July 21 - 24, 2016

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome you to the 24th Biennial Session! Our theme is Hindsight, Insight, Foresight. As we enter this session, we are not only faced with challenges, but also with new opportunities for growth and influence in the lives of our churches and communities. Ourhope is that we will come away with a perspective that will inspire and engage us to become the servant leaders God has called us to be.

In having true Hindsight, it is not enough to acknowledge and honor our past but also offer a sincererecognition of the realities of our past. It should produce a positive change in behaviors as we face present-day challenges. But with this change we must have Insight. The Psalmist said “Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law and keep it with all my heart (119:34)”.

Our history has allowed us the opportunity to experience significant changes today. We have witnessed Barack Obama become our first African-American US President; witnessed the Confederate Battle flag come downpermanently in South Carolina, and in the wake of tragedies, witness young black leaders emerge to show why“Black Lives Matter." However, our today is also teaching us that we must not sit on what was and is butembrace what is possible.

“For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all

is accomplished (Matthew 5:18).”

We still have much to do. The Lord desires for us have Foresight...write the vision and act boldly.

The Biennial Team is working diligently to prepare workshops and programs designed to make an actionable impact in our churches and communities. It is our prayer that you will take advantage and be fully engaged in all aspects of the 24th Biennial Session. Together, we can leave the 24th Biennial Session fully prepared and equipped to effectively manage the challenges and embrace the opportunities.

Be Blessed.

Patricia Penelton Vice-President, National Convocation Disciples of Christ

Hindsight ● Insight ● Foresight

July 21-24, 2016

Kansas City, MO/KS

Hindsight ● Insight ● Foresight Habakkuk 2:2

National Convocation 24th Biennial Session

www.nationalconvocation.org

6100 College Blvd.

Overland Park, KS 66211

913 234-2100

Conference Rate - $105

Single/Double - $105

Please identify yourself as a "Convocation”

conferee to obtain the official conference

rate of $105.

Official check-in time is 3:00 p.m.

Group Dates & Pricing

Feb 1 -

Apr 31

May 1 -

Jul 10 On-site 1 Day

Adult (36 Up) 150 $200 $225 $75

Young Adult

(18 - 35) $125 $150 $175 $75

Seminarian $125 $150 $175 $75

Youth (11 - 17) $75 $100 $125 $75

Children (5-10) $65 $90 $115 $75

Children under 4 Free

How to RegisterHow to RegisterHow to Register

On-line - Access the Convocation Website

(http://nationalconvocation.org/) or

Call Kimberly Caudle at Convocation Office

(317) 713-2406 for assistance

AIRPORT SERVICE

� offers a non-stop service to the

is located across from the baggage claim area. Group Pricing is available: � Group of 1-3 passengers - $59.00 total one way

(cost per person is approximately $20.00) � Group of 4-7 passengers - $84.00 total one way

(cost per person is approximately $12.00) � Group of 8-10 passengers $94.00 total one way

(cost per person is approximately $10.45) How to Reserve: � on-line: or � call 800 BLUE-VAN (258-3826 Phone lines are

Phone lines are open 24-7. LOCAL SERVICE � Details for Van Service to local areas can be found

at the Courtesy Booth at the hotel.

Thursday, July 21Thursday, July 21Thursday, July 21 � A Taste of KC Bar-B-Que Free� Free� Young Adult Mixer Free

Friday, July 22Friday, July 22Friday, July 22 � Minister’s Husband & Wives Breakfast $25� Disciple Men & Women Luncheons $30� Youth Chat & Chew Free� MoKan Meet & Greet Free

Saturday, July 23Saturday, July 23Saturday, July 23 � Emerging Voices Breakfast $25� $40To Purchase MealsTo Purchase MealsTo Purchase Meals � On-line -

) or

� Call Kimberly Caudle at Convocation Office (317)713-2406 for assistance

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Friday 18th Vine Jazz MuseumFriday 18th Vine Jazz MuseumFriday 18th Vine Jazz Museum Power & Light DistrictPower & Light DistrictPower & Light District

Saturday LegendsSaturday LegendsSaturday Legends Dave & BusterDave & BusterDave & Buster

Blueprint for being Blueprint for being Blueprint for being BlackBlackBlack

KinshipKinshipKinship

Panel Discussions

Workshops are age group appropriate

Lunches and evening meals supplied daily

Chaperones provided for each age group

4 - 10

Christian Education Workshops

Hands-on-Activities

Clown Show

Magician

Sea Life Aquarium

Money Museum

Gospel Rap Concert

Community Service

11 - 14

Christian Education Workshops

Hands-on-Activities

Chat & Chew Luncheon

Money Museum

Private Skating Jam

Gospel Rap Concert

Swimming

Community Service

15 - 17

Christian Education Workshops

Liberty Memorial

Chat & Chew Luncheon

Private Skating Jam

Gospel Rap Concert

Swimming

Community Service

TOUR

Thursday, July 21, 2016 10 am - 2 pm

The Heart of America Black Heritage Bus Tour is a provocative version of America's history in a nutshell, from an African American perspective.

Discussion topics and sights will also include the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, slavery in the heart of Ameri-ca, the Kansas Jayhawks, the Underground Railroad, the un-told story of Douglass Battery, and the war time sacrifices of African Americans.

Tourists will be awarded the opportunity to absorb and visu-alize the world famous 18th and Vine Historic District. Fre-quented by Roy Wilkins, Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Robinson, Cab Calloway, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams, Satchel Paige, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes and Jackie Robinson just to name a few. 18th and Vine was an international point of des-tination from the early 1900’s to the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.

Tour Cost $35 per person

Lunch is included

Bible Lecture Bible Lecture Bible Lecture Rev. J. Lawrence Turner

Pastor Mississippi Blvd Christian Church

Thursday Opening SessionRev. Jesse Jackson

President, National Convocation, Disciples of Christ

Friday Evening WorshipRev. Dietra Wise-Baker

Pastor Liberation Christian Church

and more

Special Local, State & National Guests