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Annual Council Session 2015
June 23rd -June 27th
Theme: “I have given you the name-Jesus"
Matthew 1:21, Acts 15:14b
The Honorable Bishop Sherman L. Merritt Diocesan
Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd Chairman
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First Apostolic Council of Kentucky and Tennessee
11th
Episcopal District of the
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
FAC of KY/TN Officers Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd ........................................................................... Chairman
District Elder Johnnie Blissett ................................................................................... Vice Chairman
Minister Antoinette M. Taylor ........................................................................................... Secretary
Evangelist Annette Tolbert ............................................................................ 1st Assistant Secretary
Sister Michelle Carter .................................................................................... 2nd
Assistant Secretary
Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore ...................................................................................... Treasurer
Minister Carlyon T. Dunlap ................................................................................ Assistant Treasurer
Executive Board Members
Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan Suffragan-Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman Suffragan Bishop George Burns Suffragan Bishop Carl McCullen Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart Suffragan Bishop-Elect Charles Trumbo District Elder Johnnie Blissett
District Elder Johnny Burrell District Elder Fred Connor District Elder Anna Davis, Emeritus District Elder Robert Holland District Elder-Elect James McDonald District Elder Larry E. Smith District Elder Anthony E. Walton District Elder Raymond Whitley, Emeritus
Meeting Schedules
Executive Board
Tuesday (only) June 23rd …………………………………………………………....12:00 Noon
Pastors’ Track
Wednesday, June 24th 1:30 PM, Thursday and Friday June 25
th and 26
th, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Ministers’ Wives
Friday, June 26th ………………………………………………………….9:00AM – 12:00 Noon
Usher Board/Health Professionals
Friday, June 26th ………………………….……………………………9:00 AM. – 12:00 Noon
FAC Ministerial Studies……………………….……………………………………………….10:30 AM
Credentials Committee
Friday, June 26th ……………………………………………………………………12:00 Noon
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Christian Education
Saturday, June 27th……………………………………………………….9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pentecostal Young People’s Union
Saturday, June 27th…………………………………Day Session …..1:30 PM 4:30 PM Evening Service…...6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 23rd General Body Session
12:00 Registration
1:00 Devotional Songs…………………………………………District Elder Johnnie Blissett
Prayer
Scripture
Opening of the Council……………Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman
1:30 Bible Study…………………………………………………………Elder Michael L .Boyd
“Keeping our Families and Ministry in Balance”
2:30 Afternoon Glory………………………………Pastor Yvonne Bell, Mistress of Ceremony
Praise and Worship…………………..…………………………….First Lady Felita Smith
The Preached Word/Invitation……………….……………………Elder Sanford Pinkston
Greater Grace Apostolic Church, Lexington, KY
4:00 Dinner
Tuesday Night, June 23rd
Evening Worship
7:30 PM
Master of Ceremony……………………..………District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman
Devotional Songs…………………………………………………………Brother James Jackson
Prayer…………………………………………….………………………..Minister Adrian Ware
Praise and Worship……………………………..…………………Amazing Grace Men in Black
Welcome………………………………………………………………First Lady Vera E. Merritt
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Musical Selections………………………………………Judah Temple of Praise, Nashville, TN
Ministry of Sharing…………………..Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Recognition of Visitors
Musical Selection……………………………………….Judah Temple of Praise, Nashville, TN
Introduction of Speaker………………………..…………...Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
The Preached Word / Invitation…………… …..…………… Bishop Floyd E. Nelson, PhD., DD
First Vice-Presiding Bishop, International Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.
Pastor of Living Faith Church of Nantucket,
Nantucket, MA
Invitation Selection……………………………….……………Judah Temple of Praise, Nashville
Ministry of Sharing..……………….….Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Remarks/Benediction
Wednesday, June 24th
General Body Session
10:00 Registration
Devotional Songs………………………………………District Elder Johnnie Blissett
10:30 Bible Class………………………………………Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
12:30 Lunch Break/Registration
1:30 Pastors’ Track………………………………………. Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, D.D.
