Virginia Third 2024 Worker's Conference Program

From the Desk of the Jurisdictional Prelate

Bishop Jonathan G. Willis

Grace and peace to you all, in the name of Jesus Christ, our precious Lord and Savior.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction’s Fifty-Seventh Annual Worker’s Conference. This is my inaugural Worker’s Conference, and I am so excited for this moment in time.

This week, YOU, as believers with great faith have gathered in one place to meet with God, unite as one in fellowship with the Lamb of God, and fulfill the calling as builders of one body, as led by the Spirit of God. In this remarkably historical inaugural year, our theme, “The Year of Glory,” has ignited a conscientious drive to new heights and greater depths. Just as the prophet Haggai encouraged the builders, let us keep this exact sentiment burning in our hearts and minds from God’s Holy Word: “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.”

(Haggai 2:9) I am so godly proud to be your bishop; to serve you with care, to guide you with diligence, and to impart the unadulterated Gospel truth of the cross. But I would not be doing my best if I did not also seek God for the wisdom and strength to push you further into the excellency of your calling. I am committed to this building process; to see to it that there is a spiritual building, growing deep inside this great Jurisdiction. As I look forward to a massive development unlike any other growth spurt we have ever seen before, let us forcefully close the door to sin and doubt; thereby thwarting the efforts of the enemy, who desires nothing more than to delay and destroy the exchange of our will for the righteous will of God. Together, we will press forward. Together, we will experience the magnificence of God’s presence here on earth, and together we will bask in the hope of His eternal favor and glory when this journey is complete.

Friends, this week is designed to strengthen us beyond the weariness of our well doing. This week, we will reach our due season and hold one another up, lest we faint.

Come now and let us bask sufficiently in the glory of God, for the duration of our appointed time together.

Besides, I cannot imagine this time of sincere praise, honor, thanksgiving, worship, prayer, and continuous spiritual construction with anyone else but YOU. Yours In Christ – Forever,

Jonathan G. Willis Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate

Welcome from the Jurisdictional Supervisor

Mother Sharon Alston-Felder What a wonderful joy it is to greet you as the world begins to unfold to another beautiful season of Springtime. As this occurs, we see the splendor of God’s glory in nature. It is a blessing to come together in celebration of our Worker’s Conference.

We praise God that our Bishop has proclaimed this as the “Year of Glory.” Glory is an occasion in which something great is being done! Truly God is doing glorious things in our Jurisdiction. He is blessing us to make His praise glorious. Not only that, but He is enlarging our territories and increasing souls in every church in The New Frontier. In this “Year of Glory," the splendor and magnificence of God is breaking through as souls are being saved, set free, and delivered. Signs, wonders, and miracles are taking place. We can proclaim as the scripture says in Haggai 2:9, “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.” God is using us, the men, and women of the Virginia Third Family to partake of this great move.

As we gather together, to participate in this glorious move of God, we thank Him for our Prelate, Bishop Jonathan G. Willis who has taken the helm of this great Virginia Third Jurisdiction. His life reflects the glory of God, and his works indicate the glory of God is upon him. He leads with humility, dignity, and peace. It is our honor to move forward with this dedicated, prayerful man, as God uses him to bless our Jurisdiction. The mission is complete, and the “Year of Glory" has moved onto the scene!

Please keep our Bishop, his wife, and his family in prayer. Please pray for me, my family and for each other.

Remember, “We Progress with Team Effort”.

Bringing Honor to my Father,

Sharon Alston–Felder Mother Sharon Alston-Felder Jurisdictional Supervisor

Welcome from the Bishop’s Wife

First Lady Felicia E. Willis It is with great pleasure and excitement that I offer a heartfelt “Welcome” to you as we come together. As we assemble, I express my sincerest greetings to all with utmost delight and eagerness. The joy is overwhelming at having the opportunity to come together once again in love and good works, as told in Hebrews 10:24. I pray that you have all come in expectation of a glorious time, as I have, confident in the belief that God has prepared us for such a time as this.

I am filled with thanks to God for my husband, our esteemed leader, Bishop Jonathan G. Willis, whom I affectionately call “Honey Boo-Bishop”— (and I do hope that's alright.) Surely, this is the Lord’s doing, and it is truly marvelous in our eyes. Indeed, how good, and how pleasant it is for us to dwell together in unity, as Psalm 133:1 beautifully attests.

