The 109th Annual Assembly
Of The General Assembly
Church of the Living God
The Pillar and Ground of the Truth
Convenes
November 19, 2014 through November 22, 2014
General Assembly Institute
435 County Road 129
Tyler, Texas 75703
(903) 894-4385
Theme:
“Advancing the Gospel in Enemy Territory”
Bishop J. Burley
First Vice Bishop
Bishop J. R. Shankle
Second Vice Bishop
Bishop A. Castille-Haney
Bishop R. D. Washington
Bishop W. L. Jones
Bishop Al Riggins
Bishop D. Blackmon
Bishop C. Johnson
Bishop E. Reddic
I. Givens
W. Johnson
E ldress C. Bursey
President
Bishop W. L. Jones
Minister of Education
Bishop Al Riggins/Minister of Stewardship
Registration: Ministers $60
Adults $30
Children $10
Acts 20:23-24 23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide
me. 24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my
course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the
grace of God. (KJV)
To all Bishops, Overseers, Elders, Eldresses, Evangelists, Missionaries, Trustees,
Members, and Friends:
Dear Members,
Paul says he is commissioned to testify concerning the gospel of the grace of God. We also have
a testimony of the grace of God. And like Paul, we too have a commission to spread and share
the gospel of our Lord. As the called out people of God we have been given a very important
task. That task is to spread the Gospel throughout the land. Ours is a daunting task, but
commissioned by God we realize it is an achievable task.
In our attempts to spread the Gospel, we must carry it into enemy territory. Be assured Satan
will do all in his power to impede and prevent the spreading of God’s word. We cannot allow
Satan to stop us for men and women stand in need of the saving power of God’s word.
The Gospel is “Good News,” but Good News is no good if it does not arrive in time. People are
waiting on the timely arrival of God’s word. Paul also says in verse 24, “None of these things
move me.” This was a reference to the afflictions, bonds, and hardships he would have to
endure. In spite of this opposition, Paul remained steadfast and faithful to what God had called
him to do.
In these modern times, God has given us many avenues to advance the Gospel. I call upon and
challenge each of you to do your part in advancing the gospel of our Lord in your city, church,
and neighborhood. Let’s reclaim the territory the Devil has stolen from us. Now is the time to
advance and tear down his strongholds.
The words of the early saints still echo in my ear. We are soldiers, in the army. We got to fight
although we have to cry. We’ve got to hold up the blood stained banner, we’ve got to hold it up
until we die. The command is clear. Go ye therefore into all the world….Advance, Advance,
Advance.
Your servant,
Bishop C. C. Berry, Jr.
Presiding Bishop
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Assembly Registration
6:30 p.m.
Executive Council Meeting
Assembly Trustees
Cleme Manor Report & Disposition
EVENING SERVICE
PRE-OPENING PROGRAM
7:30 p.m.
District 4
Overseer I. Givens /Presiding
Devotional Services
Welcome
A & B Selections
Scripture
Prayer
District Four
Elderess Karen Fuller
District Four Choir
Elderess Tessie Johnson
Elder James Seahorn
Sermon
Dr. Debroah Hopes
C & D Selections
District Four Choir
Sermon
Elder Gregory Williams
Invitation
Offering
Assembly Trustees
Announcements
Remarks
Benediction
Bishop C. C. Berry, Jr.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
(All General Sessions will be held in the Auditorium)
8:00 a.m.
Assembly Registration
9:00 a.m.
Opening of the 109th Annual Assembly
Assembly Trustees
Bishop C.C. Berry, Jr.
Presiding Bishop
Bishop E. Reddic/Presiding
General Business Session
District Reports
General Assembly Institute Report
9:45 a.m.
Devotional Praise
10:00 a.m.
Opening Sermon
10:50 a.m.
General Session
"Building a Motivational Environment"
Offering
12:00 noon
State Music Department
Bishop J. R. Shankle
Bishop C. Johnson/Presiding
Devotional Services
11:00 a.m.
