New Appointments & Communication Methods

Antonio T Smith Jr

Antonio T Smith Jr

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New Appointments & Communication Methods

How we’ll lead, share, and serve—together.

What’s New (At-a-Glance)

  • Special Assistant to the Moderator for Publicity: Rev. Donnell Johnson
  • Association Treasurer: Sister Mary Myers
  • Worship & Arts Ministry Lead: Brother Isaac Moshay
  • Junior Women Auxiliary President: Sister Dr. Shannon Clark
  • New channels: Website News • Email Newsletter  • Social • “Text-to-know” pilot
  • How to give: Faith to Finish campaign via Givelify (choose “Faith to Finish”) or mail (address below)

New Appointments

  • Reverend Donnell Johnson — Special Assistant to the Moderator for Publicity
  • Sister Mary Myers — Association Treasurer

These appointments strengthen our communications and our financial stewardship—two pillars of a healthy association.

Auxiliary Corner

  • Worship & Arts Ministry: Brother Isaac Moshay will lead, helping our congregations offer God our best across music, liturgy, and creative expression.
  • Junior Women Auxiliary: Sister Dr. Shannon Clark has consented to serve as President—investing in the next generation of women leaders.

New Communication Methods

(Look for our social media graphic and quick links.)

We’re expanding how we share updates:

  • Website News posts for official recaps and announcements.
  • Email Newsletter (Eastern Beacon of Hope) for monthly highlights.
  • Social channels for reminders, photos, and day-of changes.
  • “Text-to-know” pilot in select areas (details to come).

If you have photos from the Annual Session or Youth Convention, please send them to the Association office—so we can feature your congregation’s story.

Faith to Finish Campaign

Our facilities are mission tools. Every dollar given through Faith to Finish goes directly to loan principal—accelerating payoff and reducing long-term interest. As the Lord provides, consider a special offering above regular giving, and share the campaign with members who couldn’t attend.

  • How to give: Givelify (select “Faith to Finish,” if available) or mail to:
    NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553
  • Transparency: We will publish periodic updates on progress and milestones.

Announcements — Mark Your Calendar

  • National Baptist General Convention of Texas
    Dates:     October 21–23, 2025
    Location: Gospel Way Church, Houston
  • November Extension Board (Registration information forthcoming)
    Dates: November 12–13, 2024
    Venue: Encampment Building
    Address: #128 County Road 119, Edna, Texas 77957
  • Presidents’ Council Workshop 2026
    Date:     Saturday, January 24, 2026
    Location: Encampment Building
    Details: Coming soon!
  • Women’s Conference 2026 (Ministers & Deacons Wives & Widows Auxiliary)
    Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Event pages will be updated with times, directions, and any schedule changes.

Monthly Giving — Three Lanes, One Fellowship

Every member is invited to choose a Monthly Giving lane that fits your household:

  • Champion: $5–$25 / month
  • Climber: $26–$50 / month
  • Conqueror: $50+ / month

How to give:

  • Givelify (select “Monthly Giver”), or
  • Mail to NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553

These steady gifts fuel ministry training, youth development, missions, and campus readiness.

Foreign Mission Effort — Fifth Sundays

Led by Sister Gwen Deason, our Association sets aside each Fifth Sunday to support Foreign Missions.

  • Suggested gift: $8.00 per member (every Fifth Sunday)
  • Ways to give: Givelify or mail to: NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553

Your offering helps us respond quickly to needs beyond our borders—partnerships, relief, and gospel work.

The Grand O’le East Queen Contest — Call for Contestants

The Grand O’le East Queen Contest will be held during our 156th Annual Session in July. We are seeking contestants from each area.

  • To enter or nominate a candidate, email the Association at cos@nbegat.org
  • Subject line: “Queen Contestant”
    Further details (criteria, deadlines, and event schedule) will be provided in upcoming issues and on the Events page.

A Word for the Journey

We have witnessed more than renovation; we have experienced revival. The scaffolding will come down, but the work God is doing in us will stand. As we continue forward—serving, showing up, telling the story, and praying specifically—may our campus, our churches, and our communities hear the same message: The East is alive, and the best is yet to come.

Thank you to every hand that served, every leader who guided, and every member who prayed. Let’s finish the work together.

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