Pastor Irvin Scales Anniversary Program

Joint Celebration Service FOR

Rev. Irvin Scales, Sr. 18 years at Zion Travelers First Baptist Church & 12 years at Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church

“Receiving the Call to Preach God’s Word” Isaiah 6:7-8

Sunday, September 25, 2016 * 2:00 P.M. HOST CHURCH Zion Travelers First Baptist Church 406 Adams Street * New Orleans, LA 70118

This is the day that the Lord has made, let everyone rejoice be glad in it.

To my brothers and sisters of Zion Travelers First and Greater Bethlehem Baptist Churches, I thank God for this day of celebration where the Lord has placed me as under shepherd of his people. I know there is no doubt in my mind; the Lord has put me in the position to pastor His people.

I’ve found out that everyone who is called to preach was not called to pastor. Sometimes we’re confused about what the Lord wants us to do and when he speaks to us through the Holy Spirit, we know without a doubt what he would have us to do. I’m just like Isaiah 6:7-8 verses, I’m glad I received His call to preach His Love through Jesus Christ.

To My Church Families… I thank God for whatever you’ve done to make this anniversary program a success for me and my wife. Please keep Sandy and me in your prayers for kingdom building.

To my wife… I thank God for my wife, Lillian “Sandy” Scales for her support. One who prays with me and for me, I am blessed. I pray God will continue to enable us to be equally yoked to work in his vineyard together.

To Pastor Antoine Jacobs… I thank God for your presence. I pray that He continue to bless you and your family. Keep lifting up the name of Jesus!

To All of Our Visitors… I thank God for your presence. May God continue to bless and keep you in His care! Please come again.

I Remain Yours In Christ, Rev. Irvin Scales, Sr.

Remember only what you do for Christ will last!

Profile of Reverend Irvin Scales, Sr. “God in His infinite wisdom has given us a “Pastor” after His own Heart.”

The Reverend Irvin Scales, Sr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 15, 1946. He is the son of the late Henry Scales, III and Josephine Harris Scales.

The Early Years He received his early education in the public schools of New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from Booker T. Washington Senior High School in 1965, he was drafted into the U. S. Army. The Lord blessed him to return home from Vietnam on September 11, 1967 with an honorable discharge.

Christian Upbringing He was brought up in a Christian family and accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour at the young age of 8 years old and was baptized by Pastor Lawrence C. Riley at Zion Travelers First Baptist Church. In his mid twenties, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he reinstated his membership at Zion Travelers First Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Charles E. Gomez.

Call, License And Ordination To The Ministry After three (3) years, while attending Southern University in New Orleans, he was called to the ministry and was licensed to preach in 1975 by Rev. Charles E. Gomez. He enrolled in the Union Baptist Theological Seminary and received a Bachelor’s degree in Theology in 1982. He was elected to pastor the Zion Travelers First Baptist Church on September 11, 1998. He was ordained and installed on September 25, 1998 by the Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association. In June of 2003, he was called to serve as interim Pastor of the Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was called to Pastor the Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church on July 4, 2004 and was installed as Pastor by the Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association on September 3, 2004.

Family Life On August 18, 2007 the Lord blessed him to marry the former Lillian Delores Wormley, also known as Sandy, from Trenton, NJ. He is the proud father of five (5) children; Irvin, Jr., Kurt, Sr., Emmanuel, Sr., Nathaniel and Akilah. He is the grandfather of seven (7).

Religious And Civic Affiliations He is the Corresponding Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association; member of The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America and Congress; Louisiana State Home and Foreign Mission Convention; Upper Minister’s Alliance of New Orleans; Churches Supporting Churches and the Alumni of Booker T. Washington Senior High School Class of 1965.

His Favorite Scripture is: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement thou shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 His Favorite Hymn: “Guide Me O Thou great Jehovah,’ “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior” and “Order My Steps.”

Only What You Do For Christ Will Last!!!

Order Of Service Devotional Period ......................................................................... Rev. Sherman Washington, Pastor Beulah 6th District Baptist Church Scripture Hymn of the Day Prayer Prayer Chant Entrance of Pastor and First Lady Selection ………………………………......................................................................... Mass Choir Master of Service ................................................................................... Deacon Harrison Cornish Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church Welcome ......................................................................................................... Sister Sherry Thomas Zion Travelers First Baptist Church Response .................................................................................................. Sister Elizabeth Richards First Shiloh Baptist Church Selection ......................................................................................................................... Mass Choir Tribute to the Pastor .................................................................................... Youth of the Churches Solo ................................................................................................................ Minister Cory Thomas Minister’s Wives Presentation ......................................................................... Sis. Marion Taylor President of Minister’s Wives, LFMBGA

Solo …………………………............................................................................... Sis. Lucy LeBeout Macedonia Baptist Church Encouragement from the Church …………………………………… Deacon Charles Casimere Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church Brother Rodney Lee Zion Travelers First Baptist Church

