The opening session of the 2014 Virginia Annual Conference began May 21st with a 10:00 AM worship service with Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Quentin J. White (Portsmouth/Richmond/Roanoke District) presiding. The worship service was in honor of the Virginia Annual Conference retired presiding elders who were invited to conduct the order of service.
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| Awesome Word! Awesome Worship! |
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| Processional, Dancing, Praising in Worship |
The annual sermon was given by Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Ruff, Pastor-Holly Grove A.M.E. Church-Windsor, VA. His text was taken from Genesis 22:1-18 on the topic "It Won't Happen Overnight." He advised the congregation to stop asking for "stuff", instead ask what we can do for God. Also, we cannot stroke the ego of God for Him to gain our praise. God is not a slave to the master of our thoughts because God is not trying to make us happy but is trying to make us holy. God is trying to give us a opportunity to test our faith. The promise is in God's hand, the process is in your hand. God does not disqualify you when you don't pass every test! Praise be to God for a mighty word!!!
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| Presiding Elders, Bishop DeVeaux and Dr. Pam DeVeau |
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