaw Divinity develop innovative and sub- oppressed, to proclaim the through the Department of tivities. With $500.00 he had School. The six original in- stantive approaches to acceptable year of the Lord. Continuing Christian Education saved while in the army, he corporates constituted the first theological education for the Luke 4: 18-10 (RSV) there are three other Training bought a lot on the corner on Board, but the Board has now Shaw Divinity School. PRESENT FACTS for ministers in the Raleigh Blount and Cabarrus Streets. On been completely reorganized The continuing process of 1. The Divinity School is a iarea; (2) A Pastor's Conference this location, Dr. Tupper and his and is comprised of fifteen theological education at Shaw separate institution operating 'for one week; (3) The Annual adherents built a two story members. since its beginning reveals an separately from the University. Ministers' Institute of a week's frame structure with trees they The third event involved attempt to adapt its programs 2. The same president, Dr. J. duration. There is also an In- had cut from the forests. Called changing the name of the and processes to the changing Archie Hargraves, along with Service Extension Class in the Raleigh Institute, it was one Bachelor of Divinity Degree to demands of ministry; in- the same registrar and the same Elizabeth City, North Carolina. of the largest buildings in the Master of Divinity and the corporating the best features of financial officers serve both 8. Plans are being made for a Raleigh at that time. By mid- creation of a Bachelor of theological education occurring institutions. Plans are to select a non-degree program to be of- summer, 1866, it had an Theology program. in the most creative seminaries registrar and financial officer to fered for lay women and men. enrollment of seventy-five The fourth event was the in the United States; and an serve the Divinity School at an They may also study in any of students preparing for the initiation of a dialogical process innovative spirit that seeks to early date. the Divinity School programs. ministerial and teaching involving Shaw University and service the varied needs of 4. Divinity School classes meet These special classes for lay- professions. Shaw Divinity School trustees, church and community. The on the University campus. leadership will begin with the In 1870 the old Barringer September, 1976 enrollment estate- was purchased and the period. Raleigh Institute was moved to DEGREES OFFERED this location, the site on which 1. The Master of Divinity: A Shaw University stands today. graduate program of theological In 1871 the name of the school education requiring the was changed to Shaw Collegiate possession of the Bachelor of Institute, a name it retained Arts degree or its equivalent for until 1875 when it was chartered admission and completion of by the North Carolina ninety semester hours and grade Legislature as, "The Shaw points for its successful con- University." This included the summation. This degree can be college of Liberal Arts which earned through either the had a department of Theology. Internal or the External Some form of ministerial program.

preparation has had a con- 2. The Bachelor of Theology : A tinuous existence at Shaw program designed to meet the University. In 1900 the first special circumstances of Bachelor of Theology degrees ministers who do not posses the were conferred on four students Bachelor of Arts degree or its by the theological department of equivalent. A high school Dr. Wm. R. Strassner Dr. Grady D. Davis Rev. James Z. Alexander Shaw University. In October of diploma is required for ad- 1919 a Missionary Training mission to the program and the Four outstanding educators have served the Shaw Divinity School as its deans since its separation School was established to successful completion of ninety from the Shaw University as a Department of Religion. From 1933 to 1960 the School was known as prepare home and foreign semester hours and grade points the School of Religion. Effective for the 1960 - 61 academic year the name of the School of Religion missionaries, social service is required for graduation. was changed to The Shaw Divinity School. workers, pastors' assistants, COST These educators who have served well are Dr. John L. Tilley, deceased (photograph unavailable) and Sunday School leaders. 