Sixth Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church 12 The Savannah District thanks the St. Philip AME Church and all participants and attendees for your dedication and commitment to Kingdom Building. D i s t r i c t C o n f e r e n c e Empowering the Transforming the World January 12-13, 2012 Bishop William Phillips DeVeaux, Sr., Presiding Prelate Dr. Patricia DeVeaux, Episcopal Supervisor The Reverend Nathaniel Neal, Presiding Elder The Reverend Debbie Grant Neal, District Consultant Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Hyw 24E, Statesboro, Georgia 30458 The Reverend Sherry Taylor, Host Pastor Associate Presiding Elders: The Reverend James E. Taylor, West Savannah The Reverend Dr. Dan Stevenson, Waycross A District of Hope, Pride & Love
2 Savannah District Organization 2010-2011 Rev. Nathaniel Neal Presiding Elder Rev. Debbie Grant Neal District Consultant Rev. Dr. John Foster Assistant to the PE Rev. Rosalind M. Kent Administrative Assistant Executive Secretary to the Presiding Elder Sis. Brenda Y. Price District Secretary Worship Director Sis. Perry Lee Bacon Sunday School Superintendent & YPD Director Sis. DeKeria Miller Area YPD President Director of Christian Education CoChair, Christian Education Bro Frank Albright President Lay Organization Sis. Isiahetta Bradshaw WMS Chairperson Bro. Ted Brown Coordinator, Sons of Allen Director of the DMC Sis. Rosemary Banks Nehemiah Chairperson Rev. Annie Roberts Director of Women in Ministry Rev. Earl Perkins Director of Evangelism Sis. Delores Wilkey Public Relations Director Rev. Kenneth Wilson, Sr. Church Growth & Development, Chair The Committee on Ministers to the Annual Conference Board of Examiners Rev. Rosalind M. Kent, Chairperson Rev. John Foster Rev. Lester Foster District Finance Committee Chairperson Rev. Rosalind Kent, Co-Chair Rev. Lester Foster, Treasurer Rev. John Foster Sis. Brenda Y. Price Sis. Mildred Carter Sis. Perry Lee Bacon Bro. Frank Albright Bro. Kevin Daniels Special Events Committee Rev. Nathaniel Hargrove Chairperson Co-Chair Sis. Brenda Y. Price Secretary Rev. John Foster Rev. Rosalind M. Kent Sis. Perry Lee Bacon Bro. Ted Brown Rev. Earl Perkins The Doxology Closing Worship Friday, January 13, 2012, 7:30 PM The Reverend Barbara Hull, Worship Leader St. Peters AME Church, Newington, GA The Call to Worship...The Reverend Earl Perkins Leader:. Leader: Let them praise the Lord for his great love, And for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty, All: And fills the hungry with good things (Psalm 107:8-9). Amen, Amen, Amen. The Hymn of Praise...The Reverend Solomon Roberts, Jr. The Hymn # 525 What A Fellowship The Invocation..The Reverend Solomon Roberts, Sr. The Choral Response.. Thank You Lord The Selection Choirs The Liturgy of the Word... The Rev. Kenneth Wilson Gloria Patri AMEC#626 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without, end. Amen The Gifts of Mission...The Rev. Thomas Pinkney The Offertory Response...All Things Come of Thee The Presentation of the Presiding Elder...The Reverend Lester Foster The Presentation of the Preacher... Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal The Selection...Choirs The Preached Word.Presiding Elder J. C. Roberts Orangeburg, SC The Invitation to Christian Discipleship. Elder Roberts The Offering.. Finance Committee The Presentations...Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal The Remarks & Benediction 11
Hour of Power Friday, January 13, 2012 12:30 PM Reverend Joseph Baker, Worship Leader Townsley Chapel AME Church, Savannah, GA The Doxology The Call to Worship...The Reverend Rosalind M. Kent Leader: We have gathered to rejoice in our oneness in Jesus Christ! Each of us experiences faith and life in a unique way. Yet we have one God, one faith, and one baptism, and one Spirit who unites us all. Leader: Let us lift our hearts as one in songs of praise, in prayer, and in listening for God s Word. All: Even when we leave this place, let us joined in common concern for humanity, like that shown by Jesus Christ. Amen, Amen. The Hymn of Praise... I m on the Battlefield...Minister Arthur Bryant The Invocation...The Rev. Dr. John Foster The Scripture Lesson.. The Reverend Benny Wilkey The Worship through Music.. Congregation/Choir The Gift of Missions. The Reverend Sherry Taylor Presentation of the Presiding Elder..The Reverend Nathaniel Hargrove Presentation of the Preacher..Presiding Elder R. Nathaniel Neal The Worship through Music Congregation/Choir The Proclaimer....Dr. Drew Corbett The Invitation to Christian Discipleship.. The The Worship through Giving.The Finance Committee Greetings From The First Family of The Savannah District In the name of the Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we greet you. We are delighted that you are able to come worship, fellowship, and lift up the name of Jesus with us. We are grateful to God and are singing in one loud voice, And are we yet alive to see each others face, Glory and praise to Jesus Christ for His redeeming grace. In the past we have found ourselves fully involved in the ministry and mission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We give God the Glory and the praise that we are able to come together to give an account of our stewardship in our 2012 Church Conference. We thank, and the members of Mt. Zion A. M.E. Church for opening their doors and hosting this wonderful event. We also welcome all of our guests from near and far. We would like to extend a special welcome to Rev. Dr. Jerry Brown, Rev. George Moore, Jr., Dr. Drew Corbett and Presiding Elder J. C. Roberts. We look forward to an enlightening and Holy Ghost filled Conference! The Announcements........The Reverend Sherry Taylor Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal The Benediction..... Dr. Drew Corbett 10 3 To God Be the Glory! Presiding Elder Nathaniel and Rev. Debbie Neal A Man of Few Words
