Pentecostal Assemblies of The World 69th Annual Convention Guide Book

Bishop Ellis J. Farrington Diocesan Bishop

Bishop Charles H. Ellis III Presiding Bishop

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Message from the Governor General

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t is a pleasure to extend warm greetings to Bishop Ellis Farrington, JP, Officers and Members of the Diocesan 39th Episcopal District on the occasion of the 69th Anniversary celebrations of Annual General Convention of The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Incorporated.

I also extend a special welcome to the Board of Bishops and their spouses who are also visiting from overseas to attend this grand celebration, and I am sure you will enjoy the beauty of our Capital City and the warmth of our people.

Dame Marguerite Pindling, GCMG

I am informed that, for this occasion, you have chosen the Theme: “Ye shall Receive Power�. When followed, I am confident that it will ensure that the work of spreading the message of the Gospel will proceed effectively. It is important, I believe, that the Church must continue to lead the way, proclaiming the message of Peace, Love and Joy throughout this Nation and beyond.

As you gather in Convention, therefore, it is my hope that the important issues which will arise in your discussions, will result in a renewed commitment for greater spiritual development among people in all our communities.

I am therefore delighted to extend congratulations and best wishes to Bishop Farrington and the entire membership of The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council for the success of your deliberations as you engage in this important assembly. I pray that Almighty God will continue to bless and prosper your Ministry.

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Message from the Prime Minister

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am very Pleased to extend warm greetings and congratulations to Bishop Ellis Farrington, J.P., his leadership team and members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the Word Inc. as you convene your 59th Annual Convention of The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc., scheduled to be held in The Bahamas from 18th to 23rd March, 2018.

You meet under the theme “ Ye Shall Receive Power’ which inspires you to remain steadfast and focused on the mission to carry the message throughout the vineyard and winning souls for the Kingdom. It also reminds us of the awesome power of the Almighty God and the need to make him an important part of all of our undertakings.

Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis

The convening of this 59th Convention is a significant milestone indeed, and it speaks to your commitment, dedication and perseverance in staying the course. You have undoubtedly touched many lives and face many challenges during this long journey and you have prevailed. I applaud and commend you for the tremendous contributions you have made to the spiritual and social development of our beautiful country.

I trust that during your deliberations, and as you consider charting your future course, you would emphasize the need for and importance of partnership in addressing the needs of our under privileged brothers and sisters in our depressed communities.

I extend very best wishes to you for a successful Convention and a New Year filled with promise.

May God bless you.

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Message from the Premier

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ear Brothers in Christ, It is an honour and a blessing to offer greetings in the Mighty name of our Heavenly Father to the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Ipray these greetings find you with blessings encamped around you.

As your Council gathers in your aim to advance the kingdom, may you be ever mindful of the soul saving work being executed by your respective ministries. Every Bishop and Elder present represents a call to perform a great wok in the lives of many.

Hon. Sharlene Cartrwright-Robinson

The mantle of leadership is one that is inherently understood by those charged with the responsibility. I have a unique appreciation for the demands leadership and I pray that as you fellowship, one with the other, that your spirits are renewed and your confidence in God’s grace is reaffirmed.

I petition the Almighty for his presence and that of his holy spirit to preside over the proceedings of your Board Meeting;for we are promised by him that where “two or three are gathered together in my name, there Iam in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20 King James Version).

May an abundance of blessings remain forever upon you.

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Message from the The Minister of Tourism & Aviation deeply rooted tradition of warm hospitality — a hospitality that welcomes over six million visitors to our shores annually.

Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, MP

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extend a warm welcome to all the delegates who have travelled to The Bahamas to be a part of the 2018 International Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Spring Bishop Board Meeting and the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Council 69th Annual Convention. This is the second time the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) Bishop Board has held its meetings outside of the United States, and on both occasions — in 1992 and now in 2018 — The Bahamas was selected as the host destination. We are humbled by this honour.

The Bahamas is a country of over 700 islands, that is home to a population of 380,000. As a nation whose number one industry is tourism, Bahamians have a

I would also like to welcome Presiding Prelate Charles H. Ellis III, and the sixty (plus) International Bishops who will be convening in Board meetings this week. I take this opportunity to commend Bishop Ellis J. Farrington under whose able leadership the congregations of The Bahamas undertake outreach in various forms to our local community: evangelism in the parks, delivery of care packages and food items to the needy, and hospital visitations, just to name a few. As a body of believers, members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World have proved faithful in heeding the call of Christ to meet the needs of the less fortunate.

Visiting delegates, I invite you to take some leisure time from your schedule, to explore the sights of Nassau and adjacent Paradise Island.