1. For the Saturday Seminary, Dr. William R. Strassner; Dr. Grady D. Davis; and Reverend James Z. Alexander. On April 15, 1933, the School of which operates 48 Saturdays Religion as a graduate school for (three semesters) per year: theological education was $400.00 per semester. Based established by the Board of upon the student's need, he may Trustees of Shaw University. Editor's Note receive up to one-half of his The School of Religion was tuition per semester in empowered by the Board of Compiled by W.R. Grigg that: "Religion and learning General Baptist State Con- scholarship aid. Trustees to confer the Bachelor Raleigh, (Editor's note: This must go hand in hand." And this vention's efforts to improve and 2. For the Seminary Without of Divinity degree in com- featured article concerning the is a true concept of life and upgrade the ministry in our Walls: Application fee of $25.00 bination with the Bachelor of Shaw Divinity School, is the first spiritual nature of mankind: churches and community. plus tuition of $1,200.00 per year. Arts. Six years were required to in a series of articles which are Knowledge will not save The Shaw Divinity School The same policy with reference complete the program and the to be published in connection mankind, but it is an invaluable employed Dr. W.R. Grigg, a to scholarship assistance applies Bachelor of Arts and the with the General Baptist State aid to the growth process of life former employee of the to Seminary Without Walls as to Bachelor of Divinity degrees Convention's Program of and religion. Continuing Interracial Cooperation the Saturday Seminary. were conferred jointly. monthly emphasis of the Con- education for ministers and Department of the Southern APPLY NOW of Effective for the 1960-61 vention's six (6) objectives ^ church lay leaders is among the Baptist Convention on March All inquiries concerning the academic year the name of the When we speak of the "stand- greatest of needs in the church, 1975, to work as a Promotional On-Campus program should be School of Religion was changed ard of excellence" in connection the Black church in particular. Director of Development. He is directed to: Dean James Z. to Shaw Divinity School. The with the Christian church, The lack of finance and also a Professor of Religion, Alexander while those con- combination A.B. - B.D. degree necessarily included in that is misconceptions are the chief teaching a class of Evangelism cerning the Off-Campus program was discontinued and the willingness to strive for hindrances to the educational on Saturdays for the regular program should be sent to Dean replaced with a three year academic achievement and program of most Black Divinity School Program. Dr. C.T. Vivian. graduate program leading to the continued scholastic in- ministers. The following sum- Grigg is responsible for putting The address is: Shaw Divinity Bachelor of Divinity degree. A volvement. Deeply ingrained in mary of what the Shaw Divinity the mateirals together for this School, Shaw University, Bachelor of Arts or its equivalent the nature of Shaw is the belief School has to offer is part of the article. Raleigh, North Carolina 27602. 1975-76 Trustees Guide A Year Of Progress Divinity School By James Z. Alexander Education and Co-ordinator of educational enterprise we intend The 1975-76 academic year in Church Vocations. Dr. Brodie to foster here. Under the wise and energetic the Shaw Divinity School has received her Bachelor of Arts The work of the Department of leadership of their Chairman Dr. been one of substantial degree from Shaw University Continuing Education has im- E. Burns Turner, pastor of First progress: our student and her Master of Divinity and proved in quality and scope. Its Baptist Church, Lumberton, enrollment was the largest in the Doctor of Ministry degrees from work embraces our Annual N.C. the trustees give respon- history of the seminary; our Southeastern Seminary, Wake Pastor's Conference; our In- sible guidance to the Shaw faculty was strengthened Forest. service Class for Ministers; Our Divinity School. By setting significantly; and the work of Annual Church Leaders' Con- Dr. Herbert 0. Edwards, policies and devising programs our Department of Continuing ference; and our projected Associate Professor of Black for growth they determine the Christian Education was im- Church Vocations Program. Church Studies at Duke Divinity destiny of the school from year proved in quality and broadened Our Third Annual Pastor's School, will join our faculty in to year. Such dedicated men and in scope. September with part-time Conference, March 22-24, 1976, women are to be praised and Forty three (43) students were has been widely acclaimed teaching responsibilities as as thanked for their wise and in enrolled in our on campus "the best ever;" our In-Service professor of Theology and prudent leadership. Without degree programs during the first Class for Ministers which meets Ethics. Dr. Edwards received their noble vision the school semester; forty-five were at Shaw on Tuesday evenings, his Bachelor of Arts degree from would have faltered and failed enrolled during the second September through Morgan State University, May, con- long ago. semester. The Seminary tinues to attract large numbers Baltimore, Maryland; his At the call of the president Without Walls enrolled fifty of ministers; our