2 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Bishop’s Word 2022 “At A Glance” Bishops of the AME Church General Officers of the AME Church Fourth District 2022 Conferences Fourth District Resident Retired Bishops & Supervisors Fourth District Connectional Representatives Fourth District Staff Fourth District Officers Fourth District Presiding Elders Canadian Annual Conference Michigan Annual Conference Illinois Annual Conference Indiana Annual Conference Chicago Annual Conference Disciplinary Questions Memorial Service Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 7 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 16 Page 21 Page 27 Page 33 Page 39 Page 45 Page 46
Extraordinary FAITH: Extraordinary VICTORY! God’s Call to Move Forward in Faith. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
This conference year of 2022-2023, promises to be one of great magnitude and spiritual impact for the Fourth Episcopal District. As we reflect on the challenges we have faced with this global pandemic, I am so pleased that we have the opportunity to gird ourselves with the achievements of our forefathers and use their “foundational footprints” for Extraordinary Faith and Extraordinary Victory! We shall use our faith to be victorious as our work continues to uplift humankind and allows our ministries to flourish in the favor of God and advance the cause of Christ. Let us all continue to pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon this conference year that will empower and energize clergy and laity to work together for Kingdom-Building DuringTransformation.this2022
It is with profound joy and delight that I greet each of you in the name of Him who is above all other names; Jesus the Christ. As we embark upon the 2022 series of Annual Conferences, I would like to offer special thanks to the Presiding Elders, Host Pastors and Host Churches for their leadership and fortitude to return to in-person gatherings of fellowship and community in order to take care of God’s business of kingdom building.
THE BISHOP’S WORD
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Hebrews 11:6
series of Annual Conferences, I challenge each of you the Presiding Elders, Itinerant and Local Clergy, Retired Clergy and Licentiates; the Class Leaders, the Component Leaders and the members of the WMS, YPD, RAYAC, Sons of Allen, YAN and Allen Christian Fellowship; the Christian Educators, Church School Superintendents, Musicians, Choir Members, Ushers, Stewards, Trustees; and all of God’s Saints -- to never let God’s hands leave us. Our future is greater than our past, so “Press on to the Mark of the High Calling in Christ Jesus” In the Name above all other Names! Bishop John F. White
4 2022 ‘AT A GLANCE’ CONFERENCEANNUAL WMSWIMCONVENTIONDAYLAYMTG CONFENENCEDATES YPD CANADIAN AUGUST 4 AUGUST (VIRTUAL)5 AUGUST 6 MICHIGAN AUGUST 17 AUGUST 18 19 AUGUST 20 ILLINOIS SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 3 INDIANA SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER 15-16 SEPTEMBER 17 CHICAGO SEPTEMBER 28 SEPTEMBER 29 30 OCTOBER 1 INDIA OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 12 October 27-29, 2022 PLANNING MEETING
5 BISHOPS OF THE AME CHURCH FIRST DISTRICT TWELFTH DISTRICT Julius McAllister,HarrisonSr. 129 Michael L. Mitchell 134 THIRTEENTH DISTRICT SECOND DISTRICT 123 E. Anne Henning-Byfield 135 James L. Davis FOURTEENTH THIRD DISTRICT 127 DISTRICT E. Earl McCloud, Jr. Paul J.M. Kawimbe 121 FOURTH DISTRICT 130 FIFTEENTH DISTRICT John F. White, Sr. Silvester Beaman 139 FIFTH DISTRICT 131 SIXTEENTH DISTRICT Clement W. Fugh E. Marvin C. Zanders 140 SIXTH DISTRICT 132 SEVENTEENTH Reginald T. Jackson SEVENTH DISTRICT Samuel L. Green, Sr. 125 DISTRICT David Rwhynica Daniels, Jr. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT Francine A. Brookins 124141136142128120EIGHTH DISTRICT Stafford J.N. Wicker 137 NINETEENTH DISTRICT Ronnie E. Brailsford, Sr. NINTH DISTRICT 133 Harry L. Seawright TWENTIETH DISTRICT Frederick A. Wright TENTH DISTRICT 115 Adam J. Richardson, Jr. ECUMENICAL Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath ELEVENTH DISTRICT 138 Frank Madison Reid, Jr. LOCATED Wilfred Jacobus Messiah
6 Frederick Calhoun James | 93 Frank Curtis Cummings | 95 Philip Robert Cousin, Sr. | 96 Henry Allen Belin, Jr. | 104 John Richard Bryant | 106 Robert Vaughn Webster | 110 William P. DeVeaux, Sr. | 113 Theodore L. Kirkland | 114 Richard F. Norris | 116 Vashti Murphy McKenzie| 117 Gregory G.M. Ingram | 118 Preston W. Williams, II | 119 Carolyn Tyler Guidry | 122 RETIRED BISHOPS OF THE AME CHURCH
REV. DR. JEFFERY B. COOPER General Secretary/Chief Information Officer REV. DR. TERESA L. FRY BROWN Historiographer/Executive Director, Department of Research and Scholarship REV. DR. RODERICK D. BELIN President/Publisher, AME Sunday School Union MR. JOHN THOMAS, III Editor, The Christian Recorder REV. DR. GARLAND F. PIERCE Executive Director, Department of Christian Education MR. MARCUS T. HENDERSON Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, AME Finance Department REV. DR. JAMES F. MILLER Executive Director, Department of Annuity, Investments and Insurance REV. DR. JOHN GREEN Executive Director, Department of Global Witness and Ministry REV. DR. MARCELLUS NORRIS Executive Director, Department of Church Growth and Development RETIRED GENERAL OFFICERS DR. JAMYE COLEMAN WILLIAMS (Deceased 2022) REV. DR. HERCULES MILES DR. PAULETTE COLEMAN REV. DR. KENNETH H. HILL REV. DR. DENNIS C. DICKERSON REV. DR. DARYL B. INGRAM REV. DR. JOHNNY BARBOUR, JR. REV. DR. CALVIN H. SYDNOR, III DR. RICHARD ALLEN LEWIS REV. DR. GEORGE F. FLOWERS REV. DR. JEROME V. HARRIS REV. DR. JAMES C. WADE 7 GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE AME CHURCH
8 AUGUST 4-6, 2022 Location: Virtual Host: Tanner-Price AME Church The Rev. Milton Harris, Host Pastor 733 McDougall Ave Windsor, Ontario N9A 1L7 (519) 256-0060 The Rev. Stacey L. Smith, Host Presiding Elder AUGUST 17-20, 2022 Host: Bethel AME Church Ann Arbor The Rev. Mashod Evans, Host Pastor 900 John A. Woods Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 663-3800 The Rev. Larry J. Bell, Host Presiding Elder SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2022 Host: St. John AME Church Springfield The Rev. Patricia Herring, Host Pastor 1529 E. Capital Ave Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 523-3969 The Rev. Gary McCants, Host Presiding Elder 2022 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
