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WHAT: Oscar Haynes Honored

WHEN: 2 - 4 PM on Sept.30, 2007

WHERE: National City Christian Church

Oscar Haynes is living history. In his ninety-one years he has seen his country go from court-enforced segregation and Jim Crow laws to African Americans running for President, sitting on the Supreme Court, and serving as U. S. Secretary of State. Oscar has seen his Disciples church grow from segregated national offices to African American friends becoming moderators of the denomination. As a leader, journalist and dedicated member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Oscar has more than done his part in contributing to this national and religious journey to justice, and in pointing out how far there is yet to go.

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society, on behalf of a grateful church, is now honoring Oscar by naming the room that displays our historic artifacts the Oscar Haynes Exhibit Hall. National City and you are to be a significant part of this denomination-wide recognition. On Sunday, September 30, from 2 to 4 p.m., Oscar will be feted with a reception and program which will feature music from our own church as well as from other churches.

Dr. William Lee, immediate past moderator, will be the featured speaker. Dr. Stephen Gentle will emcee the program. During the festivities you will have the opportunity to present your checks in support of the Historical Society and in gratitude for one of our great pioneers in faith. National City invites everyone to join the congregation for worship at 8:30 or 11:00 AM, then come back to the church by 2:00 PM to receive one of Oscar’s great hugs.

Among so many other forms of service, Oscar serves as Emeritus Officer of the National City Christian Church Foundation, Trustee and Elder Emeritus of Twelfth Street Christian Church, Senior Fellow for Organizational Development and Church Relations at the Disciples Center for Public Witness, and editor-in-chief of The Oldtimer's Grapevine.