41st National Convention 2022

st National CONVENTION APRIL 15-18, 2022 Lord Give Me a Double Portion 2 Kings 2:4-11

Faith Mission Church of God Headquarters: 194-195 Park Avenue, Sydenham, Spanish Town, St. Catherine Email: [email protected] Tel.: 876-856-6030 / 876-322-6975 Pastors by Location: Pastor Earl King – Sydenham Pastor Beverly Francis – Sydenham Pastor Richard Samuels – Lloyds Pen Pastor Basil Maddix – Guava Ground Pastor Michael Mitchell – England You can join our convention daily via YouTube & Facebook 2

BExeocuatrivde Members Pastor Earl King Pastor Beverly Francis Deacon Lensford Godfrey Min. Pearlene Vassell Pastor Basil Maddix Sis. Karen Rhule Min. Michael Rhule Pastor Richard Samuels Min. Barrington Richardson 3

CTabole onf tents Welcome Message …………………….………..……..……............................................5 Vision & Mission Statement................................................................................6 Statement of Faith……………………………………….................................................6 Convention Schedule……………………………………….......................................7-10 Convention Speakers………………………………………......................................11-15 Messages from Branch Churches ……………………….....................................16-18 • Lloyds Pen – Pastor Richard Samuels • Guava Ground – Pastor Basil Maddix • England – Pastor Michael Mitchell Songs…………..…………………………..……………...............................................19-20 Year in Review…………….. ……………………………..........................................21-26 4

MWelceomsesage Pastor Earl King, Senior Pastor On behalf of the Executive Board, I welcome you to our 41st Annual National Conven- tion guided by the theme ‘Lord Give Me A Double Portion’ – 2 Kings 2 v 4-11. As you are aware, we were unable to host our Annual National Convention in the sanc- tuary last year due to the pandemic. All the services were held online. But thanks be God, this year, we are able to return to full in person services. As we seek the Lord for a double portion, let us be steadfast in our request and believe God for an out-pouring and infilling over these four days. Again, welcome to our 41st Annual National Convention 2021. 5

Vision Transforming lives through training, coaching and preaching of the gospel for the Glory of God. Mission Statement To cater to the total man through the teaching of God’s word for the fulfilment of divine purpose and the sustenance and continuation of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ that will impact the community and all nation. Statement of Faith The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice, hence this Statement of Fundamental Truths is intended as the basis of Fellowship among us, “that we speak the same thing” – 1 Cor. 1:10, Acts 2:42 We believe: 1. The Bible to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative Word of God; 2. That there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; 3. In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His life, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, and in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory; 4. That for the salvation of lost and sinful men, reception of the Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit are absolutely essential; 5. In baptism by the immersion in water as commissioned by our Lord Jesus. (St. Matt. 28:29). 6. In holiness of heart and life, healing for the body and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:1-4). 7. In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life; 8. In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – that they are saved unto the resurrection of life; and that they are lost unto the resurrection of damnation; 9. In the spiritual unity of believers in Our Lord Jesus Christ. 6

Convention Schedule Friday, April 15, 2022 Morning Service 9a.m. Moderator....................................................................................Pastor Beverly Francis Opening Prayer..............................................................................................Moderator Songs of Praise & Worship Scripture Welcome. Greetings Choir Ministry Introduction of Speaker Message....................................................................................Bishop Donald Johnson Closing Prayer: Evening Service 6 p.m. Health & Wellness Talk (Blood Pressure/Sugar and Weight Checks will be done) Moderator......................................................................Minister Barrington Richardson Opening Prayer Songs of Praise & Worship Scripture Welcome................................................................................................Pastor Earl King Greetings. Special Item. Introduction of Speaker Message...................................................................................Pastor Richard Samuels Closing Prayer 7

Saturday April 16, 2022 Prayer Meeting 5 a.m. Morning Session @ 10:00 a.m. • Children Hour • Community Evangelism • Worship & Testimony 8

Sunday April 17, 2022 Morning Service 9 a.m. Moderator....................................................................................Pastor Beverly Francis Opening Prayer Songs of Praise & Worship Scripture Welcome................................................................................................Pastor Earl King Greetings Choir Ministry Introduction of Speaker Message.................................................................................Minister Shanique Francis Closing Prayer Evening Service @ 6 p.m. Afernoon Session: Teaching On ‘Double Portion’ Moderator.................................................................................Minister Pearline Vassell Opening Prayer..............................................................................................Moderator Songs of Praise & Worship Scripture Welcome Greetings Special Item Introduction of Speaker Message....................................................................................Bishop Wayne Madden Closing Prayer 9

Monday April 18, 2022 Morning Service @ 9 a.m. Moderator.......................................................................................Pastor Basil Maddix Opening Prayer..............................................................................................Moderator Songs of Praise & Worship Scripture Welcome................................................................................................Pastor Earl King Greetings Choir Ministry Introduction of Speaker Message...................................................................................Bishop Vernon Morrison Closing Prayer Evening Service 6 p.m. Moderators.......................................................................................................Ministers Opening Prayer Songs of Praise & Worship Scripture Welcome Greetings Special Item Introduction of Speaker Message........................................................................Minister Barrington Richardson Closing Prayer: 10

