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OFFICIAL JOURNAL

of the

118th Annual Session

of the

Lumber River Conference

of the

Holiness Methodist Church

Held at

Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church

November 9, 10 and 11, 2018

Jimmy F. Locklear, Presiding Bishop

Dianne B. Belcher, Conference Secretary/Treasurer

Next Session:

Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church


Be advised that the proceedings of this Annual Conference of the Lumber River Conference

of the Holiness Methodist Church are being recorded by video and photograph imaging

WITHOUT OBJECTION"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents 2

Church Covenant 3

General Observation and Statement 4

Officers of the Conference 5

Program Boards & Agencies 6

Conference Roll Call - 2018 - 2019 7

Cabinet Proceedings 2018 - 2019 8

Conference Directory 2018 - 2019 9

Delegates 2018 - 2019 11

Alternates 2018 - 2019 12

Lay Representatives 2018- 2019 13

Minutes of the April, 2018, Special Session 15

Minutes of the August, 2018, Special Session 16

Agenda for the 118th Annual Session 18

Calendar of Events - 2018 - 2019 21

Annual Session Proceedings - November 9, 10 & 11, 2018 25

Budget Committee Report 32

Education Board Report 33

Home and Foreign Mission Report 34

Lay Leader’s/Youth for Christ Treasurer’s Report 34

Nomination Committee Report 37

Ordained Clergy/Ministerial Qualification Board 37

Program Committee Report 38

Steward’s Report 39

Sunday School Supervisor 39

Superintendent’s Report 49

Treasurer’s Report 50

Trustee’s Report 53

Statistical Reports 54

Special Assignment Report 59

Honored Deceased 60

Members Died During the 2017-2018 Conference Year 61

Resolution of Thanks to Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church 62

Business Sessions 63

CHURCH COVENANT

As a body of believers, having confessed with our mouth the Lord

Jesus Christ and having believed in our hearts that God have raised

him from the dead, we are saved. Hereby, on the public expression of

our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Ghost, in the presence of God and His Holy Word,

we do now enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

We, agree therefore, by the leadership of the Holy Spirit, to love the

Lord our God with all our heart, soul and mind; to love our neighbor

as ourselves, and to walk together in Christian love by assembling

ourselves together to worship and to experience Christian fellowship.

We also agree to watch over one-another in brotherly love; to

remember one another in prayer; to aid one-another in sickness and

distress; to promote family and private devotions; to search the

scriptures; and to be in attendance of Sunday School, Worship Service,

and other programs offered to the church.

We further agree to live by the principals set forth in the

Organizational Discipline, and to contribute cheerfully and regularly

to the support of the ministry, to the expenses of the church, to the

relief of the poor, and to the spread of the gospel to our neighbor.

We moreover agree to unite ourselves together in a fellowship of

holiness, to go into the highways and hedges compelling the lost to

come, and to carry out the spirit of this covenant and to the principles

of God’s Word.

MINUTES AND REPORTS

of the

118th ANNUAL SESSION

of the

LUMBER RIVER CONFERENCE

of the

HOLINESS METHODIST CHURCH


November 9, 10 & 11, 2018

GENERAL OBSERVATION AND STATEMENT

All reports and minutes contained in the Official Journal of the 118th Annual Session of the

Holiness Methodist Conference held at Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church on

November 9, 10 and 11, 2018, have been approved by the Conference Bar and sealed by

the Presiding Bishop, Jimmy F. Locklear, and Dianne B. Belcher, the Conference

Secretary/Treasurer.

God’s Blessings,

Dianne B. Belcher

Dianne B. Belcher

Conference Secretary/Treasurer

Officers of the Lumber River Conference

Of The


Conference Headquarters

1448 Prospect Road

Pembroke, NC 28372

910/521-7544

www.lrchmc.org

Presiding Bishop Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear, 5739 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC

Home - 910/843-1863 Cell - 910/280-2556

Superintendent Rev. Anthony Chavis, 3710 Moss Neck Rd., Pembroke, NC

Home - 910/775-9500 Cell - 910/280-5332

Secretary/Treasurer Sis. Dianne B. Belcher, 108 Belcher Lane, Maxton, NC

Home - 910/844-5364 Cell - 910/217-1203

Sunday School

Supervisor Bro. Crawley Locklear, 4652 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC

Home - 910/521-8292 Cell - 910/734-2839

Lay Leader Sis. Twila Blakley, 4876 McDonald Rd., Fairmont, NC

Cell - 910/280-6935

Trustee Bro. Willie W. Scott, 8092 NC Hwy 72 West, Pembroke, NC

(Chairman) Home - 910/521-8230

Trustee Bro. Clayton Locklear, 6716 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC

Home - 910/843-3383 Cell - 910/485-6002

Trustee Rev. Crites Oxendine, 141 Quito Lane, Pembroke, NC

Home - 910/521-2445 Cell - 910/734-7798

Trustee Bro. Louie Oxendine, 6142 Hwy 710, North, Pembroke, NC

Cell – 910/740-1098

Program Boards and Agencies

2018 - 2019

Budget Committee

Chairperson: Rev. Dwayne Lowry, P. O. Box 1183, Pembroke, NC 28372

910/258-2024

Members: Sis. Dianne Belcher, Conference Secretary/Treasurer

See Treasurer’s Report for listing of Church Treasurers.

Education Board

Chairperson: Rev. Anthony Chavis, 3710 Moss Neck Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372

910/775-9500

Members: See Education Board’s Report for listing of each member.

Home & Foreign Missions Board

Chairperson: Rev. Bryan K. Oxendine, Sr., 149 Mayberry Dr., Shannon, NC 28386

910/843-4546,

Members: Rev. Marvin Locklear and Rev. Dwayne Lowry

Nomination Committee

Chairperson: Sis. Connie Bullard, 11 Kever Rd., Maxton, NC 28364

910/521-3572

Members: Bro. Orland Locklear and Bro. Bobby Oxendine

Ordained Clergy and Standing

Investigation Board

Chairperson: Rev. Robin Hammonds, 211 Palmer St., Raeford, NC 28376

910/904-1558

Members: Rev. Oscar Henderson and Rev. Perry Roberts

Program Committee

Chairperson: Bro. Jennings Bullard, 11 Kever Rd., Maxton, NC 28364

910/521-3572

Members: Sis. Ann Pevia, Sis. Janice Bryant and Sis. Dianne Belcher

Conference Stewards

Members: Rev. Scott Hammonds, 10898 Shannon Rd., Shannon, NC 28386

910/843-6289

Rev. Perry Roberts, 934 Elias Rd., Maxton, NC 28364

910/521-0918

Sunday School Board

Chairperson: Bro. Crawley Locklear, 4653 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364

910/521-8292

Members: See Sunday School Board’s Report for listing of Church

Superintendents

Conference Trustees

Chairperson: Bro. Willie W. Scott, 8092 NC Hwy 72 West, Pembroke, NC 28372

910/521-8230

Members: Bro. Clayton Locklear, Rev. Crites Oxendine and Bro. Louie Oxendine

CONFERENCE ROLL CALL

2017 - 2018

Rev. James H. Woods, Bishop 1963

Rev. Alonzo Oxendine, Elder 1971

Rev. Willie Scott, Jr., Bishop 1972

Rev. Crites Oxendine, Elder 1979

Rev. Belton Locklear, Elder (Supernumerary Status 2006) 1981

Rev. Elton B. Hunt, Elder (Supernumerary Status 2017) 1983

Rev. Anthony Chavis, Elder 1988

Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear, Bishop 1993

Rev. Marvin Locklear, Elder 1994

Rev. Bryan Keith Oxendine, Sr., Elder 1997

Rev. Neal J. Locklear, Elder 1997

Rev. Oscar Henderson, Elder 2000

Rev. Steve Locklear, Elder (Supernumerary Status 2016) 2000

Rev. William Tom Morgan, Elder (Supernumerary Status 2018) 2004

Rev. William Perry Roberts, Elder 2005

Rev. Robin Hammonds, Elder 2007

Rev. Scott Hammonds, Elder 2009

Rev. Dwayne Lowry, Elder 2009

Rev. Christopher O. Miller 2017

Rev. Randy Locklear 2018

Rev. Roman Lowry 2018

CABINET PROCEEDINGS

The Cabinet met on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The following appointments were made and

confirmed:

PASTORS

Cherokee Chapel Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear

Hopewell Rev. Robin Hammonds

Macedonia Rev. Neal J. Locklear

Maxton Rev. Bryan Oxendine, Sr.

Rev. Alonzo Oxendine, Ass’t

New Bethel Rev. Scott Hammonds

New Prospect Rev. Wm. Perry Roberts

Riverside Memorial Bishop Willie Scott, Jr.

Shoeheel Rev. Dwayne Lowry

Union Chapel Rev. Christopher O. Miller

EVANGELISTS

Rev. Randy Locklear Assistant/Macedonia

Rev. Roman Lowry Assistant/New Bethel

Rev. Marvin Locklear Assistant/ Shoeheel

Special Assignments by letters of request:

Rev. Crites Oxendine – Mission Church

Rev. Oscar Henderson – Mount Carmel

I concur with the above:

Jimmy F. Locklear

Jimmy F. Locklear

Presiding Bishop

Signed: November 11, 2018

CONFERENCE DIRECTORY

2018 - 2019

Belcher Dianne 108 Belcher Lane, Maxton, NC 28364 Home 844-5364

[email protected] Cell 217-1203

Blakley Twila 4876 McDonald Rd., Fairmont, NC 28340 Cell 280-6935

[email protected]

Chavis Anthony 3710 Moss Neck Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 775-9500


Hammonds Robin 211 Palmer St., Raeford, NC 28376 Home 904-1558


Hammonds Scott 10898 Shannon Rd., Shannon, NC 28386 Home 843-6289


Henderson Oscar 2891 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Red Springs, NC Home 843-3906

28377 Home 843-3906

Hunt Elton B. 1875 JW Rd., Fairmont, NC 28340 Home 628-9232


(Supernumerary)

Locklear Belton 160 Triska Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 Home 844-5801

(Supernumerary)

Locklear Clayton 6716 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Home 843-3383

Cell 485-6002

Locklear Crawley 4652 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Home 521-8292


Locklear Jimmy F. 5739 Oxendine School. Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Home 843-1863


Locklear Marvin 316 Wilson Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 Home 843-7163

Locklear Neal J. 276 Futura Lane, Maxton, NC 28364 Home 844-1939

Locklear Randy 94 Sanderson Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Cell 827-2266

[email protected]

Locklear Steve 504 Normal St., Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 521-2813

(Supernumerary)

Lowry Dwayne P. O. Box 1183, Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 258-2024

[email protected]

Lowry Roman P. O. Box 1183, Pembroke, NC 28372 Cell 258-2989

Miller Christopher P. O. Box 965, Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 521-8454


Morgan Wm. Tom P. O. Box 2823, Lumberton, NC 28358 Home 734-8669

1266 Canal Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372

[email protected]

(Supernumerary)

