Assembly Minutes 1945

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Property
of
Archives
Of The
WORLD-WIDE
Of The
CHURCH of GOD
Over Which M. A. Tomlinson is General Overseer
Held
at the World-Wide Annual Assembly Tabernacle
Cleveland, Tenn., U. S. A.
SEPTEMBER 12-18, 1945
The spirit of God was running high and the interest was increasing
when
this picture was made during the 40th Annual Assembly. God
sent down wave after wave of His wonderful power to bless the vast
multitude.
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I Ministers’ Edition—Price 40c
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MINUTES
■'
40th Annual Assembly
of the
of
Over Which M. A. Tomlinson is General Overseer
Held in The World-Wide Annual Assembly Tabernacle
Cleveland, Tennessee, U. S. A.
September
12-18
“Ye are come unto Mount Sion . . . and to an innumerable
company
of angels, to the general assembly and church of
the first born . . . and to the spirits of just men made
perfect and to Jesus the mediator of the ^nevv. covenant.”
“Put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place
whereon thou standest is’ holy ground.”
LOVE truth UNITY

Table of Contents
A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Program-.__1__________________________
Adoption of Minutes___.—____—,_______,,_________________agffl
Advice to Members_______._________________..________..A.-----------1361
Annual Healing Service_________________ ___________________,___ 60|
Arrangement______________________________________'.——--------129J
Assistant Publisher and Business Manager Selected______4_________106
Attendance _____________________________________—------------—l~29j
B. T. C. Program___________________—__________■,_*____________f6Q3
Call of States and Provinces_____________—...___________________125
Closing the Assembly _____________________ ___-------—----—-———12m
Committees Appointed ___*-----------------------------|------------------------- 3,M
C. P. M. A. Program _________,_______—______________________■ ,7fj]
Duties of District Overseer____________:-----------------------------____132j
Duties of State Overseer.,_____________________________--------------1311
Editor and Publisher Selected________________„_________________10ra
Field Secretary No. 2 Program----------------------------------------------------619
Financial System of the Church of God—...............................--------------125t
Foreign Missionary Committee Selected--------------------------------------106
Foreign Missionary Secretary’s Program--------------------------------------- 831
Free Literature Offering--------------------------------------- 67
Friday, September 14----------------------------------------------—-----------17’
General Overseer’s Annual Address:
1. Introductory -----------------------------------------------------------------~ 20.
2. Progress Since Last Assembly.—-----------------;------- ^--------------- 22
3.
The Test of Fellowship and Our Responsibility------------------------- 24
4. Our Sunday School Orphanage----------------------------------—--------- 25
5. The Church of Prophecy Marker Association and the
Stone of Honor Program____.—------------------------------------- 26
6. The Emergency Fund -----------------------------------------------------— £?
7. The Bible Training Camp..:-----------------------------------------------29
8. Ministerial Aid Fund ---------------------------------------------------—— 30;
9. Getting Our Big Business Program in Operation---------------------- 30
10. Suggestions to Simplify Our Financial System---------------------,— 33
11. Interesting Information:
(a) Data GatbeVfad from Ministers’ Reports..................................... 35
(b) Tithes Received at Headquarters________________________ 36
(c) Foreign Missionary Drives ..........................................................36
(d) Stat6 Convention Missionary Offerings .................................... 37
(e) Mksi°nary Money Each Year__________________________ 38
(f) Attendance at Stat-,e Conventions________________________ 39
tsi' Womens Missionary Band ______________________.a___40
(h) ' Victory Leaders Banl^____.______________._____________ 42
(i) Sunday Schools ____.V_______________________—________ 44
(j) The Assembly Band MWement_________________________4$<
12. Conclusion __________...___y______________________________ 47
Instructions—Local Church Officer/,____________________________128
Introductory Services ......................................,....................______-___, «
List of Ministers:

Table of Contents (Con’t.)
Bishops ___________ ._______i....................................133
; Deacons ...______________________________________________________^.136
Male Evangelists___________________________________________X38
Female Evangelists .................................................................................147
Management and Personnel ____.____________________________ 5
Missionary Offering __________________!______________________ 75
Missionary Program_____l______r„,_______S__________________ 71
Monday, September 17____________________1___________________ 83
Opening of Assembly__________________________________________ 11
Iprder of Business_____________!_______________________________129
Ordination Service __________.________ - _________j._...............109
Pennsylvania Program _____._____________________________..110
Remember _________________________._____________________131
Report of A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary____ '___________ 95
Report of Adjustment Committee ___________LI__________________111
Report of Assembly Expense Committee___________________________ 99
Report of Auxiliary Boosters Committee__________________________112
Report of Bible Training Camp Committee_.______________________ 87
Report of C. P. M. A. Secretary_________________________________107*
Report of Church of Prophecy Marker Association__________________121
Report of Field Secretary No. 1..__________________ ___________116
Report of Field Secretary No. 2_______________________t________„116
Report of Foreign Language Secretary___________________________117
Report of Foreign Missionary Committee™_1______________________104
Report of Foreign Missionary Secretary___|______________________101
Report of General Properties Committee_________________________109
Report of Ministerial Aid Committee_________ 88
Report of Publishing Department_______________________________ 51
Repoi"t of Questions and Subjects Committee_________________§___ 85
Report of Sunday School Secretary__________________________|___ 96
Report of V. L. B. Secretary________________________________97
Report of Watchmen Committee____________________________s____118
Report of Ways and Means Committee______ i„119
Report of W. M. B. Secretary______ 99
Saturday, September 15__________________________________________ 61
State Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries and other Appointments____106
Sunday School Parade _________________________________________ 79
Sunday School Program_____________ 77
Sunday, September 16 ___________________ 71
Teachings of the Church of God.....|_________________ |_______132
Thursday, September 13 ______________________________,________11
Treasurer's Financial Report_______________________...________ . . 50
Treasurer Selected ____________________ ...106
Tuesday, September 11 _______________________________________ 6
Tuesday, September 18 ___________________ 111
V. L. B. Parade ____.____________......_________________..._______ 68
V. L. B. Program _______________________________________V 63
Wednesday, September 12 __________________________________ 9
White Wing Messenger and Joyful News Drive.__________________ 61
White Wing Publishing House Report_________________________ 50
World Must Be Evangelized__________________________________128

Prefatory Notes
Another Assembly is in the past. It was the Fortieth Annual Assembly
of the Church of God. The Lord was good to us and gave us a blessed
time. When I think of the good spirit that prevailed during the Assembly
and the heavenly atmosphere that existed, I am reminded of the word,s
of the Psalmist David when he said, “Behold, how good and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oint
ment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard:
that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon,
and
as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there
the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.” We truly dwelt
together in unity during the days and nights of this wonderful feast, and
it was pleasant like the precious ointment that covered Aaron and as
the dew of Hermon and the dew that descended upon the mountains of
Zion. We were right in the midst of this delightful feeling every day
and every night. God was with us and at different times through messages
in tongues and interpretations He owned us as His children and urged
us to be faithful and walk close to Him. As I meditate upon the good
things of the Assembly, the fire burns my bones and I praise the Lord
for His loving kindness.
This
was the fortieth Assembly. Thousands of people thronged the place.
The tabernacle was filled to overflowing the very first service. This
blessed
Assembly was very different in some respects to that first one
held in Cherokee County, North Carolina, forty years ago. Only 21 in
attendance at that first Assembly and it was held in the home of one
of the members. At the fortieth Assembly there were thousands in at
tendance and the large tabernacle was too small part of the time to ac
commodate
the multitudes. This shows something of the progress made
during the years. Those pioneers of the last days Church did not know
in that first Assembly what they knew later, nor what we know now, but
they were members of the Church of God and we are members of the
same
Church now. God was with them in that first Assembly and He
was
with us in the fortieth Assembly. It seems to me the Assemblies prove
a greater blessing from year to year. I believe the many who attended
this Assembly were greatly benefited in many ways, and the blessings they
received will be the means of encouraging and helping them all through
the year.
The
faithful service of the clerks is greatly appreciated and it is through
their efforts that we are able to send out this pamphlet of minutes which
attempts to tell the story of the 1945 Annual Assembly. All of it can
not be told, but we are happy to prepare and send forth this volume and
trust it will be a blessing, not only for the record of the business trans
acted which our people need to keep before them, but also for the spir
itual benefits that may be received. This was a glorious Assembly and
I am sure many people will want to read about it and keep a record of it.
The registrars rendered good service in recording the names and ad
dresses of those in attendance. We have never been able to register all
who attended, but this year the registrars secured the names of 4,544
in the city and 8,194 from a distance. This makes a total of 12,738.
The time for the next Annual Feast, the General Assembly of the Church
of God over which M. A. Tomlinson is General Overseer, will be September
11-17, 1946.
M. A. TOMLINSON, General Overseer,
Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.A.

MINUTES OP 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 5
MINUTES
OF THE FORTIETH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE CHURCH OF GOD
M. A. Tomlinson, General Overseer
HELD IN CLEVELAND, TENN., U. S. A., SEPT. 12-18, 1945
Management and Personnel of the Home and
Local Organization
General Overseer, M. A. Tomlinson
Private Secretary, Lillie Duggar
SUPERINTENDENT
OP COMMITTEES—Reception, Entertainment, Reg
istrars, Ushers, Camp Ground—Vernon II. Smith.
CLERKS
—Charles T. Davidson, Harper Hunter, Jr., Mildred Bennett,
Zella Creel, Mildred Davis, Elizabeth Rampey, John L. Sullivan.
C. P. M. A. CLERK—Juanita Wright.
TREASURER—A. J. Lawson, Mrs. Lula Lawson, Office Secretary, J. R.
Kinser, Bookkeeper, Mattie Kinser, Office Secretary.
REGISTRARS—Allen Davis, Dorothy Deadrick, D. M. Deadrick, Emma
Reed,
Virginia Shannon, Betty Creel, Naomi Fowler, Louise Reed,
Gene Haynes, L. G. Haynes, Vera Sullivan, Virginia Brumit, Richard
Close, Ruth Parson, Betty Parson, Pauline Rider, Elsie Sullivan,
George Stenmark, Joy Todd, Alberta Bird, Mary Kent, Thelma Phillips,
Gene Vincent, Wanda Jean Tomlinson.
PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT—A. D. Evans, Iris M. Evans, Halcie Calfee,
Juanita Duggar, Pauline Kinser, Lillian Austin, Lura Vee Young,
Prudy Millsaps, Dot Kinser, Maggie Ellison, Jewell Edwards, Geral
dine Robinette, Marie Tallent, Bertha McAllister, Willystene Calfee,
Lafern Smith, Millard Chase, Margaret Rains, Barney Beisley, Bert
Wealthdale, Billie Mclntire, Mack Stephenson, Thomas Holcomb, Mrs.
Morris,
Wayne Donaldson.
POST OFFICE—J. F. Anderson, Postmaster.
CAFETERIA
—Ralph Seotton and Cleveland Church No. 2.
RECEPTION—J. D. Kirkland, James Daniel; Amos Creel, W. Cobb Den-
nard, C. F. Reynolds, Emitt Davis, Sarah E. Gonia, E. P. Cooper, D.
M. Deadrick, Dorothy Deadrick, Onie Faulkner, Flostine Dennard,
Paul Garrett, Archie Melvin, Allen Potts, Vadie Potts, William Bell,
Mrs. William Bell.

6 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
SPECIAL RECEPTIONISTS—Ina Mae Tomlinson, Lula Lawson, Iris
Evans, Pearl Davidson, Mary Rhodes, Flora Gillaspie, Mary Pruitt,
Ressie Mae Griffith, Lola Smith, Lucy Scotton.
ENTERTAINMENT
—L. V. Jones, Ashel Wagar, Esther Wagar, John Mc-
Elrath, Everett Atnip, Homer Sample, Wayne Sample, Viola Cooper,
R. C. Cannon, Jr., Edna Jones, Sherman Pruitt, Kathleen Pruitt, W.
D. Phillips, Fain Gibbon, May Gibbon, Zebedee Tremble, Georgia
Tremble,
Charlie Smith, Cliff Lindner, Willie Scotton, Elsie Scotton.
USHERS
—E. H. Griffith, Marvin Wilson, Bill Porter, Leonard Stockwell,
Gerald Matthews, Robert Duty, Sam E. Raney, Roy Maddox, Arthur
Johnson, Louis Bland, Fletcher Waden* Lattie McLean, Garland
Sheriff, Davis Rogers, J. W. Chapman, David Ezell, Dewey Foster,
J. A. West, George D. Wilson, Wesley H. Hill, J. W. Coker, Roy
Woods, Jack Decker, Homer Rye, Herbert Watts, James C. Palmer,
Andrew Davis, H. C. Chapman, James Fletcher, Arthur Lambert,
Paul Ion, Grady V. Horner, Zilvon R. Young, Estes Roberts, Earl
Cowen, John W. Morrison, J. P. Sterling, Ira H. Hampton, George
J. Barfield, Mack Caldwell, Otto Robinson, Jack Lowe, Harvey Gard
ner, Paul Goins, J. W. Fox, Charles Pennington, John W. Wood. Leon
ard Pruitt, Edsel Hartman, Posey J. Wright.
CAMP GROUND—J. B. Jones, David R. Holcomb, Boon Whitmire, Bill
Dooley.
INTRODUCTORY SERVICES
Tuesday, September 11:
7:15 p.m.—The Louisville Brass Band was in its place on the Publishing
House lawn for the opening of the first introductory service of the Assem
bly. After a few numbers of music by the band, those present went inside
the tabernacle where the Electric Band and Miami Band played one num
ber each. The General Overseer made some announcements and briefly
mentioned the program at the Fields of the Wood. He stated that 3,800
registered at that program today.
8:00 p.m.—Song service led by Charlie Smith, Ellen Bailey at the piano.
Prayer by C. V. Creel. Following this prayer, all joined in a roaring con
cert prayer.
8:15 p.m.—The General Overseer introduced the wives of headquarters’
staff and the general secretaries—Mrs. Iris M. Evans, Mrs. Flora Gillaspie,
Mrs. Ressie Mae Griffith, Mrs. Mary Rhodes, Mrs. Pearl Davidson, Mrs.
Lola
Smith, Mrs. Lula Lawson, Mrs. Mary Pruitt, Mrs. Ina Mae Tomlinson,
Mrs. Lucy Scotton. These were to serve as special receptionists during
the Assembly.
The clerks, treasurer’s foicce, registrars, publishing house force, recep
tion committee, entertainment committee and ushers were called to the
platform. Brother Vernon Smith introduced those in charge of the dif-
fex*ent groups and they introduced the members of their respective depart
ments.
The Miami Band played while they- marched from the platform
after the introductions.
8:45 p.m.—Two numbers by the White Wing Melody Girls.

