Twelfth Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church God Our Father • Christ Our Redeemer The Holy Spirit Our Comforter • Humankind Our Family
Fall Convocation and Planning Conference September 28 – October 1, 2011
“Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” - Matthew 6:33
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
100 East Second Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 The Reverend Dr. Michelle K. T. Moulden Co-Host Pastor
The Reverend Dr. Marcellus Fields Co-Host Pastor
The Rt. Reverend Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr. Presiding Bishop, Twelfth Episcopal District Mrs. Phyllis N. Green Episcopal Supervisor
Twelfth Episcopal District Organization 2011-2012 Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. Mrs. Phyllis N. Green The Reverend D. Lavel Crawford The Reverend Tyrone A. Broomfield Mrs. Anita Brannon Mrs. Fredia Hanley-Johnson Ms. Yvonne Stovall Mrs. Joyce Bracy Vaughn Mrs. Charolett Martin Mrs. Brenda Fields Ms. LaQuilla Boyce Mr. David Fieldings Mrs. Freda Davis The Reverend Willie R. Norful, Sr. Mrs. Lyndajo D. Jones The Reverend Larry Banks The Reverend Shirley Inkton Bowers The Reverend Michael Washington Mr. Ben Hall The Reverend Roger Alford Mrs. Patricia Gilkey The Reverend James R. Hooper The Reverend Michael Scroggins The Reverend Angela Brewster The Reverend Gregory Nettles The Reverend Marcia Burns The Reverend Ouida P. Pierson The Reverend Thurston B. Lamb, Sr. Mrs. Saundra Lucas The Reverend Norma Gillom The Reverend Harvey Potts The Reverend Chestine Sims The Reverend James McLauglin The Reverend Mary Williams 2
Presiding Bishop, Twelfth Episcopal District Episcopal Supervisor Accountant Treasurer District Office Manager President, Conn-M-SWAWO Corresponding Secretary, Connectional WMS Chaplain, Connectional Lay Organization President, Women’s Missionary Society Director, Young People’s Division President, Young People’s Division President, Lay Organization President, M-SWAWO Chair, Board of Examiner DMC Coordinator Chair, Board of Christian Education Director, Board of Christian Education Director, Sons of Allen President, Sons of Allen Public Relations Director Public Relations Director President, Presiding Elders Council RAYAC Coordinator President, Women in Ministry President, Ministerial Alliance Coordinator, Conference Secretaries Coordinator, Ecumenical Relations (OK) Coordinator, Ecumenical Relations (AR) Health Coordinator (OK) Health Coordinator (AR) Church Growth/Evangelism (OK) Church Growth/Evangelism (AR) Social Action, (OK) Social Action, (AR) 2011 Fall Convocation and Planning Conference
2011 FALL CONVOCATION AND PLANNING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 September 28 – October 1, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:00 PM Presiding Elder’s Council Meeting (Executive Room, 2nd floor)
4:00 PM Dinner with Supervisor Green
Conference Presidents, YPD Directors, and Presiding Elder Spouses (St. John AME Church, Tulsa, OK)
7:30 PM Episcopal District General Conference Delegation Meeting (Tulsa Central, 1st Floor)
Thursday, September 29, 2011 7:00 AM WMS Registration 8:00 – 10:30 AM Women’s Missionary Session I (Tulsa Central, 1st Floor)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Opening Worship The Reverend Dr. Willie R. Norful, Sr., Preacher Pastor, St. John AME Church, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Convocation Choir Singing (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
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2011 FALL CONVOCATION AND PLANNING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 September 28 – October 1, 2011
LUNCH BREAK 2:00 PM Opening Plenary Session (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Continuing Education Course The Ethics of Doing Well: The Higher Faith Challenge Part I Scripture Text: Galatians 6:9 Dr. Riggins Earl, Jr. (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
Ministries Planning Session
Women’s Missionary Society (Tulsa Central, 1st Floor) Music Ministry (Tulsa North, 1st Floor) Board of Examinersm (Promenade A, 2nd Floor) Women In Ministry (Executive Room, 2nd Floor) Conference Secretariesn (Director’s Row 4, 2nd Floor)
DINNER BREAK
7:00 PM Bishop’s Night Worship Service Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr., Preacher Convocation Choir Singing (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
10:00 PM New Annual Conference Meetings
Oklahoma State Annual Conference (Promenade A, 2nd Floor) East Arkansas Annual Conference (Tulsa Central, 1st Floor) West Arkansas Annual Conference (Tulsa North, 1st Floor) Arkansas Annual Conference (Oklahoma Ballroom, 1st Floor) 4
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2011 FALL CONVOCATION AND PLANNING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 September 28 – October 1, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011 9:00 – 10:30 AM Continuing Education Course The Ethics of Doing Well: The Higher Faith Challenge Part II Scripture Text: Galatians 6:9 Dr. Riggins Earl, Jr. (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Ministries Planning Session II
CDMC Training (Director’s Row 4, 2nd Floor) Board of Examiners Seminar (Promenade A, 2nd Floor) RAYAC (Executive Room, 2nd Floor) Sons of Allen (Diplomat Room, 2nd Floor)
Workshop I “Effective Leadership from a Biblical Perspective” The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
12:00 NOON Noon Day Worship Dr. Daryl Ingram, Preacher
Executive Director, Department of Christian Education, AME Church Convocation Choir Singing (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
LUNCH BREAK
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2011 FALL CONVOCATION AND PLANNING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 September 28 – October 1, 2011
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Continuing Education Course The Ethics of Doing Well: The Higher Faith Challenge Part III Scripture Text: Galatians 6:9 Dr. Riggins Earl, Jr. (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
Ministries Planning Session III
M-SWAWO Meeting (Promenade A, 2nd Floor) Lay Organization Executive Board (Tulsa North, 1st Floor) Christian Education (Oklahoma Ballroom, 1st Floor)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Workshop II Effective Leadership: Tradition vs. Relevance The Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr. (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
DINNER BREAK
7:00 PM EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Bishop Philip R. Cousin, Sr., Preacher Retired Senior Bishop Convocation Choir Singing (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
10:00 PM YPD Activity
