Join Us In Atlanta For The Historic Joint Baptist Board Meeting in January 2008
 President C.C. Robertson is requesting the presence of every NMBCA Pastor, Preacher, Lay Leader, and Congregation for the historic Joint Baptist Winter Board Meeting in Atlanta, GA, January 28-February 1, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. This meeting is the result of the work of the four National Presidents and two former US Presidents - Jimmy Carter and William Jefferson Clinton. This meeting will include other Baptist leaders under the umbrella of "A New Baptist Covenant." For information on this aspect of our January meeting, please click here now. NMBCA has announced the Hotel Reservation process. The deadline is December 15, 2007. You must submit the Housing Request Form directly to the Atlanta Housing Bureau by faxing it to 773-873-0094. Only one form per each room is allowed. If you want to reserve a block of rooms, you must submit a separate reservation form for each room. Explicit instructions are on the housing form. The housing form will be posted next week. WHAT A TIME! WHAT A TIME! NMBCAHIGHLIGHTS
 HOUSTON, TX - The 127th Annual Session of the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America is history! The Convention had delegates from throughout the United States - from Washington State to Georgia, from California to New York, from Michigan to Texas - representing churches throughout the nation have made their way to "Heavenly Houston." This year's session is the first annual session under the leadership of Dr. C.C. Robertson, pastor of the Bexar Baptist Church, Dallas, TX and is being hosted by Dr. Samuel H. Smith, Sr., Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church and co-hosts are Dr. J.J. Robertson and Dr. S.J. Gilbert, Sr.Under the general theme of "Building a Growing and Dynamic Convention by Going Back to the Basics" (Matthew 6:33), delegates met, conferred, receiving some of the best in preaching and teaching in Christiandom.  During the meeting, Dr.T.B. Boyd, III, President/CEO of R.H. Boyd Publishing gave observations and commendations to the work of the NMBCA. Dr. Boyd presented checks to each board and auxiliary to encourage them in the work and announced new innovations of the work of RHBP as well as preparations for the 102nd Annual Congress in Dallas, TX, June 2008. Preaching sermons and delivering themes this year were: Dr. Walter F. Houston (Houston, TX), Rev. Ottley Holmes (Peoria, AZ), Dr. L.C.Firle (Hattiesburg, MS), Rev. Ricky Guyton (Chicago, IL), Rev. Marvin Chapman (Collins, MS), Rev. Denny Davis (Arlington, TX), Dr. Ray K. Gaines (Muskogee, OK), Dr. Raymond Wilson (Benton Harbor, MI), Rev. Samuel Compton (Houston, TX), Rev. Gilbert Washington (South Bend, IN), and Rev. Sandy Bell (Texas City, TX). Each morning opened with the Morning Prayer Session led by Dr. G. Thomas Turner of Columbus, OH. Morning Glory, under the direction of Dr. Denny Davis, Arlington, TX, featured the dynamic preaching of Rev. Chris Bates (Dallas, TX), Rev. Damian Epps (San Francisco, CA), and other outstanding ministers.  President C.C. Robertson called the convention to order by saying "we have come here to do the work of the Lord" and released the auxiliaries for their first formal opening sessions. During this session President Robertson celebrated his 82nd Birthday. The President's Hour was returned to Thursday morning as President Robertson said, "I want to talk to our pastors" and preached a very dynamic first annual address in which he revealed some of his plans for the convention and capped the evening off by singing "Beams of Heaven" as the congregation stood throughout the building. Prior to his address, Dr. A. Charles Bowie continued in a tradition established over 30 years ago by his singing before the President's address. Dr. Bowie brought tears to the eye as he sung "Rock of Ages."Late Night Services were held under the direction of the Evangelical Board, Dr. S.H. Smith, Sr., Chairman and featured four of his preaching sons including Terrence Johnson and Christopher Hartwell. To view pictures from the 2007 Annual Session, taken by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Click Here. NMBCA on YouTube! The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America is the FIRST CONVENTION to utilize YouTube (www.youtube.com/NMBCA). Video clips of the Convention, produced by Gaddis and Gaddis Videography Services, will appear on YouTube very soon. Please check here for the link. Ordering information will be available as well.
NMBCA Announces Future Meeting Sites HOUSTON, TX - The Executive Board of the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America has announced the following future meeting schedule of the NMBCA, ratified by the Convention during the 127th Annual Session Dr. Louis Lumzy and Family Injured in Auto Accident- UPDATE  Dr. Louis Lumzy, long-time leader within the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America and the Mississippi Missionary Baptist State Convention, along with his wife and two daughters were involved in an automobile accident recently. President Robertson and Mississippi President L.C. Firle is requesting the prayers of the NMBCA family for Dr. Lumzy. Dr. Lumzy is hospitalized in Jackson, Mississippi at the present time. If you would like to send donations, Please mail it to Dr. L. C. Firle, Missionary General Baptist State Convention President @ P. O. Box 815 Collins, MS 39428. The NMBCA is grateful to God that during this session, Dr. Lumzy was abe to sit up from his bedside and consume food! Praise God! Praise God! Praise God! NMBCA EVANGELICAL BOARD MEETING
IN NOVEMBER  The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America Evangelical Board's National Conference on Evangelism will return to the City of Houston, TX, for three dynamic days and nights, November 12-15, 2007.This event will be hosted by the Board Chairman, Dr. Samuel H. Smith, Sr. at the Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, 118 West Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019. Hotel information will be announced very soon! We are looking for all Pastors, Preachers, and Laypersons who are serious about evangelism and advancing the cause of evangelism to join us in "Heavenly Houston" in November! For more information, contact Dr. Smith's Office at (713) 529-5207. NMBCA Educational Board Needs Your Support!
The NMBCA Educational Board, led by Dr. Samuel J. Gilbert, II, Chairman, needs your support! You have helped us assist students seeking higher theological education, which in turn enhances the leadership of our Baptist Churches. The Board has a flyer for your viewing by clicking here now. OUR WEB SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE! WE'RE BUILDING A BETTER WEB SITE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUAL SUPPORT AND PRAYERS! PASTOR ROBERT EARL HOUSTON, SR. NMBCA WEB MASTER |