SATURDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, Two-Thousand and Twenty - Four, Anno Domini
"And I will give you pastors after my own heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding" (Jeremiah 3:15)
FOUNDERS AboutOur
BishopMichaelandLadyJeanetteHannah BishopMichaelandLadyJeanetteHannahrreceivedsounddoct eceivedsounddoct tthemto“answerthecall”tobeginaministrythatwouldeventual hemto“answerthecall”tobeginaministrythatwouldeventual nowknownasLifeCelebrationCenter nowknownasLifeCelebrationCenter.
Thejourneybeganin1981when,thenElderHannahbecametheP Thejourneybeganin1981when,thenElderHannahbecametheP llocatedinthe1400blockofBroadwayStreet.Withonlyafewsain ocatedinthe1400blockofBroadwayStreet Withonlyafewsain shackbythetrack,”becauseitwasasmallbuildinglocatedunde shackbythetrack,”becauseitwasasmallbuildinglocatedunde ffavorwiththeremnant. avorwiththeremnant
AlongwithGod’sblessings,BishopandLadyHannah’sheartforsoulsandwillingnesstoserve,the AlongwithGod’sblessings,BishopandLadyHannah’sheartforsousa d g ess ose e, e churchstartedtogrowandlaterrelocatedtothe800blockofFremontAvenue.Itwaswithanew churchstartedtogrowandlaterrelocatedtothe800blockofFremontAvenue Itwaswithanew llocationcamethenewname,GreaterShilohApostolicTemple.Bishop’sloveforGodandpassionto ocationcamethenewname,GreaterShilohApostolicTemple Bishop’sloveforGodandpassionto rreachthemultitudesunleashedhisvisionarydriveforsouls.In1991,GodblessedBishopandLady eachthemultitudesunleashedhisvisionarydriveforsouls In1991,GodblessedBishopandLady Hannahtopurchasetheirfirstlargeedificethatcouldseatnearly300peopleinthe600blockofPulaski Hannahtopurchasetheirfirstlargeedificethatcouldseatnearly300peopleinthe600blockofPulaski Street. Street
ThespiritofGodcontinuedtomovelikeamightyrushingwindtouchingandblessingthelivesofallthat ThespiritofGodcontinuedtomovelikeamightyrushingwindtouchingandblessingthelivesofallthat encountered,whilegivingrisetoseveralministries Whileteachingtheflock,BishopwasledbyGodto encountered,whilegivingrisetoseveralministries.Whileteachingtheflock,BishopwasledbyGodto changethenameofthechurchtoLifeCelebrationCenterbecauseofthemantra“wherewedon’thave changethenameofthechurchtoLifeCelebrationCenterbecauseofthemantra“wherewedon’thave services,butwehavecelebrations”After11yearsandthemorewepraised,Godsentmoresouls Bishop services,butwehavecelebrations.”After11yearsandthemorewepraised,Godsentmoresouls.Bishop andLadyHannahthenacquiredasecondpropertyat2100EdmondsonAvenue,whereBishopandLady andLadyHannahthenacquiredasecondpropertyat2100EdmondsonAvenue,whereBishopandLady HannahbelievedGodformore HannahbelievedGodformore.ThespiritofGodcontinuedtomovelikeamightyrushingwindtouching ThespiritofGodcontinuedtomovelikeamightyrushingwindtouching andblessingthelivesofallthatencountered,whilegivingrisetoseveralministries andblessingthelivesofallthatencountered,whilegivingrisetoseveralministries.
Whileteachingtheflock,BishopwasledbyGodtochangethenameofthechurchtoLifeCelebration Whileteachingtheflock,BishopwasledbyGodtochangethenameofthechurchtoLifeCelebration Centerbecauseofthemantra“wherewedon’thaveservices,butwehavecelebrations”After11years Centerbecauseofthemantra“wherewedon’thaveservices,butwehavecelebrations.”After11years andthemorewepraised,Godsentmoresouls BishopandLadyHannahthenacquiredasecond andthemorewepraised,Godsentmoresouls.BishopandLadyHannahthenacquiredasecond propertyat2100EdmondsonAvenue,whereBishopandLadyHannahbelievedGodformore propertyat2100EdmondsonAvenue,whereBishopandLadyHannahbelievedGodformore.
