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From the Desk of the ODC Chairman:

April 2020

Greetings to our Honorable Diocesan Bishop James W. Gaiters, to the prestigious Board of Directors, Offi cers, Board, and the constituency of the great Ohio District Council.

Praise Th e Lord! Let us continue to give exalted praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

“Where there is no vision the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18

Solomon was compelled to write the importance of vision. As we, who are a part of God’s great body of spirit fi lled believers focus on 2020, let us remember the vitality of the great gospel message that our God has entrusted unto us to proclaim and resonate to the world around us. Our Apostolic Message has the vitality the world so drastically needs. Our blind world, which encompasses us, has no vision of the present working of Christ in this world, which is causing love and hope to fade. Our world has no vision of the Divine Fatherhood; therefore, their devotion has decayed. It is up to us to declare the vision of our God’s possibilities in human nature to restore the spirit of sympathy which has decayed. Let us proclaim the vision which is our duty to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and holiness, which has declined, will return. We as Apostolic People have been given the true vision, the revelation of God. Our message has vitality.

Vitality: exuberant strength and mental vigor. Capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.

“We Have It!”

Yours under the Sovereignty of God,

Bishop Melvin L. Brown, Jr. Ohio District Council Chairman

Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr., Diocesan April, 2020 Greetings in Jesus’ Name! “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world, Amen.” Matthew 28:18-20 These are the last words of Jesus as He is ending His earthly ministry. I have learned that a person’s last words before he or she leaves this earth are so valuable that they can be accepted as evidence in a court of law. It cannot be stressed enough that the church needs to follow these final instructions from Jesus. These words, known as “The Great Commission,” appear in a synoptic view in the other Gospels. The basic idea of our Lord’s last words is that his followers will begin at Jerusalem and take this Gospel all over the world. His strategic plan for the Church must be our plan as well. We are commanded to witness, preach, teach and make disciples for the Kingdom of God. We must encourage men and women not only to be baptized in Jesus’ name, but also to be filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues, and we must then continue to teach them the principles of the Apostolic Doctrine and to lead a holy life. Jesus said “…and look on the fields, for they are white already to harvest.” (John 4:35b) The seed of the gospel has already been sown, and nothing can stop its maturation. The Bible says, “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth; it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) Brothers and Sisters of the Ohio District Council, as we rethink our efforts for soul winning, we must be diligent in prayer for guidance, wisdom, and strength that souls might be birthed into the Kingdom. This effort to win souls must be backed up with prayer. We must be successful in prayer if we are to be successful in winning souls. “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.” (Luke 10:2) By His Grace,

Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr. Diocesan

Bishop Melvin Brown, Chairman Sister Rosalind Agnew, Secretary Pastor Beverly Simmons, Treasurer District Elder Darrell Cummings, Vice Chairman Evangelist Janet Cummings, Asst. Secretary Elder Harold Ray, Asst. Treasurer Sister Joyce Tate, Recording Secretary Elder Gregory Ward, Sergeant-At-Arms

