Pastor Dennis Martin 40 Years in Ministry program

Pastor Dennis L. Martin, Sr.

The Covenant Church 1700 Corey Blvd Decatur, GA 30032

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Dennis Martin, Sr.

And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge and stand in the gap before me for the land that I should not destroy it. Ezekiel 22:30 God has always sought for a man to stand in the gap and build a hedge to turn away HIS wrath from men; a man who is willing to sell out for HIM, lay everything and himself on the altar. One who will follow HIM in righteousness and live holy; one who is willing to present himself as a living sacrifice for the LORD’S Work. God found a young man in Atlanta Georgia, who was willing to be a yes man: Yes, I will preach; Yes, I will plant the seed of truth in the hearts of men that will make them free.

Contrary to popular belief, all of our young men are not in prison or on drugs. Some of them are endeavoring to make a difference in the world. Certainly, this is the case with Pastor Martin. He was saved at a early age, and filled with the Holy Ghost. At the age of 15, he received his commission from God to “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel.” He has traveled extensively around the country ministering the “Good News” of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ full time since 1979 with the Action Revival Team, under the auspices of the late Evangelist Gene Martin, and as a national Evangelist with the Church of God in Christ since 1986. Many souls have been saved and delivered through his ministry as he has prayed the prayer of faith. The Lord has touched the hearts of the old and young through his ministry.

On May 20, 1997 the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God In Christ, the late Bishop C. D. Owens appointed Elder Dennis L. Martin, Sr., As pastor of Holy Trinity Church of God In Christ. On June 29, 1997 Elder Dennis Martin was official installed as pastor of Holy Trinity Church of God In Christ. In January 2014 the church was renamed Restoration Revival Church of God In Christ. He served as State President of the Department of Evangelism for the Central Georgia Jurisdiction from 1992 until 1999.

In December 2000, the late Presiding Bishop G. E. Patterson and General Board appointed him First Vice President of the International Department of Evangelism, and January 2005, he was appointed President of the Department where he served until January 2009. Pastor Martin was appointed Administrative Assistant to Bishop Norman O. Harper, South Central Georgia Jurisdiction in December 2011. He is uniquely articulate and highly respected among his peers. His ministry represents the spirit of excellence. Pastor Martin is CEO of Restoration Revival Ministries.

Aside from his other functions, he is a sustainer and loving husband to his wife of thirty-six years, Lady June-Pace Martin, one of “The Anointed” Pace Sisters, and a role model to his daughter, Anthalena (LeLe) Patrice Martin and son, Dennis (DL) Lamar Martin, II and daughter in love, Williemae (Mae) Martin, and granddaughter Madison Faye Patrice Martin, and grandson Dennis (D3) Lamar Martin, III.

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40 YEARS IN MINISTRY

Sunday, September 11, 2016 Presiding Bishop Quincy L. Carswell Prelate The Covenant Church Decatur Georgia / Celebration Chair Praise and Worship……………….…………………………Evangelist Leslie Pace & Praise Team

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Entrance of Honoree

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Escorted by Anthalena P. Martin / His Daughter Invocation……………………………Pastor Timothy McKibbins / Church of Atlanta Lighthouse Old Testament Scripture…………………………Evangelist Deborah Gaston / R. R. C. O. G. I. C. New Testament Scripture…………………………….……Dr. Shirlena Crum / R. R. C. O. G. I. C. Greetings and Purpose..…Pastor Quincy Carswell, II / The Covenant Church / Decatur Georgia The Ministry of Music………………………...…………………The Celebration Mass Choir Congratulatory Remarks…..Pastor Stephan Henderson, Reigning Glory Church of God in Christ Elder Charles Ransom, Charles Ransom Ministries Mother Katherlyn McDaniel / R. R. C. O. G. I. C. Evangelist Sharon Denise Martin / Cousin Pastor Darryl Winston, Greater Works Assembly The Ministry of Music………………………………………...………………DNA Atlanta Georgia

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Film Presentation

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Congratulatory Remarks… … … . . . … Minister Tyrone Middleton / Brother Action Revival Team Evangelist Barbara Smith / Friend Evangelist Brenda Litmon / Friend Mother Bettie A. Pace / Mother Pastor Mary Bradly/ Cousin The Ministry of Music………………………………..……………………Champ West / Cousin The Ministry of Music…………………………………The Anointed Believers / Macon Georgia

Offering…………………………………….………………………..………Bishop Wiley Jackson Prelate Gospel Tabernacle Cathedral / Atlanta Georgia The Ministry of Music.……………….………Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling / Atlanta Georgia Praise in Motion………………………………………………....……………RRC Youth Dancers Congratulatory Remarks / Song……………………….…………………... Bishop Richard White Prelate Bermuda Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Bishop Norman O. Harper Prelate South Central Georgia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Bishop Bobby Henderson Prelate Uganda East Africa Church of God in Christ Special Tribute…………..…”Jesus Loves Me”…………The Anointed Pace Sisters / His Sisters

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Special Video Presentation

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Introduction of Speaker……………………………………………..……………Dr. Sylvia Carter Co-Pastor of Siloam Church International / College Park, Georgia Sermonic Selection……………………………………..……………Evangelist Shun Pace / Sister The Gospel Message…………………………….……….……………………Dr. Jonathon Carter Prelate Siloam Church International / College Park, Georgia Introduction of the Honoree / Long Journey …………………..………….Lady June Pace Martin Closing Remarks…………..…………………………..…………….Pastor Dennis L. Martin, Sr. Benediction………..………..…..God Be with You……….…………(The Late) Rev. Gene Martin

We Love You

CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell - Chair Bishop Wiley Jackson, Jr. - Co-Chair Bishop Norman O. Harper - Honorary Chair PARTICIPATING PASTORS Bishop Michael Canion Pastor James Curtis Supt. Thomas Fraizer Bishop Bobby Henderson Pastor Liza Hickman Apostle Daryl Winston Bishop Richard White Bishop R. E. Walker Bishop Jeronn C. Williams Pastor Timothy McKibbins

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding job that each of you have done to make this celebration a great success. To all the pastors and their churches who participated and came to share in this joyous occasion. Our hearts are filled with love and thanksgiving. We solicit your prayers as we continue to do the work of the Lord.

Thank you so much for all that you’ve done!!!