Oxendine Alonzo 257 Ambay Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 521-4063

mailto:[email protected]







Cell 734-5596

Oxendine Bryan K. 149 Mayberry Dr., Shannon, NC 28386 Home 843-4546


Oxendine Crites 141 Quito Lane, Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 521-2445

Cell 734-7798

Oxendine Louie 6142 Hwy. 710 North, Pembroke, NC 28372 Cell 740-1098

Roberts Wm. Perry 934 Elias Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Home 521-0918


Scott Willie (Jr) 378 Crepe Myrtle Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 521-4234


Scott Willie W. 8092 NC Hwy 72 West, Pembroke, NC 28372 Home 521-8230

Woods James H. P. O. Box 3129, (405 Pine St.) Home 521-4317

Pembroke, NC 28372

Missionary:

Rev. Ramnarine Ramjeawan

The New Creation Pentecostal Assembly

18 Best Trace

Penal Rock Road

Trinidad, WI

Telephone: 868/647-6223

[email protected]

Web-Master:

Timothy P. Locklear

P. O. Box 2856

Pembroke, NC 28372

Cell: 785-0830

Work: 521-3690

www.lrchmc.org

Ass’t Lay Leader - Kathy Oxendine - 1288 Pleasant Hope Rd., Fairmont, NC 28340

738-8091

Ass’t Sunday School Supervisor - Orland Locklear, 634 Shand Dr., Pembroke, NC 28372

[email protected] 668-1193

Ass’t Treasurer - Clayton Locklear, 6716 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 485-6002




http://www.lrchmc.org/


Delegates

2018 – 2019

Cherokee Chapel Service Year(s) - 1

Freddie Oxendine, 5266, Prospect Rd., Maxton 28364 521-2248

Hopewell Service Year(s) - 1

Clark Allen, 3968 Union School Rd., Rowland 28383 521-3067

Macedonia Service Year(s) - 2

Joe Bullard, 625 Goose Pond Rd., Red Springs 28377 843-3601

Maxton Service Year(s) - 2

Sharon Oxendine, P. O. Box 2312, Pembroke 28372 736-1537

New Bethel Service Year(s) - 2

Terry L. Hunt, 100 Wade Rd., Fairmont 28340 733-6310

New Prospect Service Year(s) - 2

Wilbert Lee Bullard, 7630 Deep Branch Rd., Pembroke 28372 521-8546

Riverside Service Year(s) - 2

Camma L. Morgan, 2758 Whistling Rufus Rd. 521-9011

Pembroke 28372

Shoeheel Service Year(s) - 1

Glen Locklear, 430 O’Quinn Rd., Maxton 28372 416-2627

Union Chapel Service Year(s) - 2

Calton Oxendine, III, 3384 Union Chapel Rd. 521-8989

Pembroke 28372

Alternates

2018 – 2019

Cherokee Chapel Service Year(s) - 1

Crawley Locklear, 4652 Prospect Rd., Maxton 28364 521-8292

Hopewell Service Year(s) - 1

Joseph Locklear, 5030 Union School Rd., Rowland 28383 827-9011

Macedonia Service Year(s) - 2

Donald Hammonds, 19361 Jane Shaw Rd., Wagram 28396 369-5912

Maxton

New Bethel Service Year(s) - 2

Bobby Locklear, 146 McKeller Rd., Fairmont 28340 336-414-5758

New Prospect Service Year(s) - 2

Anthony Locklear, 881 Whistling Rufus Rd., Pembroke 28372 521-0569

Riverside Service Year(s) - 2

James Hunt, 596 Bertha Jones Rd., Rowland 28383 521-3792

Shoeheel Service Year(s) -

Union Chapel Service Year(s) - 1

Chester Sutherland, P. O. 857, Wagram 28396 610-3137

[email protected]

Lay Representatives

2018 - 2019

Cherokee Chapel

Connie Bullard, 11 Kever Rd., Maxton 28364 521-3572

Barbara Colbert, 100 Bryant’s Circle, Maxton 28364 844-5356

Bobby Oxendine, 95 Valentine Rd., Maxton 28364 521-2585

Hopewell

Charles Locklear, 400 Bryant’s Circle, Maxton 28364 844-3171

Macedonia

Ann M. Brewer Pevia, 2408 McQueen Rd., Red Springs 28377 843-8194

Maxton

Allen Oxendine, P. O. Box 2312, Pembroke 28372 736-2306

New Bethel

Dillie Ann Chavis, 142 Pea Rd., Maxton 28364 785-0296

Patricia Freeman, 4508 Cricklewood St., Apt. J, 740-6601

Lumberton 28358

New Prospect

Jeanette Baker, P. O. Box 324, Pembroke 28372 733-9775

Evelyn Locklear, 857 Bryant’s Circle, Maxton 28364 844-3207

Patsy Locklear, 1820 Island Grove Rd., Pembroke 28372 521-9618

Riverside

Jamie Hunt, 342 Bertha Jones Rd., Rowland 28383 775-9323

Shoeheel

Elizabeth Locklear

Union Chapel

Tiffany Scott, P. O. Box 248, Pembroke 28372 740-9089

Corey Locklear, 154 Island Grove Church Rd., Maxton 28364 521-0216

NOTE:

1. Delegates are elected by the Members of the Quarterly Conference at each individual

church. Term of service is two (2) years. (Ref. 1985 Official Conference Journal, Pages

13, 14 & 15).

2. Alternates are elected by the members of the Quarterly Conference at each

individual church. Terms of service is two (2) years as Alternate, two (2) years as Delegate

consecutively. (Ref. 1985 Official Conference Journal, Pages 13, 14 & 15).

3. Lay Representatives are elected annually by the Church’s full membership and

probationers under the direction for the delegate and alternate. (Ref. 1985 Official

Conference Journal, Pages 13, 14 & 15).

4. Lay Representative allowance per church is based on number of Church Full

Members divided by fifty (50) and rounded to the nearest whole number. (Ref. 1985

Official Conference Journal, Pages 13, 14 & 15).

5. Delegates are to serve two (2) year term and attend all Conference Sessions. (Ref.

2004 Official Conference Journal, Page 14).

6. Lay Representatives appointed in JANUARY are to come to all meetings (Ref. 2004

Official Conference Journal, Page 14)


Of The


Minutes of the April, 2018

Special Session

On Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 6:00 PM, the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church

met at the Conference Building Headquarters, Pembroke, NC.

Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear was Presiding Bishop. Opening song “Amazing Grace” was sung and

prayer requests were given and prayer was lead by Rev. Robin Hammonds. Welcome was given by

Bishop Locklear and the roll was called by the Secretary. The following persons were unexcused

absences at the meeting:

Ivene Hunt Terry Hunt Elizabeth Locklear

Patsy C. Locklear Michael Milicia

Old Business:

Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear along with Rev. Dwayne Lowry discussed the importance for the

persons inputting the information for the Quarterly Reports. This report can be beneficial but

must have complete and correct information.

New Business:

Church Safety – Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear reported on the meeting held with Travis Bryant,

Associate Vice Chancellor of the Campus Safety & Emergency Operations with UNC-Pembroke.

This information is to help secure our churches to eliminate problems that might arise. A copy of

his Security and Safety Training guide is to be sent to all Church Pastors and if a plan is not already

implemented, Church Trustee’s need to be on board in getting a working plan in place. Mr.

Bryant has agreed that he would be willing to assist in any way possible to any Church that does not

have a plan in place.

Survey – Rev. Dwayne Lowry discussed the meeting with the Conference Ministers held on March

11, 2018, with the Reverend Dr. Mike Cummings as the guest speaker. The course concentrated

on four elements of church renewal, re-vitalization, replanting and building: Vision, Relationships,

Program and Management.

Bishop Locklear is to make a decision as to who would participate in completing the Survey and

report back at the August Special Session.

Road Side Clean-Up – Rev. Robin Hammonds discussed how the road sides in Robeson and

neighboring counties were in desperate need to Adopt A Highway to clean up the debris that litters

our highway and some of these highways are located on Major Highways (I-73/74). There are

three (3) churches in the Conference that have already adopted highways. He stated there are

three (3) reasons to Adopt A Highway: (1) His World, (2) It works and (3) It’s a witness. Let’s be

good stewards and raise our children to be more responsible good adults.

Supernumerary Status - Rev. Robin Hammonds discussed the current health problems concerning

Rev. Tom Morgan. It is his recommendation that Rev. Tom be placed on Supernumerary Status.

The recommendation was approved. Approval for Supernumerary Status for Rev. Tom Morgan

will go to August Special Session.

Union Chapel Preacher Status - Bishop Jimmy Locklear discussed that at Annual Conference

Bishop Willie Scott, Jr., was to return to Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Church as the current

Pastor. However, because of declining health problems, Bishop Scott stepped down as Pastor

January, 2018. Therefore, Rev. Christopher Miller has been installed as interim Pastor of Union

Chapel Holiness Methodist Church for the 2018 Conference year. Bishop Locklear is to hold a

meeting with the local Board Members and the Church members to confer with this approval.

Closing prayers was offered up by Rev. Bryan K. Oxendine.

Meeting was adjourned.


Of The


Minutes of the August, 2018

Special Session

On Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 6:00 PM, the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church

met at the Conference Building Headquarters, Pembroke, NC.

Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear was Presiding Bishop. Opening song “Sanctuary” was sung and prayer

requests were given and prayer was lead by Rev. Christopher Miller. Welcome was given by Bishop

Locklear and the roll was called by the Secretary. The following persons were unexcused absences at the

meeting:

Clark Allen Elizabeth Locklear Michael Milicia Bobby Oxendine

Old Business:

Survey - Presiding Bishop Jimmy Locklear discussed that there are some churches that have not

completed their Church Survey. It is most important that these surveys be completed as soon as

possible. These surveys can identify where our churches needs work to improve the overall health

of our churches. These surveys identifies where we are weak as well as where we are strong.

Supernumerary Status – Rev. Robin Hammonds made a recommendation at the April Special

Session for Rev. William Tom Morgan to be placed on Supernumerary Status. Rev. Morgan is

approved in Supernumerary Status as requested.

New Business:

A copy of the April Special Session minutes was presented, read and were approved with

corrections as to the unexcused absences of one of the members.

Pastoral Election – Bishop Locklear discussed the upcoming Pastoral Election which was approved

at the 2017 Annual Session, second day, for a two year term. The election is for a recommendation

only. This new term will begin with the 2019 conference year. The Church members will only

vote every other year. However; the term of the Pastors is not final and the assignment will come

out of the Cabinet Session with the Presiding Bishop and the Delegates from each Church. If there

are no problems reported, there is a possibility that the Pastor would continue to serve his Church.

Election of Sunday School Officers and Teachers – Rev. Christopher Miller had discussed this on

the Sunday of the 2017 Annual Session and is now bringing it for approval. He discussed a draft

copy of the requirements for the election for Sunday School Officers and Teachers. He also had a

ballot that could be used in each Church. Motion approved with a correction in the draft copy.