9 2022 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2022 Host: Bethel Cathedral AME Church The Rev. Dr. Carlos Perkins, Host Pastor 6401 Zionville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 634-7002 The Rev. Dr. Elaine P. Gordon, Host Presiding Elder SEPTEMBER 28 -OCTOBER 1, 2022 Host: DuPage AME Church The Rev. Conitras Houston Dickens, Host Pastor 4300 Yackley Ave Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 969-9800 The Rev. Walter Bauldrick, Host Presiding Elder OCTOBER 27-29, 2022 Location: TBD
RETIRED BISHOPS BISHOP PHILIP ROBERT COUSIN, SR. 1322 Rosemary Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60490 Home: 815-577-9706 RETIRED SUPERVISORS DR. M. JOAN COUSIN 1322 Rosemary Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60490 Home: 815-577-9706 MRS. BEVERLY ADAMS THOMAS 17751 Hamilton Road Detroit, MI 48203 Home: 313-345-9823 Email: artx.ame@gmail.com BISHOP GREGORY GERALD MCKINLEY INGRAM 4606 Forest Edge Lane West Bloomfield Hills, MI 48323 Email: Bishopgregory118@aol.com REV. DR. JESSICA INGRAM 4606 Forest Edge Lane West Bloomfield Hills, MI 48323 Email: journeyministry@aol.com PRESIDING ELDER DELANO BOWMAN 18971 Eldorado Place Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 569-1043 PRESIDING ELDER DAVID C. COLEMAN, JR. 8104 S. Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 723-4772 PRESIDING ELDER SAMMY L. HOOKS (Deceased) 4132 Crocus Drive Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 787-0520 PRESIDING ELDER THOMAS M. HUGHES 4448 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60653 (773) 955-9825 PRESIDING ELDER ROBERT KIRK 212 Luther Circle Jeffersonville, IN 47130 PRESIDING ELDER NORMAN OSBORNE 30156 Sparkleberry Drive Southfield, MI, 48076 (313) 282-4757 PRESIDING ELDER ALPHONSE REFF, SR. 9402 Fallgold Parkway North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 (612) 377-0759 PRESIDING ELDER CLARENCE G. ROBINSON 521 Appian Way Matteson, IL 60443 (708) 747-8280 10 FOURTH DISTRICT RESIDENT RETIRED BISHOPS & SUPERVISORS FOURTH DISTRICT RESIDENT RETIRED PRESIDING ELDERS
11 FOURTH DISTRICT FORMER CONNECTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOURTH GENERALDISTRICTBOARDMEMBERS THE REV. JOELYNN STOKES, ESQ. 2nd VP, AME WIM JACQUELINE MITCHELL ROBINSON Missionary Magazine Editor, WMS LENETTE G. WILLIAMS-KING Commissioner, Christian Social Action, Missionaries on the Move, WMS KELLY SHELTON Commissioner, Membership & Recruitment, WMS DELORES L. KENNEDY-WILLIAMS Fifth Connectional President, WMS BETTYE ALLEN Connectional Nominating Committee Chair, WMS DR. JOHN Q. OWENS Connectional Social Action Director THE REV. DR. REGINALD BLOUNT THE REV. JOELYNN STOKES ANGELA PETTIS (LAY) JERRY TURNER (LAY) MICHAEL COUSIN, JR. (YOUTH) FOURTH CONNECTIONALDISTRICTREPRESENTATIVES
12 FOURTH DISTRICT STAFF Presiding EpiscopalPrelateSupervisor MS. JO ANN HAWKINS WHITE Executive Administrator to the Bishop and Camp Baber Administrator MS. GWENDOLYN TURNER Fourth District Insurance THE REV. CLARENCE G. ROBINSON Director of Finance THE REV. WALTER R. BAULDRICK, SR. Treasurer THE REV. THOMAS M. HUGHES Accountant MR. LEDDREW SMITH III Director, Camp Baber Christian Camp and Retreat Center MS. MARIE WHITE Fourth District Clerical Support MS. ILETA SMITH Fourth District Clerical Support
THE REV. DARRYL WILLIAMS President, Sons of Allen THE REV. JANICE CUMMINGS President, Women In Ministry DR. SHARON HOBBS Director, Health Commission
THE REV. AMANI HENRY Director, Music and Christian Arts Ministry
THE REV. WALTER R. BAULDRICK, SR. President, Presiding Elders Council
MRS. PATRICIA BAULDRICK President, M-SWAWO MRS. ROBIN H. TYSON Ambassador, AME-India
THE REV. JAMES MOODY President, Self-Perpetuating Fund
MR. JERRY TURNER President, Lay Organization THE REV. H. MICHAEL LEMMONS Chairman, Camp Baber Trustees
THE REV. GARY McCANTS President, Historical Commission
MR. MICHAEL COUSIN, JR. President, Young Adult Network
THE REV. DR. MICKARL THOMAS, SR. Dean, Board of Ministerial Training
MRS. KIMBERLY HAMILTON FOY President, Women’s Missionary Society
THE REV. DENNIS LAFFOON & THE REV. TRACEY GIBSON District Secretaries
THE REV. SHEILA FREELON AND THE REV. DR. VIRGIL M. WOODS, SR. Co-Director, Evangelism THE REV. ELAINE GORDON THE REV. MASHOD EVANS
THE REV. DR. CHRISTAL BELL Director, Christian Education
THE REV. ERNEST NI’A Church School Superintendent
THE REVS. GARRY AND TAMAR MITCHELL Directors, Prayer Ministry THE REV. DEIDRE HINES AND MRS. JACQUELINE MITCHELLROBINSON Christian Debutante-Masters’ Co-Commissioners
MRS. KIM VAUGHN Director, Young People’s & Children's Division
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THE REV. JAMES BAILEY Deans, Ministers’ Retreat
FOURTH DISTRICT PRESIDING ELDERS COUNCIL THE REV. WALTER R. BAULDRICK, SR. President, Presiding Elders Council The Rev. Stacey L. Smith 15214 Florist Circle Apple Valley, MN 55124 Cell: 952-261-9135 | Emails: elderslsmith17@gmail.com MILWAUKEE DISTRICT The Rev. James Moody 601 E. 32nd Street, Apt 1011 Chicago, IL 60616 Home: 312-493-8755 | Cell: 312-493-8755 | Email: jmoody@quinnchicago.org NORTH DISTRICT The Rev. Walter R. Bauldrick, Sr. 4448 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60653 Office: 773-955-9837 | Fax: 630-655-1983 | Email: revwrb@mdamec.org SOUTH DISTRICT The Rev. Dr. Robert Brumfield 25050 Coral Gables Street Southfield, MI 48033 Home: 248-356-9177 | Cell: 313-215-0092 | Email: drbrumfield@sbcglobal.net ST. PAUL-MINNEAPOLIS DISTRICT The Rev. Stacey L. Smith 15214 Florist Circle Apple Valley, MN 55124 Cell: 952-261-9135 | Emails: elderslsmith17@gmail.com NORTH DISTRICT The Rev. Tyson J. Parks 1609 Glenview Avenue Danville, IL 61832 Cell: 217-369-3920 | Fax: 217-442-8772 | Email: eldert.parks@comcast.net SOUTH DISTRICT The Rev. Gary McCants 3925 Rocky Falls Rd. Springfield, IL 62711-8158 Home: 217-793-3565 | Cell: 217-836-5290 | Email: gmccants@outlook.com 14
