The Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance Presents
The Seventh Holy Convocation July 8th - 13th, 2014 Anno Domini Convening at Christ Cathedral of Deliverance 612 South Race Street Statesville, NC 28677
“Courage to Leave a Legacy� Joshua 1:5-9
The Most Honorable, Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr. Presiding Prelate
Bishop Lawrence Richard Burrell, Sr. Vice Presiding Prelate
Bishop Michael Orlando Perry, Sr. General Secretary
A MOST HOLY APOSTOLIC WELCOME Some say that this is an old, useless custom to extend a welcome, but there are some things that remain the same, and the feeling of being satisfied when we are made welcome holds as good today as it did years ago. Inasmuch as that is true, it is but natural that we welcome the children of God home. We consider this to be a privilege to offer words of welcome since you have displayed the courage to convene with us for HOLY CONVOCATION 2014, that time when The Lord has graciously allowed AFCOD to come together for a season of refreshing, fellowship, and encouragement. God passionately loves us, and He has given all He can for us, not even stopping with the life of HIs own Son. Therefore, whatever God chooses to have happen in our lives should be acceptable to us because we know that God knows what is best for us. As we are taught the Word of God on this week, may we be spiritually fed by the Holy Spirit so that we may become more sensitive to the Will of God for our lives. We want to rest in Him so that our discernment is sharpened to clearly discern between things from God and things from Satan. How precious also are Thy thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would out number the sand of the sea….(Psalm 139: 17-18). Welcome to “Courage That Leaves A Legacy” and you will leave knowing: “His love has no limits, His grace has no measure, His power no boundary known unto men; for out of His infinite riches in Jesus, He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again…..
Affirmation of Faith Moved by the revelation of Christ as God in our lives, we do hereby exhort and testify:
Christ is the physical manifestation of the eternal God who is both Holy and Spirit; and is doubtless the Father and progenitor of all that was, that is, and is yet to be.
Christ, the Jehovah of old and proven Elohim of the new, humbles us to repentance and shame of our waywardness and sin; while establishing our hope through reconciliation by His blood, regeneration by His Spirit, and remission of our sins by baptism in His name.
Washed by the preachment of His word, broken by the conviction of His Spirit, and strengthen by the praise due unto His name, we are delivered and die daily to the intent that this great God we may know, suffer with, be empowered by resurrection with, and ultimately reign with.
To us everyday is holy even as He. We rejoice to awake to a new day of mercy for it is of this mercy we are not consumed, because His compassion faileth not. Faithful is He who never sleeps nor slumbers He is continually working all things together for our good.
We avow ourselves here again today to be faithful stewards with the gifts, talents, and wisdom afforded us as His grace will allow. We further determine to press ever toward the mark of the high call of God, which is in Christ Jesus carefully spurning the Judas syndrome.
God forbid we should fall, but we never hang ourselves. For we are a people quick to repent, quick to rejoice and persistent to endure.
We live not for man. We live not for ourselves. It is for God we live. It’s for Him we move and have our being.
Blessing and Honor, Glory and Power are due unto His name forever. Amen
The History of The Deliverance Tabernacle (Our Mother Church which birthed The AFCOD) “And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and a place of refuge, and a covert from storm and rain.” Isaiah 4:6
These words of Isaiah the Prophet were given to Pastor Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr. while conducting a revival in Kingsport, Tennessee. Little did he know that his destiny lay within these words. The Deliverance Tabernacle of the Apostolic Faith began on the 2nd Sunday in July, 1979 in the home of Sister Nancy Walker of Red Oak, VA; 19 people were present. The first sermon preached was, “Our God is Standing By.” On our next meeting date, Pastor Lykes preached, “Build Your Hopes on Things Eternal, Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand.” There were 21 people present, and in attendance was the Rev. Edwin G. Hall Sr., who consented to serve as Assistant Pastor of the church. On the 3rd service, we met at 11am at the 2nd Pentecostal Church of Clover, which was pastored by Rev. Chandler. Services were arranged so that we were able to meet each week for Tuesday and Thursday night services and Sunday morning worship. We met there until winter. Because of the heating expenses, Pastor and his members attended his home church, The Greater Mayfield Apostolic Church of South Boston, VA until weather conditions were warmer. It is now 1981, and