ohiodistrictcouncil.org OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL PROGRAM Tuesday, April 7, 2020 11:30 - ODC Board of Directors Preach Alive Speaker 1:00 - ODCLED - Apostolic Leadership 4:00 Minister Brent Kimball 4:00 in the 21st Century Greater Zion Temple Church Suffragan Bishop Gregory Pratt ODC Christian Education Steubenville, OH McDonald Building Sister Rachel Robinson Suffragan Bishop Roy C. Dawkins, Superintendent Pastor 1:00 ODC International Missions Theme:"Teaching to Transform" District Elder Carlos D. Morris, "That I May Know Him" Music Ministry Director Philippians 3:10 "Judah," Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Topic: "Laborers in His Harvest" Praise, Columbus, OH St. Matthew 9:36-39 General Sessions: "A Teacher's Walk of Suffragan Bishop William Reynolds, Pastor Presentation: Mission Endeavors Faith" Speaker/Presenter: Pastor Monique Dr. Yvonne Stargell Speaker: Williams Pilgrim Church of Christ, COOLJC Suffragan Bishop Ann Storey-Pratt Cleveland, OH Church of Jesus Family Worship Center 2:00 Bishop's Cabinet Meeting Springfield, OH Master Teacher - Dr. Lula Hampton 4:00 Dinner Panel Discussion: Thursday,April 9, 2020 Menu: Chicken Parmesan "Teaching to Change Lives" 8:30 Council Prayer Eggplant Parmesan Facilitator: Dr. Deidre Foreman (DCE) Meatballs Koinonia Apostolic Faith, Akron, OH 9:30 Bible Class: Bishop James W. Gaiters Fettuccine Panelists: ODC Diocesan Broccoli Sister Tracy Agnew, Tree of Life French Bread (homemade) Grace Apostolic Church, Columbus, OH Desserts and salads Apostolic Church, Martins Ferry, OH Subject: "The Truth" Dr. Deborah Barrett, Apostolic House Scripture: John 14:1-6 7:30 Evening Worship Celebration of Prayer, Huber Heights, OH Dr. Doris Moore, Santa Clara Apostolic 10:00 Altar Worker Training Opening Devotions: Dayton, OH Evangelist Naomi Sessley Evangelist Clarissa Speaker Elder Michael Robinson, City of Hope Family Worship Center, Cleveland, OH 10:45- The ODC Holy Ghost Receiving Ministry Praise and Worship 12:30 under direction of Evangelist Naomi Tree of Life Apostolic Church/FWC Keep it Simple. Make it Fun: Sessley Martins Ferry, OH Evangelist Wanda Butler, Grace Elder James M. Agnew, III, Pastor Apostolic, Columbus, OH 11:00- ODC Christian Women's Auxiliary 2:00 Evangelist Jan Watkins-Wood, President Music Ministry 1:00 - ODCLED - Last Day Prophecy Theme:"2020 Vision and I'm Looking SER Choir, Suffragan Bishop Roy C. 3:00 for a Miracle" Dawkins, Liaison Speaker: Pastor Patricia Daniel 1:00 - The ODC Holy Ghost "Receiving" Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple Sermonic Solo 4:00 Ministry under direction of Cincinnati, OH Lady Charlene Dawkins Evangelist Naomi Sessley 11:00 Balloting Committee - Nominations Speaker: Pastor James M. Agnew, III 4:00 Dinner Tree of Life Apostolic Church/FWC Menu: Lambchops 11:00 Pastors' Meeting Martins Ferry, OH Smothered Chicken Mashed Potatoes 2:00 ODC Board of Directors Peas & Carrots Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Spinach 2:00 - ODCLED (Council Fast Day) Navy Beans & Cornbread 4:00 Pastors Helping Pastors -- "Female Pastors Desserts, Rolls in a Male Dominated 21st Century Church" 8:30 Council Prayer Pastor Thomas Stone, Facilitator 5:00 ODC Usher Board 9:30 Bible Class: Pastor Gerald Collins Sister Kathy Bolden, President Holistic Development of Godly Women: Zion Christian Assembly "No Matter What, God Still Has Need of You" Canal Winchester, OH ODC Health Professionals McDonald Building Subject: "The Way" Sister Neva Bagley, President Scripture: John 14:1-6 2:00 ODC Men's Ministry 7:30 Evening Worship Celebration Elder Kevin Wilks, President 11:00 ODC Business Session Opening Devotions: Evangelist Linda (Registration begins at 12 noon. Griffin Registration fee is $5.00 per Council or 11:00 - ODCLED: Minister/Fellowship $20.00 annually) 1:00 Papers Training Praise and Worship Tagline: "Commitment To Responsibility The ODC Praise Team with Accountability" 11:30 Balloting Committee - Nominations Speaker: Suffragan Bishop LaVelton Daniel Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple Cincinnati, OH OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL Subject: "Th e Life" PROGRAM (Cont'd) Scripture: John 14:1-6 2:00 - ODC Ministers' Wives & 11:00 Business Meeting April Hotel 4:00 Ministers' Widows Zanesville, OH Lady Dolorus Nevels, President 1:30 Lunch Th eme:Women of Destiny-"A Designer Menu: Beef Stew & Biscuits Original" Psalm 139:14-18 Chicken & Noodles "Don't Be a Slave to Money" -- Mashed Potatoes Proverbs 22:7 Vegetable Medley Holiday Inn Express Discussion: Rolls, Salad, Desserts & Suites Lady Tobi Cooper -- Moderator 1101 Spring Street Deacon Jay Chapman -- Debt Free ______Zanesville, OH 43701 District Elder Brian Hamilton -- 740-297-4752 Stewardship & Pastors ODCYPU Pastor Cozette Snead -- Legal Issues Rate: Elder Denzeil Tubbs, President $129.00 — Standard room Generation OUTPOUR presents: BUSINESS SESSION: "SACRIFICE: Good Friday Experience" $139.00 — Suite MWMWA Hats Dominican Republic Scarves for 6:30 ODCYPU Mass Choir Rehearsal Reservations deadline: Women Cutoff date: March 17, 2020 First Lady Marcia Gaiters' Project 7:30 EVENING ENCOUNTER Speakers: ODCYPU State & Regional 4:00 Dinner Leaders Menu: Turkey and Dressing Pork Loin Music Ministry Mashed Potatoes ODCYPU Mass Choir Candied Carrots SAVE THE DATE Candied Yams 8:30 IGNITE Kids (Ages 12 & Under) Mac & Cheese July 10, 2020 Green Bean Casserole Fried Corn Rolls, Cornbread Following the Business Meeting Salad, Desserts We will continue 5:30 Men's Ministry (continued) “Celebration of the Saints” Enrichment Seminar: District Elder Raymond Lloyd Topic: "Forgive and Free"

