News Conference at City Hall makes the Move Official
(June 16, 2009 – St. Louis, MO) In a news conference Thursday morning in St. Louis, the Church Of God In Christ officially announced it will move its annual Holy Convocation from Memphis, Tennessee to St. Louis, Missouri in 2010. The Holy Convocation is a seven-day spiritual rejuvenation event for the denomination, where over 50,000 members converge on the city to pray, fellowship, minister and reflect on the previous year in order to prepare for the future.
For the entire 102 years of the Church Of God In Christ’s existence, the convocation has been held in Memphis, TN, where it is also headquartered. However, after a General Assembly vote during the 2009 April Call Meeting, church leadership decided to relocate the convocation to St. Louis, Missouri in 2010.
“It is with the sincerest regret that we are forced to leave our founding city,” said Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. “We care deeply for Memphis and our history there. However, this move is all about our members, whom we love and have to provide the best possible spiritual experience for even during very tough economic times. Hopefully this change will give them financial relief and a great new experience in the city of St. Louis,” said Blake.
The move to St. Louis is designed to be more cost-efficient for the members by providing less expensive hotel prices, additional safety due to the close proximity of hotels to each other and the main convention area and flexibility for those who travel nationwide to the event each year. On average, the Church Of God In Christ’s convocation generates over $35 million during its seven-day event, which is a considerable boost to the local economy.
“St. Louis was a really good fit for the Church in terms of affordability and the close proximity of our hotels to the America’s Center Convention complex,” said St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau President Kitty Ratcliffe. “We offered the convention
group convenience as well as the flexibility for their many members to travel nationwide to this event each year.” Ratcliffe, Bishop Blake and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay participated in the news conference. 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop Jerry Macklin, Supt. Dickerson Wells and local St. Louis COGIC leaders attended the news conference at City Hall.
The 103rd Holy Convocation for the Church Of God In Christ is scheduled for November 8-16, 2010 at the America’s Center convention complex located in the heart of downtown St. Louis.
About the Church Of God In Christ
The Church Of God In Christ is the fourth-largest Protestant religious denomination in the United States with an estimated membership above 6.5 million members. COGIC headquarters are located at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee.
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(In the middle picture) From left to right on back row: Elder Edwin Bass, Kitty Ratcliffe, St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau President, Supt. Dickerson Wells, Bishop Jerry Macklin, Mayor Francis Slay in St. Louis, MO after News Conference.
Wow, close to 400 posts about “Church Of God In Christ Moves 2010 Convocation To St.Louis”. The convocation is an event, and I’m sure the saints are blessed each year, there are more important thing going on in the world and in our communities than the move.
In the post by Evangelist Foster, yes we are still saints, I think that we have forgotten we have been redeemed. This is why we are so carnal. We have more reverence for events, leaders and we we treat each other with contempt, its been going on for years.
We pray at prayer meetings and many of us are still the same, carnal and complaining. Yes..we need to pray, pray for us, the world is watching and reading!
My honest opinion, I love Memphis. I’ve live here all of my life. I love to visit St. Louis as well. No matter where you go, when that City knows that a huge convention is coming to town they are going to raise their prices. The Mayor does not have any kind of say so on business that are privately owned and operated. I was raised in Holiness by the Saints of Old. I thank GOD for them. They were VERY strict on us and I’m glad today that they were. I know True Holiness instead of the fakeness that’s going on. They taught us that when trouble arise PRAY and see what the Lord is saying. No matter what he says, good or bad, ask the Lord to help you in this situation. I don’t mind change. I can adapt to change. Even thou the lay members doesn’t have a voice when it comes to the changes of the Church, we still pray and let the Lord take care of everything. If we pray, like I know as the Saints of Old and not waiver, the Lord would do as he always do for our Church which is give this Church just what they ask for. Saints, lets not be bitter or argue about the move. Lets FAST and PRAY and seek the Lord then he’ll do the rest. If the Lord delay his coming and he be willing, I plan to attend some of the Convention in Nov 2010. God Bless our Presiding Bishop (Blake) and Mother Rivers in all of their endeavors!!!!!!
