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2 ATTIRE CIVIC ATTIRE ATTIRE NON-CIVIC ATTIRE THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE & OUTLINE of the GOLDSBORO-RALEIGH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF CHRIST, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, INTERNATIONAL & INC. MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, West Hooks River Road Goldsboro, North Carolina Office: Fax: DATE/ATTIRE TIME EVENT SPEAKER/ PREACHER/INSTRUCTOR MONDAY OCTOBER 20 6:30 7:30 PM Holy Communion & Consecration Presiding Bishop Chester L. Aycock Bishop Richard W. Johnson Assisting Elders 1. Elder John D. Ward Prayer for the Wine 2. Elder Donald Wells Prayer for the Bread 3. Elder Wiley Reid (Servants) 4. Elder Glenda C. White (Servants) 5. Elder David C. Beard (Servants) 6. Elder Francis Hill (Servants) 7:45 PM Opening Night Bishop Paul S. Morton, Presiding Bishop Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Inc. Atlanta, GA Presider Bishop C.L. Aycock Music Demarcus Haddock & Covenant Greenville, North Carolina TUESDAY OCTOBER 21 ATTIRE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 NON-CIVIC ATTIRE (MORNING) 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Thirty Minute Empowerment Session The Exposition of the Theme: Limitless Possibilities Elder Kendall Clark, Chairman Board of Elders 7:45 PM Army of 1000 Night Dr. E. Dewey Smith The House of Hope (Greater Travelers Rest) Atlanta, GA 11 AM Official Opening Service Guide Sermon 1 PM Lunch Served 3 PM The Golden Age Hour Special Rally Service Dr. Laura Mae Morrissey Chairwoman Mother Ada K. Melvin- Chairwoman Presider: Elder Davon Smith, Associate Minister Union Grove Church of Christ, Clinton Music: The Howell Chapel Church of Christ Selma, North Carolina Preacher: Elder Laura Williams, Pastor St. Mary Church of Christ, Bailey Music: St. Mary, Bailey Video Presentation Former Presiding Bishop Mordecai Warren Weldon Johnson 116 th Annual Session October 1986

3 ATTIRE CIVIC ATTIRE (DAY & NIGHT SESSIONS) 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Thirty Minute Empowerment Session 7:45 PM The Service of Holy Ordination Guest Preacher: Pastor Dameion L. Royall Contending for the Faith Ministries Music: Philippi Church of Christ, Greenville Presider: TBD Shaping the Future through the Power of Effective Preaching Dr. Evelena Oliver, District Evangelist Note: The Ordination services will be held after the worship service. We have condensed our Worship Experience due to the length of our Ordination Service. Attire for the Laity being Ordained Elders Elect: White Robes Deacons Elect: Black Suits Mothers Elect: White Suits Only Elders-Elect should be in white robes. All ordained clergy should observe Civic Attire: Black Suits, Black Clergy Shirt, White Tab/Full Pontiff Collar. Non Ordained (ministers) should be in black suits. 11 AM The Establishment of Protocol & Opening Business THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 (During this time, we will call the official roll of all elected, appointed, and standing officers of the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly. This pronouncement will allow us to transact and operate all business matters of the church. If possible, all elected, appointed, and standing officers are asked to be present during this time. We will proceed with morning worship after such.) Bishop Chester L. Aycock, Presiding Prelate Christopher A. Chesnutt, Executive Secretary Morning Worship Preacher: Elder Shelton Keys, Pastor Hickory Grove, Kinston Music: Hickory Grove, Kinston 1 PM Fellowship Lunch 3 PM Afternoon Worship The Missionary Convention Hour Program under the auspices of Elder Shirley C. Melvin, Convention President 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Thirty Minute Empowerment Session 7:45 PM The Service Pastoral Installation Embracing Change without Forgetting Heritage The Landmark Proximity Dr. Robert D. Hood, Presiding Elder Hispanic Ministries All Pastors being installed are asked to wear black robes, with Civic Attire underneath. Special Guest Preacher Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Senior Pastor Perfecting Church International Detroit, MI Presider: TBA Music: Eastern Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Choir

