Annual Report 2012.pub

DuPage
African Methodist Episcopal Churc
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Church
2012 PASTORAL REPORT
“But seek first the kingdom of God, and God’s righteousness,
and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33
REV. DR. JAMES F. MILLER – SENIOR PASTOR
REV. LANA PARKS MILLER – EXECUTIVE PASTOR
REV. ALBERT D. TYSON, III — PRESIDING ELDER
REV. DR. CECELIA WILLIAMS BRYANT — EPISCOPAL SUPERVISOR
RT. REV. JOHN R. BRYANT — PRESIDING PRELATE & SENIOR BISHOP
4300 Yackley Avenue
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Lisle, IL 60532
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630.969.9800
W W W .D U P A G E AMEC. O R G
W W W . F A C E B O O K . C O M /D U P A G E AMEC
PASTORAL GREETING
Rev. Dr. James F. Miller & Rev. Lana Parks Miller
Greetings and salutations to Bishop John Richard Bryant & Supervisor, Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams
Bryant, Host Presiding Elder, Rev. Walter Bauldrick, Presiding Elder Thomas M. Hughes, Presiding
Elder Alphonse Reff, and my Presiding Elder, Rev. Albert D. Tyson, III; Host Pastor, Rev. Darryl
Williams, Pastors, Delegates, Alternates and Observers to the 130th Session of the Chicago Annual
Conference:
Rev. Lana and I are delighted to present our 23rd Annual Report as the Pastoral Leadership of
DuPage AME Church located in Lisle, Illinois. On behalf of the very fine Ministerial Staff, officers and
members, I am certain that God’s hand has touched and guided our Christian Ministry this year.
DuPage AME Church continues its 33rd year history of service to our membership, our local
community, many mission churches throughout the conference, and supports various connectional
needs and endeavors. We gratefully acknowledge the extraordinary contributions and support of our
most faithful members who have been steadfast in their humility, commitment and undying love for
Christ and His kingdom. Never ceasing in prayer, the individual families and especially the young
people continue to astound us with their gifts, talents, and treasures in support of this ministry.
This report describes our efforts together in evangelism, worship, mission, ministry, stewardship and
our personal and congregational spiritual growth.
May God bless each and every soul entrusted to our
pastoral care by the divine authority and may each
and everyone who is attending this great conference
continue in His favor and unending care.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. James F. Miller, Senior Pastor
HIGHLIGHTS
2011.2012
Bishop John R. Bryant & Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant
Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III & Mrs. Robyn H. Tyson
_ Registered over 150 persons to vote since Easter!
_ Conducted Lenten Fast, 1 Revival, 4 Leadership Training Workshops, and a Youth Convocation.
_ Conducted our own Annual Stewardship Campaign —”Put God First” (Matthew 6:33)
_ Sponsorship of 2 persons to AME India.
_ Added 118 souls to the Kingdom and Baptized 12 persons.
_ Sent a shuttle bus of registrants to the 4th District Christian Education Congress in Lansing, Michigan.
_ Sent a shuttle bus of observers to the 49th Session of the General Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
_ Distributed over $15,000 in scholarships to High School Graduating Seniors.
_ Over 200 Families served Holiday Thanksgiving
Donation Baskets and Christmas Angel Tree Gifts
through the Sarah Allen Missionary Society.
_ Hosted the A Cappella Choir from Wiley College in
Marshall, Texas.
The A Cappella Choir of Wiley College
_ Through our 501(c)3, REACH, Inc., sponsored a monthly food distribution in partnership with the
Northern Illinois Food Bank, averaging over 200 families and nearly 10,000 lbs. of food each month.
