A Holy Nation African Methodist Episcopal Church

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3 About the Cover: T he painting that appears on the cover of the Booklet for the 201 Series of Annual Conferences, YEAR TWO: The Season o African Methodist Episcopal ChurchCalendar, i Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Epiphany of the addition to showing our logo for the Season - an open Bible in candl Fifth Episcopal District light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. I came upon this painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Still-life With Bible while in seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have adde to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting. A Holy Nation! What fascinated me most was the artist s thoughtful selection of th 2017 Annual Conference Booklet three objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously eac was placed. The candle, though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke still offers enough light to reveal vital information about the object that share its space. By candlelight, we see that the Bible is open t Isaiah 53, Surely He has THEME: borne our griefs and carried our sorrows th chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we ar YEAR TWO: healed. At the foot of the Bible is a novel titled, Le Joie de Vivre (Th Season of Epiphany Restoring Temple JoyThe of Life), written by the French author,the Emile Zola.Order The novel is th story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i service to others. Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh who aspired to priesthoo Scripture: but was rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have bee trying to convey, Acts the message was resoundingly 6:2-8; Ephesians 4:11-14 clear to me. The candl speaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. Th Joy of Life chronicles the many paths that one takes in his or her ques to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th most prominent object, puts our faith at the center with the assuranc Bishop Clement W. Fugh Presiding Bishop that regardless where the paths of life may lead, thesupervisor promises of Go Supervisor Alexia B. Fugh remain unchanged. This understanding is essential as we set about restoring the Templ order. 1

4 Fifth Episcopal District Offices: 4519 Admiralty Way Suite 205 Marina del Rey, CA Office: FAX: Ms. Taniea Smith, Administrative Assistant 512 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN Office: FAX: Mrs. Marcia Fugh Joseph, Office Manager 2

5 BISHOP CLEMENT W. FUGH Presiding Bishop, Fifth Episcopal District 3

6 MRS. ALEXIA BUTLER FUGH Supervisor, Fifth Episcopal District 4

7 A HOLY NATION! SCRIPTURES: Nehemiah 8: 1 10; I Peter 2: 1 10 QUADRENNIAL CALENDAR [ ] YEAR ONE LENT Season of Purification and Penance Themes: Advent; Lent; Be-attitudes; Decalogue; Forgiveness; Resurrection Color: Blue Logo: Water Free flowing; From Jesus side YEAR TWO EPIPHANY Season of Training/Reordering Ministry Themes: Restoring the Temple Order Roles of Priest, Prophets, Pastors; Deacons, Lay (Lagos); Regard for the HOLY House and things Color: White Logo: Candle YEAR THREE PENTECOST Season of Spiritual Renewal/Revival Themes: The Great Commission; The Pentecost Event; Paul s Missionary Enterprise; Seeking the Lost; Intentional about Evangelism Color: Red Logo: Flame YEAR FOUR KINGDOMTIDE (ORDINARY TIME) Season of Growth - Concentration on the Local Church Themes: Care of the Local Congregation; Edifice; Community; Mission; Advocate for something/someone; Latch onto a Cause that has eternity in it and let it lift you. (The late Bishop Howard Thomas Primm) Color: Green Logo: A blooming flower OR Butterfly CHALLENGE: WALK IN THE VISION! TALK OF IT OFTEN! LET IT BE! 5

8 Praise the Lord Saints! I sincerely believe that the Lord God, our Creator is calling the Fifth Episcopal District to be a Holy Nation. It is our destiny. Since it is not a goal to be attained over night, we have dedicated the entire Quadrennial to moving in that direction. For that reason, we established a Quadrennial Calendar divided into seasons. YEAR ONE ( ), was our Season of Lent, with emphasis on purification and penance. It was the Season during which we reveled in the sacrificial acts of Jesus that purchased our pardon. It demanded that we who are absolved of our sin, now forgive and forget the trespasses of others against us. YEAR TWO ( ), the Season of Epiphany is our time to restore the temple order. It is a time to clarify and to define the roles of priests and prophet, and pastors, and lay. It is a time to reinforce regard for the Holy. It is a time for gift discovery and celebration. On Friday morning at each of the Annual Conferences I will once again stand among you to Cast the Vision of the year s work. Plan to meet me there. Sincerely, Bishop Clement W. Fugh Presiding Bishop Fifth Episcopal District AME Church 6

9 YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Restoring the Temple Order Scripture Reference: Acts 6:2-8; Ephesians 4:11-14 (NIV) 2. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4. and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. 5. This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. 7. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. 8. Now Stephen, a man full of God s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. 11. So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12. to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13. until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 7

10 Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church DISTRICT Ecum. Off. NAME ORDER McKinley Young 109 Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr 115 Vashti Murphy McKenzie 117 Gregory Gerald McKinley Ingram 118 Wilfred Jacobus Messiah 120 Paul Jones Mulenga Kawimbe 121 James Levert Davis 123 David Rwhynica Daniels Jr. 124 Samuel Lawrence Green Sr. 125 E. Earl McCloud Jr. 127 Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath 128 Julius Harrison McAllister Sr. 129 John Franklin White 130 Clement W. Fugh 131 Reginald Thomas Jackson 132 Harry Lee Seawright 133 Michael Leon Mitchell 134 E. Anne Henning-Byfield 135 Ronnie E. Brailsford 136 Stafford J. N. Wicker 137 Frank Madison Reid III 138 Retired Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church NAME John Hurst Adams Frederick Hilborn Talbot Frederick Calhoun James Frank Curtis Cummings Philip Robert Cousin, Sr. Henry Allen Belin, Jr. John Richard Bryant Robert Vaughn Webster Zedekiah LaZett Grady Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr. William Phillips Deveaux, Sr. Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr. Richard Franklin Norris Preston Warren Williams II Carolyn Tyler Guidry Bishop McKinley Young Senior Bishop 8 Bishop Clement W. Fugh President, Council of Bishops ORDER

11 General Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Dr. Richard Allen Lewis Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer AMEC Finance Department Dr. George F. Flowers Executive Director, Global Witness and Ministry Dr. Jerome V. Harris Secretary/Treasurer, Department of Retirement Services Dr. James C. Wade Executive Director, Department of Church Growth and Development Dr. Jeffery Cooper General Secretary, Chief Information Officer Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown Historiographer, Executive Director Department of Research and Scholarship Roderick D. Belin President/Publisher, Sunday School Union Mr. John Thomas III Editor, AMEC Christian Recorder Dr. Garland F. Pierce Executive Director Director of Department of Christian Education Fifth Episcopal District Connectional Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Harold R. Mayberry Chair, Episcopal Committee Attorney Patricia Mayberry, President, Judicial Council Mrs. Jackie DuPont Walker Consultant/Director, Social Action 9

12 Mrs. Frances Cofield WMS Historiographer Mr. Chinelo Tyler President, Connectional YPD Fifth Episcopal District Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Allen L. Williams, Sr. Budget and Finance Chairperson J. Edgar Boyd District Treasurer Cedric Alexander District Accountant Booker T. Guyton President, Presiding Elder s Council Timothy Tyler District Dean, Board of Examiners Mr. Simeon Rhoden President, Lay Organization Dr. Kaye C. Lindsey, President President, Women s Missionary Society Carolyn Baskin-Bell, President President, Women in Ministry Mrs. Donnita St. James President, Clergy Family Organization Mrs. Denise Brown Director, Young People s Department Mr. William Cordier President, Young People s Department 10

13 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULES Pacific Northwest Conference Tuesday, August 22 Saturday, August 26 Host Pastor and Church: Anthony Steele Allen, Tacoma, WA Midwest Conference Wednesday, September 6 Sunday, September 10 Host Pastor and Church: Gordon Glenn II Ward, Kansas City, MO Desert Mountain Conference Wednesday, September 13 Saturday, September 16 Host Pastor and Church: Dr. Jennifer Leath Campbell Chapel, Denver, CO California Conference Wednesday, September 27 Sunday, October 1 Host Pastor and Church: Robin T. Hood Allen Chapel, Sacramento, CA Missouri Conference Wednesday, October 4 Sunday, October 8 Host Pastor and Church: Steven Sheppard St. Peter, St. Louis, Mo Southern California Conference Wednesday, October 25 Sunday, October 29 Host Pastor and Church: Darryl E. Walker New Philadelphia, Long Beach, CA Planning Meeting Monday, October 30 Tuesday, October 31 Host Pastor and Church: Darryl E. Walker New Philadelphia, Long Beach, CA 11

14 DAILY AGENDAS PACIFIC NORTHWEST TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. YPD Convention YPD Lunch Outing YPD Convention YPD Event Worship/Program WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Finance Committee Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed) 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Bishop meets with Presiding Elder s (dinner) 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. WMS Event Worship / Program Committee / Component Meetings THURSDAY 6:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. WIM Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon 1:30 p.m. Hour of Power WIM Preacher 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Lunch 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Business Session 7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes) 12

15 FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Morning Devotion with Meditation Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh Conference Institute (Dr. Margaret Spearmon) 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:00 Noon 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Business Session Pastor s Reports Ecumenical Hour of Power Service Lunch Literary Reports Lay Witness (Educational Emphasis) SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Business Session Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions 10:00 a.m. Consecration, Communion, and Commissioning Service* *Note: Pacific Northwest Conference will close on Saturday with appointments. 13

16 DESERT MOUNTAIN WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Presiding Elders Finance Committee Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed) 7:00 p.m. WMS Event Worship / Program 9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power WIM Preacher 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. WIM Lunch 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Business Session 7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes / No Communion) FRIDAY 6:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:00 Noon 2:30 p.m. 14 WIM Breakfast Morning Devotion with Meditation Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh Business Session Pastor s Reports Ordination / Communion Service (White Robes)

17 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Lunch Literary Reports Education Emphasis (Lay in Charge) SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Business Session Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions 10:00 a.m. Consecration / Commissioning Service* *Note: Desert Mountain Conference will close on Saturday with appointments. 15

18 MIDWEST / MISSOURI WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Presiding Elders Finance Committee Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed) 7:00 p.m. WMS Event Worship / Program 9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings THURSDAY 6:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. WIM Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power WIM Preacher 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. WIM Lunch* 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m :00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Business Session Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes / No Communion) Morning Devotion with Meditation Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh Business Session Pastor s Reports Hour of Power Lunch Business Session Literary Reports Education Emphasis (Lay in Charge)

19 SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Business Session Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions 10:00 a.m. Ordination Service / Holy Communion (White Robes) 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Component Meetings SUNDAY 3:00 p.m. Closing Worship and Commissioning Service *Note: Missouri Conference will not have a luncheon 17

20 CALIFORNIA / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Presiding Elders Finance Committee Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed) 7:00 p.m. WMS Event Worship / Program 9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power WIM Preacher 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. WIM Lunch 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Business Session 7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes / No Communion) FRIDAY 6:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m :00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. WIM Breakfast Morning Devotion with Meditation Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh Business Session Pastor s Reports Hour of Power Lunch Business Session Literary Reports Education Emphasis (Lay in Charge)

21 SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Business Session Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions 10:00 a.m. Ordination Service / Holy Communion (White Robes) 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Component Meetings SUNDAY 3:00 p.m. Closing Worship and Commissioning Service* *Note: California Conference closing at 4:00 p.m. 19

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23 About the Cover: T 126th SESSION that OF THE PACIFIC he painting appears onnorthwest the cover ofconference the Booklet for the 201 ANNUAL CONFERENCE YEAR TWO: The Season o Series of AnnualAUGUST Conferences, 22 26, 2017 Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, i Spencer F. Barrett, Host Presiding Elder addition to showing logosteele, for the - an open Bible in candl our Anthony Host Season Pastor light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. ALLEN AME CHURCH TACOMA, WASHINGTON (MURANO HOTEL AND CONVENTION upon this painting by Vincent Van CENTER) Gogh, Still-life With Bible I came while inpreachers/speakers seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have adde FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting. Women in Ministry Betsey Williams Ecumenical Service Christopher Gregory Church, Tacoma WA What fascinated me most wasshiloh the Baptist artist s thoughtful selection of th Annual Sermon Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton threecommissioning objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously eac Closing Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh was placed. The candle, INSTITUTE though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke Dr. Carey Anderson Conference still offersg. enough light to reveal vital Dean information about the object Dr. Margaret Redmond that share its space. By candlelight, we see that the Bible is open t Isaiah 53, Surely He hascommittees borne our griefs and carried our sorrows th (To Be Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Judiciary, Finance, Trustees chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we ar BOARD OF EXAMINERS healed. At the foot of the Bible is a novel titled, Le Joie de Vivre (Th Carey G. Anderson (Dean), Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton, Terry McCray-Hill, Joy of Life), written by the French author, Emile Zola. The novel is th Anthony Steele, Allison Cannady-Smith story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i STATE OF THE CHURCH service totudy-hamilton, others. Mercedes Donald Davis, Anthony Steele, Dr. Anna Clark Jones; Delegates Primm Tabernacle (Seattle), Bethel (Yakima), Allen (Tacoma), Union Bethel (Great Falls) Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh who aspired to priesthoo STATE COUNTRY but OF wasthe rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have bee Anthony Steele, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Lonnie Mitchell, Terry McCray trying to convey, the message resoundingly clear to me.bethel The candl Hill, Licentiate Dr. Gayle Stewart; Delegateswas Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Fairbanks), (Spokane), Bethel (Portland) speaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. Th chronicles the many paths that one takes in his or her ques Joy ofinlife WOMEN MINISTRY Teresa Swift, Shirley Lytle, Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton, Dr. Sharon to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th Rose Fitch, Dr. Anna Clark Jones, Terry McCray-Hill, Dr. Margaret Spearmon, prominent Amy Hidgon, Betsyputs Williams, Allison Cannady-Smith, Evangelist most object, our faith at the center with the assuranc Alethea Douglass, Evangelist Elisha Mitchell, Licentiate Kimberly G. Sales, Licentiate Dr. that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises of Go Gayle Stewart remain unchanged. EVANGELISM Lonnie Mitchel, Delondric Bergan, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Kimberly Sale, understanding Allison Cannady-Smith, Licentiate Greg Bethel (Spokane), This is essential as Banks; we setdelegates about restoring the Templ Wayman (Billings), FAME (Fairbanks), Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Seattle) order. 21

