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,” 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
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO THE SUPERVISOR
Bishop
Melvin L. Austin
Bishop
James I. Johnson Jr.
Dr. Dwight A. Nixon
Dr. Gregg M. Cooper
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
Elder Curtis Tunstall Sr.
Superintendent Shawn S. Hines Sr.
Minister Mosi Marks
Sister Amber Ellis
Missionary Catherine T. Purvis
Vice Chair, Finance Elder Wendy Sandidge
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Chair, Program Committee
Co–Chair, Program Committee
Vice Chair, Program Committee
Vice Chair, Program Committee
Sister Debora T. Roseboro
Sister Terry Hampton
Pastor Brandon C. Allen
Pastor Monty White
Missionary Andrea Singleton
Missionary LaTonya Willis
Chief Adjutant Pastor Elbert Louis
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 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 Expeditor
The Order of Divine Worship
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | Evening Service – 7:00 PM
“Pastor’s Purse Celebration”
Assistant Superintendent Avis A. Newby Mission Church
The Invocation Pastor Jesse Staton Rise and Shine Ministries
The Old Testament Scripture
The New Testament Scripture
The Ministry of Music
Missionary Prechelle Wilson
Miracles of the True Vine Tabernacle
Missionary Mona Jones
New Garden of Prayer - IV
The Jurisdictional Choir
The Pastor’s Purse Celebration
Missionary Shakira Baker – Pastor’s Purse Coordinator
The Ministry of Music
The Sacred Ministry of Giving
Announcements & Observations
The Presentation of the Prelate
The Jurisdictional Choir
The Jurisdictional Finance Committee
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
The Invocation
The Old Testament Scripture
The New Testament Scripture
The Ministry of Music
The Sacred Ministry of Giving
The Ministry of Music
Announcements & Observations
The Presentation of the Prelate
Pastor Maurice Davenport II
Greater Bazemore Temple
Pastor R. Leonard Warren
The Dwelling Place International Community of Greenville
Elder Marcus Cofield
Greater Bazemore Temple
Elder Kashon Brown
Greater Bazemore Temple
The Jurisdictional Choir
The Jurisdictional Finance Committee
The Jurisdictional Choir
Elder Curtis L. Tunstall Sr.
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
Virginia Beach District | Center of Love
The Invocation
The Old Testament Scripture
The New Testament Scripture
The Ministry of Music
The Sacred Ministry of Giving
The Ministry of Music
Announcements & Observations
The Presentation of the Prelate
Elder Daniel Ransdell
New Bethel Cathedral
Sister Dianna Williams
New Era Kingdom
Elder Malcolm Chandler Greater Joy
The Jurisdictional Choir
The Jurisdictional Finance Committee
The Jurisdictional Choir
Elder Curtis L. Tunstall Sr.
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
The Expediter
The Invocation
The Chant
The Old Testament Scripture
The New Testament Scripture
The Ministry of Music
The Welcome
Greetings
The Sacred Ministry of Giving
The Presentation of the Jurisdictional Prelate
Missionary Brenda Nixon
Marshal, Women’s Department | St. Mary’s
Missionary Leetreona Matthews
Tidewater District | Garden of Prayer Temple – ZC
Missionary Deserie Cooper
Norfolk District | New Garden of Prayer–IV
The Jurisdictional Choir
Missionary Davida Tunstall
Lion of Judah District | New Bethel Cathedral
Sister Crystal Billups
Tidewater District | Garden of Prayer Temple – ZC
The Jurisdictional Choir
Administrative Assistant Arlene Woodley
Southern Region | Union Bethel
First Lady Felicia Willis
The Bishop’s Wife
Mother Judith L.W. Willis
The Mother of the Jurisdiction
The Jurisdictional Finance Committee
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
The Invocation
The Old Testament Scripture
The New Testament Scripture
The Ministry of Music
The Sacred Ministry of Giving
The Ministry of Music
Announcements & Observations
The Presentation of the Prelate
Pastor Brandon C. Allen St. Paul
Elder Michael Henderson Crusade for Christ FWC
Elder Eric Cobb Crusade for Christ FWC
Pastor Leonard Allen Mega Ministries
The Jurisdictional Choir
The Jurisdictional Finance Committee
The Jurisdictional Choir
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 Supervisor
The Bishop’s Wife
The Assistant Jurisdictional Supervisor
The Mother of the Jurisdiction
The Jurisdictional Adjutancy
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
+The Expeditor Bishop James I. Johnson Jr.
Administrative Assistant – Central Region
Crusade for Christ FWC
+The Invocation
+The Chant
Dr. Gregg M. Cooper
Administrative Assistant – Dominion Region
New Garden of Prayer - IV
The Jurisdictional Choir
+The Old Testament Scripture Superintendent George W. Bond
Greater Western District | Guiding Star Ministries
+The New Testament Scripture Superintendent Jasper M. Willis
Conquering District | Zion Word Restoration Ministries
+The Hymn
+The Affirmation of Faith
The Anthem
The Ministry of Missions
Bishop’s Official Appointments
The Ministry of Music
The Sacred Ministry of Giving
The Jurisdictional Choir
Superintendent Carl G. Singleton Sr. New Tri City District | Emmanuel New Birth
The Jurisdictional Choir
Superintendent Michael E. Plummer Sr. President, Missions Department
Norfolk District | Miracles of the True Vine
Bishop Jonathan G. Willis Jurisdictional Prelate
The Jurisdictional Choir
Bishop Melvin L. Austin Administrative Assistant – Eastern Region
New Bethel Cathedral
The Presentation of the Jurisdictional Prelate Dr. Dwight A. Nixon Administrative Assistant – Southern Region
Saint Mary’s
The Song of Preparation
The Jurisdictional Choir
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.
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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!
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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.
