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July 2014Volume 2
United times
25th Holy Convocation Special Edition
Bishop Eric D. GarnesPresiding Prelate
Bishop James E. DukesNational Director of Social Justice
Bishop James R. ChambersSecretary General
Bishop Glenn E. LivingstonGeneral Treasurer
Overseer Dan Johnson National Business Manager
Pastor Aurelia H. JemmottNational Director of Operations & Logistics
Overseer Frank Robinson National Youth Director
National Directors
Elder Jacqueline MarshallNational Director of Women’s Ministry
Bishop Rory MarshallNational Director of Men’s Ministry
Bishop J. Nathan PaigeNational Director of Music
Bishop Orlando A. WilsonNational Director of Center for Theological Studies
Pastor Martin J. DeSilvaNational Commander – Apostolic Knights of Pentecost
Elder Reginald KingAdjutant General
Sister Edna CapersNational Director of Ushers
General Board
Letter From the EditorGrace and peace be unto you UNITED,
HOLY CONVOCTION 2014 IS HERE! We have prayed, we have planned, and we have done all we can! As the Word declares, having done all, we stand; with an expectancy to see the manifestation of the presence and favor of God at this year’s 25th Silver Anniversary! Everything has led up to this culminating moment and we believe GOD!
The Sheraton Baltimore North Center is SOLD OUT, online registration is now closed (onsite registration will be available for $65/adult, $30/youth), and tickets for the People’s Appreciation Luncheon are no longer available (winners will be notified via email).
Come to our annual gathering expecting a life changing experience that will leave you empowered, transformed and positioned for greatness. You will never be the same! As you continue to enjoy full Convocation coverage in this month’s issue, Overseer C. Sterling Davis, II gives the body of Christ a charge and a challenge to once again enter into, A Love Affair.
We continue to solicit the prayers of those of you unable to join us in Towson, MD. We serve a limitless God UNITED! Be blessed as you read our mid-month issue. Be encouraged, and above all UNITED, continue to stand.
In His Service, Annette ParkinsEditorwww.unitedcovenantchurches.org
25th National Holy Convocation Special Edition
UNITED FAMILY AND FRIENDS –
Praise God Church – our 25th Annual Holy Convocation is here and we are celebrating the LIMITLESS GOD! Intercessory prayer, teaching, high praise, and outstanding preaching from our very own Bishop James R. Chambers, Bishop G. E. Livingston, Bishop James Dukes, Bishop Peter Barnes, and of course, our Presiding Prelate and General Overseer Bishop Eric D. Garnes will give us fuel for the course.
Uc3 is guaranteed to be on fire as our young people come together for worship and fun! National Youth President Overseer Frank Robinson, II, Pastor Leslie Christie, Minister Ray Garcia, and guest speaker Evangelist Marissa Farrow are coming with bread from heaven that will feed their souls and enrich their lives.
Highlights for the week include the Three-Tier Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, Girls’ Night Out on Wednesday, the youth outing and The People’s Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, and Official Day on Friday. Check out the details online or in your United email.
If you’re still on the fence, say YES already. It’s not too late! Gas up your car and pack your bags – or buy what you need at the Towson Mall just steps away from the hotel where you’ll find your favorite shops and restaurants. It’s up to you. Whatever you do, don’t miss Holy Convocation! We’ll see YOU there.
Onsite registration will be available for $65 for adults and
$30 for youth.
Go online to find workshop information, conference schedule,
attire and more.
Stay connected with us on Facebook and twitter to receive the
latest information.
Sheraton Baltimore North Center is SOLD OUT!
#UCCC #25yearsUnited
The 200 people with complimentary seats at our
PEOPLE'S APPRECIATION LUNCHEON have been
selected and will be notified via email!
CALLING FOR ALL INTERCESSORS and those interested in being an Intercessor at the National Holy
Convocation!
Please contact Bishop Allen Williams, Jr. at [email protected] ASAP!
Holy Convocation cannot happen without volunteers. There are many opportunities to get
involved at our 25th Silver Anniversary.
Go online to register today!http://www.unitedcovenantchurches.org/#!
convocation-volunteer-registration/c15si
VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!
The National Music Ministry Wants You!
We are honored that Bishop J. Nathan Paige has joined the UNITED family and look forward to great moves of God in the Arts among our gathering of
churches.
We are excited to get together! Have your music ministry directors and personnel get in touch with Bishop Paige to join the choir, try out for the
praise team, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6JTWSsCEFw&feature=youtu.be
Contact Bishop Paige at (229) 894-7417 or email him at [email protected].
Buses will be leaving Tabernacle of Praise in Brooklyn, NY on Tuesday July 22, 2014 at 8am heading to Towson, MD. For only $80 you can sit back and enjoy the ride to the greatest event of the year! A $20 non-refundable deposit secures your seat to the event of the year.
