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Annual Council Session 2015

June 23rd -June 27th

Theme: “I have given you the name-Jesus"

Matthew 1:21, Acts 15:14b

The Honorable Bishop Sherman L. Merritt Diocesan

Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd Chairman

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First Apostolic Council of Kentucky and Tennessee

11th

Episcopal District of the

Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.

FAC of KY/TN Officers Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd ........................................................................... Chairman

District Elder Johnnie Blissett ................................................................................... Vice Chairman

Minister Antoinette M. Taylor ........................................................................................... Secretary

Evangelist Annette Tolbert ............................................................................ 1st Assistant Secretary

Sister Michelle Carter .................................................................................... 2nd

Assistant Secretary

Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore ...................................................................................... Treasurer

Minister Carlyon T. Dunlap ................................................................................ Assistant Treasurer

Executive Board Members

Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan Suffragan-Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman Suffragan Bishop George Burns Suffragan Bishop Carl McCullen Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart Suffragan Bishop-Elect Charles Trumbo District Elder Johnnie Blissett

District Elder Johnny Burrell District Elder Fred Connor District Elder Anna Davis, Emeritus District Elder Robert Holland District Elder-Elect James McDonald District Elder Larry E. Smith District Elder Anthony E. Walton District Elder Raymond Whitley, Emeritus

Meeting Schedules

Executive Board

Tuesday (only) June 23rd …………………………………………………………....12:00 Noon

Pastors’ Track

Wednesday, June 24th 1:30 PM, Thursday and Friday June 25

th and 26

th, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM

Ministers’ Wives

Friday, June 26th ………………………………………………………….9:00AM – 12:00 Noon

Usher Board/Health Professionals

Friday, June 26th ………………………….……………………………9:00 AM. – 12:00 Noon

FAC Ministerial Studies……………………….……………………………………………….10:30 AM

Credentials Committee

Friday, June 26th ……………………………………………………………………12:00 Noon

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Christian Education

Saturday, June 27th……………………………………………………….9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pentecostal Young People’s Union

Saturday, June 27th…………………………………Day Session …..1:30 PM 4:30 PM Evening Service…...6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 23rd General Body Session

12:00 Registration

1:00 Devotional Songs…………………………………………District Elder Johnnie Blissett

Prayer

Scripture

Opening of the Council……………Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman

1:30 Bible Study…………………………………………………………Elder Michael L .Boyd

“Keeping our Families and Ministry in Balance”

2:30 Afternoon Glory………………………………Pastor Yvonne Bell, Mistress of Ceremony

Praise and Worship…………………..…………………………….First Lady Felita Smith

The Preached Word/Invitation……………….……………………Elder Sanford Pinkston

Greater Grace Apostolic Church, Lexington, KY

4:00 Dinner

Tuesday Night, June 23rd

Evening Worship

7:30 PM

Master of Ceremony……………………..………District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman

Devotional Songs…………………………………………………………Brother James Jackson

Prayer…………………………………………….………………………..Minister Adrian Ware

Praise and Worship……………………………..…………………Amazing Grace Men in Black

Welcome………………………………………………………………First Lady Vera E. Merritt

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Musical Selections………………………………………Judah Temple of Praise, Nashville, TN

Ministry of Sharing…………………..Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Recognition of Visitors

Musical Selection……………………………………….Judah Temple of Praise, Nashville, TN

Introduction of Speaker………………………..…………...Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan

The Preached Word / Invitation…………… …..…………… Bishop Floyd E. Nelson, PhD., DD

First Vice-Presiding Bishop, International Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Inc.

Pastor of Living Faith Church of Nantucket,

Nantucket, MA

Invitation Selection……………………………….……………Judah Temple of Praise, Nashville

Ministry of Sharing..……………….….Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Remarks/Benediction

Wednesday, June 24th

General Body Session

10:00 Registration

Devotional Songs………………………………………District Elder Johnnie Blissett

10:30 Bible Class………………………………………Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan

12:30 Lunch Break/Registration

1:30 Pastors’ Track………………………………………. Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, D.D.

