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1 THE MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY ~ WE HAVE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH ~ CONSECRATION SERVICE AND PROGRAM ARCHBISHOP DR. RONALD R. MAYO, SR. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 TWO O CLOCK P.M. Antioch Baptist Church of Clinton 1

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3 MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY Archbishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr., Founder and CEO WE HAVE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH Another Mile of My Journey Officers and Members of the Mount Carmel Global Assembly, I thank God for this occasion. I am humbled that you have recommended me for this High Honor. When I think back to March 5, 1997, I know that high have been the mountains and low have been the valleys... but through it all we made it together. After all this time WE ARE STILL STANDING.! Thanks be to God. In times like these it looks like the world is disarrayed, out of control and in trouble. It is refreshing to be able to stand on God s promises. We must remember that the church belongs to Jesus and He shall return one day to claim it. Therefore we must work while it is day for the night cometh when no man will be able to stand. Hold on to your faith Mount Carmel the best is yet to come. We need to just keep our hands in God s unchanging hands. Since you have requested of the Honorable Archbishop Dr. Warren A. Hemphill, Sr., to be the Chief Celebrant over these proceedings and have gathered together as a congregation to witness this Sacred Act of God s Holy Spirit moving, I ask that we please remember all the officers and members that helped to establish our great organization along the way. Mount Carmel Global Assembly would not have been able to continue growing had it not been for the people that God sent to help this Ministry. We should continue giving thanks and praise to God for His Vision and Wisdom for our group. The successful pattern of blessings we have enjoyed at Mount Carmel Global Assembly could only have come from the Lord. I praise HIM for all that He has done! God has kept all of His promises to me. I cannot begin to list the awards, gifts, degrees, positions, life experiences and rewards. It is my prayer that God will continue to bless Mount Carmel Global Assembly; and, that we will have the pleasure of many, more great celebrations as God takes us higher and higher in Kingdom Building. I will always Love, Care and be Concern for you all. 1

4 SACRED ORDER December 2, 2014 Dear Archbishop Dr. Warren A. Hemphill, Sr.: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope this letter finds you doing well. I am praying for you daily and my prayer is that the Lord will continue to strengthen you and the Ministry He has placed you in. I have reviewed all the materials that I am sending to you. They are very impressive. Bishop Ronald R. Mayo s record shows that he has been a hard working Christian a long time and am proud and humbled for this opportunity to recommend him for this honor. Archbishop, I am requesting on behalf of MOUNT CARMEL INCORPORATION and its affiliate MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY that Bishop Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. be considered and advanced to the office of Archbishop. His life achievements and his recognition by the Mount Carmel Global Assembly, we feel that he deserves to be recognized for his unsurpassed abilities due to life s learning and experiences. By becoming the Archbishop of this organization, it would be a great reward to a proven leader of national and international eminence in his areas of endeavors. We at Mount Carmel, Inc., recognize Bishop Mayo s profound contributions to the arts; science and technology; education; politics and public service; humanitarian pursuits; religious and moral leadership; and, civil rights. Knowing that the office of Archbishop is one of the highest honors by Ecclesiastical Authorities of the Christian Church, we unanimously seek this elevation and honor for the servant of God, Bishop Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. If you have any questions, please call me at (919) I want to thank you for considering our request. Love, Care and Concern Dr. Ida M. Raynor Secretary, Board of Directors Mount Carmel Global Assembly ****** The term Archbishop simply refers to a Bishop who presides over a larger geographic area; or a diverse group of people and programs; and, who is entrusted with certain powers and obligations like the Mount Carmel Global Assembly. A common misconception of an Archbishop is that he or she is a step above a regular Bishop. Archbishops have the same standings and authority as does any other Bishop but may possess more than one of the fruits of the spirit, talents, and longevity of service. An Archbishop does not represent that he has a sacred superiority over other Bishops, whose ministries are local, but rather, oversees on a widespread basis, ministries and/or other programs. Archbishops have multiples roles. They are teachers; preachers serve in a religious leadership functions; and, serve as Visionaries, Organizers and Administrators. One of the most important roles of an Archbishop is to provide leadership to leaders and followers and faithfully implements the Sacred Visions of the Holy Spirit. An Archbishop is usually a well-seasoned Preacher and Teacher who has been in the Ministry for a long period of time and has a clean mind, pure heart and many gifts of the Holy Spirit. 2

