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106th SESSION OF THE JERSEY CITY DISTRICT CONFERENCE & CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONVOCATION Friday, September 20, 2024 – Saturday, September 21, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Theme: “Lifting A Standard” “Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.” Isaiah 62:10 8:30 am – 9:15 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am – Praise & Worship 9:30 am – 10:00 am – Organizing of the Conference - Committee on Rules - Committee on Credentials - Seating of the Members of the Conference - Roll Call - Remarks and Direction from the Presiding Elder 10:00 am 11:00 am – Reports – 1 Minute Highlight - Delegates & Pastors - Local Preachers & Exhorters - Supernumerary Ministers - Balm in Gilead Health Ministry - Caribbean Support - Conference Workers - Home Missions - Department of Church Growth & Development 11:00 am – 12 Noon – Lay Council Hour 12:00 Noon – 12:30 pm – Financial Reports: Treasurer, Budget and Finance 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm - Board of Examiners Report - Admissions Committee Report 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Financial Stewardship Session I – Dan Shiver 3:00 pm – 3:20 pm - Break 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Financial Stewardship Session II - Morgana Jones 4:30 pm – Dinner on Your Own 7:00 pm – Worship – Rev. Dr. Jonathon Counts – Preacher Pastor, Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church, New Britain, Conn. - Men of Zion - Ministers’ Spouses - Mission Education - Prayer Coordinator - Ushers Ministry - Project 100 - WH&OMS - Christian Education - Economic & Community Concerns

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 7:00 pm – Praise & Worship – Call to Worship………………..……Rev. Joshua D.J. Corbin, Worship Leader – Invocation………………………………….……….……..Sis. Clarice Smith-Jarvis – Selection………………………………….……………………...Jersey City District – Scripture Reading……………………….………….…….……Rev. Wanda Dorsey – Prayer………………………………….……………...…Rev. Dr. Douglas L. Maven – Introduction of the Preacher….Presiding Elder Odinga Lawrence Maddox, II – Selection…………………………….……….…..Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church – The Message.................................................Rev. Dr. Jonathon Counts, Pastor Spottswood, A.M.E. Zion Church, New Britain, CT – Invitation to Accept Christ…………...…………..…..Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson – Offering……………………………………….………………….Finance Committee – Greetings From our Guests………………...….….…………………………………. – Announcements……………………………….….……………………………………. – Benediction………………………………………..……………....…Rev. Dr. Counts Special Instructions  Financial Responsibilities – Supernumerary Ministers and Lay Officers - Registration: $100.00 - Roll Call: $25.00 - Offering: $300.00 - Total Due: $425.00  Financial Responsibilities – Christian Education Department - Churches: $200.00  Local Restaurants and Eateries - Paula’s Soul Food Cafe………………..….331 Main St., Hackensack, NJ - Fire House Subs……………...…450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ - Cheesecake Factory……………390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ - Coach House Diner……………………….55 State Rt. 4, Hackensack, NJ - Chick Fil A………………………………...……….41 Rt. 4, Hackensack, NJ - Chipotle…………………...……...450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ - PF Changs…………………..…...390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ - Jersey Mike’s Subs……………….………120 River St.., Hackensack, NJ - Applebees………………………..450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ - Five Guys……………………...…450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ - Maggie’s Soul Food……………...…...…1368 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, NJ

