rev. dr. derrick r. rhodes, senior pastor - kelley chapel...

Theme: “Seeking God's Guidance for Spiritual Growth”

CHURCH MOTTO: “GOD IN ACTION”

116th Church Anniversary Celebration

Rev. Dr. Derrick R. Rhodes, Senior Pastor Mrs. Mattie Metcalf, Worship Chair

Rev. Dr. B. Michael Watson, Resident Bishop, North Georgia Conference

Rev. Sharma D. Lewis, Superintendent, Atlanta-Decatur-Oxford District

Guest Speaker: Rev. Hayes T. Gainey, Senior Pastor

Edisto Falls UMC, Orangeburg, South Carolina

Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church 3411 Kelley Chapel Road 3411 Kelley Chapel Road 3411 Kelley Chapel Road 3411 Kelley Chapel Road ---- Decatur, Georgia 30034Decatur, Georgia 30034Decatur, Georgia 30034Decatur, Georgia 30034

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM . . . . . . . . . . . .Morning Meditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quiet Please. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soft Music

Prelude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musicians and Praise & Worship Team

+Call To Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minister

+Lighting of the Candles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acolytes

*! Opening Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “The Church’s One Foundation” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hymn #545

WELCOME TO GUESTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Visitors, please complete a guest card and return it to an Usher.)

“Welcome to the celebration of the good news and the fellowship of this congregation. We hope that you will be

both comforted and challenged by the Word of GOD today. If you are worshipping here for the first time, we

hope you will consider coming again and making this your church home. We welcome everyone.

Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Mass Choir

*Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladies of Lord Dancers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aurielle Gilmore, Director

In Remembrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mattie Metcalf, Worship Chairperson

+Affirmation of Faith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister

Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Babes in Christ Mime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenji Johnson, Director

Acknowledgements & Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Pastor

Children’s Church (ages 4-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Jesus Loves Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 191

Introductions of the Guest Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dr. Derrick Rhodes

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Choir

Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Hayes Gainey

*Morning Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Hayes Gainey, Senior Pastor, Edisto Fork UMC, Orangeburg, SC

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

+Altar Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Choir

Christian Steward & Covenant Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister

We are called to be good and faithful stewards. As we recite the Covenant Prayer, we are committing to being

good Christian Stewards. The Covenant Prayer defines Christian Stewardship.

We renew our Covenant faithfully: To put God first. To love one another. To witness and make disciples

for Christ. To not neglect the church. To participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our

presence, our gifts of tithes and offerings, and our service, that in everything God may be glorified

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . . . As forgiven and reconciled people, Let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.

!Dedication of Tithes/Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ministers/Congregation/Mass Choir

Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Pastor

Doxology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minister

Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minister

+Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . {Threefold Amen} . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister

Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Life Center

FELLOWSHIP & GREET OTHERS - PLEASE COME AGAIN

PLEASE NOTE: * ENTER +DO NOT ENTER! STAND

ANNIVERSARY W O R S H I P S E R V I C E SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2 0 1 4 • 9:30 AM

Welcome to Kelley Chapel,

We gather in this worship place once again to celebrate our rich

legacy of 116 years of service. Thanks to all of the past pastors for

their leadership, members gone on to glory for leaving a legacy, and

active members for your faithfulness. Kelley Chapel could not have

come this far without the commitment of so many. It takes a team to

make the dream work. And indeed, we have become an unmatchless,

magnificent team.

I want to also thank everybody who prepared for this day, who

planned, copied bulletins, cooked, sang, and served in various

ministries to make our 116th Church Anniversary a day that we will

never forget. Enclosed in this program are our values, mission, and

vision statement, which we devised during our retreat. Please be sure

to read it to remind you of what we planned to accomplish in the

days to come.

Furthermore, I want to thank God from whom all blessings flow for

the work he has done through us this past year: feeding the hungry,

clothing the naked, and making disciples of Jesus Christ for the

transformation of the world. Yes, many lives have come to know the

love of Jesus because of Kelley Chapel's ministries, especially in the

greater Decatur area.