Approaching with a profound sense of humility and gratitude, I humbly ask for your prayers. I have earnestly besought God to use me as a captivating voice of sanctity, distinction, and significance at this time. Let us continue to fortify the solid foundation established by our esteemed predecessors, fully embracing our leader’s vision.

I declare that this 57th Worker’s Conference will herald a time of revitalization, provide heavenly insight, and foster solidarity among us. Let’s cherish the opportunity to be in one another’s presence, engage in fellowship, and joyfully worship the God of our salvation. Let's have some CHURCH! As we congregate under the theme of “The Year of Glory,” inspired by Haggai 2:9, we are encouraged to reflect on the infinite strength and mercy of our Heavenly Father. He empowers us to fulfill our mission and purpose.

May the love of Christ forever intertwine our hearts as we persist in the pursuit of our God-given mission.

In the inspiring words of our Chief Apostle, Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard, “We have work to do.”

Serving to bring glory to my Father,

Felicia E. Willis

First Lady Felicia E. Willis The Bishop’s Wife

Welcome from the Mother of the Jurisdiction

Mother Judith L.W. Willis WELCOME to the Virginia Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction’s Fifty-Seventh Annual Worker’s Conference! I am both excited and honored to greet you with reflections at this blessed and holy time.

When Bishop Levi E. Willis II was present with us, he would look forward to these gatherings to the point he could hardly contain himself. I still carry that same enthusiasm with me and will forever hold the fervor in which he served this great jurisdiction. For as long as I stand as a witness to the continuation of a magnificent work, I do not stand alone. You have been standing with me and my family, and your support has given me a great push to keep on keeping on.

Our great prelate, Bishop Jonathan G. Willis, has designated as this year’s theme, “The Year of Glory”. With this in the forefront of our minds, we are free to focus on the limitless power of God’s Shekinah Glory which will fill us to the overflow in this meeting and beyond. Let us serve and worship together this week with tremendous zeal.

Our future is upon us, and I know the mighty hand of God will lead us to our expected end.

With these closing words, I wish I could adequately convey my gratefulness. The extent of your love has overwhelmed me, and I am humbled beyond description. Thank you for loving me so sweetly. I will forever share the love of the Lord with every one of you.

In His Service,

Judith L.W. Willis

Co–Pastor Judith L.W. Willis The Mother of the Jurisdiction

Administrative Assistants ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO THE BISHOP

Bishop Melvin L. Austin

Bishop James I. Johnson Jr.

Dr. Dwight A. Nixon

Dr. Gregg M. Cooper

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO THE SUPERVISOR

Mother Amelia J. Boyd Assistant Jurisdictional Supervisor Designate

Missionary Beverly W. Goode

Missionary Arlene S. Woodley

Missionary Yolanda N. Gardner

Missionary Alexia T. Newby

District Roll Call COMMONWEALTH DISTRICT Superintendent Ronald L. Hardy Sr. & District Missionary Yvonne W. Hawkins CONQUERING DISTRICT Superintendent Jasper M. Willis & District Missionary Judith Green FATHER AARON BAZEMORE DISTRICT Superintendent Donald L. Finney & District Missionary Glenda E. Finney GREATER WESTERN DISTRICT Superintendent George W. Bond & District Missionary Ayn Bratton–Reynolds LION OF JUDAH DISTRICT Superintendent Shawn S. Hines Sr. & District Missionary Marian R. Cain NEW CENTRAL DISTRICT Superintendent Harold Woodley & District Missionary Kelli Randolph NEW TRI-CITY DISTRICT Superintendent Carl G. Singleton Sr. NORFOLK DISTRICT Superintendent Michael E. Plummer Sr. & District Missionary Carolyn Jones PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT District Missionary Sheila Welch TIDEWATER DISTRICT Superintendent Joshua Smith Jr. & District Missionary Carolyn Darden VIRGINIA BEACH DISTRICT Superintendent Robert A. Laury & District Missionary Beth A. Dickens

