MISSIONARY BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS DR. GEORGE V. CLARK, PRESIDENT 102ND ANNUAL SESSION OF THE STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS & YOUTH CONVENTION DR. ROBERT CASTLE, PRESIDENT REVEREND G. T. CURRY, JR., YOUTH DIRECTOR JULY 24-27, 2017 HOSTED BY New Mt. Zion Baptist Church 9550 Shepherd Road Dallas TX 75243 Dr. Tommy L. Brown, Pastor THEME: The Church s Biblical Response to a World in Spiritual Crisis: To Renew, Refuel and Rededicate our Faith and Focus to the Word and Ways of God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 2 Peter 2:1-10 Matthew 28:16-20
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COMING CONGRESS HOST 2018 TBA Representation of Fees Church, Sunday Schools and Church Baptist Training Unions $400.00 District Sunday Schools $200.00 District Training Unions $200.00 Personal Registrations Ministers $50.00 Clergy Parent Body $20.00/Minister Conference $30.00 Ministers Wives $50.00 Ministers Wives Parent Body $20.00 / MW&W Conference $30.00 Parent Body $30.00 Parent Body $15.00 / Auxiliary $15.00 Drill Teams $50.00 Praise Dancers $50.00 Mime Teams $50.00 3
DESIGNATED MEETING PLACES FOR THE MISSIONARY BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS 102nd ANNUAL SESSION PARENT BODY PASTOR S CONFERENCE MINISTERS WIVES MISSION I, MISSION II, WOMEN S MINISTRY BROTHERHOOD/MEN S MINISTRY DIRECTOR S BTU DIRECTOR S SUNDAY SCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL New Mount Zion Baptist Church 9550 Shepherd Road Dallas, TX 75243 Dr. Tommy L. Brown, Pastor ************************************************** YOUTH CONGRESS Hamilton Park United Methodist Church 11881 Schroeder Rd Dallas, TX 75243 Dr. Sheron Patterson, Pastor ************************************************** USHERS/NURSES/GREETERS Greater Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church 8350 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75243 Rev. David Wilson, Pastor ************************************************** DRILL TEAMS/PRAISE DANCE/MIMES First Baptist Church Hamilton Park 300 E. Phillips St. Richardson, TX 75081 Dr. Gregory Foster, Pastor ************************************************** BTU ACTIVITIES (Wednesday Only) Hamilton Park United Methodist Church 11881 Schroeder Rd Dallas, TX 75243 Dr. Sheron Patterson, Pastor 4
ROSTER OF OFFICERS 2017 STATE CONGRESS OFFICERS Dr. G.V. Clark Dr. Floyd Williams Dr. Robert M. Castle Rev. Michael Pryor Dr. Michael Jolla Rev. J. C. Franklin (Deceased) Dr. Michael K. Mast Rev. Richard Carter Rev. J. H. Ford Rev. Larry Weaver Rev. Walter Houston Dr. Denny Davis Rev. Lloyd Hall Executive Director Asst. Executive Director President Vice President Vice President Vice President Dean Acting Dean Assistant Dean Timekeeper Ushers Advisor Corresponding Secretary Convention Treasurer HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS Dr. A. W. Anthony Mays Sis. Michelle Green Rev. G. T. Curry, Jr. Bro. Sherman H. Jackson, Jr. Dr. Frances Worthey Sis. Esther Wiley Sis. Lucille Redmon Sis. Nikisha Easter Bro. Albert L. Black Sis. Cornis Wells Cannon Bro. Emmitt Pruitt Sis. Betty Sanders Sis. Debra Thornton Rev. Donald Dickson Dr. Max A. Miller, Jr. Rev. James E. Pruitt, Jr. Ministers Conference Ministers Wives Youth Department Directors Women s Ministry Mission I Mission II Junior Women Brotherhood Union Music Ushers Ushers Nurses Baptist Training Union Baptist Training Union Drill Teams/Praise Dance/ Mimes 5
Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas State Congress Workshops/Classes 2017 Department Text Book/Subject Instructor Minister s Conference Minister s Wives TBA Seasons of Harvest in the Minister Wife Life Dr. A. W. A. Mays Sis. Sharon Walker Brotherhood/Men s Ministry TBA Rev. Marvin Taylor Mission I Mission II The Struggle for Equality and Justice I Am A Church Member By Thomas Rainer Dr. Melrose Haley Sis. Gwen Tyler Bible Band Living by the Book Rev. M. R. Alix Director s BTU Ushers/Nurses/Greeters The Essentials of BTU TBA Sis. Valerie Willis Sis. Beverly Foster Sis. Betty Sanders Sis. Debra Thornton Vacation Bible School TBA Rev. Jonathan Preston Directors Sunday School TBA Bro. Sherman H. Jackson Sis. Patricia Bradford Activity Period Drill Team/Praise Dance/Mimes (Wednesday Only) BTU Instructing Judges Wednesday Only Sis. Valerie Willis Rev. A. R. Evans, Jr. Sis. Beverly Foster Rev. James Pruitt Rev. R. Webb 6