1:30 Afternoon Glory Session…………..………Elder Calvin Reaves, Master of Ceremony

Praise and Worship………………………………………………….Elder David Battle

The Preached Word/Invitation………………………Elder Louis Sanders, Henning, TN

Holy Divine Apostolic Church

Henning, TN

3:00 General Business Session…………Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman

4:00 Dinner

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Wednesday Night, June 24th

Evening Worship

7:30 PM

Master of Ceremony…………….….……………..District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman

Devotional Songs………………………….……………Our Lord’s Temple, Bowling Green, KY

Prayer…………………………….……………………………………….Elder Waverly Holland

Scripture……………….…………………………………………………….Elder Joseph Blissett

Praise & Worship……………...…………………………Grace Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN

Musical Selections………….…………………..……………………FAC Region IV Mass Choir

Ministry of Sharing……………….… Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Recognition of Visitors…….…………….……………….………………….Elder Isaac Williams

Musical Selections…………………………….………..……………FAC Region IV Mass Choir

Introduction of Speaker………………………...……………………..Bishop Sherman L. Merritt

The Preached Word / Invitation……………………...…………….Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr.

Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith

Pastor of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, Indianapolis, IN

and Greater Apostolic Faith Church, Detroit, MI

Invitation Selection………………………………..…………………FAC Region IV Mass Choir

Ministry of Sharing………………… Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Remarks/Benediction

Thursday, June 25th

General Body Session

10:30 Pastors’ Track……….……………………………….Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, DD

1:30 Pastors’ Track…………….………………………….Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, DD

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Thursday, June 25th

Missionary & Christian Women Auxiliary Auxiliary Director: Pastor Yvonne Bell

President: Lady Angela Boyd Greater Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, New Albany, IN

Thursday June 25, 2015

Theme: “In Jesus - It’s Impossible to Be Defeated” Scripture Text: II Corinthians 2:14

Registration: $5.00

9:30am – 10:30am - Morning Devotional/Ice Breaker & Registration.

Evang. Gearline Sanders / Holy Divine Apostolic Church, Henning, TN

Prayer: Min. Brenda Bean

Scripture: Lady Donna Byrum

10:30am – 12:00pm

Panel Discussion – Moderator: Evang. Sally Sanders - Pentecostal Lighthouse, Huntsville, AL

Speaker: Evang. Jessena Moore – Christ Temple New Assembly, Lexington, KY

Speaker: Evang. Rena Drummond - Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Leitchfield, KY

Question & Answer Session

12:00pm – 1:15pm Lunch Break / MCWA Choir Rehearsal

1:30pm – 1:45pm Praise & Testimonies – Sis. Deborah Byrum & Evg. Glenda Dunlap

Afternoon Glory

Selection ………………………………………… Amazing Grace Apostolic Church, Clarksville, TN

Speaker …………………………………………….……………………… Minister Margie McKissick

Offering

2:30pm – 3:30pm MCWA Business Session

3:30pm – 4:00pm Altar Workers’ Meeting

4:00pm Dinner

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Brotherhood Auxiliary

Brother Ricky Smith, Sr. President

Elder Samuel Anderson, Auxiliary Director

Thursday, June 25th

9:00 Welcome-“Let’s throw it around”

9:30 Registration

10:00

Opening Session…………………………….…………………………….Minister Adrian Ware

Devotion……………..……………………………….………………….Minister Terry Furmon

Prayer …………………………………………….…………………..… Minister Terry Furmon

Scripture……………………………………...............................................Elder Jonathan White

Business Session: President Ricky Smith

Minutes………………………………………….………………………Brother Ronald Murphy

Treasurer Report………………………………………………………. Elder Jonathan White

10:30 Seminar Topic: “MEN Mentoring” The importance WHY it is needed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Elder Jackie Shannon

12:00 Break/Lunch

1:30 Brotherhood Rehearsal

2:00 Seminar Topic: “MEN Mentoring” Why we need men to mentor our young men?

