Dr. Stanley Kimble Installation

for The Reverend Doctor Stanley Kimble

The SACRED SERVICE of INSTALLATION for the Ninth Pastor

THE REVEREND DOCTOR STANLEY KIMBLE

MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH “The Citadel of Faith” 2789 Millerfield Road | Macon, Georgia 31217 | www.mtmoriahmacon.org

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Pastors a tribute to former

The REVEREND HARRISON HALL 1886–1903 The REVEREND N. B. WRIGHT 1904–1923 The REVEREND W. M. HALL 1924–1939 The REVEREND P. G. APPLING 1939–1945 The REVEREND W. M. MALLARD 1946 The REVEREND M. M. McTIER 1947 –1946 The REVEREND CHARLES HOLLIMAN 1967 – 1984 The REVEREND DOCTOR LONZY EDWARDS 1984 – 2016

Office of the President

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The Rev. Dr. Stanley Kimble Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 2789 Millerfield Road Macon, GA 31217

Dear Rev. Dr. Kimble:

I write today on behalf of all of us at McCormick Theological Seminary to congratulate you on your installation as the ninth pastor of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. It is a great honor and a humbling responsibility to serve God’s church, and we trust your time at McCormick has equipped you for the task ahead. The focus of your doctoral work on “The Role of Prophetic Preaching in Deepening Spiritual Life through Biblical Interpretation” will be a blessing to the people of Mount Moriah as you lead them with love, joy, and wisdom in the coming years.

McCormick is committed to fostering a community of Christian leaders who serve diverse ministries and congregations in a challenging and complex world. We pray that your service with the people of Mount Moriah will bless East Macon and further the work of God’s kingdom far beyond.

We rejoice with you and with Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church as you begin your journey together! May God bless you with many years of fruitful ministry.

Blessings and best wishes, David H. Crawford President

5460 S. University Ave. Chicago, IL 60615-5108 773-947-6301 773-288-2612 fax mccormick.edu

THE GUEST PSALMIST

MARY HARRIS GURLEY

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any have heard the voice of Mary Harris Gurley. She has been a soloist in the choirs of Ebenezer since joining the Youth Choir. A soloist at the funerals of the King Family Members held at Ebenezer, her keepsakes include numerous photographs, newspaper clippings, letters of appreciation, and solo concert programs. Mrs. Gurley joined Ebenezer in 1940, and has been actively engaged in church and community activities. In April of 1968, Mrs. Gurley found herself singing at the funeral of her childhood friend, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.

Musically, her first solo was at age three, in a Sunday School Program at Big Bethel AME Church. She has sung in churches around the Southeast. The Harris Gospel Singers, organized with her brother Eugene, was the first local group to broadcast every Sunday on Atlanta’s first Black owned radio station WERD. Mrs. Gurley performed in Atlanta’s Theater of the Stars production of Finian’s Rainbow with Julius Larosa, Soupy Sales, and Leslie Gore. During the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign, she sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. She joined the Atlanta University Community Chorus, organized and directed by Doctor Wendell Whalum, in 1972.

Mrs. Gurley received many offers to record, however, it was not until May 2004, that she agreed to record a CD, Favorite Hymns of Ebenezer, sponsored by the June Birthmonth Club. All proceeds of the CD continue to benefit the church. She continued to expand her musical talents by joining Ebenezer’s first adult hand bell choir. She can be found on YouTube singing. Today, Mrs. Gurley continues to uplift the Lord in song in the Church Choir.

She is very active in the life of the church. She was a teacher of the Young Adult Sunday School Class, now the L. L. Laster Class; organized the Women’s Missionary Union Circle Six, now the Hines-Rogers Circle; and was chairperson of the Mission Sunday Class for six years.

According to Mrs. Gurley, her biggest regret is “that I did not finish Spelman as my sainted mother wanted.” Her greatest blessing is “being a cancer survivor and wife; my son, Elbert and his wife Jennifer -- my rocks; my grandson, Elbert III and his wife, Iman who presented me with my brilliant great granddaughter, Gabrielle Willow - the first girl in our family in sixty-five years, and my church family, the Ebenezer Baptist Church, for their love and support.”

