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MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 5 th JOINT SESSION OF THE 152 ND SESSION OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Elder Dr.

Watson, President June 17 19, and 23, 2018 THEME: Tempted, Tried But Triumphant Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be

1 MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST 5 th JOINT SESSION OF THE 152 ND SESSION OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Elder Dr. Robert Gaines, Moderator June 20-22, 2018 AND THE 118 TH SESSION OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION Elder Ester Watson, President June 17 19, and 23, 2018 THEME: Tempted, Tried But Triumphant Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. HOST PASTOR & CHURCH Elder Samuel Hayes, Pastor Mt. Olive #2 Primitive Baptist Church 8 SpringCreek Highway Crawfordville, FL (850)

President Elder Gregory Houston, Vice President Elder Dr. R.

3 OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION 118TH ANNUAL SESSION Elder Ester Watson, President Elder Gregory Houston, Vice President Elder Dr. R. R. Gaines, Moderator WOMEN CONGRESS Mother Cherry Alexander, President

4 OFFICIAL ROSTER Elder Ester Watson President 910 Dogwood Drive Quincy, FL Telephone: Elder Gregory Houston Vice President 2350 Phillips Road #9201 Tallahassee, FL Telephone: Elder R. A. Thompson Vice President Emeritus 1015 Griffin Street Tallahassee, FL Telephone: Deaconess Amy Washington Recording Secretary 213 Crofton Street Quincy, FL Telephone: Sister Taretha Hill Assistant Recording Secretary 4495 Shelfer Road, Building B, Apt. 13 Tallahassee, FL Telephone: Elder Henry Durant Financial Secretary P. O. Box 759 Midway, FL Telephone: Deacon Tim Williams Assistant Financial Secretary 188 Victoria Avenue Havana, FL Telephone: Elder Antonio Bush District Superintendent 5924 Friendly Drive Tallahassee, FL Telephone: Elder Dr. Robert Gaines Moderator 8573 Raquel Lane Tallahassee, FL Telephone: Page

5 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Pastors... $50.00 Ordained Elders... $30.00 Licensed Ministers... $6.00 Deacons... $4.00 Superintendent.... $5.00 Delegates... $4.00 Teachers... $4.00 Scholarship Donations... $25 or more Church Registration.$ Choir... $15.00 Mother Board... $15.00 Usher Board... $15.00 Youth Congress... $15.00 Church schools are to report as requested on the blank. Delegates: $3.00 Officers $5.00 YOUTH CONGRESS Adults are asked to register with the Youth Congress. WOMEN CONGRESS Officers... $10.00 Members... $9.00 Youth... $3.00 Minister Wives Special Enrollment... $5.00 Deaconess Special Enrollment... $5.00 Matron Auxiliaries... $10.00 Matrons Special Enrollment... $5.00 Willing Workers... $10.00 or More Page 3

6 SUNDAY, June 17 th, :00 p.m cabinet Meeting 6:30 p.m Roll Call 7:00 p.m welcome Program A. Order of Service Officers, Ushers, & Choir in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon Elder Melvin Mobley Pastor, Little Salem, Crawfordville, FL Assisted by: Elder Aaron Bush, Pastor, Mt. Pilgrim, Quincy Elder Gregory Houston, Pastor, St. Matthew, Quincy D. Doxology E. Benediction CHURCH SCHOOL STUDY HOUR CURRICULUM: DAILY TOPICS Monday, June 18 Matthew 26:41 Tuesday, June 19 I Corinthians 10:13 MONDAY, June 18 th, :00 10:00 a.m REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES 8:30 10:00 a.m CONVENTION IN STUDY 10:00 11:30 a.m CONVENTION IN BUSINESS President Watson, Presiding A. Devotional Services..... Mt. Zion (Macon)/Mt. Zion@Dawkins Pond B. Bible Exposition Elder Terry Price Pastor, Philadelphia, Tallahassee/ Philadelphia, Carrabelle C. Opening Remarks President Watson D. Convention in Fellowship Entire Delegation E. Discussion of Theme (Ten Minutes Only) 1. Delegates of macedonia 2. Delegates of new Bethel, Havana 4 Page

