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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings to all (Pastors, Churches, Associations and Conventioneers),
It is in the exalted, Holy name of Jesus Christ, I, submit to you this greeting. This year is one of transition as we share in fellowship and witness of God’s Abundant Grace. I welcome you to the 108th Annual Session of the Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention. It has been a blessed Christian experience for me to serve you for the past six years. God has granted us favor in all of our endeavors as we continue to holdfast with the faith of our forefathers knowing that all things are possible in Christ Jesus.
As your brother and President, I am requesting that all conventioneers join together in fellowship with Vice Moderator Elder Isaiah Ellis and the North Central District P. B. Association in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Let us join our Host in making this session our faithful fruit in action. They have excelled in their efforts to host this great Convention. I trust that this session will be among the highest attended, spiritually inspired and financially supported. Remembering that we are here to do the Master’s will, let us stay focused, Jesus Christ is the objective of our gathering. I am looking forward to personally greeting you at the 108th Session.
Your Brother in Christ, In His Service,
Edward Buckner, D. D. Elder Edward Buckner, D. D., General President Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention
Convention Host 2010-2013
East Florida Association — 2010
South Florida Association — 2011
Middle Florida/Georgia Association — 2012
East Coast Association — 2013
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Contents
President’s Message Inside Cover
Convention Leadership Roster ii
Financial Requirements iii
Convention Speakers iv
Pre-Convention Program 1
Keynote Session 2
General Convention Schedule 3-6
Women Congress and Auxiliary Schedules 7-14
Ushers Congress Schedule 15-17
Laymen Council Schedule 18-19
Church School Congress Schedule 20-21
Memorial Services Outline 22-24
Notes
Future Convention Host Inside Back
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GENERAL CONVENTION Elder Edward Buckner, D. D., President
WOMEN CONGRESS LAYMEN CONGRESS Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, PhD, President Deacon T. C. Daniels, President CHURCH SCHOOL CONGRESS USHERS CONGRESS Elder Edward Hayes, President Sister Bertha Daughtry, President
YOUTH CONGRESS Brother Joshua Postell, President
1st Vice President Elder Frank R. Rush 2256 Fleischman Road Tallahassee, FL 32308
2nd Vice President Elder Willie J. Williams, D.D. Post Office Box 76227 Tampa, FL 33675
Recording Secretary Elder Kenneth Washington 16501 N. W. 23rd Rd. Ct. Miami, FL 33169
Assistant Recording Secretary Elder Harry Cloud Post Office Box 241 Gretna, FL 32332
Board of Finance Chairman Elder Isaac Mayes Post Office 13513 Tallahassee, FL 32317
General Treasurer Elder C. H. Smith 1205 Richmond Street Tallahassee, FL 32304
Bible Expositor Elder Bernard C. Yates, D. D. 1025 Anderson Street Pensacola, FL 32503
Financial Secretary Elder Renson Thompson Post Office Box 776 Tallahassee, FL 32303
Assistant Financial Secretary Elder A. L. Ware Post Office Box 16823 St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Board of Retirement Chairman Elder Frazier Arnold 3721 N. W. 159th St. Miami, FL 33054
Chief Marshal Elder James Humose 175 J&K Lane Crawfordville FL 32327
Auditing Committee Chairman Elder Larry Austin Tallahassee, FL 32310
Board of Education Chairman Elder Robert Whittaker Post Office Box 439 Sanford, FL 32772
Board of Evangelism Chairman Elder M. L. Dawkins, D. D. 753 W. Comstock Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789
Convention Leadership 2009
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NOTES
Memorial Service
THE CLOSING HYMN:
“Shall We Gather At The River?”
Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel-feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God?
Yes, We’ll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river— Gather with the saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God. BENEDICTION AND BLESSING: The Grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with the spirits of our departed saints. And now, may the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge of God and of His Son, Jesus Christ; the blessing of God Almighty, The Father, Jesus Christ, The Son, and The Holy Ghost, The Comforter: be among us and remain with us eternally. Amen.
Financial Requirements
GENERAL REGISTRATION
General Registration is $25.00 per person in all Departments
OTHER INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS
Field Agent - $100.00 or More Banquet Ticket - $25.00 Each
ANNUAL CHURCH REGISTRATION
NOTE: Before Church Registration can be certified, the total amount shown in the appropriate church category must be paid.
