CelebratingYears 1991 − 2016 3170 Scranton Road | Cleveland, OH 44109 | Phone: (216) 741-0047 | Fax: (216) 741-0042 | www.megachurch.com
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Just imagine being in a covenantal relationship with someone for twenty-five years and during the celebration of this long-standing event, your partner announces that she is pregnant? A child? Twenty-five years later? Insane! No! Granted, it may be strange, but not insane. It is especially not insane when we are talking about the God of the universe who specializes in “strange.”
There are also those who were foundational to Mega Church, its beginning and its growth. However, for various reasons, God saw fit to move them on to other areas, other vineyards and other callings. We are thankful for them because they left with us an indelible impression of their labor, sweat, tears and, most of all, their
Genesis 21:5 - “And Abraham was a hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.”
Rejoice! The promises delayed are about to be realized in this house. Unlike Sarah, we must refuse to “laugh,” but emphatically believe that “faithful is He who has promised”!
Rejoicing,CELEBRATE!!! Luther & Pastor Lois Blackwell
Then,prayers.there are others who attached themselves to the vision at various stages along the way. You, too, are to be thanked for allowing God to graft you in among us. We are confident of His love for us because He brought you — some wounded, some broken and others disillusioned. We celebrate, because we cannot imagine what it would have been like without you.
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Imagine how Abraham and Sarah felt while in the prime of their lives, nothing transpired as it related to what God had told them. Certainly, that would have been the ideal time. But while Abraham is on the verge of celebrating his centennial birthday, there it was…the birthing of the child of promise. Twenty-five years later? Yes, twenty-five years later!
There are those who have been with us from Mega’s inception. You are to be commended for your unwavering support, following us as we have endeavored to follow Christ. Our ears have not heard of any murmuring, grumbling or complaining from you, along the way. If this was not the case, you would not have remained. You have dared to believe in what others could not begin to imagine. You “saw” when others were totally blind. You rejoiced when there were only a few with whom you could rejoice and yet, you stayed.
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To the beloved members of Mega Church …
Genesis 12:4 -”Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.”
Yes, twenty-five years. It would seem that regression would be the order of the day. But not so! The birthing of the promised child did not begin until Abraham’s 25th year of waiting. So it goes for those of this house who have believed, waited, travailed and stood. Buckle up and prepare yourselves for the fulfillment of all that God has promised since the beginning of this ministry.
Bishop Blackwell is the pastor of two churches. He is the founder and pastor of Mega Church in Cleveland, Ohio and pastor of San Francisco Temple Christian Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Bishop Luther J. Blackwell, Jr.
The ministry of Bishop Luther Blackwell, senior pastor of Mega Church in Cleveland, Ohio, is known throughout the world. Traveling extensively as a lecturer, teacher and guest speaker, Bishop Blackwell has been featured in some of the country’s most prestigious and life-changing spiritual conferences and graced pulpits of the same Bishopmagnitude.Blackwellgraduated
Since its inception twenty-five years ago, Mega Church has been among the leaders in the area of racial reconciliation, demonstrating the ability of God to bring His people of different races and cultures together. As pastor of San Francisco Temple, he has continued to build upon the foundational ministries through renovation, progressive informational technology and theological and academic excellence. He is a pastor with compassion and preaches the unadulterated Word of God with a passion that demonstrates the ability of God to move His people into a greater realm of maturity.
Bishop Blackwell has become known for his seminars on the Biblical application of money and the Black believer, adding wealth and self-worth to their listeners. His two powerful series entitled POWER TO GET WEALTH and HERITAGE OF THE BLACK BELIEVER are extremely popular biblical references. Both POWER TO GET WEALTH and HERITAGE OF THE BLACK BELIEVER have been released in book form. Bishop Blackwell recently released his newest book entitled, IT’S IN THE FISH’S MOUTH. All of his literary works are now available in Spanish.
In recent years, the ministry of Bishop Luther Blackwell has exploded in the Hispanic nations of the world, producing a marriage between two cultures that is totally unique but awesomely divine. Only God could orchestrate such a symphony of diverse entities as the chemistry between Bishop Blackwell and the Latin nations of the earth commingle. The message of Reconciliation that he has carried in his heart for decades is now reaching a phenomenal pitch as he continues to resound it across the waters and around the globe.
