2021 Capital District Church School Convention

GREETINGS FROM OUR PRESIDING ELDER

Rt. Rev. James Levert Davis Presiding Bishop Rev. Johnny R. Calhoun Presiding Elder

We greet you with Jesus joy and hallelujah praise!

There have been many things that have occurred since our last Church School Convention that have negatively affected our country. Over 600,000 covid-19 deaths, police brutality, an insurrection on our nations capital, hate crimes, national efforts to block voter rights, depression and mental illness, isolation, closures and being quarantined. Yet through it all we have survived. We are the REAL Church and we rise to the challenge!

It would be easy to allow what we had to go through to dampen our spirits or cause us to be discouraged. But we have a cloud of witnesses. Our ancestors and fore parents who have gone before us and endured many hardships. Lynchings and Jim Crow laws. Slavery and segregation. The Ku Klux Klan and racial hatr ed. They are calling out to us.

Hebrews 12:1-2, says they are telling us to lay aside those things that would weight us down and the sin that could so easily impede our progress. Richard and Sarah Allen, Daniel Payne and Daniel Quinn, Henry McNeil Turner, Zarena Lee and Rosa Parks are crying out and telling us to run. Not in fear or flight, but with patience. Keeping our eyes on Christ Jesus. The Word of GOD that became flesh. Jesus endured the cross and the pain of death for the joy set before Him. For the joy that comes in the mor ning.

And so we run. Looking unto the One who is life. Our Savior who came to give us abundant and eternal life. Who told us that the gates of hell would never prevail against His church. We run by faith together for life. For a saved life, to receive abundant life, to obtain eternal life and the imperishable life of our churches. Let us run and not be weary, walking together and not faint. A relay race, receiving and passing the baton of leadership to the “Baton Brigade.”

We give honor to Bishop James Levert Davis and our Episcopal Supervisor Mother Arelis Davis for their guidance and leadership. Also, let me thank GOD for Sis. Francine Wilson, our Capital District Church School Superintendent and the mighty team who diligently worked to make this year’s Church School Convention a great success. Rev. Alicia Hudnall, Rev. Lauren Harris, Stacy Holmes, Rev. Lillian Moore, Rev. Vernon Ware, Rev. Collin Figueroa, Rev. Demetrius Price, Rev. Michele Langston, Josephine Davis, Dr. Birthale Archie, Duane Josey and so many others. We thank GOD for enabling us to glorify Him beyond all measure.

Everybody, “Well done” Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun Rev. Patricia R. Calhoun Capital District Office | P.O. Box 118 | Glen Burnie MD 21060 | capitaldistrictelder@gmail.com. | 410.320.4268

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WE HONOR OUR SERVANT LEADERSHIP

RT. REV. JAMES L. DAVIS, BISHOP MOTHER ARELIS B. DAVIS, EPISCOPAL SUPERVISOR VISIT WWW.AME2.COM TO LEARN MORE

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GREETINGS FROM OUR CE DIRECTOR

Greetings in the Name of our Master Teacher, Jesus Christ!

Let me begin by congratulating our pioneering Presiding Elder on his second virtual Capital District Church School Convention, “We’re Running for Life” the Baton Brigade— Hebrews 12:1-3! Presiding Elder Calhoun and first lady Rev. Patricia Calhoun have set a new standard in securing the legacy and the legitimacy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church for future generations. The principles embedded in the concept of the Baton Brigade—of making sure our church is a sure and secure reality for generations to come--has laid upon our Elder’s heart for quite some time and is now manifest across the district. To God be the Glory!

I would start by mentioning Sis. Francine Sutton Wilson, Capital District Church School Superintendent but I know I will miss very many names, which I don’t want to do. So, let me just the thank the Capital District Church School Convention Executive Staff, support staff, administrative and technical gurus and creative geniuses who worked together across the months to produce a quality and enriching program. I know this weekend will be superb.