You’ll discover fascinating landmarks from our dynamic history, colourful marketplaces, great shopping, culinary delights, and much more…

I wish you a time of productive meetings, inspiring exchanges and warm fellowship.

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Message from the Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition

Hon. Philip E. “Brave” Davis, Q.C., M.P.

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of world, Inc:

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am very pleased to greet you in the name of the Jesus Christ and to offer of congratulations on the occasion of your 69th annual convention.

You are on the eve of an exceptionally significant milestone.

By its nomenclature, your Council recalls the most important gift that Jesus Christ Himself left for us. That is the gift of the Holy Spirit. I often wonder what our world would be like without such a Presence. I cannot imagine life with no indwelling Presence of Christ, no internal conviction of sin, no scriptures, no knowledge of truth, no Internal Comforter, nor Intercessor, nor Counsellor. We would be totally on our own. It would be like living without lungs – a true state of bankruptcy.

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In today’s world, the service of your Church is a formidable and necessary force. Particularly, in respect of the secular world, you are charged with responsibility of always reminding us that the Spirit will not prompt us to do anything that goes against Scripture. You are responsible to make a loud noise when “conscience” is conflicts with the truth of God’s Word.

For the Progressive Liberal Party, which I am privileged to lead, we will do all that we can to build a Bahamas that carries with it the tenets of Christian values. If we work together, never tiring of doing good, much can be done to bring about significant relief to various communities and organisations.

Looking at the good fruits of your sixty-nine years, we know that you are fully utilising your gifts and talents for the honour and glory of God. Our work is never done and His blessings are endless. I entreat you to continue to lift your voices for right and to provide service to the poor.

The Progressive Liberal Party, my dear wife Ann Marie, and our children join me in wishing you a wonderful celebration! .

Message from the Presiding Bishop

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e take this opportunity to celebrate with the precious saints of God who have gathered from all over the world this week at Transformation Ministries – Dignity Gardens located in Nassau, Bahamas. We have convened for the 69th annual convention of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos District Council (PAW). Special thanks is in order for the gracious accommodations and hospitality provided

by Diocesan Bishop Ellis Farrington and his most capable staff.

Bishop Charles H. Ellis III

In as much as our Executive Board has not gathered on the these Islands since March 1992, we are doubly excited to be amongst our Bahamian brothers and sisters over the next few days for anointed worship services and godly fellowship. We are hoping to foster renewed acquaintances as well as establishing lasting relationships.

Now let us have and enjoy a holy ghost good time in the Lord and it is my prayer that Lady Crisette and I will be afforded some personal time to greet you all as‌ We Love You To Life!

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Message from the 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop

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would like to take this time to express my thanks on behalf of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc. to the Diocesan Bishop Ellis Farrington, J.P. and The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council for this wonderful invitation to join with you during your Conference. It is the pleasure of the Executive Board of the PAW, Inc., as well as others, to be here to enjoy the great fellowship with the saints in this beautiful country of Nassau, Bahamas.

Bishop Richard E Young

We have come with great anticipation, looking forward to the wonderful services we will have while here. I am sure that the ministry you have planned will be uplifting, encouraging and inspirational to all who attend. For some time now, we have looked forward to coming, and I am certain there will be no regrets for the sacrifice many have made to join you in this historic event.

May God bless this great Council, and the great leadership that He has given you for this time and season.

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Message from the 2nd Presiding Bishop

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race & Peace Unto You All: To the members of the great Bahamas,Turks & Caicos District Council,Lady L. Janice Brooks, and Isend greetings from the Connecticut District Council,and the office of the 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Oldest Apostolic organization in the World, the Pentecostal Assembl ies of the World, Inc. It has been many years since we held an Executive Bishop Board meeting in the Bahamas, and we are thankful that God has permitted us once again to join our brothers and sisters on your beautiful Island of Nassau,Bahamas. As I remember your hospitality was outstanding then and I know that you have raised it another notch.

Bishop Theodore L. Brooks

Bishop Farrington you have shown great Leadership not only to your Nation, but also the extended members of the Board of Bishop’s, and the members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. We are expecting an anointed blessed meeting not only in the Spiritual realm, but also as we deliberate and discuss matters pertaining to the up building of Kingdom of God.

May God continue to bless and keep each of you and we are awaiting the great move of God that will engulf the Bahamas and the entire Apostolic movement.

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Message from the Diocesan Bishop Pastors and Council officers, have been planning for months to ensure, that our Pre­siding Prelate, visiting International Bishops and other delegates, will be treated with love, care and respect. It is my prayer that as you come to this Convention, you will encounter a spirit of hospitality that will cause you to know that this is truly the place where God lives.

