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Pastor AppreciationWorship ServiceCONNECTED“In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each memberbelongs to all the others.” - Romans 12:15 (NIV)Reverend Dr. Michael D. StinsonSenior PastorReverend Dr. Bernice W. KirklandDistrict SuperintendentBishop Sue HaupertHaupert--JohnsonResident .net“A Church in Unity Reaching Out to the Community with the G.O.S.P.E.L.”
Reverend Dr. Michael D. StinsonRev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the second of three sons ofEmily and Charles Stinson, Jr. He was a life long member of Warren Memorial UnitedMethodist Church, having been baptized there by his grandfather, Rev. Charles S.Stinson, Sr., the senior pastor at that time.Academic excellence has always meant a lot to Rev. Stinson. A product of the AtlantaPublic Schools, he graduated as valedictorian from Peyton Forest Elementary School andas top male in a class of 206 from Southwest High School. He continued his academicpursuits at Howard University where he graduated cum laude in three years with a degreein Zoology. He received his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine in1984. Dr. Stinson remained in Washington, DC to do his internship in Obstetrics andGynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Providence Hospital.In 1985, Dr. Stinson was assigned as the Brigade Surgeon for the 504th Parachute Infantry Regimentof the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He held this position for twoyears before continuing his medical training in Ob/Gyn at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora,Colorado. Dr. Stinson completed his residency in Ob/Gyn and remained at Fitzsimons as a staff physicianwhile completing his military obligations.After his tour in the military, Dr. Stinson returned to Georgia and practiced medicine for the next 10years. In 2000, he walked away from medicine and started a new career in the field of engineering. He wasemployed at the Georgia Department of Transportation for seven years, resigning as a Design ReviewEngineer 2. After two years of Disciple Bible Study, He became obedient to the Spirit and entered GammonTheological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center here in Atlanta. He graduated May 13,2006 with the highest honor as valedictorian. Rev. Stinson now pursues his ministry, full-time, as a Elder inFull Connection in the North Georgia Conference having been ordained June 16, 2010.On May 1, 2006, Rev. Stinson officially assumed the role of Senior Pastor of Poplar Springs UnitedMethodist Church, his first assignment. During his tenure, the first steeple in the church’s 139-year historywas erected; Disciple Bible Study was initiated; Confirmation Class was reinstituted; and many neededrepairs were made to the church and to the 83-year-old Rosenwald School building.On July 1, 2007, Rev. Stinson began serving as the Senior Associate Pastor of the Ben Hill UnitedMethodist Church. His duties included the Care, Outreach, and Evangelism Ministries, as well as serving asthe Administrative Pastor for the church. He restarted Disciple and the Men’s Bible studies at Ben Hill.Rev. Stinson currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Bethel UMC – Atlanta, “A Church in UnityReaching Out to the Community with the G.O.S.P.E.L.” Under his leadership, mission trips have been takento Staten Island, NY, Sandyhook, CT, Haiti, Kenya, Aurora, NC, Sulfur, West Virginia, and the DominicanRepublic. Also a free community garden was established. He is an international preacher having spread theGospel in Haiti, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic.Rev. Stinson serves the North Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church onGeorgia’s Pastors’ School (vice-chair), the East Africa Bridge, and Black Congregational Development.Previously he served on the Resolutions Committee and Higher Education & Campus Ministry. He also hasserved the Atlanta College Park District on the Committee on Superintendency and on the FinanceCommittee.Dr. Stinson’s civic endeavors include chairing the Board of Directors of Not One More Life (an asthmascreening and education initiative for communities of faith) and serving on the Fulton County HomelessContinuum of Care. He is also a member of the South Fulton Running Partners and a life member of AlphaPhi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Previously he has served on the NAACP–Atlanta Branch ExecutiveCommittee, the Wesley Foundation at GSU, and the Personnel Board of Fulton County.Rev. Stinson is married to the former Patricia Neal-Tyler and is the proud stepfather of Syntara Tyler.His hobbies include running, golfing, skiing, swimming, and all sports.Rev. Stinson has dedicated his life to Christ to be used however, whenever, and wherever He sodesires. He draws inspiration from his biological family – especially the legacy of his grandparents, Rev. C. S.& Willie Stinson, Sr. and Willard & Ola Mae Davis – his church families, and his friends.
