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1 Mission Great News! We have a Convention Special! If you register during this convention either online or on paper (at the back table) for the Together Conference you will receive the early bird special of $75.00 for the Pastor and $25.00 for the Spouse. Passionate Matthew 28: Hope to see you at Together Conference in Tennessee. 28

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3 Want to keep up with what is happening in the state? Subscribe to the Georgia News (a quarterly paper). $5.00 Annual Subscription. Bundle Rate for your church. Have 5 copies sent to one address for $18.00 per year. Have 10 copies sent to one address for $35.00 per year. Please Print Name Address City State Zip Phone Leave this form with your payment at the clerks table or mail to : Georgia News, P.O. Box 370, Lizella GA JOY MINISTRIES RETREAT September 21-23, 2017 Generation Unleashed 2017 November 10-12, 2017 Camp Echeconnee Mark your calendars for GU 2017! Convention Delegates, Bishop Billy W. Adams Georgia Presiding Bishop It is my honor to be a part of and serve in this incredible church that I call family. Mission Passionate, has become more of a mandate from God for me than a convention theme. I pray this commission grips your heart as it has mine. 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 alway even unto the end of the world. Amen. Our focus will be realigning our hearts and vision for this last day s harvest. I am asking God to birth in each of us the passion to reach our men/women, youth, and boys/girls for the cause of Christ. I pray we will be passionate about reaching the communities in which God has placed us for Him. May each of our hearts be ignited and burn with passion to reach this last days harvest and train them to be mighty men and women for Jesus Christ. I understand that you have made great sacrifices to be here. We are all busy people with busy lives. I also know that you have come with expectant hearts. My prayer is that you will be overwhelmed by His presence and blessings during this convention and that we will all depart saying as one voice, it has been good to have been here. Mission Passionate, Bishop Billy W. Adams Georgia State Overseer Welcome Convention Delegates to this 2017 Georgia State Convention. 26

4 Greetings to all the Wonderful Saints In The State of Georgia It is my privilege to send this greeting to you as you are gathered together for the State Convention of the Church of God of Prophecy in Georgia. I appreciate the theme chosen for this convention Mission Passionate. If we are to carry out what we are commissioned to do by the Lord, we must be passionate about it. Being Passionate about our work is energizing and motivates us to keep going, keep working to build the kingdom of God. Connect 2017 College and Career We are going to the Smokies October 6-8, 2017 Located Behind Dollywood $85.00 Per Person for the Weekend! See Caleb Adams or Betsy Crane for Details Mountain Top Retreat Blackthorn Trail (Wildbriar Resort) Sevierville, Tennessee We thank God for each of you and the progress you are making to win the lost to Jesus. I pray this time together at this convention will be a time of renewal and a time to celebrate all that God has done in individual lives and in the church body; I pray for the Spirit to blow through in this meeting and that the Spirit of the Lord will give new vision to go forth with a greater burden and vision for lost souls. May God continue to bless and prosper you as you continue to move through new doors as he opens doors and use you in far greater ways than you ever imagined. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24) His Will, Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else, Sam N. Clements General Overseer /dsj 4

5 Upcoming Events 2017 July 20-22, 2017 GEORGIA STATE CONVENTION* September 4, 2017.Labor Day* September 8-9, Fall Parley September 10, Grandparents Day* September 21-23, Senior Retreat October 6-8, CONNECT 2017* November 5, Daylight Savings Time* November 10-12, Generation Unleashed November 23, Thanksgiving* December 25, 2017.Christmas* 2018 February 16-18, Slumber Party 2018 April 20-22, 2018.Ladies Retreat 2018 May 4-5, Men s Retreat 2018 June 3-9, Senior Camp June 10-16, Junior Camp June 17-23, Freshman/Explorer Camp July 17, Special Fields of the Wood* July 18-22, th General Assembly (Chattanooga, TN)* September 20-22, JOY Ministries Senior Retreat November 9-11, Generation Unleashed Kelly and I wish to extend our personal greetings to you. Regrettably, we cannot be present in every state/region throughout North America during this convention season; however, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you conduct important business, experience seasons of worship, receive instruction and enjoy rich fellowship. Something special happens when our church family comes together. If you have not already done so, let me encourage you to register for another conference coming in September. The North America Together Conference is scheduled for September at the Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN. You can register online at northamericaministries.org. The one purpose of this conference is to add value to pastors. Perhaps it would be good for each local church to consider gifting this conference to your pastor and companion. Isaiah described a memorable spiritual encounter, saying, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple (Isaiah 6:1). It is my prayer that you, too, will see the Lord and that his glory will fill this place where you are assembled. Loving Him, Tim Coalter General Presbyter North America Ministries Make sure you hashtag your State Convention Photos #gamp17 #gacogop #gacogopyouth