Annual Church Bachelor of Sacred Theology these faithful servants come students during the first Leaders Conference (June) Dr. E. Burns Turner degree from Harvard Divinity at their own personal regularly semester and twenty nine (29) School, Cambridge, comprised of the Annual expense from various points in Baptist Churches, Fayetteville, for the second. The cumulative Ministers' Institute and Annual Massachusetts; and his Doctor the State and Nation to two Dr. O.B.J. Burson, Pastor total for the first semester was Church Lay Leaders Institutes, N.C; of Philosophy degree from regular meetings and usually to of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, ninety-three (93) degree can- has been considerably enhanced Brown University, Providence, one or more called meetings Brooklyn, N.Y.; Dr. Lorenzo M. didates; for the second semester with the addition of program- Rhode Island. annually. Beyond this, each Pastor of Greater seventy-nine (79). The marked ming for missionaries, Sunday Robinson, The Reverend Ronald Swain, trustee loves the school so much Faith Tabernacle Baptist increase in applications for School and Baptist Training University Minister at Shaw that they also make liberal Church, Stanford, Connecticut. admission to our degree Union leaders and workers; University, will assume contributions for the operation of Dr. Corbin L. Cooper, Director programs suggests a widening Church Ushers; and Church teaching responsibilities in the the school rnnually. Surely, God Department of Cooperative attraction to our programs and Musicians. of Shaw Divinity School during the will bless these faithful servants Ministries with General Bap- signals a growing student body. On September 4, 1976, our new 1976-77 academic year as who continually give their tists, Raleigh, N.C; Mrs. J.B. The addition to our faculty- Certificate Program in Church Instructor in Institutional talent, time and money in McLester, President of staff of Dr. W.R. Grigg and Dr. Vocations will begin. The pur- Ministries and Counselling. The support of the school. Woman's Baptist Home and Priscilla Brodie strengthened pose of the Church Vocations Reverend Swain received his Besides Chairman Turner the Foreign Missionary Convention our instructional services Certificate Program will be to Bachelor of Arts and Master of trustees are: Dr. O.L. Sherrill, of North Carolina, Durham; Dr. significantly. Dr. Griff joined develop persons with knowledge Arts degrees from Duquesne Executive Secretary, General Chancy R. Edwards, Pastor of the Shaw Divinity School of the nature, mission and University, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Baptist State Convention of First Baptist Church, Fayet- faculty-staff May 1, 1975 as purpose of the Christian Church his Master of Divinity degree North Carolina; Mrs. Berthenia teville, N.C; Dr. Paul H. Director of Development and and skilled in its management, from the Shaw Divinity School. Home, Executive Secretary, Johnson, Pastor of Martin Street Professor of Missions after he mission development and This tremendous teaching Woman's Home and Foreign Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C; had completed ten years with promotion. To achieve its resource added to a faculty Missionary Convention of North Johnson, President, the Home Mission Board of the purpose two models of study will Dr. J.J. already comprised of Rabbi Leo Carolina; Dr. Howard L. Mit- Baptist State Con- Southern Baptist Convention. He be implemented. Model I will be General J. Stillpass, Dr. Henry, E. chell, Pastor of New Hope Dr. has already endeared himself to designed for persons who intend vention, Fairmont, N.C; Turlington, Dr. John W. Baptist Church, Gatesville, Lewis, Pastor of First the General Baptist family as to become Church Vocations W.B. Fleming, Dr. CR. Trotter, Dr. N.C; Dr. John W. White, Pastor Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, Director of Work with National James Hunt and Dean practitioners. It is basically an of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Baptists in North Carolina from on-campus program. Model II Raleigh, N.C. Alexander represents, perhaps, Asheville, N.C; Dr. Henry E. sure to these 1957 through 1965. will be designed for persons who Be remember the greatest assembly of Turlington, Pastor of the faithful people in your prayers Dr. Priscilla Brodie joined the desire to increase their talented teachers in the history University Baptist Church, and encourage them with your Shaw Divinity School faculty- knowledge, understanding and of the Seminary. It is certainly Chapel Hill, N.C; Dr. J.M. personal thanks when you see staff May 1, 1976 as Assistant appreciation of the work and indicative of the Jackson. Pastor of Free Will them. Professor of Christian kind of witness of the Christian Church. It is directed at the total church membership. It