7 F. Appointment of Committees The individuals that worked on the Committees for 2017 will also be the Committees for Committees: Temperance, Necrology, Time and Place, Program and Divine Worship, Ways and Means, Auditing, Public Policy, President s Recommendation and Resolution. 11:30 a.m committee MEETINGS 11:30 a.m women CONGRESS COMMITTEES MEET ON THEIR OWN 12: INTRODUCTORY SERVICE A. Order of Service Officers, Ushers, & Choir in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon Elder Willie B. Sanders Pastor, China Hill Assisted by: Elder Nicolas Rahming, Pastor, St. Matthew, Tallahassee Elder Harold K. Brown, Sr., Pastor, Macedonia D. Doxology E. Benediction 1:30 3:00 p.m DINNER AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS 3:00-4:00 p.m PRESIDENT S ADDRESS 4:00 4:30 p.m COMMITTEE REPORTS 4:30 6:00 p.m youth CONGRESS IN SESSION Youth Workshops 4:30 5:30 p.m women CONGRESS IN SESSION 7:00 p.m evening WORSHIP SERVICES A. Order of Service Officers, Ushers, & Choir in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon Elder Daniel Wells Pastor, New Hope, Greenville Assisted by: Elder Jerome Ford, Pastor, Mt. Horeb Elder Arthur Ivey, Pastor, Friendship, Quincy Page 5

8 D. Doxology E. Benediction TUESDAY, June 19 th, :00 10:00 a.m REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES 8:30 10:00 a.m CONVENTION IN STUDY 10:00 11:30 a.m CONVENTION IN BUSINESS President Watson, Presiding A. Devotional Services Little Salem/Mt. Olive #2 B. Bible Exposition Elder Terry Price Pastor, Philadelphia, Tallahassee/Philadelphia, Carrabelle 6 Page Youth Dismissed after Bible Exposition 11:30 11:50 a.m women IN SESSION 11:30 11:50 a.m youth IN SESSION A. Minutes B. Report of Financial Committee C. Report of Financial Secretary D. Report of Committees 1. Temperance 2. Time and Place E. Remarks Noon WOMEN SERVICES A. Order of Service Officers, Ushers, & Choir in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon Elder James Hamilton Pastor, St. Paul, Attapulgus Assisted by: Elder Daniel Williams, Pastor, St. Paul, Gretna Elder Glen Robinson, Pastor, Shiloh, Tallahassee D. Doxology E. Benediction 1:30 3:00 p.m DINNER AND RECESS 3:00 4:00 p.m CONVENTION WORKSHOPS

9 A. Ministers I Thessalonians 3:5-7 Teacher Elder Dr. R. R. Gaines B. Laymen I Thessalonians 3:5-7 Teacher Elder Melvin Mobley C. Women I Thessalonians 3:5-7 Teacher Deaconess Elaine Chavers D. Election of Officers 3:30-6:45 p.m YOUTH CONGRESS IN WORKSHOP 4:00-5:00 p.m King/Queen Coronation 7:00 p.m EDUCATIONAL WORSHIP SERVICES A. Order of Service Officers, Ushers, & Choir in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon Elder Derrick Sykes Pastor, Mt. Zion, Quincy Assisted by: Elder Ester Watson, Pastor, Shiloh, Quincy Elder MacArthur Knight, Pastor, St. John, Midway D. Doxology E. Benediction WOMEN CONGRESS PROGRAM Monday, June 18, 11:30 12 Noon Women s Congress Committees Chairpersons should meet separately with their committees to be prepared to report on Monday, during the 4:30 5:30 Session. Full Women Congress will not meet during this time. WOMEN ARE ASKED TO WEAR RED ON MONDAY Page 7