AA1 $ 1,400.00 Over 500 Members 10 Delegates
AA2 $ 1,200.00 Over 400 Members 8 Delegates
AA $ 1,000.00 Over 300 Members 6 Delegates
A $ 800.00 Over 200 Members 5 Delegates
B $ 600.00 Over 100 Members 4 Delegates
C $ 400.00 Over 25 Members 3 Delegates
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Convention Speakers
Tuesday
TBA
Mr. Randell Brown Mrs. Ann Chester Dr. John Dees
“Consumer Literacy and Financial Management”
“Wellness: Taming the Body, Mind and Soul”
“The Church and Its role in Integrating Secular and Theological
Education.”
Wednesday
Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Elder James Humose Elder Clinton Smith
Bible Exposition 10:00 A.M.
Memorial Service 12:00 Noon
Introductory Sermon 12:15 P.M.
Elder J. C. Tookes Elder V. J. Donaldson Elder Ester Watson
Laymen Council 5:30 P.M.
Annual Worship Service 7:30 P.M.
Evangelism Hour 9:30 P.M.
Thursday
Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Elder Edward Buckner, D. D. Elder E. Hayes
Bible Exposition 9:30 A.M.
Educational Worship Service 12:00 Noon
Holy Communion and Feet Washing 7:00 P.M.
Friday
Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Elder Alvin Tyson TBA
Bible Exposition 9:30 A. M.
Women Congress Annual Service 12:00 Noon
Scholarship Luncheon 2:00 P.M.
Elder Michael Dillard
Ushers’ Congress Annual Service 6:00 P.M.
Saturday Youth Congress Planning Session
10:00 A.M.
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Litany
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Order of Service for Saints Departed
Leader: I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Invocation: O eternal God and master of all things, grant us the deep consciousness of thy presence that the spirit of Christianity may forever direct our thinking, guide and control our hearts and activities so that we may eternally be disciples of thine and render unselfish service to mankind. Most gracious father, sometimes we who bemoan the parting of loved ones are pained by heartaches, and scorned by some as they were: sometimes, we come to mountains in our lives that are hard to climb as our loved ones did: However, we realize that we promised as they promised to keep on climbing for we are assured that you will help us to stand and have the courage to run all the way. Most merciful Father, lead us gently home so that we may join our departed loved ones in the mansion you have prepared for us all. Amen. HYMN:
“Servant of God, Well Done” Servant of God, well done:
Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy master’s joy.
The voice at midnight came; He started up to hear;
A mortal arrow pierced his frame; He fell, but felt no fear.
Soldier of Christ, well done; Praise be thy new employ;
And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour’s joy.
Memorial Service Outline
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Scripture: John 14:1-6; Revelation 21:6
THE ROLL CALL OF THE DEPARTED SAINTS AND THE LIGHTING OF CANDLES:
(One for each saint as name is called) The Litany
Leader: O Father of life and giver of light, look with favor upon thy creatures here assembled: Congregation: And grant us thy blessing: Leader: O thou, who has led man through the ages of his existence upon earth
by thy spirit: Congregation: Grant us thy continued guidance: Leader: Thou who dost generate love and goodness in our hearts, and the
desire for fellowship one with the other in life’s living: Congregation: Increase thy spirit in us. Leader: Thou who hast called our brothers and sisters from their tasks to the
reward of noble thoughts and deeds: Congregation: Deepen our memory of them, we pray: Leader: Thou who art the light of the new heaven, the new earth, the new
Jerusalem, the Alpha and Omega and beginning and the end of all creation:
Congregation: Grant a final resting place with thee to all whom thou hast called and finally to ourselves.
Leader: The Lord be with you: Congregation: And with thy spirit. Amen. Words of Tribute: (Ten Minutes)
Monday April 20, 2009
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W E L C O M E P R O G R A M 7:00 P.M.
