98TH ANNUAL SESSION PROGRAM

98th Annual Session

Of the

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION, INC.

June 3-7, 2024

State Convention President

Reverend Nathaniel D. Houston, Sr.

Vice President At-Large General Secretary Chairman of the Board

Rev. Derric Morrison Sis. Darnell Boyd Rev. George E. Cain

Convention Theme

“Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry”

(Ephesians 4:12a)

Greetings From The President

To all officers and staff, Board of Directors, Moderators, Pastors, Preachers, Delegates, friends and supporters of the Northeast Mississippi Baptist State Convention, Inc., I greet each of you in the matchless and magnificent name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

It is my extreme privilege to welcome you to our 98th Annual Session of the Northeast Mississippi Baptist State Convention, Inc. Our staff and officers have worked tirelessly to make this session a rewarding spiritual experience. It is our aim and aspiration that you leave this session renewed, revived, and refreshed, and better prepared to continue to do the work of ministry.

My sincere thanks to Rev. Jimmy Stewart and the Pontotoc District Association, Rev. Jonathan Tucker and the New Birth Community Church, and Rev. Jay Tucker and the Zion Chapel MB Church, for serving as our hosts.

We are also blessed to have our guest, Rev., Dr. Ed Rodgers, with us again this session, serving as lecturer for the Minister’s Division. His unwavering support and commitment to our Convention work, has been a tremendous blessing and benefit to every person that has had the opportunity to hear him preach and teach.

My enormous thanks to our Convention Staff and Officers, and all Auxiliaries for their continued support and hard work.

My prayer is that God will be in our midst, as we invite His presence, to shower us with blessings from on High, and that we will leave this session better than we did when we came.

For the Cause of Christ,

Rev. Nathaniel D. Houston, Sr.

Monday Night, June 3, 2024

7:00 p. m.

Welcome Program

New Birth Community Church

408 Clarke Street | New Albany Mississippi

Presiding

Rev. Randy Conley

Convention Musical Celebration

Offering…………………………………………………………………….......................................................................................................................Finance Committee

Introduction of the Preacher………………………………...............................................................................................................................Rev. Ronnie Driver

Sermon…………………………………………………………………….......................................................................................................................Rev. Charles Reaves

Pastor, St. Paul MB Church, Ecru, MS

Remarks/Announcements…………………….............................................................................................................................General Secretary/President

Closing Prayer

Tuesday Morning, June 4, 2024

The Official Opening of the 98th Annual Session

Of the Northeast MS Baptist State Convention, Inc.

Presiding

Rev. Derric Morrison, State Convention, Executive Vice President At-Large

8:00 a. m. – 10:30 a. m. ……………………………………………………...............................................................................................Congress Classes In-Session

10:45 a. m. ……………………………………………………….................................................................................................General Assembly/Devotional Period

Presentation of the Convention President

Convention Call to Order……………………..........................................................................................................President, Rev. Nathaniel D. Houston, Sr.

Selection………………………………………………………….....................................................................................................................Convention Music Ministry

Brother Walter Zinn, Sr., Director of Music & Arts Auxiliary

Greetings

Host Pastor, Rev. Jonathan Tucker, New Birth Community Church, New Albany, MS

Moderator, Rev. Jimmy Stewart, Pontotoc Dist./Pastor, Springville Chapel, Church, Pontotoc, MS

The Honorable Tim Kent, Mayor of the City of New Albany MS

Exposition of the Convention Theme………………..................................................................................................................Rev. Terry Johnson

Pastor, Hopewell MB Church, Columbus, MS

Selection…………………………………………………………....................................................................................................................Convention Music Ministry

Brother Walter Zinn, Sr., Director of Music & Arts Auxiliary

Introduction of the Congress Dean……………………………….........................................................................................................................Rev. Tyrone Orr

President, Congress of Christian Education/Pastor, Springhill MB Church, Starkville, MS

Dean’s Annual Address……………………………………............................................................................................................................Sister Brenda Wofford

Dean, Congress of Christian Education/Third Mt. Olive MB Church, West Point, MS

Love Offering (Cash App: $BrendaWofford)

Appointment of Committees

Election Commission Chairman……………………….................................................................................................................................Rev. George E. Cain

Board of Directors Chairman/Pastor, Hopewell MB Church, Brooksville, MS

Acknowledgement of New Pastors/Churches

Closing Prayer

Tuesday Afternoon, June 4, 2024

2:00 – 4:00 p. m. …………………………………………………………………………...............................................................................................Auxiliaries In-Session