10 Monday, June 18 th, :30-11:55 a.m Appointment of Committees/Committee Meetings 3:00 4:15 p.m YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL 4:30-6:00 p.m youth CONGRESS IN SESSION 4:30-6:00 p.m women CONGRESS IN SESSION Mother Cherry Alexander, President, Presiding Devotion Choir Fellowship: All Members President s Opening Remarks/Visitors/First Time Attendees Introduction of President by Vice President Mother Vera Hayes President s Address: Mother Cherry Alexander Love Offering Report of Committees: Mother Vera Hayes, Presiding Ways and Means Program Special Efforts Finance Election of Officers: Mother Lillie Pease Reading of Minutes: Recording Secretary Mother Paulette Clay Dismissal Tuesday, June 19 th, 2018 Women and Youth Dismissed After Bible Exposition 11:30-11:50 a.m women CONGRESS IN SESSION Mother Cherry Alexander, President, Presiding Devotion Mothers/Deaconess First Time Attendees/Visitors Life Inspiration Message Sister Ebony Ford, Little Salem Volunteers/Offering For Women s Congress Noon Service Reading of Minutes: Recording Secretary Mother Paulette Clay Dismissal 8 Page

11 WOMEN CONGRESS OFFICERS Mother Cherry Alexander, President Mother Vera Hayes, Vice President Mother Paulette Clay, Recording Secretary Mother Bettye Simmons, Financial Secretary Mother Dorothy Sampson, President, Ministers Wives Mother Gladys Durant, President, Choir Vacant, President, Ushers MONDAY, JUNE 18 th, 2018 YOUTH CONGRESS PROGRAM YOUTH CONGRESS OFFICERS Tobias Eady, President Solazia Billington, Vice President 3:00 4:15 p.m Youth Choir Rehearsal 4:30 6:00 p.m Welcome and Business Meeting/Committees TUESDAY, JUNE 19 th, :30 11:50 a.m youth in Session 3:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m youth in Session A. Workshops B. Youth State Convention Taste Tester C. Workshop WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 th, :00 11:45 a.m Youth in Session 4:30 6:00 p.m youth Panel on Theme THURSDAY, JUNE 21 st, :00 12:00 p.m Youth in Session 4:30 5:30 p.m Youth in Session FRIDAY, JUNE 22 nd, :45 11:45 a.m Youth in Business 3:00 5:30 p.m Youth Close Out Page 9

12 SATURDAY, June 23 rd, :00 a.m Youth In Session Youth Activity Fun Station NOTES 10 Page

OLIVE #2 PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 8 Spring Creek Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327 (850) 926-3645 Elder

13 152 nd ANNUAL SESSION OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Elder R. R. Gaines, D. Div., Moderator At MT. OLIVE #2 PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 8 Spring Creek Highway Crawfordville, FL (850) Elder Samuel Hayes, Host Pastor June 20-22, Theme: Tempted, Tried But Triumphant Scripture: Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matthew 4:1

14 OFFICIAL ROSTER Elder R. R. Gaines Moderator 8573 Raquel Lane, Tallahassee, FL (850) Elder Henry Durant Vice Moderator P. O. Box 759, Midway, FL (850) Elder Wilbert Austin Second Vice Moderator 5101 West Capps Highway, Monticello, FL (850) Evangelist K. I. Vaughn Recording Secretary 830 Golden Street, Tallahassee, FL (850) Deacon Ernest Tucker Assistant Recording Secretary P. O. Box 5753, Tallahassee, FL (850) Elder F. R. Rush Financial Secretary 2256 Fleischmann Road, Tallahassee, FL (850) Elder Ronnie Fields Assistant Financial Secretary 151 Wesley Walker Road, Quincy, FL (850) Elder Antonio Bush District Superintendent 5924 Friendly Drive, Tallahassee, FL (850) Elder Cedric Spradley Chairman Financial Board 682 Millwood Drive, Havana, FL (850) Elder Henry Durant Chairman Executive Board P. O. Box 759, Midway, FL (850) Elder O Neil Gautier Chairman of Presbytery 2426 Buttonbush Court, Tallahassee, FL (850) Deacon John Rush President Laymen s Council 839 Arkansas Street, Tallahassee, FL (850) Deacon Eddie Graham Marshall 2857 Duffton Loop, Tallahassee, FL (850) Deacon Charles Thompson Marshall 1726 Exeter Road, Tallahassee, FL (850) Page