5 Archbishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. BA, M Div, PhD, DD, D TH, LHD Bishop Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. is a native of Harlem, New York. He is a consecrated Bishop in the United American Free Will Baptist Denomination, Incorporated. He serves as General Auditor. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity degree from Norfolk Seminary & College in Virginia. He earned a Ph.D. in Divinity from the College of Metaphysical Theology in Minnesota. He also has Post Doctrinal Fellowship Degrees in Counseling, Psychology and Theology. Bishop Mayo is the President and Dean of the United American Free Will Baptist Bible College and Graduate School of Theology in Kinston, North Carolina. Milestones in a long and dedicated career of service include: - Senior Pastor of Mount Carmel Free Will Baptist Church, Goldsboro, North Carolina - Founder and Former Pastor of the Mt. Carmel Free Will Baptist Worship Center, New Bern, North Carolina - College President of the year in the 2012 Presidential Who s Who Among Business and Professional Achievers. - Recipient President and Founder of Mount Carmel Global Assembly Incorporated a 501c (3) non-profit Organization founded in New Bern, North Carolina. - Carmel Chief Executive Officer for the Mount Education Management Group Incorporated a 501c (3) non-profit organization founded in New Bern, North Carolina. - Nominated of Honorary Doctor of Humane Letter Degree from the International Circle of Faith College & Seminary, Washington DC. - Recipient of Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Freedom Bible College and Seminary, Rogers, Arkansas. - Recipient of a Congressional Proclamation from Congressman G. K. Butterfield of the First Congressional District of North Carolina. - Recipient of the State of North Carolina s Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award Presented by Governor Mike Easley. - Recipient of the Mayor s Proclamation and the Mayor s Citizen s Medal, City of Kinston, North Carolina. - Recipient of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Community Achievement Award & the District 15 Directors Award. - Recording Artist with Six Mile Records of Charleston, South Carolina and released his first CD entitled, Here Am I; Send Me, which received the Gold Record Sales award. - Founded the Faith In Motion, Television Ministry, New Bern, North Carolina. - Established first United American Free Will Baptist Bible College extension site in Cameroon, Africa. - Signed by Fifth Sun Records of Goldsboro, North Carolina for the release of his second CD entitled Have You Made A Decision? - Contracted by Dr. Larry D. Monk Sr., President of November Entertainment of Goldsboro, North Carolina for the immediate release of his Faith in Motion television program onto OVNTV.COM, Channel 21, Tree of Life TV Daily Web Broadcast. - Author of the Christian Relationship Book entitled "A Husband's Guide To Staying Married" 3

