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Together In Unity, Serving God…

Deacon Cleatous Kennedy

Deacon Emory Kohn

Deacon Brenda Jamison

Deacon Walter Jamison

Deacon Denise Williams

Deaconess Kimberly Boone

Deaconess Shelia Harrison

Deaconess Janice Jeter

Deaconess Robyn Kennedy

Sunday, January 11, 2015

3:00 P.M.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

608 North Horners Lane

Rockville, MD 20850

www.mtcbc.org

Rev. Leon Grant, Pastor

Lora F. Hargrove, Assistant Pastor

Barry Moultrie, Youth Minister

Ronnie Henry, Guest Preacher Deaconess Ursula Norbert

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wledged the call to the gospel ministry in 1999, under the leadership oft, while a member and deacon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rockville,preach at Mt. Calvary in June 2001. He was ordained in April 2004 bythe American Baptist Churches of the South.

a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from South Carolina StateMaster of Divinity degree from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theologysity in Richmond, VA. Rev. Henry is employed as a Senior Cyber Securitychnology Group of Columbia , MD.

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rite Scripture is Psalm 90. One of his favorite songs is “I’m Still Holdingrelationship with God, he is most thankful for a loving, devoted andily, who has taught him, supported him, and most importantly, loved

ORDER OF WORSHIP

3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015

Call to Worship Reverend Vera McKoy

Processional Deacons and Deaconess

Congregational Hymn No. 446 Give of Your Best to the Master

Scripture Romans 12:1-8 Deaconess Regina Hobson

Prayer Deacon Frances Brown

Musical Selection Total Praise Mass Choir

Presentation of candidates Deacons and Deaconesses Deaconess Izetta Wade

Introduction of Guest Speaker Reverend Dr. Lora F. Hargrove

Musical Selection My Soul Has Been Anchored Male Chorus

The Message Reverend Ronnie Henry, Sr. PastorHope Christian Fellowship Church

Adamstown, Maryland

The Invitation Come Unto Jesus Reverend Ronnie Henry

Act of Consecration Pastor Leon Grant

Charge to the Church Deacon Tirone Veasley

Charge to the Candidates Deaconess Betty Brown

Presentation of Bibles and Hymnals Deacon William BryantDeaconess Wanda Davis

The Act of Ordination and Consecration Prayer Deacon Emeritus Mack Holt

The Right Hand of Fellowship Ordained Clergy, Deacons and Deaconesses

Presentation of Certificates Deacon James BooneDeaconess Barbara Boone

Offering We Are Soldiers in the Army Trustees

Remarks and Benediction Pastor Leon Grant

Closing Selection Soon and Very Soon

LISTENING TO THE SERMON

Listen to the message from God's word. Use this sheet to make some personal notes. Go backover them during the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.

January 11, 2015 Reverend Ronnie L. Henry

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Act of Consecration

PASTOR TO THE GLORY OF GOD, OUR FATHER BY WHOSE FAVORWE CONSECRATE THESE WOMEN AS DEACONESS OF THISCHURCH: TO THE HONOR OF JESUS CHRIST THE SON OFTHE LIVING GOD, OUR LORD AND SAVIOR; TO THE PRAISEOF THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR SOURCE OF LIFE AND LIGHT.

DEACONESS WE CONSECRATE OUR LIVES TO THY SERVICE 0 LORD.

PASTOR FOR WORSHIP IN PRAYER AND SONG; FOR AID TO THEMINISTRY OF THY WORD; FOR AID IN THE CELEBRATIONOF THE HOLY SACRAMENTS.

DEACONESS WE CONSECRATE OUR LIVES TO THY SERVICE 0 LORD.

PASTOR FOR THE COMFORT OF THOSE WHO MOURN; FOR HELP INRIGHT LIVING; FOR HELP TO THE NEEDY; FOR BRINGING INTHE KINGDOM OF GOD.

DEACONESS WE CONSECRATE OUR LIVES TO THY SERVICE 0 LORD.