I want to welcome Rev. Hayes Gainey for agreeing to be our preacher

for today. He left behind a congregation that loves him, and a

ministry that is fruitful. We have been waiting and praying for your

safe arrival, and we are excited to hear what the Lord has to say to us

through you.

Finally, I want to welcome those who are worshipping with us today.

We would love for you to become members of this church. We would

love to be your church family. So, after the Word is preached, we will

open the doors of the church; please come down the aisle—and join

us.

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An Anniversary Message from the Pastor

BIBLE-BASED • CHRIST-CENTERED • HOLY SPIRIT-LED • MISSION-BOUND

FELLOWSHIP • EVANGELISM • DOCTRINE • STEWARDSHIP

Rev. Dr. Derrick R. Rhodes Senior Pastor

Kelley Chapel UMC

Welcome 2014 New Members

Benny Beasley

Niyah Leeann Holton Beasley

Allene Bryant

Frank Bryant

Elle Bryant - baby

Frankie Bryant

Matthew Ferrell

Matthew Ferrell, Jr., baby

Juanita Gaines

Eric Glover

Irish Glover

Darrin Glover

Josiah Glover

Wisdom Glover

Anthony Gray

Himie Gray

Cynthia Jackson

Marcus Jackson

Peyton Jackson, baby

Nickki Jordan

Donald Kidd

Brythan Latimer

Cabria Murphy

James Mims

Jamie Mims

Jamal Mims

Jermaine Mims

Jaheim Mims

Dennis Newton

Steven Rhodes

Detra Rhodes

Steven Rhodes, baby

Clemon Robinson

Patricia Robinson

Tajahnai Scott

Hassanna Sessoms

Money Sessoms

Kariema Sessoms

Tammy Simmons

Naomi Sneed

Morris Sneed

Rocia Terry

Janeyiah Thompson

Laquinda Thomas

Laurren Thomas

Etmonia Vaughn

Bosia Vaughn

Amy Wainwright

Wanda Wood

Rev. Hayes T. Gainey, Jr. Senior Pastor,

Edisto Fork United Methodist Church

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Rev. Hayes T. Gainey, Jr. is the son of the late Hayes and Earline Gainey. He

was reared in Kingstree, South Carolina with five siblings and graduated from

Kingstree Senior High School in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

He earned a bachelor degree in psychology from St. Augustine College in

Raleigh, North Carolina, and, in answer to a call to ministry, he earned a

master of divinity from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia;

and he began his pastoral ministry in the North Georgia Annual Conference

and later became a member of the South Carolina Annual Conference, serving

as senior pastor in numerous churches and providing kind and compassionate

ministry to congregations in the Palmetto State and across the nation.

Rev. Hayes T. Gainey, Jr., has been the Senior Pastor for fifteen years to

Edisto Fork United Methodist Church appointed to serve July 1999, he has

lovingly guided, preached, taught, comforted, counseled, and befriended those

in his care. Edisto Fork United Methodist Church (EFUMC) honored

Reverend Hayes T. Gainey, Jr., for outstanding service and faithful ministry as

pastor during a Pastor’s Appreciation Weekend in March 2013.

Under his leadership, the church moved into a larger sanctuary at a new

location, and membership has grown to more than 1200. The church began

new community youth programs, such as EFUMC’s Summer Enrichment and

Mentoring Program and the 21st Century Afterschool Program where he

served as chief administrator; and the South Carolina Annual Conference

elected him to serve as a delegate for both the General and Jurisdictional

conferences of the United Methodist Church, and he currently serves as a

member of the Conference Administrative Review Committee and Conference

Board of Ordained Ministries.

He serves as the president of the Orangeburg County Ministerial Alliance,

coordinator of the State Chapter and Orangeburg District of the Black

Methodist for Church Renewal, vice president of the Orangeburg branch of the

Democratic Party, and chaplain of both the South Carolina State University

football team and Claflin University basketball team; and

Pastor Gainey’s tireless Christian service has garnered such awards as Eagle

Award Pastor of the Year 2013 and the coveted Harry Denman Award for

Evangelism.

He is married to Latanya B. Gainey, they have three children: Hayes T. III,

Keyona, and Jamaal, and grandson, Deonte.

