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4 Table Of Contents Affirmation Of Faith Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr The General Board 10 From The Desk Of Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr Greetings from Our General Supervisor Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis Lest We Forget Monday, November 6, Hymn The Solid Rock Tuesday, November 7, 2017 (Morning) Tuesday, November 7, 2017 (Evening) Wednesday, November 8, 2017 (Morning) Wednesday, November 8, 2017 (Evening) Thursday, November 9, 2017 (Morning) Thursday, November 9, 2017 (Evening) Friday, November 10, Annual Women s Day Men Perfecting Men Conference Annual Women s Day (Evening)..42 International Youth & Young Adult Church Friday, November 10, 2017 (Evening) Saturday, November 11, 2017 (Morning) World Youth Day Service International Sunshine Band & Purity Class Service...48 The Chaplaincy Veterans Observance Saturday, November 12, 2016 (Evening)

5 We affirm our faith in the Bible. Congregation: We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God. We affirm our faith in God. Congregation: We believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit. We affirm our faith in the blessed hope. Congregation: We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return. We affirm our faith in repentance. Congregation: We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ. We affirm our faith in salvation. Congregation: We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation. We affirm our faith in Jesus Christ. Congregation: We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer. We affirm our faith in the Holy Spirit. Congregation: We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. We affirm our faith in sanctification. Congregation: We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world.

6 Bishop Charles Harrison Mason was the founder and first senior bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), presently the largest African-American Pentecostal church in the United States. Born to former slaves Jerry and Eliza Mason in Shelby County, Tenn., on Sept. 8, 1864, Mason worked with his family as a sharecropper and did not receive a formal education as a child. But at an early age, he was influenced by his parents religion. Mason joined the African-American Missionary Baptist Church when he was an adolescent and later received his license to preach from the Mount Gale Missionary Baptist Church in Preston, Ark. In November 1893, Mason enrolled at the Arkansas Baptist College, but withdrew after three months to transfer to the Minister's Institute at the College; he graduated from the Institute in In 1895, Mason met Charles Price Jones, a popular Baptist preacher from Mississippi. Mason and Jones soon began preaching the doctrine of holiness and sanctification in the local Baptist churches, which led to their expulsion from the Baptist Convention. Mason and Jones decided to form a new fellowship of churches. Mason suggested the name Church of God in Christ, after what he described as a vision in Little Rock, Ark., to distinguish the church from a number of Church of God groups forming at that time. Due to disagreements in the new Pentecostal teachings, the two men split their group in Mason won the legal rights to the Church of God in Christ name and charter, and established his work in Memphis. After moving the COGIC headquarters to Memphis, Mason established additional departments and auxiliaries, created dioceses, and appointed overseers throughout the country. In 1945, Mason dedicated Mason Temple in Memphis as the church s national meeting site and the international headquarters of the Church of God in Christ. At the time of Mason s death on Nov. 17, 1961, COGIC had a membership of more than 400,000 and more than 4,000 churches in United States as well as congregations in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. Today, it has an estimated 6.5 million members. The church can be found in every state in the United States and in more than 60 countries around the world. 6

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8 Charles E. Blake, Sr. was elected the seventh in succession Presiding Bishop by the General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ, Incorporated, on November 12, At the 101st Holy Convocation, during the quadrennial election in 2007, Bishop Blake was re-elected as Presiding Bishop, as well as again re-elected in 2012 for another four-year term. Bishop Blake is the pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ, one of the largest churches in the Western United States, with a membership of over 25,000. He is recognized as one of the great preachers of this generation with a message that ministers to the whole person and brings together people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. On April 6, 2009, in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama sought Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake to serve on his 25-person White House Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. This one-year appointment is a testament to his passion for the community and his desire to unite all people for the common good. He was also chosen as one of four individuals to speak at the Democratic National Convention s first Ecumenical Service, where he pronounced his status as pro-life Democrat and challenged both Democrats and Republicans to protect the rights of the unborn and born alike. The heart of Bishop Blake is seen quite clearly in the love that he has for the children in Africa who have become orphans because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic plaguing the continent. In response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa, Bishop Blake founded, the Pan African Children s Fund (PACF). Save Africa s Children, a program of PACF, for eleven years before ending, provided support to over 420 orphan care programs, 200,000 children and 24 nations throughout sub-saharan Africa. In 2016, Bishop Blake was voted to the prestigious Executive Council of the Pentecostal World Fellowship. He has also formerly served as an Advisory Committee Member of the Pentecostal World Conference, and as the founder and Co-chair of the Los Angeles Ecumenical Congress (LAEC), an interdenominational coalition of religious leaders and pastors. He was the founding Chair of the Board of Directors for the C.H. Mason Theological Seminary, and has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and as a Board Member of the Board of Directors for the Interdenominational Theological Seminary. Bishop Blake has served as Chair of the Executive Committee, member of the Board of Directors of Oral Roberts University, and as a member of the Board of Directors of International Charismatic Bible Ministries. Bishop Blake s awards and accolades are numerous. A few include the Distinguished Leadership Award presented by the African Presidential Archives and Research Center at Boston University (2007), the Trumpet Award (2006), the Salvation Army s William Booth Award, the Greenlining Institute s Big Heart Award, and was the designated recipient of the Los Angeles Urban League s Whitney M. Young Award (2000). In 2003, Bishop Blake was awarded the Harvard Foundation Humanitarian Medal for his work with Save Africa s Children and its mission to support orphanages throughout the continent of Africa. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors designated February 5, 2004 as Bishop Charles E. Blake Day. Second only to his call as a minister of the Gospel, Bishop Blake says his most treasured accomplishments are those of a devoted husband to Lady Mae Lawrence Blake, and a loving father and grandfather to their three children and eight grandchildren. 8

