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\ THE REV SIMEON F. CUMMINGS The Rev Simeon F. Cumminge has dedicated his Me to Improving the Indian community through his Christian ministry wd wMngness to help a> peoples His good work has touchad tha tves ol thousands of paopts ' Tha Rev Cummings was born June 24. 1920 In the Sandy Plains Community He was the e son of the lata Mr. H P Cummings and Ms CoriNa Johnson Cummings. natives of Robeson County. Hte father wac one of the I ore tethers of Methodtem In Robeson County among the P Indian people ? Tha Rev Cummings graduated from Pembroke State Coiege In 1948 Ha served five (5) years In MMtary Service with one term In England. After Military Service, ha taught In the C piMc schools of Robeson County for eight (8) years p Tha Rev. Cummings married the former Ms Maude Lockiear from tha Union Chapel area and they have nine (9) children and twelve (12) grand-children. Tha Rev. Cummings later want Into the ministry and his first pastoral assignment was In < 1953 Since then he has helped open many doors for Indian people by being the first as foNows: 1953 -First Indian to become a full time pastor of a United Methodist Church appointed by a bishop. (He served Prospect United Methodist Church for 20 years Membership grew into - the largest Native American Church in the United States ) ?- 1960 s -Helped establish the Wesley Pines Retirement Home. '-v 1960 s First Chairman of lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc . '-?* (Rev Cummings assisted in founding Lumbee Regional Development Association to provide an invaluable service to the Indian Community ) ,r 1969 -One of the organizbrs of the Robeson Cppnty Church and Community Center, (Rev. Cummings used his leadership ancTinfluence well to help poor people ) 1973 -First Indian Chairman of Department of Social Services Board of Robeson County. 1973 -First Indian to serve on staff of tire North Carolina Annual Conference Council on Ministries of The United Methodist Church in R^eigh, North Carolina 1976 -First Indian elected delegate to 1 he General Conference of The United Metliodist Church. 1978 -First Director of Robeson County Co-operative Parrish. 1980 -First Indian to be appointed to Greensboro College Board of Trustees. (From this appointment. Rev Simeon F Cummings was able to nominate the first Methodist Lumbee lay person to receive an honorary degree. Dr Adolph L Dial) 1985 -First Indian Assistant to the Cabinet of Tire North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. 1985 -First Chairperson and first Director, per January. 1986. of Tl?e Southeastern Jurisdiction Association for Native American Ministries (comprising nine (9) states) 1 UQD dreaming and working for an Association for Native American Ministries, Rev Cummings will be devoting much of his time helping other Indian people thru out the southeast ) 1985 -After 32 years of service, Rev Cummings has retired from full-time pastoral ministry. -? Rev. Simeon F. Cummings is a shining example of Indian brotherhood and fellowship in the Lumbee Community and with all people. everywhere ? " \ JESUS SAID, "Whosoever will be great amon you, lei him be your servant (Ml 20 26) " 1985 - Recipient of Henry Horry Lowry Award E FIRST AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS ____ The Carolna Indian Voice Newspaper WBB WSL Connee Brayboy BK PO BOX 1075 ^== Pembroke. N C. 28372 ?? P? (919) 521-2826 (919)521-4611 *? ; ^ Office Home M PEMBROKE STATE UNIVERSITY Views from the Campus Angela McLemn CrmmedMlsaPSV 1994 Angela McLean was crowned "Miss PSU 1994" in the annual Miss Pembroke State University Scholarship Pageant held before a crowd of more than 1,200 cheering students, family members and friends of the ten contestants. The title and crown of Miss Pembroke State University were passed from Dana Lowery, Mas PSU 1993, to McLean in the three hour pageant held in the Givens Performing Arts Center. McLean is a senior mgjoring in public relations with a minor in music. She is the daughter of Barden and Carolyn McLean from Special Tribute to Rev. Simeon F. Cummings Special Thanksgiving Gift The Rev Simeon F Cummings family, which always gels together over the Thanksgiving Holidays made this Thanksgiving gathering onethat will never be forgotten. They presented to the United Methodist Foundation. Inc. of the North Carolina Conference on The United Methodist Church, a gift of $10,000 to be deposited to the account of the "SIMEON F CUMMINGS NATIVE AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FUND." The net income from this fund is distributed annually to the Southeastern Jurisdictional Agency for Native American Ministries of The United Methodist Church. The Rev. Simeon F. Cummings has a distinguished record of 32 years of ministry with the United Methodist vWistisawse have nine very active children. Ms. Gayle Cummings is Vice-President ofSymboi Computer Corp, McDuflie Cummings is the Town Manager for the Town of Pembroke, Dr. Robin Cummings is inc cardiothoracic Surgeon a( Pine hurst Surgical Clinic, Rev. S. Dufrine Cummings is pastor at Union Chapel Holiness Methodist Church, Ms. Nell CummingsisaRN at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Michael Cummings is President and CEO of Symbol Computer Corp., Larry Cummings is of the home, Kelly Cummings is owner and operator of CaiQuest Auto Parts in Pembroke These nine children chose to give this gift at this time and in this manner, as a way of saying thank to you both their parents and to the Church and to God. and as a way to "Challenge" other families in their giving. They ask the question: Have you as a family, considered saying Thank You" to someone who has helped make your life special while they can hear and appreciate it? If not, why not consider making your gift now! Make it a special gift, a gift that will be appreciated by those you are honoring and a gift that will help the Church meet the challenge of yJLr^hk^ntdJo5' T" McLean, Pm at home on SU0C AJto^SStc Miss PSU Ultc goes ttoMpoMNI* lo iiauiiiai the University to a variety oroo and off campus ictivrtws Last year's Miss PSU. Dana I re~rv appeared more than 23 limes to f^SSTftSTiMotic lahS? earned pride and respect for Pembroke State University Selected by the six judges as Hi* mnnerapwM Mary Mason, s junior from Fayeheville. Brenna Mills, a sophomore from Payetteviltc. was picked as the second runner up, and Christie Teague. a senior from Hickory, was voted Miss f^AODPnihlitv S70Q tohSsreB.C^S lhcfir? runner up. and S200 to the second '/^riUtommonds. a sophomore from Lumbcrton. Michelle Vananpan. a senior from Hope Mills Valerie Rowe, a senior from Lumbcrton. Kelly Byler, a sophomore from Lumberton; Heather Currie. a freshman from Lumberton. and Bobby Dial, ascnior from Pembroke, also participated in the pageant The pageant was directed b\ Florence Ransom from Pembroke and choreographed by Karen Gibeon Jenkins from Laurinburg Mistress of ceremonies was Desiree McCormick. Miss FhyctteviUe 1993 The pageant was comprised of a swimsuit. talent and evening gown competition . Special entertainment was prceerUed by Teresa Oxendinc Williams. Mrss PSU 1974; Dana Lowenr, Miss PSU 1993, and Tammy Lamb. 1994 PSU Talent Showcase Winner t touching the lives of luture generations in a way that will help change the world for the better There presentation ended with the \ honor. It is our way of saving to both of you. Thank You. Thank you for the Christian values you have instilled in our lives, they have helped uyewmyy^j^y^y^^ I take a good took I ...ADD TOTHE ROLLS OF THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE READERSHIP The Carolina Indian Voice newspaper is growing and we want to share our exciting spurt with you-~our I JUST MAIL THE COUPON BELOW TO: I I FIRST AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS I I P.O. BOX 1075 I I PEMBROKE, NC 28372 I I I NAME I I I ADDRESS I CITY STATE I I , ZIP CODE I ???PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER*** Subscriptions MUST Be Paid For IN ADVANCE * . 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