Minister’s Division (Location: Zion Chapel MB Church)

Woman’s Auxiliary (Location: New Birth, Across the Street)

Laymen Auxiliary (Location: TBD)

Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary (Location: Zion Chapel MB Church)

Tuesday Night, June 4, 2024

Presiding

Rev. Montrell Rucker, State Congress, 3rd Vice President

7:00 p. m. ……………………………………………………………………………………………...........................................................................................Devotional Period

Scripture

Prayer

Introduction of the Congress President……………………………………….....................................................................................................................Presider

Brother Walter Zinn, Sr., Director of Music & Arts Auxiliary

Congress President’s Address……………………………………............................................................................................................................Rev. Tyrone Orr

President State Congress of Christian Education/Pastor Springhill MB Church, Starkville, MS

Love Offering (Cash App: $RevTOrr01)

Remarks/Announcements

Closing Prayer

Wednesday Morning, June 5, 2024

Presiding

Rev., Dr. Alphonso Adkins, State Convention, 1st Vice President

10:45 a. m. …………………………………………………………...............................................................................................General Assembly/Devotional Period

Scripture

Prayer

Brother Walter Zinn, Sr., Director of Music & Arts Auxiliary

Devotional Message………………………………………………...........................................................................................................................Rev. Thomas Boyd

Pastor, First John MB Church, Starkville, MS

Offering………………………………………………………………………....................................................................................................................Finance Committee

Introduction of the Preacher………………………………………………………......................................................................................................................Presider

Sermon…………………………………………………………….........................................................................................................................Rev. Christopher Wriley

Pastor, New Zion Pilgrim MB Church, Columbus, MS

Invitation To Discipleship

Announcements……………..............................................................................................................Auxiliaries/General Secretary/Convention President

Closing Prayer

Wednesday Afternoon, June 5, 2024

MB Minister’s Division (Location: Zion Chapel MB Church)

Woman’s Auxiliary (Location: New Birth, Across the Street)

Laymen Auxiliary (Location: TBD)

Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary (Location: Zion Chapel Church)

Wednesday Night, June 5, 2024

Children & Youth Rally

(Program Under Separate Cover)

6:00 p. m……………………………………………………......................................................................................................................Youth Department In Charge

Thursday Morning, June 6, 2024

Presiding

Rev. Derric Morrison, State Convention, Executive Vice President At-Large

Scripture

Prayer

Brother Walter Zinn, Sr., Director of Music & Arts Auxiliary

Devotional Message……………………………………..………..........................................................................................................................Rev. Jimmy Wofford

Pastor, New Hope MB Church, West Point, MS

Offering………………………………………………………………………….................................................................................................................Finance Committee

Introduction of the Preacher…………………………………………………………...................................................................................................................Presider

Sermon……………………………………………………………….…....................................................................................................................Rev. Donald Anderson

Former State Convention President/Pastor, Fountain Head MB Church, West Point, MS

Invitation To Discipleship

Announcements……………..............................................................................................................Auxiliaries/General Secretary/Convention President

Closing Prayer

Thursday Afternoon, June 6, 2024

2:00 – 4:00 p. m. …………………………………………………………………………..............................................................................................Auxiliaries In-Session

Minister’s Division (Location: Zion Chapel MB Church)

Woman’s Auxiliary (Location: New Birth, Across the Street)

Laymen Auxiliary (Location: TBD)

Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary (Location: Zion Chapel MB Church)

Thursday Night, June 6, 2024

President’s Annual Address

Rev. Nathaniel D. Houston, Sr., President

(Program Under Separate Cover)

Friday Morning, June 7, 2024

Presiding

Rev. Montrell Rucker, State Congress, 3rd Vice President

Scripture

Prayer

Brother Walter Zinn, Sr., Director of Music & Arts Auxiliary

Devotional Message………………………………………………….……....................................................................................................................Rev. Abdural Lee

Special Asst. to the President/Pastor, Sand Creek Chapel MB Church, Starkville, MS

Presentation of Class 2024…………………………..........................................................................................................................Dean, Sis. Brenda Wofford

Acceptance of Class 2024………….............................................................................................................................Congress President, Rev. Tyrone Orr

Sermon…………………………………………………………………………................................................................................................................Rev., Dr. Ed Rodgers

Nat’l Bapt. Congress General Secertary/Pastor, Hopewell MB Church, B’ham AL

Invitation to Discipleship

Summary of Reports………………………………………………………....................................................................................................................Sis. Darnell Boyd

State Convention, General Secretary/First John MB Church, Starkville, MS

Remarks by Presidential Candidates…………………….........................................................................................................................Election Commission

Final Remarks & Official Closing of the 98th Annual Session

Benediction

Thus Ends The 98th Annual Session Of The

Northeast Mississippi Baptist State Convention, Inc.