PARENT BODY TUESDAY MORNING July 25, 2017 PRESIDENT ROBERT M. CASTLE, PRESIDING 9:00 am - 9:10 am Prayer and Praise Period.. Sis. Darlene Manor Bro. Derrick Lewis 9:10 am - 9:25 am Morning Bible Study.. Rev. W. C. Davis Munger Ave BC, Dallas Alternate: 7 Rev. Sinclair Royal Jordan BC, Dallas 9:25 am Directions Rev. Richard Carter, Acting Dean 9:30 am - 11:30 am Classes in Session 11:30 am -11:55 am Introduction of Theme Rev. Richard Carter, Acting Dean Alternate: Rev. J. H. Ford, St. Luke BC, Lubbock Special Offering 12 noon Sermon. Dr. Denny Davis Alternate: Invitation to Christian Discipleship TUESDAY AFTERNOON July 25, 2017 REV. MICHAEL PRYOR, PRESIDING St John BC, Grand Prairie Rev. Paul Walker Friendship BC, Dallas 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Classes In Session 1:30 pm Judges and Conductors Meeting. Sis. Valerie Willis 3:00 pm Judges Meeting TUESDAY EVENING July 25, 2017 PRESIDENT ROBERT M. CASTLE, PRESIDING 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Program New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dallas Host: Dr. Tommy L. Brown Music... New Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir 7:30 pm Greetings.. Dr. G. V. Clark, State Convention President Special Music... The Exciting West End BC, San Antonio Congress Sermon. Dr. Michael Jolla, Pastor The Exciting West End BC, San Antonio Alternate: Special Offering Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction Rev. L. A. Williams, Jr., Wheatley Heights BC, San Antonio
PARENT BODY WEDNESDAY MORNING JULY 26, 2017 VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL PRYOR, PRESIDING 9:00 am - 9:10 am Prayer and Praise Period.. Music Department 9:10 am - 9:25 am Morning Bible Study Rev. D. N. Benford Rising Star, Texas City 9:25 am Directions. Rev. Richard Carter, Acting Dean 9:30 am - 11:30 am Classes in Session 11:30 am Our Ministry To The Sick Dr. Kenneth Kemp, MD Antioch BC, San Antonio 11:50 am Memorial Period.. Dr. Floyd Williams Antioch, Houston Special Music.. Dr. C.J.R.Phillips St. Phillips BC, Dallas 12:00 Noon Sermon Rev. Charles Biggs Alternate.. Special Offering Invitation to Christian Discipleship St. Stephens BC, San Antonio Rev. Lellious A. Johnson St. Paul BC, Dallas WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON July 26, 2017 VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL JOLLA, PRESIDING 1:30 pm Assembly of Judges, Conductors and Participants for BTU Activity Period 2:00 pm Moderators and Pastors meet with Dr. G. V. Clark 2:30 pm Missions Special, Dr. Frances Worthey, Director 3:00 pm Baptist Training Union Activity Period WEDNESDAY EVENING July 26, 2017 VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL PRYOR, PRESIDING 7:00 pm Prayer and Praise Period. Darlene Manor, Bro. Derrick Lewis Special Music. Greater Cornerstone Choir Sermon Dr. David Wilson Greater Cornerstone BC, Dallas Alternate: Special Offering Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction Rev. Lloyd Hall St. Luke BC, Dallas 8
PARENT BODY THURSDAY MORNING July 27, 2017 VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL JOLLA PRESIDING 9:00 am Prayer and Praise Period.. Music Department 9:10 am Theme.. Rev. S. E. Fields St. John BC, Lubbock Alternate: Dr. Don Washington Pilgrim Rest BC, Wichita Falls 9:30 am Classes in Session 10:30 am Presidential Special March led by.. Ushers, Drill Teams Introduction of Participants. Demonstration - State Ushers.. Praise Dancers, Mime Teams Rev. James E. Pruitt, Jr. Bro. Emmitt Pruitt Sis. Betty Sanders PRESIDENT ROBERT M. CASTLE S HOUR VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL JOLLA, PRESIDING 10:50 am Drill Team Performance Musical Selection. President s Love Offering Presentation of President.. Inspirational Singing. Youth Convention Vice President, Michael Pryor Voices of Mt. Pleasant President s Message. Dr. Robert M. Castle Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas Invitation to Christian Discipleship Winners announced of BTU Activities Presentation of Eric Hooker Trophy Special Award Presentation, President Castle Presentation of Scholarships, Dr. George V. Clark Benediction 9
