“Walking The Path Of Integrity” Proverbs 11: 1-14
September 22 - 27, 2015 Crowne Plaza 2349 W. Marlton Pike Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Bishop Joseph H. Bell, President Bishop J. Emanuel Holland, Vice President Bishop Thomas J. Martin, Treasurer Bishop Kenneth R. Coward, Secretary Bishop D. Elaine Harris, Financial Secretary
Celebrating 91 Years
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Bishop Ida B. Robinson Founder
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Bishop Joseph Henry Bell, Sr. Greetings from the Presiding Bishop
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we embark on our ninety-first Holy Convocation of our great church, we are confronted by a world system that fosters compromise. People seem to be more inclined to live according to ungodly counsel. Yet, God has called His people to walk the path of integrity. Our integrity is the basis for our enduring legacy. Mt. Sinai Holy Church of America, Incorporated has been blessed by God for being a church organization that stands for righteousness for the truth of God’s word. Solomon tells us in Proverbs 22:1 that “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.”
The path of integrity may be lonely at time. The path of integrity may be filled with many challenges along the way. However, the path of integrity is a path that leads us to another place in God. The path of integrity results in deliverance and victory. The path of integrity brings us to a place of blessing and enables us to impact our cities (Proverbs 11:10, 11).
Our gathering together for our Holy Convocation is a time for us to meditate on the beauty and blessings of integrity found in God’s holy word. We are coming together to hear from God through those men and women who will be ministering during this time. It is my prayer that the Lord will have His way in our midst so that when this assembly has concluded and we leave to go back home, we will return to our congre- gations enriched and empowered to walk the path of integrity God has called us to
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Bishop Grace Ruth Batten, District Prelate Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.- Lead by Elder Ralph Bradley Elder James Wilmore; Evangelist Vincent Lewis; Missionary Peggy Bratten
Presiding ………………………………… Elder Ralph Bradley Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church, Smyrna, DE
Presenter “Restoring the Power of Prayer in the Church” … Elder Davida Washington Snow Hill, MD
Scripture Reading……………………………………….. Elder Clementine Elliott The Gate of Heaven, Washington, D.C.
Praise & Worship ………………………………...…. …. District Praise Team
Semonettes Minister Cheryl Carneige, Mt. Enoch Holy Church – Salisbury, MD Minister Patricia Lewis, Mt. Zion Holy Church – Milton, DE
Offertory Prayer ……………………………………..… Elder Eloise Wilmore Faith, Hope & Charity, Chesapeake City, MD Offering ….…………………………………………….. District Finance Committee
Remarks…………………………………..…………… Bishop Grace Ruth Batten
Afternoon Worship Service 2:00 p.m. Presiding …………………………………………….. Elder Ronald Morris Mt. Enoch Holy Church, Salisbury, MD Elder Constance Beach Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church, Smyrna, DE
Prayer ……………………………………….………… Elder Ronald Corbin Mt. Enoch Holy Church, Salisbury, MD
Scripture Reading …………………….………………. Elder Dianne Winder Mt. Zion Holy Church, Delmar, DE
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Bishop Grace Ruth Batten, District Prelate Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Praise and Worship …………………………………………. District Praise Team
Selection ……………………………………………...……. Mid-Atlantic District Choir Offertory Prayer ……………………………………………. Elder Constance Beach Offering …………………………………………..………… District Finance Committee Introduction of Preachers Selection …………………………………………………… Mid-Atlantic District Choir Speakers …………………………………..……………….. Elder Elmer A. Bratten, Pastor Mt. Sinai Tabernacle Milford, DE
Elder James O. Combs, Pastor St. John Holy Church Hartly, DE Altar Call Remarks …………………….………………………………. Bishop Grace Ruth Batten Announcements Benediction Evening Worship Service 7:00 pm
Presiding …………...……………………………………….. Bishop James O. White Bethel Pentecostal Church, Wilmington, DE
Presiding Elder Glen T. Robinson Mt. Enoch Holy Church, Salisbury, MD Processional
Prayer …………………………………………………… Elder Deborah Lewis Faith Tabernacle, Grasonville, MD
Scripture Reading ………………………………………… Elder Lilton Powell Rose of Sharon, Fruitland, MD
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Bishop Grace Ruth Batten, District Prelate Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Praise and Worship ………………………………. Mid-Atlantic District Praise Team
Official Convener ………………………………… Bishop Joseph Henry Bell, Sr. MSHCA, President
Selection ………………………………………….. Mid-Atlantic District Choir
Offertory Prayer
Offering …………………………………………… Mid Atlantic District Finance Committee
Introduction of Preacher
Selection…………………………………….…… Mid Atlantic District Choir
The Word of the Lord ……….………………….. Bishop Grace Ruth Batten Mid-Atlantic District Prelate Mt. Zion Holy Church Milton, DE
Holy Communion
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Invitation to Communion
But God showed His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us… I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 5:8, 8:38, 39 Congregation Stands and Reads
We thank Thee for this sacred table to which we come, remembering our Lord whose body was broken and whose blood was shed that we may have life.