PASTOR FOR SEEKING THE LOST, FOR VISITING THE SICK ANDSHUT-IN, FOR THE GUIDANCE OF CHILDREN OF THEE.

DEACONESS WE CONSECRATE OUR LIVES TO THY SERVICE 0 LORD.

PASTOR AS A TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE AND LOVE, WE WHO HAVETASTED THE CUP OF SALVATION AND EXPERIENCED THERICHES OF THY GRACE, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OURLORD.

DEACONESS WE CONSECRATE OUR LIVES TO THEE 0 LORD IN THENAME OF THE F ATHER OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLYGHOST. AMEN

PASTOR GLORY BE TO THE FATHER AND THE SON, AND TO THEHOLY GHOST; AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, IS NOW ANDEVER SHALL BE; WORLD WITHOUT END. AMEN

KIMBERLY A. BOONE

Kimberly A. Boone has been an active member of Mt. CalvaryBaptist Church for over 19 years. She has served as a Pre-K-Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher and the Black HistoryMinistry in which she is currently the Chair. Kimberly hasparticipated in several women’s retreats and ministries, youthactivities, church anniversaries and celebrations. Her favoritebible verse is John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that He gavehis only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall notparish but have everlasting life. Her favorite Gospel songs areAmazing Grace by Mahalia Jackson and Stand by Donnie

McClurkin.

Kimberly was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessManagement/Human Resources and a Master’s Degree in Project Management from UMUC.She moved to Montgomery County in 1991. She has worked for the FederalGovernment/Department of Defense for 32 years and has kept her vow to never work on herbirthday.

Kimberly loves to bless others by donating clothing to area shelters and clothing centers anddonating food and needy items to Mt. Calvary Women’s Ministries of giving to those in needprojects here and around the world and local church pantries.

Kimberly is thankfully married to Trustee Errol Boone and they have a Blessed daughter, Keturahthat will be graduating from Magruder High School in 2015 and has already been accepted toMontgomery College to study Child Psychology.

SHELIA JOHNSON HARRISON

Shelia Johnson Harrison was the only child born to Roland and Helen

Johnson of Bowling Green, Virginia. She was baptized at the age of

eight and became of member of St. John Baptist Church in Milford,

Virginia. Shelia is a graduate of Virginia State University with a

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-8. She holds a

Master’s of Science degree in Educational Leadership obtained

through Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.

Shelia started her career in the Fairfax County Public School System

as an elementary school teacher. Since moving to Montgomery

County, she has been a teacher at the elementary level and a middle school Math teacher. She

is currently an Assistant Principal at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, Maryland.

Shelia is married to Trustee Milton Harrison and they have two daughters, Tiffany and

Bridget. She loves reading, being with family and friends, working with young people, and being

of service to her community. She is able to be of service to the community through her work

in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Patuxent

River (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Since joining Mt. Calvary in 1986, Shelia has served on the Board of Christian Education, a

Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and the Spiritual Ensemble. She is a

member of the tribe of Naphtali, and currently serves on the Senior Usher Board, sings with the

Mass Choir, and one of the Sunday school secretaries.

Shelia’s favorite songs include “I’m Gonna Be Ready” by Yolanda Adams and the spiritual

hymn, “How Great Is Our God.” Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things

through Christ who strengthens me.”

JANICE M. JETER

Janice M. Jeter is the proud daughter of Robert L. Watford and the

late Martha L. Watford. She was born in Newport News, Virginia and

grew up in Hampton, Virginia. She is the fourth of ten children. She

accepted Christ at the early age of 12 years old at her family’s home

church, the New Bethany Baptist Church, Harrellsville, North

Carolina. She later became a member of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist

Church, Newport News, Virginia under the ministerial leadership of

the late Rev. Dr. Ivory M. Jefferson. It was there that she was united

in marriage to her husband and soul mate, Rodney Jeter in May 1984.

