Greater Bethel 2022 Men's Day Program

11:00 AM Sunday - June 26, 2022

Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 140 Rose Street Athens , Georgia 30606 Galatians 6:9

"So let’s not get tired of doing what is good"

Men's Day 2022 Theme:

"Honoring men who work together in prayer, persistence, peace and positivity for prosperity."

Reverend O’Marr Curry Lead Pastor 13.00-15.00pm Rhema Christian Fellowship Guest Preacher

Honoring

Dr. John H. Davis Brother James L. Holston Brother Gary Charles Jones Brother Dwight Manzy

Brother Aaron Manzy Program Chairman

Reverend Marben Bland Pastor

Order Of Worship Brother Aaron Manzy - Worship Leader Third Sunday after Pentecost

Doxology Call To Worship Opening Hymn To God Be The Glory #21

The Invocation Reverend Reginald Wade

Song Of Praise Scripture

Old Testament: Isaiah 45: 1-8 - Andrew Young New Testament: Galatians 6: 1-10 - Alphonso Dunston

Summary Of The Decalogue Darrian Willoughby

The Welcome and Occasion: Bryson Manzy

Honoring Our Men Aaron Manzy

Introduction Of The Preacher Brother Frank Thrasher

Song Of Preparation Brother Issac Yelder

Message

Reverend O’Marr Curry

Invitation To Discipleship Remarks

Brother Aaron Manzy / Pastor Marben Bland

Benediction

Reverend O’Marr Curry

Call To Worship Leader: The world’s human community began with one man. The redemption of humanity was wrought by one man our Lord and Savior Jesus. Today, we celebrate the contributions of strong, godly men to our community.

People: Today we celebrate men who, with the wisdom of Solomon, who seek God’s perfect plan for their lives and the lives they influence.

Leader: Today we honor men who, with the spirit of David, seek repentance, as men after God’s own heart. Men like Dr. John H. Davis, men like Brother James L Holston, men like Brother Gary Charles Jones. and men like Brother Dwight Manzy.

All: Today, we celebrate men who strive in all things to be like Jesus, exhibiting his character and his love.

Isaiah 45:1-8

New Living Translation This is what the Lord says to Cyrus, his anointed one, whose right hand he will empower.

Before him, mighty kings will be paralyzed with fear.

Their fortress gates will be opened, never to shut again.

2 This is what the Lord says: “I will go before you, Cyrus, and level the mountains.[a] I will smash down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.

3 And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches.

I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name.

4 “And why have I called you for this work?

Why did I call you by name when you did not know me?

It is for the sake of Jacob my servant, Israel my chosen one.

5 I am the Lord; there is no other God. I have equipped you for battle, though you don’t even know me, 6 so all the world from east to west will know there is no other God. I am the Lord, and there is no other.

7 I create the light and make the darkness.

I send good times and bad times.

I, the Lord, am the one who does these things.

8 “Open up, O heavens, and pour out your righteousness.

Let the earth open wide so salvation and righteousness can sprout up together.

I, the Lord, created them.

Galatians 6: 1-10 New Living Translation

1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. 2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. 3 If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.

4 Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.

5 For we are each responsible for our own conduct.

6 Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.

7 Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. 8 Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. 9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone— especially to those in the family of faith.

Dr. John H. Davis Brother John Davis was a dedicated member of Greater Bethel AME Church and his local community. He served on the Board of Directors of Bethel Midtown Village, A Church Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and Bible Study Student and Teacher. He served his community through his involvement with the Chicopee Woods Area Park Commission, Love and Laughter Cancer Support Group, Volunteer for First Connections Cancer Support Network, and a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Dr. Davis received numerous awards and citations for meritorious service. He received the Emancipation Proclamation Pioneer Award. Dr. Davis was a Teacher, Principal, Professor, and Consultant in several schools as well as on the college level. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is missed by his wife, Katheryn, his children Kirt, Kara ( Harold), and grandchildren.

Brother James Holston Brother Holston was a true inspiration to his local community. He served as a Teacher, Coach and Mentor to Students in the Clarke County School District. He supported the youths at Greater Bethel in collaboration with his wife. We could depend on Brother Holston to provide materials and support for the operation of Vacation Bible School and other activities in the Young People Department.

He provided support to the local school children, and specifically those who attended Alps Road Elementary. Brother Holston supported Greater Bethel AME Church in a variety of positions. He served as a Steward, Steward Pro-Tem, District Steward, and as a Member of the Finance Committee. He was an active member of the Sunday School. Brother Holston demonstrated love, loyalty, and quiet dedication for the Greater Good of his local church and community. He is missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Bettye Henderson Holston, sons, Henderson Bernard Holston (Chedonna); Bishop Lewis Jonathan Holston (Felecia), grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Brother Gary Charles Jones Brother Jones was a member of Greater Bethel AME Church for 38 years. He was a naturally gifted musician and served the church in this capacity for many years. His musical talents afforded him the opportunity to perform in several bands, specifically the Common People Band and The Splitz Band. Brother Jones is remembered for his gifted talents as well as his flare for fashion. He was married to Cheryl Whitehead Jones and is the father to Carlos Ramon and Candace Michelle. He was the father of 4 children and 4 grandchildren.

Brother Dwight Manzy Brother Manzy was a member of Greater Bethel AME Church for more than 30 years. He served as a Trustee, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Mass Choir Member, Male Chorus Member, Sunshine Committee Member and Chairperson for many Special Events. Brother Manzy could always be depended on to support the youths in the church as well as in the community. He served as a teacher and principal for 30 years.

The students, teachers, and parents could depend on him to be fair, firm, and a forward thinker in Education. Under his leadership, academic achievement always improved. He was a change agent for several schools. In collaboration with his staff, the schools were turned around under his leadership.

All of his schools as well as the Clarke County School District continue to use his favorite phrase, “When You Miss School; You Miss Out.” Brother Manzy was a dedicated family man.

He is missed by his wife, Gwen and sons, Bryson and Aaron.

An Athens' native, Pastor O’Marr Curry is the son of Wallace Davenport and Carolyn Curry. Licensed to preach in 2005 and ordained in 2008, Pastor Curry was called to Rhema Christian Fellowship where he serves as lead pastor.

An assistant principal in the Clarke County School District, Pastor Curry earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of North Georgia and a Master's of Education with a major in Educational Leadership from Mercer University.

Pastor Curry and wife Jasmine are the proud parents of daughters Jordyn and Ava and son Noah.

A native of Gray, Georgia, Pastor Bland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, English, and Business from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He has a master’s degree in Public Administration from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, and a Master's of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.

An ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pastor Bland previously pastored the Sparta Circuit (Hall Chapel and Mitchel Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Churches) in Sparta, Georgia, The New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in East Dublin, Georgia, and the Greater Saint Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. Marben is dedicated to being a Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20) preacher, using digital and print media platforms to spread the Gospel.

He is a member of the board of directors for Bethany Christian Services and has been named to post-graduate fellowships with the Stand and See Holy Land fellowship, The Ministry Collaborative, and the Supportive, Holistic Innovations for Thriving in Ministry (SHIFT) program.

Pastor Bland served as an officer in the United States Army and is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. For three decades, he worked in senior leadership positions for some of the best companies in the world including Sara Lee Corporation, Fiskars Brands, and Advanced Micro Devices. During the pandemic, Pastor Bland founded 2 The Point Theological Media Corporation a nonprofit company designed to provide media solutions to churches, small businesses, and nonprofits.

Besides his Christian walk, Pastor Bland is the proudest of his son Chandler, his daughter in love Erika, and his five grandchildren, Nina, Elisha, Rosie, Noa, and Jack.

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