To the Members of the Church on the Hill…
Please note the greetings and expressions of thanks below from Bishop Gregory & Reverend Jessica Ingram.
Traveling home to Texas now!
Pastor C
Anderson Chapel A.M.E. Church
1002 Jefferies AvenuePost Office Box 1177
Killeen, Texas 76540-1177
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Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:43 AM
Subject: FROM: BISHOP & REV. JESSICA - "Thank You for Your Presence"
Dear Tenth District Members,
"We thank God; our God, upon every remembrance of you. Always in
every prayer of ours making request for you all with joy!"
Philippians 1:3-4
Mere words cannot ever express the profound gratitude we have for
those members of the Tenth District who supported us during our
recent opportunities to preach the word of God.
Our hearts were over filled with joy when we saw the number of
persons from the Tenth District who came to the Bishop's Council.
Nothing but your love for God, the A.M.E. Church, the 10th District
and your leadership would cause you to spend your personal money in
order to attend this Connectional Meeting. We know that you had to
pay for your transportation, hotel accommodations and food. In these
difficult and challenging economic times, you made the monetary
sacrifice and we are so grateful.
From Bishop Ingram
As the Bishop of this district I was so proud to look out on the
audience and see the presence of all of our Presiding Elders,
Pastors, Lay Persons, Heads of Component Groups and our Ushers. I
was encouraged in the preaching moment when I looked to my right and
saw the great crowd of witnesses who stood and kept standing and kept
being verbal; while I preached. It was a once in a lifetime moment
for me and I am so glad I was able to share it with you. If I did
not give the district accolades on that night, please forgive me-I
was just a little nervous. However, I do hope you know that I love
you, I appreciate your support and you made me so, so very proud.
Persons throughout the connection commented on how many persons from
Texas were present. This spoke volumes to them about the quality of
persons who comprise this district. This I know, God will bless you
in an awesome way for your sacrifice. The word says "if you bless a
prophet, you will receive a prophets reward."
From Rev. Jessica
I too felt your overwhelming love and support when I preached at the
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on last evening. When I asked the
A.M.E.'s who were present to stand, I was pleased to see so many who
were in the house. I am grateful for your support. Knowing that I
was preaching to persons who knew me, made the preaching moment a
good one. God indeed showed up and showed out. I preached with power
and conviction because I knew my district was praying for me.
Finally, we want you to know we are proud to serve this 10th
District. When you show visible support for your Episcopal Leaders
it gives us the strength to keep on keeping on.
We look forward to seeing you in the next few weeks at Super Summer
Convocation. Come ready to receive your blessing.
Eternally grateful,
Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram
Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram