Spring Council Session 2017
March 21st – 25th
Theme: “A New Day, A New Beginning, A New Mindset”
Behold I am doing a new thing.
Isaiah 43:19
The Honorable Bishop Sherman L. Merritt
Diocesan
Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd
Chairman
fackytn.org
First Apostolic Council of Kentucky and Tennessee
11th Episcopal District of the
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
Executive Board Members
Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman
Suffragan Bishop George Burns
Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore
Suffragan Bishop Emeritus Eugene Stewart
Suffragan Bishop Charles Trumbo
District Elder Johnnie Blissett
District Elder Johnny Burrell
District Elder Fred Connor
District Elder Emeritus Anna Davis
District Elder Robert Holland
District Elder James McDonald
District Elder Larry Smith
District Elder Anthony E. Walton
District Elder Emeritus Raymond Whitley
FAC of KY/TN Officers
Suffragan Bishop 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 Carolyn T. Dunlap…………………………………………………… Assistant Treasurer
Meeting Schedules
Executive Board
Tuesday, March 21st ………….……………………………………………….....12:00 pm
Thursday, March 23rd…………………….………………………………………11:00 pm
Pastors’ Meeting
Friday, March 24th………………………………………………………………....1:00 pm
Ministers’ Wives
Friday, March 24th .………………………………………………..9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Usher Board/Health Professionals
Friday, March 24th…………………………………………………..9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Ministers’ Meeting
No Ministers Session
Credentials Committee
Friday, March 24th ….12:00 noon
Christian Education
Saturday, March 25th…………………………………………………...9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pentecostal Young People’s Union
Saturday, March 25th……………………………..…Day Session ……1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Evening Service.…....5:00 pm
Evening Worship
7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 21st Brotherhood Auxiliary
Elder Samuel Anderson, Auxiliary Director
Brother Ricky D. Smith, Sr., President
Master of Ceremony.. .Minister Anthony White
Devotion ………………………………………………………….Brother Michael Neal Jr.
Prayer……………………………………………………………….Deacon Torrado Carter
Scripture …………………………………………………………...Minister Octavius Poole
Praise & Worship……………………………………………………Brother James Jackson
Welcome ……………………………………………………………..Elder Jonathan White
Selection……………………………………………………………...Amazing Grace Choir
Ministry of Sharing…………………………………………….Brotherhood Treasury Staff
Ecclesiastical Recognition …….Elder Samuel Anderson
Selections ………………………………………………………........Amazing Grace Choir
Introduction of Speaker Brother Ricky D. Smith, Sr.
The Preached Word/Invitation Elder Isaac Williams
Temple of Grace
Murfreesboro, TN
Remarks/Benediction……………………………….Brother Ricky D. Smith Sr., President
Elder Samuel Anderson, Director
Wednesday, March 22nd General Body Session
10:00 Opening of the Council
Devotional Songs
Prayer
10:30 Panel Discussion………………………………………Pastor Yvonne Bell, Moderator
Topic: “Being Aware of the Times in which we Live” (II Cor. 2:11)
Panelists: District Elder Anthony E. Walton
Elder Isaac Williams
12:00 Lunch Break/Registration
1:00 Bible Class……………………………………..Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
2:30 Business Session
4:00 Dinner
Ushering in His Presence 7:00 pm
Master of Ceremony……………………………………………………….Elder Calvin Reaves Sermonic Solo………………………………………………………Minister Claudeen Denning
Introduction of Speaker……………………………………………………Elder Calvin Reaves The Anointed Word……………………………………………………..Minister Daryl Wingo
Evening Worship
7:30 pm
Master of Ceremonies ……………………………..District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman
Devotional Songs…………………..New Jerusalem Temple Pentecostal Church, Springfield, TN
Prayer………………………………………………………………………Elder Sanford Pinkston
Scripture………………………………………………………………………Elder Calvin Reaves
Praise & Worship………………………………….New Life Apostolic Assembly, Nashville, TN
Musical Selections……………………Greater Bethel Temple Apostolic Church, Louisville, KY