Bishop Ellis J. Farrington

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Apostolic Greetings! hat an honour it is, to host the International Bishop Board, Officers and Delegates of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., in their Spring Meeting 2018, in Nassau,

It is my pleasure, as the Diocesan Bishop, to welcome you to the 39th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW}, where it is better in the Bahamas. Upon your arri­val to our beautiful Island of Sun, Sand and Sea, it is my prayer that you will have a great time of worship and fellowship with friends, and co-labourers in the Gospel.

We especially hope, that you will have some time to enjoy the rich heritage of our Bahama Islands.

The Spring Meeting 2018, will convene during our 69th Annual Council Convention March, 18th_ 24th , 2018. The last time, it was held in Nassau, Bahamas, was in 1992; some 25 years ago. Our

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Our Convention Theme “Apostolic Explosion 2018: Ye Shall Receiver Power”, is indeed a fitting one as it connotes the power of apostolic oneness and the significant coming together of our Bishop Board and our Council in one place.

We are charged to continue the miraculous power of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on this earth.

It is my pleasure to invite our visiting Bishops, their spouses and visiting delegates to a Baha­mian food tasting reception to meet and greet the officers and Pastors of our Council, which will be held after our Official Service on Wednesday 215t, March, 2018 in our Mother Daisy Far­rington Dining Hall at our host church Transformation Ministries International.

My lovely wife, Mother Daisy and I, all the Pastors and their spouses, and the officers of this Council of Churches, look forward to fellowshipping with all of you ,at our 69th General Con­vention of the 39th Episcopal, at Transformation Ministries, Dignity Gardens . .

Message from the P.A.W General Secretary

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o the honorable Bishop Ellis Farrington and the constituents of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World!

It is a signal honor and privilege to greet you all in the name of our precious Savior and soon coming King!

Suff. Bishop Craig S. High

I first want to congratulate you as you celebrate this milestone: The 691h Annual Convention of The Bahamas And Turks And Caicos Council! It is indeed a momentous occasion. It shows that the favor of God has rested upon this council for nearly seven decades.

During that time the Lord has blessed this council and provided it with tremendous leadership. That leadership includes, of course, Bishop Ellis Farrington, a man of impeccable character and great vision. He is a highly respected member of the Executive Board of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.

I also want to thank this council for its invitation to the Executive Board to meet in concert with this august body. We are looking forward with great anticipation to worshipping, and fellowshipping with you as we celebrate together, the goodness of the Lord.

May the Lord bless us all as we gather in Nassau, to give Him glory, honor and praise! And may He empower each of us to do His will.

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Message from the Bahamas Christian Council

eloved of the Lord, it is an honor and a privilege to address and congratulate the Pentecostal Assemblies of the WorldIncorporated as you gather for your 69th Annual General Convention of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Council.

Bishop Delton Fernander

The Christian Council salutes you as you celebrate under the theme: Ye Shall Receive Power. Our hearts are full with profound gratitude to Almighty God for His incredible grace. His promises, presence, protection, and provision have been unfailing over the past sixty-nine years. We thank God for your journey as we celebrate your glorious legacy that continues to inspire us and we share a limitless optimism in your continued impact and relevance in shaping and enriching the lives of countless people, both young and old, through your spiritual guidance and service to the people of the Baha mas and the Turks and CaicosIslands.

On behalf of the Bahamas Christian Council, Icongratulate you on a job well done. Continue your service in the Master’s will and complete the work that is set before you that God will get the Glory.

Be.blessed, as you are a blessing to others. .

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Message from the Assistant Chairman

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Praise The Lord! o our Diocesan Bishop of the 39 District, Bishop Ellis and Mother Daisy Farrington, our Convention Chairman District Elder Dr. Anthony and Minister Gezel Farrington, the entire Board of Bishops and members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., we greet you to Nassau, Bahamas the place of Sun, Sand and Sea. As you have come to our city, for the 2018 Spring Meeting, and to join us in our 69th Annual General Convention, hosted by the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Churches, we are expecting a fresh move of the Holy Spirit.

District Elder David Higgins

Our Convention Theme “Apostolic Explosion: Ye Shall Receive Power� will prepare you for everything wonderful to happen as we are usher in the presence of the Lord. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will take absolute control over all that is said and done during this week.

Our Committees has assembled other activities that are certain to bless and allow you to enjoy your life richly, and that your coming to the Bahamas might not be in vain . Also, meet our Pastors and members and forge new relationships. Remember that we are all brothers and sisters in the Lord, and we are strengthened by our godly fellowship.

My beauiful wife Evangelist Ivy and I, and the entre Fellowship of Churches in the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council, look forward for a worship explosion during this Convention.

Be Blessed. .

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Message from the General Secretary The theme for our Convention is “Apostolic Explosion 2018: Ye shall receive power.� Acts 1 & 2 tells us that when the day of Pentecost was full come that the disciples were in on place, on one accord.

