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MINUTES ^
LOVE — TRUTH — UNITY
Annual Assembly
of the'
Church of God
Over Which A. J. Tomlinsonis General Overseer
Held in Central Ave. Tabernacle
Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.A., September 9*15
1936 .
?‘Ye are come unto Mount'. Sion,. •*.. .and .to an innumerable
company of angels, to the general assembly-and Church of the;
first born . v; andto t)ie spirits of'just men made perfect and
to Jesusvthe Vmediatqr of'fh'e„ New Testament” .
- ‘‘Put off thy Shoes from off thy feet for the place
wrhereon,;thou standekt l&Vy’giiouhd.”
—
1934-36
VAULT- MINUTES
1-4
Property of Archives
SPECIAL

Table of Contents
Adoption of Minutes.
Advice
to Members_
All States Parade__
Page
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Annual Address:
a. Introductory______—------------------------------
b. The World Ours Through Christ------------------
c. Zeal and Enthusiasm____________________
d. Our Construction Program Must be Continued
e. Personal Report_________________________
f. Interesting Information---------------------------—
g. Attendance at State Conventions-----------------
h. Sunday School Secretary.-----------------------—
i. Free Literature Department----------------------
j. The Flag_________________\—1|-----------------
k. Emergency Fund Department..........................-
l. Conclusion -----------,--------------------------------
Annual
Saturday Evening Testimonies.....................
Assistant Publisher and Business Manager Selected-
Bahama Islands Work Reported—............................
Call of States and Their Response'.........-..................
Closing Business Part of Assembly..-------------------
Committees
Appointed------------------------------------
Duties of State Overseers_____________,—-—
Editor and Publisher Selected--------------------------
Formal Reception of Brother Olazabal----------------
Friday,
September 11--------------------------------------
Healing Service--------------------------------------------
Introductory Services---------—-------------------—-—
List of Ministers:
a. Bishops ____________________—--------------
b. Deacons —,--------------------*-----------------------
c. Male Evangelists_______________•>________
d. Female Evangelists-------------------------------—-
Management .---,——,-------------'----------------------
Mayor’s Speech and Others-------------------------------
Ministers Consecration Service------------------—------
Missionary Committee for Year-----.--------------------
Missionary
Quilt Sale-------------------------------------
Missionary Treasurers’ Reports-------------------------
Monday and Tuesday at Beginning---------------------
Monday, September 14—---------------------------------
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Table of Contents (Con’t.)
Pago
Open Air Mass Meeting__................................................................................g
Order of Business For Local Churches.____________________________87
Orphanage for Colored People..._______________________________73, 79
Orphanage Report and Program______________________________71, 72
Plan to Raise Missionary Money_________________________________67
Prefatory Notes______________________________________....___.___3
President’s Message _____ 9-
Press Resolution____________________________,_______________79
Program by Missouri Delegation______________________________73, 74
Program by W. M. B.; V. L. B________________________________5, 9
Publishing House Financial Report________________________________66.
Questions and Answers______ .82
Report of Committee No. 3—Adjustment________ 82
Report of Committee No. 7—Assembly Expense_______ 81
Report of Committee No. 8—Auxiliary Boosters______________74, 75, 76
Report of Committee No. 1—Questions and Subjects..........76, 77, 78, 81
Report of Committee No. 2—Watchmen____________________________82
Report of Committee No. 4—Ways and Means________________ 83
Saturday, September 12___^___________________________________59
State Overseers Appointed__________________..._______________,79, 80
Sunday Missionary Collection_______ ■ : igirbi'::__________________66
Sunday School Committee Report________,________________________70
Sunday, September 13________________________________________g_65
Tabernacle Building Committee Report..................___........................54, 80
Teachings of The Church of God....._.__________________________,__89
The Last Night and Closing Prayers______________________________85
Thursday, September 10__________________________,________________12
Treasurer’s Report_____________«________.__w_________________53
Treasurer Selected______________________________:______________73
Tuesday, September 15___,______________________________________74
V. L. B. Celebration and Rally:_____________________________57, 58
V. L. B. Secretary’s Report_____________________________________62
White Wing Messenger Drive______.______________________________61
W. M. B. Secretary’s Report_________________________,______;____61
World Must Be Evangelized_____________________________________86

Prefatory Notes
How the time flies. It only seems but a few days since I was writing the
minutes of the Thirtieth Annual Assembly, and now, behold, I have just fin
ished
the copy for the Thirty-first. Seems almost impossible for daylight
and dark to exchange so rapidly. But thus it is, and we have endeavored to
make
the very best use of the flying time we could.
We could not ask the city of Cleveland for any better cooperation to han
dle
the multitudes than they gave. Homes were opened for our folks that
came
from a distance. Rooming houses and hotels were ready to contribute
their share in providing comfort for our very own as well as the strangers
that came along to behold the wonders and signs and wonderful demonstra
tions of the presence and power of God.
From first to last the Lord was with us. This fact was demonstrated every
day. The big Tabernacle doors were opened wide at the beginning and were
not closed till the last words of goodbys were said. In other words there was
something of life demonstrated every hour both day and night. A full de
scription of what happened can never be given, but we have made an at
tempt to tell something. Thanks to the corps of clerks for their untiring
efforts to make notes of everything that happened.
As
last year the press was with us to hurl glad news of the work of the
Assembly all over the world. Their assistance in this respect is more than
appreciated because of their spreading the good news of our Christ and His
Church.
The multitudes that read of our work will surely be better men
and better women and be the means of making the world better because of
our programs and religious fervency. It is our hope that this Assembly has
been the means of lifting many to a higher plain of Christian living.
It is a source of pleasure to me to carry words in this pamphlet from our
own Cleveland citizens as they so gladly welcomed our friends from a dis
tance to our City—Cleveland. It was not until the City began to take so
much
interest in helping us construct our big new Tabernacle that word was
given out that Cleveland is the capital of the world for the Church of God.
And now this little city has world-wide renown.
Our registrars did wonders in picking up the names and addresses of the
thousands that attended. Impossible to register all of the fifty thousand or
more that came and went during the week, but they did secure the names of
12,229. Of these 8,716 came from a distance and 3,513 were our own Cleve
land residents. This number exceeds the number registered last year 2,134,
and 1,184 from a distance.
After having spent much time in preparing this little volume we now have
the pleasure of sending it forth on its mission. It tells the story of the 1936
Assembly
briefly. I recommend that all of our people purchase copies and
take care of them, both for the information about the work of the Assembly
and for history that will be of much interest to many who are yet to become
enthusiastically interested in the last days message.
The
time for the next great annual feast—the General Assembly of the
Church of God over which A. J. Tomlinson is General Overseer, will be
September 8-14, 1937. All will be welcome to assist us in making prepara
tions for the grand reception of our Lord.
A. J. TOMLINSON, General Overseer,
Cleveland,
Tenn., U. S. A.

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MINUTES
OF THE THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE CHURCH OF GOD
A. J. Tomlinson, General Overseer
HELD AT CLEVELAND, TENN., U. S. A., SEPT. 9-15, 1936
Management and Personnel of the Home and
Local Organization
General Overseer, A. J. Tomlinson
Private Secretary, Lillie Dug-gar
Office Secretary, Zella Duggar
SUPERINTENDENT
OF COMMITTEES—Reception, Entertainment, Reg
istrars, Ushers, Camp Ground—F. F. Johnson.
SUPERINTENDENT OF ORDER AND REGULATION DEPARTMENT—
Will H. Brown. Assistants, James Daniel, Edward North, Robert L.
Gregory,
Raymond L. Teague, James V. Johnson, Virdel Stafford.
CLERKS—J. R. Kinser, Cora L. Randall, Evelyn Ranger, R. M. Stover.
TREASURER
—A. J. Lawson—Office Secretary, Lula Lawson—Bookkeep
er, Inez Kinser.
REGISTRARS
—E. M. Kinser, W. D. Smith, Doris Olson, Lavenia Ferguson,
Hulda Springer, Ressie Mae Griffith, Ruth Howei’ton, Lula Jacobs,
Thelma Howei’ton, Winnie Shannon, Altha Bishop, Dorothy Deadrick,
Emma
R. Reed, Troy Shannon, D. Mitchell Deadrick.
PUBLISHING
DEPARTMENT AND POST OFFICE—A. D. Evans, Iris M.
Evans, Mary Patton, Missie McGehee, Ruth Allen, Edna Dui’eya.
RECEPTION—G. W. Durham, Daisy Dui’ham, J. L. Kinder, J. P. Sullivan,
Guy Mai’low, Beatrice Marlow, Sarah E. Gonia, Mary J. Tomlinson,
Onie Faulkner, Dora Allison, Fern Johnson, James Daniel, G. W. Hel-
mick, Sam C. Swaggerty, Edna Salmon, Willie Salmon, L. A. Samples,
J. D. Kirkland, Jeanette Whitlock.
ENTERTAINMENT—Sam Officer, Reuben Whitlock, C. C. McNier, C. C.
Lindner, Jimmie Stoops, Ruth Kinser, Ruth Rogers, Thelma Hyde, Ira
Scoggins, Edna Salmon, Willie Salmon, Minnie I-Iughless, Everett At-
nip,
Alvia Parkei*, F. F. Gibbons, Hazel Huff, Inez Kinsei*, Wheeler
Smith,
Dorothy Dean Ervin, Mildred Ervin, Viola Cooper, Ida Love,
Joe McAllister, Warren Coffey, Clifford Sample.
USHERS—Eddie H. Griffith, Vernon H. Smith, H. L. Faulkner, Jim Odum,
Chai’lie Odum, Bill Parker, John Wilson, D. R. McAllister, Melvin
Hoppel, David Holcomb, Leo Duggar, Paul Riddle, Taft Henderson,
Chai’lie Smith, John Officer, Lloyd Goins, Herman Faulkner, J. B.
Jones, F. F. Gibbons, Jess Pruitt, Lionel Deadrick, Fi’ank Ryall, Thom
as R. Burt, Marvin Wilson, Clarence Sullivan, Henry Fairbanks, J. R.
Smith,
Ralph Scotton, Elmer Moxley, (J. A. West, P., George D. Wil
son, P., J. T. Huddleston, P.,) Carl Bradshaw, J. R. Bowker, H. C.
Chapman,
Enos Campbell, Albert Reed, Archie Melvin, Wesley H. Hill,

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John L. Sullivan, Lattie McLean, Sanford Sanders, Wynn Stockdale,
J. W. Chapman, C. W. Woodard.
CAMP GROUND—Bill Parker, Boon Whitmire, Bill Dooley, Jim Raines,
John Brown, L. A. Samples.
Introductory Services
The Big Tabernacle was shining with decorations and all was in readiness
for the Big Annual Assembly except a few finishing touches here and there.
The
first preliminary service came on Sunday, Sept. 6th, 1936. This was
the formal opening of the Headquarters for the W. M. B. and V. L. B. by
their respective Secretaries. Nearby local W. M. B. and V. L. B. participated
therein—Cleveland, Ridgedale, Rossville and others.
The Program:
The Tabernacle brass band rendered several pieces of music commenc
ing about the middle of the afternoon Sunday, September 6, 1936. Prayer
was
offered by Sister Sarah E. Gonia. This was in the open in front of the
tabernacle. After this the brass band and W. M. B. sisters formed in line
and marched down the street and into the W. M. B. room prepared for head
quarters during the Assembly. A program was put on by Clara T. M-abe,
W. M. B. secretary, in which the following persons participated. Leva Dish-
man,
Martha Millerson, the General Overseer. Then followed special song
by
the Cleveland colored church members. The Secretary gave some good
instructions and information about the W. M. B. work during the past year.
She said the Lord had done great things for her and the W. M. B. work.
Then
followed a concert prayer and a closing prayer five minutes after four.
The V. L. B. program started at 4:10 p. m. in front of the Tabernacle.
Music by Tabernacle brass band, after which sixty-seven formed in line and
marched down the street to the V. L. B. headquarters. Another piece of
music by the band inside. The Secretary, Sister Willard Boyles and her as
sociates extended a welcome to all. This was followed by a congregational
song. Prayer by R. L. Teague of Oregon. The General Overseer was called
for a short talk. Short talk by Charlie R. Payne, Tennessee V. L. B. Booster.
The
Cleveland V. L. B. put on a short program led by the V. L. B. Superin
tendent, Milton Tomlinson. This ended by all marching around and laying
twenty-five cents each on the table. Talk by Miller Burt. The secretary gave
an interesting talk and then offered closing prayer.
At this juncture the congregation was invited upstairs to the mam au
ditorium room where a joint program was put on by the W. M. B. Secretary
and V. L. B. Secretary. Brass band rendered a few selections while all were
seated. Song led by Charlie Payne; prayer by the General Overseer; spe
cial song by Ridgedale Junior Quartet. Talk by Mary Kimmer, representing
V. L. B., subject—Paving the Way for the Missionaries. Talk by Sister
Gonia representing the W. M. B., subject—We will send them. Announce
ments by General Overseer and closing song. Closing prayer by Sam C.
Swaggerty.
Monday, Sept. 7:
The W. M. B. and V. L. B. headquarters in charge of the two Secretaries.
The
divine service included song, prayers, Scripture reading by Clara T.
Mabe, the W. M. B. Secretary. This was followed by more prayers for the
Assembly
and the people as they came. . , 0 .
This was followed by V. L. B. program which included song, Scripture

6 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
reading, talk by V. L. B. Secretary. Prayers, thanks service, song, closing
prayer by G. C. Decker.
Monday Afternoon:
W. M. B. and V. L. B. headquarters open for callers. Prayers, talks, songs
and other things of interest.
Monday Night:
Service in W. M. B. and V. L. B. headquarters.
This included songs, music, prayers, message by V. L. B. Secretary, theme
—Finishing our work. Praise service including music and choruses. Many
wonderful testimonies given by people from the different states. Among
them
was Sister Kimmer’s testimony of healing after being in a car wreck.
The
Lord blessed in a special way and about fifty witnessed for Jesus. Sev
eral specials by W. Cobb Dennard. Two colored brethren each sang a song
and testified. Concert prayer for God to bless, in the Assembly. Closing
prayer by Brother Dennard.
Many delegates .came in during the day which kept the Reception and En
tertainment committees at work all day.
Tuesday, September 8:
The committees and workers were in their places early. At nine the Gen
eral Overseer made some announcements. The W. M. B. and V. L. B. head
quarters open for callers, sendees and general work. At the front of the
Tabernacle the committees were ready to receive delegates.
Service with committees in front of Tabernacle, F. F. Johnson, Superin
tendent of committees in charge. Music, singing led by J. D. Kirkland. Con
cert prayer, then prayer by Eddie H. Griffith. Scriptures on program read
by Brother Johnson, talk and instructions. Tells of the responsibilities
resting upon the committees. More songs, prayers, talks by Brother Johnson
and Brother Durham.
The work in the W. M. B. and V. L. B. rooms continued a good part of the
day. Divine services at intervals consisting of songs, music, talks, instruc
tions, counsels, gathering money for free literature, quarter contest.
The
further program at the front of the Tabernacle included the receiv
ing of delegates and housing them. Special program by Reception Commit
tee in charge of G. W. Durham, chaii'man of committee. Songs, prayers,
instructions to committee, by Brother Durham and talk by F. F. Johnson.
Almost
a continual stream of delegates arrived all day.
Tuesday Night:
In front of Tabernacle. Music by the Tabernacle Brass Band. Prayer by
the General Overseer. Ten ushers form in street five" abreast with captain
over them. Each holds a Church of God flag in one hand. Flags held high
while the large company shouted, hurrah for the flag. Flag song by the Min
nesota delegation. Music by band while the ten ushers and their captains
marched forward east and west on the street till they arrive at the starting
point. All bowed their heads in reverence to God while prayer was offered
by L. A. Samples. All entered the Tabernacle and took seats in front of
platform—Speakers on platform.
At a given time registrars registered the people while music was made
by the brass band. A little later it was learned that Brother Olazabal was

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in the congregation. The General Overseer requested Pastor Homer A. Tom
linson
of New York, to escort Brother Olazabal to the platform. This he
did while music was rendered by the Brass band. When they were met by
the General Overseer and salutations and greetings were over, then Pastor
Tomlinson
introduced Brother Olazabal to the congregation. The General
Overseer asked all to stand to show him special respect and honor.
Pastor Tomlinson told of Brother Olazabal’s work among the Latin Ameri
can people in our own country as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico. He also
told
of some from thirty-one nations gathering in Brother Olazabal’s church
in New York. Preparations were being made for them to come to the
Church of God.
A brother from Puerto Rico was introduced to the congregation. Brother
Olazabal
spoke a few words to the congregation and gave an expression of
joy because of the opportunity of being in the Assembly. All Latin Ameri
cans send greetings to the Assembly, he said.
Pastor Tomlinson spoke at some length about the progress of the work
in New York. He mentioned "Good News” and told of having copies for
free distribution at the stall in lobby. Also mentioned the United Bible In
stitute, the Bible Study Course by correspondence.
General Overseer called all to repeat after him—We are here at this As
sembly,
the Thirty-first Annual Assembly for a special purpose, and this
special
purpose is to glorify God, and to get ourselves benefitted and better
fitted and prepared for the greater work that is for us to do. And there is
so much work to do that we need to be perfectly fitted and qualified and
prepared. And we want to get in the very best condition so we can save
the most souls. Now our Father in heaven, we want to lift up our voices in
prayer to Thee any place where we are, and we want Thee, Lord, to fill in
so we can be everything for Thee that we should be. Amen.
Short lecture on the loud speaking system by A. D. Evans. He expressed
hope that it would work all right this year. The speaker made announce
ments and statements about several things pertaining to the coming Assem
bly—purchase of food and other supplies, etc.
Further announcements by the General Overseer.
Preparing for a hundred thousand for the next seven days— will require
good organization to manage the great crowds, was a theme discussed at
some length by the Chief usher and the General Overseer. Special concert
prayer called to pray for wisdom and good health.
A program by Sam C. Swaggerty and others to illustrate—drawing to
gether and cooperation serves to produce better results in the Master’s work.
Closing prayer by Eddie H. Griffith. .
NOTE—The organization included special arrangements for keeping the
tabernacle open all night with committees and.officers on duty.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1936:
Early in the morning new and fresh members of the committees were on
duty. At eight o’clock the reception committee started their program. This
was conducted by G. W. Durham, chairman, and consisted of string band
music and songs, concert prayers, songs. The committee prayed softly for
God to give them wisdom in meeting the delegations as they came in. Broth
er Marlow spoke briefly on registration and making it thorough. Cars,
motorcades and delegations poured in all day. The love greetings, songs,
music, handshakes, registering, and shouts made the day’s program of the
highest interest and excitement.

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Open Air Mass Meeting
It was promptly at 5:30 p. m., as programmed that the big open air mass
meeting in front of the Tabernacle was called. The great mass of people
blocked the street and filled the space from the Tabernacle to the Publishing
House, and extended some distance in the street east and west. What a mass
as they stood close to one another with smiling faces and joyous expressions.
At the appointed time a trumpet blast by Paul Hudson rang out with almost
startling effect. Immediately following this the Louisville Church of God
Brass Band broke in with full force. A second number was given with bi'ass
band enthusiasm directed by Glen Marlow. As this music ceased Paul blew
another blast of the trumpet. At this, that packed mass became quiet and
assumed a holy, reverential attitude while Harry Martin of Ohio offered the
opening prayer. As this prayer ceased the General Overseer called atten
tion to the concert prayer that was to follow immediately. The mass was in
structed to pray for God to make the Assembly a glorious success—with
unity, goodwill, fellowship, deep spirituality, business interests, edification,
power and glory.
As the prayer started hands went up and faces were lifted toward heaven
as the mighty prayer arose from the assembled multitudes. As the prayer
closed there was a trumpet call for silence. The General Overseer requested
that the vast multitude repeat after him. This they did in fine order as fol
lows—
“Enter into His Gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.
Make a joyful noise unto God. Sing aloud unto God our strength. Make a
joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon
(Trumpet was sounded) in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
0 come, let us sing unto the Lord. (And at this moment that vast throng
of worshipers sang “Where He leads me I will follow”). Let us make a joy
ful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with
thanksgiving (all said .praise the Lord with a loud noise) and make a joy
ful noise unto him with Psalms, (repeated part of twenty-third Psalm)
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. Make a loud noise, and
rejoice and sing praise with trumpets and sound of cornet. (Sang praise)
Make a joyful noise before the Lord, the king.” (Band played, crowd en
gaged in handclapping and shouts ascended). All shout, praise the Lord.
Cornet sound. All made a joyful noise as the band played. As this noise died
away on the outside the Tabernacle brass band broke out quick and power
ful in their box on the inside and at the word by the General Overseer, the
throngs rushed into the Tabernacle with shouts of praises and great rejoic
ing.
Worship Inside of Tabernacle
At the appointed time the mammoth Tabernacle was packed, and many
still
remained outside. The special worship came on as programmed at
about six-thirty. The General Overseer was in his place and the secretaries
and clerks nearby. What a multitude with probably twelve thousand eyes
met the eyes of the General Overseer at his first appearance at the pulpit
with gavel in hand ready to rap for order. What a thrill! It is indescribable.'
A few light raps and the loud speakers carried the gentle sound all over and
brought perfect quietness ready for the ten minutes of sincere worship.
All
bowed heads in silence before God for a few moments—all stood in
quiet worship at first, then in undertone worshipped the Lord. All re
mained standing and with hands clasped in front of faces said in undertone

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‘"■we worship Thee, 0 Lord.” Then with eyes glancing upward “we worship
Thee, 0 Lord. We thank Thee, 0 Lord. We worship Thee. Thou art worthy
of all our worship and our praise. We worship Thee, 0 Lord, we worship
Thee.
During this season of worship the sweetness of heaven seemed to
settle over the entire congregation. No one seemed left out of this heaven
ly atmosphere that saturated the Tabernacle and pll who were in and around
it. 0, the sweetness of those ten minutes!
Introductory Service
At the close of the ten minutes of sincere worship the song service started
led by Paul Hudson and Lula Jacobs at the piano. Announcements were
made
between songs by A. D. Evans, business manager. 0 how the voices
and music blended as that vast multitude sang together! Then followed the
prayer by E. G. Murr, of Oklahoma, as he stood at the pulpit while the vast
congregation stood in quietness and holy reverence before God. Two spe
cial songs followed the prayer by W. Cobb Dennard, and two numbers by the
Ridgedale Junior male quartet. Prayer by B. 0. Funderburk, Mississippi at
pulpit while congregation stood in silence.
Introductory and welcome address by Pastor J. L. Kinder, Tennessee.
Additional words of welcome by the General Overseer. He emphasized the
importance of deep spirituality and closed by saying that everybody is wel
come but trouble makers. Music by Louisville Church of God Brass Band. As
this music ceased all was quiet for a moment, when suddenly a trumpet blast
sounded
out clear and strong from the front entrance of the Tabernacle.
This
call gripped the attention of around six thousand people. Then imme
diately a voice cried out “A message from the President of the United
States.” Then two men were witnessed running down the aisle toward the
platform, one bearing a cornet, the other an envelope. All eyes were upon
the runners as they mounted the stairs that led to the high platform. t Hur
riedly they ran to the General Overseer who was standing at the pulpit. As
they reached out the envelope to the General Overseer one spoke excitedly
and said, “A message from the President of the United States^ of America”.
The General Overseer took it in his hand to read. All this time the great
congregation was gripped by a thrill in breathless silence. They listened
intently until the message was read by the General Overseers when the en
tire assemblage stood up to show due honor to the Chief Executive. About
that time the Louisville Brass Band broke out with “Stars and Stripes For
ever.”
President’s Message
August 24, 1936
Dear Bishop Tomlinson: ...
It gives me great pleasure to send hearty felicitations to all who attend
the Annual Assembly of the Church of God to be held at Cleveland, Ten
nessee,
September ninth to fifteenth.
This great gathering will afford, it seems to me, a fine exemplification of
the faith which our people place in religioun as the bulwark of the Nation.
In an appeal which I made last winter on Brotherhood Day I stressed the fact
that our national life has ever been enriched by the essential contribution
which religion has made through all our history.
“No greater thing”, I said on that occasion, “could come to our land
today than a revival of the spirit of religion—a revival of men and women
of all faiths to a reassertion of their belief in God and their dedication to
his
will for themselves and for their world. I doubt if there is any problem—

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social, political or economic—that would not melt away before the fire of
such a spiritual awakening.” In that spirit I greet the Assembly of the
Church
of God and I hope that all who participate in its deliberations will re
ceive new inspiration to guide them in the work of the Master.
Very sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.
Bishop
A. J. Tomlinson,
Annual Assembly of the Church of God,
Cleveland, Tennessee.
It was now just a few minutes past eight. A. D. Evans came to the plat
form bearing the message of greetings and welcome from business firms of
the City of Cleveland which he read. He also spoke in high pi'aise of the
press which had been giving so much space to our Assembly in the past and
was
now here to give more splendid writeups this year. An expression of ap
preciation was voiced by Brother Evans and the Assembly, both for the
work of the press and the recognition given the Assembly by the firms of the
city.
The General Overseer then proceeded to introduce a number of the City
and club officials who were present to express a welcome to the delegates
in behalf of those they represented.
First—Dr. Willard J. Parks, Mayor of the City of Cleveland, spoke as
follows:
“Reverend Tomlinson, delegates, visitors of the Thirty-first Annual As
sembly
of the Church of God, in behalf of the city of Cleveland I give you
a hearty welcome. We have been looking forward to your coming and we are
glad to have you within our gates. This is the third time I have had the
privilege to come over here and extend a welcome to the delegates of the
Assembly
and it has been an added pleasure to do that.
“
Mr. Tomlinson, I want to say, the city officials stand one hundred per
cent behind you and we stand ready to help you any way we can.
“My friends, delegates and visitors, if there is any information you would
like
to have or any aid, don’t hesitate to go to our city officials and they
will be glad to help you any way they can.
“We hope you have the best Assembly you have ever had and you will
come back next year and bring some one with you, and may the Lord bless
each one of you. Thank you.”
Second—Mr. Frank Harle, representing the City Board of Commissioners
spoke in part as follows:
“Brother Tomlinson, delegates and visitors, I am very sorry that Mr. May-
field is not present. He is a lawyer, a man who is up on making public ad
dresses,
and always makes a good one. I am not a public speaker by any
means.
I am a “no” man at the Cleveland National Bank, and you know a
banker never talks to a congregation.
“It has been my pleasure to have known Brother Tomlinson, your leader, I
think, as long or longer than anybody here tonight. I became acquainted
with him soon after he came to Cleveland. He and his family attended the
church to which I belong, and we were very sorry to have them quit attend
ing our church and go into the Church of God because we felt like we had
lost some good people. I have never known Brother Tomlinson to do any
thing that is unchristian or ungentlemanly.
“We are mighty glad to have you here with us. We want you to feel at
home in Cleveland, come back next year and the year after. We feel that
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extent while you are in our midst. Thank you.”
Third—Mr. Frank Knox Harle representing the Chamber of Commerce
of the City of Cleveland:
“Mr. Tomlinson, delegates, visitors of the Church of God, I hesitate to
welcome this great Assembly to the city of Cleveland because a great many
of you have lived in Cleveland and made Cleveland.your home longer than
I have. And a great many more of you have lived here at least one week out
of each year for a number of years. You are part o,f us. You have con
tributed greatly to the building of this beautiful city of ours.
“To all that have come to this Assembly I extend a hearty welcome. I
rejoice with you in the growth of your wonderful denomination. I know of
no other that has grown as fast as you have.
“I have often noticed the change that comes about when a person joins
your church. They are honest, they pay their debts, they don’t drink, they
become
useful citizens.
“I am reminded at this time of the command the blessed Saviour gave
when
upon earth: ‘Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature.’ And from the number of states you have represented here, and
the different foreign countries, you have succeeded to a great extent to
obey His command. I want to congratulate you for this, and I want to as
sure you that anything the Chamber of Commerce can do to make your
stay in Cleveland a happier one and more enjoyable, they will be glad to do
so. Thank you.”
Fourth—The Honorable James F. Corn, Tennessee State representative:
“Brother Tomlinson, delegates to the Thirty-first General Assembly, la
dies
and gentlemen: Many of you have no doubt been impressed with the
single
word you have seen upon the banners that decorate our town. You
have seen it on the pages of the news. You have heard it uttered from the
lips of the speakers who addressed you tonight. It is my pleasure to say to
you
this word is welcome.
“It is not only spread upon the sheets of the news; it not only comes from
the lips of those who speak tonight; it comes from the hearts of the people
of our town and country. The word is Welcome.”
Fifth—Mr. W. B. Parks, representing the Kiwanis Club:
“Brother Tomlinson, delegates, friends, I could not do more than simply
rehearse the words of welcome that have been expressed here to you, and 1
know
you feel that spirit of welcome. .
“It certainly is an inspiration to stand before an audience of this size and
to know it is made up of people who are actuated by one single motive—-find
out what is the will of the Master and doing His will. Seeking and striving
to make one’s self eligible to enter into the Lord’s holy hill, to the. secret
place of the most high. A band of people who are not sold into vanity and
who have not sworn deceitfully.
“The world is troubled today, but the troubles of the world could all be
wiped away if all their systems and theories were blotted out and instead
the Sermon on the Mount set up for man’s guide and actions.
“The Kiwanis Club is an institution that has for its purpose the service
of mankind. ‘We build’ is our motto. You build. You are building charac
ters. You are building for eternity.
“On behalf of the members of the Kiwanis Club I shall extend to you a
most cordial and hearty welcome. Thank you.”
Other speakers were Mr. D. H. Kerr, representing the Lion’s Club of
young men, Arthur M. Trotter, Chief of Police, and'Judge Pat Quinn.

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The addresses of these gentlemen were interesting and instructive. The
delegates were thrilled by their utterances and very much appreciated their
good spirit of welcome.
When these gentlemen had finished speaking the General Overseer called
for an expression of appreciation by the great audience. They instantly arose
and gave the speakers a hearty cheer, and made as if they were extending
their hands of happy greetings and appreciation. The gentlemen then gave
the great audience a glad cheer in response. At this juncture the Louisville
Brass Band broke in with a number. A spirit of good will and happiness
seemed to take possession of everybody. Quickly following the Band music
came two selections by the Red Rose Orphanage Travelers.
It was near nine o’clock when the General Overseer announced and called
for a big concert prayer. He expressed a hope that fifty thousand would en
gage in this mighty concert prayer at the introductory service of the Thirty-
first Annual Assembly. Make this a mighty prayer, imploring and suppli
cating before God for His mighty presence and power to be manifested
during the entire Assembly. Pray for God to bless this nation and the world
—every nation. Make this the greatest and most far-reaching prayer we
have ever had. Pray for all men—our president, all state governors, all
kings,
all rulers and all in authority. At the close of this call to prayer the
great congregation arose as one man and 0, what a prayer poured out
through human lips—thousands upon thousands of lips were moved in
prayer—surely heaven was moved by this mighty prayer.
When the sound of the prayer had died away the General Overseer read
as follows: “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offer
ing and come into his courts. Psalm 96:8. With appropriate remarks and
brief exhortation to give, an offering was called. While the ushers waited
on the congregation the Louisville Band came on with music that brought
cheer and happiness.
When this was concluded and the announcements made Mary Kimmer
brought a message—The last days message calls for a thousand million to re
ceive the Holy Ghost as at Pentecost. The message was very impressive and
as soon as over the altar call followed. The storm troopers were called into
action, the music and singing started. Seekers crowded the altar. Workers
worked
and seekers prayed. Great demonstration and much good work done.
The organization kept the work going all night. Changing of shifts made this
possible. Sweeping and cleaning after midnight.
Thursday, Sept. 10:
6:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting, Mrs. Goldia Lester of Minnesota, in
chai’ge. Of this the clerk writes: “It is with great delight we are here again
to start in this Thirty-fix-st Annual Assembly prayer meeting for the glory
fo God. May God bless every move, act, thought and deed. Songs, music,
pi-ayers, pi’aises. A big march was staged composed of about fifteen hun
dred. Many shouted and danced as they sang and marched.
Scripture reading—2 Chron. 14. Short message by the leader, and altar
call. Many fell in and began to pray. Several came through to the Holy
Ghost.
8:00 a.m.—Fifteen minutes program by the Kemble string band.
8:26
a.m.—Song service led by J. R. Kinser with Grace Kinser at piano.
Prayer by William B. McDaniel of Oklahoma at pulpit while congregation
stood
in silence.
8:33
a.m—Opening of the Assembly by the General Overseer. Scripture

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lesson
was 1 Kings 8:59-61, 1 Kings 10:1-9. Matt. 12:42. “After he read
these verses he prayed a mighty pra^diW^
8:46 a.m.—The Assembly now open for work.
8:48 a.m.—Appointment of committees:
COMMITTEES
No. 1. Questions and Subjects—C. H. Randall, D. R. Holcomb, J. R. Smith,
W. T. Holland, B. 0. Funderburk.
No. 2. Watchmen—George D. Wilson, Bryce H. Coker, Roy Jeffrey.
No. 3. Adjustment—C. L. Taylor, D. M. Cobb, F. J. Crowder, 0. N. Law
rence, H. M. Taylor.
No. 4. Ways and Means—S. 0. Gillaspie, W. M. Lowman, L. A. Moxley,
Alvin
S. Moss, G. W. Durham.
No. 5. Missionary—Homer A. Tomlinson, E. T. Fowler, E. G. Murr, Fred
erick Kimmer, M. C. Downey. •
No. 6. Sunday School—W. J. Rawls, J. A. Hamil, F. E. Van Deventer, E.
A. McDonald, Archie Melvin.
No. 7. Assembly Expense—Guy Marlow, L. L. McFarland, C. W. Risner,
H.
B. Stump, Vernon H. Smith.
No. 8. Auxiliary Boosters—J. P. Sullivan, M. E. Wilson, D. M. Deadrick,
F.
R. Olson, J. B. Wright.
8:53 a.m.—Special prayer for committees, Overseers and their delegations
and programs, by Frederick J. Kimmer, N. Y., at pulpit while congregation
stood.
8:57 a.m.—General Overseer gave special instructions concerning the
further programs of the day. Read 1 Kings 10:4, 5 to show good organiza
tion.
Call of States and Their Response
9:05 a.m.—Trumpet call as signal for all to be ready to act promptly, by
Paul M. Hudson.
Call of states and provinces and their response with music, songs, march
es, display of banners and flags, short talks by Overseers—shouts, dances,
rejoicing. In calling the states the work was so organized that as one left
the platform the next one would start their march for the platform. This
made
it so two states were marching at the same time. All this was directed
by ushers well trained for the work. States were called in alphabetical order.
1. Alabama—W. T. Holland Overseer—Music, 74 marched, carried twelve
banners, twelve flags, one musical instrument, song, talk by overseer.
2. Arizona—J. W. Abbott, Overseer—Music, five marched, one banner,
one flag, song, talk by overseer.
3. Arkansas—0. N. Lawrence, Overseer—Music, forty-three marched,
twenty banners, fourteen flags, two instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
4. Bahamas—Alvin S. Moss, Overseer—Music, fifteen marched, two ban
ners, thirty-four flags, two instruments, song, talk by overseer.
5. California—Leonard W. Pollard, Overseer—Music, ten marched, one
banner, three flags, three instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
6. Delaware—W. R. Sexton, Overseer—Music, three marched, one ban
ner, one flag, two instruments, song, talk by Overseer.
7. East Texas—J. N. Hurley, Overseer—Music, eighty-seven marched,
forty-four banners, twenty-three flags, one instrument, song, talks by the
Overseer and Mrs. Dorothy Deadrick.
8. Florida—J. 0. Hamilton, Overseer—Music, seventy-three marched,
eleven banners, sixty-four flags, ten instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.