Rev. Hayes T. Gainey, Jr. Today’s Guest Speaker

2014 Celebration Report Bettye B. Johnson, Administrator Board Chair

As the hands and feet of Jesus, as the body of Christ, God is counting on us to be the salt and light of the

earth. Scripture tells us that a town built on a hill cannot be hidden, but like a lamp, is put on a stand to

give light to everyone in the house. Kelley Chapel, as a church standing atop a hill, has made great strides

to let our light shine to everyone in the community for 115 years. Under the guidance and vision of our

Pastor, Dr. Derrick R. Rhodes, for the past eight years, we as a church have set several goals and each year

we have accomplished them. By the grace of God, this year has been no different and we continue to

thrive and succeed in accomplishing our goals of this year.

Our overarching goal has long been to enlarge and multiply spiritually and numerically, to love God with

our whole heart, mind, and strength, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to grow in missions, all while

working towards making disciples for Jesus Christ. We know that this pleases God.

We have been blessed at Kelley Chapel to have several ministries that all work to accomplish these goals

in multiple ways. The Recreational ministry as well as Girl and Boy Scouts continue to lead the way in

reaching new and perspective members to the church within the community. In addition to reaching

potential members, the Media Ministry persists in spreading the gospel to members that are sick and shut-

in, and/or out of the area tending to other needs.

Mission work through the United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men in addition to the Clothing

Closet, and Food Pantry remains one of the fruitful ways to enlarge our territory for touching and

changing lives in this community. Our Senior Ministry has embraced and reaches across generations

through noonday Bible Study and fellowship with lunch, card-making classes, quilting and sewing classes,

and dance class. Our Trustees consistently work to maintain, repair, and renew our properties, this House

of God. Still, not restricting ourselves to just ministries, the entire church body enjoys and benefits in

learning and studying God’s word through Bible Study and Sunday school, Children’s Church, and a

growing Nursery. This is done with the help of parents, leaders, and the ministers.

One of the more noteworthy aspects of our accomplishments this year is that we are actively in the

process for Kelley Chapel an ever-growing place of worship, something that will take more than a year to

develop, but is already in its operating stages. This year, our Church took its first retreat in ten years! The

fruits of this effort produced an important Strategic Plan for spiritual growth, numerical growth,

evangelism. We thank God for the leadership in this effort and what it has sprung forth.

With this in mind, not only do we celebrate the accomplishments of this past year, but we praise God in

advance for the accomplishments of the coming year as well. As we work to succeed in doing these things,

we do not do it to bring glory to ourselves, but out of obedience and honor to God. For we know that the

religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is to look after orphans and widows in their

distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Furthermore, as Paul said to the

Corinthians, we are thankful that God continues to use us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him

everywhere. This is at the core of every goal we set for our church. We are proud of what we have done,

but as we celebrate, let us also give these accomplishments as our sacrifice of praise to God, a fragrant

offering that might be pleasing to God. Amen.

Our Vision Our Strategic Plan

2014-2019

“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right;

for we reap at harvest time, if we do not give up”. Gal 6:9

After extensive interaction and discussion among church leaders and members during the 2014

spring church retreat at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, the framework for our Strategic

Plan 2014-2019 was developed. The framework for the plan was based on our mission, vision,

and values statement, setting the stage for the development of our four church goals, which focus

on Evangelism, Congregational Action to Reach Everyone (CARE), and Facilities. The Strategic

Plan is centered on our goals (three short-term and one long-term) as listed below:

1. To increase the attendance of members in worship service and spiritual growth

opportunities by 20 percent (June 2016)

2. To increase new member membership by 20 percent (June 2016)

3. To improve and enhance the number of people reached through community service

and to provide a greater awareness of CARE ministries utilizing various modes of

communication by 20 percent (June 2016)

4. To improve all facilities by developing a priority list, schedule, campaign plan and

budget for all facilities, and budget for each facility (June 2019)

All ministries were asked to develop a minimum of one action step to support each of the four

goals. The action steps submitted from ministries were complied and make up the completed

plan of action for our Strategic Plan. Many ministries have already begun implementing specific

action steps to support the plan. The Strategic Plan will be monitored throughout the year to help

ensure that we meet our goals by the time line designated. Updates will be provided annually and

upon request.

