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Scholastic Motivation Ministry (SMM) of Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Saturday, January 19, 201310:00am - 2:00pm

I. Call to Order:II. Prayer:III. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Psalms 150:6

IV. Reading of the Minutes:V. Treasurer's Report:

VI. Theme: Un-leasing our praises unto God Scripture: Psalms 150:6 Songs: Happy by Tasha Cobb and Our God is Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins

VII. On-Going Old Business: 1. Updating list of churches in the state. 2. Updating list of church representatives.

VIII. Committee Reports: 1. Registration 8. Non-Competitive Event Coordinators 2. Hospitality 9. Lunch Hour Activity 3. Ways and Means 10. Audio 4. Program Committee 11. Web-site: www.FINEARTSCOGIC.COM 5. Public Relations 12. Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic 6. Orchestra/Choir 13. Media Dept 7. Competitive Event Coordinators

IX. Old Business: 1. Confirm Mistress and Master of Ceremony for opening and closing program2. Confirming all Coordinators, their event material requested and supplies needed for YIA Day 20133. Math: An incentive award will be presented to winners, without adjusting for a grading curve4. Oratorical Coordinator is Miss’y Crystal Fitts…. “Praise the Lord”5. We will only place in our Over View 2013 booklet those events that have followed: Title, Purpose,

Objective, Target Age group & Scripture6. Deposit for TW Josey, and sign contract for YIA Day 2013 are still pending

X. New Business: 1. Walk through report from Ways and Means for TW Josey for YIA Day 20132. Report from Hospitality with menu for YIA Day3. Selection of Spirit of Excellence, Special Recognition and Hall of Fame Award recipients

XI. Preparation Night: February 1, 2013 – 5:00pm – until @ T.W Josey

Reminder: Plan now for YIA Day Feb 2, 2013 -T. W. Josey Comprehensive High School located at 1701 - 15th Street - Augusta, GA 30901 - Phone number (706) 737-7360

http://www.fineartscogic.com/

Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM) Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC January 5, 2013

The meeting was called to order by President Gwendolyn Bonner with “This Little Light of Mine” and “Yes Lord Chant”Prayer by: Missy Jane BakerMinutes was read and approved Treasurer’s Report by our Treasurer: $4014.76 No money has been paid out yet.

Committee Reports: Registration: Miss’y Gamble stated they have received only 5 early packets with a total of (216) registered. Closing General Registration ends today after 12:00 noon. There are two Junior Bible Bowl Teams registered they are from Soperton and Dublin District, there are also 3 youth registered who would like to be on the AT Large Bible Bowl Team. Missy Gamble voiced her concerns about the registration forms that will come in today that don’t have 4 choices and are not legible. Ways and Means: Brother Grady King stated The Pastors and Wives will have their classroom. Drill Team will meet in the old gym. Open Microphone: Deacon Rogers reminded us that participants will be viewed on their performance. Math: Missy Lewis asked if we will be able to give a monetary gift for the winners, treasure stated depends on what money comes in. Missy Lewis asked if she could pay the money herself. Answer: let’s wait to see if SMM will be able to pay.Spirit of Excellence Award: Miss’y Lewis ask if a Rep from each District will come and judge the winner for the Spirit of Excellence Award. Orchestra: Missy Rogers will not be having a rehearsal on the last meeting before SMM. If anyone would like the music to practice she will email it to them. Audio/Sound Team: No audio available, we will have to use the Josey High School sound system. Oratorical Coordinator resigned and Missy Crystal Fitts will be the coordinator for the 2013 SMM. Infirmary: Sister Chambers will be the nurse onsite for SMM. Military Volunteers from Fort Gordon haven’t been confirmed, Elder Gamble will speak to someone about this. Our Master of Ceremony will be Shun Quinton. President Bonner explained why the name Fine Arts as changed to Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM) because when our youth attend to the International AIM Convention they are looking for Fine Arts Department instead of Scholastic Motivation Ministries which is what AIM calls it. AIM has a SMM Village and Missy Lewis gave us the different classes they have to offer like, Politics, Financial/Money Management, Investments, Golf, etc. The Youth even have the opportunity to become the Mayor of SMM Village. Scholarships are also available. President Bonner will delete the MySpace account. We will try and get a young person the monitor the Face book account, suggested Donnie Taylor son. President Bonner will ask Missy Wright to see if someone could come and do a live broadcast since Garfield Turner is sick. Missy Wright son Daniel would like to have a future 2014 SMM class to help our youth get Scholarship money for college.

Closing Prayer by: Elder Wilbur Jordan

Submitted by: Secretary Sister Venessa Harris

Next meeting January 19, 2013 at HOG at 10:00 till 2:00Scholastic Motivation Ministry (SMM) of Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Saturday, January 5, 20138:00am - 9:45am





VIII. Committee Reports: 1. Registration 8. Non-Competitive Event Coordinators 2. Hospitality 9. Lunch Hour Activity 3. Ways and Means 10. Audio 4. Program Committee 11. Web-site: www.FINEARTSCOGIC.COM 5. Public Relations 12. Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic 6. Orchestra/Choir 13. Myspace.com 7. Competitive Event Coordinators 14. Media Dept

VIII. Old Business: 7. Accepting ALL completed District Nominations and Registration packets by 12noon today, before

price increase.8. Confirm Mistress and Master of Ceremony9. Confirming all Coordinators and their event materials and supplies needed for YIA Day 2013.