Conference Youth Pastor – Rev. Christopher Miller gave a discussion concerning the need of a

Conference Youth Pastor that has the following qualities:

A young man dedicated to preaching God’s gospel.

He needs to be gifted to work with the youth at the Conference churches.

Would need to have a salary.

Should preach one Sunday at each Church during the Conference year.

Should be able to preach to the youth of each Church and not to the older generation.

Rev. Miller made a recommendation that he will proceed with this and is to included Rev. Robin

Hammonds, Rev. Perry Roberts and Sis. Twila Blakley, Conference Lay Leader . This is to go to

the 2018 Annual Conference for approval.

Habitual Absence – Rev. Scott Hammonds discussed the habitual absence of Church members.

According to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Holiness Methodist Conference, there is a question

concerning the Church members attendance. If a Church member is not attending the Church

where their membership is, they need to be paying their membership dues. The Class Leaders

needs to make efforts to contact their members either in person or by letter to find out what are

their intentions to support the Church where they have their membership.

Nomination Report – Sis. Connie Bullard, Chairman of the Nomination Committee, reported her

findings. The Nomination Forms that she had received were as follows:

Twila Blakley – Conference Lay Leader

Dianne Belcher – Conference Secretary/Treasurer

Crawley Locklear – Sunday School Supervisor

Sis. Bullard will discussed these findings with her committee and report back at the Annual Conference.

Motion made to adjourn and seconded. MOTION APPROVED. Requests for prayer was made and the

closing prayer was prayed. Meeting adjourned.


of the


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Held at



AGENDA

I. Worship Service

A. Hymn

B. Prayer

C. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

II. Call To Order And Preliminaries

A. Roll Call

1. Permanent Bar Members

2. Unexcused Absences

B. Seating of Delegates, Alternates and Lay Representatives

C. Location of the Conference Bar

D. Set Time of Opening, Closing and Recess

E. Appoint Leaders for Second Day Worship Service

F. Welcome Visitors and Lay Conference Members

G. Election of Conference Bishop (Secret Ballot)

H. Election of:

A. Conference Secretary/Treasurer (Nomination Committee

Recommendation)

2. Conference Lay Leader (Nomination Committee Recommendation)

3. Conference Sunday School Supervisor (Nomination Committee Recommendation)

I. Secure Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Members

J. Passing of the Character of Ministers and Conference Members

1. Minutes

1. Approval of Minutes of August, 2018, Special Session

2. Program

1. Program Committee Report

3. Conference Officers and Stewards Reports

A. Treasurer

B. Trustees

C. Stewards

D. Superintendent

E. Sunday School Supervisor

F. Lay Leader

G. Youth For Christ Treasurer

4. Standing Boards and Committee Reports

A. Ordained Clergy and Standing Investigation Committee Report

B. Set Ordination Service (if any) –

C. Home and Foreign Mission Board Report

D. Budget Committee Report

E. Calendar of Events Report

F. Education Board Report

5. Special Committee’s Report (if any)

6. Individual Reports

A. Special Pastoral Assignments

1. Were There Any Special Assignments During The Conference Year?

a. Rev. Crites Oxendine - Mission Church

b. Rev. Oscar Henderson - Mt. Carmel Church

B. Approval of Pastoral Reports

C. Approval of Evangelists Reports

D. Approval of Missionaries Reports

7. Unfinished Business From Prior Sessions, Special Meetings (if any):

8. New Business (if any)

9. Special Orders (Disciplinary Questions)

A. What Committees and Boards shall be elected?

a. Program Committee (Elect 3):

b. Home and Foreign Mission Board:

c. Ordained Clergy and Standing Investigation Board:

d. Budget Committee:

e. Nomination Committee:

f. Educational Board:

NOTE: See Ordained Clergy and Standing Investigation Board Report for questions 1-16

17. Who shall be Conference Stewards?

18. Who shall be Conference Trustees?

19. Who shall constitute the Sunday School Board?

20. What is the statistical report?

21. Where are the preachers stationed? See Cabinet Report (Read on Sunday)

22. Where shall the next Annual Conference be held? Holiness Methodist Church

XII. Unfinished Business:

a. Allocation of Conference Funds

b. Are there any Amendments to the Proposed Budget

c. Are there any Special Projects to the Allocated from Reserve Funds

XIII. Recommendations:

XIV. Announcements:

XV. Adjournment:

Calendar of Events

2018 – 2019 Conference Year

Lord’s Supper

1st Quarter Sunday, December 2, 2018 - Riverside

1st Quarter Sunday, December 9, 2018 - Shoeheel

1st Quarter Sunday, December 16, 2018 - Macedonia

1st Quarter Sunday, December 23, 2018 - Union Chapel

1st Quarter Sunday, January 6, 2019 - New Prospect

1st Quarter Sunday, January 13, 2019 - New Bethel

1st Quarter Sunday, January 20, 2019 - Cherokee

1st Quarter Sunday, January 27, 2019 - Hopewell

1st Quarter Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Maxton

2nd Quarter Sunday, March 3, 2019 - Riverside

2nd Quarter Sunday, March 10, 2019 - Shoeheel

2nd Quarter Sunday, March 17, 2019 - Macedonia

2nd Quarter Sunday, March 24, 2019 - Union Chapel

2nd Quarter Sunday, April 7, 2019 - New Prospect

2nd Quarter Sunday, April 14, 2019 - New Bethel

2nd Quarter Sunday, April 21, 2019 - Cherokee

2nd Quarter Sunday, April 28, 2019 - Hopewell

2nd Quarter Sunday, May 5, 2019 - Maxton

3rd Quarter Sunday, June 2, 2019 - Riverside

3rd Quarter Sunday, June 9, 2019 - Shoeheel

3rd Quarter Sunday, June 16, 2019 - Macedonia

3rd Quarter Sunday, June 23, 2019 - Union Chapel

3rd Quarter Sunday, July 7, 2019 - New Prospect

3rd Quarter Sunday, July 14, 2019 - New Bethel

3rd Quarter Sunday, July 21, 2019 - Cherokee

3rd Quarter Sunday, July 28, 2019 - Hopewell

3rd Quarter Sunday, August 4, 2019 - Maxton

4th Quarter Sunday, September 1, 2019 - Riverside

4th quarter Sunday, September 8, 2019 - Shoeheel

4th Quarter Sunday, September 15, 2019 - Macedonia

4th Quarter Sunday, September 22, 2019 - Union Chapel

4th Quarter Sunday, October 6, 2019 - New Prospect

4th Quarter Sunday, October 13, 2019 - New Bethel

4th Quarter Sunday, October 20, 2019 - Cherokee

4th Quarter Sunday, October 27, 2019 - Hopewell

4th Quarter Sunday, November 3, 2019 - Maxton

Memorial Day Celebration for Armed Services

September is Senior Citizen Month

Churches Honor Senior Citizens Month

5th Sunday Singings - 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 30, 2018 Shoeheel

Sunday, March 31, 2019 Macedonia

Sunday, June 30, 2019 Cherokee Chapel

Sunday, September 29, 2019 Maxton/New Prospect

Baptisms

To be scheduled as needed.

Back to School with Jesus

Friday, August 2, 2019 – 5:00 PM Union Chapel

Bishop’s Church Visitation

December 9, 2018 - Macedonia

January 13, 2019 - Hopewell

February 10, 2019 - New Prospect

March 10, 2019 - New Bethel

April 14, 2019 - Shoeheel

June 9, 2019 - Mission Church

July 14, 2019 - Mount Carmel

August 11, 2019 - Riverside

September 8, 2019 - Union Chapel

October 13, 2019 - Maxton

Bishop’s (Conference Building) Office Visits

10:00 AM until 2:00 PM

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Budget Committee

Saturday, August 6, 2019 - 5:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Conference Bar Special Sessions

Saturday, April 6, 2019 - 6:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 6:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Conference Family Day

Saturday, June 1, 2019- 10:00 AM Camp Grace

Conference Youth Rally

Date to be Established Cherokee Chapel

Conference Wide Study Course

Sunday, August 11, 2019 – 6:00 PM (Fellowship) (Course starts at 6:30 PM)

Monday, August 12, 2019 – 6:30 PM (Fellowship) (Course starts at 7:00 PM)

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 – 6:30 PM (Fellowship) (Course starts at 7:00 PM)

Lay Leader Meetings

Sunday, January 6, 2019 - 3:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 4:00 PM New Prospect

Sunday, June 1, 2019 - 3:00 PM Camp Grace

Friday, August 2, 2019 - 7:00 PM Union Chapel

Sunday, October 6, 2019- 3:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Nomination Committee

Saturday, September 7, 2019– 4:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Ordained Clergy Board

Monday, August 5, 2019- 7:30 PM Conference Headquarters

Ordained Clergy Study Course

Date to be Established Conference Headquarters

Program Committee

Saturday, August 10, 2019 – 6:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Sunday School Board

Sunday, February 3, 2019- 4:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Sunday, May 5, 2019 - 4:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Sunday, August 4, 2019- 4:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Sunday, November 3, 2019- 4:00 PM Conference Headquarters

Sunday School Convention

Sunday, June 9, 2019- 3:00 PM Macedonia

Young People’s Singing

Sunday, April 14, 2019- 5:00 PM New Prospect

Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 5:00 PM Hopewell

Youth Mission Day

Saturday, September 14, 2018 - 8:00 AM Conference Headquarters

Annual Session Proceedings: Friday, November 9, 2018

First Day Service

Worship Service

Theme: Evangelism-“The 3 P’s” (Preparation, Planning and Practice)

Welcome Rev. Anthony Chavis, Superintendent

Theme Song (Page 357) Is Thy Heart Right With God?

Call to Worship Rev. Anthony Chavis, Superintendent

Prayer Rev. Anthony Chavis, Superintendent

Sermon Rev. Anthony Chavis, Superintendent

Sacrament Invitation Congregation

The Lord’s Supper Christian Congregation

Work, For The Night Is Coming (Page 377) Congregation

Closing Prayer/Blessing of Food Rev. Edward John Bullard

Intermission - 15 Minutes

Rev. Anthony Chavis, Conference Superintendent opened the beginning of the 118th Annual Service with

a sermon. The ritual of the Lord’s Supper was administered to ministers and then to the congregation.

Song and praise prayers delivered. Intermission was observed.

118th Annual Session Minutes

Call to Order and Preliminaries: Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear called the 118th Annual Conference to order

and welcomed the Bar. The roll was called by Sis. Dianne Belcher, Conference Secretary/Treasurer.

The seating of the Bar was the first 8 pews on the right side of the Church. The times of opening, recess

and closing are in the program. Bishop Locklear welcomed all visitors.

Election of the Conference Bishop: Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear voted in by acclamation.

Nomination Committee Report: Sis. Connie Bullard read her report for the Nomination Committee

recommendation for the Conference Lay Leader, Conference Secretary/Treasurer and Conference

Sunday School Supervisor. The individuals now holding these positions have consented to serve if

elected.

Conference Lay Leader: Sis. Twila Blakley was elected and approved.