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. LaMonte McNeese

Remarks / Dismissal……………………..………..….Elder Samuel Anderson, Auxiliary Director

4:00………………………………………………………………………………….…..…..Dinner

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Thursday, June 25th

Evening Worship

7:30 PM

Master of Ceremony………………….…………District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman

Devotional Songs………………………………..Jesus Church of Russellville, Russellville, KY

Prayer…………………………………….………………………………….Pastor Doris Harris

Scripture…………………………………………………………………….Sister Janice Johnson

Praise & Worship…………………………….…….New Harvest Family Church, Columbia, TN

Musical Selection…………………………………………………………….MCWA Mass Choir

Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Recognition of Visitors………………………….…………………….Evangelist Annette Tolbert

Musical Selection……………………………Greater Original Temple Church, Old Hickory, TN

Introduction of Speaker………………………….……………………….First Lady Angela Boyd

The Preached Word / Invitation………………………….…....…….Pastor Wanda Frazier-Parker

Truth Tabernacle Ministries

Rocky Mount, NC

Invitational Selection……………………………………………...…………..MCWA Mass Choir

Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Remarks/Benediction

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Friday, June 26th General Body Session

10:00 Registration

10:30 Pastors’ Track…………………………………………….Bishop Floyd Nelson, PhD, DD

10:30 Panel Discussion………………………………….Minister Carolyn T. Dunlap, Moderator

Topic: Back to Basics

Repentance……………………………………..Elder Jackie Shannon

The New Birth……………………………….….Elder Rufus Woods

12:00 Break / Registration / Credentials

1:00 Pastors’ Track………………………………...…………………………..Open Discussion

1:00 Ministers’ Class…………………………………………District Elder Anthony E. Walton

(Outreach)

1:00 Afternoon Glory………...……………..Evangelist Glenda Dunlap, Mistress of Ceremony

Praise and Worship……………………………………………………...Evangelist Jessena Moore

Preached Word/Invitation……….……………………………………….Evangelist Dottie Woods

Heaven Sent Ministries

Memphis, TN

2:30 General Business Session……………Suffragan Bishop-Elect Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman 4:00 Dinner

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Friday, June 26th

Ministers’ Wives Alliance

9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

First Lady Vera E. Merritt, President

Devotion

Prayer

Scripture

Minutes

Treasurer Report

Bereavement Since Last Council

Sick Report

Old/New Business

Ministers’ Wives Officers Will Take Pictures for the Website

Outreach

Donating food and toiletries for the Ronald McDonald House

We will deliver our donations to them.

Usher Board 9:00 AM – 12 Noon

Sister Mitzy Johnson, President

District Elder-Elect James McDonald, Auxiliary Director

Sister Janice Johnson, 1st Vice President - Presiding

Registration and Collection of Dues

Devotion …………………………………………………...……………….Sister Janice Johnson

Prayer

Scripture

Call to Order……………………………………………………………….Sister Janice Johnson

Welcome

Response

Recognition of Guest

Opening Remarks…………...…………District Elder-Elect James McDonald, Auxiliary Director

Minutes…………………….………..…………….Sister Sandra Bush, Secretary, Nashville, TN

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Reading of last Financial Report…………………..Sister Cora Brown, Treasurer, Nashville, TN

Old Business/New Business

Ministry of Sharing………………..…………………………………Usher Board Treasury Staff

Fellowship Luncheon

Final Remarks District Elder-Elect James McDonald, Auxiliary Director

Benediction Sister Janice Johnson, 1st Vice-President

Friday, June 26th

Evening Worship

7:30 PM

Master of Ceremony…………………..………….District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice-Chairman

Devotional Songs………………………………………… Greater Mount Zion, New Albany, IN

Prayer………………………….…………………………………………….Elder Leonard Byrum

Scripture………………………………………………………..……………Elder Jonathan White

Praise & Worship……………………….Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN

Musical Selections…………………………………………………………District IX Mass Choir

Ministry of Sharing…….…………… Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

Ministerial Presentations…...………………………………Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan

Ecclesial Recognition……………………………………………….District Elder Robert Holland

Musical Selections…………………………………………………………District IX Mass Choir

Introduction of Speaker…………………………………………District Elder Anthony E. Walton

Consecration Ceremony…………………………………… Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan

The Preached Word / Invitation………..…………………...Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan

Invitation Selection………….……………………………………………..District IX Mass Choir

Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff

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Remarks

Benediction

Saturday, June 27th

Christian Education Association

“I Have Given You The Name - Jesus”