Jurisdictional Officers Jurisdictional Secretary Chief of Staff Executive Assistant to the Bishop Assistant Chief of Staff Chair, Finance Vice Chair, Finance Treasurer Financial Secretary Chair, Program Committee Co–Chair, Program Committee Vice Chair, Program Committee Vice Chair, Program Committee Chief Adjutant Assistant Chief Adjutant Lead Adjutant Sister Assistant Lead Adjutant Sister Episcopal Adjutant Episcopal Adjutant Chief of Security Chairman, Board of Superintendents Assistant Chairman, Board of Superintendents Secretary, Board of Superintendents Chairman, Council of Pastors and Elders Assistant Chairman, Council of Pastors and Elders Secretary, Council of Pastors and Elders Chairman, Board of Ordination Vice Chairman, Board of Ordination Member, Board of Ordination Member, Board of Ordination Member, Board of Ordination Member, Board of Ordination Dean, School of Licensing Assistant Dean, School of Licensing Assistant Dean, School of Licensing Member, School of Licensing Board Member, School of Licensing Board Member, School of Licensing Board Member, School of Licensing Board Member, School of Licensing Board Member, School of Licensing Board ILTI Co–Coordinator ILTI Co–Coordinator ILTI Project Specialist AIM Chair AIM Co–Chair AIM Women’s Department Coordinator Scholastic Motivation Ministries Co–Director Scholastic Motivation Ministries Co–Director Evangelism Department President

Elder Curtis Tunstall Sr. Superintendent Shawn S. Hines Sr. Minister Mosi Marks Sister Amber Ellis Missionary Catherine T. Purvis Elder Wendy Sandidge Sister Debora T. Roseboro Sister Terry Hampton Pastor Brandon C. Allen Pastor Monty White Missionary Andrea Singleton Missionary LaTonya Willis Pastor Elbert Louis Elder Montrell Jennings District Missionary Beth A. Dickens Missionary Rashida Robinson Minister George L. Harrison Elder Christopher Pollard Chairman Deacon Horace Felder Superintendent Ronald L. Hardy Sr. Superintendent George W. Bond Superintendent Donald L. Finney Superintendent Carl G. Singleton Sr. Pastor Leonard Allen Elder Cornelius Bennett Superintendent Harold Woodley Elder Conroy Randolph Superintendent Ronald L. Hardy Sr. Superintendent Carl G. Singleton Sr. Pastor Randy L. James Elder Michael Walton District Missionary Beth A. Dickens Missionary Desirie Cooper District Missionary Judith Green Administrative Assistant Yolanda N. Gardner District Missionary Marian Cain District Missionary Glenda E. Finney District Missionary Sheila Welch Elder Louise Hicks Missionary Iris Mullins Pastor Kimberly D. Hayes Superintendent Jasper M. Willis Missionary D. Ann Brown Missionary Tiffani J. Willis Pastor Maurice C. Davenport II Missionary Jackie Boyd – Harris Elder L. Simeon Johnson Sister Courtney Woodley Assistant Superintendent Avis A. Newby

Evangelism Department Elect–Lady Missions Department President Missions Department Elect–Lady Music Department President Music Department Vice President Music Department Vice President Music Department Vice President Sunday School Superintendent Sunday School Coordinator Youth Department President Youth Department Chairlady Youth Department Vice President Young Men of Valor Coordinator Young Women of Excellence Coordinator Men’s Department President Men’s Department Vice President Marketing & Media Co–Coordinator Marketing & Media Co–Coordinator Marketing & Media Team Marketing & Media Team Marketing & Media Team Marketing & Media Team Photographer President, Greeters Housing Coordinator Pastor’s Purse Coordinator National Prayer Captain Coordinator, Marriage & Singles Ministry Retreat Co–Coordinator, Marriage & Singles Ministry Retreat Co–Coordinator, Marriage & Singles Ministry Retreat Co–Coordinator, Marriage & Singles Ministry Retreat President, Usher Board Vice President, Usher Board Executive Secretary, Department of Women Treasurer, Department of Women Marshal, Department of Women President, Business & Professional Women’s Federation President, Christian Women’s Council President, Church Mother’s Board President, Clergy & Deacons’ Wives President, District Missionaries Unit Vice President, District Missionaries Unit Vice President, District Missionaries Unit President, Hospitality Department President, Hospitality Department President, Executive Hospitality Department President, Nurses’ Unit Vice President, Nurses’ Unit President, Sunshine Band President, Superintendents’ Wives Circle President, Young Women’s Christian Council