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 7
8:50 p.m.—Piano trio by Lois,. Louise and Fayetta Holcomb. Follow
ing this, they recited together the poem—
OTHERS
Lord, help me live from day to day
In such a self-forgetful way,
That even when I kneel to pray,
My prayer shall be for—Others.
Help
me in all the work I do
To ever be sincere and true,
And know that all I’d do for you
Must needs be done for—Others.
Let self be crucified and slain
And buried deep and all in vain
May efforts be to rise again
Unless to live for—Others.
And when my work on earth is done,
And my new work in heaven begun,
May I forget the crown I’ve won,
While thinking still of—Others.
Others,
Lord, yes, Others,
Let this my motto be,
Help me to live for Others
That I may live like Thee.
9:00 p.m.—The General Secretaries lined up on platform and all to
gether prayed in concert. Following this each one spoke briefly.
Brother S. 0. Gillaspie told how he loved the Church of God and he had
loved the Church for thirty years. He thanked God for the vision of the
Church and for the privilege of being a particular member. His love for
the Church has caused him to always strive to be a faithful member.
Brother Ralph Seotton spoke of the increase this year among his people
r—-the colored race, and encouraged them to press on in the work and
assist in getting the message to others. He mentioned the fact that strange
things will happen, but they are to try us. He stated that we are running
on schedule time and we will do the work outlined in the Bible for us to
do in these last days.
When he finished speaking, the colored people hurried to the platform
and sang a song. There was great rejoicing while they sang.
Sister Edna Rhodes showed much Sunday School zeal as she declared
we
must enlarge our borders. She stated that Jesus was the light of the
world
while He was on earth but when He was preparing to go away Ho
said,
“Ye are the light of the world.” She said, “We must go to the dark
corners with the Sunday school message. We can’t be satisfied with just
increasing our membership; we must have some way of reaching those
all around us. It was the love that Paul had that made him go from house
to house. The love of Christ made him warn the people night and day
with tears. When others were taking life easy, he was knocking on doors
and warning people. There is work for us to do. We have to light up the
world.” She told how it was necessary for us to go to the prisons, asylums

8 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
and places of confinement with this last days message. A reading by Ora
Mae Campbell followed the message.
Brother E. H. Griffith spoke of the importance of keeping our members
and told how this should be done. He read the Scriptures found in Matt
hew 18:15-17 and Galatians 6:1. He stated these Scriptures show us what
to do. He emphasized the fact that we are not to go to our neighbors
and friends and talk about a brother, but we are to go to him and restore
him in the spirit of meekness. He showed how important it is to be in line
with the Bible. He mentioned the wrong way and the right way of deal
ing with members and this was demonstrated. The right way won the
discouraged member. The song, “The Sheep That Was Lost,” was sung
by Charles and Harper.
Sister
Willard Boyles showed her zeal for getting the printed message
to every creature in a fiery short talk. She referred to the published
message
saving Nineveh, not only the people but the cattle and every
beast. She called on the V. L. Bs. to stand and told them God placed
them on His program to get the printed message to every creature and
that means every person in the world. Harper led in singing, “I Have
the V. L. B. Zeal Down in My Heart.” Following this, the Cleveland V.
L. Bs. put on a pretty flag drill directed by Juanita Wright.
Sister Sylvia Vincent told of the need of more laborers in the great
harvest fields and the work that must be done by the W. M. Bs. to help
send the laborers. She thanked all for what had been accomplished this
year and expressed a hope that a mighty zeal would take hold of the W.
M. B. sisters to accomplish more in raising funds and in winning souls.
She appealed to them to weep over lost souls and pray for God to send
fprth laborers into the harvest. Sister Elva Decker prayed for all the
W. M. B. sisters while they stood in silence.
Brother Vernon H. Smith told of the progress of the work in the for
eign fields. He praised the work of the W. M. Bs. in supplying funds for
the foreign work. He mentioned several different places where outstand
ing progress had been made.
Brother Jess Pruitt stated the Church of God message must be printed
in every language in the world before our work can be finished. He said
there were 2,796 languages spoken in the world and about 6,000 dialects.
He
mentioned this to show something of the vast amount of work there is
to do to get the message printed in other languages. He called attention
to a tribe of people in southern Africa who speak a peculiar language
and no one has been able to translate the Bible into this language, but the
time will come that this will be done because they must read the message
in their own language. He spoke of the wonderful privilege the V. L. Bs.
have
of raising money to buy the truth and give it to those who do not
have it.
Brother Grady R. Kent thanked the Lord for the Church of Prophecy
Marker Association and because our people are getting a greater vision of
it. He referred to the Fields of the Wood program and the large crowd
present and asked why the people were there. He answered his question
by saying the zeal of the Lord of hosts got hold of the people and they
had to go. He estimated 7,000 people at the program according ,to the
number of cars and trucks there. He mentioned the progress made at
Burger Mountain and Fields of the Wood and thanked the people for their

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 9
coopei'ation. Following, the message the B. T. C. Quartet sang, “Vision
in Song.”
10:45 p.m.—Music and singing by the Florida String Band.
10:50
p.m.—Dismissed with prayer by L. S. Rhodes.
Wednesday, September 12:
9:00 a.m.—Reception Committee program in front of tabernacle di
rected by J. D. Kirkland. This special program lasted for an hour and
consisted
of music, songs, prayers, short talks, message by Amos Creel
and a general good time. The blessings of God were upon the people and
they rejoiced and praised Him. A large number of people were gathered
together in this service to enjoy the good things from the Lord.
2:00 p.m.—Reception Committee program in front of the tabernacle
in charge of J. D. Kirkland and James Daniel. This was a blessed service
which consisted of songs, prayers, short talks, and a message by James
Daniel.
A large number was present and the Lord poured out His bless
ings. At the suggestion of Brother Kirkland the people moved, inside the
tabernacle where they could be seated, and the service was continued
with special songs, shouting, dancing, marching and praising God. Brother
William Bell delivered a fiery message.
6:00 p.m.—The Kentucky and Ohio delegations formed in line on Cen
tral Avenue east of the tabernacle with the Louisville Brass Band in the
lead.
The Florida and East Texas delegations formed in line on Central
Avenue west of the tabernacle with the Miami Brass Band in the lead.
The
South Carolina and California delegations formed in line in front of
the Publishing House with the South Carolina String Band in the lead.
The
Georgia and Wyoming delegation formed on Bible Street with the
Georgia
String Band in the lead. The bands played at the different places,
then the delegations started marching toward the tabernacle. The Ken
tucky and Ohio delegations entered on the east side, the band going di
rectly to the band box. The Florida and East Texas delegations entered on
the west side, the Miami Band going to its band box. The South Carolina
and California delegations entered the left front door of the tabernacle
and marched to the speakers’ platform. They sang, “Keep on the Firing
Line,” while the band played. The Georgia and Wyoming delegations
marched to the speakers’ platform where they sang “He Set Me Free”
while the band played. The Miami Band played as these delegations
marched off. The large tabernacle was filled with happy people who
clapped
their hands and praised the Lord.
The General Overseer read a telegram of greetings from the pastor at
Colton,
California. The large congregation repeated after the General
Overseer, “God bless our Spanish folks.”
6:40 p.m.—Opportunity was given for any to make requests for prayer.
Some requests were read by the General Overseer, after which mighty
prayers in concert were prayed.
6:47 p.m.—Song service led by Davis Rogers, Charles Batson at the
piano.
As the congregation sang the chorus of “Jesus Hold My Hand,” they
lifted their right hands toward heaven. Then when the chorus was sung
again, they held the hand of the one next to them. A mighty outpouring of
the power and blessings of God followed. Marches were formed and the
people
shouted and glorified God. Handkerchiefs were waved in praising

10 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
the Lord. Prayer by all the Overseers as they -stood under their state
cards, while the piano was played softly.
7:08 p.m.—Solo by Beverly Kinser, “My Task.”
7:12 p.m.—Song by Keeney Trio, “There’s Something New Burning in
My Soul.”
7:15 p.m.—Duet by Ernie White and Dorothy Reese, “The Last Days
Message,
” sometimes called “Pull All Together.” At the request of the
General Overseer they sang the song a second time, and the congregation
stood,
joined hands and pulled together. Some swayed one way and others
another. One clerk stated, “This looks like wind in a wheat field.”
7:22 p.m.—An offering was taken by the ushers which amounted to
$356.51 The bands furnished music, playing alternately. The General
Overseer thanked those who contributed to the offering and called on
Brother Clay Shelton to consecrate the money to the Lord by prayer.
7:35 p.m.—Introductory and Welcome Address by L. V. Jones, pastor
of the Cleveland church. Brother Jones delivered a message that surely
made the people feel welcome. He told them they were welcome and he
believed
they felt welcome because of the presence of God. He referred
to this being the fortieth Assembly and stated, “If the forties mean any
thing to us, surely this Assembly will mean more to us than all that have
gone by.” He emphasized the importance of having God with us in order
for the Assembly to be what God wants it to be. He closed by telling the
people to call on him and the church in Cleveland to assist them in any
way to make them happy and comfortable and added, “You are welcome,
welcome, welcome to the Fortieth Annual Assembly of the Church of God.
God bless you.”
7:47 p.m.—Song by the B. T. C. Quartet, “I’m Winging My Way Back
Home.
”
7:51 p.m.__A large picture of the Fields of the Wood was presented to
the Assembly and the White Wing Publishing House by Richard M. Gunn.
The
General Overseer and A. D. Evans accepted the picture and thanked
Brother Gunn for it. Brother Grady R. Kent showed the congregation a
small
framed picture like the large one and explained that these small pic
tures can be purchased from the White Wing Publishing House.
8:27 p.m.—Music by the Louisville and Miami Bands.
8-34
p.m.—Brother Richard M. Gunn led the congregation in singing
“When the Church of God Arises.” Following this, Charles and Harper
sang “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”
8:42 p.m.—The City of Cleveland welcomed the Assembly delegates
through Bim Hai'le, James F. Corn, City Judge, and Arthur M. Trotter,
Chief of Police. Each of them gave the delegates a hearty welcome to the
Assembly.
Bim Harle, a schoolmate of the General Overseer, spoke in
the place of his father, C. W. Harle, who has welcomed our people to
Cleveland
for years. Judge Corn expressed pleasure for the privilege of
welcoming
the delegates to Cleveland. He closed by saying, “As I look at
your beautiful picture of the Fields of the Wood and I see the star and
the flag, it moves me to say, may the star of your hope shine as brightly
as the star of Bethlehem and may the flag of your faith fly through the
free windows of heaven.” Chief Trotter told the large congregation that
he and his force were doing everything possible to protect them.