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10 The Right Reverend Charles Edward Blake, Sr. Presiding Bishop Los Angeles, California The Right Reverend Phillip Aquilla Brooks, II First Assistant Presiding Bishop Prelate, Michigan Northeast Detroit, Michigan The Right Reverend Jerry Wayne Macklin Second Assistant Presiding Bishop Prelate, NorCal Metropolitan Hayward, California The Right Reverend Sedgwick Daniels Secretary to the General Board Prelate, Wisconsin Southern First Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Right Reverend Lawrence M. Wooten, Sr. Assistant Secretary to the General Board Prelate, Eastern Missouri, Western Illinois St. Louis, Missouri 10 The Right Reverend George Dallas McKinney Prelate, California Southern Second San Diego, California

11 The Right Reverend Nathaniel Wyoming Wells Prelate, Michigan Western Benton Harbor, Michigan The Right Reverend John Drew Sheard, Sr. Prelate, Michigan North Central Detroit, Michigan The Right Reverend Brandon B. Porter Prelate, Tennessee Central Memphis, Tennessee The Right Reverend Ted Thomas, Sr. Prelate, Virginia First Portsmouth, Virginia The Right Reverend Darrell Hines Prelate, Illinois Midwest Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11 The Right Reverend Matthew Williams Prelate, Florida Southwest Tampa, Florida

12 Greetings Dear Saints of God: With catastrophic storms, earthquakes, mass shootings, political and racial division, imminent threats of nuclear war, protests and civil unrest, the year 2017 will be categorized by many as tumultuous. When chaos ensues all around, a response of fear and worry may seem befitting; however, as saints of the Most High God, we have a hope and a promise to which we can firmly hold in order to withstand whatever the enemy brings our way. While the signs of the times may be evident, the hour should bring us joy rather than sorrow. For the Bible declares in Romans 3:10-11 (NKJV), Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. What a wonderful promise from the Savior that validates our 2017 theme, In This Changing World Let Us Hold On to Our Unchanging Faith. Despite what 2017 may have yielded, I hope that you are as encouraged as I am to unwaveringly hold on to our faith and endure until the end, for the Lord has promised to keep and protect us through it all. As we convene in the very welcoming city of St. Louis again, I would like to personally welcome each of you to the 110 th Holy Convocation. I am grateful to God for yet another chance to gather and fellowship with the saints. I do not ever take the week-long opportunity to spiritually rejuvenate and connect with the Lord s people for granted. Instead, I consider our annual Holy Convocation meeting as a way to finish the year strong, with an even stronger faith, and I am so delighted that you decided to join us. Church Of God In Christ members have done so very much to ensure our success in From your giving to your serving, domestically and abroad, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all members for your countless efforts and contributions, not only to the Body of Christ, but to people everywhere. May the Lord abundantly bless each of you as you continue to be His hands and feet. As we assemble to experience spiritual growth and edification, I ask, as always, that you please stand with me in prayerful solidarity and anticipate a fresh anointing during this year s Holy Convocation in preached Word, deed, song, praise and worship. Please also pray earnestly for the leadership of our church, that God s outpouring would strengthen and enable us in a mighty way, solely for His glory. In His Service, Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. Presiding Bishop The Seventh in Succession CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. 12

13 To the Most Reverend Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle Charles Edward Blake Sr. Members of the Presidium Beloved Delegates Holy greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus With a heart full of joy and thanksgiving, welcome to the 110th Annual Holy Convocation. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for "us" to dwell together in unity (Psalm 133:1). Nothing exceeds the glorious gathering of the saints of the Church of God in Christ. I am thanking God for our esteemed leader, Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. I join the great cloud of witnesses that remain in awe of the progress and expansion of our church these last ten years. His visionary and cutting-edge leadership has propelled our church to unparalleled heights in this changing world. There is the constant threat of terrorism. There are diseases without cures. There are earthquakes in diver s places. There are hurricanes, storms and a humanitarian crisis in the land. Let us Hold On to Our Unchanging Faith. Our faith will carry us through. With a deep spirit of humility and appreciation, I covet your prayers. I have asked God to speak through me as a compelling voice of holiness, excellence and relevance. On behalf of the great women of the Church of God in Christ, we will continue to build on the strong foundation laid by our revered predecessors as we support the vision of our national church. Share the love of Jesus- He is soon to come. Let us "Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14. Serving to bring glory to my Father, Barbara McCoo Lewis Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis Seventh General Supervisor, Church Of God In Christ, Inc. 13

14 LEST WE FORGET Episcopal Transitions, April 2016 October 2017 April 2016 Bishop Willie Charles Green Prelate Emeritus New Mexico Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction May 2016 Bishop Fred Lee Cunningham Prelate Emeritus Columbia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction June 2016 Bishop Samuel Lee Green, Jr. Emeritus General Board Member Prelate Emeritus Virginia 2 nd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Stanley Harry Scott Auxiliary Bishop Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction July 2016 Bishop Milton Paul Jackson, Sr. Auxiliary Bishop Kansas Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction August 2016 Bishop William Haven Bonner Prelate - Illinois Sixth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Arthur Rickey Shields Auxiliary Bishop Greater Maryland First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction September 2016 Bishop Lorenzo Lee Kelley Prelate South Dakota Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Charlie Green, Jr. Prelate Missouri, Southeast Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction November 2016 Bishop James William Hunt, Sr. Chairman General Assembly, COGIC Auxiliary Bishop Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction January 2017 Bishop Frank Otha White General Board Member Emeritus Assistant Secretary To The General Board Prelate New York Eastern Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Charles D. Williams Prelate Emeritus Alaska Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Robert Asberry Auxiliary Bishop Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction February 2017 Bishop Stanford Lee Butts Prelate Maryland Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction March 2017 Bishop Howard Thomas Auxiliary Bishop Michigan Western Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction June 2017 Bishop B. H. Cunningham Prelate Emeritus Kansas Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction August 2017 Bishop C. L. Bryant Prelate Texas Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction October 2017 Bishop Hurley Bassett, Sr. Prelate Emeritus Iowa Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Andrew H. Willis, Jr. Auxiliary Bishop Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Robert Prince Washington Auxiliary Bishop New York Eastern First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction 14

