Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention, Inc. Elder F. R. Rush, President Makes the Nehemiah 4:6 Host: West Florida/Alabama Association Elder Bernard Yates, D. D, Moderator FLORIDA STATE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CONVENTION 2010 www.fspbc.org
Convention Host 2011-2014 President s Message Greetings Pastors and Conventioneers: It is with great joy that I welcome you to our 109th Annual Session of the Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention. It is indeed an honor to be a servant of the most high King and to this great Convention. The Convention theme, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, Nehemiah 4:6 is most appropriate for meeting the needs of our State Convention. We are now in a position where we must work together in order to sustain this Convention for the present and a future. As a result, I am calling on each of you to join me by having a mind to work through prayer, commitment and integrity. When people have a mind to work and can work as a team, God will honor their desires, dreams and goals. I want to take this opportunity to thank Elder Dr. Yates and his Association for opening the doors of Zion Hope and embracing the hosting efforts for this 109th Annual Session. They have labored long and hard to ensure that your stay in their fare city is a pleasant and joyous one. Let us show our appreciation by joining, Moderator Dr. Bernard Yates and the Mt. Zion West Florida/Alabama Association in making this a great Convention. East Florida Association 2011 South Florida Association 2012 Middle Florida/Georgia Association 2013 East Coast Association 2014 I have prayed that this week be one that will make a positive change in our Christian walk and one that we will be able to win souls for Christ. While we are here this week, let us come prepared to hear, receive and act positive on the Word. I am looking forward to meeting and fellowshipping with each of you during the 109th Annual Session. Yours in Christ, Elder F. R. Rush Elder F. R. Rush President Florida State Convention, Inc.
NOTES Contents President s Message Inside Cover Convention Leadership Roster ii Financial Requirements iii Convention Speakers iv Pre-Convention Program 1 Keynote Session 2 General Convention Schedule 3-6 Women Congress and Auxiliary Schedules 7-14 Ushers Congress Schedule 15-17 Laymen Council Schedule 18-19 Church School Congress Schedule 20-21 Memorial Services Outline 22-24 Notes Future Convention Host Inside Back i
Convention Leadership 2010 NOTES GENERAL CONVENTION Elder F. R. Rush, President WOMEN CONGRESS Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, PhD, President CHURCH SCHOOL CONGRESS Elder James Chester, President LAYMEN CONGRESS Deacon T. C. Daniels, President USHERS CONGRESS Sister Bertha Daughtry, President YOUTH CONGRESS Brother Joshua Postell, President 1 st Vice President Elder W. J. Williams, D. D. Post Office Box 76227 Tampa, FL 33675 2 nd Vice President Elder Kenneth Washington 1992 N. W. 57 th Street Miami, Florida 33142 Recording Secretary Elder Harry Cloud Post Office Box 241 Gretna, FL 32332 Assistant Recording Secretary Elder Edward Hayes 3009 N. Miller Street Pensacola, FL 3232503 Board of Finance Chairman Elder Dr. R. R. Gaines 8573 Raquel Lane Tallahassee, FL 32312-3898 General Treasurer Elder C. H. Smith 1205 Richmond Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 Bible Expositor Elder Bernard C. Yates, D. D. 1025 Anderson Street Pensacola, FL 32503 Financial Secretary Elder Renson Thompson 4551 Centerville Road Tallahassee, FL 32309 Assistant Financial Secretary Elder A. L. Ware Post Office Box 16823 St. Petersburg, FL 33733 Board of Retirement Chairman Elder Frazier Arnold 3721 N. W. 159 th St. Miami, FL 33054 Board of Education Chairman Elder Robert Whittaker Post Office Box 439 Sanford, FL 32772 Chief Marshal Elder James Humose 175 J&K Lane Crawfordville FL 32327 Board of Evangelism Chairman Elder M. L. Dawkins, D. D. 753 W. Comstock Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 Auditing Committee Chairman Elder Larry Austin Tallahassee, FL 32310 ii