Bishop Luther Blackwell and his ever-faithful wife, Lois, reside in the Greater Cleveland area with their family - Stacy Michelle, Alana Denise and husband, Louie Hendon, Lucien Christopher and wife, Nafeesa, and Meaghan Christina, who stand as pillars of support to his ministry. They also have six beautiful grandchildren, McKenna Christine, Noah Christopher James and Jonah Christopher Scott born to Lucien and Nafeesa, and Kennedy Raine, Reagan Joi and Jaxon Myles Dwight born to Alana and Louie.
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the Conservatory of Music at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. He utilized his degree in the Cleveland Public School System, where he taught for four years at Alexander Hamilton Jr. High School and received distinguished honors as one of Cleveland’s finest teachers. He also received Master and Doctor Degrees of Biblical Studies from Christian Leadership University in Elma, New York, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Vision Christian College in Ramona, California.
Lois says that her first ministry was and will always be home. Her greatest joy is the time she spends with her husband, children and grandchildren.
Pastor Lois and her husband, Bishop Luther J. Blackwell, Jr., are the pastors and founders of Mega Church in Cleveland, Ohio. She is involved with the counseling ministry and she currently oversees the Women’s Ministry Division at this great church.
A matter that is dear to Pastor Lois Blackwell’s heart is that of women’s issues. She has taught many classes and seminars on such issues as hormones, menopause, sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, mid-life changes, etc. Many women around the nation have been blessed by her candor at such conferences as The National Women’s Conference and the International Congress of Local Churches. She has appeared on Good Morning America, discussing the topic of menopause. She is able to both use her educational background and her wealth of Christian wisdom to address topics that are not usually tackled within the church arena.
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Pastor Lois Blackwell was both born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. As the daughter of the late Bishop Dwight H. McDaniels, Jr., her earliest recollections are of a life that was rooted deeply in the church and the community. Upon high school graduation, she entered Homer G. Phillips Nursing School and graduated as an R.N. Her studies also took her to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, where she graduated as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist. She practiced as a Staff C.R.N.A. for twenty years in the state of Ohio.
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about us; it’s about Him (Jesus).” She knows no strangers. Those with whom she acquaints herself are embraced with her fellowship of genuine love and concern. She is a giver. In her own reticent manner, she reaches out to others without recognition. Pastor Lois is a tremendous blessing to Mega Church, San Francisco Temple Christian Assembly and to the body of Christ at Pastorlarge.
She is a phenomenal, courageous and strong woman of God. Pastor Lois’ teaching is profound, but practical. She is known to say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff because it isn’t
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The Blackwell Family
From left to right: Stacy Blackwell, Bishop Luther & Pastor Lois Blackwell and Meaghan Blackwell
From left to right: Alana Blackwell-Hendon & and husband, Louie Hendon, and children Kennedy, Jaxon and Raegan
From left to right: Lucien Blackwell & wife, Nafessa Blackwell, and children Noah, Jonah and McKenna
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Stacy
Papa and CongratulationsGrandma-onMega’s 25th Anniversary! You have done such wonderful things for us, your grandchildren, and we have also seen you be there for people in church. We pray that you have long life and that God will bless you just because you have been so great to us. Hopefully, we will always represent you and the Jesus that you teach us about and we watch you always serve.
Your Children & Your Children’s Children…
Congratulations to you, our parents both naturally and spiritually, for 25 years of service to Mega Church. Through the ups and downs of the last quarter century, we have seen you persevere; remain faithful and steadfast to God’s divine calling on your lives. You have been a true example of Servant-Leadership and the gold standard for life in ministry. Words can’t express how grateful to God we are to have you as both parents and spiritual leaders. We have no doubt that your BEST years are still ahead of you. May God continue to richly bless and favor you in the days, weeks and months ahead. We love you!
Congratulations to my illustrious parents on 25 years of serving as shepherds of Mega Church. I have watched both of you as you have given of your time, imparted wisdom, financial blessings as well as your unconditional love and support to us. What a privilege to honor the both of you during this time. Despite trials and tribulations throughout the years, you have not only held fast to your faith in God, but have consistently shown a love for His people. You have been selfless wanting not only the best for us as your natural children, but also imparting the best to each and every one of us as your natural and spiritual children. I am very honored and feel extremely blessed that God saw fit to favor me by giving me the both of you as natural AND spiritual parents. I love you both more than words can express and pray God continues to favor you both by granting blessings tailor-made for you!