Today we are recipients of that power that fell from heaven to earth, and have been charged to continue the miraculous and glorious power of Jesus Christ on earth.

I express my love, gratitude and congratulate to Bishop Ellis & Mother Daisy Farrington, Chairman; and District Elder David & Evang. Ivy Higgins, Assistant Chairman; District Elder Dr. Anthony & Min. Gezel Farrington, 2018 Convention Chairman; and the officers and members of this great Council for their faithful work in administration and proclaiming the Kingdom of God.

Bishop Ellis J. Farrington

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Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus! would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of the people of God to our 69th Annual General Convention of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council in conjunction with our 2018 Spring Bishop Board Meeting. We are extremely excited about what God is doing in this season of our history. What a time of gratitude and celebration we are anticipate having here in the city of Nassau, Bahamas.

Our God has preserved this great Council down through the years. We have weathered many different Storms, and by His grace, we are still a strong faithful and vibrant Fellowship that is advancing the Kingdom of God here on the earth.

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I am excited, and I pray that you also become excited for the Spirit of God to show up and bless our souls and those who are in this Community, that the overflow will affect our entire Country.

On behalf of my family, Elder Don King and the Children; and the entire Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, I congratulate this great Convention.

Blessings

Message from the District Elder time you have held your meetings outside of the continental United States.

It is hoped that the convergence of our apostolic fathers and primary contenders of our faith on our Island, in one place, will ignite a fire and indeed cause an Apostolic Explosion! Therefore our theme “Apostolic Explosion: Ye shall receive Power” connotes our high expectancy for the demonstration of the Apostolic power.

Dr. Anthony Farrington

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t is my honor and indeed a privilege, to serve as your Convention Chair for our 69th Annual Convention of The Bahamas & Turks and Caicos Council (BTCC) and The Bahamas’ Liaison Coordinator for the Spring Bishop Board Meeting 2018 of The Pentecostal Assemblies of The World.

I wish to extend apostolic greetings and a warm welcome to Presiding Bishop Charles H. Ellis III and our International Bishop Board, other visiting delegates and to those who have travelled far and near to share with us in this experience.

It is, certainly significant, that our International Bishop Board is sitting in its Spring Meeting 2018 at the same time of our 69th Annual Convention. We note that over twenty five years (25) ago, the Bishop Board of the Pentecostal Assemblies of The World came to our shores for the first Spring Meeting outside of the Continental United States! We are certainly blessed that you have decided to make our little country, The Bahamas, once again, your place of choice for your Spring Meeting 2018; thereby being only the second

We have selected a cadre of Apostolic Speakers to minister during our week of services and it is our hope that you the delegates would freely partake of the apostolic feasting that is being provided for you!

Our presiding Prelate, Charles H. Ellis III, will address our delegates at our Official Service on Wednesday, 21st March which will see the coming together of our International Bishop Board and our 69th Annual convention all in one place.

Finally, I encourage our delegates to take advantage of the many touristic attractions of our country.

To ensure that you do so, we have included a number of such events in our program, which include our welcome reception, our Bahamian food tasting night and our Friday tour of the Island.

On behalf of my wife, Minister Dr. Gezel Farrington, our visionary Diocesan Bishop, Bishop Ellis J. Farrington and Mother Daisy Farrington, Our council officers and members, and our Planning team and committees, we welcome you to our Island in the Sun!! .

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Message from the District Elder

Dr. Sharon Rolle

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raise the Lord Saints!! Welcomto our 69th Annual General Convention of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW).

It is an honor and privilege to once again host this great event here at Transformation Ministries Int’l, “The Land of Goshen” where there is “Nothing Lacking, Nothing Broken”. It is our goal to ensure that your stay here will be unforgettable!! We are committed to serving you with excellence!!

I also wish to extend a special welcome, on behalf of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council, to the Pentecostal Assemblies of The World Bishop Board as they convene their 2018 Spring Meeting, this week, here, in this Bahamas. We are excited to have you worship and share the word of God with us, during your stay.

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As you deliberate this week, we hope that you will have an opportunity to experience and partake in the events and activities that we have planned for your enjoyment, showcasing all that our country has to offer. We want you to have a real Bahamian experience so that you can see why we say ‘It’s better in The Bahamas”.

Our theme for this convention “An Apostolic Explosion” is a timely one. Signs of the endtime are everywhere. We need to preach this Apostolic Doctrine throughout the world for a witness. As these giants in the faith, minister to us this week, it is my hope that we will absorb the word and become witnesses unto the ends of the earth.