For further information, please emailAngela Lewis - [email protected] or
call (917)509-0663 orVictoria Carter-Scarlett - [email protected] or call
(917)680-9529
STILL LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO HOLY CONVOCATION?
Dear Women of UNITED ~Blessings! We are looking to see you at our 25th Silver Anniversary
Holy Convocation. An extraordinary time is planned especially for you this year. You do not want to miss out on our Amazing First Ladies session, empowering women's workshop and absolutely exciting Girls Nite Out.
Elder Jackie Marshall, Director of National Women's Ministry
It will be a time of limitless fun and fellowship. Make sure that you are registered!!! Pass the word, pack your bags and meet us in Towson, MD July 22-26, 2014. See you there!!
United Covenant Churches of Christ launches the UCCC Department of
Chaplaincy at the 25th National Holy Convocation
The Department of Chaplaincy is designed to train clerics for the life of chaplains in Military, Correctional, Hospital, etc. and to formally equip them for community ministry. We are also available to assist Pastors in
establishing chaplain ministries for their local congregations.
For more information and interest please contact Pastor W. Nigel Meeks, Director of Chaplaincy at [email protected].
Photos courtesy of goarmy.com, navy.com, clc2.uniservity.com, and usrenewal.org
It's here!! You are registered (not if...but you ARE registered) now for an experience that will not only push you into your next move but I assure you...as children, youth, young adults and Youth Pastors from across this great nation…you are UNITED's NEXT!!!
U-neXt is the 2014 official theme that brings us together again for a mighty move of God! July 22 through the 26th, all roads, attention and focus will be on our 25th UCCC Holy Convocation, In Towson, Maryland. U-next – Unique, Undefeated, Unbreakable, Universal, you are UNITED. You're next to walk in excellence! You're next to walk in greatness! You're next to walk in favor beyond your understanding! U-neXt is a sign of a shift and represents a move...a transfer and a new direction! Isaiah 58:12 (MSG) is our foundation, assurance and insurance that this year, from what was, will be greater. The U-neXt generation will be the fixers, restorers, rebuilders and renovators!!
The U-neXt experience will kick off with an Olympic-style opening ceremony! First ever type of official opening that will be remembered and talked about until our NEXT Holy Convocation! Then prepare yourself for a dynamic, high-energy Word delivered by our special guest, Evangelist Marissa Farrow of Baltimore, Maryland.
There will be workshops that literally touch and meet the needs of our children, youth, young adults and Youth Pastors/leaders. These Uc3 workshops and instructors are guaranteed to go beyond your expectations.
We will have powerful and transformational Word delivered by Pastor Leslie Christie, Min. Ray Garcia and others! In each worship experience we will have youth choirs, groups, ministry in dance, mime, rap...a DJ...spoken word/poetry, our very own Uc3 Youth Choir and so much more! On Wednesday evening we will seal our worship together with a Word from our National Overseer of Youth that will ignite the youth and command the atmosphere! We Praise God for Overseer Frank T. Robinson and we know that the Glory of God will "show up...and show-out"!!!
Thursday morning get ready for some fun and fellowship!! Lets hang out together bowling, eating and more eating! After you've rested up (from Overseer beating you in bowling..lol), get ready for late night youth "hang-out" session!
If you know our National Overseer then you know he makes sure that every single one of our children and youth leave with surprises..gifts and so much more than they came expecting. This year is no different...get ready...because "U" are NEXT!! "Uc3" is the next UNITED..."U"nited-neXt...."U-neXt"!!! Scan the barcode and enjoy!!! Spread the word #Uc3gotneXt
See you in Towson!!!
Hey, you've heard of "The Voice"? Well we will have the
Uc3 version entitled: "The neXt Voice"! Sign up is taking
place now! Contact our National Youth Music Director Min. Aurelius
Palmer today at [email protected]. So are you the
"neXt Voice"? Little secret (don't tell anyone) but a VERY
nice cash prize will be awarded for the winner!
Get this life-changing book from Uc3 guest speaker, Evangelist Marissa R. Farrow!
Evangelist Marissa R. Farrow began her preaching ministry at the age of 14. After
10 years in ministry she shares her intimate thoughts and lessons in this
motivational dissertation to those who struggle with living freely because of the
common tendency to deny dysfunction that exist in our lives, from the most
noticeable to the most unassuming ways.
Evangelist Farrow desires to elevate the minds of readers by exposing common views on what dysfunction is and seven
steps to overcoming it.
Her prayer is that through her personal testimony and the spiritual lessons in the pages of this book; every reader will find the courage and strength to identify and be delivered from their own dysfunction.
http://youtu.be/0icN7nfoPhU
Uc3 are you ready TO STOMP ON THE DEVIL'S HEAD??!!