15 HYDERABAD DISTRICT The Rev. Job Pariyar Hyderabad, India Cell: 91-7093863344 NORTH DISTRICT The Rev. Lenore Williams 8 E. 40th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Home: 317-956-7446 | Email: pelenoregwilliams@gmail.com SOUTH DISTRICT The Rev. Elaine P. Gordon P.O. Box 20651 Indianapolis, IN 46220 Cell: 317-918-9536 | Email: southdistrict.indiana@gmail.com SOUTH DISTRICT The Rev. H. Michael Lemmons P.O. Box 760366 Lathrup Village, MI 48076-0366 Home: 248-557-2788 | Email: annapolisbay@msn.com NORTH DISTRICT The Rev. Larry James Bell Post Office Box 760529 Lathrup Village, MI 48076 Cell: 248-928-4910 Email: notablenorthdistrict@gmail.com FOURTH DISTRICT PRESIDING ELDERS COUNCIL
16 CANADIAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 139th SESSION OF THE August 4-6, 2022 Virtual and/or Tele-Conference WomenInMinistryDay Women’sLayMissionarySocietyConventionOrganizationMeeting Thursday, August 4, 2022 Opening&RollCall AnnualSermon: TheRev. MiltonHarris Friday, August 5, 2022 Hosted by: TANNER-PRICE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Milton Harris, Host Pastor The Rev. Stacey L. Smith, Host Presiding Elder Mrs. Penny H. White, Episcopal Supervisor The Rt. Rev. John F. White, Presiding Prelate
Women In Ministry Meeting Annual Conference Coordinator, Presiding 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conference Lay Organization Conference, Branch President, Presiding 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
WMS Night In White (TBD) Annual Conference
*Meeting on a separate Zoom platform 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Organization of Annual Conference Business Session I Call to ElectionTransfersOrderofConference Officers Approval of the Agenda Presiding Elder Summary Reports 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Intermission/Break
(Eastern Standard Time) Pre-Conference Activities & Services
Women’s Missionary Society Convention Mrs. Penny H. White, Supervisor, Presiding 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Friday, August 5, 2022 9:00 a.m. Roll Call 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service & Annual Sermon 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 4, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Bishop and Presiding Elders * 1:00 p.m. Bishop and The Board of Examiners* (Candidates for Admissions and Deacon and Elder Orders) 3:00 p.m. Bishop and the Conference Trustees*
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18 THE139THSESSIONOFTHE CANADIAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE Friday, August 5, 2022 cont’d. 11:30 Businessa.m.Session I, cont’d Report of the Board of Examiners Committee Reports 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Businessp.m.Session II Pastors’ Reports Memorial AdjournmentAppointmentsCommissioningDisciplinarySuperannuationServiceServiceQuestionsService Saturday, August 6, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Young People’s & Children's Division Activity
BOARD
Lay: Christopher Hobbs, Angela Provo, Tracey Travis Presiding Elder: Stacey L. Smith
Lay Delegate: Lindwe Sithole CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR FELLOWSHIP: The Reverend Wayne Anthony Lewis, II Lay Delegate:CharleneGrayer-Cook
The Reverends: Tracey Thomas, Kenesha Blake-Newell, Randolph Phillips OF APPEAL: The Reverends: Wayne Lewis, Jivaro Smith, Denise Johnson
19 THE139THSESSIONOFTHE CANADIAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE CANADIAN CONFERENCE TRUSTEES: Ex-officio, Presiding Elder Stacey L. Smith
ALLEN
The Reverends: Kenesha Blake-Newell, Tracey Thomas, Denise Johnson, Randolph Phillips
The Reverend: Kenesha Blake Newell
Lay: Tracey Travis PROPERTY: TheReverendTraceyThomas
Lay Delegate: Christopher Hobbs, Ken Corrigan
MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE: The Reverends: Kenesha Blake-Newell, Denise Johnson, Randolph Phillips, Tracey Thomas, Jivaro Smith
ABANDONED CHURCH
Youth Delegate: Amaria Phillips Advisor: Winston Williams The Reverends: Tracey Thomas, Kenesha Blake-Newell Year Terms 2020-2022): Presiding Elder: Stacey L. Smith
ANNUITY INVESTMENT & INSURANCE: The Reverends: Kenesha Blake-Newell, Denise Johnson, Wayne Anthony Lewis, II Lay Delegate:CharleneGrayer Cook OF EXAMINERS: Dean TheReverendKeneshaBlake-Newell Admissions Chair The Reverend Tracey Thomas
TRIERS
JUDICIARY (2
LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE:
20 THE139THSESSIONOFTHE CANADIAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE CAMP BABER TRUSTEES: Presiding Elder: Stacey L. Smith Reverends: Tracey Thomas, Kenesha Blake-Newell CHURCH EXPANSION: The Reverends: Randolph Phillips Lay Delegate: Richard Matthews EVANGELISM: The Reverend Jivaro Smith MEMORIALS: The Reverends: Milton Harris, Lester Willis MISSIONS, CIRCUITS & STATIONS: The Reverends:Denise Johnson, Jivaro Smith PRESIDING ELDER’S ASSESSMENT: The Reverends: Denise Johnson, Kenesha Blake-Newell, Randolph Phillips PUBLIC RELATIONS: The ReverendJivaroSmith PUBLICATIONS: The Reverend Tracey Thomas RESOLUTIONS: The Reverend Milton Harris SELF-PERPETUATING TRUST FUND: The Reverends: Denise Johnson, Randolph Phillips STEWARDSHIP: The Reverend Tracey Thomas SOCIAL ACTION: The Reverends: Tracey Thomas, Denise Johnson
21 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 136th SESSION OF THE August 17-20, 2022 WomenInMinistryDay Women’sMissionarySocietyConvention LayOrganizationMeeting Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Opening&RollCall AnnualSermon: TheRev.TammyHarrisBanks Thursday, August 18, 2022 Hosted by: BETHEL – ANN ARBOR AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Mashod Evans, Host Pastor The Rev. Larry James Bell, Host Presiding Elder The Rev. Dr. H. Michael Lemmons, Presiding Elder Mrs. Penny H. White, Episcopal Supervisor The Rt. Rev. John F. White, Presiding Prelate
ElectionTransfersOrderofConference Officers Approval of the Agenda Presiding Elder Summary Reports *Meeting on a separate Zoom platform
Roll Call, Conf. Secretary 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Mrs. Penny H. White, Supervisor, Presiding 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
WMS Night in White (TBD) Annual Conference
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(Eastern Standard Time)
Women In Ministry Meeting Annual Conference Coordinator, Presiding 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
22 The136THSessionofthe MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE
Bishop and Presiding Elders 1:00 p.m.
