From the Desk of Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. The Southern District Convocation The United Holy Church of America, Inc.

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2 From the Desk of Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. The Southern District Convocation The United Holy Church of America, Inc. I want to give honor and praise to Jesus Christ, who is the Head of the Great Christian Church. I am so thankful that we are here by the Grace of God to celebrate this 122th Holy Convocation unto the Lord. The United Holy Church of America is continuously celebrating its existence as an organized body of baptized believers in Christ in the United States of America and abroad for 130 years. We can certainly say, if it had not been the Lord on our side, then WHO? We are still depending on the Lord to take us from one degree of grace to the next and because He is an unfailing God, we are sure of victory in the end. Many of us Pastors and Ministers have preached from themes pertaining to prayer with this understanding that if you pray God will answer prayer. Let me personally state that I know God Answers Prayer. If you look at me and can recall what I ve been through, you have to say, God answered somebodies prayer. The song writer said, Somebody prayed for me, had me on their mind, took the time to pray for me. I m so glad they prayed for me. Upon seeking the Lord for this annual convocation, God has allowed these leaders: Evangelist Joyce Rogers, Bishop Donald Wright, Pastor Shane Perry, Bishop JJ Wilkins, and Bishop Todd Hall to answer our clarion call to come over to Macedonia and help us. We have inserted our program with Sunrise Revival at 6:00am because we believe before confronting the world we must confront God. He is our source and the strength of our lives, without Him we can do nothing but fail. We invite you to attend these Sunrise Revival Prayer Meeting Services that the power of the Holy Spirit will anoint His house daily. Please enjoy the fellowship of the saints and be blessed by the preaching and teaching of the Word of God during this Convocation. Pray for the future leadership of the church as this is Election Year and we are turning the page of another four years. If there is anything we can do to make your time with us more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to say so. God bless you during these eight days of Heaven on Earth. Let go and Let God have His way!

3 6B UB43 Administration President Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Vice President Bishop Harry L. Cohen 2 nd Vice President Bishop Quincy Gardner, Jr.. Secretary Sister Nan Holland Asst. Secretary Sister Mary Herring Treasurer Diane B. Kirby Auditor Mr. Waris Rogers Father of the District Bishop Zollie Dunn Mother of the District Pastor Dorothy Greene

4 Executive Officers Board of Elders Elder Russell Rogers, Chairman Elder Howard E. McNair, Sr., Vice Chairman * Elder Arto Pickett Elder Ethel J. Bryant Elder Ronnie Jones, Sr. Elder W.C. Elliott Elder Herman Lucas Elder Louis Simmons Elder Fred Green, Jr. Elder Ernestine McGee Elder Margaret Spell Elder James Leath Elder Raymond Bullock Elder Timothy Moore Elder Pearline James Elder Hazel Johnson Board of Presbytery Elder Devin C. Pickett, Chairman Elder Joseph Williams, Vice Chairman Elder Bobbie Williams, Secretary Elder Harry L. Clark Elder Joseph Moore Elder Christopher C. Brown Elder Ernest Humphrey District Elders Elder Samuel Blount Elder Devin C. Pickett Elder Herman Lucas Elder Phillip Roundtree Elder Russell Rogers Elder Kenneth Simmons Elder Ralph Miles Elder Linda Moore Elder Timothy Moore Elder Clyde Winstead Elder Travis Gardner Home and Foreign Mission Department Elder Ernestine H. McGee, President Mrs. Josephine J. Lee, Vice President Elder Ruby Toodle, 2 nd Vice President Elder Ralph E. Love, Jr. Elder Linda Pridgen Elder Dennis Carrington Elder Stephen Bradley Elder Ralph E. Love, Jr. Elder W.C. Elliot Elder Anthony Flow Elder Howard McNair, Sr. * Elder Ronald Hagan, Sr. Elder Lorenzo Simmons Elder Dwight Morrisey Elder Louis Simmons Elder Ronnie Jones, Sr. Elder Richard Darden * Those Officers that were called from Labor to Reward this year