24 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Dr. Anna Clark Jones, Teresa Swift, Delondric Bergan, Dr. Sharon Rose Fitch, Licentiate Doris Cope; Delegates Union Bethel (Great Falls), Bailey (Everett), Wayman (Billings), FAME (Seattle) CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Freda Cash, Don Davis, Lonnie Mitchell, Delondric Bergan; Delegates Bethel (Yakima), Ebenezer (Bremerton), Bethel (Spokane), Wayman (Billings) TEMPERANCE Teresa Swift, Dr. Sharon Rose Fitch, Kenneth McWilliams; Delegates Bailey (Everett), FAME (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma) CHURCH SCHOOL Maragaret Marshall, Berry Ray, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Delondric Bergan; Delegates Bethel (Portland), FAME (Seattle), FAME (Fairbanks), Wayman (Billings) CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Lonnie Mitchel, Delondric Bergan, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Kimberly Sale, Allison Cannady-Smith, Licentiate Greg Banks; Delegates Bethel (Spokane), Wayman (Billings), FAME (Fairbanks), Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Seattle) MEMORIALS Linton Weems, Betsy Williams, Berry Ray; Delegates Bethel Spokane, Bethel Yakima, FAME Seattle RESOLUTIONS Dr. Anna Clark Jones, Allison Cannady-Smith, Dr. Margaret Spearmon, Donald Davis; Delegate Union Bethel (Great Falls), Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Seattle), Bethel (Yakima) RETIREMENT SERVICES Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Anthony Steele; Delegates Walker Chapel (Seattle), FAME (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma) LAY ACTIVITIES Bobby Brown, Roxanne Buchanan, Sylvia Payne, Felecia Corbin, Rhonda Denet, Felecia Caldwell, Mary Scott, Bill Dickens, Frannie Williams, Mae Maddox, Mammie Roberson MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, AND STATIONS Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Carey G. Anderson, Anthony Steele, Lonnie Mitchell; Delegates Walker Chapel (Seattle), Primm Tabernacle (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma), Bethel (Spokane) MISSIONARY SOCIETY Supervisor Alexia Fugh, Wanda Griffin, Conf. Branch WMS President and Staff YOUNG PEOPLE S DIVISION Felecia Robinson, Jene l Sconier, Kiana Fellows, Anthony Travis 22

25 PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Anthony Steele, Terry McCray-Hill, Lonnie Mitchell; Delegates FAME (Seattle), Bethel (Portland), Bethel (Spokane), Ebenezer (Bremerton) ABANDON PROPERTY Conference Trustees PUBLIC RELATIONS Terry McCray-Hill, Anthony Steele, Lonnie Mitchell, Don Davis, Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton; Delegates Bethel (Portland), Allen (Tacoma), Bethel (Spokane), Bethel (Yakima) SOCIAL ACTION Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Anthony Steele, Lonnie Mitchell, Terry McCray-Hill; Delegates FAME (Fairbanks), FAME (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma), Bethel (Spokane), Bethel (Portland) LEGISLATION Donald Davis, Anthony Steele, Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Lonnie Mitchell, Terry McCray-Hill JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Anthony Steele, Terry McCray-Hill, Lonnie Mitchell, Freda Cash FINANCE COMMITTEE Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Anthony Steele, Terry McCray-Hill, Bobby Brown (FAME, Seattle), Wanda Griffen (Allen, Tacoma) 23

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27 About the Cover: T 10th SESSION OF THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE he painting that appears on the cover of the Booklet for the 201 ANNUAL CONFERENCE YEAR TWO: The Season o Series of Annual Conferences, SEPTEMBER 6 10, 2017 Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, i Roger Jackson, Host Presiding Elder addition to showing logoco-host for the Season Franour T. Cary, Presiding Elder- an open Bible in candl Gordon Glenn II, Host Pastor light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. HILTON GARDEN INN E. JACKSON DRIVE I came upon this painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Still-life With Bible INDEPENDENCE, MO while in seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have adde (816) to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting. PREACHERS/SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ordination Shawthoughtful selection of th What fascinated me most was therobert artist s Annual Sermon Steve A. Cousin threecommissioning objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously eac Closing Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh was placed. The candle, INSTITUTE though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke Robert Shaw enough Conference still offers light to reveal vital Dean information about the object that share its space. ByCOMMITTEES candlelight, we see that the Bible is open t Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Trusteesour sorrows th Isaiah (To 53,Be Surely He has borne ourjudiciary, griefs Finance, and carried chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we ar BOARD OF EXAMINERS Robert Shaw of Brenda J. Hayes, Marktitled, Smith, Lesliede White, Le Joie Vivre (Th healed. At (Dean), the foot the Bible is a novel Rachel Glenn, Stacy Evans, Eraina Aseme, Victoria Parker, Karla Joy of bywarren the French Emile Zola. novel is th Cooper, Life), Verdellwritten Taylor, Freeman,author, Clifton Neal St. James,The Keith Cordier, LeSean Tarkington story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i service others. BOARD OFto INSTRUCTION Robert Shaw, Brenda J. Hayes, Mark Smith, Leslie White, Rachel Glenn, Stacy Evans, Verdell Taylor, Warren Freeman, Clifton Neal St. Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh who aspired to priesthoo James, Keith Cordier, LeSean Tarkington but was rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have bee STATE OF THE CHURCH trying to convey, was resoundingly to me.hayes, The candl Julie Boyd Whitney,the message Viola Jones, Edward Walzer,clear Brenda Steve Barnes, Gary Charles, Samuel Kyser, Karla Cooper, Clifspeaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. Th ton Neal St. James, Stephanie Lynn-Dorsey; Delegates Ebenezer-Grant/St.Joseph, the(hutchinson), many paths that (Lawrence), one takesst.injohn his(omaor her ques JoyTabernacle of Life chronicles Gregg (KCMO), Bethel St. Luke ha), Campbell Chapel (Atchison), Allen Chapel (KCMO), Bethel (Omaha), Grant-Lovell/ to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th Moberly, Bethel (Macon), Campbell Chapel (Glasgow) most prominent object, puts our faith at the center with the assuranc STATE OF THE COUNTRY that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises of Go Karla Cooper, V. Gordon Glenn, Eraina Aseme, Keith Cordier, May Etta Hall, Valencia Jackson, Vernon Winfrey, Stephanie Dorsey, remain unchanged. Kerry Broadus; Delegates Bethel (KCMO), Ebenezer (KCMO), St. John (Omaha), Power of Faith (KCMO), Allen Chapel (Salina), Trinity (KCK), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), Quinn Chapel (Lincoln), Gregg Memorial (Omaha), Willis (KCMO), St. Johnthe (To- Templ This understanding is essential as we setchapel about restoring peka), Cain Graint (KCMO) order. 25

