Bishop Norman O. HarperPrelate South Central GA

Supt. Thomas Fraizer 1st Administrative Assistant

Supt. Noah RosserAdministrative Assistant

Supt. Stephens StallworthAdministrative Assistant

Pastor Dennis L. Martin, Sr.Administrative Assistant

Mother Edith L. McGrewSupervisor of Women

Supt. Larry S. Murray, Sr.Executive Secretary

Board of SuperintendentsSupt. Roosevelt AllenSupt. Anthony BrittSupt. Thomas FrazierSupt. Raymond GarrettSupt. Larry MurraySupt. Lee NorrisSupt. Woodrow PinsonSupt. Alan S. RobinsonSupt. Noah RosserSupt. Tony SimmonsSupt. Larry FordSupt. Charlie LaneSupt. Griffin LotsonSupt. Ronald JacksonSupt. Warren BrownSupt. Daryl WilliamsSupt. Charles RodgersSupt. Stephen Stallworth

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South Central Georgia News…South Central Georgia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

JUNE/JULY 2012

An Abbreviated Women’s Convention Produced Multiplied Blessings

“Poised to Receive God’s Fresh Anointing,” was the announced themefor the 37th Annual Central Georgia Jurisdictional Women’sConvention and the First Annual South Central Georgia JurisdictionalWomen’s Convention, and so the saints gathered. This announcementalso came with a disclaimer, that this would be an abbreviatedconvention. With this knowledge, we arrived with an expectation toreceive God’s fresh oil anointing, but within a two day convention.

“Fresh,” indicates that something is recently made, new, brisk, bold,lively, cool and refreshing and not tired. How could Webster’sDictionary define the essence of our convention so many years ago with

such true and dynamic descriptions of what took place? I say it had to be a “God idea.” Freshoil anointing, then, denotes the flowing of God’s blessings upon his people. You had to be thereto give the testimony of God’s spectacular grace bestowed during two nights of true praise andworship.

Since this was the “first” women’s convention under the leadership of Bishop Norman O.Harper, a licensing ceremony was held to recertify 235 Evangelist Missionaries and 10Deaconess Missionaries in the new South Central Georgia Jurisdiction. This was not a goodnight for the enemy, but an awesome feat for the Kingdom of God.

Then to drive home the point, Supervisor Edith L. McGrew, set a precedent and presented a realmessage from a “Mother.” A table and chair had been prepared so Mother could sit during hermessage. As she glided to her seat, she made it clear that the cane and chair were not to be adistraction, stating, “It is what it is!” She took her seat, opened to the word from Luke 4:18-20,“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me… to preach the acceptable yearof the Lord. And He (Jesus) closed the book, and He gave it again to the minister, and He satdown.” Interesting enough, Jesus didn’t stop speaking after he sat down and neither did MotherMcGrew. She opened the words of understanding to all gathered, while sitting at her table,then came down from the pulpit to join Bishop Harper and the men of God, as they anointed allwho came forth for their fresh oil anointing.

We left feeling the awesomeness of one having spent time in God’s presence, only to return onFriday night to be inundated with words of wisdom from Bishop Norman Harper. He took usdown into Lodebar with King David in his search to find “any of the house of Saul,” so the Kingcould “shew kindness for Jonathan’s sake.” There King David found Mephibosheth, Jonathan’sson, Saul’s grandson. (II Samuel 9)

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South Central Georgia First State Women’s Convention

SOUTH CENTRAL GEORGIA JURISDICTIONKELLY LAKE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

JURISDICTIONAL HEADQUARTERS

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012

Jurisdictional President

Elect Lady

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012

AIM ChairmanSunday School Superintendent

Field Representative

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012

Jurisdictional President

ChairladyMONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012

Jurisdictional President

Special Guest:

International Chairlady of Youth Department

District Highlight

Bowdon District

Superintendent Noah Rosser District Missy. Lucy Hill

The Bowdon District has been in existents for over 48 years under theleadership of Superintendent Noah A. Rosser. Superintendent Rosserwas appointed by the late Bishop J.D. Husband. In addition to servingBishop Husband, he has served as Administrative Assistant to the lateBishop Chandler D. Owens and is currently serving Bishop Norman A.Harper in that capacity. He holds the longest tenure amongst all currentSuperintendents.