Missionary Iris Mullins Superintendent Michael E. Plummer Sr. Elder Helena Barnes Pastor Anthony Turner Jr. Pastor Naman H. Potts III Missionary Aretha Drummond Elder L. Simeon Johnson Missionary Karen Harris–Hancock Pastor Jesse Staton Missionary Tiffani J. Willis Missionary LaVanjulena S. Hawkins Brother Jaylen J. Willis Elder James E. Hayes Sister Amber Ellis Pastor Randy L. James Pastor Linwood Welch Pastor Naman H. Potts III Brother Devon Stewart Sister Amber Ellis Deacon Dreason Ruckett Brother CJ White Elder Carlos Wilson Pastor Alonzo Hawkins Missionary Mary Faison Missionary Andrea Singleton Missionary Shakira Baker Elder Mary Johnson First Lady Felicia Willis Elder Mary Johnson Missionary Brenda Nixon Missionary Deserie Cooper Sister Bernice Huskey Sister Bernice Medley District Missionary Marian R. Cain Administrative Assistant Yolanda N. Gardner Missionary Brenda Nixon Missionary Dolores M. Knight Elder Ora Plummer Elder Louise Hicks Mother Judith L.W. Willis District Missionary Marian R. Cain District Missionary Carolyn Darden District Missionary Glenda E. Finney Missionary Evangeline Wallace Sister Joyce Dixon Missionary Jackie Boyd–Harris Missionary Sharon Collins Sister Jonee Purvis-Boyd Missionary Leetreona Matthews Missionary Mary Hardy Administrative Assistant Alexia T. Newby

Bishop Marc L. House

Founder & Senior Pastor | Victory City Church Presiding Prelate | Victory United Fellowship of Churches Atlanta, Georgia Bishop Marc L. House is an anointed man of God, whose influence is passionately committed with a mandate to empower individuals and churches by the awakening of their God-given potential.

Bishop House founded Victory City Church, The Favored Place of God’s Anointed, in Atlanta, Georgia, and established the Victory United Fellowship of Churches, where he is the Presiding Prelate. He is the published author of numerous life-changing publications: The Power of Prayer, Rise and Be Healed, Out of the Pit, iEmerge, and 40 Days of Favor. Bishop House’s servitude transcends that of his role as Pastor, as he simultaneously serves as the Chaplain for the Atlanta Police Department.

Bishop Marc L. House is a humble servant, dynamic visionaire, vibrant leader, and above all, a man after God’s own heart. He is the esteemed oracle of God and has fully devoted himself to the completion of his assignment and the development of God’s people.

Bishop Chadwick F. Carlton

Founder & Lead Pastor | The Temple of Healing Waters Prelate | The Republic of Korea Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Sterling, Virginia Bishop Chadwick Fionn Carlton is a pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, husband, and father, who relishes opportunities to engage multi-ethnic cultures seeking to interpret human dynamics, specifically those that enjoin racial antipathy, pathos, and public incivilities that do not undergird social harmony.

Through his church, The Temple of Healing Waters Church of God in Christ, Dulles, Virginia and Suitland, Maryland, Bishop Carlton engages congregants to advance measurable change spiritually and naturally. In November 2019, during the 112th Annual Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ, Bishop Carlton was consecrated to the office of Jurisdictional Prelate, the Republic of Korea Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction by Presiding Bishop Charles Edward Blake Sr., with the assistance of members of the General Board.

Bishop Carlton is a scholar and post-secondary educator, earning degrees from the University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts; St. Thomas University, Master of Science; Wesley Theological Seminary, Master of Theological Studies; Wesley Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry (D.Min); LaSalle University, Doctor of Theology (Th.D.).

He is married to Evangelist M. Darice Carlton and has three children: Dylan, Dru, and Denver.

Pastor John F. Hannah

Founder & Lead Pastor | New Life Covenant Church Southeast Chicago, Illinois

Pastor John F. Hannah is a husband, pastor, speaker, and author who has impacted thousands of lives through his ministry, prayer, and dedication to service. The foundation for his pastoral passion is rooted in his love for urban youth and teaching others how to grow their relationship with God through prayer. He even began his career as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Chicago’s Cook County and eventually transitioned into serving as a youth pastor at a local church for many years. It was during these times that opportunities developed, leading John to perfect the calling for his destiny as the shepherd of a remarkable organization that would become New Life.