28 EVANGELISM Leslie White, Victoria Parker, Brenda Smith, Patricia Winfrey, Valencia Jackson, Steve Barnes, Willie Morris, Andrew Rollins; Delegates St. John (KCMO); Allen Chapel (Omaha), Christ Our Redeemer (KCMO), St. Mark (Topeka), Ward Chapel (Junction City), St. Paul (Independence), Bethel (Manhattan), Ward Chapel (Richmond), St. James (Odessa) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Edward Walzer, Clifton Neal St. James, Victoria Parker, Verdell Taylor; Delegates Grant (Wichita), St. Paul (Wichita), Trinity (KCK), Bethel (Manhattan), St. Matthew (Boonville), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), St. Luke (Lawrence), Greater New Bethel (KCK), Ward Chapel (Richmond) TEMPERANCE Steve Barnes, Thomas Lindon, Verdell Taylor, Bridget Mitchell, Shirley Heermance, Barbara Harper, Donald Morrison, Regina Conway, Lucilla Miller; Delegates Bethel, Grant-Lovell (Moberly), St. James (Wellington), St. Paul (Independence), Halls Chapel (Newton), Grant Chapel (Wichita) MEMORIALS Barbara Harper, Kerry Broadus, Brandy Mimitzraiem RESOLUTIONS Julie Boyd-Whitney, Stacy Evans, Shirley Heermance, Warren Freeman; Delegates Greater New Bethel (KCK), Bethel (Hutchinson), St. John (KCMO), Ward Chapel (KCMO) RETIREMENT SERVICES Stephanie Dorsey, Viola Jones, Gary Charles, Gloria Butler, Samuel Oliver, Andrew Rollins; Delegates Cain Graint (KCMO), St. Paul (Independence), St. James (Odessa), Gregg Memorial (Omaha), Allen Chapel (Omaha) MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, AND STATIONS Rachel Williams-Glenn, Valencia Jackson, Lucilla Miller, Kevin Shields, Vernon Winfrey; Delegates Zion (Mayview), Zion-St. Luke (Brunswick), St. James (Odessa), Campbell Chapel (Glasgow), Ward (Junction City) MISSIONARY SOCIETY Episcopal Supervisor, President Nedra Locke PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Steve Cousin, Robert Shaw, Brenda J. Hayes, Mark Smith, Viola Jones, Clifton Neal St. James, Pamela Mason, Godfrey Patterson, Benjamin Finnell, Fran T. Cary, Roger Jackson; Delegates First (KCK), Allen Chapel (KCMO), Bethel (KCMO), St, Paul (Wichita), Trinity (KCK), Ebenezer (KCMO) ABANDON PROPERTY Conference Trustees CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP May Hall, Samuel Kyser, Gordon Glenn, Samuel Oliver, Thomas Lindon, Gary Charles, Barbara Harper, Lucilla Miller; Delegates Mariah Walker (KCMO), Ebenezer-Grant (St. Joseph), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), Grant (Wichita), St. James (Arkansas City), Christ Our Redeemer (KCMO), Campbell Chapel (Atchison) 26

29 MINISTRIES TO YOUTH Bridget Mitchell, Warren Freeman, Stacy Evans, Joe Bywaters, LeSean Tarkington; Delegates Christ Our Redeemer (KCMO), Bethel (Macon), Ward Chapel (KCMO), Ward Chapel (Junction City), Ebenezer (KCMO), St. John (Topeka), St. John (KCMO), Gregg Tabernacle (KCMO) PUBLIC RELATIONS Rachel Williams Glenn SOCIAL ACTION Victoria Parker, Clifton Neal St. James, Verdell Taylor, Regina Conway, Vernon Winfrey, Joseph Bywaters; Delegates Quinn Chapel (Lincoln), St. Paul (Independence), Cain Grant (KCMO), Trinity (KCK), Ward Chapel (KCMO) JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Brenda Smith, Steve Cousin, Willie Morris, Lynette Barnes, Pamela Mason, Roger Jackson FINANCE COMMITTEE Dr. Mark Smith, Viola Jones, Steven Cousin, Robert Shaw, Brenda Hayes; Lay Sis. Jo Lee Brooks, Sis. Nedra Locke, Bro. Foster Chisholm, Sis. Sandra Garner ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPERINTENDENT Gail McClenton CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHES Samuel Kyser, Patricia Winfrey, Brenda Smith, May Hall, Karla Cooper, Warren Freeman, Robin Davis, Godfrey Patterson; Delegates Ward Chapel (Junction City), Grant (KCK), Halls Chapel (Newton), St. Paul (Wichita), Bethel (KCMO) CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERS Warren Freeman, Karla Cooper, Samuel Kyser; Delegates St. Luke (Lawrence), Gregg Memorial (Omaha), Allen Chapel (Salina), St. Luke (KCK), Grant (KCK) LOCAL CHURCH INSURANCE Brenda Smith, Steven Barnes, Kerry Broadus, Valencia Jackson; Delegates Allen Chapel (KCMO), Ebenezer (KCMO), Bethel (KCMO), Gregg Tabernacle (KCMO), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), Greater New Bethel (KCK), Bethel (Manhattan), Ward Chapel (Junction City) SONS OF SUCCESS Timothy Groff MEN S MINISTRIES Keith Cordier, Sr. MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE Viola Jones, Mark Smith, Patricia Winfrey, V. Gordon Glenn, Samuel Kyser 27

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31 About the Cover: T 131st SESSIONthat OF THE DESERT he painting appears onmountain the cover CONFERENCE of the Booklet for the 201 ANNUAL CONFERENCE YEAR TWO: The Season o Series of Annual Conferences, SEPTEMBER 13 16, 2017 Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, i Jonathan Rhone, Host Presiding Elder addition to showing ourwharry, logo for the Presiding Season Elder - an open Bible in candl D. Charles Co-Host Dr. Jennifer Leath, Host Pastor light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. HOTEL SITE TREE (FRONTAGE ATGogh, I-70) Still-life With Bible I came upon DOUBLE this painting by VincentRD. Van 4040 QUEBEC STREET while in seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have adde DENVER, CO to view the original painting. to my bucket list a trip to(303) Amsterdam CONFERENCE SITE (ACTIVITY) SHORTER COMMUNITY CHURCH What fascinated me most was theame artist s thoughtful selection of th 3100 RICHARD ALLEN CT. three objects that appear in the and how meticulously eac DENVER, CO painting (303) was placed. The candle, though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke PREACHERS/SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCEabout the object still offers enough light to reveal vital information that share its space. By candlelight, we see that the Bible is open t Ordination Arthur Carter our sorrows th Isaiah 53, Surely He has borne our griefs andb.carried Annual Sermon Sherilyn Curry-Lasley chastisement of Sermon our peace was upon Bishop Him, Clement and with His stripes, we ar Closing Commissioning W. Fugh healed. At the foot of the Bible is a novel titled, Le Joie de Vivre (Th INSTITUTE Joy Life), N. written Emile Dr.of Benjamin Thomas by Sr. the French author, Conference DeanZola. The novel is th story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i COMMITTEES service(totobeothers. Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Judiciary, Finance, Trustees BOARD OF EXAMINERS Irrespective of the meanings Van Gogh who aspired to priesthoo Benjamin N. Thomas, Timothy that E. Tyler, Jennifer Leath, Sheriolyn Curry Lasley, John Hill, Arthur Carter, Margaret Redmond. but was rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have bee STATE OF THE CHURCH trying to convey, the Watson, message resoundingly to me. The candl Jackson, Benjamin was William Cornick, clear Margaret Redmond, Gloria Barrett; Delegates Shorter (Denver), Jordan (Denver), Greater Bethel (Phoespeaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. Th nix), Prince Chapel (Tucson) Joy of Life chronicles the many paths that one takes in his or her ques STATE OF THE COUNTRY to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th Gerald Richard, Michael Permillion, Judy Cato, Arnold Jackson, Gloria Barrett; Delegates Tanner FAME (Pueblo, Murph (Phoenix), most prominent object,(phoenix), puts our faith at the center withcampbell the assuranc Chapel (Denver), Murph (Phoenix) that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises of Go TEMPERANCE remain unchanged. Michael Permillion, Stephen Garnett, Warren Robinson, Berry Wilson; Delegates (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow), Trinity (Salt Lake City) This understanding is essential as we set about restoring the Templ order. 29