6 Convention Coordinator It is an honor and privilege to serve the 2017 Georgia Church of God of Prophecy State Convention as the Convention Coordinator. Our biennial conventions are truly a family reunion. From all over our great state, our churches and people, come together every two years to worship together, pray together, visit together and enjoy God s Presence together. This 2017 Georgia COGOP State Convention will afford us the same opportunity as previous conventions have. Take the full opportunity to be together. We need each other. This year s theme is Mission Passionate. We must be Mission Passionate about our Pastors, Youth, Children, Churches, Communities, Seniors, and Cities, Camp Echeconnee and this world. I encourage every pastor and leader to connect with others from across the state. Take time to learn and glean ideas from each other in order to fulfill the Great Commission set out in Matthew 28: Also, please note that there are many pressing needs made on our State Overseer during the convention. Should you wish to meet with him, or have any needs pertaining to the program, or if you are on the program and need special items for your session, please see me. I will be seated near the stage and ready to assist. Pastors and district overseers, please take note of those persons from your church or district that are on the program and have them seated near the stage ten minutes prior to their time on the program. Should any be absent, inform me as soon as possible so that a replacement can be prepared in time. Please note we are using the hashtags of #GACOGOP #GAMP17 #GEORGIACOGOPYOUTH. Take pictures and post to your social media outlets and use the above hashtags. We want this convention to be seen in as many social media venues as possible to promote what God is doing in our state and our churches. In Christ St. Marys... Randall K. Dockery Sterling... J.W. Griffin Stockbridge... R. D. Bartlett Stone Mountain Liberty... Julian Womack Suwannee Chapel... Leonard Pittman Tifton Sonrise... Barry K. George Trion Harvest Worship Center... Phillip D. Minter Tunnel Hill... Anthony Cain Valdosta Azalea City... C. Ellsworth Davis Villa Rica GraceLife... Terrence L. Duckworth Wahoma... H. Randy McQuaig Waleska... Dottie Williams Warner Robins Harvest Christian Fellowship... G. Kelly Pope, Jr. Waycross Crossview... Tim Reynolds Waycross Gilchrist... Eric Dixon Wilsonville... Charles D. Brown Winder... Debra Williams Mission Churches: Adairsville... Donna Walraven Grace Chapel Villa Rica... Cecil Couch Loganville... Ronny Grant Covington Salem Road... Ewart G. Lee Pastor Bishop Keith Burch Special Guest: Bishop George McLaughlin South Carolina State Overseer 6