North Central Florida Association Elder Edward Buckner, D. D.,
Moderator
Hilton Hotel Daytona Beach, Florida
Tuesday April 21, 2009
PRE-CONVENTION PROGRAM
8:00 A.M. — 11:00 A.M. General Registration
Workshop Schedule
9:00 A.M Opening Session
9:15 A.M. — 10:00 A.M. General Session
“Abundant Grace” Presenter:
President of Church School Convention
Directions for Class Study Dean Minnie Likely
10:00 A.M. — 11:30 A.M. Classes in Study
11:30 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:30 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. Workshops
Workshop Topics
“Consumer Literacy and Financial Management” Mr. Randell Brown
“Wellness: Taming the body, Mind and Soul” Mrs. Ann Chester
The Church and its role in Integrating Secular and Dr. John Dees
Theological Education
3:00 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. General Assembly
Benediction/Dismissal
4:00 — 5:00 P. M. GENERAL CONVENTION CABINET MEETINGS
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Church School Congress
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
8:00 A.M. — 8:20 A.M. General Assembly Opening Exercises President Hayes
Selection Church School Creed Invocation Scripture Selection
Overview of Week’s Study Dean Minnie Likely 8:20 A.M. — 9:30 A.M. Business Session 1. Election of Officers 2. Committee Reports 3. Registrar’s Report 4. Solicitors’ Reports 5. Stewardship Report 6. Reading of Minutes 7. Presentation of Awards and Certificates* 8. Closing Exercises Song: “God Bless Our Church School Prayer Benediction *If time permits
Church School Congress
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009
8:00 A.M. General Assembly
1. Opening Exercises President Hayes Selection Church School Creed Invocation Scripture Selection
2. Appointment of Committees 3. Directions for Study Dean Minnie Likely
8:10 A.M.—9:00 A.M. Class Study Period
9:05 A.M.—9:30 A.M. General Assembly 1. Class Reviews Classes: 1, 2, 3 & 4 2. Closing Remarks President Hayes 3. Closing Song: “God Bless Our Church School”
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
8:00 A.M. General Assembly 1. Opening Exercises Vice President Chester
Selection Church School Creed Invocation Scripture Selection
2. Directions for Study Dean Minnie Likely 8:10 A.M.—9:00 A.M. Class Study Period 9:10 A.M.—9:30 A.M. General Assembly 1. Class Reviews Classes: 5, 6, 7 & 8 2. Closing Remarks Vice President Chester
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Tuesday April 21, 2009
President’s Reception Hostess: North Central Association
5:30 P.M. — 7:00 P.M.
Hilton Hotel Daytona Beach, Florida 7:30 P.M. Keynote Session
Elder F. R. Rush, 1st Vice President, Presiding
Devotion Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Cocoa, Florida Song of Praise Friendship Mass Choir Welcome Elder Isaiah Ellis , Host Moderator North Central Association Greetings National Primitive Baptist, USA Elder Ernest Ferrell, President Elder Bernard Yates, Vice President Elder Lee Harris, Regional Vice President Song of Praise Friendship Mass Choir Greetings Moderators of Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention Greetings Reverend J. J. Pierce, D. D. Moderator, Greater South Florida Baptist Association Offering Elder Willie J. Williams, D. D. Friendship Officers and District Moderators Elder Clinton H. Smith — Old West FL; Elder Willie J. Williams — South FL Elder Kenneth Washington — East Coast; Elder Bernard Yates — Mt. Zion West FL/AL Elder Isaiah Ellis — North Central FL; Elder Kenneth Duke — East FL
Elder R. Gaines — Middle FL-GA Introduction of President Elder F. R. Rush Song of Praise Friendship Mass Choir President’s Address Elder Edward Buckner, D. D., President Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention Invitation to Discipleship
Presentations President’s Award Moses Award Lillian J. Brantley Award Closing Remarks Elder Edward Buckner, D. D. Benediction Elder F. R. Rush
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General Convention
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009
8:00 A.M.—11:00 A.M. General Registration 8:00 A.M.—9:30 A.M. Church School Study Period
9:30 A.M.—10:00 A.M. Devotion Deacon T. C. Daniels, Laymen Congress President General Convention Call to Order Elder Edward Buckner, D. D., President Convention Fellowship
10:00 A.M.—10:40 A.M. Bible Exposition Elder Bernard Yates, D. D., Bible Expositor
10:45 A.M. President’s Forum Elder Edward Buckner, D. D., President
11:00 A.M. Official Reports (Handouts) 1. Executive Committee and Trustees 2. Board of Education 3. Necrology 4. Miracle Hill Board 5. Treasurer 6. Resolutions from Associations 7. Camp Commission 8. Other Handouts
12:00 Noon Memorial Service Elder James Humose, Pastor New Bethel P. B. Church, Madison, FL
Alternate: Elder a. Adewumi, Pastor Mt. Olive P. B. Church, New Symrna Beach Reading of the Necrology Report Elder Kenneth J. Washington, Secretary
12:15 P.M. Introductory Sermon Elder C. H. Smith, Pastor Mt. Zion P. B. Church, Tallahassee
Alternate: Elder Lewis Anderson, Pastor Mt. Pleasant P. B. Church, Tallahassee
1:30 P.M.—3:00 P.M. Lunch
2:00 P.M.—4:00 P.M. General Registration
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Church School
Elder Edward Hayes 3009 N. Miller Street, Pensacola, FL 32503 President
Elder James Chester 1730 Echo Lake Drive Vice President West Palm Beach, FL33401
Sister Minnie Likely 316 Avenue B, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 Dean
Sister Ethel Davis 2011 E. Broad Street, Tampa, Fl 33610 Recording Secretary
Sister Shirley Lewis 410 E. Lee Street, Asst. Recording Pensacola, FL 32503 Secretary
Sister Olivia Harvey 1170 Rehwinkle Road, Registrar Crawfordville, FL 32327
Sister Ruby Britt 3782 Catalina Dr. Cocoa, Fl, 32926 Pianist
Sister Mae Pearl McCarty 1909 Juanita Avenue, Fr. Pierce, FL 34946 Pianist Emeritus
Sister Ruby Allen 143 Sopchoppy Highway Recording Secretary Emeritus Sopchoppy, FL
Solicitors Deacon Larry Hall East Coast Sister Ida Faulk East Florida Sister Lillie Pease Middle Florida Sister Lee Etta Proctor Old West Florida Sister Bernice Pitts South Florida Sister Mary Flintroy Mt. Zion West Florida Sister Louise Franklin North Central Florida Sister Winona Hardin South Florida
Church School Classes NOTE: Participation Awards will be given.