32 EVANGELISM Jennifer Leath, Geleta Smith, Sheriolyn Curry Lasley, Minnie Wharry; Delegates Embry (Ogden), Mt Moriah (Maricopa), New St. John (Chandler), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), Murph (Phoenix), Allen Chapel (Cheyenne) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Ozetta Kirby, Nurjhan Govan, Rev, Alen Pettis; Delegates New St. John (Chandler), Tanner (Phoenix), Jordan (Denver), Campbell Chapel (Denver), The Word of God (Rio Rancho) CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Arthur Carter, Jr, Warren Robinson, Benjamin Watson, Edwin Donaldson; Delegates Tanner (Phoenix), FAME (Pueblo), Prince Chapel (Tucson), Murph (Phoenix), Holt Trinity (Mesa ) ABANDONED PROPERTY Conference Trustees MEMORIALS Dr. Naomi Harris, Alen Pettis, Stephanie Duncan, Angela Miller, Bernard Reynolds; Delegates Trinity (Salt Lake City), Tanner (Phoenix), Greater Koinonia (Gilbert), Allen Chapel (Cheyenne), Holy Trinity (Mesa) RESOLUTIONS John Hill, Nurjhan B. Govan, Benjamin Watson, Arnold Jackson; Delegates Jordan (Denver), Grant Chapel (Albuquerque), Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Tanner (Phoenix) Owen Chapel (Alamogordo) CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHES Margaret Redmond, Stephen Garnett, Warren Robinson, William Cornick, Judy Cato; Delegates Tanner (Phoenix), FAME (Pueblo), Murph (Phoenix), Campbell Chapel (Denver) MISSIONS, CIRCUITS AND STATIONS Gerald Richards, Stephen Garnett, Gloria Barrett, Margaret Redmond, Edwin Donaldson; Delegates St. Paul (Winslow), Harbert (Flagstaff), Campbell Chapel (Denver) CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERS Margaret Redmond, Edwin Donaldson, Arthur Carter, Jr., Stephan Garnett; Delegates Embry Chapel (Ogden), Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow) LOCAL CHURCH INSURANCE John Hill, Michael Permillion, Judy Cato, Warren Robinson; Delegates St. Paul (Winslow), New St. John (Chandler), Shorter Community (Denver), Allen Chapel (Cheyenne) 30

33 SOCIAL ACTION Jennifer Leath, Gloria Barrett, Arnold Jackson, Gerald Richard; Delegates - Murph (Phoeni), Grant Chapel (Albuquerque), Shorter Community (Denver), FAME (Pueblo) PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Timothy E. Tyler, Benjamin Thomas Sr., Arthur Carter, Jr, Jennifer Leath, Sheriolyn Curry Lasley, John Hill; Presiding Elders: Jonathan Rhone and D. Charles Wharry CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Arthur Carter, Jr., Shiame Okunor, Ruther Handy, Edwin Donaldson, Stephen Garnett; Delegates Embry Chapel (Ogden), New St. John (Chandler) Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow) PUBLIC RELATIONS Marcia Williams, Sylvia Bills, Gloria Barrett; Delegates Grant Chapel (Albuquerque), Embry (Ogden), Mt Moriah (Maricopa), Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow) WOMEN S MISSIONARY SOCIETY Episcopal Supervisor, Mrs. Alexia Butler Fugh Conference President, Ms. Stephanie Townsend 31

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35 About the Cover: T 153RD SESSION THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE he painting that OF appears on the cover of the Booklet for the 201 ANNUAL CONFERENCE YEAR Series of Annual Conferences, SEPTEMBER 27 OCTOBER 1, 2017 TWO: The Season o Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, i Cedric V. Alexander, Host Presiding Elder addition to showing logo for thepresiding SeasonElder - an open Bible in candl Bookerour T. Guyton, Co-Host Robin T. Hood, Host Pastor light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. Philip R. Cousin Jr., Co-Host Pastor Carietta Cain Grizzell, Co-Host Pastor Larry Holloway, Co-HostVan PastorGogh, I came upon this painting by Vincent Robert Cox, Co-Host Pastor while in seminary. It immediately me. Loretta Dickerson-Smith,fascinated Co-Host Pastor Still-life With Bible In fact, I have adde to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting. DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON HOTEL 2001 POINT W. WAY SACRAMENTO, CAartist s me most was the (916) What fascinated thoughtful selection of th three objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously eac PREACHERS/SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE was placed. The candle, though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke Ordination information Dr. Tyrone Hicksabout the object still offers enough light to reveal vital Annual Sermon E. Teresa Nelson thatcommissioning share its space. By candlelight,bishop we see thatw.the Closing Sermon Clement FughBible is open t Isaiah 53, Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows th chastisement of our peaceinstitute was upon Conference Him, anddean with His stripes, we ar Anthony Hughes healed. At the foot of the Bible is a novel titled, Le Joie de Vivre (Th COMMITTEES Joy of (To Life), written by the Efficiency, French author, Emile Trustees Zola. The novel is th Be Elected) Ministerial Judiciary, Finance, story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i BOARD OF EXAMINERS service others. AnthonytoHughes (Dean), Harold Mayberry, Tyrone Hicks, Carietta Cain-Grizzell, Sandra Blair, E. Teresa Nelson, Ayisha Benham, Damon Powell Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh who aspired to priesthoo bee trying to convey, the message was resoundingly clear to me. The candl STATE OF THE COUNTRY speaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. Th Patricia Colvin, Bernard Benson, Sharon Avril, Delores Stephens; thechapel many paths that one takes in his or her ques Joy of Life Delegates Bethelchronicles (Chico), Brooks (Tulare) to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th TEMPERANCE Gayleprominent Lockhart, object, Dominiqueputs Holland, Michael Porter; Delegates Brookins most our faith at the center with the assuranc (Oakland), St. Andrews (Sacramento) that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises of Go EVANGELISM remain unchanged. STATE CHURCH but OF wasthe rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have Cubie Finley, George Mason; Delegates Bethel (Marysville), St. Paul (Pixley) Boaston Woodson, Sharon Avril, Hugh Wesley; Delegates Allen Chapel (Sacraemento), Carter Memorial Fresno) This understanding is essential as we set about restoring the Templ order. 33

36 CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Hugh Welsey, Cubie Finely, Phyllis Hicks, Antoinette Miles; Delegates Bethel (San Francisco), Ebenezer (Stockton) RETIREMENT SERVICES Presiding Elder Cedric V. Alexander, Presiding Elder Booker T. Guyton, Tyrone Hicks, Harold R. Mayberry, Philip R. Cousin, Robert Cox, Anthony Hughes, Vernon Burroughs, Robin Hood, E. Teresa Nelson; Delegates St. Paul (Berkeley), Bethel (San Francisco) RESOLUTIONS Sharon Avril, Hugh Wesley, Antoinette Miles, Donnell O. Miles, Gayle Lockhart; Delegates St. James (Modesto), Wright Chapel (San Francisco) MISSION, CIRCUITS, AND STATIONS Presiding Elders Booker T. Guyton, Presiding Elder Cedric V. Alexander, Vernon Burroughs, Larry Holloway, Dominique Holland, Cubie Finely; Delegates First (Oakland), Bethel (Marysville) SPECIAL MINISTRIES Sandra Smith Blair PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Presiding Elder Booker T. Guyton, Presiding Elder Cedric V. Alexander, Harold R. Mayberry, Tyrone Hicks, Carieta Cain-Grizzell, Anythony Hughes, Rc. Philip R. Cousin Jr., Vernon Burroughs, Robin T. Hood, E. Teresa Nelson; Delegates Bethel (San Francisco) and First (Oakland) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Joe David Sales, Marianne Williams, Michael Porter, Consultant LaTrenda Easton; Delegate St. Andrews (Sacramento), Everett Chapel (Oakland) PUBLIC RELATIONS Robin Hood, Bernard Benson, Sister Francine Goodson, Dr. Annette Shelton MEMORIALS Michael Porter, Bernard Benson, Patricia Colvin; Delegates St. Paul (Vallejo), St. Paul (Fowler) MISSIONARY SOCIETY Mrs, Alexia B. Fugh (Episcopal Supervisor), Mrs. Alice M. Johnson (President), Mrs. Karen Marshall (YPD Director), Jocelyn Iglehart (YPD President), Local Area Directors SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS E. Teresa Nelson, Carieta Cain-Grizzell; Delegates St. Andrews (Sacremento), St. James (San Jose) CONFERENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS Sister La Trenda Easton, Michael Porter 34