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9. Georgia—M. E. Wilson, Overseer—Music, 270 marched, fifty-two ban
ners, ninety flags, twenty-one instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
10. Idaho—Kurtis W. Bancroft, Overseer—music, nineteen marched,
nine banners, twelve flags, three instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
12:00 m.—Dismissed for lunch.
11. niinois—S. 0. Gillaspie, Overseer—Music, forty-seven marched, four
teen banners, seventeen flags, three instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
12. Indiana—L. L. McFarland, Overseer—Music, forty-two marched,
fourteen banners, twenty-two flags, three instruments, song, talk by Over
seer.
13. Iowa—J. A. Hamil, Overseer—Music, fifteen marched, five banners,
seven
flags, two instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
14. Kansas—C. W. Risner, Ovei’seer—Music, twenty-one marched, nine
banners, seventeen flags, one instrument, songs, talk by Overseer.
15. Kentucky—C. H. Randall, Overseer—Music, 163 marched, fourteen
banners, sixty-one flags, thirteen instruments, song, talks by Overseer,
Clara T. Mabe and Willard Boyles.
16. Louisiana—J. R. Moxley, Overseer—Music, five marched, three ban
ners, five flags, songs, talk by Overseer.
17. Maryland.—Norman C. Taylor, Overseer-—Music, fifteen marched,
four banners, nine flags, four instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
18. Michigan—Guy F. Klapp, Overseer—Music, fifteen marched, four
banners, seventeen flags, one instrument, song, talk by Overseer.
19. Minnesota—Grady R. Kent, Overseer—Music, twenty-seven marched,
nine banners, thirteen flags, six instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
20. Mississippi — B. 0. Funderburk, Overseer — Music, eighty-eight
marched, twenty-one banners, twenty-one flags, five instruments, song,
talk by Overseer and his wife.
21. Missouri—D. R. Holcomb, Overseer. Music, forty marched, twenty
banners, twelve flags, five instruments, song, talk by Overseer.
22. Nebraska—E. C. Hilton, Overseer—Music, four marched, one banner,
two flags, one instrument, songs, talks by J. A. Hamil and Jim Perkins.
23. New Mexico—V. L. Melton, Overseer—Music, nine marched, two
banners, three flags, one instrument, song, talk by Overseer.
24. New York—H. A. Tomlinson, Overseer—Music, nineteen marched,
five banners, thirteen flags, three instruments, song, talks by Overseer, Mrs.
Dorothy Burnell, Charles Stewart, Fred Kimmer and Wm. A. Burnell. (The
speakers represented New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Con
necticut.)
25. North Carolina—C. L. Taylor, Overseer—Music, 142 marched, thirty
banners, seventy flags, six instruments, songs, talk by the Overseer.
26. Ohio—Tom Penticost, Overseer—Music, thirty-three marched, fifteen
banners, four flags, seven instruments, songs, talk by the Overseer.
27. Oklahoma—E. G. Murr, Overseer—Music, forty-seven marched, six
teen banners, seventeen flags, 3 instruments, songs, talks by Overseer and
others.
6:30 p.m.—Adjournment.
6:60 p.m.—Program by South Carolina String Band.
7:07 p.m.—Song service led by Virdel Stafford, Ruth Woodall at piano.
Prayer by Mrs. Flora M. Gillaspie at pulpit while congregation stood in si
lence.
NOTE
—Plans and arrangements had previously been made for the ac
ceptance of the Latin-American groups of churches presided over by Fran
cisco Olazabal. This act is in fulfillment of prophecy as it is written:

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“Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves to-
gether, they come to thee.
“Then thou shalt see and flow together, and thine heart shall fear and
he enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee. ’
(Isa. 6:4, 5.)
7:30 p.m.—Music by the Tabernacle Brass Band, as the Missionary Com
mittee with flags—Church Flag, U. S. flag and foreign flags—came down the
aisle with Francisco Olazabal. After reaching the platform, Brother Homer
A. Tomlinson spoke of the ministry of Brother Olazabal and his work among
the Latin American people. With appropriate ceremonies the General Over-
seer disclosed the Bible, which is the only obligation and rule of faith for
the Church of God. With hands on the Bible the General Overseer gave the
right hand of fellowship to Brother Olazabal, and the great congregation
stood
in assent. The obligation and fellowship were sealed with a kiss. This
ceremony
was applauded and approved by a great manifestation of rejoic
ing and hand clapping by the congregation. When the ceremony was con
cluded
the General Overseer introduced Brother Olazabal to the congrega
tion as one with us, after which Brother Olazabal spoke briefly of his work v/
and affirmed that he felt like he was one of us and felt that he had a right Jy
to feel that way.
8:13 p.m.—Music by the Tabernacle Brass Band to mark the close of the
official welcome as the group marched off the platform.
8:15 p.m.—Hickman trio came on for two numbers.
8:24 p.m.—The General Overseer delivered one section of his Annual Ad-
18^7 p.m.—Special by Palacios Singers—Running.
9:00 p.m.—A quick work must be done to make ready for the coming of
the Lord—message by F. F. Johnson, Tenn. ■ ii
9:22 p.m.—A clerk read Luke 9;61. “And another also said, I will follow
thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.
“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and
looking
back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” .
Immediately the Leona String Band broke in with the reply, “I’m not tired
and I don’t want to go home.”
9:38 p.m.—Song led by L. A. Moxley, Evelyn Ranger at piano.
9:41 p.m.—Message by G. W. Helmick, W. Va.—Tarry until and then go.
This message was preceded by two selections with guitar accompaniment.
10:41 p.m.—Exhortation and altar call by James Daniel. Many came for-
ward and a big altar service followed. String bands supplied the music and
singing for the altar service.
Friday, Sept. 11:
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting conducted by Mrs. Eurice Bennett
with Georgia String Band to supply the music.. Service started with songs
and music. Big concert prayer. Scripture reading and talk by the leader.
The clerk states that there were 113 testified, then about a. thousand all bt
once. Altar call, many fell in and several went through to victory.
9:00 a.m.—Prayer by John L. Centers, Ky., at pulpit while congregation
stood.
9:10 a.m.—Call of states continued.
28. Oregon—Raymond L. Teague, Overseer—Music, seven marched, one
banner, three flags, two instruments, song, talks by the Overseer and Broth
er Murphy. • E . . I
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six banners, fourteen flags, two instruments, songs, talk by C. G. Humphreys.
30. Saskatchewan—J. A. Harris, Overseer—Music, eleven marched, two
banners, four flags, three instruments, songs, talks by the Overseer and oth
ers.
31. South Carolina—E. A. McDonald, Overseer—Miusic, sixty-two
marched,
eight banners, thirty-seven flags, seven instruments, songs, talk by
Overseer.
32. South Dakota—F. E. Van Deventer, Overseer—Music, three marched,
three banners, two instruments, songs, talk by Overseer.
33. Tennessee—L. A. Moxley, Overseer—Music, 345 marched, sixty-six
banners, 145 flags, eighteen instruments, song, talks by the Overseer, State
Auxiliary Boosters, and others.
34. Virginia—W. M. Lowman, Overseer—Music, 173 marched, fifty-
eight banners, thirty-five flags, fourteen instruments, songs, talks by the
Overseer and Clara T. Mabe.
35. Washington—Paul Bancroft, Representative—Music, eight marched,
one
banner, seven flags, three instruments, songs, talk by Brother Bancroft.
36. West Texas—Guy Bohannon, Overseer—Music, eleven marched,
three banners, six flags, three instruments, talk by the Overseer.
37. West Virginia—F. J. Crowder, Overseer—Music, thirty-five marched,
four banners, sixteen flags, four instruments, song, talks by the Overseer
and Clara T. Mabe.
38. Wisconsin—F. R. Olson, Overseer—Music, nineteen marched, six ban
ners, six flags, three instruments, song, talk by the Overseer.
39. Wyoming—G. W. Gifford, Overseer—Music, thirteen marched, five
banners, six flags, four instruments, songs, talk by the Overseer.
1:40 p.m.—Program by Steenburgh brother's.
1:51 p.m.—Song service led by J. D. Kirkland, Maxine Parker at piano.
Prayer by B. H. Coker.
1:55 p.m.—Saw music by Kemble Jacobs, Maxine Parker at piano.
2:00 p.m.—General Overseer delivered another section of his annual ad
dress.
GENERAL
OVERSEER’S ANNUAL ADDRESS
BEFORE THE THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
of
THE CHURCH OF GOD
I n trod uc tor y
“My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.” This was a state
ment that the young men of the kingdom of Israel advised the fourth king
of Israel to make when he was taking the throne of his father Solomon. On
account of this statement and the meaning of it given, .he suddenly lost the
good will of a large number of his subjects. The ten tribes revolted and
pulled
away- under the leadership of Jeroboam and instituted what was
afterward designated Israel, or the northern kingdom. This revolt was ac
cording to prophecy. That is, one of the prophets had prophesied that Jero
boam should have ten tribes after Solomon's death and only two tribes should
remain in the house of David under Rehoboam. In order to have this proph
ecy
fulfilled it was put in the mouth of Rehoboam to answer Israel roughly
and say, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father
chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”
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hasty but accurate inspection of this Book compared with history it will be
readily seen that every prophecy that has been due of fulfillment in the past
has been fulfilled to the letter. There was no force nor combination of events
or happenings that ever prevented their fulfillment. But rather, on the oth
er hand, there were always combinations of events, though some times very
odd, similar to the few words spoken by Rehoboam. That was an odd ex
pression—a very small pivot upon which to turn a whole nation—“My little
finger shall be thicker than my father’s thigh,” but it turned that whole
nation as soon as spoken and forced that vast multitude into two nations in
a very few minutes. All the prophecies that are due of fulfillment in the
future are just as sure.
Unfailing prophecies show that the Church of the last days shall prosper
and be in health. The world shall be subjugated to our Christ. It shall be
informed of our coming. The nations shall become weak and submissive.
Resistance shall be taken away from them and all shall walk under one gov
ernment just as truly as the wild animals of the forest became tame and
docile when the time was ripe for their entering into Noah’s new ship. I
do not know what odd statements may be made to bring about some of the
changes that are destined to take place, but something will happen to change
the minds of millions in a minute. God works quickly some times, as in the
case of Rehoboam, while at other times it has been truly said, “God’s mill
grinds slow but sure.” It is stated that God is going to make a short work in
the last days. And by His saying, a short work, I conclude it will have to be
a quick work, because we have such a long distance to go, as we count dis
tance, to get the work finished. The work must be finished. Yes, it just has
to be finished.
We want the Lord to return. We think He is the only hope for this world
of confusion and distress; thus we want Him to come back and set every
thing right and in perfect harmony. We look for the fulfillment of the
statement made by the angels when they sang, “On earth peace, good will
toward men.” It has been anything else but peaceful ever since that vast
multitude sang that wonderful chorus. But still we cannot think of anything
else because of the meaning of those wonderful words, and the many
prophecies and statements contained in our Book besides.
But when is this mighty Christ of the Bible going to return? People have
been
looking for Him day and night for many years. But He has not come
yet. We have been taught to look for Him any moment. We have often
said,
“He may come tonight.” But still He has not returned. The early
Church looked for His soon coming. They became so enthused about it that
Paul had to set them fight to keep them from teaching falsely. He indi
cated that some had already commenced to teach that He would soon be back.
I take this view because he called on the early Church to beware of deceiv
ers.
He said about this very subject, “Let no man deceive you.” Let us read
the verses and get the import.
“Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and by our gathering together unto him,
“That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit,
nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, ex
cept there come a falling away first.” (2 Thes. 2:1-3)
Thus Paul plainly told the brethren that they need not look for Jesus to
return until after the great falling away period which did take place later
according to history. So now we are on this side of the great apostacy which
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right to look for Him now than they did then. But Paul was afraid they
would be deceived about it and he did not want them deceived: It has been
many centuries since the great apostacy and still He has not come, but He
will come yet. And He says He will come quickly when He does come. (Rev.
22:7)
But when will He come? Men have set the time. They have claimed the
Lord
revealed to them the time. Others have counted the years and spent
months and even years in making their calculations, trying to work it out
that way, but all have failed. He has not come yet. But I say, when will
He come? As stated above we have been taught to look for Him every day.
And
we have looked faithfully and still He has not come. We have been
taught that He would slip in on us unawares as a thief in the night. And
He
has not come that way. They used to tell us that probably mother would
be taken and father and children left, because mother was good enough and
they would be left to go through the tribulation period. It has been an
nounced through religious papers that a certain good man had disappeared
and it was believed the Lord had slipped him away without dying. But that
never happened. With all the different theories advanced, and all the
opinions
expressed, with people some times dressing themselves in white
robes and going out to meet Him on a certain day, still He has never yet
come. Many have been deceived in later years as well as when Paul wrote to
the early Church that warning. Jesus has not yet returned, but yet we know
He
will come at the apointed time.
But when will He come? Many know but little more than is contained on
the surface of the text I have used at the conventions for years. “There
fore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man
cometh.”
(Matt. 24:44) I have been insisting that we hasten to get ready
since
we are not ready. This we are doing. We are are working hard be
cause now is the time of preparation. The preparation time is marked out by
the prophecy concerning the running of the automobiles. I think most of our
people
see now that it is not only a good spiritual experience that is required
to make us ready, but also that certain work must be done before we are
ready. And that work is not yet done. So we are hurrying on as fast as
we can to get ready—that is, to get the work done that is plainly pointed
out by the prophecies and Jesus Himself.
Jesus will come and we are still looking forward to His coming, but in
connection with this we are expecting to get the work done that we know
is required. We do not want our people deceived any more than Paul did
not want his people deceived. But we still know He* is coming. And this in
connection with the resurrection that is set for about the same time, is our
hope. But when, 0 when will He come? We do not seem to be so much con
cerned about the exact time of His coming, since we have learned that cer
tain work has to be done in order to fulfill prophecy. This prophecy re
quires the Church to be perfected so He can present it to Himself a glorious
Church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing. Then we have discov
ered that Jesus is not going to make us ready, but that we have to make our
selves
ready. This is shown by a number of Scriptures that cannot fail.
(Eph.
4:11-16; 1 John 3:2, 3; Rev. 19:7) Making ourselves like Him. He
finished the work He had to do. We must finish the work that is required
of us. And that is, getting the Church ready and getting it filled, like Noah
finished his big ship and got it filled before the flood came. I do not want
our people deceived concerning this subject.
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“On earth peace, good will toward men 7” Or does this mean He had to be
here in person when this happens, or is He going to act as the Head of the
Church
while He still sits at the right hand of God and directs the work of
subjugation in a similar manner to that of a general of an army who sits m
his headquarters office and directs the battle? On account of certain Scrip
tures it would seem that the latter view is rather to be favored. Then if this
is the case the heavier the responsibilities are that fall upon us. And this is
what I have been trying to impress upon our people for years. Now notice
a few verses in connection with this subject. When Peter was preaching
that second memorable sermon that brought in the five thousand he made
the following statement that never has been changed but is rather verified
by the holy prophets:
“And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
“Whom the heavens must receive until the times of restitution of all
things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since
the world began.” (Acts 3:20, 21)
The Syriac version verifies the King James version and assists in mak
ing it plainer. Read the same verses from this version:
“And times of rest may come to you from before the face of the Lord;
and he may send to you him, who was made ready for you, Jesus the Mes
siah: , , . , ,, ,. .
“Whom the heavens must retain, until the completion of the times of
those things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of his holy prophets of
old.” (Acts 3:20, 21) . „ u. _ *
The authorized version says concerning Jesus, Whom the heavens must
receive until” the certain time, and the Syriac reads, “Whom the heavens
must retain until” the same certain time.
In that first wonderful message after he was baptized with the Holy
Ghost, and the one that landed three thousand souls, Peter made the state
ment that Jesus should remain at the right hand of the Father until His foes
are made His footstool. The writer of Hebrews also make's a similar state
ment as he tells of Jesus who sat down on the right hand of God to remain
there “expecting till his enemies be made his footstool,” .
When is our Lord coming back to earth again? I do not know when He is
coming, but it is evident that the time is set and when that time comes He
will come and not tarry. It is evident also that He is not going to come and
slip away a few without anybody knowing anything about it. How could it
be
that way in the face of Paul’s declaration of what is going to happen
then? Some noise and some miraculous happening. Somebody may think
that will be no exciting time, but when all that takes place that Paul tells
of I would not think of it being anything else but thrilling and exciting. It is
already exciting to me while I am trying to make ready, for the greatest
reception that ever has been recorded on the pages of history. Now read
what Paul says:
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven (where He has been re
tained until the certain time) with a shout, with the voice of the archangel
(chief angel), and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise
first•
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with
them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with
the Lord.” (1 Thes. 4:16, 17) .
This is in the future, but I want you to understand what is to be done
yet to fulfill prophecy and make fully ready for this glorious event. And it
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the work to fulfill prophecy will bring in the multitudes, teach them the all
things, make them perfect and presentable so He can justly be proud of
them and all of us. In other words, to be ready for the coming of the Lord
is having certain things accomplished that fulfill prophecy. And since the
time set for His coming is now so near at hand we must do our work rapidly.
There is no time for idleness. This is the way I feel about it, and I believe
my
feelings are prompted by the same Spirit that prompted the prophets.
While I am trying to hurry the work along by my statements and letters,
I do not want my fellow-laborers to think of my being like Rehoboam prom
ised his subjects. I do not want to be too hard on any of the workers, but I
do want them to work. I can’t bear for a pastor to just merely be a preacher
on Sunday and let the wolves harass and carry off the sheep all the week
while he is lying around idle and contented to do so. I am getting nearer and
nearer to the point where I think the pastor should put in full hours, in
rounding up his sheep and protecting his lambs, the same as the man that
works
in the mill to earn money upon which to pay tithes to support the
shepherd. The evangelists too, while “all around them souls are dying.”
They
do nothing some times because they say they have no opening or no
money
to pay their transportation to some far away field. There are always
people near by that will die and lose their souls without somebody makes
some extra effort in prayer and some times pushing the message upon
them even when they do not want it.
I know Jesus is coming soon. I know the multitudes must be reached and
saved. I can’t be easy and restful about the work. I feel that I must work.
I feel that my fellow-ministers must work. And when they do not, then I
wonder if they have ever caught the vision as they should. It is to such as
these I want to say, “More is in you, put it in operation for the Church of
God.” If we do have those with us who are not capable of finding a place to
work, or cannot work without being told by the foreman or chief engineer,
then I think it is time for us to enlarge our organization so every one can
have
the necessary assistance to keep them all busy. In the last days they are
to be commanded to go out quickly and bring them in, and go out into the
highways
and hedges and compel them to come in that the Church may be
filled to fulfill prophecy.
The World is Ours Through Christ
Perhaps it would not be wrong to turn this around and say that the world
is to be Christ’s by us. That is, by our work and service as instruments
through whom the Holy Ghost may work in harmony with the Scriptures.
Since the Holy Spirit moved the prophets to speak the words in the first
place,
why not the same Holy Spirit move us to produce the things prophe
sied? For instance, the Holy Spirit prompted Paul to write, “All things are
yours,” then where are the people that are going to give the same Holy
Spirit the chance to work through them till Paul’s statement is fully real
ized?
Then as another example, the sweet singer of Israel spake as he was
moved by the Holy Ghost when he marked out or surveyed out our posses
sions. And these possessions are to be ours for the asking.
“Ask of me and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and
the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”
Since the Holy Spirit moved upon David to deliver that message, then
why should it be thought a thing incredible for the same Holy Spirit to move
upon
His own chosen people to utter the prayers and then move right out
and begin to take possession?
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surely no one will think of raising any question with Paul. He said further
about all things being yours:
“Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
“Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or
things present, or things to come, all are yours;
“And ye are -Christ’s; and Christ is God's.”
Where is the limit? Even Paul acknowledges that he, himself, is to be
owned and possessed by that favored host to which is given the all
things and the might that cannot be resisted when the time comes. This
would
call for a statement from Hebrews which shows that all of the good
and mighty men of faith would still be imperfect without this mighty host
filled with the Holy Ghost pointed out by prophecy to subdue the world and
take possession of it. You know it is declared by the writer of Hebrews who
spake as he was moved by the Holy Ghost that the mighty men catalogued
in the eleventh chapter all died but did not receive the promises, but only
saw
them afar off.
“These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but having
seen
them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and
confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”
They confessed this, and accepted their fate with patience, but they saw
a time coming when the certain chosen people would get such unqualified
and unrestricted control of the world that they will not have to be strangers
and pilgrims on the earth as they were.
“And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received
not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they
without us should not be made perfect.”
Who is the host that will be accounted the US? It is certainly not Paul,
because he declared he was owned and possessed by the mass that was to
subdue
and possess the world. It has not been any body of people in the
past. It has to be a people living now or near in the future. It has to be men
of faith and powerful works as well. It has to be a people who ‘will have
favor with all the people of the world that will be subdued. This subjuga
tion will not be wrought by bloody war material such as subdued Ethiopia
this year, and such as has been used in all bloody conquests to acquire ter
ritory and parts of the world. But this great government will take posses
sion so it can be said there was not a gun fired, like it was said that Solo
mon's Temple, which is a type, went up without the sound of a hammer. _
Please do not think of me being beside myself, when I bring to your minds
things you already know. I have cai’ried you almost no where yet to com
pare with where the Church of God is going to carry you a little later on. I
was
told recently that there are inventions already sealed up at Washington
that are so far ahead of anything now on the market that the manufac
turers and salesmen have agreed to keep them off the market for a number
of years to give the dealers time to make their sales to prevent their going
to the wall—bankrupt.
Well, since the world is going on with its inventions and forward move
ments in its line that are constantly amazing the multitudes, why should
there be any objections to our discoveries of things marked out for us be
fore the foundation of the world? In the past we have been feeling along as
if we were afraid the ice would break, looking for Jesus to come every day
or every night because we had been trained in that way. A story is told of
a man traveling in the northwest during a severe cold spell. He came to
a river that was frozen over. He walked up carefully to the edge, tried the
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hold up under him that he got down on his knees and reached forward with
his hands to try the ice ahead of his weight. He had not gone more than
twenty or thirty feet until he heard a big noise of horses hoofs behind him.
He looked around and there came a sled loaded with bog iron and the horses
in
a trot right on the very same ice he had been so fearful of. He rose up on
his feet and watched that team with the load as they trotted briskly past him.
He was so amazed that he could not move. After the team came out on the
other side he decided to walk on instead of crawl.
Thank God the prophecies will not smash under us. Let us move forward
at a rapid rate of speed to make ready for the return of the Lord. But this
is not saying we are looking for Him tonight. But it is saying that there is
certain work to be done, and we know what it is, and there is so much of it
that we know we have to hurry to get it done in time, so we can comply with
the words of Jesus when He said, “Therefore, be ye also ready: for in such
an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” It is a fact that somebody
must and will be ready. His Church will be ready. We are not laboring in
vain when we toil day and night to get souls to perfect and make ready.
Paul states that he was a minister of the same Church that is going to suc
ceed in gathering the multitudes in and getting them ready for presenta
tion. Paul had just made mention of suffering in his flesh for the sake of
the Church, then he adds:
“Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God
which
is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God;
“Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations,
but now is made manifest to his saints:
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this
mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you the hope of glory:
“Whom we preach, warning every man—EVERY MAN—in all wisdom;
that we may present every man—EVERY MAN—perfect in Christ Jesus.”
(Col. 1: 25-28)
It is not enough to hunt up every man and warn him, but teach every man,
goes with it. And not merely teach him till he rises to the fifth or sixth
grade, but take him on to perfection so you will not be ashamed of your
work as a teacher. That we may present EVERY MAN perfect in Christ
Jesus. I would not say this if Paul had not said it, but since he points it out
to us I feel under obligations to lead an army of the same type to make a
clean sweep—find every creature, baptize all nations, teach all nations,
present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
This
may not be so impossible as it may look to be. When one looks
through the pages of the Book instead of the narrowness of his own vision
the things of God look different. There is enlargement. It was Joel that
was moved by the Holy Ghost according to the way Peter puts it that de
clares God is going to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. This then, would
indicate that He is after all of them in that way at the same time His hunt
ers are searching for the creatures. And it will be noted also that Jesus in
telling what the Holy Spirit will do when He comes, or when He is poured
out on all flesh, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness and
of judgment. Peter declared that this wonderful overflow of the Spirit is
to be in the last days, and Jesus says He will reprove the world. Then I take
it that none shall escape this mighty work of the Holy Spirit. Then why not
look for and expect these mighty things instead of all the time putting them
off in the future? We surely believe it is God that is stirring us up to be
lieve we are drawing very, near to Paul’s dispensation of the fullness of times
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Why
crawl along on the ice any longer? Why not stand bolt upright and
let this world know who we are, what we are here for and what we are go
ing to*do? Where did we get the knowledge that gives us such boldness. The
same
Holy Spirit that ruled*the prophets, and caused them to speak as they
did, has come upon us and illuminated the Word He moved the prophets to
speak and write, and now we have caught the spell until we feel we are ful
ly able to take the world and subjugate it to our Christ and turn his enemies
into His footstool. And God told Jesus to stay right there at His right hand
until His enemies are made His footstool. Then it is to be noted that the
Church is called in to service for the purpose of subduing His enemies while
He
remains at His headquarters post—at the right hand of the Father.
Read
the marvelous verses.
“The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make
thine enemies thy footstool.
“The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion (the Church):
rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of
holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.”
(Ps. 110:1-3)
The
statement which tells of the Lord's people being willing in the day of
His power agrees with similar statements which point to a drawing power
that will so effect the multitudes that they will come to the Church like
flood
waters pour into the larger streams and on into the ocean. There is
the Holy Spirit to be poured out upon all flesh. There He goes to reprove
the world. There goes the last days message to every creature. Then there
is the grace that brings salvation and will be so powerful and thick that it
can be seen. I tell you, there are wonderful events scheduled for only a
little way up the road. When that grace floods the world and bathes all
men in its lucid waves, and His people sure enough become a willing people,
what else can we expect but water poured out upon the thirsty and floods
upon
the dry ground? It is no wonder that Nebuchadnezzar got such a thrill
out of his dream when he saw the stone which represented the Church of the
last days as it whisked through the collection of iron, clay, brass, silver and
gold (every kind of religion) and crushed the mass together and then' the
wind
carried them away so there was no place found for them. “And the
stone that smote the image became a great mountain and filled the whole
earth.” That was a picture worth gazing upon. This vision agrees with all
the prophecies on this particular subject. And there are plenty of them.
This
image that was crushed by the stone was bright, beautiful and at
tractive. It was so terrible that it seemed impregnable. Nothing could over
throw it. And the material of which it was composed was nonperishable—
gold, silver, brass, iron, clay. There it stood in defiance of any force strong
enough
to cope with it. Nothing would attempt it. Its very appearance would
baffle any attempt. In fact, there was no occasion for a conflict and over
throw. All of the systems of religion of the world today are considered as
imperishable as gold and the other materials of which the image was com
posed. Nebuchadnezzar had a long time of looking at that bright and daz
zling
beauty. But after many centuries, yea a few thousand years, when the
Church got in good headway, according to the powerful spread as described
by the prophets and making rapid strides in the twentieth century, at last the
feet went to pieces, then down tumbled the brass, the silver, and .the gold
all in a heap and became as chaff. Then all of that powerful combination
of systems became so light and worthless that the pleasant evening breeze
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kept on swelling and expanding till it filled the whole earth.
I am attempting to show that there is a body of people in the land to
day who are following so closely in step with prophecy that they are becom
ing almost wrecklessly brave in their declarations as they sing, “Old Satan,
your kingdom must come down,” without fear of failure because the Book
cannot fail. All the members of this body of people have entered into a
sacred covenant that they will take that Book as their only rule of faith and
practice. They declare that they stand unequivocally for the whole Bible
rightly divided. They cannot go back. They are pledged to go forward to
success
and victory. The sacred pledge and covenant binds us to put the
Church
of God in all the world—“the stone (the Church) that made the im
age
(destroyed all false systems), became a great mountain (government)
and filled the whole earth.” And Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar that he
watched it in his dream till it was all done. Well, it will be done and not so
long off either.
But if it is a fact that Jesus will remain at the right hand of His Father
till His enemies are made His footstool we surely do not need to look for
Him to come tonight. These false systems represented by the image are all
more or less against Him. They are His enemies. They must be crushed and
blown away. But that is not our discussion here. Our object is getting the
souls for our Christ. It is our work*to gather the men and women into this
stone that is now spreading at such a rapid rate of speed. Bring them in—
compel them to come in until the house is full! The last part of this drama is
to be carried on by force. ‘ The Book that we are pledged to obey says,
“compel them to come in.” Some will still try to hold on to the fonner
teaching of “whosoever will let him come.” That had its place all right, but
in the last run it is compel, now isn’t it?
Going back to whosoever will let him come, please notice that if you stop
there, that arrangement was broken into when Paul was converted. He did
not aim to get converted. He was possibly as strong an enemy of Christ as
any living today, but he was brought down right there in the road against
his will. Others have already been forced down under the power of God in
our day against their will. Bring them—compel them till the house is full
belongs
with the last days message which we are to burn around the world.
It is very clear that the first shower of the Holy Ghost developed into a
flood tide when on the very first day three thousand, one hundred and twen
ty were drenched, then possibly the next day if not the same day afternoon,
five thousand more were flooded with the fire from heaven, and then mul
titudes both of men and women. This wave of the Holy Ghost flood came
so sudden that they scarcely had time to consider whether they wanted it or
not. Then it is acknowledged by all that when the former and latter rain is
poured out together in the last days that the Church will far exceed in pow
er and glory that of the early Church. The early Church may have reached
five or eight thousand a day, and added to the Church daily also. This is
what our Book says. Exceeding that good and glorious work in proportion,
why not think of reaching a million a day? I asked my secretary to figure
for me. I gave her the figures and what do you suppose? To my astonish
ment she figured that at that rate—that is, a million a day, the Church
would
knock down the image, crush the life out of all false systems, and
fill the earth in five years.
We are not prepared for that rate of speed yet, but we are making mighty
strides. And we want to be so well organized and fully prepared that we
will be ready for that mighty sweep when it comes. We must work with all
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upon all flesh, and that Spirit does just what Jesus said He would do—“re
prove the world (the whole world) of sin,” and the grace of God that bring-
eth salvation appears to all men—all men, then you can look out for a mil
lion
souls a day. Then will be fulfilled that all who call upon the name of
the Lord shall be saved. And they will call when they are down under a
sluice
of that reproof and another covering of that grace that can be seen.
Paul called when he was felled to the ground like a tree. And Jesus never
asked him one time if he was willing. It did not matter whether he was will
ing or not Jesus told him to “arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told
thee what thou must do.” This agrees with bring, and compel—must. I
tell you right now, there is going to be something doing when Nebuchadnez
zar’s image is crushed and all of their papers, books, theories and all other
paraphernalia are blown away. All resistance gone. The Church will have
all
the might there is. Then we can look out for other fulfillments in as
many ways as the prophets have described. Among these will be the lifting
up of the ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the
end
of the earth, and here they will come with speed swiftly.
Now, since these mighty things are only a little way ahead of us, it is our
duty in this Assembly to strengthen our organization, get everything set so
our movements toward the goal can be at a more rapid rate of speed. Every
member a worker must be emphasized. Every pastor must learn how to be
a pastor instead of only a Sunday preacher. Every evangelist must be so
trained that only sickness and death can keep him off of the field. All must
be so well trained to pay their tithes and make offerings until money will
be supplied to meet the requirements. All members must be trained by the
pastor and through the A. B. M. to live such good lives that outside people
will be drawn in with their gold and silver—their wealth to help us spread
and spread till Nebuchadnezzar can fully see the reality of his dream as he
turns over in his grave when he hears the trumpet sound that will awake the
sleeping nations. Then when Daniel walks out and idealizes the truthfulness
of his interpretation of the dream, I imagine I can see those mighty men
that served in their part of the program as they take one another by the
hand. And this in the resurrection when the dead in Christ shall rise first
and we changed in a moment and all caught up together in the clouds to
meet the Lord in the air.
And beloved, we must make our plans to get the multiplied millions in the
Church instead of thinking of only a few. We must get away from tradi
tions and be up-to-date in every way. The old theory of whosoever will and
you
can’t compel, and that strait is the gate and narrow is the way and
few there be that find it, must be exchanged for the last days prophecy
where we are told that we shall be multiplied and shall not be few.
Last winter our district convention was held in the basement of this
building.
I was in there just long enough to hear one of our boy preachers,
we call him Taft, in one of his religious tantrums, shout out to the joyful
amazement of all of us, “The time was when Jesus told His disciples to
wipe off the dust of their feet as a testimony against them, but now we are
commanded
to make all men see.” And he proved it to us by Paul at Ephe
sians 3:9. There you are. And we are going from this Assembly with more
enthusiasm
and determination than ever. Make all men see. Bring them in.
Compel them to come in that my house may be filled.
Zeal and Enthusiasm
It has been said that no one can succeed in business or anything without
a degree of enthusiasm. That is, a man must be intensely interested in what
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Church of God and what it stands for that has carried us over thus far. I do
not know where this gigantic substance, if I should call it such, came from
that got into me. I have had it so many years that it has become a part of my
nature. I would hardly know how to exist now without it. I never expect
to be without it till this work is done. I want every member of the Church
to be so filled with it that they will all want to run in high all the time. If
there is one member in the Church anywhere that is without this quick
ening power I think something should be done at this Assembly toward start
ing a movement to locate that kind of a person and get him stirred up so he
will be just like the rest of us.
The time has been that people joined a church just merely to have a church
home. They wanted to be so they could attend the services if they wanted
to, and if they didn’t nobody would care. They expected nothing else but to
live about as they pleased and grow old and then die, have their funeral
preached and have it so the preacher could say the departed has been a
life-long member of the so and so church. They had no higher aspirations
than that. I am of the opinion there may be millions of that class in the
world today. But we hope none of our members are like that. We want all
of our members, to the very last one, to be so enthused that they cannot
rest without they are in the topnotch. And even then the only reason they
can
rest is because they feel they are doing their best as they serve in the
program on schedule time.
We must not allow our members to get easy and careless. There is a
way already marked out by the Assembly to prevent this. The Assembly
Band
Movement in charge of an enthusiastic pastor will make it so hot for
members that are inclined to be slothful and careless that they will soon feel
that they are about to burn up. When members fail to be in the regular
Sunday service, and then do not come to the Sunday night service to apolo
gize,
bright and early Monday morning before they have time to get away
from home the enthusiastic pastor, one that is burning up with holy zeal,
will be after them to see what has happened to them. Then the kind of a
pastor that corresponds with Paul’s type will have them get quiet long
enough
so he can give to them the very same message he gave to his con
gregation the day before. I would like to require this of every pastor. But
unless he gets this enthusiastic fire in him he could not do it with much suc
cess. If he was to undertake to go without this white-hot enthusiasm, about
the first thing he would do would be to apologize for waking them up so
early. And this he should never do. If he apologized at all it should be for
not coming sooner. Why, the poor slumbering people might have died be
fore he got there.
I do not want to accuse our pastors of being lazy, but I am afraid they may
sometimes
be responsible for their members being lazy because of the
way
they carry on and mope around as if they had a hundred years to get
their members up to a state of perfection as required by the Bible. En
thused? Yes I am, and I can’t be satisfied until every one of our preachers is
on fire the same way, yea, and all of the members likewise. I don’t think it
would be anything out of the way to organize so that the members who do
not attend will be called up after the meeting closes at night. As soon us
we get far enough along to keep our church house doors open day and night
that can be arranged. There are some people that can be caught at home
at night and that is about all the time. I used to go at midnight and awaken
the household, deliver my message and pray. That made an impression that a
day-time
visit would not have done. Why did I do that kind of work? Fiery
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before morning, or I might die before morning. I have missed a few oppor
tunities because old man death beat me to it. I tell you, my beloved fellow-
soldiers, I feel that we must set our own house on fire and get into this
work day and night.
I admit we have to sleep some, but nobody that is in anything like good
health needs more than eight hours, and that leaves sixteen for work. The
main
thing is to get so well fired up that you will put in the sixteen hours.
0, I feel like I would like to show this vast multitude how to put in sixteen
hours a day. How did I do it when I attended the conventions six months
and worked in the office the other six months? And this was kept up for
twelve years on a straight. What made me do it? In the first place because I
was
filled with the Holy Ghost. Then besides this wonderful experience I was
eaten up with zeal and on fire with enthusiasm. And this did not start with
me
twelve years ago. You only have to search the records of the Church
prior to 1923, and take a trip through my diary to learn of my zeal and en
thusiasm. I do not ask anybody to become more zealous and more enthusi
astic than those records will reveal. My wife had the same unction and my
children were raised up in the midst of it. And we are all so white hot with
zeal and enthusiasm for the Church and its work now that things have to
move every where we go. I am not giving this to boast in myself, but that
others may catch the fire. Why, I feel like if I was pastor of a flock now, and
that was my business, I’d have every member scared to stay away from Sun
day school and meetings for worship, because they would be listening for
my voiqe every hour of the night. I want our pastors to get just that fiery
with
zeal and enthusiasm. I want our evangelists to get so full of zeal and
enthusiasm that they will not wait for the people to come to their place for
meeting, but they will go to the homes and make them hear the message.
I am afraid we are too much married to customs and traditions. We think
we have to announce our meetings and then wait for the people to come.
And
if they do not come we conclude they are gospel hardened or not inter
ested. We hold on a few days with that condition existing, get discouraged
and leave. This custom must be broken up. I must not continue. Go to
every house, bang the door bell or pound on the door and let the people
know
there is a live man in the community. Get out early in the morning
and walk and run from house to house all day and I’ll venture you will have
a congregation that night. I used to go into a strange community early in
the morning, engage a place for a meeting that night and then go after the
folks
all day and when night came I would have a full house. I was so en
thusiastic about it that the people themselves caught the same kind of a
spell.
I would often get them to do their own singing and I’d do the pray
ing and preaching. The next night they would bring out their old song books
and they acted as interested as I was. In this way the meeting was on right
at once.
I have some times heard our people say in these days that if they had only
had
some help they could have had a good meeting. Doubtless they could
have had plenty of help if they had acted in a way to get the favor of the
people and given them a chance to help. But some of our people seem to
be so stingy with their religion that they won’t let a sinner sing in the choir
or play a guitar or banjo in their meetings. But the way I got help was to get
sinners to help me sing, supply the music and make them feel like they were
helping me. I would even call on them to pray some times and they would
hate to say no after they had been helping me just like they were workers
and some times they would pray through and get saved. Then I would have
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folks filled with the Holy Ghost so they could hear their own neighbors talk
in tongues before they heard me. That would have a better effect usually.
I do not consider that it is good to have too many workers in a meeting. I
preferred to go alone and get my help from the raw material. Too often
when
a crowd of workers go together some of them get idle and the next
thing there are some sharp words spoken and the revival is turned into a
wrangle. I have known of this too often to my sorrow. Then when I had
helpers with me I always depended upon them. But when I was alone I de
pended upon God and had nobody to tell me when to start nor when to close.
If I can succeed in spreading on or tattooing in somebody a greater
amount of zeal and enthusiasm I will feel this Assembly has not been in vain.
Just look what we have to do. We need to burn the wind to get the message
to every creature and get them saved, sanctified and baptized with the Holy
Ghost and ready for the return of our Lord. It is not going to be done by
any ordinary means. Even we ourselves will have to change our tactics
in many instances so we can make more rapid gains. And we must make
more rapid gains. This can be done by an increase of zeal and enthusiasm.
The
zeal and enthusiasm will not only show in the ways I have described,
but also in our prayers. I one time prayed a house full by my first prayer.
I got in late enough. The service was started in the usual manner. There
were only a hand full present and little prospect of any more coming. I
started to pray. I got lost and forgot to quit. I prayed nearly an hour.
When
I finally closed my prayer and opened my eyes the house was crowded
and people climbing up in the windows looking down on me. The revival
was
on right then. There was such a display of zeal and enthusiasm that
the people decided there was something to it. The revival fire spread so
fast that some of the older heads seemed to get disturbed. They wanted me
to preach but I did not care to preach. I wanted the fire to burn. Some times
even
too much preaching kills a revival. It's the fire we want. A display of
zeal
and. enthusiasm often makes the fire blaze when the preaching puts the
fire out like water.
A preacher once came into one of my fiery revivals. He said he wanted
to preach to my people. I said, “What for, isn’t the work going on all
right?” And at that very moment there were scores in the altar and some
praying through to victory every few moments. He said, “Your people are
wild, they need to be preached to so they will leam how to behave them
selves.
” I said, “Yes, you want to kill them with the letter of the word.
I’ll not let you preach fco my people. If you want to preach so bad, go and
get a congregation of your own and preach to them.” He then said he could
not get a congregation, they all come to “your” meeting. I told him that he
could just do without preaching then, that I sure would not let him preach
to my people. And preachers, our preachers, my preachers, be careful who
you
let preach to your people when you are in a meeting of any kind. Get
your zeal and enthusiasm stirred up and do your own preaching if there is
any preaching to do. But in a revival there is more enthusiastic praying
needed than preaching in many instances.
We have to get the work done by a certain time. And it has to be done and
you
have to help do it. Many who are now opposing us will have to help us.-
They
will be forced down like Paul if it takes that. Many who are now athe
ists and infidels will sooner or later be brought down like Saul of Tarsus.
When
we have to have help to hurry up the work God knpws exactly how to
fell His man. More than one of His men may be here at this Assembly.
They may be trembling now—this very night. It is going to take men, mighty
men
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have to be subdued and put down where they will behave as His footstool
before Jesus leaves the right side of His Father’s throne, we have something
to do. But we can do it. We have pledged ourselves to master every prob
lem. Every enemy has to go down under us as we subdue and conquer every
foe so they will be His footstool.
I want to tell you something: I feel greatly honored as I wake up to the
fact that I am entrusted with my part of this mighty warfare that is going
to subjugate this world to our Christ and prepare for the greatest and most
glorious reception ever* accorded any king, potentate or ruler. And it is only
doing
our duty when we do it. Even then we say we are unprofitable ser
vants because God supplies the power to do it and we are only the channels
or instruments used. Hallelujah!
This world had just as well look out for us for wfe are coming. “On earth
peace, good will toward men.” The greatest conquest ever achieved and not
a gun fired. All of the war material that they are preparing will not be need
ed in this battle. It will be a still fought battle as far as guns and gases are
concerned. They can use the war material just a little later as they fight
among themselves after we get our millions and are raptured away to the
marriage supper of the Lamb. But we are not ready for the rapture, yet.
Nobody is ready. But we are hurrying along to get ready. And we will be
ready in due time. But nobody is ready yet. And who wants to be so cow
ardly as to want to slip away while there are so many millions yet to gather
in? And we will get the millions to go in the great orderly procession to
the sky. Don’t think of going off helter-skelter or just loose or any way.
We will be the most wonderfully organized host of millions that has ever
been brought together in one body. Included in that mighty host that has
subdued
the world for the time being will be the resurrected saints. The
early James may have charge of that host while we who are alive remain
and
cheated the graves will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an
eye into a brilliantly, glorified throng.
But the subjugation is what I am interested in now. I am in no hurry
for the rapture, but I am in a hurry to put the enemies of my Lord under His
feet for a footstool. And we will do this very thing. All of the little spats
that come up between members and preachers are nothing more than gnats
swarming.
The mighty army moves steadily on while some who fuss and
disagree only show they are nothing but cry-babies.
Joel’s mighty army still moves forward. And it is composed of men won
dered at. We are a similar type to Nehemiah who said, “Shall such a man
as I flee? I shall not go in.” I am going on in the fight as ever. You are
too.
You have to. You are compelled. The babies will stop their scrapping
and scratching pretty soon and fall into the main line. They, with those al
ready more established, will march forward in regular array and we will be
so attractive that the enemies will fall into our ranks and be of us almost be
fore they know it. That will be about the time that the prophecy will be
fulfilled, “Who soever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Joel’s men, what are they to do?
“A great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the. like, neith
er shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations.
“A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth . . . .
and nothing shall escape them.
“They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of
war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break
their ranks.”
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harmony! Organized completely and all perfectly loyal to their Command
er.
What a scene! It looks good through the words of the prophet, but what
will it be when the prophecy is actually fulfilled?
Right on down in the chapter Joel tells the children of Zion to rejoice,
and then he tells of the former rain which fell upon the early Church and
rounded up multitudes and he calls that moderate rain. He then drops in a
word
about the rain, the former rain and the latter rain all at once. 0, what
a time of harvesting in the souls then! He declares the floors shall be full of
wheat, and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. 0, my soul is exuberant
at the prospect. There cannot be any defeat because the prophets have spok
en and they cannot go back. Then Jesus has prayed and His prayer must
be answered. Neither pray I for these alone, said Jesus to His Father, but
for them also which shall believe on me through their word, that they all
may be one and made perfect in one that the world may know—the world
may know that God loves them just like He loves His own Son. 0, that will
be wonderful!
Solomon and his work of constructing the great Temple and the glorious
reign that followed is given as a type of organization of the Church in the
last days. And Solomon’s organization was so wonderful that when the
Queen
of Sheba saw it, together with the wisdom of Solomon, the house he
had built, the meat of his table, the sitting of his servants, the attendance
of his ministers and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and the ascent by
which he went up into the house of the Lord, thei*e was no more spirit in her.
I take it that she was so astonished that she could have been easily pushed
over.
This
is a picture of the weakness that will come upon the people as Joel’s
army travels through the land. As we get organized under our great Head
as He sits by His Father ordering the movements of His great army we can
exclaim with Him, “Behold a greater than Solomon is here.” Solomon only
occupied a small territory and only his fame went out beyond the borders.
But in this and under the orders of Jesus as shown by the prophets, this
greater than Solomon institution is to crush out everything else and cover
the entire world—every creature, all nations, even teaching them the all
things just as Jesus has given orders to have done, and we must not fail.
Yea, we will not fail our Holy Commander. And we are so enthused about it
that we reach out into Noah Webster’s vocabulary for a word to express the
way we feel about it and lay hold on the following—Overwhelmingly zeal
ous and enthusiastic. Truly, the zeal of the Church of God has eaten us up.
Instead of my zeal going down it is bounding higher and higher. And why,
not in the face of so many prophecies that tell of the subjugation of the
world
unto our Christ, and the overthrow of His enemies? A few verses only
will be given as I close this special subject:
“Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in
that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.
“How beautiful upon the mountain are the feet of him that bringeth
good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good,
that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
“Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they
sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.
“Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for
the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.
"The
Lord hath made bare his holy am in the eyes of all the nations; and
all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” (Isa. 62:6-10)
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ments of the last days and for it to exceed the organization of Solomon, it
must be so intensified that it will amaze the very best organizers of the
world.
Since the Church is to be brought up to absolute perfection so there
will be no defects in it on any line, it is going to require some wise thinking
and close searching of the Scriptures. I do not know of any other institution
in the world that is required to reach this high state of perfection. The
Church of God must exceed them all in respect to government, discipline,
order, purity and loyalty. It is fairly well understood by our people that
the saints are to be perfected by the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pas
tors and teachers. This work by these ministers is to continue till we all come
in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a
perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.
In connection with this it is clearly stated that the organization must be
brought up to the high standard shown by Joel and Ezekiel. This is neces
sary in order to amaze the world and supersede and drown out all other or
ganizations. This must be done to fulfill the Scriptures. We do not dare to
shrink or falter, but we must take courage and be brave and bold and de
termined. And by His grace, let us all say, WE WILL!
Our Constructive Program Must Be Continued
It had been previously announced that our work was constructive leather
than destructive. It is our purpose to build men—lift them up to a higher
plane of living and happiness. They sometimes have to be rebuilt. There is
rebuilt machinery that does good service for a long time. One of the mam
objects in building and rebuilding men is to get their service. The Master
needs
the very best service of all the men and women we can get. His ob
ject is to save men. We must get them for Him. It takes real energy of the
kinetic type to engage in the constructive work marked out. for us by our
program. But our constructive program must be continued without the least
bit of abatement. It just will not do to let the work drag or even slow down
to the very least degree.
How many would have a tendency to be like a bullet shot upward out of a
gun? It is making the greatest speed as it leaves the muzzle of the gun.
The
farther it mounts upward the slower it rises. It finally reaches a height
that it stops completely. Then it is designated as a spent bullet. Its force
is all gone. I am afraid too many who have been mighty workers are spent.
They
have gone to their limit and then began to get slower.and slower. We
want that kind of energy that gathers speed as it goes and it is never spent.
We must not be like the bow that is bent and is never let go to send the ar
row to its mark. Doubtless many of our own people have energy that has
never been set in motion. Our women of the church are an example. Previ
ous
to 1928 when the W. M. B. was instituted our women had just as much
energy, perhaps, as they have now, but it was of the potential type. It was
like
a spring that was clamped down so its force could not do anything.
When
the clamp was blasted from the women in 1928 by the institution o±
the Womens Missionary Band they became, as a whole, a mighty factor in
raising missionary money, besides the many other ways they have served
for the Master.
It is my purpose to stir into action every bit of energy that lies dormant
in every member. Look at the water as it has made its way down the
winding
rivers for centuries. Its energy was wasted and even caused much
destruction during floods. But now, since the dams and machinery have been
constructed and the water pours down through the channel made for it, see
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millions of spindles are whirling at lightning speed in manufacturing the
commodities
of life. The energy that once operated the old spinning wheel
can now be turned into service for God in sending forth the every-creature
message
to the every creature instead of being spent at the wheel and loom.
I am sure there is enough energy lying dormant in God’s people to revo
lutionize the whole world in a day if it was only put into operation in sys
tematic order so the very best could be expended to effect the greatest
amount of good. Leaving out of the picture all but our own Church of God
members I do not hesitate to make the statement that with all of our hidden
energy put into action the results will be marvelous. This is like another
locomotive hooked on to the loaded train; or another team of horses hitched
to a loaded wagon, to our policy of every member a worker. This train
must hasten on up the grade. This wagon must go on up to the top of the
hill. It must! It must! I mean the every-member-a-worker policy must
not only win but rush on at ever increasing speed. Let me repeat that, WITH
ALL
OP OUR HIDDEN ENERGY PUT INTO ACTION THE RESULTS
WILL
BE MARVELOUS as we pursue our constructive program.
I have often made the statement in the conventions that I never expected
to stop until every member is a worker. I am still full of that determination.
Men of the world are harnessing the waters so every drop of water is a work
er to furnish its energy and power to move the mighty machinery. Instead
of the water flowing down the stream almost like it was useless it can now
boast of its usefulness in that respect as well as many others. Instead of
our women just going to the house of worship for a few hours each week
with no special work marked out for them to do, as they used to do, they are
now a thousand times happier with the big responsibility of raising money
with which to buy souls. And they are not as a bullet that is spent, but they
are gathering speed as they rush on toward the goal, which is the salvation
of the lost souls.
There are no dams and power plants on the little branches and creeks,
except it might be for the running of a little water power grist mill. But
when the water from these smaller rivulets, branches, creeks and streams
all flow together and form a big river there are found the mighty dams and
power plants. Just so is the mighty Church of God. There are the small
local churches that furnish some of the membership and means. When this
means flows together to headquarters it creates a power that is starting its
march
to move the world. A further comparison is that when all the Chris
tian faiths and movements flow down their little narrow channels until they
empty into the Church of God—the Bible Church—what mighty wheels and
what mighty machinery will be put in motion to save the world! Every
member a worker and special work for every one. This is the slogan! All
of this is just a little way up the road toward the realization and fulfillment
of the prayer of our Lord and confirmed by Paul’s call to prayer for all men.
And if such can never be, why did Jesus pray such a prayer? And if such can
never be, why did Paul tell us to pray for all men ? I do not believe in men
of authority that would mock us like that—tell us to pray for all men and at
the same time tell us they won’t be saved. Then in Jesus’ prayer He shows
that the only way to get the world saved is for all of His own people to be
come one, and He also shows by His prayer that that is the way to get the
balance of the world saved. I say, I don’t believe in men of authority that
would put us into a job that could not be performed. But thank Heaven,
Jesus and Paul mean just what they say, and I am working at our construc
tive program with perfect assurance that we will win. And all ,of the en
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task and win the victory.
Please
do not think I am exaggerating just because I have leaped over the
bounds
of traditions and quote from two men that have far greater au
thority than traditions ever had or ever will have. I tell you, when all the
energy that is now lying dormant in even our own members is stirred up
and put into operation under systematic guidance, like the drops of water
are guided through the channels that lead to the water wheel, mighty work
will be done in a very short period of time. With all of our activities in
operation that have been pointed out by our constructive program, and all
of our energies at work nothing but success can crown our efforts. As
we make the long hard dash after the souls of men we cannot think of com
ing back without them.
Enthused? I guess I am! Why shouldn’t I be enthused? And why should
n’t all of our ministers and members be enthused? I can hardly think of any
one
being a member of this great and wonderful institution which is unction-
ized by God Himself and not be enthused. If they are not, then I would nat
urally think their energies are of the potential type. That is, they are like
the bow that is bent but locked down so the arrow cannot speed away. They
are like the waters of a little rill that soak into the ground before they get
to the mighty power dams that are away below in one of the big rivers in
to which they would flow if they should keep on flowing down the stream.
Who would want his energies to lie silent as the grave, unused and inactive
for a life time, and die with them still asleep and motionless? Not I, 0, not
I! I hope every member of the Church of God will join me in this and let
loose the string that is holding the bow bent and let the arrow fly to its mark
—the salvation of souls and the full preparation for the coming of the Lord.
It will take all of our energy in action to accomplish the will of God and
carry out His eternal program.
Men who are in business keep their nerves strained to the limit almost all
the time. They do it to succeed in business and make money. Since men can
use such a vast amount of energy to succeed in business, how much move
should
we put into action all of our energy to save souls! Souls are of vast
value and will continue on in eternity, while wealth is, to use and satisfy a
longing for it for only a short period of time. In order to accomplish the
greatest good all of our programmed activities must be kept in operation.
It will take energy in operation to accomplish this. I believe it is going to
take more of a display of God’s power, and a greater display of energy to
finish up our part of God’s program than has been displayed for any purpose
since
the world was.
I feel sometimes like I would like to have a connecting rod that would
reach every minister so I might check up their work and service every day.
I would call their attention to their activities about every three hours. If
they had not done anything for the Master for the first three hours I would
urge them to make up for the lost time the next three hours. I would keep
their nerves tightened the whole day through. I would want each one to get
a soul a day, then later I would call for a soul every half day and keep gain
ing in skill, wisdom, energy and the power of God until they could report at
least a soul an hour. Now this is the way I feel about it. And if I Can become
so enthusiastically interested how much more is God interested when it
is said of Him that He is not willing for any to perish, but that all should
come to repentance. Since He is not willing for any to be lost, and we are
His
dependence to get them saved through Christ, I think He may be prompt
ing every minister by way of His connecting rod. I am afraid some have
been
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heeded the call. I feel they must, and that is the reason I want to help in
the prompting and encouraging. I say, 0 God teach me how to do it so we
can
get two to one or even more.
There are so many souls dropping out in the darkness, and the time is
galloping on at such a rapid rate of speed that I feel the very fastest that
we can work at our job of soul saving is too slow. There they go like a mil
lion a day before we can get to them. How to speed up the operation of our
machinery is the puzzling question. How to cut loose the band that holds the
bow bent to let the arrow fly. How to break the chain that holds the spring
that cannot operate as long as it is bound. How to cut the bands that are
preventing some of our members so we cannot yet declare ourselves “every
member a worker.” But we must learn the secrets. We must know how to
turn the switch. We must know how to operate the floodgates so the flood
waters can rush down the channel and whirl the wheels a little faster. 0, I
feel that we must make one long hard dash after the souls of men and get
them, and never stop till the work is completed. This can be done with
every member a worker and all of our machinery in perfect operation at
big
speed.
Looking over our records I find much energy of that potential type.
There is a large amount that is lying dormant and unused. To explain my
meaning I find one state that has thirteen churches and only seven of them
that report W. M. B. in operation. Another state just over on the other
page with sixty-four churches and only thirty-nine W. M. B. in operation.
In this state there are twenty-four churches that have their bows bent but
they are tied down so the arrow does not speed away to the mark. The en
ergy is there but it is not being used. Turning over another leaf in my record
book I find a state with fifty-seven churches and thirty of these with their
springs locked so the W. M. B. are not in motion. Still worse is another
state with fifty churches and thirty-one locked down. The energy is there
but it is like the gold lying in the earth and never does buy a particle of
food
or clothing or help in any way to buy a soul.
In our recent penny a meal feast drive to get money to help pay our big
Tabernacle debt the figures show $13.89 brought in by our Cleveland
Church.
But if every member had brought in the average of twenty-one
cents there would have been more than sixty-five dollars. This is more en
ergy locked down and unused. And besides this, if every one of our local
churches had brought in even the $13.89 it would have been more than
$6,945.00.
I am producing these figures to show the vast amount of energy among
our own people that is lying dormant. When it is dug up—stirred up—and
put into operation see what mighty work can be done. All of this dormant
energy must be put into our many activities. I really feel that this must be
done. I don't see how I can rest content until every bit of energy is in use.
That has been one part of my work in the conventions. I want this to con
tinue until every member is a worker and a skilled worker besides. I want
to urge the pastors to keep on stirring up their members until they will
know they are all putting their energy into operation to keep all of the
Church
activities in constant operation. Pastors should keep the W. M. B.
sisters encouraged to put their very best into their work. They should also
keep
vigil over the V. L. B. young people so they can raise the free lit
erature fund to an abounding height. There is scarcely any limit to the en
ergy there is in young people. All of it should be harnessed up for use in
our Church activities. I feel like this must be done. Men have succeeded in
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to carry on business in the world. We must succeed in harnessing all the
energy there is in every member of the Church and millions more that are to
become members. I believe God is going to help us do it. It is too much for
millions
of heathen and sinners to be lost just because so much powerful
energy is lying dormant instead of being in action. I say, 0 God give us wis
dom and the favor of men in our efforts to buy souls. I wish everyone of
our members, and specially the ministers, could read and comprehend this
statement. I am afraid sometimes, as I review the situation, that our people
do not realize the value of every minute. Every minute spent in some other
way different from God’s way as marked out by the Bible is not only lost to
the one who does it, but how many souls are lost because these minutes are
not used as they should and could be? Is this view too close? Does it put
the pressure on too tight? How can it when souls are so valuable and so
many
are dropping into hell because so many of our minutes are lost?
Just for water to be water out in some bleak mountain fastness does not
assist in turning the wheels at the big power plants. That water must direct
its energy in the proper channel in co-operation with other water to accom
plish
the most in sending the electric current to the most places on the map
of the country! The same analogy is true of a Christian. Just to be a Chris
tian out alone with no cooperation with any other Christian cannot accom
plish
the amount of good as when the energy of that Christian is turned into
the proper channel. Even if one is isolated and alone, yet with mails running
everywhere, every one can dix*ect his or her energy in the channel marked out
and systematized by the General Assembly and accomplish much more than
working
alone. One cent used alone would not be worth sending to the mis
sion field, because it would cost much more to send it than it would be
worth. But with one cent put with ten thousand other cents, which would
make
one hundred dollars, would pay the expenses of one missionary for a
month while he may be winning a hundred souls.
I am more than anxious for our people to see the value and importance of
co-operation and all directing their energy in the proper channel to accom
plish the most good. Again let me say that our constructive program insti
tuted and marked out by the Assembly and designated OUR BIG BUSINESS
PROGRAM must be continued. And then it can well be seen that with all of
our hidden energy put into action the results will be marvelous and enor
mous. With all of our energies in action and directed in the proper channel
the long hard dash after the souls of men will produce results as we all re
turn rejoicing bringing our sheaves with us. AH of this can be fully real
ized as we proceed in systematic order.
Now, beloved, God bless every one of you. This message came right out
of my heart. It has been prompted by the longing I have had for years to
have
every member a worker. I believe also that the Holy Ghost has been
with me in its preparation. I wish God to have all the glory for any blessing
that may come from it. My very soul seems to yearn for every member. I
want all the women to exercise themselves in the work of W. M. B., and all
the men to operate in their sphere, and all the young people to push their ac
tivities through the V. L. B. and other ways as well. All of us together will
make
our flag float over every nation. Amen!
Personal Report
On account of the rapid progress the Church is making over the world,
and thereby requiring my presence at the headquarters office incessantly 1
did not attend the conventions this year. I traveled but a few miles and de
livered but few discourses. But if you ask me about my work I will have to