1X. New Business: 4. General Registration ends at 12noon today. Spirit of Excellence for District Nominees, ALL

Nominations awards for Special Recognition and Hall of Fame Awards Ends today!!5. Orchestra rehearsal will be held on January 19, 2013 from 10:00am-12noon6. On-Site Registration Prices Starts today @ 1201 for YIA Day Feb 4, 2013


7. Math: An incentive award will be presented to winners, without adjusting for a grading curve8. All Non competitive Events Coordinators: If you are a new presenter or if you have changed your

topic, we will need the Title, Purpose, Objective, Target Age group & Scripture by January 12, 2013“please comply Saints of GOD”.

9. We need to pay deposit for TW Josey, and sign contract for YIA Day 2013 X. Next Jurisdictional Meeting: January 19, 2013 – 10:00am – 2:00pm @ Headquarters

Reminder: Plan now for YIA Day Feb 2, 2013 -T. W. Josey Comprehensive High School located at 1701 - 15th Street - Augusta, GA 30901 - Phone number (706) 737-7360.

Scholastic Motivation Ministry (SMM) of Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGICSouth Atlanta District Rally - Saturday – December 1, 2012

3:00pm – 4:00pm

I. Call to Order:

II. Prayer:

III. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Psalms 150:6

IV. Reading of the Minutes:

V. Treasurer's Report:





IX. Old Business: Discussion: 1. District Rallies dates, times and locations. 2. Confirmation of Audio/Sound Technician for YIA Day3. Spirit of Excellence District Nomination in progress4. General Registration/Hall of Fame and Special Recognition in progress5. Web site up - Please use & monitor: Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic and Myspace.com .

(Staff Members - Please remember to check emails, Face book & myspace to respond) 6. Confirmation of Mistress/Master for Closing Ceremony

X. New Business: 1. Puppet ministry confirmed for SSM/ YIA 2013

XI. Adjournment.

Next Meeting: January 5, 2013 – Time 8:00am - 9:45am - Price change to on-site registration fees following General Assembly meeting 12:00pm

Scholastic Motivation Ministry (SMM) ofNorthern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

South Atlanta District Rally December 1, 202

The meeting was called to order by President Gwendolyn Bonner at 3:15pm

Opening remarks by Pres. Gwendolyn Bonner, reminding congregation that registration is now open, giving notification that as of 12 Noon on January 5th registration fees will be increased, specifically adult’s fees will almost double. So it is imperative that the churches get the forms in as soon as possible, for only 30 slots per room will be accepted. First come first served.

The public can participate, but only in non-competitive sessions only.

Some of the events have been changed this year. Last year we hosted YIA 2012 in Thomson, GA. This year 2013 we will be in Augusta, GA

Called to order:

Prayer by Elder Johnnie Roberts of Word of Life COGICScripture: In Unison- Psalms 150:6Minutes read by Missy Alva Ree Mattox of Memorial COGIC

Treasure Report: President Gwendolyn Bonner advised that opening budget for 2013 is $1400.00, and we will be paying as we go, things have been stretched and will be lean on expenditures. Only what is needed will be purchased.

Theme: Unleashing Our Praises unto God Scripture: Psalms 150:6Songs: Happy-by Tasha Cobb and Awesome- by Pastor Charles Jenkins

Youth asked to gather together and rehearsed the songs before the congregation.

President Gwendolyn Bonner continued discussions on YIA, reiterated that only 30 youth will be allowed in each class. Be sure to notate the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choices.

Committee still in the process of trying to arrange a rally in that district

The Spirit of Excellence for the district level is now in progress. President Gwendolyn Bonner asked the attendees if they were aware of the Hall of Fame and Special Award. Many did not know, but it was discovered that there was a participant that has been competing since he was 5 years old until his senior year, and the committee decided to honor/recognize his work.

Audio-Open for volunteer

Social Media - President Gwendolyn Bonner advised new addition to Fine Arts- Face Book and MySpace: looking for younger adults to monitor and if interested please let her know.

Need to confirm closing for Mistress/Master of Ceremony – position is favored for the church the furthest away. Last year utilized New Joy- South Atlanta District.

Hospitality: Will need to know of any food allergies. There will be different colored lunch wrist bands to alert servers.

Public Ministry has been confirmed

Closing Prayer: Elder Tommy MomentSubmitted by: Sister Darlene Milhouse

Scholastic Motivation Ministry (SMM) of Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Millen District Rally November 17, 2012Saturday – October 27 2012

10:00am – 12:30pm





VIII. Committee Reports: 1. Registration 8. Non-Competitive Event Coordinators

2. Hospitality 9. Lunch Hour Activity 3. Ways and Means 10. Audio 4. Program Committee 11. Web-site: www.FINEARTSCOGIC.COM 5. Public Relations 12. Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic 6. Orchestra/Choir 13. Myspace.com 7. Competitive Event Coordinators 14. Media Dept

IX. Old Business: Discussion: 1. Confirming all Coordinator positions

2. New Events3. Cancelled position4. Need a confirm sound position5. Selecting a new venue for YIA 20136. District Rallies dates, times and locations. 7. Spirit of Excellence District Nomination in progress8. Initial School walk through

X. New Business: 1. Web site up and running Hallelujah! - Please use & monitor: Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic and Myspace.com . (Staff Members - Please remember to check Face book & myspace to respond. 2. Opening Day for General Registration/Hall of Fame and Special Recognition 3. Confirm all events and Lunch Hour Activity 4. Confirm Audio Technician sound for YIA Day 5. Next suggested date for T W Josey School walk through is Fri Nov 16th @ 3pm.