It has been our honor and privilege to not only be a part of your GREAT ministry, but have the opportunity to see you STAND as pillars in Mega Church for 25 years and in ministry for 65 years. You have consistently demonstrated a true relationship with God and have proven the tests of time with extreme faith, tenacity and unwavering confidence in God and His call over your lives. Your wisdom and guidance has helped us understand how to navigate the steps ordered for us by the Lord. Your love has held not only our family together through major transition, but Mega Church as well. We are so extraordinarily grateful to God for, not only placing you as our heads, but giving us the honor and privilege to call you “Daddy/Dad” and “Mommy/Mom”. As we celebrate with you, we pray God’s love and health over your lives. We place fresh oil on the head and decree and declare that your latter days SHALL BE greater than your former. With undying love, we will continue to strive in ministry just as you have striven. Congratulations! With every fiber of our being, we love you!
With warmest regards, Lucien and Nafeesa
Louie and Alana
McKenna, Noah, Kennedy, Raegan and Jonah(Osama/Bin Laden) and then, there is…Jaxon (Jax)
Words cannot express how happy and proud I am of you celebrating Mega’s 25th Anniversary. You have endured a lot of hardships and trials and you’ve stood the test of time. You’ve been there for me through thick and thin. My prayer for you all is that you have long life, health, strength and that you truly reap all of the benefits of your many years of labor. I also pray that you get to see every promise of God’s fulfilled in your life. I hope to become an example to others that you’ve been to me. Meaghan
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On November 29, 1991, during a T.G.I.F. service, the Lord directed Bishop Blackwell to have the church stand on His Word (II Samuel 7:10), that being that He would lead it to a place and it would move no more. On December 1, 1991, the hours, Bishop Blackwell was making an offer on what is now the Mega Church building.
Mega’s first service at its new home (3170 Scranton) was held on December 31, 1991, in which the first communion was served. Its official grand opening was held on
Sunday, January 5, 1992. Its first baptismal service was held on January 26, 1992.
On June 2, 1991, Mega Church’s (the church had not yet been named and was referred to as Luther Blackwell Ministries) first service was held at 3201 Euclid Avenue (Y.W.C.A.), in the heart of Cleveland. The charter members that were present and are still a vital part of the ministry of Mega Church are: Associate Pastor Ronald and Colleen Richeson, Minister Andrea Manning, Angela Rozell, Deaconess Lottie Lovelady, Claudette Westley-Floyd, Mildred Lewis (deceased), Minister Gail Pickett, Armenia Ashby, Melvinia Miller, Sarah Owens, Daisy Little and Executive Pastor Louie Hendon.
On September 18, 1994, Mega Church had its Mortgage Burning Weekend Ceremony, celebrating the paying off of the indebtedness of the church. This was all made possible by the committed membership of Mega Church. Mega Church began its Early Morning Worship Service on Sunday, December 17, 1995, to accommodate its rapid expansion. The hallmark of Mega Church is seen in its racial composition. The church is a leader in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area in demonstrating the Kingdom of God in its embrace of all people. The church consists of converted Muslim, completed Jewish, Irish, Italian, Hispanic, Caucasian, and African-American members, of all walks of life. Mega Church has been distinguished and recognized for this uniqueness by the former mayor of the city, Mayor Michael C. White, and current mayor, Mayor Frank G. Jackson, who made several visits.
Mega Church is a church that accepts the responsibility of ministering beyond its own. Enthusiastic members of Mega Church and its constituency filled the largest classes that the Federal Housing Authority Administration has seen in its Homebuyers’ Education Program. The Mega Church facility also housed Cleveland’s Head Start Program as well as The Hand ‘N Hand Kids Kare Center, a bilingual day care, which opened in the fall of 1999 and remained a staple in the community for 11 years. Its constituency was an interesting blend of ethnic groups being, 46.5% Hispanic; 39.5% African American; 9% Caucasian; 2.5% Arabic; and 2.5% Asian. This day care was designed to be a leader in the community in multi-racial relations.