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8:56 p.m.—Music by Louisville and Miami Bands while the congrega
tion stood and clapped their hands and waved handkerchiefs.
9:03 p.m.—Duet by Charles and Harper, “The Lost Sheep.”
9:10 p.m.—Song by White Wing Melody Girls, “Some Day We Know.
9:13 p.m.—Solo by Mildred Bennett, "You’ve Got to Walk That Road.
9:17 p.m.—Songs by the Philadelphia colored people, Swing Low
Sweet Chariot,” “Yes, My Jesus Came.”
9:26
p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert with up
lifted hands.
9:30 p.m.—Evangelistic message by E. M. Bryant. This was a powerful
message on the three experiences of being saved, sanctified and baptized
with the Holy Ghost. He told what these experiences were and the results
brought about by them in the lives of people. He emphasized that all
Church of God members who are not sanctified and filled with the Holy
Ghost
are under obligation to seek for the experiences every opportunity.
The
message was followed by an altar call by Amos Creel. The altars
were soon filled with seekers. Men and women cried out to God for the
blessings they sought. Shouts and praises rang out as the blessings were
received. The Storm Troopers worked faithfully, praying, encouraging
and doing all they could to assist the seekers.
Thursday, September 13:
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of K. M. Sowers. Paul
Garrett and H. B. Stump supplied the music and directed the singing.
Brother Sowers called for a concert prayer in behalf of the Assembly.
This
was followed by some individual prayers. Those present were given
opportunity to testify and many took advantage of it and praised the Lord
and told of His goodness and mercy. Brother Sowers read for a Scripture
lesson
Psalm 1:1-4, and the service was closed with all standing and pray
ing in concert.
6:50
a.m.—Music by the Electric Band.
7:05 a.m.—Song service led by Roy Day, Edna Day at the piano. Prayer
by W. T. Holland at the pulpit while the congregation stood in silence,
followed by a concert prayer.
7:17 a.m.—Opening of the Assembly by the General Overseer. He read
James 5:7-20, then prayed while the congregation stood in holy reverence
before the Lord. He prayed for all the work of the Assembly, for those
present and those who could not come. He asked God for wisdom and
guidance in directing the Assembly and that the Lord would take charge
and control every part of it. At the close of the prayer, the General
Overseer declared the Assembly was open for business.
7:28 a.m.—Appointment of Committees.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
No. 1. Questions and Subjects—E. A. McDonald, J. R. Smith, D. R. Hol
comb, M. E. Wilson, F. E. Van Deventer.
No. 2. Watchmen—W. A. Newsom, L. E. Silvers, T. J. Lowe, Omer C.
Lawson,
R. W. Cowart, J. V. Johnson.
No. 3. Adjustment—C. L. Taylor, Adrian T. Griffin, Wesley H. Carter,
George
D. Wilson, Wynn Stockdale.
No. 4. Ways and Means—S. O. Gillaspie, L. A. Moxley, G. C. Decker,
W. M. Lowman, Alvin S. Moss.

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No. 5. Assembly Expense—C. R. Payne, C. W. Risner, J. J. Mussel-
white, D. H. Queener, Roy H. Phipps.
No. 6. Auxiliary Boosters—J. P. Sullivan, Posey A. Shupe, D. M. Dead-
rick, J. B. Wright, J. D. Kirkland, M. S. Curry, W. M. Bell.
7:32 a.m.—Special prayer for committees, overseers, their delegations
and programs by James Staggs at the pulpit while the congregation stood
in silence.
7:42 a.m.—Call of states and provinces and their response with their
programs of music, songs, marches, display of banners and flags* and
short talks by the Overseers. Sharp trumpet call by Glen Marlow as a
signal for all to be ready.
7:43 a.m.—Alabama, Cecil J. Cunningham, Overseer. 180 marched,
carried 45 banners, 101 flags and 4 musical instruments. Song by the
delegation, “Heaven's Jubilee.” Short talk by the Overseer. Song by the
Staggs sisters, “All the Way.” Song by the King sisters, “’Tis Stamped
Upon
My Soul.” Report of the work in the state by the Overseer.
8:17
a.m.—Arizona, H. B. Moore, Overseer. 5 marched, carried one
banner and one musical instrument. Short talk and report of the work
by the Overseer. Song by Charles and Phyllis Quisenberry, “Heaven.”
8:29 a.m.—Arkansas, D. M. Shults, Overseer. 79 marched, carried 43
banners, 32 flags and 3 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Short talk and report of the work
by
the Overseer. Song by delegates, “He Set Me Free.”
8:43 a.m.—Bahamas, Alvin S. Moss, Overseer. 22 marched, carried 6
banners, 14 flags and one musical instrument. Short talk and report of
the work by the Overseer. Song by the delegation, “Be An Overcomer.”
8:56 a.m.—California, John A. Stubbs, Overseer. 43 marched, carried
26 banners, 20 flags and 2 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“He Set Me Free.” Short talk and report of the work in the state by the
Overseer.
Special song, “Won’t We Have a Good Time.”
9:09
a.m.—Chile, William A. Abercrombie, Overseer. Two marched
and carried flags. Talk by the Overseer and report of the work in Chile.
Song
in Spanish by A. H. Brooks, “Away Beyond the Blue.”
9:28 a.m.—Colorado, Cleason D. Lord, Overseer. 17 marched, carried
10 banners, 9 flags, one musical instrument. Song by the delegation,
“Jesus Hold My Hand.” Talk and report of the work by the Overseer.
Duet, “Working the Road.”
9:39 a.m.—Connecticut, Otto Koelz, Overseer. Two marched, carried
two
banners. Talk by Overseer and report of the work. Short talk and
song
by Sister Batts, “No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus.”
9:52 a.m.—Cuba, Walter C. Bates, Overseer. 34 marched, carried 6
banners, 17 flags, 3 musical instruments. Talk by Overseer and report
of the work. Song by delegation, “Working the Road.” Song by colored
delegates, “Come on Church and Let’s Go Home.”
10:09 a.m.—East Texas, Adrian T. Griffin, Overseer. 121 marched,
carried 52 banners, 48 flags, 3 musical instruments. Song by the delega
tion, “I’ll Fly Away.” Solo by Paul Lawson, “God’s Calendar of Days.”
Short talk by the Overseer and report of the work. Song by the colored
delegates, “Old Ship of Zion.”
10:33 a.m.—Delaware, Marion P. Price, Overseer. 14 marched, carried
4 banners, 12 flags, 2 musical instruments'. Song by the delegates, “Press
Along
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seer. Song by the delegation, “I'm Riding on My Saviour’s Train. Duet
by William Hodges and wife, “On the Inside Looking Out.
10:52
a.m.—Florida, M. S. Curry, Overseer. 194 marched, carried 65
banners, 80 flags, 28 musical instruments. Song by the delegation, ueav-
en’s Jubilee.” Talk by the Overseer and report of the work, bong oy
colored delegates, “X Know God Will Deliver Me.
11:12 a.m.—Eastern Canada, Frank Poloski, Overseer. 8 marched, car
ried 4 banners, 4 flags. Short talk and report of the work by Overseer.
Short talk by Beulah Cleland.
11:23 a.m.—Georgia, M. E. Wilson, Overseer. 372 marched, carried
81 banners, 196 flags, 16 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“Heaven Bound Train.” Song by a trio, “Jesus Spoke to Me. kong by
Atlanta Quartet, “I’ve Found a Hiding Place.’ Solo by Hazel Dyer,
“Working the Road.” Talk by the Overseer and report of the work.
12:00
m.—Idaho, Earl Metcalf, Overseer. 15 marched, carried 4 ban
ners, 9 flags, one musical instrument. Short talk and report of the worK
by the Overseer. Song by the delegation, “Meeting in the Air.
12:15
p.m.—Illinois, E. T. Fowler, Overseer. 52 marched, carried 21
banners, 39 flags, 3 musical instruments. Song by the delegation. He
Set Me Free.” Short talk and report by the Overseer. Solo by Evelyn
Miller, “I Just Can’t Keep from Praying.”
12:30 p.m.—Indiana, Johnny O. Wilson, Overseer. 88 marched, carried
26 banners, 61 flags, 3 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Short talk and report by the
Overseer.
Duet by Ernie and Dorothy, “I’m Depending Lord on You.
Song by Beverly Hoppel, “Climbing Up Sunshine Mountain.’ Song by
True Blue Trio, “The Last Days Message.”
12:48 p.m.—Iowa, Howard W. Thomas, Overseer. 30 marched, carried
15 banners, 7 flags, 3 musical instruments. Song by the delegation. Duet
by Rudolph Covey and wife, “On Burger Mountain.” Song by a quartet.
. Short talk and report by the Overseer. Song by the delegation, 111 Fly
Away.”
1:07 p.m.—Kansas, J. P. Sullivan, Overseer. 45 marched, carried 25
banners, 21 flags, 2 musical instruments. Songs by the delegation, 1 Come
On Kansas, Let’s Go,” “Just Over in the Glory Land.” Short talk and re
port of the work by the Overseer. Duet by Jack Johnson and wife,
“Jericho Road.” Song by a sister.
1:25 p.m.—Kentucky, C. R. Payne, Overseer. 308 marched, carried
32 banners, 148 flags, 18 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“I’ll Live in Glory.” Song by the state secretaries, “Howdy Do.” . Musical
selection by four members of the Louisville band. Song by a trio, The
Home Gates.” Talk and report by the Overseer.
1:50
p.m.—Louisiana, Grady Mayhall, Overseer. 42 marched, carried
9 banners, 21 flags, 2 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“When the Church of God Arises.” Song by the colored delegates, “Get
ting Ready to Leave This World.” Short talk and report of the work by
the Overseer.
2:04
p.m.—Maine, Ralph Colvin, Overseer. One marched, carried a
banner. Short talk and report of the work by the Overseer.
2:10
p.m.—Maryland and District of Columbia, Posey A. Shupe, Over
seer.
39 marched, carried 18 banners, 24 flags, 3 musical instruments.
Song
by the delegation, “Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Duet,

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“It’s a Grand and Glorious Feeling.” Short talk by the Overseer. Song
by the colored delegates, “I’ve Got Heaven on My Mind.”
2:36 p.m.—Massachusetts, J. F. Aites, Overseer. 7 marched, carried
6 banners, and one flag. Short talk and report of the work by the' Over
seer. Song by the delegation, “When We All Get to Heaven.”
p.m. Mexico, Eduardo Rodriguez, Overseer. Represented by John
A. Stubbs, who read a report of the work in Mexico prepared by Brother
Rodriguez.
2:66 p.m.—Michigan, George Albert Wilson, Overseer. 67 marched,
carried 22 banners, 39 flags, 5 musical instruments. Song by the delega-
tmn, ‘He Set Me Free.” Short talk by the Overseer and a report of the
work.
Song by the True Blue Trio, “A Home Up in Heaven.”
• j:0 o P-m-—:Minnesota, Paul H. Thompson, Overseer. 20 marched, car
d'd I* banners, 18 flags, 2 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
With Jesus We Shall Win.” Talk by the Overseer and report of the
work
in the state. Song by Julia Stenmark, “The Love of God.” Song by
Willie Morrow, “I’m on My Way to Heaven.”
3:23 p.m.—Mississippi, B. O. Funderburk, Overseer. 167 marched, car
ried 19 banners, 87 flags. Song by the delegation, “He Set Me Free.”
Talk and report of the work by the Overseer. Song by the colored
delegates.
3:45 p.m.—Missouri, D. R. Holcomb, Overseer. 92 marched, carried
33 banners, 49 flags, 15 musical instruments. Short talk and report of
the work by the Overseer. Songs by the delegation, “Fll Live in Glory,”
“He Set Me Free.” Song by Aleda Harris and Hazel Davis, “He Will
Make the Flowers Bloom.”
4:10 p.m.—Montana, W. A. Newsom, Overseer. 15 marched, carried 5
banners, 14 flags, one musical instrument. Short talk by the Overseer
and a report of the work. Song by the delegation, “Getting Ready to
Leave This World.” Short talks by 0. F. Shroyer and F. E. Van
Deventer.
4:24 p.m.—Nebraska, Jesse A. Griffin, Overseer. 17 marched, carried
10 banners, 7 flags, 3 musical instruments. Talk by the Overseer and
report of the work. .Songs by the delegation, “Keep on the Firing Line,”
“Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Sister Griffin spoke a few words.
Nevada was represented by the reading of a telegram from the State
Overseer, who was unable to attend the Assembly.
4:40 p.m.—New Jersey, A. D. Summerville, Overseer. 3 marched, car
ried 2 banners, 2 flags. Short talk and report of the work by the Over
seer.
4:46
p.m.—New Mexico, T. J. Lowe, Overseer. 27 marched, carried 14
banners, 13 flags, 3 musical instruments. Song by the delegation, “It’s
Keeping Me Alive.” Talk by Ovex*seer and report of the work. Song by
Ernie and Dorothy, “What Are You.” Song by Mrs. James Hall, “Some
body
Loves You.”
5:02 p.m.—New York, John W. Stitt, Overseer. 16 marched, carried
10 banners, 5 flags, 4 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down.” Song by a trio, “Im Gonna
Rise
Up and Shine.” Short talk and report of the work by the Over
seer. A Brother Cook spoke a few words. Duet, “There’ll Be a Reunion
Down Here.” Song, “I’m on the Highway Home.”
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carried one banner, one flag. Talk and report of the work by the Over
seer.
5:27
p.m.—North Carolina, C. L. Taylor, Overseer. 236 marched, car
ried 29 banners, 201 flags, 6 musical instruments. Song by the delega
tion, “When the Church of God Arises.” Talk by the Overseer and im
port of the work. Song by the delegates, “Getting Ready to Leave This
World.” Songs by the colored delegates, “Oh, Somebody Touched Me,”
“Jesus Is Keeping Me Alive.”
6:00 p.m.—North Dakota, Nelson Johnson, Overseer. 19 marched, car
ried 3 banners, 16 flags, one musical instrument. Talk by the Overseer
and a report of the work. An Indian testified and sang in the Indian
language. P. G. Shroyer spoke briefly. Solo by Sister Shroyer, “Rose of
Sharon.” Song by the delegation, “I’ll Fly Away.”
6:24 p.m.—Ohio, J. B. Wright, Overseer. 109 marched, carried 56 ban
ners, 42 flags, 5 musical instruments. Song by the delegation, “When
We
All Get to Heaven.” Song by the Canton Trio, “My Soul Shall Live
On.
” Short talk by the Overseer and the report of the work in the state.
Song by the Cincinnati Duet, “I’d Rather Live by the Side of the Road.”
The
delegation sang “Come on Ohio, Let’s Go.”
6:50 p.m.—Oklahoma, D. H. .Queener, Overseer. 59 • marched, car
ried 15 banners, 34 flags, 2 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“Where Could I Go.” Short talk and report by the Overseer. Songs by
a quartet, “He Whispered Sweet Peace to Me,” “I Remember the Time.”
7:15 p.m.—Oregon, Henry M. Biggers, Overseer. 7 marched, carried
one banner, 5 flags, one musical instrument. Song by a trio, “I Know
My Lord’s Gonna Lead Me Out.” Short talk and report by the Ovei*seei*.
7:24 p.m.-—Pennsylvania, V. R. Sherrill, Overseer. 87 marched, car
ried 53 banners, 50 flags. Song by the delegation, “Meeting in the Aii\”
The delegates recited a poem composed for this special occasion. Song
by the colored delegates, “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.” Short talk and
report of the work by the Overseer. The state auxiliary workers recited
poems
concerning the different auxiliaries.
7:40 p.m.—Rhode Island, William A. Grant, Overseer. 7 marched,
carried 3 banners, 4 flags. Talk by the Overseer and a report of the
work.
Song, “I’ll be Waiting Up There.”
7:50 p.m.—South Carolina, E. A. McDonald, Overseer. 157 marched,
carried 29 banners, 51 flags, 9 musical instruments. Short talk and re
port of the work by the Overseer. Duet, “We Won’t Be Here Long,” by
Julian and Mildred Bennett. Song by the delegation, “Everybody Put
Your Shoulder to the Wheel.”
8:13 p.m.—South Dakota, F. E. Van Deventer, Overseer. 29 mai*ched,
carried 10 banners, 12 flags, 3 musical instruments. Song by the dele
gates, “We Will Win.” Short talk by H. H. Bhumenthal. Short talk and
report by the Overseer. Song by the delegation, “Keep on the Fixing
Line.”
8:35
p.m.—Tennessee, L. A. Moxley, Overseer. 362 marched, carried
53 banners, 196 flags, one musical instrument. Song by the delegation,
“Getting Ready to Leave This Woiid.” Short talk and report by the Over
seer. He presented some awards to his faithful state workers.
9:00
p.m.—Turks Islands, Alvin S. Moss, Overseei\ 7 marched, carried
one banner, 2 flags. Short talk and report of the work by the Overseer.
9:07 p.m.—-Utah, Charles F. Keener, Overseer. 16 marched, caiTied 8
banners, 3 flags, 3 instruments. Song by the delegation, “We’ll Walk All