THE CLOSING HYMN: Memorial Service Financial Requirements BENEDICTION AND BLESSING: Shall We Gather At The River? Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel-feet have trod; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God? Yes, We ll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. The Grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with the spirits of our departed saints. And now, may the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge of God and of His Son, Jesus Christ; the blessing of God Almighty, The Father, Jesus Christ, The Son, and The Holy Ghost, The Comforter: be among us and remain with us eternally. Amen. GENERAL REGISTRATION General Registration is $25.00 per person in all Departments OTHER INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS Field Agent - $100.00 or More Banquet Ticket - $25.00 Each ANNUAL CHURCH REGISTRATION AA1 $ 1,400.00 Over 500 Members 10 Delegates AA2 $ 1,200.00 Over 400 Members 8 Delegates AA $ 1,000.00 Over 300 Members 6 Delegates A $ 800.00 Over 200 Members 5 Delegates B $ 600.00 Over 100 Members 4 Delegates C $ 400.00 Over 25 Members 3 Delegates NOTE: Before Church Registration can be certified, the total amount shown in the appropriate church category must be paid. iii
Convention Speakers Litany Tuesday Sister Patricia Mayes Brother Elvin Proctor Dr. John Dees Teamwork Prayer + Faith=Power The Dream Team in Church Leadership Wednesday The Church and Its Role in Integrating Secular and Theological Education in a Contemporary Society, Part 2 Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Elder Ernest Williams, III Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Bible Exposition 10:00 A.M. Memorial Service 12:00 Noon Introductory Sermon 12:15 P.M. Elder Lawrence Coker Elder J. R. Cox Elder Chris O Bryant Laymen Council 5:30 P.M. Annual Worship Service 7:30 P.M. Thursday Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Elder Edward Buckner, D. D. Bible Exposition 9:30 A.M. Educational Worship Service 12:00 Noon Friday Evangelism Hour 9:30 P.M. Elder Ernest Ferrell Holy Communion and Feet Washing 7:00 P.M. Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Elder Terry Price TBA Bible Exposition 9:30 A. M. Women Congress Annual Service 12:00 Noon Elder Doc Ward Scholarship Luncheon 2:00 P.M. Order of Service for Saints Departed Leader: I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Invocation: O eternal God and master of all things, grant us the deep consciousness of thy presence that the spirit of Christianity may forever direct our thinking, guide and control our hearts and activities so that we may eternally be disciples of thine and render unselfish service to mankind. Most gracious father, sometimes we who bemoan the parting of loved ones are pained by heartaches, and scorned by some as they were: sometimes, we come to mountains in our lives that are hard to climb as our loved ones did: However, we realize that we promised as they promised to keep on climbing for we are assured that you will help us to stand and have the courage to run all the way. Most merciful Father, lead us gently home so that we may join our departed loved ones in the mansion you have prepared for us all. Amen. HYMN: Servant of God, Well Done Servant of God, well done: Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy master s joy. The voice at midnight came; He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame; He fell, but felt no fear. Soldier of Christ, well done; Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour s joy. Ushers Congress Annual Service 6:00 P.M. iv 24
Scripture: John 14:1-6; Revelation 21:6 Memorial Service Outline Monday April 19, 2010 THE ROLL CALL OF THE DEPARTED SAINTS AND THE LIGHTING OF CANDLES: (One for each saint as name is called) The Litany Leader: O Father of life and giver of light, look with favor upon thy creatures here assembled: Congregation: And grant us thy blessing: Leader: O thou, who has led man through the ages of his existence upon earth by thy spirit: Congregation: Grant us thy continued guidance: Leader: Thou who dost generate love and goodness in our hearts, and the desire for fellowship one with the other in life s living: Congregation: Increase thy spirit in us. Leader: Thou who hast called our brothers and sisters from their tasks to the reward of noble thoughts and deeds: Congregation: Deepen our memory of them, we pray: Leader: Thou who art the light of the new heaven, the new earth, the new Jerusalem, the Alpha and Omega and beginning and the end of all creation: Congregation: Grant a final resting place with thee to all whom thou hast called and finally to ourselves. Leader: The Lord be with you: Congregation: And with thy spirit. Amen. W ELCOME P ROGRAM 7:00 P.M. Mt. Zion West Florida/Alabama Association Elder Bernard Yates, D. D., Moderator Pensacola, Florida Words of Tribute: (Ten Minutes) 23 v
