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 Presiding Prelate & Senior Bishop
+ Bishop Sylvia J. Britton
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,
Bishop Hazel M. Mack Vice Presiding Prelate & Co-Adjutor
+ Hazel M. Mack
Savethe 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