16 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Around About That City,” Song by a quartet, “Waiting for the Boys to
Come Home.” Short talk and report by the Overseer. Song by the dele
gates as they marched off, “I’ll Be Living up There.”
9:22 p.m. Vermont, G. E. Arnold, Overseer. 10 marched, carried 9
banners, 6 flags, 2 musical instruments. Short talks and report of the
work by the Overseer. Song by a trio, “Working the Road.” Song by
the delegation, “He Is Mine.”
9:37 p.m.—Virginia, W. M. Lowman, Overseer. 344 marched, carried
130 banners, 181 flags, 8 musical instruments. Short talk by the Overseer
and the report of the work in the state. Song by the delegation, “He
Set Me Free.” Song by a trio, “When God Dips His Love in My Heart.”
Song
by the colored delegates, “Let Me In.” A mighty time of rejoicing
all during this program, which spread all over the building.
10:24 p.m.—Virgin Islands, Albert H. Brooks, Overseer. 4 marched,
carried one banner, 4 flags. Short talk and report of the work by the
Overseer.
Song, “Be Honest with Jesus,” sung by Brother and Sister
Brooks.
10:38 p.m.—Washington, Sidney A. Cooley, Overseer. 17 marched,,
carried 2 banners, 6 flags, 5 musical instruments. Song by delegation,
“I’ll Fly Away.” Solo by Paul Bancroft, “I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan
Alone.
” Duet, “Come and See Me.” Short talk and report of the work
by
the Overseer. Solo, “Airplanes for Higher Riders.” Song by a trio,
“Somebody, Somewhere Is Needing Just You.”
11:01 p.m.—Western Canada, Charles W. Durr, Overseer. 3 mai’ched,
carried 2 flags. Short talk and report of the work by the Overseer.
11:16 p.m.—West Texas, L. E. Silvers, Overseer. 35 marched, carried
14 banners, 12 flags, 4 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“The Sanctifying Power.” Song by Ernie and Dorothy, “I’ve Wandered
Far Away.” Short talk by the Overseer and a report of the work. Song
by a little boy, “Depending on You Jesus.”
11:34 p.m.—West Virginia, Roy H. Phipps, Overseer. 83 marched, car
ried 14 banners, 56 flags, 7 musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“Meeting in the Air.” Song by Malcolm and Virla Linkous, “God’s Ford.”
Short talk and report of the work by the Overseer.
11:46 p.m.r—Wisconsin, E. S. Johns, Overseer. 25 marched, carried 14
banners, 16 flags. Song by the delegation, “Camping in Canaan Land.”
Short talk and report of the work by the Overseer. Short talks by two
delegates. Song by a quartet, “Church of God Prophecy.” Song by the
delegation, “Where could I Go.”
12:08 a.m.—Wyoming, G. C. Decker, Overseer. 33 marched, carried 6
banners, 13 flags, 2 musical instruments. Song by a quartet, “Look on
the Brighter Side.” The Overseer spoke briefly and gave the report of
the work in the state. He called for the General Overseer to sit in front
on the rostrum and the secretaries to sit on a front seat nearby. Song
by the delegation, “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around.” The delegation
honored the general secretaries in a short program and repeated a yell
to the General Overseer boosting the orphanage. As they left the plat
form the power of God fell and the blessings spread over the congrega
tion. The bands played, the people marched, shouted and praised God.
The
call of states ended with great victory.
12:42 a.m.—Brother Ted Rampey blew a sharp trumpet blast to con
cluded
the marches.
This
was a great day. The blessings of the Lord were upon the people

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as they marched through the aisles of the big tabernacle and lined up on
the platforms. At times they shouted, danced and praised the Lord. We
felt it was a good place to be all day. It was a beautiful sight to see the
large delegations marching as they filled every aisle. The overseers told
interesting things about their work and handed in written reports to the
chief clerk. We have not included these in this record because they would
take up too much space. Mention was made of the countries not repre
sented which were listed on the program and prayers were offered for
them.
There was a noticeable increase in the number of banners carried
in the marches this year. Nearly every state showed an increase, also
there was an increase in the number of delegates. The faithful service
of the Louisville, Miami and Electric bands during the day was appre
ciated. They were always ready with their music.
12:44 a.m.—Song service led by C. F. Reynolds, Mildred Bennett at the
piano.
Prayer by William F. Strey at the pulpit.
12:50 a.m.—Evangelistic message by Allen Potts. This was a good mes
sage,
though brief. Brother D. M. Cobb made the altar call while a song
was
sung. Quite a number fell into the altar and the prayers ascended
to God at this hour.
Friday, September 14:
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise Prayer Meeting in charge of Paul Simpson. The
service was opened by singing, “Getting Ready to Leave This World,” led
by Alice Spenalla. Other songs were sung and prayers prayed for re
quests that were made and for the Assembly. Many testified and praised
the Lord for His blessings. The colored people were present and their
songs
were a blessed part of the service. Brother Simpson delivered an
inspiring message and closed the service at 7:19 a.m. with a concert prayer.
8:00 a.m.—The V. L. Bs. met the General Secretary Willard Boyles, in
the House of Blessing for a short service, in which she gave some instruc
tions about the work and explained and distributed the plans to be used
in raising money for the state convention free literature offering. Special
prayers were prayed for the V. L. B. program in the Assembly.
9:06 a.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band.
9:22 a.m.—Song service led by Ralph Colvin, Mildred Bennett at the
piano.
Prayer by John B. Weidner at pulpit while the congregation stood
in
sacred quietness. A concert prayer followed in behalf of the requests
that had been made.
9:42 a.m.—Song by the B. T. C. Quartet, “Just What My Lord
Promised.”
9:47 a.m.—Finding Our Place in God’s Great Program, Message by L.
S. Rhodes. He started his message by reading Ephesians 4:4 and stated,
“There is just one body. There is just one church. There is only one the
Lord recognizes.” Then he read Romans 12:4 and said, “You have a place
in
the body. It makes it a little bit bad for you to try to fill the other
fellow’s office. All members have not the same office. You have a place,
that is true, and the other member has one too. Your place is just as im
portant to you as his is to him, but if you try to fill his place you will
make a mess. We know this is the body of Christ. If you want to feel
good, stay in your place.
“Every one of us is in the body. (1 Cor. 12:14-18) God put us where

18 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
In the above picture we see a lovely dining room suite as well as other
gifts presented to the General Overseer and family at the 40th Annual
Assembly, by the V. L. Bs. In addition to the gifts received they were
given an offering, $17 each, as a wedding anniversary present.
He wants us to be. If you are the foot, be the foot. If you are the hand,
be
the hand. If you are the foot, you are where God wants you to be and
you won’t fit any other place. The eye, the ear, the foot, the hand are
parts of the body. The ear can’t say it is not of the body because it is not
the eye. It takes all to make a perfect body. (Col. 2:19) If a man have
a stiff joint, it will show up on him. I am afraid there are too many stiff
joints in the Church of God. Some of these stiff joints haven’t moved for
a long time. Every joint must be working in its proper place. Loosen
up those stiff joints so they will work for God. Put in practice all the
teachings of the Church. We have only forty-eight churches on the C. P.
M. A. Honor Roll in the Fields of the Wood. All the rest must have stiff
joints. (Judges 7:17, 18)
“That man knew his place. He was a leader back in those days, and
he could say, ‘Look on me, and do likewise.’ God had a man to stand in
his own place, and he had a trumpet to blow, and he blew hig own trum
pet. We have a General Overseer in our midst this morning. He has a
trumpet to blow. A lot of people are trying to blow the General Over

