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1 METRO DETROIT CHURCHES OF CHRIST LEADERS & CONCERNED BRETHREN BREAKFAST Motto: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm CALENDAR Officers & Leadership Chairman: Assistant Chairman: Program Chairman: Assistant Program Chairman: Secretary: Assistant Secretary: Treasurer: Assistant Treasurer: Calendar: Directory: Historian: Website: Website: Website: James Snow... Keith Price... Dexter Harney... Jerrold McClullough... Leon Mullens... Arnold Brown... Eugene Nelson... Linwood Shealy... Earl J. Crocker... Willie Vaughn... Edward Cribbs... Lonale Stewart Sr.... William Murphy.... Donale Stewart.... (248) (248) (248) (313) (313) (313) (248) (248) (248) (313) (248)

2 Churches of Christ of The 2016 Phone Cameron Ave Conant Gardens Eastside Central Elmwood Park Linwood Highland LeMay Metro Central Northwest Redford Russell Woods Vinwood Westside Wyoming Ave North Broadway Franklin Road Eastside Pontiac Holford St Wayne Corse Oakland Troy Walled Lake Breakfast Sites & Recess 9:00am January... Northwest Church of Christ February... Franklin Road Church of Christ March... Redford Church of Christ April... Wyoming Church of Christ May... LeMay Church of Christ June... Midwest Christian Institute (Mt Clemens) July... Recess (No Meeting) August... Recess (No Meeting) September... Westside Church of Christ October... Oakland Church of Christ November... River Rough Church of Christ December... Linwood Church of Christ Back Up... Troy Church of Christ THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPATING CONGREGATIONS! DON T FORGET TO PLAN FOR 2017 CALENDAR START NOW CALENDAR 2016 Printed by: KELODE Incorporated (248)

3 HISTORY A HISTORY OF THE LEADERS AND CONCERNED BRETHREN'S GROUP Called together in October 1972 by Bro. O.A. Johnson, a group of area church leaders which included Brothers John R. Flowers, Orum L. Trone, Sr, Earl J. Crocker, Isaac Cathey, John H. Mayberry and Carl E. Swanigan became the organization s charter officers. Others who attended that initial meeting are listed below. It will be noted that many who were in attendance with us on that occasion are no longer among us but are in God's realm of waiting anticipating the Lord's glorious return. Our debt is great to them and also to those servants who later joined our ranks and performed significant tasks. In our building process, those invited to work with us had a few basic questions to which they desired answers. They wanted to know what kind of group it was and what was it to do? Our answer has always been that it is an organization which is evidenced by officers for stability, order and perseverance. Its purpose was and remains to provide structure and a forum whereby matters of the church may be discussed in order to reach consensuses based on Scripture. The hallmark of the group's reason for existence has been to endeavour "to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3). So pronounced has been that mission of LCB the scripture (Psalm 133:1) was early in our existence adopted as our theme. The theme: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." Any group which has purposes and goals often asks itself, "How well are we doing what we are suppose to be doing?" In every area of trial the desired level of accomplishment has not been achieved. But, thank God as we surveyed our achievements, we were assured that the will of God has been done. Another concern voiced regarded the nature of the group. The group has been quick to respond that it can maintain its integrity and serve as a unifying force within the brotherhood without blurring the lines which distinguishes each congregation as an autonomous entity within the body of Christ. Leaders and Concerned Brethren cannot speak for the church. It can do anything within the power it does have to cause Christ's prayer for unity of believers to have reality. (LCB) is devoted to dialogue which encourages talking with each other rather than at or about each other. LCB from its beginning has been a body gathering, evaluating and dispensing of information. This has taken the form of lectures, filmstrips and videos, papers or treatises, and sermons. Subjects touched upon Christian living including lessons on marriage and remarriage, the Christian and Armed Services, Abortion, etc. It has received information regarding children's homes, higher education and the Christian disaster relief and other concerns. The group has disavowed the role of fundraising. However, its members have demonstrated distinct generosity. It has raised money for the group's mailing purposes and consistently there has been considerable surplus. In order not to build a large treasure, Southwestern Christian College, Rochester College Luckett Christian Academy, Midwestern Christian Institute along with Michigan Christian Youth Camp, 911 Protects and other institutions have been beneficiaries. The Michigan State Lectureship has been one of the most distinctive undertakings to emerge from the group. Its meeting has served as communications center of information furnished by committees composed of congregational leaders or their designees. Individual members have been great encouragers of lectureship and indispensable in the dissemination of information concerning it. It is often truly stated that the history of the Michigan Lectureship parallels the history of the Leaders and Concerned Brethren's Group of Michigan. The group began October 1972 and the first lectureship took place from May 24th through May 26th, 1974 and was hosted by the North Broadway congregation in, Michigan. It sought the cooperative effort of all brethren throughout Michigan. A more comprehensive account of the Michigan Lectureship is available upon request from Earl Crocker or Carl E. Swanigan. Bro. John R. Flowers was a charter member of the group whose much used wisdom has been invaluable to its accomplishments. He is now celebrating his year of life. Those present at the first meeting of LCB were O.A. Johnson, O.L. Trone, Jesse Bishop, Jr., Herbert Terrell, R.L. James, Charlie O. Tucker, Earl J. Crocker, James E. Thompson, Isaac Cathey, John R. Flowers, James Black, Ray Jennings, John Honey, Alex Davenport, Joseph Lewis and Willie Johnson. Leaders and Concerned Brethren have enjoyed steady growth, now numbering men per meeting. In October we celebrated our 32 years of meetings. Our prayer is that another 32 years and more will be forth coming, with the bearing of much fruit in the Master's vineyard. Carl E. Swanigan

