Pastor AppreciationPastor AppreciationPastor Appreciation Worship ServiceWorship ServiceWorship Service

CONNECTED “In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member

belongs to all the others.” - Romans 12:15 (NIV)

Reverend Dr. Michael D. StinsonReverend Dr. Michael D. StinsonReverend Dr. Michael D. Stinson Senior PastorSenior PastorSenior Pastor

Reverend Dr. Bernice W. KirklandReverend Dr. Bernice W. KirklandReverend Dr. Bernice W. Kirkland District SuperintendentDistrict SuperintendentDistrict Superintendent

Bishop Sue HaupertBishop Sue HaupertBishop Sue Haupert---JohnsonJohnsonJohnson Resident Bishop Resident Bishop Resident Bishop

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“A Church in Unity Reaching Out to the Community with the G.O.S.P.E.L.”

Reverend Dr. Michael D. StinsonReverend Dr. Michael D. StinsonReverend Dr. Michael D. Stinson Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the second of three sons of Emily and Charles Stinson, Jr. He was a life long member of Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, having been baptized there by his grandfather, Rev. Charles S. Stinson, Sr., the senior pastor at that time. Academic excellence has always meant a lot to Rev. Stinson. A product of the Atlanta Public Schools, he graduated as valedictorian from Peyton Forest Elementary School and as top male in a class of 206 from Southwest High School. He continued his academic pursuits at Howard University where he graduated cum laude in three years with a degree in Zoology. He received his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Stinson remained in Washington, DC to do his internship in Obstetrics and

Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Providence Hospital. In 1985, Dr. Stinson was assigned as the Brigade Surgeon for the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He held this position for two years before continuing his medical training in Ob/Gyn at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Stinson completed his residency in Ob/Gyn and remained at Fitzsimons as a staff physician while completing his military obligations.

After his tour in the military, Dr. Stinson returned to Georgia and practiced medicine for the next 10 years. In 2000, he walked away from medicine and started a new career in the field of engineering. He was employed at the Georgia Department of Transportation for seven years, resigning as a Design Review Engineer 2. After two years of Disciple Bible Study, He became obedient to the Spirit and entered Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center here in Atlanta. He graduated May 13, 2006 with the highest honor as valedictorian. Rev. Stinson now pursues his ministry, full-time, as a Elder in Full Connection in the North Georgia Conference having been ordained June 16, 2010.

On May 1, 2006, Rev. Stinson officially assumed the role of Senior Pastor of Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, his first assignment. During his tenure, the first steeple in the church’s 139-year history was erected; Disciple Bible Study was initiated; Confirmation Class was reinstituted; and many needed repairs were made to the church and to the 83-year-old Rosenwald School building.

On July 1, 2007, Rev. Stinson began serving as the Senior Associate Pastor of the Ben Hill United Methodist Church. His duties included the Care, Outreach, and Evangelism Ministries, as well as serving as the Administrative Pastor for the church. He restarted Disciple and the Men’s Bible studies at Ben Hill.

Rev. Stinson currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Bethel UMC – Atlanta, “A Church in Unity Reaching Out to the Community with the G.O.S.P.E.L.” Under his leadership, mission trips have been taken to Staten Island, NY, Sandyhook, CT, Haiti, Kenya, Aurora, NC, Sulfur, West Virginia, and the Dominican Republic. Also a free community garden was established. He is an international preacher having spread the Gospel in Haiti, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic.

Rev. Stinson serves the North Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church on Georgia’s Pastors’ School (vice-chair), the East Africa Bridge, and Black Congregational Development. Previously he served on the Resolutions Committee and Higher Education & Campus Ministry. He also has served the Atlanta College Park District on the Committee on Superintendency and on the Finance Committee.

Dr. Stinson’s civic endeavors include chairing the Board of Directors of Not One More Life (an asthma screening and education initiative for communities of faith) and serving on the Fulton County Homeless Continuum of Care. He is also a member of the South Fulton Running Partners and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Previously he has served on the NAACP–Atlanta Branch Executive Committee, the Wesley Foundation at GSU, and the Personnel Board of Fulton County.

Rev. Stinson is married to the former Patricia Neal-Tyler and is the proud stepfather of Syntara Tyler. His hobbies include running, golfing, skiing, swimming, and all sports.

Rev. Stinson has dedicated his life to Christ to be used however, whenever, and wherever He so desires. He draws inspiration from his biological family – especially the legacy of his grandparents, Rev. C. S. & Willie Stinson, Sr. and Willard & Ola Mae Davis – his church families, and his friends.

Pastor’s Appreciation CelebrationPastor’s Appreciation CelebrationPastor’s Appreciation Celebration Order of ServiceOrder of ServiceOrder of Service

October 16, 2016October 16, 2016October 16, 2016

Musical Prelude

Call to Worship - Richardean Anderson, Worship Leader

* The Light of Christ - Jailin Ginyard & Danielle Smith

* Invocation

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* The Hymn of Praise

“To God Be the Glory”

The Occasion - Mattye Sanders

Greetings/Announcements

Presentation - Dianne Washington

Remarks - Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson

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The Giving of Tithes and Offerings - Judi Smith

Worship Through Music

“The Blood Still Works”

The Offertory Response

“All Things Come of Thee” - UMH #588

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* Scripture Reading - Denise Brewer

Altar Call

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Introduction of the Speaker - Robert “Bob” Smith

Worship Through Music

“The Anthem”

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Proclamation - Rev. M. Lavell Sanders

Invitation to Discipleship

* Recessional

* Benediction

Reverend M. Lavell SandersReverend M. Lavell SandersReverend M. Lavell Sanders

The Rev. M. Lavell Sanders is the Associate Pastor of Training, Spiritual

Formation, and Family Ministry at Ben Hill United Methodist Church in

Atlanta, GA.

He is a native of Lumberton, North Carolina. He is a 1983 graduate

of Morehouse College with a B.A. Degree in Political Science. He is a

graduate of Gammon Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree in 2000.

He earned the Certificate of Executive Leadership from McCormick

Theological Seminary in Chicago in 2014-2015 and is currently

matriculating through the Association of Chicago Theological Schools

Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.

In 2004 Rev. Sanders was ordained as an Elder in full connection in the North Georgia Conference of the

United Methodist Church. He has served on various leadership committees on the conference and district

levels. Rev. Sanders is an instructor with the Connection Cafe. He teaches a class titled, “So What’s Our

Position?” This class discusses the general church’s position on the social issues of today. He is also a

Coach with the Natural Church Development Program.

Rev. Sanders is a certified P.A.I.R.S. (Practical Application for Intimate Relationship Skills) Instructor for

married couples and a Prepare and Enrich Counselor for engaged and married couples. He is a founding

member of a Mentoring Program for young boys called G.E.N.T.S. (Gentleman Engaged in Necessary

Tools for Success) which began at Fairview Elementary School in Stockbridge, Georgia 2010.

Rev. Sanders served Ben Hill as a Youth Minister in 1997-2000. He later served as the Associate Pastor of

Due West United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia from 2001-2006. Most recently Rev. Sanders

served as Senior Pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia from 2006-2012.

Rev. Sanders is married to Rev. Dr. Valerie Sanders. They have three young energetic children: Nia, Caleb

and Camille. He says his family is his greatest blessing and feels strongly that “It is all about God and not

about himself.” His favorite passage of scripture is Isaiah 40:3—which says, “But those who wait on the

Lord, will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they

will walk and not faint.”

Rev. Sanders is passionate about life and ministry. He is extremely grateful for the God of a second

chance.

Bethel’s First FamilyBethel’s First FamilyBethel’s First Family

Rev. Dr. Michael StinsonRev. Dr. Michael StinsonRev. Dr. Michael Stinson

First Lady Patricia TylerFirst Lady Patricia TylerFirst Lady Patricia Tyler---StinsonStinsonStinson

Syntara TylerSyntara TylerSyntara Tyler

Acknowledgment

The Pastor’s Appreciation Committee would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to

all supporters who were instrumental in making this Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration a complete

success. A special thanks goes to the Hospitality Committee, Love At First Bite Catering,

decorations by Barbara Leaphart, Sonza Bullard and all program participants.

We would also like to extend our thanks to each one of you. Without your prayers and support, this

celebration would not have been possible.

SPRC PASTOR’S APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

Jessie McQueen Bell

Denise Brewer

Jacqueline Hicks

Harrell Moore

Bob Smith

Judi Smith

Dianne Washington, Chair

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CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR Family of Barbara Lawrence

Dorothy and Robert Adams

Joyce and Alphonzo Battiste

Annie David

Anne and George Geiger

Gloria and Columbus Gilmore

Iris Glass-Smith

Joye Hill

Ann and Doug Jordan

Gwendolyn Parker

Charles and Rutha Slaughter

Evelyn Weaver

William Bendy (friend of Dr. Arthurline Taylor)

Don Davis (son-in-law of Jacqueline Williams)

Barbara Feat (mother of Paula Roberts)

Phyllis Fisher (sister of Dr. Clyde Lord, Sr.)

Baby James Michael Freemont (grandson of Erma Freemont)

Wesley Jerome Golden (brother of Richardean Golden Anderson)

Victoria Brown Howard (friend of Eddie Dillard & John Lawrence)

Sheila McQueen (niece of Jesse McQueen Bell)

Kiersten Mishalany (wife of Charlie Mishalany)

Ozzie Murphy II (brother of Jacqueline Hicks)

Dr. Willie F. Payne (cousin of Dr. Arthurline Taylor)

Caiden Lamar Smith (grandson of Judi Smith)

Maggie McQueen Smith (sister of Jessie McQueen Bell)

Imogene Stitts (sister of Samuel Ball, Sr.)

Rubie Mae Tuggle (mother of Jeffrey Tuggle, Sr.)

Delores Harper Whitehead (friend of Eddie Dillard & John Lawrence

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Sunday School

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service

10:00 a.m.

Children’s Church

10:00 a.m.

Bible Study - Wednesdays

Noon & 7:00 p.m.

Reverend Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Senior PastorReverend Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Senior PastorReverend Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Senior Pastor