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seer’s trumpet. (A message and interpretation at this time stated Hie
Lord called the former General Overseer and set him in his place. He
also
called our present General Overseer and set him in his place, and the
people were admonished to follow him as they did the foimei G
Overseer.) Gideon had 32,000 to start with, but some of them wanted to
blow somebody else’s trumpet. He found 300 that would stand in the
own place, blow their own trumpets, brake their pitchers and let then
own lights shine.
“The Church of God is on program. Let none of you go beyond and
defraud your brother. Some people want to get in the other man s shoes.
When
you have a spirit like that, it is the wrong spirit. Some People lee
the anointing to be state overseer. If that anointing is right it will get all
over the General Overseer. If you don’t get appointed, don t swell up but
go back home and stay in your own office.
“There is too much politics in the Church of God. Politics will never
take you anywhere. Even the Son of God didn’t come down here to build
Himself a reputation. (Phil. 2:5-7) Paul said, ‘Let this mind be m you.
Jesus wasn’t seeking a high place. One time the people tiled to make
Him
king and He got out of their way. When He did some muacle, Pie
said, ‘See that no man know it.’ He opened the blind eyes and He said to
the man, don’t tell nobody. Why He did this I don’t know but He made
himself of no reputation. Certain people are trymg to build them a i epu-
tation. Jesus didn’t. We need to settle down and be Chuich of God and
put in practice all the teachings. Then the C. P. M. A. will aJ?"f ”
present you with a stone of honor because of your loyalty to the Lnuich.
In closing he repeated a portion of a verse of Scripture, And that ye
study to be quiet, and to do your own business.”
10:30 a.m.—At the close of the message the power of God began to
move upon the people. Messages and interpretations were given whjcn
showed the General Overseer was the Lord’s anointed and that God win
lead him. The General Overseer asked all to kneel and pray as humbly as
• they knew how. A mighty concert prayer followed. This was a very secred
time. Many were shedding tears.
At
the close of the prayer the General Overseer said, “I don’t know how
you feel, but I feel if it were pleasing to God, I would like to have a
little church to pastor this year. It would be so much less responsibility.
But it is wonderful to have the cooperation of so many to help carry on
the work. I believe God will help us. My desire is to be humble before
Him:
be directed by God. Thank the,Lord, He is so good to us. (He cned
as he talked.) Let me fill my place, dear Lord. I didn t know Brother
Rhodes
would preach like he did, but that is exactly what we needed, ilie
Lord
knows what is needed. He always works out everything for His
glory. It always pays to give room for the Holy Ghost and be sure He is
leading. We thank the Lord for His presence here. The Holy Ghost is
here.
“As I look into your faces this morning, I am sure you have a zeal for
the Church of God or you wouldn’t be here. You made sacrifices to come.
You are interested in God’s Church. Somebody has to be interested.
Jesus is the Head, He is not here, but He has a body. I thank the Lord
for the privilege of being a part of the body of Christ. Every member
is important. Every one has a place to fill. Before another year is over,
we are going to see results from this Assembly. We are going to leave
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to be enthusiasm, it is going to be zeal. When you hit a snag, it won’t
iSMK you. You wont let a trifle rise up and knock you off. You will
t> i to the teachings of the Assembly. It is the teachings of this good old
a Assembly stands for. When I came into the Church, I ac
cepted this Bible. If we live up to that, we will make it through. I be
lieve we have thousands that wouldn’t back up an inch.”
10:50 a.m. Song by Texie Johnson, “God’s Church in Prophecy.”
iHlf :The General Overseer made some announcements and
called
for special prayer for the sick.
11:00 a.m.—General Overseer’s Annual Address.
GENERAL OVERSEER’S ANNUAL ADDRESS
BEFORE
THE FORTIETH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
of
THE CHURCH OF GOD
The Church of God Flag Pledge
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!
United States of America Flag Pledge
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of> the United States of America, and
to the Republic for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all.
INTRODUCTORY
We are now in the midst of the Fortieth Annual Assembly of the Church
of God. We have gathered here from many states and foreign countries
to do business for God and His Church. Last year I made my first at
tempt to deliver an address before the Assembly and now I am making
the second. I can do this only by the help of the Lord. I realize more and
more as the days go by the need of depending wholly upon God for His
help.
Also, I can now realize that our former General Overseer depended
upon
the help of the Lord and God gave Him strength and wisdom to
carry on the work of His great Church.
It hardly seems possible that a year has passed since we last gathered
here in the Assembly, but time is swiftly passing and the return of our
Lord
may be much nearer than many of us realize. We teach the work
must be done first and this is true. Jesus said, “And this gospel of the
kingdom
shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations;
and then shall the end come.” Mighty work to do, and it will take
mighty people to do it. When I refer to mighty people I do not think of
those who are considered mighty in this world. T do not refer to men of
high
rank or those holding honored positions in the world. I refer to
people
made mighty by the power of God; those people, who are mentioned
in the Book as common people, the kind who heard Jesus gladly. Paul
states that “Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not
many noble, are called.” But he said God chose the foolish things of the

world to confound the wise and the weak things to confound the mighty.
We, the common people, can be mighty people in the hands of God.
When we think of the vast amount of work there is to do: gg*g!
impossible for human beings to ever accomplish the t«wk. And it would
be
impossible for us to do it, but all things are possible with God. Jesus
E-ave us the work to do and He said it must be done befoie He irturns.
The
secret of our success lies in the fact that He said He would be
us alway even unto the end of the world. He
power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Then He said. Go
ye
therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name °f ^ ®
Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you
alway, even unto the end of the world.” Jesus assMed those firet members
of the early Church that He had all power, then He told them what they
must do and gave them the assurance that He would be with them to
the very end. The work down here m these last days is ouis; to accom
plish,
but we have the assurance that Jesus is with us and that He
all
power and He can give us the power we need to do the woik. It 'W|
take °theX mighty power- of God to do the work We are helpless ^thout
this power, but the apostles and members of the early Church had tne
power
to do the work that needed to be done at that time and W Wii haye
it now. We must have it. We must have more of the power of God all
the time. Mark recorded the last commission m the following words.
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel
to every creature. .
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth
not shall be damned.
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they
cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; _ .
“They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall
not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
“So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into
heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working
with them, and confirming the word with signs following.”
Jesus said go ye and don’t stop until you preach the gospel to every
creature. Don’t leave out one. Then He told of the signs that would
follow, and this Scripture shows they went forth and preached GviiiKi
WHERE and as they went the Lord worked with them, confirming tne
Word
with signs following. He did just exactly what He said He would
do. The success of the early Church can be attributed to The Lord worx-
ing with them, and confirming the word with signs following. wnere
ever they went something took place. The sick were healed; the l3™®
were made to walk; devils were cast out; signs and wonders were wrougnt
by the hands of the apostles.' The prisons could not hold them, they
were delivered by the angels; thousands of souls were saved under tne
preaching .of one sermon; at the rebuke of Peter, Ananias and Sapphira
fell dead. What were they doing? They were preaching the Word and
the signs were following. One time Peter and John were brought before
the council for some good deed they had done and when they were let
go, they went to their own company and they had a prayer meeting.
Those
men asked God to “grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness
they may speak thy word, By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and
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that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.”
they wanted boldness to preach the Word, but they couldn’t be satis
fied with that; they wanted the sick healed and signs and wonders to be
done.
The Lord working with them.” That is what we must have. That
is what we can have if we will obey the command to preach the gospel
to every creature. That is the secret of the Lord working with us. Preach
the gospel and nothing else. It is the gospel that must be preached.
I ^ want our Church of God ministers to preach the gospel with demon
stration and power and be so full of the Spirit of God that it can be said
i !H ml' se fhdt have turned the world upside down are come hither
also.
This-was said of Paul and Silas. Why wouldn’t it be all right
yW 0.!?6 S£lld of as? The fact is> 1 would like for our ministers to be so
SP# M j g?wer °f God and 50 yielded to Him as they preach the Word
that God will work with them and confirm the Word with signs follow-
ing. It will take that to get the message to every creature. It will take
healing the sick and the signs and wonders to attract the attention of the
people
so we can get the message to them. It will take the power of God
with us. Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, said,
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath
n <<>™5oueat; ay me’ to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God;
so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully
preached the gospel.”
There
are the signs and wonders again. There is the full gospel preached.
There is the power of the Spirit of God. We must have the power of
God with us now in order to fully preach the gospel. We must do what-
ever is required for us to have the power so that the sick will be healed
and the signs and wonders be done. We must have so much of God in
us until He can be felt when we are in the presence of others. One time
Charles G. Finney visited a factory. As he went to the different de
partments the employes became so effected until they could not continue
their work. The manager stopped all machinery and gave the people an
opportunity to seek God and many souls were saved there in that fac
tory. Finney had so much of God with him that his presence brought deep
conviction
to those with whom he came in contact. He attributed this
experience to a long season of prayer when he was on the sea on one
of his journeys. He had powerful revivals with great numbers of souls
saved.
We need this compelling power. We must have it if we get the mes
sage to the multitudes. They will not listen unless we have the power of
God with us to compel their attention. If it means loss of sleep for us
to have the power of God, it will be worth the sacrifice in the number of
souls won for the Master and the other good that will be done. If it
takes fasting and praying to have the Lord working with us so when we go
to new fields the people will exclaim, “They that have turned the world
upside .down are come hither also,” it will be worth all the cost to us.
No effort will be too great and no sacrifice too much if we can have God
with us so the sick will be healed, the signs following, the full gospel
preached to every creature as we reach them, and multitudes of souls won
for God and His Church. 0, the vast amount of work there is yet to do
We must be mighty people to accomplish it.
PROGRESS SINCE LAST ASSEMBLY
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am very grateful. I appreciate the fine work done by our good people. By
all of us working together as we have, much good has been accomplished.
I want to thank all of our ministers and members for all they have done.
I appreciate every effort that has been made for the salvation of souls
and the advancement of the work of the Church. Also, I am thankful to
God for His blessings upon us as we labored for Him. We could not have
accomplished
what we have without His blessings and help. God has been
good
to us and I praise Him.
I am happy to report a church has been established this year in one
foreign country where we have had no work in the past. Through the
efforts of Brother William Abercrombie a church was established in
Chile. We are thankful for this start in Chile and we are expecting this
to be the beginning of a great work in that country. I know this is a
small
beginning but we are not the people to despise the day of small
things. We are appreciative of anything the Lord does for us and always
looking forward to greater things. We can do this because of the proph
ecies
concerning the Church of God.
There have been increases in the work in nearly all, if not all, the for
eign fields. Our records show an increase of 24 churches this year among
the French speaking people. They show an increase of 15 churches among
the Spanish speaking people. This does not include the Spanish group
of 16 churches received into the Church of God in California. New work
has been opened up in several of the other foreign fields. We thank
God for every new church and for all the members in these churches. This
work could not have been done without the assistance of our faithful
W. M. Bs. They have done a splendid work and I pray God’s blessings
upon
every one of them. It seems that even greater advancements have
been made in the foreign fields this year than in the home land.
A good number of churches have been established in the states this
year. Our record shows 57 churches were set in order in the different
states among our English speaking people. I am grateful for each one
of these. I wish there had been more, of course, but it is a joy to my
soul to know we have gained this number. Again I will say, God has been
good
to us and I thank Him.
We have made some good progress in many respects and I would like
to make mention of the magazine that is being printed in Spanish. We
call this magazine the Spanish Joyful News. It carries the Sunday school
lessons
and that makes it very valuable to our Spanish people. Also,
the Sunday school lessons are being printed in French. We feel it is worth
a great deal to prepare our own Sunday school lessons for our foreign
people.
Then they do not have to use literature prepared by other organ
izations. We have also had Sunday school literature printed in Polish
for this quarter. We hope to be able to get much of our literature printed
in the different languages in the near future.
We have printed three issues of a magazine named Happy Harvester.
This
magazine is published specially for prisoners. Something must be
done
to get the message to all shut-ins and we are printing this paper
as a kind of a trial to see what it will accomplish. If it proves to be worth
the cost, then we hope to be able to continue it.
The printing of the Sunday school literature in other languages and
the magazines has been made possible through the efforts of our V. L. Bs.
We could not do this if we did not have a Free Literature Fund. Our
young people are due much commendation for the faithful work they
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wards received for the souls won for God and His Church through the
printed page.
Again I want to thank our good people for their faithful work this
year. I am sure none of us have accomplished as much as we desire. We
are never fully satisfied with what we do. How can we be when there
is so much work to be done? But we will work right on by the Lord’s help
and do all we possibly can and look forward for greater advancements
another year.
THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Much has been said about the test of fellowship. Questions have been
asked
about the different points of teaching and why some are made a
test of fellowship while others are not. Some have felt it is a little diffi
cult to know how to deal with members who fail to measure to some
of the teachings of the Church because they are not made a test of fel
lowship. I will not try to tell why some points of teachings are made a
test of fellowship and others are not. It is enough to know that those
who have blazed the way before us and led us so ably through the years
decided
this is the way it should be.
Our former General Overseer has told us over and over to teach our
people.
He made us to know we do not use force to get our members
to measure to the standard, but we are to teach them. He was following
the command of Jesus. Among the last words of Jesus to His disciples
is the much-used phrase, “Teaching them to observe all things.” Jesus
taught the people, then when He was leaving this world He commanded
His
disciples to do the same. Teaching means to cause to learn. People
are not taught until they are made to know the thing being taught. Much
depends
upon the teacher. If the proper methods are used, then he can
expect good results from his teaching. When our people do not meas
ure up, it must be a fact they haven’t been taught properly or it may be
they just need more teaching. It takes longer for some people to learn
than it does others. Some are more eager to learn than others. In fact,
it seems that some show very little interest in learning, therefore it is
necessary for those teaching to stir them up and get them to the place they
will become interested so they will absorb what is being taught.
There must be some way of teaching and preaching that will capture
the minds and hearts of the people who do not measure up so they will
learn. If they learn, then they will measure up and there will be no
reason for any thought of dismissing them from the Church. There have
been ministers who boasted of skinning the folks as they called it, but
scolding and browbeating will not feed the souls of men, neither will that
kind of preaching edify and build up. Instead of skinning we want to
pour in the oil. I am not talking about patting people on the back and
telling them they are fine members when they may be failing, but I am
talking about preaching the Word with love and the interest of souls at
heart. We find in the Book everything we need. Paul told Timothy
that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good
works.” There it is before us. Our teachers and preachers can find in
the Bible all that is necessary to teach doctrine. They will find what is
needed when it is necessary to reprove, correct and instruct. All of this
is in the Book so we can be perfect and do good work. Our preachers
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Honest hearts will accept the Word if it is presented to them in the
proper manner, even though it is quick and powerful and sharper than any
twoedged sword. Any who refuse to accept the Word will fail and we will
know
how to deal with them.
Our message is the message of love. God loved the world so much He
sent His only Son to redeem it. Jesus, the Son of God, loved the lost
so much He gave His life for them. Surely a soul is valuable if God could
give
His only Son to redeem it. Surely a soul is valuable since Jesus
left His home in glory and came to earth to die for it. When we deal
with members of the Church, we are dealing with souls that will never
die. Our responsibility is great. No doubt, many members have been lost
because of a lack of love and wisdom in caring for them and dealing
with them. Our business is to save souls—not destroy them. Wouldn’t
it be a terrible thing to go to the judgment and find we had been the
means
of some souls being lost because we failed to deal with them prop
erly? 0, wouldn’t that be awful? We are doing business that will count
in eternity. Think what eternity means. It will continue forever. A
billion years of eternity is only as a grain of sand on the seashore. Let’s
keep this in mind as we continue our work of teaching, preaching, exhort
ing,
and dealing with the souls of men. Let’s continue to teach those
who are not measuring up until they do measure up. Let’s restore the
one
who is overtaken in a fault. That is what we are instructed to do.
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, re
store such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou
also
be tempted.” Do the work of teaching and restoring, then I believe
it will not be so difficult* to know how to deal with those who fail.
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ORPHANAGE
At the Annual Assembly last year a recommendation was made by the
Questions and Subjects Committee and accepted by the Assembly for
the General Overseer and headquarters staff to be granted authority to
make investigations and reach a decision about an orphans home. Con
sideration was given to this matter along and along. Knowing that many
of our people, if not all, are deeply interested in a home for orphan chil
dren, we felt free to go forward with the work. The result is, we have
purchased a farm with a large home on it which can be used to house
several children when arranged properly.
Our
General Sunday School Secretary felt for some time that it would
be good for the Sunday schools to raise funds for some special purpose,
but nothing had ever been decided upon. One time when she was coun
seling with the former General Overseer, she made some mention about
the matter. His advice was to wait until the Sunday schools could raise
funds for some permanent work. Of course, the orphanage work will
be permanent. We will always have children who need a home. We de
cided
to find out how the Sunday schools felt about the matter. We learned
they were interested in raising funds for an orphanage, so we decided
to give them the privilege to support this worthy work.
Jesus loved the children and took them in His arms and blessed them
when
He was on earth. We could not be His followers and walk in His
footsteps if we do not love the children. It would not be worth much
to the children without parents and homes for us to tell them we loved
them and do nothing else, but it will be worth everything to them and a
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loved, given the needed care and taught the Church of God doctrine.
Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them
not: for of such is the kingdom of Goxl.” He is still calling the children to
come to Him and we can assist those who need love and care by giving
them a home and pointing them to the great Lover of little children.
I have no doubt about our Sunday schools supporting this good work.
I believe the funds will come in to meet all the demands, however, there
is still something for this Assembly to do. I am relating that which we
have done and I would like to know if we have the approval of this body
of people. Then it will be necessary for a committee to be appointed
either by the Assembly or the General Overseer, which shall work in con
junction with the president. This committee will be for the purpose of
making the necessary arrangements for accepting children into the home
and looking after the interests of the work in general. There is much
work for this committee to do before we are ready to accept children.
All we have done is purchase the property. Rules and regulations will have
to be made to govern the work. Attention must be given to the require
ments of the state in regard to institutions of this kind and, of course,
we
will expect to carry on the work in line with these requirements. A
manager for the farm must be secured as well as a matron for the home.
Then the committee will decide on applications for admitting children
to the home. It will be necessary for this committee or the Assembly to
decide whether or not children who have one parent or both parents, but
who need a home and care, shall be admitted to the home along with
orphans. We know there are children in the world who have parents, yet
they need care as badly as orphans. However, we will not be able to take
care of children who have parents at the present time. I feel sure we
will
not be able to take care of all orphans for whom applications will be
made at the beginning.
I would like for the Questions and subjects Committee to give this mat
ter attention and bring a recommendation to the Assembly.
THE CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKER ASSOCIATION AND
THE STONE OF HONOR PROGRAM
I am elated over the progress made by the Church of Prophecy Marker
Association this year. This auxiliary is becoming better known to our
people
and many of them are enthusiastic over it. I am sure none of us yet
realize the worth of this auxiliary to the Church, but as we go along
with the work from year to year we will leam the full value of it. We
know
it has already been worth much to the Church. Just the name should
be an inspiration to all of us. Doesn’t it sound good to our ears to hear
the words Church of Prophecy. Of course, this is because we under
stand the Church of God has come up and is functioning according to
prophecy. Then when Marker Association is added to the Church of Proph
ecy
it should be enough to arouse the interest of any one. It is some
thing new in these last days. There have been associations of many kinds
formed, but I am sure no one ever heard of a Marker Association be
fore. Associations are formed for specific purposes and this association
was formed for the purpose of marking important places in connection
with the Church of God, also places of Biblical interest. It is the only
Association of its kind in the world. In fact, no one else could have
an Association like this, because we are the Church according to the proph
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Our membership in the Church of Prophecy Marker Association has
made a nice increase this year. I am very happy about this. Then sev
eral of the states have done well in collecting funds for the different
projects at Burger Mountain. I just don’t have words to express what
I feel for our people. I think they are wonderful. They are so eager to
help in all departments of the work. They want to do all that is required
of them and even more. It is the faithfulness of our people that makes
it possible for me to give the good reports to this Assembly. I could do
nothing without the cooperation and faithful service of our good members.
We
have been able to go forward with the beautifying of the Fields
of the Wood this year. The South Carolina entrance to Prayer Moun
tain has been completed. Our good saints in South Carolina have furnished
funds for this beautiful entrance. The Arise Shine Marker has been
erected at the spot where the Church of God made its appearance in these
last days in the Fields of the Wood. This marker was made possible
through the funds raised by our Virginia people. Then tables have been
set up and some improvements made during the year. We are very proud
of all that has been done.
I feel we must hasten the work of beautifying Fields of the Wood and
Burger Mountain, as well as setting up our markers in many places of
interest. We can’t afford to be slow about any of our work, and I am
sure this part of it is very important. We must write the vision and make
it plain upon tables. We have to do this in order to fulfil prophecy. We
have been telling the vision by word of mouth, singing it and demon
strating it, and now we are writing it and making it plain upon tables.
We
have started this work and we won’t quit until it is completed. Some
people don’t understand what we are doing, but we know what we are
doing. We are not just building a playhouse, but we are getting ready for
the return of our Lord.
We have had our programs in Fields of the Wood on all the regular
dates for programs. We began soon after the Assembly with the first
program on Columbus Day, October 12, 1944. The next was Thanksgiving
November 30. Then came our Christmas program the night of December
23. We slipped in a special program at the First Assembly Building the
night of January 26. It was continued until after midnight in order to
celebrate the exact dates of the first Assembly, January 26 and 27, 1906.
Our Easter celebration came very early in the morning, April 1. After
that we celebrated the forty-second anniversary of the finding of the
Church of God in these last days on June 13. Then we have had two
programs this month—the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the
dedication of the Fields of the Wood and Burger Mountain, September
7, and our program September 11, the day before this Assembly. All
these. programs have been well attended. The Lord was with us in every
one,
for which we praise Him. We did not advertise them extensively
or urge our people to attend on account of traveling conditions, but we
had people from a distance at every one of them.
At our last program in the Fields of the Wood, which many of you
attended, stones of honor were, presented to . a number of churches and
stars of honor were presented to several pastors. This is the first step
in marking the perfect church and the perfect man. Our pastors and
churches have not reached that perfect state outlined in the Bible, but
the Church of Prophecy Marker Association decided to honor those who
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ings of the Church and putting them in practice and operating all of the
auxiliaries of the Church. Those who have measured to the requirements
outlined by the committee are surely worthy of being honored and it
is believed this honor bestowed upon them will be the means of stimulat
ing and encouraging the work of perfection so the time will come in the
not-too-distant future when we can mark the perfect man and the perfect
Church.
I do not believe any church will want to be behind in this great “On
to Perfection” program, and it is not necessary that any should be' he-
hind. I do not think even one pastor will want others to go ahead of him.
I believe all will want to meet the requirements and be honored with
stones and stars. We will continue this program through the coming
Assembly
year in order to give all an opportunity to reach the goal. As
the churches and pastors measure up we will place stones of honor on the
Honor Roll in the Fields of the Wood for the churches and give the
pastors stars of honor. We hope to be able to present these stones and
stars in the different programs we will have following this Assembly.
Surely every church will reach the goal before another Assembly year
closes.
THE EMERGENCY FUND
Those of our people who have read the White Wing Messenger regularly
this year know something about the Emergency Fund Honor Roll of
churches. The increased interest that has been manifested by the pastors,
band leaders and members this year in raising the Emergency dollars
is very gratifying. It was indeed a pleasure to me to watch the honor
roll grow in number from time to time. Last year, I had to report a
decrease in churches in comparison to the year befoi’e, but I am glad there
is no decrease this year. In fact, this has been the best year we have
ever had for the Emergency Fund since it was started. The number of
churches on the honor roll this year is the largest we have ever had, and
the treasurer's report will show the largest amount of money has been
received. I' am very, very thankful to God and our people for the good
work
done in raising the Emergency dollars. I could not make this good
report if our people had not worked faithfully this year. The number of
chui’ches on the honor roll at the time I am preparing this repoi*t is 530.
Accoi’ding to the treasurei’’s report to this Assembly, we have received
$19,812.08
in the Emei’gency Fund during this Assembly year. Isn't this
a good repox*t?
This amount of emei’gency money has gone a long ways in paying the
debt on the headquai’ters' property. It will be a soui’ce of pleasure to
all of us when we get this debt behind us and if our people continue
to pay the emergency dollars, and I feel sure they will, it will not be so
long until we will be free from debt. Then it will not take long to ac
cumulate a surplus from which we can draw to help in emergencies any
where. That is what we desire to do.
Our Emergency Fund assists in making up the Ministerial Aid Fund.
In this way it helps in caring for our aged and disabled ministers, also
widows of deceased ministers and their childi’en. We feel the Emergency
Fund is a blessing in this way and we want it to be a greater blessing
in many ways from year to year. •
<£ I am rejoicing over the good work done in the Emei’gency Fund de
partment this year, but we must take on new zeal and courage now to do