time to launch out into the deep, services resumed at the Masonic Lodge in Clover. Our contact person was the Rev. Moses Forster. Little did we know his sister Margaret Durham would become one of our Church Mothers. It was during this time the church blossomed. God sent to us Rev. & Mrs. Burrell, Sister Ella Brooks, Sister Shirley Brooks, Sister Clara Stanfield, Rev. Tony Cooper, Brother Ricky Watson, and Sister Audrey Ford. Rev. Burrell through a dream given to our Pastor before he and his wife arrived was anointed by God as the Associate Pastor. They remain to this day. He was installed as such in August 1981. His first message was “The Good Shepherd.” A message we will never forget. Rev. Cooper came to us and conducted our first revival. He preached such sermons as “Caught in the Middle of a Mess; Lost Without a Cause; and The Devil Wants Me Dead or Alive.” However, his hallmark sermon will always be remembered, “If Sin is Your Hang-up, then Hell Will Be Your Hang-Out.” The Rev. Thomas Jenkins came to us and preached a message, “Never Say Die” and these messages remained in our hearts and continued to pave the way to our destiny. It was during this move of the spirit in 1981, that the Deliverance Tabernacle was purchased by the Virginia State Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. The church purchased for our home was The St. Luke Episcopal Church of Clover. Pastor Lykes preached his hallmark sermon “Get Your Stuff Together, It’s Moving Time.” We remained there until 1983. Pastor Lykes went through a great trial which tested his faith. He had to make certain decisions that would reveal to the world and those around him, whether he had been called by God or not. The choice he made was to obey the voice of the Lord and Stand Still to see his salvation. After testing times were over and the people won the Victory, organizational changes were made. We joined the Power House of Deliverance Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Inc of Greensboro, NC where Bishop J.H. Covington served as the Chief Apostle and Pastor. It was during the Covington administration that this edifice was purchased.
On April 2, 1991, Bishop Covington went to sleep, resting from his labor here and to await the general resurrection, when the dead in Christ shall rise first, and we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. At that time, saints from every nation will come forth and in that number The Deliverance Tabernacle of the Apostolic Faith, South Boston, VA will be recognized as the Bride of Christ, along with the Tabernacle, The Christ Church of Deliverance of Statesville, NC. We will be side by side, marching in our white robes having been washed in the Blood of the Lamb. Then no one can deny that we are the visible splendor of God’s Kingdom; The Elect of God full of Glory, wearing the Royal Garments of the Kingdom. On the first Wednesday in February 1994, Christ Church of Deliverance was established and held its first service at the Holiday Inn Express on Sullivan Road. Our first message was “A More Excellent Ministry.” Everyone at that service remained except two people. The first Sunday service was held at the Holiday Inn on Garner Bagnal Boulevard and the Apostolic Women’s Society was in charge. From the Holiday Inn we began having services at the Bristol Community Center until we moved our services to Interfaith Deliverance Church on Western Avenue with the late Bishop Benny Davis and saints. We remained at Interfaith until we purchased our new home the Race Street United Methodist Church, which was dedicated on April 5, 1996 by His Grace, The Honorable Bishop Jesse Delano Ellis, II and The United Pentecostal Churches of Christ. At that time our name was changed to Christ Cathedral of Deliverance. We remained members of The United Pentecostal Churches of Christ until the year 2000 when we began forming the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance. And on February 19, 2008, at our First Annual Holy Convocation we named Christ Cathedral of Deliverance as our Headquarters Cathedral. On Saturday, February 23 at 12:00 noon, The Service of Apostolic Installation for our Presiding Prelate was conducted by Chief Apostle Sylvester Davis Johnson, of the True Vine Churches of Deliverance International (TVCOD), with headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC, of which Bishop Lykes serves as the First Vice Presiding Bishop and Dean of the College of Bishops. We declare for this house covered by the blood and blanket of love that will spread over our entire church family, because all we have is God. His love has already given us the character of His Holiness. We realize that we are destined for greatness and the Conquest lies ahead. Therein answering the age old question, “Who has seen this House in its first glory and how do you see it now?” We see it, Terrible as an Army with Banners; Glistening in the noon day Sun; Leaning on the Arm of her Beloved. And His name is above, every name, Jesus. He is the highest ruler, with all authority over every Power.