Rev. Nathaniel D. Houston, Sr.

President

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION, INC

WOMAN'S AUXILIARY

June 3-7, 2024

The NEMBSC Woman's Auxiliary promotes spiritual growth through "L.E.A.P." -- love, education, accountability, and protection (1 Cor 13:4-7). The Woman's Auxiliary equips women for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:12a) by providing tools that they can share with each other and others in their respective congregations and communities and among colleagues.

Sis. Glenda Brinkley, President Sis. Jean Finley, Assistant Secretary

Sis. Denise Heard, Vice-President. Sis. Brenda Wofford, Treasurer

Sis. Pamela Simpson, Vice-President Min. Shay King, Chaplain

Sis. Melodie Cunningham, Vice-President Sis. Ruby Kelley, Parliamentarian

Sis. Suprenda Bishop, Secretary Dr. Denise Morrison, Min.Wives

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Sister Denise Heard, Vice-President, Presiding

Call to Worship……………………………………………..........................................................................................................................................Presiding Officer

Official Opening of the Woman's Auxiliary

(All ladies are asked to wear white w/ purple)

Praise and Worship……………………………………....................................................................................................................................Women of Northeast

Devotional Message

Greetings………………………………………………...........................................................................................................................................Sister Denise Heard

Pontotoc District Women’s President

Recognition of District Presidents & District Women

In Memorial

Worship in Song

Woman's President Annual Address

Presentation of the President………………………..............................................................................................................................Lady Cassandra Adkins

Wolf Creek M. B. Church, Boonville, MS

President's Annual Address…………………..........................................................................................Sister Glenda W. Brinkley

Mount Hermon M. B. Church, West Point, MS

Worship in Song

Acceptance of Address

Announcements…………………………………….....................................................................................................................................Sister Suprenda Bishop

Remarks/ Adjournment

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Sister Pamela Simpson, Vice-President, Presiding

Praise and Worship………………………………….......................................................................................................................................Women of Northeast

Devotional Message………………………………….................................................................................................................................President Brazella Bush

Hopewell M. B. Church, Brooksville, MS

MINISTRY PRESENTATION

The Dinner Table

“Focus on the Family”

Worship in Song

Offering/ Offertory Prayer……………………………...............................................................................................................................Sister Brenda Wofford

Announcements ……………………………………....................................................................................................................................Sister Suprenda Bishop

Remarks/ Adjournment

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Dr. Denise Morrison, Presiding

Praise and Worship ...........…….………………………................................................................................................................................Women of Northeast

MINISTRY PRESENTATION

The Timetable

"Focus on Aging"

Worship in Song

Closing Remarks/ Reports/ Announcements..........................................................................................................................President Glenda Brinkley

Northeast Mississippi Baptist State Convention, Inc.

MINISTER’S DIVISION

___________________________________________________________

Rev. Timothy Brinkley, President

Rev. Maurico Clark, Sr., Vice President

Dr. Stanley K. McCrary, Secretary

Rev. Demarrio Brown, Treasurer

Rev. Joe Rice, Assistant Treasurer

___________________________________________________________

Auxiliary of the

Northeast Mississippi Baptist State Convention, Inc.

Rev. Nathaniel D. Houston Sr., President

Annual Session

June 3-7, 2024

Tuesday Afternoon, June 4, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Maurico M. Clark, Sr., Presiding

Devotional Period………..........................................................(Song, Scripture, and Prayer)………....................................................................Appointee

Introduction of Guest Lecturer……………………...…….........................................................................................................................Rev. Timothy Brinkley

Lecturer ………..………………………………………….......................................................................................................................................Dr. Edward Rodgers

Vice President, Alabama State Convention

Moderator, Jefferson County District Association

Pastor, Hopewell MB Church, Birmingham, AL

Assistant Dean, National Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Song……………………………………………………………………............................................................................................................................................Appointee