BishopDr MichaelHannahSr wentontobecomeaprolificandexplosivepreacher/teacher Bishop BishopDr.MichaelHannahSr.wentontobecomeaprolificandexplosivepreacher/teacher.Bishop Hannahwasthe2ndAssistantPresiderofthePentecostalAssembliesoftheWorld(PAW),Executive Hannahwasthe2ndAssistantPresiderofthePentecostalAssembliesoftheWorld(P.A.W.),Executive PresidentoftheAenonBibleCollege,andDiocesanofthe19thNortheastDistrictCouncilof(PAW) PresidentoftheAenonBibleCollege,andDiocesanofthe19thNortheastDistrictCouncilof(P.A.W.). BishopHannahwasalsothePresidingPrelateoftheWorldBelieversFellowship Bishopwasalsothe BishopHannahwasalsothePresidingPrelateoftheWorldBelieversFellowship.Bishopwasalsothe authorof4amazingbooks Asyoucansee,LifeCelebrationCenterisbuiltonthesolidrock The authorof4amazingbooks.Asyoucansee,LifeCelebrationCenterisbuiltonthesolidrock.The ffoundationofthisministrycuratedbyBishopMichaelandOverseerJeanetteHannahwascreatedwitha oundationofthisministrycuratedbyBishopMichaelandOverseerJeanetteHannahwascreatedwitha lloveforGodandhispeople oveforGodandhispeople.
In2023theLordcalledBishopHannahhometohiseternalreward Duringthistimeoftransition,theLord In2023theLordcalledBishopHannahhometohiseternalreward.Duringthistimeoftransition,theLord hasusedOverseerJeanetteHannahasastabilizingforce Wecelebratehercontinuedleadershipasit hasusedOverseerJeanetteHannahasastabilizingforce.Wecelebratehercontinuedleadershipasit hasprovidedmuchneededhealing AndweeagerlyanticipatewhatisnextforLCC,asTheLegacy hasprovidedmuchneededhealing.AndweeagerlyanticipatewhatisnextforLCC,asTheLegacy Continues! Continues!
CANDIDATE AboutOurPastoral
MichaelDavidHannahJunior MichaelDavidHannahJunioriisadedicatedandpassionatei sadedicatedandpassionatei ffaith,community,andservice.Withastrongfoundationinspiri aith,community,andservice Withastrongfoundationinspiri connectiontohisfavoritescripture,Isaiah52:7.Michaelhaswa connectiontohisfavoritescripture,Isaiah52:7 Michaelhaswa years,embracingtheteachingsofChristandsharinghiswisdo years,embracingtheteachingsofChristandsharinghiswisdo
AproudmemberoftheLifeCelebrationCenter,Michaelhasbe AproudmemberoftheLifeCelebrationCenter,Michaelhasbe church'sministry,servinginvariouspastoralrolessuchasprai church'sministry,servinginvariouspastoralrolessuchasprai andelder.Hiscommitmenttothechurchhasbeenunwavering andelder Hiscommitmenttothechurchhasbeenunwavering significantmilestonebybecomingtheseniorpastorofLifeCelebrationCenter,atestamentto significantmilestonebybecomingtheseniorpastorofLifeCelebrationCenter,atestamentto hisdedicationandleadershipwithintheministry. hisdedicationandleadershipwithintheministry.
Michael'sprofessionaljourneyisasdiverseas Michael'sprofessionaljourneyisasdiverseashisspiritualone Hehasexcelledinvarious hisspiritualone.Hehasexcelledinvarious ffields,includingentrepreneurship,photography,barbering,marketing,andcommunications ields,includingentrepreneurship,photography,barbering,marketing,andcommunications. Hiseducationalpath,fromBaltimoreCitypublicschoolstoCatonsvilleCommunityCollege, Hiseducationalpath,fromBaltimoreCitypublicschoolstoCatonsvilleCommunityCollege, AenonBibleCollege,andWorldBelieversFellowshipInstitute,hasshapedhimintoaversatile AenonBibleCollege,andWorldBelieversFellowshipInstitute,hasshapedhimintoaversatile andknowledgeableindividual. andknowledgeableindividual.