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more next year. We couldn’t be satisfied another year with what has
been
done this year. What do you say that we have every church on the
Emergency Honor Roll next year. That isn’t expecting too much, is it .
I feel that is just what we should do. I know every church could col-
lect the dollars, so why not start taking on added zeal and interest right
in this Assembly for the purpose of getting every church on the honor
roll next year. Some of our churches have already paid for 1946. lhey
are to be commended for their interest and enthusiasm. If these can
pay, all the others can do the same, can’t they? Let’s get so full of the
Emergency'zeal until we can go over the top another year and I will be
able to make even a better report in the next Assembly. Let s all say to
gether, Emergency zeal, Emergency zeal, Emergency zeal! Hurrah for the
Emergency Fund!
THE BIBLE TRAINING CAMP
Our Bible Training Camp is becoming an important factor in the Church
of God. It is believed that each term of school has been a blessing to
the work of the Church. I believe many of the students, and especially
those who have finished the third term of school, feel they have been bene
fited. Of course, it is not expected that one can learn everything that
is needed to make him an efficient worker in one month or even three
months,
but it is believed that a general knowledge of our way of do
ing business in the Church can be obtained and a good foundation laid
upon
which the student may continue to build by the study of the Bible
and our church literature. The Bible Training Camp is for the purpose
of training our young workers so they can be able workers from the be
ginning, however, we know that experience is a good teacher and nothing
can take the place of it. It takes lots of study and.at least some exper
ience
to make an all-round minister or worker in the Church of God.
I am grateful for the good that has been accomplished in the Bible
Training Camp. All that has been done by the faithful teachers and those
in charge for the advancement of the work is very much appreciated.
While
we feel much good has been accomplished, yet we are always look
ing for better methods of working so greater work can be done. I feel
the Bible Training Camp has reached the place where it will be worth
more to the Church if we have a Superintendent to give his whole time to
the work of the Camp. It will be his duty to decide on the courses to be
studied and to prepare any that may be needed. He will also decide on
the applications for students and take care of all the business of the
school. I feel by having one man to give his whole attention to this work
that any confusion that might arise will be entirely eliminated. Of course,
this superintendent will work in conjunction with the General Overseer.
When
he is not engaged in the work here in the states, he can go to
other countries and teach and train the ministers so they can know how
to do business in the Church of God. I feel this work is needed very
badly.
Several years ago the General Overseer started the slogan—do in
other countries as we do in the states. That is the way we feel the work
of the Church of God should be. It should be the same every where so
in going from one place to another no difference can be detected. The
best way I know to do for this to be brought about is to teach them^ just
as our people are taught here. I believe more good can be accomplished
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states to attend Bible Training Camp because we will be able to teach
more
of our workers.
I will be glad for the Questions and Subjects Committee' to give this
matter careful consideration and bring a recommendation to the Assembly
for the selection of a superintendent for B. T. C. to give his full time
to the work if in their wise judgment they feel it is the proper course to
pursue.
MINISTERIAL AID FUND
Our Ministerial Aid Fund has proved a blessing to many of our dis
abled ministers and their families. We want it to be a greater blessing
from year to year. The report of the Ministerial Aid Committee will show
what has been done in the way of giving aid to our ministers this year.
We have been able to give aid only to our full-time ministers in the
past. We have not had sufficient funds to give aid to those who give
only part time to the work of the ministry. We have wanted to assist our
part-time ministers who are worthy of assistance. We know that many
of them are deserving of help. Much of our work has been established by
ministers working for a livelihood and preaching nights and any time
they could. They did not have any means of support and they could not
quit preaching, so they worked and preached too. Some of our ministers
that have worked for support have felt they were being counted dis
loyal because they could not give full time, but this is a mistake. I feel it
is an honor to work and establish a church and get it built up to the place
it will be self-supporting. We need hundreds that would be willing to do
this.
If we had a little more money in the Ministerial Aid Fund, it is thought
that we could assist some of our part-time ministers. At this time one-
tenth of the money received in the tithes, mission and emergency funds
by the headquarters’ treasurer is placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund.
I have been thinking that it might be possible for one-tenth of the Free
Literature Fund that comes to headquarters to be placed in the Ministerial
Aid Fund. If this could be done, I believe we would have sufficient
money
to aid our part-time ministers. Since our ministers are to boost
and assist in raising money for the Free Literature Fund, I do not believe
it would be out of the way to do this in order for all our ministers to
receive some assistance. I believe something can be worked out by this
Assembly
that will be a blessing to all of our ministers. Then I wish some
thing could be introduced that would encourage our ministers to give
full time as much as possible, also inspire those who are preaching very
little to give more time to the ministry. It seems there are too many of
our ministers that do almost nothing in the ministry. We need their as
sistance on the field. There are too many souls dying without Christ. I
think the Ministerial Aid Committee will have something to offer this
Assembly
for consideration.
GETTING OUR BIG BUSINESS PROGRAM
IN OPERATION
The Big Business Program that was launched in the Twenty-third An
nual Assembly in 1928 is not in full operation yet. This Big Business
Program calls for work to be established in every county in every state,
every country in the world and every island of the sea. Back at that time