is basically a field program. At least a high school diploma Visitors or its equivalent will be required Board to Model I; Model II Of Selected pursue enrolees may have a high scho- Church, Wallace for Pollocksville for Burns Turner gave an By W.R. GRIGG Adoram Phillips, Dr. E. ol dipolmas or less formal At the of District Six; Dr. A.D. Moseley, District Nine: and Dr. H.L. of their duties, suggestion Dr. E. explanation education. Sixteen courses will Burns Turner, president of the Pastor of Mount Gilead Church, Mitchell Pastor of New Hope responsibilities and prvileges. In be required to complete the of Trustees of for District Seven; Church, Gatesville for District he said that the Board Board Shaw Durham summary, program. Each course will Divinity School, and with the Reverend James E. Arnette, The following were elected as Visitors are to be am- of consist of 16 one hour sessions. approval of the of Pastor of Metropolitan Church, officers: Dr. S.A. Raper, bassadors of good will and a Board Upon successful completion of Rocky Mount for District Eight; Chairma; and Dr. H.L. Mitchell, bureau of information for the Trustees, a Board of Visitors has sixteen courses in accordance been selected organized to T. Parks, Jr., Vice-Chairman ; and Dr. Charles Divinity School in each of and Reverend John Shaw with the model requirements, promote the program of the New Bern, Pastor of Saint R. Mosley, Secretary. their regions. students completing Model I will Divinity School among the receive a Church Vocation churches of the General Baptist Certificate with the designation Convention and among other Practitioner; students com- concerned friends of the school. pleting Model II will receive a One representative has been Church Vocation Certificate selected to give direction to and with the designation General. information about the total Students enrolling for on program in each of the ten campus study (Model I) will be of the General Baptist districts able to do so for $100.00 per Convention. They are as follows: semester (4 courses) or $25,00 Dr. Charles R. Mosley, Pastor of per course. Students enrolling Nazareth First Church, for Model II (field program) Asheville for District One; may do so for $15.00 per course. Reverend W.E. Lytle, Pastor of A brochure with complete Morning Star Church, Hickory details of the program, including for District Two; Dr. S.A. course offerings and course Raper, Pastor of Mount Calvary, descriptions, is now being Shelby for District Three; Dr. J. prepared. It will soon be in Ray Butler, Pastor of Shiloh circulation. Church, Winston - Salem for What we have done and hope District Four; Reverend W.K. to do portend a truly great future Mitchell, Red Springs, Pastor of for the Shaw Divinity School and Silver Grove, Raeford for increasing services to you - District Five; Reverend J.L. God's people - whom it is our Ezzell, Roseboro, Pastor of BOARD OF VISITORS - SHAW DIVINITY SCHOOL privilege to serve. Rev. Russell Trotter Rev. Charles C. E. Rowe Rev. John D. Fuller Rev. George Robinson

TROTTER RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE ROWE INSTALLED AS PASTOR

RALEIGH — The Reverend Claude Russell Trotter, a native of Roxboro, N.C., was TAYLORSVILLE — Charles Edward Rowe was born in Alexander County to the one of five recipients of an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree during the 111th late Reverend J.C. Rowe and Mrs. Vertie Rowe of Taylorsville, North Carolina. He is Convocation of Shaw University, last May 16. Reverend Trotter is an alumnus of Shaw a graduate of Happy Plains High School. He advanced his education at C. V.T.I, and University and the Shaw Divinity School. He received his Master of Divinity Degree Caldwell Community College, he is presently attending Shaw Divinity School, from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest, N.C., and has Raleigh, N.C. continued study beyond the Master of Divinity Degree. Reverend Rowe is united in marriage to the former Miss Gladys E. Parson. Those The citation for Reverend Trotter states: participating on program were Reverend Mack Millsap, pastor of St. John Baptist Church, Taylorsville, N.C. who gave the call to worship. Music by the Third Creek "Claude Russell Trotter has been a Christian minister for forty - four years. For Men's Chorus and the Mt. Carmel Junior Chorous, Scripture was read by Reverend seventeen years, he was pastor simultaneously at the three churches where his most CD. Poole, pastor of the New Zion Baptist Church, Taylorsville, N.C. significant contribution to ministry has been made: The First Baptist Church, Other pastors on the program were: Reverend D.U. Cooper, Reverend G. A. Dula, Graham, North Carolina; the Good Hope Baptist Church in Wake County, North Reverend M. Howell and Reverend W.N. Rowe. Carolina; and the Oak City Baptist Church, Method, North Carolina.

