REVISED CALL TO CONVENTION BOOK 2025 03-25 .2025 REVISED (1)

Dr. Linda Pates, President 1012 Coleman Lane Utica, MS 39175 Telephone: 601 - 415 - 1571 Email: nucuaaprez25drpates@gmail.com Fax: 1 - 601 - 885 - 4192

“ Ushers Committed to Doing the Will of God ” Romans 12:2 (King James Version)

With great pleasure, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I am thrilled to extend greetings and good wishes for the 106 th National Convention, which will be held in the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, Arizona.

The Western Region, along with the state of Arizona, is anticipating your visit to the West. Phoenix, Arizona, is known for many unique features, including its desert landscape, lack of daylight - saving time, and location. I encourage you to take some time to explore the area during your visit. It's an excellent way to complement your convention experience and create lasting memories. With the deepest gratitude to God, we acknowledge His grace and mercy for bringing us through the years as we plan to meet in this location to learn, participate, collaborate, and fellowship. Let us sing His praise, seek His face, worship Him, and pray for the convention to be spiritual, inspirational, fruitful, fulfilling, and successful. I encourage you to review the schedule as you plan your attendance to maximize your convention experience. With God's guidance, together, we'll make this convention memorable and rewarding. He is the One who leads our every step. With our minds on God, we will remain committed to doing His will. Therefore, you are hereby called to the 106th National Convention of the National United Church Ushers Association of America, Incorporated, on July 2 1 - 25, 2025, hosted by the Western Region in Phoenix, Arizona. May God bless you with success, healthiness, contentment, and endless blessings.

Linda Pates Dr. Linda Pates 25 th National President

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