PILGRIM ASSEMBLIES INTERNATIONAL 28th HOLY CONVOCATION Sacred Service of Elevation & Consecration SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 AT 11:00am RENAISSANCE CONVENTION CENTER 1338-44 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11211 ARCHBISHOP GEORGE MALACHI SHORTS FIRST ASSISTANT ARCHBISHOP-DESIGNATE RONALD HOPKINS SECOND ASSISTANT ARCHBISHOP WILLIAM HUDSON III, CHIEF PRELATE History of the Assemblies The origin of Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc., was established by the vision of Reverend Roy E. Brown, who desired to promote spiritual continuity through prayer, directions and mutual accountability among the Christian community as well as to raise up leaders with similar vision to reach the lost and the poor with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was during his service of Consecration to the Bishopric on July 18, 1990, by Bishop Chandler D. Owens, the Chief Consecrator, which also was the Annual Day of Prayer for Pilgrim Church that Bishop Roy E. Brown presented and set forth his vision of Pilgrim Assemblies to the gathered saints as the General Overseer. On April 9, 1994 the Episcopal Consecration of the first eight Bishops of Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc. by Bishop Roy E. Brown, was held during the Fifth Holy Convocation in Brooklyn, NY. Those designated to be consecrated were: Reverend Carlyle Krishna Chankersingh, Reverend Elijah Bernard Jordan, Reverend Charles Joseph Reed, Reverend Robert Joel Rochford, Reverend George Malachi Shorts, Reverend Donald Eugene Burwell, Reverend Claude Odell Timmons and Reverend Richard David Moore. January 1996 witnessed the Episcopal Consecration of Reverend Gladstone Botwana (Pretoria/Soweto, South Africa) and Reverend Reginald Twumasi (Ghana, West Africa); both consecrations were among their local fellowship. In this same year Bishop Roy E. Brown was confirmed in Apostolic Succession and elevated to the office of Archbishop and he was established as the Chief Prelate and Presiding Bishop of Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc. Among episcopate's that gathered in to the assembly and were recognized are Bishop Alvin J. Crone, Bishop Keith Wright Sr. and Bishop Julius A. Sloane. In 1998, was the additional Episcopal Consecration of Reverend Kent David Branch (Atlanta, GA) and Reverend Jeffery James Archangel (New Iberia, LA) added to the Assemblies. During the PAI Holy Convocation on July 10, 2010, Archbishop Roy E. Brown consecrated the following men to the Episcopacy: Bishop Lester Livingstone Bradford, Bishop Mario Ford, Bishop Ronald Hopkins, Bishop Myles Howard, Bishop William Hudson III, Bishop William Alfred Martin, Bishop Donald Wayne Oliver, Bishop Orrin Keith Pullings, Bishop Allen Ray Rivers, Bishop Charlie James Robinson Sr, Bishop Eugene Seay II, and Bishop Michael Edwin Turpin. On July 2012, at the Official Day of Pilgrim Assemblies International Holy Convocation, Archbishop Roy E. Brown appointed Bishop William Hudson, III as his successor, thus becoming the Coadjutor to the Presiding Bishop. On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the historic Monument of Faith Church in Chicago, Illinois, Archbishop Roy E. Brown was Chief Celebrant of the Elevation and Enthronement of the Right Reverend William Hudson III to the office of Archbishop and Chief Prelate of Pilgrim Assemblies International, Inc. Candidates The Candidates Mothers Place Pictures here Vicar General Place Pictures here Archbishop Place Pictures here Episcopal Vicars Place Pictures here Elect Ladies Place Pictures here Bishop Place Picture here . PROCESSIONAL SCRIPTURAL EXHORTATION OPENING INVOCATION SCRIPTURE LESSON HYMN The Episcopal Appointments of Mothers To New York State Mother, Annie Rosser To Midwest Regional Mother, Wanjetta Studamire To National Mother, Vorenter Morris The Episcopal Appointment of the Vicar General Pastor Tyrone Flowers Liturgy of Appointment "The Charge" Chief Consecrator Prayer and Blessing of the New Vicar General Archbishop William Hudson III Presentation of Episcopal Appointments The Episcopal Elevation of Archbishop The Right Reverend Ronald Hopkins Liturgy of Elevation "The Charge" Investiture - The Pallium Chief Consecrator Prayer and Blessing of the New Archbishop Archbishop William Hudson III Presentation of Episcopal Elevations (Keys, Crozier, Bible and Sword) Seating of the Archbishop The Episcopal Elevation of Episcopal Vicars The Very Reverend Clarence Brown The Very Reverend Trevor Powell The Very Reverend Albert Simmons The Very Reverend Cornelius Williams The Episcopal Elevation of the Elect Ladies Pastor De'Bora A. Crowe Pastor Mable Allen Pastor Willie L. Gray Liturgy of Appointment "The Charge" Prayer and Blessing of the New Chief Consecrator Episcopal Vicars & Elect Ladies Archbishop William Hudson III Presentation of Episcopal Elevations SERMONIC SOLO HOMILY CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP OFFERTORY The Consecration of the Bishop The Right Reverend Edward D. Rockett, Jr. Liturgy of Consecration Chief Consecrator "The Charge" Archbishop