We have faith that the implementation of our Strategic Plan will help us in our efforts to make

disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Dr. Patti C. Reed, Strategic Plan Chairperson

Min. Genetha Rice-Singleton, Strategic Plan Vice Chairperson

Facts about Kelley Chapel

Kelley Chapel is a Church Of Excellence for the years 2009, 2012, and 2013

Kelley Chapel is now an approved Empowerment Center (KCEC). We are a 501.3c which is a tax-exempt nonprofit

organization in the United States. Section 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 501(c))

provides that 29 types of nonprofit organizations are exempt from some federal income taxes. Sections 503 through

505 set out the requirements for attaining such exemptions. Many states refer to Section 501(c) for definitions of

organizations exempt from state taxation as well. 501(c) organizations can receive unlimited contributions from

individuals, corporations, and unions

In 2011, Kelley Chapel was identified in the top 100 United Methodist churches out of 43, 500 churches nationwide .

You can see article Posted 04-27-11 in News Page, Vibrant Churches. Follow the link below to read the article.

http://foundationforevangelism.org/2011/04/kelley-chapel-united-methodist-church-%E2%80%93-decatur-

georgia/This is part of a series of interviews with pastors of churches whose attendance has grown 20% or more in 5 years.

COBB/DAUGHERTY BUILDING- The Cobb building was renovated and through a declaration was renamed the

Cobb/Dougherty Building in honor of "Joe Dougherty" the slave who is buried in the church cemetery. A ceremony was

held to place a marker on Mr. Dougherty’s grave and honor his service. The Cobb/Dougherty building was used for

weddings, meetings and church events. Also Lt. Col. Herbert R. Marbury is also buried there. He was the husband of

Annette Marbury and the father of the Rev. Dr. Herbert Marbury and Minister Lawrence Marbury

Today, the facility is called the Cobb/Dougherty Senior Center.

There has been Fifty-Two (52) Pastors at Kelley Chapel

NAME POSITION FROM THROUGH

Derrick Rhodes Pastor-in-Charge 7/1/2007 - present

Howard Wright Pastor-in-Charge 1/1/1998 6/30/2007

Woodrow Williams Pastor-in-Charge 7/1/1993 6/30/1997

Woodrow Williams Pastor-In-Charge 7/1/1991 6/30/1993

Woodrow Williams Pastor-In-Charge 7/1/1990 6/30/1991

John Sorrow Pastor-in-Charge 7/1/1989 6/30/1990

Raymond King Pastor-in-Charge 7/1/1985 6/30/1989

Frank Dorris Pastor-In-Charge 7/1/1983 6/30/1985

Renfroe Watson Pastor-in-Charge 1/1/1979 6/30/1983

William Springer Pastor-In-Charge 6/17/1977 6/6/1979

Wiley Stephens Pastor-in-Charge 6/25/1965 6/15/1973

James Farr Pastor-in-Charge 6/21/1963 6/24/1965

George Meadows Pastor-in-Charge 6/22/1962 6/20/1963

Richard Herrmann Pastor-In-Charge 6/30/1961 6/20/1962

William Rivers Pastor-in-Charge 7/1/1960 7/3/1961

Malcolm Coleman Pastor-in-Charge 6/22/1956 6/20/1957

Source: North Georgia Website and 100th year program booklet

TODAY October 19 116th Church Anniversary - Rev Hayes Gainey, Jr., Speaker, Pastor, Edisto Fork UMC,

Orangeburg, SC

Saturday October 25 Wesley Walk, Stone Mountain First UMC is the host

Sunday October 26 New Members/Mentor Appreciation Breakfast, 8:30 AM, Senior Center

Sunday October 26 *Dr. Rhodes preaching at First Baptist Church, 1810 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Time: 2:00 PM

Friday October 31 Trunk-A-Treat – 6:00 PM

Sunday November 1 Time falls back

Sunday November 9 Veteran’s Day Celebration

Tuesday November 11 Holiday – Veteran’s Day – Office closed

Friday November 14 Pizza Cook-Off – Sponsored by Youth Ministry – See the notice on page 5