Situated three blocks from the seat of Government in Alamance County, and built FULLER RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP on church property which extends for one half block, is the First Baptist Church of Graham. Set with stately grace in the lovely rural surroundings of Wake County, and FAYETTEVILLE — The Reverend John D. Fuller pastor of the Lewis Chapel on property extending for eight acres, is the Good Hope Baptist Church edifice, Baptist Church has received a National fellowship to complete his theological studies. constructed by Reverend Trotter himself. The wood in the building having been In appearance on Homecoming at the Fayetteville church, Dr. Bobby J. Saucer, secured from logs he and the members cut from the forest. In Method, is the Oak City Dean of Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, Ga., announced that The Fund For Baptist Church, the educational wing of which is a monument to the Reverend Theological Education Inc., Princeton, N.J. had granted Reverend Fuller $4,000.00 for Trotter's building skills." This skill has also been using in the building of many homes the 76 - 77 academic year. in the Raleigh area. Presently, Reverend Fuller is an upcoming senior at the Atlanta institution. Mr. Fuller transferred to Morehouse from Shaw Diviinity School in January of this year. For thirteen years, Reverend Trotter served as clerk of the Wake Baptist Association, and for five years, he served as vice moderator.. He served four year as vice moderator of the Rowan Baptist Association, and five years as moderator. The ROBINSON TO STUDY FOR DOCTORATE Rowan Association is the largest among General Baptists in the state and its the largest contributor to mission and Christian Education among General Baptist RIDGEWAY — The Reverend George Robinson has been accepted by the Atlanta Associations. Theological Association Field Committee for the Doctor of Ministry Program through the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Ga., beginning with the core For the past six years, Reverend Trotter has been an instructor in the Shaw Seminar to be offered this summer. The Reverend Robinson is pastor of Ridgewav Divinity School, and recently has been appointed as an associate professor of Prac- Baptist Church has recieved a National fellowship to complete his theological studies. tical Theology. Carolina.

Annual Church Leaders Conference Announced

Raleigh — The Shaw Divinity 18. Registration for the con- Student Union Building on the preaching by outstanding Waverly Camp, and Mrs. Leo

School's Annual Church Leaders ference will begin at 9 : 00 a.m. on Shaw Campus. pastors in North Carolina; two Williams. The Reverend Leo Conference comprised of the Monday, June 14. The first The theme for 1976 will be periods for Bible Study; genuine Williams, Director of Christian Fortieth Annual Ministers' session is at 1:30 p.m. onJunel4. "One God, One Lord, One Spirit - fellowship and robust Education of the General Baptist Institute and the Second Annual The Conference will end around A Variety of Works, Services and spirituality. All these elements State Convention of North Church Lay Leaders' Institute noon on Friday, June 18, 1976. Gifts." The Biblical basis of the and more will combine to make Carolina, will coordinate the will be held at Shaw University, Registration and all sessions of theme is I Corinthians 12:4-6. this year's Institute one of the Church Lay leaders' Institute. Raleigh, North Carolina June 14- the Conference will be held in the Dr. Kelly Miller Smith will be best ever. our principal resource person. Our Second Annual Church You will not want to miss this conference! The cost for Dr. Smith is Pastor of the First Lay Leaders' Institutes will great Baptist Church, Nashville, feature four classes: 1) The the full Conference is $35.00. This includes $10.00 for Vacation Bible School Tennessee and Assistant Dean of church in Missions; 2) Bible figure for room the Divinity School, Vanderbilt Teaching and Church Training registration and $25.00 University, Nashville. Dr. Smith (for Sunday School and Baptist and board. Persons desiring to At Willow Chapel will preach the opening sermon