Journal for the Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ State Purity Ball

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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.
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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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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!!!