“I’m still discovering, right up to this moment, that it is only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. I mean living unreservedly in life’s duties, problems, successes and failures, experiences and perplexities. In so doing, we throw ourselves completely into the arms of God.” dietrich bonhoeffer

THE MORNING WORSHIP SPEAKER The reverend doctor

JEFFERY WILSON

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octor Jeffrey Wilson is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and a graduate of Brainerd High School. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Memphis; a Master’s degree in Apologetics from the Luther Rice Seminary; and a Doctorate of Ministry in Preaching and Leadership from United Theological Seminary. Additionally, he has completed graduate coursework in education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

In May of 2012, Pastor Wilson was selected, along with 150 church leaders from across the United States and several other countries, to participate in the Summer Institute program on Reconciliation sponsored by Duke University Divinity School.

Doctor Wilson is currently a member of the second Cohort of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel of Pastoral Leadership at Morehouse College. He is currently the Pastor of New United Missionary Baptist Church where he has served since 2009.

A community activist, Doctor Wilson served from 2005 to 2014 as a member of the Hamilton County Board of Education representing District #5 where he served on the board twice as Vice Chairman and as Chairman of Transportation and Ethics committees. He currently serves on the boards of Memorial Hospital, The United Way of Chattanooga, Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Chattanooga 2.0 Committee, Unifi-Ed Board, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Ministers Task Force. He is a former Vice Chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Former Vice President of 100 Black Men of America, Chattanooga Chapter and Chaplain of his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

His memberships include the Servant Christian Leadership Fellowship, Clergy Koinonia of Chattanooga, the Cameron Harbor Neighborhood Association, the Chattanooga Inner-Faith Council, the National Association of Black Educators, and the 100 Black Men of America. He is a life member of the NAACP and a life member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Doctor Jeffrey T. Wilson is married to Yolanda Spraggins-Wilson, MD and they are the proud parents of one child, Sir Thomas Jeremiah Wilson.

The

INSTALLATION SERVICE LITANY

Good Shepherd of the sheep, you have appointed some to be pastors and teachers, under-shepherds of our souls. For this your blessings, we give Thee thanks.

We glory in the tradition of the apostles and prophets of old.

Apostles are commissioned as delegates of the Lord Jesus Christ to bring the Word of God to the unbelieving and to proclaim the good news of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Lord, we acknowledge Your Word. Your Word can save sinners, reclaim backsliders, and encourage believers. Lord, we are thankful for Your Word.

Prophets give inspired instruction in moral and religious truth. God reveals a message to the prophets for the people. Prophets edify, comfort, and counsel God’s people.

It is only by Your Spirit that we are led in the way of truth. Increase our knowledge, Lord, and renew our commitment to share the joy of your salvation.

We honor Richard Allen, Absolam Jones, Jarena Lee, Lemuel Haynes, Sojourner Truth, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Benjamin Elijah Mays, Howard Thurman, Pauli Murray, Martin Luther King, Jr., Samuel DeWitt Proctor, Gardner Calvin Taylor, E. S. Evans, Van J. Malone, W. M. Hall, and Benjamin J. Lockhart.

We praise God and honor the legacy of Harrison Hall, N. B. Wright, William M. Hall, P. G. Appling, W. M. Mallard, M. M. McTier, Charles L. Holliman, and Lonzy F. Edwards.

Holy God, we praise You for Your wisdom in gifting the church with pastors. We thank You for giving us a pastor after Your own heart. You know that in order for Your people to grow, they must be fed with knowledge and understanding.

Lord, as we remember your goodness and faithfulness to us, we offer our deepest devotion.

The clergy proclaim God’s will with authority building upon the foundation of Jesus Christ as they study and rightly divide the word of truth. The work You have ordained for the pastor is great and at times beyond our understanding, but You have told us in Your Word to honor those who work hard for You, giving spiritual guidance to Your people.

In Your infinite wisdom You have given us a Shepherd to lead and guide us. Lord, we are grateful for Your goodness, faithfulness, and devotion to us.

Lord we know the prayers of the righteous possess power and You heard our beseeching prayers. We bless the Lord for our ninth pastor, Stanley Kimble; bless him, lead him, guide him, equip him, and uplift him, we pray.

The MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday, February 25, 2018 | Ten O’Clock Ante Meridian

The PRELUDE

† The CALL to WORSHIP

† The INVOCATION Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on me, Spirit of the Living God fall fresh on me Break me, Melt me, Mold me, Fill me, Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me. Amen † The SONGS and SACRIFICES of PRAISE

The Reverend Kathy Rooks Deacon Kenneth Stewart

Mount Moriah Voices of Praise

† The HOLY WORD

OLD TESTAMENT - Jeremiah 1.4-10

NEW TESTAMENT - 2 Timothy 4.1-5

The Reverend Mable Randall The Reverend Gregory Jackson

† The PRAYER of MEDITATION

The Reverend Lerry Watson

The MUSICAL SELECTION

Mount Moriah Voices of Praise

† The INSTALLATION SERVICE LITANY Minister Clarence Hicks Youth Minister, Bethesda Baptist Church - Reynolds, Georgia The WELCOME and PASSING of the PEACE The ANNOUNCEMENTS and CONCERNS of the CHURCH

The OFFERTORY PRAYER

Deacon Billy Jordan

The RECEPTION of TITHES and OFFERINGS

Ushers and Officers

The DOXOLOGY

Congregation

The TRIBUTE Sister Mary Harris Gurley Ebenezer Baptist Church - Atlanta, Georgia The INTRODUCTION of GUEST PREACHER

The PASTORAL PRAYER

The Reverend Gregory Jackson

The HYMN of PREPARATION

Mount Moriah Voices of Praise

The Reverend John Omachonu

The PROCLAMATION of the PREACHED WORD The Reverend Doctor Jeffrey Wilson Senior Pastor, New United Missionary Baptist Church - Chattanooga, Tennessee The INVITATION to CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP The HYMN of ASSURANCE THE BENEDICTION

The Reverend Kathy Rooks

† Congregation Please Stand “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” dr. martin luther king, jr.

THE INSTALLATION SPEAKER

The reverend doctor

WALTER L. GLOVER, JR.

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everend Doctor Walter L. Glover, Jr. is the only son of Mrs. Evelyn Paul Glover and the late Deacon Walter L. Glover, Sr. Doctor Glover received his elementary and secondary education in the public schools of Bibb County, Georgia. He attended Fort Valley State College (Fort Valley, Georgia); the American Baptist Theological Seminary (Nashville, Tennessee); Mercer University School of Religion (Macon, Georgia); the Universal Bible Institute (Alamo, Tennessee) and the Faith College (Birmingham, Alabama).

He holds the Bachelor of Theology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Religious Education, Doctor of Divinity and Honorary Doctor of Laws Degrees. He has received several awards and citations from schools, colleges, civic and social organizations.

He has also received proclamations from the city of Macon for outstanding contributions to the church and community. He was selected as one of the outstanding Young Men of America for 1983. He has also served as Minister of the Day in the Georgia State Senate and the Bibb County Commissioners.

He is married to Doctor Beverly A. Williams Glover, and they are the parents of Walter Van Joseph Glover and daughter-in-law, Lashica Glover, and the grandparents of Damyon Maurice and Simone Artelia.

Doctor Glover has been preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ for more than forty years. For more than forty years, he has also been the pastoral leader of the Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Incorporated in Macon, Georgia. He has served as Moderator of the Union Baptist Missionary and Educational Association of Middle Georgia, Inc. for more than forty years.

The SACRED SERVICE of INSTALLATION Sunday, February 25, 2018 | Two O’Clock Ante Meridian

worship leader The Reverend Adrian Chester Senior Pastor, Greater Beallwood Baptist Church - Columbus, Georgia Scholar, Interdenominational Theological Center - Atlanta, Georgia

The OPENING VOLUNTARY The SONGS of WORSHIP and PRAISE

Sister Keisha Montgomery Worship Leader, Siloam International Church - College Park, Georgia

† The CLERGY and LAITY PROCESSIONAL

† THE CALL to WORSHIP

Marshals The Diaconite Presiding Minister, Installation Preacher Program Participants & Guest Clergy Mount Moriah Baptist Church Associate Ministers Deacon Frederick Matthews and Deaconess Adele Matthews Deacon Eddie Young and Deaconess Natilyn Young Sister Nancy Edwards, First Lady Emeritus The Reverend Dr. Stanley & Lady Michele Kimble

† THE HYMN of PRAISE

The Reverend Ernest Brooks III, M.Div. President and CEO - Academy of Preachers, Inc.

