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SEE DR. WILLIAM WATLEY'S SERMON AT THE WAYMAN NATION! New
Dr. William Watley preached during a special 7:30 AM service!
Posted on Jul 08

BARACK OBAMA SPEAKS TO THE AME GENERAL CONFERENCE !
Hear and see the speech!
Posted on Jul 07

WELCOME TO ST. LOUIS AND THE GENERAL CONFERENCE FROM THE WAYMAN NATION!
From Rev. Dr. Timothy E. Tyler and the Wayman Nation Family
Posted on Jun 28

GENERAL CONFERENCE CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Article Attachment
The General Conference Calendar for the Wayman Nation Ready to Download (as of 6.27.08)
Posted on Jun 27

THE PREACHING OF DR. TIMOTHY E. TYLER
Sunday June 22, 2008 - Philippians 4:19
Posted on Jun 24

SHOW ME HOSPITALITY !
The Volunteers' Guide for the Wayman Nation and the General Conference
Posted on Jun 23


GENERAL CONFERENCE 101 2004 AME Discipline description of the General Conference
Everything you ever wanted to know about the General Conference in simple terms
Posted on Jun 23

Our Youth in Action!
Watch the videos and see the photos!
Posted on Jun 22

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   Did You Know ?????  

The following bishops were elected at the two General Conferences held in St. Louis, Missouri:

1880
 Henry McNeal Turner 
William Fisher Dickerson
 Richard Harvey Cain



Henry McNeal Turner


 1920
William Decker Johnson
Archibald James Carey
William Sampson Brooks
William Tecumseh Vernon
William Alfred Fountain
 

           William Tecumseh Vernon

 

 
   "PEOPLE IN THE PEWS" - JUNE  
“People in the Pews” is a new feature for our website. We will  present an article highlighting one of our members every month.
 
Eddie Broomfield: The Ultimate
Measure of a Man
By Hope E. Whitehead, Esq. 
 
In my first conversation with Mr. Broomfield he said to me “I’m in to this AME thing all the way.” Of course my immediate response was “Me too.” After talking with Mr. Broomfield for one hour I now realize how naïve my response was. 
 
  I am sure there are some people who have been members of Wayman longer than Mr. Broomfield but this is not about the passage of time. Although, Mr. Broomfield surpasses many on that score as well. Mr. Broomfield has been a member of the Wayman Nation for 54 years. He started attending Wayman when it was located on 23rd and Cole but he didn’t “join”. He “joined” Wayman when it moved to its present location 54 years ago. For Mr. Broomfield, “joining” Wayman was a significant commitment. Mr. Broomfield was very clear about the responsibility he was undertaking. His father was an AME minister and he knew that this was much more than a Sunday retreat followed by brunch at Sweetie Pie’s. But, he was ready to move his life in a new direction. As Mr. Broomfield says” “when I moved here in 1944, I was young and I had to get a few wild hairs out of the way.” Ten years later Mr. Broomfield took control of those “wild hairs”. He got married, started a family and joined the Wayman Nation.
 
Mr. Broomfield was then, and is now, a passionate member of Wayman. At forty-seven years and going, Mr. Broomfield sets the record as the longest member of the Steward Board. He was the secretary, the chairman pro tem and the treasurer. In fact, Wayman entrusted Mr. Broomfield as our church treasurer for twenty-five years. Mr. Broomfield is AME to the bone. Mr. Broomfield was: 1st VP of the 55th District Lay Organization – 8 years; President of Wayman Lay organization – 10 years; Member of the 55th District Economical Development Board – 9 years;  Served on the Preliminary Inquiry committee – 4 years; Delegate to General Conference – 5 times and on the General Conference commission – 4 years. Mr. Broomfield did all of this while being married and raising five children. 
 
When I first started talking to Mr. Broomfield I got the impression that this was a careful and deliberate man who planned his every move well in advance. By the end of the conversation I realized that I was wrong. As an elder Mr. Broomfield has the benefit of hindsight and experience to give wise and sage advice to guide new AMEs like me. But for Mr. Broomfield, life has not been a straight path to victory. His mother died when he was very young forcing him to grow up before he was ready so he could help raise his three brothers and two sisters. As a young father Mr. Broomfield and his wife spent many days and nights in the emergency room getting treatment for a chronically ill daughter.  Mr. and Mrs. Broomfield are now divorced. After 39 years on a job Mr. Broomfield was forced to retire or lose his seniority as one company gobbled up the other company. So, life for Eddie Broomfield has not been a crystal stair. Mr. Broomfield epitomizes what Martin Luther King, Jr. describes as the “ultimate measure of a man”. Martin said, the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” 
 
I asked Mr. Broomfield to tell me the verse that best depicts his journey through life and he cited Psalm 27:1. The LORD is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear. The LORD is the stronghold of my life – whom shall I be afraid. With a deep abiding faith in the Lord and the principles and discipline of the AME church Mr. Broomfield is the ultimate measure of a man.  
 
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   Senior Talk With Valerie  
Staying Healthy and Comfortable
During the General Conference
 
Wayman Nation,
 
Can you believe 2008 General Conference is almost here?  For the next week, we should personally prepare ourselves for the long days and evenings ahead.
 
Here are some helpful hints to help make your conference experience enjoyable, healthy and safe.

 --You will need plenty of rest, so get as much as possible.
--If you are a diabetic, make sure that you have snacks, enough insulin and your testing apparatus.
--If you have hyptertension, you should take your blood pressure medication daily as prescribed.
--Those with asthma and individuals with respiratory problems, have full inhalers, and full oxygen tanks (if needed).
--If you are mobility impaired and use an electronic scooter or other mobile devices, make sure you charge your batteries daily.
--Wear comfortable clothing. 
--Wear comfortable supportive shoes, because walking is a   must.
--Carry one purse or bag large enough for all the things you will need.
--Drink plenty of water; remember to hydrate, so you won’t dehydrate.
--Eat nutritional meals and or carry small snacks.
--Have Tylenol, Aleve, Advil, Aspirin hand sanitizer, Kleenex and moist wipes on hand.
--Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.
--Car pool or take alternate means of transportation to save on fuel and parking.
--Keep your identification, credit cards and money in a safe place.
--When leaving the conference at night be aware of your surrounding and    DO NOT WALK ALONE. Remember its safety in numbers.
--Team up with someone to be your “Conference Companion.” This way you will have someone to enjoy the activities with you.

--Additional health information is posted on the 2008 Conference Link of the Wayman Nation website. Click here for more information.
 
Until next month, stay safe and healthy and I’ll see you at the Conference!
 


Valerie Williams
 
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