1:30 Afternoon Glory Session…………..………Elder Calvin Reaves, Master of Ceremony
Praise and Worship………………………………………………….Elder David Battle
The Preached Word/Invitation………………………Elder Louis Sanders, Henning, TN
Holy Divine Apostolic Church
Henning, TN
3:00 General Business Session…………Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman
4:00 Dinner
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Wednesday Night, June 24th
Evening Worship
7:30 PM
Master of Ceremony…………….….……………..District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman
Devotional Songs………………………….……………Our Lord’s Temple, Bowling Green, KY
Prayer…………………………….……………………………………….Elder Waverly Holland
Scripture……………….…………………………………………………….Elder Joseph Blissett
Praise & Worship……………...…………………………Grace Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Musical Selections………….…………………..……………………FAC Region IV Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing……………….… Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Recognition of Visitors…….…………….……………….………………….Elder Isaac Williams
Musical Selections…………………………….………..……………FAC Region IV Mass Choir
Introduction of Speaker………………………...……………………..Bishop Sherman L. Merritt
The Preached Word / Invitation……………………...…………….Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr.
Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith
Pastor of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, Indianapolis, IN
and Greater Apostolic Faith Church, Detroit, MI
Invitation Selection………………………………..…………………FAC Region IV Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing………………… Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Remarks/Benediction
Thursday, June 25th
General Body Session
10:30 Pastors’ Track……….……………………………….Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, DD
1:30 Pastors’ Track…………….………………………….Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, DD
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Thursday, June 25th
Missionary & Christian Women Auxiliary Auxiliary Director: Pastor Yvonne Bell
President: Lady Angela Boyd Greater Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, New Albany, IN
Thursday June 25, 2015
Theme: “In Jesus - It’s Impossible to Be Defeated” Scripture Text: II Corinthians 2:14
Registration: $5.00
9:30am – 10:30am - Morning Devotional/Ice Breaker & Registration.
Evang. Gearline Sanders / Holy Divine Apostolic Church, Henning, TN
Prayer: Min. Brenda Bean
Scripture: Lady Donna Byrum
10:30am – 12:00pm
Panel Discussion – Moderator: Evang. Sally Sanders - Pentecostal Lighthouse, Huntsville, AL
Speaker: Evang. Jessena Moore – Christ Temple New Assembly, Lexington, KY
Speaker: Evang. Rena Drummond - Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Leitchfield, KY
Question & Answer Session
12:00pm – 1:15pm Lunch Break / MCWA Choir Rehearsal
1:30pm – 1:45pm Praise & Testimonies – Sis. Deborah Byrum & Evg. Glenda Dunlap
Afternoon Glory
Selection ………………………………………… Amazing Grace Apostolic Church, Clarksville, TN
Speaker …………………………………………….……………………… Minister Margie McKissick
Offering
2:30pm – 3:30pm MCWA Business Session
3:30pm – 4:00pm Altar Workers’ Meeting
4:00pm Dinner
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Brotherhood Auxiliary
Brother Ricky Smith, Sr. President
Elder Samuel Anderson, Auxiliary Director
Thursday, June 25th
9:00 Welcome-“Let’s throw it around”
9:30 Registration
10:00
Opening Session…………………………….…………………………….Minister Adrian Ware
Devotion……………..……………………………….………………….Minister Terry Furmon
Prayer …………………………………………….…………………..… Minister Terry Furmon
Scripture……………………………………...............................................Elder Jonathan White
Business Session: President Ricky Smith
Minutes………………………………………….………………………Brother Ronald Murphy
Treasurer Report………………………………………………………. Elder Jonathan White
10:30 Seminar Topic: “MEN Mentoring” The importance WHY it is needed.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Elder Jackie Shannon
12:00 Break/Lunch
1:30 Brotherhood Rehearsal
2:00 Seminar Topic: “MEN Mentoring” Why we need men to mentor our young men?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. LaMonte McNeese
Remarks / Dismissal……………………..………..….Elder Samuel Anderson, Auxiliary Director