The Legend of The Coat of Arms Centermost on the cover is the Coat of Arms of the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance (AFCOD). This crest was created by His Grace, Bishop Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr., our Establishmentarian. This crest represents the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance obeying the Great Commission, carrying the gospel into the four corners of the earth. In the top left corner is the Crown of Righteousness that awaits the children of God if we will remain faithful and true to our faith in Christ Jesus. At the bottom left is fire which represents the spirit of Holiness, for our God is a consuming fire. According to the scriptures, our faith and works will be tried by fire and if they come out as pure gold we are saved and ready to receive our reward…… this fire also signifies zealousness which rest in the hearts of our membership, to be about our Fathers business until He comes. The top right corner reminds us that on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross on which our Saviour died and where we first saw the light of our salvation. It also expresses how the Love of God transcends our human understanding and allows us to strive in Christ likeness. The cross also denotes the unity of heaven and earth. The bottom of the cross – earth, the top – God, however before you can reach God there must be relationship – man to man. In the lower right corner is the Lion of the tribe Judah that shall break every chain and give to us the victory again and again. The lion also speaks of the bravery, strength, ferocity, and valor exhibited by all who follow Christ and except the salvation which he gives. As you continue your study of the crest, let us approach with deepest reverence, the heart of our ministry, THE ARK OF THE COVENANT. Put off your shoes, for if any place be sacred, surely this we now tread is holy ground. The Ark of the Covenant representing the presence of Almighty God, touching every aspect of our ministry speaks also of preservation. Just as the Ark preserved, God’s precepts to Israel, so the Lord Jesus, as our everlasting covenant, has reserved for us the title deed to our salvation in heaven. Atop the crest is the Bishop’s Miter, symbolizing the Acts 2: 3-4 experience; the Key and the Shepherd’s Staff (Crozier) are the support for the Shield of Faith on which the Arms rest. The flowing stole from the sides of the Shield represent the yokemanship of all who serve with the Primate in the promulgation of holiness. The banner on which the Coat of Arms Rest is inscribed: EKKLESIA TIKTO PURINOS being interpreted, “A Church Meeting The Needs of a Needy World.” “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” 1Timothy 1:17
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COLORS USED IN THE CREST: Gold – Generosity and elevation of the mind Red – Warrior or martyr Blue – Truth and loyal Green - Hope, joy and loyalty in love Maroon - Patient in battle, and yet victorious
The Seal of The Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr.
THE EAGLE is a divine bird that flew above the storms, while below there are only sorrows, dangers, and distress. It is a swift bird strong and powerful, never becoming weary. THE CROWN denotes royal or seigniorial authority, defender of a fortress, token of civic honor; one who first mounted the breach in the walls of a fortress, our establishmentarian also strives for the crown of righteousness laid up for the saints, and has determined in his mind to endure to the end, so that he too can Crown Christ Jesus Lord of All. THE SHOFAR is an instrument made from the horn of a ram or other kosher animal. It was used in ancient Israel to announce the New Moon and call people together. It was also blown on Rosh Hashanah, marking the beginning of the New Year, signifying both the need to wake up to the call to repentance. It is to rouse the Divine in the listener. It must be an instrument in its natural form and naturally hollow, through whom sound is produced by human breath, which God breathes into human beings. This pure, and natural sound, symbolizes the lives it calls the saints to lead. The bend in the shofar is supposed to represent how a human heart, in true repentance, bends before the Lord. It reminds the pious how Abraham, offering his son Isaac in sacrifice, was reprieved when God decided that Abraham could sacrifice a ram instead. THE WORD OF GOD WITH THE CROSS IN THE MIDDLE denotes our Chief Pastor preaches the Old and New Testaments with Calvary bridging the gap. The Old Testament was types and shadows of things to come and is just as important today as it ever was. The New Testament reveals the wonderful works of God, for God was in Jesus, reconciling the world to Himself. THE CANNON MOUNTED ON A CARRIAGE PROPER taken from the crest of the Lykes family which depicts peace and sincerity; signifies truth, loyalty, protection, security, along with military fortitude. Its origin: England. GUARDED BY A PAIR OF LIONS, which is always recognized as strong, fierce, and majestic. It was the royalist of animals. It represents bravery, strength, ferocity, valor, and dauntless courage. The lion of Judah is often portrayed with a partner, the two lions rampant, standing on their hind haunches, their front paws perched on the top of the tablets of the Covenants, guarding it. RESTING ON VINES is direct response and obedience to our Lord Jesus who said, “I am the true vine and my Father is the husbandman.” He also stated, “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These vines signify strong and lasting friendship with Jesus. The vine denotes a person of noble nature, strength, bravery, and alertness. One who is high spirited, ingenious, quick-witted and judicious; true magnanimity and strength of mind. Lastly it signifies protection, which sums up our leader in character, “A man after God’s own heart.”