Bishop and the
Organization of Annual Conference 10:30 Businessa.m.Session Call to
Conference Trustees*
Examiners* (Candidates for Admissions and Deacon and Elder Orders)
Worship Service & Annual Sermon
Women’s Missionary Society Convention
Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:00 a.m.
Pre Conference Activities & Services
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon
Conference Lay Organization Conference Branch President, Presiding 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon*
Bishop and The Board of 3:00 p.m.
23 The136thSessionofthe MICHIGAN CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE Thursday, August 18, 2022 cont’d. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Intermission/Break 11:30 Businessa.m.Session I, cont’d Report of the Board of Examiners 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 Businessp.m.Session II Reports from “Essential Committees” (Committee reports will be filed and accessed online) Pastors’ Reports Friday, August 19, 2022 9:00 Businessa.m.Session III Pastors’ SuperannuationMemorialReportsServiceService 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Intermission/Break 11:15 a.m. Disciplinary CommissioningQuestionsServiceAppointmentsAdjournment Saturday, August 20, 2022 9:00 a.m. 12:00pm Young People’s & Children's Division Activity
Second
The Reverends: Darryl Williams, Sharinese Jackson
24 The136thSessionofthe MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FINANCE COMMITTEE: To Be Elected JUDICIARY: To Be Elected LEGISLATIVETASKFORCE: To BeAppointed MICHIGAN CONFERENCE TRUSTEES: To Be Elected MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY: To Be Elected TRIERS OF APPEAL: To Be Elected ABANDONED PROPERTIES:
LayDelegates: Jessie Bobbitt, Thelisa Canton
Lay Delegates: Carolyn Long, Clarence Williams, Denise Taylor OF EXAMINERS: Chairman
The Reverends: David Jarrett, Alfred Baylor, Anita McCants
Secretary The Rev. Dr. Willie A. Gholston, II
The Reverend Jeffrey Baker, Chairperson
Lay Delegates: Mary Ann Riley, Stephanie Blue, Iris Hill, Ronald Spurlock ENDEAVOR FELLOWSHIP: The Reverend Donald Phillips, Chairperson
Admissions
The Reverend Tammy Harris Banks, Chairperson
The Reverends: Freddie Williams, Sheila Nuness, Yolanda Whiten
BOARD
ANNUITY INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE:
Chair Rev. Dr. David Jarrett
Local Orders Chair/Deaconess Chair The Rev. Lila R. Martin
ALLEN CHRISTIAN
First Year Studies Chair Rev. Douglas Banks Year Studies Chair Year Studies Chair Year Studies Chair The Rev. Cindy Carr Rudolph
Third
Fourth
The Reverend MashodEvans
The Reverends: Dennis Laffoon Lay Delegates: Mother Beverly Thomas
The Reverends: Dr. Willie A. Gholston, II, Kevin Crosby, Flinnoia Hall III, Anita McCants, Saundria Wilson, Apryl Brown
LayDelegates: Lauren D. Thompson, Lounzie Moss, Jerry McComb, Gail Norman, Jeffrey Baker II (Y), Darnetta Corbin Leek
MEMORIALS: The Reverend Jeffery Baker, Chairperson
The Reverends: Twylla Tarver, Keeley Lucas Lay Delegates: Doris Haskins, Michelle Howse, Allen Seabolt, Rhonda McGill, Annie King, Christian Levy (Y)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: The Reverend: Lila R. Martin Chairperson
Lay Delegates: Lisa Hunt, Miriam Smith
The Reverends: Edward Harris, Lynn Jackson, Donald Phillips, Jacquelynne Burge, Faith Mugala, Karen Moorman
MISSIONS,CIRCUITS AND STATIONS: Presiding Elder Larry J. Bell, Chairperson
Lay Delegates: Tracey Worthey, Clara Anderson, Laurita Thomas, Victoria Crenshaw (Y)
CHURCH EXPANSION: The Reverend Darryl R. Williams, Chairperson
Presiding Elders: H. Michael Lemmons, Larry J. Bell
LayDelegates: Barbara Jones, Andrea Armstrong, Ashley Baylor, Dorothy Clemons, Elsie Brown
The Reverends: Deborah Satterwhite, Millard Southern, Celona Hayes
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CONFERENCE ADJUSTMENTS: Presiding Elders H. Michael Lemmons, Chairperson Presiding Elder, Larry J. Bell
CAMP BABER TRUSTEES:
CHAPLAINS: Chaplain Eric Tucker, Versay Williams, Ray Hinds
EVANGELISM: The Reverend Robert Blake, Chairpersons
The136thSessionofthe MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Reverends: Dennis Laffoon, Cindy Carr Rudolph
LayDelegates: Augusta Lipsey, Lauren Thompson, Zeggory Hill, Thelma Earl, Malaysia Thomas (Y)
The Reverends: Charlene Arrington Moore, Robert Blake, Daniel Reid, Arnita Traylor, Cindy Carr Rudolph, Joelynn Stokes, Esq., Andrew T. Holtz Jr., Fred Madden, Kay Porter, Willie A. Gholston, II, Versay Williams, Donald Phillips
LayDelegates: Cheryl Grant, Destiny Jimerson, Brianna Choice (Y), Adele Broaden, Sara Collins (Y)
The Reverends: Patricia Coleman Burns, Joaquin Barry, Fred Madden, Darius Gilbert Lay Delegates: Michelle Howse, Jessica Shreve (Y), Barry Wynn, Alice Marshall, B.J. Wright (Y)
PUBLICATIONS: The Reverend Cindy Carr Rudolph, Chairperson
Lay Delegates: Georgia Boggs, Aleya Tyiska, Karra Evans (Y)
The Reverends: Versay Williams, Edward C. Harris, Ray Hinds, Celona Hayes, Ernie Boone Lay Delegates: Augusta Lipsey, Victor Glenn, Otis Sims III (Y)
SOCIAL ACTION: The Reverend Larry Simmons, Chairperson
The Reverends: Mashod Evans, Lila R. Martin, Sharinese Jackson, TammyHarris Lay Delegates: Gwendolyn McGarrity, Adrienne Jones, Carolyn Bishaw
PUBLIC RELATIONS: The Reverend Eric Tucker, Chairperson
LayDelegates: Sean Williams, Georgia Boggs, Barbara Hill, Barbara Thomas (Y)
PRESIDING ELDER’S ASSESSMENT: TheReverendDavid R. Jarrett, Sr., Chairperson
STEWARDSHIP: The Reverend Douglas Banks, Chairperson
The Reverends:AnselRobinson, MillardSouthern,III, Arnita Traylor, Andrew T. Holtz, Jr.
MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The136thSessionofthe
RESOLUTIONS: The Reverend Lila R. Martin, Chairperson
SELF-PERPETUATING TRUST FUND: The Reverend Yolanda Whiten, Chairperson
TheReverends: Lynn Jackson,RayHinds,MichelleBaylor, Larry Simmons, Freddie Williams
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The Reverends: Darryl R. Williams, Patricia Coleman Burns, Dr. Mickarl D. Thomas, Sr., Keeley Lucas Lay Delegates: Tameka Tate, William Daniel, Dr. Haydon Moorman, Cheryl Mask, Harmony Turner (Y)
TheReverends:KevinCrosby, SaundriaWilson,Karen Moorman, Lisa Reynolds
LayDelegates: Kim Richardson, Lilette Smith, Kamyle Jackson (Y)
27 ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 151st SESSION OF THE September 1-3, 2022 WomenInMinistryDay Women’sMissionarySocietyConvention LayOrganizationMeeting Thursday, September 1, 2022 Opening&RollCall AnnualSermon: TheRev.DamonMitchell Friday, September 2, 2022 Hosted by: ST. JOHN-SPRINGFIELD AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Patricia Herring, Host Pastor The Rev. Gary McCants, Host Presiding Elder The Rev. Tyson J. Parks, Presiding Elder Mrs. Penny H. White, Episcopal Supervisor The Rt. Rev. John F. White, Presiding Prelate
Conference Lay Organization Conference Branch President, Presiding 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Roll Call, Conf. Secretary 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Officers Approval of the Agenda Presiding Elder Summary Reports 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Bishop and The Board of Examiners* (Candidates for Admissions and Deacon and Elder Orders) 3:00 p.m.
Women In Ministry Meeting Annual Conference Coordinator, Presiding 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE
Women’s Missionary Society Convention Mrs. Penny H. White, Supervisor, Presiding 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Organization of Annual Conference 9:30 Businessa.m.Session I Call to ElectionTransfersOrderofConference
Bishop and Presiding Elders* 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
*(meeting on a separate Zoom platform)
9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon
(Central Standard Time)
Intermission/Break
Friday, September 2, 2022 8:00 a.m.
Worship Service and Annual Sermon
Pre-Conference Activities & Services
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29 The151stSessionofthe ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE Friday, September 2, 2022 cont’d. 10:30 Businessa.m.Session I, cont’d Report of the Board of Examiners Committee Reports (Committee reports will be filed and accessed online) 11:30 p.m. Lunch12:30 Businessp.m.Session II Pastors’ AdjournmentAppointmentsCommissioningDisciplinarySuperannuationMemorialReportsServiceServiceQuestionsService Saturday, September 3, 2022 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Young People’s & Children's Division Activity
30 The151stSessionofthe ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE FINANCE COMMITTEE: To Be Elected JUDICIARY: To Be Elected LEGISLATIVETASKFORCE:ToBeAppointed ILLINOIS CONFERENCE TRUSTEES: To Be Elected MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY: To Be Elected TRIERS OF APPEAL: ToBe Elected ABANDONED PROPERTIES: The Reverends: Ronnie Woods, John Herring, C. Calvin Rice, Jarian Stith, Mason M. Parks Lay Delegates: Darphy Harris, Tamarra Washington ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR FELLOWSHIP: The Reverends: Vivian D. Clarington, Gloria Hayes, Brian Williams, Orlando Dial, Dorothy Berry, Carl Terry Lay Delegate: Jack Turner Youth Delegate: Trace Wade ANNUITY INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE: The Reverends: Ronnie Woods,Dorothy Berry, Nathaniel Randall, CarlTerry Lay Delegates: Sharon Hopson, Mae Donaldson, Jackie Turner BOARD OF EXAMINERS: Dean The ReverendPatricia Herring Secretary/TreasurerandAdmissionsChair TheReverendAdrianL.Johnson FirstYearStudiesChair TheReverendVivianD.Clarington SecondYearStudiesChair TheReverendObie Madison ThirdYearStudiesChair The Reverend Dr.KathleenM.Wright FourthYearStudiesChair The Reverend Dr.FrederickK.Gaddy,Sr. Board Members: The Reverends:Dr.C.CalvinRice,Dr.CyrusJ.Burns CAMP BABER TRUSTEES: Presiding Elders: Tyson J. Parks, Gary McCants The Reverend Patricia Herring Lay Delegate: Brenda Garry
PUBLICRELATIONS:
TheReverends:AdrianL.Johnson,PatriciaHerring, Monica Stovall, Maxine Wortham, Jamie Jackson Lay Delegates: Michael Brice, Barbara Greenwood
MEMORIALS: The Reverends: Dr. Kathleen Wright, MaeElla Williams, Gordon Wolder, John Herring, Sr., F. Nicholas Penny, Bernica Thompson
Lay Delegates: Yvonne Ousley, Charles White Youth Delegate: Trace Wade
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Lay Delegates: Tracy Harrelson, Debora Black, Eddie Brown
Youth Delegate: DeAndre Matthews
EVANGELISM: The Reverends: Damon Mitchell, Patricia Herring, Dr. Frederick K. Gaddy, Ronnie Woods, James Hailey, Galda McCants
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: The Reverends: Kimberly Abram-Bryant, F. Nicholas Penny, Dr. Kathleen Wright, Pierce Harper, Dr. Cyrus Burns, Kimberly Hayes
RESOLUTIONS: The Reverends: MaeElla Williams, Galda McCants, Jamie Jackson Lay Delegates: Pam Jones King, Pamela Patterson, Bonnie Ballard
Lay Delegates: Belva Smith, Yvonne Evans, Alberta Robinson
CONFERENCE ADJUSTMENTS: The Reverends: Dr. Cyrus Burns, Gloria Hayes, Patricia Herring, Mae Ella Williams, Jarin Stith, James Hailey, C. Calvin Rice, Steve Perkins
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SCHOOL: The Reverends: Nathaniel Randall, John Herring, Sr., Josephine Wolder, Galda McCants, Lyn Morris
Lay Delegates: Delores Owens, Ken Kelley
SELF-PERPETUATING FUND: The Reverends: JohnHerring, Dr. Cyrus Burns, James Hailey, Pierce Harper, Ronald Chambers Lay Delegates: Brenda Garry, Valerie Holmes
CHURCH
Lay Delegates: Garry Crumer, Deborah Gant, Stephanie Posey
MISSIONS, CIRCUITS AND STATIONS: The Reverends: Ronald Chambers, Brian Williams, James Hailey, John Herring, Steve Perkins
Lay Delegates: Dianna Penny, Garry Crumer
32 The151stSessionofthe ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE SOCIAL ACTION: The Reverends:Carl Terry, III, Jamie Jackson, Ronnie Woods,JohnHerring,RonaldR.Chambers,KimberlyAbram-Bryant, Nathaniel Randall YouthLayDelegate:DeboraBlackDelegate:CurtisNelson STATE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH AND NATION: Co Chairs The Reverends: Dr. Kathleen M. Wright, Dr. Frederick K. Gaddy, Co- Chair, June Owens, Pierce Harper Lay Delegates: Lendia Walker, Sherri Peoples Jamison STEWARDSHIP: The Reverends: Dr. Frederick K. Gaddy, Sr., MaeElla Williams, Kimberly Hayes, Pierce Harper Lay Delegates: Tyrone Barr, Cynthia Morgan, Margaret Chambers
33 INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 184TH SESSION OF THE September 14-17, 2022 WomenInMinistryDay Women’sLayMissionarySocietyConventionOrganizationMeeting Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Opening&RollCall AnnualSermon: TheRev. JerryDavis,III Thursday, September 15, 2022 Hosted by: BETHEL CATHEDRAL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Dr. Carlos Perkins, Host Pastor The Rev. Dr. Elaine P. Gordon, Host Presiding Elder The Rev. Lenore G. Williams, Presiding Elder Mrs. Penny H. White, Episcopal Supervisor The Rt. Rev. John F. White, Presiding Prelate
Pre-Conference Activities & Services
34 The184thSessionofthe INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE
Women’s Missionary Society Convention Mrs. Penny H. White, Supervisor, Presiding 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
platform)
Conference Lay Organization Conference Branch President, Presiding 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
ElectionTransfersOrderofConference Officers Approval of the Agenda Presiding Elder Summary Reports *(meeting on a separate
Bishop and Presiding Elders* 1:00 p.m. Bishop and The Board of Examiners* (Candidates for Admissions and Deacon and Elder Orders) 3:00 p.m.