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18 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, :30PM THROUGH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :00AM A CRY AT MIDNIGHT ALL NIGHT PRAYER THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER MOTHER FRANCES KELLEY & THE INTERNATIONAL PRAYER TEAM If you do what s right, God will do what s necessary Mother Frances Kelley Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV Jeremiah 32:27 27 Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me? Philippians 4:6-7 6 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. James 5: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 18

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20 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :00AM THE SERVICE OF ANOINTING THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER WORSHIP LEADER - BISHOP MATTHEW WILLIAMS, GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Southwestern Florida Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV +The Call To Worship THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) Leader The People Leader The People ALL +The Invocation All Praises be to the one to whom all praise is due - Oh Lord, Our Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place throughout all generations! Who is like unto Thee Oh Lord, who is like unto Thee? Majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor, working signs, wonders and miracles. Oh Lord, hallowed is Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven. We beseech you now Oh Lord, show us Your glory, let Your presence fill each one who stands in anticipation of Your miraculous works. We bow our hearts in humble submission to Your will. We repent of all of our wicked ways. We beseech thee; hear from heaven, forgive our sins, heal our land. Let the Glory of The Lord rise among us. Oh, that today, we may experience the power of the Holy Ghost and the fruit of His Spirit within us. Turn us again, Oh God, and cause thy face to shine upon us. All praises be to the one to whom all praise is due - AMEN. Bishop William Harper Auxiliary, Missouri Eastern First Jurisdiction Bishop R.J. Ward - Prelate +The Old Testament Reading Psalm 31:15-24 Bishop Mark Gilkey Prelate, Kansas Southwest Jurisdiction +The New Testament Reading Colossians 1:9-20 Pastor Michael Fowler Administrative Assistant Missouri Eastern First Jurisdiction Bishop R.J. Ward - Prelate THE ASCENSION TO WORSHIP (The Acolytes Will Light The Ceremonial Candles) Organist Yes Lord +The Hymn The Solid Rock Choir & Congregation Led By: Dr. Phil Hall Florida Eastern Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Jimmie Williams - Prelate +The Affirmation of Faith Bishop George Dallas McKinney GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Southern California Second Jurisdiction 20

21 +The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First- International Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator Ohio North Jurisdiction Bishop Edward Cook, Prelate OFFICIAL GREETINGS & INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP Bishop Philip Aquilla Brooks, First Assistant Presiding Bishop Prelate, Historic Michigan First Jurisdiction THE VOICE OF OUR LEADER THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 110 TH HOLY CONVOCATION HIS EMINENCE, THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD BLAKE, SR., SEVENTH IN SUCCESSION The Ministry of Music The Season of Prayer Pastor C. Ivan Johnson Washington Northwest Jurisdiction. Bishop Leo Brown, Prelate The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate The Ministry of Giving Supt. Linwood Dillard Chairman, AIM Convention OFFICIAL GREETINGS AND OBSERVATIONS Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction The Presentation of the Messenger Bishop Phillip Aquilla Brooks First Assistant Presiding Bishop Prelate, Historic Michigan First Jurisdiction The Sermonic Selection The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate THE WORD OF GOD Supt. Matthew Brown South Central Georgia Jurisdiction Bishop Norman Harper - Prelate +The Invitation 21

22 The Service of Anointing THE HONORABLE BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE, SR. PRESIDING BISHOP AND CHIEF APOSTLE ASSISTED BY THE GENERAL BOARD DISTRIBUTION OF ANOINTING OIL 22

23 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER THE EVENING GLORY - 6:45PM 7:15PM BISHOP JACK CORTEZ VAUGHN Auxiliary, Missouri Eastern First Jurisdiction, Bishop R.J. Ward - Prelate EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 7:15PM WORSHIP LEADER - BISHOP LAWRENCE M. WOOTEN, GENERAL BOARD MEMBER - Prelate, Missouri Eastern Western Illinois Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) The Call To Worship +The Invocation +The Old Testament Reading Psalm 96:7-13 +The New Testament Reading Jude 3,4,16-25 OFFICIAL GREETINGS Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten General Board Member Prelate, Missouri Eastern Western Illinois Jurisdiction Bishop John Mark Johnson Prelate, Missouri Western Second Jurisdiction Supt. Darnell Sanders Eastern Missouri Western Illinois Jurisdiction Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten - Prelate Supervisor LuVonia Whittley Illinois Midwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Darrell Hines - Prelate Bishop Lemuel F. Thuston Chairman, General Assembly Prelate, Kansas East Jurisdiction * WELCOME TO ST. LOUIS * Presentation by Civic Leaders Brother Robert Coleman Director, Public Relations The Ministry of Music The Ministry of Giving The Observations The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Bishop Elijah Hankerson III President, International Department of Evangelism Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction 23

24 The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights THE VOICE OF OUR LEADER HIS EMINENCE, THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD BLAKE, SR., SEVENTH IN SUCCESSION The Presentation of the Messenger The Sermonic Selection Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten General Board Member Prelate, Missouri Eastern Western Illinois Jurisdiction The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate THE WORD OF GOD Bishop Designate Destry C. Bell, Sr. Texas Southeast First Jurisdiction General Board Member, Bishop Brandon Porter, Interim Prelate +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Benediction Elder Steven Tipton Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction Bishop C.H. McClelland - Prelate 24