Bishop Luther and Pastor Lois Blackwell’s children, Stacy Michelle, Alana Denise and husband, Executive Pastor Louie Hendon, Elder Lucien Christopher and wife, Nafeesa, and Meaghan Christina, are greatly involved in the heart of the church’s vision, serving in key roles in the ministry of Mega Church. Bishop Luther and Pastor Lois Blackwell take great delight in their grandchildren, McKenna, Noah and Jonah, born to Lucien and Nafeesa, and Kennedy, Raegan and Jaxon, born to Alana and Louie.
A new Mega Church Campus is presently in the planning stages to accommodate this Twenty-First Century church and its vision in serving this new millennium.
Mega Church - The History
Mega Church was birthed through prophecy three years before its existence came to fruition. It stands as a memorial to the faith of Luther and Lois Blackwell and to New Life Fellowship as they were instrumental in seeing the vision manifested through prayer and fasting.
On Friday, August 2, 1991, Mega Church had its first T.G.I.F. (Thank God It’s Friday!) Celebration. A.C.T.I.O.N. (All Church Teaching In One Night) classes began October 1, 1991. Mega Church was officially named on Friday, October 4, 1991. God gave Bishop Blackwell the name, “Mega,” and it means GREAT. The theme for Mega Church is “RAISING UP A PEOPLE TO BE ‘GREAT’ IN GOD.”
The Mega Church logo denotes its purpose. Psalm 98:1 reads, “O sing unto the Word from the Lord came that if Mega would be faithful in giving, it would have its church home in a few months. Mega was faithful, and within fortyeight Lord a new song; for he hath done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm, hath gotten him victory.” This logo represents Mega Church placed in the right hand and right arm of the Almighty God, Who has not only gained the victory for Himself, but for a people as well. The logo comprises the “M” for Mega Church in the right arm of God. The result, being victory, is represented by the crown.
• To show that men of different races and ethnic backgrounds can truly successfully live together in love, harmony and peace.
• To bring the reality of the Kingdom to the ClevelandMetropolitan area.
• To demonstrate reconciliation in practical ways on an ethnic level.
• To see the result of our success being evident in the need of the whole man being more than met.
• To present an alternative lifestyle.
To accomplish our vision that God will be totally glorified in and through us, and His glory will be seen throughout Northeastern Ohio.
• To become a reproductive organism.
• To provide wholesome activities for the family that will help bind them in the bonds of love.
• To provide a sanctuary that will house all those God has given us in the Cleveland-Metropolitan area.
• To provide facilities for the homeless, the displaced, the aged and the single parent, as well as to any other deprived segment of society that warrants our reaching out.
• To establish jobs as a proof of our message and of the reality of the covenant of prosperity actively working in our midst.
• To promote those in community life who will help bring our society back to a God-ward direction.
• To understand the three major truths of emphasis that will help us accomplish the above goal. They are KINGDOM, RESTORATION and COVENANT.
• To provide wholesome recreation for our youth.
• To give to man the message of reconciliation - to God and to man.
• To demonstrate in our lifestyles what the Kingdom of God is: righteousness (God-ward); peace (man-ward); joy (self-ward).
• To be a “father ministry,” thus offering to those, who want to become sons, an opportunity to benefit from the deposit that God has made within us.
• To become the hub of community life.
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• To understand that reality is defined as the principles of Kingdom life functioning in very practical, but yet powerful ways.
• To provide care and maintenance to visiting ministers of the Gospel.
• To know that the KINGDOM brings God to man, RESTORATION brings man to God and the COVENANT seals the relationship.
• To be a role model in PRACTICAL ways of the victory that can be achieved through Jesus Christ in every walk of life.
• To bring restoration to the family.
• To raise up a people to be “GREAT (MEGA)” in God.
• To give wasted humanity a reason for their existence; thus providing purpose for life as well as fulfillment therein.
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• To know that the Bible is a very spiritual book that has been given to very real humanity. Therefore, our vision is to see the spiritual made applicable to natural people, as well as to see natural people arising and living in the realm of the spiritual. In other words, let us learn to be spiritual in natural things, and natural in spiritual things.
• To reach out to every segment of the community and present the Gospel of the Kingdom as the SOLE solution to the dilemmas of community life.