Training Union leaders and stay for less than the full Con- of the Conference on Monday worker); 3) Church Ushers; and ference may stay in Univerisy evening, June 14, at 8:00 p.m. 4) Church Music. March 29 through April 3, Bible school were Dr. George E. dormitories for $3.00 per night and he will deliver a lecture on Each of these classes will 1976: Brown, Deacon Jesse Black the theme daily, Tuesday meet Tuesday through Thursday An intense study of the Bible Brother Curtis Lee Jr., Sister and eat in the University through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. (June 15-18) at the following was made during the early Elsie Godard, Sister Mary F. Cafeteria for a flat fee of $3.00 - a.m.; till 11;30 a.m. Question - Answer horus: 9:00 a.m. 10:30 spring Vacation Bible School of Brown, Sister Veria Wynn and per day. The registration fee periods follow each lecture. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 the Willow Chapel Baptist Sister Patricia Black. Many remains at $10.00. Additional significant features p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A concluding Church, Gold Point, North different churches of the com- of the Conference will be the class session will be held on Carolina. In the classes that munity joined with Willow Please come! Theme Address by Dr. J. Archie Friday (June 18) from 9:00 a.m. Inquiries about the Conference consisted of many ages, the Chapel to make the school a full Hargraves, President -10:30 a.m. to James Z. "theme" for the week was success. Sister Rita C. Latham of Shaw should be directed University; two workshops Our Church Lay Leaders' Alexander, Dean, Internal "God's love is Jesus". The week and Sister Roberta Brown were conducted by Dr. O.L. Sherrill Institutes faculty will be com- Shaw Divinity of study was enjoyed, the Directors for the week. Program, The and his staff from our General posed of Mr. Arthur Williams, School, Raleigh, N.C. educational and beneficial for its Dr. George E. Brown, pastor Baptist Dr. Priscilla Brodie, Mr. attendance. Instructors for the Headquarters; The Laymen's Corner Busy Bees At Work

"Somebody's in a hurry 'cause to work very hard for the up- the Church"; Brother Waverly game 31 - 2nd game 22 - Larger we ain't got time to die. We want building of God's kingdom. Camp was presented to the boys (first game) 24. to spend our time Praising, 2. The One Day Session of the convention and made remarks Congratulations to the boys, Serving and working for our Laymen's League of the General concerning his role ad- laymen for a job well done, Master". Baptist Convention met April 16, ministratively. We were brought continue on to higher heights. The Baptist laymen of North 17 at the Star of Zion Baptist to God's throne of mercy with The Basketball Commission Carolina have had a busy month Church, New Bern, N.C. Some the singing of the youth choir, has set up the following tour- and seems as if we haven't got 400 plus laymen from N.C. met and the preaching of the gospel nament schedule more in- tired yet. Four events con- and planned the work. The by the host pastor, Reverend formation will be forthcoming. fronted us this month: meeting was a great success and Cleveland Parks, Our con- Tournament - Shaw Univer-

1. The Laymen's League to the very informative. Brother John vention closed on a high note, we sity, June 18, 19, 25, 26. Lott Carey Foreign Mission McQueen presided in his usual were ready to go home and await Please contact Brother O.A. Convention met at the First manner. the resurrection of our Lord on Dupree for more information. Baptist Church, Fayetteville on Dr. E.B. Turner conducted a Easter Sunday morning. The final meeting for the April 3. The Auxiliary continues workshop on "Laymen's Work in Our thanks go out to the new Tournament will be held at the Bern churches, pastors, laymen, First Baptist Church, Winston women and youth for a job well Salem, June 12, 1976 at 99:00 done serving as hosts for our a.m. Please come and find out annual one day session. May more about this great program. Mr. Howard N. Lee, Banquet God continue to shower Many thanks to the laymen speaker for State-wide blessings up on you. who attended