To Well Wishers of Reverend Doctor Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. The Board of Directors and the Members of F.L.A.M.E. with the blessings of the Leaders and Members of the Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News, Virginia are seeking the Elevation of the Reverend Doctor Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. to the office of Bishop. F.L.A.M.E. is an organization that was established in 2010 for the purpose of supporting, developing, and mentoring pastoral leadership. It is comprised of Pastors at large who have sought mentoring from Doctor Riddick. Doctor Riddick has provided stellar leadership for the F.L.A.M.E. organization and its Pastors, the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference and the Gethsemane Baptist Church during his thirty-six year tenure. Therefore, having watched and observed his life and ministry, we the members of F.L.A.M.E. are honored to announce his election as a candidate for the Office of Bishop of The Lord’s Church. F.L.A.M.E. is making a formal request that a college of Bishops convene on November 13, 2021 to publicly examine Doctor Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. for public Consecration. The Consecration will be open to the public without fees. Each Attendees must wear a masks at all times. Given Doctor Riddick’s involvement in the larger business, civic and faith community, F.L.A.M.E. wishes to extend an opportunity for his well-wishers to support and participate in this momentous occasion. Thank you in advance for your partnership and support. Enclosed is a commitment card and self-addressed mailing envelope for your convenience. Please submit your print-ready ads to admin@flamefellowship.org by November 2, 2021. You may make payments and secure banquet tickets online at www.flamefellowship.org, in person at Gethsemane Baptist Church (5405 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, Virginia 23605), and/or mailed in the return envelope with the completed sponsorship commitment card. The last day to purchase tickets is November 2, 2021 by noon.
Diamond Level - $7,500 and Above • • • • •
4 Valet Parking Passes 8 Diamond level seats at the Bishop’s Consecration Ceremony 1 VIP Table at the Bishop’s Banquet A Full page congratulatory message in the Bishop’s Program Book Professional portrait with Bishop and family
Ruby Level - $5,000 • • • •
2 Valet Parking Passes 4 Ruby level seats at the Bishop’s Consecration Ceremony 4 Ruby level seats at the Bishop’s Banquet A Full page congratulatory message in the Bishop’s Program Book
PlatinumLevel - $2,000 • • • •
1 Valet Parking Pass 2 Platinum level seats at the Bishop’s Consecration Ceremony 2 Platinum level seats at the Bishop’s Banquet A Full page congratulatory message in the Bishop’s Program Book
GoldLevel - $1,000
• 2 Gold level seats at the Bishop’s Consecration • 2 Tickets to the Bishop’s Banquet • One Half Page congratulatory message in the Bishop’s Program Book
SilverLevel - $500
• 2 Tickets to the Bishop’s Banquet • Quarter Page congratulatory message in the Bishop’s Program Book
Bronze Level - $250
• 1 Ticket to the Bishop’s Banquet • Name recognition in the Bishop’s Program Book