The Prelude The Posting of the Guards ..........................................................................Henry County Chaplain's Corp The Processional The Hymn ........................................ 'What a Fellowship" .......................Shiloh Baptist Church Mass Choir The Prayer of Consolation ................................................................. The Reverend Dr. William E. Flippin The Thankful Texts ..................................................................... The Reverend R. L. Miller- Psalm 95:1-7 The Reverend Louis Clark- Psalm 100:1-5 The Reverend Maynon Copeland - Psalm 145: 1-6 The Reverend Carl Delk- Psalm 8:1-4 The Hymn of Victory..................... "Victory in Jesus" ............................................ Choir and Congregation The Comforting Texts ............................................ The Reverend Robert Glass - II Corinthians 4: 16-18 The Reverend Horace Slaughter- Psalm 62: 1-2 The Reverend Clarence Steiner - Revelation 7: 1S-1 7 The Reverend W. J. Smith- Psalm 23:1-6 The Song of Celebration...........................................................................Shiloh Baptist Church Mass Choir The Believers' Texts ............................................................... The Reverend A. A. W. Motley - John 14: 1-7 The Reverend Dr. Arthur Carson - John 10:9-11 The Reverend Dr. Cleopatrick Lacy - Psalm 91: 1-S The Reverend Donald Cantrell - Psalm .34: 1-8 The Song of Celebration ...........................................................................Shiloh Baptist Church Mass Choir The Special Greetings .......................................Deacon Sherman Lemon, Chairman of Deacon Ministry Victory Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Evangelist Jannetta West-Mcintyre, First Vice President Georgia Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Interdenominational The Reverend Dr. T. DeWitt Smith, Jr., President Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. The Song of Celebration............. "Center of My Joy" ........................Shiloh Baptist Church Mass Choir The Family Reflections ............................................................................................................. Mrs. Ann Martin Briana, Morgan and Hope Strickland The Reverend Hopie Strickland, III Mrs. Linda D. Strickland The Instrumental Medley of Pastor's Favorite Hymns Eulogy ...........................................................................The Reverend Mil~h&A;I~ Victory The Invitation to Discipleship The Acknowle ements DAVID SCOTT 1lnof OIS"lliCT, GEOIIGIA 'W'INW.HOUSE.GOVJOAVIDSCOTT DAVID.SCOTT@MAfl.HOUSE.GOV ((Congre~11 of tbe Wntteb ~tatt5i oust of rt5tntatibt~ f4la!;~Jington. 20515-1013 COMMITTEEO AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAl SERVICES COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFfAIRS Dear friends: As the U.S. Congressman for Georg1a's Thirteenth Congressional District. I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Reverend Dr. Hopie Strickland. Jr. on this grievous occasion of his passing. The loss of a loved one is truly a trying and difficult experience to endure. Ma)' God be your guide and comfort through this loss. Reverend Strickland was a good. caring individual who loved his community and congregation wholly. He was the type of person who touched people"s lives and left a wonderful impression. He never hesitated to help out his neighbor and such goodness will be sorely missed. I am forever grateful to Dr. Strickland because he was kind enough to bless and dedicate my Congrcssiona1 District Office in Jonesboro \\hen it first opened. I will never forget his kind blessing or spirit. The greatness of his spirit will endure forever. God Bless You. ~cid~S-co~tt------~-J Member of Congress W.O.Stll 'QTON 0Ff1Cf: 417 C.t.NP,O 0' Of,ICti BU.lDI G WASHINGTON, DC 20&1~1013 !>"HONE: (2021 225-2939 F.o.x 1202) 22!)..4628 JOIIISBO 0 Offl~ 173 NDI'Tt MAO S !iET "'-10. .,. JONES80AO. GA 30236 1n01 210-.so13 F,o.x: ino) 21G-5873 S A Off : 888 Co.'ICORO RoAn. STE. 100 SM'fl'NA. GA 30080 P"'ItttE: 770) ~2-5405 F.a.x tnOI 4325813 SHIRLEY FRANKLIN MAYOR CITY OF ATLANTA 55 TRINITY AVENUE, S.W ATLANTA, GEORGIA 303030300 TEL !404) 3306100 July 17' 2007 Mrs. Linda Strickland 143 Windsong Drive Stockbridge, Georgia 30281 Dear Mrs. Strickland: On behalf of the City ofAtlanta and all of its employees, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband, The Reverend Hopie Strickland, Jr. We all join you in mourning a man who meant so much to those lives he touched across the years as a pastor and religious leader in our Metro community. His labor of love for the Lord was the fruits of his ministry. Rev. Strickland