4 January Notes:

5 January 2016 Notes: 1 2 Northwest 3 3:00 River Rough Dr. Martin Luther King Day SWCC Meeting at LeMay 10:30am 30 Education 12:00 31 Bible Class 3:30 Notes:

6 February 2016 Notes: Franklin Road 7 3:00 Russell Wood LeMay Ladies Program 9:00am 14 Valentine s Day 15 Presidents Day Black History Program 6:00pm 27 Education 12:00 28 Bible Class 3:30 Cameron Ave. 29 Notes:

7 March 2016 Notes: Redford 6 3:00 Wyoming Day Light Savings Time Start Spring Begins Education 12:00pm 27 Easter Bible Class 3:30 Franklin Road 28 National Lectureship Memphis, Tennessee 29 National Lectureship Memphis, Tennessee 30 National Lectureship Memphis, Tennessee 31 National Lectureship Memphis, Tennessee Notes: National Lectureship Memphis, Tennessee

8 April 2016 Notes: 1 2 Wyoming 3 3:00 Redford Tax Day Education 12:00 24 Bible Class 3:30 Elmwood Park National Association of Celebrated Seniors Dallas, Texas 30 National Association of Celebrated Seniors Dallas, Texas Notes:

9 May LeMay 1 3:00 Westside 8 Friends and Family Day Redford Singles Workshop Oakland 14 Singles Workshop Oakland 15 Mother s Day Southwestern Christian College National Dinner Day1:30pm 4:00pm Linwood COC 91 st / 40 th Church Anniversary & Revival Zebedee Bishop and Martha Black Scholarship Concert 22 Linwood COC 91 st / 40 th Church Anniversary & Revival 23 Linwood COC 91 st / 40 th Church Anniversary & Revival 24 Linwood COC 91 st / 40 th Church Anniversary & Revival 25 Linwood COC 91 st / 40 th Church Anniversary & Revival LeMay North South Fellowship; Missouri, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Michigan 28 Education 12:00 LeMay North South Fellowship; Missouri, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Michigan 29 Bible Class 3:30 LeMay North South Fellowship; Missouri, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Michigan 30 Memorial Day 31 Notes:

10 June 2016 Notes: MWCI Graduation Program Michigan State Singing 5:00pm Metro Central on Van Dyke Rd.; Luncheon for song leaders and wives at 4:00pm 5 Michigan State Singing 3:00pm Metro Central on Van Dyke Rd Men s Conference Oakland Father s Day 20 Summer Begins Education 12:00 Ladies Day Program 10:30 26 Bible Class 3:00 Northwest Notes:

11 July 2016 Notes: :00 Linwood 4 Independence Day Homecoming Program Song Fest 7:00 9 Homecoming Program Song Fest 7: Troy COC S.O.B Week 6:30pm 12 Troy COC S.O.B Week 6:30pm 13 Troy COC S.O.B Week 6:30pm 14 Troy COC S.O.B Week 6:30pm 15 Troy COC S.O.B Week 6:30pm 16 Homecoming Program 3:00 Westside Vacation Bible School 6:30 Midwestern Christian Institute Lectureship 7:00 Westside Vacation Bible School 6:30 Midwestern Christian Institute Lectureship 7:00 Westside Vacation Bible School 6:30 Midwestern Christian Institute Lectureship 7:00 Westside Vacation Bible School 6:30 Midwestern Christian Institute Lectureship 7:00 Westside Vacation Bible School 6:30 Midwestern Christian Institute Lectureship 7:00 17 Westside, Highland, Vinewood Gospel Meeting 7:00pm 18 Westside, Highland, Vinewood Gospel Meeting 7:00pm 19 Westside, Highland, Vinewood Gospel Meeting 7:00pm 20 Westside, Highland, Vinewood Gospel Meeting 7:00pm 21 Westside, Highland, Vinewood Gospel Meeting 7:00pm 22 Westside, Highland, Vinewood Gospel Meeting 7:00pm 23 Education 12:00 National Youth Conference Searcy, Arkansas Harding University 24 Bible Class 3:30 National Youth Conference Searcy, Arkansas Harding University 25 National Youth Conference Searcy, Arkansas Harding University Wyoming Vacation Bible School 5:00 26 National Youth Conference Searcy, Arkansas Harding University Wyoming Vacation Bible School 5:00 27 National Youth Conference Searcy, Arkansas Harding University Wyoming Vacation Bible School 5:00 28 Wyoming Vacation Bible School 5:00 29 Wyoming Vacation Bible School 5:00 30 Vacation Bible School Parade 12:00 31 Vacation Bible School Fellowship Notes:

12 August 2016 Notes: Vacation Bible School 6:00 Vacation Bible School 6:00 Vacation Bible School 6:00 Vacation Bible School 6:00 Vacation Bible School 6:00 7 3:00 8 Oakland Vacation Bible School 9 Oakland Vacation Bible School 10 Oakland Vacation Bible School 11 Oakland Vacation Bible School Mega Worship Give Away 20 Mega Worship Services of Breakfast; Location TBD 21 S.W.C.C Meeting Lemay 3: Michigan State Lectureship Elmwood Park Church of Christ (LeMay is responsible for serving snacks) 25 Michigan State Lectureship Elmwood Park Church of Christ (Franklin Road is responsible for serving snacks) 26 Michigan State Lectureship Elmwood Park Church of Christ (Elmwood Park is responsible for serving snacks) 27 Education 12:00 28 Bible Class 3:30 Westside Notes:

13 September 2016 Notes: Westside 4 3:00 Royal Oak 5 Labor Day MWCI Song Fest Fund Raiser 5:00pm 11 Church of Christ Care Center Corn Roast Clinton Township, MI Oakland Prayer Ministry Ladies Program 17 Education Luncheon & Fashion Show Barton s Manner, Detroit, MI 11:00pm Fall (Autumn Begins) Dr. James E. Thompson Anniversary Program 25 Bible Class 3:30 LeMay Notes: Dr. James E. Thompson Birthday Dinner activities

14 October 2016 Notes: 1 Oakland Western Churches of Michigan Lectureship 2 3:00 LeMay Columbus Day Down River Gospel Meeting 11 Down River Gospel Meeting 12 Down River Gospel Meeting 13 Midwest Lectureship Bloomington, Indiana 14 Midwest Lectureship Bloomington, Indiana 15 Midwest Lectureship Bloomington, Indiana Education 12:00 Redford Church Anniversary 16 Redford Church Anniversary 23 Bible Class 3:30Mt. Clemens Bible Class 3:30 Wyoming Ave. 31 Halloween Notes:

15 November 2016 Notes: Oakland Lectureship Oakland Lectureship Oakland Lectureship 4 Oakland God Family Banquet 6:00 5 River Rouge 6 Day Light Savings Time End 7 8 Election Day Veterans Day 12 3:00 Cameron Ave Education 12:00pm 20 Founder Day SWCC Southwestern Christian College Lectureship 21 Southwestern Christian College Lectureship 22 Southwestern Christian College Lectureship 23 Southwestern Christian College Lectureship 24 Thanksgiving Day Southwestern Christian College Dinner Bible Class 3:30 River Rough Notes:

16 December 2016 Notes: Linwood 4 3:00 Vinewood Education 12: Winter Begins Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day Bible Class 3:30 Russell Woods New Year s Eve LeMay/ Cameron Ave./ Elmwood Park New Year s Eve Program Northwest/ Vinewood/ Westside New Year s Eve Program