4:00………………………………………………………………………………….…..…..Dinner
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Thursday, June 25th
Evening Worship
7:30 PM
Master of Ceremony………………….…………District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman
Devotional Songs………………………………..Jesus Church of Russellville, Russellville, KY
Prayer…………………………………….………………………………….Pastor Doris Harris
Scripture…………………………………………………………………….Sister Janice Johnson
Praise & Worship…………………………….…….New Harvest Family Church, Columbia, TN
Musical Selection…………………………………………………………….MCWA Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Recognition of Visitors………………………….…………………….Evangelist Annette Tolbert
Musical Selection……………………………Greater Original Temple Church, Old Hickory, TN
Introduction of Speaker………………………….……………………….First Lady Angela Boyd
The Preached Word / Invitation………………………….…....…….Pastor Wanda Frazier-Parker
Truth Tabernacle Ministries
Rocky Mount, NC
Invitational Selection……………………………………………...…………..MCWA Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Remarks/Benediction
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Friday, June 26th General Body Session
10:00 Registration
10:30 Pastors’ Track…………………………………………….Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, DD
10:30 Panel Discussion………………………………….Minister Carolyn T. Dunlap, Moderator
Topic: Back to Basics
Repentance……………………………………..Elder Jackie Shannon
The New Birth……………………………….….Elder Rufus Woods
12:00 Break / Registration / Credentials
1:00 Pastors’ Track………………………………...…………………………..Open Discussion
1:00 Ministers’ Class…………………………………………District Elder Anthony E. Walton
(Outreach)
1:00 Afternoon Glory………...……………..Evangelist Glenda Dunlap, Mistress of Ceremony
Praise and Worship……………………………………………………...Evangelist Jessena Moore
Preached Word/Invitation……….……………………………………….Evangelist Dottie Woods
Heaven Sent Ministries
Memphis, TN
2:30 General Business Session……………Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman 4:00 Dinner
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Friday, June 26th
Ministers’ Wives Alliance
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
First Lady Vera E. Merritt, President
Devotion
Prayer
Scripture
Minutes
Treasurer Report
Bereavement Since Last Council
Sick Report
Old/New Business
Ministers’ Wives Officers Will Take Pictures for the Website
Outreach
Donating food and toiletries for the Ronald McDonald House
We will deliver our donations to them.
Usher Board 9:00 AM – 12 Noon
Sister Mitzy Johnson, President
District Elder-Elect James McDonald, Auxiliary Director
Sister Janice Johnson, 1st Vice President - Presiding
Registration and Collection of Dues
Devotion …………………………………………………...……………….Sister Janice Johnson
Prayer
Scripture
Call to Order……………………………………………………………….Sister Janice Johnson
Welcome
Response
Recognition of Guest
Opening Remarks…………...…………District Elder-Elect James McDonald, Auxiliary Director
Minutes…………………….………..…………….Sister Sandra Bush, Secretary, Nashville, TN
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Reading of last Financial Report…………………..Sister Cora Brown, Treasurer, Nashville, TN
Old Business/New Business
Ministry of Sharing………………..…………………………………Usher Board Treasury Staff
Fellowship Luncheon
Final Remarks District Elder-Elect James McDonald, Auxiliary Director
Benediction Sister Janice Johnson, 1st Vice-President
Friday, June 26th
Evening Worship
7:30 PM
Master of Ceremony…………………..………….District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice-Chairman
Devotional Songs………………………………………… Greater Mount Zion, New Albany, IN
Prayer………………………….…………………………………………….Elder Leonard Byrum
Scripture………………………………………………………..……………Elder Jonathan White
Praise & Worship……………………….Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Musical Selections…………………………………………………………District IX Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing…….…………… Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Ministerial Presentations…...………………………………Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
Ecclesial Recognition……………………………………………….District Elder Robert Holland
Musical Selections…………………………………………………………District IX Mass Choir