Pastor’s Appreciation CelebrationOrder of ServiceOctober 16, 2016Musical PreludeCall to Worship - Richardean Anderson, Worship Leader* The Light of Christ - Jailin Ginyard & Danielle Smith* Invocation**** The Hymn of Praise“To God Be the Glory”The Occasion - Mattye SandersGreetings/AnnouncementsPresentation - Dianne WashingtonRemarks - Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson***The Giving of Tithes and Offerings - Judi SmithWorship Through Music“The Blood Still Works”The Offertory Response“All Things Come of Thee” - UMH #588**** Scripture Reading - Denise BrewerAltar Call***Introduction of the Speaker - Robert “Bob” SmithWorship Through Music“The Anthem”***Proclamation - Rev. M. Lavell SandersInvitation to Discipleship* Recessional* Benediction
Reverend M. Lavell SandersThe Rev. M. Lavell Sanders is the Associate Pastor of Training, SpiritualFormation, and Family Ministry at Ben Hill United Methodist Church inAtlanta, GA.He is a native of Lumberton, North Carolina. He is a 1983 graduateof Morehouse College with a B.A. Degree in Political Science. He is agraduate of Gammon Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree in 2000.He earned the Certificate of Executive Leadership from McCormickTheological Seminary in Chicago in 2014-2015 and is currentlymatriculating through the Association of Chicago Theological SchoolsDoctor of Ministry in Preaching program.In 2004 Rev. Sanders was ordained as an Elder in full connection in the North Georgia Conference of theUnited Methodist Church. He has served on various leadership committees on the conference and districtlevels. Rev. Sanders is an instructor with the Connection Cafe. He teaches a class titled, “So What’s OurPosition?” This class discusses the general church’s position on the social issues of today. He is also aCoach with the Natural Church Development Program.Rev. Sanders is a certified P.A.I.R.S. (Practical Application for Intimate Relationship Skills) Instructor formarried couples and a Prepare and Enrich Counselor for engaged and married couples. He is a foundingmember of a Mentoring Program for young boys called G.E.N.T.S. (Gentleman Engaged in NecessaryTools for Success) which began at Fairview Elementary School in Stockbridge, Georgia 2010.Rev. Sanders served Ben Hill as a Youth Minister in 1997-2000. He later served as the Associate Pastor ofDue West United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia from 2001-2006. Most recently Rev. Sandersserved as Senior Pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia from 2006-2012.Rev. Sanders is married to Rev. Dr. Valerie Sanders. They have three young energetic children: Nia, Caleband Camille. He says his family is his greatest blessing and feels strongly that “It is all about God and notabout himself.” His favorite passage of scripture is Isaiah 40:3—which says, “But those who wait on theLord, will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, theywill walk and not faint.”Rev. Sanders is passionate about life and ministry. He is extremely grateful for the God of a secondchance.
Bethel’s First FamilyRev. Dr. Michael StinsonFirst Lady Patricia TylerTyler--StinsonSyntara Tyler
AcknowledgmentThe Pastor’s Appreciation Committee would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation toall supporters who were instrumental in making this Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration a completesuccess. A special thanks goes to the Hospitality Committee, Love At First Bite Catering,decorations by Barbara Leaphart, Sonza Bullard and all program participants.We would also like to extend our thanks to each one of you. Without your prayers and support, thiscelebration would not have been possible.SPRC PASTOR’S APPRECIATION COMMITTEEJessie McQueen BellDenise BrewerJacqueline HicksHarrell MooreBob SmithJudi SmithDianne Washington, ChairCONTINUE TO PRAY FORFamily of Barbara LawrenceDorothy and Robert AdamsJoyce and Alphonzo BattisteAnnie DavidAnne and George GeigerGloria and Columbus GilmoreIris Glass-SmithJoye HillAnn and Doug JordanGwendolyn ParkerCharles and Rutha SlaughterEvelyn WeaverWilliam Bendy (friend of Dr. Arthurline Taylor)Don Davis (son-in-law of Jacqueline Williams)Barbara Feat (mother of Paula Roberts)Phyllis Fisher (sister of Dr. Clyde Lord, Sr.)Baby James Michael Freemont (grandson of Erma Freemont)Wesley Jerome Golden (brother of Richardean Golden Anderson)Victoria Brown Howard (friend of Eddie Dillard & John Lawrence)Sheila McQueen (niece of Jesse McQueen Bell)Kiersten Mishalany (wife of Charlie Mishalany)Ozzie Murphy II (brother of Jacqueline Hicks)Dr. Willie F. Payne (cousin of Dr. Arthurline Taylor)Caiden Lamar Smith (grandson of Judi Smith)Maggie McQueen Smith (sister of Jessie McQueen Bell)Imogene Stitts (sister of Samuel Ball, Sr.)Rubie Mae Tuggle (mother of Jeffrey Tuggle, Sr.)Delores Harper Whitehead (friend of Eddie Dillard & John Lawrence
Bethel United Methodist Church1215 New Hope Road SWAtlanta, GA 30331Office (404) 699-0468Fax (404) 505-8201bethelumcatlanta.orgSunday School8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship Service10:00 a.m.Children’s Church10:00 a.m.Bible Study - WednesdaysNoon & 7:00 p.m.Reverend Dr. Michael D. Stinson, Senior Pastor
Acknowledgment The Pastor's Appreciation Committee would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all supporters who were instrumental in making this Pastor's Appreciation Celebration a complete