Conference Secretary/Treasurer: Sis. Dianne Belcher was elected and approved.

Conference Sunday School Supervisor: Bro. Crawley Locklear was elected and approved.

Securing Names, Addresses and Telephone Numbers of Members: Request was made for any corrections to

the addresses and telephone numbers of Members. No updates requested.

Character of Ministers and Conference Members: Rev. Anthony Chavis read his report of the Character

of Ministers and Conference Members. He stated that there were no complaints of Ministers or

Conference members. Approved and seconded as read.

August Special Session Minutes: A copy of the minutes of the August, 2018, Special Session was given out

as a handout. The minutes were read and accepted with correction.

Program Committee Report: Bro. Jennings Bullard, Chairman of Program Committee, read his report.

Report approved and accepted as read.

Treasurer’s Report: Conference Treasurer, Sis. Dianne Belcher, presented a copy of her Treasurer’s

Report. Approved and accepted as presented.

Trustee’s Report: Rev. Crites Oxendine read his Trustee’s Report. Report approved and accepted as

read.

Steward’s Report: Rev. Perry Roberts read the Steward’s report. Approved and accepted as read.

Superintendent’s Report: Rev. Anthony Chavis read his Superintendent’s report. Approved and

accepted as read.

Sunday School Supervisor’s Report: Bro. Crawley Locklear read his Sunday School Supervisor’s report.

Approved and accepted as read.

Lay Leader/Youth for Christ Treasurer’s Report: Sis. Twila Blakley read her Lay Leader/Youth for Christ

Treasurer’s Report/ Approved and accepted as read/

Ordained Clergy and Standing Investigation Committee: Rev. Robin Hammonds read his report for

Ordained Clergy and Standing Investigation. No written complaints. Approved and accepted as read.

Rev. Hammonds stated that he had been approved as chaplain for Hoke County High School Campus.

Rev. Hammonds asked that he be approved for this position. He is to obtain records. Approved as

requested. Need an addendum to be placed on Conference web-site once a written copy is supplied.

Ordination Service: None Set

Home and Foreign Mission Board Report: Rev. Bryan Oxendine read his report for the Home and

Foreign Mission Board. Approved and accepted as read.

Budget Committee Report: Rev. Dwayne Lowry read his report for the Budget Committee Report.

Approved and accepted as read. He made a request that the Conference Logo shown to have a legal

trademark. Bishop Locklear had talked to Rev. John Edward Bullard about the procedure and he knew

the procedure to complete this process. This was approved and a committee was formed and the

following individuals were approved to work with Rev. Bullard: Bro. Tim Locklear,

Bro. Jennings Bullard, Rev. Dwayne Lowry and Rev. Anthony Chavis.

Closing Prayer/Blessing of Food Rev. Christopher Miller

The meeting was adjourned.

Lunch – 12:00 Noon – 1:15 PM

Afternoon Service

Welcome Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear


Prayer Rev. Perry Roberts

Special Music Locklear Family

Sermon Rev. Brent Chavis

Stand Up For Jesus (Page 381) Congregation

Closing Prayer Rev. Marvin Locklear

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the world. Acts 6:4

Annual Session Proceedings: Saturday, November 10, 2018

Second Day Service

Worship Service

Session began at 8:30 AM

Saturday, November 10, 2018


Welcome Rev. Alonzo Oxendine


Altar Prayer Congregation

Prayer Rev. Neal J. Locklear

Sermon Rev. Bryan K. Oxendine

There’s A Great Day Coming (Page 380) Congregation

Closing Prayer/Blessing of Food Rev. Scott Hammonds

Intermission - 15 Minutes

Conference Roll Call/Business

Call to Order and Preliminaries: Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear called the 118th Session of the Annual

Conference to order. The roll was called by Conference Secretary/Treasurer, Sis. Dianne Belcher, for all

Bar Members.

A copy of the minutes from Friday’s Session was given to all Bar Members. Report approved and

accepted as read with corrections.

Calendar of Events: A copy of the Calendar of Events was given as a handout. Approved and accepted

with corrections.

Education Board Report: Rev. Anthony Chavis read his report for the Education Board Committee.

Approved and accepted with a request to change the Sunday School literature. A meeting to be held in

February with the Sunday School Supervisor, Bro. Crawley Locklear, and all Church superintendents.

Special Committee’s Report: None reported

Special Assignment Reports: Rev. Crites Oxendine is a minister at Mission Church.

Rev. Oscar Henderson is a minister at Mt. Carmel Church. Letters were received from both churches.

Both ministers are in good standing with our Conference. Reports were approved as presented.

Individual Reports: All reports of Pastoral and Assistant Pastoral reports were presented and approved.

Unfinished Business from Prior Sessions, Special Meetings (if any) – Rev. Robin Hammonds discussed the

finding of a Conference Youth Pastor. Previous committee members and all Church Lay Leaders are to

attend when meeting is scheduled. To be continued at the April Special Session.

New Business (if any): Rev. Scott Hammonds discussed the voting of the Pastors, habitual absences and

holding Church members accountable for continued absences. After much discussion concerning the

matter at hand, a committee was established by Bishop Jimmy with the committee members to include

himself, Bro. Jennings Bullard, Rev. Anthony Chavis, Bro. Crawley Locklear and along with all Class

Leaders of each Church. To be brought back to the April Special Session for discussion.

Bro. Jennings Bullard said that we should continue on with the theme of the 2018 Annual Conference for

the upcoming year and establish an outreach goal in the community and add to the Resolution of Thanks

the following: “We, as a Conference, are to implement in our churches the 2018 Theme: Evangelism –

The 3 P’s (Preparation, Planning and Practice) for the upcoming year. We are to evangelize an outreach

goal in the community”.

Committees and Boards

Program Committee: Bro. Jennings Bullard, and Sis. Janice Bryant was appointed.

Home & Foreign Mission Board: Rev. Bryan Oxendine, Rev. Marvin Locklear and

Rev. Dwayne Lowry was appointed.

Ordained Clergy Board: Rev. Robin Hammonds, Rev. Oscar Henderson and Rev. Perry Roberts was

appointed.

Budget Committee Board: Rev. Dwayne Lowry along with all Church Treasurers and Conference

Secretary/Treasurer was appointed.

Nominating Committee: Sis. Connie Bullard, Bro. Orland Locklear and

Bro. Bobby Oxendine was appointed.

Education Board: Rev. Anthony Chavis and at least one member from each Church.

Conference Stewards: Recommendation and approval for Rev. Scott Hammonds and

Rev. Perry Roberts was made by Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear

Conference Trustees: Recommendation and approval for Rev. Crites Oxendine, Bro. Clayton Locklear,

Bro. Louie Oxendine and Bro. Willie W. Scott.

Sunday School Board: Bro. Crawley Locklear and Superintendent from each Church.

What is the statistical report? See Tabulated Statement.

Where are the preachers stationed? See Cabinet Report (read on Sunday).

Where shall the next Annual Conference be held? Rev. Robin Hammonds made a request that the 2019

Annual Conference Session be held at Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church.

RECOMMENDATION: Resolution of Thanks to Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Minutes for the Saturday meeting were read and approved as read.

Closing Prayer/Blessing of Food - Rev. Robin Hammonds

Meeting Adjourned.

Lunch – 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Afternoon Service

Welcome Bro. Jennings Bullard


Prayer Rev. Dwayne Lowry

Program Cherokee Chapel’s Drama Team

Bringing In The Sheaves (Page 109) Congregation

Closing Prayer Rev. Roman Lowry

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists, and some, pastors and teachers;

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:11 and 12

Annual Session Proceedings: Sunday, November 11, 2018

Third Day Service

Sunday School Service – 9:30 AM


Scripture Theme: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I

am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen Matthew 28:19 & 20

Welcome Bro. Crawley Locklear, S. S. Supervisor

Devotional Reading: Psalm 24:1-6 Congregation


Prayer Bishop Willie Scott, Jr.

Teacher Introduction Bro. Russell Strickland

Sunday School Session

Announcements Bro. Russell Strickland, Superintendent

Collections/Memorial Donations Songs Congregation

Sis. Janice Bryant - Pianist

Keep On The Firing Line (Page 212) Congregation

There Is Power In The Blood (Page 390) Congregation

Glory To His Name (Page 113) Congregation

Prayer Rev. Randy Locklear

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. II Timothy 1:7


Morning Worship Service

Theme: Evangelism -“The 3 P’s (Preparation, Planning and Practice)

Scripture Theme: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I

am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen Matthew 28:19 & 20

Welcome Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear


Altar Prayer (Bro. Martin Locklear) Congregation

Special Music Cherokee Chapel’s Adult Choir

Sermon Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear

Resolution of Thanks Sis. Dianne B. Belcher

Cabinet Session Report Sis. Dianne B. Belcher

God Be With You (Page 209) Congregation

Closing Prayer Bishop James H. Woods

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. I Corinthians 3:6

Sunday School was held and a brief intermission was observed. Memorial donations were given. Altar

prayer was observed by congregation. A powerful message was delivered by Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear.

Reading of Resolution of Thanks to Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church and Pastoral

assignments were read by Sis. Dianne Belcher, Conference Secretary/Treasurer.

Motion made and seconded to end the 118th Annual Session. MOTION APPROVED

Budget Conference Expenses


2018 – 2019

Bishop $ 3,500.

Lay Leader 1,700.

Secretary/Treasurer 5,000.

Sunday School Supervisor 1,700.

Expenses 300.

Superintendent 4,500.

Conference Expenses 4,000.

Conference Property Insurances

& Annual Fee) 20,000.

Copy Machine 400.

Cummings Tax Service 150.

Duke Energy Progress 1,100.

Education Committee 4,000.

Grounds Keeping 1,000.

Home Foreign & Mission Board 4,000.

Internal Revenue Service 2,700.

Janitorial Service 1,000.

Office Supplies 1,000.

Printing: Journals, D&D 2,500.

Program Committee 250.

Robeson County Tax Department 800.

Robeson County Water Department 200.

Scholarship Funds 2,000.

Postage Supplies 200.

Spectrum (Telephone/Internet) 1,800.

Ted’s Alarm Service 200.

Youth For Christ/Treasury 8,000.

Web Services 3,541.

Budget Total $73,781.

Dwayne Lowry, Budget Chairman

Dianne Belcher, Conference Treasurer

Sunday School Church Treasurers

Education Committee Report 118 Annual Session

2017-2018

To the 118th Annual Conference:

The Education Committee met on several occasions and the following programs for the year were

proposed and accepted:

1. On March 17, 2018, we hosted a Self Defense Class for the women of the Conference. The class

was held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM with Valerie Harris, Self Defense & Firearm Instructor with the

N. C. Department of P. S.

2. On March 18, we had a Church Security Workshop with Travis Bryant from UNCP.

3. On June 1 and June 2, a youth retreat was held along with the Lay Leaders in conjunction with

Conference Family Day at Camp Grace.

