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This booklet has been produced under the oversight and the direct hands-on involvement of Pastor Walter and Mrs. Carrie Laidler to serve as the pattern for future Credentialing Ceremonies of Christ Community.

1st Printing June 10, 2001 2nd Printing (Revised) August 23, 2008

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THE VISIONTHE VISIONTHE VISIONTHE VISION Christ Community Christian Center Church

Lakeland, Florida

The primary purpose of this Ministry is to teach the uncompromised Word of the Living GOD and to proclaim the “Good News” of Jesus, The Christ, The Anointed One and His Anointing.

My aim remains the same, and that is to be “an effective minister of Christ,” by precept, by example, by teaching the Body of Christ Jesus to walk in victory overcoming life’s challenges and adopting a lifestyle that is above and beyond reproach.

On July 1, 1983, the LORD gave me a vision of born-again, Spirit filled believers that would be governed solely by the principles and doctrines of Christ and the Laws of the Kingdom of GOD recorded in the Holy Bible, God’s Word. Yes, a church-based ministry for world evangelism that would accept and enjoy the inheritance, privileges and promises of the saints that GOD has for her through our LORD, JESUS CHRIST.

All of us working in symphonic union together play an important role in addressing the dynamic challenges of this growing Ministry, meeting the spiritual needs of the “sheep” GOD sends here, and overseeing the operational demands of the Ministry.

In establishing Christ Community Christian Center Church, and in obedience to our LORD, JESUS CHRIST, we “build people of “Excellence, Empowerment, Enthusiasm, and Excitement.” That is our whole intent and objective in submission to GOD our HEAVENLY FATHER.

We shall, therefore, endeavor to maintain the integrity of this Ministry with God’s universal biblical principles and laws and to remain legally right, morally sound, ethically blameless and transparent to the world. These principles will be seen through our Biblical teaching, Christian schools, and outreach ministries.

Let us strive to manifest the same kind of grace, mercy, peace, faith, longsuffering, love, prayer, moderation, self-control, and motivation for service which are displayed by our Great-Example Setter, JESUS THE CHRIST, THE LORD GOD of heaven and earth.

(CCCC Vision Statement 1/26/98, Revised August 23, 2008 wkl)

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THETHETHETHE HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY HISTORY Christ Community Christian Center ChurchChrist Community Christian Center ChurchChrist Community Christian Center ChurchChrist Community Christian Center Church

Lakeland, FLakeland, FLakeland, FLakeland, Floridaloridaloridalorida

Christ Community Christian Center Church was chartered July 1, 1983 under the name Christ Community Ministries, Inc. We, Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr. and Mrs. Carrie L. Laidler, held the first public worship service in our living room on Sunday, November 24, 1983, with seven people in attendance (5 adults and 2 infants).

We met in our home 16 months and then moved to the 2-acre Brunnell Parkway site. Christ Community jointly shared the use of these facilities with Lakeside Church of the

Nazarene (now Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene) on Sunday, April 7, 1985. With $5,000.00 in earnest money and a promised $50,000.00 to be paid by the time their church was built, we purchased our present sanctuary, fellowship hall, day care building and parking lot for $261,000.00 on November 30, 1987. Since that time, we have grown to over 175 families - - - approximately 500 members, purchased 16.29 acres on the SW corner of Wabash Avenue and Tenth Street and the adjacent 7 acres on Crutchfield Road and Wabash, and the R. J. Blaine Administrative Office Building. In 2003 the Gress family donated 3.5 acre with seven frame houses to the Ministry. The Ministry owns the 26.71 acres outright free and clear.

Christ Community is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors consisting of Elders. It is responsible for the replacement and the election of new members to the Board. The Bylaws requires a vote of the entire membership for approval of the sale of more than 1/3 of Ministry assets and on the election in the future of a new Pastor. The Corporate officers are President (Pastor), Executive Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, 4 to 12 voting Directors, and three Deacons. The Board schedule is to meet monthly, and calls the annual “Meeting of Members” at which time the reports of the Officers are presented and new members of the Board are presented to the congregation.

Christ Community, a Ministry dedicated to excellence, is a non-denominational, non-sectarian (non-dissenting, non-schismatic, non-divisive), non-racial, Pentecostal-Word of Faith, Body of Believers comprising a local New Testament church.

The Ministry owns and operates ---The Hazel Perkins Gray Child Development Center and an After-School Care Program. The Eagles Wings Television Broadcast was an outreach ministry of Christ Community that aired for five years until April 2008.

Christ Community established and controls the Charter to (1) INTERACT Council for Human Development, Inc., a not-for-profit community development corporation which managed Christ Community Christian Academy (K-5th grades) for ten years until its closing on June 4, 2008. It has been the agency that sponsors the USDA Care Food Program for home day care providers of Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties. (2) Legacy Unlimited, Inc. a for-profit community investment company chartered in 2007.

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TTTTHE PASTORAL FAMILYHE PASTORAL FAMILYHE PASTORAL FAMILYHE PASTORAL FAMILY Christ Community Christian Center ChurChrist Community Christian Center ChurChrist Community Christian Center ChurChrist Community Christian Center Churchchchch

Lakeland, FLakeland, FLakeland, FLakeland, Floridaloridaloridalorida

Walter King Laidler, Jr. is a Lakeland native. He was born to the parents of Walter King Laidler Sr. and Hattie Beatrice Davis Laidler on Sunday, October 17, 1948 at Lake Ridge Homes in Lakeland, FL. After the death of his mother at age 2, he lived in a foster home 7 years with Priest Elgin O. and Ruth Cameron Anderson until 1959. After the accidental automobile death of Mother Ruth, his grandmother, Lillie Theresa Jones Laidler took young Walter and raised him in her home. In 1959 at age 10, he became a faithful and active member of Bethel A. M. E. Church in Lakeland under Rev. A. C. Chandler where Robert J. Blaine was Senior Pastor. He earned a diploma from Rochelle Senior High School (1967), an Associate of Arts Degree from Polk

Community College, Winter Haven, FL (1970), a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Vocal Music Education from the Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL (1973), and a Master of Divinity Degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, So. Hamilton, MA (1980). Walter taught choral music and English 13 years in the public schools of Polk County Florida before leaving for full-time service at Christ Community on June 12, 1989.

Pastor Laidler was licensed in the African Methodist Episcopal Church on December 31, 1978 and ordained as an Elder in that denomination, September 4, 1981. Bishop S. S. Morris appointed Pastor Laidler to Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, Sanford, FL on Sunday October 4, 1981. Pastor Laidler resigned Mt. Olive in the same week sighting conflict between his personal conscience and the Holy Spirit and “godly judgment” of the bishop. Pastor Laidler was subsequently licensed and ordained at First Institutional Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL under Pastor Paul Henry Jackson, Sunday, April 28, 1982. Pastor and Mrs. Laidler began Christ Community on November 24, 1983.

Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler was born in Greensboro, NC to the parents of Herman George Lewis and Daisy Fox Lewis on Saturday, June 7, 1952. Carrie attended the public schools of Greensboro and graduated from James B. Dudley High School, Greensboro, NC (1970), and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in vocal music education from Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC (1974). Walter and Carrie were married Saturday, June 27, 1981 at Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Greensboro, NC. Carrie taught in the public schools of Boston, MA for four years, Polk County Florida schools for five years, home schooled their children for ten years, and taught in the church’s Academy for ten years. She serves in the Ministry as Executive Vice President, Elder of Worship and Arts and Church Program Administrator.

Pastor and Mrs. Laidler have three daughters, Dorcas Aidah Laidler Crumbley, Jessica Dawn, Christa Ilana, and one son, Walter King, III and live in Lakeland, FL. Their eldest daughter Dorcas and her husband, Darrian Raymondo Crumbley have one son, Darrian Raymondo Crumbley, Jr.