WMS "Night in White" (TBD) Annual Conference
Businessa.m.Session I Call
Thursday, September 15, 2022 9:00 a.m. Roll Call, Conf. Secretary 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
(Eastern Standard Time)
Worship Service and Annual Sermon
Bishop and the Conference Trustees*
Organization of Annual Conference 10:30 to Zoom 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Women In Ministry Meeting Annual Conference Coordinator, Presiding 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
35 The184thSessionofthe INDIANA CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Intermission/Break 11:30 Businessa.m.Session I Cont'd Report of the Board of Examiners 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 Businessp.m.Session II Reports from "Essential Committees" (Additional Committees will file reports online) Pastors' Reports Friday, September 16, 2022 9:00 Businessa.m.Session III Pastors’ Reports Memorial SuperannuationServiceService 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Intermission/Break 11:15 a.m. Disciplinary AdjournmentAppointmentsCommissioningQuestionsService Saturday, September 17, 2022 9:00 a.m. 12:00pm Young People’s & Children's Division Activity
The Reverend Dr. Sheiler Stokes/Dr. Charlie Cross
CHAPLAINS: The Reverends: Notoshia Howard, Dr. Sheiler Stokes, Marla Y. Coulter-McDonald, Christopher Randolph, Willacin Gholston, Dr. Michael Carson, Carolyn Hardville-Pickens,
36 The184thSessionofthe INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE: To Be Elected JUDICIARY: To Be Elected LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE: To Be Appointed INDIANA CONFERENCE TRUSTEES: To Be Elected MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY: To Be Elected
BOARD OF EXAMINERS: Dean/Chairman The Reverend Dr. Carlos Perkins Class on Admissions
Coordinator of Children: Rev. Renee Barnes
Third Year Studies
First Year Studies
The Reverend Gwendolyn Sanders CAMP BABER TRUSTEES: The Reverend William Gary Lay Delegate: Vickie McCullough
Fourth Year Studies
LTUSNNettitia Walker, Mishca Smith, Eddie Howard, D'ana Downing, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: The Reverend Dalrey Trotter, Director Christian Education Director - North District: The Rev. Veronica McFerson-Hall Christian Education Director - South District: Rev. Barbara Harris
The Reverend Mindy Mayes
The Reverends: Dr. Charlesfontaine Macon/Damen Morris
TRIERS OF APPEAL: To Be Elected PROPERTIES: The Reverends: Allen McClendon, Dr. Carlos Perkins, Dalrey Trotter,Jerry E. Davis, III, Kenneth Christmon, Veronica McFerson-Hall Lay Delegates: Adrienne Howard, Natissa Woodard, Sa’Ra Skipper, Grayson Warren
Second Year Studies
ABANDONED
The Reverends: Dalrey Trotter/Bonita Hawkins
Sons of Allen: The Rev. Jerry Davis Committee Members: Rev. D’ana Downing, Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins, Eddie Howard, Frank Steans
Sunday School Superintendent - North District: The Revs Damen and Rosalind Morris Sunday School Superintendent - South District: Sis. Brenda Barnes Jones
Young Adult Ministries Coordinator: Sa’ra Skipper
PUBLICATIONS: The Reverends: D’ana Downing, Joan Wright-Richardson, David Swarn, Cassaundra Patterson-Day Lay Delegates: Brenda Comer, Peggy Andrews, Nancy Cross Harris, Marva Davis
RESOLUTIONS: The Reverends: Joan Wright-Richardson, Dr. Charlie Cross, Bonita Hawkins, Connie Turner Lay Delegates: Dwight Dyson, Mary Daniel
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ADJUSTMENTS: The Reverends: Dr. Charlesfontaine Macon, Mindy Mayes, Dr. SheilerStokes, Eileen Thomas, Michael Jefferson, II Lay Delegates: Theron Vaughn, Lenette Williams-King, Bertha Williams, Natissa Woodard
CHURCH GROWTH AND EXPANSION: The Reverends:Joel Blount, Damen Morris, Shonda Gladden, Jerry Davis, III Lay Delegates: Roxanne Weaver, John Cato, Marva Davis, Byron Owens
CONFERENCE
MARSHALLS: The Reverends: Deborah Lightfoot-Oates, Maurice Reed, Allen McClendon Lay Delegate: Norvelle Reed, Kathleen Tandy, Asiree Jones, Jann McMillan
EVANGELISM: The Reverends: Allen McClendon, Joel Blount, Eileen Thomas, Eddie Howard, Deborah Lightfoot Oates, Christopher Riley, Dr. Virgil Woods, exofficio
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MEMORIAL/NECROLOGY: The Reverends: Pamela Jones Horne, Allen McClendon, Carolyn Hardville Pickens Lay Delegate: Marie Deals , Nancy Cross Harris, Rachelle Clark, Milton Malone
MISSIONS, CIRCUITS AND STATIONS: The Reverends: Dr. Virgil Woods, Dr. Carlos Perkins, Stacey Debose Dyson, Michael Jefferson, II Lay Delegates: Claude Powers, Misty Gause, Catherine Woodard, Lillie Hall
PUBLIC RELATIONS (REPORTERS): The Reverends: Stacy Debose Dyson, Kenneth Christmon, Joan Wright-Richardson, Eileen Thomas, Dr. Michael Carson, Annettia Brooks-Rankin Lay Delegates: Kathleen Tandy, John Tolbert, Rachelle Clark, Alice White
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The Reverends: Eileen Thomas, Veronica McFerson-Hall, Eddie Howard, Tess Brooks-Stephens
Lay Delegates: Delores Lyke, Barbara Seine COMMITTEE: The Reverends: Jerry Davis, III, Dr. Carlos Perkins, Dr. Virgil Woods, Mindy Mayes, Michael Jefferson, II
TECHNOLOGY
Lay Delegate: Oscar Session, Phillipa Harris REPORTS:
SELF-PERPETUATING TRUST FUND:
Lay Delegates: Michael Jefferson, Sr.