will be remembered for his outstanding service of31 years to this city. He gave wholeheartedly of himself with the City of Atlanta Water Bureau as a Water Distribution supervisor. Rev. Strickland created with his life an example for us all to emulate while he sojourned here among us. He shall be missed. I pray that God will keep you in His care during your time ofbereavement. Billy Copeland Mayor City of McDonough July 16, 2007. * Dear Strickland Family: It was with deep regret that I learned of the loss of Pastor Hopie Strickland. On behalfofthe citizens and City Council of McDonough, I extend our heartfelt condolences. Throughout his li{~time. e'Witt, Jr. Dr. T. DeWitt Smith, Jr. President tfyrrme s. ts Dr. Tyrone S. Pitts General Secretary EW ERA MISSIONARY BAPT1ST CONVEN110N OF GEORGIA, Atlanta, Georgia And I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord." WVes," says the Spirit, 1hey will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them. -Revelations 14:13 (NRSV) Resolution in Memory of THE REVEREDND DR. HOPIE STRICKLAND, .JR. WHEREAS, Pastor Hopie Strickland, Jr. emulated Christ-like character and brought to us the light of love. WHEREAS, Many men have distinguished themselves before the world, Pastor Strickland was renowned in his community, this oonvention and virtuously before the eyes of God as a teacher, preacher, and pastor. WHEREAS, Pastor Strickland was a very active member of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. for more than 20 years. In the convention he served in many capacities such as a Congress of Christian Education Teacher, Ministers' Seminar Facilitator, State Vice President and State President During his tenure as the State President of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc., he empowered the convention for a life of Christian service and inspired the convention through his exemplary leadership abilities. The following were some of the accomplishments under his administration, Phase I of the New Era Resource Manual, Information Packets for New Churches and Pastors, Ministry Membership Directory, Evangelism Outreach, New Era Statewide Revivals, New Era Convention Center Night 501 (c) 3 status approved, Appointment of Regional Uaisons, Design and Implementation of New Era Website, Administrative Work Sessions, Reclamation of Two Fonner Churches, Seven New Churches and One New Association, Purchase of Additional Property for Convention Center; Inaugural Edition of Laymen's Newsletter - The "Ark, Southern Region PNBC Hosted by New Era Convention, Contributed more than $200,000 to Missions and Education, and Congress of Christian Education and Edward R. Davie Missions Conference Held at Convention Center. WHEREAS, Pastor Strickland was a dedicated, devoted and dependable servant of God; he completed the assignments God called, appointed, and anointed him to perform - HE FINISHED WELL! WHEREAS, Pastor Strickland's life was a completed life filled with joy, humor, laughter and faithful service. in God's infinite wisdom, on Thursday, July 12, 2007, thrs loving man was called home to be with the love of his life and the joy of his salvation; he transferred to the rolls of the Church Triumphant long after the sun goes down, the Western sky is lighted with colors that defy description and make up what many have called the afterglow. For many years to come those who knew and loved Pastor Strickland will feel the spell of his life. Its afterglow will linger and abide with us as a precious treasure throughout the days of our lives. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that with this dear family and with this congregation of family and friends that Pastor Strickland loved so dearly, we celebrate this certainty that life and death are gracious gifts from God who fills both of them with meaning. 1n the beginning, it was God who breathed life into humankind and the Psalmist reminds us that -precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in testimony of the loss of this great pioneer, a copy of this resolution be presented to the family, a copy be read in the upcoming Annual Session of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. and spread on the minutes of this convention in his memory, and a copy placed in archive at the New Era Baptist Center, Griffin, Georgia as a perpetual history. We, the executive officers of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. hereto affix our hand and seal this 2011 day of July 2007: C@tt,o;,u~ ~ Rev. Dr. Cleopatrk:k Lacy, Pnsldent .J/..d ~~---, eft. Rev. Dr. Arthur Carson, Jr. First Vac:e President Lwa.rtL L. ~.. Jr. Rev. Edward L. E ,Jr. Second Va President &~({~ Rev. Douglas Stowers, Third VICe Pre$ident