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THE PROGRAMTHE PROGRAMTHE PROGRAMTHE PROGRAM

PRELUDE ........................................................................................ Inner-Mission Band Michael Jackson, Sr., Director

PROCESSIONAL............................................ Pastor, Elders and Licentiate Ministers “Holy, Holy, Holy” – John B. Dykes

PRAISE & WORSHIP ..............................................................Voices of Praise Singers

PRAYER ............................................................................Pastor Elouise W. Robinson Counseling & Minister’s Assistant Program

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME OF VISITORS ..............Pastor Hazel Perkins Gray

Hazel P Gray Child Development Center

CHORAL SELECTION ....................................................................... Sanctuary Voices Phyllis Robinson, Director

“Saved!” - John P. Kee, Composer

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE ................................................ Pastor Camilla GIttens “Little Saints of Praise” Children’s Pastor

Exodus 18:19-26 & Numbers 11:24-25

HYMN ........................................................................................................ Congregation “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing” – Charles Wesley, Composer

OCCASION......................................................................................Pastor William Gray “Shining Stars” Children’s Pastor

CHORAL SELECTION ....................................................................... Sanctuary Voices Phyllis Robinson, Director

“God Wants a “Yes!” – James Hall, Composer

ORDINATION SERMON.....................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

THE PAYING of TITHES and GIVING of OFFERINGS .....Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

(The Offertory Confession of Faith is in the weekly program cover)

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TTTTHE HE HE HE CREDENTIALINGCREDENTIALINGCREDENTIALINGCREDENTIALING CCCCEREMONYEREMONYEREMONYEREMONY Presentation and AppointmentsPresentation and AppointmentsPresentation and AppointmentsPresentation and Appointments

(Candidates are appointed to rule because of their gifts, serving and teaching)

I.I.I.I. THE ORDER OF RULING ELDERTHE ORDER OF RULING ELDERTHE ORDER OF RULING ELDERTHE ORDER OF RULING ELDERSSSS

Candidates for Provisional Ruling Eldership ..............................Pastor William Gray

David Cobb – Young Adult Ministry Debbie Juanita Cobb – Young Adult Ministry

Novella Marie Johnson – Social Justice Daniel Lee Robinson, Sr. – Building & Grounds Diane Hodges Robinson – Member Care Pastor

Mattie McKellar Streeter – Sunday Church School

Candidates for Proven Ruling Eldership.................................... Pastor Hazel P. Gray

Sylvia Bullock Bowick – Bereavement & Kindness Dorcas Aidah Laidler Crumbley – Television & Media

David Harrell, III – Head Usher Richard Thomas Hart – Head Usher

Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler – Worship & Arts, Administration Lillie Mae Williams Wallace – Intercessory Prayer

II.II.II.II. THE ORDER OF LICENTIATE MINISTERSTHE ORDER OF LICENTIATE MINISTERSTHE ORDER OF LICENTIATE MINISTERSTHE ORDER OF LICENTIATE MINISTERS

Candidates for Licensed Ministerial Credentials................Pastor Elouise Robinson

Penny Kathleen Bigelow – Sacred Journeys Church Mary Ann Goodman – New Member Processing & Data Entry

Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler – Worship & Arts, Administration Douglas Worth Richards – Sacred Journeys Church

Rosalind Fields Smith – Hostess, Choir Member Walter Lee Smith, Sr. – CCC Board Member, Band

Lizzie Rean Wilson – Women’s Ministry

III.III.III.III. THE ORDER OF THE ORDER OF THE ORDER OF THE ORDER OF ORDAINED ORDAINED ORDAINED ORDAINED ELDERSELDERSELDERSELDERS

Candidates for Ordained Teaching Elder................................ Pastor Camilla Gittens

Anthony Merrill Broadnax – Ministry Assistants Program Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler – Worship & Arts, Administration

Candidates for Ordained Ruling Eldership ........................Pastor Camilla A. Gittens

Phillip Earl Walker – Special Events & Vice President

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THE THE THE THE CEREMONY CEREMONY CEREMONY CEREMONY OFOFOFOF RECOGNITRECOGNITRECOGNITRECOGNITIONIONIONION ANDANDANDAND PRESENTATIONPRESENTATIONPRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

Call to the People ..............................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

Brethren, If there be any of you who know any crime or impediment in any of these persons presented to be recognized and appointed as Ruling Administrative Elders and Licensed as Ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for which he/she ought not to be admitted to that Office, let him come forth in the name of God, and show what the crime or impediment is.

The Collect.................................................................................... Pastor Hazel P. Gray Almighty God, who by thy divine providence has appointed different Orders of Ministers in your Church, and did inspire your Apostles to choose into the Order of Deacons your first martyr, St. Stephen, with others: mercifully behold these your servants now called to the like Office and Administration; replenish them so with the truth of thy doctrine, and adorn them with innocence of life, that both by word and good example they may faithfully serve you in this office to the glory of your name and the edification of your Church, through the merits of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever.

The Epistle ...............................I Timothy 3:8-13 ...........................Pastor William Gray

LEADERSHIP IN THE CHURCH – THE MESSAGE BIBLE

3:1-7, If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! But there are preconditions: A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. He must know what he’s talking about, not be over-fond of wine, not pushy but gentle, not thin-skinned, not money-hungry. He must handle his own affairs well, attentive to his own children and having their respect. For if someone is unable to handle his own affairs, how can he take care of God’s church? He must not be a new believer, lest the position go to his head and the Devil trip him up. Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap. 8-13, The same goes for those who want to be servants in the church: serious, not deceitful, not too free with the bottle, not in it for what they can get out of it. They must be reverent before the mystery of the faith, not using their position to try to run things. Let them prove themselves first. If they show they can do it, take them on. No exceptions are to be made for women—same qualifications: serious, dependable, not sharp-tongued, not over-fond of wine. Servants in the church are to be committed to their spouses, attentive to their own children, and diligent in looking after their own affairs. Those who do this servant work will come to be highly respected, a real credit to this Jesus-faith. 14-16, I hope to visit you soon, but just in case I’m delayed, I’m writing this letter so you’ll know how things ought to go in God’s household, this God-alive church, bastion of truth. 1

1Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The Bible in contemporary language (1 Ti 3:1-15).

Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress.

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The Examination ...........................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

Provisional Ruling Elders Proven Ruling Elders

Ministerial Licentiate Candidates

Pastor: Do you trust that you are inwardly moved by the Holy Spirit to take upon you the Office of Ministry in the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, to serve GOD for the promoting of His glory and the edifying of His people?

Answer: I trust so, with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Pastor: Do you sincerely and genuinely believe all the 66 canonical Scriptures of

the Old and New Testament? Answer: I do believe them all. Pastor: Will you diligently read and expound the same Scriptures to the people

whom you shall be appointed to serve? Answer: I will, so help me GOD. Pastor: It pertains to the Office of a Deacon to assist the Elder in divine service. And

especially when he ministers the Holy Communion, to help him in the distribution to the saints, and to read, explain and illustrate the Holy Scriptures, to instruct men, women, and children and to baptize those who believe. And furthermore, it is your office to search for the sick, poor, and impotent, that they may be visited and relieved. Have you and will you do this gladly and willingly?

Answer: I will do so, by the help of Almighty GOD. Pastor: Will you apply all your diligence to frame and fashion your own lives (and the

lives of your families) according to the doctrine of Christ; and to make, both yourselves and them, as much as lies within you, wholesome examples of the flock of Christ?

Answer: I will do so, the LORD being my Helper. Pastor: Will you reverently obey them to whom the charge and government over

you is committed, following with a glad ready mind and will to do their Biblical admonition?

Answer: I will endeavor to do so, the LORD being my Helper.

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Command of Authority

From the Bishop to the Provisional Ruling Elders

The recognition, command, oath and consecration of Candidates for Office in the Order of Provisional Ruling Elders through

The Laying on of the hands of the Presbytery

The Charge to Keep: Take your authority, right and privilege to enter the Order of Provisional Ruling Elders and execute the Office of Provisional Ruling Elders to work as an administrator in the Church of GOD: In the name of God our Lord and our Savior Jesus the Christ through the Holy Spirit. Amen.

