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F. I. R. E. NEWSLETTER Quarter 3, 2016 National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Congress of Christian Education 2016 By Sister Tramella Woods During the week of June 20, 2016, all roads lead to the “City of Champions” in Tampa, Florida from all regions of our nation. Delegates of the National Baptist Convention, USA under the leadership of Dr. Jerry Young (Convention President) and Dr. James Cokley (Congress President) were endowed with knowledge and understanding of God's Holy Word. The Congress of Christian Education which is held in various locations, offers a wealth of learning opportunities to help over 30,000 delegates to grow spiritually in their work and witness in the world for Christ. Here at Mt. Moriah, we were blessed to have had 12 delegates to participate: Dr. Quintin P. Woods, Sr., Sis. Tramella Woods, Sis. Quinteria Woods, Bro. Quintin Woods, Jr., Dr. Norman Gleason, Sis. Cora Gleason, Sis. Johnnie Mae Riley, Deacon Willie Tillman, Sis. Carrie Tillman, Sis. Shirley Broomfield, Sis. Mattie Harris, and Sis. Cheryl Brooks. We even had six members to participate in the Florida Super Choir who song with national gospel recording artists, John P. Kee and Kierra “Kiki ” Sheard: Sis. Cheryl Brooks, Sis. Brenda Ceasar-McDonald, Sis. Lillie Blount (mother), Sis. Lillie Blount (daughter), Sis. Linda Davis, and Sis. Florasteen Thompson. We are proud to announce that Sis. Mattie Harris was a part of the 2016 commencement class for the completion of her COPP Coursework. Sis. Harris is now eligible to teach on ALL LEVELS of our convention. Congratulations, Sis. Harris! Each member was grateful to have participated in the 111th annual session of Christian Education. Upon completion of this learning experience, each of us can truly contest to this year's theme that we are: “Envisioning the Future Exceptionally as We Grow Disciples for Christ.”