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2012 2012 2012 PASTORAL REPORTPASTORAL REPORTPASTORAL REPORT
RRREVEVEV. D. D. DRRR. J. J. JAMESAMESAMES F. MF. MF. MILLERILLERILLER ––– SSSENIORENIORENIOR PPPASTORASTORASTOR RRREVEVEV. L. L. LANAANAANA PPPARKSARKSARKS MMMILLERILLERILLER ––– EEEXECUTIVEXECUTIVEXECUTIVE PPPASTORASTORASTOR
RRREVEVEV. A. A. ALBERTLBERTLBERT D. TD. TD. TYSONYSONYSON, III , III , III ——— PPPRESIDINGRESIDINGRESIDING EEELDERLDERLDER RRREVEVEV. D. D. DRRR. C. C. CECELIAECELIAECELIA WWWILLIAMSILLIAMSILLIAMS BBBRYANTRYANTRYANT ——— EEEPISCOPALPISCOPALPISCOPAL SSSUPERVISORUPERVISORUPERVISOR
RRRTTT. R. R. REVEVEV. J. J. JOHNOHNOHN R. BR. BR. BRYANTRYANTRYANT ——— PPPRESIDINGRESIDINGRESIDING PPPRELATERELATERELATE & S& S& SENIORENIORENIOR BBBISHOPISHOPISHOP
4300 Yackley Avenue4300 Yackley Avenue4300 Yackley Avenue ___ Lisle, IL 60532 Lisle, IL 60532 Lisle, IL 60532 ___ 630.969.9800630.969.9800630.969.9800
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“But seek first the kingdom of God, and God’s righteousness,“But seek first the kingdom of God, and God’s righteousness,“But seek first the kingdom of God, and God’s righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” and all these things shall be added to you.” and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33
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
_ 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.
_ 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)
Bishop John R. Bryant & Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III & Mrs. Robyn H. Tyson
Stewardship Campaigns & Seminars conducted by Dr. Miller:
_ North District Chicago Conference
_ Bethel AME Church— Miami, FL
_ Union Memorial AMEC—Benton Harbor, MI
_ Turner Theological Seminary—Atlanta, GA
_ Bethel AME Church—Indianapolis, IN
_ Bethel AME Church—Beloit, WI
_ Bethel AME Church—Chicago, IL
_ Lily of the Valley—Minneapolis, MN
The A Cappella Choir of Wiley College
The Louis A. Garland, Jr. Lay Organization commemorates 100 Years of the Connectional Lay Organization by creating a Centennial Museum.
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
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION Jamel Ivory Penn, Chair
Gwen Frasier Willetta Hudson Riché Miller Rollie Steele
*Emeritus
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
Louvenia Hollins Stacey Jackson Cheryl Jordan
Vernethia Kirksey Roberta Knox
Brenda Morrison Erita Moyo
Cheryl Nanton Lisa Parkin
Inzafaye Scott Berline Short Lillian Smith Trellis Smith Edna Sullivan
Beverly Taylor Lori W. Taylor
Shirley Thomas-Bowie Viola Thornton
Leatha Ware Lucille Williams
Jan Wright
STEWARDESS BOARD Mavis Hawkes, Coordinator
Laverta Mallory, Deaconess Diane Smith, Deaconess
STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMISSION Yvette Rogers, Vice-Chair
Connie Brown Willis Carter Gwen Frasier
Gloria Houston Pat Mathis, AD-Hoc
Derek Stovall-Leonard Sheron Waller
Dot Whitmore Debra Wilburn Connie Wyatt
EVANGELISM COMMISSION Leo Rasberry, Director
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
Patricia Blake Keith Coiley Terri Diggs
Alvin Hudson
Jameena Ivory Kenneth Jackson
Charles Jones Tom Jones
Stephen Knox Mario Lambert
Ted McKee Patrick Nanton
Yvette Rogers Derrick Russell Robert Steele John Williams
Michael D. Wright Wes Anderson* Russell Freeland*
Don Jackson*
Betty Johnson* Carl Smith*
Billy Williams*
TRUSTEE BOARD Irvin O. Brown, 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
Elaine Mass Daryl Parks
Leo Rasberry Wendell Rayburn
Yvonne Rogers Anderson Smith*
Rollie Steele* Dr. Charles Sweet*
STEWARD BOARD Patricia A. Mathis, Vice Chair
SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION Osie B. Davenport, Chair
Steve Knox Mario Lambert Roy Whitmore Chandra Wright
October 2011—September 2012
Current Membership
1971 657 families
2012 CONFERENCE REPORT
Conversions 12 Accessions 118 Baptisms 8 Total Raised $1,936, 677 (tithes & offerings)
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 33rd Church Anniversary
23rd Pastoral Appreciation
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Clifton Mason, Coordinator
CLASS LEADER COUNCIL
Brandon Akins, Coordinator
ANGEL CHURCH — Kimberly Allen ANNUAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES — Angela Pettis, Osie Davenport
ANNIVERSARY CHAIRPERSON — Denise Taylor BOY SCOUTS — William Brown, Steve Franklin
CUB SCOUTS — LeVern Danley III, Linwood Johnson C.I.M.S. — Derrick Russell
DUPAGE CARES SUPPORT MINISTRY — Rev. Dr. Shirley Brummell DUPAGE THEATRE GROUP — Calvin Gibbs, Jr. EVANGELISM COMMISSION — Leo Rasberry
FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY CHAIR — Connie Wyatt FINANCE COMMISSION — Tony Mann
GIRL SCOUTS — Bennita Drain GOLF FOR CHRIST — Anderson Smith
G.O.N.E. — Derrick Russell GOSPEL CHOIR — Cheryl Nanton
HEALTH MINISTRY— Chad Earl, Larry Love HOSPITALITY MINISTRY — Susan Hodge, Carla Hill, Sally Miles
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION — Jamel Ivory Penn INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR — Matty Levy, Reneé Hall Williams
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY — Etiennette Harris LOUIS A. GARLAND JR. LAY ORGANIZATION — Angela Pettis
MEDIA MINISTRY — Wes Anderson
MEN’S DAY CHAIRPERSON — Daryl Parks THE BROTHERHOOD MEN’S MINISTRY — James Ferguson, Jesse Abrams
NEW CREATIONS (PRISON) MINISTRY — Raymond Blake NETWORK CONNECTION MINISTRY — Ron Cotton
PARKING MINISTRY — Rodney Brown PRAISE TEAM — Jeff Shelby
RELATIONSHIP MINISTRY — Sherita & Jonathan Boots SANCTUARY CHOIR — Linwood Johnson SISTERS IN PRAISE — LaTonya Brewton
SISTER CIRCLE WOMEN’S MINISTRY — Denise Parks, Yvonne Rogers SARAH ALLEN MISSIONARY SOCIETY — Melody Coleman
SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION — Osie Davenport STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMISSION — Yvette Rogers
S.T.O.P.— Sirena Crosby, Rashad Crosby, Mya Levy SUNBEAM CHOIR—Chandra Wright, Chanise Spencer, Sally McGinnis, Kelly Baker
SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT — Bill James USHER BOARD — Clifton Mason
VOICES OF PRAISE — Yvette Rogers VOICES OF TOMORROW — Yannick Nanton, Khalida Sleets
WOMEN’S DAY CHAIRPERSON — Inzafaye Scott WOMEN IN PRAISE—Amethyst Glover
Y.P.D.— Colette Mann, Connie Brown
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.
Gospel Choir
Inspirational Choir
The Brotherhood Men’s Chorus
Praise Team
Sanctuary Choir
Sunbeam Choir
Voices of Praise
Voices of Tomorrow
Women’s Chorus
Bro. Stephen Green Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr.
Rev. Henry ‘Trae’ Green, III
Rev. Alene Styles Glover
Rev. Keith Links
Rev. Dr. Louis Toney Presiding Elder Gary McCants
Rev. Clarence G. Robinson
Presiding Elder Walter R. Bauldrick, Sr.
Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III
Bishop Henry M. Williamson
Bishop John R. Bryant
Sis. Katrese Kirk-Watson Rev. Dr. Willie A. Gholston, II
Some of our Guest Preaching Witnesses
Rev. Dr. Virgil Woods
Rev. Veronica Johnson
Rev. Dr. Walter B. Johnson
Rev. Sandra Banks
Rev. Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson
Rev. Diane A. Bogues
Elaine Bailey Johnson
Rev. Shonda Nicole Gladden
Bro. Aaron C. Bailey
Myesha Melvin Gholston
Our own, Robert ‘Bobby’ Pettis
on Lay Day
Rev. Dr. Julian E. Spencer
Manny Mill
Rev. Patricia Efiom
Rev. Dr. William D. Watley