37 CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Harold R. Mayberry, Tyrone Hicks, Boaston Woodson, Anthony Hughes, Vernon Burroughs, Robin Hood, E. Teresa Nelson; Delegates Bethel (San Francisco), Parks Chapel (Oakland) HEALTH COMMISSIONS Sister Jovine Hankins (Conference Director), Dr. Brazil Carter, Dr. Patricia Hatton; Delegates Bethel (San Francisco), Parks Chapel (Oakland) LAY ACTIVITIES Sister Sue Sheldon-Ward (President) and the Executive Committee; Delegates First (Oakland), Bethel (San Francisco) PRAYER Dorisalene Hughes, Cynthia Gerald, Grace Nunley 35

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39 About the Cover: T 163RD SESSION OF THE MISSOURI CONFERENCE he painting that appears on the cover of the Booklet for the 201 ANNUAL CONFERENCE YEAR TWO: The Season o Series of AnnualOCTOBER Conferences, 4 8, 2017 Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, i Darlene Singer Smith, Host Presiding Elder addition to showing ourlowe, logoco-host for thepresiding Season - an open Bible in candl Edmund Elder Steven Sheppard, Host Pastor light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. HILTON ST. LOUIS AIRPORT NATURAL BRIDGE Van ROADGogh, Still-life With Bible I came upon this10330 painting by Vincent ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI while in seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have adde (314) to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting. PREACHERS/SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ordination Dr. thoughtful Robert A. Strodeselection of th What fascinated me most was the artist s Annual Sermon Karen Anderson threecommissioning objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously eac Closing Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh was placed. The candle, INSTITUTE though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke Lee offers Clayton Goodman, Conference Dean still enough Esq. light to reveal vital information about the object that share its space. ByCOMMITTEES candlelight, we see that the Bible is open t Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Trusteesour sorrows th Isaiah (To 53,Be Surely He has borne ourjudiciary, griefs Finance, and carried chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we ar BOARD OF EXAMINERS Lee Clayton Esq., Booker, Charles Norris, Le Joie de Vivre (Th healed. AtGoodman, the foot of thespencer Bible Lamar is a novel titled, Steven Shepard, Clinton Stancil, Claudine E. Murphy, Beverly Stith, JoyGreen, of Life), written by the French author, Emile Zola. The novel is th Renita Karen Andeerson, Dr. Roger Richardson story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i STATE OF THE CHURCH service others. Clinton to Stancil, Dr. Cassandra Gould, Rodney Moody, Martinous Walls; Delegates Bethel (Paynsville), St. Luke (Elmwood Park), St. Paul (St. Louis), Olive Chapel (Kirkwood) Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh who aspired to priesthoo STATE COUNTRY but OF wasthe rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have bee Anthony McPherson, Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq., Kevin Jacques, trying to convey, the message was resoundingly me.buren The candl Debbie Thornton, Terrance Small; Delegates St. James (St. clear Louis),to Imani, Chapel (Herculaneum) speaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. Th the many paths that one takes in his or her ques Joy of Life chronicles CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERS Karen Anderson, Claudine Murphy, Keith Cornelius, Earl Strauther; to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th Delegates Bethel (Louisiana), Tri-Union most prominent object, puts our faith at the center with the assuranc of Go TEMPERANCE that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises Stephen Lamkin, William Harrold, Violet Ewell, David Malcom; Delegates St. Peter, Christ Our Redeemer remain unchanged. This understanding is essential as we set about restoring the Templ order. 37

40 EVANGELISM Terence Small, Sheila Scott, James Boler, Dr. JoAnn Owens, Charley Johnson; Delegates St. John (Kennett), Parks Chapel (Webster Groves), Olive Chapel (Kirkwood), Rock Chapel (St. Louis) MINISTRIES TO THE YOUTH Charles Norris, Lori Beason, Dawn Price, Sister Cassandra Gay, Brother Robert McRath (Boy Scouts) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Janice Parker, Sister Cheryl Hairston, Charley Johnson; Delegates Evangelist Ailen Wynne (St. Paul), Evangelist Kathy Hamilton Thomas (St. James), Sister Delores Jarrett (Gregg Chapel), Brother Samuel MacCauley (St. Peter) RETIREMENT SERVICES Charles Norris, Steven Shepard, Sheila Scott, Dr. Roger Richardson; Delegate Gregg Chapel (St. Louis), Quinn Chapel (Jefferson City) CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Spencer Lamar Booker, Clinton Stancil, Karen Anderson, Donna Simms; Delegates Bethel (Sikeston), St. Luke (Elmwood Park) ABANDONED PROPERTY Presiding Elder Edmund Lowe Sr., Presiding Elder Darlene Singer Smith, and Conference Trustees MEMORIALS Debbie Thornton, Zelldrick Preston, Dr. JoAnn Owens; Delegates Quinn Chapel (St. Louis), St. James (Cape Girardeau) CHURCH SCHOOL Zelldrick Preston, Sharl Smith, Exhorter Helen Clay (Parks Chapel) RESOLUTIONS Beverly Stith, Dr. Cassandra Gould, Martinous Walls, Carolyn Kent; Delegates, Rock Chapel (St. Louis), Bethel (Paynesville), Brown Chapel (Popular Bluff), Gregg Chapel (St. Louis) CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHES Renita Green, Sandra Burton, David Malcom, Edith Reed; Delegates Allen Chapel (Hannibal), Perry Chapel (Charleston), Tri-Union (St. Louis) MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, STATIONS Rodney Moody, Steven Shepard, Earl Strauther; Delegates Ward Chapel (Mexico) St. Paul (St. Louis), Olive Chapel (Kirklwood), Parks Chapel (Webster Groves) 38