Michael's personal life is as fulfilling as his professional and spiritual ones He has been
Michael's personal life is as fulfilling as his professional and spiritual ones. He has been happily married for 14 years and is the proud father of three sons, Terrell Curry-Hannah, happily married for 14 years and is the proud father of three sons, Terrell Curry-Hannah, Michael David Hannah III and Marcell Irving. His family is a source of joy and strength, Michael David Hannah III and Marcell Irving His family is a of joy and strength, providinghimwithunwaveringsupportinhispersonalandprofessionalendeavors. providinghimwithunwaveringsupportinhispersonalandprofessionalendeavors
Michael's desire for ministry is deeply rooted in his vision to lead a Christ-centered
Michael's desire for ministry is deeply rooted in his vision to lead a Christ-centered community that fosters inclusivity and diversity while actively transforming the urban community that fosters inclusivity and diversity while actively transforming the urban neighborhood His mission revolves around empowering individuals through discipleship, neighborhood. His mission revolves around empowering individuals through discipleship, outreach,andleadershipdevelopment,addressingspiritualandpracticalneedswithafocus outreach,andleadershipdevelopment,addressingspiritualandpracticalneedswithafocus ontheuniquechallengesandopportunitiesofthediversecommunity. ontheuniquechallengesandopportunitiesofthediversecommunity
WithaheartdedicatedtoservingasJesus'handsandfeetinthecity,Michaelseekstobea WithaheartdedicatedtoservingasJesus'handsandfeetinthecity,Michaelseekstobea beacon of hope, healing, and unity, striving to make a meaningful impact and spread the beacon of hope, healing, and unity, striving to make a meaningful impact and spread the messageofloveandcompassion messageofloveandcompassion.
**Tothecongregants,pleasejoinusinreverencingthemomentbyparticipatinginallrequestedaudience participationsections.
MusicalPrelude
THECALLTOWORSHIP........................................................................................................ElderChariseBrown
Leader: Howbeautifularethefeetofthem,whichpreachthegospelofpeace?
People: Speakuntous,OLord,andwewillhearThyword!
Leader: Come,letusworshiptheLordinthebeautyofholiness
People: WewillblesstheLordinHistempleandgiveHimoursacrificeofpraise.
PROCESSIONAL
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PastorDesignate PastorMichaelD.Hannah,Jr.
ChiefCelebrant—ApostleAaronW.Hannah,Sr.DD
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KERYGMA.........................................................…………………………................…...……..ApostleAaronW.Hannah,Sr. PresidingPrelateofGlobalJoyFellowship&SeniorPastorof@Churches
SONGOFPREPARATION
PresentationofPastoralDesignate.........................................….ExecutivePastorLinwoodFarmer
Onbehalfofthemembersofthecongregationandthisfellowship,wepresenttoyou thiscandidate,whowillbeinstalledasSeniorPastorintheLord’sChurch.Michaelhas beencarefullychoseninaccordancewiththebylawsandrequirementsofTheLife CelebrationCenter.
Havingbeenfoundanobedientservant,askilledandwillingworker,completingthe trainingsetforth,andwalkingfaithfultotheScriptures,weareconvincedthathislife andmannersareframedandfoundsuitabletotheexerciseoftheministryofSenior PastorasChristhascalledhim.
WethereforeaskthatyoulayhandsuponhiminthepoweroftheHolySpirit, appointingandaffirminghimasatrustworthyandholymancapableofexercisingthe ministriesthatareuponhislife.
THEINSTALLATIONOFTHESENIORPASTOR............................….ApostleAaronW.Hannah,Sr.,DD
APOSTLE:[Michael],seeingthatthegraceofGodhascalledyouintoleadershipinthis church,Inowaskyou:Doyoupromise,asseniorpastorofthiscongregation,youwill faithfullyendeavortocarryoutthedutiesofyourministry,seekingtoexercisewisely andinChristianlovetheauthoritythathasbeenentrustedtoyouinthisoffice,andwill youseektoteachtheWordofGodfullyasGodrevealsittoyouthroughtheworkofthe HolySpiritfortheinstructionandinspirationofthosetowhomyouminister?
PASTORDesignate:IpromisetodosowithGod'shelp.
APOSTLE:[PastorMichael],acalltopastoralleadershipisacalltosharedministry. Evenasyouexerciseyourgiftsforministry,areyoupreparedtoenterintoa communityofleaderswiththeLifeCelebrationCenteranditsstaffpersons,volunteers, andlayleadersinthecongregation?
SENIORPASTOR:IrejoiceinthewealthofleadershipgiftsGodhasgiventhischurchand fellowship,andIpledgetoworkwithothersinaspiritofcooperationandopennessto God'spresenceinourmidst.