THANKS FOR THOSE REAL WORDS OF WISDOM EVAN. TANDRA FOSTER,YOU’RE RIGHT WE REALLY NEED TO STOP COMPLAINING AND KEEP OUR LEADERS IN PRAYER. HOW CAN SOMEONE SAY THAT OUR BISHOP IS NOT LED BY THE LORD. WHY DO THEY FEEL THIS WAY NOW? IS IT BECAUSE OF THE MOVE? HE IS THE SAME LEADER THAT LED THE CHURCH WHEN WE WERE IN MEMPHIS, SO WHY IS HE NOT LED BY THE LORD NOW? BISHOP BLAKE IS NOT BISHOP MASON, BISHOP PATTERSON OR ANY OF THE GREAT LEADERS WE HAVE HAD IN THE PAST. THE LORD HAD A VISION FOR THOSE MEN IN THEIR DAY, NOW BISHOP BLAKE HAS TO FOLLOW THE VISION THAT THE LORD HAS FOR HIM ON HOW TO LEAD THE PEOPLE NOW. THAT’S WHAT HAPPEN TO THE CHILDREN OF ISREAL; THEY ASK FOR A LEADER AND AFTERWARDS COMPLAINED ABOUT EVERYTHING MOSES DID AND THEY MISSED OUT ON THE PROMISE LAND BECAUSE THEY SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY WERE HARD HEADED. I WILL BE HONEST; WHEN I WAS IN MEMPHIS LAST YEAR THE CITY ITSELF HAS REALLY GONE DOWN. THERE ARE MORE EMPTY VACANT LOTS THEN THERE ARE HOUSES AND BUSINESS. IT LOOKS TERRIBLE! IT IS VERY DEPRESSING. I’M GLAD TO BE LEAVING; TO BE IN A DIFFERENT ATMOSPHERE. I ALREADY HAVE MY ROOM RESERVED IN ST. LOUIS AND I AM EXCITED ABOUT IT.
SAINTS, LETS BE THE REAL SAINTS THAT WE TESTIFY ABOUT, SHOUT ABOUT, SING ABOUT, PREACH ABOUT WHEN WE SEND IN COMMENTS. THE WORLD IS WATCHING US AND THEY ARE LISTENING AND WE NEED TO BE THE THE GODLY EXAMPLE THAT WE WERE CALLED TO BE. THE BIBLE SAYS ” TOUCH NOT MY ANNOINTED NOR DO MY PROPHET NO HARM” BE CAREFUL WHO YOU PUT YUR MOUTH ON.
BE BLESS AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN ST. LOUIS
Moving to St. Louis is not only a good business move, but it’s a great spiritual move. Our God is everywhere. He cannot be contained in a building, as He said to David. He has already set His approval on this move some time ago. We just had to allow Him to give us courage to make the move.
Thank God for Bishop Blake and our leaders who exercised courage. Joshua 1:9 “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Superintendent Larry Roach
Magnolia, AR 71753
well i really dont know where the we going as cogic but this is not the same cogic i grew up with…bishop blake is not a bishop that should be over sunday school…..he is a political bishop with no juicy….why move from the birth place and the holy grounds for money…no bishop blake its time for a new leader that will bring the cogic but to the front of the pack…..we are not copy cat’s and all bishop blake see is a dollars sign….2010 bishop blake have to go..we neegot so many good and great bishop….the only reason he uo there is cause of political reason and money….To the board of bishops i want a better leader for my cogic….the one that i loved the one that bishop mason founded……we are not where we should
I am excited about the move to St Louis. I feel that the same spirit of God that met us in Memphis Tn. will meet us in St. Louis. As COGIC members we should obey those who have the rule over us. If Bishop Blake says we are moving we need to go with the flow! I’m glad to be apart of this move of God! Keep up the good work Bishop Blake Faith Temple COGIC, Alabama is behind you 100%
I am thrilled not be going back to Memphis, I am looking forward to enjoying the outpour of the Holy Ghost along the shores of the Mississippi plains of the USA. Remind them of the unpredictable weather temperatures. I hope we will have some affordable rates for the saints,decent places to sleep, and dine. It’s past overdue for our leaders to think about the little people who are not as blessed as others. Thank you Bishop Blake.
