2015 MLK Citywide Memorial Worship Service


Elder Jimmy Thompson
Elder Jimmy Thompson

The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Citywide Memorial Worship Service will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the Historic First Bryan Baptist Church, 575 West Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia, Rev. Aaron M. James, Sr. is the Host Pastor.

The speaker for this Service will be Presiding Elder Jimmy Thompson, a gifted and powerful preacher from the Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lakeland, Florida. The public is cordially invited to attend to help made this truly a citywide worship service.

Presiding Elder Jimmy Thompson was born in Pahokee, Florida. He received his educated at the following: Pahokee High School, Palm Beach Community College, Allen University, Columbia, S.C. and Moody Bible College. His Pastoral Experience: 32 successful years (from Loxahatchee 1member to Bethel Lakeland with 1,500 members) In Sept. of 2011 he celebrated 40 years in the ministry. He Pastored New Bethel A.M.E. C. in Lakeland Florida for19 years. He helped to liquidate a 1.5 million dollar mortgage and increased the membership from 450 to 1,500 members, Started Toddlers World Day Care, and Harambee family Center and developed an outstanding youth ministry.

On December 3, 2005 He was appointed Presiding Elder of the “Celebrated” Central District of the South Conference. On December 3, 2011 he was appointed Presiding Elder of the Tremendous Tampa District of the West Coast Conference.

He is and has always been a people builder, encouraging them in the Lord. A liberal giver, He loves helping others to the Glory of God. Evangelist: He is an Anointed Prophet of God, Preaching Preacher, that rightfully handles the word of God to the Glory of God! Presiding Elder Jimmy Thompson is married to Evangelist Bessie Thompson and they have 3 daughters and 2 sons, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.

Further, The Rose Parks Memorial Worship and Breakfast is schedule for Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 800 a.m. at the St. Luke A.M.E. Church located at on Joe Street, Savannah, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Jonetta Prater is the Host Pastor. Presiding Elder James E. Taylor is the Program Chairman.

For additional information please contact the King office at 912.234.5502 or the office of the President Mrs. Carolyn S. Blackshear at 912.341.0042.


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