MISSIONARY BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS Dr. G.V. Clark President YOUTH CONVENTION AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2017 General Director.................................... Rev. G.T. Curry, Jr. Special Asst. to Directors.......................... Rev. N.D. Burkley, Sr. Rev. J.C. Williams Rev. Daryl Horton Youth Director................................... Rev. Michael McElroy President........................................ Sis. Joy C. Williams 1 st Vice President................................. Bro. Adrian Gamble 2 nd Vice President............................ Minister De Ondre Barrs Recording Secretary Asst. Recording Secretary Director of Music Musician President of Supervisors............................ Sis. Jean Williams Vice President Secretary........................................Sis. Stacey Fontenot Recording Secretary.............................. Sis. Donna Williams Corresponding Secretary.......................... Sis. Sandra Williams Chairman of Finance Financial Secretary Pastoral Advisors Rev. G.T. Curry, Sr. Rev. Joe Theus Theme: Exploring God s Word through the Book of Hebrews Stay Focused Don t Give Up Don t Walk Away Hebrews 2:1-4; Hebrews 3:7-15; Hebrews 6:1-8 10
Tuesday Morning July 25, 2017 President, Sis. Joy Williams - Presiding 9:00 am CALL TO ORDER Inspirational Singing.......................... Host & Dallas Area / Congregation Meditation Period............................ Host & Dallas Area / Congregation Selections (2)................................ Host & Dallas Area / Congregation 9:20 Foreign Mission Presentation............Rev. Daryl Horton & Director G.T. Curry, Jr. 9:30 Greetings......................................................Host Church 9:40 WORKSHOPS BY AGE GROUPS 10:40 Reassemble 10:45 GROUP DISCUSSION (Part 1): Moderator, Rev. Daryl Horton on A COMPASSIONATE CALL TO COUNTER-CULTURE in a World of Poverty, Same-Sex Marriage, Racism, Sex Slavery, Immigration, Abortion, Persecution, Orphans and Pornography by David Platt RESOURCE PANEL: President G.V. Clark and Other Invited Guest 11:50 Greetings....................................... Dr. George V. Clark, President Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas Youth Presentation....................... San Antonio Area or Youth Praise Team 12:00 pm Presentation of Speaker....................................... Rev. J.J. Rector Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church (Waco, TX) Sermon................................................... Rev. Kevin Nelson Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church (San Antonio, TX) Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offertory Prayer - Offering LUNCH - Intermission Tuesday Afternoon 2:30 pm Workshops by Age Groups in Session 3:45 Reassemble Praise & Worship......................................... Youth Praise Team 3:55 GROUP DISCUSSION (Part 2): Moderator, Rev. Daryl Horton on A COMPASSIONATE CALL TO COUNTER-CULTURE in a World of Poverty, Same-Sex Marriage, Racism, Sex Slavery, Immigration, Abortion, Persecution, Orphans and Pornography by David Platt RESOURCE PANEL: President G.V. Clark and Other Invited Guests Children s Hour Sis. Shirley Russell 5:00 Announcements - Intermission Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm WELCOME PROGRAM (Host/Co-Host in charge) Invitation To Christian Discipleship Offertory Prayer Announcements/Benediction 11
9:00 am CALL TO WORSHIP Wednesday Morning July 26, 2017 1 st Vice President, Bro. Adrian Gamble - Presiding Inspirational Singing.............................. Galveston Area & Congregation Meditation Period.............................................. Galveston Area Selections (2).................................................. Galveston Area 9:25 Workshops by Age Groups in Session 10:25 Reassemble 10:35 Greetings...................................... Dr. Robert M. Castle, President Sunday Church School & BTU State Congress 10:50 Praise & Worship........................................... Youth Praise Team 10:55 Bible Lecture...........................................Rev. Dexter Henderson MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH (Galveston) 11:15 Youth Presentation................. Graceland Community Baptist Church(Cedar Hill) And True Fellowship Missionary Baptist District Association 11:55 Introduction of Proclaimer......................................Dr. Wendell Blair Moderator, True Fellowship Missionary Baptist District Association 12:00 PM Inspirational Message..........................................Dr. C.D. Stricklin Pastor, Graceland Community Baptist Church (Cedar Hill) Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offertory Prayer Offering Announcements LUNCH - Intermission 1:00 p.m. til Close Wednesday Night Live! Hosted by Dallas Host Committee TICKETS $37 / PERSON Deadline for ticket mail out orders JULY 1st Mail out Will Call On-site purchase Meal Vouchers $12.00 each select one menu item Cheeseburger basket Chicken Strip basket Pizza Green salad w/chicken Office Hours: Noon 2PM Contact James E. Pruitt, Jr. Email: jjpruittjr@aol.com Phone: (214) 341-6459 EACH CHURCH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN DELEGATES. Please wear your church T-shirts to help with the identification process. 12
Thursday Morning July 27, 2017 2 nd Vice President, Minister De Ondre Barrs - Presiding 9:00 AM CALL TO WORSHIP Inspirational Singing................................ State Youth Convention Choir Meditation Period Selections (2)......................................State Youth Convention Choir 9:20 PRESIDENT S HOUR............................................ Sis. Joy Williams Tribute President s Hour SHARING OF LOVE GIFTS 11:00 STATE YOUTH CONVENTION IN ATTENDANCE FOR PRESIDENT ROBERT CASTLE S HOUR **STATE YOUTH CONVENTION CHOIR TO SING** All Youth delegates and Youth workers who are present Thursday morning for the Youth Convention presentation are asked to please remain until after President Robert Castle has delivered his annual address. 13
YOUTH CONVENTION ENROLLMENTS District Youth Auxiliaries....................................................... $45.00 Church Youth Departments.....................................................$80.00 Pastors, Officers & Adults....................................................... $7.00 Youth (ages 3 18)................................................. NO REGISTRATION WORKSHOP GROUP AGES: 5 & Under: Sis. Shirley Russell, Dept. Advisor 12 14 Rev. G.T. Curry, Sr. Dept Advisor Rev. J.C. Williams Rev. Jonathan Taylor 6 8 Rev. E.J. Pruitt, Jr., Dept. Advisor 15 17 Rev. C.D. Stricklin, Dept. Advisor Rev. R. Webb Rev. A.L. Bell Sis. Shyrel Thompson Sis. Sandra Smith 9 11 Sis. Christine Curry, Dept. Advisor 18 24 Rev. M. M. Lubin, Sr., Dept. Advisor Sis. Deborah Norman Dr. Frances Worthey YOUTH OFFICERS.................................................. Rev. N. D. Burkley, Sr. Department Advisor MINISTERS CLASS..................................................... Rev. S.D. Siverand Department Advisor WORSHIP & ARTS DRILL TEAM..........................................................Rev. E.J. Pruitt, Jr. Director Sis. Alfreda Johnson Coordinator YOUTH DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS & ADULTS.................................. Sis. Jean Williams (Text: JESUS CENTERED YOUTH MINISTRY by Rick Lawrence) Department Advisor Rev. Daryl Horton Sis. Linda Cole CAMPUS COORDINATOR................................................... Bro. L. High, Sr. 14
Drill Team MISSIONARY BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS Dr. George V. Clark, President 102nd Annual Session of the State Congress of Christian Workers DRILL TEAMS/PRAISE DANCERS/MIMES Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Please pay $50 per team Drill Team Dress Code: Class A uniform (complete Drill Team uniform) Class B uniform (Drill team t-shirts/no shorts) Drill Team: Class One - Basic to Complex routines (1.5 hours) - Youth Class Two - How to Organize a Drill Team (1.5 hours) - Leaders Class Three - Strengthening Relationships (1.5 hours) - Parents, Matrons and Leaders Praise Dance: Class One - Developing a Praise Dance Ministry (1.5 hours) - Leaders Class Two - Part I - Dancing Into the Anointing (45 min) - Youth and Leaders Class Two - Part II - Fundamental Movements (45 min) - Youth and Leaders Mime Team: Class One - Part I - Mime as a Ministry (45 min) - Youth and Leaders Class One - Part II - Fundamentals of Mime (45 min) - Youth and Leaders Class Two - Beginning a Mime Ministry (1.5 hours) - Leaders Presentations: Drill Team (limited to 5 minutes) Praise Dancers (limited to 5-7 minutes) Mime Team (limited to 5-7 minutes) Praise and Mime teams need to bring original CD with church name, track number and song title written on it. Rev. James E. Pruitt, Jr., Spiritual Advisor (jjpruittjr@aol.com) Sis. Alfreda Johnson, State Director Sis. Barbara Porter and Sis Janice Sharp, Registration (214) 616-4691 (469) 372-1851 15
MISSIONARY BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS Dr. George V. Clark, President 102nd Annual Session of the State Congress of Christian Workers Ushers, Nurses & Greeters Department Convening In Dallas, Texas July 24 - July 27, 2017 THEME: The Church s Biblical Response to a World in a Spiritual Crisis: To Renew, Refuel, and Rededicate our Faith and Focus To the Word and Ways of God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 2:1-10; Matthew 28:16-20 HOST CHURCH New Zion Baptist Church 9550 Shepherd Dallas, TX 75243 Dr. Tommy L. Brown, Pastor USHERS, NURSES & GREETERS Department Meeting: Greater Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church 8350 Forest Lane Dallas, TX 75243 Rev. David Wilson, Pastor 16
STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS Ushers, Nurses and Greeters Department OFFICIAL STAFF Rev. Walter F. Houston.......................General Director Rev. Max A. Miller, Jr................ Assistant General Director Sis. Betty Sanders........................ President of Ushers Sis. Debra Thornton....................... President of Nurses Sis. Josephine Edwards.................Vice President of Ushers Sis. Valeria Sanders................... Vice President of Nurses Bro. Charles Kelly....................... Recording Secretary Sis. Edith Houston................Assistant Recording Secretary Bro. Paul Prince................. Finance Committee Chairman Sis. Deadera Jones........................ Financial Secretary Sis. Jackie McCoy....................Corresponding Secretary Sis. Lois Mixon Assistant Corresponding Secretary Bro. Robert Organ................................ Treasurer Bro. George Courtney Assistant Director Emeritus Bro. Emmitt Pruitt Usher President Emeritus Bro. Nicholas Overton Treasurer Emeritus Sis. Lucille Jones Corresponding Secretary Emeritus Sis. Mary Taylor Corresponding Secretary Emeritus 17
STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS USHERS, NURSES AND GREETERS DEPARTMENT Tuesday, July 25, 2017 USHERS, NURSES AND GREETERS COMBINED SESSION Theme: The Church s Biblical Response to a World in Spiritual Crisis: To Renew, Refuel and Rededicate our Faith and Focus To the Word and Ways of God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 2:1-10; Matthew 28:16-20 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 am Call to Worship.. Sis. Josephine Edwards Vice President of Ushers Devotion. Praise and Worship Team Pulpit Devotion.. Rev. Walter F. Houston, General Director 10:00 am Worship in Song. Congress Choir 10:10 am Emphasis on Theme Sis. Sandra Franklin New Mt Zion MBC, Rev. T. L. Brown, Pastor Alternate: Sis. Yvette Hollis Riverside MBC, Rev. Ralph Whitehead, Pastor 10:20 am Class Instruction Period Ushers/Greeters... Sis. Betty Sanders Sis. Josephine Edwards Junior Ushers.. Sis. Ruby Scott Sis. Deola Owens Nurses. Sis. Debra Thornton Sis. Valeria Sanders Sis. Joyce Chaney 11:00 am Uniform and Floor Assessment 12:00 pm Lunch Announcements / Directions 2:00 pm Call to Worship.. Sis. Debra Thornton President of Nurses Devotion. Praise and Worship Team Pulpit Devotion. Directors Joint Classes - Uniform and Floor Assessment Final Remarks... Directors 18
STATE CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS USHERS, NURSES AND GREETERS DEPARTMENT Wednesday, July 26, 2017-9:00 am ANNUAL DAY PROGRAM (Part I) Theme: The Church s Biblical Response to a World in Spiritual Crisis: To Renew, Refuel and Rededicate our Faith and Focus To the Word and Ways of God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 2:1-10; Matthew 28:16-20 9:00 am Call to Worship.. Sis. Josephine Edwards Vice President of Ushers Devotion. Praise and Worship Team Pulpit Devotion.. Rev. Walter F. Houston, General Director 10:00 am Worship in Song. Congress Choir 10:10 am Emphasis on Theme Sis. Sandra Franklin New Mt Zion MBC, Rev. T. L. Brown, Pastor Alternate: Sis. Yvette Hollis Riverside MBC, Rev. Ralph Whitehead, Pastor 10:20 am Class Instruction Period Ushers/Greeters... Sis. Betty Sanders Sis. Josephine Edwards Junior Ushers.. Sis. Ruby Scott Sis. Deola Owens Nurses. Sis. Debra Thornton Sis. Valeria Sanders Sis. Joyce Chaney 11:00 am Uniform and Floor Assessment 12:00 pm Lunch Announcements / Directions 19
STATE CONGRESSS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS USHERS, NURSES AND GREETERS DEPARTMENT Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:00 p.m. ANNUAL DAY PROGRAM (Part II) Theme: The Church s Biblical Response to a World in Spiritual Crisis: To Renew, Refuel and Rededicate our Faith and Focus to the Word and Ways of God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 2:1-10; Matthew 28:16-20 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration Call To Worship.. Sis. Betty Sanders President of Ushers Devotion Praise and Worship Team Worship in Song Congress Choir Pulpit Devotion... Rev. Walter F. Houston General Director Presentations: HONOREE: Sis. Felicia Hogue, New Mount Zion MBC Sis. Linda Adams, Presenter HONOREE: Bro. John Thomas, Riverside MBC Sis. Deola Owens, Presenter Memorial Period (Soft Music) Sis. Thressa Thomas St. John MBC, Waco, TX Lighting of Candles (All Members Stand in Prayer Position) Alternate: Sis. Felicia Hogue New MT. Zion MBC, Dallas, TX Offering. Finance Committee Ushers, Nurses and Greeters March Sis. Josephine Edwards Bro. Emmitt Pruitt Worship in Song.. Congress Choir Introduction of Speaker. General Director/Appointee Guest Preacher.. Rev. Ralph Whitehead Pastor, Riverside MBC, Dallas, TX Invitation to Christian Discipleship Presentations Remarks/Special Directions Benediction 20
STATE CONGRESSS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS USHERS, NURSES AND GREETERS DEPARTMENT Thursday, July 27, 2017 THURSDAY SESSION Theme: The Church s Biblical Response to a World in Spiritual Crisis: To Renew, Refuel and Rededicate our Faith and Focus To the Word and Ways of God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 2:1-10; Matthew 28:16-20 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Call to Worship Sis. Betty Sanders President of Ushers Devotion.. Praise and Worship Team Wrap-Up Period Questions and Answers Trophy Presentation... Committee Inspirational Instruction.. Rev. Max A. Miller, Jr. Rev. Walter F. Houston Circle of Dismissal ALL MESSENGERS TO PARENT BODY FOR PRESIDENT ROBERT M. CASTLE S ADDRESS 21
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STATE CONGRESS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE DR. MICHAEL JOLLA REV. NEHEMIAH DAVIS (DECEASED) DR. FLOYD WILLIAMS REV. MICHAEL D. PRYOR REV. ANTHONY E. SHARP, I DR. MICHAEL K. MAST REV. RICHARD E. CARTER DR. ROBERT M. CASTLE CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REV. J. H. FORD LUBBOCK REV. LLOYD HALL DALLAS REV. MICHAEL D. PRYOR DALLAS 23
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