41 PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Presiding Elder Edmund E. Lowe Sr., Presiding Elder Darlene Singer Smith, Spencer Lamar Booker, Charles Norris, Steven Shepard, Clinton Stancil, Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq., Karen Anderson, Dr. Roger Richardson, Claudine E. Murphy MEN S MINISTRY Clinton Stancil, Roger Richardson, Terrence Small, Earl Strauther, Brother Price (St. Paul), Brother Joe Anderson (Ward Chapel) LAY ORGANIZATION Sister Pamela Williams (St. James), Brother Lamar Rose (COR), Sister Nona Simpkins (Gregg Chapel), Sister Florette Hampton (Tri-Union) WOMEN IN MINISTRY Karen Anderson, Regina Lowe, Janice Parker, Debbie Thornton CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Dr. Roger Richardson, Spencer Lamar Booker, Clinton Stancil, Dr. Cassandra Gould, Renita Green, Presiding Elder Edmund Lowe Sr., Presiding Elder Darlene Singer Smith HEALTH MINISTRY Sis.Louise Welch, Sis. Cheryl Fair, Sis. Mary Ethridge, Sis. Sallie Bradford, Regina Lowe PUBLIC RELATIONS Martinous Walls, Donna Simms, Terence Small; Delegates St. James (Cape Girardeau), St. Paul (Columbia), Perry Chapel (Charleston) WOMEN S MISSIONARY SOCIETY Mrs. Alexia B. Fugh (Episcopal Supervisor), Sis. Dorothy Powell (President), Lady Michelle Franklin (Director) 39

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43 About the Cover: T SESSION OFappears THE Southern California he93rd painting that on the coverconference of the Booklet for the 201 ANNUAL CONFERENCE YEAR TWO: The Season o Series of Annual Conferences, OCTOBER 25 29, 2017 Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, i Allen L. Williams, Host Presiding Elder addition to showing ourlindsey, logo for the Presiding SeasonElder - an open Bible in candl Roosevelt Co-Host Darryl E. Walker, Host Pastor light - it also has deep personal meaning for me. HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT 5711 W. CENTURY BLVD. I came upon this painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Still-life With Bible LOS ANGELES, CA while in seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have adde PREACHERS/SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting. Ordination Annual Sermon What fascinated me most was Closing Commissioning Sermon To Be Appointed Dr. thoughtful Ralph Williamson artist s selection Bishop Clement W. Fugh the of th three objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously eac was placed. The candle, INSTITUTE though nearly spent, its flame but a flicke Bishop Clement W. Fugh Presiding Prelate still offers enough light to reveal vital information about the object that share space. ByCOMMITTEES candlelight, we see thattrustees, the Bible is open t (To Be its Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Judiciary, Finance, Isaiah 53, Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows th BOARD OF EXAMINERS chastisement our peace was Boyd, upon Him, andbrookins, with His Kelvin Callowayof (Dean), J. Edgar Rosalyn stripes, Richard we ar Rose, Michael W. Eagle, John Bible Cager, Whitlock, Walker, Le Darryl Joie de Vivre (Th healed. At the foot of the is a Mark novel titled, Ralph Williamson, Ira Woodfin-Dickson, Larry Campbell, Melanie Joy of Life), written the French author, Zola. The novel is th Mays, J. Arthur Rumph,by Francine Brookins, Emile Clyde Oden, Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Latisha Smith. story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived i service to others. STATE OF THE CHURCH Reuben Ford, John Cager, Mary Minor, Steve Atkins, Charles Wright, William Johnson, Norman Copeland, Timothy Coston, Jr., Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh to priesthoo Carrie Humphrey, Jeffery Clark; Delegates Bethel (San who Diego),aspired Patricia Bevelyn (Cain Memorial Bakersfield), Angela Bostick (A.K. Quinn/Moreno Valley), Patricia but was rejected because of his failure to master Latin mayellis have bee trying convey, the message was resoundingly clear to me. The candl STATE OFto THE COUNTRY Clyde Oden, Juliet Hemphill, Humphrey, Kenneth Baker, speaks of long life, not spent in Carrie isolation but in giving illumination. Th Donna Davis, Timothy Coston, Jr., Larry Campbell, Swayne Cofield, the many paths takes in(first his AME/ or her ques Joy of Johnson; Life chronicles Bernadette Delegates Johnson Chapel (Santathat Ana),one Gladys Moore LA), Grant (Los Angeles) to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, th CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERS most prominent object, puts our faith at the center with the assuranc Rubin Ford, J. Arthur Rumph, Ralph Williamson, Jeffery Clark, that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises of Go Francine Brookins, Kelvin Calloway, Rosalynn Brookins, Rev Rethis Murry, Timothyunchanged. Coston, Jr., B.J. Thomas, Carolyn Baskin-Bell, J. Edgar remain Boyd, Juliet Hemphill, Steve Atkins This understanding is essential as we set about restoring the Templ order. 41

44 TEMPERANCE Michael Eagle, Lois Woodard, Bernadette Johnson, Jeffrey Clark, Ira Woodfin Dickason, Dwaine Jackson, Gregory McLeod, Rethis Murry, Denise Jackson. Delegates: Brown Memorial (Pasadena); Bethel (San Diego), Patricia Bevelyn; (Allen/Riverside), Bethel(Blythe), Flora Spiller EVANGELISM Charles Johnson, Mark Whitlock, Norman Copeland, Darryl Walker, Ruben Ford, Woodard, Mary Minor, Antonio Dupre, Gregory McLeod, Rosalynn Brookins; Delegates Parks Chapel (San Fernando), Mark Smith (St. Phillip/Santa Maria), Bryant Temple (LA), Bethel (Perris), Grant (Long Beach), Betty Weicks (Price Chapel/LA), Patricia Mayberry (Second/LA), Geneva McKinney MINISTRIES TO THE YOUTH Rethis Murry, Phillip Ross, Bernadette Johnson, Charles Dorsey, Ralph Williamson, Kenneth Baker, Dwaine Jackson, Timothy Coston, Jr., Harvey Vaughn, Melanie Mays; Delegates First (Santa Monica), Marvin Brown (St James/LA), Bethel (LA), Ward (LA), Walker Temple (LA), Darryl Bean CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Ralph Williamson, Joyce Kitchen, Francine Brookins, Richard Rose, Harrison Ridgeway, Larry Campbell, William Sheppard, Kenneth Baker, Dwaine Jackson; Delegates Corona Community (Corona), Greater Harvest (Victorville), Price Chapel (LA), Patricia Mayberry, New Philadelphia (Long Beach), Donald Pitcher (Johnson Chapel/El Centro), Diana Shelton (Bethel/Perris), Cain Memorial (Bakersfield), Angela Bostick CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP J. Arthur Rumph, Benjamin Hollins, Antonio Dupre, Michael Eagle, Mary Minor, Joyce Kitchen, Timothy Coston, Jr., Charles Wright, Carrie Humphrey, McLeod, Michael Carr; Delegates Emmanuel (LA), Bethel (Oxnard), Errol Watson (St. Mark/LA), St. Paul (San Bernardino), Harvey Sanders (First/ LA), First (Santa Monica), Marvin Brown ABANDONED PROPERTY Norman Copeland, Clyde Oden, Betty Hanna Witherspoon, Kenneth Baker, Ralph Williamson, Everett Bell, Delman Howard, BJ Thomas, John Cager, Carrie Humphrey; Delegates Bethel (Barstow), Michael Arzu (Primm/Pomona), Anderson Johnson (Second/LA), Geneva McKinney (A.K. Quinn/ Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis (Paul E. Kidd/San Diego), Margaret Brown (St. Phillip/ Santa Maria) MEMORIALS Ira Woodfin Dickason, William Sheppard, Michael Eagle, Denise Jackson, Harvey Vaughn, Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Dwaine Jackson, T. C. Johnson; Delegates (First/Indio), Kelly Nelson (Bethel/Monrovia), Bethel (Blythe), Flora Spiller (Paul E. Kidd/San Diego), Margaret Brown 42