To all the teachers, I thank you for “not thinking it robbery” to give of yourselves and to pour into others. “Passing the Baton” begins with understanding who we are as Christians, and how the Lord has purposed us to live and prosper in His promises. Without fully comprehending that, we have little to pass to the next generation. We must understand that we are the church so that we can maintain the church.

Finally, to every participant—thank you. Thank you for showing up and reaching forth for the baton and wanting to pass it on. What you gain today will not only strengthen your stride, but it will also edify those whose lives you touch.

I challenge each of you to “run for life”—your life, a saved life, abundant life, eternal life, and a life that enriches someone else’s.

Have a wonderful 2021 Virtual Capital District Church School Convention!

“Running for Life” with you, Rev. Karen Myers Capital District Christian Education Director Washington Conference Christian Education Director

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GREETINGS FROM OUR PRESIDING ELDER

Welcome to our Second Virtual and Cyber 2021 Capital District Church School Convention!

I greet you with the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I am so glad that you have chosen to join us today in this corporate worship experience, albeit remotely, as we continue to adjust our lives and our ministries to this global pandemic that has negatively affected so many in our community.

Let me say that, I wish you and your families my personal best for your health and safety on the front line during this health crisis. Despite the extraordinary uncertainty of this time, we know that our God is in control. We want you to rest assured in His arms during this time with us today and enter into this virtual and cyber Church School Convention with a heart dedicated to worship our wonderful Lord and Savior!

Our 2021 Church School theme is “We Are Running for Life: The Baton Brigade”. Once again, our forward and creative thinking Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun, wanted our youth and young adults included in the development of the 2021 Convention, and, therefore, the Youth and Young Adult Roundtable was reconvened. The Roundtable was quite engaged in the process and thus, our theme and framework for the activities for the convention were shaped. The theme’s overall concept centers around our responsibility to create a space for our YaYa (Youth and Young Adult) in leadership in the church.

We pray that this experience will bless you, restore you and enlighten you.

Get ready we are all in this race and a part of the Baton Brigade! May you enjoy your virtual and cyber Church School Convention as much as we, the entire Capital District Church School Team from your churches in Maryland, Virginia and DC enjoyed preparing for you with the hope that you will leave this experience lifting others through witnessing, serving and sharing!

God Bless!

Francine Wilson Capital District Superintendent

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GREETINGS FROM PRESIDING ELDER ............................................................................... 1 HONORING OUR SERVANT BISHOP .................................................................................. 2 GREETINGS FROM CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR .................................................. 3 GREETING FROM DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ................................................................ 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................... 5 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE ................................................................................................... 6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS....................................................................................................... 9 RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................... 10 CAPITAL DISTRICT CHURCHES ....................................................................................... 15 CAPITAL DISTRICT CHURCH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ...................................................... 16 A CAPITAL THANK YOU .................................................................................................. 18 LEVEL UP........................................................................................................................... 19

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M. A CAPITAL WELCOME

CAPITAL DISTRICT CHURCHES

GREETINGS CAPITAL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SIS. FRANCINE WILSON YOUNG ADULT CAPITAL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS BRO. DUANE JOSEY SIS. JOSEPHINE DAVIS INTRODUCTION OF PRESIDING ELDER PRESIDING ELDER

REV. JOHNNY R. CALHOUN

PRAYER PREACHED WORD

REV. RUSSELL ST. BERNARD KINGDOM FELLOWSHIP AME CHURCH

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

REV. DR. GERALD FOLSOM

CLOSING REMARKS

PRESIDING ELDER JOHNNY R. CALHOUN

CAPITAL DISTRICT FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE @ 7:00 P.M. WELCOME

REV. VERNON WARE REV. DEMETRIUS PRICE BRO. CAMERON WARD

YAYA VIDEOS

CAPITAL DISTRICT CHURCHES

CLOSING REMARKS

PRESIDING ELDER JOHNNY R. CALHOUN

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 @ 9:00 A.M. WELCOME TO DAY TWO PRAYER SCRIPTURE INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE PRESIDING ELDER

