The Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Adam J. Richardson, was in town last weekend to spend time with the ‘Tremendous Tampa District.’ A native of Tampa, he hosted a conference, ‘A Conversation with the Bishop on Pastoral Ministry, Leadership Training and Empowerment Institute.’ He was also the guest of honor for a luncheon and a banquet. On Sunday morning, the Bishop and his wife, Supervisor Connie S. Richardson, worshipped at the first church he was assigned to, Mt. Pleasant AME Church, Odessa. Reverend Karen J. Sims is the pastor. Supervisor Connie Richardson was the speaker. Shown after the service are: Mary Scott, the Bishop’s aunt; Elder Jimmy Thompson, Presiding Elder; Evangelist Bessie Thompson, Reverend Matthew and Eva James, Rev. Karen Jackson Sims and Leroy Sims; Holly Allen and Ella Moorehead, rear; Mattie Ford, and Bennie Moorehead. (Photo by Lomax McIntyre)