The Bowdon District Missionary is Evangelist Lucy M. Hill where shehas served for over 22 years. Missionary Hill served as assistant to thelate District Missionary Pearl Woods until she relinquished her position

due to her health. Missionary Hill was also appointed by the late Bishop J.D. Husband and Mother Howard. Sheserves as the first lady of the New Life Church of God in Christ.

The Bowdon District is a thriving and growing district that is comprised of six churches. The Motto for thedistrict is “The Bowdon District is on the move”.

Superintendent Rosser serves as pastor of the Bowdon Church of God in Christ, the districts’ headquarter church.He and his wife, Mother Carrie Rosser, have been serving there for over 53 years. Mother Rosser is known asthe “Queen of Hospitality.”

New Life Church of God in Christ; Pastor Willie J. Hill, District ChairmanNew Visions Christian Center Church of God in Christ; Pastor Mascerlin HinesNew Direction Christian Ministries Church of God in Christ; Pastor Frank JohnsonBlessed Hope Church of God in Christ; Pastor Benny JonesNew Bethesda Christian Ministries Church of God in Christ; Pastor Johnny Porter

Bishop Norman O. HarperJurisdictional Bishop

Mother Edith L. McGrewSupervisor of Women

Superintendent Thomas Fraizer1st Administrative Assistant

Superintendent Noah RosserAdministrative Assistant

Superintendent Stephen StallworthAdministrative Assistant

Pastor Dennis L. Martin, Sr.Administrative Assistant

Superintendent Larry S. Murray, Sr.Executive Secretary

Superintendent Alan S. RobinsonChairman of Finance

Bishop Norman O. Harper

South Central Georgia Events

State AIM - June 11-15, 2012

Sunshine Band & Puritan Program - August 11, 2012

61st Holy Convocation - August 13-19, 2012

Mother Edith McGrew Birthday - August 24, 2012

Women’s Department Retreat - September 13-15, 2012

Business & Planning Meeting - December 1, 2012

Unity and Leadership Training - Every 4th Saturday

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Though Mephibosheth was lame in his feet, exiled to a place called Lodebar, which meansno pasture or no communication; in other words a place without hope or promise, Godknew where he was all the time, and sent King David to rescue him and give him all theblessings that had be reserved just for him. Bishop Harper declared to us that, “Godknows where you are.” Though we may feel like we are there now or may be headed toLodebar, lost forgotten, or forsaken, God knows each of us by name and is willing andready to deliver us out of all our distresses. What a promise! “Mephibosheth dwelt inJerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table: and was lame in his feet.” WhenGod is for you, there are no limitations that will prevent you from receiving God’s FreshOil Anointing.

Though we furled our banner on Friday night, we were not ready to move on. Saturdaywas the gathering of mothers, daughters, granddaughters and sister-friends for our FirstAnnual Mother Daughter Luncheon. Tickets sold out early leaving some women wanting.Those bless to be in attendance were treated to a day of pure joy. There were prayers,praise medleys, presentations on women’s issues along with great fellowship, door prizes,

and delicious food. One topic was “Mama said there’ll bedays like this, but God…” I think it’s safe to say thatMama couldn’t imagine a convention like we experienced;an abbreviated convention with multiple blessings.” Nowwe can furl our banners until next year. We have taken adeep breath, and will show ourselves strong for our nextventure, the International Women’s Convention Crusade.The oil still flows!

Evangelist Lillie Smith

Editorial StaffBishop Norman O. Harper

Executive EditorPastor Dennis L. Martin, Sr.

Managing Editor

Contributing WritersEvangelist Lillie Smith

PhotosElder Willie Davis