7 Lindale... Douglas R. Stephenson Lithonia New Life Ministries Worship... Earl Holborough Lyons... Michael B. Poppell Mableton... Roger Burdette Macon Houston Road... Billy Flowers Macon Revival Fire Ministries... Thomas R. Black Marietta Christ Worship Center... Dannie M. Hix Marietta Haitian... Louiner Pierre-Louis Marietta Shiloh Outreach Ministries... Kernal Cole McDonough... Lynford Scott Callum Montezuma Emanuel... Clinton Fields, District Overseer Moultrie... W. C. Shaffer Mt. Green... Lanier Weaver Nicholls... Tommy R. James Oak Hill... Jerry Smith Olive Springs... Lawrence J. Small Pantertown... Roger D. Hyatt Pearson... Hardy T. Crosby Pinetucky Rentz... Harold J. Thornton, Sr. Plainville... Ronnie Chandler Poulan... Phillip Lawson Powder Springs Christian Fellowship... Kevin Nugent, Sr. Raybon... Bruce Dean Riverdale Extended Hands Ministries... Lessie Moore Rome... Mark Benning Rossville... Harold W. Parker Senoia... Phillip V. Bevel Shannon... Rickey D. Aldridge Snellville... Samuel L. Wilkinson Springfield... Hilliard A. Lang International Office Sam N. Clements.....General Overseer Tim Coalter North American Presbyter Billy W. Adams.Presiding State Bishop of Georgia Editor of GA News Center for Biblical Leadership Director Special Guests Sam N. Clements......General Overseer George McLaughlin....South Carolina State Overseer State Staff Charlotte Adams...Administrative Assistant Camp Business Manager Women s Ministry Director Assistant Editor of Georgia News Ladies Retreat Director Harvest Partner Diane Flowers..State Treasurer Secretary to Overseer Heritage Ministries Director Senior Ministries Co-Director JOY Caleb Adams... State Youth Director Youth Ministry Team... Caleb Adams, Coordinator Keith/Lynda Burch DeeDee Buglino, Zac Cain, Betsy Crane, Taylor Fields, Stephen Parrish, Lesley Roberts, Jud Timmons, with Junior/Senior Camp Directors as Consultants Children s Ministry Team Michelle C. Finlayson, Gladys Hawkins, Diane Smith, Tami Vaporis Clinton Fields.... Senior Ministries Co-Director JOY Matthew McEachern Men s Ministries and Fall Parley Pastoral Care Director/Sunday School 22

8 Georgia State Convention 2017 Mission Passionate Thursday Morning July 20, :00 AM Devotion/Prayer: Pastor Eric Dixon Praise & Worship: Convention Praise Team Welcome/Opening to the State Convention: Bishop Billy W. Adams, Georgia State Overseer Report of State Overseer: Bishop Billy W. Adams Report of State Treasurer: Diane Flowers Report of the State Finance and Stewardship Committee Report of Youth Camp/Campground Committee Dismissal: Closing of Business Session (There will be a supervised nursery coordinated by Laretta Boyd beginning with the evening service tonight. If you have any questions please see an usher. The schedule is located on page 15.) Lead Pastor s /State Staff Luncheon Immediately following this (Thursday) morning s service, all lead pastors/state staff and companions that have made prior reservations to attend the banquet please go to the Student Building onsite. It is our desire to honor our ministry team. Cordele A Servant Church... Shakita Anderson Cumming Safe Harbor... Barney Johns Dahlonega The Fountain...Joseph M. Robinson Dallas Haitian... Elysee Honore Dalton Underwood... Milton Rainey Darien... Andy C. Young, Sr. Dawsonville... Nicholas J. Vaporis, Jr. Decatur Covington Drive... Lloyd G. Phipps, Sr. Decatur Glenwood... Edward F. Anderson Dewy Rose... James Tyler Freeman Douglas Cornerstone... Matthew D. McEachern Douglasville... Larry Lowry Eatonton... John F. Reynolds Ellijay Faith Chapel... Dottie Williams Eulonia... Danny Stilwell Fayetteville... Steve W. Pittman Fort Oglethorpe Cathedral of Praise... Eddie Curry Gainesville Bethel Tabernacle... James D. Kanaday Gainesville McEver Road... David E. Smith III Griffin... Phillip English Hartwell... Danny E. Hughes, Sr. Hazelhurst... Randy E. Manning Hickory Flat Fellowship...Scott Smith Homeland... Chester L. Musgrove Homerville Victory Chapel... Bobby W. Musgrove, Sr. Hortense... John R. Hutto, Jr. Hoschton... Jerry Gaddis Jesup... R. Paul Rhoden Jonesboro... Michael English LaFayette New Life Worship Center... James R. Ellis 8

