2004-Present ~ Under the Leadership of Rev. Donald W. Givens
The Guidance of the Holy Spirit ~ Leadership on the Move
Pastor Givens appointed Ann Johnson as Youth Director. The following were appointed to the Finance Committee: Gussie Snyder, Deacon Burnell Williams and Bro. Elijah Bolton.
In 2007, real estate property was purchased at 2610 E. 40th Street, and a new computer and printer for the secretary’s office. A new roof was put on the E.A. Johnson Learning Center.
In May 2007, the 3 air condition units were stolen from the E.A. Johnson Fellowship Hall. In June 2007, all 3 air condition units were replaced with new units. Deacon Curtis Jones, Jr. and Brother Elijah Bolton built a concrete platform and installed wrought-iron cages around the new units. CD and DVD recorders were purchased and Mt. Vernon began making DVDs and CDs. A 10 tray DVD/CD duplicator was purchased along with a new video camera.
June 22, 2007, Mt. Vernon suffered a great loss in the home-going of our beloved Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Emanuel A. Johnson, who was the pastor of this great church for 35 years.
In 2006, the Mt. Vernon In-Touch ministry was established to minister to new members. In November 2007 the Faith and Hope Health Ministry was established to bring awareness to health issues. Mt. Vernon’s first web site Home Page was developed and enhanced throughout the year. Woman II Woman was established to enhance relations with the women of the Church and address issues specifically related to them. Mt. Vernon began having EMT (Enriching Marriage Teams) workshops once a month to enhance marriage relationships.
July 2008, the Nursery was completely remodeled/converted into a new men’s and women’s restroom facility with numerous stalls, including a handicapped stall in each and numerous sinks. A kitchenette was also added. A new central air condition and heating unit was purchased for the restroom facility and will also heat and cool the vestibule area. The nursery was relocated to the building with the pastor’s and secretary’s office. Mt. Vernon began having noon Bible study each Wednesday in January 2009. Rev. Tommie Dillard and Pastor Donald Givens served as instructors.
Ministers Accepted & Ordained During the Life of This Church
Reverends
Johnie Howard, Louis Taylor, Willie Taylor, Gerald Ballew, James Everage Solomon Wright, Ronald Hindsman, Tommie Dillard,Sr., Greg Washington, Mitchell Wilson, Greg Stevens, James Johnson, Theester Johnson, Sr., DeMarco Brown, Sidney Rolls, Henry Young, A. F. Chrichlow, Louis Hurtt, Joseph Beasley, DeWayne Woods, Kim Gladney, Charles Bruce, Frankie Collins, Robert Smith, Melvin Dorsey, Olan Butler, Clyde Williams, Donald Givens, Carl Bowman, Dimitri Brockman, Andrew Byas, William Adams, Clayborn Jones, Corey Scott, Delaron Douglas, Anthony Fletcher, Christopher Williams, Eric Lindsey, Nick Andre Jenkins, Joe Dillard Sr.,
and
Floyd Wiggins, Frank Henderson & two adopted sons,
Troy Brooks & O’Kon.
The following ministers who have passed from labor to reward, but will remain a part of the history of Mount Vernon:
Earl Prewitt, William Overton, W. H. Potts, Larry Trent and Andre Jenkins.
Deacons on Trial, Accepted & Ordained During the Life of This Church
Curtis Jones, Jr., William Jackson, George McCall, Sr., Theester Johnson, Solomon Wright, Anthony Chandler, Tommy William, Joe Dillard, Sr., Charlie Henley, Leon Brown, Tommie Smith, Marcellus Robinson, Preston Miller, Leslie Maxwell, Wilbert Moreland Sr., Staten Heard, Benjamin Brown, John Trigg, Ronald Bell, Clyde Williams, Phillip Bradley, Will Blunt, Frankie Collins, Jeff Lewis, Hosea Ramsey, Mitchell Wilson, Eddie Cope, Monroe Porter, Thurlo Prater, Charles Durham, William Adam, Jeffery Lauderdale, Willie Jones, Terry Riley, Ace Singleton, Jefferson Williams, Donald Givens, Carter Wrice, Delaron Douglas, Glenn Winn, Joel Holden, Christopher Williams, Eric Lindsey, Charles Hayslett, Michael Frazier, Solomon Aumua, Cameron Perkins, William Smith and
Michael Ramsey.
The following deacons have passed from labor to reward, but will remain a part of the history of Mount Vernon:
Earman Wright, James Williams, James Hart, James Jones, Otis Tate, Eugene Johnson, L. B. Morris, W.M. Forest, Willie Young, Hosea Ramsey, Richard Hardiman, Will Blunt, Wilbert Moreland, Sr., Thurlo Prater, George McCall, Sr., Tommy Williams, and Jefferson Williams.
On June 1, 2003, Deacon Leon Brown was appointed chairman of the Deacon Board and Deacon Monroe Porter, appointed co-chairman. They are currently serving.
Trustees Appointed to the Board of Trustees
During the Life of This Church
Harold Brisco, Jackson Ware, Sr., Eddie Fletcher, Staten Heard, Elijah Bolton, Lonnie Word, Gussie Snyder.
The following trustees have passed from labor to reward, but will remain a part of the History of Mount Vernon:
Donald Carter, Sr., James Marshall, W. H. Brooks, Eddie Raines, David Carr, Lee Thompson, and J.V. Echols.
On December 10, 1982, James Marshall was appointed, Chairman of Trustee Board and served until his death, March 14, 1996. Eddie Raines, appointed co-chairman and served until his death, July 7, 2002. Donald Carter, Sr., was appointed church treasurer and served until his death, December 27, 2005.
Secretaries Who Have Served
During the Life of This Church
Alice Miles, Fairy Kirkland, Teresa Jefferson, Beadie Henderson Johnson, Maxine Walker, Ruby Jamison, Ruth Taylor and Gussie Snyder, who retired January 31, 2005, after having served 40 plus years. Currently, Gwendolyn Johnson.
Assistant Secretaries: the late Minnie Muller. Currently, Loretta Stewart and Linda Bluett, Youth & Assistant Secretary.
Treasurers Who Have Served
During the Life of This Church
W. A. Duberry, Will Rix, N. B. Richardson, Jesse Johnson, William Overton, W. H. Brooks and Donald W. Carter, Sr