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The painting that appears on the cover of the Booklet for the 2017 Series of Annual Conferences, YEAR TWO: The Season of

Epiphany of the Fifth Episcopal District Quadrennial Calendar, in addition to showing our logo for the Season - an open Bible in candle light - it also has deep personal meaning for me.

I came upon this painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Still-life With Bible, while in seminary. It immediately fascinated me. In fact, I have added to my bucket list a trip to Amsterdam to view the original painting.

What fascinated me most was the artist’s thoughtful selection of the three objects that appear in the painting and how meticulously each was placed. The candle, though nearly spent, its flame but a flicker, still offers enough light to reveal vital information about the objects that share its space. By candlelight, we see that the Bible is open to Isaiah 53, “Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows…the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we are healed.” At the foot of the Bible is a novel titled, Le Joie de Vivre (The Joy of Life), written by the French author, Emile Zola. The novel is the story of Pauline and the fulfillment that she receives from a life lived in service to others.

Irrespective of the meanings that Van Gogh who aspired to priesthood but was rejected because of his failure to master Latin may have been trying to convey, the message was resoundingly clear to me. The candle speaks of long life, not spent in isolation but in giving illumination. The Joy of Life chronicles the many paths that one takes in his or her quest to live and to be and to explore this wonderful world. The Bible, the most prominent object, puts our faith at the center with the assurance that regardless where the paths of life may lead, the promises of God remain unchanged.

This understanding is essential as we set about restoring the Temple order.

African Methodist Episcopal ChurchFifth Episcopal District


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A Holy Nation!

2017 Annual Conference Booklet

THEME:

YEAR TWO:The Season of Epiphany – Restoring the Temple Order

Scripture:

Acts 6:2-8; Ephesians 4:11-14

Bishop Clement W. Fugh Presiding BishopSupervisor Alexia B. Fugh Supervisor

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Fifth Episcopal District Offices:

4519 Admiralty Way Suite 205Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Office: 310-577-8530FAX: 310-577-8540

Ms. Taniea Smith, Administrative Assistant

512 8th Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37203

Office: 615-744-6244FAX: 615-744-6243

Mrs. Marcia Fugh Joseph, Office Manager


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BISHOP CLEMENT W. FUGHPresiding Bishop, Fifth Episcopal District


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MRS. ALEXIA BUTLER FUGHSupervisor, Fifth Episcopal District


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A HOLY NATION! SCRIPTURES: Nehemiah 8: 1 – 10; I Peter 2: 1 – 10

QUADRENNIAL CALENDAR[ 2016 – 2020 ]

2016 – 2017 YEAR ONE – LENT Season of Purification and Penance Themes: Advent; Lent; Be-attitudes; Decalogue; Forgiveness; Resurrection Color: Blue Logo: Water – Free flowing; From Jesus’ side

2017 – 2018 YEAR TWO – EPIPHANY Season of Training/Reordering Ministry Themes: Restoring the Temple Order –Roles of Priest, Prophets, Pastors; Deacons, Lay (Lagos); Regard for the HOLY – House and things Color: White Logo: Candle

2018 – 2019 YEAR THREE – PENTECOST Season of Spiritual Renewal/Revival Themes: The Great Commission; The Pentecost Event; Paul’s Missionary Enterprise; Seeking the Lost; Intentional about Evangelism Color: Red Logo: Flame

2019 – 2020 YEAR FOUR – KINGDOMTIDE (ORDINARY TIME) Season of Growth - Concentration on the Local Church Themes: Care of the Local Congregation; Edifice; Community; Mission; Advocate for something/someone; “Latch onto a Cause that has eternity in it and let it lift you.” (The late Bishop Howard Thomas Primm) Color: Green Logo: A blooming flower OR Butterfly

CHALLENGE: WALK IN THE VISION! TALK OF IT OFTEN! LET IT BE!


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Praise the Lord Saints!

I sincerely believe that the Lord God, our Creator is calling the Fifth Epis-copal District to be a Holy Nation. It is our destiny. Since it is not a goal to be attained over night, we have dedicated the entire Quadrennial to moving in that direction. For that reason, we established a Quadrennial Calendar divided into seasons. YEAR ONE (2016-2017), was our Season of Lent, with emphasis on purification and penance. It was the Season during which we reveled in the sacrificial acts of Jesus that purchased our pardon. It de-manded that we who are absolved of our sin, now forgive and forget the trespasses of others against us.

YEAR TWO (2017-2018), the Season of Epiphany is our time to restore the temple order. It is a time to clarify and to define the roles of priests and prophet, and pastors, and lay. It is a time to reinforce regard for the Holy. It is a time for gift discovery and celebration.

On Friday morning at each of the Annual Conferences I will once again stand among you to “Cast the Vision” of the year’s work.

Plan to meet me there.

Sincerely,

Bishop Clement W. FughPresiding Bishop Fifth Episcopal District AME Church


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YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany – Restoring the Temple Order

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:2-8; Ephesians 4:11-14(NIV)

2. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.

3. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them

4. and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”

5. This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

6. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

7. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rap-idly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

8. Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.

11. So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,

12. to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

13. until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

14. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and crafti-ness of people in their deceitful scheming.


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Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

DISTRICT NAME ORDER 3 McKinley Young 109 11 Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr 115 10 Vashti Murphy McKenzie 117 1 Gregory Gerald McKinley Ingram 118 17 Wilfred Jacobus Messiah 120 19 Paul Jones Mulenga Kawimbe 121 2 James Levert Davis 123 15 David Rwhynica Daniels Jr. 124 7 Samuel Lawrence Green Sr. 125 14 E. Earl McCloud Jr. 127 13 Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath 128 8 Julius Harrison McAllister Sr. 129 4 John Franklin White 130 5 Clement W. Fugh 131 6 Reginald Thomas Jackson 132 9 Harry Lee Seawright 133 12 Michael Leon Mitchell 134 16 E. Anne Henning-Byfield 135 20 Ronnie E. Brailsford 136 18 Stafford J. N. Wicker 137Ecum. Off. Frank Madison Reid III 138

Retired Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

NAME ORDERJohn Hurst Adams 87Frederick Hilborn Talbot 90Frederick Calhoun James 93Frank Curtis Cummings 95Philip Robert Cousin, Sr. 96Henry Allen Belin, Jr. 104John Richard Bryant 106Robert Vaughn Webster 110Zedekiah LaZett Grady 111Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr. 112William Phillips Deveaux, Sr. 113Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr. 114Richard Franklin Norris 116Preston Warren Williams II 119Carolyn Tyler Guidry 122

Bishop McKinley Young Senior Bishop

Bishop Clement W. FughPresident, Council of Bishops


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General Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Dr. Richard Allen Lewis Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer

AMEC Finance Department

Dr. George F. FlowersExecutive Director, Global Witness and Ministry

Dr. Jerome V. Harris Secretary/Treasurer,

Department of Retirement Services

Dr. James C. WadeExecutive Director,

Department of Church Growth and Development

Dr. Jeffery CooperGeneral Secretary, Chief Information Officer

Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown Historiographer, Executive Director Department of Research and Scholarship

Rev. Roderick D. BelinPresident/Publisher, Sunday School Union

Mr. John Thomas III Editor, AMEC Christian Recorder

Rev. Dr. Garland F. Pierce Executive Director

Director of Department of Christian Education

Fifth Episcopal District Connectional Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Rev. Harold R. MayberryChair, Episcopal Committee

