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119th PAW International Convention
July 19–25, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sunday • July 19, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00–9:00 AM | Prayer Clinic • Bishop Clifton Jones | Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly |
| 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Morning Worship • Bishop-elect Robert Martin | Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly |
| 2:00–5:00 PM | IUB Executive Board Meeting (Lunch & Drill) | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 7:15–7:30 PM | The Gathering | JW Marriott |
| 7:30–9:30 PM | Opening Convention Evening Worship • Bishop Lambert Gates | JW Marriott |
| 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | IPYPU Choir Fest | JW Marriott |
Monday • July 20, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:30–9:00 AM | Unity Prayer | JW Marriott |
| 9:00–11:00 AM | PAW Morning Worship • Elder Kameron Adams | JW Marriott |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | IUB State Presidents & Regional Directors Meeting | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | YIA/IUB Meeting | Convention Center • Room 126 |
| 2:30–4:30 PM | PAW Business Meeting | JW Marriott |
| 5:15–6:15 PM | Real Deal Usher Drill | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 7:15–7:30 PM | The Gathering | JW Marriott |
| 7:30–9:30 PM | PAW Sacred Communion • Bishop Lamont Turner | JW Marriott |
| 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | IPYPU After Hours Service | JW Marriott |
Tuesday • July 21, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00–8:50 AM | PAW Prayer Clinic • Bishop Clifton Jones | Convention Center • Wabash Room #1 |
| 9:00–10:15 AM | Morning Glory • Elder Christopher Foster | JW Marriott |
| 12:30–2:00 PM | IUB General Body Meeting & Voting • Facilitator: Bishop Bruce Shaw | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 5:15–6:15 PM | Real Deal Usher Drill | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 7:15–7:30 PM | The Gathering | JW Marriott |
| 7:30–9:30 PM | PAW Evening Worship (Fascinators Night) • Pastor Krista Tyson | JW Marriott |
| 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | IPYPU Service • Pastor Noah Cunningham | JW Marriott |
Wednesday • July 22, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00–8:50 AM | Prayer Clinic • Bishop Clifton Jones | Convention Center • Wabash Room #1 |
| 9:00–10:30 AM | Louis Day Academy | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 1:00–2:15 PM | Midday Worship • Dr. Kevin Chantel | JW Marriott |
| 5:15–6:15 PM | Real Deal Usher Drill | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 7:15–7:30 PM | The Gathering | JW Marriott |
| 7:30–9:30 PM | PAW Evening Worship • Bishop Anthony Farrington (Bahamas) | JW Marriott |
| 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | IPYPU Service • Evangelist Roslyn Hudson | JW Marriott |
Thursday • July 23, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 AM | Doors Open | JW Marriott |
| 12:00–4:00 PM | Presider’s Celebration • Bishop Charles Johnson | JW Marriott |
| 5:15–6:15 PM | Real Deal Usher Drill | Convention Center • Room 122 |
| 7:30–9:30 PM | IPYPU Service • Elder Kyron Shorter | JW Marriott |
| 11:00 PM–12:30 AM | TYSCOT 50th Anniversary Homecoming Concert (Free with PAW Convention Badge • $35 Non-Registrants) | JW Marriott |
Friday • July 24, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00–11:00 AM | IPYPU Morning Glory • Pastor Michael Baker | JW Marriott |
| 2:00–3:30 PM | “Who’s Watching the Door?” Luncheon (Transportation Provided) | Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly |
| 6:15–6:30 PM | The Gathering | JW Marriott |
| 6:30–10:30 PM | Official Night & Consecration • Bishop Brooks | JW Marriott |
| 10:30 PM | IPYPU Choir Rehearsal with Friends | JW Marriott |
Saturday • July 25, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | IPYPU Culminating Service • Pastor Johnathan Miller | JW Marriott |
IUB Highlights
Executive Board Meeting
State Presidents & Regional Directors Meeting
General Body Meeting & Voting
Real Deal Usher Drill (Monday–Thursday)
“Who’s Watching the Door?” Luncheon
IUB Usher In Charge Schedule
Usher Assignments: IUB Indianapolis Convention 2026
Sunday
- 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: Prayer Clinic. Usher in Charge: Sister Mary Griffin.
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Morning Worship at Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assemblies. Usher in Charge: Brother Charles Cox and Lady Natalie Cooper.
- 7:15 PM–7:30 PM: Intercessory Prayer.
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM: Opening Convention Evening Worship. Ushers in Charge: Sister Gwendolyn Johnson and Sister Patricia Cox.
- 10:00 PM–12:00 AM: IPYPU Choir Fest at JW Marriott. Ushers in Charge: Brother Charles Locke, Sister Miriam Starks, Athalia Harrell, Sister Tiana Haygood, and Sister Venera Whitlow.
Monday
- 8:30 AM–9:00 AM: PAW Unity Prayer.
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: PAW Worship Service. Ushers in Charge: Sister Athalia Harrell and Sister Joyce Phinisee.
- 5:15 PM–6:15 PM: Real Deal Usher Drill, Room 122.
- 7:15 PM–7:30 PM: The Gathering Intercessory Prayer.
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM: PAW Sacred Communion. Ushers in Charge: Dr. Mitzy Johnson and Sister Jacquelyn Pendleton.
- 10:00 PM–12:00 AM: IPYPU After-Hours Service. Ushers in Charge: Brother Charles Locke and Sister Kathy Itaro.
Tuesday
- 8:00 AM–8:50 AM: Prayer Clinic, Convention Center, Wabash Room 1. Usher in Charge: Sister Mary Griffin and Sister Elizabeth Clement.
- 9:00 AM–10:15 AM: PAW Morning Glory. Ushers in Charge: Sister Patricia Davis and Sister Diane Drake.
- 7:15 PM–7:30 PM: The Gathering Intercessory Prayer.
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM: Evening Worship. Usher in Charge: Sister Natalie Cooper and Sister Mary Griffin.
- 10:00 PM–12:00 AM: IPYPU After-Hours Service. Ushers in Charge: Brother Charles Locke and Sister Kathy Itaro.
Wednesday
- 8:00 AM–8:50 AM: Prayer Clinic, Convention Center, Wabash Room 1. Usher in Charge: Sister Mary Griffin and Sister Liz Harris.
- 1:00 PM–2:15 PM: Midday Worship. Ushers in Charge: Sister Tiana Haygood and Sister Athalia Harrell.
- 7:15 PM–7:30 PM: The Gathering Intercessory Prayer.
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM: Evening Worship. Ushers in Charge: Joyce Phinisee and Sister Rhonda Richmond.
- 10:00 PM: IPYPU After-Hours Service. Ushers in Charge: Brother Charles Locke and Sister Kathy Itaro.
Thursday
- 12:00 PM–4:00 PM: Presider’s Celebration Gala.
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM: IPYPU Service. Ushers in Charge: Athalia Harrell and Tiana Haygood.
- 11:00 PM–12:30 AM: PAW Concert. Ushers in Charge: Brother Charles Locke and Sister Kathy Itaro.
Friday
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: IPYPU Service. Ushers in Charge: Sister Sister Rhonda Richmond and Dr. Mitzy Johnson.
- 6:15 PM–6:30 PM: Intercessory Prayer.
- 6:30 PM–10:30 PM: PAW Official Night and Consecration. Ushers in Charge: Sister Natalie Cooper and Lady Jacquelyn Pendleton.
- 10:30 PM: IPYPU Service. Ushers in Charge: Brother Charles Locke and Sister Kathy Itaro.
Saturday
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: IPYPU Culminating Service. All available ushers are requested to s
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