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Dear Members and Friends, We gather for a week of Holy Convocation July 15-22, 2012. This is the summit meeting of all meetings that are held in the district all year.

1 Dear Members and Friends, We gather for a week of Holy Convocation July 15-22, This is the summit meeting of all meetings that are held in the district all year. We have witnessed in our sessions in the past a tremendous outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon us. We can speak with conviction and clarity that when we come together in genuine fellowship, the Lord shows up. He said He would, for where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 (NIV). The theme for this gathering is Mustard Seed Faith Moves Mountains. We look forward to explore how faith works in many dimensions of our lives. We conclude with the affirmation that faith is the victory that overcometh the world. Come fellowship with us and we will do you good. Peace and health, Bishop Elroy Lewis, President 1

2 Sunday, July 15, 2012 DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT S DAY The Source of Faith Hebrews 11:1; Genesis 1:1; Romans 10:17; Romans 12:3 Monday, July 16, 2012 BCS, YPHA and USHER S DAY The Impossibility to Function Without Faith Hebrews 11:6 Tuesday, July 17, 2012 MISSIONARY DAY The Challenge of Faith Mark 9:17-24; Hebrews 11:6 Wednesday, July 18, 2012 CENTRAL SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT From Fear to Faith Mark 4:38; Hebrews 11:17-19 Thursday, July 19, 2012 WESTERN SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT When Faith Becomes Sight John 20:24-29; Hebrews 11:1 Friday, July 20, 2012 DISTRICT 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT DAY SANFORD SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT Human Disposition Prohibits Effective Faith Matthew 13:54-58; Hebrews 11:7 Saturday, July 21, ST A.W. LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET Childlike Faith Brings Results II Kings 5:1-4; Proverbs 22:6; Hebrews 11:23-24 Sunday, July 22, 2012 DISTRICT PRESIDENT S DAY Overcoming Faith I John 5:4-5; Joshua 14:10-14; Hebrews 11:

3 CONVOCATION DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT S DAY - BISHOP GREG HARGRAVE Daily Theme: The Source of Faith Hebrews 11:1; Genesis 1:1; Romans 10:17; Romans 12:3 SUNDAY MORNING July 15, :30 AM Bible Church School... Elder Derek King, Superintendent 11:00 am Presiding... Bishop Elroy Lewis President, WNCD Call to Worship... Elder James Blake Processional... Administration, Elders, Ministers and Gospel Tabernacle UHC Choir, Burlington, NC Hymn of Praise... Choir Invocation... Elder David Henderson Affirmation of Faith... Elder Samuel Obie Selection... Choir Scripture...Elder Caroline Gardin Pastoral Prayer... Elder Eula Coleman Selection... Choir Recognition of Visitors Children s Word...Onica Eaves Alston Chapel UHC, Pittsboro, NC Mission Offering... WNCD Ushers Announcements Honorarium Introduction of Speaker... Bishop Elroy Lewis President, Western North Carolina District Pre-Message Selection... Choir Speaker... Bishop Greg Hargrave Vice-President, WNCD; Pastor, Gospel Tabernacle UHC, Burlington, NC Altar Appeal Closing Remarks Benediction Recessional 3

4 CONVOCATION DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT S DAY - BISHOP GREG HARGRAVE Daily Theme: The Source of Faith Hebrews 11:1; Genesis 1:1; Romans 10:17 SUNDAY EVENING July 15, 2012 YOUNG PEOPLE S HOLY ASSOCIATION (YPHA) 5:00 pm YPHA Hour... Minister Rosetta Badgett YPHA President, Western North Carolina District SUNDAY NIGHT 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Presiding... Bishop Elroy Lewis President, Western North Carolina District Call to Worship Selection... Guest Choir Invocation Scripture Affirmation of Faith Selection... Guest Choir General Offering (cont.) 4