JERSEY CITY DISTRICT DIRECTORY Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Odinga Lawrence Maddox, II Church and Pastor Metropolitan, Jersey City Rev. Eli D. Smith Clinton Memorial, Newark Rev. Dr. George W. Maize, IV Shiloh, Staten Island Rev. Kenneth P. Heyman, Sr. Varick Memorial, Hackensack Rev. Rashaun Booker First Church, Paterson Rev. Dr. Douglas L. Maven Shiloh, Englewood Rev. Dr. John D. Givens New Church, Paterson Rev. Dr. Odinga Lawrence Maddox, II Wallace Chapel, Summit Rev. Dr. Denison D. Harrield, Jr. Wallace Temple, Bayonne Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson Metropolitan, Ridgewood Rev. Herbert Mack Brandon St. Luke, Westfield Rev. William E. Lawson St. Thomas, Somerville Rev. Donna Stewart Williams Chapel, Passaic Rev. Devon Horton Rossville, Staten Island Rev. Charles Washington Centennial, Closter Rev. Charles Wilson, III Antioch, Linden Rev. Joshua D.J. Corbin Mt. Zion, Mahwah Rev. Wanda Dorsey *New St. Mark, Westwood, TBA Secretary Rev. Dr. Denison D. Harrield, Jr. Assistant Secretary Rev. Robyn Perkins Lay Council Sis. Clarice Smith-Jarvis, President Home Missions Mrs. H. Selina Nelson, President Harriet Tubman Home Support Coordinator TBA Conference Workers Mrs. Vickie Taylor, President Ushers Ms. Jamie Graham, President Minister’ Spouses Mrs. Earnestine Harrield, President Project 100 Mr. Theodore Gass, Co-Coordinator Rev. Donna Stewart, Co-Coordinator Prayer Coordinator Rev. Dr. George W. Maize, IV Mission Education Ms. Sheerene Brown, Director Men of Zion Mr. Eugene Powell, Co-Director Rev. Charles Wilson, III, Co-Director Local Preachers Institute Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Administrative Dean Rev. Dr. Garrett Thomas, Academic Dean Tech Team Rev. Rashuan Booker, Lead Coordinator Superannuated Ministers Rev. Maisy Allen Rev. Dr. George W. Maize, III, Supernumerary Ministers Rev. Betty Brower, Rev. Nicole Charles, Rev. Richard Collins, Rev. Walter Cook, Rev. Kayron Jamison, Rev. Joyce E. Franklin, Rev. Lisa Heyman, Rev. Angela Lopez, Rev. Robyn Perkins, Rev. Irene Pyke, Rev. Gloria Shack, Rev. Dr. Garrett Thomas, Rev. Cheryl Walters

Local Preachers Bro. Richard Chatman, Sis. Patricia Jackson, Sis. Bonnie D. Tomlin, Sis. Synthia Williams Exhorters Sis. Lily Fleming, Sis. Florence McNatt, Sis. Clarice Smith-Jarvis Department of Church Growth & Development Rev. Devon Horton, Director; Rev. Joshua D.J. Corbin, Rev. Dr. Douglas L. Maven, Rev. Donna Stewart, Mr. Derwin Smith, Mrs. Clarice Smith-Jarvis Women’s Home & Overseas Missionary Society Mrs. Laura Banks, President; Ms. Tracy Gilmore, YAMS Coordinator; Ms. Schantelle Henry, Y’s Secretary; Ms. Nyameke Smith, Buds of Promise Superintendent; Ms. Bonnie McKain, Supply Secretary; Mrs. Rosemarie Stokes, Chair of Life Members Christian Education Department Mrs. Rosalyn Holland, Director; Rev. Donna Stewart, Director of Adults; Rev. Devon Horton, Director of Young Adults; Ms. Latasha Wilson, Director of Youth; Rev. Robyn Perkins, Director of Children Jersey City District Committees Examiners: Rev. Devon Horton, Chair; Rev. Dr. John D. Givens, Rev. William E. Lawson, Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Rev. Donna Stewart, Rev. Charles Washington Admissions: Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Chair; Rev. Denison D. Harrield, Jr., Rev. Kenneth P. Heyman, Sr., Rev. Joyce E. Franklin, Rev. William E. Lawson, Rev. Nathaniel B. Legay Worship: Rev. Herbert Mack Brandon, Chair, Rev. Dr. George W. Maize, IV, Vice Chair; Rev. Devon Horton, Ms. Carlene Carty, Mrs. Lilly Fleming, Mrs. Herlene Jones, Sis. Bonnie Tomlin Rules: Rev. Rashaun Booker, Chair; Mrs. H. Selina Nelson, Mr. Eugene Powell, Sis. Clarice Smith-Jarvis, Rev. Charles Wilson, III Finance: Rev. Dr. John D. Givens, Chair; Rev. Kenneth P. Heyman, Sr., Mrs. Rosalyn Holland, Rev. Joyce E. Franklin, Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Mrs. Oranetta Patterson Budget: Rev. William E. Lawson, Chair; Rev. Rashuan Booker, Vice Chair; Rev. Denison D. Harrield, Jr., Rev. Nathaniel B. Legay, Rev. Eli D. Smith Church Extension & Home Missions: Mrs. H. Selina Nelson, Chair; Rev. Maisy Allen, Rev. Kayron Jamison, Mrs. Renee` Griggs, Mrs. Barbara Thomas Credentials: Rev. Kenneth P. Heyman, Sr., Chair; Mrs. Susan Braxton, Rev. Dr. John D. Givens, Mrs. Lily Fleming, Rev. Joshua D.J. Corbin Education: Ms. Sheerene Brown, Chair; Rev. Herbert Mack Brandon, Mrs. Rosalyn Holland, Rev. Joyce E. Franklin, Mrs. Nancy Maddox, Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Rev. Eli D. Smith, Mrs. Dawn Taylor, Rev. Charles Wilson, III Overseas Missions: Ms. Michelle Johnson, Chair; Rev. Dr. John D. Givens, Mrs. Julia Ingram, Rev. Dorothy A. Patterson, Rev. Irene Pyke, Mrs. Norma Waite, Rev. Cheryl Walters, Rev. Charles Wilson, III Courtesy: Mrs. Lily Fleming, Chair; Ms. Debra Horton, Ms. Michelle Johnson, Mrs. Nancy Maddox Project 100: Mr. Theodore Gass, Co-Chair, Rev. Donna Stewart, Co-Chair; Mr. Nathaniel Briggs, Mrs. Lily Fleming, Rev. Irene Pyke, Rev. Gloria Shack, Sis. Clarice Smith-Jarvis, Mrs. Dolores Sykes-Williams Economic & Community Development: Rev. John D. Givens, Chair; Mrs. Laura Banks, Ms. Dorothy Edgar, Rev. Joyce E. Franklin, Ms. Jamie Graham, Rev. Dr. Denison D. Harrield, Jr., Ms. Debra Horton, Rev. Dr. George W. Maize, IV, Rev. Dr. Douglas L. Maven, Mrs. Dorothy Samples, Rev. Cheryl Walters, Ms. Sharae Williams Balm in Gilead Health Ministry: Sis. Bonnie D. Tomlin, Coordinator; Mrs. Judy Bady, Mrs. Larissa Booker, Rev. Joyce E. Franklin. Mrs. Lucille Herring, Mrs. Rosemarie Stokes GIVING OPTIONS Cash App JCDistrictamez Make Checks Payable to: Jersey City District

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONVOCATION Saturday, September 21, 2024 Dress Down! Theme: “Beyond the Benediction” 1 Peter 4:8-11 8:30 am – 9:15 am – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:30 am – Opening Session Prepare to start the day with fellowship and fun in the fellowship hall Transition – Praise & Worship in the Sanctuary Breakouts: Adults and Clergy Presentation: “Harriet Tubman Homes, Inc. Introduction of Presenter - Rev. Dr. Odinga Lawrence Maddox, II, Presiding Elder Presenter - Ms. Karen Hill, Director, Harriet Tubman Homes, Inc. Children’s Exploration with Rev. Robyn Perkins (Varick’s Children 12 and Under) “To Infinity and Beyond” 2 Timothy 2:2 Youth Exploration with Rev. Donna Stewart (Ages 13 – 21ish) “Picture This” Young Adults with Rev. Devon Horton (Ages 21 – 40ish) “Tell Pastor D What’s On Your Mind!” Have A Chat & Chew Session: “Can We Talk?” “What’s in the Four Corners of Your Mind?” Explore What May Keep Us Divided Bring your Gifts and Bless the Ministry of Christian Education Wrap Up Announcements Recognition of Guests Closing Remarks………………..Presiding Elder Maddox Christian Education Benediction: “Every member a Christian. Every Christian a worker. Every worker trained. A worker that needeth not be ashamed. This we ask in Jesus’ name.” Amen.