Dr. Jerry D. Fryar
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r. Jerry D. Fryar is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Gospel Lighthouse Church, a nondenominational ministry in Columbus, Ohio. As a biblical scholar, visionary and anointed teacher, his ministry focus is dedicated to reaching people from all walks of life with the illuminating message of "Restoration". God has anointed him with a vision to, “Reach the Lost, Refresh the Broken, Restore Strength to the Believer, Raise up Effective Leaders and Regain Fallen Leaders”. Respected for his integrity in ministry in the United States and abroad, he uses his wisdom, gifts and knowledge to impart and train church leaders and mentor pastors on ways to become more effective in ministry as he plants the Word deep into their hearts through Godly insight and practical illustration. As president and founder of the Gospel Lighthouse School of Ministry, a systematic two year Foundational Training Center in Columbus, Ohio; his insatiable desire to offer opportunities to equip those within the fivefold governmental and congregational ministries with sound biblical knowledge for effective application and excellence in ministry is unquestionable and inspirational. He is a graduate of Ohio Chris-
tian University, Circleville, Ohio where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. He is also a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Theological Seminary, Columbus, Ohio where he earned his Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry Degrees. Dr. Fryar and Gospel Lighthouse Church are long standing members of FICWFM (Fellowship of Inner-City Word of Faith Ministries), of which Dr. Fredrick K.C. Price is Founder. He is also an active member of the Christian Community Network of Local Pastors (a network of nondenominational pastors committed to keeping the Great Commandment, to love God and others and to fulfill the Great Commission, to go and make disciples). He is active in the community and serves on several boards and civic organizations. He and his wife Melvina are the proud parents of son, Delendo; daughter, Regina, four (4) grandsons, and six (6) great grand children. Gospel Lighthouse Church is currently celebrating thirty-three years of ministry. ■
BANQUET PROGRAMME FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2015 Reuel Barksdale - Master of Ceremony
Opening Remarks Prayer
Rev. Nancy Jones
Welcome and Greetings
Deacon William Thompson
Introduction of Master of Ceremonies Rev. Nancy Jones
Convention History Down Memory Lane Lighting of Candles Florie Huntley
City of Columbus Resolution Blessing of the Food Rev. Nancy Jones Dinner Served
Introduction of Speaker
BANQUET MENU Western Barbeque Buttermilk Biscuits and Sourdough Rolls with Honey Butter Crispy Garden Greens, Ranch Dressing Glazed Yam and Pecan, Fennel, Artichoke and Asparagus Salad
Rev. Nancy Jones
Kansas City Strip Steaks, Peppery Mushroom Relish
Solo
Barbecue Ribs
Connie Woods
Banquet Speaker Dr. Jerry D. Fryar
Gifts, Awards & Prizes
Mesquite Rubbed Roast Chicken Mac and Cheese Baked Western Ranch Beans
Esther Renee Brandon
Mustard Potato Salad
Saturday Overview
Collarded Greens
Regina Williams Hendrick
Benediction
Dr. Jerry D. Fryar
Peach Cobbler Iced Tea and Water Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee
CONVENTION HISTORY
“Seniors On The Move”
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beautiful fellowship for older adults began in 1979 under the leadership of Dr. Johnnie Mae Brown from the Joseph Campau Church of God in Detroit, Michigan and Reverend Vera Jones, president of the "Senior Saints" at First Church of God in Toledo, Ohio. When the fellowship started, the group would meet once a year for a day of activities that would alternate between Detroit and Toledo. In 1986, the Older Adult Interstate Mini-Convention was formed and activities were extended to a two -day event. The group began holding its activities in hotels in 1987, with the first being held at the Hillcrest Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. Word
about this dynamic group of seniors began to spread abroad. The convention grew to include delegates from Akron, Cleveland, Columbus and Evanston, as well as cities in California, Michigan, Indiana, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. Through out the years the convention has attracted outstanding conference leaders and speakers, which include Dr. Alvin and Juanita Lewis, Dr. Langston Bannister, Otis and Johnnie Mae Brown, Lawrence P. Wyatt, Peggy Moore, Dr. Shirley B. Cathie, Dr. Robert A. Culp, Rev. Sethard Beverly, Dr. Ronald Fowler, George Marshall, David Lunn, Pearl Shields, Frank Wilson, Nobles and Emma Darby, Annie Ayers, Horace Germany, Mary Peoples Deboe, Rita Joyce Johnson, Edward T. Cook and many many more. ■
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