Greetings,

FROM CHIEF APOSTLE & PRESIDING PRELATE

Robert L. Capers, Jr. & Lady Deborah E.B. Capers

Lady Capers and I, Apostle Robert Capers Jr. welcome you to Holy Convocation 2023. The affirmation of the Psalmist in Ps. 126:15 “The Lord Hath Done Great Things for Us; [Whereof] We are Glad.” is a fitting message for the times in which we live. We have lived through two plus years of a Pandemic in which survival of the church and other religious institutions has been severely challenged. Other organizations and institutions in society have also been challenged, but none as severely as the church. At one point, it appeared as if our very existence meant reverting back to the house-to-house fellowships of the Early Church.

We faced government restrictions on how many members could attend services and how our facilities had to be retrofitted to accommodate those who could attend. Never has our worship and fellowship been so challenged. The cause was the worst pandemic the world has experienced since 1918 with the Spanish Flu. Which infected and killed millions of souls.

With a death rate of over one million persons in America, and hundreds of millions of people being infected by Covid-19, most of us had no choice but to succumb to the restrictions. In doing so, we discovered that God had not failed and opened other doors for us to worship Him.

Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, and other social media platforms, saved the day. We are now able to reach multitudes and have doubled and tripled the number of people we would normally minister to on a weekly basis.

We are now able to reach untold numbers in our worship services, bible classes, and prayer meetings. To God be the glory, He has allowed us to experience a new formation of the church, the E-Church.

God has blessed us, and we are excited to gather with you in Benson, North Carolina. We will celebrate what God has done, despite the pandemic, and we praise God for comforting those who suffered the loss of loved ones.

He has transformed our grief into celebration and turned our mourning into dancing. As we gather, we will reimagine the promise of his return and what that means for those who survived this dark period. Our theme this year is “perfecting the Saints”. The perfecting of the saints means the maturing of the saints, the process of bringing the saints out of spiritual immaturity and into spiritual adulthood. This is the purpose for the ministry gifts. We are not born fully-grown; we must "grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (II Peter 3:18a). In Biblical language, to be "perfect" is to be fully developed. This year, we embark on a divine assignment to build, mature, process, and perfect the people of God. Let’s get to work!

With a Grateful Heart, Apostle Robert L. Capers, Jr.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9,

2023 – MEET & GREET SERVICE

Holy Convocation 2023 Theme: Perfecting The Saints

WORSHIP FACILIATOR: Pastor Monique D. Williams Asst. Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries,

ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023

Morning Workshops And Instruction

Holy Convocation 2023 Theme: Perfecting The Saints

MORNING PRAYER AND WORSHIP FACILITATOR – 9:30AM

Bishop Joseph Williams

Senior Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries Yonkers, New York

WORKSHOPS AND FACILIATORS:

10AM – The Five-Fold Ministry

Senior Pastor, Greensboro Word of Life Ministries

Overseer Terrel Hopson (Main Sanctuary)

Greensboro, North Carolina

10AM – The Ministry of Helps Minister James Williams (Lower Level)

Associate Minister, Shiloh International Ministries

Yonkers, New York

11AM – Spiritual Warfare Pastor Johnny E. Brown (Main Sanctuary)

Senior Pastor, Inspired Life Church

Harrisburg, North Carolina

11AM – Youth Uprising Bro. Cevonne Ross

(Youth Workshop – Lower Level)

Youth Leader, Shiloh International Ministries

Yonkers, New York

Pastor Monique Williams

Co-Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries

Yonkers, New York

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023 – EVENING SERVICE

Holy Convocation 2023 Theme: Perfecting The Saints

WORSHIP FACILIATOR: Pastor-Elect Deborah E.B. Capers

Asst. Pastor, Cathedral of Hope for All People, Inc. Brooklyn, New York

ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP

The Scripture Reading

The Celebrative Praise

The Official Greetings

The Ministry of Giving

The Presentation of the Messenger

The Sermonic Selection

The Word Of God

Robert L. Capers, Jr. Elect Lady, Cathedral of Hope For All People, Brooklyn, New York & Hope International Fellowship of Churches

The Benediction

Robert L. Capers, Jr

Lady, Cathedral of Hope For All People, Brooklyn, New York & Hope International Fellowship of Churches

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023

Morning Workshops And Instruction

Holy Convocation 2023 Theme: Perfecting The Saints

MORNING PRAYER AND WORSHIP FACILITATOR – 9:30AM

Pastor Monique Williams

Co-Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries Yonkers, New York

WORKSHOPS AND FACILIATORS:

10AM – Prayer Changes Things

Senior Pastor, Kenly Praise Tabernacle

Pastor Joyce Altman Taylor (Main Sanctuary)

Kenly, North Carolina

10AM – Parenting with Love and Logic

Co-Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries

Pastor Monique Williams (Lower Level)

Yonkers, New York

Apostle Robert & Pastor Deborah Capers (Main Sanctuary)

11AM – Training For Reigning

Senior Leaders, Cathedral of Hope for All People, Inc. Brooklyn, New York

11AM – Youth Uprising (pt.2)

Youth Leader, Shiloh International Ministries

Bro. Cevonne Ross (Youth Workshop – Lower Level)

Yonkers, New York

Overseer Terrel Hopson

Senior Pastor, Greensboro Word of Life Ministries, Greensboro, North Carolina

Overseer, Hope International Fellowship of Churches

Overseer Terrel Hopson gave his life to Christ in 1992 after seeing his mother and father give their lives to Christ. Their growth inspired him to develop a personal relationship with Christ and evolve into the man God was calling him to be. At the start of his journey, Pastor Solomon Bryant encouraged Overseer Hopson in his walk with Christ and laid a solid foundation of faith in God.