The Celebration of the Lord s Supper CHURCH St. Phillip St. James Townsley Chapel Bethel - Sylvania Flipper Chapel St. Luke Mt. Zion New Hope New Bethel - Rincon Taylor Chapel St. Mary s Asbury St. Peters - Newington Bethel - Clyo Bethel - Millen William Chapel St. Andrew s Chapel Green Chapel Little Bethel Savannah District Churches PASTOR Rev. Dr. John Foster Rev. Rosalind M. Kent Rev. Earl Perkins Rev. Kenneth Wilson Rev. Annie Roberts Rev. Solomon Roberts, Jr. Rev. Nathaniel Hargrove Rev. Lester B. Foster Rev. Solomon Roberts, Sr. Rev. Thomas Pinkney Minister Arthur Bryant Rev. James W. Byrd, Sr. Rev. Donald Comier Minister Arthur Bryant The General Confession Reverend Dr. John Foster Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Creator and Judge of all men, We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and offenses, which we have committed against your Divine Majesty by thought, word, and deed. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy on us, have mercy on us, most merciful Father. For Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ s sake, for give us our sins and offenses. And grant that we may ever hereafter, serve and please You in newness of life: To the honor and glory of Your Name: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Prayer of Consecration Presiding Elder R. Nathaniel Neal The Elements Shared.. Let Us Break Bread Together The Prayer of Thanksgiving..... Minister & God of grace, we give You praise and thanks for this Holy Communion of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Pledge of our redemption; and we pray that it may bring us forgiveness of our sins, strength in our weakness, and everlasting salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Doxology...Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow The Benediction..Rev. Dr. George Moore, Jr. 4 9
The Prayer..The Reverend Benny Wilkey The Choral Response... He Is Lord He is Lord, He is Lord, He has risen from the dead and He is Lord, Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord. The Worship Through Music.....Choirs The Greetings..Mt. Zion AMEC The Old Testament Scripture.The Reverend James W. Byrd, Sr. The New Testament Scripture....The Reverend Donald Comier The Decalogue (Summary).......The Reverend Annie Roberts Gloria Patri..AMEC Hymnal #627 Glory Be to the Father Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Schedule of Events & Programs Thursday s Session January 12, 2012 4:45 5: 00 PM 5:15 6:30 PM Commission on Ministers to Annual Conference Session II Economic Empowerment Rev. Dr. Jerry Brown, Presenter The Gifts of Missions....The Reverend Annie Roberts The Offertory Response Hymn # 644.All Things Come of Thee All things come of thee, Oh Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. Amen The Selection.....Choir The Offering.. The Rev. Baker & Finance Committee The Choral Response..We Give Thee But Thine Own We give thee but thine own, what're the gift may be, all that we have is thine alone, a trust, Oh Lord from thee. Amen. The Presentation of the Presiding Elder...The Reverend Dr. John Foster The Presentation of the Preacher.Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal The Selection...Choir The Preached Word The Rev. Dr. George A. Moore, Jr. St. Philip, AME Church, Savannah, GA The Invitation to Christian Discipleship...The Rev. Dr. George A. Moore, Jr. The Announcements.,,,.The Reverend Sherry Taylor ` Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal 6:35 7:15 PM 7:30 PM DINNER Praise and Worship Board of Examiners Candidates Opening & Communion Worship Service Rev. Dr. George A. Moore, Jr., Proclaimer Pastor, St. Philip Monumental Savannah, Georgia 8 5
9:30AM - 10:00AM 10:15AM - 11:15AM 11:15 AM 12:15 PM 12:30-1:30PMPM 1:35 PM - 2:45 PM 2:50 PM 3:10 PM 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 7:15 PM 7:15 PM Schedule of Events & Programs Friday s Session January 13, 2012 Breakfast Fellowship Hall Session I Hospice Care Dr. Drew Corbett, Chaplain, Spanish Oaks, Savannah, GA Session II Sexual Harassment, Presenter Hour of Power Dr. Drew Corbett, Proclaimer Savannah, GA LUNCH Session III Ministerial Training/Board of Examiners Rev. Dr. John Foster, Presenter Session IV AARP/United Health Care Mr. Tyrone Pilcher DINNER Praise & Worship Board of Examiners Candidates Closing Worship Presiding Elder J. C. Roberts, Proclaimer Orangeburg, SC. Presentations by Presiding Elder Nathaniel Neal Opening Communion Worship Thursday, January, 12, 2012 7:30 PM Reverend Dr. John Foster, Presiding Pastor, St. Philip AME Church, Savannah, GA The Processional Presiding Elders, Ministers, Program Participants Holy, holy, holy; Lord God Almighty, Early in the morning, Our song shall rise to Thee. The Doxology..AMEC Hymnal #647 Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow The Call to Worship,,.. The Reverend Sherry Taylor I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord! Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God; I will seek your good. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. O Lord, I love the habitation of your house, and the place where your glory dwells. But the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock, and my Redeemer. O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, sing praises! The Opening Hymn.The Reverend Earl Perkins AMEC Hymnal #304 Are We Yet Alive 1. And are we yet alive, and see each other s face? Glory and praise to Jesus give for His redeeming grace. 2. Preserved by power divine to full salvation here, Again in Jesus praise we join, and in His sight appear. 3. What troubles have we seen, what conflicts have we passed, Fighting's without and fears within, since we assembled last. 4. Let us take up the cross till we the crown obtain, And gladly reckon all things loss, so we may Jesus gain. 6 7