The Significance of The Crest The Mitre: Behold I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head words of the Holy Scriptures concerning Joshua…Zachariah 3. When prophesied upon years ago, the words to our leader were Joshua, Joshua, the spirit of Joshua be upon you, lead my people saith the Lord!!! The mitre pictured in the crest is in representation of our Chief Apostle, Dr. Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr., who was called by Almighty God and given the vision on our ministry, The Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance. On the eve of our 33 year, in the month of April which is the birth of our Primate, Christ Theological Seminary which is another part of the vision fulfilled was birth. CTS was birth with all documents signed and letters of acceptance on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 which is at the end of our 32nd year which means Covenant. God swore by Himself that He would bless us. The Cross used as the instrument of punishment, is where Jesus Christ died. He gave His life to redeem mankind so that people could be forgiven from their sins. Jesus suffered excruciating pain and contemptible humility on the cross. It is Christ, that this institution of theological learning is name for. Therefore the heart of this crest is completely joined by the Cross. The hymn says it best…… In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o’er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. The Key symbolizes power and authority. Christ by employing this symbol clearly designed to signify his intention to confer on St. Peter the supreme authority over His Church as Chief Apostle and anointed him to preach the First message on the Day of Pentecost which is the Birthday of the Church. We too are absolutely Apostolic, positively Pentecostal, and Holiness is simply beautiful. The Staff or Crosier is an ecclesiastical ornament which is conferred on bishops at their consecration and is the symbol of authority and jurisdiction. It represents the staff of the ‘Good Shepherd’ who watches over his flock. The Streamers from the Mitre which represents the rivers of living water connects the Coat of Arms to our Establishmentarian who continues through Christ to go forth with the vision as God continues to lead, not wavering in faith that the Glory of God may be manifested and the Apostolic Faith may be preserved and promoted into all the world from this branch of Zion. The Ark of The Covenant which is from the center of the crest of our Reformation denotes the presence of Almighty God which flows throughout the ministry. God ordered Moses to build a golden ark. It would become the Holiest of Holies. From it, God would sit upon the angel’s wings and speak to his servant and command the Israelites. In the ark Moses placed three things; a vessel containing manna which had fed the Israelites in the dessert, the tablets of the Ten Commandments, and the rod of Aaron which had blossomed and which had struck a rock to produce water in the desert for the Israelites. The same rod which also became a serpent devouring the Pharaoh’s magician’s serpent, and parted the Red Sea. The Lamp of Knowledge is the guiding light of scientific inquire in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. The Lord himself is the source, the enlivener and enlightener of all knowledge. The oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit of God which is the height of all intelligence and in Him is no darkness at all. The Bible with orange flame refers to Ephesians 1: 19-20, “And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His [own] right hand in the heavenly [places]. Amplified The banner HOI CHRISTOI THEOU specifies Jesus as the Messiah. It means “The Anointed One.” In the Old Testament the prophets were called hoi christoi Theou, the anointed of God. In our generation, this religious title can be representative of God’s anointing upon each Christian. The Bible declares in 2 Corinthians 1:21, “But he, who makes us steadfast with you in joint fellowship with Christ and has anointed us, is God.” Christ Theological Seminary is being established as we enter our 33rd year of ministry. The number 33 means, “promise.” We enter this new dimension in God, with humbled hearts and thankfulness for the wonderful grace of Jesus. Crest prepared by: Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr. Bishop Tyrone St. Gregory Strange, II Overseer Augustus Leonard Jones, II 2012 at Statesville, North Carolina 3 O’clock in the Post Meridian
Apostolic Salutation “Courage to Leave a Legacy,” what a theme for our Holy Convocation 2014. We are so glad you have the courage to be here after everything you’ve gone through since our last meeting. What an awesome time lies ahead for us on this week as we approach our time of refreshing, knowing that there is a word from The Lord to speak to us where we are so that we may be able to continue growing in the truth of His Word. Isn’t it amazing the wonderful things God has done for each of us since the last time we met. He’s blessed us to grow spiritually, we’ve grown in our memberships; he’s added to the body, and blessed with a new edifice in the Mid-West. Testimonies are ready to be shared and ministries are ready to burst as we come together on this week to hear from God and “fellowship is sweet communion.” The Word of God emphatically declares, “all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” It is imperative that we remember it is the will of God, and the appointment of heaven; Christ has foretold it, that so it shall be; and He the head of the Church suffered it Himself, and it is necessary that His members should, that we may be conformed unto Him. Suffering is the way Christ himself went to glory, and through many tribulations we the people of God will go through in order to enter the kingdom; and this is the common lot and certain case of all the saints; therefore, we must gird up the loins of our minds and realize, “if we suffer with Him, we will reign with Him.” Truly, this is where courage, which is the state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution and bravery kicks in. Through commitment and dedication we are motivated to endure hardness as a good soldier of God. Three prophecies given to us before the dedication of our edifice that would ensure our legacy were: It was to be understood that The Lord had fashioned our ministry as the Old Ship of Zion that would be the vessel to carry souls from earth to Glory, some would come out of curiosity just to see what was going on but by coming they would see the manifested presence of Almighty God and their spiritual needs would be met and their lives would be changed and they would not jump overboard and stay to make up the ministry. As a leader The Lord wanted