Today, John F. Hannah is the founder and lead pastor of New Life Covenant Church Southeast, a nondenominational, multicultural church on the Southside of Chicago. Presently, the church has grown to more than 20,000 members, including online membership. While the numbers suggest a megachurch sized atmosphere, the spirit of the house and its members promote a family environment, committed to serving God and our Community.

Pastor Renee Winston

Pastor | Abundant Remnant Ministries San Francisco, California

Renee Winston travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of preaching God’s word to His beloved children. She is a mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and most importantly a worshiper after God’s own heart. Renee believes her God given mission is to help bring deliverance to the lost and hurting. She seeks to develop positive relationships with others through the Spirit of God. She consistently gives of herself to minister and mentor individuals throughout the country and abroad. Renee teaches by example, imparts wisdom, and challenges those connected to her to reach their full God-given potential.

After faithfully serving 6 years as Missionary in Charge to the Abundant Remnant Ministries (ARM), Church of God in Christ, in San Francisco, California, Renee was officially appointed Shepherdess by General Board Member Emeritus, Bishop W. W. Hamilton in 2013. Along with leading a congregation, she continues to travel the nation and abroad, preaching the gospel as an evangelist. She also serves (her church) the Church of God in Christ, as the 1st female Regional Evangelism President in the United States of America. In addition, Renee serves her national church as a National Expediter for the Women’s Department under the leadership of General Supervisor, Mother Barbara McCoo- Lewis.

Bishop Michael A. Blue

Senior Pastor | The Door of Hope Christian Church Presiding Prelate | Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries Marion, South Carolina Michael A. Blue was born in NC and raised in SC. He served as an award-winning educator for twenty-five years.

Bishop Blue has been in ministry since 1980. In 1992, he and his wife became the founding pastors of The Door of Hope Christian Church, Marion, SC. He was consecrated to the bishopric in 1997 and has served as presiding prelate for the Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries (CCFM), from 2000 until the present.

Bishop Blue is a 1985 graduate of Francis Marion University (FMU) in Florence, SC, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. He has done graduate studies at the College of Charleston and various other institutions. Bishop Blue’s honors include a Doctor of Divinity from Cathedral Bible College in May 2010; the Doctor of Humanities from Francis Marion University in December of 2010; the Governor’s Ambassador of Economic Development Award for Marion County, SC in May 2016; and FMU’s Outstanding Alumnus Award in March 2017, and Marion County School District’s Superhero Award, (November 2022).

He is married to the former Malinda J. Tarte of Camden, NJ. They are the loving parents of two children -Michala and Michael II (also known as “B.J.”).

Bishop Blue’s chief desire is to know Christ more intimately and to make Him known more fully. This desire is a paraphrase of his primary life motto, one that he shares every week with his church family: he is “committed to bring pleasure to Christ’s Heart and fame to His Name.”

The Order of Divine Worship

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Evening Service – 7:00 PM “Pastor’s Purse Celebration” The Expeditor

Assistant Superintendent Avis A. Newby

The Invocation

Pastor Jesse Staton

The Old Testament Scripture

Missionary Prechelle Wilson

The New Testament Scripture

Missionary Mona Jones

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

Mission Church

Rise and Shine Ministries

Miracles of the True Vine Tabernacle

New Garden of Prayer - IV

The Pastor’s Purse Celebration

Missionary Shakira Baker – Pastor’s Purse Coordinator The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Sacred Ministry of Giving

The Jurisdictional Finance Committee

Announcements & Observations The Presentation of the Prelate

Elder Curtis L. Tunstall Sr.