• To show that through worship and praise, man doesn’t have to be bound or controlled by their circumstances, but can focus in on the God who effectively keeps us afloat over all things.
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• We believe we are one body being members one of another and the basis of our fellowship is in Christ in the power of the Spirit (Romans 12:3-8, I Corinthians 12, Ephesians 2:13-22, 4:3-6, Colossians 3:15).
• We believe that the Gospel of the Kingdom is God’s absolute answer to man’s total needs NOW– spiritually, morally, soulically, physically, socially, and economically (Matthew 4:23; Luke 12:23-32).
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• We believe the nine gifts of the Spirit should be and must be operative in the church to enjoy the fullness of God (I Corinthians 12:11).
• We believe each Christian is called and chosen in God to be a priest unto God, to offer up the sacrifice of praise (the fruit of his lips), to give of his time, strength, and material possessions to the service of the Lord (I Corinthians 6:20, Hebrews 13:15, I Peter 2:5,9).
• We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God (II Timothy 3:15-17).We believe in the one true God who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• We believe it is impossible to come to the Father by any other means than through the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:4)
• We believe it is essential that each believer lay a foundation of Biblical truth and experience upon which he builds his life (Hebrews 6:1-2)
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• We believe the physical phenomenon of speaking with other tongues accompanies the baptism (initial infilling) of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4,10:44-48, 19:6)
• We believe the tithe of our earnings is holy unto God (Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 7:4-10).
• We believe in the doctrine of the laying on of hands for confirmation, ordination (Acts 13:1-3, I Timothy 4:14), and the ministry of healing to the sick (Mark 16:18).
• We believe that repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ produces the work of justification in the believer (Romans 5:1-9, Ephesians 2:5-8)
• We believe in the five-fold ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers and that they continue to be needed and should be expected today (I Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11).
Statement of Faith
• We believe in the imminent, personal return of our Lord, and the restitution of all things spoken by the mouth of all prophets since the world began (Acts 1:11, 3:19-21).
• We believe water baptism is commanded of every believer and is a necessary requisite for going on to spiritual maturity (Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38).We believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a necessary and vital experience for every believer.
PASTORATE
Minister Andrea Manning
Bishop Luther J. Blackwell, Jr.
Elder Jeremy Miller Elder Emeritus William C. White
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Leadership Structure
Deaconess Ella Humphrey Deaconess Lottie Lovelady Deacon Michael Mackoy Deacon Samuel Reed
SENIOR PASTOR / FOUNDER
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ELDERSHIP
Minister Linda Holt
DIAKONATE
Pastor Lois Blackwell Executive Pastor Louie A. E. Hendon, III
“Raising Up A People To Be ‘GREAT’ In God!”
Elder Bean Casillas
Associate Pastor John L. Mack Associate Pastor Ronald Richeson
Elder Gerald Manning
Minister Christine Crawford Minister Cheryl Garcia
Minister Vencott Palmer Minister Tony Patterson Minister Gail Pickett
Elder Lucien Blackwell
Deacon Aldean Blackwell Deacon Jermaine Burge Deacon Darryl Darby Deacon Brian Evans Deaconess Denise Evans
Minister Alana Blackwell-Hendon
Minister Connie Rosemond
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Letter to the Delegates
Celebrating 25 Years
Welcome, delegates, to the 3rd Annual Joint Holy Convocation involving two of the finest churches in America - Mega Church, Cleveland, OH and San Francisco Temple C.A, St. Louis, MO! This year is exceptional because Mega Church is celebrating its 25th (Silver) Anniversary. Who would have anticipated that San Francisco Temple would be a sweet savor to this anniversary convention as we continue in unique fellowship with one another? There is in nature the principle of cross-pollination, that is, the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ of one plant to the female reproductive organ of another plant. One of the main agents in this process is wind. So, as the wind of the Holy Spirit blows among us this week, you will find your life taking on new meaning, new growth and new strength, as we engage in the lives of one another. Therefore, take time to fellowship with those you do not know and whose paths you have never crossed. You will be surprised as to the preciousness that has been placed in each life that you meet.
