The Greater Bethany Fellowship of Churches 19th Holy Convocation

The Official Program of the Greater Bethany Fellowship of Churches, Inc.

2023 Holy Convocation

August 10-12, 2023

Welcome

I, the Presiding Prelate & Senior Bishop, along with Bishop Hazel M. Mack, our Vice Presiding Prelate & Co-Adjutor, The Executive Board, as well as, the General Assembly of this Great Zion, WELCOME you to out 19th Holy Convocation.

“Undivided” is our theme for this year’s Holy Gathering, Amos 3:3 says “How can we walk together except that we agree.” GBFC is a cohesive group of leaders who have come together to carry out God's mission in the earth.

We invite you to come, participate and be blessed while you enjoy the mighty move of God. We want you to experience fellowship, praise, and worship in unity. I wish that every leader, preacher, delegate, and visitor will leave this Convocation as a united body with one mind and one spirt.

Again, Thank You for attending and Welcome!

Yours Because of Christ,

+ Bishop Sylvia J. Britton

Bishop Sylvia J. Britton Presiding Prelate & Senior Bishop

Thursday, August 10, 2023 @ 7PM Bishop-Designate Michael Claiborne Expeditor

Order of Service Intercessory Prayer……………………….Pastor Daniel Gardner Praise & Worship…………………………....GBFC Praise Team Holy Greetings & Salutations………..…Bishop Sylvia J. Britton Selection………………………………….GBFC Bishop’s Choir Announcements…………………...Bishop Derrick L. Glover, Sr. Award Presentation Ministry of Giving…………………………GBFC Finance Team Act of Affiliation………………………..Bishop Hazel M. Mack Introduction of Preacher Liturgical Dance……………………………Divine Interpretation The Spoken Word……………………Overseer Bryant K. Knight Call to Discipleship Remarks Benediction

Friday, August 12, 2023 @ 2PM Bishop Teto Saunders - Expeditor Order of Service Opening Prayer Praise & Worship……………………………...GBFC Praise Team Ministry of Giving…………………………..GBFC Finance Team Introduction of Preacher Selection………………………………………..Sis. Alex Franklin The Spoken Word………………………....Bishop Hazel M. Mack Call to Discipleship Remarks Benediction

Friday, August 11, 2023 @ 7PM Overseer Michelle Claiborne - Expeditor

Order of Service Intercessory Prayer……………………Pastor Anita Dunston Praise & Worship…………………….….GBFC Praise Team Holy Greetings & Salutations………Bishop Sylvia J. Britton Selection……………………………...GBFC Bishop’s Choir Announcements………………Bishop Derrick L. Glover, Sr. Award Presentation Ministry of Giving…………………….GBFC Finance Team Introduction of Preacher Sermonic Soloist………………………….Pastor J.L. Brooks The Spoken Word……...........................Dr. Cynthia McInnis Call to Discipleship Remarks Benediction

Saturday, August 12, 2023 @ 7PM Bishop Derrick L. Glover, Sr. - Expeditor

Order of Service Intercessory Prayer………….Pastor Frederick A. Pompey Jr. Praise & Worship……………………….GBFC Praise Team Holy Greetings & Salutations…...….Bishop Sylvia J. Britton Selection……………………………...GBFC Bishop’s Choir Announcements………………Bishop Derrick L. Glover, Sr. Award Presentation Ministry of Giving…………………….GBFC Finance Team Introduction of Preacher Sermonic Soloist……………………….Pastor Maryta Fields The Spoken Word………………….Bishop Anthony Gilyard Call to Discipleship Remarks Benediction

Thank You & God Bless It is with GREAT joy that I write to you on behalf of myself, as well as our Presiding Prelate, our Executive Board & Members of GBFC, Inc. to say THANK YOU for attending our Holy Convocation “2023”.

It is with sincere gratitude that I extend this heartfelt appreciation to EVERYONE that worked so hard and diligently to make this time of fellowship a success and high time in the presence of the Lord.

I also want to THANK all our registered delegates, our new affiliates, and all those who gave their financial support to help meet the demands of our budget.

To Bishop Benjamin Peterson and his staff, YOU ROCK! As we have already begun preparing for Holy Convocation “2024” we hope you will save the date and we look forward to seeing you there!

Until Then,

+ Hazel M. Mack Bishop Hazel M. Mack Vice Presiding Prelate & Co-Adjutor

Save the Date-August 2024 Bishop Sylvia J. Britton, The Executive Board & General Assembly of the Greater Bethany Fellowship of Churches, Inc.

Cordially invite You to the

20th Anniversary of Our Great Zion, along with the

25th Episcopal Anniversary of our

Presiding Prelate