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say that I have put in full time. I was in the- office from early morning till
late at night. By having been kept so consantly in the office I have been
deprived of my usual short counsels with the overseers. I have seen but few
of them the entire year. The members and friends that I have been speak
ing with regularly every year at the conventions for twelve years have been
deprived of my presence this year. I have missed their friendly handshakes
and smiles. But the consolation is just to know that the Church and its glo
rious work is spreading over the world.
My report will be very small in some respects. I hardly know how to report
the work I have done in the office, more than to say as above that 1 was al
ways
on my job. I have conducted a few funerals, married a few couples and
given
some attention to our orphanage and its work.
I have traveled only 5,897 miles as against 35,594 last year. My discours
es
were twenty-three against 319 last year. But I have kept up my messages
for the paper and dictated thousands of letters. I have kept two secretaries
busy
a good deal of the year to keep up the work.
My total receipts from all sources the past year amounted to $2,343.80
against $3,581.31 last year. My disbursements for expenses, gifts, etc.,
amounted to $884.82 against $1,849.74 last year. This leaves a balance of
$1,458.98 against $1,731.56 last year.
Although I could not lend my assistance to the conventions personally,
the overseers have invariably reported successful work done. The Lord has
so anointed the overseers and their co-workers until I was scarcely missed.
I am happy because I could attend to the increased amount of office work
and at the same time have trusted workers to carry on in the many differ
ent fields. Indeed, the year has sped away quite rapidly but not without
success, and blessings from the Lord scattered all along the way.
Interesting Information
As General Overseer, I wish to show to this Assembly that we have made
progress this year in a similar manner to other years in our past history.
And
besides this, I am sure that our multitudes of members, both here in
the Assembly and at their homes, will be very much interested in looking-
over
actual figures that give definite information. For years I have been
inserting a chapter showing the number of sermons, number of converts,
number sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost, etc. This information has
been
compiled from the reports and elsewhere.
Table showing sermons, converts, sanctified, etc.:
Last Year This Year Increase
Sermons_____________________84,494 89,869 5,375
Converted-------------------------------11,662 11,208 Decrease 354
Sanctified _________________ 6,371 6,065 Decrease 306
Holy Ghost ,---------------------------- 4,233 4,017 Decrease 216
Water Baptism ---------------------- 3,636 2,805 Decrease 831
Added to church______________ 5,467 4,173 Decrease 1,284
This report could have been better if all the ministers and churches had
reported. Our records show that there were 208 ministers that have not
reported a single time the past year, and 709 that reported only part time.
Also 174 churches that have not reported a single time the whole year with
all the efforts I made to get them to do so, and 300 that have reported only
part of the time.
With this condition existing how can I refrain from sounding out a voice
of lamentation before this Assembly? I have made extra efforts this year
through serving special notices both to the ministers and chux-ches. And here

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we are rapidly approaching the time for the trumpet to sound. The state ot
perfection must be reached before the trumpet sounds. With all the efforts
we made some seem to be determined to be in the back ground. What would
it be if no efforts were made at all to get the ministers and treasurers to
comply
with the ruling of the Assembly? I think we will have to arrange to
appoint watchers to see that these reports are made. The local church se
lect a treasurer and then select a watcher to see that these reports are made.
Then when we license a minister select a reliable person to see that he re
ports. Now you all know we could not afford to do that. It would look too
much like putting people in positions that could not be trusted. Just think
of it, 208 ministers that have not reported a single time. If we only had
208 ministers and they happened to be these 208 there would be no reports.
Paul’s instructions about reporting would be a dead letter. The Assembly
ruling would be a dead letter. The pledge of loyalty when they became
members and ministers would be worthless. It appears to me that such as
these
are forgetful hearers which James warned against, or wilfully disobe
dient to their own pledge. But we will overcome this situation by and by.
But when will it be when last year 531 reported only part of the time and
this year 709? However, the number that has not reported a single time has
been
reduced. This year 208 that did not report a single time against 231
last year. I think there should be one more question added to the one hun
dred to which the ministers are required to qualify. That should be, Will
you report at the end of every month as required by the reporting system.
On account of the failure of the ministers and treasurers reporting, our
reports cannot show up as well as they would if all would do their duty m
that respect. The Auxiliary Boosters committee last year introduced a
recommendation that ministers who failed to report a certain number of
times should have their ministry revoked. This was not accepted, however,
because that way of dealing with them was considered too much like adding
a penalty and cutting them off instead of patiently dealing with them until
the slothful or disobedient are conquered. Then, too, to cut off one’s minis
try in that way would have the appearance that we are not able to make
them see the importance of reporting. The New Testament niethod is teach
ing them to observe all things. We conquer by teaching, and just keeping at
it till they learn.
Below is a table showing the number of ministers as compared with last
year:
Rank Last Year This Year Increase
Bishops ----------- 145
Deacons ______—— --------------------- 132
Evangelists _____________________1,134
Total __________________ 1,411
169 24
146 13
1,195 61
1,509 198
For several years I have been giving the amount of tithes received at
headquarters for the purpose of showing a growth in tithe paying by our
people. We have felt that our people were blest above all people because
they paid their tithes. It has been exceedingly interesting to watch the fig
ures climb from year to year. The increase may show the increase of tithe
payers, or the increase of receipts upon which to pay tithes, or both. And
I presume it is both. There is still another climb this year with the total re
ceipts of $13,480.55. This is an increase over last year of $2,039.55. I wish
to place emphasis upon the fact that those who pay their tithes into the
Church
will prosper as a rule. I wish to insist that all of our ministers and
members pay their tithes regularly and orderly as required by the tithing

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system. Ministers cannot preach tithe paying consistently withopt setting
the example by doing it themselves.
The next to mention is our missionary collections. The Assembly instruct
ed us to make two special drives during the year to collect money for our
foreign missionary work—one in October, 1936 and one in March, 1936. I
mention this simply to inform the Assembly that these drives were made as
instructed. The treasurer received the money and will make report of re
ceipts.
Another requirement of the Assembly was taking up of a missionary col
lection at each state convention. I was not in the state conventions this year
to lend my assistance in these collections, but the ti'ustworthy overseers and
their faithful associates did their work faithfully, and in most of the states
I believe they had an increase over last year. The overseers and all of the
workers are worthy of much commendation for their organized work and
success. Below is given a table showing the amount collected last year and
the amount collected this year. This table will be of great interest to study
during the coming year. It will be placed in the minutes and every member
should purchase a copy.
I will give the amounts by states with the one with the largest collection at
the top:
State Amount Amount
Last Year This Year
1. Virginia ____________________________$
2. Tennessee __________________________
3. Mississippi ______________,___________
4. Georgia __________________.___i______
5. Kentucky _________________________,_
6. Missouri ____________________________
.7. Wyoming ______.____________________
8. North Carolina ______________________
9. West Virginia _____________________
10. Oklahoma ___________________________
11. Ohio______________________________
12. Minnesota___________________________
13. Wisconsin _________________- ______
14. East Texas _________________________
16. Kansas _____________________________
16. 'Arkansas ___________________________
17. Pennsylvania ________________________
18. Florida _______________________,____
19. Alabama ___________________________
20. South Carolina______________________
21. Bahamas____________________________
22. South Dakota________________________
23. New York____:__________________|_
24. Illinois______________________________
26. Indiana_____________________________
26. Maryland ___________________________
27. North Dakota ________________________
28. Idaho___________________________
29. Iowa _____________________________
30. Michigan __________________________
31. California __________________________
32. Nebraska________________________
1.376.92
2.049.93

2,064.75
1,076.50
701.00

456.12
208.70
256.62
111.20
151.34
215.06
315.00
106.56
108.90
120.60
67.24
118.04
162.50
140.28
28.58
101.60
41.04
265.00
76.00

71.64
54.10
60.00

16.00
27.50
24.10

11.46
80.70
?
1,622.12
1,568.04
1,182.16
1,117.00
801.00

684.12
529.52
416.14
327.42
312.00
300.00
270.47
269.78
200.06
174.30
167.35
155.96
117.20
116.17
107.50
105.00
101.00
100.00
76.00
75.00

66.70
61.56
43.68
37.68
35.00
33.00
30.00

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33. New Mexico
34. Louisiana -
35. West Texas
36. New Jersey
37. Arizona___
38. Oregon ___
20.00 29.01
15.04
23.45
29.50
16.60
14.00
12.02 5.00
2.00 1.00
Total
___$10,809.68 $11,291.06
Increase
.$ 481.38
In order to show the amount of foreign missionary receipts and keep this
information before our people I have prepared the following table!
Year
Amount Year Amount Year
1925........$200.65 1929....$2,177.42 1933..
1926 ...324.42 1930.... 3,681.78 1934.
1927-......... 426.52 1931.-... 4,093.12 1935..
1928___..... 832.86 1932_.... 3,423.67 1936-
Amount
$3,508.01
5,114.60
9,129.90
8,512.29
In order to show the growth or deterioration of the state conventions
work, and how wonderfully they are serving to advertise the Chui*ch of God,
I shall give some information concerning the attendance as shown by the
records. For yeai*s we have worked to make the conventions worth something
to the Church. We feel success has crowned our efforts. Now the states
feel they cannot do without them. The figures given in this table do not
show the total number that attended because it was impossible to register
every one. But they will serve to show the interest manifested in these
annual state feasts.
The table will give the attendance by states, both last year and this year
for comparison, beginning with the largest this year.
Attendance at State Conventions
State Last Yr.This Yr.
Bahamas .............3,162 4,263
Oklahoma ........2.320 3,169
Pennsylvania .......1,201 2,500
Georgia .................4,018 2,339
East Texas.............1,3662,183
Florida ... .....~.....1,5431,969
Tennessee ...........2,424 1,923
Mississippi.............3,125 1,635
West Virginia........1,033 1,492
North Carolina......1,116 1,423
Kentucky .............1,800 1,400
Virginia ..............1,357 994
Wyoming ............. 951 816
Missouri _____.... 950 763
Alabama ................1,916721
South Carolina746 704
West Texas __ 252 700
Maryland R........... 536 600
Nebraska ____....1,056 586
Arkansas ............1,020 568
New York ....... 630 564
Indiana ______...... 461 551
State Last Yr.This Yr.
Ohio .................. 617 502
Louisiana ,— 293 302
Illinois -------271 255
California __...... 204 240
Wisconsin ....____ 382 236
Minnesota —.__ 570 235
N.
Dakota ....____ 187 200
Kansas -------. 306 197
Iowa ................... 346 197
S.
Dakota — 276 191
Delaware — 169
Arizona ...... 156 113
New Mexico . 246 101
Idaho .................... 117 95
Michigan ...... . 150 87
New Jersey . 51
Oregon ......... 33
Total attendance this year....35,057
Total attendance last year....37,370
Decrease thisyear----------....2,313

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I take pleasure in giving information concerning the work and growth of
the W. M. B. which is taken from the monthly reports sent in by the local
churches.
It is quite gratifying to know of the increased interest taken by
the sisters of this auxiliary organization. They have done wonderful work
the past year. The missionary zeal is running high among them. It is large
ly due to their efforts and work to increase the second Sunday Missionary
offering, and their work to swell the State Conventions collections that our
missionaries have been able to remain on their fields of labor. Paul says give
honor to whom honor is due, and I feel much honor is due the faithful sis
ters of the several states and the Bahama Islands who are engaged in this
W. M. B. work.
The following table will show the growth or deterioration of the strength
of the institution by states as reported. I am always sorry to know of any
falling off. Any where there has been a falling off, either in number of
bands in a state or members, I want to insist that something be done by the
overseers and pastors to regain all that have been lost and get new ones be
sides.
The table will show the number of bands in
also the total membership in each state.
a state lastyear and this y<
State
. Bands . Bands Total No.
Last YearThis Year Members
1. Alabama .............. 13 ii 146
2. Arizona .................... 2 i 16
3. Arkansas ........ . • 16 15. 147
4.
Bahamas ____ 21 . 24 465
5. California __ 1 2 18
6. Colorado ............ 1 1 5
7. Costa Rica ___ 2 6 259
8. East Texas ... 16 22 243
9. Florida .................. 13 17 243
10. Georgia ...................28 27 382
11.
Idaho ....................... 1 3 32 .
12. Illinois .............. 3 4 60
13. Indiana !________ 6 7 83
14. Iowa ................8__ 3 3 21
15.
Jamaica .......... None 3 45
16.
Kansas ____ 6 6 68
17. Kentucky 29 26 350
18. Louisiana 2 2 13
19. Maryland ..................1 2 42
20. Michigan .............■ 1 2 17
21. Minnesota ....... 3 3 35
22. Mississippi ___ 26 35 430
23. Missouri _____ 16 18 203
24. Nebraska ............... 3 2 22
25. New Jersey ... None 1 4
26. New Mexico ___ i 1 7
27. New York None 3 79
28. North Carolina .. __ 26 31 366
29. North Dakota ___ 1 1 7
30. Ohio..........................7 8 120
31. Oklahoma |_______ 17 17 190
32. Pennsylvania ___ 8 11 247
33. South Carolina ____ 5 8 91