_ Enjoyed many days hosting guest preachers and enjoying wonderful fellowship in the Lord. (see end pages)
Stewardship Campaigns & Seminars conducted by Dr. Miller:
The Louis A. Garland, Jr. Lay Organization commemorates
100 Years of the Connectional Lay Organization by creating a Centennial Museum.
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North District Chicago Conference
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Bethel AME Church— Miami, FL
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Union Memorial AMEC—Benton Harbor, MI
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Turner Theological Seminary—Atlanta, GA
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Bethel AME Church—Indianapolis, IN
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Bethel AME Church—Beloit, WI
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Bethel AME Church—Chicago, IL
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Lily of the Valley—Minneapolis, MN
DuPage AME Church
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Rev. Dr. James F. Miller – Senior Pastor
Rev. Lana Parks Miller – Executive Pastor
Rev. Dr. Geneace Williams – Pastoral Support Minister
Rev. Marland J. Brazier – Christian Education Director
Rev. Morgan E. Dixon – Youth Minister
Rev. Connie Dickerson – Youth Minister
Rev. Russell Hanes – Youth Minister
Rev. Elliott R. Griffin – Pastoral Care/Men’s Ministry
Rev. Dr. Shirley Brummell – Pastoral Care Minister
Rev. Kevin D. Thornton – Associate Minister
Rev. Carol A. Douglas – Associate Minister
Rev. Valerie Toney Parker – Associate Minister
Rev. Theresa A. Dear – Associate Minister
Rev. Dr. Darryl Franklin – Affiliate
Evang. Maggie Mardis– Evangelist
Bro. Keith E. Allen – Licentiate
Rev. Henry Soles – on sabbatical
Rev. Effie Soles – on sabbatical
OFFICE & FACILITY STAFF
Rev. Morgan Dixon — Church Administrator
Alicia Rupert — Executive to the Pastor
Connie Brown — Executive Financial Officer
Laura Douglas — Office Assistant
Dr. Charles Sweet — Office Assistant
Ted McKee — Photographer
Steve Knox—Membership Care
Eddie Lega — Facility Manager
Rodney Brown—Facility Assistant
STEWARD BOARD
Patricia A. Mathis, Vice Chair
Robin Gerdine Aluko
Inés Araúz
Charles Baker
Vera Bass
Connie Brown
Willis Carter
LeVern Danley, III
Gwen Frasier
Kade Holiday
Gloria Houston
Linwood Johnson
Avery Lambert
Yvonne Rogers
Anderson Smith*
Rollie Steele*
Dr. Charles Sweet*
Elaine Mass
Daryl Parks
Leo Rasberry
Wendell Rayburn
TRUSTEE BOARD
Irvin O. Brown, Vice-Chair
Jameena Ivory
Kenneth Jackson
Charles Jones
Tom Jones
Patricia Blake
Keith Coiley
Terri Diggs
Alvin Hudson
Stephen Knox
Mario Lambert
Ted McKee
Patrick Nanton
Yvette Rogers
Derrick Russell
Robert Steele
John Williams
Betty Johnson*
Carl Smith*
Billy Williams*
Michael D. Wright
Wes Anderson*
Russell Freeland*
Don Jackson*
STEWARDESS BOARD
Mavis Hawkes, Coordinator
Laverta Mallory, Deaconess
Diane Smith, Deaconess
Robin Gerdine Aluko
JaNiece Bell
Trena Brannon
Ida Brewer
Sonia Campbell
Pat Cephus
Tanya Daniels
Mattie Dixon
LaMargo Gill
Mary L. Ginwright
Eula Green