Remember, your purpose for coming is not a vacation, per se, but a spiritual retreat where God has arranged for you to be encouraged and built up in the most holy faith. So, take advantage of every service, ministry gift and sermonic presentation. It will make a difference in your life ahead. The Mega Church family is most honored to receive our brothers and sisters from the Gateway City, as well as those who may be visiting from other churches. Our leadership and staff are dedicated to making this experience an enjoyable, productive and memorable one for you. It is our prayer that, in these meetings, each delegate will be blessed, refreshed, inspired and motivated to return to the call of God upon each life. May your pursuit of the call be with diligence and much integrity of heart.
Yours for the Kingdom, Bishop Luther and Pastor Lois Blackwell
*Special Communion and Recognition Service (All clergy is being asked to wear their official black and white attire.)
S pecial M u S ic : Voices & Rhythmic Sounds of Mega
S pecial M u S ic : Geoffrey Golden
Bishop Tudor Bismark Jabula - New Life Ministries Harare, Zimbabwe
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. *
Dr. Tony Williams Maranatha Christian Center San Jose, CA
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
*A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS* 25th Anniversary Gala Intercontinental Hotel and Conference Center 9801 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland, OH
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Cheryl Windom-Davis Berean Meeting Place Fresno, CA
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Bishop Donald Green San Francisco Christian Center San Francisco, CA
SERVICE SCHEDULE
2016 Joint Holy Convocation
S pecial M u S ic : RESOUND
S pecial M u S ic : Geoffrey Golden
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S pecial M u S ic : Voices & Rhythmic Sounds of Mega
Pastor Cheryl Windom-Davis Berean Meeting Place Fresno, CA
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
BISHOP LUTHER BLACKWELL Mega Church – Cleveland, OH San Francisco Temple – St. Louis, MO
S pecial M u S ic : RESOUND
SERVICE SCHEDULE — CONTINUED
All services will take place at Mega Church • 3170 Scranton Rd. • Cleveland, OH 44109 • (216) 741-0047.
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
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Bishop Donald Green San Francisco Christian Center San Francisco, CA
2016 Joint Holy Convocation
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Bishop Tudor Bismark
Bishop Tudor Bismark is an apostolic voice to the nations. From the age of 17, when he began traveling to outskirt villages in the Bulawayo region of Zimbabwe, to the present where he is requested at some of the largest gatherings of Christians around the world, Bishop Bismark has been known for speaking the gospel. Since 1989, he has been serving as an Apostolic Father and mentor to ministries all over the world. He and his wife, Pastor Chichi Bismark, are the senior pastors of New Life Covenant Church in Harare, Zimbabwe, the headquarters church for Jabula New Life Ministries International. Bishop Bismark also serves as the Chairman of the Council of African Apostles, a wholly African initiative to bring the key apostolic voices of the African church to bear on uniquely African issues.
An accomplished author, Bishop Bismark has penned more than 20 books and teaching manuals, including the bestselling “The Anointing of 1000 Times More”. He is a well sought after speaker and leadership expert, addressing the Heads of State at the Annual African Union breakfast and speaking at Pastors and Leaders Conferences in the USA, The Redeemed Church of Nigeria’s camp meetings (a gathering of more than one million Christians), The Experience in Lagos, Nigeria, and other significant
a passion to see people empowered and awakened to their God-ordained destiny and has purposed to help facilitate networks of Kingdom-minded believers raised in his lifetime. A man of immense humility, Bishop Bismark’s message is simply, “I love my God; I love my family; I love my church and I love my nation.”
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Jabula - New Life Ministries Harare, Zimbabwe
She has a unique apostolic and prophetic call. She travels wherever invited teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. She is gratified to be called upon to assist pastors and local churches in an array of capacities. Her primary responsibility is to serve those individuals to whom she was entrusted by Bishop Veron when he returned to be with the Lord. She feels it is important that his legacy continues. She is confident that he invested his life in a message that still resounds in this world, “There has to be more!” She recently returned from Virginia where she joined the presider Archbishop Avi Abraham Penhollow in ordaining two new priests into the church. The churches he established are doing well. God is faithful. To God be the Glory!
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Berean Meeting Place
Cheryl Naomi Windom-Davis is the Co-adjutor (Assistant Presiding) Bishop of the Mar Thoma Orthodox Church; the church established by her spiritual father and mentor, Archbishop Veron Ashe. She also is the pastor of the Berean Meeting Place, small group ministries throughout California.
