“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)
Greetings Fellow Doorkeepers!
I would like to extend a special thank you to the members that traveled to Elizabeth, New Jersey for their 54th Memorial Weekend on March 2nd and 3rd! God blessed us with traveling mercy to and from New Jersey. Many thanks to the Mabel C. Cooper Chorus for singing at the Memorial Program!
On March 10th, we observed Elijah A. Hamilton / William H. Davis National Day at Antoich Baptist Church. Evangelist Tyrell Holcomb delivered the message. The title of Evangelist Holcomb’s message was “I’m Committed Beyond My Conditions.” Congratulations to Sister Marie C. Thomas and Brother Joseph Durbin on receiving the William H. Davis Award for dedicated and faithful service to the ICUA. Thanks to the Mabel C. Cooper Chorus for rendering the music, and the Catherine E. Mills School of Ushering for serving. Kudos to the Events Department and the William H. Davis Working Unit for planning an outstanding and spirit-filled program to honor the ones who paved the way for the National Convention to celebrate 100 years, and the ICUA their 107th Anniversary this year.
On March 17th, we observed our “107th Annual Annie B. Bailey Memorial Service” at Macedonia Community Church. Elder Alfred H. McCain, Sr. delivered the Memorial Message. The theme for the occasion was “Entering the Gates of Heaven.”
The 62nd Eastern Region Conference was held March 29th through 30th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Our pre-registration Delegates consisted of 69 Seniors – 2 Young Adults – and 10 Juniors. We also had 60 Adults and 4 Youth attending the Banquet. The Workshops offered were enriching, educational, and encouraging.
All praises to God for a successful 62nd Eastern Region Conference and traveling mercies. Congratulations to Director Charles J. Brown for his vision to have Workshops during the Conference, and for a successful 62nd Eastern Region Conference.
On Sunday, March 31st, we traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the ICUA of Pennsylvania’s 99th Memorial Service at Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church.
The Excel Workshops will be held on Saturday, April 13th at the ICUA Headquarters. The Beginners’ Excel Workshop will start at 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, and the Advanced Excel Workshop will begin at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Please register to attend your preferred Excel Workshop. To participate, you must have a laptop or other device with the Excel software already downloaded on the device. Space is limited! Please contract Sister Rita Nelson to sign-up.
The NUCUAA “Call to Convention Book” is available online. This Book has information regarding the National Convention that can be helpful in your planning. You can now pre-register online, as well as purchase tickets for the various events and tours. The Board of Directors is requesting that all Delegates go online and pre-register instead of State Group Registrations. To pre-register online for the National Convention, you will need a valid credit or debit card. Please provide Sister Corinne Mungo a detailed copy of your online pre-registration receipt at cmungo1@hotmail.com.
If you need assistance with pre-registering for the National Convention, you can come to the ICUA Headquarters at 1923 – 16th Street, NW in Washington, DC on Saturday, May 18th and June 8th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM on both days. Payment must be in the form of cash. After making your initial pre-registration, add-ons will not be allowed.
Important Convention Deadline Dates:
Pre-Registration – June 15th
Ads for the Souvenir Journal – May 1st
$100 donation for the Centennial Pin if
you want your Name in the Journal –
May 1st
Event Tickets – July 1st.
NUCUAA’s Website Address:
www.nationalchurchushers.org
If you are sailing with the ICUA of Pennsylvania on the Benjamin Franklin Yacht on Saturday, July 27th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, send your check / money order for $75.00 to:
ICUA of PA
Ms. Donna Henry
1431 W. Venango Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151If you are interested in purchasing a copy of NUCUAA’s first Doorkeeper and the 50th Anniversary issue at a cost of $5.00 each, please contact Vice President Brenda Gilliam to sign up and pay your $10.00. The deadline is Monday, April 8th, at Macedonia Community Church.
On Saturday – May 18th – we will hold an ICUA Open House for non-member churches and individuals. Please contact me, if you know of a Church or individual that you would like to receive an invitation to the Open House.
I solicit your attendance and support at all of our events and activities.
Listed below are upcoming events and activities:
- June D. May Building Fund Prayer Breakfast – Saturday, April 20th – Faith Temple No. 2 OFWB Church, 211 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD at 9:00 AM – ticket required.
- Catherine E. Mills School of Ushering Commencement – Saturday, April 6th – Maple Springs Baptist Church, 4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights, MD at 2:00 PM – open to the public.
- Annual Rhonda M. Jackson Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon – Saturday, May 4th – Macedonia Community Church, 1026 – 46th Street, NE, Washington, DC at 1:00 PM. Theme: “A Mother’s Touch.” Ticket required.
- Alberta T. Leonard Golden Age Luncheon – Saturday, June 1, 2019 – Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenbelt Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD at 1:00 PM.
Ticket required. - NUCUAA Centennial Convention – July 29th – August 2nd – Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- The New York Memorial Weekend / Eastern Region Mid-Year Meeting will be held November 9–10, 2019, in Brooklyn, New York.
Let us all continue to work together in “Love and Unity.”
Happy Birthday to all celebrating a birthday during the month of April!
Please keep Mother Elaine S. Flanagan and Father Roy L. Kelly in prayer, as well as all sick, shut-in, and bereaved families.