9 Appointments Acworth... John Paul Benning Albany... Leroy Hover Alma... Lynn Music Americus... Ken Robinson, District Overseer Ashburn Living Waters Fellowship... Marcus Rolle Atkinson... Raymond F. Willis Augusta... Steven Airey Axson... Chris Boyd Baxley... Lester Weldon Blackshear Word of Life Worship... Interim Ronnie Sharpe Bloomingdale Fellowship... T. Mark Minter Braselton... Danny Peek Brunswick... Keith Burch Buford Covenant... Gary O. Robinson Camp Branch... Ricky A. Knox Carrollton Lighthouse Ministries... Sarah U. Knowles Carters Chapel... Andrew Kersey Cartersville... J. A. Martin Cedartown... Marlene McClure Chatsworth Central Community Church... Edwin Puckett Chickamauga... Goldia F. Harmon Claxton Liberty Fellowship... Johnathan Brown Cochran Grace Chapel... Harold Jay Thornton, Jr. Columbus Fortson Road... Donna Morsie, Director Columbus Northside... H. Larry Biggers Columbus Sonshine Acres... Gail Donahue Conyers New Dimension Ministries... Michael Daley Cordele 2nd Ave... Timothy Mathews Thursday Afternoon July 20, :00 PM Announcements: Convention Coordinator, Pastor Keith Burch Devotion/Prayer: Pastor Larry Lowry Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team Celebrating a Decade of Ministry Women s Ministry: Charlotte Adams Senior s Ministry JOY : Diane Flowers/Bishop Clinton Fields Special Song with David Bing Message: David Bing Parents, register your children ages 5-11 for the Children s Convention. Please see page 14 for a complete schedule. A Supervised Nursery will be provided for children, ages 0-4, beginning tonight. Please see page 15 for the schedule. For Assistance: See one of our ushers. The Head Ushers are Riley Flowers and Jud Timmons. There will be an usher s desk at the entrance if you have need of anything while you are here, please see them. For Security: Our coordinator for security is Chad McDaniel. He and his assistants will be in charge of the security, safety, and crowd control issues, so please work with them to make this a great convention. 20

10 Thursday Evening July 20, 2017 Children s Convention and Nursery Tonight! See pages for details. 6:30 PM Singing: Hosted By Linda George 7:00 PM Devotion/Prayer: Pastor Dottie Williams Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team (Throwback Thurs) Convention Expense Offering: Pastor Danny Hughes Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team Message: Bishop Sam N. Clements, General Overseer Friday Morning July 21, 2017 (Nursery provided 10:00 AM until Noon for ages 0-4 years. The nursery registration is located in the Foyer Area.) 10:00 AM Devotion/Prayer: Pastor Keith Burch Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team Celebrating a Decade of Camping Ministry: Ken Robinson Summer Camping Ministries Youth Ministries Honoring Camp Workers of the Past Bishop Byron Minter & Bishop Hinton/Gracie Johnson Celebrating a Decade of Renovations (Video) Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team Message: Bishop George McLaughlin, SC Overseer 10 Convention Management Convention Coordinator: Keith Burch Production/Stage Engineer: Matthew McEachern Clerks: Diane Flowers, Chairperson Glenda Griffin, Shirley Henderson, Joyce Hughes Ushers/Convention Assistants: Riley Flowers and Jud Timmons, Coordinators: David Bing, Larry Burch, Zac Cain, Clint Fields, Mark Fields, Greg Guess, Derrick Harig, James Holland, Daniel Holloway, Danny Hughes, Richard Long, J.R. Mathis, Jeremy McMillan, Randy McQuaig, Doug Morris, Stephen Parrish, Kelly Pope, Lawrence Small, Eddie Smith, Jerry Smith, Bill Stephens, Leroy Thompson, Johnny Vaporis, Larry Woodward Audio/Video: Matthew McEachern and Wendell Sheffield, Audio/Video Coordinators Security: Chad McDaniel, Coordinator Photographer: Wayne Farley

