From the Bishop… The Conference Sessions will begin at the appointed times

From the Bishop…
The Conference Sessions will begin at the appointed times.

All pastors and ministers are to be robed for the Communion Service (white), reading of appointments and the closing session (black).

All finances are to be received on the first day of the Annual Conference.

All Statistical Reports are due at the opening of the Conference.

All delegates are required to register and subscribe to all Periodicals ($143.00). The following is a breakdown of Periodicals:

Star of Zion $38.00

Herald Journal 20.00

Quarterly Review 20.00

Missionary Seer 30.00

The Vision Focus 35.00

$143.00

Pastors are required to purchase tickets for himself/herself, spouse, delegate and others to the Home Missions Banquet.

Missionaries are to wear white during the day on Friday and white with stoles on Friday evening.

1869 2011
One Hundred Fortieth-Second

Annual Session
FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Hosted by

Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church

412 North Reus Street

Pensacola, FL 32501

Church: [phone] Pastor: [phone]

SEPTEMBER 6-11, 2011

Reverend John L. Philpot, Sr., Host Pastor

Presiding Elders

Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr. West Pensacola District

Rev. Floyd A. Walker East Pensacola District

Rev. Dr. Clarence H. Little Emeritus (Retired)
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Sermons & BIBLE STUDIES

The Communion Sermon……………………………..Rev. Anthony R. Scott

The Annual Sermon………………………………. ….Rev. Floyd A. Walker

Methodist Discipline & Doctrines………………….Rev. D. Machelle Easley

The Thursday Noon Sermon……………………….……...Rev. Ray S. White

The Education Sermon .Rev. John P. Gant

The Friday Noon Sermon………………………….....Rev. Rita D. Westmore

The Missionary Sermon……………………..…Rev. Dr. Winston S. Prescott

The Saturday Morning Meditation……………………...Sis. Monique Turner

ROLL CALL

The Florida Annual Conference

Bishop James E. McCoy

Mrs. Shirley M. McCoy
Pastors

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr., PE Rev. Floyd A. Walker, PE

Rev. Dr. Clarence H. Little, PE® Rev. Dr. James A. French

Rev. Anthony R. Scott Rev. Ray S. White

Rev. D. Machelle Easley Rev. Kenneth Williams

Rev. William T. Moore, Jr. Rev. Theyuka Thomas

Rev. Winfred Pettiway, Sr Rev. Elisha R. Knight

Rev. Rita D. Westmore Rev. Bettye P. Little

Rev. Dr. George Washington Rev. Gloria Walker

Sis. Montressa Boulware Rev. James Howard®

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CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT OFFICERS

WH & OM Society

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Mrs. Georgia M. Philpot Ms. Jacqueline Pinkard

District President District President
Sis. Tanya Peoples Mrs. Barbara Knight

Coordinator of Young Adults Coordinator of Young Adults

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke Ms. Shalonda Palmer

Secretary of Young Women Secretary of Young Women

Mrs. Rose Pettiway Mrs. Constance Carter

Supt. of Buds of Promise Supt. of Buds of Promise

Ms. Patricia Davis Sis. Nikki Thomas

Sectary of Supply Secretary of Supply

Mrs. Elizabeth Baines Mrs. Juletha N. French Ms. Jennifer Green Chairman of Life Members Co-Chairman of Life Members
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Ms. Rose C. Salter, Conference Director

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Mrs. Lena Longmire-Lyons Mrs. Cheryl Reeves

District Director District Director
Sis. Montressa Boulware Rev. D. Machelle Easley

Director of Adults Director of Adults

Director of Young Adults Rev. Theyuka Thomas Director of Young Adults
Director of Youth Mrs. Maggie Thomas

Director of Youth

Bro. Jesse Turner Mrs. Santoria Potter Director of VBS Director of Children

Bro. O’Neal Thompson

Director of VBS

CONFERENCE WORKERS

Mrs. Myrtle Henderson, Conference President

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Ms. Kim Jennings Rev. Gloria Walker