the One Day Fellowship Banquet sponsored 3. "The Lord will make a way Session of the General Baptist by Laymen's League, April somehow". The laymen of Ge- Convention at the Mayfield 23, 1976 at Shaw University. neral Baptist State Convention Memorial, Charlotte, N.C, May sponsored its first state-wide 4-5. with this interest at hand we Fellowship Banquet, Friday, can surely strive greater Waverly Camp, Jr., Secretary April 23, 1976 at Shaw Univer- heights. "May our Cause speed of Laymen's Wwork and Church sity. The banquet was originally nobly on its way". Music scheduled for the Royal Villa Motor Inn, but due to an un- Convention Personnel Committee foreseen problem, we were unable to secure a place. The Banquet was top-notch in every Seeking Replacement way possible. Small Boys' Basketball Team of the Washington Baptist Church, Brother I.H. Hilliard presided, Waco, N.C. Dr. E.B.Turner gave the in- For Executive Secretary vocation, Dinner music was furnished by our laymen Charlotte — Dr. Jordan C. the Committee. Applications are Secretary Waverly Camp. We Harris, Chairman of the General available in the Headquarters were moved to God's throne Baptist State Convention's Building in Raleigh and may be when Brother E.L. Pritchett Personnel Committee and secured by writing to: Dr. J.C saxophonist performed a soulful pastor of the First Baptist Harris, Post Office Box 301, arrangement of "Take My Hand Church in Statesville, N.C, Statesville, N.C. 28677. All ap- Precious Lord" Surely the spirit reported to the One Day Session plications should also be sent to was at the banquet. that the Committee is seeking a Dr. Harris. The new Executive Brother O.A. Dupree in- replacement for Dr. O.L. Secretary will be installed troduced our honored guest. Mr. Sherrill, who announced his January 14, 1977, when Dr. Howard N. Lee, former mayor of retirement, effective 1977. He Sherrill will be honored for his Chapel Hill and candidate for Lt. stated that the position is open dedicated service to the Con-

Governor of N.C. was the and that those interested in it vention. keynote speaker. This was the should place an application with icing on the cake. His challenge to us was a tremendous one - "we can no longer stay inside of our four wall building - but must Laymen and Ministers attending Banquet. From left to right Front get busy and apply our Christian row — Brother W.E. Gaye, Brother J. McQueen, President, Dr. J.J. witness and attitudes in politics, Johnson, Bro. I.H. Milliard, Brother Howard N. Lee, Bro. Shedrick economics, and education. Adams, Laymen Secretary Waverly Camp, Back row left to right — He was enjoyed by all. Brother Bro. Richard Cogdell, Dr. O.L. Sherrill, Bro. O.A. Dupree, Bro. Cogdell recognized Who's Who Andrews, Dr. E.B. Turner, Bro. Sylvester Williams and Bro. Vance at the Banquet. Dr. J.J. Johnson Raye. gave greetings along with Dr. O.L. Sherrill. The great event Pastor's was brought to a close by Reverend J.B. Moore, First Baptist, Weldon, N.C. We are Appreciation Day Observed looking forward to seeing you at our Second Banquet April 29, 1977 at Shaw University. 4. The Laymen's League By THELMA C. HEARTLEY being invited to participate in Baksetball Clayton — An appreciation the celebration. Commission This commission day was held Sunday, April 18 at At 2:45 p.m. a special program was organi- zed in June First Baptist Church here. The was rendered by the choirs and 1976, during a Study Commission session under the Reverend Lacy E. Simpson is auxiliaries of the Church. leadership of the pastor. Echoes and financial con- Brothers Shedrick Adams, Zeno Borders, The 11:00 a.m. service was tributions were presented on and Brother O.A. conducted by the deacon board behalf of each Auxiliary to Rev. Dupree. The general objective is to formulate of the church. Deacon M.W. Simpson. and design a program for Heartley chairman of the board The church presented our presided. Reverend and Mrs. Simpson Baptist boys; provide a Christian The inspiration guest speaker with a plaque and a silver tray in atmosphere leader- ship. This is to for the occasion was Reverend recognition of their faithful and be done through the baksetball Leo Williams