If so, become apart of our first ever National youth step team Uc3 VICTORIOUS NATIONAL STEPPERS which will launch at our 25th National Holy Convocation
on July 22-26 in Towson, MD. For more information, please contact Deacon Malcolm Shannon or Elder Don Hines at [email protected]
2 Corinthians 2:14 Foundation scripture: "Now thanks be to God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ..." (Amer. KJV)
Did you hear? The official song for the UC3 Victorious Steppers is Victorious by Donnie McClurkin. Stepping into history...stepping VICTORIOUSLY! Register today at www.unitedcovenantchurches.org United's Next Generation...U-neXt! #Uc3GotNext
Overseer Frank T. Robinson - National Youth PresidentDeacon Malcolm Shannon,Elder Don Hines- Step Team Coordinators
Check out these great products – both of which will be available at our
25th National Holy Convocation!
Let’s Stay UNITED!!!
-The United Covenant Churches of Christ -The Uc3 National Youth Congress
@ericdgarnes@UnitedCovenant@Uc3youth
-BishopEDGarnes-UnitedCovenantChurchesofChrist-Uc3youth
-BishopEDGarnes
I write this in tears and pain, reflective and introspective, looking at the past, present and potential of the subject matter of this note -- The Church.
My testimony is that I have been in ministry for at least 20+ years. I have seen a lot: cussing preachers, lying preachers, gay preachers, stealing preachers, etc. My mantra back then was simple: "I love God, but hate church!" I would say that unapologetically across pulpits as people would stand, cheer "Amen" and slap high five over my declaration. In my explanation, I would state that church had become this political, unethical, uber- spiritual, capitalistic, personality driven HYPE show on Sunday mornings! I HATED IT, and so did most of the people I interacted with.
In my extreme "Protestantism," the Lord found me! During one of our shut-ins, He asked me, "How can you hate what I love!?" I spewed my rebuttal to Him about what I had seen and even been a part of. He uttered three simple words that changed my life -- "She's My Bride." It is in this vein that I submit this plea.
There are many people who are disenfranchised with the church. It’s neither the “church” nor God that they don’t like or trust; it’s the attendants and those in attendance. What’s the difference? The attendants are the leaders of the church - the face, the attitude, and the voice of The Bride. Her reputation is based on our actions yet when we mess up, She takes the full brunt and covers us. Our embarrassment is felt regionally; Her’s – GLOBALLY. Our reputation is scarred for the moment; Her’s – GENERATIONALLY. She has become an afterthought for us because She has been there for us for over 2 millennia. But let the truth be told in our inner most parts, we wouldn’t have what we have, nor be who we are without HER!
If this is the behavior of the attendants, then we can only imagine what those in attendance are like!? Don’t we realize or care that there are people who are running from Her because of us? Look at it this way, they love the Bridegroom (Jesus) and were possibly looking forward to the wedding and the reception. But
A Love Affair by Overseer C. Sterling Davis, II
they encountered the attendants and those that said they would be in attendance and decided this is not an event they want to be a part of, so they don’t RSVP.
I believe that there are those of you reading this that have the same sentiment I used to have. If that’s you, listen to me -- don’t judge Her too harshly. She’s NOT what WE’VE done…She has the sentiments of Her betrothed which states, “Come to Me all of you that are worn down and tired and I will provide rest for your souls.”
Remember the church -- the look, the feel, the sound? The steeple topped by a cross that could be seen from miles, letting everyone know that this is the place of refuge, restoration, and refreshing. The stained glass windows, kept those in and out of the sanctuary, ever mindful of the stages of a suffering savior who was the satisfying sacrifice for our sins! Remember? The sacred songs sung from the soul of the saints with such splendor. The saints shouted and danced, rejoicing over the reconciliation of souls once lost now found – blind but now they can see? The Word of God preached with passion and power, confidence and conviction that gave the listener the ability to love and live for God which denoted loving and living for each other. Remember?
I firmly believe that the day is upon us now when many are looking for Her to be in that state again…but She won’t be. For there is arising a leadership without the need for titles but, are bringing towels to clean and wash Her; repair, refresh and restore Her! NOT to Her former glory but preparing Her for a future that is greater than Her past! For the prophet declares, that there is a shaking coming that will cause the glory of the latter to be GREATER than that of the former!
I love Her…I’m in love with Her…She’s all I have! Without Her, I never would have found Him and without Him I am nothing. I am confessing that I am having an affair…with The Church. The Renaissance Church of Houston
Houston, TX
Join Bishop Garnes in SOUTH AFRICA!
We're celebrating the 80's!
Join in the 85th Anniversary Celebration of the Greater
Saint Mary Church of Christ as we celebrate the life and
ministry of our church and it’s people.