I am very disappointed that we are leaving our holy city, our Jerusalem for the Church of God in Christ, Memphis. Words cannot express the great sense of heritage and pride that I feel when entering that city, especially for our Holy Convocation. I know that the church is w/in us and wherever or whenever the saints gather in Jesus’ name, that He will be in the midst. But had there been some spiritual significance for the move, perhaps I wouldn’t have been so disappointed. But there’s just NO price you can put on heritage. And what about Mason Temple…OMG, the prayer room?! “If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.” Psalm 137:5,6
I must agree with Timothy. There was no place like Memphis! The sense of heritage and the history that the saints left in that city has not a price. I am only 23 years old but I have been in this Grand Ole Church all of my life and there was nothing like hearing my grandmother talk of preparation for the convocation. It didnt matter the price, people from all over the US were there to fellowship with other saints. True, we are the church and where ever we go the Lord is but there was something truly specail about our meeting in Memphis. The best time of my life happened in Morning Manner.
My church is planning to go to St. Louis this year and I must admit, this has been the hardest time to prepare for the covocation. Normally it was book your rooms and lets go but now there are registration fees just to book the rooms. As others have stated on here, the money issue seems a bit extreme when the ORIGINAL puprose for the Convocation was to meet, fellowship and worship with the saints from all over the nation, NOT to make some big profit. I know there are expenses that must be met but at the same time, dont make it worse for the saints. Hopefully we will be there with bells on but I wont forget The Old Time Way.
-Kam
I remember my teaching in this Church over the years..The Lord is in control. He allows a thing (a move) to happen for his purpose.Since we can’t see the overall picture as God sees..Let us pray and allow the peace of God to rule in this situation.We are on the world’s stage what will they see ?
God Bless The Saints Of The Church Of God In Christ I Bring You Greetings From Northern Illinios Jursidiction Bishop Cody V. Marshall Prelate. I personally believe that the decision that our annointed leader and presiding bishop has made along with his staff will be productive. I do understand the somewhat eary feeling of leaving the International Headquarter City where it all began and where the Holy Convocation has been held since cogic’s starts, however i belive that the move will open a wider window and also bring in fresher faces of saints to this Holy of Holy meeting. Lets take our AIM Convention for example. It is held in a differnt city and state every year, this allows a new scene and also gives the chance for everybody to attend this meeting if not every year than at least once. If in LA it would be hard for a chicago based person to make that trip because of cost, however once that convention comes to lets say Kentucky the next year…..well thats al little more reachable to them. I Believe that this will be a great choice, and i dont believe that this was all about buisness niether i believe prayer and fasting was done before coming to a conclusion. i even suggest that possibly we rotate the city and state for the holy convocation so that we can give our Saints all over the nation who are less prepared than others to attend this Holy Convocation which is a complete week of MAN & GOD……..
God Bless You
Minister J.B. Dorris
Northern Illinios Jursidiction C.O.G.I.C
GOD BLESS THE SAINTS EVERYWHERE! IT’S SO GOOD TO BE ABLE TO PULL UP THE WEBSITE AND NOT READ SO MANY NEGATIVE COMMENTS. I APPRECIATE THOSE WHO, EVENTHOUGH HAVE SPIRITUAL FEELINGS ABOUT LEAVING MEMPHIS THEY ARE NOT PUTTING A DAMPER ON THE MOVE. WE ARE TO OBEY LEADERSHIP; THE LEADER THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US. WE MAY NOT AGREE WITH EVERYTHING OR DECISION THAT IS MADE. OUR JOB IS TO CONTIUNE TO PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS AND KEEP EACH OTHER IN PRAYER AT ALL TIMES. I LOVE THE SAINTS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN ST. LOUIS. BE BLESS TIL WE MEET AGAIN
Hello
I plan to attend the Convocation in 2010. My grandparents were pastor and wife and have worked with COGIC since the early 1920’s. Much has been learned and now I am reaching to help the next generation.
Thank you to all the responses who have helped me to understand the new transition.