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34. South Dakota .......... 2 3 28
35. Tennessee ................ 45 48 828
36. Virginia ....................36 36 526
37. West Texas ...........2 3 25
38. West Virginia ........ 9 8 63
1 1 21
40.
Wyoming ..................8 10 145
TOTAL ..................- 381 432 5,849
Total Last Year. 381 5,055
Increase .................... 51 794
Victory Leaders Bands
I wish to. give some statistics to show the growth and strength of this
wonderful institution. I will give the report by states and show the number
of bands last year, the number this year, and the number of members this
year. Then the totals, both of bands and membership now as compiled from
the monthly reports from the local churches, also the increase over last year.
Bands Bands
State Last YearThis YearMembers
1. Alabama ..................12 10 255
2. Arizona ....................1 1
3. Arkansas ..................13 15 372
4.
Bahamas _________ 21 23 661
6. California ..............1 1 50
6. Colorado ________ 1
7. Costa Rica —..........5 11 568
8. East Texas ..............15 20 355
9. Florida ..................... 14 13 314
10. Georgia ....................17 16 468
11. Idaho ........................1 3 32
12. Illinois ...................... 2 3 112
13. Indiana -..................5 5 107
14. Iowa ........................3 2 24
15.
Jamaica _________ None 7 212
16. Kansas ..................6 6 99
17,
Kentucky ................. 23 23 585
18.
Louisiana ..................2 2 25
19. Maryland ________ 2 2 65
20. Michigan .................2 2 30
21.
Minnesota ................3 2 41
22. Mississippi ................17 29 653
23. Missouri . ................14 16 346
24. Nebraska ................- 2
25. New Jersey ............ None 1 4
26. New Mexico ..............3
27. New York..................None 2 72
28. North Carolina ........19 29 602
29.
North Dakota .......... 1
30. Ohio ..........................5 6 187
31. Oklahoma ................16 16 337
32.
Pennsylvania _____ 9 9 282

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33.
34.
36.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
South Carolina ____
South Dakota _____
Tennessee ________
Virginia__________
West Texas_______
West Virginia ___
Wisconsin ________
Wyoming_________
6 5 139
3 3 67
39
46 1,270
30 31 732
1 2 26
7 2 6
1 1 26
8
10 192
TOTAL _____
Total last year-
328 373 9,305
328 7,644
Increase 45 1,761
Sunday School
The following table will show the growth and strength of our Sunday
School army. This is compiled from the reports received and will be given
by
states. This will show the number of schools reported last year and the
number reported this year, also the number of scholars in each state this
year, and the total number of schools and scholars.
Schools Schools Average
State Last YearThis Year Attendance
1. Alabama....................18 16 515
2. Arizona ..................1 1 24
3. Arkansas ..................17 16 487
4. 'Bahamas _ ______ 25 28 1,011
5. California ________ 1 2 52
6. Colorado ________
7. Costa Rica __ ___
2
6 11 1,175
8. East Texas................18 23 630
9. Florida......................23 23 725
10.
Georgia __________ 30 33 1,426
11. Haiti ........................None 1 32
12. Idaho ........................1 2 47
13. Illinois ___________ 3 4 170
14. Indiana ....................7 8 173
16. Iowa ..........................4 3 100
16. Janiaica .................... 14 538
17. Kansas ___________ 6 6 148
18. Kentucky ..._______ 32 27 1,190
19. Louisiana ..................4 4 83
20. Maryland .................. 2 3 128
21. Michigan ..................2 2 63
22. Minnesota ..............4 3 73
23. Mississippi ________ 27 34 1,097
24. Missouri . ................20 21 787
26. Nebraska ............ .... 3 2 52 •
26. New Jersey .............None 1 WM
27. New Mexico ............3 3 35
28. New York ................1 6 212
29. North Carolina ____ 27 38 1,096
30.
North Dakota _____ 2 1 27
31. Ohio ..........................10 10 380
32.
Oklahoma ..................20 20 759

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33. Pennsylvania .......—- 8 11 380
34.
South Carolina ----- 6 8 339
35. South Dakota ......— 3 3 73
36. Tennessee .........•..... 48 50 2,100
37. Virginia ....................36 38 1,334
38. Virgin Islands.....— None' 1 10
39. West Texas .............3 3 75
40. West Virginia .......- 10 7 159
41. Wisconsin .. ........ 2 3 58
42. Wyoming ------------- 8 10 300
TOTAL __________ 436 522 18,025
Total last year....... 435 16,879
Increase ................... 87 2,146
Auxiliaries are helps and governments of 1 Cor. 12:28. We have several
of these now in operation—The White Wing, the Joyful News, Good News
in New York The Wyoming Jewel, our Free Literature Department, our
flood of Sunday School Literature, The Sunday School, The Womens Mis
sionary Band and the Victory Leaders Band, besides many others that can
be classed as helps.
I wish to call special attention here to the Sunday School. This is an in
stitution used by almost all of the common protestant churches. It is a
mighty factor in building these churches. We consider it one of our lead
ing auxiliaries. It is composed of people of all ages and even reaches a
tender hand of love to the infants. These tiny ones are given a place in the
school and each one counts one in a class. Both members of the Church and
non-members are accepted as members of the school. Through the Home
Class Department the Sunday School work and Church Teaching are car
ried right into the homes to be one means of obeying the last commission oi
Jesus, the Head of the Church—Every creature.
While we have not given the Sunday School so much attention, yet 1 be
lieve it is worthy of even more because of its supplying such broad facilities
for good and Church extension work. For years we have honored it witn
selecting a special committee to represent it in every General Assembly, and
to promote its interests. This is one thing more than has been done for the
W M B or V L. B. But these institutions each have been provided with a
Secretary to serve in every capacity possible to promote the special interests
for which they were instituted. They serve throughout the year. They trav
el from state to state and are each working to extend their interests in both
home and foreign countries. Each institution undertakes to supply reason
able
support and expenses so they can keep at the work all the time. Then
why
not have a Secretary for the Sunday School? One that will become as
zealous
and as enthusiastic for the Sunday School as the other Secretaries
are for the interests of their respective institutions? By this means I believe
we will be able to storm every local church that does not have a Sunday
School, and by means of the Home Class Department we will be able to
penetrate deeper into the dark forests of homes and bring gladness and
cheer as well as be the means of tolling multitudes into our main schools.
This
Home Class work serves as a feeder to the Sunday School in a similar
manner to the way the Sunday School serves as a feeder to the Church.
I think it might be well for the Questions and Subjects Committee to give
this subject some consideration, and if they think well of it they can bring it
before the Assembly for further and deeper consideration. They could also

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give some consideration to the remuneration for the one who is to serve, also
the manner in which such a one should be selected each year.
Indeed,
I am very anxious for the Sunday school work already in operation
to take on new life, and that every local church be brought into this special
activity. It has been said, “A good live Sunday School means a good live
Church, and a dry Sunday School or no Sunday School means a dead
Church.
” Whether this is true in every case or not I do believe it is too near
true for us to let the Sunday School interests lag' behind or let any of our
local churches plod along and dry up and die when there is a remedy right
at our hands.
Our Sunday School conventions in connection with our State and Dis
trict Church conventions are serving a good purpose, and should be con
tinued. Every department should be vigorously prosecuted just like all of
the other auxiliaries until we have built up our Sunday School army to a
million in three years. I do not think that is setting our stakes too high. A
Sunday School army of a million in three years. Let us set that as a goal
and work like wild fire to that end. Hurrah for the Million Sunday School
Army under the leadership of a Sunday School Secretary.
The Free Literature Department.
As introductory to what I want to say on this subject I do not think I can
find anything more appropriate than some of the short reference I made
to
the subject last year. I am even more enthused about it now than then if
it could be possible for one to' turn hotter from one year to another.
, “The increasing interest manifested in the Free Literature Department
by the Victory Leaders Bands the past year has been very gratifying. They
have
not only brought in their offerings to their weekly band meetings as
recommended
by the Assembly, but they have also introduced other meth
ods of raising money. I wish to encourage this good work and hope all the
local bands will become more enthused and get all'the help they can.
“The use of the printed page is one of the best ways to publish the every
creature message. But it takes large amounts of money to get it prepared
in large quantities. And I feel we should literally sow down the world with
the Church of God message in every language under heaven. The message
in print going before paves the way for the evangelist. It has been demon
strated in my own experience that the strowing of the gospel message on
paper beforehand created such an interest in a community that the revival
fire was already kindled before the meeting was started. This can be re
peated even more extensively when enough money is raised to meet the ex
pense
of printing in large quantities.
“The work of translating and printing in foreign languages has already
commenced, but our means is limited so the work can only be carried on
quite slowly. But by the enthusiastic assistance of all of the local Victory
Leaders Bands the work can soon be carried on more extensively and with
greater speed.
“I trust it will not be long until systematic methods will be worked out
to handle this department to make it count for the most good so the very
best results may be obtained. The promiscuous sending out of free litera
ture may accomplish some good, but with systematic arrangement and good
organization doubtless much more good can be done with the same layout
of money. I am sure an economic program can be put into operation that
will yield much better results than to continue the promiscuous and haphaz-
ai'd practices.”
Now, it is not my advice to discontinue the distribution of our literature
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to add to the common practice. The plan I wish to present is somewhat simi-
lar to the plan contained in the one known as the Bureau of Information that
was
discontinued ten or twelve years ago. This plan calls for the selection of
a special representative in every local church to handle our literature. This
person would receive his or her commission or appointment from headquar
ters although the Church or V. L. B. would be asked to assist in selecting a
suitable person.
This person would be expected to represent the White Wing Messenger,
the Joyful News and a full line of the free literature as instructed from
headquarters. He would be required to report at the end of every month.
He can be dismissed from service by the headquarters office at any time
he
fails to serve in a satisfactory manner. Instructions about his duties
will be supplied before starting in the work.
Other stations where there are no local churches may be established when
providences are favorable so it can be done.
By instituting this special plan does not mean to deprive the pastor, the
W. M. B. or V. L. B. of working for the papers and distributing literature
when
convenient, but it gives special representatives on the field to co-oper
ate with us in order that we may carry out more systematic methods in the
distribution of our literature. We would like to get so well organized that
we can cover any special territory in a comparatively short time. Probably
the Questions and Subjects Committee can give this subject some atten-
Our Victory Leader Boat is still plying the waters of the New York har
bor.
It is already doing excellent service in the circulation of literature.
But I think the main handicap to those in charge is the want of our litera
ture printed in the different languages. I am peering into the future when
I can see it loaded with a specially select stock of real Church of God litera
ture including the White Wing Messenger and the Joyful News magazine
containing many of the languages most needed. As the Victory Leader nos
es its way out to meet the incoming vessels, loaded with passengers, it will
shine
and sparkle as the flags float in the breeze and the attractive stacks
of the best reading matter is all ready to hand out. '
I think we should soon have ten thousand copies of the White Wing of
every issue to give away free. That would only be enough to supply our
special representatives when we get them placed with twelve or fifteen
copies. That number will be quite small. I say, 0 God help us, give us money
to make more free papers.
Just off a little while is the purchase of an airplane to use for spread
ing the literature. With it will be a loud speaking system which will en
able us to publish the last days message both by word of mouth and
the printed page. Go to it, V. L. B., get the money to keep the presses roll
ing
as they turn out the printed pages by the millions.
The White Wing Messenger—Other Publications
According to the many testimonies that flow into our office the paper
is still blessing its thousands. Its pages are filled with interesting matter
that attracts the mind and thrills the soul. It contains sould food and infor
mation. All of our members should read it. Since it is published for the pur
pose of blessing and benefiting all of its readers we are specially interested
in every one of our members reading it. On this account we continue our
campaign of EVERY MEMBER A READER. In the last few years the
membership
has increased much more rapidly than the subscriptions. Hence,
our special campaign has been launched for the purpose of catching .up.
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joining, but we have required our ministers to state that they expected to
be readers of the paper before they were accepted in the ministry. Then
they are expected to be readers from that time forth. Many are keeping up
their subscriptions and would not think of doing without this silent mes
senger. But to my sorrow some of our ministers have fallen behind. I have
made
a number of drives the past year to get every minister to be a regular
reader. Do you think I succeeded? Do you think so? I almost feel like turn
ing
over to Jeremiah’s Lamentations and calling for a season of mourning.
Why
do I want a season of mourning? Because a check-up a few days ago
showed that 434 of our ministers are not yet regular readers. In my drives
I offered them a free subscription if they just could not manage any way
to subscribe, and yet there are this number—434 still behind.
Looking
over my records further I find some Good News—Joyful News.
I find the number of ministers that are without the paper to be greatly
reduced since last Assembly. The report last year stated that 809 of the
ministers were not subscribers. This year the number is reduced almost half.
We hope to have our mourning turned into joy in a few months from now
when we expect to be able to report every minister a reader. When this
goal is reached we can shout EXCELSIOR! which means “yet higher; ever
upward.” This will mean, going on after the “every member a reader.”
We
now have the Joyful News added to our list of periodicals. This is
specially
devoted to the interests of the Sunday School, the W. M. B. and
the V. L. B. It also carries other features of thrilling interest—“The lat
est fulfillment of prophecy,” “The Lord God of the Mountains.” Any sin
gle
feature is worth the price of the paper. We drive both of these papers
together as a team.
Only a few words about our paper published in Poland. It is named
“The Builder of the Church of God.” But I cannot read enough of it to
give much information. The same is true of the one published in Athens,
Greece. I shall also merely mention two more publications in America.
One, “Good News,” published in Jamaica, N. Y., by Homer A. Tomlinson,
and the other, “The Wyoming Jewel”, published in Cody, Wyoming, by
Wm. G. Hardin. I am giving this bit of information to show how the Church
and its last days message is spreading through our periodicals—the printed
page.
The Church of God Flag
Since we are the Holy Nation described in the Bible it is in perfect order
for us to have the flag. It would have been almost like a day without a sun
if the flag had not risen September 16, 1933. What would a day be without
a sun ? The sun rises on regular time every morning. When the time comes
for it to rise no power can head it off and stop it. No matter if the clouds
do hang low, and it seems somewhat dark to us, yet the sun is too far-away
for any cloud to come near. The flag was like this. Hid away in the dark
ness of the night, but when the time came for it to rise, up it came, and
what power could prevent it? It is still waving in the breezes, and will con
tinue to do so until it leads the way with its red, white, blue and purple,
sceptre, star and crown, to complete victory for our Christ. I think we may
have
the flag in our hands when we rise to meet the Lord at the time of that
glorious reception.
Yes, the flag came at the very moment to fulfill prophecy. God said for
us to lift up a standard for the people. We have done it. We took a solemn
covenant that we would take that Book and obey it, and the flag is one part
of it. He said He would lift up an ensign and here it is. God told all the
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sign
lifted up. What a broad field, and what a large concourse of people
to see it lifted up! “All ye inhabitants of the world.” They have to see.
Paul said for us to make them see. All of these things are on the program,
and the Bible is so plain, and we have taken upon us such a strong obliga
tion that there seems to be no alternative but to become almost wreckless-
ly bold in a similar manner to Abraham when he was about to slay his son
Isaac. Of his faith, boldness and determination to be loyal to God it is said
that he counted on God raising the boy from the dead even if he did kill
him.
Talk about wreckless to be obedient, there was the man. He was just
about ready to plunge the knife into his son up to the hilt. He believed
Isaac was the chosen one according to promise. But when God said to take
him and offer him as a sacrifice he went right at it. When God tells us to
lift up the flag and make all the inhabitants of the world see it, we just
wrecklessly go at it. We fully expect to do it. It may look almost as crazy
as the Mr. Man that was going to shoot himself to Mars in a rocket, but
when
God says do it we go right at it even if it does have the appearance of
our joining the wreckless crowd. But listen, members, every one of you:
you
did promise to obey this Book, didn’t you? You can't go back on it now.
You dare not go back on it. I'm a coward if I do not lead you in making our
way with flag in hand to all the world—every nation, every creature.
I deny the charge! I am not a coward! I am determined to outdo Satan.
To give up the large majority of souls to Satan might do for some people to
say, but not for us. In the language of Nehemiah, shall such a man as I flee .
I will not go in and give up. I object to Nehemiah or any other man-being
any bolder and braver in his sphere than I am in mine. That flag! When
God says to all the world to SEE when it is lifted up we must be brave
enough
to lift it up! And we are! Put it on your houses and make your
neighbors see it. Put it on your cars and make everybody along the highway,
both going and coming, see it. Where are the flag songs? Sing about it.
Preach about it. Keep a flag on your pulpits and wave it occasionally.
Have some flag rallies once in a while. Lift up the ensign on the streets.
Do not worship it, but honor it for what it stands. We hope to be making
them by the million in a short time. Hurrah for the flag! Hurrah. All stand
and repeat after me—
“
I pledge allegiance to our Church Flag, and to the doctrine for which it
stands—One God, One Faith, One Mind, and One Church for all. Amen!
By saying that our flag shall float over all nations of the world, we do not
mean
that we are going to conquer and take charge of those nations and in
terfere with their governments. We only mean that our flag represents
Christ and His Church, to bring to all nations “On earth peace, good will
toward men.'' In whatever nation we work and carry our flag we honor
their flag, expect to be subject to their laws, and honor their rulers and of
ficers. And we always want to act and work in a way to court the favor and
good will of the rulers and people of all nations as we prove to them we have
come to be a blessing to them as we introduce the Christ principle and doc
trine. This is not the time to act and speak in a way to court persecutions.
We
do not expect persecutions. We rather expect strangers of all nations to
help
us build up our walls and their kings to minister unto us help us. We
expect to win the favor of all men so they will want us in their community
rather than want to “drum us out of town.'' We expect them to love us and
appreciate us as soon as they get acquainted with us. By carrying our flag
we will receive favors that have never been given to any others. Why, it is
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miration of us and to show hqw glad they are that we have brought our flag
and come to their country. Read it,
“Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up my hand to the Gentiles
and set up my standard (flag) to the people: and they shall bring thy sons
in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.
“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing
mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth,
and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord:
for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. (May want to read next
verses) (Isa. 49:22, 23)
The days of wanderings in dens and caves of the earth and as pilgrims
and strangers are over. Those prophecies were fulfilled long ago. We are
not compromising with the world to get its favor. This favor is due us and
even
they will entreat our favor and will want to bestow gifts upon us be
cause of the good work they see we are doing. We will have its protection
rather than its frowns. God says He will punish all that oppress us. And any
who may undertake to do us harm shall be removed far from us or destroyed.
I am not looking for the Church of God saints to be cut to pieces, pun
ished, persecuted, burned at the stake, heads chopped off as they once suf
fered. We have to carry the message to all nations and gather the people
into the Church. We will have to be protected so we can do this. And we
have
to do it. This view is verified by many Scriptures. A few—Jeremiah
30:16-24; Isaiah 60; Isaiah 41:10-16.
The Emergency Fund Department
Since I have given some space for the discussion of The Emergency Fund
Department every year since 1930, perhaps I should do so again. I did
think of leaving off any discussion of it this year, but as the time for the
Assembly
drew near, and as I took the subject to God in prayer and consid
ered some of our financial problems, I concluded it even more necessary
than I at first thought. It is my purpose to discuss it freely, lovingly and
for the best interests of the Church.
This department had its beginning in reality in 1930 when the band failed
and v/e were thrown into a state of severe embarrassment. On notifying
our friends and the churches of conditions and the cause, they very nobly
came to our rescue and saved headquarters from what seemed for a while
was going to be wreckage and ruin. Thanks for the prompt answer to that
emergency call. In some way that year the treasurer got the word emerg
ency
on his books and the next year, 1931, he reported a small amount of
emergency money received. Then in 1931 the Assembly recommended the
creation of an emergency fund at headquarters.
The demand for such a fund grew out of a certain action of the Assembly
which bailed the treasurer from using one fund to bolster up another
which he had previously been permitted to do. On account of this it was im
perative that a fund be created that could be shifted from one fund to an
other that would come within the rules of the Assembly. This was found in
the emergency fund.
In 1932 the subject was considered by a committee of seven and they
recommended that each member pay one dollar a year for the purpose of
creating this fund. A little later it was discovered that this practice of
charging every member some certain amount to create this fund is in har
mony
with Nehemiah’s plan to raise money to take care of the house of God.
This
discovery created a ripple of satisfaction among our people as it was
made
known to them orally, through the paper and otherwise. Here is what
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“Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the
third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God.” (Neh.
10:32)
Now, the third part of a shekel is $3.23. But we are charging ourselves,
according to the ruling of the Assembly, with only one dollar a year, while
they charged themselves with $3.23 yearly. We do not think the paying of a
dollar a year for such a worthy cause will hurt any one. This should be tak
en as a love offering of one dollar a year to the Church of God to show
our appreciation of membership. By every member doing this loving sei*-
vice for the Master this fund can be created so it can take care of the many
emergencies that come upon the Church at headquarters, and elsewhere, all
the time. And it is worth many times more than a dollar a year to be a
member of the institution about which the prophets have written, and the
one that is to eventually be made perfect, and Jesus will “present to himself
a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that
it should be holy and without blemish.”
This fund has never yet accumulated sufficiently to meet the needs for
which it was instituted. But it has been a great help to the treasurer in shift
ing what little amounts came in so he was relieved to an extent. But not as
it should have been. This was due to the failure of the pastors, churches and
members to co-operate and comply with the ruling of the Assembly. But
those who have been faithful in co-operating, and paid their dollars, have
been the means of untold blessings to the Church. They have supplied a
fund from which the treasurer could draw to take care of certain obliga
tions placed upon the emergency fund by the Assembly, besides shifting its
funds occasionally to bolster up other funds.
This fund and1 its purpose has been gradually becoming better under
stood and many are beginning to see its importance. And I trust it will not
be long until there will be a unanimous flocking to it so it can be used to
fully accomplish everything for which it was originally intended. It is easy
to see what could be the results if ten thousand of our members would fall
in line with their dollars as faithfully every year as the two thousand, or
there about, have been doing for the past fopr or five years. Then add ten
thousand more which would make twenty thousand. And why could not
twenty thousand pay their one dollar a year as well as two thousand? Then
why not include our entire membership? What an enormous fund there
would be to draw from and this all supplied by every member paying only
one dollar a year.
Up until last year the General Overseer har been authorized by the As
sembly
to collect the dollars and have them turned into the hands of the
treasurer. The overseers and pastors were required to co-operate and as
sist every way possible. But at the Assembly last year there was a change
made in the method. The states were to gather in the dollars by rallies and
otherwise, and this gave half the amount collected to the respective states
and the other half sent to the headquarters treasurer. It was hoped that by
making this change, so each state could have half the amount collected to
use
for its own emergencies would so stimulate the members to give that
even
with only half to flow into headquarters it would be much more than
the other way.
But sorry to say, we have been greatly disappointed. According to the
records the amount received by the treasurer at headquarters has been less
than one-third of the amount received the first year it was operated. When
this same amount was divided among the states they received very little ben
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headquarters was climbing. And now headquarters treasurer has a deficit
of $2,700.67 in that department that the Assembly had set aside to be tak
en care of by the emergency fund. If this plan of making it half and half as
last year is continued then some provisions will have to be made to take care
of this deficit.
I do not know whether the people lost interest and enthusiasm in the col
lection of the fund, or whether our members just could not get the money
so they could pay. I am wondering if changing from the original plan had
anything to do with it. If God directed it in the first place, when it brought
in more than two thousand the first year, then I wonder if He let us drop a
little to get us back on the original line. I admit that by dividing with the
states has the appearance of deviating from Nehemiah’s plan, because he
had the $3.23 to come to headquarters for the service of the house of God.
I want to walk softly before God and we all know that when we strike
the line of God’s will we succeed, and when we miss it we do not get along
so well. We are all so closely united together that we move blessedly in the
same
direction. None of us have any selfish motives in view. We only want
to move in a way that we feel we have God’s approval. We want to be so
we can be like the early Church when they reached a decision about the
question of circumcision. They said, “For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost
and to us.”
I feel that we must continue the “emergency fund,” whether it is to be
continued as was practiced the past year, or return to the original plan, or
even some different and better way. But I think it will be well for the Ways
and Means committee to give it their careful and prayerful consideration
while we pray, and surely we will get into the proper channel where we can
have God’s approval, and all of our ministers and members can offer their
very heartiest co-operation. I know this entire Assembly would more than
rejoice if we could only succeed in making everybody feel so soft and mel
low, and so full of the love of God that even ten thousand of our members
would co-operate in this next year. Look where that would put us! That
would pay the two thousand deficit and eight thousand more. But we would
not want to stop with only ten thousand, we would expect our entire mem
bership to fall in and catch the spell of feeling that it is not only a one dol
lar love offering to God for the Church, but that it is worth one dollar a year
to be a member of the Church of God that is to fill the earth.
And now I feel that the Holy Spirit is hovering over us—don’t you feel
that peaceful, heavenly influence that has already taken possession? 0, my
soul, how tender I feel because of the assurance that He will lead us to cer
tain victory. Another round or two and it seems to me that I would melt
with
that holy love that has taken possession of this vast audience.
Conclusion
Beloved friends and saints, after having plowed through this twenty-four
thousand words message before this thirty-first Annual Assembly, Septem
ber 9-15, 1936, and having scaled the heights to such tremendous peaks, I
feel like walking softly before God. Has it not been said of me by the Lord
Himself,
“Who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me?” But if
there is any extraordinary weight and worth on my part in this, it has come
because
of another statement made by the Lord, “I will cause him to draw
near, and he shall approach unto me.” As for me I am only an unprofitable
servant. That is, all has come from God and I have not been able to add a
thing.
My life, my strength, my health, my all has come from God, and now
is the time for it to be manifested. I join with all of you in saying, thank
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and powerful enough to smite the powers represented by Nebuchadnezzar's
image. This will include all the finely and beautifully organized institutions
that have been prepared to defy the approach of the government that is to
crush them, and put them out of existence. If they were not looking for
something superior to overtake them, why would they want to strengthen
their organizations?
That image! Wasn’t it great? Didn’t it tower to the sky as if to defy
the approach of any superior force? I may be considered a little off, but
surely no more so than Abraham who staggered not at the promise because
of unbelief when there was no hope or no appearance of anything upon
which
to depend. With Abraham it was hope against hope, but not a stagger
because of unbelief. It may look impossible for the Church of God to over
come all of the great systems that are now towering high in every country
of the world. But Abraham before us did not stagger. Jesus plainly said, Go
ye therefore and teach all nations—right where these false systems are en
trenched. Where they tower upward like Nebuchadnezzar’s great image.
And to prove further their systems are to crumble and fall and be carried
away by the evening breezes He said, baptizing them. You know the life of
their other systems will have to be crushed out before they would consent
for us to baptize them. Then besides that, Jesus said, teaching them to ob
serve the very same things we observe. How will it look for an atheist
to bow down and engage in feet washing? You know his system of athe
ism will have to get out of him before he will submit to a thing like that.
The
same will be true of the Mohammedans, Confucianists and all other
religious movements and heathen practices. Now don’t stagger! Abraham
did not stagger, we must not! Yea, we will not! We, like Abraham, believe
God, and thus we rush right on to the flowing time when our places of wor
ship
must be kept open day and night, to receive the multitudes when they
come.
But our organization is not sufficiently complete yet to carry on as we
must, but every day we get a little nearer. We need better co-operation
among
the ministers. I feel that it is quite serious when brethren cannot
yet go along together in unity. It is very embarrassing to me. I need them
all.
God needs them all. But in some cases they do not get along together
as they should. I am very, very sorry. One wants me to bring the other to
time, and that one insists that I must deal with the other one. And there
I am. But that will all cease in due time, because the prophecy cannot fail. I
am
still believing! I refuse to stagger! I hold to both parties and love them
and trust them. Some where along the way all will become docile and agree
able.
God needs them all, and must have them all. We will get all of these
petty frictions out and soon the multitudes will flow together and not a
friction will be heard or felt. I refuse to stagger at conditions as they ap
pear. Some try to slip away from us sometimes because we cannot do ac
cording to the way they want it done, but in numerous instances, here they
come back like the prodigal son. Not long since, a certain brother was doing
so well that I was thinking seriously about promoting him. But all of a
sudden he was gone. Now, when he comes back, which he will, I will be
afraid to trust him till he is tried a Jong time. Those who stand the test
under pressure are the ones I can trust for positions.
I am dropping these instances of dark features in to show what is to
overcome
among our own people. But those discouraging features present
ing themselves do not change the Bible. We will take our thousands with
their imperfections and master the situation. I feel as bold about it as a lion.
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said perfection. Paul said perfection. I have not made my trip into His
mighty presence in vain. I know what is there because the Bible tells me
of it. I am aware of the fact that our people have not reached the state of
perfection, but they are mighty warriors in their imperfect state. What will
they be when they learn to fully co-operate with me as they will in a few
days? Thank God, I have a large number now that I can depend upon for
anything I ask them. And the others will soon fall in line so they will meas
ure up to David’s four hundred, and even beyond them. Now is the time
to begin to get right into the system that will develop us into Joel’s army
that shall not break their ranks nor thrust one another. All speak the same
thing. No divisions. Peace among themselves, and carry peace every where
they go. The words of the multitude of angels shall not fall to the ground.
“On earth peace, good will toward men.” And this means all men.
Now
get yourselves set so you will not stagger because of unbelief, and I
will add one more of Paul’s mighty flights of eloquence that sends the mes
sage
home until there is no come back. Paul says,
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, pi'ayers," intercessions,
and giving of thanks, be made for all men.”
I am unable to understand why Paul would put us to so much trouble,
and have us spend so much time if he did not mean all men. What would
be the use of praying for all men if there is no prospect of getting them
saved? Why would God mock Abraham by telling him, as the stars of heav
en, and the sand of the sea shore for multitude, if He did not mean it? And
now those promises have fallen to the Gentiles, because the Jews rejected
Christ, and said, His blood be upon us and upon our children. The prayer—
“For Kings, and for all in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peace
able life in all godliness and honesty.”
Now
don’t stagger as I cry out, How can we be quiet and peaceable as long
as there is a lost soul that has not been found? Who can sleep peacefully at
night even, when all around you souls are dying?
“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
“Who will have all men to be saved, and come unto the knowledge of the
truth.
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man
Christ Jesus;
“Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”
Listen, “Who will have all men to be saved.” He had Paul to be saved,
didn’t He? Can’t He knock the multitudes down as well as he knocked
Paul down? Now don’t stagger! Is there any limit to God’s power when it is
time
for Him to act? But that is not all. They, all of them, have to come to
the knowledge of the truth. This is just as it is found in Matthew as spoken
by Jesus where He said, Teach all nations, baptize all nations and then teach
them
to come to the knowledge of the truth and to observe the all things.
Now read slowly—Jesus—had—Paul—saved — Jesus—will—have air
men—to be—saved—and—to—come—unto—the—knowledge of the
truth. And Jesus gave Himself a ransom for all—how many? All? To be
testified in due time. We feel that we are nearing the due time when the
powerful sweep will be made that will fill the house and get it ready for the
trip to the sky. Now don’t stagger, but work right on with me with perfect
co-operation and assurance and take God’s Word as a guarantee.
Now let us once more sing our battle hymn together that we have been
singing at the close of the Annual Address for years. Let us sing it from
our hearts as usual and really mean it a little stronger than ever before if
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the music while the singers put their whole souls into the words. Everybody
stand and sing and be happy because we mean it and know who we are, what
we are, and what we are going to do as described by the Holy prophets.
AT THE BATTLE’S FRONT
I’ve enlisted for life in the army of the Lord,
Though the fight may be long and the struggle fierce and hard,
With the armor of God and the Spirit’s trusty sword
At the front of the Battle you will find me.
Chorus:
Hear the tramp! tramp! tramping of the army
The
triumph shouting, the foe we’re routing;
Hear the tramp! tramp! tramping of the army
Marching on to victory.
I’m in this army, this glorious army,
And
the God of the battles will defend me,
I’m in this army, this glorious army,
At the front of the battle you will find me.
With the banner of love and of holiness unfurled,
Full salvation proclaim to a sinful, dying world;
Tho’ the darts thick and fast from the enemy be hurled,
At the front of the battle you will find me.
Is your name, friend, enrolled with the loyal ones and true?
Will you. dare now to stand with the Saviour’s faithful few:
Will you join with me now and the covenant renew:
At the front of the battle you will find me.
3:48 p.m.—Treasurer A. J. Lawson read his annual financial report. This
report was read and unanimously accepted and ordered spread on the rec
ords.
General Treasurer’s Report From Sept. 1, 1935
to Sept. 1, 1936
Tithes brought forward Sept. 1, 1935.1,484.97
Tithes received this year.------—----— 13,480.55
Total Tithes----------------—--------------
Tithes paid out this year—__-------------
$14,965.52
12,438.38
Tithes on hand Sept. 1, 1936..............—
Mission brought forward Sept. 1, 1935..$
Mission received this year---------
3,543.17
8,512.29
$ 2,527.14
Total Mission _____________________
Mission paid out this year------------------
$12,055.46
6,961.28
Mission on hand:___________------------
Assembly Expense Deficit Sept. 1, 1935..$
Assembly
Expense Received this year.—
220.20
649.72
$ 6,094.18
Total Assembly Expense. $ 429.52

54 MINUTES OP 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Assembly Expense paid out this year___ 801.89
Assembly Expense Deficit Sept. 1, 1936 $ 372.37
New
Tabernacle Deficit Sept. 1, 1935....$ 2,359.30
New
Tabernacle Received this year...... 4,873.23
Total New Tabernacle _____!_________ $ 2,513.93
New
Tabernacle paid out this year.......... 6,417.38
New
Tabernacle Deficit Sept. 1, 1936— $ 3,903.45
Emergency Deficit Sept. 1, 1935............$ 2,148.59
Emergency Received this year________ 606.68
Emergency Total Deficit_______
Emergency paid out this year....
Emergency Deficit Sept. 1, 1936.
Total Receipts all funds this year.
Total Paid out this year_______
$ 1,542.01
1,158.66
$ 2,700.67
..$33,150.51

.. 32,505.68
ASSETS
Printed matter and office supplies________
Furniture
and fixtures (depreciated value).
$
$644.83
250.00
400.00
Total Assets _________________________________________$ 660.00
LIABILITIES
Budget payable, represented by bank notes..................................$ 1,551.10
Total Liabilities _______________________________________ 1,661.10
Liabilities over Assets_______—___________________________ 901.10
STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS OF OUR ASSEMBLY
TABERNACLE PROPERTIES
Total indebtedness.......................................$14,191.20
Represented by
Bank notes ...........,............................................... ....... 6,166.35
Personal notes and loans...............................—............ 5,906.45
Bills
due for material .............................................. 2,064.40
Total Indebtedness ___________________________$14,191.20
Total Cost Value of property___________________ $25,136.16
Respectfully submitted,
A. J. LAWSON,
Treasurer.
4:00 p. m.—While the treasurer’s report of the Tabernacle indebtedness
was fresh on the minds of the congregation the Assembly Tabernacle Build
ing
Committee took the opportunity to make a report of work done during
the past year. This was accepted.
Report of Assembly Tabernacle Building
Committe
To the Thirty-first Annual Assembly, Greetings:
We, your committee selected at the Twenty-ninth Annual Assembly and