25 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, :45AM - 9:45AM THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER THE G.E. PATTERSON MORNING MANNA Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., Presiding Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV 7:45 AM The Prayer of Supplication COGIC Intercessory Prayer Team Evangelist Frances Kelley, Director 8:15 AM The Morning Manna Speaker Supervisor Lee Van Zandt Maryland Eastern Shore Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Paul Harmon, Prelate 10:00 AM 11:45 AM The O. T. Jones, Sr. Institute Bishop James L. Whitehead, Jr. Prelate, Michigan Southwest Second Jurisdiction THE HOUR OF DIVINE WORSHIP 12:00 NOON WORSHIP LEADER - BISHOP NATHANIEL W. WELLS, JR, GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Western Michigan Jurisdiction THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) The Call To Worship +The Invocation Bishop Nathaniel W. Wells, Jr. General Board Member Prelate, Western Michigan Jurisdiction Supervisor Patricia Lewis Brazil Jurisdiction Bishop Terence P. Rhone - Prelate +The Old Testament Reading Psalm 125 & 126 Bishop Ocie Booker Prelate, Illinois First Jurisdiction +The New Testament Reading 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Missionary Valerie Atkins Eastern Missouri First Jurisdiction Bishop R.J. Ward - Prelate +The Celebrative Praise OFFICIAL GREETINGS The Inspirational Message The Ministry of Music The COGIC Heritage Singers Bishop Charles H.M. Patterson, Sr. General Treasurer Church of God in Christ, Inc. Pastor Earl Shannon Northern Mississippi Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop T.T. Scott - Prelate The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate 25

26 The Ministry of Giving OFFICIAL GREETINGS The Observations Superintendent Nathaniel Green Vice President, International Youth Department Texas Northeast Third Jurisdiction Bishop Nelson J. Gatlin, Prelate Superintendent Michael Eaddy Chairman of the Pastors & Elders Council Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights THE VOICE OF OUR LEADER HIS EMINENCE, THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD BLAKE, SR., SEVENTH IN SUCCESSION The Presentation of the Messenger The Sermonic Selection THE WORD OF GOD Bishop Nathaniel W. Wells, Jr. General Board Member Prelate, Western Michigan Jurisdiction The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Bishop C. H. McClelland Prelate, Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction Supt. Marvin Nunn Illinois Midwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Darrell Hines - Prelate 26

27 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER THE EVENING GLORY 6:45PM 7:15PM DR. JUDITH MCALLISTER & THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 7:15PM WORSHIP LEADER BISHOP J. DREW SHEARD, SR., GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Michigan North Central Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) The Call To Worship +The Invocation Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Sr. General Board Member Prelate, North Central Michigan Jurisdiction Bishop Robert Jackson Prelate, California West Coast Jurisdiction +The Old Testament Reading Psalm 89:8-18 Bishop Gary Hall Prelate, Florida Central First Jurisdiction +The New Testament Reading Hebrews 10:20-25, Evangelist Charlene Sutton Southern California First Jurisdiction Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate +The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First- International Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator Ohio North Jurisdiction Bishop Edward Cook - Prelate The Season Of Prayer Evangelist Faithe Brooks Historic Michigan First Jurisdiction, General Board Member - Bishop P.A. Brooks, Sr. - Prelate The Ministry of Music OFFICIAL GREETINGS & THE MINISTRY OF GIVING The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy, Prelate Bishop Frank A. White Financial Secretary Prelate, New York Eastern Third Jurisdiction The Observations Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction 27

28 The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights THE VOICE OF OUR LEADER HIS EMINENCE, THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD BLAKE, SR., SEVENTH IN SUCCESSION The Sermonic Selection THE WORD OF GOD The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Pastor Joel Osteen Lakewood Church Houston, TX +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction Supt. Walter Fields Wisconsin First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Bishop Sedgwick Daniels - Prelate 28

29 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, :45AM 9:45AM THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER THE G.E. PATTERSON MORNING MANNA Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., Presiding Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV 7:45 AM The Prayer of Supplication COGIC Intercessory Prayer Team Evangelist Frances Kelley, Director 8:15 AM The Morning Manna Speaker Supt. Charles Johnson, III Historic Michigan First Jurisdiction General Board Member Bishop P.A. Brooks, Sr., Prelate 10:00 AM 11:45 AM The O. T. Jones, Sr. Institute Bishop James L. Whitehead, Jr. Prelate, Michigan Southwest Second Jurisdiction THE HOUR OF DIVINE WORSHIP 12:00 NOON WORSHIP LEADER BISHOP TED THOMAS, SR., GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Virginia First Jurisdiction ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) The Call To Worship +The Invocation Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr. General Board Member Prelate, Virginia First Jurisdiction Pastor Daniel Benning New York Central Jurisdiction Bishop Ronald Hoston - Prelate +The Old Testament Reading Malachi 3:1-7 Elder Joseph Lockhart California Northwest Jurisdiction Bishop Nathaniel Bullock - Prelate +The New Testament Reading John 15:8-17 Supervisor Diana Banks Maryland Central Jurisdiction General Board Member, Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr., Interim Bishop +The Celebrative Praise OFFICIAL GREETINGS The Inspirational Message Send Judah First- International Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator Ohio North Jurisdiction Bishop Edward Cook - Prelate Bishop Dwight Walls Chairman, Trustee Board Prelate, Michigan Great Lakes Second Jurisdiction Evangelist LaTanya Blake Allen Southern California First Jurisdiction Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate 29

30 The Ministry of Music The Season Of Prayer Mother Frances Kelley International Prayer Warrior Miracles, Signs and Wonders Emphasis The COGIC Chorale Evangelist Dolores Diggs, Coordinator Illinois Northern Jurisdiction Bishop Cody Marshall - Prelate Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music /President The Ministry of Giving The Observations Evangelist Gary Sprewell Southern California Metropolitan Jurisdiction Bishop J.B. Hackworth, Prelate Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights THE VOICE OF OUR LEADER HIS EMINENCE, THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD BLAKE, SR. SEVENTH IN SUCCESSION The Presentation of the Messenger The Sermonic Selection THE WORD OF GOD Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr. General Board Member Prelate, Virginia First Jurisdiction The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Bishop Designate William McMillan Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction Bishop Joel H. Lyles - Prelate +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction Admin. Assist. William C. Bass Western Pennsylvania First Jurisdiction Bishop James Foster - Prelate 30

31 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, :00PM 8:00PM THE DOME AT THE AMERICA S CENTER Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV The Call To Worship Welcome + The Invocation THE INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS +The Old Testament Reading +The New Testament Reading BISHOP VINCENT MATHEWS - PRESIDENT THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) + The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First- International Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator Ohio North Jurisdiction Bishop Edward Cook - Prelate Dance Selection Disaster Relief Destroying Human Trafficking in Dominican Republic Latin America / Caribbean Conference Historic Prayer Retreat in Lexington, MS Family Life Campaign The Ministry of Music Reaching the Unreached Areas of the World The Awakening Project Dr. June Rivers Missionary Felecia Foster Elder L. E. Johnson Bishop Griffith Video Elder Dean Nelson Missy. Leslie Monet The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Bishop Bevin Lawrence Missionary Jackie King 31

32 Update on East African Drought Bishop Francis Kamau Youth on a Mission Elder Marx Success Adventure Camps Missionary Sharon Mathews Introduction of the President The Sermonic Selection THE WORD OF GOD The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Bishop Vincent Mathews President, International Missions Department THE 8:00 HOUR OF WORSHIP WORSHIP LEADER BISHOP BRANDON B. PORTER, GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Tennessee Central Jurisdiction THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP The Ministry of Music OFFICIAL GREETINGS The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Chief Justice Thomas Jackson, Jr. National Judiciary Board The Season of Prayer Bishop Jack C. Vaughn Auxiliary - Missouri Eastern First Jurisdiction. Bishop R.J. Ward, Prelate The Ministry of Giving - Special Missions Emphasis Evangelist Joyce Rodgers Chairlady, International Youth Department The Observations Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights 32

33 THE VOICE OF OUR LEADER HIS EMINENCE, THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. BISHOP CHARLES EDWARD BLAKE, SR. SEVENTH IN SUCCESSION The Presentation of the Messenger The Sermonic Selection THE WORD OF GOD +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance The Benediction Bishop Brandon B. Porter General Board Member Prelate, Tennessee Central Jurisdiction The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy, Prelate Bishop Milton Hawkins Auxiliary, Tennessee Fourth Jurisdiction Bishop Jerry Maynard, Prelate Bishop John A. Barton, Sr. Auxiliary, Wisconsin First Jurisdiction Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, Prelate 33

34 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 The Women s Day Observance 8:00AM Morning Manna 10:00AM Worship Service THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER Mother Barbara McCoo-Lewis, Worship Leader General Supervisor, Department of Women The Men s Day Observance 9:30AM THE AMERICA S CENTER HALL 5 Superintendent Michael Golden, Jr., Worship Leader Director COGIC Men Perfecting Men Conference The International Music Department Presents: The Annual Late Night Musical Extravaganza $25.00 Emerald Registration The America s Center Hall 5 10:30PM UNTIL Dr. Judith McAllister, President, International Music Department The International Department of Evangelism Presents: Revival Fire THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER Immediately Following Evening Service Bishop Elijah Hankerson III, President Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole, Elect Lady 34

35 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, :00AM THE DOME AT THE AMERICA S CENTER GENERAL SUPERVISOR MOTHER Barbara McCoo Lewis~ PRESIDING Mother Willie Mae Rivers, General Supervisor ~Emeritus Morning Manna & Annual Women s Day Service CONVOCATION THEME IN THIS CHANGING WORLD LET US HOLD ON TO OUR UNCHANGING FAITH Colossians 1:9-23; Jude 3-4; II Timothy 3:1-17; I Corinthians 15:58 Theme: THE COGIC WOMAN: Courageous and Unmoved in this Changing World Joshua 1:7; 1 Corinthians 15:58; II Timothy 3:1-7 INTERNATIONAL MARSHAL Supervisor Vanessa Winbush Gatlin Marshal & Administrative Facilitator Leadership Support/ Training Louisiana First Dr. Juliet White Marshal & Wife of Former General Board Member Emeritus New York Eastern Third Jurisdiction * Audience please stand where indicated Prayer Call to Worship Old Testament Scripture Reading New Testament Scripture Reading Evangelist Frances Kelley/ Mother Annie Canty and National Prayer Warriors Supervisor Earline Peppers Southwest Michigan Third Dr. Ailean Stingley Coordinator- Alliance of Female Health Care Provider Mississippi Southern Second Lady Laqueta Timmons Chairperson Administrative Assistant Wives Texas Northeast Second 35

36 Affirmation of Faith District Missionary Linda Ratcliff Alaska Morning Hymn (COGIC Hymnal #406) Hold To God's Unchanging Hand Supervisor Dianne Jenkins Northern Georgia MORNING MANNA National Evangelist Dr. Beverly Wills Coordinator of Finance Expediters Southern California First The Ministry of Music The Combined Choirs Dr. Bettye R. Nelson National President, Women s Chorus Dr. Judith Christie McAllister International President, Music Department THE NECROLOGY Supervisor Frances Harris Chairperson Supervisors Without Charge Southern California First WE PAUSE TO REMEMBER OUR PREDECESSORS BISHOP CHARLES HARRISON MASON Founder / First Senior Bishop, Church of God in Christ, Inc. BISHOP O.T. JONES, SR., Second Senior Bishop BISHOP J.O. PATTERSON, SR., First Elected Presiding Bishop BISHOP L.H. FORD, Second Elected Presiding Bishop BISHOP CHANDLER D. OWENS, Third Elected Presiding Bishop BISHOP G.E. PATTERSON, Fourth Elected Presiding Bishop MOTHER LIZZIE ROBINSON, First General Mother MOTHER LILLIAN BROOKS COFFEY, Second General Mother MOTHER ANNIE L. BAILEY, Third General Mother MOTHER MATTIE McGLOTHEN, Fourth General Mother MOTHER EMMA F. CROUCH, Fifth General Mother MRS. ELSIE WASHINGTON MASON, Widow of our Founder Bishop C. H. Mason MRS. DEBORAH MASON PATTERSON, First Elected Presiding Bishop s Wife DR. ARENIA C. MALLORY, President - Saints Jr. College 36

