MONDAY TUESDAY ATTIRE CLERGY NON-CIVIC ATTIRE BLUE & GREY ATTIRE CLERGY CIVIC ATTIRE THE SACRED SCHEMA OF THE Prayer, Power & Praise MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 19 -- SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 25, 2015 The Goldsboro Disciple Institute 211 West Hooks River Road Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534 Office: 919.735.3534 Fax: 919.583.9072 www.goldsboro-raleigh.org DATE/ATTIRE TIME EVENT SPEAKER/ PREACHER/INSTRUCTOR THIS PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE MOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. OCTOBER 19 7:45 PM Opening Night A Night of Prayer 6:30 7:30 PM Holy Communion & Consecration Presiding Bishop Chester L. Aycock Bishop Richard W. Johnson Assisting Elders 1. Elder Glenda C. White Prayer for the Wine 2. Elder Kendall Clark Prayer for the Bread 3. Elder Wiley Reid (Servants) 4. Elder Kenneth Freeman (Servants) 5. Elder Leotha Forte (Servants) 6. Elder Mattie DeBerry (Servants) Bishop William Murphy, Senior Pastor dream Center Church Worship Minister Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Inc. Atlanta, GA Presider Elder Shirley Melvin, St. Rose Music: Church of Faith & Deliverance OCTOBER 20 7:00 PM The Night of Power Army of 1000 Night Dr. E. Dewey Smith The House of Hope (Greater Travelers Rest) Atlanta, GA Presider: Elder Davon Smith, Associate Minister Union Grove Church of Christ, Clinton Music: Deeper Life Church Ministries Army Night Information We will honor and recognize those who have been consistently supporting the Army of 1000. Please be sure that your army lists are in the finance office. The 143 rd Annual Session Schedule Version 2.0 July 22, 2015 1
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 THURSDAY ATTIRE CLERGY CIVIC ATTIRE 7 PM The Service of Holy Ordination Fraternal Assembly Hour Guest Preacher: Bishop Anthony R. Terrell, Presiding Bishop United Foundation Fellowship District Assembly Music: UFFA Combined Choir Presider: Elder Shelton Keyes Ordination under the auspices of Dr. Winifred Parker and the Board of Ministry 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 Vested in White Robes. All ordained clergy should observe Civic Attire: Black Suits, Black Clergy Shirt, and White Tab/Full Pontiff Collar. Non Ordained (ministers) should be in black suits. OCTOBER 22 ATTIRE CLERGY CIVIC ATTIRE (DAY & NIGHT SESSIONS) 11 AM The Establishment of Protocol & Opening Business 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 Special Presentation by Pastor Gilberto Collazo Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Indianapolis, IA The Guide Sermon & Golden Age Hour Program Music: Golden Age Choir Under the Direction of Mother Ada K. Melvin Sermon: Senior Elder Velma McKinley, Associate Minister Assisted By: Elder Jean Ward St. Luke Church of Christ, Mt. Olive 1 PM Fellowship Lunch 3 PM Afternoon Worship The Missionary Convention Hour Program under the auspices of Elder Shirley C. Melvin, Convention President The 143 rd Annual Session Schedule Version 2.0 July 22, 2015 2
ATTIRE CLERGY NON-CIVIC ATTIRE 7:45 PM The Service Pastoral Installation 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: Elder Calvin Deans, Running Branch Music: Eastern Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 9 AM Effective Ministry Through Transformational Teaching LAITY TRACKS Location Time Audience Session Topic Instructor Sanctuary 10 AM Laity, Mothers, The Power of Prayer Lady Faye Johnson Deacons & Trustees Sanctuary 11 AM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees Sanctuary 2 PM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees Sanctuary 3 PM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees The Power of Praise Break For Lunch 12 Noon 2 PM GRDA Fellowship Hall Who is the Holy Spirit? How Does He Operate? Prayer, Power & Praise Lab Dr. Evelena Oliver Elder Nico Hood Elder Cynthia Crumel ELDERS & MINISTERS TRACK Location Time Audience Session Topic Instructor Fellowship Hall 8:30 AM Bishops & Pastors Only Breakfast Empowerment Session Autopsy of a Deceased Church Bishop Chester L. Aycock, Presiding Bishop FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 7 PM 10 AM Bishops, Pastors, Elders 10 AM Bishops, Pastors, Elders, Ministers, Deacons, and Mothers 11 AM Bishops, Elders, Ministers 11 AM Bishops, Elders, Ministers, Deacons, and Mothers 2 PM Bishops, Elders, Ministers 3 PM Bishops, Pastors, Elders, Secretaries 3 PM Elders & Ministers, and Secretaries Bridging the Gap: The Power of Mentoring So You Say You are on a Mission? Revitalizing Mission Pulpit Etiquette & Protocol Discipleship 101: Effectively Nurturing New Converts Break For Lunch 12 Noon 2 PM GRDA Fellowship Hall The Art of Sermon Writing Seeking The Lord s Face Developing Your Ministries Culture/Brand The Organizational Structure of Ministry Friday Night Live Worship Service The Night of Praise Special Guest Bishop Noel Jones, Senior Pastor City of Refuge Ministries Gardena, California Bishop Richard W. Johnson Elder Donnie McLean Bishop Ronnie L. Hood Elder Rodney Parker Elder Shirley C. Melvin Bishop Alton A. Smith Dr. Robert D. Hood Deacon David L. Harris Guest Presenter: Rev. Timothy L. Dortch, Pastor Eastern Chapel MBC Church Christopher A. Chesnutt Elder Tachala Dawson Hood Elder Beverly Summers Presider: Dr. Robert D. Hood, Vice Chairman Board of Elders Music: Howell Chapel Church of Christ, Selma The 143 rd Annual Session Schedule Version 2.0 July 22, 2015 3
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 SUNDAY ATTIRE CLERGY (MORNING WORSHIP) ATTIRE (MORNING SERVICE) ORDAINED CLERGY BLACK ROBES OCTOBER 25 10 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. Lunch (GRDA Fellowship Hall) 2 PM The General Assembly Hour Bishop Alton A. Smith, Presiding General Bishop Bishop Malcolm S. Johnson, Vice 7 PM The Minister s Wives and Widows Association Banquet GRDA Fellowship Hall The Annual Presiding Bishops' Day Celebrating Bishop Chester Lawrence Aycock 17 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 919.394.1873 Registration Information & Deadlines TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SAVINGS! Pre-Registration August 29 October 16 $35 per Person Regular Registration/Onsite $40 per person After October 16 Send all Registration forms and Monies to: Annual Session Registration Att: Finance Office Annual Registration P.O. Box 2045 Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534 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: Finance Office Sister Betty F. Johnson, Treasurer 919.735.3934 or 919.394.8375 Trustee Deborah Flanagan, Finance Clerk 919.273.3136 The 143 rd Annual Session Schedule Version 2.0 July 22, 2015 4
Effective Ministry through Teaching Christian Education Day 2015 Class Descriptions & Synopsis Presenter Name Workshop Name Workshop Description Lady Faye Johnson "The Power of Prayer" Prayer is an essential ingredient in the life of the believer. It is through prayer that we communicate with God. This workshop will be beneficial to the new convert and the mature believer alike. Prayers like Hezekiah s, who turned his face to the wall and was granted a 15 year extension on his life; releases the power of God, transforming the natural with the supernatural. Dr. Evelena Oliver "The Power of Praise" Akin to prayer is the weapon of praise. This workshop will answer in simplicity the following: What is praise? Who can praise? How do you praise? And Why should you praise? At the conclusion of this workshop the student will be well equipped to thrust themselves into a lifestyle of praise. Elder Nico Hood "Who is the Holy Spirit How does He Operate?" The Holy Spirit and His work is often confusing to many. The Holy Spirit is a part of the Trinity Father, Son and Spirit. The Holy Spirit demonstrates and reveals the heart of God to mankind, teaches, leads, and comforts. Without the receiving and filling of the Holy Spirit, many believers live defeated lives; however with the Holy Spirit, God s enabling power causes us to prevail victoriously. Elder Cynthia Crumel Bishop Richard W. Johnson Pastor Donnie McLean Bishop Ronnie Hood Pastor Rodney Parker "Prayer, Power & Praise Lab" "Bridging the Gap: The Power of Mentoring" Panel Session The Prayer, Power & Praise Lab will be an opportunity for all students to put into practice what they have learned in previous sessions, about The Power of Prayer, The Power of Praise and, Who is the Holy Spirit?. Acts 3:1-8 reveals that prayer begat power, and power begat praise. The greatest leaders in the world are always mindful of not only the present condition of their organizations, but the future state as well. Succession is important and must be implemented strategically to ensure our Lord s Church advances. This workshop will be tagged teamed by one of our Sr. Leaders and a younger Pastor whom have cultivated a mentoring relationship that has proven to benefit each of them and the churches they serve. The workshop will deal with the aspects of mentoring.