Sunday November 16 Baptism

Sunday November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner after service

Thursday November 27 Holiday – Thanksgiving Day – Office closed

*The church is invited (including the choir). Your support is appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE: Retreat 2015 -April 9-12, 2015, additional information to follow:

THIS WEEK AT KELLEY CHAPEL

Sunday Ongoing 8:45 AM Sunday school

Sunday Ongoing 8:45 AM New Member’s Orientation, 2nd and 4th Sundays

Saturday Ongoing 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday Ongoing 12:00 PM Bible Study, Senior Center,

Wednesday Ongoing 7:00 PM Bible Study - Sanctuary

Thursday Ongoing 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday Ongoing 10:00 AM -11:45 AM Clothing Closet Open

Wednesday Ongoing 10:00 AM -11:45 AM Food Pantry Open

Evelyn Beaty, Stone Mountain Estates, 1745 Parke Plaza Circle, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Lula Harrell, requests prayer

Collestine Henderson, requests prayer

Vasco McKenna, requests prayer

Joseph McCrary, Sr., requests prayer

Fannie Medley requests prayer Chester Rhodes, requests Prayer

Chester Rhodes, requests prayer

Ethel Rhodes is recuperating from knee replacement surgery, requests prayer

Xavion Wynn, grandson of Beth Andrews, requests prayer

Kelley Chapel’s Lay Leader

Patti Copenny Reed, Ed. D.

Dr. Patti Reed is the current Lay Leader of Kelley Chapel appointed in 2014. She is a long-time active member of Kelley Chapel

United Methodist Church and a regular member of Bible study and Sunday school, Dr. Reed has served in many leadership

roles at the church, including Administrative Council chairperson for two administrations, chairperson of the Staff Pastor-

Parrish Relations Committee, Sunday School Superintendent, and President of United Methodist Women.

She is a certified lay servant, chairperson of the strategic planning committee, chairperson of new member orientation, and

serves as a communion steward. Dr. Reed was named 2014 Woman of the Year at Kelley Chapel UMC

Dr. Reed was the Director of Human Resources of the DeKalb County School System and she retired in 2012.

Dr. Reed is married to Larry Reed. They have three children and two grandchildren. The couple resides in Snellville, Georgia.

WHAT IS A LAY LEADER?

This leader represents lay people through collaboration with church staff and in meetings. This leader is a

role model to others for Christian discipleship lived out in daily life. Spiritual gifts: servant hood, faith, compassion,

apostleship, and people skills

What does the Lay Leader do?

� This leader represents the lay people in the congregation.

� This leader is a role model of Christian discipleship for the congregation and needs to remember that

others will follow this leader’s example in spiritual living.

� This person continuously looks for ways to connect Christian discipleship with daily life, and teaches

others to do the same.

� The Lay Leader collaborates with other church leaders to find ways within the community of faith to

recognize the ministries of laity in worship, in communication, and in other programs of the congregation.

� The Lay Leader meets regularly with the pastor to discuss the state of the church and the

opportunities for ministry. In some congregations, the lay leader partners with the pastor in leading worship.

Kelley Chapel Lay Servants

Tommy Adams, Sr. Amy Baker Eloise Bonner Michael Drayton

Certified Lay Servant Local Church Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant

Immediate Past Lay Leader

Dr. Annie Duvall Minister Eric Glover Dorthia Greene Minister Phillip Houston

Certified Lay Servant Local Church Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant

Minister Cynthia Jackson Minister Kristopher Jones Carletha Jordan Minister Lawrence Marbury

Local Church Local Church Certified Lay Servant Local Church

Ronnie McCullough Julius Nobles Minister YB Nobles Minister Sandra Pennington

Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant

Minister Timothy Pritchett Chester Rhodes Dr. Patti Reed Minister Steven Rhodes

Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant Basic to be taken 2015

Minister Genetha Rice-Singleton Dianne Spencer Beverly Simpson

Certified Lay Servant Certified Lay Servant Local Church

Lay Servant Ministry

This ministry goes beyond filling in for the pastor or speaking in public. Lay Speaking Ministries offer many options for serving

in roles other than the traditional pulpit supply. Teaching, serving, training, leading, participating, caring, loving, and

communicating are now integral parts of Lay Servant Ministries. With so many avenues of training, Lay Servant Ministries offer

valuable education equipping United Methodists for all facets of lay ministry. Kelley Chapel has 23 lay servants the most in the

ADOX District.