Eldress C. Bursey
State Music Department
Bishop Al Riggins
Trustees
Lunch
Overseer I. Givens/Presiding
1:00 p.m.
General Session
“Church Compliance Laws & Procedures”
FOR MINISTER’S ONLY
Dr. David Hamilton
Tax & Legal Consultant
Chitwood & Chitwood
****The above workshop is mandatory for all Assembly ministers. Please plan to attend****
General Session
“How to Study Your Bible”
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
(Dunnington/Vaughn Room)
Dr. Sena Whitaker
Assembly Planning Session (June)
Sis. Martell Williams & Sis. Minnie Smith
Assembly Choir Rehearsal
Ordination Committee
Men’s Lounge
Examinations administered
****Submit candidate’s names to Bishop Burley by 10/19/2014****
2:00 p.m.
Minister’s Spouses
3:00 p.m.
Adjourn
Ladies Lounge
EVENING SERVICE
7:30 p.m.
Devotional Services
Baxter COTLG
State Music Department
Bishop Haney /Presiding
Elderess Mary Terry/Assisting
“Hour of Power—“PREACHFEST”
(Some Old Timers & Some New Comers)
Offering
Announcements
Assembly Trustees
Remarks
Benediction
Friday, November 21, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Assembly Registration
9:00 a.m.
Assembly Trustees
Bishop R.D. Washington/Presiding
Devotional Services
9:10 a.m.
Dallas COTLG
State Music Department
General Session
“Taking Good News to a Bad Place”
Elder Tyrune Dorsey
10:00 a.m.
Musical Selections
10:10 a.m.
General Session
“Defining Your Enemy and Remembering His Defeat”
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
General Session
“A Look From God’s View”
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Bishop J. Burley
Overseer I. Givens
Cafeteria
Bishop Al Riggins Presiding
Musical Selections
1:05 p.m.
Dallas COTLG
State Music Department
General Session
“Sacrificial Service”
General Session (All members)
“Church Compliance Laws & Procedures”
General Session
Dallas COTLG
State Musical Department
Bishop E. Reddic
Dr. David Hamilton
Tax & Legal Consultant
Chitwood & Chitwood
4:00 p.m.
Adjourn
Ordination rehearsal (All Ministers and Candidates)
Bishop J. Burley
(Confirmation announced Thursday evening)
Sanctuary
EVENING SERVICE
7:30 p.m.
Devotional Services
G.L.O.W. Society
Dr. Gloria Collins/Presiding
State President G.L.O.W.
Theme: “Going On With Jesus, Anyhow”
Romans 8:35
Offering
Assembly Trustees
Announcements
Remarks
Benediction
Saturday, November 22, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Assembly Registration
9:00 a.m.
Trustees
Bishop J.R. Shankle/Presiding
Devotional Services
Dallas COTLC
State Music Department
Bishop J. Burley/Presiding
9:15 a.m.
Ordination Services
(Ministers wear black)
9:45 a.m.
State Communion
10:15 a.m.
Final Assembly Business Session
10:30 a.m.
109th Annual Address
Offering
Bishop C. C. Berry, Jr.
Presiding Bishop
Benediction
ASSEMBLY PLANNERS
Bishop C.C. Berry, Jr.
Bishop J R. Shankle
Bishop A. Haney
Bishop C. Johnson
Bishop E. Reddic
Bishop J. Burley
Bishop R. D. Washington
Bishop D. L. Blackmon
Sis. M. Williams
Sis. Rita Loudd
Bishop W. L. Jones
Eldress C. Bursey
Eldress G. Collins
Dr. S. Whitaker
Bro. B. Perry
Bishop A. Riggins
Overseer I. J. Givens
Bro. P. Jackson
Bro. E. Jackson
Sis. M. Smith
Bro. P. Jackson
Sis. Sylvia Gray