15 FINANCIAL COMMITTEE Elder Ronnie Fields Elder F.R. Rush, Chairman Elder R. R. Gaines FINANCE BOARD Elder Cedric Spradley, Chairman Elder James Baker Deacon Tim Williams All Churches are asked to enroll as requested in the Moderator s letter. Enrollment Pastors... $ Ordained Elders... $50.00 Licensed Ministers... $25.00 Deacons... $25.00 Delegates... $5.00 Church Report..(36 or more members-$6.00 per member) Church Report.(35 or less members) $ Deacon Board... $15.00 Widows... $3.00 Luncheon Tickets... $10.00 SPECIAL REMINDERS: 1. All ministers are to bring their white robes for Communion Service Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 2. Church reports are to be ready upon arrival. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Elder Gregory Houston, Chairman Mother Mary Watson Mother Lillie Pease Elder Cedric Spradley Elder Wilbert Austin Deacon Lorenzo Alexander Elder Antonio Bush Page 13

16 CHURCH SCHOOL STUDY HOUR CURRICULUM DAILY TOPICS Wednesday, June 20 I John 4:1-4 Thursday, June 21 I Peter 4:12-19 Friday, June 22 II Peter 3:15-18 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 th, 2018: Moderator R. R. Gaines, Presiding 8:00-9:30 a.m..registration of Elders, Deacons Delegates and Widows 8:30-9:45 a.m....church School Study Hour Superintendent Antonio Bush in Charge 9:45 a.m... Devotional Services Antioch, Tallahassee/First Community, Quincy Delegates 10:00 a.m...bible Exposition Elder Melvin Mobley 10:30 a.m..opening of the 152 nd Session Elder R. R. Gaines, Moderator 10:45 a.m..reading of the Association Program Recording Secretary K. I. Vaughn Association Fellowship 11:00 a.m...reports of Committee/Appointments 1. The Executive Board 2. Treasury Committee 3. Appointment of Committees A. Time and Place B. Temperance C. Necrology D. Program and Divine Worship E. Ways and Means F. Selecting Corresponding Delegates G. Selecting Executive Board H. Public Policy 11:45 a.m... MEMORIAL SERVICES Elder Kenneth Evans Associate Minister, St. Paul, Attapulgus Assisted by: Elder Juan Youman Interim Pastor, Mt. Zion (Macon), Tallahassee 14 Page

17 12:00-1:30 p.m... MODERATOR S ADDRESS 1:30-3:00 p.m..lunch 3:00-4:30 p.m...introductory WORSHIP SERVICES Assisted by: 1. St. Peter, Perry Elder Cedric Spradley, Pastor 2. First Community, Quincy Elder Ben Williams, Pastor A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon...Elder Floyd Miles Pastor, New Jerusalem, Perry 4:30 p.m. PANEL ON THE THEME Deacon Roland Gaines, Moderator A. In Our Personal Lives Deacon George Moore B. In Our Home Lives Deacon Theodore Brown C. In Our Community Deacon Charles Thompson D. In the Church Deacon J. L. Gaymon 5:30 p.m..laymen S COUNCIL MEETING Deacon John Rush, Presiding 7:00 p.m..inspirational WORSHIP SERVICES Assisted by: A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon.Elder Robert Johnson Pastor, New Bethel, Madison 1. Mt. Olive, Madison Elder James Baker, Pastor 2. Mt. Horeb, Tallahassee Elder Jerome Ford, Pastor 3. New Bethel, Havana Elder Jeffrey Griggs, Pastor Page 15