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our former General Overseer felt that it was time to spread out rapidly
with the Church of God message. Much has been done since then to get
the message to those who have never heard and many churches have
been established and new members added. I am very thankful for all that
has been done through the faithful efforts of our ministers and members,
but surely it is time now for us to put the Big Business Program into
full operation. Surely it is time for the fulfillment of some of the proph
ecies. These prophecies have been an inspiration to us through the years
and we must do all that is possible for us to do in order to bring about
their fulfillment. Read the verses I am referring to and take on new
courage and zeal and new strength to spread this glorious gospel to the
ends of the earth, knowing it is on God’s program for the work to be ac
complished and that we are the people to do it.
“Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains
of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy
stakes;
“For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy
seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
“Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded;
for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of
thy youth, and shall not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any
more.
“For thy maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and
thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; the God of the whole earth shall he
be called.
“For the Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in
spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God.
“For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will.
I gather thee.
“In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with ever
lasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
“Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever
shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue
that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold; all these gather them
selves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the Lord, thou shalt
surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on
thee as a bride doeth.
“For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruc
tion, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they
that swallowed thee up shall be far away.
“Thy children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall
say again in thy ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me
that I may dwell.
“Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, see
ing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to
and fro? and who have brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these,
where had they been?
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves
together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daugh
ters shall be nursed at thy side.”
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ing with us. I don’t know of a state at this time that has a church estab
lished
in every county. A few states have put on campaigns and suc
ceeded
in getting the message preached in every county. Good results
have
been realized from the efforts put forth in this work. It has been
a means of advertising the Church of God and new people have been
brought to the local churches. All that has been done is worth something,
but I feel, we must find a faster way to get the gospel to every creature
in every county in every state, and in every country and island of the
sea. I know it is big business to think of a task of this kind, but if we will
put to use all we have to work with I believe we will surprise even
ourselves with what we can accomplish. We have funds in the states to
carry on the state work. We have funds to carry on the work in the for
eign
fields. We have the Free Literature Fund to get the printed page
to all the world. Of course, we do not have large amounts of money in
these funds, but if we will use what we have to the best advantage much
can
be accomplished.
I have been thinking that if it were possible for each state to have
an evangelistic group to work under the direction of the state overseer
in the counties where there are no churches and supported from the
home mission fund, I believe much good work could be done and many
souls
won for God and His Church. The Free Literature Department and
Publishing House could furnish the advertising for these campaigns. The
announcements of the revivals could be prepared and mailed to every
home
in the county where the revival campaign is held. Tracts of dif
ferent kinds would be inclosed with the announcements. This would get
the printed message to every home in the county and advertise the meet
ing where they can go and hear the gospel preached. This would give
every person in the county an opportunity to read and listen to the Church
of God message. I feel this would be a good plan to make the Church
of God known in every home in the state a county at a time.
We have been talking about the Church having airplanes to assist in
the work for a long time. There has been more talk this year about the
airplanes, and many believe it would be good to have a plane to use
in dropping literature on special occasions. I believe an airplane could be
used
to good advantage in these evangelistic campaigns in the counties
where we do not have churches. Our literature could be dropped from
the plane and this would create an interest in the minds of the people.
They could be getting our literature from the air and through the mail.
I think a plane would look attractive with the United States flag and
our Church flag on the wings. We have members who have served with
the air force in the war that has just ended who could pilot and service the
plane.
The airplane could also be used to carry our missionaries to their fields
of labor, carrying their supplies with them. Much time could be saved
by the use of the plane in getting our missionaries to the states for
the Assembly and then getting them back to their respective fields. I
am enthusiastic over the prospect of bigger and better work being done an
other year. I wish all of our people could feel what I feel right now.
There is so much to be done and the work must be done in a hurry.
If this body of people feels these are good plans for the advancement
of the work, I would like for the Questions and subjects Committee to
bring the matter before the Assembly in regular order for consideration
and get the wheels set in motion for a great campaign for lost souls
and to make known the Church of God to all the world.

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One other thing I would like to mention before leaving this subject.
I feel it would be good for the Free Literature Fund money to come to
the general treasurer and a disbursement committee be appointed, sim
ilar to our missionary committee, to disburse the funds. Details of the
operation of the campaign I have mentioned could be worked out by this
committee and made known to our people as soon as possible.
Before closing this chapter, I would like to mention the great need of
a plan for securing money to use in purchasing and building church
property. The need for some plan to be worked out to make it possible
for our people to borrow money for church property has been felt for
years. It has been suggested that all of the states pool a certain per cent
of the home mission funds and let this money stand good for the amounts
borrowed.
Those borrowing the money will pay interest, also the ex
pense of getting the loan, and the money can be paid back monthly. I
believe
something can be worked out to assist our people in having bet
ter church buildings if it is thought best by this Assembly.
SUGGESTIONS TO SIMPLIFY OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Since
our work is increasing constantly it seems that we need to have
the very best financial system possible. We need to have it as simple
as possible in order to save in expense and labor. After talking with a
few of the overseers and those working in the treasurer’s office, I have
decided
to offer a few suggestions that may be helpful.
I believe it will be worth a great deal all the way around for all funds
that come to headquarters from the churches to be sent through our
local
church treasurers at the end of each month. Then ten per cent of.
the Sunday school funds which is sent to headquarters can be turned
over to the local church treasurer by the Sunday school treasurer each
month.
This amount can be sent by the treasurer with his regular monthly
report. Also, the orphanage money which will be raised by the Sunday
schools can be turned over to the local church treasurer. Since the
Sunday school funds are tithed and the tithe sent to the headquarters’
treasurer, I think the money raised for the orphanage should be tithed
also. This amount can be sent by the local church treasurer with his
monthly report. Then the same amount as the tithe sent to headquarters
should
be sent to the state treasurer to assist in the support of the
state Sunday school secretary. The balance of the orphanage money
should
be sent to headquarters by the local church treasurer with his
monthly report for the support of the orphanage.
All emergency money from each church should be given to the local
church treasurer as it is collected and he can send it to headquarters
at the end of each month with his monthly report. At the present time
the overseers collect the emergency dollars from their ministers, the pas
tors collect from the band leaders, and the band leaders from the mem
bers. The headquarters’ treasurer receives emergency money from over
seers, pastors and treasurers. Because of this it is very difficult to give
information that is often wanted about the emergency money that comes
from the local churches. I think it would be better to change the sys
tem a little and let the ministers pay their emergency dollars to the
local
churches where they have their membership. The ministers can very
easily inform the overseers when they have paid their dollars as space
is given for this information on the minister’s report forms to the state
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With all funds coming to headquarters at the end of each month through
the local treasurers, a great deal of bookkeeping work will be elimi
nated, also the treasurer will only need to make one receipt card where
he has had to make several when the money comes from different people.
This will be less expense and work. Then there is another advantage.
With the local church treasurer sending all funds he will have a 1'ecord
of everything and can give the pastor any information that may be needed.
Then his report in our files here will be a complete record of the finance
of the local church for that particular month. This plan will also save
in
expense of money orders and postage stamps, because only one per
son
will attend to the business.
Since
our W. M. B. sisters like to swell the state convention offer
ings I think it might be an inspiration to them and the missionary work
if the second Sunday missionary offerings are held for the state con
vention and Assembly. We want the second Sunday missionary offer
ings
taken as usual and boosted more than ever, but the money need
not be sent to the headquarters’ treasurer but held for the state conven
tion offering. Then from the state convention to the Assembly, the
second Sunday offerings can be held for the Assembly Missionary offer
ing All missionary money collected during the year should be turned
in at the state convention and Assembly except the March and October
foreign mission drives. Money collected in these special drives should
be turned over to the local church treasurer to send with his regular
monthly report.
In
thinking about the money collected by the V. L. Bs. for the Free
Literature Department, I have decided to suggest that all funds gathered
bv the bands be held for the state convention and Assembly offerings.
This would do away with sending ten per cent of the band offerings
each
month to headquarters’ treasurer and forty per cent to the Pub
lishing House. If the bands need money for their local work, they can take
special offerings. If this change is made, some arrangements will have
to be made for the bands to receive the Joyful News. This could be taken
care of by special offerings or by subscription campaigns to get our
young people to subscribe for the paper.
. We want to have the best system for taking care of our finance and,
of course, the best is the system that will make the best records and save
in expense and labor. The plan I am suggesting here would give the
local church treasurers a little extra work, but I feel sure they are able
for it They would have extra work, yet they would also have better
records for the local churches and we would have better records here
in the office. While the local church treasurers would have a little extra
work it would reduce the number of letters received by the headquarters’
treasurer and eliminate a good deal of work in that office.
The
Ways and Means Committee will give careful attention to the
suggestions in this chapter and recommended these or other changes for
the good of the work of the Church in general.
INTERESTING INFORMATION
Under the head of Interesting Information are several tables that show
increase or decrease to compare with the same department last year.
The decrease referred to does not mean an actual decrease in the de
partment but only that there was not as much accomplished as last year.
The increase means there was more done this year than last year.

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DATA GATHERED FROM MINISTERS’ REPORTS
Last Year
Sermons _____ 131,196
Converted_____________14,621
Sanctified ____________ 7,204
Holy Ghost ___________ 6,060
Water Baptism _______ 3,384
Added to Church____________ 4,768
This Year
136,229 Increase 4,033
16,684
Increase 2,063
8,602
Increase 1,398
5,204 Increase 144
3,783
Increase 399
5,666
Increase 788
I am glad to be able to show something about the work done by our
ministers this year. We have made up these figures from the monthly
reports sent in by our ministers. If all our ministers had reported reg
ularly each month, I am sure there would have been larger increases. I
am happy because more work has been done by our ministers, this year
than last year. I feel we must do better each year and according to
this report, our ministers have preached more sermons this year than last
and they have had better success in soul saving. I am thankful for every
soul that has been saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost, baptized
in water, and added to the Church. I hope the time will come,. and
surely it will, when those who get saved will go on and get sanctified,
filled with the Holy Ghost, baptized in water, and added to the Church.
Too many seem to get saved and stop there. I feel we must do all we
possibly
can to press every soul that is saved through to a full experience
with the Lord. Then surely every one will want to be baptized in water
and added to the Church.
The
next table shows the number of ministers who did not report a
single time the whole year and the number that reported only part time.
Number of ministers that did not report a single time last year-------243
Number of ministers that did not report a single time this year—.....242
It seems we have made very little improvement this year in getting all
our ministers to report regularly. It seems terrible to me for 242 min
isters on our list to fail to report a single time this whole Assembly
year. What shall we do? I am sure we can’t allow this condition, to
exist always. We will have to make improvement and I feel it is time
now to improve.
Number of ministers reported only part time last year..........................320
Number of ministers reported only part time this year------------------400
I feel very bad to give a report of this kind to this Fortieth Annual
Assembly,
right at the time when we are striving to get our people to
measure up better than they ever have.. It looks like some of our min
isters are failing more than they have in the past in some respects. I
can’t be happy with this report. I feel we will have to make some kind of
effort to improve this condition. God help us.
The next table shows the number of churches that did not report a
single time the whole year and the number that reported only part time.
Number of churches that did not report a single time last year............177
Number of churches that did not report a single time this year...........100
Number of churches reported part time last year—.............................151
Number of churches reported part time this year..................................276
This is not a very encouraging report. Some improvement was made
in the first part which shows there were not as many churches failed
to report this year as last year. But the last part shows a larger number
reported part time this year than last year. I think this is serious. I don’t