PRE-CONVENTION PROGRAM Tuesday April 20, 2010 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. General Registration Workshop Schedule 9:00 A.M Opening Session 9:15 A.M. 10:00 A.M. General Session Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Presenter: Elder Lewis, President of Church School Convention Directions for Class Study Dean Minnie Likely 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Classes in Study 11:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Lunch 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Workshops Maintaining God s Temple Church Leadership Workshop Topics The Church and Its Role in Integrating Secular and Theological Education in a Contemporary Society, Part 2 Sister Patricia Mayes Brother Elvin Procter Dr. John Dees FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 Church School Congress 8:00 A.M. 8:20 A.M. General Assembly Opening Exercises President Chester Selection Church School Creed Invocation Scripture Selection Overview of Week s Study Dean Minnie Likely 8:20 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Business Session 1. Election of Officers 2. Committee Reports 3. Registrar s Report 4. Solicitors Reports 5. Stewardship Report 6. Reading of Minutes 7. Presentation of Awards and Certificates* 8. Closing Exercises Song: God Bless Our Church School Prayer Benediction *If time permits 3:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. General Assembly Benediction/Dismissal 4:00 5:00 P. M. GENERAL CONVENTION CABINET MEETINGS 1 22
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 Church School Congress President s Reception Hostess: Mt. Zion West Florida/Alabama Association Tuesday April 20,2010 8:00 A.M. General Assembly 1. Opening Exercises President Chester Selection Church School Creed Invocation Scripture Selection 2. Appointment of Committees 3. Directions for Study Dean Minnie Likely 8:10 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Class Study Period 9:05 A.M. 9:30 A.M. General Assembly 1. Class Reviews Classes: 1, 2, 3 & 4 2. Closing Remarks President Chester 3. Closing Song: God Bless Our Church School THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 8:00 A.M. General Assembly 1. Opening Exercises Vice President Battle Selection Church School Creed Invocation Scripture Selection 2. Directions for Study Dean Minnie Likely 8:10 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Class Study Period 9:10 A.M. 9:30 A.M. General Assembly 1. Class Reviews Classes: 5, 6, 7 & 8 2. Closing Remarks Vice President Battle 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Pensacola, Florida 7:30 P.M. Keynote Session Elder W. J. Williams, D. D., 1st Vice President, Presiding Devotion New Zion Primitive Baptist Church Tallahassee, Florida Song of Praise New Zion P. B. Church and Middle Florida Georgia P. B. Association Choir Welcome Elder Bernard Yates, D. D., Host Moderator Mt. Zion West Florida/Alabama Association Greetings National Primitive Baptist, USA Elder Ernest Ferrell, President Elder Lee Harris, Regional Vice President Song of Praise New Zion P. B. Church and Middle Florida Georgia P. B. Association Choir Greetings Moderators of Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention Offering Elder Kenneth Washington, 2nd Vice President New Zion Officers and District Moderators Elder Harry Cloud Old West FL; Elder Willie J. Williams South FL Elder Kenneth Washington East Coast; Elder Bernard Yates Mt. Zion West FL/AL Elder Edward Buckner North Central FL; Elder Kenneth Duke East FL Elder R. Gaines Middle FL-GA Introduction of President Elder W. J. Williams, D.D Song of Praise New Zion P. B. Church and Middle Florida Georgia P. B. Association Choir President s Address Elder F. R. Rush, President Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention Invitation to Discipleship Presentations President s Award Moses Award Lillian J. Brantley Award Closing Remarks & Benediction Elder F. R. Rush 21 2
General Convention Church School WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 Elder James Chester 1730 Echo Lake Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 President Deacon Izeal Battle 325 S. Burnett Road, Cocoa, FL 32926 Vice President Sister Minnie Likely 316 Avenue B, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Dean 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. General Registration 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Church School Study Period 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Devotion General Convention Call to Order Convention Fellowship 10:00 A.M. 10:40 A.M. Bible Exposition 10:45 A.M. President s Forum Deacon T. C. Daniels, Laymen Congress President Elder F. R. Rush, President Elder Bernard Yates, D. D., Bible Expositor Elder F. R. Rush, President 11:00 A.M. Official Reports (Handouts) 1. Executive Committee and Trustees 2. Board of Education 3. Necrology 4. Miracle Hill Board 5. Treasurer 6. Resolutions from Associations 7. Camp Commission 8. Other Handouts 12:00 Noon Memorial Service Elder Ernest Williams, III, Pastor New Beginnings P. B. Church, Crowley, LA