The Reverends:Shonda Gladden,Dr. Carla Perkins, Gwendolyn Sanders, Pamela Williams
STEWARDSHIP: The Reverends: Joel Blount, Gwendolyn Sanders, Jarrett Thomaston
SOCIAL ACTION AND LITERARY
Lay Delegates: Cylver Hamblin, Peggy Andrew, Rachelle Clark, Sa’Ra Skipper
The Rev. Stacey Smith, Presiding Elder, St. Paul/Minneapolis District
AFRICAN
Mrs. Penny H. White, Episcopal Supervisor
The Rt. Rev. John F. White, Presiding Prelate
The Rev. Conitras Houston Dickens, Host Pastor
The Rev. Robert Brumfield, Presiding Elder, South District
The Rev. James Moody, Presiding Elder, Milwaukee District
39 CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE 140th SESSION OF THE September 28-October 1, 2022 WomenInMinistryDay Women’sLayMissionarySocietyConventionOrganizationMeeting Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Opening&RollCall AnnualSermon: TheRev. WalterBauldrick Thursday, September 29, 2022 Hosted by:
DuPAGE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Rev. Walter Bauldrick, Host Presiding Elder, North District
40 The140thSessionofthe CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE (Central Standard Time) Pre Conference Activities & Services Wednesday, September 28, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Women’s Missionary Society Convention Mrs. Penny H. White, Supervisor Presiding 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Women In Ministry Meeting Annual Conference Coordinator, Presiding 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Lay Organization Conference BranchPresident, Presiding 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. WMS "Night in White" (TBD) Annual Conference Thursday, September 29, 2022 9:00 a.m. Roll Call, Conference Secretary 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Annual Sermon Organization of Annual Conference 10:30 Businessa.m.Session I Call to ElectionTransfersOrderofConference Officers Approval of the Agenda Presiding Elder Summary Reports *(meeting on a separate Zoom account) 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Bishop and Presiding Elders* 1:00 p.m. Bishop and The Board of Examiners* (Candidates for Admissions and Deacon and Elder Orders) 3:00 p.m. Bishop and the Conference Trustees*
41 The140thSessionofthe CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE DAILY SCHEDULE Thursday, September 29, 2022 cont’d. 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Intermission/Break 11:30 Businessa.m.Session I, cont'd Report of the Board of Examiners 12:00 p.m. Lunch1:00p.m.BusinessSession II Reports from "Essential Committees" (Additional Committees will file reports online) Pastors' Reports Friday, September 20, 2022 9:00 Businessa.m.Session III Pastors’ Reports Memorial SuperannuationServiceService 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Intermission/Break 11:15 a.m. Disciplinary AdjournmentAppointmentsCommissioningQuestionsService Saturday, October 1, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00pm Young People’s & Children's Division Activity
Third Year Studies Chair The Reverend Alene Styles Glover
MINISTERIAL EFFICIENCY: To Be Elected
ANNUITY INVESTMENT & INSURANCE:
JUDICIARY: To Be Elected FORCE: To Be Appointed CONFERENCE TRUSTEES: To Be Elected
The Reverends: Walter C. Harris, Sr. Norris Jackson, Alene Styles Glover, Angela Barnes
TheReverends:John Halbert, Pierre Edmonds,ThomasFlint,JosieSmith
The Reverends: William Smith, Dr. Geneace Williams
Lay Delegates: Stanley Jackson, Regina Trice
First Year Studies
Lay Delegates: Annie Marie Ford, Denniks Thomas, Estelle Thornton, George Vaughn
CHICAGO
The Reverends: Dr. Diane Bogues, James Bailey
TRIERS OF APPEAL: To Be Elected
BOARD OF EXAMINERS: The Reverend Jesse Hawkins, Dean Admissions Chair The Reverend Sharon Staples Admissions
Lay Delegates: Jeanette Small, Cleo Ward, Gloria Stevenson-Carter
The Reverend Jennifer Tinsley
ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR FELLOWSHIP:
Fourth Year Studies Chair The Reverend Craig Robinson Fourth Year Studies
LEGISLATIVE TASK
First Year Studies Chair The Reverend Deborah Y. Scott
Third Year Studies The Reverend Marland Brazier
ABANDONED SITES: The Reverends: Gregory Armstrong, Dwayne Gary, Kenneth Dillingham, Marland Brazier, Benjamin Brown, Pamela Ngunjiri
Second Year Studies
42 The140thSessionofthe CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE FINANCE COMMITTEE: To Be Elected
The Reverends: Dr. John Halbert, Conitras Houston Dickens Second Year Studies Chair The Reverend Joy Gallmon
CAMP BABER TRUSTEES:
CHAPLAINS: The Reverends: Melvin Jones, Joyce Burt
EVANGELISM: The Reverends: Garry Mitchell, Dr. NorrisE.Jackson, Jr., Sheila WilsonFreelon,Dr.John Halbert,DariusThomasCurtis, Richard Coleman CamilleLayDelegates:TerryTynes,RonJacksonAdams,SteveDye,BarbaraBailey,LisaChilds,SadieBrooks,Swint
MEMORIALS: The Reverends: Kenneth Dillingham, Josie Smith, Richard Coleman, Erma Winbush, Walter Harris Lay Delegates: Effie Rankin, Sherill Johnson
StaceySmith, Robert Brumfield, James Moody
Youth Delegates: Edwin Harris, Nyliah Conkin, Kimberly Nu-Tall
The Reverend Deborah Scott LayDelegate: Dr. ElizabethMarkham
PresidingElders:WalterR.Bauldrick,Sr.,
CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CHURCH EXPANSION: The Reverends: Dr. Norris E. Jackson, Jr., Sheila Wilson Freelon, Sandra Banks, Merilyn Brown, Dr. Leoma Williams, Wesley McClellan Lay Delegates: Shenelle Waters, Mary Curtis, Rodney Howard
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MISSIONS,CIRCUITS AND STATIONS: The Reverends: Walter Harris, Janice Cummings, James Parker, III, Marie Bryant, Marlan Branch, Pamela Ngunjiri Lay Delegates: Robin Jordan, Mary Jackson Adams, Gloria Stevenson-Carter,Willie Dean
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: The Reverends: Dr. Janet Johnson, Dr. Reginald Blount, Ernest Ni’A, Erma Winbush, Sharon Staples, Georgetta Glover, Amondo Damole, Leoma Williams, Dr. Christal Bell, exofficio Lay Delegates: Rhonda Meredith, Ermine Morris, Mary Curtis, George Hamilton, Dr. Glenda Hildreth, Dorothy Goldsmith
CONFERENCE ADJUSTMENTS: The Reverends: Dr. Joy Gallmon, Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson, Garry Mitchell, Samuel Mendenhall, Sr. Lay Delegates: Carolyn Brown, Daryl Parks, Dr. Wellesley Scott
PRESIDING ELDER’S ASSESSMENT: The Reverends: Dr. Walter B. Johnson, Jr., Ernest Ni’A,Darius Thomas Curtis, John Halbert, Alene Styles Glover,Tracey Gibson Lay Delegates: Annie Marie Ford, NiJonna Edge, Mary Ponds, Elizabeth Reed 43
