Council/er. The Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc. The Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc.

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1 The Council/er The Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc. The Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc. Affiliated with The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Affiliated with The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. From the Desk of the ODC Chairman I greet you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to our Honorable Diocesan, Bishop James W. Gaiters, Board of Directors, Suffragan Bishops, District Elders, Pastors, and to the entire constituency of the great OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL. O clap your hands all ye people, shout unto God with the voice of triumph. (Psalms 47:1) The psalmist gives in that psalm a song of praise to our God as the King of the whole earth, and he uses the most natural and most enthusiastic tokens of exultation to be used in view of the victories of our God s universal reign. Our joy in our God may be, and should be demonstrative, and the God of our salvation will not censure our praise when we give it to Him. So let us continue to give our God praise for all He has done and will continue to do in the midst of our great council. Let us continue to work fervidly in Christ to win souls into the Kingdom of God. As I look back and reminisce on all the great victories that we have won, this is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes (Psalms 118:23). I would also like to thank each and every member of this great council for your vote of confidence to allow me to serve you again as chairman of such a great and august body of believers. I would like to resonate to all of you, the words of the Apostle John in his third letter to the Church: Beloved I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3 John 2) May our God continue to pour out His richest blessings on all of us in Christ Jesus as we serve Him. Yours under the Sovereignty of God, Bishop Melvin L. Brown ODC Council Chairman

2 Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr., Diocesan October, earnestly contend for the faith, which was once delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3) Greetings in the precious name of Jesus to all of my brothers and sisters of this Ohio District Council who contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints! The 103 rd Convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World has come to an end, and we thank the Honorable Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III for his huge service to the P.A.W. He has led us for a historic two four-year terms as Presider, and we pause in repose to thank God for both Bishop Ellis and his lovely wife, Crisette, for their service of love to the body of Christ. He leaves the organization growing numerically, financially strong, and blessed spiritually. We are now thanking God for the newly elected leadership, the Honorable Bishop Theodore Brooks, who will serve the P.A.W. as its 11 th Presider. He will be assisted by 1 st and 2 nd Assistant Presiders, Bishop Mark Tolbert, and Bishop Michael David Hannah, respectively. May we all join together in prayerful support of this new team that will take the P.A.W. even higher. We also give thanks for newly-elected General Secretary, Sf. Bishop Craig High, and Assistant General Secretary, Sf. Bishop Ann Storey-Pratt. They, along with all of those from the O.D.C. who have been elected or appointed to work at the national level, will be a blessing to the organization. Congratulations to all of you. We will be better because of your new positions. Now, briefly, I want to remind you that next year, August 10-17, 2019, the ODC will host the P.A.W. convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. We ve done it before, and with God s help, we can do it again. Before I close, let us remember our theme, for it s our bread and butter. After a long summer and with all of its special events, let us be about our Father s business and continue to Harvest Souls for the Kingdom. By His Grace, OHIO SHALL GO ONWARD FOR CHRIST Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr. Diocesan Bishop Melvin Brown, Chairman Sister Rosalind Agnew, Secretary Pastor Beverly Simmons, Treasurer District Elder Darrell Cummings, Vice Chairman Evangelist Janet Cummings, Asst. Secretary Elder Harold Ray, Asst. Treasurer Sister Joyce Tate, Recording Secretary Elder Timothy Hawkins, Sergeant-At-Arms ohiodistrcouncil.org

3 OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL PROGRAM Tuesday, October 2, :00 ODC International Missions District Elder Carlos D. Morris, Director. 2:00 Bishop's Cabinet Meeting Opening Devotions: Evangelist Clarissa Speaker Zion Apostolic Assembly, McKeesport, PA, Pastor Karen Bell-Garland Zion Apostolic Assembly, McKeesport, PA, Pastor KarenBell-Garland Speaker: Pastor Karen Bell-Garland Zion Apostolic Assembly McKeesport, PA Wednesday, October 3, 2018 (Council Fast Day) 9:30 Bible Class District Elder LaVelton Daniel Topic: "Evangelism" 11:00 ODC Business Session 11:00 - Orientation Training for those 2:00 seeking Fellowship Papers 11:30 - Board of Directors 4:00 ODC Christian Education Sister Rachel Robinson Superintendent Theme: "Protecting Our Sunday School Students" "That I May Know Him... Excellence Through The Word" Philippians 3:10 Opening Prayer and Scripture: Elder Robinson Praise & Worship: Evangelist Ernise Hale, Dr. Deidre Foreman ODCCEA Business: Sister Rachel Robinson, Superintendent DCE Segment: Dr. Deidre Foreman Master Teacher: "Hiding Under God's Umbrella" - Dr. Lula Hampton "Rare Beauty...Empowering Young Girls to Discover Their God-given Power" - Sister Raquel Dukes, Overcoming Church, Indianapolis, Indiana "Father Love...Protecting Our Young Males," Pastor Eli Williams, New Hope Church, Springfield "Active Shooter Preparedness" - Mr. Patrick Shaw, Homeland Security Breakout Classes: "Protecting our Students" The Children - Sister Marsha Smithhisiler, Danville The Teens - Evangelist Wanda Butler, Columbus The Adults - Pastor Cora Pope, Cleveland Final Remarks & Benediction 2:00 - The ODC Holy Ghost Headquarters 4:00 under direction of Evangelist Naomi Sessley 1:00 - ODC Leadership & Educational 4:00 Development (ODCLED) "Apostolic Theology" 4:00 Dinner 5:00 ODC Usher Board Sister Kathy Bolden, President ODC Nurses Guild Sister Neva Bagley, President Opening Devotions: Evangelist Linda Griffin Tree of Life Apostolic Church Martins Ferry, OH Elder James M. Agnew, III, Pastor Preach Alive Speaker: Minister Melanie Cummings-Bennett First Apostolic Faith Church, Akron Pastor Samuel Hampton, II Tree of Life Apostolic Church Martins Ferry, OH Elder James M. Agnew, III, Pastor Sermonic Solo: First Lady Charlene Dawkins, Greater Zion Temple Steubenville, OH Seating of Bishop Gregory Irvin Puerto Rico by Presider Theodore Brooks Speaker: Bishop Theodore Brooks, Presider, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Thursday, October 4, :30 Bible Class: Bishop Michael David Hannah 10:00 - The ODC Holy Ghost Headquarters 12:30 under direction of Evangelist Naomi Sessley 11:00 Pastors' Meeting 11:00- ODC Christian Women's Auxiliary 2:00 Evangelist Jan Watkins-Wood President Theme: "Reaching the Masses" Speaker: Pastor Vikki Taylor-Samuels Word of Grace Church, Warren, MI 2:00 ODC Board of Directors 2:00 Pastors Helping Pastors 2:00 ODC Men's Ministry Elder Kevin Wilks, President (Registration begins at 12 noon. Registration fee is $5.00 per Council or $20.00 annually) Theme: "Commit To Responsibility with Accountability" Speaker: District Elder Brian Hamilton Transformed Life Church, Piqua 2:00 ODC Ministers' Wives & Ministers' Widows Lady Dolorus Nevels, President Theme: Women of Destiny-- "A Designer Original" Psalm 139:14-18 Meeting at the Well "New" Book Club: "It's Not Punishment, It's Preparation" -- By: Augusta Reed Speaker: Lady Glenneth Tillman Director of Life & Family Services New Covenant Believers' Church Columbus, OH ODC Leadership & Educational Development (ODCLED) "Leadership in Ministry" 4:00 Dinner 5:30 Men's Ministry (continued) Enrichment Series & Sermonettes Devotions: Evangelist Ernise Hale ODC Praise Team Maestro Hayden Jackson and God's Vision, Springfield, OH Sermonic Musical Solo: Maestro Hayden Jackson

4 Consecration Service of the New ODC State and Regional Officers Speaker: Bishop Mark Tolbert 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Friday, October 5, :30 Bible Class: 11:00 Business Meeting 1:30 Lunch ODC Single People's Alliance Theme: "Cultivating the Seed" Associate Pastor Utsey T. Shelton, President All services of the ODCSPA will be held at Greater Christ Temple in Columbus, OH. 1:30 Business Meeting 2:00 Speaker: District Elder Tony Williams River of Life Ministries, Cleveland, OH Theme: "Rise to the Occasion" 4:00 Seminar "Intentional Leadership" District Elder Brian Hamilton Transformed Life Church, Piqua, OH ODCYPU Theme: Generation OUTPOUR All services of the ODCYPU will be held at Greater Christ Temple in Columbus, OH. 7:30 Evening Encounter Special Guest Choir Speaker: Elder Denzeil Tubbs, ODCYPU President After-Hour Fellowship Saturday, October 6, :00 "Talkin' Bout my Generation" (moderated by a variety of youth leaders) 3:00 Food & Fellowship 4:00 State Rally 6:00 Evening Encounter : Special Guest Choir OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL PROGRAM (Cont'd) Speaker: Pastor James Sears Henry, TN NEW ODC OFFICERS Chairman - Tenure 3 yrs. Melvin Brown Vice Chairman - Tenure 3 Yrs. Darrell Cummings Secretary - Tenure 3 Yrs. Rosalind Agnew Assistant Secretary - Tenure 3 Yrs. Janet Cummings Recording Secretary - Tenure 3 Yrs. None nominated Treasurer - Tenure 3 Yrs. Beverly Simmons Assistant Treasurer - Tenure 3 Yrs. Harold Ray Credential Committee Chair - Tenure 3 Yrs. Cozette Snead Credential Committee Member - Tenure 3 Yrs. Nathan McDonald Clarissa Speaker Resolution Committee Chair - Tenure 3 Yrs. Deborah Wright Evangelism Committee Chair - Tenure 3 Yrs. Marshall Taylor Sergeant - AT-ARMS - Tenure 3 Yrs. Timothy Hawkins Hallowed Hills Board of Directors - Tenure 3 Yrs. LaVelton Daniel Tracey Posey Cherlyn Williams Church Extension Board (Lay Person)-Tenure 3 Yrs. -2 to be elected Gregory Ward Appointments made: Recording Secretary Sister Joyce Tate Hallowed Hills Board Sister Deborah Barrett Appointments to be made: Credentials Committee 2 Church Extension Board 1 Lay Pastor "... behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." ~John 4:35 Mailing Information: ODC Council Registration $15.00/ Calendar year Rosalind Agnew 1757 County Road 2 Yorkville, OH Church Reports & Census Updates Treasurer Beverly Simmons 1207 Dana Drive Oxford, OH And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ~Galatians 6:9 ATTENTION! Ministerial License Renewal Ordained & Non-Ordained Effective January, 2017 your pastor's signature is required on the Renewal Application and you must be current with your ODC dues. Pastor Cozette Snead Credentials Chairlady October Hotel Zanesville Holiday Inn Express 1001 Spring St Zanesville OH tel: Rate: USD/night plus tax

5 Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches 2181 Mock Road Columbus, OH Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Columbus, Ohio PERMIT #2609 Hallowed Hills Campground 3129 E. Pike Zanesville, Ohio Take I-70 to Adamsville exit. Turn south. Go to stop light. Turn left onto US Rte. 40. Campground is about 1 mile down on the left. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dist. Elder Sylvester Awls Dist. Elder Charles Smith Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr. Dist. Elder Darrell Cummings Dist. Elder Paula Tiller ODC OFFICERS Bishop C. Wayne Brantley Dist. Elder LaVelton Daniel Dist. Elder Tony Williams Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr., Diocesan Bishop Melvin Brown Dist. Elder Brian Hamilton Bishop Melvin Brown, Chairman Bishop Moses Butler Dist. Elder Pamela Lane LAY DIRECTORS District Elder Darrell Cummings, Vice Chairman Bishop Gregory Irvin Dist. Elder Raymond Lloyd Pastor James Agnew, III Sister Rosalind Agnew, Secretary Bishop Edgar Posey Dist. Elder Scott Logan Pastor Beverly Simmons Dr. ODC Janet OFFICERS Cummings, Assistant Secretary Bishop BOARD Rufus Sanders OF DIRECTORSDist. Elder Eddie Massey Sister Bishop Joyce Paul Tate, A. Bowers, Recording Diocesan Secretary Suff. Bishop Michael Paul A. Cooper Bowers Dist. Suff. Elder Bishop Wayne Eugene Moore, Lundy Sr. EMERITUS Dist. Elder Larry Jones Pastor Suffragan Beverly Bishop Simmons, Roy C. Treasurer Dawkins, Chairman Suff. Bishop Roy C. Wayne Dawkins Brantley Dist. Suff. Elder Bishop William Laurence Moore NevelsBishop Dist. Paul Elder A. Gregory Bowers Pratt Elder District Harold Elder Ray, Melvin Assistant Brown, Treasurer Vice Chairman Suff. Bishop Craig Moses High Butler Dist. Suff. Elder Bishop Carlos David MorrisParker Suff. Dist. Bishop Elder Marvin Charles Graves Smith Elder Evangelist Timothy Janet Hawkins, Cummings, Sergeant-at-Arms Secretary Suff. Bishop Eugene James Gaiters Lundy Dist. Dist. Elder Elder David Phyllis Parker, Agnew II Suff. Pastor Bishop LaVelton Lewis Fitzpatrick Daniel Minister Darrell Francis, Assistant Secretary Suff. Bishop Laurence Edgar Posey Nevels Dist. Dist. Elder Elder Garfield Sylvester ParkerAwls Suff. Pastor Bishop Paula J. Thomas Tiller Jones Evangelist Linda Griffin, Recording Secretary Suff. Bishop David Cecil Parker Pratt Dist. Dist. Elder Elder Gregory Melvin Pratt Brown Suff. EMERITUS Bishop Roseann Storey-Pratt Elder Brian Hamilton, Treasurer Dist. Elder Bishop Phyllis Rufus Agnew Sanders Dist. Dist. Elder Elder Phillip Michael ShealeyCooper Dist. Suff. Elder Bishop Larry Lewis JonesFitzpatrick District Elder Darrell Cummings, Assistant Treasurer Suff. Bishop Roy Dawkins Dist. Elder Darrell Cummings Suff. Bishop J. Thomas Jones Elder Robert Palmer, Sergeant-at-Arms Suff. Bishop Craig High Dist. Elder Gregory Irvin Dist. Elder Archellus Bell