International Missionary and Christian Women s Auxiliary 2014 Region IV Conference February 28 - March 1, 2014 SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Shuttles will depart from the Hotel daily: Friday, February 28, 2014 8:00 0 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. & 6:00 0 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 8:00 0 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. Return to the Hotel Approximately 30 minutes after evening services Participating Hotel Hampton Inn ~ Canton, MS (601) 859-8700 8700 Host Church: Greater Faith Calvary Pentecostal Church Canton, MS Evang. Everline Tolbert, Director Sister Joyce E. Tate, I.M.C.W.A. President Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, P.A.W., Inc. Presiding Bishop Alabama Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi/W. Tennessee Oklahoma Texas
Welcome International Missionary and Christian Women s Auxiliary Region IV of the P.A.W., Inc. Greetings to the Precious Saints of the Most High! It is my pleasure to welcome the IMCWA Region IV delegates to the great state of Mississippi for the purpose of serving God in the demonstration of power. We are very much encouraged with the IMCWA mission to continue to spread the Word of God in this convention through outstanding teaching and inspiring messages. We are anticipating a great move of God, therefore the Mississippi and Western Tennessee District Council has prepared and is honored to host the IMCWA Region IV Convention. We pray that the IMCWA Auxiliary will continue to inspire the saved, to reach out to the lost, seek the mind of God, and to live a Holy life. We support the mission with a desire to give God our best. Hosting this Convention is a joyful opportunity and we welcome you with the love of God. Bishop Clifton Jones Mississippi & Western Tennessee District Council #10 Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
From The President s Desk.. I.M.C.W.A. President Sister Joyce E. Tate I.M.C.W.A. 1 st Vice-President Evangelist Dr. Charlotte Parker Director of Regions 4-6 4 Director Evangelist Everline Tolbert 1 st. Asst. Director Evangelist Rhonda Williams 2nd Asst. Director Evangelist Deborah McGowan Secretary Evangelist Jo Ann Hall Asst. Secretary Missionary Elaine Edwards Treasurer Missionary Alice Gainer Asst. Treasurer First Lady, Pam Meadows Youth Director Dr. Terry Aaron I.M.C.W.A. Auxiliary Director Bishop Gregory Newman Presiding Prelate Bishop Charles H. Ellis III P.A.W., Inc. Greetings Precious Women of God! I pray you and your family are enjoying the blessings of the Lord as we embark upon this New Year that will have an outpouring from the Savior of New Strength, New Courage, New Blessings, and New Commitment as we serve in the Kingdom. I am so very elated and awash with expectation of God s tremendous blessing in this our second Region IV Conference here in Canton, MS. My heartfelt thanks to Evangelist Everline Tolbert, Region IV Director, her staff, host pastor, District Elder Willie Clemons and Diocesan Bishop Clifton Jones for your assistance in bringing all things to fruition for our conference. We are thankful for the State and District Presidents and the ladies of their councils who support this I.M.C.W.A. Ministry effort through registration and offerings and those who were unable to attend but prayed for our success may God bless you is my prayer! Remember the staff and I as we serve you in the spirit of excellence and humility. Our hope is that every session will be inspiring, uplifting and informative as we continue our service to the King! Be Blessed, Sis. Joyce E. Tate I.M.C.W.A. President
To Evangelist Evereline Tolbert, Officers, Staff and the wonderful women of the I.M.C.W.A., Region IV: Holy Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus! Happy New Year I am so thankful many of us made it over into 2014. As we prepare to engage in the inspiring worship services, general sessions, and workshops I pray that the Master leads us in every area of this conference. I am very confident that God has not only begun a good work but He will complete it as well. I look forward to seeing each of you during this wonderful time of gathering for kingdom service. May the grace of God be with each of us as we serve The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords! Time: 10:30 a.m. -- 11:25 a.m. International Missionaries and Christian Women s Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Region IV Conference Saturday ~ March 1, 2014 WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP C 1. OK Subject: Divine Healing Presenter: Evangelist Anita McCarther 2. LA Subject: It Takes A Spiritual Mind to Unite With God Presenter: Pastor, Dr. Charlotte Keys 3 TX Subject: Listen To Your Anger, And Unite With God Presenter: Evangelist Gail Johnson 4 TX & MS/W. TN Subject: A Marriage Forum Parker Presenters: Suffraghan Bishop & First Lady Leon District Elder & First Lady James Rodges God s Gracious Servant, Dr. Charlotte M. Parker Time: 12:30p.m. -- 1:25 p.m. WORKSHOP D 1. MS/W. TN Subject: What Is Humility Presenter: Evangelist Shirley Young 2. AL Subject: The Hand of God Presenter: Evangelist Lorine Kelley 3. AR Subject: Pursuing Your Purpose and Destiny In God Presenter: Dr. Michele Wright 4 AR Subject: The Attitude of Prayer Presenter: Minister Vanessa Jackson
Time: 12:05 p.m. -- 1:05 p.m. Time: 2:15 p.m. -- 3:15 p.m. International Missionaries and Christian Women s Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Region IV Conference Friday ~ February 28, 2014 WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP A 3. MS/W. TN Subject: Is Grace Necessary For Today Presenter: Evang. Marie Scott 4. AL Subject: The Power of Prayer, Part II Presenter: Evang. Shree Lovett 5 OK Subject: Unified for Purpose To Stand, This is God s Battle Presenter: First Lady Pam Meadows 6 AR Subject: Fathering The Family Presenter: Dist. Eld. Harold McDonald WORKSHOP B 4. OK Subject: The Position of Altar Worker, Part II Presenter: Evang. Ade Burns 5. AR Subject: Health and Wellness Presenter: Evang. Alma Topp, RN 6. MS/W. TN Subject: The Joy of Signing (Sign Language ) Presenter: Evang. Margelet Fields 5 AL Subject: Do We Need Life Insurance? Presenter: Pastor Carrie Callaway Greetings, in the Precious Name of Jesus: I would like to welcome you to our second annual International Missionary and Christian Women s Region IV Conference of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. We welcome men, women, boys, girls, and visitors as well to our conference. We feel we have a Godly program for the entire family. I trust that God will glorify himself in this service through preaching, seminars, singing and more to the entire family: supplying those needs naturally and spiritually. Our goal is to build up the kingdom of God by the leading of God s Spirit, sowing seed on good ground, being United For Purpose. Feel free to express yourself by partaking of the Word, singing, shouting, and dancing in the Spirit; whatever your spirit need, I do believe the Lord Jesus Christ will supply it. Thank you for coming and may Jesus Christ continue to bless you and your families in his name. Be Blessed, Evang. E. Morgan-Tolbert, Director I.M.C.W.A. Region IV
Greetings from Bishop George Austin Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Friday ~ February 28, 2014 Spiritual Growth Educational Growth Financial Growth Youth Events Bishop George Austin was been called, ordained, and approved by the Holy Ghost to teach and preach the life changing power of the Word of God. In February of 1975, God placed him into the position of Co-Pastor of Pentecostal Faith Church (Faith Ministries) under the leadership of Pastor Rosa L. Mindingall. After her death in 1977, he transitioned to full pastorate. Now leading Faith Ministries into its divine purpose, the church in Tuskegee, AL has purchased additional land and has built a beautiful 6,000 square feet multi-purpose facility. In addition to Bishop Austin s awesome responsibility of urging and guiding his God given flock, he is a senior member of the Executive Board of Bishops Council Board, Board of Trustees and Diocesan Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World 27 th Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. He is also an apostolic covering and spiritual father to many sons and daughters in the ministry with more than fifty years of ministerial work and experience. In 1972 he was joined in holy matrimony to Evangelist Deborah Tucker Austin, and to this union was orn seven children. After the untimely death of Evangelist Deborah Tucker Austin in a car accident, on April 15, 1992, the Lord blessed Bishop and Dr. Shelia M. Kendrick to be united in holy matrimony on March 18, 2000, who is a blessing to him in the ministry and as First Lady of Faith Ministries. 9:00 am 12:00 pm Travel to Regional 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday ~ March 1, 2014 Lunch and General Session 8:00 am 9:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am - 12:00 pm I Am So Bored!!! Church Just Ain t What it Used to Be Seminars Youth General Session Panel Discussion Connecting and Engaging with the Youth: The Links that Strengthen the Church School is Different from Church. Financial Literacy: Manage & Multiply Your Money Depression Not an Option 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Lunch Break and Rally
International Missionaries and Christian Women s Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Region IV Conference Saturday ~ March 1, 2014 8:30 a.m. Registration Altar Prayer...Pastor Easter Robinson- MS/W. TN 9:00 a.m. 1:25 p.m. Youth Summit ~ Dr. Terry Aaron, Director-TX 9:00 a.m. -10:25 a.m. MORNING GLORY M.C. ~ Evangelist Gayle Johnson- OK Opening Praise...MC Prayer. First Lady, Pam Meadows- OK Scripture... Evangelist Virginia Carew- AL Worship & Praise... IMCWA Region IV Praise Team AL, AR, LA, MS/W. TN, OK, TX How Do We Spell, SUCCESS..... Evangelist Dr. Charlotte Parker- TX IMCWA 1 st Vice-President and Region IV Director Offertory........ IMCWA Region IV Officers 10:30 a.m. -11:25 a.m. 11:25 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Re-convene WORKSHOPS C 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Financial Freedom by Min. Adrian & Evang. Quaneshala Johnson-TX SKIT by Evang. Ade Burns and Company- OK 12:30 p.m. -12:45 p.m. Selection. Youth Choir 12:45 p.m. -1:45 p.m. WORKSHOPS D 1:45 p.m. -2:30 p.m. RALLY of STATES conducted by Dr. Charlotte Parker and Evang. Everline Tolbert Greetings from Dr. Shelia Austin Born March 18, 1952 in Toledo, OH, the fourth of six siblings, mother of three sons and grandmother of five grandchildren. Dr. Austin earned her Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees at The University of Toledo, where she served as an Assistant Professor and director of the Teacher Corp. She served the Toledo Public Schools as a Teacher, Administrator, Assistant and Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Staff. In addition, she was known for her work in the community as an activist for women. She retired honorably on September 1, 2005 with 32 years of outstanding service. Dr. Austin was promoted in August 2013 to the position of Dean of the School of Education. It is important to note that she is the first African American to hold that position. She also served as Associate Dean, Department Head and Associate Professor Education for three years. Over the past six years, she has presented at over fifty conferences professional and religious. Besides serving as a consultant for the Alabama Education Association, she has coauthored five Professional Learning Units for AEA, authored and co-authored thirteen articles, two book chapters, one edited book in the last six years, and three Webinars. She is a full professor with tenure at Auburn University at Montgomery. Her concern for women is noted by the following awards and recognitions: Golden Pencil Award, Phenomenal Women Award, University of Toledo Outstanding Minority Alumni Award and most recently the Who s Who in Black in Alabama, 2011 recognition. Presently, Dr. Austin serves on the official board as First Lady and President of the Women Ministries of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World 27 th Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and Faith Ministries Churches and an official of the Pentecostal Bible College. She is the wife of the Honorable Bishop G. F. Austin. With this union, they now are the parents of ten children and twenty three grandchildren. Bishop and Dr. Sheila know that God purposed their marriage for the building of His Kingdom!
International Missionaries and Christian Women s Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Region IV Conference Friday ~ February 28, 2014 International Missionaries and Christian Women s Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Region IV Conference Friday ~ February 28, 2014 Theme: 8:30 a.m. Registration Altar Prayer...Minister Orethia Whitley-AR 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Youth Summit ~ Dr. Terry Aaron, Director-TX 9:00 a.m. -10:25 a.m. MORNING GLORY M.C. ~ Sister Marilyn Burns- MS/W. TN Opening Praise...MC Prayer.... Evang. Lorine Kelley- AL Scripture.... Evangelist Gale Johnson- TX Welcome.... Evangelist Deborah McGowan- TX Worship & Praise... IMCWA Region IV Praise Team AL, AR, LA, MS/W. TN, OK, TX Introduction of Speaker.... Evangelist Everline Tolbert, Region IV Director -AR Speaker....... Dr. Shelia Austin First Lady of Faith Ministries~Montgomery, AL Offertory........ IMCWA Region IV Officers 10:30 a.m. -11:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Women of Praise, United for Purpose.... Sister Joyce E. Tate- AZ IMCWA President 11:15 a.m. -12:00 p.m. LUNCH 12:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. WORKSHOPS A 1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Ministerial Ethics and Pulpit Etiquette.... Bishop Alfonso Madden-AR Purpose: Apostolics, Have We Lost Our Identity?. Elder James Donaldson-MS 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS B 3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Region IV Staff Meeting M.C. ~ Missionary Norolyn Riggins- AR Opening Praise...MC Prayer Evangelist Delores Ford- MS/W. TN Scripture.... Evangelist Rhonda Williams- OK Worship & Praise... IMCWA Region IV Praise Team AL, AR, LA, MS/W. TN, OK, TX Selection The Anointed Voiceless Praisers- MS/W. TN IMCWA & Region IV Recognitions.. Regional Director, Evangelist Everline Tolbert-AR Ecclesiastical Recognitions.. Bishop Alfonso Madden, Advisor- AR Diocesan IMCWA Presidential Address Sister Joyce E. Tate- AZ Choir Selection IMCWA Region IV Choir Offertory.. IMCWA Region IV State Presidents and Regional Treasurers Choir Selection IMCWA Region IV Choir Introduction of Speaker.... Suffraghan Bishop Leon Parker- TX Speaker & Altar Call.. Bishop George F. Austin-LA Louisiana Diocesan Bishop Pastor of Faith Ministries in Montgomery, AL Altar Call assisted by Region IV Evangelistic Team Announcements Remarks Benediction