Gwen Hall-Steele
Marsha Haynes
Linda Hickombottom
Cheryl Nanton
Lisa Parkin
Inzafaye Scott
Berline Short
Lillian Smith
Trellis Smith
Edna Sullivan
Louvenia Hollins
Stacey Jackson
Cheryl Jordan
Vernethia Kirksey
Roberta Knox
Brenda Morrison
Erita Moyo
Beverly Taylor
Lori W. Taylor
Shirley Thomas-Bowie
Viola Thornton
Leatha Ware
Lucille Williams
Jan Wright
EVANGELISM COMMISSION
STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMISSION
Leo Rasberry, Director
Yvette Rogers, Vice-Chair
Bro. Keith E. Allen
Joan Freeland
Russell Freeland
Lottea Glenn
Rev. Elliott R. Griffin
Gloria Houston
Jack L. Houston
Evang. Maggie Mardis
Ernest Miles
Sally Miles
Essie Saffore
William Simmons
Edna Sullivan
Denise Taylor
SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION
Osie B. Davenport, Chair
Steve Knox
Mario Lambert
Roy Whitmore
Chandra Wright
Connie Brown
Willis Carter
Gwen Frasier
Gloria Houston
Pat Mathis, AD-Hoc
Derek Stovall-Leonard
Sheron Waller
Dot Whitmore
Debra Wilburn
Connie Wyatt
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
Jamel Ivory Penn, Chair
Gwen Frasier
Willetta Hudson
Riché Miller
Rollie Steele
*Emeritus
2012 CONFERENCE REPORT
Conversions
Accessions
Baptisms
Total Raised
12
118
8
$1,936, 677 (tithes & offerings)
Current Membership
1971
657 families
October 2011—September 2012
Community Organizations Recognition Day
Visitor’s Day
‘Thank You Lord’ Revival
Annual Church Conference
Usher Day
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Official Board Christmas Dinner
New Members Fellowship Day
CHRISTmas Eve Celebration of Lights
New Year’s Eve Watchnight Service
Officer Installation
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Valentine Dinner Dance
Ash Wednesday Service
Wiley College A Cappella Choir Concert
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Day
Palm Sunday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Family & Friends Day
Missionary Sunday
Youth Conference
YPD Sunday
Rebecca Smith Andoh Celebration of Talents
Mother’s Day
Class Leader Day
Annual Youth Day & Promotion Sunday
Women’s Prayer Breakfast
Father’s Day
Women’s Day
Hospitality Day
Vacation Bible School
Lay Day
African Heritage Day
Scout Sunday
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33 Church Anniversary
23rd Pastoral Appreciation
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL
Clifton Mason, Coordinator
ANGEL CHURCH — Kimberly Allen
MEN’S DAY CHAIRPERSON — Daryl Parks
ANNUAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES — Angela Pettis, Osie Davenport THE BROTHERHOOD MEN’S MINISTRY — James Ferguson, Jesse Abrams
ANNIVERSARY CHAIRPERSON — Denise Taylor
NEW CREATIONS (PRISON) MINISTRY — Raymond Blake
NETWORK CONNECTION MINISTRY — Ron Cotton
BOY SCOUTS — William Brown, Steve Franklin
PARKING MINISTRY — Rodney Brown
CUB SCOUTS — LeVern Danley III, Linwood Johnson
PRAISE TEAM — Jeff Shelby
C.I.M.S. — Derrick Russell
RELATIONSHIP MINISTRY — Sherita & Jonathan Boots
DUPAGE CARES SUPPORT MINISTRY — Rev. Dr. Shirley Brummell
SANCTUARY CHOIR — Linwood Johnson
DUPAGE THEATRE GROUP — Calvin Gibbs, Jr.