HOME MISSION WORKERS

Mrs. Myrtle Henderson, Director

West Pensacola East Pensacola Mrs. Pearl Curtis Mr. Charlie R. Little

LAY COUNCIL

Mrs. Alesia Y.W. Ross, Conference President

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Sis. Tanya Peoples Mr. Horace Gant

USHERS

Mrs. Patsy Hudson, Conference President

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Mrs. Doris Lewis Mrs. Eloise Shuford

SONS OF VARICK

Rev. William T. Moore, Jr., Conference Director

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Mr. Nathan Bass Rev. Elisha R. Knight

EVANGELISM

Rev. Anthony R. Scott, Conference Director

West Pensacola East Pensacola

Rev. Winfred Pettiway, Sr. Rev. Theyuka Thomas

TUESDAY EVENING – 7:00 PM

September 6, 2011
M.S. Chatman Memorial Home Mission Banquet

“African Kings”

Pensacola Civic Center

201 East Gregory Street

Pensacola, Florida 32502

850-432-0800

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WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION

September 7, 2011

10:00 AM
OFFICIAL OPENING

Worship ……………………………………………..Worship Committee

(All Annual Conference members will assemble at 9:45 A.M)

MINISTERS ARE TO BE PROPERLY ROBED (White)

(Deaconess from ALL Churches are asked to attend.)
Music ………………………………………………….....Conference Choir


Communion Sermon………………………….. …… Rev. Anthony R. Scott

Isaiah Chapel AME Zion Church

Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Communion Offering …………………………………..Finance Committee
Holy Communion

Bishop James E. McCoy, Celebrant

Presiding Elders, Con-Celebrants
Christian Fellowship
Benediction…………………………………….......Bishop James E. McCoy
(10 Minute Recess)
Organization of the Conference

Roll Call/Statistical Reports/Registration

Credentials Committee…………………………….…Rev. Ray S. White

The Seating of the Delegates

Rules Committee …………………………… Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr.

Election of Officers

Place and Date of the 2011 Annual Conference:
Houser Memorial Zion Church

710 East Jordan Street

Pensacola, FL 32503

850 696-2410

September 5 – 9, 2012
Benediction and Grace

LUNCH – 1:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

2:30 PM
Devotional Services …………………………………….Worship Committee
THE EPISCOPAL ADDRESS

Bishop James E. McCoy

Reports:

Presiding Elders

Treasurer

Pastors

Delegates
Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction and Grace

DINNER – 5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY EVENING

7:00 PM
Devotional Service…………………………………....Worship Committee
Welcome Program………………………………… Rev. John L. Philpot, Sr. Host Church – Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church
Response………………………………………………Bishop’s Appointee
Music……………………………………..Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church
Annual Sermon ……………………………………….Rev. Floyd A. Walker

Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church

Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Offering………………………………………………….Finance Committee
Introduction of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction

~ Reception ~
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THURSDAY MORNING

September 8, 2011

9:30 AM
Devotional Service ……………………………………….Worship Committee

Methodist Discipline

And Doctrine…. ……………………………………Rev. D. Machelle Easley

Escambia Chapel AME Zion Church

Reading and Approval of Minutes

School of the Prophets

Reports Continue:

State of the Church

State of the Country

Evangelism

Noon Day Message………………………………………..Rev. Ray S. White

St. Paul AME Zion Church

Invitation to Christian Discipleship
The Great Offering ………………………………………...Finance Committee

(Each Pastor is to give $100 and each District Officer $50)
Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction and Grace
LAY COUNCIL LUNCHEON

Talbot Chapel AME Zion Church

1:00 PM

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON

2:30 PM

Devotional Service ………………………………………Worship Committee

Election of General Conference Delegates

Reports Continued:

Lay Council

AME Zion Burial Association

Feasibility Committee
Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction

DINNER – 5:00PM

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THURSDAY EVENING

7:00 P.M.

Christian Education Directors in Charge

Devotional Service ………………………………………..Worship Committee

Report of Conference Director……………………………..Ms. Rose C. Salter

Music……………………….……… …………………….…Conference Choir

Educational Sermon …………….…………………………..Rev. John P. Gant

Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, Prichard, AL

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offering

Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction

FRIDAY MORNING

September 9, 2011
PRAYER BREAKFAST – 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 AM

Conference Committee Meetings 9:30 AM-12 Noon

Missionary Convocation

9:15 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Mrs. Shirley M. McCoy, Presiding
Devotional Service ……………………………………Missionary Officers

Missionary Supervisor’s Word

Registration

District Officers Reports

Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Missionary Benediction

Noon Day Service
Devotional Service………………………………………..Worship Committee

Music ………………………………………………………..Conference Choir

Noonday Message ……………………………………Rev. Rita D. Westmore

Wilson Chapel AME Zion Church, Milton, FL

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offering…………………………………………………..Finance Committee

Recognition of Visitors and Announcements

Benediction
LUNCH – 1:00PM

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

2:30 P.M.
Devotional Service ………………………………………..Worship Committee

Reading and Approval of the Conference Minutes

School of the Prophets

Business Session Continued

Admissions

1^st and 2^nd Year Studies

3^rd and 4^th Year Studies

Conference and Home Mission Workers

Conference Workers

President

West District

East District

Home Mission Workers

President

West District

East District

Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction and Grace
DINNER – 5:00PM

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FRIDAY EVENING

7:00 P.M.

Women’s Home & Overseas

Missionary Society Night

Mrs. Shirley M. McCoy, Presiding
Candlelight Service
Stoling Service
Music ……………………………………………………..Conference Choir
Missionary Offering
The Sermon …………………………………Rev. Dr. Winston S. Prescott

Big Zion AME Zion Churches, Mobile, AL
Music…….. ………………….. ………….…..Big Zion AME Zion Church

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction and Grace

~ FELLOWSHIP REPAST ~

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION

September 10, 20011

Christian Education T-Shirt Day

Registration 8:00 AM-8:45 AM

(Youth $1.00 | Adults $2.00)
Children & Youth Program 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Workshops & Election of Officers 10:45 AM-12:15 PM

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Worship………………………...……………………………Led by Youth

Introduction of Speaker…………………………..Bishop James E. McCoy

Message…………….………...……………………....Sis. Monique Turner

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Invitational Hymn

Offering………………………………………………..Finance Committee

Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Benediction

Dismissal for Workshops
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Conference Business Continues………………………11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Reading and Approval Minutes

Reports Continued:

Holy Orders

The Statistician’s Report

Disciplinary Questions

Passing of Character

Announcements

Benediction

SUNDAY MORNING SESSION

September 11, 2011
Church School ………………………………………………………9:00 AM
(Directors of Christian Education in Charge)

Adult Males (18 & up)…………..…………………………….Mr. Thearthur Thomas

Mr. Leonard Hudson

Adult Women (18 & up)…………………………………………Rev. Bettye P. Little

Rev. D. Machelle Easley

Intermediate (13 to 17)………………..……………………………Mrs. Delores King

Mrs. Monique Turner

Juniors (9 to 12)…………………………...……………………….Sis. Nikki Thomas

Mr. Jessie Turner

Primary (6 to 8)………………………………...................................Mrs. Nellie Jones

Mrs. Vonda Hawk

Beginners (3 to 5) ………………………………………….Mrs. Frankie Washington

Mrs. Rosemary Clarke

Sunday Morning Worship Service

11:00 A.M.

Grand Processional…………………………………….Marshalls in Charge

Participants

1. Ushers from each church 5. Choirs

2. Ministers’ Spouses 6. Ministers

3. Conference Officers 7. Presiding Elders

4. Local Church Officers 8. Bishop

Ministry of Kindness…………………………………………….Finance Committee

Music ……………………………………………………………….Conference Choir

Sermon……………………….…………...…..The Right Reverend James E. McCoy

Presiding Prelate, Alabama-Florida Episcopal District

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offering ……………………………………………………….….Finance Committee

Report of Necrology Committee

Choral Selections…………………………...………………………Conference Choir

Ushers Grand March

Announcements

Reports:

Budget & Finance Committee

Courtesy Committee

The Charge to Pastors and People

The Reading of Appointments

Closing Hymn “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”

Benediction ……………………………………………..…....Bishop James E. McCoy
Dinner will be served at the close of the service