11 State Finance and Stewardship Committee: Bishop Billy W. Adams, Chairperson John Paul Benning, Keith Burch, Randall Dockery, Riley Flowers, Jerry Gaddis, J.W. Griffin, Dannie M. Hix, Matthew McEachern, Lloyd G. Phipps Sr., Edwin Puckett, Ken Robinson State Board of Directors: Billy W. Adams, Randall Dockery, Lloyd G. Phipps, Sr., Ken Robinson, State Convention Committee: Keith Burch, Michael Daley, Jerry Gaddis, John R. Hutto, Jr., Ricky Knox, Tim Reynolds, Lloyd G. Phipps, Sr. State Campground Committee: Billy W. Adams, Chairperson Charlotte Adams, Chris Boyd, Ronnie Chandler, Dannie M. Hix, Chuck Oliver, Ken Robinson, Johnny Vaporis Ministerial Credential Review Board/Leadership Development (CBL): Bishop Billy W. Adams, Chairperson Randall Dockery, Clinton Fields, Jr., Jerry Gaddis, J. W. Griffin, Dannie M. Hix, John R. Hutto, Jr., Lloyd G. Phipps, Sr., Larry Lowry, Edwin Puckett Next Generation Leadership Development: Bishop Billy W. Adams, Chairperson Caleb Adams, John Paul Benning, Keith Burch, Eric Dixon, Randall Dockery, Clinton Fields Jr., Matthew McEachern, Lloyd G. Phipps Sr., Ben Oliver, Tim Reynolds Friday Lunch Our children and youth pastors are such a vital part of the local church ministry teams. It is our desire to honor them. This luncheon for these special workers will be in the student building at noon. It is my desire to say, THANK YOU for pouring into these young lives. Please see Caleb Adams or one of the Children's Ministry Team for questions. -Caleb Adams Friday Afternoon July 21, :00 PM Devotion/Prayer: Pastor Clinton Fields Together Video Praise/ Worship: Convention Praise Team Celebrating a Decade of Ministry Men s Ministry/Fall Parley: Pastor Matthew McEachern Honoring Deceased Ministers and Those Retiring Celebrating Fifty Years of Dedicated Service Nursery Children 0-4, please register in the Foyer Area for the nursery. Registration begins at 6:30 PM. Children s Church Children ages 5-11 please register in the Foyer Area for the Children s Convention. Registration begins at 6:30 PM. Make sure you hashtag your State Convention Photos #gamp17 #gacogop #gacogopyouth 18

12 Friday Evening July 21, 2017, Youth Program 7:00 PM Devotion/Prayer: Pastor John Paul Benning Praise/Worship: With Youth Praise Team Mission Passionate Giving: Pastor Kelly Pope Recognizing Generation Unleashed/Connect: Pastor Keith Burch CONNECT 2017: Caleb Adams and Betsy Crane Praise/Worship: With Youth Praise Team (Youth Dismissed to Youth Room) Special Song: Dana Hobbs Message: Caleb Adams in Student Building Message: Bishop Billy Adams in Main Chapel Dismissal: Pastor Keith Burch Jeannie Long will be doing sign language during this Friday evening session for those that might be interested. She will be located on the right side of the stage. Youth Convention Connection Friday Night There will be lots of activities going throughout the night 10:00 PM until... (No charge!) Location: The Assembly Student Building Youth come join us for some food and fun. Camp Coordinator and Directors Camp Coordinator Senior Camp Directors Junior Camp Directors Freshman Camp Directors Explorers Camp Directors CONNECT (Young Adults) Generation Unleashed Youth Slumber Party Children s Retreat District Overseers District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 State Committees Keith Burch Leonard J. Pittman Hardy T. Crosby Ken Robinson T. Mark Minter Clinton Fields, Jr. Lloyd G. Phipps, Sr. Phillip V. Bevel Larry Lowry James Kanaday Danny Hughes Ronnie Chandler Edwin Puckett Area Presbyters: Randall Dockery, Jerry Gaddis, J.W. Griffin, Lloyd G. Phipps, Sr. Ken Robinson Ben and Hannah Oliver Keith and Lynda Burch Johnathan and Wendy Brown Johnathan and Wendy Brown Caleb Adams and Betsy Crane Keith/Lynda Burch and Caleb Adams Children s Ministry Team 12

13 General Information Welcome: We are delighted that you have come to this biennial convention. Welcome! We are celebrating our 2017 Georgia State Convention at a wonderful, comfortable church. We are representing the Church of God of Prophecy. Please remain mindful of the property and treat it in the appropriate manner. Thank you so much for your cooperation. Sensitive to Others: Please remember and respect the rights of others and keep reasonable quietness and order in the hallway and lobby of the facility during church services. Ushers and Security are asked to maintain proper order at all times. Special Activities: There will be a Children s Convention and Nursery for our children. Please see the program for times. Please follow the signs. Also, there will be a special service for the youth on Friday evening. All youth make plans to attend the Convention Connection. To Those on Program: The convention time is a high priority item. Please note when you are on program and be ready at the proper time. Also, please be conscious of the time you have been allotted and use it wisely, but don t use another persons designated time. In the event that a person whose name appears on the program is not present to participate, his/her pastor or district overseer will notify Pastor Keith Burch immediately. For Assistance: See one of our ushers. The Head Ushers are Riley Flowers and Jud Timmons. There will be an usher s booth at the back and if you have need of anything while you are here, please see them. Saturday Morning July 22, 2017 (Nursery provided 9:00 AM until Noon for ages 0-4 years.) 9:00 AM Devotion/Prayer: Pastor Edwin Puckett Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team Decatur Covington Drive Children s Choir Children s Ministries Presentation: Children's Ministry Team Celebrating a Decade of Children s Ministry: Diane Smith Children s March Celebrating a Decade of Slumber Party: Tami Vaporis Children s Program Assembly Video Mission Passionate Reflection: Convention Committee Love Offering for State Overseer, Pastor Matthew McEachern Praise/Worship: Convention Praise Team Message: Bishop Sam Clements, General Overseer CoGoP Appointments Prayer of Consecration Greeting Pastors Dismissal of Convention: Bishop Billy W. Adams Security: Chad McDaniel will be in charge of the security for the event. He will be responsible for the security, safety, and crowd control issues so please work with him and his team to make this a great convention. Thank You: Thank you so much for all that you do for our Lord and His church. May God s peace and grace abound in your hearts and in your home. Our prayer is that you are abundantly blessed. Make sure you hashtag your State Convention Photos #gamp17 #gacogop #gacogopyouth 16

14 Mission Passionate About Children Children Ages 5-11 Children s Convention will be in the Children s building. Children s Ministry Team is coordinating the special activities. Schedule Thursday Evening, July 20, :30 7:00 PM Registration 7:00 9:00 PM Service Time 9:00 PM Dismissal to Parent Friday Morning, July 21, :30 10:00 AM Registration 10:00-12:00 Noon Service Time 12:00 Noon Dismissal to Parent Friday Evening, July 21, :30 7:00 PM Registration 7:00 9:00 PM Service Time 9:00 PM Dismissal to Parent Saturday Morning, July 22, :45 AM Meet in Children s Church Area Children s Program Don t Miss This Boys and Girls! Parents, please pick children up following the program on Sunday morning in the Foyer Area. Children Ages 0-4 There will be a nursery! Laretta Boyd is coordinating the special activities for the children. Schedule Thursday Evening, July 20, :30 7:00 PM Registration 7:00 9:00 PM Fun Time 9:00 PM Dismissal to Parent Friday Morning, July 21, :30 10:00 AM Registration 10:00 12:00 Noon Fun Time 12:00 Noon Dismissal to Parent Friday Afternoon, July 21, :45-2:00 PM Registration 2:00 4:30 PM Fun Time 4:30 PM Dismissal to Parent Friday Evening, July 21, :45 7:00 PM Registration 7:00 9:00 PM Fun Time 9:00 PM Dismissal to Parent Saturday Morning, July 22, :45 9:00 AM Registration 9:00 12:00 Noon Fun Time 12:00 Noon Dismissal to Parent We will look forward to seeing your children in the nursery! 14