Attorney Patricia Mayberry,President, Judicial Council

Mrs. Jackie DuPont WalkerConsultant/Director, Social Action


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Mrs. Frances Cofield WMS Historiographer

Mr. Chinelo Tyler President, Connectional YPD

Fifth Episcopal District Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Rev. Allen L. Williams, Sr. Budget and Finance Chairperson

Rev. J. Edgar BoydDistrict Treasurer

Rev. Cedric Alexander District Accountant

Rev. Booker T. GuytonPresident, Presiding Elder’s Council

Rev. Timothy Tyler District Dean, Board of Examiners

Mr. Simeon RhodenPresident, Lay Organization

Dr. Kaye C. Lindsey, PresidentPresident, Women’s Missionary Society

Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, PresidentPresident, Women in Ministry

Mrs. Donnita St. JamesPresident, Clergy Family Organization

Mrs. Denise BrownDirector, Young People’s Department

Mr. William CordierPresident, Young People’s Department


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2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCESCHEDULES

Pacific Northwest ConferenceTuesday, August 22 – Saturday, August 26

Host Pastor and Church: Rev. Anthony Steele Allen, Tacoma, WA

Midwest ConferenceWednesday, September 6 — Sunday, September 10

Host Pastor and Church:Rev. Gordon Glenn II

Ward, Kansas City, MO

Desert Mountain ConferenceWednesday, September 13 — Saturday, September 16

Host Pastor and Church:Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath

Campbell Chapel, Denver, CO

California ConferenceWednesday, September 27 — Sunday, October 1

Host Pastor and Church:Rev. Robin T. Hood

Allen Chapel, Sacramento, CA

Missouri ConferenceWednesday, October 4 – Sunday, October 8

Host Pastor and Church:Rev. Steven Sheppard

St. Peter, St. Louis, Mo

Southern California ConferenceWednesday, October 25 — Sunday, October 29

Host Pastor and Church: Rev. Darryl E. Walker

New Philadelphia, Long Beach, CA

Planning MeetingMonday, October 30 — Tuesday, October 31

Host Pastor and Church: Rev. Darryl E. Walker

New Philadelphia, Long Beach, CA


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DAILY AGENDASPACIFIC NORTHWEST

TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon YPD Convention 12:00 Noon YPD Lunch Outing2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. YPD Convention 6:00 p.m. YPD Event – Worship/Program

WEDNESDAY8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Finance Committee Board of Examiners 12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed)3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Bishop meets with Presiding Elder’s (dinner)

7:00 p.m. WMS Event – Worship / Program9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings

THURSDAY6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. WIM Breakfast8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Hour of Power – WIM Preacher 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Session7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes)


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FRIDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Devotion with Meditation8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Conference Institute (Dr. Margaret Spearmon)

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session – Pastor’s Reports12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Ecumenical Hour of Power Service 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. Literary Reports7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Lay Witness (Educational Emphasis)

SATURDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Business Session – Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions10:00 a.m. Consecration, Communion, and Commissioning Service*

*Note: Pacific Northwest Conference will close on Saturday with appointments.


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DESERT MOUNTAIN

WEDNESDAY8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Presiding Elders Finance Committee Board of Examiners12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed)7:00 p.m. WMS Event – Worship / Program9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings

THURSDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power – WIM Preacher1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. WIM Lunch2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Session7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes / No Communion)

FRIDAY6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. WIM Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Morning Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session – Pastor’s Reports12:00 Noon – 2:30 p.m. Ordination / Communion Service (White Robes)


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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Literary Reports7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Education Emphasis (Lay in Charge)

SATURDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Business Session – Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions10:00 a.m. Consecration / Commissioning Service*

*Note: Desert Mountain Conference will close on Saturday with appointments.


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MIDWEST / MISSOURI

WEDNESDAY8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon WMS Convention10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon WIM Convention Bishop meets with Presiding Elders Finance Committee Board of Examiners12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed)7:00 p.m. WMS Event – Worship / Program9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings

THURSDAY6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. WIM Breakfast8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power – WIM Preacher1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. WIM Lunch*

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Session7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes / No Communion)FRIDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Morning Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session – Pastor’s Reports12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Session – Literary Reports7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Education Emphasis (Lay in Charge)


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SATURDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Business Session – Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions10:00 a.m. Ordination Service / Holy Communion (White Robes)2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Component Meetings

SUNDAY3:00 p.m. Closing Worship and Commissioning Service

*Note: Missouri Conference will not have a luncheon


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CALIFORNIA / SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

WEDNESDAY8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon WMS Convention10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon WIM Convention Bishop meets with Presiding Elders Finance Committee Board of Examiners12:00 Noon WMS Luncheon2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. WMS Convention WIM Convention Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed)7:00 p.m. WMS Event – Worship / Program9:00 p.m. Committee / Component Meetings

THURSDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session Call to Order Roll Call Organization Finance Committee (Elect) Trustees (Elect) Judiciary Committee (Elect) Ministerial Efficiency Committee (Appoint) Other Presiding Elder Summaries Report of Board of Examiners12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power – WIM Preacher1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. WIM Lunch2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Session7:00 p.m. Opening Worship Service Annual Sermon (Black Robes / No Communion)

FRIDAY6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. WIM Breakfast8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Morning Devotion with Meditation9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Casting the Vision - YEAR TWO: The Season of Epiphany Bishop Fugh10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Business Session – Pastor’s Reports12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Hour of Power1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Business Session – Literary Reports7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Education Emphasis (Lay in Charge)


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SATURDAY8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Church School / Bible Study9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Business Session – Unfinished Business Disciplinary Questions10:00 a.m. Ordination Service / Holy Communion (White Robes)2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Component Meetings

SUNDAY3:00 p.m. Closing Worship and Commissioning Service*

*Note: California Conference closing at 4:00 p.m.


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126th SESSION OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCEANNUAL CONFERENCE

AUGUST 22 – 26, 2017

Rev. Spencer F. Barrett, Host Presiding Elder Rev. Anthony Steele, Host Pastor

ALLEN AME CHURCHTACOMA, WASHINGTON

(MURANO HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER)

PREACHERS/SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Women in Ministry Rev. Betsey Williams Ecumenical Service Rev. Christopher Gregory Shiloh Baptist Church, Tacoma WAAnnual Sermon Rev. Mercedes Tudy-HamiltonClosing Commissioning Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh

INSTITUTERev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson Conference DeanRev. Dr. Margaret Redmond

COMMITTEES(To Be Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Judiciary, Finance, Trustees

BOARD OF EXAMINERS Rev. Carey G. Anderson (Dean), Rev. Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Allison Cannady-Smith

STATE OF THE CHURCHRev. Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton, Rev. Donald Davis, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Dr. Anna Clark Jones; Delegates – Primm Tabernacle (Seattle), Bethel (Yakima), Allen (Tacoma), Union Bethel (Great Falls)

STATE OF THE COUNTRYRev. Anthony Steele, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell, Rev. Terry McCray Hill, Licentiate Dr. Gayle Stewart; Delegates – Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Fairbanks), Bethel (Spokane), Bethel (Portland)

WOMEN IN MINISTRY Rev. Teresa Swift, Rev. Shirley Lytle, Rev. Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton, Rev. Dr. Sharon Rose Fitch, Rev. Dr. Anna Clark Jones, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill, Rev. Dr. Margaret Spear-mon, Rev. Amy Hidgon, Rev. Betsy Williams, Rev. Allison Cannady-Smith, Evangelist Alethea Douglass, Evangelist Elisha Mitchell, Licentiate Kimberly G. Sales, Licentiate Dr. Gayle Stewart