Introduction of Preacher…………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................Presider

Sermon………….………………………………......................................................................................................................................................Rev. Thomas Boyd

Pastor, First John M.B. Church

Starkville, MS

Invitation to Discipleship

Offering......………….………………………...................................................................................................................................................Rev. Demarrio Brown

Closing Remarks….…..…………………………...................................................................................................................................................Rev. Tim Brinkley

Closing Prayer.….…………….………………….................................................................................................................................................Rev. Thomas Boyd

Wednesday Afternoon June 5, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Tim Brinkley, Presiding

Devotional Period …………...................................................(Song, Scripture, and Prayer)……...........................................................................Appointee

Introduction of Guest Lecturer………………………….................................................................................................................................Rev. Maurico Clark

Lecturer…………………………………………………..........................................................................................................................................Dr. Edward Rodgers

Vice President, Alabama State Convention

Moderator, Jefferson County District Association

Pastor, Hopewell MB Church, Birmingham, AL

Assistant Dean, National Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Sermon……………………………………………………….........................................................................................................................................Rev. Corey Jordan

Pastor, St. Paul M.B. Church

Starkville, MS

Invitation to Discipleship

Offering…………………………………………………….....................................................................................................................................Rev. Demarrio Brown

Closing Remarks………………………………………….......................................................................................................................................Rev. Maurico Clark

Closing Prayer…………………………………………………....................................................................................................................................Rev. Corey Jordan

Thursday Afternoon, June 6, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Maurico Clark, Presiding

Devotional Period ……..............................................................(Song, Scripture, and Prayer)…………................................................................Appointee

Introduction of Guest Lecturer…………………………….............................................................................................................................Rev. Charles Brown

Vice President, Alabama State Convention

Moderator, Jefferson County District Association

Pastor, Hopewell MB Church, Birmingham, AL

Assistant Dean, National Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Sermon………………………………….…………………............................................................................................................................................Rev. Tim Brinkley

President NEMBSC Minister Division

Pastor, Mt. Hermon MB Church

West Point, MS

Invitation to Discipleship

Offering……………………………………………………………............................................................................................................................................Rev. Joe Rice

Closing Prayer………………………..……....……………….....................................................................................................................................Rev. Tim Brinkley

Northeast Mississippi Baptist State Convention

Laymen’s Division

New Birth Community Church

New Albany, MS 39773

Envisioning the Future Exceptionally

as We Build up the Body of Christ for the Work of Ministry

Jeremiah 29:11 & & Ephesians 4:12

Theme: “Making Disciples Through Prayer”

2 Timothy 2:2 & Matthew 4:19

June 3rd- 7th, 2024

2:15pm

Call to Order………………………………………………………....................................................................................................................................Orlando Trainer

Devotion……………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................................Area Laymen

Comments/ Business Period

Lecture Period........................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Stanley McCrary Pastor, Friendship MBC, Columbus, MS

Announcements

Dismissal

Upcoming Events:

National Baptist Congress 2024 Memphis, TN...June 17-21

Walter Cade Jr. 2024 Workshop Dallas, TX……July 22-24

2024 Laymen’s Fellowship Thursday, August 15

at New Zion Baptist Church

1791 Lake Lowndes Rd, Columbus, MS 39701 at 6:30 pm

National Baptist Convention 2024

Baltimore, MD September 2-6 “Envisioning the Future Exceptionally"

As We Build up the Body of Christ for the Work of Ministry”

Jeremiah 29:11 & Ephesians 4:12

Northeast MS Baptist State Convention

Youth Department

P.O. Box 2054

Starkville, MS 39760

Goal: To aid in the development of our youth by providing spiritual, social,

and moral guidance through music, training, lecture and evangelism.

2024 Northeast MS Baptist State Convention

Youth Staff

State Youth Director………………………………………...............................................................................................................................Sis. Joyce Washington

Assistant Director…………………………………………….................................................................................................................................Sis. Sharon Weems

State Congress Director………………………………………….................................................................................................................................Sis. Lisa Wilson

State Children’s Director……………………………………….................................................................................................................................Sis. Tonya Smith

Dr. Randy Conley, Jr., Advisor

Staff Members

Bro. Kobi Cook

Sis. Kinsley Edwards

Sis. Mildred Ford

Sis. Virginia Guy

Sis. Eddie Hill

Sis. Pat Hobson

Sis. Sandra Jackson

Sis. Delois Raleigh

Sis. Evelyn Rush

Sis. Kim Washington

Juniors/Seniors must sign in each morning and afternoon.