SCopnveentaiokn er Bishop Donald Johnson Pastor, Grace Temple, Chudleigh, Manchester, Clarendon, Jamaica Bishop Dr Donald A Johnson is a Manchesterian by birth. He is the President of the Apostolic Church of Jamaica and Senior Pastor of Grace Temple. Dr Johnson studied at several institutions and served the following schools in the capacity as Principal - Alston Primary, Sanguinetti Primary, Frankfield Primary and Lennon High School. He is presently serving as a part time University Lecturer. Doctor Johnson is deeply involved in community work and presently serves as, Marriage Officer, Justice of the Peace for the Parish of Manchester, Lay Magistrate, and President of the Chudleigh Path JAS branch. He is past chairman of the Christiana Ministers Fraternal where he served as Chairman on three occasions He is the Author of the books “How to Choose Your Soul Mate and Build Marital Relationships.” Inspirational thoughts and quotes, and Concerning Spiritual and Ascension Gifts. Doctor Johnson is the recipient of several awards. He is married to Audrey and is the father of two children. His motto is “I can do all things through Christ who strengtheth me” 11

SCopnveentaiokn er Minister Shanique Francis Lighthouse Assembly Ministries International, 1 Garbally Drive, Spanish Town, Jamaica Minister Shanique Francis is a member of the Lighthouse Assembly Ministries International. She serves as a Minister, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher of the New Converts Class. She considers herself as a worshipper at heart who loves to serve the Lord. Her preferred scripture is found in Phillipians 4 v13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Minister Francis is a marketer by profession. She has a passion for souls and enjoys inspiring and motivating people where ever she goes. She is married to Lendon Francis. The union produced two (2) children; Amare and Alanna. 12

CSopnveentaiokn er Bishop Wayne Madden Christ Bible Church International, New Bowens, Clarendon, Jamaica Bishop Wayne Madden is the founding Pastor of Christ Bible Church International. Bishop Madden has a passion for the work of the Lord. He enjoys preaching the word, winning souls for Christ. He is married to Pastor Arlene Madden and has one daughter Azariah. 13

SCopnveentaiokn er Bishop Vernon Morrison Rocky Settlement New Testament Church, Rocky Settlement, Clarendon, Jamaica Bishop Vernon Morrison is the pastor of the Rocky Settlement New Testament Church, Clarendon. He has been pastoring for seventeen years. He currently serves as the District Overseer of the Rocky Settlement District of Churches. He speaks at many crusades, rallies and conventions local and international. Bishop Morrison holds a Diploma in education, a first degree with major in Theology and Guidance Counselling and a Masters in Counselling Psychology. He currently works at the Kemps Hill High School in Clarendon where he served as teacher, Guidance Counsellor. Presently, he is the acting Principal. Rev Morrison also lectured for many years as a part time lecturer at Midland Bible Institute and College of Theology and Interdisciplinary Studies. He is married to Sandra and they have one son Nathaniel, a graduate of the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) 14

SCopnveentaiokn er Rev. Mark Annor Shepherd House International, Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica Reverend Mark Annor is the Country Mission Overseer of Shepherd House International, Jamaica. Reverend Mark, joined the United Denominations as an ordinary member in London England. Under the leadership of Bishop Richard he served as an usher and faithfully rose through the ranks to an elder, pastor and now an ordained minister of God. He pastored branches in Wales and Croydon in the United Kingdom. In 2006, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, his spiritual father and founder of the United Denominations, sent him from England to assisted Bishop David in the missionary work in Jamaica. In the same year, he was sent to register and pioneer the missionary work on the island of Grenada, where many souls were won to glory of God. He also conducted various ministry conferences to establish the body of through Loyalty. After two years on the mission field in Grenada, he came back to Jamaica to continue in the mission work in Jamaica. He currently pastors the thriving SHI branchi Washington Gardens, Kingston 20. Among his duties are overseeing the Marriage school and training members of the church to becoming fruitful believers and pastors within the demomination in Jamaica He is married to Lady Aba Annor and their union is blessed with a beautiful and lovely daughter, Zoe Annor. 15

Message From Branch Church Pastor Richard Samuels FMCOG, Lloyds Pen, Bushy Park, St. Catherine, Jamaica It is with joy that I offer warm Christian greetings to the Board of Officers, Ministers, and church members at home and in the diaspora, and all well-wishers in the All-powerful name of Jesus Christ. At last we are able to come together again in-person in the sanctuary to praise the name of Lord. I believe something great is in store for us in this season. The theme for our 41st Annual National Convention, “Lord Give Me a Double Portion” and referenced in 2 Kings 2:4-11 is indeed a timely one for the church. As I reflect on Elisha’s request, I wonder what drove him to ask for twice the anointing of the Spirit that Elijah had. He may have realized that given Elijah’s accomplishments, and the challenges of the time, the leadership task would be an enormous one to fill. He concluded that he needed an uncommon flow of the Spirit’s power to serve effectively. Believers today are faced with the growing promotion of alternatives to our faith, the constant dilution of the Gospel of Christ, and a surge in the spiritual and moral decline of our nation. These issues and more demand an uncommon flow of the Spirit’s power to come upon believers for such a time as this. May we experience such a release of the Spirit to move the unmovable and break the unbreakable - believe for it in this convention! 16