Prayer of Consecration Presiding Elder Glen T. Robinson
Word of the Lord Elder Elmer Bratten
Blessing of Elements Bishop James O. White
Congregational Hymn of Preparation “Lead Me to Calvary”
The Ecclesiastical Assemblage Bishop Grace Ruth Batten, Bishops and Presiding Elders
Presiding Bishop serves Bishops; Bishops serve pastors; Pastors serve Congregation
Closing Selection “We Don’t Have to Slay the Lamb Any More”
Remarks Bishop Grace Ruth Batten
Announcements
Benediction Bishop Grace Ruth Batten
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Hymn of Preparation “Lead Me To Calvary”
King of my life, I crown Thee now, Thine shall the glory be; Lest I forget Thy thorn crowned brow, Lead me to Calvary.
Refrain
Lest I forget Gethsemane, Lest I forget Thine agony; Lest I forget Thy love for me, Lead me to Calvary.
Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid, Tenderly mourned and wept; Angels in robes of light arrayed Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept.
Refrain
Let me like Mary, through the gloom, Come with a gift to Thee; Show to me now the empty tomb, Lead me to Calvary.
Refrain
May I be willing, Lord, to bear Daily my cross for Thee; Even Thy cup of grief to share, Thou hast borne all for me. Refrain Words by: Jennie Hassey Music by: William Kirkpatrick
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Bishop D. Elaine Harris, District Prelate Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Then they returned,..every man…to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies. And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD 2 Chronicles 20 :27,28
Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
Presiders: Elder Hartley Pernell, Sr., Pastor St. John Pentecostal Church, Cedarville, NJ Elder Patricia Tellison, Pastor Mt. Zion Holy Tabernacle, Philadelphia, PA
The Church in Prayer Prayer Leaders: Deacon Richard Jackson and District Deacons
Praise and Worship Elder Wayne Slaughter, Jr.
Scripture Proverbs 11:1-14 Elder Arthur Parham, Jr. Pastor St. John Holy Church, Glassboro, NJ
Ministry of Giving District Finance Committee Introduction of Speakers Selection Evangelist Holly Ferguson Mt. Zion Holy Tabernacle, Philadelphia, PA
The Word of the Lord Elder Lauretta Pierce, Pastor Mt. Vernon Holy Church, Bridgeton, NJ Elder Charles Johnson, Pastor Stevens Memorial Holy Church Johnstown, PA Invitation
AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE 2:00 P.M.