Change is sometimes good….however we must never forget memphis
I support the decision made my leaders. I have been a member of COGIC for 38 years. I am now 50 years old. I have seen churches spit because of the inability of members (flock) to follow the change of the guards (Leadership) I have learned over the years to allow God to be in total control. I have also learned that the anointing of the Holy Ghost abides in the believers who continue to walk in his word. The Holy Ghost can not be hinder unless we refuse to allow the free flowing of his spirit. I have been taught that God spirit has no boundaries. I’ve learned over the years to seek the Lord in all affairs. I believe that our leaders have sought God for his divine guidance I expect Gods will to be done.
Praise the Lord Saints!
When there was a famine in the land, God led the people to Egypt. Times changed. The people became slaves and God sent Moses to lead the people out of Egypt. Moses led the people to the promise land but did not go in. God established Joseph to lead the people into the promise land. God has established new leaders. When new leaders come in, you can expect new things to happen because all gifts and assignments from God are different. Think on good things. Think of all those souls in St. Louis that never had the opportunity to go to Memphis. Think of all the states around St. Louis and the people in that area who have never been to Memphis but will be allowed to have the Memphis experience. We are blessed to have been in Memphis so in holiness and unity, let us share the experience of God who said go and spread the word.
Sorry Saints!
My thoughts got ahead of me. I had my mind on Joseph. God established Joseph in Egypt to assist the people through the famine. He establsihed Joshua to lead the people into the promise land. Abraham had a different assignment. He was told to leave his family. Samuel had a different assignment. He left his family as a small child to serve God. Jacob was established when he left his family. All the earth and the fullness thereof belongs to God. When two or more are gathered together, God is in the midst. What a blessed place that is.
this is a very inspiring message . God bless every one who contributed
Question Saints! How many of the “original disciples”
STAYED in Jerusalem?! Bishop Blake God Bless and Keep You Is My Prayer!
Greetings to the Saints,I’ve been reading these varied opinions on the move to St.Louis,and there are more pros than cons I will miss the prayer in the upper room the most,however I’m sensitive to change and leadership and if Bishop Blake says it’s time to move for economical reasons or whatever I will heed to that. St.Louis is a great alternative to accomodate the saints and there have been many improvements here within the last year to roads and infrastructure I’m a 12 year resident I think we should move with the vision.St.Louis has hosted the Womens Convention and AIMS and everyone from my home church really enjoyed themselves.
GOD BLESS !!!
I’ve heard a number of negative comments about moving the convocation from Memphis to St. Louis. I’ve never been to Memphis (largely due to negative comments I’ve heard about Memphis), but I plan to go to St. Louis. One thing I don’t understand is that people think Memphis is the only place the convocation should be held and that by moving it, it takes away from the spirit of worship. You can worship God anywhere. God did not give a mandate that the convocation has to be held in Memphis. If our leadership feels it’s time for change, the people should get behind them. If we are not willing to change, we can’t grow. The change is being made in the best interest of the saints, not the city. What we spend in whatever city the convocation is held is on us. If you think the price is to high, don’t buy.
The bible declares that where there is confusion, God is not in the mist. If God is not in it, I plead for you to get out! God should be the focus of everything we do, not money, not Bishops or any idols. Please, lets stop the madness and get focus. Every hidden agenda will be revealed, Every ulterior motive will be stopped! Thus said the Lord! God will get his glory!
Peace
SAINTS DON’T BE WORRIED ABOUT A CHANGE. IF GOD TOLD OUR BISHOP TO TAKE THE CONVOCATION TO ST LOUIS HE’S JUST DOING WHAT GOD TOLD HIM TO DO. GOD DOES THINGS IN DECENT AN IN ORDER. SO LETS RALLY OUR LEADERS LET’S GET BEHIND THEM. TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Whether in Memphis or St. Louis price gauging is inevitable, in regards to special events. It’s closer to California, he’s pandering to his “home”. Over a century’s worth of tradition … out of the window, because of “finances”. Sure.