EVANGELISMRev. Lonnie Mitchel, Rev. Delondric Bergan, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Rev. Kimberly Sale, Rev. Allison Cannady-Smith, Licentiate Greg Banks; Delegates – Bethel (Spokane), Wayman (Billings), FAME (Fairbanks), Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Seattle)

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONRev. Dr. Anna Clark Jones, Rev. Teresa Swift, Rev. Delondric Bergan, Rev. Dr. Sharon Rose Fitch, Licentiate Doris Cope; Delegates – Union Bethel (Great Falls), Bailey (Everett), Wayman (Billings), FAME (Seattle)

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Rev. Freda Cash, Rev. Don Davis, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell, Rev. Delondric Bergan; Delegates – Bethel (Yakima), Ebenezer (Bremerton), Bethel (Spokane), Wayman (Billings)

TEMPERANCERev. Teresa Swift, Rev. Dr. Sharon Rose Fitch, Rev. Kenneth McWilliams; Delegates – Bailey (Everett), FAME (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma)

CHURCH SCHOOLMaragaret Marshall, Rev. Berry Ray, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Rev. Delondric Bergan; Delegates – Bethel (Portland), FAME (Seattle), FAME (Fairbanks), Wayman (Billings)

CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Rev. Lonnie Mitchel, Rev. Delondric Bergan, Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Rev. Kimberly Sale, Rev. Allison Cannady-Smith, Licentiate Greg Banks; Delegates – Bethel (Spokane), Wayman (Billings), FAME (Fairbanks), Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Seattle)

MEMORIALSRev. Linton Weems, Rev. Betsy Williams, Rev. Berry Ray; Delegates – Bethel Spokane, Bethel Yakima, FAME Seattle

RESOLUTIONS Rev. Dr. Anna Clark Jones, Rev. Allison Cannady-Smith, Rev. Dr. Margaret Spearmon, Rev. Donald Davis; Delegate – Union Bethel (Great Falls), Allen (Tacoma), FAME (Seattle), Bethel (Yakima)

RETIREMENT SERVICES Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Rev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Anthony Steele; Delegates – Walker Chapel (Seattle), FAME (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma)

LAY ACTIVITIES Bobby Brown, Roxanne Buchanan, Sylvia Payne, Felecia Corbin, Rhonda Denet, Felecia Caldwell, Mary Scott, Bill Dickens, Frannie Williams, Mae Maddox, Mammie Roberson

MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, AND STATIONS Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Rev. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell; Delegates – Walker Chapel (Seattle), Primm Tabernacle (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma), Bethel (Spokane)

MISSIONARY SOCIETY Supervisor Alexia Fugh, Wanda Griffin, Conf. Branch WMS President and Staff

YOUNG PEOPLE’S DIVISIONFelecia Robinson, Jene’l Sconier, Kiana Fellows, Anthony Travis


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PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Rev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell; Delegates – FAME (Seattle), Bethel (Portland), Bethel (Spokane), Ebenezer (Bremerton)

ABANDON PROPERTYConference Trustees

PUBLIC RELATIONSRev. Terry McCray-Hill, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell, Rev. Don Davis, Rev. Mercedes Tudy-Hamilton; Delegates – Bethel (Portland), Allen (Tacoma), Bethel (Spokane), Bethel (Yakima) SOCIAL ACTION Licentiate Darrell Jarmon, Rev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill; Delegates – FAME (Fairbanks), FAME (Seattle), Allen (Tacoma), Bethel (Spokane), Bethel (Portland)

LEGISLATION Rev. Donald Davis, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Rev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill, Rev. Lonnie Mitchell, Rev. Freda Cash

FINANCE COMMITTEE Presiding Elder Spencer F. Barrett, Rev. Rev. Dr. Carey G. Anderson, Rev. Anthony Steele, Rev. Terry McCray-Hill, Bobby Brown (FAME, Seattle), Wanda Griffen (Allen, Tacoma)


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10th SESSION OF THE MIDWEST CONFERENCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 6 – 10, 2017

Rev. Roger Jackson, Host Presiding Elder Rev. Fran T. Cary, Co-Host Presiding Elder

Rev. Gordon Glenn II, Host Pastor

HILTON GARDEN INN 19677 E. JACKSON DRIVE

INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057(816) 350-3000


Ordination Rev. Robert Shaw Annual Sermon Rev. Steve A. Cousin Closing Commissioning Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh

INSTITUTERev. Robert Shaw Conference Dean


BOARD OF EXAMINERS Rev. Robert Shaw (Dean), Rev. Brenda J. Hayes, Rev. Mark Smith, Rev. Leslie White, Rev. Rachel Glenn, Rev. Stacy Evans, Rev. Eraina Aseme, Rev. Victoria Parker, Rev. Karla Cooper, Rev. Verdell Taylor, Rev. Warren Freeman, Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, Rev. Keith Cordier, Rev. LeSean Tarkington

BOARD OF INSTRUCTION Rev. Robert Shaw, Rev. Brenda J. Hayes, Rev. Mark Smith, Rev. Leslie White, Rev. Rachel Glenn, Rev. Stacy Evans, Rev. Verdell Taylor, Rev. Warren Freeman, Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, Rev. Keith Cordier, Rev. LeSean Tarkington

STATE OF THE CHURCHRev. Julie Boyd Whitney, Rev. Viola Jones, Rev. Edward Walzer, Rev. Brenda Hayes, Rev. Steve Barnes, Rev. Gary Charles, Rev. Samuel Kyser, Rev. Karla Cooper, Rev. Clif-ton Neal St. James, Rev. Stephanie Lynn-Dorsey; Delegates – Ebenezer-Grant/St.Joseph, Gregg Tabernacle (KCMO), Bethel (Hutchinson), St. Luke (Lawrence), St. John (Oma-ha), Campbell Chapel (Atchison), Allen Chapel (KCMO), Bethel (Omaha), Grant-Lovell/Moberly, Bethel (Macon), Campbell Chapel (Glasgow)

STATE OF THE COUNTRYRev. Karla Cooper, Rev. V. Gordon Glenn, Rev. Eraina Aseme, Rev. Keith Cordier, Rev. May Etta Hall, Rev. Valencia Jackson, Rev. Vernon Winfrey, Rev. Stephanie Dorsey, Rev. Kerry Broadus; Delegates – Bethel (KCMO), Ebenezer (KCMO), St. John (Omaha), Pow-er of Faith (KCMO), Allen Chapel (Salina), Trinity (KCK), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), Quinn Chapel (Lincoln), Gregg Memorial (Omaha), Willis Chapel (KCMO), St. John (To-peka), Cain Graint (KCMO)