Overseer Hopson began to feel a tug from God letting him know that there was more work for him to do to advance the Kingdom. In 2004, Pastor Hopson encountered Apostle Robert Capers who took him under his wing and began to nurture Overseer Hopson’s spiritual gifts. In 2014, Overseer Hopson did his initial sermon and was confirmed as a minister in the Gospel. He was ordained as an elder in 2017 and then was ordained as a Pastor in 2019.

Overseer Hopson is currently the Senior Pastor of Greensboro Word of Life Ministries, and an Overseer of Hope International Fellowship of Churches Overseer Hopson is passionate about sharing the Good News with others and equipping the saints to walk out their God-ordained purposes. He is the father of two children. In his spare time, you can find Overseer Hopson counseling and mentoring youth and adults in their walks of faith.

Pastor Monique D. Williams

Co-Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries, Yonkers, New York

Lady Monique Williams Lady Monique Williams is striving to become the “The Proverbs 31 Women.” Monique was introduced to the church at a very young age however, it was not consistent, and she strayed away in her late teenage years.

By the time Monique turned 23 she made the decision that for God she lives and for God she would die. She started attending church services and bible study regularly. Inspired by her spiritual mother, Elder Deborah Capers, Monique had a zeal for God that was unstoppable. She was introduced to Apostle Robert Capers, Pastor of the Cathedral of Hope for All People where she became a member and began to serve in the ministry as a worship leader and Youth Pastor.

Lady Monique has faithfully served as armor bearer of First Lady Deborah Capers. She has a Master’s of Social Work degree and works with marginalized, underserved youth and families in NYC. God has anointed Lady Monique to be a powerful and effective teacher of God’s word. Many yokes have been destroyed and burdens lifted through her direct straightforward approach. In 2005, Monique wedded (then) Minister Joseph Williams. They have 2 children, Joseph Malcolm Jr. and Mikalah Dominique, and one Dog, Bitsy Rose.

God has blessed Lady Monique to Co-Pastor alongside her husband, and to birth the Sweethearts of Salvation Women’s Ministry. Additionally, she oversees the Fusion youth department.

Minister James Williams

Associate Minister, Shiloh International Ministries, Yonkers, New York

James Williams is a minister in the lord’s church serving under Bishop Joseph M. Williams Sr. He works close with Bishop Williams as his armor bearer. Minister Williams is also head of the Covenant Brothers Men’s Ministry at Shiloh international Ministries. He has served as a deacon under Apostle Robert Capers, Jr. Minister Williams’ teaching style is somewhat comedic; he loves the lord and is always ready to be of service where needed He is married to his wife Cindy of 24 years; is a well sought-after poet for the last 25 years, and enjoys listening to lo-fi and jazz music. One of his favorite scriptures is Jonah 2:7 “When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; And my prayer went up to You, Into Your holy temple.”

Elder Deborah E.B. Capers

Elect Lady, Cathedral of Hope For All People, Brooklyn, New York & Hope International Fellowship of Churches

Elder Deborah E Bethea Capers is an anointed women of God who has been empowered with a dynamic ministry. Her life, her preaching and teaching, as well as her powerful singing has touched and blessed many lives. Deborah was a part of the ministerial staff of friendship Baptist Church in Jamaica, New York under Bishop Mitchell H Hudson. She has written several plays, many of them have been performed at church. She has also had the opportunity to have one of her plays performed at the Black Spectrum Theatre in Queens, N.Y. In addition, Elder Deborah Capers has also been gifted to perform liturgical dance. While serving at friendship Baptist Church, she was also a part of the worship and praise team and Women’s Committee .

Elder Deborah Capers began a women’s organization called the “Deborah Heart For Hurting Women” in two thousand and one. In two thousand and three Elder Deborah Capers was introduced to Bishop Robert L. Capers, Jr. by her god sister Pastor Betty E Brown. In two thousand and four Bishop Robert and Elder Deborah were brought together by God’s plan, and were married they have been happily married for fifteen beautiful years. Through this marriage, Deborah Capers has four children:

Robert Capers the third, Anthony Bethea, Clifton Bethea, and one daughter Rose, who resides in South Carolina.

After this beautiful union her life was no longer the same, their ministry began to grow, and a host of spiritual children were born. In two thousand and seven God spoke to Elder Deborah and change the name of her women’s ministry from hurting women to Deborah’s Heart for Victorious Women! She continues to serve in many areas of the church behind the scenes, and sings with her God-gifted voice. She is a graduate of the Career Institute of Health And Technology. Most of all, she’s a praying woman and believes nothing will work without the power of prayer.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 –

Official Night Service

Holy Convocation 2023 Theme: Perfecting The Saints

WORSHIP FACILIATOR: Bishop Joseph M. Williams, Sr. Senior Pastor, Shiloh International Ministries, Yonkers, New York

Order Of Divine Worship

The Scripture Reading

James Williams

The Celebrative Praise

Workshop Reflections

The Ministry of Giving

The Presentation of the Messenger …………………………

Robert L. Capers, Jr.

The Sermonic Selection ……………………………………………Lady Debra Holloman

Elect Lady, City of Refuge, Yonkers, New York & United Refuge International Fellowship

The Word of God …………………………………….………..Bishop Tracy C. Holloman

Senior Pastor, City of Refuge, Yonkers, New York

Presiding Prelate of United Refuge International Fellowship

The Benediction

Tracy C. Holloman

Senior Pastor, City of Refuge, Yonkers, New York

Presiding Prelate of United Refuge International Fellowship