REV. JOHNNY R. CALHOUN

MEDIA PRESENTATION, DIGITAL ART, GRAPHICS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLASSROOM SESSIONS CLASSROOM SESSIONS

CLASSROOM GROUPS PRE-SCHOOL: 4 – 5 YEARS OLD PRIMARY: 6 – 8 YEARS OLD YOUTH/MIDDLER: 9 – 12 YEARS OLD TEEN: 13 – 17 YEARS OLD YOUNG ADULT: 18 – 35 YEARS OLD ADULTS: 36 + YEARS OLD TEACHERS CE DIRECTORS/SUPERINTENDENTS PASTORS

SESSION ONE – 45 MINUTES 15 MINUTE BREAK SESSION TWO – 45 MINUTES

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WELCOME BACK PLENARY

SOCIAL INJUSTICE, POLICE BRUTALITY, DISCRIMINATION

LETTER TO A NATION

CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP CLOSING REMARKS

REV. DR. GERALD FOLSOM PRESIDING ELDER JOHNNY R. CALHOUN

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE 51ST QUADRENNIAL SESSION TUESDAY – SATURDAY, JULY 6 – 10, 2021

CAPITAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE THURSDAY – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – 13, 2021

2ND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT JUBILEE CELEBRATION OCTOBER 2021 DATE & TIME – TBD

2ND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT 72ND SESSION OF THE WASHINGTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE TUESDAY – FRIDAY, APRIL 26 – 29, 2022

2ND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT 2022 PLANNING MEETING MONDAY – WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 – 20, 2022

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RESOURCES

Books Of The Bible – At A Glance https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/toplp/AAG-Books-1155.pdf

Books Of The Old Testament - Flipbook https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/kmpp/OTFlipBook-dl-2384.pdf

Books Of The New Testament - Flipbook https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/kmpp/NTFlipBook-dl-2384.pdf

Bible Authors – At A Glance https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/toplp/AAGAuthorsoftheBible213p319.pdf

Bible Characters – At A Glance https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/toplp/AAG-Characters-1040.pdf

Bible Virtues – At A Glance https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/toplp/AAG-Virtues-1002.pdf

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RESOURCES

Bible Eras – At A Glance https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/toplp/AAG-Eras-9574.pdf

Bible Geography – At A Glance https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/toplp/AAG-Geography-1158.pdf

Game Night - Bible Jeopardy

Game Night Flyer - Bible Jeopardy https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/games/GameNightFlyer-1128.pdf

Bible Jeopardy https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/games/BibleJeopardy-1128.pdf

Bible Jeopardy––Extra ExtraQuestions Questions BibleJeopardy https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/games/JeopardyExtraQ-1128.pdf https://www.teachsundayschool.com/dl/games/JeopardyExtraQ-1128.pdf

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RESOURCES

WASHINGTON D.C. • D.C. GOVERNMENT • DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES • ELECTED CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIAL

MARYLAND • • • •

MARYLAND GOVERNMENT MD ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOURCES ELECTED CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS

VIRGINIA • • • •

VIRGINIA GOVERNMENT VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES SOCIAL SERVICES & FOOD PROGRAMS ELECTED CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS

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RESOURCES

CLICK TO ACCESS

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RESOURCES FREE DC COMICS HTTPS://WWW.READDC.COM/FREE-COMICS

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CAPITAL DISTRICT CHURCHES

Church Name Adams Inspirational Allen (Baltimore) Allen Chapel Bethany Bethel (Dale City) Cowdensville Davis Memorial Dickerson Emmanuel Faith Faith Mission Falls Road First (Manassas) Gaines Chapel Hemingway Memorial LaPlata Church Lee Memorial Metropolitan (Cumberland) Mt. Gilboa Mt. Olive Mt. Pisgah Mt. Zion Mt. Zion (Severn) New Creation New Hope Pilgrim Quinn Chapel Reid Temple St. James St. Jude St. Mark St. Paul St. Paul (Dickerson) St. Stephens Star of Bethlehem Turner Memorial Union Bethel Ward Memorial Wayman (Frederick) Wayman Good Hope