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EVANGELISMRev. Leslie White, Rev. Victoria Parker, Rev. Brenda Smith, Rev. Patricia Winfrey, Rev. Valencia Jackson, Rev. Steve Barnes, Rev. Willie Morris, Rev. Andrew Rollins; Delegates – St. John (KCMO); Allen Chapel (Omaha), Christ Our Redeemer (KCMO), St. Mark (Topeka), Ward Chapel (Junction City), St. Paul (Independence), Bethel (Manhattan), Ward Chapel (Richmond), St. James (Odessa)CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONRev. Edward Walzer, Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, Rev. Victoria Parker, Rev. Verdell Taylor; Delegates – Grant (Wichita), St. Paul (Wichita), Trinity (KCK), Bethel (Manhattan), St. Matthew (Boonville), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), St. Luke (Lawrence), Greater New Bethel (KCK), Ward Chapel (Richmond) TEMPERANCE Rev. Steve Barnes, Rev. Thomas Lindon, Rev. Verdell Taylor, Rev. Bridget Mitchell, Rev. Shirley Heermance, Rev. Barbara Harper, Rev. Donald Morrison, Rev. Regina Conway, Rev. Lucilla Miller; Delegates – Bethel, Grant-Lovell (Moberly), St. James (Wellington), St. Paul (Independence), Halls Chapel (Newton), Grant Chapel (Wichita)MEMORIALSRev. Barbara Harper, Rev. Kerry Broadus, Rev. Brandy MimitzraiemRESOLUTIONS Rev. Julie Boyd-Whitney, Rev. Stacy Evans, Rev. Shirley Heermance, Rev. Warren Freeman; Delegates – Greater New Bethel (KCK), Bethel (Hutchinson), St. John (KCMO), Ward Chapel (KCMO) RETIREMENT SERVICES Rev. Stephanie Dorsey, Rev. Viola Jones, Rev. Gary Charles, Rev. Gloria Butler, Rev. Samuel Oliver, Rev. Andrew Rollins; Delegates – Cain Graint (KCMO), St. Paul (Independence), St. James (Odessa), Gregg Memorial (Omaha), Allen Chapel (Omaha) MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, AND STATIONS Rev. Rachel Williams-Glenn, Rev. Valencia Jackson, Rev. Lucilla Miller, Rev. Kevin Shields, Rev. Vernon Winfrey; Delegates – Zion (Mayview), Zion-St. Luke (Brunswick), St. James (Odessa), Campbell Chapel (Glasgow), Ward (Junction City)MISSIONARY SOCIETY Episcopal Supervisor, President Nedra Locke PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Rev. Steve Cousin, Rev. Robert Shaw, Rev. Brenda J. Hayes, Rev. Mark Smith, Rev. Viola Jones, Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, Rev. Pamela Mason, Rev. Godfrey Patterson, Rev. Benjamin Finnell, Rev. Fran T. Cary, Rev. Roger Jackson; Delegates – First (KCK), Allen Chapel (KCMO), Bethel (KCMO), St, Paul (Wichita), Trinity (KCK), Ebenezer (KCMO) ABANDON PROPERTYConference Trustees CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Rev. May Hall, Rev. Samuel Kyser, Rev. Gordon Glenn, Rev. Samuel Oliver, Rev. Thomas Lindon, Rev. Gary Charles, Rev. Barbara Harper, Rev. Lucilla Miller; Delegates – Mariah Walker (KCMO), Ebenezer-Grant (St. Joseph), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), Grant (Wichita), St. James (Arkansas City), Christ Our Redeemer (KCMO), Campbell Chapel (Atchison)


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MINISTRIES TO YOUTH Rev. Bridget Mitchell, Rev. Warren Freeman, Rev. Stacy Evans, Rev. Joe Bywaters, Rev. LeSean Tarkington; Delegates – Christ Our Redeemer (KCMO), Bethel (Macon), Ward Chapel (KCMO), Ward Chapel (Junction City), Ebenezer (KCMO), St. John (Topeka), St. John (KCMO), Gregg Tabernacle (KCMO)

PUBLIC RELATIONSRev. Rachel Williams Glenn

SOCIAL ACTION Rev. Victoria Parker, Rev. Clifton Neal St. James, Rev. Verdell Taylor, Rev. Regina Conway, Rev. Vernon Winfrey, Rev. Joseph Bywaters; Delegates – Quinn Chapel (Lincoln), St. Paul (Independence), Cain Grant (KCMO), Trinity (KCK), Ward Chapel (KCMO)

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Rev. Brenda Smith, Rev. Steve Cousin, Rev. Willie Morris, Rev. Lynette Barnes, Rev. Pamela Mason, Rev. Roger Jackson

FINANCE COMMITTEE Rev. Dr. Mark Smith, Rev. Viola Jones, Rev. Steven Cousin, Rev. Robert Shaw, Rev. Brenda Hayes; Lay – Sis. Jo Lee Brooks, Sis. Nedra Locke, Bro. Foster Chisholm, Sis. Sandra Garner

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SUPERINTENDENT Gail McClenton

CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHESRev. Samuel Kyser, Rev. Patricia Winfrey, Rev. Brenda Smith, Rev. May Hall, Rev. Karla Cooper, Rev. Warren Freeman, Rev. Robin Davis, Rev. Godfrey Patterson; Delegates – Ward Chapel (Junction City), Grant (KCK), Halls Chapel (Newton), St. Paul (Wichita), Bethel (KCMO)

CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERSRev. Warren Freeman, Rev. Karla Cooper, Rev. Samuel Kyser; Delegates – St. Luke (Lawrence), Gregg Memorial (Omaha), Allen Chapel (Salina), St. Luke (KCK), Grant (KCK)

LOCAL CHURCH INSURANCE Rev. Brenda Smith, Rev. Steven Barnes, Rev. Kerry Broadus, Rev. Valencia Jackson; Delegates – Allen Chapel (KCMO), Ebenezer (KCMO), Bethel (KCMO), Gregg Tabernacle (KCMO), Gilbert Memorial (KCMO), Greater New Bethel (KCK), Bethel (Manhattan), Ward Chapel (Junction City)

SONS OF SUCCESSTimothy Groff

MEN’S MINISTRIES Rev. Keith Cordier, Sr.

MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE Rev. Viola Jones, Rev. Mark Smith, Rev. Patricia Winfrey, Rev. V. Gordon Glenn, Rev. Samuel Kyser


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131st SESSION OF THE DESERT MOUNTAIN CONFERENCEANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 13 – 16, 2017

Rev. Jonathan Rhone, Host Presiding Elder Rev. D. Charles Wharry, Co-Host Presiding Elder

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath, Host Pastor

HOTEL SITE DOUBLE TREE (FRONTAGE RD. AT I-70)

4040 QUEBEC STREET DENVER, CO 80216

(303) 321-6666

CONFERENCE SITE (ACTIVITY)SHORTER COMMUNITY AME CHURCH

3100 RICHARD ALLEN CT. DENVER, CO 80205

(303) 320-1712


Ordination Rev. Arthur B. Carter Annual Sermon Rev. Sherilyn Curry-Lasley Closing Commissioning Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh

INSTITUTERev. Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas Sr. Conference Dean


BOARD OF EXAMINERS Rev. Benjamin N. Thomas, Rev.Timothy E. Tyler, Rev. Jennifer Leath, Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Lasley, Rev. John Hill, Rev. Arthur Carter, Rev. Margaret Redmond.STATE OF THE CHURCHRev. Jackson, Rev. Benjamin Watson, Rev. William Cornick, Rev. Margaret Redmond, Rev.Gloria Barrett; Delegates – Shorter (Denver), Jordan (Denver), Greater Bethel (Phoe-nix), Prince Chapel (Tucson)

STATE OF THE COUNTRYRev. Gerald Richard, Rev. Michael Permillion, Rev. Judy Cato, Rev. Arnold Jackson, Rev. Gloria Barrett; Delegates –Tanner (Phoenix), FAME (Pueblo, Murph (Phoenix), Campbell Chapel (Denver), Murph (Phoenix)

