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Mother Romanetha Stallworth,Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women
92nd Annual Ministers’ & Workers’ MeetingKentucky First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ
Saturday, April 26, 2014, 12:00 pm | Good Shepherd Church, Owensboro, KY
A Waiting World. A Willing Church.
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works - Hebrews 10:24
Bishop Dwight L. Haygood, Sr.,Jurisdictional Prelate
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Greetings in the name of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. I pray that you are
in good health and that you are walk-
ing in the favor of the Lord. We are blessed
to see our 92nd Jurisdictional Ministers and
Workers Meeting; to be inspired to enhance
our local churches and ministries for the
Kingdom of God with the theme A Waiting
World, A Willing Church (Hebrews 10:24).
This year’s theme should inspire us to
provoke one another to love and to good
works.
Let this motivate us to create a dynamic
synergy in which our department, auxiliaries,
ministries, and churches can come together
“A Waiting World, A Willing Church”
From the Bishop’s Pen
stimulated out love for one another and the
ministry of Jesus Christ, to do good works
within our local assemblies.
Let us be provoked to love; to reach out into
our respective neighborhoods, schools, and
greater communities to work with God and
what He is doing in the world.
Let us be provoked to get behind our theme,
A Waiting World, A Willing Church, to take the
eternal stability of God’s love and truth to a
world that is ever changing.
Let us be a willing church ready to carry out the
Father’s redemptive mission in his Son Jesus
Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit to make a
difference in the world.
In closing, it is my prayer that this gathering
inspires, equips, and motivates you all to do the
work of the ministry unto the
Kingdom of God.
There is a world waiting to hear the Gospel. Are
we willing to reach them?
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Good Works Await!
Expressions from Our Mother
Ipray that this letter finds each of you resting in God’s favor and abundant with His choice blessings.
Our leader has chosen a very timely theme
for this year’s Ministers’ and Workers’
gathering... “A Waiting World, A Willing
Church! Furthermore, this compliments our
commitment to “Each one, reach one, and
teach one.
Now, more than ever before, we should
look ouside of the walls of our inner church.
There is a world waiting on this sleeping
giant, called the church. Even as Isaiah
52:1 declares, “Wake up Kentucky First
Jurisdiction! Put on your beautiful garmets!”,
it is clear that there is a call to action for each
disciple of Christ. There are those all around
you in your home, in your places of business,
and even right next door who are waiting to
hear that there is a Saviour who is always on
call and ready to bear their heavy burdens.
As a willing church, we should never be
afraid to share what we know as our spiritual
detergent, the blood of Jesus, that can wash
away sins, and provide a way of living that
includes hope and a sure future.
In the very near future, we will have an
opportunity to activate our faith, during the
upcoming Womens’ International Convention,
as we host this glorious event in Louisville,
KY. Let us seek to capture the attention of
our cities and communities with refreshed
encouragement and strength that only comes
the Word of God.
Remember, through you, and if you are a
willing vessel, God has the power to make
something beautiful and good out of lives that
are littered with the debris of hopelessness.
(this is not Mother Stallworth’s official letter...
it is a placeholder for the purposes of Bishop
Haygood’s review -WJ)
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Preserve the Landmark
Bishop Charles Harrison Mason deserves to be remembered. He stands out in history because of the expanse of his phenomenal ministry, which was recognized by all races and classes of people during his lifetime. He hails as the founder and first senior bishop of the Church of God in Christ, one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the western world.
Bishop Mason was a leading pioneer within global Pentecostalism, being an “alumnus” of the Azusa Street Revival, the founding event of the Pentecostal movement. During his fifty-four year tenure as senior bishop, the Church of God in Christ grew from 10 congregations to 4,000 congregations; from approximately 2,000
members to 400,000 members, and from churches within the United States to churches on five continents.
There is so much to be learned from the spectacular life, ministry, and witness of Bishop Mason. His achievements have yet to be fully comprehended. The 150th anniversary of Bishop Mason’s birth should be an occasion in which we rediscover him as the founder of a great denomination, an evangelist of high stature, a supporter of world missions, a friend of education, a champion of pacifism, and an advocate of civil rights.
For more information, visit http://www.cogic.org
Celebrating the Birth of Our FounderBishop Charles Harrison Mason
Master of Ceremony, Superintendent John Harris,1st Administrative Assistant
~ P R O C E S S I O N A L ~
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Order of ServiceCall to Worship
Prayer
Old Testament Scripture (Psalm 71: 14-16)
New Testament Scripture (Hebrews 10: 23-25)
Affirmation of Faith
Praise & Testimony Service
Welcome
Acknowledgment of Guests
Congregational Hymn
Observations
Selection
Offertory
Introduction of Speaker
Selection
The Message
Altar Call
Announcements
Final Remarks & Benediction
Superintendent Gabriel J. Hatcher, Sr.