45 CHURCH SCHOOL Ira Woodfin Dickason RESOLUTIONS Francine Brookins, Donna Davis, Mary Minor, Gregory McLeod, Harrison Ridgeway, Jeffery Clark, William Sheppard, Dwaine Jackson, Antonio Dupre; Delegates St. John Holy Trinity (Littlerock), A.K. Quinn (Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis (Walker Temple/LA), Darryl Bean (Parks Chapel/San Fernando), Mark Smith CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHES Benjamin Hollins, J. Arthur Rumph, John Cager, Lois Woodard, Betty Hanna Witherspoon, William Johnson, Harvey Vaughn, Timothy Coston, Jr., Dwaine Jackson, Charles Wright, Donna Davis; Delegates Prince Chapel (La Jolla), Alberta Smith (Parks Chapel/San Fernando), Mark Smith (Bethel/ Fontana) MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, STATIONS Rosalynn Brookins, John Cager, Everett Bell, Michael Eagle, Mary Minor, Clyde Oden, Timothy Coston, Jr., Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Latisha Smith, Kenneth Baker, Nicolette Wilson, Antonio Dupre; Delegates Brookins (LA), Paul E. Kidd (San Diego), Margaret Brown (Primm/Pomona), Anderson Johnson (Grant/Long Beach), Betty Weicks (Grace Community/Temecula), Calvin L. Holder (St. James/LA), Fountain of Hope (Las Vegas), Stanley Allen (Corona Community/ Corona) PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Elder Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr., Elder Allen Williams, Sr., Mark Whitlock, Delman Howard, Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Latisha Smith, Ira Woodfin Dickason, J. Edgar Boyd, Kelvin Calloway, J. Arthur Rumph, Darryl Walker, Larry Campbell, John Cager; Delegates Murph Chapel(Valinda), A.K. Quinn (Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis (Rose Of Sharon), Shirley Longmore CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Timothy Coston, Jr., Nicolette Wilson, Ira Woodfin Dickason, John Cager, Mark Whitlock, Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Kenneth Baker, William Johnson, Francine Brookins, Ralph Williamson, May Minor, Charles Johnson; Delegates Holy Trinity (Las Vegas), Aquilla Todd (Ward/LA), First (Pasadena), Johnson Chapel (Santa Ana), Gladys Moore (Christ Our Redeemer/Irvine), Dorothy Locke (First Providence/Lompoc) PUBLIC RELATIONS Charolyn Jones, Dwaine Jackson WOMEN S MISSIONARY SOCIETY Mrs. Alexia B. Fugh (Episcopal Supervisor) LOCAL CHURCH INSURANCE Gregory McLeod, Ruben Ford, John Cager, Joyce Kitchen, Mark Whitlock, Francine Brookins, Ralph Williamson; Delegates Holy Trinity (Long Beach), Murph Chapel (Valinda), New Allen (Delano) 43

46 SOCIAL ACTION Kirkpatrick Tyler, Carrie Humphrey, William Johnson, Joyce Kitchen, Kelvin Calloway, John Cager, Michael Carr, Antonio Dupre, Mark Whitlock, Bernadette Johnson, Francine Brookins, J. Edgar Boyd, Rethis Murry, Michael Eagle; Delegates St. Mark (LA), Bethel (Perris), Emanuel (LA), Walker Chapel (Oceanside), Stacy Porter (St. Paul/ Santa Barbara), Georgette Moten 44

47 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SONGS AND ARE WE YET ALIVE And are we yet alive, And see each other s face? Glory and praise to Jesus give, For His redeeming grace! Preserved by power Divine To full salvation here, Again in Jesus praise we join, And in His sight appear. What troubles have we seen, What conflicts have we passed, Fighting without and fears within, Since we assembled last. But out of all the Lord, Hath brought us by His love; And still He doth His help afford, And hides our life above. Then let us make our boast, Of His redeeming power, Which saves us to the uttermost, Till we can sin no more. 45

48 A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; O may it all my powers engage, To do my Master s will! Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live, And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare, A strict account to give! Help me to watch and pray, And on Thy self-rely Assured, If I my trust betray, I shall forever die. Amen. 46

49 GO PREACH MY GOSPEL Go, preach my Gospel, saith the Lord, Bid the whole earth my grace receive, Explain to them my sacred Word Bid them believe, obey and live. I ll make my great commission known, And ye shall prove my Gospel true, By all the works that I have done, And all the wonders ye shall do. Go, heal the sick; go raise the dead; Go, cast out devils in my name; Nor let my prophets be afraid, Though Greeks reproach and Jews blaspheme. While thus ye follow My commands, I m with you till the world shall end; All power is trusted in My hands; I can destroy and can defend. 47

50 COMMISSIONING SCRIPTURE St. Matthew 28: (NIV) Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. 48

51 LITANY THE MEMORIAL LITANY Leader: This evening we celebrate and remember those members of the Annual Conference and Connectional Leaders who have died since we last gathered together. (announce the list) Bishop: We give thanks to You O God for servants of the Connectional Church who this year have finished their labors (announce the list) Absent from the Body. People: Present with the Lord. Leader: We give thanks to You O God for our ordained clergy who this year have finished their labors (announce the list) Absent from the Body. People: Present with the Lord. Bishop: We give thanks to You, O God, for those whom we name in our hearts and who have been faithful to Your call and glorified You with their life and work (moment of silence) Absent from the Body. People: Present with the Lord. All: O God, we thank You for all those remembered here. Let us cherish their memory, celebrate their ministries, continue their work, and live in hope that we shall once again meet face to face. Amen. 49

52 THE RETIREMENT SERVICE ORDER FOR THE RETIREMENT OF PREACHERS The Statement of Purpose In the Name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, let us enter into this service of the retirement of preachers from active work in the ministry of the church. Let us pray. The Invocation Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings, with your most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual help, that in all our work, begun, continued and ended in you, we may glorify your Holy Name, and finally by your mercy obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Presentation of Preacher Bishop Fugh, The Annual Conference desires formally to recognize at this session the completion of the active service of minister(s),. As secretary of the Annual Conference, I present to you this/these faithful ministers for this service of recognition and honor, in appreciation of their untiring labors in the Christian ministry. The Response Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. (Psalm 126:6) The Statement of Achievement Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. (Hebrews 11:1-2) The Tribute The Response of the Retiree The Closing Remarks The Benediction 50 Presiding Elder or Bishop

53 DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 1. Who are the preachers admitted on trial? 2. Who remain on trial? 3. Who are admitted or readmitted to full connection? 4. Who have been elected and ordained Deacons? 5. Who have been elected and ordained Elders? 6. Who have been located this year? 7. Who have been elected by the General Conference to superintend the African Methodist Episcopal Church? 8. Who are the supernumerary Preachers? 9. Who are the superannuated Preachers? 10. Who have been expelled from the Connection by this Conference? 11. Who have withdrawn this year from this Conference and the Connection? 12. Are all the preachers blameless in life and Conversation? 13. What members of the Conference have died this year? 14. Have all the preachers subscribed to The Christian Recorder and also the AME Review, The Voice of Missions, The Journal of Christian Education, The Secret Chamber, or The Missionary Magazine? 15. What preachers are indebted to any of the Departments or the church publications? 16. Does each station, circuit, or mission in this Annual Conference have a Lay Organization? (b) If not, what stations, circuits, or missions do not have a Lay Organization? 17. When shall this Annual Conference next meet? 18. Where shall our next Annual Conference be held? 19. Where are the preachers stationed this year? 51

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