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Reverend Williams continued with his established violation of the Discipline with Reverend Mingo minus Rev. Dr. Ernest Davis. (Rev. Dr. Davis never returned to Reeves Temple after the second time). A video recording his actions showing his blatant disregard for proper procedure was taken on December 10, 20t7 . 5U.8 - To give advice in planning the work of the church. Reverend Williams disbanded the Financial Planning Ministry/Committee which consisted of three members ofthe Steward Board, one member ofthe Trustee Board, one member ofthe Stewardess Board, the Treasurer and The Pastor. lt was voted on and confirmed at the Quarterly Conference. On December 3, 2016, Reverend Williams sent a text message to all members of the ministry/committee stating the ministry/committee no longer exist; without any valid explanation, reason or discussion regarding his action. This came after a recent meeting with the ministry/committee that ended with a vote (6 to 1) to use money to repair the leaking roof of the church.(Reeves Temple is 152 years old) Reverend Williams was the lone vote" against". Reverend Williams wanted to send the money to pay the annual conference assessment which is important. However, there was rain coming into the sanctuary and the roof over the Fellowship Hall had been damaged by a recent storm. We felt the repairs to the church were much more urgent. Keep in mind this was in December 2017 , we had time to pay the assessment before the conference year ended; which we did pay it in full by April 2017. There are enclosed pictures of the water damage inside and outside of the church. The Financial Ministry/Committee is a vital and necessary part of the planning of the temporal business of the local church. lt was voted into existence by the Quarterly Conference and should be given the same consideration if the church feels there is no longer a need for it. The church members didn't get the opportunity to vote. Reverend williams said and I quote 'THls ls NoT A DEMocRAcY". 5. 515,1 - The pastor shall nominate persons to the Quarterly Conference fo, office of Trustee. Reverend Williams failed to nominate Trustees or any other officers to the Quarterly Conference. The Trustee Board is a very important part of the Local Church, it is necessary for the planning of maintenance and constant upkeep of the properties of the church. 15.14 - The trustees shall elect their own Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Recently the Chairman of the Ttustee Board (Andrew Smith) passed on. Reverend Williams failed to follow the natural progression of order to fill the position of Chairman when he appointed a current member to the office instead of filling that position with the Vlce-Chairman or calling for a vote as stated in this article. 515,5 - To seek out the sick and to inform the pastor of those who are sick, Reverend Williams fails to make himself accessible to the members that have matters regarding their family's need for prayer during times of medical crisis. He does not answer his phone and when a message is left, he does not return the call. There are occasions when members had to contact pastors
Please note that Reverend Williams is the PresidlnS Elder and the Pastor of our church, so there is no one else to appeal to for a resolution. We submitted two letters to Bishop Thomas L. Brown requesting an audience with him, but he didn't respond. We sent both letters to the incoming Bishop; Bishop James KinS in July 2018. Bishop King said that he would be in Lake Charles within 30- 45 days (lt has been more than 90 days now). However, there has not been any further contact with us. we, the concerned Members of Reeves Temple c.M,E. Church, have met and voted to request that Rev. Dr. H Leon Wllliams, Sr. be removed as Pastor of Reeves Temples C.M.E. Church. The violations are stated above. Reverend Williams has been totally disrespectable, uncooperative and uncaring to the needs of the Church and its Membership. lt has been shown by his actions and inactions, i.e., not having a Church Conference, Official Board Meetint or Quarterly Conference and not confirming Officers. The Membership deserves and needs better leadership. We hope that this may be resolved as quickly as possible. We are in need of a SHEPHERD that will lead and help us to support the church's mission. So as you can see, proper protocol and the chain of command have been followed' Yours in christ, 0-^^
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