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ZÜxxà|Çzá yÜÉÅ fàtàx câÜ|àç VÄtáá cÜxá|wxÇà Warm greetings to each of you in attend-ance on this upscale, elegant and exciting night as we honor and appreciate some amazing youth that are doing a great work! We are thankful that you have chosen to be a part of this formal and memo-rable event to encourage and lift up our youth. Southern California First Jurisdiction continues to set high standard of ex-cellence and promotes biblical principles and quality life changing pro-grams and activities that will uplift and enhance self-esteem in our young people. Your attendance and support sends a strong message that you care and stand with us as we train youth to become great leaders. We are so thankful that God has blessed us to see another year as we recognize and appreciate aca-demic achievements and highlight other accomplishments that are due cele-bration. I’m standing on the shoulders of some great leaders that have gone before me. We are transforming lives as we teach our Puritans to remain focused on holiness and righteous living. We continue to teach the importance of being “pure and holy” as a daily lifestyle. As I reflect back on over 22 years of service, this journey has been a “Walk of Faith” and it has brought me great joy to know that I’ve served from an “humble place” and shared from a “servant’s heart” knowing that my labor to update and remain relevant has not been in vain. My prayer is that my leadership has had a positive impact on the lives on young people and adults as well.

We walk by Faith and not by Sight…..

Evangelist Bonnie Madlock Williams Jurisdictional Purity President

bonnproductions@hotmail.com

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First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California

Holy Greetings to the Puritans and Guests: It is with joy that I greet you as you gather to cel-ebrate and enjoy the fellowship of other young Christians at the 41st Annual Purity Blue and White Ball. Young people of God, as you come together for this memorable occasion, be encouraged by your theme “Lock In On Faith and Don’t Waiver.” Continue to hold fast to the teachings of the church and let your light shine so that others will see the Christ in you. I commend the Purity President, Evangelist Bonnie Madlock Williams for her dedicated service in planning this annual event. You have made this night special in the lives of so many young people over the years. It is my prayer that this evening will be filled with the spirit of love and excitement; and that the wonderful memories will be etched in your hearts for years to come. ]Éx _ A XtÄç Bishop Joe L. Ealy, Prelate

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November 18, 2017

Congratulations on the State Purity Class 41st Annual Blue and White Ball Greetings and Good Evening to Everyone: The Puritans Annual Blue and White Ball is such an exciting time for our young people to come together in this social gathering in their stunning tuxedos and beautiful gowns. I trust this will be an evening of good fellowship, a wonderful dinner, entertainment and fun-filled activities. The theme “Lock in on Faith and Don’t Waiver” is a relevant one for today’s times. Perhaps some of you are dealing or coping with some issues and or pressures in school life, other influences outside of the home and social media. Remember you always have a choice. You have a choice not to be influenced by these avenues in life, but guard your purity and choose to “Lock in on Faith and Don’t Waiver”. When you don’t waiver you close the door for the adversary to come in and disrupt your tender young life that has not fully devel-oped yet. All of you have much to gain in life because the potentials and possibilities are limit-less and great in God. Congratulations Mrs. Bonnie Matlock Williams for your 22-years of faithful and dedicated ser-vice as State Purity Class President. Much appreciation to you and your committed staff counter-acting what the world is offering our young people today. Through the teaching of standards and Godly principles of living right are invaluable lessons that will help them not to waiver, but help them to make the right choices. My prayer is that this evening will be a very special and memorable occasion and that each Puri-tan will be encouraged and inspired by the words of the speaker. Love you Puritans you are always in my prayers. Serving to bring glory to my Father,

Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis International General Supervisor Jurisdictional Supervisor Southern California First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC

Department of Women SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRST ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC.

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Congratulations State Purity Class

On your 41st Annual

Blue and White Ball

State Administrative Assistant Co-Chair Advisory Board District Missionary, New Antioch District Board Member, Southern California COGIC Economic Development Corporation

4036 Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 ph: 323-299-0755 cell: 323-580-8366 fax: 323-294-7886 erambo@sbcglobal.net

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Congratulations Evangelist Bonnie Madlock Williams & First Jurisdiction STATE PURITY CLASS on the 41st Annual Blue and White Ball May God continue to bless the Purity Class Mother Kathie Humphrey

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Gail gave her life to Christ completely at the age of 19 years old and had the privi-lege of working as the Daily Operations Manager for the Department of Women, Southern California First Jurisdiction and Personal Assistant to General Super-visor of Women, Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis for 14 years. Gail has served in various ministerial capacities within the church, from YWCC Presi-dent and Chaplain, Sunday School teacher, Church secretary, Women’s re-

treat chairperson, and so many other ministries that have shaped her development as a servant-leader. Over the past decade, Gail has facilitated workshops throughout Southern California speaking on various topics- from spiritual de-velopment to conversations centered on mental health themes. Be-ing raised in Watts and being a native of Los Angeles, significantly impacted Gail’s passion to assist and care for those who suffer with a mental illness. As a passionate advocate for mental health and justice, she obtained a M.S. in Counseling Psychology and a M.A. in Forensic Psychology from California Baptist University. Con-currently, she is an Adjunct Professor, Mental Health Clinician, and is an Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manager with the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce. Since 2015, she has worked closely with children and adult survivors of sex trafficking and is passionate about providing resources to assist in eliminating the survivors’ fears of returning to exploiters, increasing their self-worth, and connecting them to valuable partners who stand in the fight against the vulnerable. Gail believes that her calling in life is to protect the voiceless and use her education and gifts to patiently improve the lives of those who suffer violently or suffer in silence. She has been married to her Shepherd, Pastor Eric Biggers for four-teen years and is raising their nephew as a son.

