“BE STRONG IN PRAYER”
Montclair Alumnae Chapter
CHAPLAIN’S COUNCIL MEMBERS
PURPOSE: This Prayer Breakfast is to acknowledge
Nichelle J. Gordon-Scott, Chaplain
that although life is fragile, our God is able to do
Paquita Roberts, Co-Chair
above and beyond anything we can ask or think. We must humble ourselves in this journey of life and rest
Shelbe Bullock
assured that our help commeth from the Lord.
Joyce Crump
It is through the prayers of the righteous that moun-
Joyce Harris
tains tumble and demons flee. We must commit
Paquita Mason
ourselves to praying for our communities, families,
Michele Murchison
and our nation, recognizing that we are called to be a people of prayer. The fervent prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective.
Janet Patterson Susan Pope Jacqueline Yancey Renee P. Evelyn, Chapter President
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayers.’ 1 Peter 3:12
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Annual Prayer Breakfast “Be Strong In Prayer” 9:00AM – 12:00PM ~ Program ~
Mistresses of Ceremony............................... Soror Shelbe Bullock and Soror Paquita Roberts Musical Prelude .................................................................................... Welcome ....................................................... Soror Renee P. Evelyn Montclair Alumnae Chapter President Scripture.................................................... 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Litany for the Community ...............................Soror Joyce Harris Invocation/Blessing of the Food ........ Nichelle J. Gordon-Scott Musical Selection ..........................................Soror Vashti Johnson Breakfast Is Served (Table Prayers & Discussions) Greetings......................................................Soror Theljewa Garrett Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Eastern Regional Director Introduction of the Preacher ............. Soror Michele Murchison Liturgical Dance Ministry By ............................................................ National Liturgical Dance Ministry Network The Sermon ............................................. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook 3rd Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom for the United States of America The Invitation........................................................................................ ~ Open Prayer ~ The Benediction ..................................... Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook Musical Postlude .................................................................................. “The Lord Bless you and Keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
To God Be the Glory!
Suzan Johnson Cook
3rd Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom for the United States of America Term of Appointment: May 2011 - October 2013 For the past four and half years, a two year Senate Confirmation Hearing process and two and half years in the post, (from May 2011-October 2013) Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook (Ambassador Sujay) served as the 3rd Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom for the United States of America. Nominated by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and appointed by President Barack Obama, Suzan Johnson Cook was the principal advisor to the President and Secretary of State, integrating Religious Freedom in the Foreign Policy and National Security discussions. She had more than 28 Diplomatic engagements in 29 months, bringing faith leaders and women to the Religious Freedom discussions. Having served two US Presidents and three members of the Cabinet, Suzan Johnson Cook is highly regarded as an international Influencer, Faith leader and Diplomat bridging party, racial and gender divides. ESSENCE magazine named her as one of the top 40 POWER women in 2011, along with First Lady Michelle Obama; EBONY magazine named her amongst the top 150 in 2010, and most recently MOVES magazine named her a POWER MOVES woman in 2013. Currently, she is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Catholic University of America, and building a movement, ProVoice, to help celebrate Black and Latina women, and help get them into key leadership positions, to become both a political and economic force. A native New Yorker, Suzan Johnson Cook and her family live in Washington DC and New York. She has been the Senior Pastor of three congregations, and is known for her transformational and impactful lunchtime services on Wall Street. Author of ten books, including three bestsellers, she has delivered more than 2,500 speeches, traveled to and led delegations throughout five continents, and lived in Spain and West Africa.
Owner of Charisma Speakers, a global communications firm which focuses on global partnerships, and presentation and preparation for public life, Suzan Johnson Cook hosts annual speakers’ camps, to improve on giving public presentations and, she also is a SPIRITUAL ADVISOR TO CELEBS. She has led non-profits and businesses. Her monthly “Gatherings” on WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS FOR WOMEN, (soon to be announced) and her annual retreat for women leaders and women of faith is flocked to by hundreds of women from around the globe (www.WomenOnTheWorldStage.com). Her latest efforts include building sisterhood between women of color, especially those left in the R.E.A.R. (Racial, Ethnic And Religious Minorities). Suzan Johnson Cook is an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Sorority, and the Links, Incorporated. A graduate of Harvard, United and Union Theological Seminaries, Columbia University and Emerson College, she has two Masters degrees, a Doctor of Ministry degree and a President’s Administrative Fellowship, and has studied at Tuck Business Institute’s Minority Business Executive Program, been an Officer and professor at Harvard, on the Board of Emerson College, and taught at NY Theological Seminary and Riverdale Country School. A motivator, commentator, liberator, she is energetic, empowering and enthusiastic, and toured with Bishop TD Jakes, been the first female President of the largest clergy conference in the world, the Hampton Ministers’ Conference, and the first and only Female Chaplain for the NYC Police Department for 21 years. She is called, committed and compassionate about human, civil and gender rights and equality. She is dynamic, dedicated and devoted to improving lives. She LOVES her FAMILY, having FUN, and is committed to her FAITH. For more information about the ProVoice movement or interest in joining, please contact ProVoiceMovement@gmail.com go to the website www.ProVoicemovement.com. To book one of her dynamic speakers or coaches, contact CharismaSpeakers@gmail.com. Follow her on twitter, YouTube and Facebook at AmbassadorSujay. Tune in and subscribe to her Internet show, “Conversations with Ambassador Sujay” on her YouTube channel, AmbassadorSujay