Class Teacher (s) 1. Primitive Baptist Church Doctrine and Polity Elder Alvin Ford 2. Christian Leadership Elder Ester Watson 3. Church School Administration Deacon Ernest Proctor 4. Executing Effective Ministries Sister Sandra Ming 5. A Brief Study of the Israeli / Arab World from the Vantage Point of the Old Testament Theology Elder Alvin Tyson 2. Biblical Counseling / Christian Ethics Elder Dr. Mitchell Dawkins 3. Meeting & Greeting / Making a Christian Impression Sister Bertha Daughtry 8. Why We Must Evangelize Sister Willow Britt 9. Homiletics Elder Jacques A. Moody, M. Div.
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Laymen Council
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
5:30 P.M. 1. Reading of Minutes 2. Report of Churches 3. Committee Reports 4. Report of Advisor 5. Reports
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
5:00 P.M 1. Reading of Minutes 2. Report of Churches 3. Committee Reports 4. Final Business 5. President’s Address 6. Election of Officers 7. Panel Discussion — Deacons Responsibilities to the Church
Panel Members: Deacons: Simmons; James Austin, W. Jiles and E. Proctor
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General Convention
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009
3:00 P.M.—4:30 P. M. General Business Session 1. Treasurer’s Report Elder Clinton H. Smith 2. Financial Secretary’s Report Elder Renson Thompson 3. Board of Evangelism Elder Dr. M. L. Dawkins, D. D. 4. Camp Commission Deacon W. J. Jiles 5. Board of Education Elder Robert Whittaker 6. Committee Appointments 7. Association Pre-Registration Reports
a. Mt. Zion Elder Bernard Yates b. East Coast Elder Kenneth Washington c. North Central Florida Elder Isaiah Ellis d. East Florida Elder Kenneth Duke e. Old West Florida Elder Clinton H. Smith f. South Florida Elder Willie J. Williams, D. D. g. Middle Florida– Georgia Elder R. R. Gaines, D. D.
5:30 P.M.—7:00 P.M. Laymen Annual Service Elder J. C. Tookes, Pastor Mt. Zion P. B. Church, Palatka Officers, Choir, and Ushers in Charge
Alternate: Elder Henry Durant Madison, FL 7:30 P.M. Annual Worship Service Elder V. J. Donaldson, Pastor St. Mary P. B. Church Officers, Choir, and Ushers in Charge Alternate: A. Ware Pastor New Shiloh P. B. Church, St. Petersburg
9:30 P.M. Evangelistic Service Elder Ester Watson, Pastor Shiloh P. B. Church, Quincy
Alternate:
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General Convention
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
8:00 A.M. —11:00 A.M. General Registration 8:00 A.M.—9:30 A.M. Church School 9:30 A.M.—12:00 Noon General Session
Devotion Service Laymen Congress Bible Exposition Elder Bernard Yates, D. D. Bible Expositor Minutes Completion of All Reports Finance Board Financial Secretary
12:00 Noon Educational Worship Service Dr. Willie J. Williams, Presiding 2nd Vice President
Sermon Elder Edward Buckner, D. D. President, Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention.
PRESIDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M.—3:30 P.M. Lunch 3:30 P.M.—5:30 P.M. General Session
1. Discussion on President’s Recommendations 2. Resolutions 3. Available Reports
7:00 P.M. Holy Communion and Feet Washing Rites Elder E. Hayes, Pastor Bethlehem P. B. Church , Milton Officers, Choirs, and Ushers in Charge
Alternate: Elder Robert Whitaker New Zion P. B. Church, Sanford
1. Offering 2. Sermon 3. Administration of the Second and Third Ordinances Of Christ’s Church
Holy Communion and Feet Washing Rites Service conducted by State President,
Moderators, and Elders. (All Elders wear white communion robes).
