I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I pray that you were blessed during the 82nd Holy Convocation. The Lord visited us each night. Each preacher gave us a rich word and charged us to proclaim the Kingdom's agenda. I pray that you were empowered by the workshops and morning manna; Elder Paul Finley, Supervisor Herldleen Russell and Superintendent Henry Hunt were used by the Lord to speak about our call to holiness.

Thank you for registering. This year, more than 250 members and guest of Greater Maryland First registered for the convocation. Congratulations to those churches which met or exceeded their registration goals. "Well Done" to the Honorable A.R. Shields District. Again, for the second year, The Bishops' Cup was awarded to The A. R. Shields District for having registered the most delegates in the one district. To the Registration Committee thank you. Thanks to all Pastors, Superintendents and Administrative Assistants.  

There were several first this year: The Children's Choir and the Youth Choirs ministered. To the greatest Jurisdictional Choir, thank you. Ushers, Security, Finance Team, Adjutancy Corp, all Departments- Supervisor Russell and Women's Dept and Auxiliaries, I thank you. Children Church Team and Youth Teams thank you.  Sis Monique Leonard and Deacon David Dampier thank you for coordinating the Convocation. To those who attended and participated, thank you.  We are better together. I pray that as you return to your local churches you will continue to Proclaim The Kingdom's Agenda. Continue to visit the website- Convocation Highlights are coming!

Bishop Joel Harley Lyles, Jr.