A. The theme was the struggle for purity, relationships and dating for christian youth.

B. The speakers for both days were Tommy and Ashton Vincek.

C. The Hopewell Praise & Worship Team presented the Friday night part of the worship

service.

4. On August 10, the Education Committee and Lay Leaders met at Union Chapel Church to hold

the annual Back to School with Jesus Retreat from 5:00 PM to

8:00 PM.

A. The guest speakers for the event were Tommy and Ashton Vincek.

B. We served 130 children along with adults.

C. There were a total 150 gift cards given out as prizes to the people that were in

attendance. A special thanks to Sis. Kathy Oxendine for her help in getting donations

and also to the churches.

5. On Sunday August 12, 13 and 14, the Annual Conference Study Course was held at New

Prospect. The study course’s theme was Evangelism: Planning and Practice. The

instructors were Bro. Tim Locklear and Rev. Dwayne Lowry. The average number of

attendees for the 3 day course was 113 people.

We would like to thank the Conference for their support in making these workshops to be a success

and we still need your support and help to continue on with our efforts.

Submitted by:

Anthony Chavis

Education Committee Chairman

Members:

Cherokee Chapel: Leigh Bullard - Hopewell: Loretta Allen - Macedonia: Paula Locklear

Maxton: Sharon Oxendine - New Bethel: Rosalia Locklear - New Prospect: Jeanette Baker

Riverside: Samuel Mauney - Shoeheel: Colette Locklear - Union Chapel: Kay Freeman and

Bonnie Locklear

Home Foreign Mission Board Report 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To the 118th Annual Session of the Lumber

River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church:

The Home and Foreign Mission Board disbursed $2,000.00 to the mission field in Trinidad,

West India, and disbursed $2,500.00 in Lover Offerings during the 2018 Conference Year.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rev. Bryan Keith Oxendine, Chairman

Rev. Marvin Locklear

Rev. Dwayne Lowry

Lay Leader Annual Report 118th Annual Conference

2017 – 2018

Dear Members of the 118th Annual Session of the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist

Church:

It is with humbleness and honor we present this report at the 118th Annual Conference. Your Conference

Lay leader; Ms. Twila Blakley and Assistant Mrs. Kathy Oxendine want to say Thank you. To each church

lay leader, we want to thank you all for your continued support. The lay leaders/ assistant lay leaders from

our local churches met on:

January 14,2018 at 3:00 P.M. Conference Building

April 8, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church

August 10, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Church

October 7, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. Conference Building

Please see 2017-2018 Journal for activities held during this conference year.

Donations to Southeastern Hospice House , Ronald McDonald House and Camp Grace were as

follows:

New Bethel $ 600.00, New Prospect $ 600.00, Cherokee $ 600.00, Union Chapel $ 600.00,

Hopewell $ 600.00, Maxton $600.00 and Riverside $ 300.00 for a total of $3,900

$ 1,500.00 to the Director at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC. $1,500.00 to Ronald

McDonald House, NC and $1,500.00 to Mr. Keith Egger Representative for Camp Grace.

All checks were mailed out this year due to Hurricane Florence.

Please see 2017-2018 Journals for activities held this Conference year.

Youth for Christ Report Year

2017-2018

Beginning Balance $ 1,502.89

Deposits

1-22-2018 8,000.00

6-13-2018 81.00

8-10-2018 600.00

8-21-2018 600.00

9-11-2018 1,525.00

9-21-2018 600.00

10-9-2018 300.00

Total Balance $13,208.89

Total Expenditures $11,826.02

Outstanding Checks

Lay Leaders Appreciation Dinner $ 616.99

Gifts (Lay Leaders) 207.49

Mission Day (Organizations) 4,500.00

Love Offering 1,732.00

Ending Balance $ 1,382.87

Expenditures for Conference 2017-2018 Youth for Christ

Conference Bowling $ 916.33

Conference Skating 1,013.69

Conference Rally 361.66

Conference Family Day & Youth Camping Retreat 2,023.53

Conference Mission Day 77.06

Lay Leaders Appreciation Dinner & Gifts 824.48

Missions (Organizations) 4,500.00

Love Offerings 1,732.00

Supplies & Computer 337.27

Bank Fees 40.00

Total Expenditures $11,826.02

Conference Lay Leader Summary

A thank you to Mr. Jimmy Oxendine and Mr. Billy Oxendine for cooking at Camp Grace (Family Day,

June 2, 2018). There were over 190 people in attendance on this day. A thank you to Mr. Allen

Oxendine (Maxton Holiness Methodist Church) and family assisting with face painting at Conference

Family Day. Thanks to all ministers who supported our Conference events. Congratulations to all our

graduating seniors of high school and college. Thanks to all churches that supported our Youth Rally. A

special thanks to Cherokee Holiness Methodist Church for hosting our Youth Rally. A special thanks to

Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Church for hosting our Back to School with JESUS. A special thank to

Mount Carmel Church for contributing to our Conference Back to School with JESUS.

Recommendations to the Annual Session

It is my recommendation for the Annual Conference Session: to revamp the events aside each year for

the youth.

Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ

Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

2 Timothy 1: 13 & 14

Ms. Twila Blakley

Sister in Christ

Church Lay Leaders and Assistants

CHURCH LAY LEADER ASSISTANT

Cherokee Chapel Patricia Cummings Debbie Chavis

James Chavis

Anita Oxendine

Hopewell Jessie Locklear Loretta Allen

Kathy Oxendine

Macedonia Penny Hammonds Reba Locklear

Michelle Hammonds

Maxton Sharon Oxendine

New Bethel Jennifer Hunt Rosalia Locklear

New Prospect Donna Bullard Locklear

Riverside Samuel Mauney Hope Bullard

Shoeheel Elizabeth Locklear

Union Chapel Diane Goins Jackie Deese

Jamie Goins

Mission Nicole Chavis

Mount Carmel Myrtis Collins

Nomination Committee Report 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

Bishop Locklear, Conference Bar Members and visitors:

After telephone conversations with each of the Nomination Committee members, we present the

following report to the 118th Annual Session of the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness

Methodist Church:

The following individuals have submitted the Nomination Form for the following Conference

Offices:

Conference Lay Leader of the Young People – Sister Twila Blakley

Conference Secretary/Treasurer – Sister Dianne Belcher

Conference Sunday School Supervisor – Brother Crawley Locklear

We, the Nomination Committee, present these individuals to you for approval for the 2019

Conference Year.

Submitted by,

Connie Bullard, Chairman

Ann Pevia

Orland Locklear

Bobby Oxendine

Ordained Qualification Board 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

The Ordained Clergy/Ministerial Qualification Board met on October 19-20, 2018, and the following

disciplinary questions were answered:

I. Who have been received on trial? Bro. Randy Locklear and Bro. Roman Lowry

II. Who remains on trial? Bro. Christopher Miller, Bro. Randy Locklear and Bro. Roman Lowry

III. Who have been discontinued? No One

IV. Was the character of each conference member passed? No complaints

V. Who has been received on credentials? No One

VI. Who has been received into full connection? No One

VII. Who has been elected and ordained Deacon? No One

VIII. Who has been elected and ordained Elder? No One

IX. Who has been elected and ordained Bishop? No One

X. Who are on trial in studies of the first year? Bro. Randy Locklear

XI. Who are on trial in studies of the second year? No One

XII. Which members are in studies of the third year? Bro. Chris Miller and Bro. Roman Lowry

XIII. Which members are in studies of the fourth year? No One

XIV. Have any withdrawn? No One

XV. Have any been expelled? No One

XVI. Who have died? No One

The annual Pastor’s Study Course was held at the Conference Headquarters on September 4-7, 2018.

Rev. Mike Cummings led our session to address Conflict Resolution.

Rev. Dwayne Lowry reviewed Church Survey results as well as Strategic Growth Plan on

September 5, 2018.

Rev. Robin Hammonds, Chairman

Rev. Perry Roberts

Rev. Oscar Henderson

Program Committee Report 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

The Program Committee met on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 4:30 PM to decide a title for the

program for the 118th Annual Session of the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist

Church. We wanted a program that would benefit our Conference. A song was led by Sis. Janice

Bryant and prayer by

Bro. Jennings Bullard.

After much thought, we chose a most benefitting program entitled, Evangelism-

“The 3P’s” (Preparation, Planning and Practice).

Songs and scriptures were then chosen to go along with our Theme, Theme Song and

ScriptureTheme. Please see copy of Program for further detail.

Meeting was adjourned with a prayer by Bro. Bobby Oxendine.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve our Conference.

Bro. Jennings Bullard, Chairman

Sis. Janice Bryant

Bro. Bobby Oxendine

Sis. Dianne Belcher

Stewards Report 118th Annual Session

2017 - 2018

To the 118th Annual Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church:

The Reverend William Perry Roberts, Steward of the Lumber River Conference, met at New Prospect

Church with the Conference Lay Leader, Sis. Twila Blakley, and Conference Treasurer,

Sis. Dianne B. Belcher, on Tuesday, October 30, at 6:30 PM. The financial records were examined and I

had a discussion of the finances and both were found to be in order and accurate.

Reverend Scott Hammonds was unable to attend due a last minute emergency.

May God continue to bless these laborers as they endeavor to do the work of Christ!

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. William Perry Roberts

Sunday School Supervisor’s 118th Annual Session

2017 - 2018

Cherokee Chapel – Bro. Russell Strickland

Number enrolled in Sunday School: 145

Average Attendance: 136

Study Courses offered: Daniel, Esther and Conference Education Class: Evangelism: “Planning and

Practice”

Training for Service Certificate(s): None

Members receiving 20 Year Service Award: None

Changes and improvements to Sunday School: None

Hopewell – Bro. Ricky Oxendine

Number enrolled in Sunday School:


Study Courses offered: Job, Doctrine and Discipline, Training for Service, I Corinthians and Conference

Education Class: Evangelism: “Planning and Practice”


Members receiving 20 Year Service Award: * Loretta Allen and Sheila Sampson


Macedonia – Bro. Donald Hammonds



Study Courses offered: The Holy Spirit and His Work, Biblical Wisdom, and Conference Education

Class: Evangelism: “Planning and Practice”

Training for Service Certificate(s):



Maxton- Bro. Allen Oxendine



Study Courses offered: 1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy, Hebrews and Conference Education Class:

Evangelism: “Planning and Practice”




New Bethel – Bro. Terry Hunt



Study Courses offered: Romans 10-16, How Your Church Should Prepare for an Active Shooter, 11

Ways to Effectively Pray for your Pastor and Conference Education Class: Evangelism: “Planning and

Practice”




New Prospect – Bro. Louie Oxendine



Study Courses offered: Training for Service and Conference Education Class: Evangelism:

“Planning and Practice”




Riverside – Bro. Orland Locklear



Study Courses offered: Romans, Ist Corinthians and Conference Education Class: Evangelism:

“Planning and Practice”

Training for Service Certificate(s):



Shoeheel – Bro. Joshua Locklear

Number enrolled in Sunday School:

Average Attendance:

Study Courses offered: Conference Education Class: Evangelism: “Planning and Practice”



Changes and improvements to Sunday School:

Union Chapel – Bro. Chester Sutherland



Study Courses offered: Conference Education Class: Evangelism: “Planning and Practice”




* Denotes a plaque will be awarded by Church

Study Courses Offered at Respective Churches

CHEROKEE CHAPEL

Course Title: Daniel 5 – 12 and Esther - Teachers - Rev. Jimmy Locklear, Bro Jennings Bullard and

Bro. Joe G. Locklear

STUDENTS

Adam Belcher Dianne Belcher Connie Bullard Jennings Bullard

Regenia Bullard Dinah Butcher Kenneth Butcher Ferlin Carter

Diane Caulder Annie Chavis Carl Chavis Charlotte Chavis

Clyde Chavis Dennis Chavis Glenda Chavis Tricia Cummings

Sasha Fulmer Louise Graham Carl Jackson Barbara Jacobs

Bobby Jacobs Renea Jones Ann Locklear Annie R. Locklear

Bonford Locklear Carole Locklear Clayton Locklear Crawley Locklear

Dorothy Locklear Jerry Locklear Joe G. Locklear Mollie Locklear

Priscilla Locklear Ronald Locklear Shelia Locklear Rose McNeill

Tina Mullin Emily Oxendine Roger Oxendine Lilly Mae Oxendine

Sandra Oxendine Darlene Quick Bonnie Scott Christina Strickland

Russell Strickland Anna Wilkins Eugene Wilkins

Conference Education Class: Evangelism: “Planning and Practice”

Teachers: Rev. Dwayne Lowry and Bro. Timothy P. Locklear

STUDENTS

Dianne Belcher Debbie Chavis Diane Caulder Carole Locklear

Crawley Locklear Tricia Cummings Cristina Strickland Russell Strickland

Dennis Chavis Elaine Lambert Rose McNeill Joe G. Locklear

Genette Oxendine Roy Chavis Jimmy Locklear Burnette Driggers

Shelia Locklear Clayton Locklear Martin Locklear Mary Locklear

Connie Bullard Jennings Bullard

HOPEWELL

Course Title: Conference Doctrine and Discipline – Teacher – Bro. Joe Locklear

STUDENTS

Neal Locklear, Jr. Carrie Locklear Ray Field Locklear Debbie Branch

Clemmitt Locklear Charles Locklear Vicky Locklear Vance Locklear

Tarik Cummings Sally Strickland Vergie Locklear Charles Locklear (Rev.)

Jessie Locklear Airo Jacobs Marsha Locklear Clark Allen

Kellie Thompson Travis Thompson Josephine Cummings Andrew Dial

Merita Lowry

Course Title: I Corinthians – Teachers- Neal Locklear, Jr. and Vickie Locklear

STUDENTS

Neal Locklear, Jr. Carrie Locklear Ray Field Locklear Debbie Branch

Clemmitt Locklear Charles Locklear Vicky Locklear Vance Locklear

Tarik Cummings Sally Strickland Vergie Locklear Charles Locklear (Rev.)

Jessie Locklear Airo Jacobs Marsha Locklear Clark Allen

Kellie Thompson Travis Thompson Josephine Cummings Andrew Dial

Merita Lowry



STUDENTS

Melissa Locklear Joseph Locklear Loretta Allen Kathy Oxendine

Ray Locklear Clark Allen

MACEDONIA

Course Title: The Holy Spirit and His Work and Biblical Wisdom – Teachers: Rev. Robin Hammonds,

Bro. William Oxendine and Rev. Randy Locklear

STUDENTS

Paulette Burnes Paula Locklear Betty Hammonds Don Hammonds

Joe Bullard Lois Bullard Barbara Jacobs Lucinda Oxendine

William Oxendine Raymond Locklear Diane Locklear Randy Locklear

Alafaye Newton Judy Bullard Evelyn Sullivan Rosie Brewer

Ann Pevia Tiffany Hammonds Mara Hammonds Rebekah Hammonds

Dottie Locklear Reba Locklear Brenon Lee Bullard Robin Hammonds



STUDENTS

Paula Locklear Ann M. Pevia Robin Hammonds Joe Bullard

Randy Locklear Paulette Burnes

MAXTON

Course Title: 1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy and Hebrews – Teacher:

STUDENTS

Alonzo Oxendine Carol Oxendine Bryan Oxendine Barbara Oxendine

Denise Oxendine Allen Oxendine Sharon Oxendine

STUDENTS



STUDENTS

Allen Oxendine Sharon Oxendine Bryan Oxendine Alonzo Oxendine

NEW BETHEL

Course Title: Romans 10-16 – Teachers – Rev. Scott Hammonds and Rev. Roman Lowry

STUDENTS

Roman Lowry Holly Hunt Jennifer Hunt Ronnie Hunt

Brenda Oxendine Billy Oxendine Bobby Locklear Rosalia Locklear

Jane Blue Ann Chavis Jimmy Oxendine Kathy Oxendine

Lisa Freeman Nelson Freeman Betty Hunt Wayne Swett

Camron Blue Conner Blue Kenny Oxendine Doris Oxendine

K. Locklear Jennelle Hunt Kylie Locklear Pat Freeman

Verdell Freeman Dwight Clark Marylyn Hammonds

Course Title: How Your Church Should Prepare for an Active Shooter and Eleven Ways to

Effectively Pray for your Pastor - Teacher – Rev. Scott Hammonds (Thom Rainer, Author)

STUDENTS








Course Title: Evangelism – Teacher – Rev. Roman Lowry

Scott Hammonds Holly Hunt Jennifer Hunt Ronnie Hunt







Course Title: Church Survey – Teacher – Rev. Scott Hammonds

STUDENTS










STUDENTS

Jennifer Hunt Dillie Ann Chavis Twila Blakley Kathy Oxendine

Billy Oxendine Brenda Oxendine Roman Lowry Nelson Freeman

Alisa Freeman Rosalia Locklear Elsie Locklear Scott Hammonds

John Locklear

NEW PROSPECT

Course Title: Training for Service - Teacher –

STUDENTS

Mary Britt Mexana Oxendine* Melissa Lowery* Donnie Chavis*

Linda Chavis* Jeanette Baker* Johnny Baker* Sue Maynor

Bobby Lowry Rowena Locklear Norva Locklear Harver Lowery Jacobs

Janeva Moore* Marie Moore* Linda Oxendine Rose M. Locklear

Terry Langley* Barbara Anderson* Rae Don Hardin* Jerry A. Brayboy

Shelley Lowery* Ronald Strickland Elvie Bullard Shawn Locklear*

Eugene Bryant* Edward Bullard* Judy Jacobs Wilbert Bullard

Donna Locklear* Norene Oxendine Pandora Strickland* Patsy Locklear

Charles Bryant Brian Locklear* Linda Tyler Bobby Lowery

Linda Bullard* Donald Bullard* Jerry Anderson Frederick Anderson*

Janice Bryant Joan Demery Elmore Anderson Turley Oxendine*

Jeff Driggers Anthony Locklear Janice Bryant*

* Denotes Training for Service Certificate



STUDENTS

Ann Jacobs Amy Woods-Locklear Willie Scott, Jr. Eugene Bryant

Janice Bryant Pandora Strickland Perry Roberts Mary Roberts

Johnny Baker Jeanette Baker Marie Moore Joan Demery

Terely Oxendine Natalie Locklear Edward Bullard Nikyah Carter

Rhonda Jones Marilyn Cooper Saleen Tyler

RIVERSIDE

Course Title: Romans – Teachers: Sis. Ruby Smith, Sis. Camma Morgan

Sis. Rebecca Hunt, Bro. Orland Locklear and Bro. Jamie Hunt

STUDENTS

Rudy Smith Alice Hunt Rebecca Hunt Tammy Locklear

Karen Wynn Jamie Hunt Eloise Bullard Greg Jones

Camma Morgan Marvin Locklear Fatama Jacobs James Smith

James Hunt Ollin Hunt Orland Locklear Tony Jacobs

Evelyn Morgan Josh Jones Delaine Jones Victoria Locklear

Camalain Locklear

Course Title: 1st Corinthians – Teachers: Sis. Ruby Smith, Sis. Camma Morgan,

Sis. Rebecca Hunt, Bro. Orlando Locklear, Bro. Jamie Hunt and Rev. Marvin Locklear

STUDENTS

Rudy Smith Alice Hunt Rebecca Hunt Tammy Locklear

Karen Wynn Jamie Hunt Eloise Bullard Greg Jones

Camma Morgan Marvin Locklear Fatama Jacobs James Smith

James Hunt Ollin Hunt Orland Locklear Tony Jacobs

Evelyn Morgan Josh Jones Delaine Jones Victoria Locklear

Camalain Locklear



STUDENTS

Samuel Mauney Josh Jones Camma Morgan Tammy Locklear

Orland Locklear Marvin Locklear

SHOEHEEL

Course Title: Young Disciples Training – Teacher: Bro. Mitchell Harris

STUDENTS

Bracy Scott Edna Jacobs Ethel Scott Harold Jacobs

Glen Locklear Dwayne Lowry Colotte Locklear Teresa Lowry

Elizabeth Locklear



STUDENTS

Jesse Locklear Nicole Locklear Santanna Lowry Colette Locklear

Susan Deese Glen Locklear Dwayne Lowry Tim Locklear

Chris Locklear Harold Jacobs Mitchell Harris Claire Harris

Cecelia Locklear

UNION CHAPEL



Faye Maynor Willie R. Chavis Willie Ann Locklear Ivene Hunt

Anthony Chavis Christopher Miller Bobbie Scott Willie Scott

SUNDAY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS

Cherokee - None Hopewell - None Macedonia - None - Maxton - None

New Bethel - None - New Prospect - None - Riverside - None -

Shoeheel - None - Union Chapel


Crawley Locklear

Sunday School Supervisor

Church Superintendents

Cherokee Chapel : Russell Strickland New Bethel: Terry Hunt

P. O. Box 1626 100 Wade Rd.

Pembroke, NC 28372 Fairmont, NC 28340

521-8474

New Prospect: Louie Oxendine

Hopewell: Ricky Oxendine 6142 Hwy. 710 North.

98 Sealey Rd. Pembroke, NC 28372

Rowland, NC 28383 740-1098

734-4024 [email protected]

Macedonia: Donald Hammonds Riverside: Bro. Orland Locklear

19361 Jane Shaw Rd. 634 Shand Dr.

Wagram, NC 28396 Pembroke, NC 28372

668-1193

[email protected]

Maxton: Allen Oxendine Shoeheel: Joshua Locklear

P. O. Box 2312 276 Futura Lane

Pembroke, NC 28372 Maxton, NC 28364

736-2306

[email protected]

Union Chapel: Chester Sutherland

P. O. Box 857

Wagram, NC 28396

910/610-3137

[email protected]

Conference Superintendent’s Sermon Outline

To the 118th Annual Conference:

I make my Annual Conference Superintendent report as follows:

We are laborers together. II Corinthians 3:9

1) Preparation for Work.

a) Spiritual Maturity – I Corinthians 3:1

b) Prayerful Preparation – I Corinthians 7:5

2) Description of the work

a) Hard Work

b) Continuous Work

c) Specialized Work

3) The reward for working

a) Earthly Rewards

b) Heavenly Rewards


Anthony Chavis

Conference Superintendent

Superintendent’s Report 118th Annual Session

2017-12018

We have gathered here today to examine and report on our labors of work for the Kingdom of God. We

also are here to set a vision for the next year’s work.

We must never forget that we are Christians and that we should remember daily whose Kingdom we are

working for. It is all about Jesus.

I would like to thank all the churches for their support during this Conference year.

My labor is as follows:

1. All Quarters were met.

2. There were no written complaints against our Clergy or Conference Bar.

3. I tried to emphasis to all Church Boards and Pastors to follow the Doctrine and Discipline

to the best of their ability.

4. That all the churches need to make sure all probationers are taught the Book of Doctrine

and Discipline before they become full members so that they understand what it means to be

a member of our Conference and that the official boards are to set the example for the rest of

the Church.

5. That when possible and permissible, that Church members, that are in good standing,

should be used to help with the work of the Church and Conference.

6. That the Ordained Clergy and pastors try to set up a schedule to let all our local preachers

and ministers in traveling connection to have adequate exposure to all the churches in the

Conference.

And in closing, we should be careful by what we allow in our churches. The Church is going to be

respected or disrespected by the things we allow or accept in our Church. Let us pray for each other.

Anthony Chavis

Conference Superintendent

Treasurer’s Report 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

Ending Amount from 2017 Annual Session $ 68,339.45

Deposits made 11/1/2017 - 10/31/2018:

Conference Sunday 10,058.65

(Special Minister’s Funds ($2,080.63)

Memorial Collections 1,810.00

Churches Conference Dues 74,043.26

Miscellaneous

Interest on Checking 61.72

Back To School With Jesus 3,225.00

Mission Church 240.00

Miscellaneous Deposits 141.00

Total Deposit $ 89,579.63

Total on Hand $157,919.08

Amount of Conference Expenses 11/1/2017 – 10/31/2018:

Bishop $ 3,500.00

Lay Leader 1,700.00

Secretary/Treasurer 4,500.00

Sunday School Supervisor 1,700.00

Superintendent 4,500.00

Conference Expenses 10,791.79

Conference Property Insurances 18,978.00

Copy Machine 337.92

Cummings Tax Service 170.00

Duke Energy Progress 1,186.41

Education Board 5,022.00

Grounds Keeping 1,000.00

Home Foreign & Mission Board 4,500.00

Internal Revenue Service 2,432.72

Janitorial Services 1,000.00

Office Supplies 549.88

Postage Supplies 130.50

Printing: Journals, D&D 1,898.60

Program Committee 295.14

Robeson County Tax Department 764.79

Robeson County Water Department 550.71

Scholarship Funds 600.00

Spectrum (Telephone/Internet 1,814.26

Ted’s Alarm Service 200.00

Youth For Christ/Treasury 8,000.00

Web Master Fee 3,395.00

Total Expenses $79,517.72

Balance in Treasure $78,401.36

CD and Interest on Hand $32,024.83


Dianne B. Belcher

Secretary/Treasurer

Clayton Locklear

Ass’t Treasurer

Memorial Donations 118th Annual Session

November 11, 2018

Mr. & Mrs. Tommie Brewer, Sr. $ 100.00

Mr. Tommie Brewer, Jr. 50.00

Mr. Carl E. Brewer 50.00

*Mr. & Mrs. John Wes Jacobs, Sr. 20.00

Mr. Kinlaw Jacobs 10.00

**Mr. John Wes Jacobs, Jr. 10.00

Mrs. Brenda Hammonds 100.00

*Mr.Grady Oxendine 200.00

Janice Fay Chavis 20.00

*Annie B. Bryant Everleigh 100.00

Conrad & Ruth Oxendine 40.00

Mr. Leslie & Mrs. Mable Sanderson

And Mrs. Sandra Graham 50.00

Mrs. Muriel O. Oxendine 25.00

Mr. Arthur Oxendine 25.00

Mr. Arthur W. Oxendine 25.00

Mrs. Marie Oxendine 25.00

Mr. Billy Ray Oxendine 25.00

Mr. Adrian Oxendine 25.00

Mrs. Lessie B. Locklear 25.00

Mr. Bobby Locklear 25.00

Mr. Carl Locklear 25.00

Mrs. Nancy Locklear 100.00

Mr. Halbert Locklear 100.00

Miss Loria Locklear 100.00

Mrs. Peggy Locklear 50.00

Mr. Earl Maynor 25.00

Mr. Chad Rachels 20.00

Miss Bertha Edwards 20.00

Mr. Harley W. & Mrs. Essie Oxendine 100.00

Mr. Frederick Locklear 20.00

Total Donations - $1,510

Correction: * Correction to name for 2017 Journal – Mr. & Mrs. John Wes Jacobs, Sr.

Correction: ** John Wes Jacobs, Jr. – Memorial Donation for 2017 in the amount of $25.00

Congregational

And

Sunday School Offerings

Sunday Collection (Cherokee Chapel) $3,955.00

Hopewell 697.00

New Bethel 230.00

New Prospect 1,308.50

Riverside 644.00

Shoeheel 335.00

Union Chapel 2,538.00

Total $9,707.50

Grand Total $11,217.50

Church Treasurers

Cherokee Chapel: Clayton Locklear New Prospect: Marie Moore

6716 Prospect Rd. 10785 Deep Branch Rd.

Maxton, NC 28364 Maxton, NC 28364

843-3383 521-4421

Hopewell: Kathy Oxendine Riverside: Ruby Smith

98 Sealey Rd. P. O. Box 496

Rowland, NC 28383 Pembroke, NC 28372

734-7166 521-9045

Macedonia: Raymond Locklear Shoeheel: Ethel Scott

401 Isaiah Rd. 3995 Fairley Rd.

Maxton, NC 28364 Maxton, NC 28364

844-9061 844-9161

Maxton: Allen Oxendine Union Chapel: Willie W. Scott

P. O. Box 2312 8092 Hwy. 72 West

Pembroke, NC 28372 Pembroke, NC 28372

736-2306 521-8230

New Bethel: Susan Bass

9107 Hwy. 130 By-Pass

Fairmont NC 28340

910/628-0980

Trustee’s Report 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS

MAXTO N – New riding lawn mower, gas range and tree work

NEW BETHEL – Repainted sanctuary, new refrigerator in fellowship hall, repainted old fellowship hall

and installed new cabinets.

NEW PROSPECT – None

RIVERSIDE – None

HOPEWELL – None

MACEDONIA – Markers to indicate the septic tank, barrel fence and clean the Church steeple.

UNION CHAPEL – New Security system, exterior lights and re-did the sidewalk.

SHOEHEEL – 30’ x 30’ music room

CHEROKEE CHAPEL – Remodeled the fellowship hall, added a new kitchen, repaint the sanctuary, new

carpet, re-padded the Church seats, re-surfaced the parking lot, new charcoal grill, new camera system

and safety locks on outside doors

CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS - Purchased new copy machine, metal top on storage building and

resurfaced and re-marked parking lot.

Respectfully submitted by Trustees:

Rev. Crites Oxendine, Chairman

Bro. Clayton Locklear

Bro. Louie Oxendine

Bro. Willie Scott

Statistical Reports 118th Annual Session

2017 – 2018

Pastor’s Yearly Reports

Cherokee Chapel Church Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear

1. Number of Churches 1

2. Value of Said Churches $1,973,600.00

3. Number of Full Members 122

4. Number of Probationers 0

5. Number of Local Preachers 0

6. Number of Exhorters 2

7. Number of Deaths* 4

8. Number of Baptisms:

A. Adult 4

B. Children 2

9. Number of Sunday Schools 1

10. Number of Officers & Teachers 18

11. Number of Scholars in All Grades 145

12. Monies Collected $193,985.50

13. Salary Apportioned to Pastor 14,640.00

14. Paid to Pastor 14,640.00

15. Conference Budget Assessed 16,193.16

16. Conference Budget Paid 16,193.16

17. All Other Expenses 376,319.14

18. Total Expenses: Pastor Salary, Conference Budget

And All Other Expenses $396,035.15

Hopewell Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Neal Locklear, Jr.


2. Value of Said Churches $ 1,110,0000





7. Number of Deaths 1


A. Adult 0

B. Children 0




12. Monies Collected $ 64,797.00







And All Other Expenses $ 57,506.89

Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Robin R. Hammonds


2. Value of Said Churches $ 600,000.00







A. Adult 0

B. Children 1












Maxton Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Bryan Oxendine









A. Adult 0

B. Children 0




12. Monies Collected $39,094.00

13. Salary Apportioned to Pastor -0-

14. Paid to Pastor -0-





And All Other Expenses $28,662.80

New Bethel Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Scott Hammonds









A. Adult 0

B. Children 0












New Prospect Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Perry Roberts









A. Adult 2

B. Children 1












Riverside Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Marvin Locklear








8. Number of Baptist

A. Adult 1

B. Children 1











And All Other Expenses 44,285.56

Shoeheel Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Dwayne Lowry









A. Adult 0

B. Children 0












Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Church

Rev. Christopher Miller









A. Adult 0

B. Children 0












Special Assignment Reports 118th Annual Session

2017 - 2018

Rev. Oscar Henderson - Mt. Carmel






6. Attended Sunday School 52

7. Attended Bible Study 50

8. Wednesday Night Service 52

9. Revivals 9

10. Conference 1

11. Baptized 37

12. Miscellaneous Matters: Visited hospitals and shut-ins.


Rev. Oscar Henderson

Rev. Crites Oxendine - Mission Church






6. Number of Baptisms

a. Adults 0

b. Children 0

7. Number of Officers and Teachers 12


9. Average attendance 75

10. Value of the Church $700,000.00

11. Miscellaneous Matters: Held a fall and spring revival


Rev. Crites Oxendine

Honored Deceased

Name Admitted Died

Rev. J. H. Sampson 1903 1907

Presbyter H. H. Lowry 1900 1936

Elder C. C. Lowry 1900 1943

Elder Z. R. Jacobs 1907 1944

Elder L. A. Oxendine 1923 1951

Elder E. Lowry 1946 1956

Elder T. O. Chavis 1928 1952

Bishop J. R. Lowry 1922 1959

Rev. Pete Locklear 1958 1963

Bishop Belton Bullard 1953 1968

Bishop M. L. Lowry 1949 1976

Elder C. W. Oxendine 1949 1988

Elder Joseph Anderson 1947 1989

Rev. Arber Oxendine 1954 1991

Rev. Harford Harris 1978 1995

Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. 1957 1997

Bishop J. W. Locklear 1953 1998

Elder Clester Locklear 1985 2007

Rev. Jerry Scott 1997 2008

Rev. Hilton Deese 1972 2008

Bishop Patrick Cummings 1981 2016

In Loving Memory

Of Our

Deceased Church Members

2018 Conference Year

Name Date Date

of of of

Church Name Birth Death

Cherokee Chapel Virginia B. Locklear 05/05/1924 01/06/2018

Kernice Locklear 02/24/1942 03/14/2018

Marie Chavis 05/18/1931 09/27/2018

Janice Fay Chavis 06/08/1955 11/02/2018

Hopewell Mary Dial Keyworth 08/17/1932 03/22/2018

New Bethel Blummey Brooks 11/11/1931 06/14/2018

New Prospect Docia Jacobs 07/09/1924 02/06/2018

Sandra Graham 08/18/1948 05/25/2018

Union Chapel Matilda Hocker 08/25/1925 05/24/2018

Renee Locklear 01/02/1977 10/06/2018

Resolution of Thanks

Adopted by Acclamation at the Closing Session

Of the

Lumber River Conference of the Holiness

Methodist Church 118th Annual Session


On behalf of Presiding Bishop, Jimmy F. Locklear, Conference Officers, Conference Bar

and Members, we respectfully and truthfully express our deepest thanks and appreciation

to Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church for so graciously and humbly hosting the

118th Annual Session of the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church.

The 118th Annual Session of the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist

Church kindly gives thanks to Cherokee Holiness Methodist Church for the hospitality

shown during the 118th Annual Session which was held on Friday, November 9, through

Sunday, November 11, 2018.

The Church members have worked many hours to prepare for this assembly; therefore, be

it,

RESOLVED, that the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church

expresses its appreciation and extends its solemn thanks to all whose support and efforts

have made this Annual Session a well-organized and wonderful gathering of God’s people.

We, as a Conference, are to implement in our churches the 2018 Theme: Evangelism –

The 3 P’s (Preparation, Planning and Practice) for the upcoming year. We are to

evangelize an outreach goal in the community.

Sealed by:

Dianne B. Belcher

Conference Secretary/Treasurer

Lumber River Conference of the


Bar, Members and Friends

Dear Bishop Locklear and Conference Bar Members:

Pastor Robin Hammonds has filled out the appropriate paperwork and been approved to speak and help

on behalf of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. FCA is highly run by volunteers like him, so we are happy

to have him serve. Coaches and athletes from Hoke County High School have already asked him to be a

part in helping their “huddle”. He is allowed to work there and any of our other campus or community

huddles.

Sincerely,

Katie Harrell

FCA Area Representative

BUSINESS SESSONS

YEAR DATE PLACE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

1900 Oct. 26 Union Chapel J. H. Sampson O. H. Lowry

1901 Oct. 26 New Prospect Presbyter H. H. Lowry O. H. Lowry

1902 Oct. 22 Union Chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry P. M. Locklear

1903 Oct. 26 - 31 New Bethel Presbyter H. H. Lowry D. F. Lowry

1904 Nov. 3 - 5 New Jerusalem Presbyter H. H. Lowry D. F. Lowry

1905 Nov. 2 - 4 Union Grove Presbyter H. H. Lowry S. A. Hammonds

1906 Nov. 1 - 3 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry D. F. Lowry

1907 Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 New Prospect Presbyter H. H. Lowry G. W. Locklear

1908 Oct. 29 - 30 New Jerusalem Presbyter H. H. Lowry P. M. Locklear

1909 Nov. 4 - 5 New Bethel Presbyter H. H. Lowry D. F. Lowry

1910 Nov. 10 - 13 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry P. M. Locklear

1911 Nov. 9 – 11 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry D. F. Lowry

1912 Nov. 10 – 13 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry P. M. Locklear

1913 Nov. 6 – 8 Union Grove Presbyter H. H. Lowry A. B. Lowry

1914 Nov. 6 – 7 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry A. B. Lowry

1915 Nov. 11-13 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1916 Nov. 11 – 14 New Hope Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1917 Nov. 8 – 11 New Prospect Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1918 Nov. 7 – 10 Union Grove Presbyter H. H. Lowry P. M. Locklear

1919 Nov. 6 – 7 Cherokee Chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry P. M. Locklear

1920 Nov. 10 – 13 New Bethel Presbyter H. H. Lowry J. R. Lowry

1921 Nov. 10 – 13 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry J. R. Lowry

1922 Nov. 9 – 12 New Prospect Presbyter H. H. Lowry J. R. Lowry

1923 Nov. 7 – 10 Union Grove Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry


1925 Nov. 5 – 8 Union Chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry J. R. Lowry

1926 Nov. 11 – 14 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1927 Nov. 10-13 Cherokee Chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1928 Nov. 8 – 11 New Bethel Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry


1930 Nov. 6 – 9 New Prospect Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1931 Nov. 5 – 8 Union chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry M. L. Lowry

1932 Nov. 10 – 13 New Bethel Presbyter H. H. Lowry A. B. Lowry

1933 Nov. 9 – 12 Hopewell Presbyter H. H. Lowry A. B. Lowry

1934 Nov. 8 – 11 Cherokee Chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry A. B. Lowry

1935 Nov. 7 – 10 New Hope Presbyter H. H. Lowry A. B. Lowry

1936 Nov. 6 - 8 Union Chapel Presbyter H. H. Lowry E. T. Lowry

1937 Nov. 11 – 14 New Prospect Presbyter H. H. Lowry E. T. Lowry

1938 Nov. 9 – 12 New Bethel Bishop J. R. Lowry E. T. Lowry

1939 Nov. 9 – 12 Hopewell Bishop J. R. Lowry E. T. Lowry

1940 Nov. 7 – 10 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. D. Oxendine

1941 Nov. 6 – 9 New Hope Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1942 Nov. 5 – 8 Hopewell Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1943 Nov. 11 – 14 New Prospect Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1944 Nov. 9 – 12 New Bethel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry


1946 Nov. 7 – 10 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1947 Nov. 6 – 7 Union Chapel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1948 Nov. 11 – 14 New Bethel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry


1950 Nov. 9 - 12 New Prospect Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1951 Nov. 8 - 11 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1952 Nov. 6 - 9 Union Chapel Bishop J. R. Lowry A. G. Lowry

1953 Nov. 5 – 8 New Bethel Bishop J. R. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1954 Nov. 11 – 14 Hopewell Bishop J. R. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1955 Nov. 10 – 14 New Prospect Bishop J. R. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1956 Nov. 8 – 11 Macedonia Bishop J. R. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1957 Nov. 7 – 10 Riverside Bishop J. R. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1958 Nov. 6 – 7 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. R. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1959 Nov. 6 – 8 Union Chapel Bishop M. L. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1960 Nov. 11 – 13 New Bethel Bishop M. L. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1961 Nov. 10 – 12 Hopewell Bishop M. L. Lowry C. N. Lowry

1962 Nov. 9 – 11 New Prospect Bishop M. L. Lowry Steve Locklear

1963 Nov. 8 – 10 Cherokee Chapel Bishop Belton Bullard Steve Locklear

1964 Nov. 6 – 8 Macedonia Bishop Belton Bullard Steve Locklear

1965 Nov. 12 – 14 Riverside Bishop Belton Bullard C. N. Lowry

1966 Nov. 11 – 13 Union Chapel Bishop Belton Bullard C. N. Lowry

1967 Nov. 10 – 12 New Bethel Bishop Belton Bullard C. N. Lowry

1968 Nov. 8 – 10 Hopewell Bishop Belton Bullard C. N. Lowry

1969 Nov. 7 – 9 New Prospect Bishop J. W. Locklear C. N. Lowry

1970 Nov. 6 – 8 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. W. Locklear C. N. Lowry

1971 Nov. 12 – 14 Macedonia Bishop J. W. Locklear C. N. Lowry

1972 Nov. 10 – 12 Shoeheel Bishop J. W. Locklear C. N. Lowry

1973 Nov. 9 – 11 Union Chapel Bishop J. W. Locklear C. N. Lowry

1974 Nov. 8 – 10 Riverside Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1975 Nov. 7 – 9 New Bethel Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1976 Nov. 12 – 14 Hopewell Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1977 Nov. 11 – 13 New Prospect Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1978 Nov. 10 – 12 Cherokee Chapel Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1979 Nov. 9 – 11 Macedonia Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1980 Nov. 7 – 9 Shoeheel Mission Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1981 Nov. 6 – 9 Union Chapel Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. C. N. Lowry

1982 Nov. 12 – 14 Riverside Bishop J. H. Woods C. N. Lowry

1983 Nov. 11 – 13 New Bethel Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1984 Nov. 9 – 11 Hopewell Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1985 Nov. 8 – 10 New Prospect Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1986 Nov. 7 – 9 Cherokee Chapel Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. Ken Freeman

1987 Nov. 6 – 8 Macedonia Bishop Ward Clark, Jr. Ken Freeman

1988 Nov. 11 – 13 Union Chapel Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1989 Nov. 10 – 12 Riverside Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1990 Nov. 9 – 11 New Bethel Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1991 Nov. 8 – 10 Hopewell Bishop J. H. Woods Ken Freeman

1992 Nov. 6 – 8 New Prospect Bishop J. H. Woods Rudy Locklear

1993 Nov. 12 – 14 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. H. Woods Rudy Locklear

1994 Nov. 11 – 13 Macedonia Bishop J. H. Woods Rudy Locklear

1995 Nov. 10 – 13 Shoeheel Bishop J. H. Woods Mary Roberts

1996 Nov. 8 – 10 Union Chapel Bishop J. H. Woods Mary Roberts

1997 Nov. 7 – 9 Riverside Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Barbara Lowry

1998 Nov. 6 – 8 New Bethel Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

1999 Nov. 12 – 14 Hopewell Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

2000 Oct. 26 – 28 Union Chapel Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

2001 Nov. 9 – 11 New Prospect Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

2002 Nov. 8 – 10 Cherokee Chapel Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

2003 Nov. 7 – 9 Macedonia Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

2004 Nov. 12 – 14 Shoeheel Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Mary Roberts

2005 Nov. 11 – 13 Union Chapel Bishop J. H. Woods Mary Roberts

2006 Nov. 10 – 12 Riverside Bishop J. H. Woods Mary Roberts

2007 Nov. 9 – 11 New Bethel Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2008 Nov. 7 – 9 Hopewell Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2009 Nov. 6 – 8 New Prospect Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2010 Nov. 12 – 14 Cherokee Chapel Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2011 Nov. 11-13 Macedonia Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2012 Nov. 9-11 Shoeheel Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2013 Nov. 8-10 Union Chapel Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2014 Nov. 7-9 Riverside Bishop J. H. Woods Dianne Belcher

2015 Nov. 6-8 New Bethel Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Dianne Belcher

2016 Nov. 11-13 Hopewell Bishop Willie Scott, Jr. Dianne Belcher

2017 Nov. 10-12 New Prospect Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear Dianne Belcher

2018 Nov. 9-11 Cherokee Chapel Bishop Jimmy F. Locklear Dianne Belcher

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