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continued at the Thirtieth Annual Assembly, beg leave to submit the follow
ing report: . , I
Acting upon the instructions of the Assembly to devise plans and ways to
raise or collect money to pay the indebtedness of the Assembly Tabernacle
will state that we have collected money by drives made on ministers, and
others by a collective progressive plan, local churches, general solicitation
of gifts, purchase and sale of pencils, mirrors and post cards through local
churches, auxiliaries and individuals.
The money received from all these sources was turned over to the treas
urer who has already given his report. With all the efforts we have made
with the sales a considerable number of pencils, mirrors and post cards are
in the hands of salesmen yet unsold and on hands in the Publishing House.
The
statement follows:
Balance due for pencils, mirrors and post cards
in
the hands of our people_........................
Pencils on hands------------------------------------
Mirrors on hands----------------------------■--------
Post cards on hands--------.---------——:-----------
$1,092.69
1,452 145.20
193 19.30
13,050 326.25
Total amount due and stock value-------------------------- $1,583.44
These articles are all paid for and now all that are sold will bring in clear
profits except wrapping and mailing. „ „ __ . _ ,
Our work has been done wholly in the interest of the Church of God and
our only regrets are that we have not been able to raise a sufficient amount
to eliminate the entire debt. But we have done something toward reducing
the debt and earnestly hope your next committee will be able to raise enough
money
to finish paying out.
Respectfully submitted,
A. J. TOMLINSON
A.
J. LAWSON
A. D. EVANS
L. A. MOXLEY
F. F. JOHNSON
The committee asked for volunteers to take pencils, mirrors and post cards
home with them to sell to help pay further on Tabernacle debt. Arrange
ments were made to get them at the book stall. .a , , ,
4:15 p.m.—Received a rush telegram from our V. R. Sherrill, who had to
leave on account of sickness at his home in Pennsylvania, asking special
prayer for his son. The prayer was made immediately as all stood and prayed
in concert. T T , ,
4:22 p.m.__Call for the White Wing Publishing House report came next.
This was given immediately by the Business Manager arid was accepted m
regular order.
Report of Publishing Department
The White Wing Publishing House has had a very good year since August
31 1935. Thousands of valuable books, pamphlets, tracts, and other printed
materials have gone forth into the world, even to foreign nations, to spread
the Gospel wherever the blue skies of God cover or the stars of heaven shine.
In addition to the books, tracts, pamphlets, and other literature for the
Church,
Sunday School, Victory Leaders Bands, Womens Missionary Bands,
and all other auxiliaries of the church, the White Wing Publishing House
has continued through the year, The White Wing Messenger, your official
church
organ, and Joyful News, an illustrated magazine especially designed

66 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
for the Sunday School, V. L. Bs., W. M. Bs., and other groups.
I take this privilege of thanking all of you for your splendid cooperation.
It is your Cooperation that keeps the White Wing Publishing House going.
Now I have good news for you. The Free Literature Department has re
ceived $1,677.20 this year, and instead of having a deficit we have a credit
in this department of $306.10. I thank the Sunday Schools, V. L. B.s, Con
ventions and W. M. Bs. This is because of your wonderful cooperation and
work.
In this connection we cannot forget the splendid work of our W. M. Bs. in
sending to the White Wing Publishing House Octagon Coupons. We have
received thousands of these coupons which have been turned into cash to the
amount of $77.89, and has been used in the Free Literature Department that
has now begun to solve the Problem of getting this message to the ends .of
the earth.
I take this opportunity to thank you again and again for your loyal sup
port of the Publishing Department. We want you to know we are counting
on your continued support through the coming year.
Following is the report of the White Wing Publishing House:
White Wing Publishing House
303
Bible Place
Cleveland, Tennessee
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements, Assets, Liabilities,
and Surplus Reconciliation
September 1, 1935, to August 31, 1936
Bank Balance September 1, 1935__________________________$ 34.87
Total Cash receipts from merchandise sales and subscriptions___ 19,379.56
Total-------------------------------------------------------------.-----$19,414.43
Expended for merchandise, operating expenses, and
reduction of liabilities...._________________________/____ 19,397.85
Bank Balance August 31, 1936.
Current:
ASSETS
Cash in Bank_______________
Accounts Receivable „________
LESS—Reserve for
Doubtful Accounts ______
Inventories:
Merchandise ____________
Supplies____,_____,____
Total Current Assets..._______
Fixed:
Furniture and Fixtures_______
LESS—Reserve for Depreciation
.$6,437.41
$ 16.58
. 500.005,937.41
$3,674.84
386.804,060.64
$2,298.68
939.60
.$ 16.58
$10,014.63
Net Fixed Assets____________
Total Assets _
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payablo _______________ $2,304.30
1,369.08
$11,373.71

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Credit Balances in Accounts
Receivable
________________ 297.92
Notes Payable::
Bank Loans_________________ —$ 890.00
Other Loans __________________ 1,325.00 2,215.00
Total Liabilities _____-______ $4,817.22
EXCESS OF ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES____ $6,556.49
Represented by Surplus:
Balance September 1, 1935___ 6,136.11
Add—Net Income for the Year
Ended
August 31, 1936. 420.38
SURPLUS—August 31, 1936__________ 6,556.49
Respectfully submitted,
A. D. EVANS.
4:55 p.m.—Adjournment.
5:10 p.m.—Open air mass meeting and parade in front of Tabernacle to
celebrate the EIGHTH Anniversary of the Institution of the Victory Lead
ers Band. Music by the Louisville Brass Band.
Trumpet call by Paul Hudson as a signal to get ready for the big celebra
tion parade. Prayer by Paul M. Hudson as all are quiet. Words of greeting
by Secretary Willard H. Boyles. Two V. L. B. Songs by the Florida V. L. B.
and the Leona String Band.
The
parade was then formed by General Overseer calling the states in
alphabetical order beginning with Alabama. Each state overseer led the way
with
his state banner. The church bands formed behind him single file car
rying banners and flags. The number in the parade was 606, 117 banners,
111 flags, 27 musical instruments. The parade was led and managed by the
ushers. The happy throng sang and played their instruments as they
marched. Brass Band supplied music also. The long line was maneuvered
back
and forth and finally all stopped in front of the publishing House to
witness the program. This consisted of prayer by J. D. Cobb. Selection by
Leona String Band. Address by the Secretary about the V. L. B. and the
Free Literature Fund. Talk by J. D. Cobb concerning the V. L. B. work in
South Georgia. Selection by Minnesota String Band. Announcement about
the V. L. B. night service in the Tabernacle. Selection by the Red Rose Or
phanage Travelers. Dismissed to get ready for the night service.
6:45
p.m.—Song service led by Paul Hudson, Wilma Keeney at piano.
Prayer by Ressie Mae Griffith at pulpit while congregation stood in silence.
7:09
p.m.—Selection by Sunshine Four.
7:17 p.m.—Big Victory Leader Rally—Secretary Willard Boyles in
charge. Talk by Willard about the zeal of the Lord burning up the Band.
As she closed two V. L. B. girls carried a big wash tub to the front of the
platform and held it while Charlie R. Payne came in from the east side with
a bucket loaded with money which he poured into the tub. From the west
came
D. M. Deadrick carrying another bucket of money which he poured
into the tub. Then from somewhere the voice of A. D. Evans was heard
and he came to the tub and threw in checks and money orders. A little girl
from Selma, N. C., came up and sang a song with guitar accompaniment
while the money was counted. The collection all told amounted to even

58 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
$400.00. Everybody stood and said with a loud voice, THANK THE LORD.
This was Free Literature money.
A. D. Evans came next for a short talk. He called for all to repeat after
him, Young people, you are wonderful—we can’t get along without you—
and
we mean it from the bottom of our hearts. All cheered the V. L. B.
with loud cheers.
He then displayed small socks of different colors to be filled with free
literature money to be taken to the state conventions this year. These were
hastily distributed promiscuously to the V. L. B. members. Enthusiasm and
near excitement gripped the V. L. B. and audience during this program.
Song by Ridgedale V. L. B. Next was presentation of prizes by the Secre
tary in what was named the Quarter Contest. The first prize was awarded
George Horton of Stithton, Ky., for raising $26.89. Second, Hazel Byer,
Trion, Ga., $9.00. Third, Alice M. Clark, Stithton, Ky., $8.00.
A banner was awarded the local V. L. B. that raised the most free litera
ture money during the year. This was won by Ridgedale, Tenn., V. L. B.
with
$116.00. The presentation ceremony was by A. D. Evans and Superin
tendent Miller Burt, the recipient, who made a short talk. Ridgedale V. L.
B. stood while they were cheered with handclaps.
A banner was also presented to W. M. Lowman, overseer of Virginia,
his state having raised the largest free literature offering at the state con
vention—$ 104.08.
8:00 p.m.—V. L. B. Surprise—The General Overseer and his wife were
led
to the front of the platform and presented with a birthday love offering
of $77.16, raised by the V. L. Bs. An. expression of appreciation of the tok
en
of remebrance was uttered by the recipients. A song—JOY UNSPEAK
ABLE
broke out spontaneously.
Prayer by the General Overseer as he stood at the pulpit. Following this
was
a fiery V. L. B. song by Ridgedale V. L. B. led by Ernest Kinser,
Wilma Keeney at the piano. This was the close of the V. L. B. rally.
8:27 p.m.—A mighty roaring concert prayer as a prelude to the healing
service
that followed. The healing service was in charge of H. A. Tomlinson,
James Daniel, C. H. Randall, J. R. Smith, Pattie K. Scotton, E. G. Murr, D.
R. Holcomb, Randolph Williams, Bell Poole, Lou Lamb, Sallie Clegg, W. I.
Deese, F. J. Crowder, Olive B. Smith, L. N. McKoy, Beulah M. Jacobs, B. O.
Funderburk, J. O. Hamilton, M. E. Wilson, C. W. Risner, Nell Thomas, Buna
Lowman, H. B. Stump with Francisco Olazabal as the principal in giving in
structions and anointing. There was a group that prayed over and anoint
ed handkerchiefs as they were brought in by the ushers and returned.
Pastor Homer A. Tomlinson read Mark 5:25-34. This Scripture was taken
by Brother Olazabal as the foundation for his message on healing. At the
close of the discourse lines were formed by those in charge so that hundreds
passed
between them. Hundreds awaited patiently for their turn to come
next. Many demonstrations, shouts of victory, mighty signs and wonders
followed
the falling of the power as those that were diseased passed through
and hands were laid upon them and the oil applied.
NOTE
—During this service many pictures were taken by the cameramen
of the press.
A note from a clerk—“The elders form an aisle, here they come—blind
and lame, deformed and nervous, suffering from all ailments, but having
faith in God that relief is for them. An hour has elapsed. The roar of shouts
of praise, and prayers for healing ascend, mingled with hymns being sung by
the New York’s singers. The press and photographers are busy. Flashes are
made
at intervals. The altar is being filled and.seekers are praying through
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MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 59
continues. On they come—they shout, they leap, they run for joy. 258 have
been anointed. Cripples are not using their crutches. Stiff arms and legs
are being straightened.”
The work of healing and soul saving continued until midnight. A full
description can never be given. The whole service was one that could be
mentioned as truly wonderful and joy unspeakable and full of glory. The
mammoth
Tabernacle was filled to capacity and thousands upon thousands
on the outside listening over the loud speakers and evidently feeling the
power that saturated the atmosphere quite a distance around. Take it as a
whole it surely would not be out of place to express it thus: Overwhelmingly
wonderful! Overwhelmingly wonderful!!
Saturday, Sept. 12:
5:30 a.m.—The sunrise prayer service was turned principally into a praise,
testimony service conducted by Homer A. Tomlinson and Marion E. Wilson.
The
opening songs were sung with pep and handclaps. A big concert prayer
was
called. Pastor Tomlinson rehearsed some of the results of the healing
service the night before and suggested that a testimony service be conducted
by Brother Wilson and give a chance for the people to tell of their healings.
Sixty-eight gave witness of healing in a few minutes. All stood and praised
the Lord together. A variety of diseases were mentioned from which they
had been delivered, some of which were as follows:
Shortness of breath, throat trouble, ear trouble, indigestion, neuritis,
gall-stones, lung trouble, nervousness, sore leg, heart trouble.
After the witnessing had continued at some length with apparently no end
in sight, all who wanted to offer an expression were asked to lift their hands
and thank God. About fifteen hundred hands went up and the thanks and
praises filled the air.
7:15 a. m.—Since many were present to be healed the healing service was
resumed. Brother Olazabal asked all who wanted to be prayed for to kneel
at the altar before the anointing started. Many were prayed for—clerk’s
statement——There were real miracles in healing, the lame walked, the deaf
heard, the blind received sight, and many other things were done.”
9:30 a.m.—Program by Columbus, Ga., V. L. B. Prayer by L. A. Moxley
at pulpit while the congregation stood in silence.
9:55 a.m.—General Overseer suggested that the reports of the State
Missionary
Treasurers could be filed with the clerks instead of taking time
to read them. This was consented to by the Assembly due to limited time.
These reports are given below:
State Missionary Treasurers’ Reports
States: Receipts Disbursements
Alabama
_______________$ 73.41 $ 66.20 $
Arizona _____________— 3.87 , 3.87
Arkansas -_____ 145.60 48.42
Bahamas ______ — 82.82 81.48
California ___________—. 18.00 5.00
Colorado _______________ 12.43 10.99
Delaware ___ 36.72 36.00
East Texas_____________^ 96.31 ,96.31
Florida __________:______ 65.25 15.75
Georgia __________ 714.43 320.56
Idaho ____ 92.37 73.47
Illinois _______—--------- 40.78 40.78
Balance
7.21
97.18
1,34
13.00
1.44
.72
49.50
393.87
18.90

60 MINUTES OP31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLYCHURCH OFGOD
Indiana ..................56.17 55.98 .19
Iowa __________________ 36.64 18.17 18.47
Kansas -1..................I 163.50 93.97 69.53
Kentucky .............................. 510.52 286.06 224.46
Louisiana ............................. 29.22 26.76 2.46
Maryland _______ 43.45 12.49 30.96
Michigan ................ .............. 32.04 30.10 1.94
Minnesota ______________ 233.63 78.30 155.33
Mississippi _____________ 710.90 312.04 398.86
Missouri : __________ 624.57 268.38 256.19
Nebraska .............................. 50.00 50.00.
New Jersey.......................... 51.02 43.75 7.27
New Mexico .......... 18.53 18.41 .12
New
York _____.............. 230.00 230.00
North Carolina _________ 249.68 75.78 173.90
North Dakota ........_______ 30.00 . 20.00 10.00
Ohio ........................_______ 186.14 186.14
Oklahoma_______......... 160.00 76.00 85.00
Pennsylvania ............ 348.74 260.96 87.78
South Carolina ................... 70.44 69.35 1.09
South Dakota ................... 71.83 49.83 22.00
Tennessee
............................ 1,682.98 929.63 753.35
Virginia ................................ 864.04 501.91 362.13
West Texas ____________ 7.85 7.86
West Virginia ___.............. 15.06 15.06
Wisconsin ............................ 178.26 119.93 58.33
Wyoming ______ ........... 822.44 495.40 327.44
10:00 a.m.—General Overseer reads another section of his annual address.
White Wing Messenger Drive
10:50 a.m.—The White Wing Messenger Drive—The General Overseer,
the
Circulating Manager and the Auxiliary Boosters Committee in charge.
Music by the Louisville Band. General Overseer introduced the subject in a
few words. Homer A. Tomlinson gave an inspirational talk about the White
Wing
and Joyful News. A few statements made by him: “We need the
White Wing Messenger to give us the news that keeps us inspired. You will
note the difference if you read the White Wing and then go into the pulpit.
People are too modest about reporting miraculous happenings—send a ten-
word telegram. If you want to read a paper that is really interesting read
one that has something that you put in.”
Ushers and others distributed subscription blanks and the drive was on.
This
brought in 169 subscriptions for the White Wing and seven for the
Joyful News.
Talks by four of the Auxiliary Boosters Committee—J. P. Sullivan, M. E.
Wilson, J. B. Wright, F. R. Olson. 117 workers for the coming year came
forward and registered and received subscription books. This drive conclud
ed with shouts and praises to God while the Georgia String Band gave a few
selections.
12:20
p.m.—Adjourned for noon.
1:10 p.m.—Program by Mt. Green W. M. B.
1:15 p.m.—Song service led by W. Cobb Dennard, Evelyn Ranger at
piano.
Prayer by Mrs. Julia W. Taylor at pulpit while congregation stood in
silence.
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MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 61
1:25 p.m.—Assembly Expense Committee made a drive for Assembly ex
pense money. This was done by the people marching around and dropping
their contributions in a big wash tub and otherwise. The amount was
$120.11. Prayer over the money was offered by E. T. Fowler.
2:19 p.m.—Report of W. M. B. Secretary read and accepted.
W. M. B. Secretary’s Report From Sept. 1, 1935
to Sept. 1, 1936
MISSIONARY BANDS VISITED
North Carolina HH---------------------------------------------------------- 35
Oklahoma ___I_________________——-—-----—-—......—----------------20
Kansas ____________________________—-—......................................... 2
Missouri -------------------------------------------------------------------------—- 12
Georgia _______--~L~----------------------------—---------------:..................... 1
Tennessee_______— -----------------------------------------—-—-— 3
Virginia ______________________—-------------------------------------------- 13
W. Virginia ...........................................................-......-...............-.............. 11
Ohio _________________________________________________ 9
Kentucky ___-------------------------------------------------------------------— H
Total fa.........................,___I--------—-------------117
State conventions attended—.........^— -------------------------------------— 1
District conventions attended_______________-—.................................. 10
New bands organized..................................-------.................................—--- 1
Homes visited----------------------------------------------------------------------~108
Many letters and cards written.
Wrote
message for band leaders to raise cash offering for October foreign
mission drive.
Wrote message for band leaders to raise big cash offering and bring to
the Assembly to help increase foreign mission offering.
Raised $105.38 cash for state convention on my tour in North Carolina.
Raised
$47.49 cash for state convention on my tour in Oklahoma.
Raised $28.06 cash for State convention in Kansas.
Raised
$100.35 cash for State convention on my tour in Missouri.
Raised $5.46 cash on my visit to church at Rossville, Georgia.
Raised $11.79 at three churches in Tennessee.
Raised
$57.78 cash on my tour in Virginia.
Raised
$100.56 cash on my tour in West Virginia.
Raised
$58.88 on tour in Ohio.
Raised $84.79 cash on my tour in Kentucky.
• Sold $12.00 worth song ballads for Assembly foreign mission offering.
Sold $12.00 worth of song ballads for New Tabernacle debt.
Total cash raised on my tours this year.....................................$ 613.79
Pledges received on my tours this year.......................-.................... 3,654.00
Cash and pledges received this year---------------------------------------- 4,267.79
Wrote messages for White Wing.
Wrote messages for Joyful News.
Gave
new plans to raise missionary money every month.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Missionary bands who have sent the $3.00 as ruled by the Assembly for my
support and expenses are as follows:
No. bands given in minutes of last year.............................................— 381
No. who sent the $3.00---------------—.—-—----——-------------------- 145

62 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
No. who sent in part______.______________.__________________ 44
No.
who never, sent anything_________________________________ 192
Cash received from W. M. B_________________________________$614.00
Cash
received from friends and church visits........................................ 92.98
Cash received at last Assembly______________________________ 3.10
Total cash receipts this year____________________________ 610.08
Gifts from friends and Cleveland, Tenn. W. M. B________________ 20.49
Total receipts from all sources___________________________ 630.57
Expenses:
Postage,
stationery, traveling______________________________ 89.75
CLARA
T. MABE,
General Secretary.
2:26 p.m.—Report of V. L. B. Secretary read and accepted.
V. L. B. Secretary’s Report From Sept. 1, 1935
to Sept. 1, 1936
Churches Visited Bands Organized
Virginia .................................................... 33 10
Kentucky ______ _______.................... 27 9
Mississippi......................... .....................29 13
Arkansas ............................. ....................... 20 5
East Texas ___ ______....................... 17 4
Total Churches Visited.............-................126 Total Bands Org.~ 41
Sermons preached . .......... 245
Homes Visited* ................... 201
Attended Ministers Convention in Virginia and raised $10.00 for the Free
Literature Fund.
Attended 3 District Conventions in Mississippi and 2 in Arkansas and took
up the Free Literature Fund Offering in each, the total of which was about
$20.00 for the five District Conventions.
Raised
$5.00 for the Free Literature Fund Debt, and sent in to Headquar
ters.
Wrote a letter to be sent to each band in regard to the QUARTER CON
TEST.
Raising
a Free Literature Fund Offering for the Assembly. Also wrote
each
band that asked my assistance during the year in regard to programs,
instructions or any way they needed my help, (with the exception of one,
which did not have any address.)
Wrote messages for the White Wing and Joyful News. Wrote Programs
for Joyful News, beginning with the January issue.
FINANCIAL REPORT
V. L. B. TITHES RECEIVED FROM BANDS THIS YEAR...............$ 72.95
V.
L. B. Money received from Headquarters due from last year......... 12.00
Offerings received on the field (from churches, V. L. B.’s
and individuals) ...........................H ___________________ 233.36
Gifts received on the field___________............................................. 41.13
Total Receipts___________________!
Expenses (traveling and postage)......
Tithes sent to Headquarters this year.
$359.44
$136.70
. 35.96

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Offerings given in the woi'k________________________________— 34.28
Respectfully submitted,
WILLARD BOYLES, Secretary.
2:52 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 5—Missionary, read and accepted
in regular order.
September 12, 1936
To the 31st Annual Assembly of the Church of God—GREETINGS!
The
Missionary Committee, having considered the blessing upon the pres
ent plans of gathering missionary funds and of their distribution, both in
the Home and Foreign Mission fields, desires to recommend the continu
ance of the present plans.
We have noted that there are some of the churches that have not faith
fully pursued the plan for gathering missionary money as outlined by the
Annual Assembly, but we trust the inspiration of those who have faithfully
pursued them will be an inspiration to all the other churches toward the per
fect fulfillment of the plan for gathering funds both for the Home and For
eign
mission fields.
We have noted with regret that there have been some complaints that the
Home Mission funds have been diverted from their definite purposes as out
lined by the Assembly plans, and we trust that the faith of all will be so
strong that they will not divert such Home Mission Funds from the definite
purpose for which they were gathered.
We desire to expi'ess profound admiration for the great success of the
W. M. B., and of the Secretary, Clara T. Mabe, and we give thanks to God
for the overwhelming missionary spirit which has possessed our entire
Church.
We desire to take note before the Annual Assembly of the vast increase
of the work in each state through the Home Mission Fund and the vast in
crease of the Church of God in other countries, and in many languages.
The Church of God now has churches in a great many foreign lands and
publishes literature in several foreign languages.
We recommend that J. P. Sullivan be appointed one of the member's of
the committee for Distribution of the Foreign Mission Funds.
We recommend that the Annual Missionary Offering be taken on Sunday
September 13th at 11:00 a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
HOMER A. TOMLINSON
E. T. FOWLER
M. C. DOWNEY
FREDERICK J. KIMMER
E.
G. MURR
NOTE—Since mention has been made of adding another member to the
standing missionary committee we herewith give the names of this commit
tee to inform those who do not know.
Missionary Committee
A. J. Tomlinson, A. J. Lawson, E. T. Fowler, J. R. Kinser, J. P. Sullivan.
3:00
p.m.—Announcements and instructions about the all States Parade.
Big concert prayer and adjournment to get ready.
All States Parade
This was composed of members and friends from all states and countries
represented at the Assembly. They carried banners, flags, musical instru-

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merits. There were several floats and decorated cars. The parade was
formed in front of the Big Tabernacle by the General Overseer calling the
states in alphabetical order except Kentucky was in the lead on account of
the Louisville Church of God Brass Band to go in front. The ushers were
well organized so that the lines were kept in fair order all the way around.
The line of march was formed two abreast and covered a distance of two
and three-fifths miles all told.
The bands played, those in the parade sang, shouted and rejoiced. It was
a beautiful scene and multitudes thronged the sides of the streets and the
public square. The store fronts and upper story windows were filled with
interested spectators. On Ocoee street the line encircled the big monument
and doubled back on the opposite side of the street for about five blocks to
give opportunity for the marchers to witness the other parts of the parade.
A loop was made that entirely encircled the Court House Square, then off
to the east around another block and formed a figure eight.
At one time as the parade was moving steadily on and the General Over
seer was leading the way on foot by the side of C. H. Randall, something
suddenly happened back somewhere in the line that seemed to break the
steady movement. The General Overseer detected this and asked Chief of
Police for one of his motorcycle attendants to run back down the line. This
was granted and he jumped on the motorcycle behind the policeman and
away he went as the people shouted and cheered to see the General Over
seer in such a position. The necessary adjustments” were made and the long
line moved on.
On
arriving back at the Tabernacle the paraders almost went wild with
rejoicing. As those back in the lines approached the Tabernacle and heard
the shouts they broke out in a run to get there quickly. Everybody was hap
py. It was glorious, 0 it was glorious. When all arrived they all informally
adjourned for the evening recess.
The
count showed 1,683 marched, 406 banners, 717 flags, ninety-six mus
ical instruments and sixty-nine cars and floats. This outnumbered last year
so much that mention is made of it here. Last year 1,271 marched, this
year 1,583, increase of 312. Last year 386 banners, this year 406, increase
of 20. Last year 369 flags, this year 717, increase of 348. Last year 80 in
struments, this year 96, increase of 16. Last year 35 cars and floats, this
year 69, increase 34. All of these figures go to show the growth and increase
in both interest and numbers. One is left in a state of wonder—0 what will
it be next year!
6:20 p.m.—Pattie K. Scotton gave out a large number of handkerchiefs
that had been prayed over and anointed. This is another way of practicing
the Bible. Acts 19:12.
6:38 p.m.—Program by Red Rose Orphanage Travelers composed of
songs, talks, drills, etc.
7:13 p.m.—Song service led by Clara M. Reese, Beulah E. Miracle at the
piano.
Prayer by H. B. Stump at the pulpit while the congregation stood in
silence.
7:27 p.m.—Program by Assembly expense committee. This program was
described
by a clerk as follows:
“Talks by Vernon Smith and Guy Marlow. Brother Marlow challenges
the General Overseer—each takes half of the congregation. The General
Overseer
has a wash tub and Brother Marlow a bucket and away they go.
Music by mixed string band as the money is pouring in. The crowd begins
shouting and dancing as the string band beats away singing and playing,
‘Keep on the firing line’. All stand voluntarily—more shouts—a continual
roar. The General Overseer is at the front. L. A. Moxley and Vernon

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Smith
assist him in starting a handkerchief wave. The race is exciting. The
General Overseer is ahead, but here comes Brother Marlow with more money
in his bucket. A last appeal is made. Billie and Kemble with guitars fur
nish more music. Battle Ax is assisting the General Overseer. Brother Mar
low acknowledges his defeat before the total of the race is announced. Gen
eral Overseer $71.79. Brother Marlow $44.91. Total $115.70.”
8:30
p.m.—Music and singing by Mrs. Frank Manning, 79 and Mrs. Ger
trude Davis, 88—Violin and Guitar.
8:40 p.m.—Virginia female quartet—two numbers. Messages and inter
pretations thrilled the great audience.
9:00 p.m.—Our Annual Saturday Evening Testimony and praise service
conducted by W. Cobb Dennard.
NOTE—Those who knew S. P. Ford who had formerly conducted this ser
vice for years, and had enjoyed his songs and music, stood a moment in si
lence in his honor and memory. Brother Ford passed over the tide Jan. 23,
1936. Brother Tomlinson displayed the Church of God flag that was placed
on his casket at the funeral.
Brother
Dennard got right into the service and testimonies were given in
different sections of the Tabernacle. Music was furnished by a string band
and a glorious time was enjoyed.
9:15 p.m.—Duet by two little girls—Nellie and Zona Stinnett of Chatta
nooga.
9:18 p.m.—Big Concert prayer as all stood. This was followed by an
nouncements. Selection by the Standard Bearers Male Quartet and another
by the Virginia Jubilee Boys.
9:30 p.m.—Kings and Queens shall bow at the feet of the Church of God
in the last days. This was the subject of a last days message by B. B. Ketch-
u«n, of Oklahoma.
10:11
p.m.—Special song and music by Charles T. Davidson and H. B.
Stump.
10:15
p.m.—Music and songs by the Adams Gospel Crew.
10:20 p.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band. Great rejoicing. Many
shook hands. Many on the platform and others below formed lines and
marched round and round. What a thrill as hundreds of God’s children were
praising God. The Band broke in again with another number. More and
more
shouts. Building packed.
10:38 p.m.—Evangelistic message by Charles R. Mashburn—The Holy
Ghost.
11:10 p.m.—Exhortation and altar call by R. L. Gregory. The great altar
service continued till a late hour with the workers working and the seekers
seeking.
Kemble String Band furnished the music. Good results.
Sunday, Sept. 13:
5:30 a.m.—Big Sunday Morning Sunrise Prayer meeting in charge of
Brother A. W. Poole and Sister Belle Poole. The service was opened with
songs. Brother Poole called for a concert prayer in behalf of the Sunday
services and the big missionary collection. He talked for a short time about
the importance of supporting our missionaries.
Sister Poole read a Scripture lesson and after speaking a few words she
gave
others an opportunity to testify. Several testified of having received
the Holy Ghost during the Assembly. Others testified to being healed.
An
altar call was made. Many came forward. This continued until time
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8:55 a.m.—Program by Shannon, Ga. W. M. B. Getting ready for the big
Sunday worship and missionary service—
Missionary Committee on platform, front seats east. W. M. B. sisters
donned
with their regalia platform and gallery west. State overseers on plat
form and gallery east. Brass and string bands in place.
9:10 a.m.—Sacred and sincere worship before God as piano was played
softly by Edith and the congregation stood with hands clasped in front of
their faces. In silence first and then in low tones began to worship the Lord.
Then
all seated.
9:20 a.m.—Song service led by Paul Hudson, Edith at the piano. Prayer
by S. 0. Gillaspie at the pulpit while the great congregation stood in silence.
9:40
a.m.—Music by Louisville Brass Band. Word reached the General
Overseer that Raymond T. Richey was in the congregation. Immediately he
was requested to stand. A hearty cheer of hand clapping was given him.
9:45 a.m.—Brief talk by the General Overseer about our Missionaries
and their work. Told of Peter Johnson and his wife, .missionaries to China.
A sister on the platform saw them recently. He mentioned J. M. Price and
his work in Costa Rica. The Church of God flag was recently raised in Nica
ragua. Other places mentioned included Panama, Jamaica B. W. I, Haiti,
Virgin
Islands, Bahamas, Greece, Cyprus, West Africa, Turks Islands, Mont
serrat, Barbados and Canada. Two publications in foreign languages were
also mentioned.
9:56
a.m.—Music by Tabernacle Brass Band.
9:59 a.m.—The General Overseer gave a short message on the grace that
can
be seen moves souls Godward. One thousand dollars missionary money
as a power to get souls. Money says, Go to the regions beyond. Here the
Standard Bearers Quartet broke in with song, To the Regions Beyond. Imme
diately thereafter the Hickman Trio sang, Help to Save The Lost. Dead nek
Quartet, we will help, singing the same song. Quickly then came the Stand
ard Bearers Quartet with, Labor With All Your Might and Beautiful Glean
ings Bring. Then followed the Leona String Band with, All Races—To
the White, to the Black, to the Yellow and the Brown.
By this time the great congregation seemed to be gripped with a desire
to save the lost at any cost. All nerves seemed tightened to the top notch.
In making ready for the collection the General Overseer called for his Storm
Troopers.
Here they came and mounted the platform railing at the front—
two in the center, one on each side of the big galvanized wash tub that had
been
sitting there a good deal of the time since the beginning of the As
sembly, the others a short distance from them. They were instructed to
clap their hands at certain times as money was dropped on the clerk’s
table by the State Overseers. The W. M. B. sisters were also instructed to
jump up and shout, praise the Lord, at the same time. The Missionary Com
mittee was instructed to look pleasant and happy when good sums came and
to bow over and mourn when amounts came in that seemed to them to be too
small.
All was now set for the further program to get the money to buy souls.
The General Overseer began calling the states in alphabetical order begin
ning with Alabama.. Here came the Overseer and announced his amount—
the storm troopers clapped their hands, the W. M. B. sisters arose and shout
ed, the committee mourned. As soon as the clerks took down the amount a
secretary grabbed up the package and ran and dropped it in the tub. Well,
this order continued till the last state was called. When the count was made
it was found to total $877.06. This was short of the thousand $122.94. The
sisters were called to the front of the platform and instructed to go after
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few minutes the sisters brought in $202.47. This ran the total up to
$1,079.53.
Congregation stood and as the General Overseer announced the
amount, there was great rejoicing—shouts, leaps, hands clapped, horns
blowed, drums beat, stringed instruments gave their share also. Everything
and everybody seemed to praise the Lord.
Immediately after this arrangements were made to award the premiums to
the winners—-first) second, third and fourth. These were (1) L. A. Mox-
ley for Tennessee $127.00, (2) C. H. Randall for Kentucky $100.50, (3) W.
M. Lowman for Virginia $76.60, (4) J. N. Hurley for East Texas $72.04.
These
brethren and their wives stood on platform facing the congregation.
The Missionary Committee stood in front and facing them. The four named
were instructed to close their eyes and the committee was instructed to see
that their eyes were kept closed. At this juncture the General Overseer’s
Secretary stepped up behind them and threw the ribbon premiums loosely
across their right shoulders—First premium purple; second, blue; third, red;
fourth, yellow. The wives took the ribbons and held them before their faces,
then they opened their eyes. Great cheers and hand clapping. Adjourned
for noon at the moment.
1:20 p. m.—Program by Trion, Georgia, V. L. B.
1:40 p.m.—All stood and prayed in concert for the sick.
1:45 p.m.—Song service led by O. A. Dudding, Evelyn Ranger at piano.
Prayer by Mrs. Sallie Clegg, Miss., at the pulpit while congregation stood.
2:00 p.m.—Two numbers by Leona String Band. At this juncture Broth
er Raymond T. Richey was escorted to the platform by L. A. Samples and
Homer A. Tomlinson. The General Overseer met him and introduced him
to the great audience which stood in his honor and clapped their hands.
In reply Brother Richey spoke briefly in an appropriate manner. As he closed
there were messages and interpretations, and a congregational song led by
Paul Hudson—“Sweet by and by.” Music and singing by the Virginia String
Band.
3:10
p.m.—Address and instructions by Clara T. Mabe, W. M. B. Secre
tary. She concluded by reading a plan to raise missionary money which is in
serted here.
My plan to raise missionary money to be taken to the state convention for
the year 1937:
Let everybody make a cross of paper money. Use one dollar bills for the
cross, and as much more as you can put in it. I ask for only five one dollar
bills
to the cross. But if you want fun, joy and real happiness put all you can
in it. You may use five two dollar bills and make a $10.00 cross, five five dol
lar bills and make a $25.00 cross, five ten dollar bills and make a $50.00
cross, or you may mix the bills, using one five, one ten, one two dollar bill
and two ones. This will make a $19.00 cross. Just so it is a cross of not less
than five one dollar bills.
Prizes may be offered by leaders of local churches to one who has the
most money in their cross.
A badge of honor will be given at the next General Assembly to all State
Overseers who double their missionary offering at their State convention
next year. . _
And of course we will honor the State Overseer who gets the biggest cash
offering at their State convention next year.
CLARA T. MABE, Secretary.
At
this juncture Sister Mabe introduced Sister Frances Williams, returned
missionary from China, who spoke briefly. She told of receiving the Holy
Ghost
before leaving for China, and that she was well acquainted with Broth
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China. Sister Williams has been in the Church of God about one week.
Sister Mabe also called on Mrs. Hugo Spitzer, a Jewess from Canada, to
make
a talk. She told how the Lord is using the Jews in these last days.
4:12 p.m.—W. M. B. Surprise. Sister Sallie Clegg escorted Mrs. Tomlinson
around to the front of the platform. Sister Julia W. Taylor led the General
Overseer around the opposite way to her side. Sister Lou Lamb then came
forward an'd presented Mrs. Tomlinson with an Afghan and Hied spread as
gifts from the W. M. B. sisters. She also presented a birthday cake to the
General Overseer. This, too, was given by the W. M. B. sisters. All of this
was
done with appropriate ceremonies. General Overseer expressed his ap
preciation of their token of remembrance and gave many thanks for the
gift. Sister Tomlinson also spoke in tears and offered a prayer for those
who helped in bestowing the gifts.
4:28 p.m.—W. M. Lowman was called to the platform and presented with
a badge of honor because his state—Virginia, raised the most missionary
money
at the State Convention. Brother Lowman and the Virginia dele
gates were loudly cheered as they stood to represent their state. Brother
Lowman thanked the doners in a few appropriate words. The badge was
presented by the W. M. B. Secretary and the General Overseer.
4:35 p.m.—The worth of the Annual Celebration to commemorate the in
stitution of the W. M. B. This was the subject of a message at this time by
Mrs. Lou Lamb, of Mississippi.
4:50 p.m.—Adjourned to get ready for the W. M. B. celebration and par
ade out in the open in front of the Tabernacle.
5:00 p.m.—Music by the Brass Band as they stood on the Publishing House
lawn. The parade was then formed on the street. The General Overseer
called
the states in alphabetical order. The State Overseers with state ban
ners in hand, led the way for each respective state—Alabama first. The sis
ters formed behind their overseers two abreast with faces east. The leaders
carried their banners and others carried flags. When the lines were formed,
the sisters marched and music was made by the band. The ushers maneu
vered
the lines down the street, back and forth in beautiful order till all
were arranged with their faces toward the Publishing House. There were
308 marched, 102 banners, 77 flags. The program came next in charge of
the W. M. B. Secretary as she and her associates stood on the Publishing
House lawn. Prayer by Sister Beulah Lowman, talk by Sister Julia W. Tay
lor,
Song by Hickman trio. Concert prayer by all the sisters. Talk by Sister
Mabe. Closing prayer by Nettie Branch. Selection by Leona String Band
and adjourned.
6:28 p.m.—Song and music program by Wyoming delegation. Prayer by
D. R. Holcomb at pulpit while congregation stood in silence.
6:45
p.m.—Music and singing by Mrs. Frank Manning 79, and Mrs. Ger
trude Davis 88—sisters, both of Missouri.
6:57 p.m.—Assembly Expense Committee program. Sister Gonia was se
lected by the committee and sister Euricc Bennett challenged her. “Away
they go (described by a clerk), ‘well glory’ rings in the air as Sister Gonia
runs with her wash tub. Eurice is somewhere with her bucket crying, ‘well
hallelujah!’ Louisville and Tabernacle bands play alternately. Sister Gonia
got $23.68, and Sister Eurice got $32.37—total $56.05.” Prayer by C. W.
Risner.
7:51 p.m.—Telegram of greetings read to the Assembly. “Lakeworth,
Fla., Sept. 12. The General Assembly of the Church of God—care Taber
nacle.
Greetings to the General Assembly in Jesus’ name. We are not able
to be with you this time but are planning to be present next time. We are
praying that this will be the greatest Assembly in our history. Hope to see