5 CONVOCATION DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT S DAY - BISHOP GREG HARGRAVE Daily Theme: The Source of Faith Hebrews 11:1; Genesis 1:1; Romans 10:17 SUNDAY NIGHT (cont.) Honorarium Announcements Selection... Guest Choir Introduction of Speaker... Elder James Brooks Pre-Message Selection... Guest Choir Message... Reverend Brian R. Thompson, Sr. Pastor, Simon Temple AME Zion Church, Fayetteville, NC Invitation to Discipleship Remarks... Bishop Elroy Lewis Benediction 5

6 CONVENTION BCS, YPHA AND USHER S DAY Daily Theme: The Impossibility To Function Without Faith Hebrews 11:6 MONDAY MORNING July 16, :40 AM Devotions 10:00 AM BCS IN CHARGE... Elder Derek King BCS Superintendent Workshop Leader: Elder Gloria Aghogah Pastor, Bethlehem UHC, Durham, NC 11:00 AM YPHA IN CHARGE... Minister Rosetta Badgett YPHA President 12:00 PM Lunch 1:15 PM GENERAL REPRESENTATIVE... Elder Ralph Love, Jr. General Assistant Superintendent of General BCS Dept. 2:00 PM Presiding... Elder James Brooks 2nd Vice-President, WNCD GREETINGS FROM THE WNCD ADMINISTRATION & OFFICERS ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE (Music, Praise and Worship Leaders, Hospitality, Finance, Resolution and Registration) 3:00 PM WNCD USHER S HOUR 4:00 PM Dinner 6

7 CONVENTION BCS, YPHA AND USHER S DAY Daily Theme: The Impossibility To Function Without Faith Hebrews 11:6 MONDAY EVENING 7:00 PM The Sarah Frances McKinnon Memorial Usher s March Minister Renee Powell, in charge Presiding... Minister Robert Black Opening Selection... Robinson Memorial UHC Invocation Affirmation of Faith Scripture Selection... Choir Convention Offering Announcements Honorarium Introduction of Speaker Selection Speaker... Elder Derek King Pastor, Robinson Memorial UHC, Eden, NC Invitation to Discipleship Remarks Benediction 7

8 Daily Theme: The Challenge of Faith Mark 9:17-24; Hebrews 11:6 TUESDAY MORNING July 17, 2012 WNCD MISSIONARY DAY (ALL-DAY WHITE ATTIRE) 9:00 9:45 Praise and Worship Evangelism Department... Elder Timothy Tucker, In Charge Chairman, WNCD Department of Evangelism 10:00 am Presiding... Dorsenia Foust Introduction of Speaker Spotlight on Missions Central Sub-District Sanford Sub-District Western Sub-District 11:00 am Holy Communion... Elder Edward Clark, In Charge 12:00 noon Lunch 8

9 1:00 PM Jr. Missionary Hour Missionary Hour 2:00 pm General Missionary Department Presiding... Minister Janice Lee Selection Prayer Scripture... Mother Wilma Burnette Introduction of General Representative... Minister Evelyn Wilson General Missionary Hour... Elder Lavarra Hagwood Vice-President, UHC General Missionary Department Invitation to Discipleship Honorarium Announcements Benediction 9