APOSTLE:LifeCelebrationCentercongregation,pleasestand.Willyoubeloyaltothe doctrine,discipline,andworshipoftheLifeCelebrationCenterChurchasthisnewly appointedseniorpastorleadsyou?
CONGREGATION:WewilldosowiththehelpoftheLord.
APOSTLE:Youmaybeseated. Layingonofhands
ReadingoftheDocuments
ThesigningoftheDocuments
VestingoftheNewlyAppointedSeniorPastor
THEPRESENTATIONOFASSOCIATEPASTORS
BishopKevinRobinson
OnbehalfofthemembersoftheLifeCelebrationCenter,wepresentthesefollowersof Christ,whoaretobeappointedandaffirmedintheLord’sChurch.Theyhavebeen carefullychoseninaccordancewiththebylawsandrequirementsofTheLife CelebrationCenterChurch.Havingbeenfoundobedientservants,completingthe trainingsetforth,andwalkingfaithfultotheScriptures,weareconvincedthattheir livesandmannersareframedandfoundsuitabletotheexerciseoftheministriesto whichChristhascalledthem.
We,therefore,askthatyoulayhandsuponthesecandidatesinthepoweroftheHoly Spirit,appointingandaffirmingthemastrustworthyandholy,capableofexercising theministriesthatareupontheirlives.
THEAPOSTOLICADMONITION
SeniorPastor:MybelovedinChrist,theChurchisthefamilyofGod,theBodyofChrist, andtheTempleoftheHolySpirit.Now,youarecalledasministersofreconciliationand toworkandservewithme,yourpastor,andtheappointedleadersofthis congregation.Havingheardthisadmonition,doyoubelievethatGodhasindeed calledyouasaministeroftheGospelofJesusChrist?
Candidates:IbelieveIamso-called
SeniorPastor:AccordingtothescripturerecordedintheGospelofSt Matthew9:37, “Thensaithheuntohisdisciples,theharvestistrulyplenteous,butthelaborersare few.”
Candidates:Therefore,webeseechtheLordoftheharvesttosendforthworkersinto thefield.
SeniorPastor:ThenIheardthevoiceoftheLordsaying,“WhomshallIsend,andwho willgoforus?”
Candidates:IhaveheardGod'scall,andinthewordsofIsaiah,Ianswer,“HereamI, sendme.”
SeniorPastor:Haveyou,asthe“calledoftheLord,”prayerfullyconsideredthe responsibilityandaccountabilitytoGodfirst,yourleader,thecongregationyou serve,andtheworkofministry?
Candidates:Prayerfully,Ihaveconsideredthesame.
SeniorPastor:Willyoudoyourbesttopatternyourlifeinaccordancewiththe teachingsofChristsothatyoumaybeawholesomeexampletoallpeople?
Candidates:Iwill,Godasmyhelper.
SeniorPastor:WillyouinallthingsseeknotyourglorybutthegloryoftheLordJesus Christ?
Candidates:Iwill Thus,weherewithstandshouldertoshoulderinsubmissiontothe WillofGod.
ACTOFLAYINGONOFHANDS
Inowchargeyou,inthenameofOurLordJesusChrist,thatyoueverstrivetofillyour officetothebestofyourknowledgeandthatyouwillseekdivineguidanceinallof yourwork.
PresentationofAppointments&Documents
FinalWords&Benediction....................................................................PastorMichaelD.Hannah,Jr.
Dr. Aaron Wendell Hannah, Sr., is a dedicated servant of God, deeply committed to spreading the teachings of the church and sharing the Gospel with all people. His journey in ministry, which began alongside his late father, Bishop Michael David Hannah, Sr., at the Life Celebration Center, is a testament to his unwavering dedication. Over thirty years, he served in various leadership roles, always prioritizing the needs of the people with a servant's heart, a commitment that led to his elevation to Executive Pastor.
Driven by his love for the ministry, Dr. Hannah co-founded the Life Celebration Center South and later established the independent ministry @South Church—Baltimore while remaining faithful to his father's legacy. As the Lead Pastor of @South Church, he has overseen its remarkable growth and touched countless lives through his uplifting preaching style, fostering a strong sense of community and faith.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Dr. Hannah is an avid student of The Word and holds an honorary doctorate from Aenon Bible College. His passion for teaching and evangelism extends to his digital platform, 'Fresh Start,' and his program, Aaron Hannah Today, where he inspires and encourages believers and nonbelievers.
