State Convention Highlights

Friday, July 15

12:00 PM Senior Pastor/State Staff luncheon

7:00 PM Evening Session

Special Guest Minister, Evangelist Kay Horner

Children's Church

Saturday, July 16, 2011

9:00 AM Morning Session

Committee Reports/Business Session

Address by the State Bishop, Dr. E.C. McKinley

12:00 PM Ladies Luncheon

Hosted by Women of Grace, Londa Richardson Director

Special Musical Guest Candy Hemphill Christmas

2:30 PM Afternoon Session for ALL pastors and local church leaders

IMPORTANT: This is a special session for everyone where vital information will be shared. ALL PASTORS,
LICENSED MINISTERS and DEACONS are expected to attend with the LAITY.

7:00 PM Evening Session

Worship and Youth Focus

Special Guest speaker, Dr. Tom Renfro, M.D. This message will be followed by a special time of prayer for healing
for the sick.

Children's Church

Sunday, July 17

9:00 AM Morning Session

Deceased Ministers Program

Dr. Tom Renfro

Appointments

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