XI. Adjournment.

Next State Meeting Date: January 5, 2013 - Place: HOG - Time: 8:00am - 9:45am

Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM)Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Millen District Rally November 17, 2012

The meeting was called to order by President Gwendolyn Bonner with “Jesus I’ll Never Forget” and “Yes Lord Chant”. Prayer by: Elder Boris WilliamsMinutes were read and approved.

Committee Reports:District Representative: Sister Shimeak Allen welcomed us to the Millen District Rally. The Mistress of Ceremony for Opening Ceremonies will be Chiquita Kelly from Millen District. We will like a male from the Augusta District. We have a new look to the Website, the name Fine Arts has been changed to Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM). If there are any churches that have at least one person who wants to participate in the Bible Bowl, we have an At Large Team which Elder Mark Walden our newly appointed AIM President will be working with these youths. The Junior Team ages are five thru fifteen. The Senior Team ages are sixteen thru twenty-two. President Bonner has sent emails for everyone to save your Bible Study Books; they have a lot of history for youths to study.

Ways and Means: No confirmation from the Sound Coordinator to date; Minister Donnie Taylor will contact Elder Bennie Jones. Our second Walk Thru went well. The Math Hall has changed from


hallway seven hundred to the four hundred. Church Reps will need to be at the Registration Desk area during first and second session.

Registration: Packets are needed early so the youth may get the classes or activity they want and don’t forget their first, second, third and fourth choices with 30 per class. The rates will go up on January 5th @ 1200 noon. The public is welcomed to participate in any of our non competitive events.

After Lunch Activities: Free Throw Contest will be in the Old Gym for male and female participants, there will be trophies given out. Open Mic will be in the New Gym, no trophies.

Drill Team: Class will be moved to the Old Gym.

Jump Rope and Drill Team class coordinator states don’t forget your gym shoes.

Hospitality: Will need to know about any food allergies. There will be different colored lunch wrist bands for 2013.

Church Representative: Miss’y Annie Jean Williams gave closing comments.

Next Meeting: District Rally will be in South Atlanta December 1, 2012.

Closing Prayer by: Elder Enoch Gamble

Submitted by: Sister Venessa Harris

(Examples Only)Augusta, Dublin & Vidalia DistrictsHave 8 kids, 4 kids & 8 kids within Specific age groups willing to compete

District X has 2 kids, District Y has 1 kid and District Z has 1 kid all withIn same age group but cannot compete

YIA Day Feb 2013

(Examples Only)Augusta District (2 Teams)Dublin District (1 Team)Millen District (2 Teams)

Jurisdictional Bible Bowl Team Chosen

In the new format the At Large Team would consist of Kids from Districts X, Y & Z

The only part of the process that would change would be the preparation phase of getting the At Large Team ready to compete. The At Large kids would have to show up & compete in YIA Day Feb 2013 just like everyone else.

The Jurisdictional Team chosen to represent the Northern GA Second Jurisdiction is actually an At Large Team, showcasing the best talent we have to offer. The only thing this change is doing is giving a kid a chance to possibly be on the Jurisdictional Bible Bowl Team if their District cannot muster up enough people for them to compete.

Scholastic Motivational Ministries (SMM) Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Jurisdictional MeetingSaturday, September 15, 2012

10:00AM-12:30PM

I. Call to Order:

II. Prayer:

III. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Psalms 150:6



(Examples Only)Augusta District (2 Teams)Dublin District (1 Team)Millen District (2 Teams)At Large (1 Team)

Jurisdictional Bible Bowl Team Chosen




IX. Old Business: Discussion: 1. Confirming all Coordinator positions

9. New Events10. Cancelled position11. Need a confirm sound position12. Venue for YIA Day event

X. New Business: 1. Web site down for updates –to include a “NEW Look” 2. Please use & monitor: Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic and Myspace.com 3. Opening Day for Spirit of Excellence District Nomination 4. Confirm all events and Lunch Hour Activity 5. Confirm audio sound 6. Discussion of Departmental name change

XI. Adjournment.

Next State Meeting Date: October 27 2013 - Place: HOG - Time: 10:00AM-12:30PM

Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM) Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

September 15, 2012

The meeting was called to order by President Gwendolyn Bonner with “My Soul Says Yes” and “Yes Lord Chant”. Prayer by: Miss’y Jane BakerMinutes were approved with correctionsTreasurer’s Report: $1139.76. Because of the amount of money paid for Thomson H.S; we have asked Bishop Walden if we could return to Richmond County schools. His answer is YES!!The 2013 Theme for YIA Day: Un-leasing our Praises Unto God. Scripture: Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Psalms 150:6