Jurisdictional Secretary | New Bethel Cathedral

Dr. Gregg M. Cooper

Administrative Assistant – Dominion Region New Garden of Prayer – IV

The Voice of our Leader & Introduction of the Messenger Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate

The Song of Preparation

The Jurisdictional Choir

THE WORD OF GOD Bishop Marc L. House

Founder & Senior Pastor, Victory City Church – Atlanta, GA Presiding Prelate, Victory United Fellowship of Churches

The Invitation and Prayer of Healing & Deliverance The Benediction

The Order of Divine Worship

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | Evening Service – 7:00 PM The Expeditor

Pastor Maurice Davenport II

The Invocation

Pastor R. Leonard Warren

The Old Testament Scripture

Elder Marcus Cofield

The New Testament Scripture

Elder Kashon Brown

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Sacred Ministry of Giving

The Jurisdictional Finance Committee

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

Announcements & Observations

Elder Curtis L. Tunstall Sr.

Greater Bazemore Temple

The Dwelling Place International Community of Greenville

The Presentation of the Prelate

Greater Bazemore Temple

Greater Bazemore Temple

Jurisdictional Secretary | New Bethel Cathedral

Dr. Dwight A. Nixon

Administrative Assistant – Southern Region Saint Mary’s

The Voice of our Leader & Introduction of the Messenger Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate

The Song of Preparation

The Jurisdictional Choir

THE WORD OF GOD Pastor John F. Hannah

Founder & Lead Pastor, New Life Covenant Church Southeast – Chicago, IL

The Invitation and Prayer of Healing & Deliverance The Benediction

The Order of Divine Worship

Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Evening Service – 7:00 PM The Expeditor

Superintendent Robert A. Laury

The Invocation

Elder Daniel Ransdell

The Old Testament Scripture

Sister Dianna Williams

The New Testament Scripture

Elder Malcolm Chandler

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Sacred Ministry of Giving

The Jurisdictional Finance Committee

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

Announcements & Observations

Elder Curtis L. Tunstall Sr.

Virginia Beach District | Center of Love

New Bethel Cathedral

The Presentation of the Prelate

New Era Kingdom

Greater Joy

Jurisdictional Secretary | New Bethel Cathedral

Bishop Melvin L. Austin

Administrative Assistant – Eastern Region New Bethel Cathedral

The Voice of our Leader & Introduction of the Messenger Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate

The Song of Preparation

The Jurisdictional Choir

THE WORD OF GOD Pastor Renee Winston

Pastor, Abundant Remnant Ministries – San Francisco, CA

The Invitation and Prayer of Healing & Deliverance The Benediction

The Order of Divine Worship

Friday, March 15, 2024 | Mid–Morning Service – 10:00 A.M. “Women’s Day” Honoring our Jurisdictional Supervisor ~ Mother Sharon Alston–Felder The Call to Worship

Missionary Brenda Nixon

The Expediter

Missionary Leetreona Matthews

Marshal, Women’s Department | St. Mary’s Tidewater District | Garden of Prayer Temple – ZC

The Invocation

Missionary Deserie Cooper

The Chant

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Old Testament Scripture

Missionary Davida Tunstall

The New Testament Scripture

Sister Crystal Billups

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Welcome

Administrative Assistant Arlene Woodley

Greetings

First Lady Felicia Willis

Norfolk District | New Garden of Prayer–IV

Lion of Judah District | New Bethel Cathedral Tidewater District | Garden of Prayer Temple – ZC

Southern Region | Union Bethel The Bishop’s Wife

Mother Judith L.W. Willis The Mother of the Jurisdiction

The Sacred Ministry of Giving

The Jurisdictional Finance Committee

The Presentation of the Jurisdictional Prelate

Bishop Melvin L. Austin

Administrative Assistant – Eastern Region New Bethel Cathedral

The Voice of our Leader & Introduction of Supervisor Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate

The Song of Preparation

Pastor Naman H. Potts III

THE JURISDICTIONAL SUPERVISOR’S ANNUAL ADDRESS Mother Sharon Alston–Felder Jurisdictional Supervisor

The Invitation and Prayer of Healing & Deliverance The Benediction

Elder Mary E. Johnson

National Prayer Captain |Crusade for Christ FWC

Mother Amelia J. Boyd

Assistant Supervisor Designate | Prayer of Faith Temple – ZC

The Order of Divine Worship

Friday, March 15, 2024 | Evening Service – 7:00 PM The Expeditor

Pastor Brandon C. Allen

The Invocation

Elder Michael Henderson

The Old Testament Scripture

Elder Eric Cobb

The New Testament Scripture

Pastor Leonard Allen

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Sacred Ministry of Giving

The Jurisdictional Finance Committee

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

St. Paul

Crusade for Christ FWC

Crusade for Christ FWC

Mega Ministries

Announcements & Observations The Presentation of the Prelate

Elder Curtis L. Tunstall Sr.