5 Executive Officers Bible Church School (BCS) Elder Christopher C. Brown, Superintendent Elder Danny O. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent Elder Kenneth Gray, 2 nd Assistant Superintendent Young People Holy Association (YPHA) Elder Joseph Barnes, President Elder Tyrone Owens, Vice President Usher Department Elder Robert Staton, President Deacon Michael Stephens, Vice President Minister Annie Kent, 2 nd Vice President Evangelism Department Elder Reginald Silver, Chairman Board of Trustees Mr. Arthur Herring, Chairman Mr. Joseph (Red) Cox, Vice Chairman Elder Richard Darden Elder Christopher Brown Construction Committee Bishop Quincy Gardner, Chairman Adjutants Elder Dwight Morrisey, Chief Min. Earl Williamson, Co-Chief Elder Joseph Barnes Elder Lisa Simmons Elder Melba Shelby Security Guards Mr. Joseph Cox, Chief Marshals Elder Melvin Arrington Mr. Donald Smith Mr. Gary Price Elder Anthony Flow Min. Latelia Fountain Elder W.C. Elliot

6 Join Us! Watch ye therefore, and pray that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man. Saturday, September 17, :00pm Elder Ethel Bryant and Elder Reginald Silver, In Charge Opening Remarks Purpose Acceptance of Request Prayer (Altar open) Closing Prayer

7 Southern District Holy Convocation Program is Subject to Change Enter to Worship ~ Depart to Serve

8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 VICE PRESIDENT S DAY 6:00am 9:00am 10:30am Sunrise Revival Bible Church School Morning Worship Announcement of Processional...Elder Russell Rogers Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr., and Bishop Quincy Gardner, Jr., Presiding Establishment of Protocol Elder Shirley Cox Opening Selection.....Southern District Mass Choir Affirmation of Faith...Elder Lorenzo Simmons Church Anthem....Choir and Congregation Scripture. Elder James Brown, III Prayer...Mother Dorothy Green Chant Southern District Mass Choir Hymn...Southern District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Announcements ~ Love Offering for the Vice President ~ Presentation of Speaker..Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Sermonic Selection.Southern District Mass Choir The Spoken Word...Bishop Harry L. Cohen, BS, MA, DD Vice President Southern District Convocation Invitation to Prayer Remarks/Benediction Bishop Harry L. Cohen Recessional.....(Please Remain Until Recession is Complete) 5:30pm CALLING ALL YOUTH YPHA Model Hour of Power and Presentation Elder Joseph Barnes, In-Charge

9 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, ND VICE PRESIDENT S NIGHT 7:00pm Evening Worship Call to Worship...Bishop Harry L. Cohen, Presiding Music / Ushers.Southern District Ministry of Music..Southern District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Announcements ~ Love Offering for the 2nd Vice President ~ Presentation of Speaker...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music...Southern District Mass Choir The Spoken Word...Bishop Quincy Gardner, D. Min. 2 nd Vice President of the Southern District Convocation Invitation to Prayer Remarks / Benediction

10 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 HOLY COMMUNION 6:00am 10:00am Sunrise Revival Morning Worship Call to Worship...Elder Ernestine McGee, Presiding Ministry of Music..... Convocation Choir Scripture.....Elder Gail Fields Prayer.Elder Ronnie Jones Ministry of Music....Convocation Choir Convocation Offering/ Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker Elder Clyde Winstead Ministry of Music..Convocation Choir Communion Message.. Elder Timothy Moore Board of Elders, Greater Waltown UHC, Pastor Invitation to Prayer HOLY COMMUNION Bishops, Board of Elders and District Elders Officiating Remarks / Benediction

11 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, :00pm Afternoon Worship Call to Worship Elder Mammie Woodard Ministry of Music...Convocation Choir Convocation Offering/ Honorarium Presentation of Speaker Elder Dwight Morrisey Elder Devin Pickett Ministry of Music..Convocation Choir The Spoken Word..Elder Hazel Johnson Mt. Sinai UHC, Clinton, NC Elder George Streeter Mt. Sinai UHC, Pine Level, NC St. Bethel UHC, Maury, NC District Elders Reports..Eastern & Southern Central Districts Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, :00pm Evening Worship Call to Worship..Bishop Harry L. Cohen, Presiding Ministry of Music....Carolina District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music.... Carolina District Mass Choir The Spoken Word.Evangelist Joyce Rogers Primary Purpose Ministries, Inc. Carrollton, TX Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