Shortly after relocating to Montgomery County, Maryland in 1993 she

joined the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Janice loves to praise the Lord

in song, and has been a member of a choir since she was eight years old. At Mount Calvary she

has been a member of the Mass Choir, Mass Choir Secretary, member of the Spiritual Ensemble,

member of the American Baptist Women’s Ministry (ABW), the ABW retreat planning

committee, ABW women’s prison ministry project, Sunday School Class and Prayer Class. Her

community involvement includes her membership in the Montgomery County, Maryland

Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) of which she has served as 2nd

Vice President and Membership Chair, Chair of the Way and Means committee, Chair of People

in Crisis committee, Assistant Recording Secretary and the NCNW Choir.

Janice is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Social

Welfare Specialization). She is employed by NOVA Research Company and is the on-site

project manager at the National Cancer Institute, Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities.

Her favorite hobbies are singing, collecting African American cookbooks and recipes, and

planning wedding and party events. She has one step-daughter, Tai Jenkins. Janice’s favorite

scripture is Isaiah 40: 28-31 and Jeremiah 29: 11 “Have you not known? Have you not

heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints

nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and

to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be

weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the LORD Shall

renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not

be weary, They shall walk and not faint”. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I

think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future

and a hope”. Her favorite hymn is Sweet, Sweet Spirit. Her Favorite gospel song is Near the

Cross.

ROBYN L. KENNEDY

Robyn L. Kennedy is the oldest daughter of Ronald S. Mathis and

Roslyn P. Mathis. She has a younger sister, Rhonda L. Mathis. Robyn

is a native of Piscataway, New Jersey. She accepted Christ when she

was 12 years old at Mount Zion, A.M.E. in Plainfield, New Jersey. She

later became a member of First Baptist Church Denbigh, Newport

News, Virginia under the ministerial leadership of Reverend Ivan T.

Harris.

After relocating to Montgomery County, Maryland in 2001 she was

united in marriage to her husband, Cleatous W. Kennedy at Mount

Calvary Baptist Church. They have been blessed with one daughter, Nina. Robyn is an Employee

and Labor Relations Specialist with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. She is a member of

the Montgomery County Chapter of the NAACP and an active member of their Parent Council.

She is also an Executive member of her local Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). She

enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Her favorite scripture is Ephesians

3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us, and her favorite hymn is “Lord, Prepare Me to Be a

Sanctuary.”

URSULA L. (BALLARD) NORBERT

Ursula L. (Ballard) Norbert was born in Portsmouth, VA and lived there

until the family moved to New Jersey. She has three sisters and three

brothers (one deceased). Ursula's parents instilled the importance of

God and education in their children's lives. Ursula was baptized at Mt

Zion Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 11 under the

leadership of Rev Dr. Granville A. Seward. Upon graduating from high

school, Ursula attended The Ohio State University and later received

her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Phoenix in Business

Management. She has been in Human Resources for over 30 years and

is currently the Human Resources Director, Employee Relations and

Recruitment for The Humane Society of the United States.

After living in Atlanta, GA for 10 years, Ursula moved to Maryland upon

receiving the good news from her daughter, Tracey Newman (Tyree) that she was pregnant with

twins. She is now blessed with three grand kids, Naila, Nia, and Tabitha. Ursula joined Mt Calvary Baptist

Church along with her mother, Helen Ballard in 2004. She served as co-teacher of the Women's Bible

Study, several committees for the Women's Ministry, and would always volunteer her assistance when

needed, but she knew God wanted more from her. She responded to God's calling to serve on the

Usher Board where she faithfully serves. Still feeling the need to serve more, Ursula responded to the

call to become a Deaconess. Ursula also volunteers for the Montgomery County Literacy Council as a

tutor for ESL students. As a hobby, when she finds time, she and her daughter love to make jewelry.

Ursula is on a spiritual journey and she thanks everyone who has blessed her with their guidance

throughout her life. She knows that with God, nothing is impossible, thus her favorite scripture -

Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. She loves to sing, and has

many favorite songs she has come to love over the years. However, if she had to choose one, it

would be "We Come This Far by Faith" because her life was challenged with ups and downs and by

God's grace and mercy; His love lifted her spirit and brought her through it all!