me to know there were three boats in the water but only one carried the extra motor in case of emergency and was equipped that if any unexpected thing happened, the journey would not be hindered. The adversaries were numerous and camouflaged and somehow would enter the ship like everyone else to try to get to the engine but through faith in God and obedience to the leading of The Lord through His word they would not be able to get to the engine and we would complete the journey safely no matter what. Then I was told to pitch the tent and stay a while…..At first, I had to catch myself not to get mentally distracted because I knew God had said this is the place and now he changes the guest minister’s message to tell me “stay a while,” uhhh. The next minister from Greensboro after ministering began to prophecy, saying God said yes this is the place promised, however, there would be a time of testing…..and I would have to make a complete TURN and upon completing the process, if I obeyed the Lord, the church would be ours, the people were coming, the finances would come and God would open the hearts of men that owned buildings and land to give unto us so that the vision could be completed. Before testing time came, God gave me the message, “All that can be shaken, will be shaken!” After preaching that sermon it seemed as if all hell had broken loose and courage would be needed in order to complete the task. During that time I surrendered the church building and we moved and began the journey of making the complete turn. After moving everything out of the church, the organ was the last thing that would have to be moved. There were about five of us that night in the sanctuary and I got a hymnal and the last song I sang and Darrius played was my prayer for life, “Abide With Me.” The word of this beloved hymn would be connected to my favorite scripture from my childhood, Psalm 27:4: One thing have I desired of the Lord and that will I seek after…….just think, Abide with me, fast falls the eventide, the darkness deepens, Lord with me abide; when other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me…..Hold Thou Thy word before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heaven morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee, in life, in death, O Lord abide
with me!” With God as my witness and the others with me I then thanked God for who He is and how he was leading and I promised to obey no matter what I had to go through. Having therefore obtained help from God, I continue to this day and after going through the process my song is, I’m rejoicing night and day as I walk the pilgrim way, for the hand of God in all my life I see; and the reason of my bliss, yes, the secret all is this: That the Comforter abides with me. God knows every detail about our lives. He has seen every action we have committed and every thought that has ever crossed our minds. He even knows us better than we know ourselves. He understands why we do some things even when we don’t. Yet He still loves us. I once heard a man say, “God saved us not only knowing what we were, but He also saved us knowing what we would become.” Therefore, we will give the most earnest heed to the things that we have heard and read through this salutation, we will be anointed to build a legacy greater than us, which will remain after we are gone. Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance will be known not for ‘falling in love with the love of God’, but for falling in love with God, which produces a godly life in Christ Jesus under his influence. We will suffer as Christians, and not as evildoers; and this is the common condition of the people of God. We will hold our heads high with a humble and forgiving spirit so that we may win souls for the kingdom of God. Then looking back over our life we will be able to sing, “We’ve never been sorry that we trusted His name, each moment we find Him exactly the same, our soul has been singing, since the savior came, we’ve never been sorry that we trusted His name. Be blessed as we enter Holy Convocation with the courage to come out better. Your servant, Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr.
The Founding Board of Bishops and Overseers (By Seniority and Succession)
His Eminence Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr. Primate The Apostolic See Christ Cathedral of Deliverance – Statesville, NC
Bishop Lawrence Richard Burrell, Sr. Assistant Presiding Prelate Resident Pastor of the Mother Church The Deliverance tabernacle – South Boston, VA
Bishop Michael Orlando Perry, Sr. General Secretary and Assistant Pastor The Apostolic See
Bishop Nathaniel St. Jerome Lassiter Suffragan Bishop – Adjutant General The Apostolic See
Bishop Tyrone St. Gregory Strange, II Auxiliary Bishop The Apostolic See
Bishop Tony Cooper, Sr. Historian
Overseer Reggie Lamont Brown, Sr. The Apostolic See
Assistant Presiding Prelate Resident Pastor of the Mother Church - The Deliverance Tabernacle South Boston, VAA