Introduction of Speaker…………………………………………District Elder Anthony E. Walton
Consecration Ceremony…………………………………… Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
The Preached Word / Invitation………..…………………...Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
Invitation Selection………….……………………………………………..District IX Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
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Remarks
Benediction
Saturday, June 27th
Christian Education Association
“I Have Given You The Name - Jesus”
9:00AM Registration
9:20AM Devotion Minister Janet Carter, Asst. Superintendent
Greeting and Opening Remarks Minister Timothy Burns, Superintendent
Ice Breaker Temple of Grace, Murfreesboro, TN
Introduction of Seminars
10:00AM – 12:00 Noon Classes/Workshops
12:00PM Offering Treasury Staff
Report from Secretary
Announcements and Presentation of Awards
Remarks and Dismissal Elder Michael L. Boyd, Auxiliary Director
Workshops and Classes:
Overview: The foundation has been laid, now it is time to build upon it. MATT. 16:13-19
Adult Class (Ages: 25 & up)
Facilitator: Minister Timothy Burns, Christ Temple North, Nashville, TN
Topic 1: “The Effects of Building on the Rock” Matt. 7:24-25
Presenter: Elder Sanford Pinkston, Greater Grace Apostolic Church, Lexington, KY
Topic 2: “The Effects of Building on Sand” Matt. 7:25-27
Presenter: Elder Jackie Shannon, Good Shepherd Church, Hopkinsville, KY
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Ages 18-24
“The Foundation of God is sure, Don’t change it” II Timothy 2:19
Elder Reginald Burrell, Pentecostal Lighthouse, Huntsville, AL
“How to build with Jesus in Love” I John 2:15
Ages 13-17 (Young Sisters): First Lady Deborah Walton, Christ Temple Church, Paducah, KY
Ages 13-17 (Young Brothers): Deacon Charles Putman, Greater Christ Temple, Nashville, TN
Ages 10-12: Sister Pearl Buckner, New Jerusalem Temple, Springfield, TN
Ages 6-9: Sister Grace Ellis, Newburg Apostolic Church, Louisville, KY
“Keeping the Foundation Solid for the 21st Century
Teachers / Superintendents: Elder Samuel Anderson, Sr. Amazing Grace Apostolic Church,
Clarksville, TN
Saturday, June 27th
Pentecostal Young People’s Union Day Session 1:30PM
Master of Ceremony Brother Melvin Boyd, Vice-President
Opening Song Brother Benjamin Wansley
Prayer
Scripture
Announcements PYPU Secretarial Staff
Ministry of Sharing Financial Committee
Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer
Brother Andrew Boyd, Asst. Treasurer
Panel Discussion
Knowing Your Constitutional & Fourth Amendment Rights & What to Do When You
Encounter Law Enforcement
Panelists
Sister Vidette Putman / Supervisory Federal Probation Officer
Greater Christ Temple Church, Nashville, TN
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Minister Byron Boelter / Detective
Greater Christ Temple Church, Nashville, TN
Mr. Paul Montgomery / Federal Probation Officer
3:00 pm Business Session Elder Jonathan White, PYPU President
4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal FAC of KY/TN Music Staff
Saturday, June 27th
Pentecostal Young People’s Union
Night Service 6:00pm
Master of Ceremony Elder Jonathan White, President
Opening Song Desiree Bell, Jonaea Blissett, Katlin Blissett, Marci Floyd
Our Lord's Temple, Bowling Green, KY
Prayer
Scripture
Praise and Worship Sister Joi Brooks
Victory Apostolic Church
Lexington, KY
Welcome Sister Mandi Wansley
Greater Christ Temple Church
Nashville, TN
Response PYPU Local President
Musical Selections (A&B) Kentucky & Tennessee PYPU Choir
Offering PYPU Treasury Staff
Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer
Brother Andrew Boyd, Assistant Treasurer
Ecclesiastical Recognition Elder Isaac Williams, Director
Announcements PYPU Secretarial Staff
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Music Selections (A&B) Kentucky & Tennessee PYPU Choir
Introduction of Speaker Elder Jonathan White
Speaker & Invitation Pastor James E. Sears
Henry Pentecostal Apostolic Church
Henry, TN
Offering PYPU Treasury Staff
Sis. Samea Anderson, Treasurer
Bro. Andrew Boyd, Asst. Treasurer
Remarks Elder Jonathan White
Remarks and Benediction Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd
Council Chairman