Committee Reports: “Helpers are needed in all areas”. Open Registration for the Spirit of Excellence Award, a correction to the ages is six thru twenty-five. Miss’y Jane Baker is the new coordinator for the Bible Bowl and Sis. Sandra Wadley will be her assistant; who we are looking forward to meeting. Miss’y Baker will need to know who will be on each team by December 21, 2012. We are also waiting on all Districts and Church Rep’s to attend the Scholastic Motivation Ministries meetings. Unconfirmed classes are: Competitive Computers, Praise Dancers, and Arts & Crafts. After a lengthy discussion to save money; it was suggested and voted on to combine classes that only has a few students per session (5 or less) and make them only 1 session, ex: Oratorical, Bible Recitation, and Math. We will have two or more holding rooms for all competitive classes. Young Women and Gentlemen classes will be combined. Coordinators are Asp Miss’y Angelina Tate and Minister Quamid Green. Adult Session Elder Wilbur Jordan class is titled “You ain’t seen nothing yet”. Single & Single Again coordinator Miss’y Susie Moton class will be 1st session only. COGIC Doctrine class with coordinator Elder Boyd will be 2nd session only. Prayer Room has new coordinator Miss’y Ann Blair with title “Come as You Are” assisted by Mother Shipp, with Prayer Cloths and Oils. Elder Bennie Jones will email Miss’y Blair the District Reps. Elder Jones has not confirmed to Audio Sound System. New Classes – Men of Valor ages 12-22 yrs. old with coordinator Elder Michael James. COGIC Girls Rock ages 10-18 yrs old with coordinator Miss’y Diann O’Neal both with 1st and 2nd session. Lunch Hour Activity: Will be the Open Mic with Christian Songs only, a 25 person limit for 2 min and 55 second time limit. Participant must use Registration Form to sign up. Dress attire will be COGIC, no earrings on boys, no visible tattoo or body art; no pants on girls. We will change the award given for the Sweeping Event from Brooms to Plaques with Brooms on them. We have a new face of the website; the name has been changed to Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM).

During Lunch we listened to our SMM Songs: Happy by Tasha Cobb and Our God is Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins.

Closing Prayer by: Elder Bennie JonesSubmitted by Sister Venessa Harris

Next Meeting will be October 27, 2012 at 10:00 am

The Fine Arts Department of Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Saturday August 11, 20128:00am - 9:45am

I. Call to Order:

II. Prayer:

III. Scripture: Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. Psalms 63:7-8



VI. Theme: "God Chasers" Scripture: Psalms 63:7-8Songs: Chasing after you By: Bishop Paul S. Morton I Need Your Glory By: Earnest Pugh VII. Committee Reports: 1. Registration 8. Non-Competitive Event Coordinators 2. Hospitality 9. Lunch Hour Activity 3. Ways and Means 10. Audio & Sound 4. Program Committee 11. Web-site: www.FINEARTSCOGIC.COM 5. Public Relations 12. Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic 6. Orchestra/Choir 13. Myspace.com 7. Competitive Event Coordinators 14. Media Dept VIII. New Business:

1. Nurse for Clinic2 Selecting a new venue for YIA 2013

3. YIA Day 2013 Theme, Scripture & Songs 4. State Meeting Dates

5. Regional Rallies: Dates, Times and Locations6. Bible Bowl Book of the Bibles for 2013 is: Jeremiah; all 52 chapters7. At large Bible Bowl Teams are welcome8. Confirming ALL staff for YIA 2013 event (to include Audio & Sound) 9. Lunch Hour Activity10. Updating list of churches in the state. Please submit today11. Updating list of church representatives. Please submit today12. Competitive Events deadline is August 25, 2012 to submit study materials

XI. Adjournment.

Next State Meeting Date: September 15, 2012 - Place: HOG - Time: 10:00am

The Fine Arts Department of Northern GeorgiaSecond Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Planning Meeting MinutesAugust 11, 2012

The meeting was called to order by President Gwendolyn Bonner with Jesus, Jesus, Jesus I’ve got him on my mind and “Yes Lord Chant”.Prayer by: Bother Grady King. Bereave prayer for Sister Venessa Harris & familyMinutes were read and approved

Treasurer’s Report: Is “below our norm” of $1139.76. Per Deacon Howard, we will need to cut back/redesign our YIA Day expense in order to decrease our cash output, maybe food is as area. There was motions were placed on the floor and carried to make the word “Youth” optional, in front of our theme and to select both songs for YIA Day. Our 2013 Theme for YIA Day: Un-leasing our praises unto God - Scripture: Psalms 150:6 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.


Songs: Happy by Tasha Cobb and Our God is Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins Committee Reports: “Helpers are needed in all areas”