My husband District Elder Paul Rolle and I, congratulate The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council on this auspicious occasion. It is our hope that the Spirit of the Lord will move amongst us like never before so that we leave this convention, excited, motivated and on fire to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let us have a great time in the Lord!!

Blessings!!

PROCLOMATION WHEREAS, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the Wortd (PAW) is the oldest apostolic Pentecostal church organization with scriptural roots that can be traced to the New Testament •oay of Pentecosr in 33 A.D (Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 2); ANDWHEREAS, the evolution to its modem day roots are predicated to a religious revival of this biblical revelation that began in the United States in the late 1800s, ultimately expanding into a full-fledged movement in 1906 at Los Angeles’ Azusa Street Mission, with meetings led by William Seymour; ANDWHEREAS, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the Wortd, Spring Meeting 2018, will be held from Wednesday, 21st March to Friday, 23rd March, 2018, in Nassau, The Bahamas, under the leadership of Presiding Bishop Charles Ellis Ill, during the Bahamas’ Turks & Caicos Council Annual Convention, representing only the second time this meeting has been held outside of the continental United States; the first being held 25 years ago, in 1992, in Nassau, The Bahamas; ANDWHEREAS,the Bishop Board of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the Wor1d will meet in business day sessions from the Wednesday, 21st March, 2018 to Friday, 23rd March, 2018, at Grand Hyatt, BahaMar Resort, Cable Beach, Nassau, The Bahamas; AND WHEREAS, during the period of Sunday, 181h March to Saturday, 241h March, 2018, the Annual Convention of The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council under the leadership of the Honorable Bishop J. Ellis Farrington, will be held under the theme •Apostotic Explosion 2018 :Ye ShallReceive Power’ , at Transformation Ministries International, Dignity Garden; NOW, THEREFORE, I,Hubert A. Minnis, Prime Minister, declare the week of 181h March -24111 March, 2018, as •Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) Week”.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my Hand and Seal this day of February, 2018.

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Sunday School Outline Sunday, March 18th 2018

SUPERINTENDENT: Evangelist Cynthia Taylor ASST. SUPERINTEND: Evangelist Marjorie Gilbert

9:30 AM - 10:35 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL MODERATOR Evangelist Cynthia Taylor OPENING SONG OPENING PRAYER

Evang. Marjorie Gilbert

SCRIPTURE READING (2 Chronicles 7: 1-5)

Sis. Girlin Laird

PRESCHOOL (AGES 2-5)

Sis. Paulette Johnson (GBC)

PRIMARY (AGES 6-8) Bro. Charles Munnings Sis. Derekia Burows JUNIOR (AGES 9-11) (OWH) YOUNG TEENS (AGES12-14)

Evangelist Carolyn Gordon

TEENS (AGES15-17) Sis. Pert YOUNG ADULTS (AGES18-35)

Bro. Rickey Miller

ADULTS 1 (AGES36-45) Pastor Wendell Duncombe ADULTS11 (46AND 55)

Pastor Calvin Kemp (GP)

ADULTS 111 (56AND OVER)

Elder Don King (GBC)

OFFERING Elder Linford Williams (Treasurer) GENERAL REVIEW Dr. Barbara Payne President, ICEA CLOSING REMARKS Suff. Bishop Ezekiel Munnings Director, BTCC Sunday School CLOSING PRAYER Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop Bahamas State Council

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5:00 AM - 6:00 AM | PRAYER HOUR

Dist. Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

Order of Service | Sunday, March 18th 2018

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM LIVE BROADCAST ZNS 10:30AM

Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation

CALL TO WORSHIP District Elder David Higgins BTCC Assistant Chairman 10:40 AM Minister’s March THEME SONG | “OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM INVOCATION Suff. Bishop Ezekiel Munnings SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS 1: 1 - 8) WELCOME DIGNITARIES

Minister Rosalie Farrington

ANNOUNCEMENTS Minister Marsha King POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP Convention National Praise Team (Chairperson – Evang. Janice Lewis) SELECTION (During Offertory Appeal)

Convention Mass Choir (Director, Min. Melony Minnis)

OFFERTORY APPEAL Dist. Elder Dr. Anthony Farrington (General Treasurer)/ Finance Committee.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Finance Committee SELECTION Elder Dr. Sonia Williamson INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Suff. Bishop Christopher Minnis

SELECTION Convention Mass Choir SPOKEN WORD

Diocesan Bishop Ellis Farrington

CALL TO COMMITMENT | DIOCESAN BISHOP ELLIS FARRINGTON CLOSING HYMN Led by National Praise Team CLOSING REMARKS District Elder David Higgins Asst. Chairman BTTC

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6:45PM Audio music fills the House of God 7:00PM Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation CALL TO WORSHIP

Asst. Pastor Ellis Farrington Jr.