Ministry of Sharing………………….. Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Praise & Worship……………………………….…New Life Apostolic Assembly, Nashville, TN
Musical Selections……………………Greater Bethel Temple Apostolic Church, Louisville, KY
Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Recognition of Visitors……………………………………………..District Elder Johnny Burrell
Musical Selections……………………Greater Bethel Temple Apostolic Church, Louisville, KY
Introduction of Speaker…………………………………….Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
The Preached Word/Invitation ...………………………………..Suffragan Bishop Rader Johnson
Greater Bethel Temple Apostolic Church
Louisville, KY
Invitation Selection…………………...Greater Bethel Temple Apostolic Church, Louisville, KY
Ministry of Sharing…………………... Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Announcements/Remarks/Benediction
Thursday Morning, March 23rd Missionary and Christian Women
First Lady Angela Boyd, President
Day Program
Theme: Caring for The Total Woman: Mentally / Physically / Spiritually
Romans 16:1-2 (a helper of many)
9:30 Prayer: Evangelist Gearline Sanders
10:00 Morning Session & Registration
10:30 Seminar
Caring for the Total Woman: Mentally / Physically / Spiritually
Romans 16:1-2 (a helper of many)
Minister Diana McDonald, Moderator
3 Presenters:
1. Mentally – Minister Vanessa Dunlap
2. Physically- Minister Kimetha Jones
3. Spiritually – Minister Carolyn Sowerby
12:00- 1:15 Lunch & Choir Rehearsal
1: 15 - 3:00
PAW President of the IMCWA
Evangelist Joyce Tate
Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Church - Cincinnati, OH
Region 5 Director of the IMCWA
Evangelist Melinda Ann Peterman
Greater Grace Temple – Detroit, MI
3:00 ....................................................................................................MCWA Business Session
4:00 ...................................................................................................................... Dinner Break
Thursday Morning, March 23rd Brotherhood
Elder Samuel Anderson, Auxiliary Director
Brother Ricky D. Smith, Sr., President
9:00 Welcome-“Let’s Throw it Around”
9:30 Registration
10:00 Opening Session……………………………………………….….Minister Terry Furmon
Devotion………………………………………………………………...Deacon John Woodberry
Prayer ………………………………………………………………….....Minister Terry Furmon
Scripture……………………………………….............................................Elder Jonathan White
Business Session: Brother Ricky D. Smith, Sr., President
Minutes…………………………………………………………………..Brother Ronald Murphy
Treasurer Timothy 2:1 -4 Report………………………………………..…Elder Jonathan White
10:45 Seminar Topic:
Prayer & Intercession for Your Brother
Presenter: Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore
Scripture: I Timothy 2:1-4
12:00 Break/Lunch
1:30 Brotherhood Rehearsal
2:00 Seminar Topic:
Teach Each Other as Brothers to Strive
Presenter: Elder LaMonte McNeese
Scripture: II Timothy 2: 1-4
4:00 Dinner
Ushering in His Presence, 7:00 pm
Master of Ceremony…………………………………………………………..Elder Rufus Woods
Sermonic Solo…………………………………………………………..Evangelist Jessena Moore
Introduction of Speaker………………………………………………………. Elder Rufus Woods
The Anointed Word…………………………………………………...Minister Phillip C. Buckner
Missionary & Christian Women
Evening Worship Service
7:30pm
Mistress of Ceremony …………….....………………………........... Evangelist Rena Drummond
Devotional Songs ………………………………………………...……Evangelist Annette Tolbert
Prayer……………………………………………………………………….Evangelist Betty Jones
Scripture …………………………………………………………...……… Minister Martha Perry
Praise & Worship ……………………………………………………..……. MCWA Praise Team
Welcome …………………………..Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church - MCWA President
MCWA Choir ……………………………..……………………………..…… Sister Renee Yates
Ministry of Sharing ………….………….................................................. MCWA Treasury Staff
Ecclesiastical Recognition …………………………………………………… Pastor Yvonne Bell
MCWA Director
Remarks from our Council Chairman ………………............... Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd
Remarks from our Diocesan.……………………….……............. Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Sr.