BRENDA JAMISON

I, Brenda Jamison know that the path that God has taken my life is

one that has increased my faith in HIM. In a small city (Havelock) in

Eastern North Carolina, at the age of 12, I accepted HIM as my Lord

and Savior. He has blessed my life more than I could ever deserve or

imagine from the survival of a twin who was given a 50/50 chance at

birth to learning weeks before my wedding that Walter and I would

be tested to trust and depend on HIM early in our marriage as I faced

breast cancer. I knew God was not done with me and had work for

me to do. The call to Deacon at Restoration Christian Fellowship

Church was answered as I served as Deacon in Training prior to

becoming a Member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in 2010.

At Mt. Calvary, I currently hold the position of Vice-President and former Secretary of Women’s

Ministry, provide support to the Young Adult Ministry-Linked-Up, Church Prayer Vigil,

attendance of the Wednesday and Monday night Bible Study classes and Saturday Women’s

Bible Study Class.

Always my pride is my twins, Janeice and Justin, my extended family, Marques and Tempest and

all who call me mom. I am also proud of my husband, Walter, who will serve with me, God and

his people as Deacons at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

I face life challenges by reflecting on Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who

strengthens me”.

WALTER JAMISON

As I, Walter Jamison, look back over my life, I have always had

someone praying for me, my mom. At the age of five, I lost my

father due to a tragic accident. So, mom who was left to raise

3 kids from the ages of 5 to 1 year taught us to rely on our

Heavenly Father. This was a concept that was needed being

borne, reared and to accepting Christ in the Greater

Washington DC area.

I loved to sing, but never thought it would be for the glory of

the Lord, I was just making a joyful noise. I joined Mt Calvary in

2010, and I currently sing with the Mt. Calvary Male Chorus and I’m enjoying every minute. I

also enjoy being a part of the Men’s ministry, Men’s and Magnificent Monday Bible study and

support to Linked-Up YAM. I originally accepted the call to the deaconate in 2002 at St. Judah

Spiritual Baptist Church where I was first ordained.

I’m the proud father of 4 and the loving husband of my one and only Brenda. And my favorite

scripture is Rom 8:38-39. “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor

principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any

other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus

our Lord”.

CLEATOUS W. KENNEDY

Cleatous W. Kennedy is the only son of the late Bernard Kennedy and

Councilwoman Gwendolyn Joyce Kennedy-Brown. He is a native of

Woodbury, New Jersey. Cleatous accepted Christ at an early age under

the ministerial leadership of Reverend E. Vincent Cream, Bethlehem

Baptist Church, Woodbury, New Jersey.

In September 2001 he was united in marriage to the former, Robyn L.

Mathis at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. They have been blessed with

one daughter, Nina. Since joining Mount Calvary, he has served as a member of the Christian

Education Ministry and the Nominating Committee. He also had the pleasure of co-teaching

Wednesday night Bible Study class. Currently, he is active with the Tutoring Ministry and Bus

Ministry.

He is very active in his community. He is a lifetime member of the NAACP, a board member of

his Homeowner’s Association and an Executive member of his local Parent Teacher Student

Association (PTSA). He is a retired Marine currently employed by Lockheed Martin as a Property

Analyst. Cleatous enjoys traveling and fine dining. His favorite scripture is Genesis 1:1 “In the

beginning God created the heavens and the earth” One of his favorite hymns is “We are

Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”.

EMORY KOHN

Emory Kohn is the son of the late Emory Howard Kohn and Arlene

Kohn of Jacksonville, Florida and a native of Jacksonville,

Florida. Emory was ordained as a deacon at Clarkston First Baptist

Church in 1987, Clarkston, Georgia and after locating to

Germantown, Maryland, he joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

He is married to his lovely and beautiful bride, Bernice, for thirty

years. They have a daughter, Sharonda Davis and a son, Vershaun

Kohn and three grandchildren, Taylor, Reign, and Vershaun, Jr. He

has a sister, Darlene Kohn of Jacksonville, Florida and a brother, Lorenzo Kohn of Anaheim,

California.