David Cobb Debbie Juanita Cobb

Novella Marie Johnson Daniel Lee Robinson, Sr. Diane Hodges Robinson Mattie McKellar Streeter

“Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.” (I Timothy 4:14, New Century Bible) And the People shouted aloud! “AMEN!”

From the Bishop to the Proven Ruling Elders

The recognition, command, oath and consecration of candidates for Office in the Order of Proven Ruling Elders through the Laying on of the hands of the

Presbytery

The Charge to Keep: Take your authority, right and privilege to enter the Order of Proven Ruling Elders and execute the Office of Proven Ruling Elders to work as an administrator in the Church of GOD: In the name of God who is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Sylvia Bullock Bowick Dorcas Aidah Laidler Crumbley

David Harrell, III Richard Thomas Hart

Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler Lillie Mae Williams Wallace

“Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.” (I Timothy 4:14, New Century Bible) And the People shouted aloud! “AMEN!”

The Gospel................................ Luke 12:35-38 ....................Pastor Elouise Robinson

35 “Be ready for whatever comes, dressed for action and with your lamps lit, 36 like servants who are waiting for their master to come back from a wedding feast. When

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he comes and knocks, they will open the door for him at once. 37 How happy are those servants whose master finds them awake and ready when he returns! I tell you, he will take off his coat, ask them to sit down, and will wait on them. 38 How happy they are if he finds them ready, even if he should come at midnight or even later!2

The Collect.........................................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr. Almighty God, giver of all good things, who of your great goodness has vouchsafed to accept and take these your servants into the Office of Deacons in your Church; make them, we pray to You our Lord, to be modest, humble, and constant in their ministration, and to have a ready willing mind to observe all spiritual discipline; that they, having always the testimony of a good conscience, and continuing ever stable and strong in your Son Jesus Christ, may so well behave themselves in this most high Office that they may be found worthy through Christ Jesus to be called into the higher Ministries of the Church, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Savior, to whom we give glory and honor, to a world that has no end. Amen. Guide all of us, O LORD, in all our doings, with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; so that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in You, we will choose to glorify your holy name, and finally, by your grace and mercy, be completely received into everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the Bishop to the Licensed Ministers

The recognition, command, oath and consecration of candidates for Office in the Order of Licensed Ministers of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the

Laying on of the hands of the Presbytery

The Charge to Keep: Take your authority, right and privilege to enter the Order of Licensed Ministers and execute the Office of Deacon as Licensed Ministers to preach the Gospel and to assist the Elders in the Church of GOD: In the name of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Penny Kathleen Bigelow Mary Ann Goodman

Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler Douglas Worth Richards

Rosalind Fields Smith Walter Lee Smith, Sr. Lizzie Rean Wilson

“Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.” (I Timothy 4:14, New Century Bible)

And the People shouted aloud! “AMEN!”

2American Bible Society. (1992). The Holy Bible : The Good news Translation (2nd ed.) (Lk

12:35-38). New York: American Bible Society.

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TTTTHE ORDINATION CEREMONYHE ORDINATION CEREMONYHE ORDINATION CEREMONYHE ORDINATION CEREMONY

Presentation and AppointmentsPresentation and AppointmentsPresentation and AppointmentsPresentation and Appointments Brethren, these are they whom we purpose, God willing, this day to ordain Elders in our Lord’s Church. For after due examination we find not to the contrary, but that they are lawfully called to this function and ministry, and that they are believers fit for the Office.

“I present unto you these persons to be ordained as elders.”

Anthony Merrill Broadnax (with wife, Terry) Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler (with husband, Walter)

Phillip Earl Walker (with wife, Cappie) Call to the People ..............................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

But if there be any of you who know any crime or impediment in any of them for which he or she ought not be received into this holy Ministry, let him come forth in the name of God and show what the crime or impediment is.

The Collect.........................................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

Almighty God, Giver of all good things, who by the Holy Spirit has appointed different Orders of Ministers in your Church, mercifully behold these your servants now called to the Office of Elders, and so replenish them with the truth of the doctrine, and adorn them with innocence of life, so that both by word and good example they may faithfully serve you in this office, to give honor and glory to your Name, and the edification of your Church, through the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, to a world that will never end. Amen.

The Epistle ..............................Ephesians 4:7-13 .................Pastor Elouise Robinson Yet grace (God’s unmerited favor) was given to each of us individually [not indiscriminately, but in different ways,] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and bounteous] gift. Therefore it is said, When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive [He led a train of vanquished foes] and He bestowed gifts on men. [But He ascended?] Now what can this, He ascended, mean but that He had previously descended from [the heights of] heaven into [the depths], the lower parts of the earth? He Who descended in the [very] same as He Who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things {the whole universe, from the lowest to the highest). And His gifts were [varied; He Himself appointed and gave men to us] some to be apostles (special messengers), some prophets (inspired preachers and expounders), some evangelists (preachers of the Gospel, traveling missionaries), some pastor (shepherds of His flock) and teachers. His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the saints (His consecrated people), [that they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ’s body (the church), [That it might develop] until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ’s own perfection), the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him. (Amplified Bible) .......................

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The Gospel.............................. St. John 10: 1-16...........................Pastor William Gray I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way (elsewhere, from some other quarter) is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the door for this man, and the sheep listen to his voice and heed it; and he calls his own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out. When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not know the voice of strangers or recognize their call. Jesus used this parable (illustration) with them, but they did not understand what He was talking about. So Jesus said again, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that I, Myself am the Door for the sheep. All others who came [as such] before Me are thieves and robbers, but the [true] sheep did not listen to and obey them. I am the Door; anyone who enters in through Me will be saved (will live). He will come in and he will go out [freely], and will find pasture. The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd risks and lays down His [own] life for the sheep. But the hired servant (he who merely serves for wages) who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away. And the wolf chases and snatches them and scatters [the flock]. Now the hireling flees because he merely serves for wages and is not himself concerned about the sheep [cares nothing for them]. I am the Good Shepherd; and I know and recognize My own, and My own know and recognize Me---Even as [truly as] the Father knows Me and I also know the Father – and I am giving My [very own] life and laying it down on behalf of the sheep. And I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring and impel those also; and they will listen to My voice and heed My call, and so there will be [they will become] one flock under one Shepherd. (Amplified Bible)

The Examination................................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

The Presentation of Elders You have heard, brethren, in your private examination, and in the holy lessons taken out of the Gospel and the writings of the Apostles, of what dignity and of how great importance this Office is whereunto you are called. And now again we exhort you, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep in remembrance how high a dignity and to how weighty an Office you are called: that is to say, to be messengers, watchmen, and stewards of the Lord, to teach and pre-admonish, to feed and provide for the Lord’s family, to gather the outcast, to seek the lost, to seek justice, and to be ever ready to spread abroad the Gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with God. Always have, therefore, printed on your mind how great a treasure is committed to your charge, for the believers are the sheep of Christ, which he bought with his life, and for whom he shed his blood. The Church whom you must serve is his spouse and his body. And if it shall happen that the same Church, or any member thereof, does take any hurt or hindrance by reason of your negligence, you know the greatness of the fault, and also the horrible consequences that will come. Wherefore consider within yourself the end of the ministry toward the children of God, toward the

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spouse and body of Christ.; and see that you never cease from your labor, your care and diligence, until you have done all that lies in you, according to your bounden duty, to bring all who are and shall be committed to your charge unto that agreement in the faith and knowledge of God, and to that ripeness and perfectness of age and maturity in Christ, that there be no place left among you, neither for error in faith, nor for viciousness in your life. Forasmuch then as your Office is both of great excellence and of great difficulty, you see how much care and study you ought to apply yourselves, as well as that you may show yourselves dutiful and thankful unto the Lord who has placed you in such a high place of dignity; as also to beware that neither you yourselves offend others, nor be an occasion that others offend. You cannot have a mind and will of yourselves; because that will and ability is given of God alone; therefore you ought to pray earnestly for his Holy Spirit. And seeing that you cannot by any other means do such a weighty work, pertaining to the salvation of a man, but with doctrine and exhortation taken out of the Holy Scriptures, and with a life in agreement to the Scriptures, consider how studious you ought to be in reading and learning the Scriptures, and in framing your manners according to the rule of the Scriptures; and for this self-same cause, you ought to forsake and set aside, as much as you permit yourself to do, all worldly cares and studies. We have good hope that you have all weighed and pondered these things with grace, to give yourselves wholly to this Office, whereunto it has pleased God to call you; so that, as much as lieth in you, you will apply yourselves wholly to this one thing, and draw all your cares and studies this way, and that you will continually pray to God the Father, by the mediation of our only Savior Jesus Christ, for the heavenly assistance of the Holy Spirit; that by daily reading and weighing of the Scriptures you wax riper and stronger in your ministry; and that you endeavor to sanctify the lives of you and your family, and fashion them after the rule and doctrine of Christ, that you be wholesome and godly examples and patterns for the people to follow. And now, that this present Congregation of Christians has assembled here to understand your minds and wills in these things, and to see that this promise moves you to do your duties, you shall answer plainly to these things, we in the name of GOD and his Church, shall demand of you touching the same things.