18 THURSDAY, JUNE 21 st, 2018: Moderator R. R. Gaines, Presiding 8:00-9:30 a.m..registration of Elders, Deacons Delegates and Widows 8:30-9:45 a.m....church School Study Hour Superintendent Antonio Bush in Charge 9:45 a.m... Devotional Services New Zion, Tallahassee/Mt. Horeb, Tallahassee Delegates 10:00 a.m...bible Exposition Elder Melvin Mobley Report of Committees Report of Financial Board Report of Financial Secretary 12:00p.m..ANNUAL WORSHIP SERVICES A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon.Elder O Neil Gautier Pastor, Antioch, Havana Assisted by: 1. Mt. Zion@Dawkins Pond, Tallahassee Elder Wilbert Austin, Pastor 2. New Hickory Hill, Tallahassee Elder Dale Harrison, Pastor 3. Mt. Olive, Jennings Elder Charlie Davis, Pastor 1:00-3:00 p.m..lunch AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS 3:00-4:00 p.m..laymen S COUNCIL SERVICES 16 Page A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering

19 C. Sermon Moderator s Appointee 4:30 p.m....echoes FROM CORRESPONDING DELEGATES 5:00 p.m..laymen S COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION AND FEET WASHING RITES SERVICES Assisted by: A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon. Elder Solomon Williams Pastor, Mt. Bethlehem, Tallahassee 1. Mt. Zion (Macon), Tallahassee, FL Elder Juan Youman, Interim Pastor 2. Philadelphia Tallahassee/Philadelphia, Carrabelle, FL Elder Terry Price, Pastor D. Administration of the Lord s Supper and the Feet Washing Rites by Moderator Gaines and Appointees FRIDAY, JUNE 22 rd, 2018: Moderator R. R. Gaines, Presiding 8:30-9:45 a.m....church School Study Hour Superintendent Antonio Bush in Charge 9:45 a.m... Devotional Services Mt. Pilgrim, Quincy/St. Paul, Attapulgus Delegates 10:00 a.m...bible Exposition Elder Melvin Mobley 10:30 a.m..business SESSION A. Minutes B. Report of Financial Board C. Report of Financial Secretary D. Program & Divine Worship E. Election of Officers Page 17

20 11:45 a.m....echoes FROM FLORIDA STATE PRESIDENT Elder Willie Williams 12:00 p.m.. WOMEN S CONGRESS SERVICES Assisted by: A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon.. Elder Lawrence Reed Pastor, St. Mary, Tallahassee 1. Mt. Olive II, Crawfordville Elder Samuel Hayes, Pastor 2. Mt. Calvary, Quincy Elder Charles Colson, Pastor 1:00-3:00 p.m......lunch AND RECESS 3:00 p.m...the DOCTRINE & LAW OF THE CHURCH Elder Henry Durant, Vice Moderator Elder Melvin Mobley, Presiding 5:00-6:00 p.m...laymen S COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 p.m..worship SERVICES Assisted by: A. Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge B. Offering C. Sermon.Elder F. R. Rush Pastor, New Zion, Tallahassee 1. St. James, Havana Elder R.R. Gaines, Pastor 2. New Hope, Pinetta Elder Cedric Spradley, Supplier 3. Mt. Olive, Gainesville Elder Cedric Andrews, Pastor 18 Page

21 D. Resolution E. Financial Report F. Doxology G. Benediction ASSOCIATION WOMEN CONGRESS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT Enrollment $25.00 Church Auxiliaries $16.00 or more Willing Workers $10.00 Corresponding Delegates/County Day $6.00 SPECIAL NOTES All ladies are asked to wear Black on Wednesday for Memorial Services. Thursday, all auxiliaries are asked to wear White all day and for Communion Service. All auxiliaries are asked to wear their auxiliary color on Friday. WOMEN CONGRESS PROGRAM President Lillie Pease, Presiding NOTE: Ladies are to wear Black for Memorial Service. Wednesday, June 20 th, :00-9:45 a.m....registration and Church School Study Hour 10:00-10:30 a.m..bible Exposition Elder Melvin Mobley 10:45-10:50 a.m... Devotion Mothers/Deaconess 10:50-11:00 a.m.president s Opening Remarks Page 19