Program Committee: Elder Jones, we will select a young adult with a driver’s license who does not have to depend on someone else for transportation for our Mistress and Master of Ceremony. Miss’y Tressy Jones suggested using young adults under 25 yrs of age; younger person could be added, if accompanied by the young adult. Bishop has not selected the school for YIA 2013. Registration: Miss’y Gamble states that things went well; however, will be looking a few ways in which to improve the registration process registration such as encouraging Church Rep’s to get their packets early. Brother Grady King has offered his assistance with Registration. Drill Team: Miss’y Gamble spoke for Elder Gamble in his absence; states Drill Team need more room. Bible Recitation Coordinator: Elder Jones also spoke for this Coordinator, she enjoyed her first year as Coordinator and will get a faster and better scoring system. There will be a minimum amount of scriptures for each grade. Battle of the Bible: Elder Jones also spoke for this Coordinator, everything went well. Spelling: Everything went well. Competitive Computers should be according to age. It did not work out for older youth to compete with younger ages. Computer Coordinator will need to know the level of experience with disclaimer clause stating: A youth will forfeit all prizes, if participate is discovered to have been “too advanced to have participated”. Miss’y Betty Lewis state the Hall of Fame need to have a committee to see the nominee’s body of work along with years of service. Deacon Roderick Howard, Miss’y Dianna O’Neal and Cassandra Rogers were appointed to serve. Question – Can a young person be inducted in the Hall of Fame? Answer – Elder Jones stated that these recipients are “Trail Blazers” where as the Special Recognition Award is for 5yrs of “Hard Work” by anyone youth included. Math Class: Miss’y Betty Lewis stated that all went well, she also inform group that Nicholas Gamble won 2nd place at National AIM. Children’s Church: Coordinator states they had fun. Tambourine Class Coordinator: Everything went well. Ways & Means: Minister Donnie Taylor says that there is room for improvement. Bible Bowl Coordinator: Asked the question if recipient of Spirit of Excellence Award could be notified in advance. Miss’y Lewis agreed that all District Recipients should attend Jurisdictional AIM, but this will be taken under advisement by the Spirit of Excellence Coordinators. “ALL” Event Coordinators are asked to go to our Fine Arts website to select forms needed for YIA 2013, by August 25. This is to include: Scoring, Participation, Awards & Grievance Sheets which is the basic package. We do not want to keep putting the wrong sheets in your packets. Goals, Final Destination, At Large Team and Young Women/Men Workshop Coordinators were not present. Oratorical & Public Relations asked to be excused in advance. Bible Bowl Coordinator: Missy’s O’Neal available; our Junior Teams competed in National AIM, but was eliminated. Elder Bennie Jones worked at the National AIM with Bible Bowl scoring Dept. The Book of the Bible for 2013 is “The entire Book of Jeremiah”. Miss’y O’Neal will let us know which books to study for YIA 2013. It was added that everyone should keep the WPWW book for this quarter, because it has valuable study material for THE Church Doctrine and History. Next Year National AIM in Baltimore, MD, week of July 4th. Miss’y O’Neal voiced the need for two new “etiquette and self -esteem” classes for YIA, as we are getting an influx of young unexposed people. She continued that the classed should be separately for aged 10-18yrs of age. She would teach “COGIC Girls Rock” and suggested Elder Michael James teach the “Men of Valor” class.

Closing Prayer by: Elder Bennie JonesSubmitted by President Bonner

(MY GOD IS) AWESOME by Reverend Pastor Charles Jenkins

1ST VERSE: MY GOD IS AWESOMEHE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

KEEP ME IN THE VALLEYHIDE ME FROM THE RAIN

MY GOD IS AWESOMEHEALS ME WHEN I'M BROKEN

STRENGTH WHERE I'VE BEEN WEAKENEVER HE WILL REIGN (REPEAT FROM TOP)

CHORUS: MY GOD IS(LADIES)(EVERYONE) AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME(REPEAT CHORUS)

2ND VERSE: MY GOD IS AWESOMESAVIOR OF THE WHOLE WORLD

GIVER OF SALVATIONBY HIS STRIPES I AM HEALED

MY GOD IS AWESOME: TODAY I AM FORGIVENHIS GRACE IS WHY I'M LIVING

PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME (LAST LINE ENDING THE SONG)

CHORUS (REPEAT ONE TIME) SPECIAL: HE'S MIGHTY(4X'S) AWESOME(2X'S); HE'S HOLY(4X'S) AWESOME(2X'S), HE'S GREAT(4X'S) AWESOME(2X'S),

DELIVERANCE(4X'S) AWESOME(2X'S), PROVIDER(4X'S) AWESOME(2X'S) , PROTECTOR(4X'S) AWESOME(2X'S)

HAPPY by Tasha Cobb

You make me happyYou make me whole

You take the pain awayI'm so in love with you [Repeat 4 times]

Everything about you is rightIt covers all my wrong

Your life saved my life [Repeat 2 times] With you is where I belong - I belong to you Lord [Repeat 3 times]

You make me happyYou make me whole

You take the pain awayI'm so in love with you [Repeat 3 times]

Everything about you is rightIt covers all my wrong

Your life saved my life [Repeat 3 times] With you is where I belong

I belong to you Lord [LEAD repeat 3 times] So in love with you

Can't make it without youI live to worship you

Forever me and you [Repeat 4 times] Forever me and you [Repeat 6 + times] Forever me and youForever me and youForever me and you

Everything about you is right {LEAD}Everything about you is right

Everything about you it is rightEverything about you it's so right

And it covers my wrong

Church Of God In ChristNorthern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

The Fine Arts Department

Presents

The Bishop Mark Walden Spirit of Excellence AwardThe Motto: “Preparing Today’s Generation To Be Tomorrow’s Leaders.”

The Purpose: To empower and provide resources and avenues to let the youth exercise their varied talents and gifts. All young people are encouraged to reach their full potential in a Godly manner.

“In the Spirit of Excellence”

To celebrate the accomplishments of our young people, this year the Bishop Mark Walden Fine Arts Spirit of Excellence Award will be given to some young person who is selected by the Jurisdictional Spirit of Excellence Award Committee.

This award will be open to all young people between the ages of six and twenty-five whom are active in his/her church and the Fine Arts Program. Each church will be able to nominate a young person. From these nominees a district winner will be chosen; from the district nominees, a youth will be recommended for Jurisdictional Award. For details, go to www.fineartscogic.org after opening day for registration YIA 2013.

The Bishop Mark Walden Fine ArtsSpirit of Excellence Award

The Fine Arts Department works with Scholastic Motivation Ministries that are sponsored during the International AIM Conference. The motto of Scholastic Motivation Ministries is “Preparing Today’s Generation To Be Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The purpose of the ministries is to empower and provide resources and avenues to let the youth exercise their varied talents and gifts. All young people are encouraged to reach their full potential in a Godly manner.

http://www.fineartscogic.org/

To celebrate the accomplishments of our young people, this year the Bishop Mark Walden Fine Arts Spirit of Excellence Award will be given to some young person who is selected by the Jurisdictional Spirit of Excellence Award Committee.