Pastor: Do you think and believe in your heart that you are truly called, according to the will of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the Order of Elders?

Answer: I trust so with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and have so

determined, by God’s grace.

Pastor: Are you persuaded that the Holy Scriptures contain sufficiently all doctrine required that is necessary for eternal salvation, through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge, to teach nothing as

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required that is necessary to eternal salvation but that which you shall be persuaded may be concluded and proved by the Scriptures?

Answer: I trust so with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and have so

determined, by God’s grace.

Pastor: Will you then give your faithful diligence always so as to minister the Doctrine and Sacraments and Discipline of Christ as the Lord has commanded you?

Answer: I will do so, by the help of Almighty GOD.

Pastor: Will you be ready with all faith and diligence to banish, expel and drive

away all erroneous and strange doctrines contrary to God’s word; and to use both public and private admonitions and exhortation to heal those as need shall require and occasion shall be given?

Answer: I will, the Lord being my Helper.

Pastor: Will you be diligent in prayers and in reading the Holy Scriptures, and in

studying to increase your knowledge of the same, laying aside the study of the world and the flesh?

Answer: I will endeavor to do so, the Lord being my Helper.

Pastor: Will you be diligent to frame and fashion yourselves and your families

according to the doctrine of Christ: and to make you and them, wholesome examples and patterns to the flock of Christ?

Answer: I will apply myself to the Word, the Lord being my Helper.

Pastor: Will you maintain and set forward, quietness, peace, and love among all

Christians, especially among them that are or shall be committed to your charge?


Pastor: Will you reverently obey the chief Ministers, to whom is committed the

charge and government over you, following with a glad mind and will their Biblical admonitions, submitting yourselves to their godly judgment?


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Prayer of the Pastor: Almighty God, who has given you this will to do all these things, enable these Elders with strength and power to perform all you have given to them; so that they may accomplish your work which you have begun in them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Pastor standing, others kneeling) Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose infinite love and goodness toward us has given to us your only and most beloved Son Jesus Christ to be our Redeemer and the author of everlasting life; who after he had made perfect our redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven, sent abroad into the world his Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Teachers and Pastors, by whose labor and ministry he gathered together a great flock in all parts of the world, to set for the eternal praise of Your Holy Name: for these great benefits of Your eternal goodness and for which You have vouchsafed to call these Your servants here present to the same Office and Ministry appointed for the salvation of mankind, we render unto You most hearty thanks: we praise and worship You; and we humbly beseech You by the same blessed Son, to give unto all who call upon Your name, that we may continue to show ourselves thankful unto You for all these benefits, and that we may daily increase and go forward in the knowledge and faith of You and Your Son, by the Holy Spirit, so that by these Ministers Your Holy Name may be forever glorified, and Your blessed kingdom enlarged through Jesus Christ our Lord; who live and reign with You in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, to a world that has no end. Amen.

Prayer over each Elder: “The Lord Jesus pour upon you and flow from within you the Holy Spirit for the Office and the Work of an Elder in the Church of God, now committed unto you by the authority of the Church through the imposition of our hands. And be thou a faithful dispenser of the Word of God and of His Holy Sacraments: in the name of the God who is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Presbytery

Christ Community Christian Center Church

The Presbytery comprises both Ordained Teaching and Ordained Ruling Elders “Now from Miletus Paul sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church” (Acts 20:17). “The elders (1) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially (2) those whose work is preaching and teaching.” 3

There are four Ordained Teaching Elders Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

Pastor William Gray Pastor Elouise Robinson Pastor Camilla Gittens

There is one Ordained Ruling Elder Pastor Hazel Gray

3The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 (I Tim 5:17). Grand Rapids:

Zondervan.

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Command of Authority from the Bishop

To the Ordained Teaching Elders

The recognition, command, oath and consecration of candidates for Office in the

Order of Ordained Teaching Elders through laying on of the hands of the Presbytery

The Charge to Keep: Take your authority, right and privilege to enter the Order of Ordained Teaching Elders and execute the Office of Ordained Teaching Elders in the Church of GOD, to rule through serving, to preach the Word of God, and to administer the Holy Sacraments in the Congregation. In the name of our God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. “Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.” (I Timothy 4:14, New Century Bible)

People: Shout aloud, “AMEN!”

Command of Authority from the Bishop

To the Ordained Ruling Elders

The recognition, command, oath and consecration of candidates for Office in the Order of Ordained Ruling Elders through the Laying on of the hands of the

Presbytery

The Charge to Keep: Take your authority, right and privilege to enter the Order of Ordained Teaching Elders and execute the Office of Ordained Teaching Elders in the Church of GOD, to labor in the Word and doctrine, preach the Word of God, rule through serving, and to administer the Holy Sacraments in the Congregation. In the name of our God who is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

“Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on you.” (I Timothy 4:14, New Century Bible)

People: Shout aloud, “AMEN!”

Pastor’s Prayer: Most Merciful Father, we thank you for sending upon these your servants your heavenly blessings, that they be clothed with righteousness, and that your Word spoken by their mouths may have such success that it would never be spoken in vain. Thank You for grace to hear and receive what they shall deliver out of Your Word and agree to the same. In all our words and deeds permit us to seek Your glory and increase Your kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Guide us, O Lord, in all our doings with Your gracious favor and further us with Your continual help, that in all our works, began, continued, and ended in You, we will

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glorify Your Holy Name, and finally, obtain total and complete everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father and Creator through the Holy Spirit, be among you and in you and remain with you always. Amen.

The Presentation of Elders and Ministers

To the Congregation (Congregation stands and praises God for the ministers of so great salvation!)

IV.IV.IV.IV. TTTTHEHEHEHE SACRAMENT, THE HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT, THE HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT, THE HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT, THE HOLY COMMUNION (Served according to The Orders)

TTTTHE ORDERHE ORDERHE ORDERHE ORDERS OF THE CHURCHS OF THE CHURCHS OF THE CHURCHS OF THE CHURCH

ORDAINED TEACHING AND RULING ELDERS – served first

THE ORDER OF ORDAINED RULING ELDER – served second

THE ORDER OF LICENSED TEACHING MINISTERS - served third.

THE ORDER OF PROVEN RULING ELDERS –served fourth

THE ORDER OF PROVISIONAL RULING ELDERS - served fifth.

THE APPRENTICESHIP - served sixth.

CHORAL SELECTION .......................... ............................................ Sanctuary Voices Phyllis Robinson, Director

“Order My Steps” – Glenn Burleigh, Composer

Some of the words to this song have been change from the original to be theologically correct and in agreement with our New Covenant (New Testament). The believer’s choice to obey God’s Word results on his steps being ordered through obeying the Word. God will not do this for us.

THE BENEDICTION ...........................................................Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr.

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty Who is Jesus Christ our Lord the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you and in you always. Amen.