22 11:00-11:10 a.m Acknowledgement of First Time Attendees and Visitors 11:10-11:25 a.m...appointment of Committees A. Temperance B. Ways & Means C. Program D. Recommendations 11:25-11:45 a.m....committee Meeting 11:45 a.m...memorial Service (Meet with General Body) 12:00....Moderator s Address 1:30-3:00 p.m...lunch and Recess 3:00-4:30 p.m...introductory Worship Services 4:30-5:30 p.m. Auxiliary Meetings/Committee Meetings A. Deaconess/Mothers B. Minister s Wives/Widows C. Women of the Church D. Choir E. Ushers 5:30-7:00 p.m..recess 7:00 p.m INSPIRATIONAL WORSHIP SERVICES NOTE: Willing Workers report all monies to the Financial Secretary The Charity to be chosen by the Mothers/Deaconess 20 Page

23 Thursday, June 21 st, 2018 President Lillie Pease, Presiding NOTE: Ladies are to wear White. 8:00-9:45 a.m. Registration and Church School Study Hour 10:00-10:30 a.m..bible Exposition Elder Melvin Mobley 11:00-11:05 a.m. Devotion Ushers 11:05-11:15 a.m President s Remarks/Acknowledgement of Visitors 11:15-11:20 a.m...orientation/presentations 11:20-11:55 a.m...health Awareness 11:55-12:00 p.m. Break 12:00-1:00 p.m....annual Worship Services 1:00-3:00 p.m...dinner and Committee Meetings 3:00-4:30 p.m...laymen s Council Services 4:30-4:35 p.m.. Devotion Women of the Church 4:35-4:40 p.m. First Time Attendees/Visitors 4:40-5:30 p.m.. Auxiliary Meetings A. Deaconess/Mothers B. Minister s Wives/Widows C. Women of the Church D. Choir E. Ushers 5:30-6:00 p.m..set up for Communion and Feet Washing Rites Services 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion and Feet Washing Rites Services Page 21

24 Friday, June 22 nd, 2018 Vice President Campbell, Presiding NOTE: Ladies are to wear their Auxiliary Colors and Corsages 8:00-9:45 a.m....registration and Church School Study Hour 10:00-10:30 a.m..bible Exposition Elder Melvin Mobley 10:30-10:35 a.m. Devotion Choir 10:35-10:40 a.m..acknowledgement of Visitors 10:40-10:45 a.m..introduction of President 10:45-11:15 a.m. President s Annual Address 11:15-11:30 a.m...president s Fellowship/Love Offering 11:30-11:45 a.m...echoes from Corresponding Delegates 11:45-12 Noon..Break 12:00-1:00 p.m...women s Congress Services 1:00-3:00 p.m...lunch and Recess Afternoon Session President Pease, Presiding 3:00-3:05 p.m. Devotion Ministers Wives 3:05-5:00 p.m. President s Remarks and Instructions Committee Reports A. Selecting Corresponding Delegates B. Temperance C. Ways and Means D. Recommendation E. Outreach F. Orientation G. Program H. Other Committee Reports 22 Page

25 I. Financial Report; Financial Secretary J. Election of Officers K. Reading of the Minutes; Recording Secretary L. Remarks; President M. Closing Prayer WOMEN CONGRESS OFFICERS Mother Lillie Pease President Mother Norma Campbell...Vice President Mother Amy Washington...Recording Secretary Mother Paulett Clay..... Assistant Recording Secretary Mother Jennie Jones....Financial Secretary Mother Vera Hayes. Assistant Financial Secretary Deaconess/Mothers Mother Alberta Duffee. President Mother Betty Roberts. Vice President Usher Board Mother Debbie Williams..President Sister Taretha Hill Vice President Choir Mother Gladys Durant.President Mother Doris Curtis...Vice President Women of the Church Mother Bettye Simmons..President Sister Louvenia Jones....Vice President Ministers Wives Mother Jessie Sanders. President Mother Mary Hamilton..Vice President * * * * * * * * LEADER: ORDER OF SERVICE FOR SAINTS DEPARTED Page 23

