Pastor DeJaun Tull

2018 Constituency Session to be an experience of Worship led by the Holy Spirit Positioned to move forward confidently expecting God to continue to move in the Bermuda Conference.

How? (Outcomes) Biblical Examples revealing how God Directs and calls men and women into all positions in His Church.

Luke 6:12-13 12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles.

Acts 13:1-3 1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul

2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.

Acts 14:23 (KJV) 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

*Acts 1:21-23 21 “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

23 And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 25 to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”

26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias 26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Manuscript read before the delegates at the General Conference, Washington, D.C., May 30, 1909.

God would have His people an understanding people God would have His people an understanding people. He has so arranged matters that chosen men shall go as delegates to our conferences. These men are to be tried and proved. They are to be trustworthy men. The choosing of delegates to attend our conferences is an important matter. These men are to lay the plans that shall be followed in the advancement of the work; and therefore they are to be men of understanding, able to reason from cause to effect. Updating Constitution to read “Faithful in tithes and offerings” Regular Attendance at the local church Faithful in Tithe and Offering Well being of Church at heart Manifest a good Spirit

9T Ch.33- A Distribution of responsibility pg.263 From these scriptures we learn that the Lord has certain men to fill certain positions. God will teach His people to move carefully and to make wise choice of men who will not betray sacred trusts. If in Christ’s day the believers needed to be guarded in their choice of men for positions of responsibility, we who are living in this time certainly need to move with great discretion. We are to present every case before God and in earnest prayer ask Him to choose for us. 9T Ch.33- A Distribution of responsibility pg.263

How does God choose for us? How can we identify one as chosen by God? Biblical Principles used in choosing men and women to administer the work of God:

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

“What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more and novel methods, but men [and women] whom the Holy Spirit can use—men of prayer, men mighty in prayer. The Holy Spirit does not flow through methods, but through men. He does not come on machinery, but on men. He does not anoint plans, but men—men of prayer.” -E.M Bounds, Power Through Prayer

Acts 6:1-7

1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.

3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, 6 whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

7 Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Full of faith and the *Holy Spirit (x2) Principle used in choosing men and women to administer the work of God: Good reputation Full of the Holy Spirit Full of wisdom Full of faith and the *Holy Spirit (x2)

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Delegates to Local Conference Session (2015 Church Manual pg. 113-114) Administrative authority in a conference originates with its constituency. The churches of a conference elect delegates to the conference session to represent them in the councils of the conference.

The conference session elects conference personnel, grants credentials and licenses (unless the conference constitution gives its executive committee this responsibility), amends its constitution and bylaws if necessary, and transacts other business. One of its most important acts is the election of the executive committee, which functions for the constituency between sessions. In this committee is vested the delegated power and authority of all the churches of the conference.

Duty of Delegates (2015 Church Manual 214-215)

—Delegates to a conference session are not chosen to represent merely the church or conference. They should view the work as a whole, remembering their responsibility for the welfare of the worldwide work of the Church. It is not permissible for church or conference delegations to organize or attempt to direct their votes as a unit. Nor is it permissible for the delegates from a large church or the conference to claim preeminence in directing affairs in a conference session.

Any church or conference officer or leader Each delegate should be susceptible to the direction of the Holy Spirit and vote according to personal convictions. Any church or conference officer or leader attempting to control the votes of a group of delegates would be considered disqualified for holding office.

Responsibility of Conference Officers— The local church has no authority outside its own body. It unites with other churches in the conference in delegating authority and responsibility to the conference officers and executive committee to carry on the work of the conference between sessions. Conference officers are answerable to the conference as a whole and not to any one church.

Conference Executive Committee—Conference executive committee members are elected to represent the work in the entire conference, not that of one church, district, or institution. Each member should foster all interests of the work in all parts of the field and make decisions only after prayerful and careful study. Decisions of the committee are not to be controlled or influenced by any church, group, or individual.

Constitution and delegate info URL: doc.bermudaconference.org Username: Member Password: 1844sda2018

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In preparation for the quadrennial session and the meeting of the organizing committee on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. If you cannot make this meeting do not accept the recommendation. (1 meeting)***

Preparation for the quadrennial session and the meeting of the nominating committee starting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 If you cannot make this meeting do not accept the recommendation. (1 meeting)***

Nominating Committee meets on August 14, 15, 16 and/or 18 (dates depending completion of business)

40 days of Prayer August 14/15-*September 22* Prayer Meeting (Local Church) August 14/15-*September 22* -Useful Resource for 40 days: 40 days Devotional by Dennis Smith. Book 8 Pray for the 2nd Quadrennial Session on Sunday September 30, 2018 Possible Island WIDE PRAYER MEETING ON EVENING OF SEPTEMBER 22

Pastor DeJaun Tull