MCWA Choir…………………………………………………….............…… Sister Renee Yates
Introduction of Speaker………………………………………….………. First Lady Angela Boyd
MCWA President
Message & Altar Call …………………………………………Evangelist Melinda Ann Peterman
Greater Grace Temple - Detroit, MI
Announcements/Remarks/Benediction …………......................Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd
Council Chairman
Friday, March 24th General Body Session
9:00 Registration
9:30 Prayer Clinic……………………………………………....District Elder James McDonald
10:30 Bible Class……………………………………………..Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore
10:30 Pastor’s Meeting……………………………………Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
12:00 Break / Registration / Credentials
1:00 Afternoon Glory……………………………………….Evangelist Gearline Sanders, M/C
Praise & Worship……………………………………………………...Sister Kelva Nelson
The Preached Word/Invitation ..…………………………………...Lady Diana McDonald
2:30 General Business Session……………………………..Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd
4:00 Dinner
Friday, March 24th Ministers’ Wives Alliance
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Closed Session
First Lady Vera E. Merritt, President
Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church
Nashville, TN
Devotion
Prayer
Scripture
Minutes
Treasurer Report
Bereavement Since last Council
Sick Report
Old/New Business
Announcements/Remarks/Dismissal
Usher Board/Health Professionals Alliance
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
District Elder James McDonald, Auxiliary Director
Sister Mitzy Johnson, President
Sister Janice Johnson, 1st Vice President
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 James McDonald, Auxiliary Director
Minutes………………………….………..….Sister Sandra Bush, Secretary, Nashville, TN
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 James McDonald, Auxiliary Director
Benediction Sister Janice Johnson, 1st Vice-President
Friday, March 24th General Body Session
Ushering in His Presence, 7:00 pm
Master of Ceremony……………………………………………………Elder Leonard Byrum
Sermonic Solo………………………………………………………….Sister Monique Shanks
Introduction of Speaker………………………………………………….Elder Leonard Byrum
The Anointed Word……………………………………………………… Elder Tyron Jenkins
Evening Worship
7:30 PM
Master of Ceremony……………………………....District Elder Johnnie Blissett, Vice Chairman
Devotional Songs……………………………………………………………..Sister Kelva Nelson
Prayer………………………………………………………………………Elder Waverly Holland
Scripture………………………………………………………………………Elder Louis Sanders
Praise & Worship……………………………………...Bethel Apostolic Temple, Springfield, TN
Musical Selections……………………...Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Recognition of Visitors…………………………………………...District Elder James McDonald
Musical Selection………………………Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Introduction of Speaker……………………………………….Suffragan Bishop Charles Trumbo
The Preached Word/Invitation…………………………..Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, Diocesan
Invitation Selection…………………….Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Ministry of Sharing……………………Suffragan Bishop James E. Moore and the Treasury Staff
Remarks
Benediction
Saturday, March 25th
Christian Education Association
Elder LaMonte McNeese, Director
Minister Timothy Burns, Superintendent
Minister Janet Carter, Assistant Superintendent
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
First Apostolic Council KY-TN
March Program 2017
Theme: “A New Day, A New Beginning, A New Mindset”
Sub-Theme- Communication
9:00 Registration
9:20 Devotion……………………………………Minister Janet Carter, Assistant Superintendent
Greeting and Opening Remarks………………………..Minister Timothy Burns - Superintendent
Ice Breaker……………………………...Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Introduction of Seminars
10:00 am - 12:00 noon…………………………………………………………Classes/Workshops
12:00 Ministry of Sharing………………………………………………………………………………Treasury Staff
Report from Secretary
Report from Treasurer
Announcements and Presentation of Awards
Remarks and Dismissal…………………………….Elder LaMonte McNeese, Auxiliary Director
Workshops and Classes:
OVERVIEW
What Is Our Responsibility When It Comes To How We Communicate?
Focus Text: Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. There are various ways that we communicate. Whether it is verbal or by body language. The ultimate goal is to edify God and in turn it will minister grace to the hearer...
AGES 25 & UP
Bible Class
Topic: “Does My Communication Edify God?” - Eph. 4:29
District Elder Larry Smith, Apostolic Worship Center, Dickson, TN
AGES 18-24
Topic: “Does My Communication Edify God?” - Eph. 4:29
Minister Ricky Thomas, Greater Christ Temple, Nashville, TN
Teens Topic: “Does My Communication Edify God?” - Eph. 4:29
Males (Ages 13-17)
Minister Phillip Buckner, New Jerusalem Temple Pentecostal Church, Springfield, TN
Females (Ages 13-17)
Minister Janet Carter, Temple of Grace, Murfreesboro, TN
Children Dept. Topic: “Do My Words Make You Feel, Good, Bad, Happy or Sad?” Eph. 4:29
(Ages 10-12)
Evangelist Paula Sanders, Pentecostal Lighthouse, Huntsville, Ala.
(Ages 6-9) Teacher: Sister Sandra Bush, Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
(Ages 4-6) Teacher:
(Ages 1-3) Teacher -
SUPERINTENDENTS/TEACHERS
Topic: “How Do I Handle Information Given To Me” Eph. 4:29
Sub-Topic – Privacy Act (Confidentiality)
How Do We Handle Information
Protecting other people’s personal information
Teacher: Elder Charles Cantrell, Bethel Apostolic Temple, Springfield, TN
Saturday, March 25th
Pentecostal Young People’s Union
Elder Isaac Williams, Director
Elder Jonathan White, President
Day Session 1:30pm
Master of Ceremony .............................................................Brother Melvin Boyd, Vice-President
Opening Song ........................................................................................Brother Benjamin Wansley
Prayer
Scripture
Announcements ..................................................................................................... PYPU Secretary
Selection(s) ............................................................................ Pentecostal Lighthouse Youth Choir
Ministry of Sharing ....................................................................................... PYPU Treasury Staff
Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer
Minister Andrew Boyd, Assistant Treasurer
Day Seminar Sessions
My Heart, Mind, Body and Soul Belongs To You
Topic: "My Body Belongs To God" (Males & Females Ages 11 - 13)
Presenter ...................................................................................................Evangelist Shree Isabelle
Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Nashville, TN
Presenter ....................................................................................................Minister Oscar Denning
New Life Apostolic Assembly, Nashville, TN
Topic: "I Love Me and God Does Too" (Females Ages 14 - 18)
Presenter ...............................................................................................Minister Claudine Denning
New Life Apostolic Assembly, Nashville, TN
Topic: "Hands Lifted" (Males Ages 14 - 18)
Presenter ..................................................................................... District Elder Anthony E. Walton
Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Paducah, KY
Topic: "The Abuse of Over the Counter Drugs" (Adults)
Presenter .....................................................................................................Sister Lashonda Saddler
Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Paducah, KY
3:00 pm Business Session ................................................. Elder Jonathan White, PYPU President
4:00 pm .................................................................................................. Dinner & Choir Rehearsal
Pentecostal Young People’s Union
Evening Worship
March 25, 2017
5:00pm
Master of Ceremony........................................................... Elder Jonathan White, PYPU President
Devotional Songs
Prayer
Scripture
Praise & Worship............................................................................ PYPU Praise & Worship Team
Welcome & Announcements .............................Sister Mandi Wansley, PYPU Assistant Secretary
Response ....................................................................................... Kentucky State Youth President
Musical Selections (A&B)....................................................... Kentucky & Tennessee Mass Choir
Ministry of Sharing....................................................................................... PYPU Treasury Staff
Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer
Minister Andrew Boyd, Assistant Treasurer
Ecclesiastical Recognition ................................................... Elder Isaac Williams, PYPU Director
Musical Selections (A&B) .......................................................Kentucky & Tennessee Mass Choir
Introduction of Speaker ..................................................... Elder Jonathan White, PYPU President
The Preached Word/Invitation................................................................. Pastor Jeremy D. Seward
True Holiness Deliverance Temple Church, Milan, TN
Ministry of Sharing..........................................................................................PYPU Treasury Staff
Sister Samea Anderson, Treasurer
Minister Andrew Boyd, Assistant Treasurer
Remarks and Benediction ........................................Suffragan Bishop Melvin A. Boyd, Chairman