of Raleigh, untiring Christian service league. As a result of our Director of Christian Education rendered. work we would like to with the General Baptist Con- A special solo was dedicated to announce the first game that was vention. His subject was based Reverend Simpson by Mrs. Leo played between BAPTISTRY PAINTINGS two churches as set-up by the on "The Man At The Pool" He Williams, "If I can Help Basketball commission. JORDAN RIVER SCENES challenged the members to do Somebody". First Baptist, - Keul, Artist all they can to hold fast to what A reception was held in the Lawndale 1st Walter Church game 41 - 2nd 44 - they have," "you can't do too dining hall of the church. game Small P.O.Box 535, boys - Larger boys (first much for a man of his stan- There were several out of town game) Statesville, N.C. 28677 dard," he stated. guests for the occasion. 35. He also ex- Phone: 704—873-3724 - 873-4231 Washington Baptist, pressed his appreciation for Waco- 1st ! Shaw Graduation President Resigns Continued from page 1

debt, and immediately had to Hargraves, there is a feeling alumni representation has been reduce the faculty and staff that deep in his soul, he loves appointed to look for a approximatley one third. It was Shaw and wishes the best for the replacement. The search also his bitter task to ask the institution. Again one feels that committee will begin im- faculty and staff to accept a he has a deep awareness that mediately to find the "best substantial reduction in their Baptists could do a better job for possible person" to replace Dr. individual salaries. With these Shaw if they could get free from Hargraves, Dr. Edwards said. outstanding odds, Dr. Hargraves self-seeking and petty dif- Members of the Search has reduced the indebtedness to ferences. His fianl words to the Committee are: Dr. William R. a little more than $53,000. In Baptists were: "The University Jones of Elizabeth City also a addition to keeping the in- needs to bring together people trustee of the institution will stitution alive the enrollment is from across the state to support serve as Chairman; Mayor of at an all time high. There is no the institution." Raleigh, Jyles J. Coggins; Dr. doubt about it, the load has been In a recent interview with Dr. George C. Debnam, Raleigh; heavy upon his shoulders, and Hargraves, this writer could Dr. John R. Larkins, Raleigh; the storm has been in his face all hear him saying that Black Dr. O.L. Sherrill, Executive the way. Baptists and Black people need Secretary of the General Baptist At his press conference May Shaw in times like these. Black State Convention of North Dr. C.R. Edwards presents Dr. Paul H. Johnson, a trustee of Shaw Dr. Hargraves stated: "I the resources, 12, people have but Carolina, Inc. ; Lawrence Gould and pastor of Martin Street Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C., a plaque have enjoyed my service as seem somehow to be unable to of Raleigh will represent the for " outstanding service"- President of the University mobilize those resources and staff; Dr. Vernon Clark of although at times the task bring them to bear upon the Durham will represent the seemed impossible. The time needs of Shaw. It is a call to alumni; and Larry Williams, has come for me, like the John commitment for everyone who President of the student body at the Baptist to move on so that a loves the Cause, and is in touch Shaw. new job of coordinating struc- with what is going on and know tural patterns for progress can where we are as a people. be done by someone else. Dr. Chauncey Edwards, 5,000 Souls Saved Perhaps the next job can be president of the Shaw Board of better done by someone else". Trustees, said that the 1 Million Baptists are indebted to this resignation of Dr. Hargraves great soul who has unselfishly was unexpected. He also stated given of himself for the life of that a Search Committee, with Dollars Raised Shaw. When one talks with Dr. Trustees, students, faculty and VBS time Is almost here

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Rev. Leon White announcing the N.C. Black Leadership Conference held in Raleigh on May 15.

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