9:00AM Registration

9:20AM Devotion Minister Janet Carter, Asst. Superintendent

Greeting and Opening Remarks Minister Timothy Burns, Superintendent

Ice Breaker Temple of Grace, Murfreesboro, TN

Introduction of Seminars

10:00AM – 12:00 Noon Classes/Workshops

12:00PM Offering Treasury Staff

Report from Secretary

Announcements and Presentation of Awards

Remarks and Dismissal Elder Michael L. Boyd, Auxiliary Director

Workshops and Classes:

Overview: The foundation has been laid, now it is time to build upon it. MATT. 16:13-19

Adult Class (Ages: 25 & up)

Facilitator: Minister Timothy Burns, Christ Temple North, Nashville, TN

Topic 1: “The Effects of Building on the Rock” Matt. 7:24-25

Presenter: Elder Sanford Pinkston, Greater Grace Apostolic Church, Lexington, KY

Topic 2: “The Effects of Building on Sand” Matt. 7:25-27

Presenter: Elder Jackie Shannon, Good Shepherd Church, Hopkinsville, KY

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Ages 18-24

“The Foundation of God is sure, Don’t change it” II Timothy 2:19

Elder Reginald Burrell, Pentecostal Lighthouse, Huntsville, AL

“How to build with Jesus in Love” I John 2:15

Ages 13-17 (Young Sisters): First Lady Deborah Walton, Christ Temple Church, Paducah, KY

Ages 13-17 (Young Brothers): Deacon Charles Putman, Greater Christ Temple, Nashville, TN

Ages 10-12: Sister Pearl Buckner, New Jerusalem Temple, Springfield, TN

Ages 6-9: Sister Grace Ellis, Newburg Apostolic Church, Louisville, KY

“Keeping the Foundation Solid for the 21st Century

Teachers / Superintendents: Elder Samuel Anderson, Sr. Amazing Grace Apostolic Church,

Clarksville, TN

Saturday, June 27th

Pentecostal Young People’s Union Day Session 1:30PM

Master of Ceremony Brother Melvin Boyd, Vice-President

Opening Song Brother Benjamin Wansley

Prayer

Scripture

Announcements PYPU Secretarial Staff

Ministry of Sharing Financial Committee

Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer

Brother Andrew Boyd, Asst. Treasurer

Panel Discussion

Knowing Your Constitutional & Fourth Amendment Rights & What to Do When You

Encounter Law Enforcement

Panelists

Sister Vidette Putman / Supervisory Federal Probation Officer

Greater Christ Temple Church, Nashville, TN

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Minister Byron Boelter / Detective

Greater Christ Temple Church, Nashville, TN

Mr. Paul Montgomery / Federal Probation Officer

3:00 pm Business Session Elder Jonathan White, PYPU President

4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal FAC of KY/TN Music Staff

Saturday, June 27th

Pentecostal Young People’s Union

Night Service 6:00pm

Master of Ceremony Elder Jonathan White, President

Opening Song Desiree Bell, Jonaea Blissett, Katlin Blissett, Marci Floyd

Our Lord's Temple, Bowling Green, KY

Prayer

Scripture

Praise and Worship Sister Joi Brooks

Victory Apostolic Church

Lexington, KY

Welcome Sister Mandi Wansley

Greater Christ Temple Church

Nashville, TN

Response PYPU Local President

Musical Selections (A&B) Kentucky & Tennessee PYPU Choir

Offering PYPU Treasury Staff

Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer

Brother Andrew Boyd, Assistant Treasurer

Ecclesiastical Recognition Elder Isaac Williams, Director

Announcements PYPU Secretarial Staff

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Music Selections (A&B) Kentucky & Tennessee PYPU Choir

Introduction of Speaker Elder Jonathan White

Speaker & Invitation Pastor James E. Sears

Henry Pentecostal Apostolic Church

Henry, TN

Offering PYPU Treasury Staff

Sis. Samea Anderson, Treasurer

Bro. Andrew Boyd, Asst. Treasurer

Remarks Elder Jonathan White

Remarks and Benediction Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd

Council Chairman