Presider: Presiding Elder Kenwood Hagamin, Pastor True Light Holy Church, Philadelphia, PA
Worship Leader Brother Andrew Pitts Trinity Holiness Church Bridgeton, NJ
Symposium Defining the Importance and Impact of Integrity: Personally, In the Church and Society
Moderator: Sister A. Elmira Webb Mt. Olive Holy Temple Philadelphia, A
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Bishop D. Elaine Harris, District Prelate Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Segment 1: Presentations Elder Mary Magee, Pastor Faith Tabernacle Holy Church, Port Norris, NJ Elder Clarence Wright, Pastor Zion Holy Church, Newark, NJ Elder Catherine Pernell,St. John Pentecostal Church Cedarville, NJ Elder Alphonso Webb, Mt. Olive Holy Temple Philadelphia, A Deacon Marie Pitts, Trinity Holiness Church Bridgeton, NJ
Segment 2: Open Discussion Summary
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 7:00 P.M. Youthful Praise & Worship
Presiders: Minister Tracy Humphries, Mt. Nebo Holy Church Missionary Dawn Brunson, Zion Holy Church
Calvary Pentecostal Church Trenton, N Musical Selection: Calvary Pentecostal Youth Choir-Selection
Mt. Nebo Holy Church Mt. Holly, NJ Reading: "He Knows My Name" Elena Harris Narration “Pieces of God’s Story” II John: Darrius Wakefield Musical Selection: Mt. Nebo Youth Choir-Selection
Mt. Olive Holy Temple Philadelphia, PA Scripture Narrations: Alona Early, Da’Maya Summers Zamiya Harris, Zasir Harris, Sean Harris
Mt. Zion Holy Tabernacle Philadelphia, PA Scripture Reading: Brandon Tate
St. Paul Holy Church Philadelphia, PA Scripture Narration: Jamir Binda Musical Selection: Junita Lingham
Trinity Holiness Church Bridgeton, NJ Musical Selection: Brother Andrew Pitts
Zion Holy Church Newark, NJ Scripture Narration: Brock Brunson, Jr. Musical Selection: Zion Holy Church
Ministry of Giving District Youth 10
Bishop D. Elaine Harris, District Prelate Wednesday, September 23, 2015
7:45 pm
Presiders: Bishop Thomas Martin, Pastor Mt. Olive Holy Temple, Philadelphia.PA Bishop of Missions MSHCA, Corporate Treasurer MSHCA Bishop Kenneth Coward, Pastor St. Paul Holy Church, Philadelphia, PA Corporate Secretary, MSHCA
Processional PA-NJ District Choir
Invocation Elder Clayton Robinson, Pastor St. John Pent. Outreach Church, Salem, NJ
Scripture Proverbs 11:1-14 Presiding Elder Eleanore Steward, Pastor Trinity Holiness Church, Bridgeton, NJ
Selection PA-NJ District Choir
Guest Clergy
Ministry of Giving District Finance Committee
Introduction of Speaker
Sermonic Selection PA-NJ District Choir
The Word of the Lord Bishop D. Elaine Harris, Pastor Mt. Nebo Holy Church Presiding Prelate, PA-NJ District Invitation
Closing Remarks Bishop D. Elaine Harris
Benediction
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Bishop Joseph H. Bell, Sr., District Prelate
Thursday, September 24, 2015 National Mother
Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Prayer 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.– Prayer Leaders: District Pastors
“Senior Saints in Praise” Presiding: Elder Shirley Joseph
Invocation ……………………………………………… Elder Alexander Brown Glorious Tabernacle, Amityville, NY
Scripture Reading……………………………………… Psalm 92
Hymns of Praise ………………………………………. Elder Rena Martin Mt. Gerizim Holy Church, Corona, NY
Featured Testimony …………………………………… Missionary Bertha Green Bethel Holy Church, New York, NY
Solo ……………………………………………………… Sister Vivian Ricks Morning Star Pentecostal, Brooklyn, NY
Offertory Appeal ………………………………………… Presiding Elder Hazle Woodley Jerusalem Pentecostal Temple, Freeport, NY
Ministry of Giving ………………………………………. NY/NE District Finance Committee
Introduction of Preacher …………………………………. Bishop William Polk, Chairman Board of Presbyters
Sermonic Solo ……………………………………………. Sister Venesia Bland Christ Pentecostal Church of Deliverance
Morning Sermon …………………………………………. Elder Lomax Bland, Pastor Christ Pentecostal Church of Deliverance Invitation Announcement Closing Prayer
Afternoon Worship Service 2:00 p.m.
“Women In Worship” Presiding: Minister Edith Moore
Invocation …………………………………………………………….. Deaconess Cheryl Griswell
Scripture Reading …………………………………………………….. Deaconess Marjorie Bennett
Praise & Worship …………………………………………………….. Minister Edith Moore
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Bishop Joseph H. Bell, Sr., District Prelate Thursday, September 24, 2015
Introduction of Speaker ………………………………………………. Elder Hazle Woodley
Sermonic Solo ………………………………………………………… Elder Rena Martin
Sermon ……………………………………………………………….. Elder Yvonne Singleton Mt. Sinai Holy Church Taunton, MA Invitation Offertory Appeal Offertory Prayer Offerings …………………………………………………….…… NY/NE District Finance Committee Announcement Closing Prayer
Evening Worship Service 7:00 p.m.