SAINTS OF GOD PLEASE DO NOT BE UP SET ABOUT THE CHANGE. REMEMBER GOD HAS ALL OF HIS LEADERS IN THE HEART OF HIS HAND AND LIKE A RIVER HE CAN TURN IT IN ANY DIRECTION HE SO DESIRES. IF GOD IS IN THIS CHANGE YOU WILL WITNESS IT’S SUCCESS, IF NOT IT WILL FAIL. WE MUST GIVE IT A CHANCE. AFTERALL WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT. LET’S ALL WORK WITH THE PROGRAM FOR IT’S SUCCESS THROUGH PRAYER, SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING. LET’S CATCH ON TO THE VISION AND FOLLOW OUR BISHOP AS HE FOLLOWS CHRIST. I PRAISE GOD OUR BISHOP’S WISDOM AND INSIGHT CONCERNING THIS MATTER. ALL THE GLORY BE TO GOD.
Sometimes change brings about miracles, it certainly gives a broader perspective to the Saints of God. It also brings a blessed relief to those who have to travel so far.
As long as God is in the midst,blessings will pour down.
To God Be the Glory!
THANK GOD FOR A NEW VISION I AM GLAD WE ARE MOVING FROM MEMPHIS THE SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE I HAD DECIDED THAT I WASN’T GOING BACK AFTER THE 101 BUT THANKS BE TO GOD I CAN CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE CONVOCATION I WAS TIRED OF THE DEVIL GETTING MY MONEY AND SHOWING NO RESPECT FOR THE GOD IN ME AND BEING VERY VERY RUDE THOSE PEOPLE IN MEMPHIS DIDN’T CARE ANYTHING ABOUT US COMING THERE FOR ALL THOSE YEARS HOW DO I KNOW MY UNCLE IS THE NUMBER ONE CHEF IN THE MAIN HOTEL DOWNTOWN . ALL THE PEOPLE THAT ARE COMPLAINING ARE NOT READY FOR CAHNGE GOD IS EVERYWHERE AND IN EVERY STATE SO GET READY FOR THE MOVE OF GOD IN ST. LOUIS MO.
To God be the Glory, for the things HE has done. I will miss Memphis and the Prayer Room. St. Louis is closer to my hometown in Kansas..I am praying for the Leaders of the Grand ole COGIC…I love this church dearly and I believe God is leading them(our leaders)in the right direction. sometimes change is good. We can never, nor will we ever forget about Memphis..If the Lord allows it, I plan on attending the Holy Convocation. I enjoyed the Women’s Convention when it was there..The hotels were priced reasonably and were well maintained. We can always go to the call meeting in April next year and get a refreshing from the prayer room and be even more ready for the Holy Convocation in St.Louis. Keep the faith, Saints..God is in control..
i am a young women in christ that have been save for 12 years and just a few years ago after been sick and God bringing me out God has put an annointed on my life and showed me in a vision what was going to happen and this vision took place in november 2007 doing the convocation and God gave me details also so i am not in shock whats going to happen is going to happen and i live in st louis and this is the first time that i have revealed this dream God shows me things before it happens God bless u saints and i love you
I have been in Church of God in Christ all of my life. I know that I am very young, but I think we all should focus on getting to heaven. I think the Church of God in Christ has forgot about that. All we care about is money and material things. I feel that we need to come together as a church family and help one another get to heaven. Also the Bishops and offices should help the small churches. My COGIC church only has 10 paying members, and we still have to send a lot of money to the upper people. They should help us, that is the Godly thing to do. So think about the song “Get Right Church and Lets Go Home, that is what we need to do. We should not care about money that much. It is okay to pay tithes and offering. But, mostly all we need to do is go to church and praise the Lord for letting us live to see another day. Just like the song “Come on and go with to my fathers house” we should think about that more than money and buildings. This is not how the world should be. I want to go to heaven, and everyone else including the cogic people should to. So think about this when you start caring about money more than caring about your life and blessings God has given you.
It will be a great convocation wherever we have it. One day, I would like to attend it, but for now I will watch it on TV. So, lets just praise the Lord wherever we go. Rest in Peace Bishop Mason and G.E. Patterson. This year I hope we don’t forget to honor them.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS OUR LEADERS BISHOP BLAKE AND MOTHER RIVERS AND THE GENERAL BOARD. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL BLESS ME TO ATTEND THE HOLY CONVOCATION IN ST. LOUIS. FOR THOSE WHO DON’T UNDERSTAND READ PROVERBS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 16 THRU 19. FAST AND PRAY AND REMEMBER GOD IS IN THE MOVE……GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
should it matter what city the holy convocation is in? the city doesnt make the church, god does. i’m new in the cogic and i see that tradition is pulling this church(cogic) just like every other church. all i know is that we should want to be anywhere god is, whether thats memphis, st.louis, or THE MOON!!!!