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Laymen Council
Deacon Tommie C. Daniels 14215 Jackson Street, Miami, FL 33176 President
Deacon Joe Horman 1091 W. 26th Court, Vice President Riviera Beach, Fl 33404
Deacon David Watson P. O Box 205 Recording Secretary Midway, FL 32310
Deacon Bartow Duhart 160 NW 18th St. Assist. Secretary Miami, FL 33136
Deacon G. Floyd 19700 N. W. 12th Street Financial Secretary Miami, Fl 33127
Deacon Larry Hall 756 N. W. 44th Street, Miami, FL 33127 Treasurer
Deacon Lorenzo Hayes P. O Box 17022 Devotion Chairman Tampa, FL 33672
Deacon Ernest Proctor 2501 Holmes Street, Tallahassee, FL 32310 Advisor SPECIAL NOTE: All Laymen in each District who cannot attend the Annual Service are asked to send
$5.00 for the offering.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
4:00 P.M. Devotional Service 4:15 P.M. Call to Order and Opening President
1. Appointment of Committees 2. Report of Churches 3. Report of Associations
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009
5:30 P.M. Annual Worship Service Devotion Mt. Zion P. B. Church Deacons Selection Mt. Zion P. B. Church Choir Scripture Minister Introduction of Speaker Minister Selection Mt. Zion P. B. Church Choir Sermon Elder J. C. Tookes, Pastor Mt. Zion P. B. Church, Palatka Invitation to Discipleship Minister Offering Mt. Zion P. B. Church Deacons Remarks Deacon Tommie Daniels, President Elder Edward Buckner, General President
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Usher Congress
4. Committee Reports 5. Election of Officers 6. Prayer/Dismissal
7:00 P.M. Annual Holy Communion Services
All Ushers in White, (Men in White Suits and Black Shirts), Badges and Gloves;
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009 Attire: All Ushers in White (Men in Light blue Shirts), White Tie, Gloves and Badges
9:30 A.M. — 10:45 P.M. General Convention 11:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M Usher Congress Third Session 1. Devotion 2. Reading of the last Meeting Minutes 3. Unfinished Business 4. Panel Discussion 5. Closing Prayer 12:00 Noon Women Congress Annual Worship Service
2:00 P.M. — 4:30 P.M. Annual Lillian J. Brantley Scholarship Luncheon
6:00 P.M. Ushers Annual Worship Service All Ushers in Navy Blue Suits with White Shirts/Blouses, navy Blue Tie, Gloves
and Badges
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General Convention
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009
8:00 A.M.—11:00 A.M. General Registration
8:00 A. M.—9:30 A.M. Church School
9:30 A.M.—9:50 A.M. General Convention Devotion Laymen Congress
10:00 A.M. —10:40 A.M.
Bible Exposition Elder Bernard Yates, D. D.
11:00 A.M. General Convention Business Session 1. Minutes 2. Board of Finance 3. Financial Secretary 4. Committee Reports
A. Program and Divine Worship B. Time and Place C. Public Policy
5. Election of Officers 6. Installation of Officers
12:00 Noon Women Congress Annual Service Elder Alvin Tyson, Pastor Antioch P. B. Church, Orlando Officers, Choir, and Ushers in Charge Alternate: Elder M. Dawkins Pastor New Warner Chapel, Orlando, 6:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Annual Service Elder Michael Dillard, Pastor Freewill P. B. Church, Tallahassee Alternate: Elder Z. Nicholson, Pastor Pensacola
LILLIAN J. BRANTLEY SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON & Coronation of Queen
Hilton Hotel Daytona Beach, FL 2:00 P.M. — 4:30 P.M.
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Women Congress
2008 Officers
Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, PhD 3113 Brookridge Drive President Tallahassee, FL 32305
Mother Oretha Anderson 1108 Hastie Road 1st Vice President Tallahassee, FL 32305
Mother Helen Woody 3712 E. McBerry Avenue 2nd Vice President Tampa, FL 33610
Mother Lillie Pease 315 Sierra Road, Havana, FL 32333 Recording Secretary
Sister Willow R. Britt 3921 Grapehill Street, Cocoa, FL 32926 Asst. Recording Sec.
Sister Katie Frye 49 Cordova Road Financial Secretary Quincy, FL 32352
Sister Lavcrn Ash 7119 East Bank Drive, Tampa, FL 33617 Asst. Financial Sec.