Oklahoma State Annual Conference (Promenade A, 2nd Floor) Southeast Arkansas Annual Conference (Tulsa Central, 1st Floor) West Arkansas Annual Conference (Tulsa North, 1st Floor) Arkansas Annual Conference (Oklahoma Ballroom, 1st Floor)
10 PM – 12 Midnight Dialogue in the Dark WMS & YWI (Executive Room, 2nd Floor)
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2011 FALL CONVOCATION AND PLANNING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 September 28 – October 1, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011 8:00 AM YPD Session
(Oklahoma Ballroom, 1st Floor)
9:00 AM Closing Plenary Session (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
District Calendar Annual Conference Agenda Twelfth Episcopal District (T.E.D.) Budget Review Ministries Plans and Schedule
11:00 AM CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE Reverend Dr. Joel Gregory, Preacher Convocation Choir Singing Appointments Benediction (Promenade B, C & D, 2nd Floor)
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OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE
Thursday, September 29, 2011 – 11:00 AM Order Of Service The Reverend Deborah Senter..................................................................................................................Worship Leader Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. The Call to Celebration.......................................................................................................The Reverend Kevin Clayton MINISTER: I was glad when they said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” PEOPLE:
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
MINISTER: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. PEOPLE:
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
MINISTER: Blessed are they that dwell in the house of the Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honour dwelleth. PEOPLE:
For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let all the earth keep silence before Him.
MINISTER: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart; be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. PEOPLE:
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O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth shall sing His praises.
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The Hymn of Praise...........................................................#450.................................... The Reverend Nathan Coleman
“Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine� Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Refrain Perfect submission, all is at rest I in my Savior am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
Refrain The Petition to God........................................................................................................The Reverend Kingston Malone The Celebration through Music................................................................................................. The Convocation Choir The Celebration of the Word........................................................................................The Reverend Curtis O. Dansby The Gifts for Mission..........................................................................................................The Reverend Richard Sutton The Presentation of the Preacher........................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music................................................................................................. The Convocation Choir The Celebrating of the Preached Word................................................................. The Reverend Willie R. Norful, Sr. Pastor, St. John AME Pine Bluff, Arkansas The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Sharing of General Offering.................................................................................................................. Finance Team The Announcements.............................................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction......................................................................................................... The Reverend Willie R. Norful, Sr. Twelfth Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church
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BISHOP’S NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE
Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 7:00 pm Order Of Service The Reverend James Thomas.....................................................................................................................Worship Leader The Processional “At The Table” by Richard Smallwood............................................................Worship Participants Choir, Presiding Elders, Guest and Bishop Come on in where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Come on in where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Come on in where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Come on in where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Joy is here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Joy is here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on (Seekin’ healing for your body) It’s over here (Seekin’ healing for your soul) Over here (Seekin’ for your souls’ salvation) It’s over here (If you want the Lord to make you whole!) Over here Love is here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Love is here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on (If you need more strength and more power) It’s over here (relief from your burden and your pain) Over here (Seekin’ for some joy in your sorrow) It’s over here (feast and you will never be the same) Over here Peace is here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on Peace is here where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on It’s here right now want you need is waiting at table! It’s here right now want you need At the table, At the table, At the table At the table, it’s here! At the table, At the table, At the table At the table, it’s here! 10
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The Doxology....................................................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. The Call To Worship...................................................................................The Reverend Dr. Michelle K. T. Moulden MINISTER: I was glad when they said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” PEOPLE:
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
MINISTER: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. PEOPLE:
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
MINISTER: Blessed are they that dwell in the house of the Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honour dwelleth. PEOPLE:
For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let all the earth keep silence before Him.
