Centennial Presentation Apostle Dr. James I. Clark, Jr., Presiding Apostle Chair: Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Sr. Co-Chair: Bishop Dr. Robert Spellman
THE COMMISSION Chair: Apostle Robert Sanders Co-Chair: Bishop Dr. Robert Spellman BANQUET Apostle Matthew Norwood Chair: Dr. Celeste Johnson PROGRAM PLANNING (CONCERT, HOMECOMING, MUSIC, TIME CAPSULE) Apostle Gentle L. Groover Co- Chairs: Bishop William Wilkins Bishop Michael Fields AREA CHAIRS COMMUNICATION AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS (PUBLIC RELATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, INF. TECH) Apostle Bradford Berry Co-Chairs: Bishop Ronnie Parson Min. Marcus R. McCoy, Jr. ADJUTANT Co-Chairs: Bishop Leon Harrell Bishop Kevin Bishop WELCOMING/HOSPITALITY Chair: Missionary Angela Davis FINANCE Chair: Bishop Elijah Solomon MEMORABILIA Elder Lenard Marshall CENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE Elder Mark Parrot SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING District Elder Mark Parrott, Sr.
WEDNESDAY COOLJC OPENING DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Morning Glory Prayer and Worship 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Family Fellowship 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. General Education Class (History of COOLJC) 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. High Noon Worship 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch & Family Fellowship 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Christian Development Sessions 7:00 p.m. Processional Assembly 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service/Grand Opening
THURSDAY Women s Day SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Morning Glory Prayer and Worship 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Family Fellowship 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. General Education: Celebrating the Leading Ladies of COOLJC 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. High Noon Worship 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch & Family Fellowship 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Christian Development Sessions 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Family Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Processional Assembly 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Evening Worship & Holy Communion
FRIDAY Founders Day SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Morning Glory Prayer and Worship 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Family Fellowship 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. The Apostolic Church Yesterday, Today, and Future 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. High Noon Worship 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch & Family Fellowship 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Banquet for COOLJC 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids Evening Worship Service 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Evening Worship
SATURDAY Former Presiders Day SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Morning Glory Prayer and Worship 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Family Fellowship 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 100 Years of Music: A Musical Journey Through COOLJC 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. High Noon Worship 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch & Family Fellowship 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Christian Development Sessions 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Family Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Processional Assembly 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Evening Worship
SUNDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Class Assignments: Bishops District Elder and Elders Missionaries and Junior Missionaries Young Adult Men Young Adult Ladies Pre-Teens Teens Primary Beginners 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service Ordinations and Appointments Final Business Close of the 100 th International Holy Convocation
Centennial Registration 2019 Gold (All In) $200 Includes One Child into Children s Sessions or AAT - Couples $375 includes two Children Dinner Reg. Packet Contender for the Faith Concert Special Seating Name listed in COOLJC Journal Silver $175 Includes One Child into Children s Sessions or AAT - Couples $325 includes two Children Dinner Contender Packet Name listed in COOLJC Journal $150 Bronze Includes One Child into Children s Sessions or AAT - Couples $275 includes two Children Dinner Reg. Packet Name listed in COOLJC Journal Basic $40 Packet Workshops ** Note Every current credential holder will get $40.00 off of each level.
APOSTOLIC LEGEND AWARD For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10 This award goes to a person that has inspired many through their leadership and life. This individual has become an icon for true Apostolic Leadership an example for generations to come.
APOSTOLIC LEGEND AWARD Apostolic Legend Award Defined The decision to who receives this award will be based on four factors: Record of Leadership This is based on information gained from references and that which is in writing, in reference to the candidates leadership. Length of Time in Apostolic Leadership The candidate for this award must have served C.O.O.J.C. or their particular Apostolic reformation for at least years. Doctrinal Standard The candidate must be Apostolic and has displayed, over the years a love and understanding of the Apostolic Faith and has shown the ability to articulate a commitment not only to performing acts of service, in leadership, but to living a service focused life. Personal character Leaders with good Christian character achieve results that transcend everyday organizational imperatives and outcomes. The candidate for this award would be one who has shown Godly character.
MANTLE AWARD MANTLE AWARD DEFINED This award recognizes 20 individuals who have worked/are working diligently with youth in a leadership capacity, equipping them with the necessities needed to lead and serve in the future. Nominations or recommendations would be accepted from regional apostles. Nominees must meet the following criteria: STANDARD Must be of the Apostolic Faith, Holy Ghost filled, and an active member of COOLJC church. Proof of membership would come from pastoral verification. Has displayed consistency within the organization by being an active member of a local COOLJC church for over years. LONGEVITY Must have at least years of service in either a diocesan, regional or national office. LEADERSHIP Has actively contributed to their local, state, and/or national assembly. Has displayed leadership skills in his or her office on a local, state, regional, or national level. Works with youth and supports the progression of their youth. Currently working/has worked in a leadership capacity on a diocesan, regional, or national level and their work has resulted in a positive and progressive change within the young people.
AWARD VIDEO ACCOMPANIMENT DETERMINE EACH PORTION OF THE 2-MINUTE VIDEO A 30-second intro with individual photo of award winner with instrumental music (COOLJC artists or general instrumentals from video building software) A 1-minute history recap of what makes the person eligible for the award (2-3 solid points that make them a legend) A 30-second outro with a snippet/voiceover of a message/speaking engagement of award winner with a possible picture slideshow. WHO WILL BE THE SPEAKING VOICE? Sis. Sherry Secondary option? Consider an additional male voice ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS TO ENHANCE THE VISUAL EXPERIENCE? Individual and group photos, possible voiceovers of a message/speaking engagement from the legend, and possible well wishes from the legend s family or home church/organization.
PRE-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION *PROPOSED* FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 Pre-Centennial service that includes a procession of Apostles and regional representatives with banners representing region/state commencing the official opening of Centennial Season. Share the organization s plan for 2019 centennial celebration Specific Centennial marketing distribution Friday night service dedicated to honoring all current Apostles (COOLJC Shepherd's Award) WORKSHOP SUGGESTIONS Multi-generation/multi-gender panel discussion on Celebrating Our Past and Reimagining Our Future Branches of COOLJC
Centennial Museum Project Commissioned by Apostle Robert L. Sanders, Centennial Chairman Committee: Dr. Celeste Ashe Johnson Deacon Alexander Stewart, Consultant Dr. Robert C. Spellman, Historian Museum will be housed in an individual room instead of a traffic area It will be representative of the Founder, the Chief Apostle, Presider Spencer through life size figures There will be life size standups of the current Board of Apostles and past apostles There will be a section representing the international auxiliaries A Section on outstanding women of COOLJC Key photos and artifacts throughout the museum representing various stages in the life of COOLJC Exploring loans from other organizations that have COOLJC artifacts A schedule of small talks throughout the Convocation in the museum from church and diocese historians in COOLJC Invitation to special guests to speak in the museum, such as Judith Casselberry, author of the Labor of Faith (examination of material and spiritual labor of COOLJC women based in Harlem) Periods scheduled for Great Preachers, CD s from Apostolic Preachers Sermons scheduled by Founder Sermons scheduled by Chief Apostle
Centennial POSTER DISPLAYS: The 100 Year Journey of COOLJC 1. Spiritual Establishment of Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 33AD 1. Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1); Acts 2:42Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:8; 2. 1919 Founding of Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. 1. Poster of Original Articles of Incorporate 2. Home of Deacon and Sister Edward Anderson and Mr. & Mrs. James Burleigh 56 East 131 st Street, New York 3. Highlights of Life of Bishop R. C. Lawson s Life 1. Poster representing 1893-1918 2. Poster Photo of 1919-1924 1. Tent Meeting Photo 1920, 104 th Street, NYC 2. Establishment of International Missionary Society, 1923 3. Establishment of the Church of Christ Bible Institute, 1926 4. Establishment of the BROADCAST, Radio Stations KGBS, WHOM, WINS 1. One of the first African American Pentecostals to go on the air. 5. Through 1961 Death of Bishop Lawson, July 2, 1961 4. Bonner Years & Spencer Years 1961-2013 5. To Present 2013-2019 Museum Project
Centennial Banquet Apostle Matthew Norwood, Board of Apostles Committee: Dr. Celeste Ashe Johnson Sister Andreal Maxwell Sister Kathy Shy Elder Mark Parrott, Sr. 1. BANQUET TICKETS THE BANQUET WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY AT 2:00-6:00 PM 1. Ticket Cost: $100 Adults 2. Ticket Cost for Seniors $50; Children & International Delegates $25 3. Special children s menu (11 years and under) 4. Tickets will be distributed via Regions to Regional Coordinators 5. Regions will sell 75% of tickets to Adults 6. Regions will sell 12.5% of tickets to Seniors 7. Regions will sell 12.5% of tickets to children 8. Tickets will be distributed at 2018 Convocation beginning Saturday 12:00 noon 9. Online ticket purchases will be available 10.ALL Tickets will be sold prior to opening of 2019 Convocation. No ticket sales during 2019 Convocation 2. MENU 1. Will consist of a Dual Entrée 2. Short Ribs of Beef and Supreme of Chicken Roulade
Centennial Banquet Regional Responsibility by Table Sales: (Rounds of 10) Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10 Region 11 Region 12 6 Tables 8 Tables 8 Tables 12 Tables 10 Tables 8 Tables 12 Tables 10 Tables 4 Tables 10 Tables 5 Tables 4 Tables
Centennial Banquet 1. INCENTIVES FOR REGIONAL TABLE SALES 1. Largest number of tickets sold 2. Oldest person from Region attending banquet 3. Youngest person from Region attending banquet 4. Most COOLJC generations attending banquet 5. Most members of same family at banquet 6. AND OTHERS 2. SOUVENIR GIFT FOR EACH BANQUET ATTENDEE 3. EXQUISITE DECORATIONS FOR A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Centennial Sponsorship Committee Pastor Mark Parrott, Sr. Locate sources in-outside COOLJC to help of set reasonable expenses. Forecast revenue by promoting and marketing the Journal. (see chart1) Organize and compile an official Journal to celebrate 100 years of ministry. Place proper metric to safe guard that all solicitations and sponsors are not duplicated and they are Acknowledged. Assemble working Cadre of Committee members, who are focus on maximizing their skills.
Projected Centennial Journal Revenue Description Item Cost # Pro Projected Total 1 Full Page $125.00 50 $ 6250.00 2 Half Page $ 75.00 100 $ 7500.00 3 Quarter Page $ 50.00 60 $ 3000.00 4 Business Cards/Patrons $ 20/25 360 $ 7750.00 5 Centennial-Gold Levels- Other $ 5000-2500 4 $ 25,000 6 Diamond-Silver $1500-750 6 $ 10,050 Total $ 60,000