Alternate: Elder Roy L. Franklin, Pastor Macedonia P. B. Church, Jacksonville Reading of the Necrology Report Elder Harry Cloud, Secretary 12:15 P.M. Introductory Sermon Elder Bernard Yates, D. D., Pastor Zion Hope P. B. Church, Pensacola Assisted by: Elder Kenneth Washington, Pastor Greater Israel Bethel P. B. Church, Miami 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Lunch 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. General Registration Sister Ethel Davis 2011 E. Broad Street, Tampa, Fl 33610 Recording Secretary Sister Shirley Lewis 410 E. Lee Street, Asst. Recording Pensacola, FL 32503 Secretary Sister Olivia Harvey 1170 Rehwinkle Road, Registrar Crawfordville, FL 32327 Sister Ruby Britt 3782 Catalina Dr. Cocoa, Fl, 32926 Pianist Sister Mae Pearl McCarty 1909 Juanita Avenue, Fr. Pierce, FL 34946 Pianist Emeritus Sister Ruby Allen 143 Sopchoppy Highway Recording Secretary Emeritus Sopchoppy, FL Solicitors East Coast East Florida Sister Lillie Pease Middle Florida Sister Lee Etta Proctor Old West Florida Sister Bernice Pitts South Florida Sister Mary Flintroy Mt. Zion West Florida North Central Florida Sister Winona Hardin South Florida (NOTE: there has not been a report for the associations with no names in the last two sessions or more) Church School Classes NOTE: Participation Awards will be given. Class Teacher (s) 1. Primitive Baptist Church Doctrine and Polity Elder Alvin Ford 2. Christian Mentoring Elder Ester Watson 3. Church School Administration Deacon Ernest Proctor 4. Executing Effective Ministries Sister Sandra Ming 5. A Brief Study of the Israeli / Arab World from the Vantage Point of the Old Testament Theology Elder Alvin Tyson 6. Biblical Counseling / Christian Ethics Elder Dr. Mitchell Dawkins 7. Uhering In the Holy Spirity Sister Bertha Daughtry 8. Why We Must Evangelize Sister Willow Britt 3 20
Laymen Council General Convention 5:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M 1. Reading of Minutes 2. Report of Churches 3. Committee Reports 4. Report of Advisor 5. Reports THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 1. Reading of Minutes 2. Report of Churches 3. Committee Reports 4. Final Business 5. President s Address 6. Election of Officers 7. Panel Discussion Deacons Responsibilities to the Church Panel Members: Deacons: Simmons; James Austin, W. Jiles and E. Proctor WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 3:00 P.M. 4:30 P. M. General Business Session 1. Treasurer s Report Elder Clinton H. Smith 2. Financial Secretary s Report Elder Renson Thompson 3. Board of Evangelism Elder Dr. M. L. Dawkins, D. D. 4. Camp Commission Deacon W. J. Jiles 5. Board of Education Elder Robert Whittaker 6. Committee Appointments 7. Association Pre-Registration Reports a. Mt. Zion Elder Bernard Yates b. East Coast Elder Kenneth Washington c. North Central Florida Elder Isaiah Ellis d. East Florida Elder Kenneth Duke e. Old West Florida Elder Harry Cloud f. South Florida Elder Willie J. Williams, D. D. g. Middle Florida Georgia Elder R. R. Gaines, D. D. 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Laymen Annual Service Elder Lawrence Coker, Pastor Shiloh P. B. Church, Pensacola Officers, Choir, and Ushers in Charge Alternate: Elder Leon Wilson Mount Moriah P. B. Church, Ft. Pierce, FL 7:30 P.M. Annual Worship Service Elder J. R. Cox, Pastor Rising Star P. B. Church, Birmingham, AL Officers, Choir, and Ushers in Charge Alternate: Elder Raymond Sanders St. Paul P. B. Church, Crawfordville 9:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service Elder Chris O Bryant, Pastor Zion Hill P. B. Church, Lakeland Alternate: Elder Mitchell Dawkins Warner Chapel P. B. Church, Winter Park 19 4
General Convention Laymen Council THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. General Registration 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Church School 9:30 A.M. 12:00 Noon General Session Devotion Service Laymen Congress Bible Exposition Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Bible Expositor Minutes Completion of All Reports Finance Board Financial Secretary 12:00 Noon Educational Worship Service Dr. Willie J. Williams, Presiding 1 st Vice President Sermon Elder Edward Buckner, D.D., Pastor Friendship P. B. Church, Cocoa PRESIDENT S RECOMMENDATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. Lunch 3:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M. General Session 1. Discussion on President s Recommendations 2. Resolutions 3. Available Reports 7:00 P.M. Holy Communion and Feet Washing Rites Elder Ernest Ferrell St. Mary P. B. Church, Tallahassee Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge Alternate: Elder Lee Harris Mt. Olive P. B. Church, Jacksonville 