6 - Retired combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps after serving for twenty- two years. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant. (E-8) - He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW),& Disabled American Veteran (DAV) - Lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Bishop Mayo is married to his wife of twenty-eight years the former Ms. Connie G. White, daughter of Mr. Leslie and Pastor Shirley White of New Bern, North Carolina. They are blessed with seven children. They also have seven grandchildren. Bishop Mayo has been given the vision of a ministry that would be an example for the entire world to follow and see what the Love of Christ really means and the impact that God s influence would have on their life s circumstances. His goal is to live so God can use him to lead God s people towards a Holy and Spiritual way of life. ************* MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY Archbishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. Founder and CEO WE HAVE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH Mount Carmel Global Assembly - Mission Statement MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY, A duly authorized 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation, licensed in the State of North Carolina, established in It is dedicated to Improving and enhancing the standard of living of the people of Eastern North Carolina, Eastern Maryland and worldwide. MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY is organized to: Provide quality neighborhood development through Community revitalization strategies. Meet the need for quality affordable housing in its primary market areas. Partner with other agencies to help eradicate homeless. Provide outreach programs for civic and cultural issues. Facilitate youth oriented social and civic outreach workshops Provide religious education through higher learning institutions worldwide. Mount Carmel Incorporated service areas include (but not limited to) the following Eastern North Carolina counties: Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt and Wayne. Mount Carmel Incorporated service areas include (but not limited to) the following Eastern Maryland cities: Bowie, Capitol Heights, Lanham, Laurel, Oxon Hill and Upper Marlboro. Mount Carmel Incorporated service areas include (but not limited to) the following Countries in Africa: Cameroon, Kenya and Tanzania. 4

7 MOUNT CARMEL GLOBAL ASSEMBLY PO BOX 532, HAVELOCK, NORTH CAROLINA (252) , (252) FAX ARCHBISHOP DR. RONALD R. MAYO, SR. PRESIDING PRELATE Name of Church Number of Members Location Assembly of Christ Ministry 450 Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa City of Glory 990 Yaoundé, Centre, Africa Healing Word Bible Church Healing Word Ministry Living Stone Christian Center 1,500 Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa 900 Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa 1,750 Los Angeles, California, USA Living Water Jesus is Love 300 Laurel, Maryland, USA Living Water Jesus is Love 3,000 Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa Living Water Church 478 Mendong, Cameroon, Africa Living Water Church 1,000 Ebolova, Cameroon, Africa Living Water Church 3,780 Yaoundé, Cradat, Africa Living Water Church 810 Living Water Church 2,600 Kenya, Living Water Church 6,000 Tanzania, Africa Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa Africa Ministry of the Agency of Christ 850 Yaoundé, Cameroon, Africa Mount Carmel Church 125 Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA Mount Horeb Church 570 Centre, Cameroon, Africa MT Carmel Worship Center Number of Churches 16 Report Date: January Number of Members(Approx.) 25,133 New Bern, North Carolina, USA

8 Bishop's Seal (Description) Colors Purple, Silver, Gold and White Purple represents royalty. It is the color traditionally used to represent the Bishop. Gold represents the refining. During refinery, only gold that rises to the top is used. Silver represents Metal and Authority. White represents purity, and the washing away of sins. Keys are used to represent CHRIST, since HE is the key to enter Heaven. Dove is used to represent the HOLY SPIRIT. Earth is used to represent the dominion of GOD, for the earth is the LORDS and the fullness thereof. Heart represents love, for GOD is love. Sword represents the WORD of GOD. 6

9 Wreath represents majesty or royalty. Archbishop's Seal 7

10 CONSECRATION SERVICE FOR ARCHBISHOP DR. RONALD R. MAYO. SR. THE HONORABLE ARCHBISHOP DR. WARREN A. HEMPHILL, SR. PRESIDING Part One CONGREGATIONAL HYMN INVOCATION LITURGICAL DANCE SCRIPTURE WELCOME INSTALLATION PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LITURGICAL DANCE INTRODUCTION OF MINISTERS LITURGICAL DANCE MUSICAL INTERLUDE DR. MILTON R. SHERARD PASTOR WARREN A. HEMPHILL, JR. DR. FAYE A. JOHNSON REVEREND WARREN ANDERSON PASTOR DR. CURTIS LATIMORE DR. MARTIN A. BROWN ARCHBISHOP HEMPHILL DR. FAYE A. JOHNSON VISITING CLERGY DR. APRIL L. CHAPMAN THERE S ROOM AT THE CROSS FOR ME 8

11 Part Two CONSECRATION CEREMONY INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF CELEBRANT DR. MARTIN A. BROWN THE HONORABLE ARCHBISHOP DR. WARREN A. HEMPHILL, SR. FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE IAOWAPRAISE WORSHIPING ARTS GUILD AND IAOWAPRAISE UNIVERSITY AND WORSHIPING ARTS SCHOOL Chief Celebrant Serves Archbishop Elect Communion The Given of Communion Celebration Holy Communion Bishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. kneels at the Altar to receive Holy Communion For as often as you do this, you do it to show forth His Suffering The Collect Almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ did give His Life and through the Holy Apostles gave many excellent gifts charging them to feed His flock. Give Grace, we beseech Thee O Lord, to this Archbishop being installed today and to all Bishops, Pastor of Churches and Ministers that they may diligently preach Thy Word and duly administer the Godly Discipline thereof; and, grant to the people that they may obediently receive Thy Word and as we work to receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The reading of the Epistle 1st Timothy 3:1 THIS is a true saying, if a man desires the office of a Bishop, he desires a good work. An Archbishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, nor striker, not greedy of filthy lust, but be patient, not a brawler, not covetous; but, one who rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (for if a man knows not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of he church of God?), not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he falls into the condemnation. Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he falls into reproach and the snares of the devil. 9

12 The reading of St. John 21:15 JESUS said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love you thou Me more than these? He said unto Him, Yea, Lord; thou know that I love Thee. He said unto him, feed my lambs. He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, love thou Me? He said unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, love you thou Me? Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time, Love thou Me? Feed my sheep; feed the flock..... St. John 20:19 THE same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus, and stood in their midst, and said unto them, Peace be unto you. And when He had so said, He showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father has sent me, even so send I you. And when He had said this, he breathed on them, and said unto them, receive ye the Holy Ghost and whosever sins, ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose sins ye retain, they are retained. St. Matthew JESUS came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. After the readings of the Gospel, and the Sermons, the Chief Celebrant presents unto the Congregation and the Mount Carmel Global Assembly and friends of the Archbishop Elect and his pending consecration. The Clergy and all present will say: FATHER, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we present unto you this godly and welllearned man, Consecrated and installed, Archbishop Dr. Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. Then, the Chief Celebrant demands recognition from those in attendance and reads the Mandate for the Consecration. THAT it may please Thee to bless our Brother, Elected, Concentrated and Installed and send Thy Grace upon him, that he may execute the Office whereunto he is called, to the edification of the Church, and to the honor, glory, and praise in the Holy Name of Jesus. Answer. We beseech Thee to hear us O Lord. 10

13 Then shall he say the following prayer ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good things, who by thy Holy Spirit hast appointed divers orders of Ministries in Thy Church, mercifully behold this thy servant, now called to the work and ministries of an Archbishop; and, so replenish him with the truth of Thy Doctrine, and adorn him with innocence of life, that, both by word and deed, he may faithfully serve Thee in this Office, to the glory of Thy Holy Name. Guide him through the edification and well-governing of this Guild and Thy Church, through the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns within us through Thy Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen. Then shall the Chief Celebrant say to the Archbishop to be Consecrated and Installed BROTHER, forasmuch as the Holy Scripture commands that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to govern in the Church of Christ, which He has purchased with no less price than the effusion of His own blood, we admit you to this office by recommendations from the Mount Carmel Global Assembly and others who bears witness to how you are faithful and how God has shown favor to you on your work for Christ, for as it is known, only what you do for Christ will last. ARE you persuaded that you are truly called to this Ministry according to the Will of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the edits of this Sacred Office? Answer. I am so persuaded. The Chief Celebrant ARE you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain all doctrine required as necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same Holy Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge? Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined, by God's grace. The Chief Celebrant WILL you then faithfully exercise yourself as in the Holy Scriptures; call upon God through prayer for the true understanding of the same; so that you may be able to teach and exhort with wholesome belief and to withstand and convince the unbelievers? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. 11