To God Be the Glory for the Great Things He Has Done! For Thine Is The Kingdom, and The Power, and The Glory, Forever, Amen!

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PERSONALPERSONALPERSONALPERSONAL PROFILES PROFILES PROFILES PROFILES

PENELOPE KATHLEEN BIGELOW is the daughter of Daniel LaManno and Jill Taylor. She was born July 26, 1966 in Old Beth Page, NY. She graduated from Lake Worth High School, Lake Worth, FL, and received a Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Science from Florida Metropolitan University, Lakeland, FL. Penelope is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Sacred Journeys Church, Lakeland, FL, in 2006. She has an uninterrupted tenure of service to date. Penelope is retired and is married to Steve Bigelow and they have four children, Amy, Lisa, Heather, and Joshua.

SYLVIA BULLOCK BOWICK is the daughter of the late Edward Paul Bullock and Alberta Bullock Smith. She was born December 7, 1939 in Fair Bluff, NC. She attended Rochelle High School in Lakeland, FL. Sylvia is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church, December 11, 1988. She has an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served as a daycare worker at CCCC Child Development Center for two years. Presently, Sylvia serves our Lord as Elder of Bereavement and Kindness Ministry. Sylvia, a retired Nursing Assistant from Lakeland Regional Medical Center (formerly Lakeland General Hospital) is the mother of six children, Michael, Faith, Vernard, Pamela, Leroy, and Bridget.

ANTHONY MERRILL BROADNAX is the son of the late Lonnie Broadnax and the late Elizabeth Aikens. He was born May 3, 1958 in Plant City, FL. He graduated from Plant City High School, Plant City, FL, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Management from Warner Southern College, Lake Wales FL. Anthony is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in June 1985. He has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as Sound Technician, Band Percussionist, Special Music Ministry Soloist, Home Care Pastor, Youth Pastor, Married Couples in Covenant Ministry, CCCC Board Member, and Usher’s Ministry. Presently, Anthony serves our Lord as the Elder of the Ministry Assistants Program, one of the teachers for the Ministry

Development Institute, Personal Ministry Worker, a Percussionist for Inner-Mission Band and a CCCC Board Member. Anthony is employed by the City of Lakeland-- Lakeland Electric, as an Engineer Technician. He is married to Terry Lynn Keys Broadnax and they have one son, Paul Williams.

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David Cobb is the son of the late Douglas Cobb and Kummie Cobb. He was born December 3, 1952 in Walton County, FL. He graduated from Trade School of Automotive and Engine in Walton County, FL. David is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1990. He has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as Usher and Communion Service Worker. Presently, David serves our Lord as an Elder for the Youth Ministry and a worker for Communion Services. David is a retired truck driver of 27 years from Publix Super Markets. He is married to Debbie Juanita Cobb and they have two children,

DeAundra Nicole and Danielle Lafaye.

Debbie Juanita Cobb is the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Garvin. She was born November 19, 1962 in Lakeland FL. She graduated from Plant City Senior High School in Plant City, FL. Debbie is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1986. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as Communion Service Coordinator, Water Baptism Coordinator, Hostess and Greeter. Presently, Debbie serves our Lord as Hostess, an Elder in the Youth Ministry, and Coordinator of Communion Service. Debbie is employed as an Equipment Operator at Publix Supermarkets Printing Services for twenty-eight years. She is married to David Cobb and they have two children, DeAundra Nicole and Danielle Lafaye.

Dorcas Aidah Laidler Crumbley is the daughter of Walter King Laidler, Jr. and Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler. She was born September 1, 1982 in Lakeland FL. She graduated from Lakeland Christian School, Lakeland, FL, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, and a Certification in Nurse Assisting and Home Health Care from Bella Vista Manor, Lakeland FL. Dorcas is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in September 1994. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as a Band Percussionist, Choir Member, Television Director, and Youth and Young Adult Director. Presently, Dorcas serves our Lord as Elder of

Eagles’ Wings Television Ministry. Dorcas is self employed and has her own business as a Florida Licensed Certified Home Health Caregiver. She is married to Darrian R. Crumbley, Sr. and they have a nine-month old, son, Darrian R. Crumbley, Jr.

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Mary Ann Goodman is the daughter of William Henry Franklin and Emily Jane Franklin. She was born January 13, 1951 in Mulberry, FL. Mary received a GED from the Department of Education, Tampa, FL, a certification in Clerical Occupations from Travis Vocational Technical Center, Lakeland, FL, a certification in Certified Nursing Assisting Home Health Aide from Travis Technical Center, Lakeland, FL, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Logos University, Jacksonville, FL. Mary is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in April 2001. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as a choir member and Spiritual Authority Teacher. Presently, Mary serves our Lord in New Member Processing, Data Entry, Ministry

Assistants Program, Sanctuary Voices choir member and Intercessory Prayer Ministry. Mary is employed with Interact Council for Human Development as Food Program Manager and Data Entry for Member Services at Christ Community Christian Center Church. She is married to Arthur Goodman and they have eight children, Willie Andrews, Ontario Andrews, Katina Mitchell, Latara Mitchell, Arthur Lee Goodman, Jr., Wanda Goodman, Janice Graves, and Loretta Martin.

David Harrell, III is the son of David Harrell, Jr. and Evelyn E. Harrell. He was born September 4, 1960 in Plant City, FL. David graduated from Plant City High School in Plant City, FL. David is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in March 1995. He has had an uninterrupted service to date and served in the Ministry as a Member of the Sanctuary Choir and an Usher. Presently, David serves our Lord as an Elder of the Ushers’ Ministry and a CCCC Board Member. David is employed as a Sealer Operator. He is married to Irene Harrell and they have two daughters, Allegra and Ashlee.

Richard Thomas Hart is the son of James Hart, Sr. and Ruby Hart. He was born May 31, 1959 in Ripley, TN. Richard graduated from Lake County High School in Tiptonville, TN. Richard is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1992. He has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date. Richard has served in the Ministry as an Usher and member of the Men’s Fellowship. Presently, Richard serves our Lord as an Elder of the Ushers’ Ministry and a CCCC Board Member. Richard Hart is employed with the City of Winter Haven for 19 years. He is married to Nordica Delores Cook Hart and they have two daughters, Jessica and Jocelyn.

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Novella Marie Johnson is the daughter of Pete Mobley and Marva Brooks. She was born May 6, 1957 in Lakeland FL. She graduated from Lakeland Senior High School, Lakeland, FL and received an Associate in Science Degree from Polk Community College, Winter Haven, FL. Novella is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1991. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry in Information Services and Youth Ministry. Presently, Novella serves our Lord at Christ Community Christian Center Church in Information Services, Special Events, and Elder of the Social Justice Ministry, the Church’s representative for Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment (PEACE).

Novella is employed as Operations and Management Consultant l and Community Partner Liaison for 25 years at the Department of Children and Families. She is married to Remer Johnson and they have four children, Kyia Anderson, Kasey Anderson, Tyese Rhule, and Cavla Johnson.

Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler is the daughter of Herman George Lewis and Daisy Fox Lewis. She was born June 7, 1952 in Greensboro, NC. She graduated from James B. Dudley High School, Greensboro, NC and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education from Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC. She also did graduate studies in voice at the Boston Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA. Carrie is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in November 1983. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as Children’s Minister, Women’s Fellowship Director, Prayer Force Team Coordinator, Special Music Ministry Soloist, and Sunday School Instructor for the Married’s Class. Presently, Carrie serves our Lord as

Executive Vice President and Elder of Worship and Arts Ministry.

Carrie was a teacher and principal at Christ Community Christian Academy for ten years. She has been recently appointed as Program Administrator for CCCCC. She is married to Walter K. Laidler, Jr. and they have three daughters, Dorcas Aidah Laidler Crumbley, Jessica Dawn, Christa Ilana, and one son, Walter King, III.

Douglas Worth Richards is the son of Donald B. Richards and Virginia G. (Bootsie) Richards. He was born September 26, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He received a high school diploma from the State of Florida in Lakeland, FL., Platinum Technician Status from I-CAR (the Inter-Industry Conference of Auto body Collision Repair), and a Master Technician Certification in Auto Body Collision Repair from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Douglas is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center in 2003 and had an uninterrupted tenure of service until 2006. He served in the Ministry as Usher and Elder. Presently, Douglas serves our Lord as Founder and Senior Pastor of Sacred Journeys Church.

Douglas is married to Michelle Richards and they have three children, Mitchell, Mariah, and Donovan.

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Daniel Lee Robinson, Sr. is the son of John Henry Robinson and Bertha Robinson. He was born December 29, 1939 in Winter Haven, FL. He graduated from Jewett High School in Winter Haven, FL. Daniel is a born-again Christian who is an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church. He has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as an Usher. Presently, Dan serves our Lord as an Usher and Elder of Buildings and Grounds. Dan retired from Mosaic Company (formerly IMC) as a Conveyor Feed Man after 30 years of service. He is married to Ruth Williams Robinson and they have four sons, Daniel, Jr., Joel, Irvin, James, and one daughter, Valparisia Robinson Thomas.

Diane Hodges Robinson is the daughter of the late Gwen Davis and Annie L. Brown. She was born May 10, 1954 in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland FL. Diane is a born again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church on January 3, 1988. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and has served in the Ministry as a worker in Children’s Church, Personal Ministry, Television Ministry, Singles Ministry, and Hostess. Presently Diane serves our Lord in the Ministry Assistant’s Program and the Audio and Media Ministries. Diane is employed by the United States Postal Service as a Sales and Service Clerk. She has three children, John, Candace, and

Aneva Robinson Matthews.

Rosalind Fields Smith is the daughter of Robert Fields Jr. and Doris Waldon Fields. She was born July 23, 1957 in Lakeland FL. She graduated from Kathleen Senior High School in Lakeland FL. Rosalind is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1991. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as Hostess, Greeter, Vacation Bible School Instructor and Sanctuary Voices choir member. Presently, Rosalind serves our Lord as Hostess, Greeter, and Sanctuary Voices choir member. Rosalind Smith is employed by Polk County Board of County Commissioners as a Housing Development Specialist in the Housing and Neighborhood Development Division. She is married to Walter L.

Smith, Sr. and they have two sons, Walter Lee, Jr. and Robert Brandon.

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Walter Lee Smith, Sr. is the son of Richard Ellison and Essie M. Smith. He was born March 9, 1956 in Bartow, FL. He graduated from Mulberry Senior High School, Mulberry FL, received an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Polk Community Collage, Winter Haven, FL, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, FL, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Walter is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1991. He has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date. He has served and is presently serving in the Ministry as a Musician for the Inner-Mission Band and a CCCC Board Member.

Walter is Assistant Principal at Padgett Elementary School. He is married to Rosalind F. Smith and they have two sons, Walter Lee, Jr. and Robert Brandon.

Mattie McKellar Streeter is the daughter of James Bradley and Bertha Riley. She was born May 21, 1937 in Boston, GA. She graduated from Dillard High School, Fort Lauderdale, FL, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Florida Memorial College, St. Augustine, FL, and a Master of Arts Degree in Education from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Mattie is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in December 2002. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as a member of the Sanctuary Voices choir, Information Services, and Hostess Ministry. Presently, Mattie serves our Lord in Christian Education as Elder of Sunday School and Sanctuary Voices choir member.

Mattie is a retired School Teacher. She is the mother of three children, Robbin Guy, Michael Jimerson, and Paula Bridges.

Phillip Earl Walker is the son of the late Mozell Walker and the late Margie Walker Ross. He was born October 14, 1953 in Lakeland, FL. He graduated from Kathleen High School, Lakeland, FL., received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Education from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA., and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. Phillip is a born again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church. He has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served the ministry as an Usher, deacon of Men’s Fellowship, member of Sanctuary Voices, and Praise and Worship Leader. Presently, Phillip serves our Lord as Elder of Special Events and Special Ministries and Vice President of the CCCC Board.

Phillip is self-employed as Owner / Agency Principal for Phillip Walker Allstate Insurance Agency for seventeen years. He is married to Cappie Cooke Walker and they have three children, Janelle, Jaela, and Christian Phillip.

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Lillie Mae Williams Wallace is the daughter of the late James A. Williams and the late Annie M. Williams. She was born February 5, 1951 in Pompano Beach, FL. She graduated from Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach, FL, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Texas College, Tyler, TX. She added Elementary Education to her teaching certification with courses taken at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida. Lillie is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in September 1986. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the ministry as Sunday School Teacher, Director of Personal Ministry, Praise and Worship Leader, Voices of Praise, and a member of Sanctuary Voices. Presently she serves our Lord as Elder of Intercessory Prayer, Licensed

Minister, Praise and Worship Leader, and a member of Sanctuary Voices. Lillie is a fifth grade teacher at Rochelle School of the Arts. She is married to Gary T. Wallace, Sr., and they one daughter, Tasha Rene, two sons, Gary Tyrone, Jr. and Courtney McKenzie, and one custodial daughter-granddaughter, Robin Dawn Wallace.

Lizzie Rean Wilson is the daughter of George A. Barnes, Sr. and Ida Mae Barnes. She was born October 6, 1954 in Sparta, GA. She graduated from Hancock Central High School, Sparta, Georgia, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Paine College, Augusta, GA. Lizzie is a born-again Christian who became an active member of Christ Community Christian Center Church in 1991. She has had an uninterrupted tenure of service to date and served in the Ministry as a Hostess, Teacher of Little Saints of Praise and Prayer Warrior for the Television Ministry. Presently, Lizzie serves our Lord as a Deacon in the Women’s Ministry and teacher of the Little Saints of Praise. Lizzie is employed as an Environmental Planning Specialist at the

Department of Agriculture. She is married to Travis Wilson and they have four children, NeCole J. Duling, Darnell S. Duling, Jr., Stetson Wilson, and Sharity Wilson.

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V.V.V.V. HISTORICAL RECORDSHISTORICAL RECORDSHISTORICAL RECORDSHISTORICAL RECORDS Of THE ORDINATIONS OF ELDERSOf THE ORDINATIONS OF ELDERSOf THE ORDINATIONS OF ELDERSOf THE ORDINATIONS OF ELDERS

AND THE LICENSING OF MINISTERSAND THE LICENSING OF MINISTERSAND THE LICENSING OF MINISTERSAND THE LICENSING OF MINISTERS A. HISTORICAL RECORD OF ORDAINED “Teaching” ELDERS

i. Class #1, January 18, 1987 1. Winston Mangus Huffstead (wife, Elaine) ........................................ January 18, 1987 2. Thaddeus L. Davis (wife Bessie)...................................................... January 18, 1987

ii. Class #2, June 16, 1991 1. Richard W. Baker, Sr. (wife, Adele) ...................................................... June 16, 1991 2. Jesse L. McNeil (wife, Brenda) ............................................................. June 16, 1991

iii. Class #3, June 10, 2001 1. Camilla Ann Dula Gittens (husband, Ezra Rudolph).............................. June 10, 2001 2. William Gray (wife, Sharon) .................................................................. June 10, 2001 3. Elouise Porter Robinson ....................................................................... June 10, 2001

iv. Class #4, August 31, 2008 1. Anthony Merrill Broadnax (wife, Terry)...............................................August 31, 2008 2. Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler (husband, Walter).......................................August 31, 2008

B. HISTORICAL RECORD OF ORDAINED “Ruling” ELDERS

i. Class #1, June 10, 2001 1. Hazel L. Smith Gray (with husband, Joseph) ........................................ June 10, 2001

ii. Class #2, August 31, 2008 1. Phillip Earl Walker (with wife, Cappie)................................................August 31, 2008