TEMPERANCERev. Michael Permillion, Rev. Stephen Garnett, Rev. Warren Robinson, Rev. Berry Wilson; Delegates – (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow), Trinity (Salt Lake City)

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EVANGELISMRev. Jennifer Leath, Rev. Geleta Smith, Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Lasley, Rev. Minnie Wharry; Delegates – Embry (Ogden), Mt Moriah (Maricopa), New St. John (Chandler), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), Murph (Phoenix), Allen Chapel (Cheyenne)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONRev. Ozetta Kirby, Rev. Nurjhan Govan, Rev, Alen Pettis; Delegates – New St. John (Chandler), Tanner (Phoenix), Jordan (Denver), Campbell Chapel (Denver), The Word of God (Rio Rancho)

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIPRev. Arthur Carter, Jr, Rev. Warren Robinson, Rev. Benjamin Watson, Rev. Edwin Donaldson; Delegates – Tanner (Phoenix), FAME (Pueblo), Prince Chapel (Tucson), Murph (Phoenix), Holt Trinity (Mesa )

ABANDONED PROPERTYConference Trustees

MEMORIALSRev. Dr. Naomi Harris, Rev. Alen Pettis, Rev. Stephanie Duncan, Rev. Angela Miller, Rev. Bernard Reynolds; Delegates – Trinity (Salt Lake City), Tanner (Phoenix), Greater Koinonia (Gilbert), Allen Chapel (Cheyenne), Holy Trinity (Mesa)

RESOLUTIONSRev. John Hill, Rev. Nurjhan B. Govan, Rev. Benjamin Watson, Rev. Arnold Jackson; Delegates – Jordan (Denver), Grant Chapel (Albuquerque), Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs),Tanner (Phoenix) Owen Chapel (Alamogordo)

CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHESRev. Margaret Redmond, Rev. Stephen Garnett, Rev. Warren Robinson, Rev. William Cornick, Rev. Judy Cato; Delegates – Tanner (Phoenix), FAME (Pueblo), Murph (Phoenix), Campbell Chapel (Denver)

MISSIONS, CIRCUITS AND STATIONSRev. Gerald Richards, Rev. Stephen Garnett, Rev. Gloria Barrett, Rev. Margaret Redmond, Rev.Edwin Donaldson; Delegates –St. Paul (Winslow), Harbert (Flagstaff), Campbell Chapel (Denver)

CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERSRev. Margaret Redmond, Rev. Edwin Donaldson, Rev. Arthur Carter, Jr., Rev. Stephan Garnett; Delegates – Embry Chapel (Ogden), Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow)

LOCAL CHURCH INSURANCERev. John Hill, Rev. Michael Permillion, Rev. Judy Cato, Rev. Warren Robinson; Delegates – St. Paul (Winslow), New St. John (Chandler), Shorter Community (Denver), Allen Chapel (Cheyenne)


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SOCIAL ACTIONRev. Jennifer Leath, Rev. Gloria Barrett, Rev. Arnold Jackson, Rev. Gerald Richard; Delegates - Murph (Phoeni), Grant Chapel (Albuquerque), Shorter Community (Denver), FAME (Pueblo)

PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENTRev. Timothy E. Tyler, Rev. Benjamin Thomas Sr., Rev. Arthur Carter, Jr, Rev. Jennifer Leath, Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Lasley, Rev. John Hill; Presiding Elders: Jonathan Rhone and D. Charles Wharry

CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTRev. Arthur Carter, Jr., Rev. Shiame Okunor, Rev. Ruther Handy, Rev. Edwin Donaldson, Rev. Stephen Garnett; Delegates – Embry Chapel (Ogden), New St. John (Chandler) Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow)

PUBLIC RELATIONSRev. Marcia Williams, Rev. Sylvia Bills, Rev. Gloria Barrett; Delegates – Grant Chapel (Albuquerque), Embry (Ogden), Mt Moriah (Maricopa), Payne Chapel (Colorado Springs), Greater New Bethel (Phoenix), St. Paul (Winslow)

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETYEpiscopal Supervisor, Mrs. Alexia Butler FughConference President, Ms. Stephanie Townsend


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153RD SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA CONFERENCEANNUAL CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 1, 2017

Rev. Cedric V. Alexander, Host Presiding Elder Rev. Booker T. Guyton, Co-Host Presiding Elder

Rev. Robin T. Hood, Host PastorRev. Philip R. Cousin Jr., Co-Host Pastor

Rev. Carietta Cain Grizzell, Co-Host PastorRev. Larry Holloway, Co-Host Pastor

Rev. Robert Cox, Co-Host PastorRev. Loretta Dickerson-Smith, Co-Host Pastor

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON HOTEL 2001 POINT W. WAY

SACRAMENTO, CA 95815(916) 929-8855


Ordination Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks Annual Sermon Rev. E. Teresa Nelson Closing Commissioning Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh

INSTITUTERev. Anthony Hughes Conference Dean


BOARD OF EXAMINERS Rev. Anthony Hughes (Dean), Rev. Harold Mayberry, Rev. Tyrone Hicks, Rev. Carietta Cain-Grizzell, Rev. Sandra Blair, Rev. E. Teresa Nelson, Rev. Ayisha Benham, Rev. Da-mon Powell

STATE OF THE CHURCHRev. Cubie Finley, Rev. George Mason; Delegates – Bethel (Marysville), St. Paul (Pixley)

STATE OF THE COUNTRY Rev. Patricia Colvin, Rev. Bernard Benson, Rev. Sharon Avril, Rev. Delores Stephens; Delegates – Bethel (Chico), Brooks Chapel (Tulare)

TEMPERANCE Rev. Gayle Lockhart, Rev. Dominique Holland, Rev. Michael Porter; Delegates – Brookins (Oakland), St. Andrews (Sacramento)

EVANGELISM Rev. Boaston Woodson, Rev.Sharon Avril, Rev. Hugh Wesley; Delegates – Allen Chapel (Sacraemento), Carter Memorial Fresno)

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CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Rev. Hugh Welsey, Rev. Cubie Finely, Rev. Phyllis Hicks, Rev. Antoinette Miles; Delegates – Bethel (San Francisco), Ebenezer (Stockton)

RETIREMENT SERVICES Presiding Elder Cedric V. Alexander, Presiding Elder Booker T. Guyton, Rev. Tyrone Hicks, Rev. Harold R. Mayberry, Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Rev. Robert Cox, Rev. Anthony Hughes, Rev. Vernon Burroughs, Rev. Robin Hood, Rev. E. Teresa Nelson; Delegates – St. Paul (Berkeley), Bethel (San Francisco)

RESOLUTIONSRev. Sharon Avril, Rev. Hugh Wesley, Rev. Antoinette Miles, Rev. Donnell O. Miles, Rev. Gayle Lockhart; Delegates – St. James (Modesto), Wright Chapel (San Francisco)

MISSION, CIRCUITS, AND STATIONS Presiding Elders Booker T. Guyton, Presiding Elder Cedric V. Alexander, Rev. Vernon Burroughs, Rev. Larry Holloway, Rev. Dominique Holland, Rev. Cubie Finely; Delegates –First (Oakland), Bethel (Marysville)

