GMC 50th program

To Reverend and Mrs. Cameron, On behalf of the Cameron Family who could not be there with you. We want to congratulate you on this auspicious occasion. 50'' years of Service to God's people is so rare and special just like the individuals that you are. Only you and God knew the visions he had for your lives and the joining of Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church "50" long years ago.

This work has been manifest throughout the community, city, state, nation and internationally. The countless lives you have touched and continue to touch cannot be matched by most Pastors and most churches. Although the journey hasn't been smooth and easy, it has been forthright and productive as evident by this celebration of "50" years.

Although time takes a toll on the physical body, it has not stopped you from your obedience to your call from the Lord for Service. Through the aches and the pains you persevere and set the example for your church family and to our family of how to continue on the battlefield for The Lord. On days when any of us "don't feel like it" all we need to do is look at you and be motivated to "get up and go" and be about our Father's business.

With your fashion style, gifts, professionalism, compassion, generosity, creativity, love and spiritual walk, it has been an honor to follow your leadership. As a brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and cousin we have seen up close how God has been the head of your life. Your wisdom is craved by those who have ever met you or are in your presence. Being the visionary you are stands the reason why 50 years of pastor and people continue to receive God's favor.

Cameron's present and absent are so proud and happy for you. We have Joy in seeing how God has blessed you tremendously through your ministry and consequently through our lives. You have set the bar high for all of us to be of service to and for our Lord in all we do in our lives. Truly, only what you do for Christ will last. Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all"...

"The race is not given to the swift, nor the strong, be he who endures until the end."

Congratulations on your 50th Pastor's Anniversary!

With Our Hearts filled with Love, The Cameron Family

Reverend

Dr. Carl Burkett

Reverend Dr. Carl Burkett is the Pastor of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Ellisville, Mississippi , which he has pastored for 46 years; and also the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Petal, Mississippi, which he has pastored for 36 years.

He is and has been married to Mrs. Jessie Rea Burkett for 61 years. To this union, two children were blessed with two children Eric D. Burkett, Sr. and Angela F. Moffett.

In 1977, Pastor Carl Burkett received his diploma in English Bible Theology from The Mississippi Baptist Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1975, he received My Busy Pastor’s Course Certificate from the Mississippi Baptist Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi and on June 12, 2010 he was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Lift Bible Crusade College in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 50th Pastor’s Anniversary Service

Honoring Pastor and Mrs. John E. Cameron, Sr. Sunday, March 8, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Theme: “Approved by God… Leadership Worth Following” Jeremiah 3:15

Dr. William Merritt, Master of Ceremonies

for attending our annual pastor’s celebration.

We are delighted you shared your time to fellowship with us in commemorating this blessed day of the lord.

It is our prayer that god continues to use our pastor in the capacity in which he chooses. To lead this congregation as we build the kingdom of god.

May the hand of god be with you as you travel back to your destinations and keep you safe by surrounding you with his loving arms

Devotional Service…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Deacons in Charge Call to Worship…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Reverend Barry Taylor Processional……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….The Gospel Choir Responsive Reading………………………………………………………………………………………………………Reverend Ted Taylor Congregational Hymn…………………………………………………………………………………………………….‘What A Fellowship’ Offertory Prayer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Reverend Troy Truly Benevolent Offering…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Ushers in Charge Announcements and Recognition of Visitors…………………………………………………………………..Dr. William Merritt The Welcome and Occasion……………………………………………………………………Mr. Larry and Mrs. Evelyn Williams Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….The Gospel Choir Tributes to Pastor and First Lady………………………………………………………………………………Reverend O.D. Solomon Reverend Klaus Tate Reverend Ted Taylor Reverend Troy Truly Deacon Warren Martin Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….The Gospel Choir Anniversary Appeal…………………………………………………………………..Deacon Curtis and Deaconess Gwen Haynes Tither’s Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Reverend Klaus Tate Offertory………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Officers in Charge

Hymn of Meditation “Amazing Grace” Altar Prayer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Reverend O. D. Solomon Introduction of Speaker……………………………………………………………………………………………..Reverend Barry Taylor Selection………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Mt. Vernon Gospel Choir The Anniversary Message…………………………………………………………………………………………..Reverend Carl Burkett Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Shiloh Baptist Church Petal, Mississippi Invitation to Discipleship…………………………………………………………………………………………..Reverend Carl Burkett Closing Remarks………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Sis. Lenora Cameron Dr. John E. Cameron, Sr. Benediction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Reverend Carl Burkett

The Responsive Reading Jeremiah 3:12-15 KJV

MINISTER:

Go and proclaim these words toward the north and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger forever.

CONGREGATION:

Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou has transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattere3d thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the Lord

MINISTER:

Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:

ALL:

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

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Sincere Thanks to our Devoted -

Ruby Brown

Roberta Burrell

Charles Carr

Eddie Jean Carr

Carrie Denton

Lottie Henry

Curtis Haynes

Gwen Haynes

Connie Knight

Jerry Knight

Kerri Loggins

Warren Martin

W. M. McClendon

Williams Merritt

Dorothy Middleton

Angelique Rawls

Arie Robinson

Anita Russell

Harold Russell

Calvin Rippy

O. D. Solomon

Klaus Tate

Barry Taylor

Dowell Taylor

Marlo Curtis-Taylor

Nancy Taylor

Ted Taylor

Alfred Terry

Joan Truly

Troy Truly

Diamond Whitker

John Whitker

Celle Williams

Charles Williams

Evelyn Williams

Denise Wolfe

Co-Chairs Shirley Harrison - Stanley Wyatt

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