13 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 OFFICIAL DAY 6:00am 10:00am Sunrise Revival Morning Worship Call to Worship...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr., Presiding Ministry of Music... The Pastors Choir Scripture....Elder Terry Cobb Prayer....Elder Joseph Barnes Ministry of Music...The Pastors Choir Convocation Offering/ Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music..The Pastors Choir The Spoken Word.....Bishop Fred Bridy Representative of UHCA /Virginia District President Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

14 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, :00pm State of the District Report Call to Worship...Bishop Harry L. Cohen, Presiding Ministry of Music...The Pastors Choir Convocation Offering President s Annual Report....Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Motion to Receive President s Report Acceptance of Honorary Members Announcements Remarks Benediction...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr.

15 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, :00pm Evening Worship Call to Worship Bishop Quincy Gardner, Jr., Presiding Ministry of Music..Wilson District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music..Wilson District Mass Choir The Spoken Word....Dr. Brian Mosley Bread of Life Ministries, Atlanta, GA & New York, New York Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

16 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 ANNUAL MISSION S DAY 6:00am 10:00am Sunrise Revival Morning Worship Call to Worship...Elder Tryon Owens, Presiding Ministry of Music.. Convocation Choir Scripture..Minister Christine Davis Prayer....Elder Emily Petty Ministry of Music..Convocation Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker.....Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music..Convocation Choir The Spoken Word..Elder Beulah Pickett Burning Bush UHC, Faison, NC Invitation of Prayer Remarks Benediction

17 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, :00pm Afternoon Worship Call to Worship...Elder Samuel Blount, Presiding Ministry of Music..Convocation Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speakers Bishop Quincy Gardner, Jr. Bishop Harry L. Cohen Music...Convocation Choir The Spoken Word...Elder Danny Wellington Providence UHC, Raleigh, NC Elder Ira Jacobs Mt. Zion UHC, Galax, VA Invitation of Prayer Remarks District Elders Report Clinton and Wilson Districts Benediction

18 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, :00pm Evening Worship Call to Worship...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr., Presiding Ministry of Music..Clinton District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Introduction of Speaker Bishop Harry L. Cohen Ministry of Music.Clinton District Mass Choir The Spoken Word....Pastor Shane Perry Shane Perry Ministries, Port St. Lucie, FL Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

19 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 EDUCATION DAY 6:00am 10:00am Sunrise Revival Morning Worship Call to Worship.Elder Willie Lewis, Presiding Ministry of Music.... New Bern District Choir Scripture.Elder Veronica Wright Prayer..Elder Tammy Wilson Ministry of Music.... New Bern District Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Introduction of Speaker Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music.... New Bern District Choir The Spoken Word.. Elder Dwight Morrisey Gospel Light UHC, Mt. Olive, NC Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

20 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, :00pm Afternoon Worship Call to Worship Elder Joseph Williams, Presiding Ministry of Music...Convocation Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker Elder Joseph Williams Ministry of Music...Convocation Choir Workshop Presented by the Education Department Theme: Critical Issues Facing The Church Today Questions and Answers District Elders Report Carolina and Southern Western Districts Remarks Benediction

21 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, :00pm 7:00pm Bishops and Ministers Spouses and Widowers (Separate Program will be printed) Evening Worship Call to Worship Bishop Quincy Gardner, Jr., Presiding Ministry of Music..Eastern District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music..Eastern District Mass Choir The Spoken Word...Pastor Norbert Simmons Deeper Life Church, Goldsboro, NC Invitation to Prayer Remarks

22 Benediction FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 YOUTH DAY 6:00am Sunrise Revival 7:00am-7:00pm ***ELECTION DAY *** 10:00am Morning Worship Call to Worship......Elder Daemarkis Faison, Presiding Ministry of Music..Southern District Youth Choir Scripture Elder Ronald Hagan, Jr. Prayer... Elder Jonta Martin Ministry of Music....Southern District Youth Choir Convocation Offering Honorarium Announcements Presentation of Speaker Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music.. Southern District Youth Choir The Spoken Word...Elder Tyquan Sparks Tyquan Sparks Ministries, Columbia, SC Invitation to Prayer Remark

23 Benediction FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, :00pm 7:00pm Pastor s Appreciation Dinner Branch Memorial Fellowship Hall Gulley Street Evening Worship Call to Worship..Bishop Harry L. Cohen, Presiding Ministry of Music.Southern Western District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Announcements Presentation of Speaker Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Ministry of Music.....Southern Western District Mass Choir The Spoken Word...Dr. Todd Hall Shabach Ministry of Praise, Apopka, FL Invitation to Prayer Remarks Benediction

24 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 BUSINESS SESSION 9:30am 10:00am Annual Business Session Call to Order..Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr., Presiding Reports: - Board of Elders - Board of Presbytery - New Church Committee - Bishops and Ministers, Spouses Widows - Sunrise Revival Committee - Fundraising Committee - Partnership Program Convocation Offering Announcements - Results and Installation of Officers Remarks / Benediction 3:00pm Love Temple Campaign Payoff Rally - $ per person 4:30pm Memorial Moments Elder Magnolia Walker and the Obituary Committee in Charge

25 7:00pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 SERVICE OF ORDINATION Evening Worship Call to Worship.Elder Linda G. Pridgen, Presiding Hymn of Praise...Southern Central District Mass Choir The Read Word....Elder Dennis Carrington Prayer..Elder Ralph Love, Jr. Ministry of Music Southern Central District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Announcements Honorarium.Board of Presbytery Presentation of Speaker.. Elder Ernest Humphrey Ministry of Music... Southern Central District Mass Choir Homily..Elder Devin Pickett Prayer of Consecration...Elder Harry Clark Presentation of the Bible...Elder Linda Moore Awarding of License. Board of Presbytery Recessional.(Please Remain Until Recession is Complete)

26 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, PRESIDENT S DAY 9:00am 10:00am Bible Church School Morning Worship Announcement of Processional....Elder Howard E. McNair Bishop Harry L. Cohen and Bishop Quincy Gardner, Jr., Presiding Opening Selection.....Southern District Mass Choir Affirmation of Faith....Elder Herman Lucas Church Anthem...Choir and Congregation Scripture...Elder Ralph Miles Prayer.....Elder Reginald Silver Chant...Southern District Mass Choir Hymn...Southern District Mass Choir Convocation Offering Announcements ~ President s Love Offering ~ Presentation of President. Bishop Harry L. Cohen Sermonic Selection...Southern District Mass Choir Annual Message...Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr., D.D. President Southern District Convocation Appointment of Pastors Convocation Final Report Remarks Benediction.Bishop Ralph E. Love, Sr. Recessional.(Please Remain Until Recession is Complete)

27 Affirmation of Faith LEADER: AUDIENCE: LEADER: AUDIENCE: LEADER: AUDIENCE: LEADER: AUDIENCE: LEADER: AUDIENCE: LEADER: AUIDENCE: LEADER: ALL: We believe in the Father, Who is GOD ALMIGHTY. The Creator of all things and the preserver of light and life. We believe in the Son, Who is JESUS CHRIST, God s Only Begotten Son. He was human and divine, truly lived, suffered and died, rose again from the dead, ascended on high, and is coming again. We believe that JESUS was sent to reveal God to man. That whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. We believe in the HOLY GHOST, Who was sent from God the Father and the Son. That the HOLY SPIRIT convicts and converts sinners, dwells in the believer, keeps the believer from the power of sin and lead him to the Father through His Son, JESUS CHRIST. We believe the BIBLE is the WORD of GOD, given by inspiration through Holy men. That in the BIBLE, GOD seeks to reveal His will to man and man seeks to respond to GOD S revelation. We believe that the union of the FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST is revealed through His Church. That all believers are united into one body, the Church. We believe that CHRIST is coming back for His Holy Church without spot or wrinkle. That without holiness in spirit, soul and body, no man shall see the Lord.

28 The United Holy Church Anthem Tune: We re Marching to Zion Written By: Bishop Thomas E. Talley Come ye that Love the Lord, and join our holy cause, With doctrine sound and love that s pure, Faith in God and heaven sure, Pentecostal fire and birth, the United Holy Church. United and Holy, we are United and Holy; We are united and holy, on to the City of God. If those refuse to come whose hearts have ne re been changed, We ll help them to seek the Lord, Give them their hearts and follow his call, We ll help them His Word to search, the United Holy Church. United and Holy, we are United and Holy; We are united and holy, on to the City of God. Let us our song abound, and raise our anthems high, Holiness and purity, The Church of joy and liberty, Our father s place of peace and mirth, the United Holy Church. United and Holy, we are United and Holy; We are united and holy, traveling the sanctified way. Our Convocation we Love, Well Strive to do our part, With fellowship and hand in hand, Divided we fall, together we stand, Faith in God and our fellowman, the United Holy Church. United and Holy, we are United and Holy; We are united and holy, nearing the City of God.