37 ROLL CALL November 2016 November 2017 Bishop Frank Otha White, General Board Member Emeritus - New York Eastern Third Bishop Stanford Lee Butts - Maryland Central Ecclesiastical Bishop C. l. Bryant - Texas Southeast Third Ecclesiastical Bishop B. H. Cunningham - Kansas Central Ecclesiastical Bishop Emeritus Charles D. Williams - Alaska Ecclesiastical Auxiliary Bishop Robert Prince Washington - New York Eastern First Ecclesiastical Mother Jeanette Frazier, Wife of the Late Bishop Stanley Neil Frazier Minnesota Supervisor Annie Mae Cooper - Texas Southwest Supervisor Plumie Olivia Dancey - California Northern Metropolitan Supervisor Richardine L. Hunt - California Northern First Supervisor J. V. Reynolds (Mother Jean Victoria Mclachlan Reynolds) - United Kingdom (England) Supervisor Edna P. Lewis - New York Eastern Third Supervisor Emeritus Bettie Sue Vaughn - Tennessee Central Mother Birdie S. Flake, Supervisor Without Charge - Michigan Western Mother Annie Naomi Scott, Supervisor Without Charge - Wisconsin Third International Evangelist, Mother Pearl Page-Brown California Northern Metropolitan Mother Sue Addie McCoo - Southern California First Supervisor Emeritus Olive Lucretia Brown - New Jersey First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Audience Please Stand With Bowed Heads for a Moment of Silent Prayer - TAPS - +Congregational Singing Lady Sherel Lee Former Bishop's Wife Virginia First Jurisdiction 37

38 PRAYER SISTER TO SISTER INTERCESSORY PRAYER Queen Esther's Sisters Praying sex trafficking, bullying, peer-pressure, career choices, education Esther 4:16 Missionary Larscene Walls Michigan Great Lakes, Second Lydia's Daughters Praying marital problems, singles, finances, self-esteem Lydia---Acts 16:14 Evangelist Sheilah Vickers New York, Third Deborah's Warriors Praying unsaved children, crime, drug problems, re-entry in workplace Judges 4:8 Supervisor Pia Haynes Williams Texas Northeast First Titus II Teachers 70 and up Praying Senior abuse, health, proper retirement Titus II-- Titus 2:4 Dr. Winfred Morris Pennsylvania Koinonia 38

39 Acknowledgment of Guest and Wives of General Board Members LADY MELODY PORTER Wife of General Board Member Tennessee Central Presentation of Our First Lady Greetings from Our First Lady Lady Vanessa Macklin Wife of Second Assistant Presiding Bishop Northern California Metropolitan Jurisdiction Lady Mae Lawrence Blake Wife of Our Presiding Bishop Southern California First Jurisdiction THE VOICE OF OUR PRESIDING BISHOP BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE, SR. Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Church of God in Christ, Inc. Los Angeles, California Presented by BISHOP P. A. BROOKS, FIRST ASSISTANT PRESIDING BISHOP Prelate, Michigan Northeast The Ministry of Giving Supervisor Patricia Lewis Finance Expediter - Brazil THE FINANCE TEAM District Missionary Helen Massey, Financial Secretary Supervisor Mary Barnes, Finance Committee Chairperson International Department of Women Observations Presentation of Musical Guest Sermonic Selection Presentation of the General Supervisor Lady Shirley Wooten Wife of General Board Member Missouri Eastern Second Dr. Judith Christie McAlister President, International Music Department Southern California First Jurisdiction Evangelist Kim Burrell Houston, Texas Supervisor Mary K. Sims Assistant Administrative Facilitator- Benevolent and Empowerment Initiatives Missouri Western, Second THE ANNUAL ADDRESS MOTHER BARBARA MCCOO LEWIS GENERAL SUPERVISOR - Department of Women Church of God in Christ, Inc. +The Call to Discipleship The Ministry of Music The Combined Choirs Dr. Bettye R. Nelson National President, Women s Chorus Dr. Judith Christie McAllister International President, Music Department 39 THE INSTALLATION AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW SUPERVISORS, JURISDICTIONAL ASSISTANT SUPERVISORS AND NATIONAL EVANGELISTS

40 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, :30AM AMERICA S CENTER - HALL 5 MEN PERFECTING MEN MEN S DAY SERVICE PASTOR MICHAEL B. GOLDEN - DIRECTOR Facilitators Administrative Assistant Herman Hicks Kansas Southwest, Bishop Mark L. Gilkey, Prelate Pastor Jeremy J. Gatlin New York Third Jurisdiction, Bishop Frank A. White, Prelate THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) Men s Day Panel Discussion The Call To Worship +The Invocation +The Old Testament Reading +The New Testament Reading Men s Day Panel Superintendent Leonard Chapple, Sr. Northern Georgia First Jurisdiction Bishop Oliver J. Haney, Jr., - Prelate Administrative Assistant Charles Brewer First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Connecticut Bishop Charles H. Brewer, Jr., - Prelate Superintendent Waverly Bumbrey Michigan Southwest First Jurisdiction Bishop John Henry Sheard - Prelate Superintendent Prince Bryant II Texas South Central Jurisdiction Bishop Prince Bryant, Sr. - Prelate +The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First Men s Team The Ministry of Music The Convocation Men s Choir Under the Direction of Dr. Rickey Payton, Sr., Minister Sidney Oliver, Elder Patrick Riddick, & Elder Michael Hunt Veterans Day Tribute MPM Honors Superintendent Michael Golden, Jr. 40