Pastor’s Anniversary Program Continued…

Worship by Giving (Anniversary Offering) Deacons in Charge

Encouragement from a Pastor Rev. John T. White, Pastor; Greater King Solomon Baptist Church

Introduction of the Speaker Rev. Travis George, Pastor; Second Bethlehem Baptist Church

Solo ........................................................................................................ Sis. Carrie Baker Jackson Zion Travelers First Baptist Church

God’s Message Rev. Antoine Jacobs, Pastor First Shiloh Baptist Churches

Invitation to Discipleship Presentations Remarks …........................................................................................... Deacon Harrison Cornish Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church Deacon Wilbert Johnson Zion Travelers First Baptist Church

Escorting the Pastor Back to the Pulpit

Honoree Pastor Irvin Scales, Sr. Benediction - Blessing of the Food - Doxology Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall

Lillian D. Wormley - Scales Lillian, affectionately known as Sandy, is the granddaughter of the late Lillian Johnson and Myrtle Wormley, daughter of Deacon Ernest and Mildred Wormley and sister of Rev. Ernest (Skip) and Dr. Monica Wormley. A native of Trenton, New Jersey, she received her elementary and secondary education in the public schools of Trenton, graduating from Trenton Central High School in 1969.

She is a graduate of the Berkeley Business School in East Orange, New Jersey. She has taken Accounting Courses at Rider College, Medical Terminology at the College of New Jersey, Auto Mechanics Course at Ewing Night School, and certified by American Red Cross for First Aid and CPR. She is a lifetime member of the New Salem Baptist Church, were her brother is the Pastor. She was the Church Secretary, Secretary and Head Choir Director for the Mass Choir, Treasurer of the Nurses Ministry, and a member of the Kitchen Ministry, Adult Praise Dancer and a Van Driver. She assisted with the Angels Choir and worked with the Youth. She was also a member of the Concerned Pastor’s Choir, a community gospel choir. She was one of the first persons to complete the course of a Public Opinion Leader, which is taught to interact with AIDS persons.

She is currently the Chairperson for the Mildred L. Wormley Scholarship, named after her mother, a scholarship from the Women’s Department of the Progressive National Baptist Convention which follows a young lady from a Progressive church for four years through college, and a member of the National Association for Female Executives.

She was employed as an Administrative Secretary for the City of Trenton, Director’s Office, Department of Public Works for 35½ years before retiring in July 2007 and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Trenton Employees Credit Union. While at the City of Trenton, she was honored by having her name published in Who’s Who Among Female Executive.

On August 18, 2007 she became the proud wife of Pastor Irvin Scales, Sr. Upon moving to New Orleans, she also joined Zion Travelers First and Greater Bethlehem Baptist Churches, both pastored by her husband were she is an Advisor of the Youth, a member of the Youth on the MovePlus and Mass Choirs, the Praise Dance Ministry, started the Bulletin Ministry, Amenity Secretary for the LFMBGA Minister’s Wives and Widows, and the Secretary for the Friends of George Washington Carver Playground.

She is writing another chapter in her life as she walks by the side of her husband, Pastor Irvin Scales, Sr. Her favorite scriptures: Psalms 121, “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.” and Acts 3:6 - “Silver and gold have I none, but, such as I have give I thee.” Her favorite hymn: “Blessed Assurance.”

Congratulations To

MY HUSBAND

Reverend Irvin Scales, Sr.

Pastor of Zion Travelers First Baptist Church & Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church

We have shared a number of things in this our nine years of marriage, but through it all God was with us and we learned even more how to love each other and together depend on the Lord.

I thank God everyday for sending me a God Fearing man with such a kind heart, even to those who are not so kind to you. I am especially grateful for the understanding you have about me having to do my share in taking care of my parents.

May the Lord continue to bless you as you do His work and know that I will always love you and be there for you. God bless you Honey to serve many more years in His vineyard.

Love Always, Sandy

Pastor’s Anniversary Our Pastor Author: Judy Crowe

Have you ever walked in our Pastor’s shoes, And gone where his feet have trod?

Have you ever thought of what he means to us, And on you knees, given thanks to God? Have you ever told him thank you, For being there, when ties are tough, For comforting words and fervent prayers When trials come and the storms of life are rough?

He answers our calls in the middle of the night And tells us not to worry, for he will be there.

He gives up his comfort of quiet rest And comes with prayers of comfort to share.

Have you ever thought to say thank you Pastor, For preaching God’s word to help us understand, For all the times he has asked for things That will lend us a helping hand?

When you pray, put him at the top of the list And ask the Lord to surround him with loving care, To give him strength and walk with him, To help him with the burdens that he must bear.

Have you ever walked in our Pastor’s shoes, And gone where his feet have trod?

Have you ever thought of what he means to us, And on you knees, given thanks to God?

“And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake.”

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

“Let the elders that rule well be counted of double honor, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”

1 Timothy 5:17

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