SOCIAL ACTION: The Reverends: Dr. Walter B. Johnson, Jr., Thomas Flint, Tracey Gibson, Dwayne Gary, Janice Cummings, James Parker, III, Lay Delegates: Marissa Ford, Dennis Daniels, Claudie Washington, Shenelle Waters,Stephen Dye, Sharlotte Driscoll
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Lay Delegates: Lorine Hearon, Fleshia Shumpert, Julia Holman, Stephen Dye
Lay Delegates: Gwendolyn Turner, Lisa Childs, Debra McDonald, Myzell Alexander
Lay Delegates: Kenneth Hamlet, Jewel Jones, South, St. Paul, MINN
TRUST FUND: The Reverends: James M. Moody, Marlan Branch, Janice Cummings, Francis Senyah, Samuel Mendenhall, Sr., Richard Smith
STEWARDSHIP: The Reverends: Craig Robinson, Jesse Hawkins, Francis Senyah, Karla Garcia, Jon Robinson, Georgetta Glover
RESOLUTIONS: The Reverends: Dr. William Smith, Sandra Banks, Leoma Williams, Marland Brazier, Dr. Lawrence Marshall
CONFERENCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS: The Reverends: Dr. James F. Miller, Sharon Lee, Clinton E. Ward, III, Dr. William Smith, Dr. Geneace Williams
CHICAGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Lay Delegates: Jeanette Small, Kenna Brassfield, South
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REPORTER: The Reverends: Sheila Wilson Freelon, Karla Garcia
SELF-PERPETUATING
PUBLICATIONS: The Reverends: Francis Y. Senyah, Erma Winbush, Josie Smith, Angela Barnes
Lay Delegates: Myron Ford, Ronald Lucas,JansonAustin, Carla Dudley, Dr. Darlene Reynolds
45 DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 1. Who are the preachers admitted on trial? 2. Who remain on trial? 3. Who are admitted or readmitted to full Connection? 4. Who have been elected and ordained deacons? 5. Who have been elected and ordained elders? 6. Who have been located this year? 7. Who have been elected by the General Conference to superintend the African Methodist Episcopal Church? 8. Who are the supernumerary preachers? 9. Who are the superannuated preachers? 10. Who have been expelled from the Connection by this Conference? 11. Who have withdrawn this year from this Conference and the Connection? 12. Are all the preachers blameless in life and conversation? 13. What members of the Conference have died this year? 14. Have all the preachers subscribed to The Christian Recorder and also the AME Review, The Voice of Missions, The Journal of Christian Education, The Secret Chamber, or The Missionary Magazine? 15. What preachers are indebted to any of the departments or the church publications? 16. Does each station, circuit, or mission in this Annual Conference have a Lay Organization? (b) if not, what stations, circuits, or missions do not have a Lay Organization? 17. When shall this Annual Conference next meet? 18. Where shall our next Annual Conference be held? 19. Where are the preachers stationed this year?
People: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.
When peace, like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Chorus Itiswell,itiswell,withmysoul,withmysoulItiswell,itiswell,withmysoul.
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, “Even so,” it is well with my soul.
Holy God, Gracious and Eternal, we honor and adore You as Lord, Sovereign and Mighty. We are grateful for the time You have permitted us to spend with loved ones, friends and colleagues. We are grateful and glad for the lessons we learned, for the memories shared and for encouragement received in our relationships with those who are now “absent from the body.” By your mercy, we are also thankful for the blessed hope of immortality through your Son, our savior, Jesus Christ.
AME No. 448 “It Is Well With My Soul”
THE ASSURANCE The Reverend...................
The Reverend...................
THE HYMN The Reverend...................
THE CALL TO REFLECTION
THE PRAYER Bro./Sis...................
I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Even so, says the Spirit, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. (Revelations 14:13)
Leader: But we would not have you to be ignorant, brothers and sisters, concerning them that fall asleep; that you sorrow not, even as they rest, which have no hope.
Since the close of our last Annual Conference, seats have become vacant, family circles have been broken, and congregations have diminished in number by the visitation of the angel of death. Hearts have been made sad, tears have been shed, homes have been draped in crepe, and grief has been the daily companion of loved ones left behind. Yet, by faith, we have learned “not to sorrow as those who have no hope.” Today we pause to remember colleagues and loved ones who have run ahead of us to the great Coronation in the Heavenly City beyond the celestial shore.
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THE RESPONSIVE READING (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
MEMORIAL SERVICE
People: For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Leader: Then we that are alive, that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
BENEDICTION The Reverend...................
Leader: For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep
People: Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
THE PRAYER The Reverend................... O God, we thank and praise You for the love, life and labor of our deceased colleagues and loved ones. We thank You for their faithful witness in word and deed. Allow us to be inspired to emulate what was good in them that we too might see Your face in the land of Perfect Day. We pray in the name of Him who took the sting from death and victory from the grave, even Jesus Christ, our Savior and Resurrected, Reigning, and Ruling Lord. Amen.
Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. (Jude 24,25) 47
THE RESPONSIVE READING cont’d
MEMORIAL SERVICE
THE ROLL CALL Leader: Brothers and Sisters, these are they who have run the race and finished their course this Annual Conference Year. We thank the Lord for their labor and faithful witness. (a moment of silence) (The names of the deceased clergy) (The names of the deceased lay persons who were delegates at the last Annual Conference)
THE SONG OF TRIUMPH AND HOPE The Reverend................... AME No. 511 “When We All Get To Heaven” Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed, He’ll prepare for us a place. Refrain: Whenweallgettoheaven,Whatadayofrejoicingthatwillbe!WhenweallseeJesus, We’llsingandshoutthevictory. Let us then be true and faithful, Trusting, serving every day; Just one glimpse of Him in glory, Will the toils of life repay.
48 4448 South Michigan Avenue – Chicago, Illinois 60653 Office: 773.955.9825 † Fax: 773.955.9840 † Web: Ame4th.org JOHN FRANKLIN WHITE, Presiding Prelate