Presiding Elder Hazle Woodley, Presiding
Invocation …………………………………………………………… Elder Alexander Brown District Chaplain
Scripture Reading …………………………………………………… Evangelist Karl Gregory Mt. Sinai Holy Church Roosevelt, NY
Praise & Worship …………………………………………………… District Praise & Worship Ensemble Ministry of Song …………………………………………………… NY/NE District Choir
Ministry of Giving ………………………………………………… NY/NE Finance Committee
Introduction of Preacher ……………………………………….….. Mother Dora Bostick
Sermonic Selection ……………………………………………..….. NY/NE District Choir
The Word of the Lord …………………………………………….. Elder Anthony Alfred, Pastor Morning Star Pentecostal Brooklyn, NY Invitation
Announcements
Benediction …………………………………………………………. Elder Walter Williams
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Bishop John Emmanuel Holland, District Prelate Friday, September 25, 2015
Morning Worship Service 10:00 am Prayer 10:00 am – 10:30am- Lead by Elder Donald R. Fonville, Sr. Elder Ronald Bryant/ Evangelist Vanessa Thompson/ Missionary Aleta Fonville
Southern District “Walking the Path of Integrity” Proverbs 11:1-14 Presiding ……………………………………………………… Elder Ronald Bryant, Sr. Miller’s Temple, Shirley, SC Presenters
“ Walking the Path of Integrity in Church” Elder Minerva Bryant Mt. Sinai Christian Assembly Jacksonville, FL
“Walking the Path of Integrity in the work place and Community” Elder Frederick Braxton Mt. Sinai Prayer Temple. Gumsprings, VA
“Walking the Path of Integrity in your Home” Elder Dean Staley First Pentecostal, Asheboro, NC Offering
Remarks…………………………………………………… Bishop John Emmanuel Holland
Afternoon Worship Service 2:00pm Presiding ……………………...……………………….….…. Presiding Elder Allene Woodle Mt. Sinai Holy Church, Burgaw, NC
Prayer ………………………………….……………………. Elder Virginia Agee Highway of Faith, Arizonan, VA
Scripture ……………………………………...……………… Dr. Thomas Long Victory Tabernacle Richmond, VA
Praise and Worship ………………………………………… Elder Vickie Halls St. John Holy Church, Estill, SC
Testimony…………………………………………………. Elder Florence Pugh Little Rock Holy Church, Palmyra, VA
Greetings…………………….……………….. …….…...… Bishop Reginald Peyton, Sr. New Covenant Holy Temple, Tallahassee, FL Assistant to Southern District Bishop
Selection ………………………………..………………….. Southern District Combine Choir Offertory Appeal ……………….…………………….…….. Presiding Elder Chester Demps
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Bishop John Emmanuel Holland, District Prelate Friday, September 25, 2015
Offertory Prayer…………………………………… Presiding Elder Allene Woodle Offering ……………………………………………. Southern District Finance Committee Introduction of Speakers .…………………………. Presiding Elder Allene Woodle
Solo ………………………………………………… Min. Tammy Watson Speakers …………………………………..……….. Elder Shirley McCoy, Pastor Jerusalem Holy Church Richmond, VA
Elder Patricia Brantley, Pastor St. John Holy Church Estill, SC Altar Call Remarks …………………….………………………. Bishop John E. Holland Announcements ……………………………………… Presiding Elder Carolyn Demps Benediction
Evening Worship Service 7:00 pm
Presiding …………………………………………….. Elder Donald R. Fonville, Sr. Mt. Zion Holy Church, Richmond, VA Elder Lumie Smith New Jerusalem Holy Church Cape Charles, VA
Prayer ………………………………………………… Elder Alfred Woodard Mt. Sinai Christian Center Petersburg, VA
Scripture ………………………………………….….. Evangelist Carla Cassidy Mt. Zion Holy Church, Asheboro, NC
Praise and Worship …………………………………. Min. Tammy Watson Mt. Nebo Holy Church, Ramuer, NC
Greetings……………………………………………. Presiding Elder Queen T. Harris Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, Norfolk, VA
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Bishop John Emmanuel Holland, District Prelate Friday, September 25, 2015
Selection …………………………………………..………… Southern District Choir Offertory Appeal ……………………………………….…… Elder Donald R. Fonville, Sr. Elder Patricia Brantley
Offertory Prayer …………………………………………….. Elder Lummie Smith Offering …………………………………………….………. Southern District Finance Committee Introduction of Speakers ……………………..…….………. Sis. Latavia M. Taylor Selection…………………………………….…………….… Southern District Choir Speaker …………………………………………..………… Bishop Lawrence L. Taylor Assistant to Southern District Bishop Fountain of Deliverance Ministries Richmond, VA
Altar Call …………………………………………………… Bishop Lawrence Taylor Remarks …………………………………………………… Bishop John. E. Holland Announcements …………………………………………… Secretary Benediction ……………………………………………….. Bishop Lawrence Taylor
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Bishop Thomas J. Martin, Jr. Bishop of Missions Saturday, September 26, 2015
Morning Worship Service 11:00 am Presiders: Elder Carol Smith-Wilmore & Missionary Azarine Newman
Opening Praying Scripture Praise & Worship …………..…………………….……… Missionary Praise Team
Focus on Mt. Sinai Mission Districts: California Elder Alphonso R. Webb & Elder Greg Martin Cuba Dr. Mary Cohen- Williams Guyana Sister Ashley Blakeny India Video Presentation Offertory Appeal Offering Solo ………………………………………………………… Sister Karen Pacouloute Introduction of Preacher …………………………………… Bishop Joyce Lewis Selection …………………………………………………… Morning Star Church Brooklyn, NY The Word ………………………………………………….. Bishop Simon Phillips Guyana District Altar Call Universal Missions Song …………………………………… Congregation
Benediction
Afternoon Service 2p.m. Presiders: Elder Sharon Belk & Mother Carolyn Martin Opening Prayer Scripture Praise & Worship ……………………………………………… Missionary Praise Team Choir Processional …………………………………………….. Mt. Olive Holy Temple Focus on Home Missions: Prison Ministry Outreach Ministry Nursing Home Ministry Food Ministry
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Bishop Thomas J. Martin, Jr. Bishop of Missions Saturday, September 26, 2015
Offering
Selection …………………………………………………………..… Mt. Olive Holy Temple
Introduction of Preacher ……………………………………………. Elder Anthony Alfred
Selection …………………………………………………………… Mt. Olive Holy Temple
The Word ………………………………………………………… Bishop Thomas J. Martin, Jr. Bishop of Missions MSHCA, Inc. Treasurer Mt. Olive Holy Temple, Pastor Altar Call
Universal Missions Song …………………………………….…… Congregation
Benediction
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Bishop William Polk, Chairman Saturday, September 26, 2015
Evening Worship Service 7:30
Processional ……………………………….………………… Bishops, Board of Directors, Board of Presbyters, Candidates for Ordination
Invocation …………………………………………………… Bishop James O. White
Choral Response
Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-8 Elder Mary Magee I Timothy 3:1-13 Presiding Elder Hazle Woodley
Ministry of Music ……………………………………………. National Mass Choir
Offertory Appeal ………………………………………….…. Bishop Thomas Martin
Offertory Prayer ……………………………………………… Elder James Faggins
Ministry of Giving
Introduction of Preacher ……………………………...…..…. Presiding Elder Carolyn Demps
The Word …………………..……………………………..… Bishop J. Emanuel Holland Vice President of MSHCA, Inc. Southern District Prelate
Presentation of Candidates ………………….….....…… Presiding Elder Ronald Bryant Secretary, Board of Presbyters Ordination Litany …………..…………………………. Bishop William Polk, Chairman
Act of Ordination ……………………………………… Bishop Joseph Bell, President Musical Selection ……………………………………… “A Charge To Keep I Have”
Right Hand of Fellowship Benediction
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Bishop William Polk, Chairman Saturday, September 26, 2015
OFFICIANT PRAYER: “ Almighty God, giver of all good things, who by the Holy Spirit has appointed divers orders of ministers in Thy Church; mercifully behold thy servants, now called to the office of Elder, and replenish them with the truth of Thy doctrine, and adorn them with innocence of life, that by both word and good example they may faithfully serve Thee in this office, to the Glory of Thy Name, and the advancement of Thy Church, through the merits of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen” STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
OFFICIANT: “Dearly beloved, you have heard of what dignity and of how great importance is the office whereunto you are called. We now exhort you in the Name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ that you are to be messengers, watchmen, and stewards of the Lord; to teach and admonish, to feed and to provide to the Lord’s family.” And now that this congregation of Christ here assembled may understand your purpose in these things, and that this is your promise may all the more move you to perform your duties. You shall answer plainly to these things which we, in the name of God and His Church, shall ask of you touching the same: THE CHARGE: OFFICIANT: Do you believe in your heart that you are truly called according to the will of our Lord, Jesus Christ, to the ministry of an Elder/Ordained Evangelist?
CANDIDATE: I do believe.
OFFICIANT: Are you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain all truth required for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same scriptures so to instruct the people committed to your charge that they may enter into eternal life? Will you give faithful diligence to minister the doctrine of Christ, the sacraments, and the discipline of the church and in the Spirit of Christ to defend the Church against all doctrine contrary to God’s Word?
CANDIDATE: I will so do, by the help of the Lord.
OFFICIANT: Will you be diligent in prayer, in the reading of the Holy Scriptures, and in such studies as will help you gain knowledge of God and His Kingdom?
CANDIDATE: I will, the Lord be my helper.
OFFICIANT: Will you apply your diligence to frame and fashion your own lives after the teachings of Christ?
CANDIDATE: I will, the Lord be my helper.
DEACONS:
OFFICIANT: Do you trust that you are inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon you this office and administration to serve God in promoting His Church and the edifying of His People?
DEACONS: I trust so.
OFFICIANT: Are you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain all doctrine necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ?
DEACONS: I am so persuaded.
OFFICIANT: Will you apply your diligence to frame and fashion your own lives after the teaching of Christ?
DEACONS: I will so do, the Lord being my helper.
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Bishop Joseph H. Bell, Sr., President Sunday, September 27, 2015
10:00 a.m. Sunday School – Sister Elmira Webb, Superintendent Primary Class - Missionary Katherine Glass Junior Bible Class Elder Arlene Holden Senior Elder Rena Martin Youth Adult Elder Daniel Ramsey Adult #2 Elder Lomax Bland Adult #1 Brother Percy Jones Preachers Elder Alphonso Webb
Presiders: Bishop Reginald Peyton & Bishop Kenneth Coward
MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M. Call to Worship Prayer Praise & Worship The Choir Processional “Holy, Holy, Holy” Mt. Sinai Mass Choir The Apostolic Processional Adjutants Elders Pastors Board of Presbyters Board of Directors Council of Bishops Presiding Prelate Invocation Bishop Grace Ruth Batten The Choral Response The Lord’s Prayer Theme Hymn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
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Bishop Joseph H. Bell, Sr., President Sunday, September 27, 2015
Scripture Old Testament Elder Frederick Gilliam New Testament Elder Kenwood Hagamin The Hymn of Worship “Trust and Obey” Offertory Appeal Bishop Thomas Martin Offertory Prayer Bishop Thomas Martin Ministry of Giving National Finance Committee Introduction of Preacher Bishop Emanuel Holland Sermonic Selection Bishop Minerva Bell The Preached Word Bishop Joseph H. Bell, Sr. Presiding Prelate – MSHCA Call to Discipleship Bishop Joseph H. Bell, Sr.
Announcements Remarks
Benediction
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“Just A Closer Walk with Thee” Author - unknown
I am weak, but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
Refrain
Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
Refrain
When my feeble life is o’er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o’er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
Refrain
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Trust and Obey Words by: John Sammis - music by: Daniel Towner
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey.
Refrain
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, But is blessed if we trust and obey.
Refrain
But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey.
Refrain
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Board of Directors’ Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.
Board of Presbyters’ Meeting (Board Members Only) Thursday, September 24, @10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Breakfast September 25, 2015 @ 9:00 am Please register at the desk
Examination Schedule The written exam for candidates Meeting the board for promotion will convene on Friday, September 25th @ 1:00 pm All candidates must be present at this time. The oral exam will be given immediately after the written exam.
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Sister A. Elmira Webb National Sunday School Superintendent
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Tuesday ______Wednesday ______Thursday ______Friday ______Saturday ______Sunday ______
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“Walking The Path Of Integrity”
Program Committee
Elder Elmer Bratten Chair
New York/New England District Elder Shirley Joseph
Pennsylvania/New Jersey District Elder Tonya Faggins
Southern District Elder Dean Staley
Mid-Atlantic District Elder Clementine Elliott
Mt. Sinai Holy Church of America, Inc. 1469 N. Board Street Philadelphia, PA
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