4 ATTIRE NON-CIVIC ATTIRE ATTIRE (MORNING SERVICE) ORDAINED BLACK ROBES ATTIRE (MORNING WORSHIP) WHITE ROBES, WHITE SHIRT, WHITE TAB 9 AM The 142 nd Annual Business Session Church Roll Call: 9:30 AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 All Pastors are required to be present or have representation from an official from your local church. If you are unable to be present you must notify the Assembly Secretary with the name of your Representative and your absence. 11 AM Episcopal Order The Expectation of Servant Leadership Rev. Valerie J. Melvin, Associate Regional Minister Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 12:30 PM The Presiding Bishop s Annual Address All officers are asked to be present during this time. All assembly offices are closed for Business as our leader speaks to the district church. 3 PM The Fraternal Assembly Hour Washington Norfolk Bishop Cleveon Bryant Presiding Bishop Bishop Mack Freshwater Vice 7 PM The Annual Ministers Wives and Widows Association Banquet GRDA Fellowship Hall Lady Judy Johnson, President Lady Cassandra Stevenson, Vice President Color Scheme: Fall Colors Banquet Tickets on Sale now for $25 after October 21 Tickets are $30. Please see any member of the MWMW Association. 8 AM Election Day Polls Open 8 AM 5 PM Polling Location (GRDA Library) 11 AM The Annual Memorial Service Bishop Richard W. Johnson, Preacher St. Peter Church of Christ (Music) (Bishop s Vice Love Offering will be observed this day) All Ordained Clergy are asked to be robed (Black Robes) with Civic attire underneath. Non-Ordained clergy is not permitted to wear robes. Non-Ordained clergy should be in Black suits, white shirts, and dark ties. Processional and Recessional will be observed. 1 PM Lunch (GRDA Fellowship Hall) 3 PM The General Assembly Hour Bishop Alton A. Smith, Presiding General Bishop Bishop Malcolm S. Johnson, Vice 7 PM Closing Night Session Bishop Carolyn Showell, Founder God First Ministries Brooklandville, MD Music: GRDA Youth Assembly Mass Choir 11 AM The Annual Presiding Bishops' Day Celebrating Bishop Chester Lawrence Aycock 16 Years of Service & Leadership (Presiding Bishop's Love Offering will be observed this day) Music: Assembly Mass Choir Usher's Convention White Robes/ White Clergy Shirt / White Tab / Non-Ordained Ministers Wear White Suits All program and schedule questions and concerns should be handled through: Christopher A. Chesnutt, Executive Secretary christopher.chesnutt@gmail.com

5 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SAVINGS! Pre-Registration August 30 October 20 $35 per Person Regular Registration/Onsite $40 per person After October 20 (Sunday before Opening Service) Send all Registration forms and Monies to: Annual Session Registration Att: Trustee Deborah Flanagan P.O. Box 2045 Goldsboro, North Carolina NO CASH PLEASE ONLY MONEY ORDERS & CHECKS (PLEASE WRITE REGISTRATION IN THE MEMO SECTION OF YOUR CHECKS) Please plan accordingly as registration is non-refundable. All financial & registration questions/concerns should be handled through: Financial Secretary Trustee Deborah Flanagan

6 The Hampton Inn & Suites 905 North Spence Avenue Goldsboro, North Carolina The Holiday Inn Express & Suites (New Hotel) 1003 Sunburst Drive Goldsboro, North Carolina The Best Western Plus 909 North Spence Avenue Goldsboro, North Carolina $92 + Tax $89 + Tax $80 + Tax Reservation Code GRDA or GDR All reservations must be made by October 6, 2014 in order to secure the discounted group rates. After this date the rates will increase, and the rooms may not be available.

7 EVENT REGISTRATION FORM Please use a separate form for each person. Make Copies as needed. Please print or type 142nd Annual Session Goldsboro, NC GDI October 20 October 26, 2014 Help the Assembly become GREEN and Register online at First I Last Name Day Phone Evening Phone Congregation Assembly Affiliation Pastor/Bishop Pre-Registration Ends October 20, 2014 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SAVINGS! Pre-Registration August 30 October 20 $35 per Person Regular Registration/Onsite $40 per person After October 20 (Sunday before Opening Service) 142nd (Pre) Session Registration $35.00 After Oct. 20, 2014 $40.00 Minister s Wives & Widows Association Banquet $25.00 Banquet Ticket $30 After October Directory & Calendar of Events $15.00 The Voice of the GRDA (Assembly Newsletter) FREE COPY One Day Registration $20.00 ON SITE ONLY If you can only attend the assembly for one day, we will Offer a registration rate of $20 per day. (Registration on site only) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Check here if you are a First time Annual Assembly registrant to receive special information. Check here if you want to receive information on special mission projects from the Department of Missions. Check if you have any handicapping conditions and attach details of special needs. MAKE ALL CHECKS/MONEY PAYABLE ORDERS: Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly Send to: P.O. Box 2045 Goldsboro, North Carolina Att: 142nd Annual NO CASH VIA US POSTAL SERVICE