SISTERS IN PRAISE — LaTonya Brewton
EVANGELISM COMMISSION — Leo Rasberry
SISTER CIRCLE WOMEN’S MINISTRY — Denise Parks, Yvonne Rogers
FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY CHAIR — Connie Wyatt
SARAH ALLEN MISSIONARY SOCIETY — Melody Coleman
FINANCE COMMISSION — Tony Mann
SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION — Osie Davenport
GIRL SCOUTS — Bennita Drain
STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMISSION — Yvette Rogers
GOLF FOR CHRIST — Anderson Smith
S.T.O.P.— Sirena Crosby, Rashad Crosby, Mya Levy
G.O.N.E. — Derrick Russell
SUNBEAM CHOIR—Chandra Wright, Chanise Spencer, Sally McGinnis, Kelly Baker
GOSPEL CHOIR — Cheryl Nanton
SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT — Bill James
HEALTH MINISTRY— Chad Earl, Larry Love
USHER BOARD — Clifton Mason
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY — Susan Hodge, Carla Hill, Sally Miles
VOICES OF PRAISE — Yvette Rogers
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION — Jamel Ivory Penn
VOICES OF TOMORROW — Yannick Nanton, Khalida Sleets
INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR — Matty Levy, Reneé Hall Williams
WOMEN’S DAY CHAIRPERSON — Inzafaye Scott
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY — Etiennette Harris
WOMEN IN PRAISE—Amethyst Glover
LOUIS A. GARLAND JR. LAY ORGANIZATION — Angela Pettis
Y.P.D.— Colette Mann, Connie Brown
MEDIA MINISTRY — Wes Anderson
CLASS LEADER COUNCIL
Brandon Akins, Coordinator
Robin Gerdine Aluko
Charles Baker
Kevin Baker
Joseph Barnes
Karen Blackwell
Raymond Blake
Crystal Blount
Tazama Brackenridge
Archie Bragg
Trena Brannon
LaTonya Brewton
Tonya Coats
Clayton Corley
Ron Cotton
Tranda Covington
Osie Davenport
Tinisha Dorsey
Karla Drew
Tabia Earl
James Ferguson
Jarolynn Gadson
Lottea Glenn
Betty Green
Cheryl Henderson
Kade Holiday
John Holloway
Jack Houston
Jamel Ivory-Penn
Kenneth Jackson
Linwood Johnson
Tom Jones
Kelvin Kirksey
Stephen Knox
Avery Lambert
Larry Love
Emma Julia Lowe
Jimal Miller
Duane Parkin
Robert Pettis
Carla Pinkney
Leo Rasberry
Yvonne Rogers
Alicia Rupert
Inzafaye Scott
Nia Smith
Derek Stovall-Leonard
Edna Sullivan
Reggie Waddell
Carolyn Wilson
Vincent Winkfield
Claude Audley-Emeritus
Olivia Garth-Emeritus
Music Department
“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord … come before God’s presence with singing!”
Psalm 100:1-2
Musicians: Jerome Baker, Jonathan Bragg, Kevin Brewton, Quanajanice Garland, Marketo Griffin Michel,
Craig Miller, Kendall Nesbitt, Derrick Russell, Mary Samuel, JP Watts II, Lakshmi Willis
G.O.N.E.
Inspirational Choir
Praise Team
Sunbeam Choir
Voices of Tomorrow
Gospel Choir
The Brotherhood Men’s Chorus
Sanctuary Choir
Voices of Praise
Women’s Chorus
Bishop
Henry M. Williamson
Presiding Elder
Albert D. Tyson, III
Bishop John R. Bryant
Presiding Elder
Gary McCants
Rev. Dr. Louis Toney
Rev. Clarence G. Robinson
Presiding Elder
Walter R. Bauldrick, Sr.
Rev. Alene Styles Glover
Sis. Katrese Kirk-Watson
Rev. Dr. Willie A. Gholston, II
Rev. Keith Links
Bro. Stephen Green
Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr.
Rev. Henry ‘Trae’ Green, III
Some of our Guest Preaching Witnesses
Myesha Melvin Gholston
Rev. Sandra Banks
Rev. Diane A. Bogues
Rev. Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson
Rev. Dr. Walter B. Johnson
Rev. Patricia Efiom
Elaine Bailey Johnson
Manny Mill
Our own,
Robert ‘Bobby’ Pettis
on Lay Day
Rev. Dr. Julian E. Spencer
Bro. Aaron C. Bailey
Rev. Shonda Nicole Gladden
Rev. Dr. Virgil Woods
Rev. Veronica Johnson
Rev. Dr. William D. Watley
“Blessed To Be A Blessing!”