He is an active member of the Adult Sunday School class, assisted Deacon Rudy Graham in new

member’s orientation, and participates with the Men Fellowship.

His favorite scripture is Matthew 28:18-20 and his favorite hymn is "A charge to keep I

have". Currently, he is the senior estimator and project manager for Hawkins Electrical

Construction of DC.

DENISE C. (BALLARD) WILLIAMS

Denise C. (Ballard) Williams was born in Portsmouth VA. Her familymoved to Newark, New Jersey while she entered the 8th grade.Shortly thereafter, she joined by way of baptism, Mt Zion BaptistChurch under the spiritual leadership of Rev Dr. Granville AllenSeward. While at Mt Zion, Denise sang on the Young People Choirand the Gospel Choir. She also was part of the Baptist YouthFellowship. Denise went away to college for two years majoring inEducation at The Ohio State University but transferred to NewJersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark where she receivedher undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering. After

transferring to NJIT, Denise returned to Mt Zion and faithfully servedas the Treasurer for numerous years. Denise remained at Mt Zion for over 33 years. Shecredited Rev Seward for her passion to study God's word and her deep desire to serve and helpothers. She has also been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for over 25 years.

In 2000, General Dynamics Corp relocated Denise to Greensboro NC where she met her husbandWilbert Williams. She joined Laughlin Memorial United Methodist Church and served as theTreasurer and sang on the Inspirational Choir.Denise's company relocated them to Maryland in 2005 where shortly thereafter they were ledby the Holy Spirit to join Mt Calvary Baptist Church where her mother Helen Ballard, sister UrsulaNorbert and niece Tracey Newman and family were members. Also the Holy Spirit led Deniseto accept a new job with her current employee General Electric Company.

In 2009, Denise acknowledged God's call to teach one of the Adult Sunday School classes.Teaching has been a rewarding experience as she continues to deepen her and othersunderstanding of God's word. Denise also faithfully serves on the Finance and BudgetCommittees.

In 2014, Denise accepted God's calling to expand her servant role to become a Deacon.Denise is thankful to God for the people He placed in her life. She holds close to her heart thelast words her grandmother spoke to her, from Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdomof God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”. Denise has metmany challenges in her life that have led to many blessings and deepen her relationship withChrist. She finds herself again stepping out on faith, knowing that God is faithful, singing herfavorite song "Great Is Thy Faithfulness." To God Be The Glory!

The Deaconess Ministry

Boone, Barbara Chairman Jeter Janice

Barnes-Newsome Jackie Johns Rosalyn

Boone Kimberly Kennedy Robyn

Bright Donna McAbee June *

Brown Betty Neal Anita

Bryant Virginia Newsome Henrietta *

Coles Connie * Norbert Ursula

Davis Wanda Page Gwendolyn

Fleming Elsie * Price Maureen

Fleming Hettie Slade Etta

Ganges-Bruce Mary * Smith Patricia

Grant Adranna Snoddy Anita

Hale Liz Snowden Marion *

Harrison Shelia Stephens Mamie *

Hobson Regina Thomas Gladys

Holt Bertha Wade Izetta

Jackson Beulah * Wiggins Sonja

Jackson Patricia

Reverend Vera McKoy Ministry Advisor

*HONORARY DEACONESS

The Deacon Ministry

Boone James Chairman McLean Mary

Bright Richard Moore James

Bryant William Morrison Robert

Brown Frances Newsome Larry

*Crocker Eleanor Nicholson Howard

Fleming Kenneth Piggott Carl

Gilmore Willie Poe Michael

Graham Rudy *Randolph Magruda

Hankinson Audrey Sergeon Andre

***Holt Mack Shepard Robert

Jamison Brenda Slade James

Jamison Walter Snoddy John

Johnson Alfred *Tyson Herbert

Kennedy Cleatous Veasley Tirone

Kohn Emory Washington Johnnye

*McCoy Doris Williams Denise

McLean Coleman Works Bobby

*Honorary Deacon

***Deacon Emeritus