Message From Branch Church Pastor Basil Maddix FMCOG, Guava Ground, Clarendon, Jamaica To our Senior Pastor Rev. E. King, fellow Ministers and Saints, greetings in the most exalted name of Jesus Christ our Lord. It is a great blessing to be sharing in our 41st Annual National Convention. It is convention time again and we give God praise that we have been given another privilege to share in this wonderful four days of heaven on earth, where we can refresh ourselves in the presence of the Lord and hear from God through his servants. The theme for this convention “Lord Give Me A Double Portion” is fitting for the times that we are living in. According to 2 King 2:4-11, near the end of Elijah’s time on earth, he offered his assistant Elisha a gift; what can I do for you? Elisha answered, please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me. Throughout 2 Kings we read of the many miracles Elisha performed. This confirmed that he had indeed been granted a double portion. I pray that throughout these four days of convention, we will be endowed with a double portion of God’s spirit so that we will be able to carry out his work with effectiveness. 17

Message From Branch Church Pastor Michael Mitchell FMCOG, London, England It is with great joy and happiness that I greet you all. I am extremely proud to be a member of the Faith Mission Church of God and I congratulate us on our 41st Annual National Convention. The theme ‘Lord Give Me A Double Portion’ is fitting for the times and seasons we are living in today. We all need a double portion to face the many challenges of this time and to cause damage in the kingdom of darkness and to win souls for Christ. May the Lord fulfil our desires because there is much to be done in our own lives, families, communities and in the vineyard. It is my prayer that during these four days of Convocation, that we will experience a mighty move of God and great fellowship. 18

Songs Flow To You Let all my worship, let all my praise Flow to You, flow to You Flow to You, flow to You Let all my worship, let all my praise Let the river of my worship flow to You Flow to You, flow to You Lord, I pray in all I do Let the river of my worship flow to You Let all my worship, let all my praise Like streams in the valley, they swell with Flow to You, flow to You the rain Let all my worship, let all my praise Let the songs of my heart, let them raise Flow to You, flow to You to bless Your name and Flow to You, flow to You Let all my worship, let all my praise Lord, let my worship flow to You Flow to You, nobody but You Flow to You, flow to You Let all my worship, let all my praise Flow to You Let the river of my worship flow to You Lord, I pray in all I do Let the river of my worship flow to You Like streams in the valley, they swell with the rain, let the songs of my heart raise to bless Your name Flow to You, flow to You Let my worship flow to You Flow to You, flow to You Let the river of my worship flow to You Lord, I pray in all I do Let the river of my worship flow to You Like streams in the valley, they swell with the rain, Let the songs of my heart raise to bless Your name Flow to You, flow to You Let my worship flow to You 19

Songs Double Double Eeeh My God is good oh (x4) Everything a double double oh, a double double (x2) (Everything will be doubled, will be doubled) Promotion/Your money/Your house/Your cars In the morning when I wake up, I will sing my praise unto you my Lord I will shout I will dance to you, You have been my help forever ever Eeeh My God is good oh (x4) Eeeh My God is good oh (x4) 20

RYeareinview April 2021/March 2022 Looking back at the year 2021, we are thankful to God for His providential care and for allowing us as a church to triumph amidst the challenges especially those brought on by Covid-19. The Faith Mission body is grateful to God, its pastors, ministers, auxiliary leaders and the general membership for their un-reserving commitment to duty and the overall sustenance of the church. Highlights • 40th First Virtual Annual National Convention • 43rd Church Anniversary Celebration under the theme “Celebrating our Legacy: Forging Forward’. • Baptisms (Sydenham, Lloyds, Guava Ground) • Men’s Weekend Conference under the theme ‘Lord What Will Thou Have Me To Do’ • Distribution of Care Packages • Special Children Service • Mothers’ /Fathers’ Day Appreciation • Youth Revival under the theme ‘God Knows When’ • Youth Connect Series • Ladies Conference under the theme ‘Not My Will But Thine Be Done’ • Kingdom Conversation: Christians Living in the End Time and Making it Through Grief & Loss • Evening of Elegance (Media Ministry) • Launch of FMCOG YouTube page • Benevolent Box • Birthday Celebrations • Rally/Concert (Guava Ground) • January Month of Prayer • Online Bible Study • United Day of Prayer and Fasting • Online 5 a.m. Prayer Meeting (every Saturday) • On-going Feeding Programme • Kingdom Builders Podcast (Lloyds Pen) • Iron Sharpen Iron Online Study of the Word (Lloyds Pen) • Appointment of Ministers • Learning for Life Programme 21

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st National CONVENTION Thanks to the Executive Board, Pastors, Ministers, Auxiliary leaders and Members of the Faith Mission Church of God.