2 CORINTHIANS 3:17-18
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
ELECTED OFFICERS | (CLASS OF 2024-2026)
We celebrated the 27th Biennial Session on Saturday, August 6, 2022. It started with a Worship Service, followed by the Business Session where new officers and members-at-large were elected, and concluded with an educational workshop on Spiritual Formation & Fatigue, Caring for Self & Others When Tired.
WORSHIP SERVICE
Musical Invocation| Drumming by Rev. Vincent Dial (recorded 6.19.21; presented posthumously)
Welcome| Rev. Dr. William Crowder, Jr.
Opening litany| Affirmation of Faith
Scripture| 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 - Rev. Angele Johnson
Music| Jarvis Christian University Choir
Offering| Star Supporter Fund- Rev. Dr. R. Wayne Calhoun, Sr.
Introduction of the Preacher| Dr. Megan Lowe
Sermon| Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart
Celebrating Saints and Ancestors| Rev. Yvonne Gilmore
Communion Service led by new officers|
Rev. Dr. William Crowder, Mrs. Tera Daniels, and Rev. Dr. Joanne Flowers
Sharing the Peace of God |
1-2 PM | BUSINESS SESSION
Call to Order
Welcome & Greetings
Meeting Protocols and Announcements
Minutes of the 26th Biennial Session
Executive Committee Report
Advisory Committee Report
Nominating Committee Report
Time & Place Report
Installation of Officers & Members-At-Large
Announcements
Closing Prayer/Litany of Benediction
The slates of Officers and Members-At-Large are as follows:
Officers | Class of 2024-2026:
President-Elect - Rev. Dr. William Crowder
Vice President - Mrs. Tera Daniels
Secretary - Rev. Dr. Joanne Flowers
Treasurer - Rev. Orlando Scott
Members-At-Large | Class of 2022-2026:
Rev. William Smith, Greenville, TX
Ms. Juanita Greene, Lexington, KY
Rev. John Ray, Indianapolis, IN
Ms. Brittany King, Chicago, IL
2-3 PM | EDUCATION
Spiritual Formation & Fatigue | Caring for Self & Others When Tired
by Rev. Monique Crain Spells
Director of Christian Education/Faith Formation