Greetings and Congratulations for being here in the Great State of California to participate in this Historic Event of Celebrating the Tri part Expansion of the Great Sixteenth Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of The World, Inc. and we are more than honored that you have chosen our Diocese to fellowship with on this Most Glorious Occasion! Therefore, we are more than delighted to serve you and yours in our own Unique Agape Mode of Five Star Pentecostal Apostolic Western Service and know for certain that "Because He (Jesus) Cares and Shares, We Are Here For You." I Peter 5:7 Selah. Also, be aware that this final California District Council was designed with her legacy in mind acknowledging that this venue will fluctuate between some "Bitter Sweet" and Joyous moments. Nevertheless, we'll embrace it and not erase the reality of this marvelous experience knowing that we'll understand it better by and by! Therefore, as your Chairman and Servant Leader, it is my personal desire that each and every attendee capitalize and benefit from all of our worship activities and theological presentations as we journey ahead in this fresh God ordained Mission of Recruiting New Souls into the Kingdom. So, on behalf of The Honorable Interim Diocesan and Presiding Prelate, and our CDC Region 3 family, we unite in Agape Harmony inviting our Registered Delegates, Visitors, Friends and Well wishers to "...Come Go Thou With Us And We Will Do Thee Good..." Numbers 10:29. In Pursuit of the King's Favor, Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr., Ph.D. California District Council Servant/Chairman Pentecostal Assemblies of The World, Inc
Executive Meetings... Page 6 Wednesday Schedule... Pages 6 Thursday Schedule... Pages 8 9 Friday Schedule... Pages 10 11 Saturday Schedule... Page 12 PYPU Schedule... Pages 14 15 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INFORMATION Service is Available November 12 15, 2014 Donations for this service are $15.00 per person per trip. Children 12 and under are free. Tips are not required, but are welcomed. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: The shuttle will circle the Airport, stopping at designated shuttle stops. To assist the drivers in planning pick ups, riders are encouraged call 310 625 4192 to provide their arrival time and airline. The shuttle label is CDC/PAW. All airport pickups after 5:00pm must be scheduled in advance. FRIDAY EVENING TRANSPORTATION: For transportation to and from the City of Refuge, please sign up at the Transportation Table. For more information call 310 625 4192 or Visit the Transportation Table
CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL 2014 FALL CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY :: NOVEMBER 12 NON CODED SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES REGISTRATION: 9:00am 4:30pm. 7:00pm 7:30pm. Closed During Major Sessions. COVENANT CHILDREN MINISTRY: 9:00am 4:30pm. (Ages 3 11. $5.00/Day). 8:00am 8:50am Prayer: The Manifestation of the Mandate Suite 6 Facilitators: District Elder (Elect) David Richardson & First Lady Shanti Richardson Hosts: Hospitality & Greeters, and Usher Board 9:30am 11:30am B,E Executive Bishop s Council & Executive Board Meeting Suite 7 11:45am 1:00pm Lunch with the Bishop Elements Ballroom Speaker: Bishop Charles H. Ellis III 1:15pm 2:15pm Conference Opening Celebration Elements Ballroom 2:30pm 3:30pm P Pastor s Track: Positioning for Administrative Transitioning Suite 3 Presenter: Bishop Donnie McGriff Is There a Difference Between A Christian and A Saint? Suite 6 Presenter: District Elder (Elect) David Richardson 3:45pm 4:45pm AENON: Discovering and Embracing the Benefits of Aenon Resources, Part 1 Suite 7 Instructor: Dr. John F. Portis 4:45pm 5:30pm State Choir and Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal Suite 7 Director: Pastor James E. Williams Host: Music & Sacred Arts Usher s Training Session: The Unique Call in Servanthood Ministry Suite 6 Facilitator: Sis. Marilyn Mason Host: Usher Board 4:30pm 6:30pm Dinner Break 6:00pm 6:30pm A Altar Worker s Prayer Meeting Suite 2 Facilitator: Sis. Ernese Boyd Host: Church Extension 6:30pm S Welcoming His Glory Main Ballroom (Inviting all Dance, Flag & Banner Ministries) Facilitator: Sis. Maggie Whitman 6:45pm 7:00pm Preparing to Enter His Gates Main Ballroom (All Worship and Support Ministries Needed) Chaplain: Suffragan Bishop (Elect) Bryan Harris 7:00pm Evening Worship Service Main Ballroom Praise Team: Frankie Taylor & New Movement Choirs: Home Assembly Church and Region 3 Mass Choir Speaker: Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr., Ph.D. Diocesan, Central California District Council Chairman, California District Council Pastor, Jacob s Ladder Community Fellowship (Inglewood) 6
CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL 2014 FALL CONFERENCE THURSDAY :: NOVEMBER 13 NON CODED SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES REGISTRATION: 9:00am 4:30pm. Closed During Major Sessions. COVENANT CHILDREN MINISTRY: 9:00am 4:30pm. (Ages 3 11. $5.00/Day) Suite 1 8:00am 8:50am Prayer: The Manifestation of the Mandate Main Ballroom Facilitators: Dist Elder (Elect) Vernon & First Lady Lindy Donald Hosts: MCWA and Men s Ministries 9:00am 9:50am Sanctification & Consecration: It Is Still Necessary Suite 4 Presenter: Suffragan Bishop (Elect) Bryan Harris Altar Workers & Evangelism Training: Pentecostal Experience Suite 2 Facilitator: Sis. Ernese Boyd Host: Church Evangelism 10:00am 11:50am Council Organizational Structure & Credential Protocol Presenter: Suffragan Bishop (Elect) Charles Graham Bishop s Mass Communion: Never Can Say Goodbye (Matthew 28:19 20) Coordinator: Evangelist Gladys Grier Attire: Women, all white. Men, black w/white shirt. Main Ballroom Main Ballroom 12:00pm 1:20pm Luncheon: The Manifestation of the Mandate Elements Ballroom Speaker: Suffragan Bishop (Elect) Gentry Richardson, Sr. Lunch Break 1:30pm 2:20pm F Senior s Ministry: Your Diocese Needs You Main Ballroom Presenter: Dr. Genevieve Shepherd F Singles Ministry: No Energy to Waste Suite 2 Presenter: Evangelist Yolanda Taylor F Married Couples Ministry: Together We Have Decided Never To Be Divided Suite 4 Presenters: Suff. Bishop Jervis and Dr. Earnestine Williams 2:30pm 3:20pm P Pastor s Track: Strategies & Practices for Mortgage free Ministries Suite 4 Presenter: District Elder Jimmie Davis Empowering Women for Transitional Unification Panel Forum: The Anointing & Blessing of Then and Now Facilitators: Sis. Virginia Riley Host: Missionary & Christian Women s Auxiliary Main Ballroom Positioning for Leadership in Administrative Transitioning Suite 5 Presenter: Dr. Ruth Aaron Richardson 8
CONFERENCE A Auxiliaries B Bishop s Council E Executive Board TRACK CODES F Focused Ministry P Pastors S Sacred Arts 24-HOUR PRAYER Suite 10 THURSDAY :: NOVEMBER 13 (cont d) 2:30pm 3:20pm E Preliminary Training for Council Board Secretaries Suite 2 Instructors: Dr. Selina Shepherd and Dr. Sharon Lowe 3:30pm 4:30pm Revitalizing a Health & Wellness Focus in the Church: Engaging the Laity and Utilizing Community Resources Facilitators: Health Professionals Hosts: Health Professionals, Men and Women s Auxiliaries 3:30pm 4:45pm P Bishop s Meeting with Diocesans and Pastors Suite 3 & 5 3:45pm 4:45pm Aenon: Discovering and Embracing the Benefits of Aenon Resources, Part 2 Suite 4 Instructor: Dr. John F. Portis 4:30pm 5:30pm A Usher s Training Session: Reflections on the Past and Moving Forward Suite 2 Facilitator: Sis. Marilyn Mason Host: Usher Board CDC Men s and Women s State Choir Rehearsal Directors: Deacon Donald O Neal and First Lady Minister Patricia Daniel Main Ballroom 4:30pm 6:30pm Dinner Break 6:00pm 6:30pm A Altar Worker s Prayer Meeting Suite 10 Facilitator: Sis. Ernese Boyd S Welcoming His Glory Main Ballroom (Inviting all Dance, Flag & Banner Ministries) Facilitator: Sis. Maggie Whitman 6:30pm 7:00pm Preparing to Enter His Gates Main Ballroom (All Worship and Support Ministries Needed) Chaplain: Suffragan Bishop (Elect) Bryan Harris 7:00pm Evening Worship Service Main Ballroom Praise Team: Tabernacle of Praise Choirs: CDC Men s Choir & Women s Choir Chairman s Address: Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr. Speaker: Bishop Noel Jones Diocesan, Northern California District Council Pastor, City of Refuge (Gardena) NOTES: 9
CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL 2014 FALL CONFERENCE FRIDAY :: NOVEMBER 14 NON CODED SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES REGISTRATION: 9:00am 4:30pm. Closed During Major Sessions. COVENANT CHILDREN MINISTRY: 9:00am 4:30pm. (Ages 3 11. $5.00/Day) Suite 1 8:00am 8:50am Prayer: The Manifestation of the Mandate Main Ballroom Facilitators: Pastor T. Mark and First Lady Laurie Gandy Host: Ministers & Deacons Wives and Christian Education 9:00am 9:50am Revitalization of the Mandate Main Ballroom Presenter: Pastor Gary C. Johns Host: Men s Ministry It s In the Preparation: Embracing Our Divine Appointment Suite 4 Presenter: Dr. Shannon Flakes Host: Christian Education 9:00am 10:50am A MDW Presents: My Fruit Connects To The Body Suite 3 & 5 Facilitator: Dr. Bernadetta Carter Host: Ministers & Deacons Wives 10:00am 10:50am International Missions: Building a Church Beyond the Walls Suite 4 Presenter: Dr. Paulette Douglas Host: International Missions Communion Protocol and Set Up for Local Church Facilitator: Evangelist Gladys Grier Effective Church Hospitality and Greeting Presenters: Sis. Glenda Rollins Host: Hospitality & Greeters Main Ballroom 11:00am 12:15pm CDC Business Session: Five Star Historical Finale Main Ballroom 1:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Celebration Banquet Honoring Bishop Douglas featuring Appreciation & Recognition Program Attire: Formal / Black Tie Tickets: $60/person at CaliforniaDistrictCouncil.org Dinner Break Elements Ballroom THE BALANCE OF TODAY S PROGRAM WILL BE HOSTED AT CITY OF REFUGE Host Pastor: Bishop Noel Jones 14527 S. San Pedro, Gardena 90248 Shuttle Information Available at the Transportation Table 10
CONFERENCE A Auxiliaries B Bishop s Council E Executive Board TRACK CODES F Focused Ministry P Pastors S Sacred Arts 24-HOUR PRAYER Suite 10 FRIDAY :: NOVEMBER 14 (cont d) 5:30pm 6:15pm State Choir and Praise Team Rehearsal 6:00pm 7:00pm A Altar Worker s Prayer Meeting Facilitator: Sis. Ernese Boyd S Welcoming His Glory (Inviting all Dance, Flag & Banner Ministries) Facilitator: Sis. Maggie Whitman 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Preparing to Enter His Gates (All Worship and Support Ministries Needed) Chaplain: Suffragan Bishop (Elect) Bryan Harris Evening Worship Special Installation & Ordination Service Praise Team: CDC Worship Team Choir: CDC Mass Choir Guest Ministry: Trent Von Lee & Great Praise (City of Refuge) Speaker: Bishop Charles H. Ellis III Presiding Prelate, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Diocesan, California District Council Pastor, Greater Grace Temple (Detroit, MI) NOTES: 11
CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL 2014 FALL CONFERENCE SATURDAY :: NOVEMBER 15 NON CODED SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES 7:00am 11:00am CPR Heart Saver and First Aid Combo Course Suite 3 CPR Only Class: $55 / CPR & First Aid: $65 Course includes book, materials, and two year certification card Register with Sis. Maggie Whitman, RN (HP President) at MWhitman.CDC@gmail.com / 213 760 9652 or at Health Care Table by Wednesday, November 12 (Registration Discount Expired Oct 30) 11:30am 1:00pm A Elected Officers and Chairman s Performance Review Mtg Suite 2 & 4 (Mandatory for Ministry Leaders and Presidents) Facilitator: Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr. NOTES: 12
PENTECOSTAL YOUTH PEOPLES UNION SATURDAY :: NOVEMBER 15 24 Hour Prayer Suite 10 9:00am 4:00pm Registration Registration Desk CDC PYPU UNIVERSITY PRESENTS... 10:00am 11:20am Strategies for Effective Youth and Young Adult Ministry Main Ballroom Facilitator: Elder Christopher Foster and Elder Kris Graham Discover practical structural principles that will aid in the development of local and council youth ministry. 11:30am 12:30pm Lunch Break 12:45pm 2:00pm Midday Power Service Main Ballroom Praise Team: PYPU Praise Team Speaker: Elder Christopher Foster Youth & Young Adult Pastor, Covenant Worship (Berkeley, CA) 2:00pm 3:45pm PYPU Sacred Arts Rehearsal: Preparing the Dance Team for Ministry (This is it!) Suite 9 Facilitators: Sis. Maggie Whitman and Sis. Dykinna Guy Host: CDC Music Worship & Sacred Arts 2:15pm 3:45pm PYPU Mass Choir Rehearsal Main Ballroom 3:00pm 4:45pm Dinner Break 4:30pm 5:00pm Preparing to Enter His Gates Main Ballroom Requesting All Altar Workers, Staff, and Program Participants 5:00pm 7:30pm Evening Worship Service Main Ballroom Attire: Casual Praise Team: PYPU Praise Team Choir: PYPU Mass Choir Presentation: PYPU Sacred Arts Ministry Speaker: Suffragan Bishop C. Shawn Tyson Senior Pastor, Calvary Ministries International (Youngstown, OH) NOTES: 15
16th Episcopal District, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Presiding Bishop Charles H. Ellis III Interim Diocesan Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr. Chairman STATE CABINET Vice Chairman... District Elder Charles Graham, Sr. Secretary... Dr. Selina Shepherd Assistant Secretary... Dr. Sharon Lowe Treasurer... Pastor Billy Wydermyer Assistant Treasurer... Pastor Harold Andre Gulley Chaplain... Pastor Bryan Harris Sergeant at Arms... Dr. Lafayette Boyd and Deacon Phillip Greenwood STATE OFFICERS Program Chairman... District Elder Preston Norman, Jr. Director of Protocol... District Elder Charles Graham, Sr. Director, Christian Education Ministry... Dr. Ruth Aaron Richardson Conference Coordinators... Evangelist Angela Johnson, Sister June Davis and Dr. Selina Shepherd Office Manager & IT Support... Dr. Sharon Lowe BISHOPS Bishop Frank Cuomo Bishop Robert Douglas Bishop Michael Garrett Bishop Noel Jones Bishop Donnie McGriff SUFFRAGAN BISHOPS Suffragan Bishop James G. Belle Suffragan Bishop Houston Crenshaw Suffragan Bishop Joseph Hall (Emeritus) Suffragan Bishop Roy S. Petitt Suffragan Bishop Jervis Williams REGIONAL CHAIRPERSONS Bishop Donnie McGriff 1 Suff. Bishop James G. Belle 2 Bishop Robert T. Douglas 3 Suff. Bishop Houston Crenshaw 4 Suff. Bishop Jervis Williams 5 EXEC. BOARD LAY DIRECTORS Dr. Lafayette Boyd DISTRICT ELDERS Vacant 15 District Elder Thomas Alexander 7 District Elder Derrick Baity South Pac. District Elder William Benson 16 District Elder James Due 17 Vacant 11 District Elder Charles Graham 9 District Elder John Grier (Emeritus) - District Elder Arthur Kinslow 12 District Elder Preston Norman, Jr. 14 District Elder David Rhone 6 District Elder Gentry Richardson, Sr. 18 District Elder Jeryl Ross 1 District Elder Dwayne Shepherd 4 District Elder Rodney Spencer 2 District Elder Charles Warner 5 District Elder Kelly Woods 3 District Elder Tommie Wofford 8 AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS & LEADERS and EXECUTIVE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE Auxiliary President/Lead Executive Board Rep Budget & Finance... Suffragan Bishop Roy Petitt Covenant Kids (Children)... Sister Ann Williams... Dist Eld William Benson Christian Education Ministry... Dr. Shannon Flakes... Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr. Church Extension and Evangelism... Sis. Ernese Boyd... Dist Eld Charles Warner Healthcare Professionals... Sister Magdalene Whitman... Dist Eld Thomas Alexander Hospitality/Greeters... Sister Glenda Rollins... Dr. Selina Shepherd International Missions... Dr. Paulette Douglas... Suff Bishop Jervis Williams Men s Ministry... Pastor Ezell Mayfield... Bishop Donnie McGriff Ministers & Deacons Wives... Dr. Bernadetta Carter... Suff Bishop James G. Belle Missionary and Christian Women s Ministry... Sister Virginia Riley... Suff Bishop Roy S. Petitt Music Ministry... Pastor James E. Williams... Dist. Eld Rodney Spencer Pentecostal Young Peoples Union (CDC)... Elder Christopher Foster... Pastor Billy Wydermyer Teen Ministry... Elder Kyron Shorter... Dist Eld Dwayne Shepherd Usher Board... Sister Marilyn Mason... Dist Eld Charles Graham www.californiadistrictcouncil.org Layout/Design: Willis Design 888 987 8997 Tracy@WillisDesign.net