GUIDELINES1. This award will be open to all young people between the ages of six and twenty-five.

2. This young person should be an active member in his/her church and the Fine Arts Program.

3. This young person should represent the spirit of excellence in every aspect of his/her life. (for example: home, school, church, and the community)

4. Each church will be able to nominate a young person, using the nomination form. A young person may only be nominated 2 years in a row; however within the span of five years a youth may be nominated again. The nominee should not be involved in the nomination process.

5. In each district, a district winner will be chosen from the church nominees. This person will be recommended for the Jurisdictional Award.

6. A committee will be formed with one representative from each district to select the Jurisdictional winner. The representative should not be the District Fine Arts Representative or a member of the same church as the district winner.

7. The representative selected to serve on the selection committee will be chosen by each District Fine Arts Department. This person will not be involved in the final evaluation of the district’s nominee.

Forms will be available to the churches by the first week in November. The deadline to return the district winner’s form to the Jurisdictional Fine Arts Department will be January 5, 2013. A committee, consisting of representatives from each district, will meet January 19, 2013 at the Jurisdictional Fine Arts meeting. All district representatives need to be present (even if the district does not have a nominee) to select the Jurisdictional winner. If the district representative does not come, then the district will not have a vote in selecting the Jurisdictional winner. The Jurisdictional winner will be recommended for the International Scholastic Motivation Ministries Achievers Hall of Fame.

The Bishop Mark Walden Fine ArtsSpirit of Excellence Award

Nomination Form

Nominee: ____________________________ Age (6 – 25) ________ Grade _________

Church__________________________________________ District_________________

Please answer the following questions with as many details as possible. This information will assist the committee in selecting the recipient of this award. Use a separate sheet(s) if necessary.

1. What areas of the church does the nominee serve? (Example: General Church, Sunday School, etc). Describe in detail the church activities in which the nominee has participated? And how long?

2. Has the nominee participated in the Jurisdictional Fine Arts Department ? _______ If yes, which activities has the nominee participated in? List any awards.

Participation: Number of years ____________Last year participated _____________ 3. Does the nominee serve or volunteer in community activities? _______ If yes, please describe the activities.

4. Why do you feel this young person should receive this award of excellence?

This nominee, ______________________is in good standing with his/her local church and district.

_________________________________ _______________________________ Fine Arts Representative (Church)/Date Pastor Date

_________________________________ _______________________________District Fine Arts Representative/Date District Superintendent Date

Deadline for District Nominee Application – January 5, 2013

Activity Agreement Form

YIA

Event: ____________________________________

Coordinator: _______________________________________________

Name: ___________________________________________________

Date: _______________________

______Session I, ______Session II - Grade: _______, Adult: ________

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Activity Agreement Form

YIA

Event: ____________________________________

Coordinator: _______________________________________________

Name: ___________________________________________________

Date: _______________________

______Session I, ______Session II - Grade: _______, Adult: ________

NON - COMPETITIVE EVENTS:Events:_____ Tambourine Band, Ages 1 – 10 yrs. (First Sess. ONLY-Unlimited)_____Tambourine Band, Ages 11 yrs. & Up (Second Sess. ONLY-Unlimited)_____ Children’s Church, Ages 1 - 5 yrs. Seminars:_____ Drill Team, Ages 8yrs. & up (unlimited) ____ Praise & Worship Workshop, Ages 17 & up_____ Jump Rope, Ages 6yrs. & up (unlimited) _____Young Women & Gentlemen, Ages 18 - 25 yrs_____ Choir, Ages 10 yrs. & up (unlimited) _____ Goals, Ages 9 -12 yrs. _____ Orchestra, Name of Instrument __________________________________ (Experience required)

_____“COGIC Girls Rock”, Ages 9-18 ______“Men of Valor”, Ages 9-18 COMPETITIVE EVENTS: (Must be a Northern GA Second COGIC member to compete)Events:_____ Math, Grades 3rd - 12th (1st session only) _____ Bible Recitation, Grades 1st - 12th (2nd session only)

___ Oratorical, Ages 12 - 15 yrs (Jr) (1st session only ___ Oratorical, Ages 16 - 22 yrs (Sr) (1st session only

___ SpellingBattle of the Bibles

_____First Session (Senior) Ages 16 - 22 yrs _____Second Session (Junior) Ages 8 - 15 yrs ADULT SEMINAR: Select and Write 1 st and 2 nd Session choice

_____Single, and Single Again (1st session only) _____ COGIC Doctrine (2nd session only) _____ Adult Workshop _____ Adult Session _____ Prayer Room "Who so ever Will" _____Pastor Wives Workshop (All Day – Pastor Wives Only)_____Administrative Asst. & Superintendents (First Session Only) _____Pastors & Elders (Second Session Only)

Open Mic: Lunch hour: 1st 25 registered Participant. Must submit Your “Talent” & “Song” @ time of registering. Cut off in 2 min& 55 sec.

The Fine Arts Department of Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Saturday August 11, 20128:00am - 9:45am

I. Call to Order:

II. Prayer:

III. Scripture: Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. Psalms 63:7-8



VI. Theme: "God Chasers" Scripture: Psalms 63:7-8Songs: Chasing after you By: Bishop Paul S. Morton I Need Your Glory By: Earnest Pugh VII. Committee Reports: 1. Registration 8. Non-Competitive Event Coordinators 2. Hospitality 9. Lunch Hour Activity 3. Ways and Means 10. Audio & Sound 4. Program Committee 11. Web-site: www.FINEARTSCOGIC.COM 5. Public Relations 12. Face Book.com/Fine-Arts Cogic 6. Orchestra/Choir 13. Myspace.com 7. Competitive Event Coordinators 14. Media Dept VIII. New Business:

2. Nurse for Clinic3 Selecting a new venue for YIA 2013

3. YIA Day 2013 Theme, Scripture & Songs 4. State Meeting Dates

13. Regional Rallies: Dates, Times and Locations14. Bible Bowl Book of the Bibles for 2013 is: Jeremiah; all 52 chapters15. At large Bible Bowl Teams are welcome16. Confirming ALL staff for YIA 2013 event (to include Audio & Sound) 17. Lunch Hour Activity18. Updating list of churches in the state. Please submit today19. Updating list of church representatives. Please submit today20. Competitive Events deadline is August 25, 2012 to submit study materials

XI. Adjournment.

Next State Meeting Date: September 15, 2012 - Place: HOG - Time: 10:00am

The Fine Arts Department of Northern GeorgiaSecond Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Planning Meeting MinutesAugust 11, 2012

The meeting was called to order by President Gwendolyn Bonner with Jesus, Jesus, Jesus I’ve got him on my mind and “Yes Lord Chant”.Prayer by: Bother Grady King. Bereave prayer for Sister Venessa Harris & familyMinutes were read and approved


Treasurer’s Report: Is “below our norm” of $1139.76. Per Deacon Howard, we will need to cut back/redesign our YIA Day expense in order to decrease our cash output, maybe food is as area. There was motions were placed on the floor and carried to make the word “Youth” optional, in front of our theme and to select both songs for YIA Day. Our 2013 Theme for YIA Day: Un-leasing our praises unto God - Scripture: Psalms 150:6 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Songs: Happy by Tasha Cobb and Our God is Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins

Committee Reports: “Helpers are needed in all areas”Program Committee: Elder Jones, we will select a young adult with a driver’s license who does not have to depend on someone else for transportation for our Mistress and Master of Ceremony. Miss’y Tressy Jones suggested using young adults under 25 yrs of age; younger person could be added, if accompanied by the young adult. Bishop has not selected the school for YIA 2013. Registration: Miss’y Gamble states that things went well; however, will be looking a few ways in which to improve the registration process registration such as encouraging Church Rep’s to get their packets early. Brother Grady King has offered his assistance with Registration. Drill Team: Miss’y Gamble spoke for Elder Gamble in his absence; states Drill Team need more room. Bible Recitation Coordinator: Elder Jones also spoke for this Coordinator, she enjoyed her first year as Coordinator and will get a faster and better scoring system. There will be a minimum amount of scriptures for each grade. Battle of the Bible: Elder Jones also spoke for this Coordinator, everything went well. Spelling: Everything went well. Competitive Computers should be according to age. It did not work out for older youth to compete with younger ages. Computer Coordinator will need to know the level of experience with disclaimer clause stating: A youth will forfeit all prizes, if participate is discovered to have been “too advanced to have participated”. Miss’y Betty Lewis state the Hall of Fame need to have a committee to see the nominee’s body of work along with years of service. Deacon Roderick Howard, Miss’y Dianna O’Neal and Cassandra Rogers were appointed to serve. Question – Can a young person be inducted in the Hall of Fame? Answer – Elder Jones stated that these recipients are “Trail Blazers” where as the Special Recognition Award is for 5yrs of “Hard Work” by anyone youth included. Math Class: Miss’y Betty Lewis stated that all went well, she also inform group that Nicholas Gamble won 2nd place at National AIM. Children’s Church: Coordinator states they had fun. Tambourine Class Coordinator: Everything went well. Ways & Means: Minister Donnie Taylor says that there is room for improvement. Bible Bowl Coordinator: Asked the question if recipient of Spirit of Excellence Award could be notified in advance. Miss’y Lewis agreed that all District Recipients should attend Jurisdictional AIM, but this will be taken under advisement by the Spirit of Excellence Coordinators. “ALL” Event Coordinators are asked to go to our Fine Arts website to select forms needed for YIA 2013, by August 25. This is to include: Scoring, Participation, Awards & Grievance Sheets which is the basic package. We do not want to keep putting the wrong sheets in your packets. Goals, Final Destination, At Large Team and Young Women/Men Workshop Coordinators were not present. Oratorical & Public Relations asked to be excused in advance. Bible Bowl Coordinator: Missy’s O’Neal available; our Junior Teams competed in National AIM, but was eliminated. Elder Bennie Jones worked at the National AIM with Bible Bowl scoring Dept. The Book of the Bible for 2013 is “The entire Book of Jeremiah”. Miss’y O’Neal will let us know which books to study for YIA 2013. It was added that everyone should keep the WPWW book for this quarter, because it has valuable study material for THE Church Doctrine and History. Next Year National AIM in Baltimore, MD, week of July 4th. Miss’y O’Neal voiced the need for two new “etiquette and self -esteem” classes for YIA, as we are getting an influx of young unexposed people. She continued that the classed should be separately for aged 10-18yrs of age. She would teach “COGIC Girls Rock” and suggested Elder Michael James teach the “Men of Valor” class.

Closing Prayer by: Elder Bennie JonesSubmitted by President Bonner

The Bishop Mark WaldenSpirit of Excellence Award

The Motto: “Preparing Today’s Generation To Be Tomorrow’s Leaders.”

The Purpose: To empower and provide resources and avenues to let the youth exercise their varied talents and gifts. All young people are encouraged to reach their full potential in a Godly manner.

“In the Spirit of Excellence”To celebrate the accomplishments of our young people, this year the Bishop Mark Walden Fine Arts Spirit of Excellence Award will be given to some young person who is selected by the Jurisdictional Spirit of Excellence Award Committee.

This award will be open to all young people between the ages of six and twenty-six whom are active in his/her church and the Fine Arts Program.

2012 District Spirit of Excellence Recipients Selectee District PastorEnough Gamble II Augusta Elder Mark Walden Roy WatersIII Dublin Supt Ira Edwards De ‘Zhayla Odum Millen Supt Kenneth ThomasJarvis Swint Soperton Elder Alton Jones Antonia Milhouse South Atlanta Supt Jim R Mattox

“The Jurisdictional Bishop Mark Walden”Spirit of Excellence Recipient is

***The Jurisdictional Bishop Mark Walden Spirit of Excellence Award Roy Waters III Dublin Supt Ira Edwards

YIA 2012 Total Attendance "Seven Hundred and Sixty Three"

Number of Churches participating: 33 Guest Churches: 02

YIA Day Award Recipients

“Mother D. Walden Registration Award” Presents The First Church to submit a completed registration packet for YIA 2012

Loving Ministries Soperton Elder Alton Jones

Sweeping Event Category Church District Pastor # of TrophiesCategory 1 (Smaller) Loving Ministries Soperton Elder Alton Jones 7 Category 2 (Small) Samaria Temple South Atlanta Elder Innes Finch 3Category 3 (Medium) Memorial South Atlanta Supt Jim Mattox 22 Category 4 (Large) House of GOD Augusta Bishop Mark Walden 15

Church Category Church District Pastor __ _ Category 1 (Smaller) Loving Ministries Soperton Elder Alton Jones 53Category 2 (Small) Word of Harvest Dublin Elder James Bell 33Category 3 (Medium) Memorial South Atlanta Supt Jim Mattox 74Category 4 (Large) House of GOD Augusta Bishop Mark Walden 114__________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor Bertha Fitts Good Sportsmen's Ship Award

Name Church Pastor District Event Age Jaquarius Daniel New Joy Tommy Moment South Atlanta Bible Recitation 12Amber Wright House of GOD Bishop M. Walden Augusta Computer 10_____________________________________________________________________________________

The Districts - Bishop Mark Walden Spirit of Excellence Award

Recipient District PastorEnoch Gamble II Augusta Elder Mark Walden Roy Waters III Dublin Supt Ira EdwardsDe ‘Zhayla Odum Millen Supt Kenneth Thomas Jarvis Swint Soperton Elder Alton JonesSouth Atlanta Antonia Milhouse Supt Jim R. Mattox

***The Jurisdictional Bishop Mark Walden Spirit of Excellence Award 2012*** Roy Waters III Dublin Supt Ira Edwards

Bible Bowl Teams: District Event____ _____ _Superintendents__________ Junior Team: 1st place Vidalia Superintendent M. Phillips Junior Team: 2nd place Dublin Superintendent Ira EdwardsJunior Team: 3rd place Augusta Superintendent Leroy James Senior Team: Vidalia Superintendent M. Phillips

Fine Arts Department 2012

Northern Georgia Second COGIC

The Bishop Mark Walden

Beacon of Excellence

AwardPresented to

Elder Enoch Gamble I

&Elder Willie Boyd

Sr.District Rally Dates for YIA 2013

10:00am - 11:30am

Dates District Location

November 3 & 10, 2012……………………(Not available)

November 24, 2012………………………(Not available)

November 24, 2012………………………(Not available)

December 22 & 29, 2012 ………………………(Not available)

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*State MeetingsAugust 18, 2012 8:00am - 9:45am

September 15, 2012 10:00am - 12:30pm Opening date for Spirit of Excellence District Nominations

October 27, 2012 Opening date for Registration 10:00am - 12:30pm

January 5, 2013 General Registration & Spirit of Excellence District 8:00am - 9:45am Nominations Ends

January 5, 2013 Price change to on-site registration fees following General Assembly meeting 12:00pm January 19, 2013 the last meeting before YIA Day 10:00am - 2:00pm “February 2, 2013”……..……………………..Youth in Action Day Event

*All state meetings will be held at Headquarters Church in Thomson, GA

Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

YIA DAY 2013 Fact Sheet

August 2012

August 25th ……..…………………………………………...All event packets finalized------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 2012

September 15th ……..….Opening date for Spirit of Excellence District Nominations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

October 2012

October 27th…………………………..……….Opening date for General Registration--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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January 2013

January 5th……………………………….General Registration & Spirit of Excellence District Nominations Ends

January 5th…..………………….… Fee change to on - site registration price @ 1200 noon

January 19th …………………………………….………the last meeting before YIA Day "Final Preparation meeting for YIA Day”--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

February 2013

February 1st…….……………………….……From 5p.m. until On - Site preparations

February 2nd.……………..….……………………….…………………"YIA Day Event"

6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Self - serve Breakfast

8:00 - 8:45 a.m. "All staff briefing" 9:00 - Opening Services 1:15 - 3: 30 p.m. Closing Services

Documents

file · Web viewScholastic Motivation Ministry (SMM) of . Northern Georgia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC. Saturday, January 19, 2013. 10:00am - 2:00pm. I. Call to Order: