African Methodist Episcopal Church

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2 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 ___ 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.

3 And all these things shall be added to you. and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 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.

4 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.

5 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.

6 Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Sincerely, Rev. Dr. James F. Miller, Senior pastor HIGHLIGHTS _ 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.

7 _ 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.

8 (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.

9 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.

10 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 Rich 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.