10 Holy Communion Service Elder Edward Clark, In Charge Hymn... At the Cross (see next page) Prayer of Consecration Scripture (Responsive Reading) Homily... Elder Lannie Robertson Monument of Faith Ministries, Eden, NC Communion Reading... Elder Edward Clark The Washing of Hands... Bishops and Elders The Giving of Sacraments... The Elders As we come to the Lord s table, let us come with a spirit of humility and penitence. Let us examine ourselves: our thoughts, our actions, our motives, and our attitudes towards others. Help us Lord to remember our responsibility to our families and our neighbors, our stewardship to you, and the work you have given to our hands. As we eat the bread, which represents Christ s body, which is the true and living bread, open our eyes to recognize the intimacy that you yearn to share with us. As we drink the cup, which represents Christ s blood shed for us, we thank you for the new covenant, Love ye one another which is written on our hearts. Let us rejoice because our names are written in heaven. May this Lord s supper energize every area of our lives and enable us to transcend our circumstances, our inadequacies, and our enemies. We praise you, O God, who made us your own people through the death and resurrection of your son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Responsive Reading Leader: We despised him and rejected him a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised and we didn t care. Audience: Yet it was our grief he bore, our sorrows that weighted him down. And we thought his troubles were punishment for his own sins! Leader: But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was chastised that we might have peace: he was lashed and we were healed! Audience: We are the ones who strayed away like sheep! We, who left God s paths to follow our own. Yet God laid on him the guilt and sins of every one of us! Leader: He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Audience: Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Leader: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. All: Yet it was the Lord s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life a guilt offering, he will see offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand. (Isaiah 53:3-7, 10; NIV) Benediction and Recessional Lunch 10

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12 Daily Theme: The Challenge of Faith Mark 9:17-24; Hebrews 11:6 TUESDAY EVENING July 17, :00 PM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MISSIONS 7:00 pm Praise and Worship 7:30 pm Presiding... Minister Evelyn Wilson Selection... WNCD Youth Camp Scripture Invocation... Minister Robert Black Selection... WNCD Youth Camp Missionary Offering Honorarium Missionary Presidents/ Finance Committee Introduction of Speaker... Elder Edward Clark Pre-Message Selection... WNCD Youth Camp Message... Minister Renee Enoch Glenn Grove UHC Invitation to Discipleship Remarks Benediction 12

13 CONVOCATION CENTRAL SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT Daily Theme: From Fear to Faith Mark 4:38; Hebrews 11:17-19 WEDNESDAY MORNING July 18, :00 AM Morning Watch... Elder Vanessa Headen, In Charge 8:45 AM Devotion 9:00 AM Presiding... Bishop Greg Hargrave 9:00 AM Workshop Hour... Sister Loray Gaddy White Rock UHC, Chapel Hill, NC 10:30 AM Doctrinal Lecture... Elder Carollene Gardin 11:30 PM Lunch Music Convocation Offering Honorarium Remarks & Benediction Pastor, Margaret s Chapel UHC, Staley, NC 12:30 PM Devotion Presiding... Bishop Greg Hargrave Vice President, Western North Carolina District STATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS Bishop Elroy Lewis President, Western North Carolina District BUSINESS SESSION Convocation Offering Remarks & Benediction 4:00 PM Dinner 13

14 WEDNESDAY EVENING July 18, 2012 CENTRAL SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT 7:00 PM Praise and Worship 7:30 PM Presiding... Elder Gloria Aghogah Pastor, Bethlehem UHC, Durham, NC Ministry In Arts Music... Central Sub-District Choir Ushers...Central Sub-District Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Introduction of Speaker... Elder Eula Coleman Speaker... Dr. Allan G. Smith, Sr. Pastor, Faith Gospel Tabernacle UHC, Durham, NC Remarks and Benediction 14

15 CONVOCATION WESTERN SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT Daily Theme: When Faith Becomes Sight John 20:20-24; Hebrews 11:1 THURSDAY MORNING ELECTION DAY July 19, :00 am Morning Watch... Elder Vanessa Headen, In Charge 8:45 am Devotion 9:00 am Presiding... Administration 10:00 am Administration in Charge Workshop Hour: Minister Kim Moyer Jerusalem, UHC 11:00 am Doctrinal Lecture... Elder Jesse Goldston Mack s Chapel UHC, Altamahaw, NC Music Honorarium 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Devotion Remarks and Benediction *ALL DISTRICT ELDERS REPORT 2:00 pm MINISTERS SPOUSE HOUR Minister Sabrena Mervin-Blake, In Charge Convocation Offering Remarks and Benediction 4:00 pm Dinner 15