14 The Chief Celebrant ARE you ready, with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away from the Church all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God's Word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others to the same? Answer. I am ready, the Lord being my helper. The Chief Celebrant WILL you deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; that you may show yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you? Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper. The Chief Celebrant WILL you maintain and set forward, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, love, and peace among all men; and such as be unquiet, disobedient, and criminous activities, within your Spiritual Organization, correct and punish, according to such authority as you have by God's Word, and as to you shall be committed by the Word of God? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. The Chief Celebrant WILL you be faithful in ordaining, sending, or laying hands upon others? Answer. I will so be, by the help of God. The Chief Celebrant WILL you show yourself to be gentle, and merciful for Christ's sake to the poor and needy people, and to all strangers destitute and need help? Answer. I will so show myself, by God's help. Then the Chief Celebrant shall say ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who hath given this servant a good will to do all these things; Grant also unto this servant your strength and power to perform the same; that accomplishing in this servant the good work which he hath begun, you may be found perfect and irreprehensible at the latter day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 12

15 The Chief Celebrant shall have the Archbishop Elect put on his vestment and kneel down surrounded by all other Ministers, Preachers, Pastors and Bishops with each reciting a verse below: COME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who, Thy sevenfold gifts impart. Thy blessed unction from above, Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home; Where thou art guide, no ill can come. Teach us to know the Father, Son, And thee, of both, to be but One That, through the ages all along, This may be our endless song: Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. COME Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. Let us pray ALMIGHTY God, and most merciful Father, who, of Thine infinite goodness, hast given thy only and dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who, after that he had made perfect our redemption by His death, and was ascended into heaven, poured down his gifts abundantly upon men, making some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors and Doctors, to the edification of the Church and making perfect His Church; Grant, we beseech thee, to this Thy servant, such grace, that he may evermore be ready to spread abroad thy Gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with Thee; and use the authority given him, not to destruction, but to salvation; not to hurt, but to help: so that, as a wise and faithful servant, giving to Thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, live and reign, one God, world without end. Amen. 13

16 Then, as led by the Chief Celebrant, other Bishops, Pastors, Preachers and Ministers present shall gather and lay their hands upon the head of the elected Archbishop kneeling before them. The Chief Celebrant saying: RECEIVE the Holy Ghost for the Office and Work of an Archbishop in the Church of God and the Mount Carmel Global Assembly, now committed unto Thee by the Imposition of our hands; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And remember that thou stir up the grace of God, which is given thee by this Imposition of our hands; for God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and soberness. Then the Chief Celebrant shall deliver the Archbishop his Bible, saying, GIVE heed unto reading, exhortation, and doctrine. Think upon the things contained in this Book. Be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men; for by so doing thou shall both save thyself and them that hear thee. Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring in again the outcasts, and seek the lost. Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy; that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you may receive the never-fading Crown of Glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Chief Celebrant Introduces Archbishop for Remarks and Benediction (Interlude) There s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in this place and it s the feeling of the Lord. The Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen. 14

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18 CONGRATULATIONS ARCHBISHOP! Thanking God for YOU! Thank you for your obedience and tenacity. Thank you for being a hearer and a doer. Thank you for your heart, humility, and flexibility. Thank you for your love and correction. Thank you for your guidance and counsel. Thank you for being BOLD. Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for your Holy Charisma, and WE THANK GOD you are carrying out the VISION! We Love You, IAOWAPRAISE WORSHIPING ARTS GUILD FAMILY Archbishop Dr. Warren A. Hemphill, Sr. 16

19 Congratulations Archbishop Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. On behalf of the Pastor Rev. Dr. Calvin T. Freeland Sr., Officers, and members of Sacred Ground Praise & Worship Center We congratulate you Bishop Mayo on your Consecration to the office of "Archbishop." To God be the Glory for the things He is doing in your life! WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT! Congratulations Archbishop Ronald R. Mayo, Sr. IAOWAPRAISE GUILD 17

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