A single candle is being lighted in memory of Kelley Chapel’s members who passed since the

last anniversary celebration. It may have been a father, mother, sister, brother, aunt, uncle,

grandfather, grandmother, cousin or a close friend.

Members Who Passed in 2014

Ed Bonner Ella Dixon May Kenner Mary Roberts

Blanche Collins Bertha Carter-Nash

Francella Orr Rosalyn Rush

Rosaline McKenna Charles Jacobs Samuel Jacobs

Rufus Lawrence, II Dominique Martin Raymond Adams Charlynne Bonner Timothy Ballard

Clinton & Margaret Cummings Sidney A. Fain James Gilmore Sheila Guthrie

Eddie Henderson Lyman Howard Marion Johnson

Lt. Col. Herbert Marbury, Sr. Louie Munroe Maggie Murray

SMSgt. Dorothy Pearson Donald Porter Verlean Rush

Thomas Tutson Daisy Walker Sally Williams

1st Anniversary of the Entrance Into the Newly Renovated Sanctuary

Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church, build in 1898, "A 2009, 2012 and 2013 “Church of

Excellence” and a top 100 United Methodist Church nationally, has stood proudly for 116 years

on the corner of Kelley Chapel Road and Flats Shoals Parkway. The church shines brightly, as a

beacon, in the community of Decatur, Georgia.

On May 26, 2013, we entered into the newly renovated church for the re-consecration service of

the church sanctuary. That was a very special day for our church family. We sang "The Church's

One Foundation" as we marched.

We witnessed the realities of many years of dreams and celebrated the joy of the preparation,

planning and prayer. As a church family, we gratefully offered our new worship center to the

glory of God and for service to our members, guests, family, and friends.

We thank each of you for your many personal and willing sacrifices of time, talent, and special

donations to make this dream a reality. As we entered into this building, we prayed that we will

always use it for worship, preaching, and teaching in the name of Jesus Christ. We entered our

worship center and we offered the sanctuary as a safe place for the comfort of those who mourn,

for the strength of those who are preserving family values, and for the giving of hope and courage

to all.

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

The Anniversary Planning Committee Church Auxiliaries

Church Family

Administrative Office

Mattie Metcalf, Worship Chair

Johnnie Gilmore, Chair, the Kitchen Ministry

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS:

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Derrick R. Rhodes

Worship Leader: Minister Y.B. Nobles

Preaching: Rev. Hayes Gainey, Senior Pastor, Edisto Fork UMC, Orangeburg, SC

PULPIT ASSISTANTS:

Ministers Phillip Houston, Kristopher Jones, Lawrence Marbury, Y. B. Nobles, Timothy Pritchett,

Sandra Pennington, Genetha Rice-Singleton

Ministers in Training: Eric Glover, Cynthia Jackson, and Steven Rhodes

MUSICIANS:

Edward Menifee, Minister of Music

Elliott Davis, Sr., Drums, Ellen Kay Hankins, Keyboard, Dante Hawthorne, Saxophone, Rufus

Lawrence, III, Piano, and Anthony Singleton, Jr., Trombone

GREETERS

Annette Adams, Tommy Adams and Young Adults

USHERS:

Kimberly Bonner, Rudolph Chase, Lora Dunton, Terrence Dunton, Jerome Jordan, Derrin Lofton,

and Augretta Tutson

PICTURES:

Arthur Greene, Church Photographer

SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKLET:

Eloise Bonner

PROOF READERS:

Grace Fain and, Mattie Metcalf

Special thanks to the decorating committee, set-up committee and clean up committee

and all the wonderful church members who worked so hard to make this event successful.

rev. dr. derrick r. rhodes, senior pastor - kelley chapel...

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