Sister Bobbie Rich 5108 Persimmon Hollow Road Financial Coordinator Milton, FL 3583
Mother Carrie Judge 1718 W. Grand Avenue President Emeritus Orlando, FL 32805
Mother Willie Miles 3473 Gardenview Way Financial Secretary Tallahassee, FL 32301 Emeritus
Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows
Mother Mary Rivers 2821 Palmadelia Ave. Sarasota, FL 34234 President
Mother Ethel Thompson 4551 Centerville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32309 Vice President
Mother Sharon Wilson 2714 S. 10th St., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Recording Secretary
Mother Carolyn Thomas 99 Brewster Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137 Financial Secretary
Mother Ann Chester 1730 Echo Lake Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 34982 Instructor
Deaconess and Mothers Board
Mother Maggie Hordge 1715 w. North B. Street, Tampa, FL 33607 President
Mother Nathalee Barnes 25 San Bonita Court, Havana, FL 32333 Vice President
Mother Margaret Butterfield 1515 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952 Recording Secretary
Mother Hattie Ruth Dennis 2503 Lindsey Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32310 Asst. Recording Secretary
MotherChristine Simmons 3740 Wood Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926 Financial Secretary
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Usher Congress
1:30 P.M. — 3:00 P.M. Lunch
3:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. Ushers’ Congress Afternoon Session
Devotion
Workshop Topics: Characteristic of a Good Usher
1. Hospitality: “The Gift of Welcome” by Sister Alfreda Davis
2. Employment: Relating to Authority by Brother Stanley Gray
3. Competition: When Ushers Fight by Sister Annie Barnes
4. Put up the Sword by Sister Barbara Nickerson
5. My Identity in Christ: Who Am I in Christ? By Brother Julius Britt
6. Crown: Worthy Rewards by Sister Rutha Williams
Unfinished Business:
Offering
Prayer/Dismissal
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 Attire: Navy Blue Suits, White Blouses/Shirts, Navy Blue Tie, Gloves and Badges
9:30 A.M. — 10:45 A.M. General Convention
11:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Second Session Brother John Ingram, Vice President, Presiding
1. Devotion 2. Introduction of the President 3. President’s Annual Address 4. Love Offering 5. Prayer/Dismissal
12:00 Noon General President’s Hour
1:30 P.M. — 3:30 P.M. Luncheon Presidents Appreciation
Fellowship and Gift Exchange
4:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. Ushers congress Afternoon Session
1. Devotion 2. Reading of Last Meeting’s Minutes 3. Continuation of Business
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Special note: All ushers of each district who cannot attend the State Convention are asked to enroll with $5.00 or more
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
4:00 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. Official Cabinet Meeting (All Ushers Welcome) 5:00 P.M.— 5:30 P.M. Usher Rehearsal 5:30 P.M. — 7:00 P.M. General President’s Reception 7:30 P.M. President’s Keynote Address
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 Navy Blue Suits, White Blouses/Shirts, Navy Blue Tie, Gloves and Badge
All Ushers Be ready to Serve At All Times
10:45 A.M. — 11:50 A.M. Ushers Congress First Session President, Presiding
1. Opening Fellowship and Greetings from the President 2. Acknowledgements and Welcome for First Time Attendees 3. Report of Last Year’s Meeting Minutes 4. Exploring the Convention Theme (15 Minutes)—Brother John Ingram 5. Old and New Business 6. Appointment of Committees
Program Committee Workshop Committee Necrology Committee Recommendation Committee By-Law and Operational procedures Committee
Prayer/Dismissal 12:00 Noon Memorial Service 12:15 P.M. Introductory Sermon
Usher Congress
Sister Bertha Daughtry 2525 Gillespie Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34234 President
Brother John Ingram P. O. Box 236803, Cocoa, FL 32923 Vice President
Sister Rutha Williams 7220 Hartman Street, Cocoa, FL 32927 Recording Secretary
Sister Annie Barnes P. O. Box 37352, Tallahassee, FL 32315 Asst. Recording Secretary
Sister Vivian Brown 1500 N. Congress Avenue, Unit C-32 Financial Secretary West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Sister Alice Linton 1005 Sykes Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305 Chaplain
Brother Julius Britt, Sr. 3782 Catalina Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 Head Usher
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Women Congress
Nurses Guild
Sister Lillie J. Nichols 2516 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 President
Sister Constance Dutcheville 920 Gomellion Court Apt. C, Vice-President
Tampa, FL 33605
Women of the Church
Sister Willie M. Randerson 3415 W. Yonge St., Pensacola, FL 32505 President
Sister Betty Simmons P. O. Box 306, Havana, FL 32333 Vice President
Sister Louvenia Jones 730 McNair Road, Havana, FL 32333 Recording Secretary
Sister Gussie Braggs 3811 Kennedy Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926 Advisor
Sister Connie Davis 804 Brent Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32305 Instructor
State Choir
Sister Essie Williams 1172 N.W. 47 Terrace, Miami, FL 33127 President
Mother Doris Curtis 1101 Calloway Street Vice President Tallahassee, FL 32304
Sister Annie Eutsay 11 Bradley Street, Quincy, FL 32351 Recording Secretary Crawfordville, FL 32327
Sister Ruby Britt 3782 Catalina Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926 Musician
Sister Lurlean Blackmon 6312 Antietam Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503 Asst. Musician
Sister Bessie Harden 324 Martin L. King Blvd Advisor Tallahassee, FL 32301
Matrons Auxiliary
Sister Shirley Lewis 410 East Lee Street, Pensacola, FL 32503 President
Sister Carrie Buckner 931 Church Street, Rockledge, FL 32955 Vice President
Sister Mary Flintroy 624 Carondalay Drive Recording Secretary Pensacola, FL 32506
Sister Brenda Farmer 106 Apollo Street Financial Secretary Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Sister Carol Jenkins 1201 25th St. E, Bradenton, FL 32408 Asst. Fin. Sec.