C. HISTORICAL RECORD OF LICENSED “Teaching” MINISTERS

i. Class #1, May 11, 1997 1. Elouise Porter Robinson ........................................................................ May 11, 1997

ii. Class #2, June 10, 2001 1. Elizabeth Boyd Aikens .......................................................................... June 10, 2001 2. Cheryl Denise Baldwin Boddie.............................................................. June 10, 2001 3. Anthony Merrill Broadnax...................................................................... June 10, 2001 4. Camilla Ann Dula Gittens...................................................................... June 10, 2001 5. William Gray ......................................................................................... June 10, 2001 6. Nordica Delores Cook Hart ................................................................... June 10, 2001 7. Carol Elizabeth Chandler Herbert ......................................................... June 10, 2001 8. Diane L. Hodges Robinson ................................................................... June 10, 2001 9. Ruth Catherine Williams Robinson ....................................................... June 10, 2001 10. Phillip Earl Walker................................................................................. June 10, 2001 11. Lillie Mae Williams Wallace................................................................... June 10, 2001 12. Albert James Williams .......................................................................... June 10, 2001 13. Annie Bass Cheek Williams .................................................................. June 10, 2001

iii. Class #3, August 31, 2008 1. Penny Kathleen Bigelow....................................................................August 31, 2008 2. Mary Ann Goodman...........................................................................August 31, 2008 3. Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler....................................................................August 31, 2008 4. Douglas Worth Richards....................................................................August 31, 2008 5. Rosalind Fields Smith ........................................................................August 31, 2008 6. Walter Lee Smith, Sr..........................................................................August 31, 2008 7. Lizzie Rean Wilson ............................................................................August 31, 2008

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D. HISTORICAL RECORD OF RULING ELDERS (The Ministry made no distinction among Provisional and Proven Elders in 2001)

1. Cheryl Baldwin Boddie.......................................................................... June 10, 2001 2. Anthony Merrill Broadnax...................................................................... June 10, 2001 3. Josepph Garvin .................................................................................... June 10, 2001 4. Camilla Ann Dula Gittens...................................................................... June 10, 2001 5. Hazel L. Smith Gray.............................................................................. June 10, 2001 6. William Gray ......................................................................................... June 10, 2001 7. Nordica Delores Cook Hart ................................................................... June 10, 2001 8. Walter Hart ........................................................................................... June 10, 2001 9. Johnny Johnson ................................................................................... June 10, 2001 10. Elouise Porter Robinson ....................................................................... June 10, 2001 11. Joel Keith Robinson.............................................................................. June 10, 2001 12. Ruth Catherine Williams Robinson ....................................................... June 10, 2001 13. Cappie Denise Cooke Walker............................................................... June 10, 2001 14. Phillip Earl Walker................................................................................. June 10, 2001 15. John Daryl Ware, Sr. ............................................................................ June 10, 2001 16. Albert James Williams .......................................................................... June 10, 2001

ii. Class #2, Proven Elders, August 31, 2008 1. Sylvia Bullock Bowick ........................................................................August 31, 2008 2. Dorcas Aidah Laidler Crumbley .........................................................August 31, 2008 3. David Harrell, III .................................................................................August 31, 2008 4. Richard Thomas Hart.........................................................................August 31, 2008 5. Carrie Ada Lewis Laidler....................................................................August 31, 2008 6. Lilllie Mae Williams Wallace...............................................................August 31, 2008

iii. Class #2, Provisional Elders, August 31, 2008 1. David Cobb........................................................................................August 31, 2008 2. Debbie Juanita Cobb .........................................................................August 31, 2008 3. Novella Marie Johnson ......................................................................August 31, 2008 4. Daniel Lee Robinson, Sr. ...................................................................August 31, 2008 5. Diane Hodges Robinson. ...................................................................August 31, 2008 6. Mattie McKellar Streeter ....................................................................August 31, 2008

E. HISTORICAL RECORD OF APPRENTICES TO ELDERS i. Class #1, August 31, 2008

1. Danielle Cobb (Apprentice to Joseph Garvin) ....................................August 31, 2008 2. Jessica Hart ( Apprentice to Sylvia Bowick) .......................................August 31, 2008 3. Jocelyn Hart (Apprentice to Nordica Hart)..........................................August 31, 2008 4. Jamaal Johnson (Apprentice to Phillip Walker) ..................................August 31, 2008 5. Christa Laidler (Apprentice to Carrie Laidler). ....................................August 31, 2008 6. Jessica Laidler (Apprentice to Dorcas Crumbley) ..............................August 31, 2008 7. Karlyne Robinson (Apprentice to Joel Robinson). ..............................August 31, 2008 8. LaTricha Robinson (Apprentice to Ruth Robinson) ............................August 31, 2008 9. LeAdrianne Robinson (Apprentice to Elouise Robinson)....................August 31, 2008 10. Kenyatta Williams (Apprentice to Camilla Gittens) .............................August 31, 2008 11. Paul Williams (Apprentice to Richard Hart) ........................................August 31, 2008 12. Antonio Wilson (Apprentice to Cappie Walker) ..................................August 31, 2008 13. Donya Windham (Apprentice to Mattie Streeter)................................August 31, 2008

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TTTTENETS OF FAITHENETS OF FAITHENETS OF FAITHENETS OF FAITH

This Church accepts the Holy Scriptures as the revealed will of GOD, the all sufficient rule for faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity, adopts the following statement of fundamental truths:

a. The Inspiration of Scripture. We believe and teach that the Holy Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of GOD. (II Timothy 3:16; 2:15)

b. One GOD. We believe and teach that there is one GOD, eternally existent in three persons: God as Father (source), God the Son, and the Holy Ghost. (Matt. 28:16-20; John 14:6, 15-18.)

c. The Deity of the LORD Jesus, The Christ. We believe and teach the deity of our LORD Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His bodily resurrection, His Ascension to the right hand of the Father, and the blessed hope of His personal visible future return to this earth to receive to Himself His blood bought Church, that it may be with Him forever. (Luke 4:18-19-the anointing removes burdens and destroys yokes, Isaiah 10:27; Acts 10:38; II Corinthians 2:21; Applications of the Anointing-Acts 8:1-2, 4-6 [1:13,15;2:41; 4:4]; 10:34-37,44; 9:15-19; 10:24-44; 11:19-25; Believers have the same anointing-II Corinthians 1:21; Acts 18:24-28; Mark 16:11-20; Acts 20:24-26; A believer is one who confesses that he believes Jesus is the LORD revealed in the Holy Scriptures-Phil. 2:11 Acts 9:22; 17:3; 18:5 & 28; Eph. 3:1-21)

d. The Forgiveness of Sins. We believe and teach that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ. (Rom. 5:12; John 3:16; Rom. 10:9-10; Mark 11:25-25; Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:12-13)

e. The Regeneration of our Spirit, the Salvation of the Soul, and the Redemption of the Body by Grace through Faith. We believe and teach that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation. (Eph. 2:4-9; I Thess. 5:23-spirit, soul, body; John 3:6-8 and Rom. 8:1-14-contrasts spirit and flesh; Rom. 8:23-body)

f. The Divine Healing. We believe and teach that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer. (Luke 4:18-19; I Peter 2: 19-24)

g. The Baptism of the Spirit of GOD. We believe and teach that the baptism with the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, with the evidence of speaking in other tongues, is given to believers who ask for it. (Eph. 4:4-6; Acts 10:1-2-Cornelius, a Gentile, vv. 9-17-Peter, a Messianic Jewish, vv. 34-38 & 44-46, also see The LORD Jesus Christ in this section)

h. Sanctification. We believe and teach that it is by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Holy life. (Sanctified by the Word-John 17:19, 17; I Corinthians 6:9-11; II Corinthians 7:1; Heb. 2:11; Eph. 5:26)

i. The Resurrection of the Saved and the Lost. We believe and teach the resurrection of both the saved and lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation. (John 5:28-29; II Corinthians 5:9-11-judgment seat; Rom. 2:16; 14:10, 12; Eph. 6:8; Rev. 4:10; 20:11-white throne)

SACRAMENTS AND ORDINANCESSACRAMENTS AND ORDINANCESSACRAMENTS AND ORDINANCESSACRAMENTS AND ORDINANCES

Water Baptism. The ordinance of baptism by immersion in water (Acts 8:14-16; 19:1-5) shall be administered to all those who have repented of their sins and who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ to the saving of their souls, and who give clear evidence of their salvation (Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12).