Superintendent Marshall Chambers
Superintendent Harlan Armstead
Superintendent Clarence Scisney
Superintendent John W. Fleming
Jurisdictional Devotional Leaders
Mother Mary Scisney
Pastor Kenneth Walker
Kentucky First Jurisdiction Choir, Sister Lori Stallworth-Smith
Mother Romanetha Stallworth, Jurisdictional Supervisor
Kentucky First Jurisdiction Choir, Sister Lori Stallworth-Smith
Superintendent John Harris
Bishop Dwight L. Haygood, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate
Kentucky First Jurisdiction ChoirSister Lori Stallworth-Smith
Pastor Leon Ross, Bowman Temple Church of God in Christ Bowman, South Carolina
Pastor Ira Hathaway
Sister WandaJean Jones
Bishop Dwight L. Haygood, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate
“I Will Make the Darkness Light”
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Featured Speaker Pastor Leon Ross
“Lord, bless your man servant, as he delivers to us the bread of life!”
Elder Leon Ross, Jr. hails from Darlington,
South Carolina. After graduating from high
school in 1966, he migrated to Winston-
Salem, North Carolina. In late 1966, he was
introduced to Miss Beverly J. Richardson
by her brother Reginald Richardson. Both
Beverly and Reginald were members of Faith
Chapel Church of God in Christ, were Leon
later became a member.
Leon and Beverly became sweethearts and
were joined in holy matrimony on June 25,
1967. This was just after he had given his life,
and received The Lord Jesus Christ as his
personal Savior. Elder Ross was called to the
Gospel ministry in 1969, under the leadership
of Elder Curtis Cole (Pastor). Elder Ross was
ordained as an Elder in 1972, by Bishop W.
Wells. He was then given his first church
position, as Assistant Pastor of Thomasville
Church of God in Christ, Thomasville, North
Carolina.
In 1974, Elder Ross joined the U.S. Army,
and retired July 1994. While serving, he
continued in the development of his
ministry in the church. He served as
YPWW Teacher at Zion Temple COGIC
in Texas, Pastor of Frankfurt Church
of God in Christ, Frankfurt, Germany,
Chairman of the Board for Ordination,
Jurisdictional Dean of Education,
District Superintendent, Pastor of
Refreshing Fountain Church of God in
Christ, Germany, Founder and Pastor of
Gethsemane Church of God in Christ,
Massachusetts, and 1st Administrative
Assistant to Bishop Carlos L. Moody.
He was appointed as Pastor of Bowman
Temple Church of God in Christ,
Bowman, SC on March 24, 2012.
After 45 years of blessed marriage, Elder
Ross and Lady Ross have 2 daughters, 1
son, and 9 grandchildren.
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Congregational Hymn
I Will Make the Darkness LightCharles Price Jones, 1916
Public DomainCourtesy of the Cyber Hymnal™
4. I will make the dark ness- light be fore- thee, I will make the crook ed- straight be-3. Al though- Sa tan- in his rage would tear thee, And with all his win ning- arts would2. With an ev er- last- ing- love I’ll love thee, Though with tri als- deep and sore I’ll1. I will make the dark ness- light be fore- thee, What is wrong I’ll make it right be-
fore- thee, I will spread My wings pro tect- ing- o’er thee, And the high place I’ll bring down.snare thee, Ev en- down to thine old age I’ll bear thee, And the high place I’ll bring down.prove thee, But there’s no thing- that can hurt or move thee, And the high place I’ll bring down.fore- thee, All thy bat tles- I will fight be fore- thee, And the high place I’ll bring down.
Refrain
When thou walk est- by the way I’ll lead thee, On the fat ness- of the land I’ll feed thee, And a
man sion- in the sky I’ll deed thee, And the high place I’ll bring down.
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Affirmation of Faith
We affirm our faith in the Bible - We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
We affirm our faith in God - We believe that there is One God, eternally existent in three Per-sons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We affirm our faith in the Blessed Hope - We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the rap-ture of the Church of God, which is in Christ at His return.
We affirm our faith in Repentance and Salvation - We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance, faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is essential for personal salvation.
We affirm our faith in Jesus Christ - We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing in prayer.
We affirm our faith in the Holy Ghost - We believe that the baptism in the Holy Ghost, ac-cording to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
We affirm our faith in Sanctification - We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a Holy and separated life in this present world, Amen.
IN THIS WE DO BELIEVE!