1. Offering 2. Sermon 3. Administration of the Second and Third Ordinances Of Christ s Church Deacon Tommie C. Daniels 14215 Jackson Street, Miami, FL 33176 President Deacon Lorenzo Hayes P. O. Box 17022,Tampa, Fl 33672 Vice President Deacon David M. Watson P. O Box 205 Recording Secretary Midway, FL 32310 Deacon Sylvester Green P. O. Box 1249, Qunicy, FL 32353 Assist. Secretary Deacon Eugene Lamb P. O. Box 592, Midway, FL 32343 Financial Secretary Deacon Ernest Proctor 2501 Holmes Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32310 Treasurer Deacon Danny Nathan Devotion Chairman Deacon Wilford Jiles 4557 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309 Advisor SPECIAL NOTE: All laymen are ask to pay or send a donation of $20.00 for our annual Laymen Service. TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 4:00 P.M. Devotional Service 4:15 P.M. Call to Order and Opening President 1. Appointment of Committees 2. Report of Churches 3. Report of Associations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 5:30 P.M. Annual Worship Service Devotion Shiloh P. B. Church Deacons Selection Shiloh P. B. Church Choir Scripture Minister Introduction of Speaker Minister Selection Shiloh P. B. Church Choir Sermon Elder Lawrence Coker, Pastor Shiloh P. B. Church, Pensacola, FL Invitation to Discipleship Minister Offering Shiloh P. B. Church Deacons Remarks Deacon Tommie Daniels, President Elder F. R. Rush, General President Holy Communion and Feet Washing Rites Service conducted by State President, Moderators, and Elders. (All Elders wear white communion robes). 5 18
4. Committee Reports 5. Election of Officers 6. Prayer/Dismissal Usher Congress 7:00 P.M. Annual Holy Communion Services All Ushers in White, (Men in White Suits and Black Shirts), Badges and Gloves; FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 Attire: All Ushers in White (Men in Light blue Shirts), White Tie, Gloves and Badges 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Church School Meet & Greet 9:30 A.M. 10:45 P.M. General Convention 11:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M Usher Congress Third Session 1. Devotion 2. Reading of the last Meeting Minutes 3. Unfinished Business 4. Panel Discussion 5. Closing Prayer 12:00 Noon Women Congress Annual Worship Service 2:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Annual Lillian J. Brantley Scholarship Luncheon 6:00 P.M. Ushers Annual Worship Service All Ushers in Navy Blue Suits with White Shirts/Blouses, Navy Blue Tie, Gloves and Badges FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 General Convention 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. General Registration 8:00 A. M. 9:30 A.M. Church School 9:30 A.M. 9:50 A.M. General Convention Devotion Laymen Congress 10:00 A.M. 10:40 A.M. Bible Exposition Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. 11:00 A.M. General Convention Business Session 1. Minutes 2. Board of Finance 3. Financial Secretary 4. Committee Reports A. Program and Divine Worship B. Time and Place C. Public Policy 5. Election of Officers 6. Installation of Officers 12:00 Noon Women Congress Annual Service Elder Terry Price, Pastor Philadelphia P. B. Church, Tallahassee Officers, Choir, and Ushers in Charge Alternate: Elder Alvin Ford, Pastor Mt. Olive P. B. Church, Gainesville LILLIAN J. BRANTLEY SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON & Coronation of Queen Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church/ Auditorium Pensacola, FL 2:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Annual Service Elder Doc Ward, Pastor St. Peter P. B. Church, Tallahassee Alternate: Elder Robert L. Whittaker, Pastor New Zion P. B. Church, Sanford 17 6
Women Congress Usher Congress 2010 Officers Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, PhD 3113 Brookridge Drive President Tallahassee, FL 32305 Mother Oretha Anderson 1108 Hastie Road 1 st Vice President Tallahassee, FL 32305 Mother Helen Woody 3712 E. McBerry Avenue 2 nd Vice President Tampa, FL 33610 Mother Lillie Pease 315 Sierra Road, Havana, FL 32333 Recording Secretary Sister Willow R. Britt 3921 Grapehill Street, Cocoa, FL 32926 Asst. Recording Sec. Sister Katie Frye 49 Cordova Road, Quincy, FL 32352 Financial Secretary Sister Lavcrn Ash 7119 East Bank Drive, Tampa, FL 33617 Asst. Financial Sec. Sister Bobbie Rich 5108 Persimmon Hollow Road Financial Coordinator Milton, FL 3583 Mother Carrie Judge 1602 Debut Lane President Emeritus Winter Garden, FL 34787 Mother Willie Miles 3473 Gardenview Way Financial Secretary Tallahassee, FL 32301 Emeritus Ministers Wives and Ministers Widows Mother Mary Rivers 2821 Palmadelia Ave. Sarasota, FL 34234 President Mother Ethel