The Lord's Supper. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper shall be observed regularly as enjoined by the Scriptures (Luke 22:19 & 20; I Corinthians 11:23-26).

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Presbytery Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr., Founder Pastor William Gray, Children’s Pastor

Pastor Elouise W. Robinson, Counseling Pastor Camilla A. Gittens, Children’s Pastor Pastor Hazel P. Gray, Daycare Administrator

Ministry Assistants Program (MAP) Minister Anthony Broadnax, Director

Minister Diane H. Robinson, Secretary Pastor Elouise W. Robinson, Counseling

Pastor Camilla A. Gittens, Children’s Pastor Pastor William Gray, Christian Education Curriculum

Pastor Hazel P. Gray, At-large Member Minister Cheryl B. Boddie, New Member Services

Mary Goodman, Member Services

Credentials Candidate Interviewers Minister Anthony Broadnax Pastor Camilla A Gittens

Pastor Elouise W. Robinson Pastor William Gray

Pastor Hazel P. Gray Minister Diane H. Robinson

Program Committee Walter K. Laidler, Jr., Editor in Chief

Carrie L Laidler, Typist, Design, Proofreader Anthony M. Broadnax, Research, Finance, Profiles, Typist

Christa I. Laidler, Graphics and Scanning Technology Walter K. Laidler, III, Internet Technology

Mary Goodman, Helps Ministry File Photos

Food Service Committee (Helps Ministries) Cappie D. Walker, Director Louise A. Graham, Deacon Antonio Wilson, Apprentice

Equilla Burton Mary Williams Nordica Hart Ruth Williams

All Others Serving Our Lord at Christ Community “The Israelites brought a freewill offering to the Lord, every man and woman whose heart made

them willing and moved them to bring anything for any of the work which the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done.” (Exodus 35:29, Amp Bible)

The Entire Staff Serving in Helps Ministry Auxiliaries The Members of the Congregation of Christ Community Christian Center Church

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My Personal Thanks…..My Personal Thanks…..My Personal Thanks…..My Personal Thanks….. To my Elders, Ministers, Deacons, Helps Workers, Members and Friends,

This Credentialing Program began as the culmination of a two-year Ministerial Training Program for Licensed Ministers through the Ministry Assistants Program of Christ Community. In order to confer credentials and recognize candidates for the Ministry, the Lord expanded our efforts to what you see today. As Pastor, my responsibility is to give Licenses to Ministers because of their obedience and gift to serve others. Since our last credentialing service seven years ago, I forgot what a service of this magnitude involves. Ordination is a Sacrament of the Church – a special time where the Lord Jesus through the Holy Spirit blesses His people. The expense for this service well exceeds $5,000.00 – printing costs (programs, invitations, certificates), frames, food service and hospitality, hours of Bible research, typing, proofreaders, 200 to 250 color program books at one per family, the cost in man-hours, other indirect costs for facility rental, operational demands of the Ministry, and the spiritual needs of the people, including this service today are great expenses. Printing cost: (1) 2-black/white pages at $0.11 per page = $0.22 x 200 books is $44.00; (2) 14-color pages at $0.45 per page = $6.30 x 200 books is $1260.00; (3) folding, stapling and trimming 200 at $0.35 each = $70.00. Total: $1374.00 divided by 200 programs costs $6.87 each.

Having said this, I now find that it would be robbery to not have communicated these thoughts to you. If you find that we have been less than careful in the presentation of data, transfer of information, clarity of thought, typographical errors, and unforeseen needs that we must meet, please forgive me and my wife in our efforts to revise the program from seven years ago. May God give you grace toward us and our Ministry Assistants who helped make this event possible. Any errors of omission may be due to long hours and human exhaustion as we strive for excellence in the work of our Lord.

If the Holy Spirit should speak a Word to you to act or provide a service or underwrite the cost of some portion of this program, if not all of this project, please obey His voice. We need your prayers and financial support.

The driving force behind this booklet was the desire to do everything in an excellent manner. This is our aim, though sometimes we do miss the mark. My staff is wonderful. I have some of the greatest church members in the world in my congregation. I love each and every one of them with my heart. You see, they are my laboratory experiment in the Gospel. If my Gospel is to work anywhere, it must work here at Christ Community first.

Carrie and I thank you for all you have done for us down through the years and we pray for you and your family.

May God’s best and richest blessings be yours this special day and always.

_____________________________________________________ Pastor Walter K. Laidler, Jr., Founder (Sunday August 31, 2008)

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Inside back cover

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CHRIST COMMUNITYCHRIST COMMUNITYCHRIST COMMUNITYCHRIST COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCHCHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCHCHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCHCHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH

LocationLocationLocationLocation

Street Address........................ 704 Brunnell Parkway @ Parker Street Mailing Address ............................. Post Office Box 550, Lakeland, FL Office Hours............................. Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Telephone Telephone Telephone Telephone InformationInformationInformationInformation

Administration................................................................863-688-8000 Daycare and Church Auditorium....................................863-688-8002 Fax ................................................................................863-688-8004

Contact Contact Contact Contact InformationInformationInformationInformation

Carol Herbert, Office Manager [email protected] Ruth Robinson, Business Office ..................... [email protected] Mary Goodman, Payables ............................. [email protected] Carrie L. Laidler, [email protected] Pastor Walter Laidler, Jr. [email protected] Website (under construction) ................ www.thechristcommunity.com

This booklet was produced with the direct hand-on involvement of Pastor & Mrs. Walter K. Laidler, Jr., to serve as a pattern for Christ Community future credentialing ceremonies. (1st Printed June 10, 2001; 2nd Printing Revised

August 23, 2008)

Christ CChrist CChrist CChrist Community Christian Center Churchommunity Christian Center Churchommunity Christian Center Churchommunity Christian Center Church

704 Brunnell Parkway @ Parker Street704 Brunnell Parkway @ Parker Street704 Brunnell Parkway @ Parker Street704 Brunnell Parkway @ Parker Street Post Office Box 550Post Office Box 550Post Office Box 550Post Office Box 550 Lakeland, FL 33815Lakeland, FL 33815Lakeland, FL 33815Lakeland, FL 33815

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The Sacred Official ServiceThe Sacred Official ServiceThe Sacred Official ServiceThe Sacred Official Service For

The Recognition and Appointment of Candidates The Recognition and Appointment of Candidates The Recognition and Appointment of Candidates The Recognition and Appointment of Candidates

For The Order of Ruling EldersFor The Order of Ruling EldersFor The Order of Ruling EldersFor The Order of Ruling Elders

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The Presentation The Presentation The Presentation The Presentation of Credentials to Candidatesof Credentials to Candidatesof Credentials to Candidatesof Credentials to Candidates

For The Order of Licentiate MinistersFor The Order of Licentiate MinistersFor The Order of Licentiate MinistersFor The Order of Licentiate Ministers

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The Ordination of CandidatesThe Ordination of CandidatesThe Ordination of CandidatesThe Ordination of Candidates

For The Order of Teaching Elders For The Order of Teaching Elders For The Order of Teaching Elders For The Order of Teaching Elders And And And And

For For For For The Order of Ruling EldersThe Order of Ruling EldersThe Order of Ruling EldersThe Order of Ruling Elders

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Sunday, the thirty-first day of August

in the year of our Lord two thousand eight

at nine-thirty o’clock in the morning

Christ Community Christian Center ChurchChrist Community Christian Center ChurchChrist Community Christian Center ChurchChrist Community Christian Center Church

704 Brunnell Parkway at Parker Street

Lakeland, Florida 33815

Phone 863-688-8000

Pastor Walter King Laidler, Jr. Pastor Walter King Laidler, Jr. Pastor Walter King Laidler, Jr. Pastor Walter King Laidler, Jr. –––– Founder Founder Founder Founder

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