Fresno, CA
CherylPastor Windom-Davis
Cheryl is an accountant by profession. She assists non-profits with organization and administration. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and a Master’s of Arts in Education from California State University, Northridge and a Masters in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. She has been married to Victor Davis for 12 years and they have one daughter, Veronique.
Cheryl began her journey as a minister of music in the Pentecostal Apostolic church. Her choir was asked to sing for a church revival in Los Angeles, CA. The guest speaker was a minister known as Prophet Veron Ashe. This destined meeting led to a mentor and servant relationship that lasted over twenty years.
Pastor Tony has been married to his lovely wife, First Lady Nadine Williams for 44 years, and is the father of one son and three daughters, and the proud grandfather of three grandsons and six granddaughters.
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In 2001, he was appointed Chairman for CityTeam Ministry’s International Committee. He is a volunteer chaplain at the Santa Clara County jail as well as for the San Jose Police Department and volunteers at San Quentin prison. Pastor Tony serves as Co-chair of Santa Clara county’s Faith Based Re-Entry Coalition and as a commissioner For the County Re-entry Commission and he is the founder of Mission Possible Re-entry program. He was an instructor at San Jose’s Sierra Pacific Bible College and serves as an instructor for City Team Rescue Mission’s Discipleship Drug and Alcohol Program.
Maranatha Christian Center
His missionary work has taken him all over the world – from Mexico to East Africa (Kenya), West Africa (Sierra Leone), South Africa and Mozambique, the Islands of the Caribbean, Central America, Canada from the Samoan and Fiji Islands to Dublin, Ireland and numerous locales in between.
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Dr. Williams’ previous pastoral services have included associate pastor, St. Stephen’s C.O.G.I.C. (San Diego) and associate pastor, West Adams Foursquare Church (Los Angeles).
Dr. Tony Williams
Among his many honors, Pastor Tony has been named Good Neighbor by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley in 2005 and one of the Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area by CityFlight magazine in 2001. The NAACP bestowed upon him the Freedom Fighter award and the W.E.B Du Bois award. He was also named Pastor of the Year by 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, Inc in 1997 and Man of Valor by the City of San Jose and Bible Way Christian Center in
Known by all whom he serves as Pastor Tony, Dr. Williams is founder and senior pastor of Maranatha Christian Center in San Jose, California since 1987. Pastor Tony’s heart and outreach extend well beyond the members of his church. He launched Maranatha Outreach Center, Inc., a non-profit/non-religious community center, which offers homework assistance, tutoring, and computer training for youth and adults.
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Pastor Tony currently serves on the board of directors for CityTeam Ministries. Previously, he served as a board member for the Coalition for Urban Youth Leadership, Fellowship West, Inc. (Los Angeles), and the Bay Area Billy Graham Crusade.
earned a Bachelors of Theology from California Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, California; a Masters Degree in Ministry and Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Southern California School of Ministry; a Doctor of Humane Letters and a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling from Vision International University.
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, his family moved to San Francisco when he was four years of age. He was educated in the public schools of San Francisco.
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Bishop Green is well-known and highly respected as a civic leader, serving on the Board of Directors for several community organizations. He is currently president of the Tabernacle Community Development Corporation, working for the welfare of the citizens, especially the underprivileged. He is known as a man for all people, serving and ministering to all without regard to race, nationality or creed.
In 1959, Bishop Green accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and, with spiritual zeal, immediately became involved in street evangelism. His passion for Christ and for lost souls has never
training and faith-building experiences have qualified him to be a man of wisdom. Known as a “pastor’s pastor”, Bishop Green, understanding the requisites and challenges of ministry, has become a confidante and advisor to his fellow ministers. He is the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Theology Degree from the Southern California School of Ministry. In April 1999, he was ordained and consecrated to the position of Bishop.
His love for humanity and passion for the Gospel has taken him to three continents and a number of different countries and out of his church has come a strong home and foreign missionary outreach.
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Bishop Green is a man with a vision and determination to see the continued proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this generation. In addition to his own pastorate, he has assisted other pastors in founding churches throughout the Bay Area. To build and strengthen marriages and families, he instituted the Couples’ Conference in 1971. Through these conferences, marriages have been saved and enriched. Other ministries include youth leadership training, ministerial training, prison ministry, and ministries to senior citizens. Under Bishop Green’s leadership, because of the faithfulness of God and Bishop Green’s diligence as a faithful and obedient servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, San Francisco Christian Center has paid for all of their property on its 71,000 sq. ft. campus.
Bishop Green and Betty, his childhood sweetheart, have been married for 58 years. Their daughter, Donyelle and her minister husband, have two children.
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Bishop Donald E. Green is currently Pastor Emeritus of San Francisco Christian Center. He assumed the pastorate in 1966, and retired in 2010 after 44 years of service. Under his leadership, the church has become one of the largest non-denominational churches in the City by the Golden Gate.
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Resound truly believes their gifts and all of the opportunities they have been given, thus far, can only be accredited to God. Without Him, they know they would not be able to do what they do. They are motivated by Isaiah 42:12 which states, “Make God’s glory RESOUND; echo His praises from coast to coast.”
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Resound’s ability to complement each other in every arrange ment leads most to believe they are family members who have been singing together for years. The members of the trio were brought together in 2010 while singing for a local play in their hometown of Richmond, VA. One day while sitting around the dinner table, the talented trio did an “Awesome” medley and posted it to Facebook. The video went viral! Shortly after, they sung an impromptu rendition of Total Praise for gospel record ing artist, Byron Cage, which was posted to YouTube and went viral. This video, along with others they have posted, caught the attention of artists such as Donnie McClurkin, who invited them to open on his 2014 Festival of Praise tour with Fred Hammond. They have been afforded the opportunity to sing background for many musical greats and are now focusing on the career path of their group, Resound.
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America voted for their favorite singer, and 20-year-old Geoffrey Golden was crowned the season seven winner of BET Sunday Best. Golden won the hearts of America and favor with the celebrity judges due to his professional demeanor, stature, humility, and anointing that were evident throughout all of his performances on the show.
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From classical to gospel, this trio is best known for their unique and skillful a cappella arrangements. Joseph Clarke, Jessica Fox and Mariah Hargrove make up the Richmond, VA based trio, RESOUND. Their mission is to encourage and provoke in dividuals to share their God-given gifts and talents with others, just as they have.
Golden, nicknamed the “Black Pavarotti” by Kirk Franklin, has an extensive musical background, one that seems to be beyond his years. He was born into a musical family – his great-grand father, an accomplished jazz saxophonist, his great-grand mother, a child prodigy as a concert pianist. This talent was passed down to his mother, Beverly Golden, who serves as the Minister of Music for his home church, the Glenville Church of Christ (Holiness) USA in Cleveland, OH, where his father, Elder Kevin D. Golden, is the Senior Pastor.
Geoffrey served as the Student Director for the Cleveland Heights Gospel Choir and along with writing, arranging and teaching music, he was also the featured soloist. At that time, he cultivated his passion for the “Presence and People of God.” Having a desire to promote gospel/Christian music and a spirit of unity in Cleveland, particularly among his peers, it was laid on Golden’s heart to organize a City-Wide Youth Choir Ex plosion in 2010. This event has become the annual Cleveland Worship Weekend, a highly anticipated conference held close to the new year which now includes workshops and community service
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is 2016 graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, with a degree in Economics. He is also a licensed Minister of the Gospel. He is eager to watch and see how the Lord will have him fulfill his role in the Great Commission.
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And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Ephesian 4:11, 12 NKJV
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Bishop Luther Blackwell, Jr., Lois Blackwell and the Church Family Years of Greatness
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I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the privilege of having served you at Mega Church for these 25 years. You’ve given me a foundation of good solid biblical teaching. You’ve also unlocked for me the knowledge of true worship and intimate fellowship as well as the revelation of the spiritual benefits of prayer and fasting. These principles have become the anchor of my spiritual walk with the Lord. How blessed I am to be your daughter in the Lord. Thank you for allowing the Lords purpose of covering me to be fulfilled in you!
To Bishop & Pastor Lois,
3170 Scranton Road | Cleveland, OH 44109 Phone: (216) 741-0047 Fax: (216) 741-0042 www.megachurch.com