26 I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. INVOCATION: O eternal God and master of all things, grant us the deep consciousness of thy presence that the spirit of Christianity may forever direct our thinking, guide and control our hearts and activities so that we may eternally be disciples of thine and render unselfish service to mankind. Most gracious father, sometimes we who bemoan the parting of loved ones are pained by heartaches, and scorned by some as they were: sometimes, we come to mountains in our lives that are hard to climb as our loved ones did: However, we realize that we promised as they promised to keep on climbing for we are assured that you will help us to stand and have the courage to run all the way. Most merciful Father, lead us gently home so that we may join our departed loved ones in the mansion you have prepared for us all. Amen. HYMN: Servant of God, Well Done Servant of God, well done: Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy master s joy. The voice at midnight came; He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame; He fell, but felt no fear. Soldier of Christ, well done; Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy saviour s joy. SCRIPTURE: John 14:1-6; Revelation 21:6 THE ROLL CALL OF THE DEPARTED SAINTS AND THE LIGHTING OF CANDLES: (One for each saint as name is called) The Litany 24 Page

27 LEADER: O Father of life and giver of light, look with favor upon thy creatures here assembled: CONGREGATION: And grant us thy blessing: LEADER: O thou, who has led man through the ages of his existence upon earth by thy spirit: CONGREGATION: Grant us thy continued guidance: LEADER: Thou who dost generate love and goodness in our hearts, and the desire for fellowship one with the other in life s living. CONGREGATION: Increase thy spirit in us. LEADER: Thou who hast called our brothers and sisters from their tasks to the reward of noble thoughts and deeds: CONGREGATION: Deepen our memory of them, we pray: LEADER: Thou who art the light of the new heaven, the new earth, new Jerusalem, the Alpha and Omega and beginning and the end of all creation: CONGREGATION: Grant a final resting place with thee to all whom thou hast called and finally to ourselves. LEADER: The Lord be with you: CONGREGATION: And with thy spirit. Amen WORDS OF TRIBUTE: (Ten Minutes) THE CLOSING HYMN: Shall We Gather At The River? Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel-feet have trod; Page 25

28 With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God? Yes, We ll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river Gather with the Saints at the river. That flows by the throne of God. BENEDICTION AND BLESSING: The grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with the spirits of our departed saints. And now, may the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge of God and of His Son, Jesus Christ; the blessing of God Almighty, The Father, Jesus Christ, The Son, and The Holy Ghost, The Comforter: be among us and remain with us eternally. Amen. NOTES NOTES 26 Page

29 UPCOMING EVENTS Florida State Primitive Baptist Youth Convention Orlando, Florida - July 10 13, 2018 Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World International Drive Orlando, FL Middle Florida Georgia One Day Session Founder s Day Mt. Calvary Primitive Baptist Church, Quincy, FL Elder Charles Colson, Pastor October 19, 2018-Musical Program October 20, 2018-One Day Session And Founder s Day Middle Florida Georgia Workshop Schedule New Zion Primitive Baptist Church 3845 Miccosukee Road 9:00 a.m. Saturdays November 10, 2018 January 19, 2019, March 9, 2019 and May 11, 2019 (Graduation) Crusade for Christ 2019 Second Tuesday Night in January 8, Page 27

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION 113 TH ANNUAL SESSION

OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE MIDDLE FLORIDA GEORGIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION 113 TH ANNUAL SESSION Elder Dr. F. R. Rush, President Elder Dr. R. R. Gaines, Moderator Women Congress Mother Cherry