Sister Maggie King 1735 W. Elm Street, Quincy, FL 32351 Advisor
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Women Congress
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
4:30 P.M.—6:30 P.M. Pick up Pre-Registration Packets or On-Site Registration
7:00 P.M. Local Welcome Program
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
8:00 A.M Pick up Pre-registration packets or On-Site Registration
9:15 A.M.— 4:00 P.M. Pre-Convention Workshops
4:00 P.M. — 4:30 P.M. General Convention Cabinet Meeting 4:30 P.M. — 5:15 P.M. Women Congress Cabinet Meeting 5:30 P.M. — 7:00 P.M. General President’s Reception
7:30 P.M. President’s Keynote Address
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 8:00 A.M. — 9:00 A.M. Registration
8:00 A.M. — 9:30 A.M. Church School Congress
9:30 A.M. — 10:30 A.M. Meeting with General Convention for Opening Session
10:45 A.M. — 11:50 A.M. First Session of Women Congress
Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, President, Presiding
10:45 A.M. — 11:50 A.M.
Call to Order Report of Necrology Committee—Mother Christine Simmons, Chairperson Reading of Cabinet Minutes —Mother Lillie Pease, Recording Secretary Exploring Theme (15 Minutes) — Sister Sharon Polite (Old West Florida) Alternate: Sister Geraldine Beverly (Middle FL/GA)
Appointment of Committees
Recognition of First-Time (Women) Attendees
Announcements and Adjournment for Joint Memorial Service
1:30 P.M.—2:30 P.M. Lunch
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STATE CHOIR Tuesday
3:30 p.m. Wednesday
1. Devotion by Chaplain 2. Welcome by President Williams 3. Introduction of New Members 4. Report of Sick Members 5. Song Study— Musician Britt 6. Rehearsal —TBA (Anyone who enjoys singing) 7. Tickets for Prayer Breakfast
Thursday Attire: Navy Blue Suits, White Blouses and White Corsages )
1. Devotion 2. Continuation of Business 3. Report of Donations, 4. Report of Sick Members 5. Study Period — President and Musician 6. Election of Officers and Dismissal
Friday Attire: All White with White Corsages & Navy Ribbon
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WOMEN OF THE CHURCH Wednesday
1. Opening Fellowship and Greetings from President Randerson 2. Acknowledgement/Introduction of Officers and New Members/ Sharing 3. Business Session/Guidelines and Committee Program Report 4. Bible Study- Sister Connie Davis, Instructor
Thursday Attire: Navy with Pink Corsages Lunch and Meeting
1. Greetings by Vice President Simmons 2. Queen Contestant—2009 3. Election of Officers 4. Bible Study- Sister Connie Davis, Instructor 5. Special Sister Gift Exchange 6. Closing Fellowship
Friday Attire: White with Pink Corsages
MATRONS Wednesday
1. Theme Song— “Climbing Jacob's Ladder” 2. Prayer 3. Greetings from President Lewis 4. Introductions 5. Appointment of Committees
A. Program B. Recommendations
6. New Business 7. Speech—Sister Donna Duhart 8. Remarks and Acknowledgements 9. Election of Officers
Thursday (Attire: Royal Blue and White with White corsage)
1. Election of Officers 2. Final Business
Friday (Attire: White with White Corsage)
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2:30 P.M.—3:00 P.M. Second Session of Women Congress
Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, President, Presiding
Call to Order — Mother Helen Woody, 2nd Vice President Greetings from District Presidents Adjournment for Auxiliary and Committee Meetings
3:15 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. Auxiliary Meetings 4:40 P.M. — 5:40 P.M. Committee Meetings 7:00 P.M. Annual Worship Service
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009
8:00 A.M. — 9:30 A.M. Attend Church School Session
9:30 A.M.—10:00 A.M. Meet with General Convention for Devotion and Bible Exposition
