First Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Our Pastor s S u n d a y, A p r i l 8, 2 0 1 8 Theme: Celebrating 26 Years of Christ s Deliverance Through Spiritual Leadership OT: Exodus 14:31 NT: Hebrews 7:25 Pastor Clifton E. Dollison and First Lady Sis. Valerie Dollison First Missionary Baptist Church 200 Ave R NW Winter Haven, Florida 33881
From the Pastor s Desk Dear Church Family and Friends, After 26 years of Christian service, "l don t feel noways tired, I've come too far from where I started from. Nobody told me that the road would be easy, I don't believe He brought me this far to leave me." This familiar song by the late James Cleveland expresses my deep appreciation and gratitude to our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ for countless blessings. This journey of a lifetime has helped to shape me in ways only God could make possible. I want to express my gratitude to our church family and many friends for taking this time to share your love and appreciation for my 26th appreciation. My beautiful wife Valerie has given me unconditional love and support, and we have walked along this path of faith together with the Lord leading us every step of the way. Our church leadership team, staff, and volunteers have been my backbone to help me stand in times of challenge and change. Together, we have done what many thought was impossible, but as we know, with God all things are possible. I remain excited about what new things God has in store for us to accomplish for the kingdom. Additionally, I want to thank my Pastor s Aide Ministry for making the additional sacrifices to ensure we are appreciated throughout the year. Those special days have encouraged us in ways that matter the most. Special thanks go to Sister Jacquelyn Moore for providing leadership to each supporting member. In closing, I want to thank Pastors Darriel Brown, Friendship Baptist, Dundee, Florida; Rev. Deldrick Leonard, Bethel Baptist, Lake Alfred, Florida; Rev. Charles Streeter, Stanton First Baptist, Weirsdale, Florida; and Rev. Henry Babers, Parkview Christian Center, Haines City, Florida for providing words of inspiration and loving support during my 26th anniversary appreciation. Yours in Christ, C. E. Dollison Rev. C. E. Dollison, Pastor/Teacher
Words of Appreciation from the Pastor s Aide Ministry Greetings, Christian Family and Friends: To God be the glory for the things He has done! It is with the utmost and gracious honor that we welcome each of you to our Pastor s and First Lady s 26th Anniversary and Appreciation Celebration! Once again, the Lord has allowed us to come together as a church family to celebrate this most joyous occasion as we continue to appreciate, respect, and show agape love to the Shepherd God has placed to lead us! He exemplifies the true meaning of a spirit-filled leader, following the road map God has ordained for him. To our invited guests, we thank you for joining us in celebrating this very special occasion in our church history. We invite you to allow the Holy Spirit to have its way with you. We encourage you to magnify the Lord with the highest praise HALLELUJAH! A special thank you to our morning guest, Rev. Charles M. Streeter (Stanton First Baptist Church, Weirsdale, Florida) and our afternoon guest, Rev. Henry L. Babers (Parkview Christian Life Center, Haines City, Florida) for sharing this very distinctive occasion with us. Finally, we extend our most cordial appreciation to our First Missionary Baptist Church Family for your support, participation, and presence during this wonderful spirit-filled celebration. Also, special appreciation is extended to our many friends from other churches, and to the community for your support in helping to make our Pastor's and First Lady s Day of Celebration a most memorable occasion. May God continue to bless each of you! In Christian Love, Sis. Jacquelyn Moore, President Sis. Patricia Johnson, Vice President Pastor s Aide Ministry
FMBC Ministries DEACONS Dea. Willis Bradley, President Dea. Achie Williams, Vice Pastor C. E. Dollison, Advisor DEACONESS Sis. Aetna Bradley, President Sis. Gwendolyn Jenkins, Vice Dea. Achie Willliams, Advisor Happy Anniversary! Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Psalm 2:11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. EVANGELISM / OUTREACH Rev. Dr. Charles Gadson, President Dea. Joe Tarver, Advisor ADULT USHERS Sis. Laverne Jones, President Bro. Aaron Pickle, Vice Dea. Donald Johnson, Advisor 2 Timothy 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. Psalm 84:10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
FMBC Ministries BEAUTIFICATION Sis. Gerri Roux, President Sis. Jennifer Armbruster, Vice Dea. George Johnson, Advisor CHURCH SCHOOL Sis. Jacquelyn Moore, President Dea. Robert Frazier, Vice Dea. Roosevelt Smith, Advisor Psalm 31:23 O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. See You in Church School! Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL Sis. Barbara Jones, President Sis. Perry Blocker, Vice Dea. Willis Bradley, Advisor FUNERAL COMMITTEE Sis. Betty Smothers, President Sis. Georgia Tarver, Vice Dea. Robert Frazier, Advisor Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all that mourn;
26 th Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, April 8, 2018 10:00 AM Worship Service Theme: Celebrating 26 Years of Christ s Deliverance through Spiritual Leadership OT: Exodus 14:31 NT: Hebrews 7:25 Presiding: Rev. Lawrence Moore Musical Prelude & Processional Pastor Clifton E. and First Lady Valerie Dollison Escorted by Dea. & Sis. Willis Bradley Pastor s Aide Ministry Devotional Praise & Worship... Dea. Vernis Leonard, Ward #8 Doxology/Responsive Reading #616: The Christian Minister 2 Corinthians 4 Worship in Song... FMBC Sanctuary Choir Welcome/Occasion... Bro. & Sis. Carlo Carmona Worship in Song... FMBC Sanctuary Choir Prayer of Intercession Offertory Appeal... Bro. Bruce Cuyler Worship in Giving... Pastor s Aide Ministry Liturgical Dance... FMBC Dance & Drama Ministry Introduction of Speaker... Rev. Franklin Jackson Worship in Song... FMBC Sanctuary Choir Worship Through the Word... Rev. Charles M. Streeter Stanton First Baptist Church, Weirsdale, Florida Invitation to Discipleship... Rev. Lawrence Moore Expressions of Thanks... Dea. Willis Bradley Pastor s Aide Ministry Pastor Clifton E. & First Lady Valerie Dollison Benediction & Blessing of Food... Rev. Lawrence Moore Dinner will be served in the Life Center
26 th Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, April 8, 2018 3:00 PM Worship Service Theme: Celebrating 26 Years of Christ s Deliverance through Spiritual Leadership OT: Exodus 14:31 NT: Hebrews 7:25 Presiding: Rev. Derrick Baker New Antioch Missionary Baptist Loughman, Florida Musical Prelude & Processional Pastor Clifton E. and First Lady Valerie Dollison Escorted by Rev. and Sis. Lawrence Moore Pastor s Aide Ministry Devotional Praise & Worship... Guest Church Deacons Worship in Song... FMBC Male Chorus Welcome/Occasion... Sis. Jasmine, Sis. Shandra, and Sis. Teria Blocker Liturgical Dance... FMBC Dance & Drama Ministry Worship in Song... FMBC Male Chorus Guest Church in Charge Worship in Giving... Guest Church Introduction of Speaker... Mrs. Henry L. Babers Worship in Song... Guest Church Worship Through the Word... Rev. Henry L. Babers Parkview Christian Center, Haines City, Florida Invitation to Discipleship... Rev. Derrick Baker Expressions of Thanks... Sis. Jacquelyn Moore Pastor s Aide Ministry Pastor Clifton E. & First Lady Valerie Dollison Closing Remarks and Benediction... Rev. Derrick Baker
FMBC Ministries HEALTH AWARENESS TEAM (H.A.T.) Bruce Cuyler, President Marlene Woodcock, Vice Dea. George Johnson, Advisor JUNIOR WOMEN Sis Shandra Blocker, President Sis Kadrian Parchment, Vice Dea. Billy Eady, Advisor Psalm 150:1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. MALE CHORUS Bro. Ira King, President Bro. Lorenzo Cox, Vice Dea. Roosevelt Smith, Advisor MEDIA 1st Lady Valerie Dollison, President Debbie Jeffers, Vice Dea. Terry Woods, Advisor Psalm 150: 6 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Happy Anniversary Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
FMBC Ministries MEN Rev. Franklin Jackson, President Dea. Basil Jeffers, Vice Dea. Don Alexander, Advisor MINISTERS WIVES 1st Lady Valerie Dollison, President Sis. Barbara Jackson, Vice Dea. Clinton McKnight, Advisor I Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Iron Sharpens Iron Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. MUSIC Sis. Yvonne Collins, Minister of Music Dea. Robert Frazier, Director and Advisor PROGRAM / LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Sis. Celestine Roberts, President Sis. Linda Colston, Vice Dea. Nehemiah Jenkins, Advisor Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Psalm 96:1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
FMBC Ministries PASTOR S AIDE Sis. Jacquelyn Moore, President Sis. Pat Johnson, Vice Dea. Willis Bradley, Advisor SANCTUARY CHOIR Sis. Priscilla Grant, President Sis. Mozetta Cuyler, Vice Dea. Robert Frazier, Advisor John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; just as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. SENIOR WOMEN Sis. Vivian Streeter, President Sis. Betty Smothers, Vice Dea. Basil Jeffers, Advisor Titus 2:4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,... SICK COMMITTEE Dea. Willis Bradley, President Dea. Vernis Leonard, Vice Dea. Isiah Brazil, Advisor Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
FMBC Ministries TRUSTEES Bro. Nathaniel Birdsong, President Bro. Ira King, Vice Dea. Basil Jeffers, Advisor WOMEN S INTERMEDIATE AUXILIARY (W.I.A.) Sis. Caletha Drayton, President Sis. Erica Leslie Dea. Joe Tarver, Advisor Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. WILLING WORKERS Sis. Gerri Roux, President Sis. Fannie Paige, Vice Dea. Billy Eady, Advisor Isaiah 25:1 Oh Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou has done wonderful things;... YOUTH Sis. Illah, Frazier, President Bro. Aaron Pickle, Vice Dea. Vernis Leonard, Advisor I Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; We Love You Pastor D and 1st Lady Dollison! Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
First Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Our Pastor s Then... Now! Dollison Family, thank you for sharing the last 26 years with us!