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our Overseer back with us soon. Your brethren—H. L. Holley, Pastor.”
Big concert prayer for the sick. Announcements by A. D. Evans regarding-
the Press and Radio Advertising of the Assembly.
7:57 p.m.—Message by Kurtis Bancroft, Idaho, subject—No power can
prevent the fulfillment of prophecy. This was short and powerful. •
8:05 p.m.—Three selections by the Red Rose Orphanage Travelers. Music
by the Band while preparations were being made for the message by Homer
A. Tomlinson—The Kings of the Earth, illustrated. This program, which
proved to be so wonderful, and in line with prophecy, was put on by a large
group of representatives.
8:25 p.m.—Program—-The Kings of the Earth. This showed how some of
the nations of the world needed the Church of God, and how a king saw a
vision of this need.
9:45 p.m.—Music by Louisville Band. Big song by the Dyersburg Church
delegation—He’ll rule this world.
9:58 p.m.—Message by C. H. Holley—-No powers can prevent the fulfill
ment of prophecy—the Church of God with its Flag must win.
10:45 p.m.—Selection by Ruth and Lula—A million miles from the gates
of peace.
10:53
p.m.—Fiery message by Claude Kimbler, of Oklahoma—Will come
up to a pei'fect standard in due time.
11:20 p.m.—Selection, The sheep that was lost—Olson Trio.
11:25 p.m.-—Program by the Mississippi Boosters—Song Bringing in the
Sheaves
with Chorus—We’ll take our state for Christ—-Take this world for
Christ
—Take your state for Christ. Song—Let’s finish the work while the
Mississippi Boosters marched around and round.
11:32 p.m.—Closing prayer by L. A. Moxley as he stood at pulpit.
Monday, September 14:
5:30 a.m.—The Sunrise prayer meeting was in charge of R. C. Neblett
and E. C. Hilton. Songs, prayers and testimonies. 108 testified. One man
threw his crutch away and told how he was healed and that he had received
the Holy Ghost. Messages and interpretations. Altar call. Four or five went
through to the Holy Ghost and several seekers were carried to the base
ment.
9:15 a.m.—Songs and music by Ralph Scotton and others. Announce
ments by the General Overseer. Prayer by John Shannon,
9:39 a. m.—The General Overseer gave the last section of his Annual
Address and concluded by singing our battle hymn as has been the custom
for years.
10:56 a.m.—Selection by Deadrick Quartet. Solo by D. M. Deadrick.
Prayer for the sick.
11:07 a.m.—General Annual talk and report of Bahama Islands work by
Alvin
S. Moss, Overseer of Bahamas.
11:40
a.m.—Partial report of Committee No. 1, Questions and subjects.
This
was a section concerning the recommendation of the appointment of a
Sunday school Secretary similar to the W. M. B. Secretary as recommended
in the General Overseer's address. The Assembly favored the appointment,
but some question arose over the remuneration which caused delay.
12:10 p.m.—Adjourned for noon recess.
1:15
p.m.—Program by the Minnesota String Band.
1:25 p.m.—Song service led by Ruth Howerton, Lula Jacobs at piano.
Prayer by Lavenia Ferguson at the pulpit while the congregation stood in
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1:35 p. m.—Report of Committee No. 6, Sunday school. This was read and
accepted in regular order. Report follows:
To The 31st Annual Assembly of The Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Sunday School Committee, with thanks to God and with due
prayerful consideration, are overjoyed to report wonderful progress in Sun
day school work during this past year.
Your Sunday School Committee is informed that due to the extreme cold
winter that many of our Sunday schools that closed during the cold spell
have
failed to make a new start. In consideration of this fact, we, your
Sunday School Committee, recommend:
(1) That a special effort be put forth by all District Overseers and pas
tors to see that these Sunday schools be started off anew.
(2) We further recommend that the committee report of last year be con
tinued as before and read to the Assembly.
(3) We further recommend that a sample copy of the Home Class De
partment Literature be mailed to each superintendent of each Sunday school
to acquaint them with this department with instructions to this special work.
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. RAWLS
F. E. VAN DEVENTER
e. a. McDonald
J. A. HAMIL
Since the committee report required the reading of the Sunday school re
port of the Thirtieth Assembly and its observance this report was read and
is inserted here.
Report of Sunday School Committee
To the 30th Annual Assembly of the Church of God, Greetings:
Your Sunday School Committee, with thanks to God, and with due prayer
ful consideration, is overjoyed to report wonderful progress in Sunday school
woi-k during the past year, largely because of inspiration and help provided
through the splendid monthly illustrated magazine JOYFUL NEWS which is
devoted
to the advancement of the Sunday School. This magazine made its
first appearance in February of this year and was immediately recognized
as a periodical of great value to Sunday school superintendents, teachei’S
and pupils.
Since
the first issue of Joyful News in February, it has constantly in
creased in interest among Sunday school workers in the Church of God
throughout the nation, as well as in foreign mission Sunday schools, but, up
to this time the financial support given Joyful News through the Sunday
schools has not been proportionate to the value and importance of the maga
zine. Everyone who has read a copy of Joyful News can easily see that it is
an expensive publication because of the fine quality of news print paper used
in
the magazine and because of its numerous illustrations, as well as its fea
ture articles and its general information regarding Sunday school work and
activities of other auxiliaries of the Church of God, including V. L. B.’s,
W. M. B.’s, etc. We feel sure there is no desire on the part of the White
Wing
Publishing House to make a profit on the publication of Joyful News,
but it is absolutely necessary to make expenses if Joyful News is to continue.
Your
Sunday school committee is informed by Brother A. D. Evans, Man
aging Editor of Joyful News that orders for Joyful News from our Sunday
schools are not yet scufficient in numbers to cover the complete cost of pub
lishing
the magazine, in consideration of which fact your Sunday School
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(1) That this Assembly go on record as 100 per cent for the continuance
of the publication of Joyful News each month, and that every Sunday school
in the Church of God support Joyful News, by ordering enough to supply at
least every officer and teacher in their school. The number of Joyful News
you will need should be included in your order for Sunday school literature
and paid for out of your Sunday school offering the same as your Sunday
school literature. Each month Joyful News will be mailed to the person or
dering your literature.
(2) That not only the teachers of the Sunday schools patronize Joyful
News by reading it, but your Sunday School Committee desires to stress
the fact that Joyful News is a magazine of value and interest to every adult
in the school, as well as of particular appeal to boys and girls because of the
beautiful pictorial features and its interesting reading matter.
(3) Again your Sunday School Committee stresses the fact that Joyful
News must have the support from Sunday schools in order to assure continu
ance of its publication, and we strongly recommend that the Assembly join
us in urging 10 per cent support of this magazine from our schools. We
feel that the price of Joyful News is so small that any Sunday School can
easily spare the amount to purchase at least enough copies of Joyful News
for their officers, teachers and adult members.
(4) That every Sunday school in the Church of God continue the prac
tice of sending ten per cent of their Sunday school offerings to the White'
Wing
Publishing House to be used by the Free Literature Department in
sending free literature to new Sunday schools and tracts, teachings, etc. to
new fields. This 10 per cent is to be sent quarterly by the Sunday school
treasurer to the White Wing Publishing House at the end of each quarter.
(5) We strongly urge that a Sunday School Convention of at least one-
half day be held in every district in conjunction with the District Convention.
At each of these Sunday school conventions a big general offering be taken
for the Free Literature Department and mailed to the White Wing Publish
ing House, 303 Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee.
(6) We further recommend that the first Sunday of October, each year,
be observed by all our Sunday schools as “Rally Day” and particular atten
tion
be given to securing new members for the Sunday school and of encour
aging parents to attend Sunday school with their children.
(7) We feel it very important that all of our Sunday schools use literature
published by the White Wing Publishing House, 303 Bible Place, Cleveland,
Tenn.
_ . ... .
(8) We further recommend that the Home Class Department as outlined
by our General Overseer, be put in practice in our Sunday schools, and that
the pastor and superintendent make special effort to get this Home Class
work
started in the Sunday School. Complete information about the car
rying on of the Home Class work is given on page 28 of the 1934 minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
G. W. GIFFORD
JAMES
DANIEL
R. D. SWEAT
W. J. RAWLS
J. A. HAMIL
1:46 p.m.—Report of committee No. 7, Assembly Expense. Talks by mem
bers of the committee and discussion. Report referred back to the commit
tee for further consideration.
Orphanage Report and Program
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left alone.”
2:40 p.m.—Orphanage financial report read by Nell Thomas, Secretary
and
Treasurer, and accepted in regular order.
Mission Orphans Home Financial Report
Sept. 1,1935 to Sept. 1,1936
RECEIPTS
Church donations.......................................................$ 147.12
From other sources—................................................. 7,804.81
TOTAL ............................. .................................$ 7,951.93
Balance from Sept. 1, 1935 ....................................... 1,971.32
$ 9,923.26
DISBURSEMENTS
Building,
furnishings, equipment, real estate..........__$ 445.94
Notes, insurance, returned checks, legal—
traveling,
office, mailing and miscellaneous
expense
—_______________________ 1,293.18
Soliciting services and all services connected
with orphanage, grounds and live stock........... 1,317.32
Cost
and maintenance of cars for soliciting and
orphanage ............ 1,624.37
Food, clothing, fuel, feed for live stock—
gardening and all supplies for schooling
children and orphanage............. 3,353.76
TOTAL
________________,______________$ 7,934.67
Balance ___________________________________
ASSETS
Cash on hand.............................._______.........................$ 1,988.68
Real Estate, building, furnishings and equipment ... 62,000.00
Cars ___________________________ '.'I... '~:n-__ 1,500.00
Live
stock ____________________________ 245.00
Fuel, groceries and merchandise_____ __________ 200.00
$ 9,923.25
$ 7,934.67
1,9|88.6B
TOTAL____._________.,____________......$55,933.68 $65,933.68
LIABILITIES
Accounts
payable __.________________________$ 400.00 $ 400.00
Total assets over liabilities__________________... 55,633.68
Respectfully submitted,
NELL THOMAS, Treasurer.
2:44 p.m.—The program was continued in charge of Secretary, Miss Nell
Thomas, briefly told:
Under the direction of Sister Nell the officers, executive board and others
took
their places on the platform. Sister Nell told of Brother Tomlinson now
being
president and he spoke a few words in response. Sister Nell spoke
briefly of the children in the home and exhibited a chart showing their men
tal, spiritual and physical condition. Song by Ruth and Lula—“Tell my
Saviour that you saw me.” Talk by vice-president, Lavenia Ferguson. Read
ing—“Touch of the Master’s Hand”, Hulda Springer. Song—“It takes the
storm clouds to form the rainbow,” Hulda and Thelma. Talk by Sister Lou

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Lamb, member of the executive board. Talk by Sister Sallie Clegg, member
of the executive board. Song—“I’d rather have Jesus.”—Ruth and Lula
Talk by Sister Tomlinson, wife of the president. Talk by Sister Spitzer, a
friend. Talk by A. D. Evans, member of the advisory board. Talk by Sister
Sarah E. Gonia, a friend. Talk by Paul M. Hudson, member of the executive
board. Talk by A. J. Lawson, member of the advisory board. Flowers, made
by the children, were given out promiscuously while free will gifts were
dropped
into the big tub on the platfoi-m—$24.36. End of this program.
4:05
p.m.—The General Overseer made mention of an orphanage for the
colored
people and told of a movement on foot to build in the vicinity of
Miami, Florida. He introduced Sister Olive B. Smith and asked her to take
charge of the colored people’s orphanage program. Sister Smith sang a song
—“You can count on me.” Talk by Randolph Williams. Song by the Red
Rose Orphanage Travelers. Talk by J. R. Smith. Talk by Sister Smith. Talk
by J. 0. Hamilton, Overseer of Florida. Talk by C. L. Taylor, Overseer of
North Carolina. Solo by Walter McDaniel. Talk by Brother General Cook.
Talk by Brother G. H. Thurston. Song—“That Wonderful Mother of Mine,”
by two of the Red Rose Orphanage Travelers. ,
At the close of this program the General Overseer suggested that a resolu
tion be prepared and spread on the Assembly records showing that the As
sembly
is behind the colored people in their plans for an orphanage for col
ored
children. This met with a hearty l-esponse and instructions were given
for the preparation of the resolution. The Genei’al Overseer suggested that
offerings be made to expi'ess further goodwill and faith in the institution.
While
the Red Rose Orphanage Ti'avelers sang again the amount of $40.29
was contributed. Prayei’s were offered by J. R. Smith and C. L. Taylor ask
ing the Lord to bless the offering.
5:30 p.m.—A. J. Tomlinson was selected as Editor and Publisher, A. J.
Lawson, Treasurer and A. D. Evans as Assistant Publisher and Business
Manager. These selections were made in regular order with no objections.
5:37 p.m.—Adjourned for evening recess.
6:49 p.m.—Progi'am of music and singing by the South Cai-olina String
Band.
Songs by the colox-ed people, Randolph Williams in charge. Music by
the Louisville Brass Band. Prayer by F. J. Crowder at the pulpit while the
congregation stood in silence.
7:27 p.m.—G. H. Thui-ston of New Yoi'k spoke concerning the pi'ogress
of the Church and its work in that city.
7:41 p.m.—The General Overseer requested Cora L. Randall, Clara T.
Mabe, Eurice Bennett, Willard H. Boyles to stand at the front of the plat-
foi'm.
They wei'e appointed as a gi’oup to dispose of a numbex' of missionary
quilts and small articles that had been sent to sell for missionai’y money.
Sister Randall was selected as auctioneer and the others were to assist her.
It was explained that these quilts and other things were gifts,to the mis
sionary cause and this was a means of tuiming them into money so it could
be
handled. The congi'egation was asked to cheerfully help the sisters any
way they could. The response was wonderful and the sales brought in
$135.15, to add to the Sunday Thousand dollai's contribution which makes
a total of $1,238.88. Special prayer for the money and those who assisted in
any way in this sale, by Brother A. W. Poole.
9:54 p.m.—Big concert prayer for all men, for kings and all in authority.
This
was a mighty prayer as the great congi'egation stood and poured out
their hearts to God. 0, what a prayer!
10:00 p.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band.
Immediately following this music came the Missouri program—“We can,
will and must do the woi'k market! out by the 1928 Big Business Pi'ogram—

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Every County in my state—114, D. R. Holcomb, Overseer of Missouri.
Short message, then others came forward and spoke briefly about helping in
the work. A song was announced by Brother Holcomb. As this song start
ed with the music, many of the Missouri workers sprang up in different parts
of the Tabernacle and ran excitedly to the platform and joined in the song—
“Anywhere is home.” This Missouri program was an abounding success.
10:30 p.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band. Everybody happy—had
the privilege of rejoicing all they wanted to.
10:37
p.m.—Announcements by the General Overseer.
10:38 p.m.—Duet by Evelyn and Doris—“God is still on His throne.”
10:44 p.m.—Testimony service conducted by Sister Clara M. Reese, Beu
lah Miracle at the piano. Testimonies interspersed with music and songs.
Marches
in the audience and on the platform. Time of great rejoicing. Sis
ter Beulah played the piano under the power. At the close of the testimony
service
Sister Clara asked the people to stand with uplifted hands and praise
the Lord.
11:15 p.m.—Closing prayer by Clara M. Reese at the pulpit while the
congregation stood.
Tuesday, Sept. 15:
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of Virdel Stafford and oth
ers.
Music by Gladys Carter at the piano. Songs, prayers, Scripture reading
Phil.
3:13. Talk by Brother Stafford. Testimonies, songs and altar call.
Altar filled to its capacity.
9:15
a.m.—Song service led by C. F. Reynolds, Gladys Carter at piano.
Prayer by D. R. Holcomb.
9:50 a.m.—Report of committee No. 8, Auxiliary Boosters. After the re
port was read by the committee the General Overseer spoke briefly about the
different sections. A few little corrections were offered and accepted by
the committee. Then the report was accepted as corrected. This was done in
regular order.
Auxiliary Boosters Committee Report
To The 31st Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Auxiliary Committee, beg leave to submit the following report.
We endorse all previous practices as outlined and endorsed by the Assembly.
After much thoughtfulness and prayer, we fully believe that the big busi
ness
program put over so wonderfully in the 1928 Assembly was one of the
greatest steps that the last days Church of God has ever made. So, as we
have
so many things to consider we will take them up in sections.
Section 1.—W. M. B. The W. M. B. work has been wonderful. Thousands
of dollars have been raised by the W. M. B. to save the lost in Foreign lands,
and
millions must and will be raised by this band of last days workers. We
wish to encourage all our W. M. Bs. We recommend that all pastors and all
ministers encourage them in every way they can. Souls are lost. We must
get them. Hurrah for the W. M. Bs!
Section 2—V. L. B. The V. L. B. work has wrought wonders in getting
Free Literature distributed all over the world. The Free Literature Fund is
a mighty wheel in the Church of God threshing machine. (Isa. 41:15)
They
are doing a great work getting souls saved and ready for our Lord’s
return. Yes, through this channel thousands will flow into the Church of
God. Sister Willard Boyles has worked faithfully at her job as secretary
for the V. L. B.s., and we wish to stir up the minds of all local V. L. B’s. to
please
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May
God bless our army of V. L. B’s.
Section 3—Sunday School. Sunday school is a training camp for Church
of God soldiers. We are told to train up the child in the way it should go,
so school is a place to teach and teaching means causing to learn. We feel
like
teachers should be people who know how to teach our little folk. Souls
are too precious to have their minds sowed down with faulty doctrine.
Teachers should teach sound doctrine; train our children to be Church ol
God children. A live Sunday school makes a live church.
Parents should come and bring their children.
We should endeavor to have something new each Sunday—Make the Sun
day school interesting to everyone. We should have a Home Class depart
ment in every Sunday school. The pastors and Sunday schools should have
a prayer day for God to put this great work on the heart of someone. We
must reach all the shut-ins and this will help greatly.
Section 4—A. B. M. Assembly Band Movement, so named because it was
put over in the 1916 Assembly. The church saw the need of keeping the
souls. Then the Assembly recommended that each local church organize
themselves into bands to look after the spiritual welfare of its membership.
But, we are sorry to say that this has never been carried out perfectly yet.
We wish to boost this Auxiliary with such a vim that this whole Assembly
will catch on fire to go after souls and keep them. No doubt God has looked
down from heaven with sadness at the waste of souls.
Our General Overseer has for years tried to discourage the waste of souls.
Some have thought he did not want people turned out regardless of what
they do. But we wish to say that we know the mind of our General Over
seer is not to harbor sin or sinners in the church but to get people to quit
sinning and stay in the church. He has many times said there were extreme
cases
where something had to be done. In the Bible we have some such ex
tremities—Saul, Achan, Ananias and his wife. Paul said to put away for
nicators from among us, but to save all the sheep.
Section 5—S. 0. P. A. State Overseers Pay Association. In the year of
1928 the S. 0. P. A. was added to the work of the A. B. M. and many have
worked
faithfully at this job, but some have failed. We must push this
till every member pays his 15c per month. The State Overseers must have
support and we will work till each member is loyal on this line. _ -
Section 6—Reporting system. We haven’t forgotten how we excited the
folks last Assembly when we made them think that they would get no licence
if they did not report. Well, we got out of our line but many have reported
this year that formerly did not report. Why, it is that folks won’t report is a
mystery since the blanks are furnished. We consider it nothing but careless
ness
on our part if we do not report.
Section 7—The Emergency Fund. We wish to boost this fund because it
has been such a great help in the states as well as here at headquarters. It is
one of the greatest funds in the church because it takes care of all others.
It would be good for each State Overseer to see how many churches would
run a race and get all their Emergency Dollars and the one getting theirs
first be given a prize—perhaps a banner not unlike the Champion Y. L. B.
Banner. Of course this is left up to the Overseer of the state. We just wish
to boost. . , , ,
Section 8—White Wing Messenger. This is one of the church’s greatest
preachers, visiting thousands of homes, even flying across the sea bringing
the glad tidings to millions of souls. Let’s circulate it. Its wings are too
short. Let’s make them larger by pinning on 10,000 more subscriptions this
year. Let’s make her fly to the ends of the earth.
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is such a great help to all the church auxiliaries. We should work harder
than ever before to keep it in the hands of every member of the Church of
God. We just cannot do without Joyful News.
May God bless you all. We are your Auxiliary Boosters Committee.
J. P. SULLIVAN, Chairman
D. M. DEADRICK
M. E. WILSON
F. R. OLSON
J. B. WRIGHT
10:23 am—J. P. Sullivan spoke, also F. R. Olson, M. E. Wilson, D. M.
Deadrick,
boosting the different auxiliaries. Then the Assembly endorsed
the valuable speeches of the boosters by standing to their feet.
11:05 a.m.—Badge of honor for champion reporting state awarded the
Overseer of Wyoming, G. W. Gifford. This was done by the General Over
seer.
11:10
a.m.—Committee No. 1, Questions and Subjects, brought forward
the report concerning the Sunday school Secretary which had been given
back
to them for further consideration. The repoi*t was read as corrected and
accepted.
Questions and Subjects Committee Report
To the Thirty-first Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, your committee No. 1, Questions and Subjects, beg leave to submit
the following as one section of our report:
After
prayer and much consideration we heartily recommend the section
of the General Overseer’s Annual Address in regard to a general secretary
over all Sunday Schools.
We recommend that the General Overseer make the appointment each
year.
We also recommend that the General Secretary be paid out of one-tenth of
the Sunday school tithes sent to headquarters for the Free Literature Fund.
We met with the Sunday School Committee No. 6, in joint session and they
placed
their approval upon it.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. RANDALL
D. R. HOLCOMB
W.
T. HOLLAND
J. R. SMITH
B. O. FUNDERBURK
Since
the above report refers to their endorsement of a certain section of
the General OverseeFs address, to make the minutes complete requires that
certain section to be inserted immediately following.
The Sunday School
I wish to call special attention here to the Sunday School. This is an in
stitution used by almost all of the common protestant churches. It is a
mighty factor in building these churches. We consider it one of our leading
auxiliaries. It is composed of people of all ages and even reaches a tender
hand
of love to the infants. These tiny ones are given a place in the school
and
each one counts one in a class. Both members of the Church and non
members
are accepted as members of the school. Through the Home Class
Department the Sunday School work and Church Teaching are carried right
into
the homes to be one means of obeying the last commission of Jesus, the
Head of the Church.

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OP 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 77
While we have not given the Sunday school so much attention, yet I believe
it is worthy of even more because of its supplying such broad facilities foi
good, and Church extension work. For years we have honored it with select
ing a special committee to represent it in every General Assembly, and to
promote its interests. This is one thing more than has been done for the W.
M. B. or V. L. B. But these institutions each have been provided with a
Secretary to serve in every capacity possible to promote the special interests
for which they were instituted. They serve throughout the year. i hey trav
el from state to state and are working to extend their interests in both home
and foreign countries. Each institution undertakes to supply reasonable sup
port and expenses so they can keep at the work all the time. Then why not
have a Secretary for the Sunday school? One that will become as zealous
and as enthusiastic for the Sunday school as the other Secretaries are for the
interests of their respective institutions. By this means 1 believe we will be
able
to storm every local church that does not have a Sunday school, and by
means of the Home Class Department we will be able to penetrate deeper
into the dark forests of homes and bring gladness and cheer, as well as be the
means of tolling multitudes into our main schools. This Home Class work
serves as a feeder- to the Sunday school in a similar manner to the way the
Sunday school serves as a feeder to the Church. ... ,
I think it might be well for the Questions and Subjects committee to give
this subject some consideration, and if they think well of it they can bring
it before the Assembly for further and deeper consideration. They could also
give
some consideration to the remuneration for the one who is to serve, al
so the manner in which such a one should be selected each year.
Indeed,
I am very anxious for the Sunday school work already m operation
to take on new life,, and that every local church be brought into this special
activity. It has been said, “A good live Sunday school means a good live
church, and a dry Sunday school or no Sunday school means a dead Church.
Whether this is true in every case or not I do believe it is too near true foi
us to let the Sunday school interests lag behind or let any of our local church
es plod along and dry up and die when there is a remedy right at our hands.
Our Sunday school conventions in connection with our State and District
church conventions are serving a good purpose, and should be continued.
Every department should be vigorously prosecuted just like all of the othei
auxiliaries until we have built up our Sunday school army to a million in
three years. I do not think that is setting our stakes too high. A Sunday
school army of a million in three years. Let us see that as a goal and work
like
wild fire to that end. Hurrah for the Million Sunday School Army under
the
leadership of a Sunday school Secretary.
11:16 a.m.—Another section of Questions and Subjects Committee lepoit.
Read
and accepted in order.
Brass Band for the Assembly
Questions and Subjects Committee Report on Band of Bands.
We, your committee on Questions and Subjects, recommend the following
for consideration. . , . , .
As the Church is making such great progress in these last days, we believe
there should be more perfect organization among all the musicians at the
General
Assembly. We could hardly have an Assembly without music. We
believe
in perfect harmony among the saints.
We would like to have a Band of Bands at headquarters during the As
sembly
to play for state marches, parades, etc., to be there when called up-
on Let this bund be selected from the good musicians that have been faith
ful so long. Select a leader, uniform the band. All men and women that

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are able to play first, second and third grade music become members. This
band should be composed of sixteen or more pieces. The musicians will then
practice more at home.so they will be able to make the band of bands.
Let the musicians pay their way to the General Assembly, and then provide
for them seventy-five cents or a dollar per day for food and lodging while
here to be paid out of a special offering.
We recommend that Paul Hudson be the leader.
Faithfully submitted,
C. H. RANDALL
W. T. HOLLAND
D. R. HOLCOMB
B. 0. FUNDERBURK
, _ ' J. R. SMITH
Another section of the Questions and Subjects Committee read and accept
ed in regular order.
Special Representative at Every Local Church
Another section of Questions and Subjects Committee report.
We, your Questions and Subjects Committee, recommend the part of'the
General
Overseer’s annual address concerning the appointment of a special
representative at each local church to distribute free literature.
The Free Literature Department
Now, it is not my advice to discontinue the distribution of our literature
by the method generally practiced, but I would like to introduce a method
to add to the common practice. The plan I wish to present is somewhat simi
lar to the plan contained in the one known as the Bureau of Information that
was discontinued ten or twelve years ago. This plan calls for the selection of
a special representative to handle our literature in every local church. This
person would receive his or her commission or apopintment from headquar
ters although the Church or V. L. B. would be asked to assist in selecting a
suitable person.
This person would be expected to represent the White Wing Messenger,
the Joyful News and a full line of the free literature as instructed from head
quarters. He would be required to report at the end of every month. He
can
be dismissed from service by the headquarters office at any time he fails
to serve in a satisfactory manner. Instructions about his duties will be sup-
plied
before starting in the work.
Other stations where thez'c are no local' churches may be established
when providences are favorable so it can be done.
instituting this special plan does not mean to deprive the pastor, the
W. M. B. or V. L. B. of working for the papers and distributing literature
when convenient, but it gives special representatives on the field to co
operate with us in order that we may carry out more systematic methods in
the distribution of our literature. We would like to get so well organized
that we can coyer any special territory in a comparatively short time. Prob
ably the Questions and Subjects committee can give this subject some atten
tion.
C. H. RANDALL
D. R. HOLCOMB
J. K. oivll ixi
W. T. HOLLAND
-p I,.. . B. 0. FUNDERBURK
11.58 a.m.—Resolution concerning an orphanage for the colored people
as hitherto agreed upon read and accepted.

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Resolution Concerning An Orphanage
For the Colored People
Whereas, the colored people have decided that they would like to have an
orphanage for children of their own race; and
Whereas,
the Church of God is a Church for all races and we have love in
our hearts for the colored race, and greatly desire that they as well as the
white race shall have an orphanage; and i i_
Whereas, in the afternoon service on September 14, 1936, in the 31st An
nual Assembly of the Churches of God, held in Cleveland, Tenn., the congre
gation showed its approval of this work by acclamation and a liberal dona-
Therefore, Be it resolved that this Assembly go on record as being whole
heartedly in favor of an orphanage for the colored race and that we will
stand behind them until it becomes a reality.
12:01 p.m.—Resolution regarding press and broadcasting was read ana
approved.
Resolution
Be it resolved:
First: That this 31st Annual Assembly of the Church of God is profoundly
moved by the inestimable assistance given daily to our work by the splendid
accounts given daily to the newspapers by the respective writers of the
Chattanooga Daily Times, and the Chattanooga News. .
Second: That we are thankful for this widespread use of the news emulat
ing from the above newspapers through the Associated Press, The Interna
tional News Service, and the United Press. .
Third: That we are grateful to the Broadcasting Stations, of both tne
Columbia and National Broadcasting Companies, for including the news ol
our convention in their news reports. .
12:03‘p.m.__Reading the appointment of the State Overseers and Mission
aries by the General Overseer. Before reading the long list of names the
Overseer kindly requested that no expressions of approval or disapproval
be made in any way. When the reading ceased the Assembly adjourned
quietly for the noon recess.
List of Overseers and Missionaries
1. Alabama—W. T. Holland
2. Arizona—J. W. Abbott
3. Arkansas—0. N. Lawrence
4. Bahamas, Alvin S. Moss
5. Barbados—Mrs. Eliza V. Martin,
Missionary
6. California—Leonard W. Pollard
7. Canal Zone—J. N. Cumberbatch,
Missionary
8. China—Peter N. Johnson, Mis
sionary
9. Colorado—J. T. Huddleston
10. Costa Rica—J. M. Price, Mis
sionary
11. Cyprus—M. K. Kounnas, Mission
ary . I I
12. Delaware—W. R. Sexton
13. East Texas—J. N. Hurley
14. Florida—J. 0. Hamilton
15. Georgia—M. E. Wilson
16. Greece—M. K. Kounnas, Mis
sionary
17. Haiti—Thomas A. Daxon, Mis
sionary
18. Idaho—Kurtis W. Bancroft
19. Illinois—S. O. Gillaspie
20. Indiana—L. L. McFarland
21. Iowa—Wesley H. Carter
22. Jamaica B. W. I.—R. C. Smith,
Missionary
23. Kansas—C. W. Risner
24. Kentucky—C. H. Randall
25. Louisiana—S. C. Swaggerty
26. Manatoba—J. A. Harris

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27. Maryland—Norman C. Taylor
28. Massachusetts — Frederick J.
Kimmer
29. Michigan—Vernon H. Smith
30. MinnesotafSE. C. Hilton
31. Mississippi—B. 0. Funderburk
32. Missouri—D. R. Holcomb
33. Montserrat—Mary H. Ryan, Mis
sionary
34. Nebraska—Grady R. Kent
35. New Hampshire — Charles F.
Stewart
36. New Jersey—Charles W. Jeron
37. New Mexico—V. L. Melton
38. New York—Homer A. Tomlinson
39. Nicaragua—Mrs. Alice McDer
mott,
Missionary
40. North Carolina—C. L. Taylor
41. North Dakota — Pleonard G.
Shroyer
42. Ohio—Tom Pentecost
43. Oklahoma—E. G. Murr
44. Oregon—R. L. Teague
45. Panama—John Bates, Missionary
46. Pennsylvania—V. R. Sherrill
47. Saskatchewan—J. A. Harris
48. Sierra Leone—David E. Long-
streth, Missionary
49. South Carolina—E. A. McDonald
50. South Dakota—F. E. Van De
venter
51. Tennessee—L. A. Moxley
52. Turks Islands—Alvin S. Moss
63. Vermont—L. F. McCarson
54. Virginia—W. M. Lowman
55. Virgin Islands—William A. Nor
man
56. Washington—Paul H. Bancroft
57. West Texas—Leo E. Silvers
58. West Virginia—F. J. Crowder
59. Wisconsin—Emery S. Johns
60. W. M. B. Secretary—Mrs. Clara
T. Mabe
61. V. L. B. Secretary—Miss Willard
H. Boyles
12:10 p.m.—Adjourned for noon recess.
1:38
p.m.—Song service led by C. W. Risner, Evelyn Ranger at niano
Prayer by G. W. Durham.
1:50 p.m.—Tabernacle building committee report reread by the General
Overseer.
By action of the Assembly the same committee was retained for
another year.
The member's of the committee were given opportunity to speak. (1)
A. D. Evans, (2) A. J. Lawson. At this juncture F. R. Olson came foi’ward
and stated that 140 men paying one hundred dollars each would pay the
debt on the Tabernacle. He became enthusiastic in his speech and pledged
the first hundred.
The General Overseer then called on the other members of the committee
to
speak (3) L. A. Moxley, (4) F. F. Johnson. As soon as they were
through the General Overseer returned to Brother Olson’s proposition of
one hundred dollars pledges. He put up another hundred. Those that
pledged
were as follows:
F. R. Olson, A. J. Tomlinson, J. P. Sullivan, Evelyn Ranger, W. M. Low-
man,
L. A. Moxley, M. E. Wilson, Hazel Douglas, Tom Pentecost, Emery
Johns, A. D. Evans, A. J. Lawson, F. E. Van Deventer, Kurtis W. Bancroft,
Mary
Kimmer, E. H. Griffith, Goldie Lester, Sarah E. Gonia, Joseph Allen,
C. L. Taylor, Thelma McElfish, Alvin S. Moss, D. R. Holcomb.
2:60 p.m.—Another section of the Questions and Subjects Committee re
port read and accepted. This referred to Secretary for A. B. M.
Questions and Subjects Committee Report
To the 31st Annual Assembly:
We, your Questions and Subjects Committee beg leave to submit the fol
lowing for your consideration:
We feel sure that we all know something of the value of the A. B. M. and
S. O. P. A. as an auxiliary of the Church in keeping our fruit and enabling
the state overseers to stay on the field.

