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By: Doug Olsen
June 5, 1982
Conference Press Room
Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan
FOR I MMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE:
The Reverend Joy A. Barrett was elected to Deacon's Orders, and
received as a Probationary Member of the Detroit Annual Conference
of the United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, June 1, as the
14lst consecutive Annual Session began in Dawson Auditorium on the
campus of Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan.
On Saturday, June S,she was ordained a Deacon in the United Methodist
Church by Bishop Edsel A. Ammons, Resident Bishop of The Michigan
Area of the United Methodist Church.
Daughter of Mr. George Barrett and Mrs. Bet ty Schnople of Bay
City,
the Reverend Barrett was graduated from Western High School
in Auburn in 1976.
She received a B.A. degree from Michigan State
University in 1980; and is presently enrolled as a student at
Boston University School of Theology in Boston, Massachusetts.
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AMEN
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Joy Barrett named
new Ann Arbor :J.-/~19!5"
District superintendent
Bishop D on ald A. Ott has
announced the appointment of
the Rev. Joy Barrett to the
D etroit Cabinet as superintendent of the Ann Arbor District
beginning July 1, 199 8.
Barrett was born in Pittsfield,· Mass., cam e to Michigan
as a small child and graduated
from Bay City Western High
S chool. She has an undergradu ate degree from Michigan
State University an d received
her Masters of Divinity degree
from Boston University School
ofTheology in May 1983.
Barrett has served congregations at Gordonville and
Sterling Heights and is currently the pastor of State Street
United Methodist Church in
Saginaw where she has served
since 1993.
Barrett h as served in various
District and Conference capacities throughout her ministry. She has been active in
camping ministries, served as
the Board of Ordained Ministry chairperson from 1992 to
1996, and currently is an elected member of the General
Board of Higher Education
and Ministry. She has been an
elected delegate to both the
1992 and 1996 G eneral and
Jurisdictional Conferences.
In making this appointment, Bishop Ott has said of
Rev. Barrett: "Commending
this assignment are her abilities
to guide and nurture the development of congregation s and
their lay and clergy leadership.
She is a repeatedly recognized·
leader with broad connectional
experience. Her excellence in
congregational ministry and
lead ership in clergy developm ent will assist the district
churches and newly focused
conference mission direction.
Rev. Barrett's relatively young
age, h er gender and national
leadership experience will aid
the Conference lead ership
team."
Of her new appointed Barrett said: " I accept this new
appointment with great humility, tr usting that wh ere God
guides, G od provides. As I am
learning about the Ann Arbor
District, I am impressed with
the strength of the lay and clergy leadership, and the ministries of the church es a n d
institutions within the district.
Rev. Joy Barrett
I am grateful for the excellent
leadership provided by Dr.
Brent McCumons in the district."
Barrett's spouse, Robert
Long, has an undergraduate
degree in biopsychology and
philosophy, as well as a Masters ofTheological Studies. He
is employed as National Director of Facilities with P residium, Inc. in Mt. Clemens.
Both Joy and Rob enjoy the
out of doors, and wide-open
spaces, reading and bicycling.
Joy also enjoys doing counted
cross stitch. T h ey will move to
the District parsonage for the
July 1, 1998 appointment. A
service installation will be held
on Sept. 27.
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Jhe R everend Jo'I_A.· Barrelt, Superinfendenf
An Arbor 2Ji6lricf
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Celebration of Ministry
The Reverend Joy A. Barrett
Chelsea First United Methodist Church
September 27, 1998 4:00p.m.
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GATHERING
Assorted Selections
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Hartland Gospel Quartet
*WELCOME AND GREETING
Rev. Richard Dake
This is the day which the Lord has made.
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Worship the Lord in this new day.
let all that we do praise God's matchless name.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN
.. God of Grace and God of Glory,.
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OPENING PRAYER
Rev. Sh erry par ker
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
Eternal God, by Your grace You have set us together in Your Church
whose foundation is Your Son Jesus Christ. Grant Your continuing'
grace, we pray, to all who exercise leadership in Your Church, that
they may with diligence and faithfulness fulfill their various
ministries; and grant that we Your people may follow them where You
lead and minister faithfully in the world; through Jesus Christ our
lord. Amen.