Photo identification is required**

Seniors must sign in and out on President’s night!!!

SILENT AUCTION –OPEN FROM 9 AM~4:00 PM

& 5:30 PM~7:00PM

FINAL DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH

(9AM-11AM) Payments due no later than 11:30AM

Children’s & Youth Rally Night (under separate cover)

Wednesday-6PM

New Birth M. B. Church

408 Clarke St., New Albany, MS 38652

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Morning Session

Youth In Class - All Classes

Zion Chapel M. B. Church

1138 Hwy 30 W, New Albany, MS

8:00AM-10:30AM Classes

10:30AM- Junior/ Senior Registration

11:00AM -General Assembly - Dean's Address

12NOON- Lunch-- Zion Chapel M. B. Church

Tuesday Afternoon

1:00PM- Greetings- State Youth Director-Sis. Joyce Washington

1:10PM-1:25 PM Junior/ Senior Registration

1:30PM-1:55PM- Updates

2:00PM-3:30PM Practice

Choir Rehearsal- Youth & Children
Praise Dancers
Black Lights/Puppets

Juniors/Seniors must sign in each morning and afternoon.

Photo identification is required**

SILENT AUCTION –OPEN FROM 9 AM~4:00 PM

& 5:30PM~7:00PM

FINAL DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH

(9AM-11AM) Payments due no later than 11:30AM

Children’s & Youth Rally Night (under separate cover)

Wednesday-6PM

New Birth M. B. Church

408 Clarke St., New Albany, MS 38652

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Morning Session

Youth In Class - All Classes

Zion Chapel M. B. Church

1138 Hwy 30 W, New Albany, MS

8:00AM-10:30AM – Classes

10:30AM- Junior/ Senior Registration

10:45AM - Bible Mania

12NOON - Lunch - Zion Chapel M. B. Church

Wednesday Afternoon

1:00PM -Greetings-State Asst. Youth Director, Sis. Sharon Weems

1:10PM-1:25 PM Junior/ Senior Registration

1:30PM-1:55PM- NEMBSC Youth Director Address

2:00PM-3:30 PM Practice

Choir Rehearsal- Youth & Children
Praise Dancers
Black Lights/Puppets

Juniors/Seniors must sign in each morning and afternoon.

Photo identification is required**

SILENT AUCTION –OPEN FROM 9 AM~4:00 PM

& 5:30PM~7:00PM

FINAL DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH

(9AM-11AM) Payments due no later than 11:30AM

Children’s & Youth Rally Night (under separate cover)

Wednesday-6PM

New Birth M. B. Church

408 Clarke St., New Albany, MS 38652

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Morning Session

Youth In Class - All classes

Zion Chapel M. B. Church

1138 Hwy 30 W, New Albany, MS

8:00AM - 10:30AM - Classes

10:30AM - Junior/ Senior Registration

10:45AM - Bible Mania

12NOON - Lunch - Zion Chapel M. B. Church

College & Career Fair

Armed Forces
Career Fair
EMCC
Foster’s Cosmetologist
ICC
Jackson State
MUW
Rust College
USM
and Many More

1:00PM-1:30PM Junior/ Senior Registration

1:35PM-2:30PM Scholarship Overview

Sis. Barbara Curry & Sis. Mildred Ford

Juniors/Seniors must sign in each morning and afternoon.

Photo identification is required**

Seniors must sign in and out on President’s night!!!

SILENT AUCTION –OPEN FROM 9 AM~4:00 PM

& 5:30PM~7:00PM

FINAL DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH

(9AM-11AM) Payments due no later than11:30AM

Children’s & Youth Rally Night (under separate cover)

(Youth & Children Services Program under separate cover)

Friday-6PM-Third Mt. Olive M B Church

Friday, June 7, 2023

Morning Session

Youth In Class - All classes

Zion Chapel M. B. Church,

1138 Hwy 30 W, New Albany, MS

8:00AM-10:30AM - Classes

10:30AM- Junior/ Senior Registration

10:45AM -General Assembly

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Minster Division

Women's Auxiliary

Youth Department Session

Friday

Tuesday

Laymen's Division

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION, INC.

98TH ANNUAL SESSION PROGRAM

Woman's President Annual Address

President's Annual Address…………………..........................................................................................Sister Glenda W. Brinkley

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