16 CONVOCATION WESTERN SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT Daily Theme: When Faith Becomes Sight John 20:20-24; Hebrews 11:1 THURSDAY EVENING July 19, :30 PM Praise and Worship Presiding Music Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Speaker... Elder Charlie Tucker Pastor, McLaughlin Memorial UHC, South Boston, VA Altar Appeal Remarks and Benediction 16

17 CONVOCATION DISTRICT 2ND VICE PRESIDENT DAY SANFORD SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT Daily Theme: Human Disposition Prohibits Effective Faith Matthew 13:54-58; Hebrews 11:7 FRIDAY MORNING July 20, :00 AM Morning Watch... Elder Vanessa Headen, In Charge 8:45 AM Devotion 9:00 AM Presiding... Administration Workshop Hour: Elder Kevin Maxwell City of Refuge Outreach Ministries, Brown Summit, NC 10:00 AM Administration in Charge... Open Forum Question & Answer Period 11:00 AM General Church Hour... Bishop Anthony Tucker General Representative; President, Kentucky District UHC Music Convocation Offering Honorarium 12:00 PM Lunch Remarks & Benediction 1:00 PM BUSINESS SESSION *BOARD OF PRESBYTERY REPORT *BOARD OF ELDERS REPORT *ELECTION RESULTS 17

18 AFTERNOON WORSHIP 2:00 pm Presider... Bishop Greg Hargrave Music... Floyd Temple UHC #1, Lumberton, NC Selection Scripture Prayer Selection Honorarium Music... Choir Presentation of Speaker... Bishop Elroy Lewis Pre-Message Selection... Choir Message...Elder James Brooks 4:00 PM Dinner 2nd Vice-President, WNCD 18

19 SANFORD SUB-DISTRICT NIGHT Daily Theme: Human Disposition Prohibits Effective Faith Matthew 13:54-58; Hebrews 11:7 FRIDAY EVENING July 20, :30 PM 7:00 PM Praise & Worship Presiding... Elder Jerry Powell Music... Sanford Sub-District Choir Scripture...Elder Carollene Gardin Prayer...Elder Samuel B. Obie Affirmation of Faith... Elder Timothy Tucker Selection... Sanford Sub-District Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Introduction of Speaker Selection... Choir Speaker... Elder Travis Brooks Pastor, Floyd Temple #2, Bladenboro, NC Altar Appeal Remarks and Benediction 19

20 CONVOCATION Daily Theme: Childlike Faith Brings Results 2 Kings 5:1-4; Proverbs 22:6; Hebrews 11:23-24 SATURDAY MORNING July 21, :00 AM BOARD OF PRESBYTERY SERVICE WNCD ORDINATION SERVICE Presiding, Elder James Blake Processional... Bishops, Elders, Ministers & Choirs Call to Worship Music... White Rock UHC, Chapel Hill Convocation Offering Honorarium Declaration of Purpose Introduction of Speaker Pre-message Selection... White Rock UHC, Chapel Hill Speaker... Elder David Henderson Presentation of Candidates The Charge Laying on of the Hands by the Board Song of Consecration Presentation of Bible and Hymn Book Extending the Right Hand of Fellowship Benediction and Recessional Pastor, White Rock UHC, Chapel Hill, N 20

21 SATURDAY EVENING July 21, 2012, 5:00 pm THE 41st A.W. LAWSON SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET AND PAGEANT Daily Theme: Childlike Faith Brings Results 2 Kings 5:1-4; Proverbs 22:6; Hebrews 11:23-24 Presiding Opening Song Scripture Prayer Selection Welcome/Special Recognition Response Prayer of Thanksgiving Tribute in Honor & Memory of Bishop A.W. Lawson Introduction of Speaker Selection ***** Dinner is Served ***** Speaker... Minister Brian Kelley White Rock UHC, Chapel Hill, NC Selection Scholarship Pageant Crowning of Miss and Mister Western NC District Awarding of Roses and Plaques Large Church King/Queen, Small Church Queen Remarks Closing Remarks Benediction Adults $25.00 Children 12 & under $10.00 Children 5 and under requiring a seat $