SPECIAL MINISTRIES Rev. Sandra Smith Blair

PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENTPresiding Elder Booker T. Guyton, Presiding Elder Cedric V. Alexander, Rev. Harold R. Mayberry, Rev. Tyrone Hicks, Rev. Carieta Cain-Grizzell, Rev. Anythony Hughes, Rc. Philip R. Cousin Jr., Rev. Vernon Burroughs, Rev. Robin T. Hood, Rev. E. Teresa Nelson; Delegates – Bethel (San Francisco) and First (Oakland)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONRev. Joe David Sales, Rev. Marianne Williams, Rev. Michael Porter, Consultant LaTrenda Easton; Delegate – St. Andrews (Sacramento), Everett Chapel (Oakland)

PUBLIC RELATIONS Rev. Robin Hood, Rev. Bernard Benson, Sister Francine Goodson, Dr. Annette Shelton

MEMORIALS Rev. Michael Porter, Rev. Bernard Benson, Rev. Patricia Colvin; Delegates – St. Paul (Vallejo), St. Paul (Fowler)

MISSIONARY SOCIETYMrs, Alexia B. Fugh (Episcopal Supervisor), Mrs. Alice M. Johnson (President), Mrs. Karen Marshall (YPD Director), Jocelyn Iglehart (YPD President) , Local Area Directors

SPECIAL RESOLUTIONSRev. E. Teresa Nelson, Carieta Cain-Grizzell; Delegates – St. Andrews (Sacremento), St. James (San Jose)

CONFERENCE SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS Sister La Trenda Easton, Rev. Michael Porter


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CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Rev. Harold R. Mayberry, Rev. Tyrone Hicks, Rev. Boaston Woodson, Rev. Anthony Hughes, Rev. Vernon Burroughs, Rev. Robin Hood, Rev. E. Teresa Nelson; Delegates – Bethel (San Francisco), Parks Chapel (Oakland)

HEALTH COMMISSIONSSister Jovine Hankins (Conference Director), Dr. Brazil Carter, Dr. Patricia Hatton; Delegates – Bethel (San Francisco), Parks Chapel (Oakland)

LAY ACTIVITIES Sister Sue Sheldon-Ward (President) and the Executive Committee; Delegates – First (Oakland), Bethel (San Francisco)

PRAYER Rev. Dorisalene Hughes, Rev. Cynthia Gerald, Rev. Grace Nunley


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163RD SESSION OF THE MISSOURI CONFERENCEANNUAL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 4 – 8, 2017

Rev. Darlene Singer Smith, Host Presiding Elder Rev. Edmund Lowe, Co-Host Presiding Elder

Rev. Steven Sheppard, Host Pastor

HILTON ST. LOUIS AIRPORT10330 NATURAL BRIDGE ROAD

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63134(314) 426-5500


Ordination Rev. Dr. Robert A. StrodeAnnual Sermon Rev. Karen Anderson Closing Commissioning Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh

INSTITUTERev. Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq. Conference Dean


BOARD OF EXAMINERS Rev. Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq., Rev. Spencer Lamar Booker, Rev. Charles Norris, Rev. Steven Shepard, Rev. Clinton Stancil, Rev. Claudine E. Murphy, Rev. Beverly Stith, Rev. Renita Green, Rev. Karen Andeerson, Rev. Dr. Roger Richardson

STATE OF THE CHURCHRev. Clinton Stancil, Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Rev. Rodney Moody, Rev. Martinous Walls; Delegates –Bethel (Paynsville), St. Luke (Elmwood Park), St. Paul (St. Louis), Ol-ive Chapel (Kirkwood)

STATE OF THE COUNTRY Rev. Anthony McPherson, Rev. Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq., Rev. Kevin Jacques, Rev. Debbie Thornton, Rev. Terrance Small; Delegates – St. James (St. Louis), Imani, Buren Chapel (Herculaneum)

CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERS Rev. Karen Anderson, Rev. Claudine Murphy, Rev. Keith Cornelius, Rev. Earl Strauther; Delegates – Bethel (Louisiana), Tri-Union

TEMPERANCE Rev. Stephen Lamkin, Rev. William Harrold, Rev. Violet Ewell, Rev. David Malcom; Del-egates – St. Peter, Christ Our Redeemer

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EVANGELISM Rev. Terence Small, Rev. Sheila Scott, Rev. James Boler , Rev. Dr. JoAnn Owens, Rev. Charley Johnson; Delegates – St. John (Kennett), Parks Chapel (Webster Groves), Olive Chapel (Kirkwood), Rock Chapel (St. Louis)

MINISTRIES TO THE YOUTH Rev. Charles Norris, Rev. Lori Beason, Rev. Dawn Price, Sister Cassandra Gay, Brother Robert McRath (Boy Scouts)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Rev. Janice Parker, Sister Cheryl Hairston, Rev. Charley Johnson; Delegates – Evangelist Ailen Wynne (St. Paul), Evangelist Kathy Hamilton Thomas (St. James), Sister Delores Jarrett (Gregg Chapel), Brother Samuel MacCauley (St. Peter)

RETIREMENT SERVICES Rev. Charles Norris, Rev. Steven Shepard, Rev. Sheila Scott, Rev. Dr. Roger Richardson; Delegate – Gregg Chapel (St. Louis), Quinn Chapel (Jefferson City)

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIPRev. Spencer Lamar Booker, Rev. Clinton Stancil, Rev. Karen Anderson, Rev. Donna Simms; Delegates – Bethel (Sikeston), St. Luke (Elmwood Park)

ABANDONED PROPERTYPresiding Elder Edmund Lowe Sr., Presiding Elder Darlene Singer Smith, and Conference Trustees

MEMORIALS Rev. Debbie Thornton, Rev. Zelldrick Preston, Rev. Dr. JoAnn Owens; Delegates – Quinn Chapel (St. Louis), St. James (Cape Girardeau)

CHURCH SCHOOL Rev. Zelldrick Preston, Rev. Sharl Smith, Exhorter Helen Clay (Parks Chapel)

RESOLUTIONS Rev. Beverly Stith, Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Rev. Martinous Walls, Rev. Carolyn Kent; Delegates, Rock Chapel (St. Louis), Bethel (Paynesville), Brown Chapel (Popular Bluff), Gregg Chapel (St. Louis)

CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHESRev. Renita Green, Rev. Sandra Burton, Rev. David Malcom, Rev. Edith Reed; Delegates – Allen Chapel (Hannibal), Perry Chapel (Charleston), Tri-Union (St. Louis)

MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, STATIONS Rev. Rodney Moody, Rev. Steven Shepard, Rev. Earl Strauther; Delegates – Ward Chapel (Mexico) St. Paul (St. Louis), Olive Chapel (Kirklwood), Parks Chapel (Webster Groves)


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PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Presiding Elder Edmund E. Lowe Sr., Presiding Elder Darlene Singer Smith, Rev. Spencer Lamar Booker, Rev. Charles Norris, Rev. Steven Shepard, Rev. Clinton Stancil, Rev. Lee Clayton Goodman, Esq., Rev. Karen Anderson, Rev. Dr. Roger Richardson, Rev. Claudine E. Murphy

MEN’S MINISTRY Rev. Clinton Stancil, Rev. Roger Richardson, Rev. Terrence Small, Rev. Earl Strauther, Brother Price (St. Paul), Brother Joe Anderson (Ward Chapel)

LAY ORGANIZATION Sister Pamela Williams (St. James), Brother Lamar Rose (COR), Sister Nona Simpkins (Gregg Chapel), Sister Florette Hampton (Tri-Union)

WOMEN IN MINISTRY Rev. Karen Anderson, Rev. Regina Lowe, Rev. Janice Parker, Rev. Debbie Thornton

CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Rev. Dr. Roger Richardson, Rev. Spencer Lamar Booker, Rev. Clinton Stancil, Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Rev. Renita Green, Presiding Elder Edmund Lowe Sr., Presiding Elder Darlene Singer Smith

HEALTH MINISTRY Sis.Louise Welch, Sis. Cheryl Fair, Sis. Mary Ethridge, Sis. Sallie Bradford, Rev. Regina Lowe

PUBLIC RELATIONSRev. Martinous Walls, Rev. Donna Simms, Rev. Terence Small; Delegates – St. James (Cape Girardeau), St. Paul (Columbia), Perry Chapel (Charleston)

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETYMrs. Alexia B. Fugh (Episcopal Supervisor), Sis. Dorothy Powell (President) , Lady Michelle Franklin (Director)


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93RD SESSION OF THE Southern California CONFERENCEANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 25 – 29, 2017

Rev. Allen L. Williams, Host Presiding Elder Rev. Roosevelt Lindsey, Co-Host Presiding Elder

Rev. Darryl E. Walker, Host Pastor

HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT5711 W. CENTURY BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90045


Ordination To Be Appointed Annual Sermon Rev. Dr. Ralph Williamson Closing Commissioning Sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh

INSTITUTEBishop Clement W. Fugh Presiding Prelate

COMMITTEES(To Be Elected) Ministerial Efficiency, Judiciary, Finance, Trustees,

BOARD OF EXAMINERS Rev. Kelvin Calloway (Dean), Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, Rev. Rosalyn Brookins, Rev. Richard Rose, Rev. Michael W. Eagle, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Mark Whitlock, Rev. Darryl Walker, Rev. Ralph Williamson, Rev. Ira Woodfin-Dickson, Rev. Larry Campbell, Rev. Melanie Mays, Rev. J. Arthur Rumph, Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. Clyde Oden, Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Rev. Latisha Smith.

STATE OF THE CHURCHRev. Reuben Ford, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Mary Minor, Rev. Steve Atkins, Rev. Charles Wright, Rev. William Johnson, Rev. Norman Copeland, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Carrie Humphrey, Rev. Jeffery Clark; Delegates – Bethel (San Diego), Patricia Bevelyn (Cain Memorial Bakersfield), Angela Bostick (A.K. Quinn/Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis

STATE OF THE COUNTRY Rev. Clyde Oden, Rev. Juliet Hemphill, Rev. Carrie Humphrey, Rev. Kenneth Baker, Rev. Donna Davis, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Larry Campbell, Rev. Swayne Cofield, Rev. Bernadette Johnson; Delegates – Johnson Chapel (Santa Ana), Gladys Moore (First AME/LA), Grant (Los Angeles)

CLASSIFICATION OF MINISTERS Rev. Rubin Ford, Rev. J. Arthur Rumph, Rev. Ralph Williamson, Rev. Jeffery Clark, Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. Kelvin Calloway, Rev. Rosalynn Brookins, Rev Rethis Murry, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. B.J. Thomas, Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, Rev. Juliet Hemphill, Rev. Steve Atkins

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TEMPERANCE Rev. Michael Eagle, Rev. Lois Woodard, Rev. Bernadette Johnson, Rev. Jeffrey Clark, Rev. Ira Woodfin Dickason, Rev. Dwaine Jackson, Rev. Gregory McLeod, Rev. Rethis Murry, Rev. Denise Jackson. Delegates: Brown Memorial (Pasadena); Bethel (San Diego), Patricia Bevelyn; (Allen/Riverside), Bethel(Blythe), Flora Spiller

EVANGELISM Rev. Charles Johnson, Rev. Mark Whitlock, Rev. Norman Copeland, Rev. Darryl Walker, Rev. Ruben Ford, Rev. Woodard, Rev. Mary Minor, Rev. Antonio Dupre, Rev. Gregory McLeod, Rev. Rosalynn Brookins; Delegates – Parks Chapel (San Fernando), Mark Smith (St. Phillip/Santa Maria), Bryant Temple (LA), Bethel (Perris), Grant (Long Beach), Betty Weicks (Price Chapel/LA), Patricia Mayberry (Second/LA), Geneva McKinney

MINISTRIES TO THE YOUTH Rev. Rethis Murry, Rev. Phillip Ross, Rev. Bernadette Johnson, Rev. Charles Dorsey, Rev. Ralph Williamson, Rev. Kenneth Baker, Rev. Dwaine Jackson, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Harvey Vaughn, Rev. Melanie Mays; Delegates – First (Santa Monica), Marvin Brown (St James/LA), Bethel (LA), Ward (LA), Walker Temple (LA), Darryl Bean

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Rev. Ralph Williamson, Rev. Joyce Kitchen, Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. Richard Rose, Rev. Harrison Ridgeway, Rev. Larry Campbell, Rev. William Sheppard, Rev. Kenneth Baker, Rev. Dwaine Jackson; Delegates – Corona Community (Corona), Greater Harvest (Victorville), Price Chapel (LA), Patricia Mayberry, New Philadelphia (Long Beach), Donald Pitcher (Johnson Chapel/El Centro), Diana Shelton (Bethel/Perris), Cain Memorial (Bakersfield), Angela Bostick

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIPRev. J. Arthur Rumph, Rev. Benjamin Hollins, Rev. Antonio Dupre, Rev. Michael Eagle, Rev. Mary Minor, Rev. Joyce Kitchen, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Charles Wright, Rev. Carrie Humphrey, Rev. McLeod, Rev. Michael Carr; Delegates – Emmanuel (LA), Bethel (Oxnard), Errol Watson (St. Mark/LA), St. Paul (San Bernardino), Harvey Sanders (First/LA), First (Santa Monica), Marvin Brown

ABANDONED PROPERTYRev. Norman Copeland, Rev. Clyde Oden, Rev. Betty Hanna Witherspoon, Rev. Kenneth Baker, Rev. Ralph Williamson, Rev. Everett Bell, Rev. Delman Howard, Rev. BJ Thomas, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Carrie Humphrey; Delegates – Bethel (Barstow), Michael Arzu (Primm/Pomona), Anderson Johnson (Second/LA), Geneva McKinney (A.K. Quinn/Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis (Paul E. Kidd/San Diego), Margaret Brown (St. Phillip/Santa Maria)

MEMORIALS Rev. Ira Woodfin Dickason, Rev. William Sheppard, Rev. Michael Eagle, Rev. Denise Jackson, Rev. Harvey Vaughn, Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Rev. Dwaine Jackson, Rev. T. C. Johnson; Delegates –(First/Indio), Kelly Nelson (Bethel/Monrovia), Bethel (Blythe), Flora Spiller (Paul E. Kidd/San Diego), Margaret Brown


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CHURCH SCHOOL Rev. Ira Woodfin Dickason

RESOLUTIONS Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. Donna Davis, Rev. Mary Minor, Rev. Gregory McLeod, Rev. Harrison Ridgeway, Rev. Jeffery Clark, Rev. William Sheppard, Rev. Dwaine Jackson, Rev. Antonio Dupre; Delegates – St. John Holy Trinity (Littlerock), A.K. Quinn (Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis (Walker Temple/LA), Darryl Bean (Parks Chapel/San Fernando), Mark Smith

CLASSIFICATION OF CHURCHESRev. Benjamin Hollins, Rev. J. Arthur Rumph, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Lois Woodard, Rev. Betty Hanna Witherspoon, Rev. William Johnson, Rev. Harvey Vaughn, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Dwaine Jackson, Rev. Charles Wright, Rev. Donna Davis; Delegates – Prince Chapel (La Jolla), Alberta Smith (Parks Chapel/San Fernando), Mark Smith (Bethel/Fontana)