Bishop Lawrence R. Burrell, Sr. Grace & Peace! Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! It is with great joy that I, along with the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance, have yet another opportunity to welcome you to our Holy Convocation 2014. God has allowed us to press on, even through what many may view as difficult social and economic times. but now we see more clearly the opportunity these times present for us to possess ‘Courage to Leave a Legacey’ We welcome all of you who have a desire and hunger to grow in Almighty God. We stand to usher in those who wish to enter into the fullness of Christ. We gather together all of God’s chosen as we experience the oneness as a body united in Christ. We bestow upon you the blessings of the Almighty as we worship together for the purpose of magnifying His Holy Name! As we gather to expand in our knowledge of Christ, it is our desire for you to understand who you are in Christ, with the hope of becoming who you were meant to be in the Kingdom. Acts 4:31, “ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.” In Christ Service,
+Bishop Lawrence Richard Burrell, Sr. +Bishop Lawrence Richard Burrell, Sr. Vice-Bishop of AFCOD & Pastor of The Mother Church The Deliverance Tabernacle
General Secretary & Assistant Pastor
Bishop Michael O. Perry, Sr. Greetings in the name of He who is the Way the Truth and the Light, King Jesus. This Episcopal Missive comes to officially welcome you to Convocation 2014 – The Courage to Leave a Legacy – Welcome to this most auspicious time of the AFCOD calendar where we ascend up on high to the Mount of Transfiguration to be changed in His Presence and conformed into His Image. The time of refreshing, renewal and clarity of instruction is upon us. The word of God emphatically declares through Habbakuk 2:1 – I will stand upon my watch and wait to see what he will speak to me … and what I will respond when I am reproved… Calling all saints - Stand - Hear – See what our amazing Savior has in store. Convocation is a serious time for the true believer because it is most instrumental in our development. And even more so, its contribution to the victorious nature of our walk is immeasurable. We are not just a people beating a tambourine and singing a song but we are singing and dancing as the Victorious Church Triumphant with an intense purpose to fulfill ALL. Lift up your heads oh ye gates and be ye lifted up ye everlasting doors … because the KING HAS COME IN - It’s TIME. The hour of fulfillment is upon us. The hour of manifestation is here. Time has just filled its space and now it must be defined as the Fullness of Time and overflow. Manifestation is taking place right NOW. And the bounty of blessing will be for generations to come – Legacy. God is most amazing in our midst. Give Him Praise for the realness of His Presence and for His Awesome Godness in our midst. Come and bask – open your hearts and prepare for Him to do the unimaginable. Welcome in Jesus Mighty Name. Bishop Michael O. Perry General Secretary
Suffragan Bishop - Adjutant General
Bishop Nathaniel St. Jerome Lassiter Greetings, saints of the most high. I welcome you to Holy Convocation 2014. The Lord has commissioned us to change a generation by having the courage to leave a legacy (what will they say about you). We seek to fulfill this God-given assignment by impacting this nation with the word of God and through fellowship. Right now is the right time for you to give your life to Christ, Come celebrate with us, the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance as we lift up the name of Jesus, as our Chief Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes Sr. leads us to Holiness. So trust God and watch your life take a supernatural turn. Your servant, Bishop Nathaniel St. Jerome Lassiter
Bishop of Church Affiars
Bishop Tyrone St. Gregory Strange II
Beloved I welcome you to our 5th Holy Convocation, NOT a convention witch is called by man but that wicth is called by God. You are welcome to our Mathew 17 experience, were my life is changed at the arrival of God’s word. I challenge you to stop settling for brass and get the gold He has for you. At this Holy encouter my prayer is that you fight to let nothing get between you and the courage God has for you to leave a lecy!!!!! Baptized in the name, + Tyrone St.Gregory Strange II Church Affairs
Bishop of Christian Education - National Historian
Bishop Tony Lee Cooper, Sr. Joshua 1: 6
Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Welcome to our 7 Annual Holy Convocation, “Courage To Leave A
Legacy.� And what a Year it has been to have seen the majesty and power God Hovering over His people. We speak the same language as we are been guide by the eye of the Most High who is JESUS. Our expectation are high and there is a sense in the air that God is about to do something. We are anticipating a suddenly of God. God Bless You,
Bishop Tony & Lady Erica Cooper Sr. Cooper Family
Overseer Reggie L. Brown, Sr. I greet you in that matchless and wonderful name of Jesus. To you the people of God that have assembling themselves in this holy convocation, I greet you. As God himself come down and tabernacle with us, let us embrace the Raima that will fall this week that will catapult us into a new Zenith. As one of the overseers of this branch of Zion, I welcome you to let God have his way. There is another chapter of AFCOD that has begun and God will be glorified. May God bless you and keep you from this day forward and even for evermore.
God Bless You Overseer Reggie L. Brown, Sr.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS BISHOP SHELDON M. McCARTER Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church Winston Salem, North Carolina
Bishop Nathan J. Anderson Greater Myers Chapel Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries Charlotte, North Carolina
Bishop Terry L. Young Morningstar Baptist Church Burlington, North Carolina
Youth Explosion Presented by
Youth Pastors Overseer Myrah Lykes , Overseer Darrius Hopkins and the Youth of A.F.C.O.D.
Schedule of Events 2014 The Apostolic See – Christ Cathedral of Deliverance is open daily at 8:00 a.m. for intercessory prayer. Anyone desiring to pray is welcomed to do so.
