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RRREVEVEV. D. D. DRRR. J. J. JAMESAMESAMES F. MF. MF. MILLERILLERILLER ––– SSSENIORENIORENIOR PPPASTORASTORASTOR RRREVEVEV. L. L. LANAANAANA PPPARKSARKSARKS MMMILLERILLERILLER ––– EEEXECUTIVEXECUTIVEXECUTIVE PPPASTORASTORASTOR

RRREVEVEV. A. A. ALBERTLBERTLBERT D. TD. TD. TYSONYSONYSON, III , III , III ——— PPPRESIDINGRESIDINGRESIDING EEELDERLDERLDER RRREVEVEV. 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

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“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.” and all these things shall be added to you.” and all these things shall be added to you.”

Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33Matthew 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. 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. 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.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. James F. Miller, Senior Pastor

HIGHLIGHTS

2011.2012  

  

_ 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.

_ 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. (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.

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. 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 Riché 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. Ginwright Eula Green

Gwen Hall-Steele Marsha Haynes

Linda Hickombottom

Louvenia Hollins Stacey Jackson Cheryl Jordan

Vernethia Kirksey Roberta Knox

Brenda Morrison Erita Moyo

Cheryl Nanton Lisa Parkin

Inzafaye Scott Berline Short Lillian Smith Trellis Smith Edna Sullivan

Beverly Taylor Lori W. Taylor

Shirley Thomas-Bowie Viola Thornton

Leatha Ware Lucille Williams

Jan Wright

STEWARDESS BOARD Mavis Hawkes, Coordinator

Laverta Mallory, Deaconess Diane Smith, Deaconess

STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMISSION Yvette Rogers, Vice-Chair

Connie Brown Willis Carter Gwen Frasier

Gloria Houston Pat Mathis, AD-Hoc

Derek Stovall-Leonard Sheron Waller

Dot Whitmore Debra Wilburn Connie Wyatt

EVANGELISM COMMISSION Leo Rasberry, Director

Bro. Keith E. Allen Joan Freeland

Russell Freeland Lottea Glenn

Rev. Elliott R. Griffin Gloria Houston Jack L. Houston

Evang. Maggie Mardis Ernest Miles Sally Miles

Essie Saffore William Simmons

Edna Sullivan Denise Taylor

Patricia Blake Keith Coiley Terri Diggs

Alvin Hudson

Jameena Ivory Kenneth Jackson

Charles Jones Tom Jones

Stephen Knox Mario Lambert

Ted McKee Patrick Nanton

Yvette Rogers Derrick Russell Robert Steele John Williams

Michael D. Wright Wes Anderson* Russell Freeland*

Don Jackson*

Betty Johnson* Carl Smith*

Billy Williams*

TRUSTEE BOARD Irvin O. Brown, Vice-Chair

Robin Gerdine Aluko Inés Araúz

Charles Baker Vera Bass

Connie Brown Willis Carter

LeVern Danley, III Gwen Frasier

Kade Holiday Gloria Houston

Linwood Johnson Avery Lambert

Elaine Mass Daryl Parks

Leo Rasberry Wendell Rayburn

Yvonne Rogers Anderson Smith*

Rollie Steele* Dr. Charles Sweet*

STEWARD BOARD Patricia A. Mathis, Vice Chair

SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION Osie B. Davenport, Chair

Steve Knox Mario Lambert Roy Whitmore Chandra Wright

October 2011—September 2012

Current Membership

1971 657 families

2012 CONFERENCE REPORT

Conversions 12 Accessions 118 Baptisms 8 Total Raised $1,936, 677 (tithes & offerings)

Community Organizations Recognition Day Visitor’s Day

‘Thank You Lord’ Revival Annual Church Conference

Usher Day Thanksgiving Eve Service

Official Board Christmas Dinner New Members Fellowship Day

CHRISTmas Eve Celebration of Lights New Year’s Eve Watchnight Service

Officer Installation Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Valentine Dinner Dance Ash Wednesday Service

Wiley College A Cappella Choir Concert Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Men’s Day Palm Sunday Good Friday

Easter Sunday Family & Friends Day

Missionary Sunday Youth Conference

YPD Sunday Rebecca Smith Andoh Celebration of Talents

Mother’s Day Class Leader Day

Annual Youth Day & Promotion Sunday Women’s Prayer Breakfast

Father’s Day Women’s Day

Hospitality Day Vacation Bible School

Lay Day African Heritage Day

Scout Sunday 33rd Church Anniversary

23rd Pastoral Appreciation

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Clifton Mason, Coordinator

CLASS LEADER COUNCIL

Brandon Akins, Coordinator

ANGEL CHURCH — Kimberly Allen ANNUAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES — Angela Pettis, Osie Davenport

ANNIVERSARY CHAIRPERSON — Denise Taylor BOY SCOUTS — William Brown, Steve Franklin

CUB SCOUTS — LeVern Danley III, Linwood Johnson C.I.M.S. — Derrick Russell

DUPAGE CARES SUPPORT MINISTRY — Rev. Dr. Shirley Brummell DUPAGE THEATRE GROUP — Calvin Gibbs, Jr. EVANGELISM COMMISSION — Leo Rasberry

FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY CHAIR — Connie Wyatt FINANCE COMMISSION — Tony Mann

GIRL SCOUTS — Bennita Drain GOLF FOR CHRIST — Anderson Smith

G.O.N.E. — Derrick Russell GOSPEL CHOIR — Cheryl Nanton

HEALTH MINISTRY— Chad Earl, Larry Love HOSPITALITY MINISTRY — Susan Hodge, Carla Hill, Sally Miles

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION — Jamel Ivory Penn INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR — Matty Levy, Reneé Hall Williams

INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY — Etiennette Harris LOUIS A. GARLAND JR. LAY ORGANIZATION — Angela Pettis

MEDIA MINISTRY — Wes Anderson

MEN’S DAY CHAIRPERSON — Daryl Parks THE BROTHERHOOD MEN’S MINISTRY — James Ferguson, Jesse Abrams

NEW CREATIONS (PRISON) MINISTRY — Raymond Blake NETWORK CONNECTION MINISTRY — Ron Cotton

PARKING MINISTRY — Rodney Brown PRAISE TEAM — Jeff Shelby

RELATIONSHIP MINISTRY — Sherita & Jonathan Boots SANCTUARY CHOIR — Linwood Johnson SISTERS IN PRAISE — LaTonya Brewton

SISTER CIRCLE WOMEN’S MINISTRY — Denise Parks, Yvonne Rogers SARAH ALLEN MISSIONARY SOCIETY — Melody Coleman

SOCIAL ACTION COMMISSION — Osie Davenport STEWARDSHIP & FINANCE COMMISSION — Yvette Rogers

S.T.O.P.— Sirena Crosby, Rashad Crosby, Mya Levy SUNBEAM CHOIR—Chandra Wright, Chanise Spencer, Sally McGinnis, Kelly Baker

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT — Bill James USHER BOARD — Clifton Mason

VOICES OF PRAISE — Yvette Rogers VOICES OF TOMORROW — Yannick Nanton, Khalida Sleets

WOMEN’S DAY CHAIRPERSON — Inzafaye Scott WOMEN IN PRAISE—Amethyst Glover

Y.P.D.— Colette Mann, Connie Brown

Robin Gerdine Aluko Charles Baker Kevin Baker

Joseph Barnes Karen Blackwell Raymond Blake Crystal Blount

Tazama Brackenridge Archie Bragg

Trena Brannon LaTonya Brewton

Tonya Coats Clayton Corley

Ron Cotton Tranda Covington

Osie Davenport Tinisha Dorsey

Karla Drew Tabia Earl

James Ferguson Jarolynn Gadson

Lottea Glenn Betty Green

Cheryl Henderson Kade Holiday

John Holloway

Jack Houston Jamel Ivory-Penn Kenneth Jackson Linwood Johnson

Tom Jones Kelvin Kirksey Stephen Knox Avery Lambert

Larry Love Emma Julia Lowe

Jimal Miller Duane Parkin Robert Pettis

Carla Pinkney Leo Rasberry

Yvonne Rogers Alicia Rupert Inzafaye Scott

Nia Smith Derek Stovall-Leonard

Edna Sullivan Reggie Waddell Carolyn Wilson

Vincent Winkfield Claude Audley-Emeritus

Olivia Garth-Emeritus

Music Department “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord … come before God’s presence with singing!”

Psalm 100:1-2

Musicians: Jerome Baker, Jonathan Bragg, Kevin Brewton, Quanajanice Garland, Marketo Griffin Michel, Craig Miller, Kendall Nesbitt, Derrick Russell, Mary Samuel, JP Watts II, Lakshmi Willis

G.O.N.E.

Gospel Choir

Inspirational Choir

The Brotherhood Men’s Chorus

Praise Team

Sanctuary Choir

Sunbeam Choir

Voices of Praise

Voices of Tomorrow

Women’s Chorus

Bro. Stephen Green Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr.

Rev. Henry ‘Trae’ Green, III

Rev. Alene Styles Glover

Rev. Keith Links

Rev. Dr. Louis Toney Presiding Elder Gary McCants

Rev. Clarence G. Robinson

Presiding Elder Walter R. Bauldrick, Sr.

Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III

Bishop Henry M. Williamson

Bishop John R. Bryant

Sis. Katrese Kirk-Watson Rev. Dr. Willie A. Gholston, II

Some of our Guest Preaching Witnesses

Rev. Dr. Virgil Woods

Rev. Veronica Johnson

Rev. Dr. Walter B. Johnson

Rev. Sandra Banks

Rev. Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson

Rev. Diane A. Bogues

Elaine Bailey Johnson

Rev. Shonda Nicole Gladden

Bro. Aaron C. Bailey

Myesha Melvin Gholston

Our own, Robert ‘Bobby’ Pettis

on Lay Day

Rev. Dr. Julian E. Spencer

Manny Mill

Rev. Patricia Efiom

Rev. Dr. William D. Watley

“Blessed To Be A Blessing!”