Pastor's Name Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness Rev. Brenda White Rev. Dr. Michael Bell Rev. David Robinson Rev. Dr. Melynda Clarke Rev. Alicia Hudnall Rev. Roxanne Parson Rev. Meredith Hudson Rev. Herman Gladney Rev. Dr. Wendell Christopher Rev. Andra Hoxie Rev. Raymond Edmonds Rev. Etoria Goggins Rev. Karen Myers Rev. Dr. Gerald Folsom Rev. Timothy Dorsey Rev. Dr. Mary Newton Rev. Dr. Anthony Josey Rev. Garland Owens Rev. Dr. Ronald Owens Rev. Charlotte Langston Rev. Christopher Kirkland Rev. Dr. Valdes Snipes Rev. Dr. Anthony Young Rev. Dr. Derrick Brown Rev. Vernon Ware Rev. Luke Robinson Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock, Jr. Rev. Richard McNair Rev. Anna Mosby Rev. Jonathan Davis Rev. Wanda London Rev. Roslyn Riley Rev. Wayne Bennette Rev. Dr. Stanley Fuller Rev. Dr. Daryl Kearney Rev. Dr. William Campbell Rev. Dededrick Rivers Rev. Robert Ray Rev. Joseph Brown, Sr.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP LOCAL CHURCH SUPERINTENDENTS Church Adams Inspirational Allen Baltimore Allen Chapel Bethany Bethel Dale City Cowdensville Davis Memorial Dickerson Emmanuel Faith Faith Mission Falls Road First AMEC Manassas Gaines Chapel Hemingway Memorial LaPlata AME Church Lee Memorial Metropolitan Cumberland Mt. Gilboa Mt. Olive Mt. Pisgah Mt. Zion Mt. Zion Severn New Creation New Hope Pilgrim Quinn Chapel Reid Temple St. James St. Jude St. Mark St. Paul St. Paul Dickerson St. Stephens Star of Bethlehem Turner Memorial Union Bethel Ward Memorial Wayman Frederick Wayman Good Hope

Church School Superintendent Richard Pointer Rev. Veronica Lockett Robert Rogers - Co Supt.

Velma Speight - Co Supt Rev. David Robinson, Jr. Pamela Montgomery Rev. Alicia Hudnall Rev. Andre Parson Leticia Shelton Rev. Norma Mumford Ernest Dolison Bruce Fortune Rev. Karen Brooks Leonard Patterson Sis. Dorothy Perry Rev. Richard Henderson Rev. Erica Bennett Tierra Baker - assist Betty Greene Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Josey - TBD Ollie Matthews Victoria E. Johnson Rev. Collin Figueroa Gail Barbour Esther Parker Rev. Edith Robinson Leda Anderson Christine Armstrong Kenneth R Lindsey Jon Reed Mickey Burnim Rev. Richard McNair Rev. Linda Qgundipe Pat Jackson Sherri Alston Rev. Tonya McGuire Rev. Chatherine Willett Lisa Blackstone Donna Hollis Sonya Brown - Assist Supt Margaret Perkins Dena Whiten Rev. Elisa Evans