Daily 8:00 – 9:50 a.m. Intercessory Prayer 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Registration 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Morning Glory Tuesday – July 8 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Apostolic Women’s Workshop with 1st Lady Sherry Lykes General Sessions in Main Sanctuary 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Adjutants Workshop with Bishop Nathaniel Lassiter 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Registration & CHOIR REHEARSAL @ 6:30 PM 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship – Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter Wednesday – July 9 11:00 a.m. Holy Convocation Worship Service
This is a time that can be available for any type of auxiliary meetings needed for AFCOD
7:00 p.m. Evening Worship – Bishop Nathan J. Anderson Thursday – July 10 11:00 a.m. Apostolic Women’s White Linen Luncheon Apostolic Men’s Society Meeting 6:00 – 6:45 pm Registration & CHOIR REHEARSAL @ 6:30 PM 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship – Bishop Terry L. Young Friday – July 11 11:00 a.m. MAGISTERIUM * Civic Attire The Board of Bishops & Overseers of AFCOD 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Registration & CHOIR REHEARSAL @ 6:30 PM 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship - AFCOD YOUTH EXPLOSION ! Saturday – July 12 8:00 – 10:45 a.m. 12:00 Sunday – July 13 11:00 a.m.
Intercessory Prayer True Vine Churches of Deliverance International Day Apostle Sylvester D. Johnson Presiding Prelate
Founder’s Day Service
The Music Department will prepare special music, solos, and liturgical dance presentations for each service.
My Mother was always there...
Dorothy Eliza Lykes Every Day of My Life I Will Miss My Mother !
Congratulations Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes and Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance on our 7th Holy Convocation! To God be the glory for the great things He has done. To God be the glory for the victory He has won! I welcome you all in the matchless name of Jesus Christ! The declaration for Apostolic Faith Churches Of Deliverance this year is “Courage to Leave a Legacy�. For many of us, this has been a thought provoking year. A year of taking a good look at what we will leave in the earth. A look at what we will PASS ON.... Traditionally, we may have believed that legacy is left when a person dies, but realize that in this 21st century, it is important to see our legacy carried on while we are still alive. For the Lord will give assurance that the receiver of the legacy understands and knows the value of what has been passed on, perhaps, this is why it will take COURAGE to leave it! However, I know that the Lord will speak to us mightily during our Holy Convocation concerning this theme, whether it be through our guest preachers, through exaltation, or through divine impartation. My prayer is that the Lord will cause us to make ready for His Divine presence, as we hunger and thirst for righteousness. Lord, feed us manna from heaven! God bless,
First Lady Sherry Lykes
Apostolic Greetings, Psalm 124:6-7 states, ‘Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers. The snare is broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.’ It is because of this great escape that we are able to greet you in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We want to say Congratulations to AFCOD on our 7th Holy Convocation. Yes, 7th meaning that God is going to complete what He started. As we entered into the year of 2014 God has equipped us with, ‘Courage To Leave a Legacy’. This year has become very personal to us because God has granted us access that goes beyond our human reasoning. Where justice wanted to take us out, mercy pleaded our case. We came to the realization that our suffering was what we went through but struggle is what we endured. Our struggle was the in between to get to our victory. Today, we can say that we thank God for the victory. Apostle “Daddy” we want to thank you for hearing the voice of God and being obedient to the calling. Thank you for being the Gap Dweller. It is because of your love, prayers and obedience to God that the legacy must live on. We have never been sorry that we’ve trusted His name. We love you!! In His Service, The Lykes Family
A simple quote from Ernest Hemingway considers courage as “grace under pressure.” This year, as we have accepted the challenge of having courage to leave a legacy, we have been hit with a myriad of unimaginable pressures. However, we stand firm in the courage that pressure produces our true character and reveals our divine purpose. Just as a diamond in the rough endures the process of crushing pressures and intense heat, we too find our greatest value when we undergo the same course. Knowing that “tribulation worketh patience, patience worketh experience, experience worketh hope,” and this hope makes us have the courage to not be ashamed. In a world that admonishes the wholesome perspective of the true believer’s ideology, we contend steadfast in the faith with you, Apostle Carl D. Lykes, our present-day Joshua, to fulfill purpose in these unsettling times. With this courage, we generate a legacy for generations to come to surpass success and to become legendary. Welcome all delegates of the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance and Congratulations Apostle Carl D. Lykes upon this our 7th Holy Convocation!