Keynote Speaker:

Evangelist Gail Biggers

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Programme

Mistress of Ceremony ............................................ Purity Staff/Purity Trailblazers

Invocation ............................................................... Purity Staff/Purity Trailblazers

Greetings…..41 years ............................................................................. Purity Staff

Music Interlude

High Praise Presentation ............................................ Sis Kim Barton & Ensemble

Spotlighting our YOUTH/PURITANS – Celebrating Achievements 2017

Social Hour

Spotlighting Most Uniquely Dressed

Star Watch 2017

Dinner is Served Introduction of Keynote Speaker ................ Evangelist Bonnie Madlock Williams

Keynote Speaker .................................................................. Evangelist Gail Biggers The Ark Church, Riverside, California

Celebrating Achievements & Special Acknowledgements

Winner of Most Uniquely Dressed Announced

Farewell From Mr/Miss Purity 2017/2018

Door prizes

Final Remarks/Announcements

Benediction

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Purity Class of 2017 West Angeles District

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District Missionary Emeritus

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Sister Mashairi Muir, District Purity President Evangelist Victoria Green, District Missionary Superintendent Chane Smith, District Superintendent Evangelist Bonnie Williams, Jurisdictional/State Purity President Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis, Jurisdictional/General Supervisor Bishop Joe L. Ealy, Jurisdictional Prelate Bishop Charles E. Blake, Prelate and Presiding Bishop

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CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

FIRST JURISDICTION PURITY on 41 Years of Exemplary Service

Evangelist Bonnie Williams, State Purity President

May God continue to bless and prosper you.

“Let your light so shine that men may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

“For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that who-

soever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the

world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17)

We Love and Support You, West Angeles District Sunshine Band

Sister Brenda Brown James, District Sunshine Band President Evangelist Victoria Green, District Missionary Superintendent Chane Smith, District Superintendent Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis, Jurisdictional/General Supervisor Bishop Joe L. Ealy, Jurisdictional Prelate Bishop Charles E. Blake, Prelate and Presiding Bishop

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Congrats STATE

PURITY CLASS On your 41st  

Annual Blue  and  

White Ball 

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CONGRATULATIONS  State Purity Class  

On your 41st Annual  

Blue and White Ball 

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CONGRATULATIONS SOUTHERN CA FIRST JURISDICTION

PURITY CLASS On 41 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH

Wanda Y. Belle Attorney at Law

Howard Hughes Business Center

6601 Center Drive West, Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90045

Telephone: (310) 854-6424 Facsimile: (888) 854-2529

Providing Quality Legal Advice

for over 30 years.

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Committee Event Coordinator .......................... Debbie Fuller, Assistant Purity President Co-Coordinator/Executive Secretary ........................................ Mashairi Muir Consultant ....................................... Candice Johnson, C & W Event Planning Registration ..................................................... Debbie Fuller, Evelyn Lockhart Entertainment & Star Watch 2017 ........................... Kim Barton & Ensemble Program Design .................................................... Mack Enterprises Unlimited Decorations – Floral arrangements .................................... Debs Floral Design Debbie Fuller Host & Hostesses ...................................................... Jamila Kelly, Coordinator Activities Coordinator ..................................................................... Purity Staff Judges ................................................................................................ Purity Staff Security ............................................................................................. Purity Staff Sound Technician ......................................................................... Nuri Freeman Musicians ...................................................... Kim Barton & Musical Ensemble Ka’Cye Thompkins – Drums Kendrick Brown –Bass Patrick Young –Keyboard Photographer .................................................................................... Jason Lewis

Sponsors/Donations/Ads Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis, General Supervisor, Jurisdictional Supervisor

Mother Kathie Humphrey, Senior Administrative Asst., Gospel Memorial Dr. Eddye Rambo, Administrative Assistant, New Antioch

Sis Dorothy Lewis - The Dwelling Place Deacon Freddie Davis, Gospel Memorial

Pastor Ryan & Lady Tenecia Sims, The Dwelling Place Sis. Donetta Bell, New Antioch

Deaconess Missionary Tracy Widley, New Antioch State Purity Class

Pastor Timothy & Mrs. Talitha Jackson – City Light Betty Hudson, District Missionary –Robbins

Dr. Derrick & Mrs. Yolanda Burton- The Dwelling Place Evangelist Linda Williams, The Dwelling Place

Supt Jeffery Lewis & Mrs. Floetta Lewis, New Antioch Victoria Green/Kay Slack, West Angeles District

Cree-Active Play Family Child Care – Directors Keke & Trina Middleton Plumbing – Tony

Pastor Donald & Lady Gloria Gridiron West Angeles District Sunshine Band

West Angeles District Purity Class

Acknowledgements On behalf of myself and the entire Purity Class staff, “thank you” for your continued support, love, attendance and most of all your prayers. It touches our heart to have you share this auspicious and memorable milestone with us. Your presence made the difference as we celebrated in our “formal attire” 41 years of consistent invest-ment in our youth’s training socially, emotionally, spiritually and so much more.

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Notes

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Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ

State Purity Class 41st Annual Blue &White Ball

Celebrating Achievements/Highlights

Annual Purity Class Revival & Showcase

Annual Purity Day Annual Blue & White Ball

Academic Achievements – Education Special Accomplishments… Puritans/Trailblazers/Alumni

Special Honors highlight Mildred Bratcher Scholarship Award

PC “Table Talks” Surprises for the night….

God Bless Thank you for Coming!!!