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CAPITAL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE BOARD Presiding Elder .............................................................................. Rev. Johnny R. Calhoun Capital District Superintendent............................................................ Sis. Francine Sutton Capital District Assistant Superintendent.................................................................. Vacant Program & Dev. Asst. Superintendent ...................................................................... Vacant Teacher Training Assistant Superintendent ................................. Exhorter Joanne Wilson Executive Administrator/Recording Secretary ........................................... Sis. Gepsie Cox Marketing & Corporate Sponsorship ......................................................................... Vacant Correspondent Secretary ........................................................................... Sis. Gepsie Cox Financial/Treasurer..................................................................... Rev. C. Michele Langston Cradle Roll Superintendent ....................................................................................... Vacant Special Consultant to the CDCSC .................................................... Bro. Kenneth Lindsey Special Consultant to the CDCSC .......................................... Sis. Margaret Smith-Perkins

AREA SUPERINTENDENTS Baltimore Area ........................................................................................ Rev. Karen Brooks Washington Area ................................................................................... Rev. Yvonne Davis Prince George’s County ......................................................................... Bro. Ronald Harris Howard & Anne Arundel Counties/North Laurel ....................................... Sis. Evelyn Gary Western Maryland ................................................................................ Rev. William Wilson Southern Maryland .................................................................................................... Vacant Virginia Area .......................................................................... Sis. Vanessa Johnson-Smith

DISTRICT COUNCIL BOARD Registrar ................................................................................................. Rev. Karen Brooks Assistant to Registrar ............................................................................ Bro. Ernest Dolison Christian Education Director ................................................................... Rev. Karen Myers Assistant to Christian Education ............................................................................... Vacant Parliamentarian........................................................................ Sis. Margaret Smith-Perkins Chaplain ............................................................................................... Rev. Collin Figueroa Information Technology ...................................................................... Rev. Keithlyn Warner Logistics ................................................................................................. Bro. Robert Rogers Director of Music ....................................................................................... Rev. Derk Sloane Assistant to Director of Music.................................................................................... Vacant Youth Ministry Director .............................................................................................. Vacant Director of Media & Communications ....................................................................... Vacant Director of Olympics for Christ/Entertainment ....................................... Bro. Ronald Harris Assistant Director of Olympics for Christ/Entertainment…… ……………Sis. Evelyn Gary Photographer …………………………………………………………………… ……….Vacant

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A CAPITAL THANK YOU! 2021 CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION STEERING COMMITTEE Sis. Francine Wilson Rev. Karen Myers Rev. C. Michele Langston Rev. Colin Figueroa Bro. Melvin Washington

Rev. Vernon Ware Rev. Lauren Harris Rev. William Wilson Rev. Alicia Hudnall Sis. Wanda Childs

CAPITAL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS Sis. Francine Wilson, Capital District Superintendent Sis. Josephine Davis, Junior Capital District Superintendent Bro. Duane Josey, Junior Capital District Superintendent

MEDIA/PRODUCTION TEAM Bro. Stacey Holmes Rev. Lillian Moore

CHURCH SCHOOL CONVENTION TEACHERS Rev. Lauren Harris Rev. Brian Wallace Sis. Efia Edem-Bababawo Rev. Rosalyn Roberts Rev. Vernon Ware Rev. Dr. Linda Mouzon Rev. Collin Figueroa Bro. Leonard Patterson Sis. Francine Sutton

Sis. Bianca Brade Rev. Debra Bell Rev. Priscilla Aylor-Moczo Bro. Darrell Wicker Sis. Linda Blanchard Rev. Elisa Evans Sis. Wanda Childs Rev. Charles Fowler

2021 ROUND TABLE PARTICIPANTS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS YAYA FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE PARTICIPANTS

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!!

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Bishop James L. Davis Mother Arelis B. Davis

LEVELup Capital District, we are Leveling Up By paying off the Valerie Bell Building we will raise substantial funds to reduce the burden of General Budget on our chur ches.

All Pastors, Clergy & Congregations are asked to support this self-help e ffort If you are interested, make your check payable to: The Second Episcopal District - memo: Level UP Send your donation to: Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun | P.O. Box 118 | Glen Bur nie MD 21060 Or you can make a pledge:19 (due October 2021) email to: Capitaldistrictelder@gmail.com