ATTENTION! 7:30 Evening Worship Celebration Ministerial License Renewal Opening Devotions: Ordained & Non-Ordained Evangelist Ernise Hale Eff ective January, 2017 your pastor's Praise and Worship signature is required on the Renewal Living Faith Apostolic Church Application and you must be current with Praise Team, Columbus, OH your ODC dues. Bishop Edgar Posey, Pastor Pastor Cozette Snead Music Ministry Credentials Chairlady Living Faith Apostolic Church Columbus, OH Bishop Edgar Posey, Pastor Mailing Information: Speaker: Bishop James W. Gaiters ODC Council Registration $15.00/ Grace Apostolic Church Calendar year Columbus, OH Rosalind Agnew Diocesan, Ohio District Council, PAW Secretary 1757 County Road 2 Friday, April 10, 2020 Yorkville, OH 43971 8:30 Council Prayer Church Reports & Census Updates 9:30 Bible Class: District Elder Nathan Treasurer Beverly Simmons McDonald, Apostolic Christian 1207 Dana Drive Church, Zanesville, OH Oxford, OH 45056 Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches Non-Profit 2181 Mock Road Organization U.S. POSTAGE Columbus, OH 43219 PAID Columbus, Ohio PERMIT #2609

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dist. Elder Phyllis Agnew Dist. Elder Tony Williams ODC OFFICERS Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr. Dist. Elder Sylvester Awls Bishop James W. Gaiters, Sr., Diocesan Bishop C. Wayne Brantley Dist. Elder Darrell Cummings LAY DIRECTORS Bishop Melvin Brown, Chairman Bishop Melvin Brown Dist. Elder Brian Hamilton Pastor James Agnew, III District Elder Darrell Cummings, Vice Chairman Bishop Moses Butler Dist. Elder Timothy Hawkins Pastor Beverly Simmons Sister Rosalind Agnew, Secretary Bishop Gregory Irvin Dist. Elder Pamela Lane Dr. Janet Cummings, Assistant Secretary Bishop Edgar Posey Dist. Elder Raymond Lloyd EMERITUS Bishop Rufus Sanders Dist. Elder Scott Logan Suff. Bishop Marvin Graves SisterODC Joyce OFFICERS Tate, Recording Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS PastorBishop Beverly Paul A.Simmons Bowers,, Treasurer Diocesan Suff. BishopMichael Cooper Dist. Elder Richard Lyles Suff. Bishop Lewis Fitzpatrick Suff. BishopBishopLaVelton Paul A. Daniel Bowers Dist. Suff.Elder NathanBishop EugeneMcDonald Lundy Suff.Dist. Bishop Elder Eugene Larry JonesLundy ElderSuffragan Harold RayBishop, AssistantRoy C. Dawkins, Treasurer Chairman Bishop C. Wayne Brantley Suff. Bishop Laurence Nevels Dist. Elder Gregory Pratt ElderDistrict Gregory Elder Ward, Melvin Sergeant-At-Arms Brown, Vice Chairman Suff. Bishop Roy Dawkins Dist. Elder Eddie Massey Suff. Bishop David Parker, Sr. Suff. BishopBishop CraigMoses High Butler Dist. Suff.Elder WayneBishop Moore,David ParkerSr. Suff.Dist. Bishop Elder Charles Charles Smith Smith Evangelist Janet Cummings, Secretary Bishop James Gaiters Dist. Elder Phyllis Agnew Pastor LaVelton Daniel Minister Darrell Francis, Assistant Secretary Suff. Bishop Laurence Nevels Dist. Elder William Moore Suff. Bishop Roseann Storey-Pratt Suff. BishopBishopDavid Edgar Parker, Posey II Dist. Dist.Elder Elder Carlos Sylvester Morris Awls Dist.Pastor Elder PaulaLarry TillerJones Evangelist Linda Griffin,Recording Secretary Bishop Cecil Pratt Dist. Elder Melvin Brown EMERITUS Elder Brian Hamilton, Treasurer Suff. BishopGregory Pratt Dist. Elder Garfield Parker Suff. BishopBishop HaroldRufus SandersRayford Dist. Dist.Elder Elder Paula Michael Tiller Cooper Suff. Bishop Lewis Fitzpatrick District Elder Darrell Cummings, Assistant Treasurer Suff. Bishop Roy Dawkins Dist. Elder Darrell Cummings Suff. Bishop J. Thomas Jones Elder Robert Palmer, Sergeant-at-Arms Suff. Bishop Craig High Dist. Elder Gregory Irvin Dist. Elder Archellus Bell