22 CONVOCATION DISTRICT PRESIDENT S DAY SUNDAY MORNING July 22, 2012 Daily Theme: Overcoming Faith 1 John 5:4-5; Joshua 14:10-14; Hebrews 11: :30 AM Bible Church School... Elder Derek King BCS Superintendent in charge 11:00 am Presiding...Bishop Greg Hargrave Vice President, Western NC District Call To Worship...Bishop Greg Hargrave Ushers... Western NC District Ushers Processional... Administration, Elders and Ministers, Choir Music... Western NC District Choir Invocation... Elder Mary Jackson Affirmation of Faith... Elder Fred T. Jones, Sr. Selection Recognition of Visitors Children s Word...Kourtney McLaughlin... Floyd Temple #1, Lumberton, NC Scripture... Elder Edward Clark Pastoral Prayer... Elder Leonard Thompson Mission Offering Announcements 22

23 (cont.) President s Love Offering Introduction of Speaker...Bishop Greg Hargrave Pre-Message Selection Speaker... Bishop Elroy Lewis President, Western NC District Altar Appeal Awarding of Certificates/Scholarships Resolution of Thanks Benediction Recessional 23

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27 United Holy Church Hymn Tune: We re Marching to Zion by Bishop Thomas E. Tally Come ye that love the Lord, and join our holy cause With doctrine sound and love that s pure, Faith in God and Heaven sure Pentecostal fire and birth, the United Holy Church. United and holy, we are united and holy. We are united and holy, on to the city of God. If those refuse to come, whose hearts have ne er been changed We ll help them to seek the Lord. Give them their heart and follow His call We ll help them His word to search, the United Holy Church. United and holy, we are united and holy. We are united and holy, on to the city of God. Let our song abound, and raise our anthem high Holiness and purity The church of joy and liberty Our Father s place of peace and mirth, the United Holy Church. United and holy, we are united and holy. We are united and holy, traveling the sanctified way.. Our convocation we love, we ll strive to do our part With fellowship and hand in hand, Divided we fall, together we stand Faith in God and our fellowman, the United Holy Band. United and holy, we are united and holy. We are united and holy, nearing the city of God. 27

28 2012 Dress Code for All Clergy WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT CONVOCATION Civic Attire Bishops President ~ Red-purple shirt with full collar & gold chain Vice President ~ Blue purple shirt with full collar & gold chain Elders 2 nd Vice President ~ Black, white or gray shirt with full collar & burgundy cord Board of Presbyterians ~ Black suits, black, white or gray shirts with full collar clergy shirts Board of Elders ~ Black suits, black, white or gray shirts with full collar clergy shirts Elders ~ Black suits, black and or white shirts with full white clergy collar Ministers Ministers (licensed) ~ Clerical tab collar with black or white shirt. Black or white suit; Ladies no hats or prayer coverings Sunday, July 15 Robes Bishops ~ full attire Board of Presbyterians ~ full attire Board of Elders ~ full attire Elders ~ full attire Ministers ~ full attire Wednesday, July 18 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Bishops ~ Civic Attire 2 nd Vice President ~ Gray shirt full collar & burgundy cord Board of Presbyterians, Board of Elders & Elders ~ black shirts full collar Sunday, July 22 Bishops ~ full attire Pulpit participates Robes Only All other Elders, Ministers ~ Civic attire 28

Introduction: If Jesus had not wanted to go to the cross as a sacrificial lamb to make atonement for our sins, all He had to was talk!

Introduction: If Jesus had not wanted to go to the cross as a sacrificial lamb to make atonement for our sins, all He had to was talk! Text: Isaiah 53:1-12 Who has believed our message and to whom has