Jurisdictional Secretary | New Bethel Cathedral

Bishop James I. Johnson Jr.

Administrative Assistant – Central Region Crusade for Christ FWC

The Voice of our Leader & Introduction of the Messenger Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate

The Song of Preparation

The Jurisdictional Choir

THE WORD OF GOD Bishop Michael A. Blue

Senior Pastor | The Door of Hope Christian Church – Marion, SC Presiding Prelate | Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries

The Invitation and Prayer of Healing & Deliverance The Benediction

Official Day

The Lord’s Day Worship Celebration Sunday, March 17, 2024 Sunday School | 9:30 AM Official Day Service | 11:00 AM

The Lord’s Day Worship Celebration

Sunday, March 17, 2024 | Official Day Service – 11:00 AM “The Year of Glory” (Haggai 2:9)

The Order of Divine Worship (+) Where indicated, please stand.

The Organ Prelude

The Jurisdictional Musicians

+The Call to Worship

Pastor Brandon C. Allen

Chair, Program Committee | St. Paul

+The Processional

The Jurisdictional Adjutancy

+The Expeditor

Bishop James I. Johnson Jr.

+The Invocation

Dr. Gregg M. Cooper

+The Chant

The Jurisdictional Choir

+The Old Testament Scripture

Superintendent George W. Bond

+The New Testament Scripture

Superintendent Jasper M. Willis

The Jurisdictional Supervisor The Bishop’s Wife The Assistant Jurisdictional Supervisor The Mother of the Jurisdiction The Administrative Assistants to the Supervisor The Administrative Assistants Wives The District Missionaries The Superintendents Wives The Pastors Wives The Missionaries The Deacons The Ministers The Elders The Pastors The District Superintendents The Officers of the Office of the Bishop The Administrative Assistants to the Bishop THE JURISDICTIONAL PRELATE

Administrative Assistant – Central Region Crusade for Christ FWC

Administrative Assistant – Dominion Region New Garden of Prayer - IV

Greater Western District | Guiding Star Ministries

Conquering District | Zion Word Restoration Ministries

+The Hymn

The Jurisdictional Choir

+The Affirmation of Faith

Superintendent Carl G. Singleton Sr.

The Anthem

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Ministry of Missions

Superintendent Michael E. Plummer Sr.

Bishop’s Official Appointments

New Tri City District | Emmanuel New Birth

President, Missions Department Norfolk District | Miracles of the True Vine

Bishop Jonathan G. Willis

Jurisdictional Prelate

The Ministry of Music

The Jurisdictional Choir

The Sacred Ministry of Giving

Bishop Melvin L. Austin

The Presentation of the Jurisdictional Prelate

Dr. Dwight A. Nixon

The Song of Preparation

The Jurisdictional Choir

Administrative Assistant – Eastern Region New Bethel Cathedral

Administrative Assistant – Southern Region Saint Mary’s

The Official Message THE RIGHT REVEREND JONATHAN GERARD WILLIS

Jurisdictional Prelate, Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia Pastor, Garden of Prayer Temple – Zion City East and Prayer of Faith Temple – Zion City West

+The Invitation and Prayer of Healing & Deliverance +The Benediction +The Recessional

“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Haggai 2:9 KJV

THE HYMN “AT CALVARY”

By William R. Newell (1895)

Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.

Refrain: Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty at Calvary.

By God’s Word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the Law I’d spurned, Till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.

(Refrain) Oh, the love that drew salvation’s plan!

Oh, the grace that brought it down to man!

Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!

(Refrain)

THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We affirm our faith in the Bible.

Congregation: We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.

We affirm our faith in God. Congregation: We believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.

We affirm our faith in the blessed hope.

Congregation: We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.

We affirm our faith in repentance.

Congregation: We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

We affirm our faith in salvation.

Congregation: We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

We affirm our faith in Jesus Christ.

Congregation: We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.

We affirm our faith in the Holy Spirit.

Congregation: We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.

We affirm our faith in sanctification.

Congregation: We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world.