Grace & Peace Be Unto You From Heavens Eternal Wonder, God Our Father The Lord Jesus Christ. It is with Great Pleasure and Holy Enthusiasm that I greet you to the 2014 Holy Convocation of the Apostolic faith Churches of Deliverance. This Gathering of our churches and ministries promises to be a time that will not soon be forgotten. Holy Convocation is one of the greatest assemblies of our fellowship! It affords us the undercurrents of fellowship, renewal and recommitment of our commission, tenacity of the endless possibilities by which God purposed through vision, and perpetual outpouring of the divine declaration and proclamation of God’s Word to His people! This year we gaze forward to a glorious outpour and infusion of the Spirit of God. It is our sincerest desire that our precious delegates and invited guest will return to their local congregations refreshed by the praise, renewed by proclamation of the Word and restored by the Holy Spirit in this 2014 Holy Convocation. In the purpose of convocation biblical times weren’t just of gathering and rejoicing, but it was the making of an ending of one season and the beginning of another. Deuteronomy 20:4 “For the Lord your God is He that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you” It is my prayer that this convocation will prepare the fields of your heart for the battle that which is to come to protect the Legacy. As we gather for an Apostolic Impartation of Faith from our fearless leader Let’s remember one thing to declare, and that is “Satan can tell us what he won’t give us, but he can’t tell us what WE can’t have” Now go get you Inheritance!
Because Of Christ, I Am,
Overseer Darrius and Crystal Hopkins
Health and Welness Ministry
Team Members
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n the Apostolic Faith Churches of Deliverance the word "Magisterium" refers to the teaching authority of the church. This authority is understood to be embodied in the episcopacy, which
is the aggregation of the current bishops of the church, led by our chief Apostle, who has authority over the bishops, individually and as a body, as well as over each and every Diocese directly. According to Apostolic doctrine, the Magisterium is able to teach or interpret the truths of the Faith, and it does so either non-infallibly or infallibly.
Holy Convocation 2014 “ Courage to Leave a Legacy” Bishop Erskine Allen Jones The Importance of Legacy From An Apostolic Perspective
Bishop Michael Orlando Perry, Sr. Fear The Lord and Obey Him
Bishop Nathaniel St. Jerome Lassiter
Recognizing The Worlds need of the Great Commission
Bishop Tyrone St. Gregory Strange, ll
Consecrate To be Used of God to Accomplish His purposes
Bishop Edward Greenlee, Jr.
The Power of Unthinkable Circumstances
Bishop Christopher Gustavious Williams Ask God to Give Your Children a Sense of Purpose, Direction, and Mission
Bishop Cecil Ezekiel Bridgeforth Build a Legacy That Will Out Live You
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The Apostolic See His Eminence Apostle Carl Daniel Lykes, Sr. Primate Resident Pastor Headquarters Cathedral, Christ Cathedral of Deliverance – Statesville, NC The Mother Church Bishop Lawrence Richard Burrell, Sr. Assistant Presiding Prelate Resident Pastor of the The Deliverance Tabernacle – South Boston, VA
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Bishop James Jackson
Cathedral of Deliverance 123 Cresent Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13207
Bishop Cecil Ezekiel Bridgeforth
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Bishop Christopher G. Williams
Victory and Restoration Remnant Center 1248 East Sorin Street, South Bend, IN 46617
Bishop Willie Wilkins
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Dr. Erskine Allen Jones
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Bishop Christopher Eugene Clark
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Apostle Martin Wilson
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Rehoboth Temple of Deliverance Church, Inc. 5130 Poplar Springs Dr. Charlotte, NC 28269 Sweet Home Ministry 410 S. Taylor St. South Bend, IN. 46637
Shield of Faith Christian Center 916 Harlow Avenue Griffin, GA. 30223
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Unity Fellowship Alliance 2124 5th Street Statesville, NC 28677
End Time Harvest Apostolic Holiness Church 308 Village Green Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406
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Deliverance Cathedral For All Nations
Bishop Kevin L. Morrison
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Kingdom Worship Center P.O. Box 2493, Danville, VA 24541
Bishop Edward Greenlee, Jr.
City of Judah International Fellowship P.O. Box 1547 Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
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Overseer Margaret Davis
760 South Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601
Dr. Wayne Oglesby
5255 Stanton AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15206
Pastor Carmen Mills
Perfecting the Saints Deliverance Ministries 2617 South Seminole Trail Madison, VA. 22727
Pastor Adrienne Vance
Secret Place Ministries International 52B Beechwood Drive, Lynchburg, VA. 24502
Reverend Harvey and Apostle Brenda McCullough Garden of Eden 114 Winston Avenue Statesville, NC 28677
Dr. Randolph Perry
The Shepherd’s House of Restoration Worship Center 15707 Copper Bend Dr. Upper Marlboro, MD
Ministers Tae & Wanda Garnet
A More Excellent Ministry 14630 Hawely Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD
The Pastors of AFCOD
Baptizing the
Baptizing the Saints of God!
Thank You From the First Thank You
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