Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” And I said to him, “Sir, you know.” So he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them. They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:13-17 (NKJV)
Celebration of Life and Service TUESDAY JULY 9, 2019 The Viewing The Celebration 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church 88 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 Reverend Dr. Allen Stephen Potts, Senior Pastor Reverend Rufus D. McCall, III, Presiding Senior Pastor - Community Church of God Reverend Dr. James Dargan, Eulogist Pastor Emeritus - Community Church of God, Newark, NJ WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 The Interment 10:00 AM Graceland Memorial Park 1900 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 A repast for the family will be held immediately following the burial at Community Church of God 13 Grant Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 Reverend Rufus D. McCall, III, Senior Pastor
Reverend Rufus D. McCall, III, Officiating Senior Pastor - Community Church of God, Newark, NJ
Music Interlude Music Selection ..................................................“O’ I Want to See Him” – New Jersey State Fellowship Choir Scripture Readings Psalm 27:13-14 ..................................................................................................Reverend John Armour Associate Minister - Community Church of God, Newark NJ Proverbs 3:5-6 ........................................................................................Reverend Cherrena Dale-Rawls Associate Minister - Community Church of God, Plainfield, NJ Prayer of Comfort .....................................................................................................Reverend Rodney Smiling Senior Pastor - For1Vision Church, Jersey City NJ Music Selections ..............................................................................“Stand” – Minister Scott O. Cumberbach Associate Minister - Prophetic Church of God, Paterson, NJ “How I Got Over” – Sister Shawn McDowell-Saunders Prophetic Church of God, Paterson, NJ Words of Comfort and Encouragement (Two minutes limit, please) National Association of the Church of God ........................Presiding Elder - Reverend Clifton McDowell, Sr. Senior Pastor - Church of God of East New York, Brooklyn, NY NJS Ministers and Workers of the Church of God ....................Chairperson - Reverend Warren F. McDowell Senior Pastor - Prophetic Church of God, Paterson, NJ New Jersey State Christian Education Ministry ...................... Committee Head - Reverend Rufus V. Strother Senior Pastor - Orient Church of God, Jersey City, NJ New Jersey Christian Women’s Connection ..................................................President - Sister Brenda Strother First Lady - Orient Church of God, Jersey City, NJ Community Church of God, Newark NJ ...................................................... Brother DeAndre Hollingsworth For1Vision Church, Jersey City NJ ........................................................................... Elder Colette M. Barrow
Family Reflections Siblings ............................................................................................................... Dr. Yvette McAlister Stokes Grandchildren....................................................................................................................... Kyanna McCall Daughters ..............................................................................................................Angela N. McCall-Brown Music Selection.............................................................. “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” - Brother Savion Brown For1Vision Church, Jersey City, NJ Acknowledgment & Church Resolution .......................................................................Sister Marlene Dunkley Community Church of God, Newark, NJ Obituary ........................................................................................................................................Read Silently Music Selection............................................................................... “Order My Steps” – Sister Christal McCall For1Vision Church, Jersey City NJ Eulogy ...................................................................................................................Reverend Dr. James Dargan Pastor Emeritus - Community Church of God, Newark, NJ Selection .......................................................................... “I Shall Wear a Crown” – Sister Ro’Cynda Brantley Heart of Worship Church, East Orange, NJ Benediction ......................................................................................................Reverend Rufus D. McCall, III Recessional .........................................................................................................Clergy Officials & The Family A repast for the family will be held immediately following the celebration in the Church Fellowship Hall.
Joyce Faye McAlister McCall was born June 7, 1944 in Smithfield, NC, to the late Jonas and Louise McAlister. She departed this life on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Morristown Medical Center. Joyce lived in Morrisville, NC until 1956 when the family relocated to Fayetteville, NC, where she spent her formative years. She attended Ashley Elementary School and Anne Chestnut High School. She briefly attended business school in Raleigh, NC. Early in life, she professed a hope and belief in Jesus Christ and joined South End Missionary Baptist Church. In 1968, she married Lewis James McCall and had her honeymoon on the road as they traveled to relocate to New Jersey. She joined Saint Paul’s Calvary United Church of God, Union, NJ. Later, she changed her membership to Community Church of God (CCOG) in Newark NJ, where she served faithfully until her death. While a member at CCOG she served as President of the Pastor’s Aide/Helping Hands, Ushers Board, and Christian Women Connection. She was a member of the Board of Trustees and the Recording Trustee Secretary for the Finance Committee, and as Business Administrative Assistant/Secretary. She also served as the President of the NJ State Christian Women Connection, Secretary of the NJ State Sunday School Ministry and Advisor to newly formed NJ State Christian Education Ministry, Corresponding and Recording secretary for the NJ State Ministers and Workers of the Church of God. She also served as the Registrar for the National Men’s Conventions and the National Ushers’ conventions. For over 34 years Joyce worked at Verizon which was formerly known as New Jersey Bell, where she retired as an Assistant Manager. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Jonas and Louise McAlister; three brothers, Jerry James McAlister, Joe Michael McAlister, and Willie Bernard McAlister; and one sister Shirley Jean Mosley. She is survived by her husband Lewis James McCall of Hillside, NJ; two daughters, Angela Nicole McCall-Brown of Hillside, NJ, and Christal Noelle McCall, of Woodbridge, NJ; her favorite granddaughter Kyanna Noelle McCall and her favorite grandson Savion Zaire Brown both of Hillside, NJ. She is also survived by three sisters, Peggy McAlister Davis, Rachael Johnson (Rev. Jerry Lamar), and Dr. Yvette McAlister Stokes (Judge Stephen Stokes) all of Fayetteville, NC; two brothers, Jonas Edward McAlister (TSGT Ret.) of Savannah, GA, and Bobby Wayne McAlister of Charlotte, NC; sisters-in-law, Arrie McAlister, Zora Pitts, Willie Bell Jackson, Betty Jackson of Fayetteville, NC, Catherine Moore of Hartley, DE, Ruth McCall of Newark, NJ, Catherine McCall of Ewing, NJ and one other brother-in-law, Leon Melvin of Fayetteville, NC; one uncle, Jacob Sanders and one aunt, Jean Alston; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special and dear to her heart, Rose Elaine Bynum, Iola Simon, Pastor Rodney Smiling, Kathy Hayes, Zakaree and Norleen Thomas, Kim Ocello and Dini Griebert.
Her wonderful spirit and joy will be greatly missed by her family and friends!
The Joy Of The Lord Was Her Strength!
She is in the sun, the wind, the rain, she’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take. She sings a song of hope and cheer, there’s no pain, no more fear. You’ll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper words of love, you’ll be together before long, until then listen for her song.
Acknowledgment
Our family wishes to thank you for all expressions of sympathy and condolences in sharing our loss. We felt your prayers, your love, and friendship during this time of loss, the personal calls, gifts, visits, cards, flowers, and other tangible kindness are most gratifying. We love you with the love of the Lord.
Special Thanks
Atlantic Health System and Summit Medical Group for their support during our time of need and loss.
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