29 Southern District Holy Convocation Special Notes: Everyone is urged to register. Registration is $10.00 The Attire for 3 rd and 4 th Sunday mornings for all Pastors and Ministers is as follows: A. Bishops: Full Vestments B. Board of Elders, Board of Presbytery: Civic Attire (round clergy collar) C. Pastors and Elders: Civic Attire (tab clergy collar) D. Non-ordained Ministers should NOT wear the clergy attire at ANY time. E. During services all Pastors are asked to be seated in the designated area of the sanctuary. All Board Members, District Elders, Officers and Pastors are asked to be present for the Presidents Annual Report on Tuesday Afternoon, September 20, 2016 at 2pm. All Pastors are asked to sing at this service. All Delegates are asked to wear White for Holy Communion, Monday morning and Mission Day, Wednesday. The District Elders will be giving a Summary Report of the churches on the following days (times may vary): - Monday Eastern and Southern Central Districts - Wednesday Clinton and Wilson Districts - Thursday Carolina and Southern Western Districts - Friday Cape Fear and New Bern Districts

30 Southern District Holy Convocation Special Notes: Forms by Districts will be available at the Receptionist Desk to submit the names of your church(s) deceased members since last Convocation. These are to be completed and turned in to Elder Magnolia Walker of the Obituary Committee by or before Thursday, September 22, Any minister who has missed one or more years renewing their fellowship card should report to the Board of Elders. Persons receiving new license/fellowship card will need to follow the instructions of the Board of Presbytery. The Business Office/Receiving Room personnel will not accept applications without a written consent/documentation from the Board of Presbytery. All persons that go before the Board of Presbytery must be present on Saturday, September 24, 2016 during the Business Session to hear the report from the Board of Elders and Board of Presbytery. Fellowship Card Information: - Bishops $1, District Elders $ Pastors $ Ordained Non-Pastor $ Ministers $ Apprentice $ Deacons $ Trustees $ Mothers $ 50.00

31 Procedure for Apprentice License A. Apprentice License will be issued by the Pastor at the time of the initial sermon. B. One year after receiving the Apprentice License the Minister must report to the Board of Presbytery during the Annual Convocation to apply for a photo id. C. Minister should take signed application from the Board of Presbytery to the Business Office/Receiving Room and pay the $35.00 fee. D. Minister should take the receipt from the Business Office/Receiving Room to the Photo/ID Room to get a Photo ID Card. E. One year after receiving Certification from the Board of Presbytery, the Apprentice licensee must enroll in the Ministerial Training Program (MTP) at United Christian College. F. The Board of Elders, Board of Presbytery, and New Church Committee will be stationed on the United Christian College campus. Their days and times of meetings for business will be announced during services.

32 Hotel Accommodations Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1003 Sunburst Drive Goldsboro, NC Telephone: Queen Beds or King Hot complimentary breakfast Rate: $89.00/night plus tax Rooms blocked in the name of: Southern District Convocation Marriott Towne Place Suites 2603 N. Park Dr. Goldsboro, NC Telephone: Queen Beds or King Rate: $89.00/night plus tax Hot breakfast Rooms blocked in the name of: Southern District Convocation Best Western Plus Goldsboro 909 N. Spence Avenue Goldsboro, NC Telephone: Queen Beds or King Hot complimentary breakfast Rate: $87.00/night plus tax Rooms blocked In the name of: Southern District Convocation Hampton Inn 905 N. Spence Avenue Goldsboro, NC Telephone: Queen Beds or King Rate: $89.00/night plus tax Hot breakfast Rooms blocked in the name of: Southern District Convocation

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36 And We Shall Have A Holy Convocation The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His Countenance upon you, And give you peace. - Numbers 6: Convocation Location: Love Temple United Holy Church 201 N Oak Forest Road, Goldsboro, NC