MINISTER: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart; be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. PEOPLE:
O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth shall sing His praises.
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The Hymn Of Praise........................................................#139.................................. The Reverend Napoleon Davis, Jr.
“Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed” (At the Cross) Alas! and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sovereign die! Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I? Refrain At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light. And the burden of my heart rolled away, (rolled away) It was there by faith I received my sight, And now I am happy all the day. Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned up-on the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Refrain Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When Christ the mighty Maker died For man, the creature’s sin. Refrain But drops of grief can ne’er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give my self a way; ‘Tis all that I can do. Refrain
The Prayer............................................................................................................................ The Reverend Homer Parham The Prayer Response........................................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation The First Collect.................................................................................................................... The Reverend Edward Davis The Second Collect........................................................................................................... The Reverend Lonnie Johnson The Prayer of Adoration.....................................................................................................The Reverend Clarence Boyd The Ministry of Music.................................................................................................................. The Convocation Choir The Scripture Lessons The Old Testament................................................................................................................Brother David Fielding The Epistle.......................................................................................................................... Sister Charolett B. Martin The Gospel....................................................................................................................................... Sister Freda Davis 12
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The Preface to the Decalogue.........................................................................................The Reverend Angela Brewster From all that dwell below the skies; Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s name be sung, Through every land by every tongue.
The Summary of the Decalogue
Hear what Christ our Savior saith, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
The Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.
The Gift for Missions........................................................................................................... The Reverend Nolan Watson The Ministry of Music.................................................................................................................. The Convocation Choir The Sermon.............................................................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Invitation To Christian Discipleship The Stewardship Moment and Offering............................................................................................. The Finance Team The Announcements...........................................................................................................................Sister Lyndajo Jones The Lord’s Supper The Communion Hymn..................................................#255.................................................. Choir and Congregation The Solicitation..................................................................................................... Chief Celebrant and Presiding Elders
The General Confession
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men, we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word, and deed against Your divine Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake; forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. The Doxology The Benediction...............................................................................................................................................Bishop Green Twelfth Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church
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NOONDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Friday, September 30, 2011 Order Of Service The Reverend Larry Banks.........................................................................................................................Worship Leader Praise and Worship.............................................................................................................................. Convocation Choir The Petition to God...............................................................................................................The Reverend Daryl Howell The Celebration of the Word...............................................................................The Reverend Shirley Inkton-Bowers The Celebration through Music.......................................................................................................................... The Choir The Presentation to the Preacher........................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music........................................................................................................................The Choir r The Celebrating of the Preached Word...................................................................... The Reverend Dr. Daryl Ingram Executive Director, Department Christian Education, AME Church The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Offering..................................................................................................................................................... Finance Team The Announcements.............................................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Doxology The Benediction.............................................................................................................. The Reverend Dr. Daryl Ingram
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Friday, September 30, 2011 - 7:00 pm Order Of Service The Reverend Dr. Marcellus Fields..........................................................................................................Worship Leader The Doxology....................................................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. The Call To Worship.............................................................................................. The Reverend Reginal W. Alexander MINISTER: I was glad when they said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” PEOPLE:
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
MINISTER: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. PEOPLE:
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
MINISTER: Blessed are they that dwell in the house of the Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honour dwelleth. PEOPLE:
For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, Let all the earth keep silence before Him.
MINISTER: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart; be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. PEOPLE:
O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth shall sing His praises.