THE PRAYER of EVOCATION

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”

The Reverend Antoine Lucas Senior Pastor, Eighth Street Baptist Church - Griffin, Georgia

The SCRIPTURE LESSONS

The Pentateuch - Numbers 27.15-17

The Reverend Eric Scott Senior Pastor, Holly Grove Baptist Church - Lizella, Georgia

The Poets - Psalm 23.1-3

The Prophets - Jeremiah 1.8-10

The Reverend Doctor Gary Gibson Senior Pastor, Victory Heights Baptist Church, Columbus, Georgia

The Gospel - Luke 4.16-18

The Reverend Derick Thomas Associate Minister, Mount Olive Baptist Church - Macon, Georgia

The Epistle - II Corinthians 4.5-7

The CHORAL RESPONSE The WELCOME The OCCASION

The Reverend Doctor K. Daniel Dawsey Senior Pastor, Central Union Baptist Church - Fort Valley, Georgia

The Reverend Doctor Roderick Ware Senior Pastor, New Monumental Baptist Church - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Zion Hill Baptist Church Choir

Brother Charles Smith, III Sister Violet Johnson

The GREETINGS

Sister Irene Fitzhugh New Smyrna Baptist Church - Fort Valley, Georgia The Reverend Doctor Temba Mafico Old Testament Professor, Interdenominational Theological Center - Atlanta, Georgia

The Reverend Dr. John Myers Minister of Church Affairs, Eastern Virginia Association United Church of Christ - Hampton Road, Virginia The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. United States Congressman, Second Congressional District of Georgia The SOLO

Sister Mary Harris Gurley Ebenezer Baptist Church - Atlanta, Georgia

The OFFERTORY SENTENCE

The Reverend Doctor Stephen Summerow Senior Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church - Macon, Georgia

The OFFERTORY PRAYER

The Reverend Charles Hicks II Senior Pastor, Greater Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church - Byron, Georgia The INTRODUCTION of PREACHER The SPIRITUAL The PREACHED WORD

The Reverend Ronald Toney Senior Pastor, Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church - Macon, Georgia

The Zion Hill Baptist Church Choir

The Reverend Doctor Walter L. Glover, Jr. Senior Pastor, Zion Hill Baptist Church - Macon, Georgia Moderator, Union Baptist Missionary and Educational Association, Inc.

The INVITATION to DISCIPLESHIP The ACTS of INVESTITURE

The Charge to the Pastor

The Reverend Doctor Edward Wheeler President, Interdenominational Theological Center - Atlanta, Georgia

The Charge to the Church

The Presentation of the Hymnal and the Holy Bible

The Reverend Doctor Jeffrey Wilson Senior Pastor, New United Baptist Church - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Prayer of Installation

The Presentation of the Robe The Reverend Mable Randall, The Reverend Kathy Rooks, Reverend Gregory Jackson, and Reverend Lerry Watson, Mrs. Mary Gray Kimble, Ms. Martha Hodo, Mrs. Barbara Gray, Mr. Beaufus Hicks, and Mr. Harold Gray, Sr.

The PRESENTATION The SHEPHERD’S STATEMENT The BENEDICTION The RECESSIONAL The CLOSING VOLUNTARY

The Reverend Doctor William E. Flippin, Sr. Senior Pastor, Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church - Atlanta, Georgia

The Reverend Jimmy Montgomery Associate Minister, Zion Hill Baptist Church - Atlanta, Georgia

Deacon Frederick and Sister Adele Matthews Deacon Eddie and Sister Natilyn Young

The Reverend Doctor Stanley Kimble

The Reverend Harold Gray, Jr.

LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING james weldon johnson 1899

Lift every voice and sing Till earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us; Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered; We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by thy might, Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee; Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee, Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand.

True to our God, True to our native land.

The PASTORAL INSTALLATION COMMITTEE chairpersons Deacon Frederick and Deaconess Adele Matthews Deacon Eddie and Deaconess Natilyne Young

mistresses of gala ceremony Violet Johnson Ida Jordan publicity and ads Denisetrice Goodrum Lula Ryder Irene Watson-Smith Belinda Wilmore

decorations Marion Paul Dean Virgie Dean hostesses and ushers Carrie Whitby Carolyn Williams pastors aide ministry Youth Ministry

music Mr. Owen Love

praise dancers Michele Kimble Phylliss Watson

souvenir booklet Denisetrice Goodrum Lula Ryder Irene Watson-Smith Belinda Wilmore parking and security Sergeant Donice Bryant Sergeant Jennifer Emory caterer Atlanta Fine Catering - Eldora Gray Wimbush

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