Services will be held at
Greater Saint Mary Church of Christ which is located at 493-
5 Monroe Street between Lewis Avenue and Marcus
Garvey Boulevard.
Don’t miss it!
Family Life Worship Cathedral
is taking the Gospel to the
street. On Saturday, August 2, we invite you to come out for an afternoon of good fellowship, good food and a life-changing
word.
Hope to see you there.
Got Ministry?Don't struggle
alone!
After 26 years in ministry, Dr. Hooper now shares her
ministry experience and wisdom with other women preachers. Join her on
Monday, August 4th at 9 PM EST on a one hour FREE conference call
designed to empower you for your ministry calling.
You are guaranteed to be blessed!
For ministry updates and more, subscribe to us at
www.UsGirlsCan.com and follow us on Facebook.
Happy Birthday Pastor Z!Our Beautiful Jewel, Pastor Zulima Cox will be
celebrating her birthday on Thursday, July 31st.
Family Life Worship Cathedral invites you to join us on August 10 at 10am as we honor Pastor Z for the gift that
she is. Wife, Mother, Pastor and Friend - A True Proverbs 31
Woman.
We are located at 1350 A Street in Elmont. NY 10003 (Corner of Meacham Avenue). For additional information,
please call the church office at (516) 505-5702.
Prophetic Encounter 2014 hosted by the Called of
Destiny School of Ministry under the direction of Bishop Christopher T. Cox II. will be held Thursday, August 21st through Saturday, August 23rd. This year, Bishop Cox
will be teaching on The Seven Prophetic Presences Around
the Throne.
Registration is limited so please register early. You
don't want to miss it.
From SlaveBox To XboxThe cutting edge Internet radio show hosted by Dr. James Dukes explores
and discusses the topics that are relevant to the beloved community.
You don't have to just sit by and listen, you can join in on the discussion and the solution. We are not telling you what to think about... But please
think about something!
Join Bishop Eric D. Garnes and Tabernacle of Praise Cathedral for our annual
Manna From Heaven conference September 3-
7.When I remember HIS
name!
Nightly services will begin at 7:30pm with guest speakers
Bishop Michael Turpin, Bishop Joseph Walker, Pastor Chris Hill – and closing out on Sunday with
our very own Bishop Eric D. Garnes at 7:30am, and Pastor
Sharon Dean at 11:00am.
Pastor & Lady Newsome along with Power of GOD Cathedral are celebrating TEN years of established ministry in Queens, New
York.
We are celebrating "ONE DECADE" of continuous
faithful ministry.
Join us as we present our FIRST Banquet in TEN years.
We have a ticket reserved just for you.
"This is our year of JUBILEE!"
The purpose of the youth prayer call is to keep our children covered by the word and build a strong
prayer life for our children.
NVKLC and Uc3 provides a vehicle that will get
your child's day started and encouraged to go throughout the week.
"Turn Up" with prayer...GENERATION "Covered"!
CALLING ALL INTERCESSORS: Draw nigh to God in this key season. There are morning and afternoon prayer lines within your UNITED family to join and watch the Hand of God move supernaturally in your life, your family, your church and your community!
Bishop Jamie Johnson – James Temple Miracle CenterFort Valley, GA Every Wednesday night at 9:05pm EST(641) 715-3200 access code: 1004868#
Bishop Roberto Jemmott – Nazareth Christian FellowshipBrooklyn, NY Tuesdays 6am EST(712) 775-7100 access code: 456009#
Overseer Carlos Haynes – Faith Assemblies of GodBrooklyn, NY Sunday-Saturday 5am-6am EST(760) 984-1000 access code: 919671#
Pastor Frederick E. Wilson, Jr. – The Temple of Glory InternationalChicago, ILSunday-Saturday 6am CST(605) 477-3000 access code: 552942#
Overseer Dan Johnson – The Empowerment Worship CenterChicago, IL Monday-Friday 5am-6am CST(712) 432-0075 access code: 502676#
Bishop Allen Williams – Rhema Word Worship CenterElkridge, MDTuesday-Friday 5am-6am; 1pm-2pm; 9pm-10pm EST(661) 673-8600 access code: 834439#
Bishop George E. Gibson, II - Christian Love Worship CathedralPhiladelphia, PA Saturdays 7pm (seven minutes) EST(218) 862-4152 access code: 533257#*please remember to mute your phones*
Stretch your prayer life in this powerful season of prayer!
His Kingdom come, His will be done!
This year will be a once in a lifetime experience in UNITED! www.unitedcovenantchurches.org.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans
5:3-5
Have any questions, comments, ideas or would like to make a submission for future publication? Please contact: Annette
(877) 97-UNITYwww.unitedcovenantchurches.org