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The Hymn Of Praise........................................................#361.........................................The Reverend Joyce Campbell
“Yes, God Is Real”
There are some things, I may not know, There are some places I can’t go But I am sure of this one thing That God is real for I can feel Him deep within. Refrain Yes, God is real, real in my soul, Yes, God is real for He has washed and made me whole; His love for me is like pure gold, Yes, God is real for I can feel Him in my soul. Some folk may doubt, some folk may scorn, All can desert and leave me alone But as for me I’ll take God’s part For God is real and I can feel Him in my heart. Refrain I cannot tell just how you felt When Jesus took your sins away, But since that day, yes, since that hour God has been real for I can feel His holy power. Refrain
The Prayer.............................................................................................................................The Reverend Arthur Coulter The Prayer Response........................................................................................................... The Choir and Congregation The Ministry of Music.................................................................................................................. The Convocation Choir The Scripture Lessons The Old Testament.................................................................................................. The Reverend Edgar Crawford The New Testament................................................................................................... The Reverend Barbara Butler The Preface to the Decalogue..........................................................................................The Reverend Carol Anderson From all that dwell below the skies; Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s name be sung, Through every land by every tongue.
The Summary of the Decalogue
Hear what Christ our Savior saith, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
The Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.
The Gift for Missions.........................................................................................................The Reverend Wayne Johnson The Introduction of the Preacher.......................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Ministry of Music.........................................................................................................The South Conference Choir The Sermon.......................................................................................................... The Rt. Reverend Philip R. Cousin, Sr. Retired Bishop, A.M.E Church 16
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The Invitation To Christian Discipleship The Stewardship Moment and Offering............................................................................................. The Finance Team The Announcements The Doxology The Benediction.............................................................................................................................................Bishop Cousin
CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE
Saturday, October 1, 2011 Order Of Service
The Reverend Bill A. Bowers.....................................................................................................................Worship Leader Praise and Worship............................................................................................................................... Convocation Choir The Petition to God....................................................................................................................The Reverend Diane Burl The Celebration of the Word.........................................................................................The Reverend Truman Tolefree The Celebration through Music................................................................................................................... District Choir The Presentation to the Preacher........................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Celebration through Music................................................................................................................... District Choir The Celebrating of the Preached Word....................................................................... The Reverend Dr. Joel Gregory The Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Offering..................................................................................................................................................... Finance Team The Announcements.............................................................................................................Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. The Appointments........................................................#220....................................................... ”Go Preach My Gospel”
“GO PREACH MY GOSPEL” Tune: Retreat “Go preach My gospel,” saith the Lord. “Bid the whole earth My grace receive. Explain to them My sacred word; Bid them believe, obey and live.”
“I’ll make My great commission known, And ye shall prove My gospel true By all the works that I have done And all the wonders ye shall do.” He spake and light shone round His head, On a bright cloud to heaven He rode. They to the farthest nation spread The grace of their ascended God.
The Doxology The Benediction............................................................................................................... The Reverend Dr. Joel Gregory Twelfth Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church
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2012 CONFERENCE PROPOSED AGENDA SATURDAY
8:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM
MONDAY
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM
TUESDAY
YPD BUSINESS SESSION YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT LUNCH YOUTH EXPLOSION WORSHIP SERVICE DEBUTANTES AND MASTERS CERMONY
WMS ANNUAL CONVENTION Board of Examiners meet with the Bishop Presiding Elders report their Annual Conference obligations to the finance committee, District Treasurer and Accountant Bishop in private consultation with pastors and congregations by request WMS Night in White Service
7:45 AM 8:00 AM
Devotions Business Session • Roll Call • Presentation of Transfers • Organization of Conference • Bishop’s Word • Board of Examiners Report • Presiding Elders Summary Report • Pastors Annual Report
12:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
Hour of Power Worship Service (WIM) LUNCH Devotions • Pastors Annual Report • Mission, Circuit and Stations Report • Conference Trustee Report • Presiding Elders Salaries and Upkeep • Literary Reports • Ministerial Efficiency Report (Preliminary) DINNER HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE • Annual Sermon
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DAILY SCHEDULE
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7:00 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
BREAKFAST Praise and Worship The Church at Study Business Session • Minutes • Literary Reports • Ministerial Efficiency Report
12:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM
NOON DAY WORSHIP SERVICE (Sons of Allen) LUNCH Devotions Business Session
MINISTERIAL AND LAY TRAINING
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
THURSDAY
DINNER Annual Lay Night
7:00 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
BREAKFAST Praise and Worship The Church at Study Business Session • Minutes
MINISTERIAL AND LAY TRAINING
12:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM
NOONDAY WORSHIP SERVICE (Ordination) LUNCH Devotions Business Session • Judiciary Report • Treasurer’s Report • Finance Committee Report • Disciplinary Questions
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
THE CHURCH SCHOOL EXPLOSION THE CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE • Resolution Committee Report • Pastoral Appointments
The Doxology and Benediction
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Twelfth Episcopal District 2011-2012 Calendar The Philadelphia AME Ministerial Alliance City-wide Revival St. Matthew AME Church, Philadelphia, PA October 5-7, 2011 Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. is Preaching Louisiana Annual Conference Union Bethel AME Church, New Orleans, LA October 22, 2011 Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr. is Preaching Celebration Honoring Bishop John Bryant 50 Years of Ministry November 4, 2011 The Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center Fort Wayne, IN Conn-M-SWAWO Plus PK’s 2011 Leadership Retreat December 2 - 4, 2011 Sheraton Hotel, BWI Airport Connectional Lay Organization Executive Board Meeting December 6 - 15, 2011 Swaziland, Zambia and Durban, South Africa General Conference Commission and Convo Meeting December 12 - 14, 2011 Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, TN New Years Day January 1, 2012 Church Growth and Evangelism Seminar January 3 - 6, 2012 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Arlington, VA Bishop Wilfred Messiah, Commission Chair Dr. James Wade, Executive Director Council of Bishops Retreat January 10 - 13, 2012 5th District Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 16, 2012 Episcopal Board of Examiners Quarterly Day of Instruction January 21, 2012 Shorter College Women’s Missionary Society Executive Board January 25-29, 2012 Birmingham, AL Turner Theological Seminary Founder’s Day January 30 – February 2, 2012 Atlanta, GA 20
African Methodist Episcopal Church Founder’s Day February 12, 2012 Richard Allen’s Birthday February 14, 2012 Valentine’s Day February 14, 2012 12th Episcopal District Founder’s Day Celebrations February 18, 2012 Arkansas Conference Founder’s Day and Annual Conference Officers Consecration Bethel AME Church, West Memphis, Arkansas The Reverend Larry M. Banks, Host Pastor West Arkansas Conference Founder’s Day and Annual Conference Officers Consecration February 19, 2012 St. Paul AME Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas The Reverend Tom W. Scott, Host Pastor Ash Wednesday February 22, 2012 Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry’s Retirement Celebration February 24, 2012 New Orleans, LA 12th Episcopal District Founder’s Day Celebrations Continued February 25, 2012 East Arkansas Conference Founder’s Day and Annual Conference Officers Consecration St. James AME Church, Warren, Arkansas The Reverend Kent J. Broughton, Host Pastor Oklahoma Conference Founder’s Day and Annual Conference Officers Consecration February 26, 2012 First AME Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Reverend Travis Doolin, Host Pastor Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 Easter 2012 April 8, 2012 Ministries in Christian Education Meeting April 12 - 14, 2012 Connectional Day of Prayer April 13, 2012
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HOLY CONVOCATION and Pastors Conference 2012 April 18 – 21, 2012 Hyatt Regency Hotel Tulsa, Oklahoma The Reverend Michelle Moulden, Host Pastor Episcopal Board of Examiners Quarterly Day of Instruction April 28, 2012 Shorter College General Board Meeting (General Budget Proposal for 2012-2016) May, 2012 Shorter College Gala May 11, 2012 Embassy Suites Hotel Little Rock, Arkansas Episcopal District WMS Fundraiser May 12, 2012 Venue TBA Little Rock, Arkansas Mother’s Day May 13, 2012 Ascension Day May 17, 2012 Pentecost Sunday May 27, 2012 The Twelfth Episcopal District Annual Lay Convention June 14-16, 2012 West Arkansas Annual Conference Lay, Host Location TBA Father’s Day June 17, 2012 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference June 27 - July 4, 2012 Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville, TN
2012 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE Arkansas Annual Conference Bethel AME Church, Little Rock, AR August 25, 2012 Youth August 27, 2012 WMS August 28-30, 2012 Annual Conference September 3-7, 2012 Rest Week West Arkansas Annual Conference Bethel AME Church, Malvern, AR September 8, 2012 Youth September, 10, 2012 WMS September 11-13, 2012 Annual Conference East Arkansas Annual Conference Pilgrim Rest AME Church, Monticello, AR September 15, 2012 Youth September 17, 2012 WMS September 18-20, 2012 Annual Conference September 24-28, 2012 Rest Week Oklahoma State Annual Conference Vernon AME Church, Tulsa, OK September 29, 2012 Youth October 1, 2012 WMS October 2-4, 2012 Annual Conference
Fourth of July 2012 The Twelfth Episcopal District Leadership Congress July 16 - 19, 2012 Location to be announced
Fall Convocation and Planning Conference Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman, OK October 5 – 6, 2012
Episcopal Board of Examiners Quarterly Day of Instruction July 17-19, 2012 The Twelfth Episcopal District Leadership Congress Twelfth Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church
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