SAINTS! SAINTS! SAINTS! My God just pray, God has this all in control just trust him, that’s where your faith is in GOD, not man,,,,, stay focus and reep your blessings, 2010 in St louis will be a blessing to you but come prepared to recieve what God has for you, stop looking for something negative to happen, that’s the Devil and that’s what he want us to do , so we can’t focus on God’s blessings
To all the CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST saints, please start singing ” To God Be The Glory, To God Be the Glory, TO god Be the Glory, sing sing sing !!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord, Hallelluah,
Go into all the world
and preach the gospel
to every creature.”
Mark 16:15
HOLY LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHRUCH MINISTRIES RG383
Greetings to you in the precious name of our lord JESUS CHRIST, Dear beloved
Brother in Christ
I, JOHN PAUL, from India serving the lord area called Andhra Pradesh, EAST Godavari District, of tirumali VILLAGE. Eamill .johnpaulp70@yahoo.com call.number 00919849520737
I had vision from the lord on 7-3-1989. In that day GOD told me to go to the village tirumali and serve his work for him. So I obeyed the call, serving the lord. the village people told me, many pastors came and going, but nobody steying. Please be here and do serve the lord among us. Then I explained what GOD told to me in the vision, and preaching the living Christ crucified and Rision. I was built the church .Now the church built 20 years old. Added 250 believers in the church I
John Paul: have a great burden in my heart about perishing souls who are in tribal and corner villages, and who are in heathen darkness. The TIRUMALI do this world has blinded the minds of the Hindu not to believe the glories of Jesus. My heart is burning with fanatical zeal to win Hindu perishing souls from eternal life. : So we started some Social activities also. They are…
Children help: – We started a children help monthly with 30 poor orphan and destitute children , with the promises of some saints. But due to their financial problems they failed to fulfill their promises. Due to lack of funds I am not able to give them regular and sufficient food, and cloths etc;. But some more children of poor families are approaching me to help them. Due to lack of funds we are unable to care for them. I am praying for them. We need your prayers and encouragements.
We have a greate desire to do more and more for the extension of His kingdom and help some more needy and poor. We need your prayers and valuable advices. So please remember us and ministry in your prayers and encourage us through writing letters.
PASTOR JOHN PAUL PALIVELA
TIRUMALI(POST)
YELESWARAM(MANDALAM)
ANDHRA PRADESH.
S.INDIA.
PIN.533429
even the sinners no the saying don’t air your dirty laundry, who do u expect to draw in to the fold more like you what ever you are go back to your first love and always abound in the work of the lord and notbe so carnal minded and pray instead of showing how holy you are not, are you still santified or you clean. do you really know him. no matter your position are you winning souls are letting the move cause the devil to live in you again. i haven’t been to this site in quite awhile i was wanting to hear bishop patterson oreven the present bishop blake sermon not mess over a move….look like somebody need to move out the way…..and let God lead you cause he would not leave you to so much strife and folly.
help Jesus help……is there no difference between clean and unclean any more….don’t act so unseemingly….my,my,my, oh my.where is the spiritual maturity, self-control, humbleness, meekness,the love? no matter what your position is don’t be so stiff neck. this mess should have been left at the altar are the prayer closet cause i did not come to this site for this mess. thank you veymuch and wow is this whats going on at your churches well hope not ,,,may the lrd deliver you from the strife and hurt and weakness, and give you peace for the journey.
Missionary Mary Smith from Bastrop,LA went on to be with the lord last week,pray for her husband,children,parents,sisters and brothers.God Bless you and keep you all i love you allmay the Lord gove you his comfort and peace…..love yall!!!!!!!!!!!
Well greetings saints. Just to encourage every one. Keep praying and don’t go against the grain. If u are truly filled with the holyghost, humble yoself and let God work. He meant whst he said… touch Not my anointed…. Amen anyone? And I’m not COGIC.(PAW) But I have respect for the COGIC church. BE ENCOURAGED AND PRAY!!!!See u all at the convocation.