2019 HOLY CONVOCATION SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST
6:50 PM Live Pre-Worship Interviews: Kelontae Gavin & Geoffrey Golden
7:00 PM Worship Night: Nations United: Guest Artists Kelontae Gavin & Geoffrey Golden
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
WELCOME
General Session - Sanctuary
General welcome session with Bishop Eric W. Davis. Bishop will set expectations, briefly discuss what’s new, review schedule and dismiss the women and youth keeping the men in the Sanctuary.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Concurrent Sessions)
Out of the Cave
Men Only - Sanctuary
A session with Bishop and all men (18+) that will be a summary of the Ring Men Phase II Sessions. This session will serve as a make-up session for FRONTLINERS, and will prepare to bring issues out of the “Cave” for the final step of transformation from FRONTLINERS to RING MEN.
Real Talk on the Red Couch with First Lady
Women 18 and older – Youth Sanctuary
T.I.T.U.S: Transforming Issues Through United Sisterhood! An expanded session of the WOGTV Show “Real Talk on the Red Couch” with First Lady Davis. We'll talk about real issues women are facing everyday.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM (Concurrent Sessions)
WOW & HOPE Ministries Joint Session – Auditorium
Find out how the WOW & HOPE Ministries work not only to address the needs of the 55 and older demographic, but also how these two ministries work to bridge the gap between the young and the elderly.
S.P.A.R.CS. – Transformed Youth Ministry
S.P.A.R.CS. sessions will run concurrently with the daily adult sessions
PEARLS Ministry – REAL TALK/GIRL TALK: Reloaded
Upper Room
Too old for ACTIV8 and too young for WOW, they said. Now they will share the vision, status and future plans for the PEARLS Ministry. Learn more about the new PEARLS Ministry formed following the All Things New Conference. First Lady established this ministry answering women in the age group 40-55 who posed the question “What about us?”.
WOG Frontliners: At the Forefront of the Movement
Sanctuary
An interactive, working session for men. Frontliners are called to the forefront of their homes, church, work places and communities. What does that look like at church? How has it evolved at WOGCMI? Frontliners of all ages will leave with an understanding of what is expected and required of men in this movement.
Drawing the Line
Hilltop Choir Room
ACTIV8 Young Adult Women 18 - 39
Join us while we have a fun, creative Free Paint, Worship & Chat Session.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
LUNCH & BISHOPVILLE TOUR
2019 – The Year of Productivity! Grab a box lunch and board the buses for a trip to Bishopville. Bishop will lead this tour! He will personally discuss his vision for the continuous expansion of Camp David. See the facilities and participate in a prayer walk around the full camp ground.
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Watchmen: Spiritually Centered & Tactically Sound
Auditorium
With an increase in criminal activity and acts of violence being committed against houses of worship, we must be intentional in our efforts to create an atmosphere of awareness and safety.
THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE
6:50 PM Live Pre-Service Interviews with Bishop Eric W. Davis & Bishop David G. Evans
7:00 PM Bishop David G. Evans, Bethany Baptist Church, Lindenwold, NJ
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM
WOGTV: Supporting the WOGCMI Vision
Sanctuary
The sessions below will involve studio audience engagement with panel discussion setup similar to ATN conference.
Session A: Bishop discusses the WOG Statement of Faith. Why is it important that the ministry leaders and other servants understand and follow the leader’s vision? How does our Statement of Faith impact how we address current issues facing our community?
Session B: Our Bishop, Elders and Ministers will highlight some of the revised Mission & Purpose statements with Ministry Leaders. Get ready to add in your feedback on Poll Everywhere.
Session C: CIRCLE UP with ACTIV8
Law and Injustice in America: The Impact on the Black Community
11:20 PM – 12:10 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:10 PM
Cultivating an Engaging Worship Atmosphere
Banquet Hall
This session expands on “Discovering the Rhythm of the Church: From Praise to Worship” that was explored during the All Things New Conference.
Leaders Meeting with Bishop
Auditorium
Bishop will host a working lunch with the Elders, Pastors and Ministers ONLY.
1:20 PM – 2:30 PM
WOGTV: All Things New Part 2
Sanctuary
Marriage Ministry – Together for God
Panel discussion about the name change from “Couples Ministry” to “Marriage Ministry” and how the ministry will provide tools to develop healthy, lasting, faith-filled marriages strengthened through the word of God.
Discipling in a Culture of “Prosperity” Teaching?
This will be a panel discussion moderated by Bishop Davis with special guests on the panel.
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE
6:50 PM - Live Pre-Worship Night Interviews with Bishop Eric W. Davis and Bishop Rowan Edwards
7:00 PM Bishop Rowan Edwards, Lighthouse Assembly Ministries in Jamaica and Special Guest Psalmist LeDessa Brown
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD
Postponed to a later date
“Real Talk on the Red Couch with First Lady” Part 2: God Fashioned Me!
- A fun and interactive session done First Lady Style.
- Building or rebuilding yourself from the inside out.
-Spiritual insight will be shared on fashion, beauty, self-esteem and complacency topics.
“Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.” Psalm 119:73
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
International Culture Night
A Celebration of Cultures - WOG Banquet Hall
A time for celebration and education about the many cultures represented by WOG Church Members. Many countries and ministries will be represented in singing, praise dancing, the WOG Drumline, spoken word, etc. S.P.A.R.CS. will take over the runway in a Fashion show sponsored by Far Above Rubies.
Includes WOG-TV Segment:
FOOD TRIPPIN’– A roving food critic will test International foods at tables in Banquet Hall
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Worship Services 8AM & 11AM