Elder Beverly Brooks Summers "Church Administration and Organizational Structure" The church is a living organism which in effort to be healthy, must be sound in its administration and organizational structure. The absence of order brings chaos. Are there areas in your ministry that are chaotic? Perhaps the implementation of a few processes, just might be the answer to ensuring that your church is foundationally and spiritually healthy. Elder Shirley Melvin "So You Say You re on a Mission? Revitalizing Mission" Christ s Church was commissioned to make disciples The importance of the Great Commission in this day has dwindled and in many areas, the ministry of missions has ceased. We are called to love and serve mankind, provoking them to enter into right relationship with God, through Jesus Christ. This workshop is designed to revitalize the church s commitment to the Lord s work and to assist in re-establishing the work of missions wherever necessary. Bishop Alton Smith Dr. Robert D. Hood "Pulpit Etiquette & Protocol" In the age of technology and media progressing at an alarming rate, churches are shifting to various digital mediums. Due to this, it is important that those Presiding during services, and pulpit guests, are not only sensitive to the Holy Spirit, but that they also operate in a spirit of professionalism and excellence. This workshop will expound upon what is or is not appropriate during a worship service, teaching the importance of pulpit etiquette and protocol. Reverend Timothy Dortch "The Art of Sermon Writing & Obtaining Divine Revelation" The Bible instructs us that the gifts of God are without repentance, meaning God does not change His mind about the gifts he bestows upon an individual, however, he will revoke the privilege to use the gift at His perfect Will. Improper use of our gifts hinders us and stagnates the church. This workshop is designed to teach the student the difference between talent and anointing, the basics of sermon writing and how to obtain divine revelation. Remember, people are saved by what the bible calls the foolishness of preaching come and sharpen your sermon writing skills for the sake of advancing the Kingdom. Deacon David Harris Discipleship: Effectively nurturing new converts The Great Commission commands us to make disciples. Simply put, we are to assist the new convert in making them disciplined. In this workshop, the facilitator will expound upon what is working in his local church in the area of discipleship and how others can implement these proven strategies to promote spiritual growth and development.
Christian Education Day Registration Form Please note that registering for the Session does not automatically register you for the Christian Education Day Classes on Friday, October 23. In order for us to prepare rooms and space for each concurrent session. Registration is imperative. Please complete the simple form below and return to the Assembly Secretary s offices immediately. Title First Name Email Address Last Name Contact Number Please check under the register me tab to select the class below: Register Me Time Audience Session Topic Instructor 10 AM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees The Power of Prayer Lady Faye Johnson 11 AM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees The Power of Praise Dr. Evelena Oliver Break For Lunch 12 Noon 2 PM GRDA Fellowship Hall 2 PM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees Who is the Holy Spirit? How Does He Operate? Elder Nico Hood 3 PM Laity, Mothers, Deacons & Trustees Prayer, Power & Praise Lab Elder Cynthia Crumel ELDERS & MINISTERS TRACK Time Audience Session Topic Instructor 8:30 Bishops & Pastors Only Breakfast Bishop Chester L. Aycock, AM Empowerment Session Presiding Bishop Autopsy of a Deceased Church 10 AM Bishops, Pastors, Elders Bridging the Gap: The Power of Mentoring 10 AM Bishops, Pastors, Elders, Ministers, Deacons, and Mothers So You Say You are on a Mission? Revitalizing Mission 11 AM Bishops, Elders, Ministers Pulpit Etiquette & Protocol 11 AM Bishops, Elders, Ministers, Deacons, and Mothers Discipleship 101: Effectively Nurturing New Converts Break For Lunch 12 Noon 2 PM GRDA Fellowship Hall 2 PM Bishops, Elders, Ministers The Art of Sermon Writing 3 PM Bishops, Pastors, Elders, Secretaries 3 PM Elders & Ministers, and Secretaries Seeking The Lord s Face Developing Your Ministries Culture/Brand The Organizational Structure of Ministry Bishop Richard W. Johnson Elder Donnie McLean Bishop Ronnie L. Hood Elder Rodney Parker Elder Shirley C. Melvin Bishop Alton A. Smith Dr. Robert D. Hood Deacon David L. Harris Guest Presenter: Rev. Timothy L. Dortch, Pastor Eastern Chapel MBC Church Christopher A. Chesnutt Elder Tachala Dawson Hood Elder Beverly Summers
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