HENRY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 2170 Jonesboro Road McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-957-3032 Fax: 678-432-1987 Clarence E. Steiner, Associational Missionary A Tribute to Dr. Hopie Strickland I have known Dr. Hopie Strickland for almost thirteen years. As I think about his life and his total devotion to God, I see three major realms in which his ministry had a tremendous impact. In his personal life, I think of the following verse of Scripture: "The lord has told me what is right and what he demands: 'See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God."' Micah 6:8 Pastor Hopie was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. As such, he allowed mercy to be the first priority in his personal relationships. He was a very humble soul that desired to live an obedient life that pleased God. In his relationships with others, he committed to live Proverbs 16:7: 'When a man's ways please the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Pastor Hopie was a strong individual. In his strength of stature and wisdom, he possessed no desire to lord over anyone. His heart's passion was to be at peace with God and his fellow man, and he went to great lengths in his pursuit of peace. When our brother in Christ, Dr. Hopie Strickland, departed this life on Friday morning, July 13, 2007, and entered into the presence of Almighty God, he could say, 11Father; I have finished everything that you required of me.'' "...If anyone loves me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our abode with him." John 14:23 My friend, I and many others will miss your physical presence, but our reunion will be great. .(' . ~~ - (Dr. Clarence Steiner Associational Missionary Henry Baptist Association Touchfnt ond tronsformlnr people with the love ofJesus M nry Co nty Mlnlst rial Alliance P. 0. :&x2410 McDonough, GA 30253 July 16, 2007 To: Linda and The Strickland Family From: The Henry County Ministerial Alliance Re: The Passing ofour Great Leader, The Rev. Dr. Hopie Strickland, Jr. Dear Linda and family, We want to formally share our feelings of grief and our wishes of condolence for the passing of our great leader. At the same time, we want to share in the celebration of a life well lived. Rev. Dr. Strickland was our leader for almost a full decade and we came to love him as a brother and respect him as a friend. He was a ve vet hammer. His sty e of leadership was ~ but humble. He had an uncanny ability to accomplish serious and sometimes difficult goals and objectives with a sense of humor. He galvanized churches in support ofthe annual United Negro Col ege Fund Rally. He championed the County-Wide Revival, coming up on its third year and he started the county alliance program to feed the hungry at Thanksgiving. He supported and loved families by making sure bills were paid and, at Christmas, struggling families had gifts to share. He was a steady presence and made sure that the AI iance was steady in its civic responsibility through continuous dialogue with city officials, the county government and the schools throughout the coWlty. Through his leadership, we established and maintained relationships in an effort to always make sure justice was served. We are all better because Rev. Dr. Strickland passed our way. He will be missed, but he has left us a legacy to carry on and an example of compassion and excellence that will sustain us as a unit. Thank you for sharing him with us and remember that God's loving reward is the goal and it is enough. Sincerely, ~/. C(5. ~filet, Rev. E. W. Lee Vice Moderator, Henrv Comttv Ministerial Alliance The Shoal Creek Baptist Association P. 0. Box2410 McDonough, GA 30253 July 16, 2007 Mrs. Linda Strickland and The Victory Tabernacle Church Family 1126 McDonough Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 Dear Sister Linda and Family, We know you are hurting and know that we grieve with you. Yet, we do not grieve as the unbeliever does - praise the Lord for the reality. Because of our hope, we are able to celebrate the life that was lived. We came to know and love Rev. Dr. Hopie Strickland as a passionate supporter ofthe Association and its goals of Christian Education and Scholarship. He served us several years as vice moderator, and he supported our efforts for more years than that, through his pastoral positions with Mt. Olive and Victory Tabernacle. His love, concern and support will be missed here on this side, but we look forward to the day when we can share where we went from here because ofhim. Sincerely, Rev. E. W. Lee Moderator, The Shoal Creek Baptist Assoc. lnternationa{)lssocio.tion of9rf.inisters' ~ er, 9ttinisters' flfdOws Inc. ([)r. Janie Cliatfes 1ofmes,