MISSIONS, CIRCUITS, STATIONS Rev. Rosalynn Brookins, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Everett Bell, Rev. Michael Eagle, Rev. Mary Minor, Rev. Clyde Oden, Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Rev. Latisha Smith, Rev. Kenneth Baker, Rev. Nicolette Wilson, Rev. Antonio Dupre; Delegates – Brookins (LA), Paul E. Kidd (San Diego), Margaret Brown (Primm/Pomona), Anderson Johnson (Grant/Long Beach), Betty Weicks (Grace Community/Temecula), Calvin L. Holder (St. James/LA), Fountain of Hope (Las Vegas), Stanley Allen (Corona Community/Corona)

PRESIDING ELDER APPORTIONMENT Elder Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr., Elder Allen Williams, Sr., Rev. Mark Whitlock, Rev. Delman Howard, Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Rev. Latisha Smith, Rev. Ira Woodfin Dickason, Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, Rev. Kelvin Calloway, Rev. J. Arthur Rumph, Rev. Darryl Walker, Rev. Larry Campbell, Rev. John Cager; Delegates – Murph Chapel(Valinda), A.K. Quinn (Moreno Valley), Patricia Ellis (Rose Of Sharon), Shirley Longmore

CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Rev. Timothy Coston, Jr., Rev. Nicolette Wilson, Rev. Ira Woodfin Dickason, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Mark Whitlock, Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell, Rev. Kenneth Baker, Rev. William Johnson, Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. Ralph Williamson, Rev. May Minor, Rev. Charles Johnson; Delegates – Holy Trinity (Las Vegas), Aquilla Todd (Ward/LA), First (Pasadena), Johnson Chapel (Santa Ana), Gladys Moore (Christ Our Redeemer/Irvine), Dorothy Locke (First Providence/Lompoc)

PUBLIC RELATIONSRev. Charolyn Jones, Rev. Dwaine Jackson

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETYMrs. Alexia B. Fugh (Episcopal Supervisor)

LOCAL CHURCH INSURANCERev. Gregory McLeod, Rev. Ruben Ford, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Joyce Kitchen, Rev. Mark Whitlock, Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. Ralph Williamson; Delegates – Holy Trinity (Long Beach), Murph Chapel (Valinda), New Allen (Delano)


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SOCIAL ACTIONRev. Kirkpatrick Tyler, Rev. Carrie Humphrey, Rev. William Johnson, Rev. Joyce Kitchen, Rev. Kelvin Calloway, Rev. John Cager, Rev. Michael Carr, Rev. Antonio Dupre, Rev. Mark Whitlock, Rev. Bernadette Johnson, Rev. Francine Brookins, Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, Rev. Rethis Murry, Rev. Michael Eagle; Delegates – St. Mark (LA), Bethel (Perris), Emanuel (LA), Walker Chapel (Oceanside), Stacy Porter (St. Paul/ Santa Barbara), Georgette Moten


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ANNUAL CONFERENCE SONGS

—AND ARE WE YET ALIVE—

And are we yet alive, And see each other’s face?

Glory and praise to Jesus give, For His redeeming grace!

Preserved by power DivineTo full salvation here,

Again in Jesus’ praise we join, And in His sight appear.

What troubles have we seen, What conflicts have we passed,

Fighting without and fears within, Since we assembled last.

But out of all the Lord, Hath brought us by His love;

And still He doth His help afford, And hides our life above.

Then let us make our boast, Of His redeeming power,

Which saves us to the uttermost, Till we can sin no more.


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—A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE—

A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify,

A never dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky.

To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill;

O may it all my powers engage, To do my Master’s will!

Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live,

And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare, A strict account to give!

Help me to watch and pray, And on Thy self-rely Assured,

If I my trust betray, I shall forever die.

Amen.


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GO PREACH MY GOSPEL

Go, preach my Gospel, saith the Lord, Bid the whole earth my grace receive,

Explain to them my sacred Word Bid them believe, obey and live.

I’ll make my great commission known, And ye shall prove my Gospel true, By all the works that I have done, And all the wonders ye shall do.

Go, heal the sick; go raise the dead; Go, cast out devils in my name; Nor let my prophets be afraid,

Though Greeks reproach and Jews blaspheme.

While thus ye follow My commands, I’m with you till the world shall end;

All power is trusted in My hands; I can destroy and can defend.


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COMMISSIONING SCRIPTURE

St. Matthew 28: 18 – 20 (NIV)

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”


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LITANY

THE MEMORIAL LITANY

Leader: This evening we celebrate and remember those members of the Annual Conference and Connectional Leaders who have died since we last gathered together. (announce the list)

Bishop: We give thanks to You O God for servants of the Connectional Church who this year have finished their labors… (announce the list) Absent from the Body.

People: Present with the Lord.

Leader: We give thanks to You O God for our ordained clergy who this year have finished their labors… (announce the list) Absent from the Body.


Bishop: We give thanks to You, O God, for those whom we name in our hearts and who have been faithful to Your call and glorified You with their life and work…(moment of silence) Absent from the Body.


All: O God, we thank You for all those remembered here. Let us cherish their memory, celebrate their ministries, continue their work, and live in hope that we shall once again meet face to face. Amen.


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THE RETIREMENT SERVICEORDER FOR THE RETIREMENT OF PREACHERS

The Statement of PurposeIn the Name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, let us enter into this service of the retirement of preachers from active work in the ministry of the church. Let us pray.

The InvocationDirect us, O Lord, in all our doings, with your most gracious favor, and further us with Thy continual help, that in all our work, begun, continued and ended in you, we may glorify your Holy Name, and finally by your mercy obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Presentation of PreacherBishop Fugh, The_______________ Annual Conference desires formally to recognize at this session the completion of the active service of _________ minister(s), _____________________. As secretary of the Annual Conference, I present to you this/these faithful ministers for this service of recognition and honor, in appreciation of their untiring labors in the Christian ministry.

The ResponseThose who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. (Psalm 126:6)

The Statement of AchievementNow faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. (Hebrews 11:1-2)

The Tribute Presiding Elder or Bishop

The Response of the Retiree

The Closing Remarks

The Benediction


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DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS

1. Who are the preachers admitted on trial?

2. Who remain on trial?

3. Who are admitted or readmitted to full connection?

4. Who have been elected and ordained Deacons?

5. Who have been elected and ordained Elders?

6. Who have been located this year?

7. Who have been elected by the General Conference to superintend the African Methodist Episcopal Church?

8. Who are the supernumerary Preachers?

9. Who are the superannuated Preachers?

10. Who have been expelled from the Connection by this Conference?

11. Who have withdrawn this year from this Conference and the Connection?

12. Are all the preachers blameless in life and Conversation?

13. What members of the Conference have died this year?

14. Have all the preachers subscribed to The Christian Recorder and also the AME Review, The Voice of Missions, The Journal of Christian Education, The Secret Chamber, or The Missionary Magazine?

15. What preachers are indebted to any of the Departments or the church publications?

16. Does each station, circuit, or mission in this Annual Conference have a Lay Organization? (b) If not, what stations, circuits, or missions do not have a Lay

Organization?

17. When shall this Annual Conference next meet?

18. Where shall our next Annual Conference be held?

19. Where are the preachers stationed this year?


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