Thompson 4551 Centerville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32309 Vice President Mother Sharon Wilson 2714 S. 10th St., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Recording Secretary Mother Carolyn Thomas Mother Ann Chester 99 Brewster Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137 Financial Secretary 1730 Echo Lake Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 34982 Instructor Deaconess and Mothers Board Mother Nathalee Barnes 25 San Bonita Court, Havana, FL 32333 President Mother Christine Simmons 3740 Wood Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926 Vice President Mother Margaret Butterfield 1515 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952 Recording Secretary Mother Hattie Ruth Dennis 2503 Lindsey Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32310 Asst. Recording Secretary Mother Ethel Davis 2011 E. Broad Street, Tampa, FL 33610 Financial Secretary 7 1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Usher Congress Luncheon 3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Afternoon Session Devotion Workshop Topics: High Way to Heaven or Hell 1. 25 Mph Step by Step: Sister Alice Linton 2. 45 Mph God Will Take Care of You: Sister Alfreda Davis 3. 65 Mph Nearer My God to Thee: Brother Julius Britt 4. 85 Mph This World is Not My Home: Sister Barbara Nickerson 5. 95 Mph Lord, I m Coming Home: Sister Vivian Brown 6. 100 Mph Precious Memories/99 1/2 Won t Do: Brother Stanley Gray Unfinished Business: Offering Prayer/Dismissal THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 Attire: Navy Blue Suits, White Blouses/Shirts, Navy Blue Tie, Gloves and Badges 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Church School Meet & Greeting 9:30 A.M. 10:45 A.M. General Convention 11:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Second Session Brother John Ingram, Vice President, Presiding 1. Devotion 2. Introduction of the President 3. President s Annual Address 4. Love Offering 5. Prayer/Dismissal 12:00 Noon General President s Hour 1:30 P.M. 3:30 P.M. Luncheon Presidents Appreciation Fellowship and Gift Exchange 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Afternoon Session 1. Devotion 2. Reading of Last Meeting s Minutes 3. Continuation of Business 16
Usher Congress Women Congress Sister Bertha Daughtry 2525 Gillespie Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 President Brother John Ingram P. O. Box 236803, Cocoa, FL 32923 Vice President Sister Rutha Williams 7220 Hartman Street, Cocoa, FL 32927 Recording Secretary Sister Annie Barnes P. O. Box 37352, Tallahassee, FL 32315 Asst. Recording Secretary Sister Vivian Brown 1500 N. Congress Avenue, Unit C-32 Financial Secretary West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Sister Alice Linton 1005 Sykes Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305 Chaplain Brother Julius Britt, Sr. 3782 Catalina Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 Head Usher Special note: All ushers of each district who cannot attend the State Convention are asked to enroll with $5.00 or more TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Official Cabinet Meeting (All Ushers Welcome) 5:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. Usher Rehearsal 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. General President s Reception 7:30 P.M. President s Keynote Address WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 Black Suits, White Blouses/Shirts, Black Tie, Gloves and Badge All Ushers Be ready to Serve At All Times 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Church School Meet & Greet 10:45 A.M. 11:50 A.M. Ushers Congress First Session President, Presiding 1. Opening Fellowship and Greetings from the President 2. Acknowledgements and Welcome for First Time Attendees 3. Report of Last Year s Meeting Minutes 4. Exploring the Convention Theme (15 Minutes) Sis. Vivian Brown 5. Old and New Business 6. Appointment of Committees Program Committee Workshop Committee Necrology Committee Recommendation Committee By-Law and Operational procedures Committee Prayer/Dismissal 12:00 Noon Memorial Service 12:15 P.M. Introductory Sermon 15 Nurses Guild Sister Lillie J. Nichols 2516 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 President Sister Constance Dutcheville 920 Gomellion Court Apt. C, Tampa, FL 33605 Women of the Church Vice-President Sister Willie M. Randerson 3415 W. Yonge St., Pensacola, FL 32505 President Sister Bettye Simmons P. O. Box 306, Havana, FL 32333 Vice President Sister Louvenia Jones 730 McNair Road, Havana, FL 32333 Recording Secretary Sister Gussie Braggs 3811 Kennedy Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926 Advisor Sister Connie Davis 804 Brent Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305 Instructor State Choir Sister Essie Williams 1172 N.W. 47 Terrace, Miami, FL 33127 President Mother Doris Curtis 1101 Calloway Street Vice President Tallahassee, FL 32304 Sister Annie Eutsay 122 N. Cleveland Street #10B, Recording Secretary Quincy, FL 32351 Sister Ruby Britt 3782 Catalina Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 Musician Sister Lurlean Blackmon 6312 Antietam Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503 Asst. Musician Sister Bessie Harden 324 Martin L. King Blvd Advisor Tallahassee, FL 32301 Matrons Auxiliary Sister Shirley Lewis 410 East Lee Street, Pensacola, FL 32503 President Sister Earnestine Glover 2838 Maple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 Vice President Sister Mary Flintroy 624 Carondalay Drive Recording Secretary Pensacola, FL 32506 Sister Brenda Farmer 106 Apollo Street Financial Secretary Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Sister Carol Jenkins 1201 25th St. E, Bradenton, FL 32408 Asst. Fin. Sec. Sister Maggie King 1735 W. Elm Street, Quincy, FL 32351 Advisor 8
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 Women Congress Women Congress Auxiliary Schedule 4:30 P.M. Pick up Pre-Registration Packets or On-Site Registration 7:00 P.M. Local Welcome Program TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 8:00 A.M Pick up Pre-registration packets or On-Site Registration 9:15 A.M. 4:00 P.M. Pre-Convention Workshops 4:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. General Convention Cabinet Meeting 4:30 P.M. 5:15 P.M. Women Congress Cabinet Meeting 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. General President s Reception 7:30 P.M. President s Keynote Address WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Registration 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Church School Congress STATE CHOIR Wednesday 1. Devotion by Chaplain 2. Welcome by President Williams 3. Introduction of New Members 4. Report of Sick Members 5. Song Study Musician Britt 6. Rehearsal TBA (Anyone who enjoys singing) 7. Tickets for Prayer Breakfast Thursday Attire: Navy Blue Suits, White Blouses and White Corsages ) 1. Devotion 2. Continuation of Business 3. Report of Donations, 4. Report of Sick Members 5. Study Period President and Musician 6. Election of Officers and Dismissal Friday Attire: All White with White Corsages & Navy Ribbon 7:00 a.m Emma R. Tyler Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Meeting with General Convention for Opening Session 10:45 A.M. 11:50 A.M. First Session of Women Congress Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, President, Presiding Call to Order Report of Necrology Committee Mother Christine Simmons, Chairperson Reading of Cabinet Minutes Mother Lillie Pease, Recording Secretary Exploring Theme (15 Minutes) Mother Margaret Butterfield (North Central) Alternate: Sister Willow R. Britt (North Central) Appointment of Committees Recognition of First-Time Congress Attendees Announcements and Adjournment for Joint Memorial Service 12:00 Noon Joint Memorial Service 1:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Lunch Orientation for First Time Congress Attendees 9 14
Women Congress Auxiliary Schedule Women Congress WOMEN OF THE CHURCH Wednesday 1. Opening Fellowship and Greetings from President Randerson 2. Acknowledgement/Introduction of Officers and First Time Attendees 3. Business Session 4. Study Period- Sister Connie Davis, Instructor Thursday Attire: Navy with Pink Corsages Luncheon Meeting 1. Greetings by Vice President Simmons 2. Queen Contestant 2011 3. Election of Officers 4. Bible Study- Sister Connie Davis, Instructor 5. Special Sister Gift Exchange 6. Closing Fellowship Friday Attire: White with Pink Corsages 7:00 a.m Emma R. Tyler Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast MATRONS Wednesday 1. Theme Song Climbing Jacob's Ladder 2. Prayer 3. Greetings from President Lewis 4. Introductions 5. Appointment of Committees A. Program B. Recommendations 6. New Business 7. Speech Sister Sarah Banner 8. Remarks and Acknowledgements 9. Closing Prayer Thursday (Attire: Royal Blue or District Uniform with White Corsage) 2:00 P.M. Luncheon Meeting, Vice President Glover, Presiding 1. Theme Song and Prayer 2. President s Annual Address 3. Completion of Unfinished Business 4. Election of Officers Friday (Attire: White with White Corsage) 7:00 a.m Emma R. Tyler Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. Second Session of Women Congress Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, President, Presiding Call to Order Mother Helen Woody, 2nd Vice President Greetings from District Presidents Adjournment for Auxiliary and Committee Meetings 3:15 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Auxiliary Meetings 4:40 P.M. 5:40 P.M. Committee Meetings 7:00 P.M. Annual Worship Service THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Attend Church School Session 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Meet with General Convention for Devotion and Bible Exposition 10:10 A.M. 11:50 A.M. Third Session of Women Congress Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, President, Presiding NOTE: All Queen Contest money must be reported to the Women s Congress Financial Team at 10:30 A.M today. Call to Order Introduction of Auxiliary Queen Contestants Reading of Minutes Committee Reports $25 March for Scholarship and Offering for Scholarship Adjournment for General President s Hour 12:00 Noon General President s Hour 2:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Lunch and Auxiliary Time 7:00 P.M. Annual Holy Communion and Feet Washing Services FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 NOTE: All Women Should be Dressed In ALL White 7:00 A.M. Emma R. Tyler Prayer / Fellowship Breakfast Committee in Charge: Sister Juanita Hamilton, Chairman; Sister Ellen Adams, Sister Lavern Ash, Mother Barbara Baker, Sister Brenda Farmer, Sister Clara Floyd-Gaymon, Mother Mary Hayes, Mother Lee Etta Proctor 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Meet with General Convention For Devotion and Bible Exposition 13 10
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010 Women Congress Auxiliary Schedules Women Congress Auxiliary Schedule 10:10 A.M. 11:50 A.M. Closing Session of Women Congress Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, PhD, President, Presiding Call to Order Mother Oretha Anderson, Vice President Women Congress President s Annual Address Committee Reports Financial Reports and Summary Reading of Minutes Election of Officers 12:00 Noon Women Congress Annual Worship Service Elder Terry Price, Pastor Philadelphia P. B. Church, Tallahassee Officers, Choir, and Ushers In Charge Alternate: Elder Alvin Ford, Pastor Mt. Olive P. B. Church, Gainesville 2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Annual Lillian J. Brantley Scholarship Luncheon and Coronation of Queen Committee in Charge: Mother Nellie Johnson, Chairman; Mothers: Nathalee Barnes, Ethel Davis, Chistell Powell; Sisters: Sarah Banner, Minnie Likely, Carolyn Martin, and Sandra Ming Queen Contestants Ministers Wives and Ministers Widows Mother Sandra Jefferson New Hope, Orlando (East FL). Deaconesses and Mothers Mother Massota Green St. Paul, Tallahassee (Old West) Women of the Church Sister Juanita Hamilton Mt. Zion, Palatka (North Central) Matrons Sister Sally Jenkins Philadelphia, Port St Joe (Old West FL) Choir Sister Annie Eutsey, Mt. Pilgrim, Quincy (Middle FL/GA) 4:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. Relaxation All auxiliary groups are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3:15 P.M. and Thursday, 2:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. No time is allotted for auxiliary meetings on Friday MINISTERS WIVES and MINISTERS WIDOWS Wednesday 1. Opening Fellowship and Greetings from President Rivers 2. Acknowledgement/Welcome: First Time Attendees 3. Business Session 4. Exploring the Theme (10 Minutes)-Mother Beverly Jefferson (Old West FL) 5. Study Period Mother Ann Chester, Instructor Thursday Attire: Black with White Corsages Lunch and Meeting (Arranged by Local Association) 1. Business Report of Committees 2. Workshop Mother Gwendolyn Hendley, Facilitator 3. Election of Officers Friday Attire: White with White Corsages (Each Ministers Wife/Widow is asked to support the auxiliary by contributing $10.00 for the group s annual special effort and Queen Contestant.) 7:00 a.m Emma R. Tyler Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast DEACONESSESS - MOTHERS Wednesday 1. Opening Prayer and Greetings from President Barnes 2. Acknowledgements/Welcome of First Time Members 3. Business Program Review Host Association Communion Supplies Field Agents and Queen Reports 4. Study Period Mother Helena Anderson (Old West Florida) Topic Basic: Prayer, Peace,, and Prosperity Psalm 122:6-7 5. Remarks Adjournment Thursday Attire: Daytime All White with Purple Corsages Evening White Uniforms with White Nurse Caps 2:00 5:00 p.m. Lunch and Auxiliary time Vice President Simmons, Presiding. 6:00 p.m. Set Up for Communion Note: Two (2) Mothers from the Host Association and one (1) Mother from the other Association are asked to be present to set up for Communion. Friday Attire: White with Purple Corsages 7:00 a.m Emma R. Tyler Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast 11 12