7:15PM Minister’s March THEME SONG | “ OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM INVOCATION Pastor Stephen Adderley SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS 1: 1-8) WELCOME DIGNITARIES Minister Rosalie Farrington POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP Convention National Praise Team (Chairperson – Evang. Janice Lewis) SELECTION

Convention Mass Choir (Director, Min. Melony Minnis)

OFFERTORY APPEAL Dist. Elder Dr. Anthony Farrington (General Treasurer) / Finance Committee.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Finance Committee INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop BTCC SELECTION Convention Mass Choir (Director, Lady Melony Minnis) SPOKEN WORD

Bishop Sherman Merritt

CALL TO COMMITMENT | BISHOP SHERMAN MERRITT CLOSING HYMN

Led by National Praise Team

Order of Service | Sunday, March 18th 2018

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE | 7:30PM - 10:00PM

CLOSING REMARKS Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop /Chairman BTTC

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5:00 - 6:00AM | PRAYER HOUR

Dist. Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

DAY SESSION | 12:00NOON – 2:00PM

Order of Service | Monday March 19th 2018

CONDUCTOR Evang. Cynthia Taylor WORKSHOP / PRESENTER Evang. Dr. Barbara Payne President, Int’l Christian Education Association

EVENING WORSHIP 7:30PM 6:45PM Audio music fills the House of God 7:00PM Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation CALL TO WORSHIP

Asst. Pastor Annamae Duncombe

INVOCATION

Dist. Elder Paul Rolle

THEME SONG | “OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS1:1- 8) WELCOME DIGNITARIES

Sis. Mel Smith

TIME OF INSPIRATION National Praise Team (Evang. Janice Lewis – Chairperson) SELECTION

National Dance Team (Evang. Esther Mitchel - Director)

OFFERING APPEAL District Elder Dr. Anthony Farrington (General Treasurer) / Finance Committee OFFERTORY PRAYER

Finance Committee

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Bishop Theodore Brooks 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop P.A.W. SELECTION Convention Mass Choir (Director Lady Melony Minnis) SPOKEN WORD Bishop Richard Young 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop PAW CALL TO COMMITMENT | BISHOP RICHARD YOUNG CLOSING HYMN

Led by National Praise Team

CLOSING REMARKS Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop /Chairman BTTC

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5:00 AM - 6:00 AM | PRAYER HOUR

Dist. Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

EVENING WORSHIP | 7:30PM 7:00PM

Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation

CALL TO WORSHIP

Asst. Pastor Charles Anderson

THEME SONG | “OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM INVOCATION Pastor Olive Curtis SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS 1:1- 8) WELCOME DIGNITARIES

Evang. Yvonne Dames

GREETINGS: The Rt. Rev’d. Laish Boyd,

Bishop of the Diocese of the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Is. POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP Convention National Praise Team (Chairperson – Evang. Janice Lewis) SELECTION Convention Mass Choir (Director, Min. Melony Minnis) OFFERTORY APPEAL

Dr. Anthony Farrington (General Treasurer) / Finance Committee.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Finance Committee

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Bishop George Austin

PSALMIST MINISTRY

Minister Veronique Duncombe

SPOKEN WORD Bishop Horace Smith Former Presiding Bishop CALL TO COMMITMENT | BISHOP HORACE SMITH CLOSING HYMN

Led by National Praise Team

CLOSING REMARKS Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop /Chairman BTTC

Order of Service | Tuesday, March 20TH 2018

6:45PM Audio music fills the House of God

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5:00 AM - 6:00 AM | PRAYER HOUR

Dist. Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

DAY SESSION | 12:00NOON – 2:00PM

Order of Service | Wednesday March 21st 2018

CONDUCTOR Guest Minister WORKSHOP / PRESENTER Guest Minister

EVENING WORSHIP | 7:30PM 6:45PM

Audio music fills the House of God

7:00PM

Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation

CALL TO WORSHIP Minister Marsha King INVOCATION Pastor Shirley Redwood THEME SONG | “OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS1:1- 8) WELCOME DIGNITARIES

Evang. Sharmie Farrington Austin

SPECIAL GREETINGS The Hon. Dr. Hubert A. Minnis Prime Minister, Commonwealth of The Bahamas TIME OF INSPIRATION National Praise Team (Evang. Janice Lewis – Chairperson) SELECTION(During Offertory Appeal)

Convention Mass Choir (Director, Lady Melony Minnis)

OFFERING Finance Committee OFFERTORY PRAYER Finance Committee INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Bishop Richard Young 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop PAW SELECTION

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SPOKEN WORD Bishop Charles Ellis III Presiding Prelate PAW CALL TO COMMITMENT | BISHOP CHARLES ELLIS III CLOSING HYMN

Led by National Praise Team

CLOSING REMARKS Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop /Chairman BTTC

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Dist. Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

6:45PM

Audio music fills the House of God

7:00PM Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation

CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Dereck Knowles THEME SONG | “OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM INVOCATION Pastor Portia Ferguson SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS 1:1- 8) WELCOME DIGNITARIES POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Evang. Ivy Higgins

Convention National Praise Team (Chairperson – Evang. Janice Lewis)

SELECTION National Dance Team (Evang. Esther Mitchel - Director)

OFFERTORY APPEAL

Dist. Elder Dr. Anthony Farrington (General Treasurer)/ Finance Committee.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Finance Committee

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Presiding Prelate Bishop Charles Ellis III (or Designate)

SELECTION

Convention Mass Choir (Director, Min. Melony Minnis)

SPOKEN WORD Bishop Lambert Gates

Presiding Bishop, Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith (PCAF)

Order of Service | Thursday, March 22nd 2018

EVENING WORSHIP 7:30PM

CALL TO COMMITMENT | BISHOP LAMBERT GATES

CLOSING HYMN

Led by National Praise Team

CLOSING REMARKS Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop /Chairman BTTC

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5:00 - 6:00AM | PRAYER HOUR

Dist. Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

Order of Service | Friday, March 23rd 2018

DAY SESSION | 12:00NOON - 2:00PM ISLAND TOUR | EXPERIENCE THE BAHAMAS

EVENING WORSHIP | 7:30PM 6:45PM

Audio music fills the House of God

7:00PM

Protocol Officers, Ushers seat the Congregation

CALL TO WORSHIP District Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle Host Pastor THEME SONG | “OLD TIME POWER” | LED BY THE PRAISE TEAM INVOCATION Suff. Bruce Farrington SCRIPTURE READING | (ACTS 1:1- 8)

Pastor Princess Burrows

WELCOME DIGNITARIES

Sis. Sheniqua Roker

SPECIAL GREETING:

His Grace Bishop Neil C. Ellis; Prelate of the Global United Fellowship

POWERFUL PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Convention National Praise Team (Chairperson – Evang. Janice Lewis)

SELECTION Convention Mass Choir (Director, Min. Melony Minnis)

OFFERTORY APPEAL

Finance Committee

OFFERTORY PRAYER Finance Committee INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Presiding Prelate Bishop Charles Ellis III (or Designate)

SELECTION Minister Veronique Duncombe SPOKEN WORD

Bishop Noel Jones “ City of Refuge”

CALL TO COMMITMENT | BISHOP NOEL JONES

CLOSING HYMN

Led by National Praise Team CLOSING REMARKS Bishop Ellis Farrington Diocesan Bishop /Chairman BTTC

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Baptism & Altar Committee Chairperson Asst. Pastor Elder Ellis Farrington

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Pastoral Suff. Bishop George Duncombe

Suff. Bishop Minnis

Suff. Bishop Ezekiel Munnings

District Elder Dr. Sharon Rolle

Pastor Ophelia Cox

Pastor APaul Rolle

Pastor Arnold Nesbitte

Pastor Calvin Kemp

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Pastor Portia Ferguson

Pastor Troy Mott

Pastor Elder Wendell Duncombe

District Elder Princess Burrows

Suff. Bishop Bruce Farrington

Pastor Stephen Adderley

Pastor Olive Curtis

Pastor Shirley Redwood

Pastor Rodger Simms

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The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the PAW Inc.

Gone but not forgotten….

A Final Salute to….

• EVANGELIST RUTH ARNETTE COOPER was born on September 3, 1935 and experienced the baptism of the Holy Ghost at an early age

• She constantly reminisced on the song, “God Don’t Need No Matches” and realized that it was the power of the Holy Ghost which empowered and commissioned her as an Evangelist

• Evangelist Cooper travelled all around the family islands, United States and Turks and Caicos on missions trips preaching and teaching the Word of God

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• Evangelist Cooper was privileged to be honoured as Mother of the Year in her home church of Greater Bethel Cathedral

• Having been given opportunity to speak at International Convention, Evangelist Cooer was awarded “The Pentecostal Pearl”

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A favourite adage of hers was: “Follow me as I follow Christ.”

One of her greatest legacies is as a spiritual mother to many in the faith

• EVANGELIST MARY LOUISE Whyms was a quiet trailblazer for the Lord

• She would often say, ‘I am blessed to be a blessing’ ……and how accurate she was

• Having retired from secular work, she pursued the things of God with an insatiable zeal uncommon to many

• Evangelist Mary successfully pursued courses to enhance herself in ministry in the Mother Rachel Huyler College and then Aenon Bible College and was noted as the ‘most senior person’ in the class…an inspiration to many

• She would often say, “Whatever my hands findeth to do in the service of the Lord, I will gladly do!”

• Evangelist Mary Whyms could often be found in ‘a labor of love’ full with abundance for her own family yet always ready to lavish the same on others

• This woman of God held many positions in her local church and the national body but was above all….a woman of prayer

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• MOTHER BLOSSOM DUNCOMBE was a woman devoted to God

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She was faithful and devoted to her husband as a Proverbs 31 woman

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She was a teacher of godly principles to her children

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other Blossom was an active Missionary for years trailblazing the M streets of Andros preaching and teaching God’s Word.

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She was a counselor, and always had a kind word and a praise for God.

• Mother “Blossom: truly epitomized her name always with a beautiful smile and a kind, impressionable and lasting word

• BROTHER ROLAND ALEXANDER KNOWLES : was a ‘quiet giant of a man’

• He truly lived the godly principle…’It is more blessed to give than to receive’.

• ‘Old Nes’ as he was affectionately called was a generous man who gave liberally to many including churches in his community.

• A true ‘family man’ who loved and supported his family was a tower of strength to his wife, District Elder Pastor Lillymae Knowles and his adoring children

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His life was a quiet yet indelible imprint that will not be easily forgotten

• DISTRICT ELDER THOMAS MACKEY JR. was a fiery man of God who loved the Lord and the people of God

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His experienced sunset on May 28, 2017

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His life was full……he was a great soldier in the army of the Lord

• He was one of the pioneers of the faith in Andros and continued faithful to the end of his earthly sojourn

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Many are his accomplishments and his legacy lives on

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He began his pilgrimage on this earth July 5, 1934

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• DR. NIGEL JOHNSON was a brilliant young man and immersed in the things of God by the Late Mother Prudence Rolle , his spiritual mentor and pastor, as well as his parents who were both ministers in the church

• Dr. Nigel was a stoic man who loved hard, worked hard and always demanded excellence in anything he was affiliated with

• Minister Elect Dr. Nigel loved the Lord…..he loved his family……he loved his church and in the latter phase of his earthly existence, his love escalated to another level……truly infectious

• Minister Elect Dr. Nigel was a worshipper and attended services regularly, Bible Study being top of his list

• He would literally beam whenever he had the opportunity to expound the Word

• He was heavily involved in his church: reading scriptures, praying and moderating services

• Minister Elect Dr. Nigel wa an intricate part of the Men’s Ministry and served as Asst. Secretary

• Always active, he used gave of his talents to the church especially in his teachings and presentations as a heath care professional and served along with his wife as the Director and Chairperson for the National Health Professionals Board of the local council

• Minister Elect Dr. Nigel worked closely with Elder Derek Farrington playing an integral role in the Youth Department so much so he was honoured while he lived

• This giant of a man always credited his Spiritual Mentors for encouraging him and aiding his path to Christianity.

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Prayer & Worship Outreach Ministries P. A.W. 4th STREET THE GROVE AND BAHAMA AVE CR-55199|

CONGRATULATES The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Council PAW Worship Opportunities Sunday

10am Sunday School 11am Morning Worship 7pm Evening Worship

Monday

7:30pm Bible Study

Tuesday

7:30pm Prayer Meeting

Thursday

1&3 Women’s Ministry 2&4 Men’s Ministry

Friday

7:30pm Youths Ministry

PRAYER & WORSHIP OUTREACH

Sr. Pastor W. Wendell Duncombe

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for the National Convention Committees, Evangelist Ann Maria Rolle

congratulates the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World on its 69th Annual General Convention and hosting the 2018 Spring Bishop Board here in The Bahamas.

Sincerest gratitude is extended to all Convention Committee Heads and their team members for making this historical event such a success. Special recognition and thanks is conveyed to the Convention Chairperson, District Elder Dr. Anthony Farrington for coordinating and ensuring the logistics behind this great work yielded marvelous results.

To God be the glory, great things he has done!

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Congratulations

Apostle Anthony Smith

On your 7th Church’s Anniversary Celebration!!

May God grant you & your Ministry many more years.

Blessings ,Increase & Favour From Apostle Nelson & Prophetess Valleria Strachan & True United Fellowship Min. Int’l Family

Schedule of Services

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Sunday School @ 10:30 a.m.

Worship Experience Sunday Morning @ 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study & Prophetic Impartation /Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursday/Sweet Hour of Prayer @ 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Meeting 4th Sunday Every Month @ 6:00 p.m.

Youth For Christ Friday @ 7:30 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Every Other Saturday @ 6:00 a.m.

Radio Program ‘The True Light Is Back In The Church Every Thursday @ 6:00 pm & Saturday @ 12 noon on Praise 101.1 FM

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