10:10 A.M.—11:50 A.M. Third Session of Women Congress Sister Jerrlyn Jackson, President, Presiding
NOTE: All Queen Contest money must be reported at 10:30 A.M. Call to Order Committee Reports Introduction of Auxiliary Queen Contestants $25 March for Scholarship and Offering for Scholarship Adjournment for General President’s Hour
12:00 Noon General President’s Hour
2:00 P.M.—5:00 P.M. Lunch and Auxiliary Time
7:00 P.M. Annual Holy Communion and Feet Washing Services
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009 NOTE: All Women Should be Dressed In ALL White
7:00 A.M. Emma R. Tyler Prayer / Fellowship Breakfast Committee in Charge: Mother Essie A. Williams, Chairman; Sisters: Lavern Ash, Brenda
Farmer; Mothers: Barbara Baker, Juanita Hamilton, Mary Hayes, and Lee Etta Procter
9:30 A.M.—10:00 A.M. Meet with General Convention For Devotion and Bible Exposition
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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2009 10:10 A.M.—11:50 A.M. Closing Session of Women Congress
Sister Jerrlyne Jackson, PhD, President, Presiding Call to Order — Mother Oretha Anderson, Vice President Women Congress President’s Annual Address Committee Reports Financial Reports and Summary Reading of Minutes Election of Officers
12:00 Noon Women Congress Annual Worship Service Elder Alvin Tyson, Pastor Antioch Orthodox Zion P. B. Church, Orlando Officers, Choir, and Ushers In Charge Alternate: Elder Mitchell Dawkins, Pastor Warner Chapel P. B. Church, Winter Park 2:00 P.M. — 4:00 P.M. Annual Lillian J. Brantley Scholarship Luncheon and Coronation of Queen
Committee in Charge: Mother Ethel Davis, Chairman; Sisters: Lurlean Blackmon, Gussie Braggs, Carol Jenkins, Edwina Martin; Mothers: Hattie r. Dennis, Pennie Hawkins, Gladys
Jackson Queen Contestants
Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows—
Deaconesses and Mothers — Mother Artie Polk—Zion Hope, Pensacola (MT. Zion WFL/AL)
Women of the Church— Sister Louise Sheffield — Zion Hope, Pensacola (Mt Zion WFL/AL)
Matrons— Sister Mary Flintroy Zion Hope, Pensacola (MT. Zion WFL/AL)
Choir—Sister Annie Eutsey, Mt. Pilgrim, Quincy (Middle FL/GA)
4:00 P.M. — 5:30 P.M. Relaxation
6:00 P.M. Ushers Congress Annual Worship Service
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All auxiliary groups are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3:15 P.M. and Thursday, 2:00 P.M.—5:00 P.M. No time is allotted for auxiliary meetings on Friday
MINISTERS’ WIVES and MINISTERS’ WIDOWS
Wednesday 1. Opening Fellowship and Greetings from President Rivers 2. Acknowledgement/Welcome: First Time Attendees 3. Business Session 4. Exploring the Theme (10 Minutes)-Mother Jessie Sanders (MFL/GA) 5. Study Period — Sister Ingraham, Instructor
Thursday Attire: Black with White Corsages Lunch and Meeting (TBD)
1. Business—Report of Committees 2. Workshop—Sister Gwendolyn Hendley, Facilitator
Friday Attire: White with White Corsages (Each Ministers’ Wife/Widow is asked to support the auxiliary by contributing $10.00 for the group’s annual special effort and Queen Contestant.)
DEACONESSESS - MOTHERS Wednesday
1. Opening Prayer and Greetings from President Hordge 2. Acknowledgements/Welcome of First Time Members 3. Business
Program Review Host Association — Communion Supplies Field Agents and Queen Reports
4. Study Period— Mother Helena Anderson (Old West Florida) Topic Basic: “Duties of Deaconesses and Mothers Sub Topic: “Christian Hospitality”
5. Remarks—Adjournment
Thursday Attire: Daytime—All White with Purple Corsages Evening —White Uniforms with White Nurse Caps
2:00—5:00 p.m. — Lunch and Auxiliary time 6:00 p.m.—Set Up for Communion
Friday Attire: White with Purple Corsages
7:00 a.m—Emma R. Tyler Prayer/Fellowship Breakfast
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