SPECIAL MUSIC
OLD TESTAMENT READING
*GOSPEL READING
Brighton Childrens Choir
Isaiah 42:1- 9
Robert Brenner
John 10:11- 16
Rev. Sherry Parker
INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENT BISHOP DONALD A. OTT
Rev. Gerry Parker
INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Bishop
Do~ald
A. Ott
THE COVENANT SERVICE
Leader to Distr ict Superintendent:
R~v: Joy A. Barrett, you have been appointed to be among us for the
m1n1st:y . of Word and Sac:ament; and called to a special ministry of
superv:s1on and leadersh1p. You are called to guard the faith to seek
the un1ty, and to exercise the discipline of the Church and'to
sup~rvise and su~port the Church'~ ~ife? work, and mission. Do you
aff1rm your comm1tment to these m1n1str1es in our midst?
I affirm my commitment to these ministries in your midst.
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Leader to people:
Brothers and sisters in Christ, as a people committed to participate in
the ministries of the Church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts,
and your service, will you support and uphold Rev. Joy A. Barrett in
these ministries?
We welcome you. We celebrate your appointment to the Ann Arbor
District. We affirm your leadership. We pledge to you our support
in our mutual ministry in the name of Jesus.
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Chelsea First United Methodist Chancel Choir
PRESENTATION OF SIGNS
Joy, take this Bible,
Rev. Kristine J. Sigal
and be among us as one who proclaims the Word, for the edification
of believers and the conversion of the world. Amen.
Joy, take this water,
Lil DeHart
be renewed in your baptism and renew us in ours. Amen.
Joy, take this bread and cup,
Rev. Dr. Dean A. Klump
and keep us in communion with Christ and His Church. Amen.
Joy, take this hymnal and book of worship,
Jane Schairer
to guide us in our prayer and praise. Amen.
Joy, take this towel and basin,
Rev. Jackie E. Holdsworth
and be among us as one who serves. Amen.
Joy, take this stole,
Sanford Burr
and shepherd us as a pastor. Amen.
Joy, take this Book of Discipline,
Rev. Isaac Y. Shin
and strengthen our connections as United Methodists. Amen.
Joy, take this globe,
Andy Topp
and lead us in our mission to all the world. Amen.
*HYMN
"Be Thou My Vision"
SERMON
451
Rev. Joy A Barrett
Ann Arbor District Superintendent
SPECIAL MUSIC
Hartland Gospel Quartet
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BENEDICTION
*RECESSIONAL HYMN
"For.-~ard
POSTLUDE
*Congregation standing as one is able
Through the Ages"
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Hartl and Gospel Quartet
Committee on District Superintendency
Rev. Mark E. Spa.,.,, Chairperson
Janet Alford
Phyllis Foster
Paula Bober
Rev. Jackie Holdsworth
Robert Brenner
Joyce Middleton
Sanford Burr
Rev. Dr. Gerald Parker
Richard Campeau
Sherri Plank
Frederick Cooley
Charles Woolley
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The Reverend Joy A. Barrett was born in western Massachusetts and spent her early
years in Florida. At age eight she moved with her family to Bay City, Michigan. She
was graduated from Bay City Western High School in 1976, from Michigan State
University in 1980, and from Boston University School of Theology in 1983.
She has served Gordonville UMC, 1983-1988
Sterling Heights UMC, 1988-1993
Saginaw: State Street UMC, 1993- 1998
Activities beyond the local church Lake Louise Junior High Camp, 17 years as counselor and/or dean
Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, member for 10 years, chair 1992-96
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, elected member since 1993
Division of Ordained Ministry: Committee on Enlistment and Ethnic
Concerns, Legislative Committee chair
General and Jurisdictional Conferences delegate, 1992 and 1996
Conference Council on Ministries Personnel Committee
Jurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy
PersonalJoy is married to Robert Long. Rob is the national director of facilities and
asset management with Presidium, Inc. in Mt. Clemens, MI. Together they enjoy
gardening, bicycling, and cooking. Rob is an avid reader; from time to time Joy
snatches a few minutes for counted cross-stitch. Much of their free time is devoted to
their family companion, Jazmine, a four-year old English Shepherd dog.
Barrett, Joy A.