41 THE VOICE OF OUR PRESIDING BISHOP BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE, SR. Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Church of God in Christ, Inc. The Observation The Ministry of Music Pastor Kyle Mann Executive Secretary, COGIC Men s Conference Western New York Second Jurisdiction Bishop Glenwood H. Young - Prelate The Convocation Men s Choir Under the Direction of Dr. Rickey Payton, Sr., Minister Sidney Oliver, Elder Patrick Riddick, & Elder Michael Hunt The Ministry of Giving The Presentation of Messenger Bishop Jerry Maynard Tennessee Forth Jurisdiction Bishop Jerry L. Maynard - Prelate Bishop Darrell Hines General Board Member Church of God In Christ, Inc. The Sermonic Selection THE WORD OF GOD +The Prayer of Benediction Superintendent Michael Golden, Jr. International Men s Department Director Church Of God In Christ, Inc. Superintendent Jeffrey Lewis Southern California First Jurisdiction Bishop Joe L. Ealy, - Prelate 41

42 Annual Women s Day Service FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 THE EARLY EVENING SESSION 6:00PM 7:55PM THE DOME AT THE AMERICA S CENTER CONVOCATION THEME IN THIS CHANGING WORLD LET US HOLD ON TO OUR UNCHANGING FAITH Colossians 1:9-23; Jude 3-4; II Timothy 3:1-17; I Corinthians 15:58 Theme: THE COGIC WOMAN: Courageous and Unmoved in this Changing World Joshua 1:7; 1 Corinthians 15:58; II Timothy 3:1-7 INTERNATIONAL MARSHAL Supervisor Vanessa Winbush Gatlin Marshal & Administrative Facilitator Leadership Support/ Training Louisiana First Dr. Juliet White Marshal & Wife of Former General Board Member Emeritus New York Eastern Third Jurisdiction The Invocation Old Testament Scripture Reading New Testament Scripture Reading Melody of Praise Supervisor Blondean Jones Ohio Northwest Jurisdiction Supervisor Freddie Joy Greater Maryland Jurisdiction Lady Doris Hardy Virginia Fourth Jurisdiction Evangelist Bonita Shelby Bishop's Wife Michigan Southwest Fifth Jurisdiction The Ministry of Giving Hour of Power Presenting Missionaries recommended by Supervisors Supervisor Mildred Eason, Coordinator - Florida Evangelist Renee Winston Finance Expediter California West Coast Presentation of the General Supervisor Supervisor Vanessa Winbush Gatlin Marshal & Administrative Facilitator Leadership Support/ Training Louisiana First CLOSING EXHORTATIONS AND BLESSINGS FROM OUR MOTHER Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis GENERAL SUPERVISOR DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 42

43 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, :00PM The Holy Convocation International Youth & Young Adult Church Marriott Hotel Landmark Ballroom 800 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV WORSHIP LEADERS DR. BENJAMIN STEPHENS, PRESIDENT, International Youth Department EVANGELIST JOYCE RODGERS, CHAIRLADY, International Youth Department THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) +The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First International Youth Praise & Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator +The Invocation +The Old Testament Reading +The New Testament Reading The Ministry of Music The International Youth Choir Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy, Coordinator ** The Voice of Youth ** FYI-Fiery Youth Interruptions The Ministry of Giving Ministry of Music The International Youth Choir Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy, Coordinator ** The Voice of Youth ** FYI-Fiery Youth Interruptions +The Invitation and Altar Call +The Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction 43

44 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, :00 PM THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV The Ministry of Music International Sunshine Band Dr. Leslie Pace, President WORSHIP LEADER BISHOP SEDGWICK DANIELS, GENERAL BOARD MEMBER SECRETARY TO THE GENERAL BOARD Prelate, Wisconsin First Jurisdiction THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) The Call To Worship +The Invocation Bishop Sedgwick Daniels Secretary To The General Board Prelate, Wisconsin First Jurisdiction Supt. Denelra Dorsett Texas Northeast First Jurisdiction Bishop James Hornsby - Prelate +The Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 Bishop Designate Donald Bronson Nevada First Jurisdiction Bishop Leon Smith - Prelate + The New Testament Reading II Timothy 3:1-5, Pastor Herman Hicks Kansas Southwest Jurisdiction Bishop Mark Gilkey - Prelate + The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First- International Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator Ohio North Jurisdiction Bishop Edward Cook - Prelate OFFICIAL GREETINGS The Ministry of Music Bishop John Henry Sheard Chairman, Board of Bishops Prelate, Michigan Southwest First Jurisdiction The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate The Season Of Prayer Bishop Willie J. Campbell Auxiliary, Wisconsin First Jurisdiction - General Board Member, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels - Prelate 44

45 The Ministry of Giving Presentation The Observations Bishop Darrell Hines General Board Member Prelate, Illinois Midwest Jurisdiction COGIC Urban Initiatives Bishop Edwin C. Bass Chief Operations Officer, COGIC Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights THE VOICE OF OUR PRESIDING BISHOP BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE, SR. Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Church of God in Christ, Inc. The Sermonic Selection The Presentation of the Messenger THE WORD OF GOD The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate Bishop Sedgwick Daniels Secretary To The General Board Prelate, Wisconsin First Jurisdiction Bishop Marvin Sapp Global United Fellowship North Central Providence Lighthouse Full Life Center, Senior Pastor Grand Rapids, MI +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction Pastor Jeffrey Goodson Pennsylvania Commonwealth Jurisdiction Bishop Benjamin J. Ravenel, Sr. - Prelate 45

46 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 THE INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE BAND CHOIR REHEARSAL 8:30 AM THE AMERICA S CENTER HALL 5 THE INTERNATIONAL SUNSHINE BAND & PURITY CLASS SERVICE THE AMERICA S CENTER HALL 5 10:00AM 12:30PM EVANGELIST LESLIE PACE PRESIDENT, International Sunshine Band MOTHER THELMA COTTEN PRESIDENT, International Purity Class Morning Gems with Lady Mae The America s Center Grand Ballroom 10:00AM **************************************************************************** WORLD YOUTH DAY SERVICE THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER 12:30PM DR. BENJAMIN STEPHENS - PRESIDENT, International Youth Department EVANGELIST JOYCE RODGERS CHAIRLADY, International Youth Department 46

47 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, :30PM World Youth Day Celebration THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER DR. BENJAMIN STEPHENS - PRESIDENT, International Youth Department EVANGELIST JOYCE RODGERS - CHAIRLADY, International Youth Department WORSHIP LEADERS Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) +The Celebrative Praise Send Judah First International Youth Praise & Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator +The Invocation +The Old Testament Reading +The New Testament Reading The Ministry of Music The International Youth Choir Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy, Coordinator ** The Voice of Youth ** FYI-Fiery Youth Interruptions The Ministry of Giving Ministry of Music The International Youth Choir Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy, Coordinator ** The Voice of Youth ** FYI-Fiery Youth Interruptions +The Invitation and Altar Call +The Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction 47

48 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, :00 NOON International Sunshine Band & International Purity Class Worship Leader - Dr. Leslie Pace, International Sunshine Band President MOTHER THELMA COTTEN, PRESIDENT, THE INTERNATIONAL PURITY CLASS LITTLE SAINTS IN WORSHIP (+Where Indicated, Please Stand) The Invocation Procession International Sunshine Band Presentation of the International Sunshine Band Children WE ARE NOT ASHAMED Musical Production Featuring Our Jurisdictions Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Michigan, Alabama Arkansas Mississippi, Kansas, California, Iowa, Florida, Washington State, Oklahoma Purity Creed, Purity Class Song, Purity Yell Offering Presentation of the Purity Class The Ministry of Music Presentations and Words of Inspiration Acknowledgements and Expressions The Prayer of Benediction The Purity Class Monique Richmond Walker, PC Music Director Tennessee Fifth Jurisdiction, Prelate - Bishop Jerry Taylor Mother Thelma Cotten International President, The Purity Class Third Jurisdiction Indiana Bishop Bobby Warren - Prelate Dr. Leslie Pace President, The Sunshine Band North Central Georgia Jurisdiction Bishop Joseph E. Hogan - Prelate Mother Mary Tucker, Supervisor Dr. Lytia Howard President Emeritus 48

49 THE MILITARY AND INSTITUTIONAL CHAPLAINCY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST HONORS OUR VERTERANS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER 6:00 7:00 PM 49

50 The Chaplaincy Honors Our Veterans SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER 6:00PM 7:00PM ORDER OF OBSERVANCE - Where indicated, please stand The Entrance of the Chaplain s Corps My Country T is of Thee The Colors of the Nation The Colors of the Church Yes Lord Official Greetings The Musical Salute to the Services of the United States The Army Song The Navy Song The Marine s Battle Song The Air Force Song The International Music Department The Report of the Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPLAINS GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Thee We Mourn HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE The Sounding of Taps Dismissal of the Formation 50

51 THE EVENING GLORY 7:00PM - 7:25PM DR. JUDITH MCALLISTER, SUPT. JIMMY ALLEN & THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 7:30PM THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER WORSHIP LEADER BISHOP DARRELL HINES, GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Prelate, Illinois Midwest Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ 2017 Theme: In This Changing World, Let Us Hold On To Our Unchanging Faith (Colossians 1:9-23, Jude 3-4, 11 Timothy 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58) NKJV THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP (+Where indicated, Please Stand) The Call To Worship +The Invocation Bishop Darrell Hines General Board Member Prelate, Illinois Midwest Jurisdiction Evangelist Barbara Jackson-Sago Tennessee Fourth Jurisdiction Bishop Jerry Maynard - Prelate +The Old Testament Reading Psalm 40:4-11 Pastor Kellen Brooks Michigan Southwest Agape Jurisdiction Bishop Isaac King - Prelate +The New Testament Reading II Thessalonians 3:6-16 Pastor Andrew Singleton Tennessee Central Jurisdiction General Board Member, Bishop Brandon Porter - Prelate +The Celebrative Praise The Inspirational Message The Ministry of Music Send Judah First International Worship Team Pastor Rodney Posey, Coordinator Ohio North Jurisdiction Bishop Edward Cook - Prelate Supt. Alan Evans Historic Michigan First Jurisdiction General Board Member, Bishop P.A. Brooks, Sr. - Prelate The C. H. Mason International MASS Choir Dr. Judith McAllister, International Minister of Music Southern California First Jurisdiction, Bishop Joe Ealy - Prelate The Ministry of Giving The Observations Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole Elect Lady, International Department of Evangelism Bishop Joel H. Lyles General Secretary Prelate, Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction 51

52 The 110 th Holy Convocation Video Highlights The Presentation of the Messenger THE WORD OF GOD Bishop Darrell Hines General Board Member Prelate, Illinois Midwest Jurisdiction Supt. Benjamin Stephens, III President, International Youth Department Missouri Western Second Jurisdiction Bishop John Mark Johnson - Prelate +The Invitation, Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Prayer of Benediction Bishop Anthony Gilyard Auxiliary, New Garden State Jurisdiction Bishop William Cahoon - Prelate ********************************************* Don t Forget The 110 th Holy Convocation SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSION Bishop Alton Gatlin - Officiating NOVEMBER 12 TH, :00 AM LOCATION THE DOME AT AMERICA S CENTER 52

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