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Furthermore, we believe you will agree with us that this wonderful aux
iliary is being neglected more than any of the others, and especially the
A. B. M.
We fully believe that when we master this problem and get this very
important help to functioning in all the Chui'ches we will be able to put a
stop to backsliding.
Therefore we wish to recommend to this Assembly that a General Sec
retary be appointed by the General Overseer to assist the State Overseer in
organizing, instructing, boosting and operating the work of this auxiliary
in a similar manner to the way the General Secretaries of the W. M. B’s.
and V. L. B’s. are now doing.
We
hope this recommendation will meet with the approval of the Assem
bly.
C. H. RANDALL
D. R. HOLCOMB
W. T. HOLLAND
J. R. SMITH
B. 0. FUNDERBURK
2:55 p.m.—Committee No. 4, Ways and Means report. This was read by
the chairman who spoke briefly in regard to some portions of the report. A
discussion arose over the section referring to the Emei'gency fund. The re
port called for the whole to be sent to headquarters instead of half and half
as practiced last year. There was such a sentiment in favor of the half and
half plan that the report was referred back to the committee for further
consideration.
3:30 p.m.—The Assembly Expense Committee came back with the report
which had been referred back to them and a new one. The first was read
and discarded. The new one was then read and a section of that one dis
carded and the balance accepted. The report as finally agreed upon ap
pears below:
Assembly Expense Committee Report
To the Thirty-First Assembly of The Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Assembly Expense Committee, after prayerful consideration,
beg
leave to submit the following report:
1. We are fully convinced that our old plan of collecting Assembly Ex
pense
of $2.00 or more per church is a failure, and we recommend that it
be discontinued.
2. We recommend that each minister contribute $1.00 per year to the ex
pense of the Assembly—this to be sent to the State Overseer of their respec
tive state on or before their State Convention.
3. We further recommend that each member of the Church contribute
10c per year to this fund this to be collected by the pastor and turned over
to their respective State Overseers on or before their State Convention.
4. We further recommend that the State Ovex’seer send all monies col
lected for Assembly Expense to the General Treasurer immediately after
their State Convention.
5. We further recommend that an Assembly Expense banner be prepared
and given to the State Overseer having the highest average.
Humbly
Submitted,
GUY MARLOW
VERNON
SMITH
C. W. RISNER
l. l. McFarland
H. B. STUMP

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4:28 p.m,^Report of Watchmen Committee read and accepted:
Watchmen Committee Report
To the Thirty-First Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, the Watchmen Committee, beg leave to submit the following report.
We found some little trouble about the grounds. However, everything was
settled in a good way.
Respectfully Submitted,
GEO. D. WILSON
BRYCE H COKER
4:30 p.m.—Report of Adjustment committee read and accepted:
Adjustment Committee Report
To the Thirty-First Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Adjustment Committee, have met in regular session and have
not left anything unsettled except that which requires further investigation.
CHAS. L. TAYLOR
D. M. COBB
F. J. CROWDER
0. N. LAWRENCE
4:34
p.m.—Questions and Answers:
Q. After a member has been excluded and then come back, should he
take the covenant as at the first?
A. This has been the practice all the years. He should take the covenant
as a new member. If he has been backslidden he should be baptized over.
Q. Is it possible for a member to be in the body and yet not of the body?
This
refers to a backslider.
A. They are members of the Church—the body, Eph. 1:22, 23—even if
they are backslidden, until action is taken by the church to exclude them.
This
is verified by Paul to the Galatian brethren when he wrote them about
being
bewitched and fallen from grace and still in the Church which is the
body.
Q. If a member has withheld his tithes and then gets convicted over it and
pays, up, who receives them, the new pastor or the one from whom the
tithese were withheld?
A. You do not withhold tithes from the pastor. If you do not pay tithes,
you withhold them from the Lord. And if you get behind you just pay up to
Him—the Church which is His body with no reference to whom has been pas
tor or who is pastor.
Q. Is it wrong for our women to have permanent waves? Some are con
fused about it.
A. In our Assembly several years ago the hair question was dropped. I
cannot say much about it. I guess they will have to be governed by their
own conscience.
Q. The tongues that were manifested on the day of Pentecost, was that
the gift of tongues?
A. I guess they were a gift all right because they did not even ask for
tongues, but this manifestation was not the gift of tongues referred to by
Paul. The tongues at Pentecost were the evidence that they had been bap
tized with the Holy Ghost.
Q. They that have the gift of tongues, are they called to preach in a for
eign
land?
A. All ministers that professed to have the gift of tongues and gone to
foreign lands that I have known anything about have made failures. No, it

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is not considered that all who seem to have the gift of tongues should go to
foreign lands.
Q. Shall we, the members of the Church of God, continue to observe all
the teachings that are in our minutes?
A. Well, I suppose so. I guess that is the way we'mean it.
Q. What should be done with some of our members that are wearing gold?
A. The Assembly has not told me what to do with them except to teach
them. Teach them to observe all things.
4:58.
p.m.—The Ways and Means committee read their revised report. A
certain point referring to next year was objected to and stricken off. Then
it was accepted.
Ways and Means Committee Report
To the General Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Ways and Means Committee, desire to submit the following re
port :
(1) After prayerful consideration we feel it best to leave the tithing sys
tem JUST AS IT IS. We hereby lovingly insist that our beloved General
Overseer explain the teachings and advice of the Assembly in full in the
face of this Assembly.
Furthermore, we recommend that all ministers and members teach and
practice the same.
(2) We further recommend that the system of paying the State Overseer
be continued as heretofore and that all pastors see to it at once that the
State Overseers Pay Association be perfectly organized, if not already done,
and that all band leaders be instructed to do their best to get an average
offering of not less than 15 cents per member each month. Band leaders
should assist members who are not able to pay 15 cents per month to raise
at least that amount.
(3)
We recommend that the $480.00 heretofore paid from the tithe fund
for office rent, continue to be paid as practiced this year from the Emerg
ency
Fund.
(4)
We also recommend that the Editor and Publisher of the White Wing
Messenger be allowed $2,000.00 for his service and incidentals expenses be
taken care of through the tithe fund.
Assistant Publisher and Business Manager be allowed $1,500.00. The
General
Overseer’s Secretary be allowed $1,200.00. The Treasurer be al
lowed $1,800.00 and incidental expenses. The above allowances are to be
paid
provided the funds are available.
(5) We recommend that the Emergency Fund be continued and that each
member pay one dollar per year to this fund. And as the need of funds in
this depai’tment is at present very urgent we recommend that the General
Overseer collect the Emergency Fund dollars from the state overseers; that
the state overseers collect the Emergency Fund dollars from all the ministers
in his state or territory; and the pastors collect the dollars from the band
leaders; and that each band leader collect the dollars from each member in
his or her band.
We further recommend that the Emergency Fund money be divided half
and half.
We further recommend that all give perfect co-operation to our faithful

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General
Overseer in putting into practice all the rulings of the Assembly.
Respectfully submitted,
S. 0. GILLASPIE
W. M. LOWMAN
L. A. MOXLEY
A. S. MOSS
G. W. DURHAM.
NOTE—The point requesting the General Overseer to explain the tithing
system
was observed and the explanation given.
The
Minutes of the Assembly were formally adopted, and instructions giv
en
to the local churches to consider, endorse and ratify the business acts of
the Assembly.
5:36 p.m.—Prayers for the sick including Brothers Kinder and Hudson.
6:05
p.m.—Closing the business part of the Assembly. Closing prayer by
the General Overseer while the congregation stood. Thus closed the Busi
ness
part of the Thirty-first Annual Assembly of the Church of God over
which A. J. Tomlinson is General Overseer, September 15, 1936.
7:00 p.m.—Songs and music by the Steenburgh brothers.
7:21 p.m.—Song service led by E. M. Kinser, Grace Kinser at piano.
Prayer by E. T. Fowler at the pulpit while the congregation stood in silence.
7:35 p.m.—Duet by Sister Gladys Payne and her daughter.'
7:38 p.m.—Tell them for me that this is the Church of God of the Bible
—D. M. Cobb, Ga.
8:00 p.m.—Short talks on how they enjoyed the Assembly given by J. E.
Murphy
of Oregon, Z. D. Wallace of Michigan.
8:22 p.m.—Music by Brass Band.
8:25
p.m.—Congregation sang “When the roll is called up yonder.” Dur
ing the singing of this song some came forward and presented themselves
for Church membership.
8:40
p.m.—Our last big concert prayer—prayed for God to verify His
promises through His prophets and put the Church of God on the top of the
mountain.
8:45 p. m.—Song by J. F. Curry—“The wages of sin is death.”
8:50 p.m.—Ministers big consecration service. As Band played the min
isters gathered on the platform.
General Overseer spoke, then prayed.
Prayer repeated after General Overseer by ministers: “Lord, I want to be
Thine.
I must be Thine. I feel, Lord, that I must be more powerful the com
ing year. O Lord, please hear our prayers and grant our requests in Jesus*
name.
Amen.”
As
piano was played softly by Evelyn Ranger the ministers were asked to
clasp
their hands in front of their faces and reconsecrate themselves to God.
Consecration
prayer followed and many voices of both men and women as
cended
in unison as the Brass Band played softly.
General
Overseer spoke. Ministers stood and shook hands with each
other. Power fell.
Closing prayer by Beulah E. Miracle.
9:20 p.m.—Song by Virdel Stafford, Vernon Smith and Claude Woodard
—“That’s Why I Love and Adore Jesus.”
9:25 p.m.—“Hot Shot” testimony service led by Vernon H. Smith, Beulah
Miracle
at piano, Eurice Bennett with banjo to play and sing choruses. A
clerk writes:
“My, my, dozens are testifying at one time. Sixty-seven men start a march
around on upper platform. As they marched off fifty-three women started
in. Such dancing and manifestations of the Spirit. Testimonies continue—

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a Spiritual cyclone—a hot flame burned that melted hearts. Brother Smith
asked all to stand and praise God in concert. Brother Moxley leads another
march through the aisles—eighty-two men and sixty women join in. They
finish up by running back on platform where they continue to praise God,
keeping time with their feet as the music continues. Joel’s mighty army is
on the firing line.”
10:03 p.m.—Pattie Scotton spoke about the anointed pieces of cloth she
prepared and then distributed them to those who came up for them.
10:20
p.m.—The General Overseer spoke to thank all for their assistance
and cooperation in making the Thirty-first Annual Assembly a glorious suc
cess.
10:22 p.m.—Program by the Auxiliary Boosters. F. R. Olson came on
platform limping, arm in a sling and eye bandaged. He told three men that
he could not see the W. M. B. Arm broke about the V. L. B. Leg broke by
stumbling over A. B. M. Bandage removed after he had been told about the
work
of the W. M. B. Arm was taken out of sling after being told of the
work
of the V. L. B. His leg was all right when told about the work of the
A. B. M., and he jumped and shouted.
Song
—“Put your shoulder to the wheel.”
10:30 p.m.—Musical shakeup by the Brass Band.
10:35
p.m.—Closing prayers by L. A. Moxley and William Bell as they
stood
at pulpit with hands clasped and the congregation stood in silence.
10:42 p.m.—Adjourned—Amen i
Thus closed the mighty 1936 General Assembly—the most wonderful in
many
respects of any in the past.
A. J. TOMLINSON, General Overseer
LILLIE DUGGAR, Private Secretary
ZELLA DUGGAR, Office Secretary
J. R. KINSER, Chief Clerk
CORA L. RANDALL, Assistant Clerk
EVELYN RANGER, Assistant Clerk
R. M. STOVER, Assistant Clerk
World Must Be Evangelized
It will take good organization and systematic methods to accomplish this
task.
God’s power is demonstrated in proportion to the unity and oneness of His
people.
The members of the early Church were all of one accord, steadfast in
the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and the multitude that believed were
of one heart and one soul, and great grace was upon them all, and mighty
results followed as a consequence of their perfect unity and careful organ
ization.
We
must banish from our minds the thought of individual or local inde
pendence and haphazard spasmodic efforts.
Pull together, pull at once, pull steadily all the time is the road to success.
All members should be ready to center their minds, and prayers on the
one thing as a unit when calls for special prayer are made. Each one should
feel his or her part of the responsibility, remembering that when one mem
ber fails it cripples or dwarfs the body until the matter pending may fail.
Instructions—Local Church Officers
1. Pastor when possible. It is necessary always to have some one selected

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as leader of the flock. It is the duty of the overseer of the state or province
to see that every local church in his territory has a pastor or leader.
2. Clerk for every local church. It is the duty of the clerk to keep a close
and careful record of the business and work of the Church, make a record
and give date of organization, record the name and date of every one that
joins,
the name and date of every one excluded and for what cause. Keep
a record of deaths, giving date of same.
Clerks should be selected at the last business meeting before each Annual
Assembly
to serve one year. Same one may be continued from year to year
if desired. A man or woman can serve in this capacity. Care should be taken
to select one that can write and compose well.
. The selection should be made by mutual agreement. Talk the matter over
lovingly
and carefully and finally all agree upon one who is able and willing
to serve.
3. Treasurer for every local church. If the church has more than one
deacon
it is their duty to select one of their number to act as treasurer, and
if there is only one deacon, he is treasurer by virtue of his office. If there
are no deacons, a treasurer can be selected in like manner as the clerk.
Note
—This is not meant for an ironclad rule. A man not a deacon, or a
woman may serve as treasurer.
It is advised that one person serve as both clerk and treasurer when it is
convenient and satisfactory to the local church.
Each pastor, with the assistance of the deacons, if the church has deacons,
should
divide his members into classes of ten or twelve in each class and a
leader over each class selected. These classes might be called prayer bands
and each leader should keep in close touch with every member of his band
like
a Sunday school teacher her pupils. If any should move, the class leader
should keep careful note of the place removed to and if it is too far to keep
in touch with them in person, then communication should be kept up by cor
respondence. All of this is for the mutual spiritual, temporal and social ben
efit of the members. The pastor should keep in close touch with the class
leaders and all the work.
Meetings for business should be held regularly every three months, or four
each
year. In case of special demand for it a meeting may be called any time
by the pastor, leader or overseer of the state. If necessary a short business
session can be held at the beginning or close of a meeting for worship.
It is suggested that where practicable in a locality the first Monday night
in January, April, July and October, be observed by all local churches for
their regular quarterly meetings, so as to conserve uniformity and concerted
action.
The pastor should act as moderator of all business meetings. In case there
is no pastor the overseer of the state has authority to act or appoint some
one
to preside. The leader should never act as moderator except authorized
specially
by the overseer of the state. Where one pastor has the care of sev
eral churches he can arrange the time for his business meetings to suit his
convenience.
Attendance
Every member, both men and women, should take an interest in and make
it a point to attend every business session if possible.
Arrangement
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Deacons
and other ministers near by on either side or close in front of the
platform.
Order of Business
(This order is only a suggestion and not meant for an ironclad rule.)
Song service by all. Prayer by some one whom the moderator may call.
Short Scripture lesson, and prayer by the moderator, asking for wisdom and
direction. Song.
Clerk read minutes of last regular meeting, also of call meetings, if there
have been any held.
Correction of minutes if any.
Treasurer give his report of finances. He should always give an itemized
statement of receipts and disbursements and remainder in treasury.
Leader
of W. M. B. give her report of the work of the band, including
finances—receipts and disbursements.
Superintendent of the V. L. B. give report of the work and progress of the
band
including finances—receipts and disbursements.
Pastor give report of the A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. work done, amount of
money
raised each month, number of strays found and brought back (Luke
15:4-6)
and give account of every member of his flock. (Heb. 13:17).
Reception of transferred members.
Members to transfer if any.
Unfinished business left over from last meeting.
New business.
Miscellaneous
business.
Adjournment by prayer.
In
these meetings matters should be discussed with love, humility and
meekness.
No votes should be taken to decide questions. Everything should
be done with one accord and questions settled by mutual agreement. If there
is division on a matter hold it over until all can agree. If one should seem ob
stinate and contrary, don’t run the matter over him, but take up his case
and investigate the cause of his obstinacy and if he shows the good spirit so
that he should be heard, then show him courtesy. But if he proves to be
wrong then deal with him as the Bible directs. After this is all done take
up the original subject and dispose of it in harmony and love.-
In case of matters that the local church cannot settle satisfactorily they
should
call the assistance of the overseer; if they are still not able to reach
a satisfactory conclusion, it should be referred to the General Overseer.
In these business meetings women are to take no open active part in dis
cussing or deciding questions, but should always be there and silently pray
God to give wisdom and direct the men and show forth God’s glory in being
the glory of the men.
No one should give a message in tongues to the Church unless there is an
interpreter present and then only one at a time and not more than three in
a whole session.
Advice to Members
As a member you count one and should attend every regular service as
far as possible. Remember no one can fill your place and the service will be
that much dwarfed and crippled without your presence.
Show your love and fellowship to every one without partiality. Don’t wait
for others to greet you, but you greet them.
Show special courtesy to strangers who may chance to fall in with you in
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As
a rule take part in the singing.
Be ready for vocal prayer when called on or prompted by the Spirit.
Be ready for testimony when such is in order.
Stand by your pastor or appointed leader and assist him in every way you
can.
Always pray silently for the preacher while he delivers the message.
Always
live a good straight life at home and abroad so no one can justly
think or speak of you as a hypocrite.
Guard your conversation. Be careful what you say about a brother, sis
ter or anyone.
Don’t be a critic and try to find something in others to criticise.
Examine
yourself occasionally and see if you are in the faith.
Don’t yield to discouragement or despondency.
Be cheerful and happy and try to make others the same.
Spend as much time as you can in secret prayer. Give yourself all you can
to intercessory prayer.
Your dress should be witli moderation, neat and clean, but not for show.
You should never wear gold for ornament or decoration. Finger rings, brace
lets, ear-rings, necklaces, lockets, and large showy pins are unbecoming for
a saint of God.
Always tithe your income and put it in the church treasury. Make free
will offerings besides your tithes.
Younger members should not keep company or associate too intimately
with
worldly outsiders.
Members should never marry sinners.. Great care should be taken, with
much prayer and careful consideration, regarding matrimony.
A member who may have a living companion should not marry another
under any circumstances even if divorced. Neither should a member marry
anyone who has a living companion although such person may be divorced.
Remember
These are the last days and perilous times have come so it will require
much
watchfulness and humble prayer on your part to so live and act that
you will never bring reproach on the worthy name of Christ and His Church
that you so much love.
Never form too close an intimacy with the opposite sex even if they are
brothers and sisters in the Lord. Give no place to the adversary. Abstain
from the very appearance of evil.
These kindly instructions and advices are given by those who are watching
for your soul as they that must give an account (Heb. 13:17) and it is hoped
they will be received with the same meek gentle spirit in which they are giv
en.
That every member and especially every minister, should be a “paid up”
subscriber and an earnest worker for our church paper, The White Wing
Messenger.
Duties of State Overseers
Each overseer is to have the oversight of his state or territory, and as
much as possible conduct or order a general evangelistic campaign over his
state during the year. To see that every church is supplied with a pastor as
much
as lies in his power.
To divide his state or territory into districts and place over each district
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rule, but it is considered best when there are sufficient churches in a state
to make it practicable.
To conduct district meetings at intervals during the year for the mutual
benefit and help of all. Special instructions concerning the Church work
should be given at these district meetings.
To hold one state convention when it is thought practicable each year in
some part of the state most convenient for members from all the churches to
attend.
To secure the names and addresses of every Bishop, Deacon and Evan
gelist located in his state and keep a record of same, so he can report to the
General Overseer at the close of the year.
To secure the location of every church in the state and keep a record of
same, so as to report this also to the General Overseer at the close of the
year.
To visit every district and church if possible and look after the interests
in every way as a pastor over a large circuit.
When a new organization is effected anywhere in the state information
should be sent to the Overseer of that state, who should make a record of
the same, giving date of same, names of officers, etc.
Each Overseer should be able to know at any time the name and address
of every minister located in his state. He should also know the number of
members in his state, keeping a record of the increase as well as decrease,
so information can be obtained each year as to the total membership. This
can be done by keeping in touch with the clerks of the churches.
Every minister and every clerk should take an interest in imparting this
information to the overseer of their state.
In
co-operation with the General Overseer they will form the Presbytery
in their respective states.
Teachings of The Church of God
Over which A. J. Tomlinson is General Overseer
Cleveland, Tenn., U. S. A.
The Church of God stands for the whole Bible rightly divided—The New
Testament is the only rule for government and discipline. Below is given
some of the teachings that are made prominent:
1. Repentance—Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19.
2. Justification—Rom. 5:1-9; Titus 3:7.
3. Regeneration—Matt. 19:28; Titus 3:5.
4. Born Again—John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9.
5. Sanctification Subsequent to Justification—Rom. 5:2; 1 Cor.. 1:30;
1 Thes. 4:3; Heb. 13:12; 1 John 1:9.
6. Holiness—Luke 1:74, 75; 1 Thes. 4:7; Heb. 12:14.
7. Water Baptism—Matt. 28:19; Mark 1:8-10; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:12,
36-38; 10:47, 48; 16:33; 19:3-5.
8. Baptism With the Holy Ghost Subsequent to Cleansing; the Enduement
of Power for Service—Matt. 3:11; Luke 24:49-53; Acts 1:4-8.
9. The Speaking in Tongues as the Evidence of the Baptism With the Holy
Ghost—John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6.
10. The Full Restoration of the Gifts to the Church—1 Cor. 12:1, 7-10,
28, 31; 1 Cor. 14:1.
11. Signs Following Believers—Mark 16:17-20; Rom. 15:18, 19; Heb. 2:4.
12. Fruit of the Spirit—Rom. 6:22; Gal. 5:22, 23; Eph. 5:9; Phil. 1:11.
13. Divine Healing Provided for All in the Atonement—Psa. 103:3; Isa.

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53:4,
5; Matt. 8:17; Jas. 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24.
14. The Lord's Supper—Luke 22:17-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-33.
15. Washing the Saints’ Feet—John 13:4-17; 1 Tim. 5:10.
16. Tithing and Giving—Gen. 14:18-20, 28:20-22; Mai. 3:10; Matt. 23:
23; Luke 11:42; 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 9:6-9; Heb. 7:1-21.
17. Restitution Where Possible—Matt. 3:8; Luke 19:8, 9; Rom. 13:8.
18. Pre-millennial Second Coming of Jesus.
First: To resurrect the dead saints and to catch away the living saints
to meet Him in the air—Matt. 24:27, 28; 1 Cor. 15:51, 52; 1 Thes. 4:15-17.
Second: To reign on earth a thousand years—Zech. 14:4, 5; Luke 1:32;
1 Thes. 4:14; 2 Thes. 1:7-10; Jude 1:14, 15; Rev. 5:10; 9:11-21; 20:4-6.
19. Resurrection—Isa. 26:19; Dan. 12:2; John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Rev.
20:5,
6.
20. Eternal Life for the Righteous—Matt. 25:46; Luke 18:30; John
10:28; Rom. 6:22; 1 John 5:11-13.
21. Eternal Punishment for the Wicked. No Liberation nor Annihilation
—Matt. 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thes. 1:8, 9; Rev. 20:10-15; 21:8.
22. Total Abstinence From All Liquor or Strong Drinks—Prov. 20:1; 23 :
29-32;
Isa. 28:7; 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:10; Gal. 5:21.
23. Against the Use of Tobacco In Any !^orm, Opium, Morphine, etc.—
Isa. 55:2; 1 Cor. 10:31, 32; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 6:3-8; Jas. 1:21.
24. Meats and Drinks—Rom. 14:2, 3, 17; 1 Cor. 8:8; 1 Tim. 4:1-5.
25. The Sabbath—Hosea 2:11; Rom. 13:1, 2; Rom. 14:5, 6; Col. 2:16, 17.
26. Against members wearing gold for ornament or decoration such as
finger rings, bracelets, ear rings, lockets, etc.—Isa. 55:2; 1 Pet. 3:3; 1 John
2:16.
27. Against membei'S belonging to lodges—Matt. 5:34; Johii 18:20; 2
Cor. 6:14-17; Jas. 5:12.
28. Against members swearing—Matt. 5:34; Jas. 5:12.
29. Against the Divorce and Remarriage Evil—Matt. 5:32; Matt. 19:3-12;
Mark
10:12; Luke 16:18; Rom. 7:2, 3; 1 Cor. 5:1-5, 13; 1 Cor. 6:9, 13, 16-
18;
1 Cor. 7:2, 10, 11; Rev. 2:20-22; Acts 15:28, 29; Matt. 14:3, 4.
30. Flag—Ensign for the Church—-1 Peter 2:9; Isa. 5:26; Isa. 49:22; Isa.
62:10.
List of Ministers
BISHOPS
1. Abbott, J. W. 15. Ceruti, Oscar L.
16. Clark, Clarence W.
17. Coker, Bryce H.
18. Cook, General
19. Cook, G. T.
20. Cotnam, T. P.
21.
Cowart, Riley W.
22. Cox, Theodore
23. Crews, Joe C.
24. Crowder, F. J.
25. Curry, J. F.
26. Curry, Maurice S.
27. Daniel, James
28. Daxon, Thomas A.
2. Aldridge, J. Ruffus
3. Aldridge, W. W.
4. Avants, M. W.
5. Baker, W. H.
6. Bancroft, Kurtis W.
7. Bethea, John H.
8. Biffle, Marvin L.
9. Bohannon, Guy
10. Bohannon, Pete
11. Bradshaw, Carl L.
12. Burlak, Efrin
13. Campbell, W. I.
14.
Centers, John L.

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29. Deadrick, D. M.
30. Decker, G. C.
31. Deleveaux, Wilbur
32. Dennard, W. Cobb
33.
Downey, Moses C.
34. Durham, G. W.
35. Evans, A. D.
36. Farnham, C. A.
37. Ferguson, Samuel M.
38. Fowler, E. T.
39. Funderburk, B. 0.
40. Gentry.! George M.
41.. Gifford, G. W.
42. Gillaspie, S. 0.
43. Goings, W. M.
44. Green, General M.
45. Gullett, Med V.
46. Hagee, John C.
47. Hamilton, J. 0.
48. Harris, John A.
49. Harvey, Melvin C.
50. Helmick, George W.
51. Hilton, Edgar C.
52. Holcomb, D. R.
53. Holland, W. T.
54.
Holm, Rolla M.
55. Horn, J. H.
56. Huddleston, J. T.
57. Hudson, Paul M.
58. Hurley, J. N.
59. Jeffrey, Roy
60. Johnson, Albert E.
61. Johnson, F. F.
62. Johnson, Peter N.
63. Ketchum, Bennie B.
64. Kidd, Frank M.
65. Kimmer, Frederick J.
66. Kounnas, M. K.
67. Lawrence, John H.
68. Lawrence, O. N.
69. Lavaughn, Joseph
70. Lima, Joseph
71. Linn, S. T.
72. Lombardi, John D.
73. Longstreth, Dari Paul
74. Longstreth, David E.
75.
Lowman, W. M.
76. McDaniel, William B.
77. McDonald, E. A.
78. McFarland, L. L.
79. McKeown, A. C.
80. McKoy, L. N.
81. Mayhall, Grady
82. Marlow, Guy
83.
Martin, Harry
84. Maynard, John J.
85. Melton, V. L.
86. Mills, William O.
87. Moss, Alvin S.
88. Moxley, J. R.
89. Moxley, L. A.
90. Murr, E. G.
91. Musgrove, James T.
92. Musselwhite, James J.
93. Myers, Phillip B.
94. Nickell, George K.
95. Pentecost, Tom
96.
Pitts, John H.
97. Pollard, Leonard W.
98. Poole, A. W.
99. Potts, Allen
100. Pounders, C. L.
101. Prewitt, Luther
102. Price, J. D.
103. Priest, J. T.
104. Puckett, John A.
105. Pulliam, E. R.
106. Randall, C. H.
107. Reeves, Roy
108. Rice, Oliver
109. Rider, E. C.
110. Riley, Jonathan A.
111. Robbins, Benjamin K.
112. Roberts, Isaac G.
113. .Robinson, Guy
114.
Sanderson, Albert L.
115. Sargent, James O.
116. Scott, Guy T.
117.
Sherrill, V. R.
118. Smith, J. R.
119. Smith, L. G.
120. Smith, R. C.
121. Smith, Vallis F.
122. South, Edward E.
123. Stafford, Virdel B.
124. Stargel, G. T.
125.
Stover, R. M.
126. Stratton, Jesse M.
127. Stump, Burton H.
128. Sweat, Reuben D.
129. Sweeney, John
130. Tanner, M. E.
131.
Taylor, Charles L.
132. Taylor, Hosea M.
133. Taylor, Norman C.
134. Taylor, Samuel H.
136. Thompson, J. W.
136. Thurston, G. Henry
137. Tomlinson, A. J.
138. Tomlinson, Homer A.

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139.Vailes, Thomas C. 150.Williams, Charles F.
140.Vance, J. H. 151.Williams, Geo. M. T.
141.
Van Deventer, Fred E. 152. Williams, James D.
142.Vaught, Arthur L. 153.Williams, J. D.
Williams, John W.143.Watson, Frank K. 154.
144.Watson, J. H. 156. Williams, Leo T.
145.Watson, James T. 156. Williams, Randolph
146.Weagraff, R. D. 157.Williams, Thomas G.
147.West, J. A. 158.Wilson, M. E.
Young, Foster148.Wigginton, J. E. 159.
149.
Williams, Alexander
DEACONS
1.Akers, J. L. 43.Ferguson, Hermis
2.Algood, J. B. 44.Frederick, Grover C.
3.Atkins, George E. 45.Freeman, F. M.
4.Austin, Charlie C. 46.Fulps, William S.
5.Bain, Alfred R. 47.Gaither, Grover C.
6.Barrow, Timothy A. 48.Garner, Henry K.
7.Bell, Lofton 49.Gibson, Oscar
8.Beneby, Fred 50.Gilbert, R. M.
9.Benson, Paul 51.Gonia, I. B.
10.Berryhill, Dan 52.Graham, Granville
11.Brewer, William A. 53.Graham, Percival
12.Brown, Dexton 54.Grimes, Daniel M.
13.Buckley, J. W. 55.Hagan, William L.
14.Burke, Dolphus 56.Hale, Mit
15.Burr, Robert I. 57.Haley, Irvin M.
16.Campbell, William B. 58.Hamilton, J. R.
17.Carpenter, Charles H. 59. Hart, James L.
18.Cash, Huey O. 60.Hartless, Robert J.
19.Clay, William J. 61.Hatley, John W.
20.
Clendenen, Green F. 62.Henry, Ebby F.
21.Coen, Samuel A. 63. Henry, Uriah
22.Cooper, John H. 64.Hughes, Dewey M.
23.Cowger, R. N. 66.Hunter, Theophilus
24.Crowder, James H. 66. Irwin, H. H.
25.Crowder, James R. 67.Ishmael, Wm. H.
26.Culmer, M. R. 68. James, George W.
27.
Dames, Charles A. 69. Johnson, Herbert E.
28.Davis, Orbie 70.Jordan, James R.
29.
Davis, Randolph B. 71.Keeney, C. B.
30.Dean, James A. 72.Kilgore, Thos. W.
31.
Dean, Lafayette F. 73.Kinard, B. T.
32.
Dean, Wesley M. '74.King, J. H.
33.Dodson, Henry F. 75.King, Wilbur G.
34.Dorsett, Curtis R. 76.Landers, Luther
35.Drummonds, Grover C. 77.Latham, Joseph M.
36.Duhart, Thomas 78.Lawson, A. J.
37.Eckert, Harry V. 79. McDill, James W.
38.Emanuel, Hardy 80.McIntosh, D. A.
39.
England, Grover R. 81.McKee, J. C.
40.Evans, Frank R.
Evans, J. R.
82.McMillan, Eddie H.
41. 83. Martin, Rube
42.Evans, Robert E. 84. Martineau, Edward

MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 93
85. Mathis, J. G.
86. Metcalf, R. H.
87. Millirons, James P.
88. Moore, Omer
89. Moss, Arthur A.
90. Murphy, William
91. Myers, Chester B.
92. Nielly, Edwin R.
93. Parker, Berry
94. Parker, Bill
95. Parks, John C.
96. Parry, James M.
97. Phillips, Willie D.
98. Prewitt, W. H.
99. Pruitt, Jesse F.
100. Ponder, Raymond E.
101. Ranger, Roy W.
102. Reddout, Walter H.
103.
Renfrow, Leslie
104. Reynolds, C. A.
105.
Rich, Lawrence J.
106. Risch, George F.
107. Robert, Gustave
108. Ross, Jonathan A.
109.
Rowe, Walter S.
110. Roy, Dewey
111. Rushing, Joe
112. Sager, Hubert H.
113. Shannon, John
114. Sharrar, Robert C.
115. Shelton, B. W.
116. Shirley, Lewis C.
117. Smith, Emery
118. Smith, L. K.
119. Smith, William B.
120. Sparks, Barney F.
121.
Stevens, Tom
122. Stockwell, William L.
123. Sutton, Alexander
124. Swenson, Fritz A.
125. Thompson, Raymond
126. Thompson, Vincent
127. Tomlinson, Milton A.
128. Turner, L. L.
129. Vanness, Franklin P.
130. Walding, Doster
131. Weakley, M. E.
132. Weidner, John B.
133. Welch, W. J.
134. Westburg, Charles U.
135. Williams, John F.
136. Willis, Frank R.
137. Wilson, C. A.
138. Womack, T. A.
139. Worthington, Fred J.
MALE EVANGELISTS
1. Abbott, Lonzo R.
2. Absher, John R.
3. Adams, Allen
4. Adams, George D.
5. Adams, James E.
6. Adams, John D.
7. Adderly, Fred E.
8. Aiken, Henry
9. Allen, Henry
10. Allen, Marvin
11. Alloway, Christopher C.
12. Anderson, E. W.
13. Angelidis, Leonidas
14. Ansil, Albert C.
15. Anthony, C. J.
16. Arthur, Ellis P.
17. Ashby, Charles E.
18. Ashmore, W. Sherman
19. Atkinson, Fatie C.
20. Atnip, Wm. Everett
21. Baer, Clark D.
22. Bafford, Joe Lean
23. Baggett, Daniel O.
24. Bailey, Alma C.
25. Baker, Alexander
26. Bancroft, Paul H.
27. Barker, James A.
28. Barnes, Edwin O.
29. Barnett, Bennie
30. Basden, Otis
31. Bates, George M.
32. Bates, Omar
33. Bates, Perry D.
34. Bates, Walter C.
35. Beard, Thurman A.
36. Beasley, Walter A.
37. Beauchamp, J. F.
38. Bell, Robert B.
39. Bell, William
40. Beneby, Israel
41. Bennett, J. H.
42. Bethea, Ernest H.
43. Bethel, Daniel
44. Beverly, N. W.
45.
Bias, Ernest J.
46. Billings, James O.
47. Bivens, Milton
48. Bledsoe, Birch
49. Bloom, Johnie
50. Blumenthall, H. H.

94
MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
51. Bobbert, William
52. Bond, N. L.
53. Boone, Charles H.
54.
Boone, James W.
55. Bowker, Joseph R.
56.
Bowser, Hulbert 0.
57. Boyanton, Wesley
58. Brackett, John
59. Bradley, Trosie E.
60. Bradshaw, Norman
61. Brady, Sterling L.
62.
Branch, G. W.
63.
Bridges, John E.
64. Bridges, Perry C.
65. Brown, Charles W.
66. Brown, Fred F.
67. Brown, John C.
68. Brown, Tom
69. Brown, Willesley
70. Brumley, William
71. Bryant, William
72. Bullard, Andrew
73. Bullin, Adley B.
74. Bunch, John
75. Burke, Austin A.
76. Burnell, William A.
77. Burns, Thomas F.
78. Butterfield, C. E.
79. Butts, Huey Lee
80. Byrd, Albert G.
81. Calvin, Joseph
82. Campbell, Enis
83. Campbell, W. J. L.
84. Cardwell, J. E.
85. Carey, William F.
86. Cannon, Nolin Fritz
87. Carter, Charlie H.
88.
Carter, E. B.
89. Carter, Frank
90. Carter, Oscar S.
91. Carter, Wesley H.
92. Carver, Tom
93.
Cash, Joseph L.
94. Caswell, John W.
95.
Caudill, James A.
96. Cayton, Allen P.
97. Champlin, Earl
98. Chancy, Burges
99. Chapman, H. C.
100. Chapman, John W.
101.
Chapman, Millard A.
102. Chasteen, Bright
103. Chasteen, C. W.
104. Chavers, John J.
105. Chavis, William O.
106. Cheatham, Stanley
107. Clark, Theodore S.
108. Clarke, Thomas E.
109. Cleaver, Autie E.
110. Cline, James M.
111. Cline, A. LaVaughn
112. Cobb, Dolphus M.
113. Cobb, J. D.
114. Coolie, Alfred L.
115. Confer, James W.
116. Conner, Wm. H.
117. Cook, J. Frank
118. Coon, Frank W.
119. Cooper, Erie P.
120. Cooper, James R.
121. Costos, Paul
122. Covington, Luther
123. Cox, James P.
124. Cox, Oscar A.
125. Criddle, Clayton E.
126. Croyle, Raymond S.
127. Crozier, Henry S.
128. Cumberbatch, Joseph N.
129. Cummings ,Luther
130. Cunningham, Cecil J.
131. Cunningham, Frank
132. Curtis, Emmanuel
L33. Curtis, Henry
134. Cypret, Cecil A.
136. Dalton, George
136. Daily, Charles
137. Danner, Floyd
138. Darley, Henry W.
139.
Davidson, Charles T.
140. Davis, C. B.
141. Davis, Cecil
142. Davis, Emmitt
143. Davis, George II.
144. Davis, George S.
145. Davis, Hallie
146. Davis, Leonard
147. Daxon, David
148. Deadrick, Jim'Willie
149. Deal, Joseph F.
150. Dean, Lucius E.
151. Dean, Thomas E.
152.
Decker, Tracy H.
153. Deese, W. I.
154. Demeritte, Arnold
155. Denegal, Malcom M.
156. Denoff, Christo
157. Dickens, W. Morris
158. Dixon, Harley R.
159. Dixon, Jack V.
160. Dorsett, Weldon

MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 9
161. Douglas, Ephriam R.
162. Dudding, 0. A.
163.
Duggan, Noley A.
164. Dunkin, Albin H.
165. Dunavan, Rufus
166. Dunn, J. Willie
167. Edwards, Edgar
168. Ellenburg, Owen
169.
Ellis, Alexander S.
170. Elwood, Ezra
171. Endecott, James F.
172. Esmond, William C.
173. Evans, C. T. Houston
174. Evans, John E.
175. Faulkner, H. L.
176.
Ferguson, Alfred E.
177. Ferguson, Daniel
178.
Ferguson, M. E.
179.
Ferguson, Zach H.
180. Fiedler, John A.
181. Fleming, Everet
182. Fletcher, James E.
183. Fliek, Harry R.
184.
Flowers, Dewey A.
185. Flowers, Grady G.
186. Forbes, Charles R.
187.
Foster, G. Dewey
188. Fouts, Blair M.
189. Frampton, Marion D.
190. Frangos, Euthmos
191. Franklin, E. A.
192. Franklin, William H.
193. Franks, Frank
194. Fraser, Enos
195. Fuller, Calvin L.
196. Fuller, Floyd F.
197.
Fuller, Percy 0.
198. Fuller, William M.
199. Fussell, Wyley L.
200. Gable, Woodrow L.
201. Gardner, Howard T.
202. Gardner, Joshua V.
203. Gardner, O. B.
204. Gardner, Woodie S.
205. Gayle, Reubin
206. Gibson, Harry
207. Gibson, John W.
208. Gillilan, Jesse C.
209. Givens, Roy D.
210. Gladden, Theodore
211. Glass, Noah Bell
212. Gogoff, Samuel
213. Goins, John R.
214. Goins, Lloyd P.
215.
Gold, Otis W.
216. Goodwin, Bennie F.
217. Gosnell, William L.
218. Graham, Newton
219. Gray, Willie
220.
Greenawalt, Alfred H.
221. Gregory, Robert L.
222. Griffin ,Adrian T.
223. Griffin, Jesse A.
224. Griffin, Wiley T.
225. Griffith, Eddie H.
226. Grimes, Jerdon
227. Gruggett, Willie R.
228. Haggard, John H.
229. Hager, Vard M.
230. Haire, H. M.
231. Haire, Lester
232. Hale, J. Bennit
233. Hale, Orville T.
234. Hall. Albert W.
235. Hall, L. Bunyan
236. Hall, Robert J.
237. Hall, Thomas S.
238. Hamil, J. A.
239. Hamilton, Robert J.
240. Handfield, Simeon B.
241. Hanes, Herbert R.
242. Hanna, Hurvis
243. Hardin, Thomas
244. Hardin, William G.
245. Hargis, John D.
246. Hargraves, James M.
247. Harral, John W.
248. Harris, Joseph
249. Harris, Ray
250. Harshman, Harry E.
251. Hart, Joseph E.
252. Hartness, James W.
253. Hawkins, James H.
254. Henderson, W. T.
255. Henry, Samuel
256. Henson, James A.
257. Hepburn, Joseph
258. Herron, George R.
259. Hiles, William F.
260. Hill, Wesley H.
261. Hinman, Alva L.
262. Hoffner, Walter L.
263. Hogan, Oluff Robb
264.
Holcomb, David R.
265. Holden, Elisha
266. Holland, J. T.
267. Holland, Walter L.
268. Holley, C. H.
269. Holloway, Oris
270. Holmes, Campbell C.

96
MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
271. Holt, William M.
272. Hood, Joseph M.
273. Hoppel, William C.
274. Horne, Clarence
275. Horner, Grady V.
276. Horton, James B.
277. Huddleston, E. L.
278. Hudnall, Ira W.
279. Hudson, William M.
280. Hughey, George C.
281. Humphfrey, Clinton 0.
282. Humphreys, Church G.
283. Humphries, C. B.
284. Humphries, Floyd R.
285. Hutchens, Willie
286. Hutsell, Ivel V.
287. Ingram, James E.
288. Ion, Paul J.
289. Ivins, Harvey J.
290. Jackson, Hubert H.
291. Jackson, James D.
292. Janes, William L.
293. Jenkins, Bertman
294. Jemigan, Allen M.
295. Jeron, Charles W.
296. Johns, Emery S.
297. Johnson, Dollie L.
298. Johnson, Harris H.
299. Johnson, James G.
300. Johnson, James V.
301. Johnson, Milton
302.
Johnson, Wiley O..
303. Jones, Edgar L.
304. Jones, Elijah E.
305. Jones, Gideon D.
306. Jones, Isaac W.
307. Jones, James P.
308. Jones, J. Eugene
309. Jones, Levi H.
310. Jones, L. V.
311. Jones, Richard A.
312. Jones, Sandy A.
313. Judd, John W.
314. Keeling, Murrel Otto
316. Kemp, Joseph R.
316. Kendall, G. P.
317.
Kendrick, William
318. Kent, Grady R.
319. Kenyon, Perry N.
320. Key, Dane M.
321. Killingsworth, J. B.
322. Killingsworth, J. K.
323. Kimbler, Claude
324. Kinder, J. L.
325. Kinser, Delmar F.
326. Kirkland, Benton L.
327. Kirkland, J. D.
328. Klapp, Guy F.
329. Knowles, Joseph W.
330. Koelz, Otto.
331.
Kuykendall, I-I. H.
332. La Grand, Oscar
333. Laird, Willie P.
334.
Lambert, Arthur H.
335. Lambert, Willie B.
336. Lance, Ralph W.
337. Lane, J. W.
338. Latham, Ora
339. Lavigne, Robert B.
340. Lawrence, Vance F.
341. Lawson, Carl L.
342. Leazenby, Leon
343. Lee, John C.
344. Leviner, Neal A.
345. Lewis, David
346.
Lewis, Willie
347. Lindner, Clifford C.
348. Linville, Albert J.
349. Livesay, William E.
350.
Lopez, Charles G.
351. Lucas, James B.
352. Lunsford, Wm. L.
363. Lynch, R. Clement
354. Lynn, Clint L.
355. Lyons, Leslie L.
356. McAllister, D. R.
357. McCarson, L. F.
358. McClure, John H.
359. McClui'e, John P.
360. McCoy, John G.
361. McCullough, Willie T.
362. McDaniel, Henry L.
363. McDaniel, Joel F.
364. McDearis, C. C.
365. McDonald, Joe
366. McGee, Sebastian
367. McGehee, Ada
368. McGuffin, John Q.
369. McHan, Robert L.
370. Mclver, Floyd
371. McKoy, John L.
372. McLean, Lattie
373. McMahan, W. L.
374. McSpadden, J. Hubert
375. Mangum, Conway
376. Manning, Chesley E.
377. Marotti, Gustino
378. Marsh, Milford S.
379. Martin, Prince A.
380. Martin, William L.

MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 97
381. Mashburn, Charles R.
382. Massey, George H.
383. Mastromonico, Armando
384. Matheny, Hubert F.
385. Mathis, Bill
386. Mathis, Buck
387.
Maulden, Lorenza
388. Mayes, John B.
389. Melvin, Archie
390. Metcalf, Earl R.
391. Miller, Anderson
392. Miller, Charlie G.
393. Miller, Clarence K.
394. Miller, James W.
395. Miller, Lonnie
396. Minick, John W. P.
397. Mitchell, J. W.
398. Montgomery, Wm. V.
399. Mooney, Lowey U.
400. Moore, Alvin
401. Moore, Oscar C.
402. Moore, Thomas S.
403. Morie, Claude W.
404. Moser, Carton
405. Mudd, Cicero
406.
Murphi'ee, Clyde E.
407.
Murphy, Harry
408. Murphy, James E.
409. Murphy, L. U.
410. Murray, Robert M.
411. Napoleon, Willie
412. Neal, Albert M.
413. Neal, Lester H.
414. Neblett, Robert C.
415. Nelson, Edward H.
416. Nelson, John F.
417. Nelson, Natham C.
418. Nettles, J. M.
419. New, J. S.
420. Newbold, Zach J.
421. Newsom, William A.
422. Nichols, John W.
423. Nicholson, Ernest H.
424. Nicholson, Walter.
425. Nicholson, Wm. A.
426. Nickell, Joshua A.
427. Nix, Henry G.
428. Nixon, Ernest, C.
429. Nixon, Henry P.
430. Nixon, Sidney, J.
431. Nordin, James K.
432. Norman, William A.
433. O’Dell, David W.
434. Oliver, A. T.
436. Oliver, Herman
436. Olson, Floyd R.
437. Olson, F. William
438. Overby, J. E.
439.
Overstreet, Judson, E.
440.
Owenby, Lum
441.
Padilla, Juan B.
442. Page, Edgar F.
443. Parker, Brown D.
444. Parker, J. M.
445. Pate, J. L.
446. Patterson, Henry H.
447. Patton, James
448. Payne, Charlie R.
449. Payne, Connie Lee
450.
Peard, Arnold D.
451. Pearson, James C.
452. Pearson, John A.
453. Peek, Henry K.
454. Pennington, Loyd I.
455.
Perigo, William O.
456. Perkins, Amos W.
457. Peters, Ivan
458. Peters, Shirley
459. Petty, Jepe
460. Phelps, Brady L.
461. Phibbs, Hurley
462. Phillips, Leon U.
463. Phillips, Walter H.
464. Phillips, William O.
466. Pierce, George W.
466. Pittman, Melvin
467. Poole, George A.
468. Powell, Bynum H.
469. Powell, Clias. E.
470. Powell, John L.
471. Powell, Moses C.
472. Prather, Roy L.
473. Price, J. M.
474. Price, William H.
475. Prince, Roy M.
476. Puckett, Wm. L.
477. Queener, Dolan H.
478. Quinn, Jones A.
479. Raczykouski, Thomas
480. Radford, Robert L.
481. Rae, Berisford
482. Rahming, George
483.
Rainwater, Allen C.
484. Rakestraw, George W.
485. Ramsey, Phillip E.
486.
Rathwell, William C.
487. Ravencraft, J. F.
488. Rawls, William J.
489. Ray, S. R.
490. Ray, Tomy J.

98 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
491. Redden, Charnell Don
492. Reese, C. L.
493. Renfrow, Manley H.
494. Reynolds, C. F.
495. Reynolds, Cyril R.
496. Rhodes, L. S.
497. Rich, Andrew J.
498. Rich, J. A.
499. Riddell, Virgil
500. Riley, Wiliam A.
501.
Risner, C. W.
502. Roberts, Olan D.
503. Robinson, G. C.
504. Robinson, Grover C.
505. Rodman, Shannon T.
506. Rogers, James L.
507. Rolle, Amos
508.
Rolle, Samuel J.
509. Rolle, Timothy
510. Ross, Charlie W.
511. Rowland, Delmer F.
512.
Royster, Thomas
513. Rushing, Joseph A.
514. Rye, Homer
515. Sailors, John T.
516. Salmon, Willie
517. Sartin, Clarence H.
518. Saunders, Alaric W. U.
519. Saunders, Randall E.
520. Saunders, Randolph.
521. Sanders, Sanford S.
522. Schafer, Henry
523. Schultz, Omar A.
524. Schwandt, Roy E.
525. Scotton, Ralph
526. Sears, Robert E.
527.
Sedwick, B. F.
528. Seigler, John H.
529. Seratt, Otis A.
530. Settle, R. C.
531. Sexton, W. R.
532. Shafer, Eugene H.
533. Shand, Edwin S.
534. Sharpe, Thomas J.
535. Shaw, Donald D.
536. Shelton, Elijah
537. Shelton, James G.
538. Sherman, Edward M.
539. Shook, Fred W.
540. Shroyer, Owen E.
541.
Shroyer, Pleonard G.
542. Shults, Daniel M.
543. Shupe, Posey O.
544. Shurtleff, Byron G.
545. Silvers, Leo E.
546.
Simpson, Elihue
547. Siplin, Thomas
548. Sivesind, George H.
549. Skelton, Elbert M.
550. Sluder, Charlie
551. Smith, Addington M.
552. Smith, Floyd W. B.
553. Smith, George H.
554. Smith, George P.
555. Smith, Horace C.
556. Smith, James
557. Smith, James A.
558. Smith, James Robert
559. Smith, Jay
560. Smith, Jimmie
561. Smith, John H.
562. Smith, Louis O.
563. Smith, Obie Dee
564.
Smith, Robert E.
565. Smith, Sampson
566.
Smith, Vernon H.
567. Smith, William Carlos
568. Snell, Walter
569. Snipes, Add Alvin
570. Snodgrass, Paul M.
571. Snyder, Clarence
572. Spainhower, John W.
573. Sparks, James A.
574. Speight, George W.
575. Spence, J. Corbett
576. Spence, Joseph L.
577. Springer, Leroy S.
578. Sprolden, Glennie A.
579. Stacy, M. Lawson
580.
Stanford, William R.
581. Stanley, Mosko R.
582. Stanley, Ruel
583.
Stanley, Sanford C.
584. Stanton, Charlie
585. Steenburg, J. Harvey Von
586. Stephens, Boyd A.
587. Sterling, Cornelius W.
588. Stevens, John L.
589. Stewart, Chaides F.
590. Stewart, Hughie M.
591. Stinnett, C. M.
592. Stinson, James H.
593. Stockdale, Wynn
594. Stockton, Sidney C.
595. Stone, Dallas R.
596. Stone, Leslie E.
597. Stone, Woodson L.
598. Story, Jesse
599. Stover, Woodrow
600. Strey, William W.

MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 99
601. Strickland, H. F.
602. Strong, Ralph M.
603. Sullivan, John L.
604. Sullivan, J. P.
605.
Sullivan, Lee J.
606. Summerville, Arnold D.
607. Swaggerty, Sam C.
608. Swain, Frank R.
609. Sweet, Thomas C.
610. Teague, Raymond L.
611. Thomas, Henry
612. Thomas, Jacob
613. Thomas, J. Roy
614. Thompson, Arthur
615. Thompson, Charlie H.
616. Thompson, James T.
617. Thompson, Jesse A.
618. Thompson, Ronald G.
619. Thurman, Paul L.
620. Thurston, Floyd
621. Thurston, Sam
622.
Tichenor, Ben M.
623. Tinsley, Willie
624. Tony, James A.
625. Townsend, Lonnie
626. Trammel, James C.
627. Trammel, James W.
628. Tripp, Archie A.
629. Tuggle, Alvin
630. Tugman, Wade F.
631. Turner, Charles W.
632. Turner, Nathaniel
633. Turner, Robert L.
634. Ulibarri, Cleofes
635. Underwood, Jesse S.
636. Underwood, Stafford
637. Vandergriff, William J.
638. Vanness, Clayborn G.
639. Voluntine, John
640. Walker, Elmer G.
641. Wallor, George A.
642. Walpole, Joseph R.
FEMALE
1. Abbott, Mrs. Annie.
2. Adams, Mrs. Jennie
3! Adams, Miss Mitti Lea
4. Adams, Mrs. Pearl
5. Akin, Mrs. Irene O.
6.
Alexander, Mrs. Fannie
7. Allen, Miss E. Lucile
8. Allen, Mrs. Gertrude B.
9.
Ames, Mrs. Mattie B.
10. Anderson, Mrs. Laura E.
11. Applegate, Mrs. Sylvia M
643. Warren, Marvin K.
644. Warren, William H.
645. Watts, Albert C.
646. Watts, Grayer H.
647. Weiss, Berthold C.
648. West, Oden D.
649. Wetzler, Walter W.
650. Whiley, Charlie
651. White, Philip L.
652. White, Walter F.
653. Whitlock, Reuben
654. Whoberry, Everett
655. Wiggins, W. A.
656. Wilbur, D. T.
657. Williams, Billie
658.
Williams, Edward
659. Williams, Johnie
660. Williams, Solomon
661. Williams, Timothy
662. Williams, William J.
663. Williamson, James L.
664. Wilson, C. C.
665. Wilson, George D.
666. Wilson, George E.
667.
Winkels, Albert L.
668. Witt, Oscar E.
669.
Witt, Warren S.
670. Wood, J. E.
671.
Wood, John
672. Woodard, Claude W.
673. Woods, Roy D.
674. Wooton, Bryon
675. Worley, Hubert D.
676. Wright, James B.
677. Wyant, Ray L.
678. Wyant, Ray M.
679. Wynns, Isaiah
680. Yoder, Eli
681. York, Joseph J.
682. Young, Glenford E.
683.
Young, Zilvon R.
EVANGELISTS
12. Armour, Mrs. Wilma C.
13. Ashworth, Mrs. Rotelia L.
14. Avants, Mrs. Arrie
15. Bafford, Mrs. Mary A.
16.
Bailey, Mrs. Thelma R.
17. Baine, Mrs. Minnie L.
18.
Baldwin, Mrs. Alice
19. Bales, Mi's. R. M.
20. Barker, Mrs. Grace E.
21. Bartlett, Mrs. Mary F.
. 22. Basden, Mrs. Nina

100 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
23. Bell, Mrs. Canna
24. Bennett, Mrs. Eurice W.
25.
Benton, Mrs. Lena
26. Berry, Mrs. Elizabeth
27. Best, Mrs. Ida
28. Billups, Mrs. Goldie Mae
29. Birdsong, Mrs. Tina
30. Bishop, Miss Althea
31. Blanton, Mrs. Minnie E.
32. Blevins, Mrs. Mary U.
33. Bohannon, Mrs. Alga
34. Bond, Mrs. Stella L.
35. Boone, Mrs. Allene L.
36. Bornaman, Mrs. Edna M.
37. Bowen, Mrs. Edith
38. Boyles, Miss Willard H.
39.
Brackett, Mrs. Damie M.
40. Bradford, Mrs. Elizabeth
41. Bradshaw, Mrs. Lonie V.
42. Brice, Mrs. Myrtle
43. Brooks, Mrs. Arminda
44. Brookshire, Mrs. Grace L.
45. Brown, Mrs. Johnie
46. Brown, Mrs. Margaret E.
47. Brown, Mrs. Ruby 0.
48. Bullard, Mrs. Florence
49. Bullington, Mrs. Rosa May
50. Burke, Miss Loretta A.
51. Burnell, Mrs. Beatrice E.
52.
Burnell, Mrs. Dorothy
53. Burnett, Mrs. Roberta
54. Butler, Mrs. Gladys E.
55. Camink, Miss Verda
56. Camp, Mrs. Alverta F.
57. Campbell, Mrs. Harriett E.
58.
Cannon, Miss Inez L.
59. Canon, Mrs. Beatrice M.
60. Cardwell, Mrs. Idella
61. Carroll, Mi’s. Cora A.
62. Carver, Mrs. Eva I
63. Cason, Mrs. Mamie
64. Cassellius, Mrs. Wylma M.
65. Cavallin, Mrs. Sallie V.
66. Ceaser, Mrs. Bertha
67. Ceruti, Mrs. Inez
68. Clark, Miss Letha
69. Clark, Mrs. Nettie
70. Clarke, Miss Thelma
71. Clegg, Mrs. Sallie
72. Clendenen, Mrs. Myrtle
73. Cl ere, Mrs. Ella E.
74.
Cook, Mrs. Lucy
75. Cook, Mrs. Mamie L.
76. Cook, Mrs. Martha J.
77. Cooper, Mrs. Hazel
78. Cooper, Mrs. Nina May
79.
Cotnam, Mrs. Ella
80. Counce, Mrs. Pearl H.
81.
Covington, Mrs. Lillie May
82. Cox, Mrs. Bessie W.
83.
Cox, Mrs. Emily
84. Criddle, Mrs. Rena E.
85. Crooks, Mrs. Inah
86. Culver, Miss Roberta
87. Cummings, Mrs. Ethel
88. Cunningham, Mrs. Carrie E.
89. Curry, Mrs. Lois A.
90. Curtis, Mrs. Miriam
91. Daily, Mrs. Christophine
92. Davis, Mrs. Dulcenia
93. Davis, Mrs. Elizabeth
94. Davis, Mrs. Laura J.
95. Davis, Mrs. Minnie
96. Davis, Mrs. Minnie
97. Deadrick, Mrs. Dorothy
98. Dean, Mrs. Mollie C.
99. Decker, Miss Bessie V.
100. Dishman, Mrs. Leva
101. Doan, Mrs. Lula M.
102. Dobson, Mrs. Elizabeth E.
103. Doherty, Miss Nola M.
104. Dorsett, Mrs. Cora L.
106. Douglas, Mrs. Hazel M.
106. Doyle, Miss Leatha L.
107. Duncan, Mrs. Pearl
108. Duncan, Mrs. Vera L.
109. Durham, Mrs. Ola E.
110. Dunkler, Mrs. Maggie
111. Dwire, Mrs. Bessie
112. Easterling, Mrs. Edith F.
113. Elder, Mi’s. Jessie Mae
114. Elliott, Mrs. Ruth E. Williams
115. Endecott, Mrs. Edythe
116. England, Mrs. Sarah
117. English, Mrs. Ruby
118. Ensminger, Mrs. Mary A.
119.
Fales, Miss Theo
120. Farmer, Mrs. Lula
121. Farnham, Mrs. Eliza J.
122. Ferguson, Mrs. Lillie E.
123. Fields, Mrs. Amanda
124. Filer, Mrs. Naomi
125. Fitts, Mrs. Dessie F.
126. Fitts, Mrs. Fannie B.
127. Fleming, Mrs. A. E. Bertie
128. Flippo, Mrs. Willie Lee
129. Forbes, Mrs. Lucilla
130. Foreman, Miss Maude
131. Foster, Miss Catherine E.
132. Fowler, Miss Daisy L.

MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 101
133. Fowler, Miss Florence M.
134. Fowler, Mrs. Lillie
135. Fox, Mrs. Mary
136. Francis, Miss Allie
137. Francis, Mrs. Bertha A.
138.
Francis, Mrs. Laura
139. Francis, Mrs. Lillian B.
140. Franklin, Mrs. Elsie E.
141.
Franklin, Mrs. Erma L.
142. French, Mrs. 01 eta
143. Fuller, Mrs. Ida R.
144. Fuller, Mrs. Lizzie Mae
145. Futrell, Mrs. Maude F.
146. Gai'den, Miss Violet F.
147. Gardnei', Mrs. Lillian
148. Garland, Mrs. Mabel E.
149. Garner, Mrs. Edna B.
150. Gibson, Mrs. Mary
161. Giles, Mrs. Josie
152. Gillaspie, Mrs. Flora M.
153. Gillespie, Mrs. Reeda
154. Goforth, Mrs. Earline
155. Golden, Mrs. Ettie
156. Gonia, Mrs. Sarah E.
157. Gordon, Miss Jessie
158. Gosnel, Mrs. Bertie Pauline
159. Gossett, Mrs. May
160. Goza, Mrs. Bertha A.
161. Graham, Mrs. Beatrice
162. Green, Mrs. Lula
163. Green, Mrs. Marie S.
164. Green, Mrs. Sophia
165. Guire, Mrs. Lois
166. Hagan, Miss Jessie L.
167. Hagan, Mrs. Mary E.
168. Hale, Mrs. Lora Jane .
169. Hale, Mrs. Vinnie
170. Hall, Miss Lucy J.
171. Hamby, Mrs. Ollie
172.
Handfield, Mrs. E. R.
173. Hardin, Mrs. Dora Maye
174.
Harmon, Mrs. Alice P.
175. Hartless, Mrs. Bell
176. Hartley, Mrs; Hannah C.
177. Harvey, Mrs. Flonnie
178. Hatfield, Mrs. Maggie M.
179. Haycraft, Mrs. Maude M.
180. Hayes, Mrs. Elsie
181. Hedgepath, Mrs. Nellie
182. Hendricks, Mrs. Tessie
183. Henry, Mrs. Gladys
184. Henthorn, Mrs. Ethel J.
185. Herring, Miss Martha Mae
186. Hicks, Mrs. Chloe
187.
Hill, Mrs. Maggie
188. Hilton, Mrs. Jessie
189. Holcomb, Mrs. Bertha
190. Holcomb, Mrs. Mamie
191. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Ella
192. Hopkins, Mrs. Ollie
193.
Horton, Mrs. Evadna II.
194. Huff, Mrs. Camie
195. Hughes, Mrs. Bessie Lynn
196. Hughes, Mrs. Minnie
197. Humphrey, Mrs. Louella
198. Hurley, Mrs. Arnetta
199. Hurley, Mrs. Maggie
200. Huyler, Mrs. Alice E.
201.
Inbody, Mrs. Emma M.
202. Jackson, Mrs. Luvine
203. Jacobs, Mrs. Beulah M.
204. Jenkins, Mrs. Nettie
205. Johnson, Miss Beatrice Cleo
206. Johnson, Mrs. Emily P.
207. Johnson, Mrs. Lizzie
208. Johnson, Mrs. Mary P.
209. Johnson, Mrs. Mollic
210. Johnson, Mrs. Nannie Lou
211.
Jones, Mrs. Anna Bell
212. Jones, Mrs. Beatrice E.
213. Jones, Mrs. Hannah
214. Jones, Mrs. Louise
215. Jones, Mrs. Marguerite
216. Jones, Mrs. Myrtle V.
217. Jordan, Mi'S. Jennie L.
218. Juillerat, Mrs. Bertie Mae
219. Kelly, Mrs. Pearlie
220. Keizor, Mrs. Maggie D.
221. Kendrick, Mrs. Eula
222. Kerr, Mrs. Doi'a L.
223. Kestler, Miss Thelma
224. Kimbler, Mrs. Marguerite
225. Kimmer, Miss Mary E.
226. Kimmer, Mrs. Mary
227. King, Mrs. Dora
228. King, Mrs. Mary Ann
229. ’ Kirkland, Mrs. Alice
230. Knott, Miss Amie
231. Knowles, Mrs. Albertha
232. Knuckles, Mrs. Maggie
233.
Koman, Mrs. Ella
234. Lamb, Mrs. Lou Etta
235. Lang, Mrs. Virgie Lee
236.
Lashbrook, Mrs. Louisa
237. La Spado, Mrs. Erminia
238. Latham, Mrs. Mynerva
239. Lay, Mrs. Ina A.
240. Lazenby, Mrs. Ellen
241. Lee, Mrs. Effie A.
242. Lester, Mrs. Goldia

102 MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
243. Lewis, Mrs. Viola
244. Lima, Mrs. Palma
245. Lima, Mrs. Rose
246.
Linam, Miss Inez
247. Linam, Mrs. Ollie
248. Linkous, Mrs. Loula L.
249. Longstreth, Mrs. Clara M.
250. Longstreth, Mrs. Sophia H.
251.
Lowman, Mrs. Buna L.
252. McAnnally, Miss Clemie P.
253.
McCloud, Mrs. Georgia
254. McCorkle, Mrs. Hattie M.
255. McCoy, Mrs. Edna O.
256. McCoy, Mrs. Lydia L. M.
257. McCray, Mrs. Rosetta
258. McDaniel, Mrs. Ethel L.
259. McDaniel, Miss Sarah E.
260. McLellan,
Miss Katherine B.
261. McMichiel, Mrs. Hattie
262. McMurray, Miss Rachel M.
263. McNeal, Mrs. Jane
264. McPherson, Mrs. Frances
265. Mabe, Mrs. Clara T.
266. Mahaffey, Mrs. Minnie B.
267. Malone, Mrs. Gertrude
268. March, Mrs. Louise
269. Marsh, Mrs. Ella Mae
270. Martin, Mrs. Eliza V.
271. Martin, Mrs. Fay
272. Martinez, Mrs. Armie
273. Meece, Mrs. Lina R.
274. Meek, Mrs. Parlee
275. Metcalf, Mrs. Edna A.
276. Miller, Mrs. Dewdrop
277. Millerson, Mrs. Martha A.
278. Mills, Mrs. Mary F. E.
279. Miracle, Mrs. Beulah E.
280. Missildine, Mrs. Dona L.
281. Monk, Mrs. Jennie
282. Montgomery, Miss N. Leona
283. Moon, Mrs. Mary
284. Moore, Mrs. Josephine A.
285. Morgan, Mrs. Frances
286. Morrow, Mrs. Willie L.
287. Moss, Mrs. Fannie R.
288. Moxley, Mrs. Alice
289.
Mullins, Mrs. Lizzie
290.
Mullins, Mrs. Sophia
291. Mui'phy, Mrs. Daisy
292.
Murr, Mrs. Eunice
293. Murray, Mrs. May Bell
294.
Neal, Mrs. Edna M.
295. Neblett, Mrs. Lily Bell
296. New, Mrs. Flora Bell
297. Newbern, Mrs. Laura B.
298. Nicely, Mrs. Ludie
299. Nicholas, Mrs. Fay A.
300. Nichols, Miss Pauline N.
301. Nixon, Mrs. Neata
302. Nordyke, Mrs. Pearl
303. Norris, Mrs. Mary C.
304. Norris, Mrs. Serah K.
305. Oberlin, Mrs. Irdell
306. Odom, Mrs. Rena K.
307. Olson, Mrs. Esther B.
308. Owens, Mrs. Villor
309. Packert, Mrs. Martha
310. Paquinett, Miss Josie B.
311. Parker, Mrs. Bertie Mae
312. Parker, Mrs. Dora
313. Parry, Mrs. Adaline A.
314. Payne, Mrs. Gladys Mae
315. Peavy, Mrs. Katherine I.
316.
Peeples, Mrs. Eliza A.
317. Pennant, Mrs. Christina Eliza
318. Phillips, Mrs. Bessie Lee
319. Pitts, Mrs. Mollie
320. Platt, Mrs. Annie
321. Pogue, Mrs. Sarah F.
322. Polete, Mrs. Margaret F.
323. Pollard, Mrs. Vera A.
324. Poole, Mrs. Bell
325. Poole, Mrs. Louie F.
326. Potter, Mrs. Pearl
327. Potts, Mrs. Vadie
328. Pounders, Mrs. Pancie E.
329. Priest, Mrs. Clara E.
330.
Priest, Mrs. Edna L.
331. Pritchard, Mrs. Virgie
332. Pyles, Mrs. Jessie M.
333. Radford, Mrs. Imogene
334. Randall, Mrs. Cora L.
335. Raney, Mrs. Daisy E.
336.
Ranger, Mrs. Evelyn H.
337. Rector, Mrs. Sarah Leota
338. Reed, Mrs. Annie
339. Reed, Mrs. Emma
340. Reese, Mrs. Clara M.
341. Rhodes, Miss Edna Modena
342. Rice, Mrs. Eva
343. Rice, Mrs. Glenna E.
344. Rice, Mi’s. Mabel
345.
Richards, Mrs. Eloise
.346. Rivers, Mrs. Nettie E.
347. Roberts, Mrs. Eva
348. Roberts, Mrs. Leila R.
349. Robichaux, Mrs. Eugenia
350. Robinson, Mrs. Edna
351. Rogers, Mrs. Laura
352. Rogers, Mrs. Mary Bell

MINUTES OF 31ST ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 103
353. Rogers, Mrs. Soonie L.
354. Rolle, Miss Dorris
355. Rose, Mrs. Lucile 0.
356. Rosse, Mrs. Lora M.
357. Royster, Mrs. Mary E.
358. Russel burg, Mrs. Ethel
359. Ryan, Miss Mary H.
360. Salter, Mrs. Ruth
361. Sanderson, Mrs. Emma
362. Sands, Mrs. Annie
363. Satterfield, Mrs. Clara L.
364. Schultz, Mrs. Lucille M.
365. Scotton, Mrs. Pattie K.
366. Shankle, Mrs. Lola Mae
367. Shelton, Mrs. Susan E.
368. Sherouse, Mrs. Carnelia A.
369. Shreves, Mrs. Hazel P.
370. Shroyer, Mrs. Naomi K.
371. Shroyer, Miss Wyoma
372. Shumaker, Mrs. Thelma L.
373. Simpson, Mrs. Mary
374. Sluder, Mrs. Fannie O.
375. Smedley, Mrs. Monie L.
376. Smith, Mrs. Anna Laura
377. Smith, Mrs. Lola E.
378. Smith, Mrs. Maude F.
379.
Solomon, Mrs. Bessie Lee
380.
Spencer, Mrs. Ruth R.
381. Springer, Mrs. Martha M.
382. Stacy, Mrs. Ava J.
383. Stafford, Mrs. Zelda Mae
384. St. Clair, Miss Susie A.
385. Steedley, Mrs. Ora Lee
386.
Stevens, Mrs. Hattie L.
387. Steward, Mrs. Delta
388. Still, Mrs. Sallie
389. Stone, Mrs. Jaunita
390. Stone, Mrs. Sultana M.
391. Sullivan, Mrs. Canary B.
392. Summerville, Mrs. Hazel
393. Swift, Mrs. Jennie
394. Talley, Mrs. Rosa
395. Tanner, Mrs. Katherine Mae
396.
Taylor, Mrs. Carrie
397. Taylor, Mrs. Julia W.
398. Thomas, Miss Dorothy E.
399. Thomas, Mrs. Edna Mae
400. Thomas, Mrs. Laura
401. Thomas, Miss Nell W.
402. Thompson, Mrs. Bessie I.
403. Thompson, Mrs. Christina
404. Thompson, Mrs. Edna
405. Thompson, Mrs. Hettie H.
406. Thompson, Mrs. Mary H.
407. Thompson, Mrs. Susie
408.
Tolbert, Mrs. Nina B.'
409. Turner, Mrs. Katie Mae
410. Vailes, Mrs. Tennessee S.
411. Vanderhost, Mrs. Dorothy S.
412. Vandever, Mrs. Alma
413. Vetsch, Mrs. Leona G.
414. Voluntine, Mrs. Trudie
415. Wadley, Mrs. Myrtle A.
416. Walker, Mrs. Sarah
417. Wallace, Mrs. Virgie E.
418. Walser, Mrs. Mary H.
419. Warner, Mrs. Mary D.
420. Watson, Mrs. Esther
421. Webb, Mrs. Flossie Jane
422. Wells, Mrs. Helen L.
423. Wesley, Mrs. Ora
424. West, Mrs. Eunice
425. West, Mrs. Leona G.
426. Westernhagan, Miss Harriett
427. Westhoff, Mi’s. Alice
428. Whitaker, Miss Nellie M.
429. White, Mrs. Clara E.
430.
White, Mrs. Lelar J.
431. White, Mrs. Lillian M.
432. White, Mrs. Zilphia
433. Whitley, Mrs. Viola
434. Whyly,
Mrs. Victory E.
435. Williams,
Mrs. Adelaide
436. Williams, Mrs. Do vie
437. Williams, Mrs. Lizzie
438.
Williams, Mrs. Nelle L.
439. Williams, Miss Sivilda A.
440. Willoughby, Mrs. Lula R.
441. Wilson, Mrs. Bessie A.
442. Wilson, Mrs. Cyrena C.
443. Wilson, Miss Lydia
444. Wilson, Mrs. Naomi
445.
Winans, Mrs. Mary O.
446. Winters, Mrs. Gertrude
447. Wood, Mrs. Florence G.
448. Wood, Mrs. Jewell
449. Wright, Mrs. Albertha
450. Wynns, Mrs. Esther
451. Yohn, Mrs. Era I.
452. York, Mrs. Ellen F.
453. Young, Mrs. Margaret
454. Zabrosky, Mrs. Anna

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