Beyond his spiritual endeavors, Dr. Hannah is deeply committed to community outreach, creating numerous programs to feed, lead, and empower individuals. He strongly believes in the importance of the local church and has founded Global Joy, a fellowship focused on strengthening churches and leaders worldwide.
Dr. Hannah's impact reaches beyond the spiritual realm. He has initiated partnerships with financial institutions to promote financial literacy and homeownership in underserved communities. His dedication to transforming lives extends to his global initiatives, including the Water Boy Project, which aims to build 100 wells in remote African villages.
Through his unwavering faith and dedication, Dr. Aaron Wendell Hannah, Sr., continues to profoundly impact the lives of many, spreading joy, hope, and the love of Christ to all corners of the world.
AWife’sTribute TRIBUTE
“Andhowshalltheypreach,excepttheybesent?Asitiswritten, how beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace,andbringgladtidingofgoodthings!” ~Romans10:15
Mylove,27yearsagowetalkedaboutth thatyouweremyhusbandandyouwo dad Wellhereweare WhoknewIhadthe soproudofyou.Iknowthisisnotwhere God.Youhaveprovenyourselfasalead yourabilitytohelpdevelopmyskillsanda fullestpotential.
AsaChristianleaderinourmarriageyo listener,tryingtofigurewaystobesttocom yourwillingnesstolearnfromme.Youha ofhusbandforourchildren.Youprayfor andourchurchearnestlywithexpectation judgement
YouhaveastrongconnectiontoGodand happiness. And, your support of me i constantlypouringintomeandhelpingm and transforming them into ministry o reasons,Iwillfollowyouasmyhusbandan
Thefeetofthosewhopreachthegospel because they bring a message of hope from the author and finisher of our faith beautiful leader, your service, humility, a others to Christ is breath-taking Your ravishingandIcannotwaittoseetheas dowith
A Mother’s Tribute TRIBUTE
MichaelDavidHannahJr.,yousharethesamestrong BiblicalnameswithyourDad.ThenameMichaelisof Hebreworigin;itmeans“WhoIsLikeGod”or“GiftFrom God”, thenameDavidmeans“Beloved”andHannah means“Favor”or“Grace”.
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Youtrulyembodyalloftheabove!Thiswouldhave beenaspecialandproudmomentforyourDad. He knewthatyouweremorethancapableoftakingon thismammothtaskbeforeyoudid Afterall,hecalled you“Number1”forareason.
Yourfatherwasapatientmanwholovedpeople,and helovedGod. HetrustedGod’sdecisionuntilthehis lastday,asheclosedhiseyes.Youwerethechosen forthis,justliketheshepherdboyDavid,whobecame king Aswellasthelittlebabyboywhowaspushedin abasketdownthestream,whoroseuptoleadGod’s people.Yes,Moses!
Weknowthattherearesomanythoughtsand emotionsinyourmind(andotherstoo)rightnow,but Godhasthefinalsay.Iadmonishyouto,always, “TrustintheLordWithAllYourHeartandLeanNotto YourOwnUnderstanding.InAllYourWays AcknowledgeHimandHeShallDirectYourPath”.
Therefore,todayIhumblysummitmyselftoyour leadershipasmy“Pastor”.
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Todayaswehavegatheredcelebratetheunionbetween Todayaswehavegatheredcelebratetheunionbetween PastorandPeople,wealsopausetohonorthememoryof PastorandPeople,wealsopausetohonorthememoryof ourBishopandfounder, ourBishopandfounder,HisGrace, HisGrace, TheRightReverend TheRightReverendMichaelDavidHannah,Sr. MichaelDavidHannah,Sr.
Thissingularmomentintimewasnotonlythedesireofour Thissingularmomentintimewasnotonlythedesireofour Bishop,butintheeternalplanofGodbeforethefoundation Bishop,butintheeternalplanofGodbeforethefoundation oftheworld Itisourprofoundhonortowitnesssuccession, oftheworld.Itisourprofoundhonortowitnesssuccession, andtomarkthecontinuationofLegacy! andtomarkthecontinuationofLegacy!
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Iwouldliketothankallwhoattendedorotherwisesupportedthisservice. Inaddition,Iwanttogiveaspecialthankyoutothefollowingpeople:
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