William Hudson III The Prostration and Litany The Examination Co-Consecrators The Anointing and Vestiture Archbishop Eugene James Blount The Laying on of Hands Archbishop Robert Joel Rochford, Sr. Presentation of the New Bishop Bishop Edward D. Rockett, Jr. Prayer of Thanksgiving Benediction Recessional Explanation of Items worn by the Archbishop Pallium - is a circular band about two inches wide, worn about the neck, breast, and shoulders, and having two pendants, one hanging down in front and one behind. The pendants are about two inches wide and twelve inches long, and are weighted with small pieces of lead covered with black silk. The ornamentation of the pallium consists of six small black crosses, one each on the breast and back, one on each shoulder, and one on each pendant. The crosses on the breast, back, and left shoulder are provided with a loop for the reception of a gold pin set with a precious stone. The pallium is worn over the Chasuble. The pallium originally signified simply union with the Apostolic See, and was the symbol of the ornaments of virtue, which should adorn the life of the wearer. The pallium speaks of a unity of faith, worship and pastoral care for God's flock scattered throughout the world. Every time this garment is donned, the one who wears it must not think of honors or prerogatives but rather the Good Shepherd who went in search of the lost sheep and when he found it gently laid it upon his shoulders and brought it back to safety. The pallium remind us in the first instance of Christ's easy yoke that is laid upon us. Christ's yoke is identical with His friendship. It is a yoke of friendship and therefore “a sweet yoke", but as such it is also a demanding yoke, one that forms us. It is the yoke of His will, which is a will of truth and love. It is first and foremost the yoke of leading others to friendship with Christ and being available to others, caring for them as shepherds. The pallium is woven from the wool of lambs. Thus it reminds us of the Shepherd who himself became a lamb, out of love for us. It reminds us of Christ, who set out through the mountains and the deserts, in which his lamb, humanity, had strayed. It reminds us of him who took the lamb - humanity – me – upon his shoulders, in order to carry me home. It thus reminds us that we too, as shepherds in his service, are to carry others with us, taking them as it were upon our shoulders and bringing them to Christ. It reminds us that we are called to be shepherds of his flock, which always remains his and does not become ours. Finally the pallium also means quite concretely the communion of the shepherds of the Church with Peter and with his successors - it means that we must be shepherds for unity and in unity, and that it is only in the unity represented by Peter that we truly lead people to Christ. 12" Mitre - The mitre or "headdress” is spoken of in the Old Testament as part of the clothing worn by the High Priest (Exodus 39:27-31 and Leviticus 8:7-9). The Mitre is worn as a sign of authority. The Lappets or two bands of cloth on the back of the Mitre signify the Old and New Testaments. Sword – “And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.” (Luke 22:38). The sword represents the archbishop’s authority to teach (doctrine), on matters of faith, morals, and salvation. It also represents the temporal authority of the Church, so that She can make practical decisions (discipline) needed to function as a Church within the world. Explanation of Items worn by the Bishop Chasuble - the chasuble is usually circular or elliptical in shape and worn full length. It symbolizes the yoke of Christ and signifies charity Stole - when worn by a Deacon, the modern stole is nearest to its original form, resting on the shoulder, symbolic of towel or napkin from which it evolved, and under the right arm leaving the right side free of encumbrance to attend to Sacramental (ordinances) duties. The stole is the symbol of the Preacher. It is thinner in width tippet. Mitre (Miter) - It is customary, although not necessary, that the matter is made of matching material to the Cope and Chasuble, and the orphrey arrangement is an inverted "T" shape (symbolic of the crucifixion of St. Pete) and compliments the material and color use for the Cope and Chasuble. The liturgical headdress is worn by Popes, Cardinals and Bishops. It is removed when the celebrant prays. WellPoint symbolize the cloven tongues on the heads of the disciples on the day of Pentecost and the streamers represents the Everlasting Living Water that Christ offers WellPoint symbolize the cloven tongues on the heads of the disciples on the day of Pentecost and the streamers represents the everlasting living water that Christ offers to the believer. (Etym. Greek mitr4girdle, belt, headband, turban). Clergy wear - The best known of the robes is the Cassock and surplice, as readily coupled 'collar and tie', 'coat and trousers', 'stockings and shoes' and this relationship is founded upon that although these garments develop separately, historically they are have usually been worn together.