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know what we .can do to get our treasurers to be faithful in reporting
regularly, but I feel something must be done soon. I wish I could say
something that would make all our treasurers feel the responsibility that
is upon them.
Below is a table showing the number of ministers last year and this
year. It will be noticed that the total increase this year is very small.
We have added a good number of new ministers to the list this year, but
we
have also dropped several from the list who have failed. All these
that have been dropped from the list did not fail this year. They have
failed in the past and we have cari'ied them on, hoping they would meas
ure up and be worthy to fill the position of a minister in the Church
of God. We felt we had carried some of these as long as we could. We
are very sorry for any to fail and sorry to lose any, but we must have
faithful ministers in the Church of God.
Rank Last Year This Year
Bishops............................................ 296 302 Increase 6
Deacons ......................................... 239 219 Decrease 20
Evangelists ...................... 1,560 1,582 Increase 22
Total------------------------------2,095 2,103 Increase 8
TITHES RECEIVED AT HEADQUARTERS
For a number of years information has been given concerning the
amount of tithes received by the headquarters’ treasurer. The purpose
of this is to encourage our people to pay tithes and to show the increase
from year to year. We who pay tithes know it is a blessing to us. It is
not only a blessing to us but a blessing to the work. And when the time
comes that ALL tithes are brought into the storehouse, we can expect
the windows of heaven opened and blessings poured out according to
the promises of God. All tithes, that is, all members paying tithes reg
ularly on all their income. We who pay tithes receive blessings, but
we
would receive even greater blessings if all our members would pay
tithes. Year after year the amount of tithes received at headquarters has
increased. The amount this year has reached the sum of $174,836.83.
This is an increase over last year of $88,338.19. The more of our people
that pay tithes, the more blessings we can expect from God, so I want to
urge our ministers and members to pay tithes regularly according to
the teachings of the Church of God as required by our tithe system. If
any do not fully understand our tithe system, they can find an outline
of it on page 34 of the 1928 Assembly Minutes. It is more fully explained
on pages 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 of the 1939 Minutes.
FOREIGN
MISSIONARY DRIVES
In the year 1929 the Assembly set apart October and March for special
drives to be made from headquarters to collect money for our foreign
missionary work. Those to participate in these drives as pointed out
by the Assembly are all ministers, Womens Missionary Bands, the White
Wing Messenger and other ways that will insure larger offerings. This
includes all of our people.
These
drives have been made from headquarters every year since they
were ordered by the Assembly and I am giving the report that both drives
were made this year. I am very grateful for the interest shown by our

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people in these drives and I thank all who contributed to this worthy
cause.
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARY OFFERINGS
Information has been given for years in regard to the missionary offer
ings in the foreign and state conventions. There is another increase
this year over last year. Some fell behind with their missionary offer
ings this year but others had good increases, so the total increase runs
up to $40,157.64. I think this is a very nice increase and I appreciate
all the good work done by our Womens Missionary Bands and any others
who assisted. God bless and reward every one who had a part in these
offerings. Our interest and zeal in the missionary work seems to increase
from year to year for which I am indeed grateful.
The table shows the amounts collected last year and this year by states
and countries, with the largest collection at the top and the next largest
second and on down to the smallest. I think this table will be of interest
to
our people.
Amount
State Last Year
Georgia .............._„„$22,836.00
Virginia .................... 15,555.00
Kentucky ______ 9,768.85
South Carolina ........ 10,021.16
Tennessee ......... 7,812.50
East Texas ................ 6,776.81
North Carolina ........ 6,200.00
Florida ...................... 9,059.10
Ohio _________ 6,413.42
Mississippi ......-....... 7,330.31
Pennsylvania ............ 4,538.55
Wyoming
.................. 5,292.54
Michigan .................. 5,700.88
Alabama .................... 5,525.92
Bahamas ....... 3,026.00
Oklahoma
.................. 4,436.21
California.................. 2,501.41
Arkansas ................- 2,391.54
Missouri .......... 4,081.31
Illinois .... 2,039.32
West Virginia .......... 2,035.66
Indiana ...................... 1,820.30
West Texas .............. 1,516.39
Louisiana ...... 1,700.74
Iowa .......................... 2,089.15
Idaho ........................ 1,476.10
Maryland .................. 1,335.80
Kansas ___________ 2,253.17
Wisconsin ................ 1,149.48
South Dakota .......... 1,200.00
Minnesota ................ 1,477.00
Colorado .................. 1,386.43
Amount
This Year
$32,700.84Increase$ 9,864.84
20,264.66
Increase 4,709.66
12,014.04
Increase 2,245.19
11,785.39
Increase 1,764.23
11,000.00Increase 3,187.50
8,807.67
Increase 2,030.86
8,138.50Increase 1,938.50
8,053.84Decrease 1,005.26
7,948.74
Increase 1,535.32
7,620.12Increase 189.81
6,070.14Increase 1,531.59
5,842.54Increase 550.00
4,920.77
Decrease 780.77
4,698.16
Decrease 827.76
4,376.02Increase 1,350.02
4,496.66Increase 60.45
4,015.50Increase 1,514.09
3,498.56
Increase 1,107.02
3,468.53
Decrease 612.78
3,427.59
Increase 1,388.27
2,918.00Increase 882.34
2,763.27Increase 942.97
2,556.17Increase 1,039.78
2,342.85
Increase 642.11
2,102.44Increase 13.29
2,000.00Increase 523.90
1,720.09
Increase 384.29
1,712.83
Decrease 540.34
1,707.13
Increase 557.65
1,600.00Increase 400.00
1,675.49
Increase 98.49
1,389.64
Increase 3.21

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Washington ..........
New Mexico _____
Nebraska_______
Massachusetts ........
Oregon
__________
Haiti____________
Delaware________
North Dakota ........
Arizona_________
New York_______
Maine ___________
Nevada
........
Washington,
D. C—
New Jersey______
Montana_________
Jamaica _________
Utah____________
Cuba ____________
Mexico __________
Turks Islands ___
Western Canada ...
Dominican
Republic.
Virgin Islands ......
Vermont____
Eastern Canada .. ..
Rhode
Island ...
Connecticut ............
New Hampshire ....
Porto Rico ...
Costa Rica __
974.00 1,196.55
540.22 1,119.14
686.00 1,058.20
425.00
865.00
476.62 627.97
203.15
506.35
169.00
435.00
135.00 404.25
522.67 289.69
116.25 235.00
214.00
220.00
37.00 207.00
328.10
200.10
163.00 170.00
.00 301.01
144.50 140.00
65.00 138.92
30.00 134.00
22.05 128.78
89.00
120.59
26.76 111.27
.00 110.37
.00 105.67
221.00 100.20
36.00 100.17
67.00 95.00
53.36
53.50
51.00 51.40
18.00 45.00
11.00
22.00
Increase 222.55
Increase 578i92
Increase 372.20
Increase 440.00
Increase 151.35
Increase 303.20
Increase 266.00
Increase 269.25
Decrease 270.98
Increase 118.75
Increase 6.00
Increase 170.00
Decrease 128.00
Increase 7.00
Decrease 4.50
Increase 73.92
Increase 104.00
Increase 106.73
Increase 31.59
Increase 85.61
Decrease 120.80
Increase 64.17
Increase 28.00
Increase .14
Increase .40
Increase 27.00
Increase 11.00
Total..............$166,570.67 $206,728.31 Increase $40,157.64
MISSIONARY MONEY EACH YEAR
In order to show the increase and amount of missionary money sent to
headquarters for years, and keep this information before our people, we
have prepared the following table. Our Womens Missionary Bands are
due
much commendation for their faithful service since the institution of
this auxiliary in 1929. The missionary funds have been increasing from
year to year, for which we praise the Lord.
1926
...........................$ 200.65
1926........................... 324.42
1927................426.52
1928............... 832.86
1929............................ 2,177.42
1930..............______ 3,681.78
1931.—................... 4,093.12
1932
............................ 3,423.67
1933.......................... 3,598.01
1934........................... 5,114.60
1936............................ 9,129.90
1936 ........................$ 8,612.29
1937 ....... 10,791.18
1938 ....... 10,355.98
1939 ____________ 11,185.04
1940 _ 17,417.30
1941 - 26,442.48
1942
........ 42,266.54
1943 ............ 61,534.04
1944 ..... 74,707.72
1945
....... 96,511.80
Note—A mistake was made last year in listing the amount of mission
ary money for 1944. The correct amount is given in the above table.

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ATTENDANCE AT STATE CONVENTIONS
Our conventions are an important part of the work of the Church and
I am sure we would not want to do without them. They are worth a great
deal to the states and countries and it is our desire to make them worth
even
more in the years to come. The conventions were very successful
this year and most of them were well attended. I am sure the attendance
would
have been larger if our people had not been hindered on account
of a shortage of gas and tires and crowded traveling conditions.
The table shows the registered number in attendance last year and
this year. We have never been able to register everybody attending the
conventions, so these figures do not show the total attendance. They do
give the number registered and this shows something of the interest man
ifested in our conventions.
Lasts YearThis Year
Bahamas
.............-..................... 6,267 8,370Increase 2,103
Haiti .......................................... 4,116 6,734 Increase 2,618
Jamaica ............-............._____ 6,537 5,015 Decrease 1,522
Georgia ...................................2,000 2,500Increase 500
Florida ................... -........ ...... 4,030 2,483 Decrease 1,547
Kentucky......—.----------........... 883 1,174Increase 291
Mississippi-----------------_____ 1,785 1,091 Decrease 694
South Carolina .............._____ 1,300 1,000Decrease 300
Tennessee ..................—.......... 635 1,000Increase 365
Pennsylvania ........................ 632 875 Increase 243
Virginia.........................-_____ 933 850 Decrease 83
Turks Islands .................■...... 859 846 Decrease 13
Oklahoma —-.................944 825 Decrease 119
North Carolina —.........—........... 728 782 Increase 54
California ............................. 340 749 Increase 409
Alabama ..... .................. 800 674 Decrease 126
Porto Rico ..................—.......... 127 630 Increase 503
East Texas .............................. 820 613 Decrease 207
Louisiana .............................. 242 550 Increase 308
Arkansas .......1.......................... 680 526 Decrease 154
Michigan .................................. 400 515Increase 115
Cuba ........—------------........... 400 500Increase 100
Dominican
Republic ...._____ 00 500
West Virginia ...................... 420 439 Increase 19
Missouri...................................... 1,000 355 Decrease 646
Western Canada ..................... 00 345
West Texas ........—................ 600 339 Decrease 161
Ohio ................—..................... 293 322 Increase 29
Mexico........................................ 188 300 Increase 112
Iowa................................._____ 472 286 Decrease 186
South Dakota ......................... 160 254Increase 94
Kansas........................................ 246 253 Increase 8
Montana ........ .............00 200
Maryland .................................... 350 188 Decrease 162
Wyoming................................... 219 184 Decrease 35
Illinois .............................300 183 Decrease 117
Indiana .........................._____ 192 183 Decrease 9

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Arizona .........1..................... ..... 167 174Increase 7
Virgin Islands .......................... 00 164
North Dakota ...................74 150 Increase 76
Costa Rica ............................... 150 160
Oregon .. ................................ 175 150 Decrease 25
Washington............................... 138 148Increase 10
New Mexico ............................. 135 143Increase 8
Minnesota .................................. 131 137 Increase 6
Wisconsin ■ .......................... 150 137 Decrease 13
Utah ....... .....................____ 92 137Increase 45
Nebraska .................................. 168 125 Decrease 43
New York ............... .. .......... 97 120Increase 23
Idaho .............................—........ 163 116 Decrease 47
Nevada ...................................... 65 - 100Increase 35
Colorado ...........................____ 167 93 Decrease 74
Connecticut ............................ 82 89Increase 7
Massachusetts ...................____ 125 89 Decrease 36
Vermont ........................... __ 68 88 Increase 20
New Jersey.......................___ 36 86Increase ■ 50
Delaware .................................... 115 83 Decrease 32
Rhode Island............................. 59 56 Decrease 3
Eastern Canada ...............____ 48 • 57Increase 9
Maine....................................... 164 56 Decrease 108
New Hampshire ....................... 60 45 Decrease 15
Washington, D. C................. 129
Total.................................42,55545,326Increase 2,771
WOMENS MISSIONARY BAND
For a number of years information has been given concerning the work
of the Womens Missionary Band. Our W. M. B. sisters have done good
work again this year. This has been proven by the large amounts of
missionary money raised during the year. They are to be commended
for their faithful service. God bless and reward each one. Much good has
been accomplished through the work of our faithful sisters this year.
Numbers have been saved, sanctified, baptized with the Holy Ghost and
added
to the Church through their efforts in raising money to get the
gospel
to others. Their work has not been in vain.
The following table will show the increase or decrease of the Womens
Missionary
Band by states. This information has been taken from the
monthly reports sent to headquarters by the local churches. I am very
glad the totals show an increase in bands and members, but I notice
several of the states show a decrease in the number of bands. This is a
grief to me and I wonder where the trouble is. I am afraid the treasurers
of the local churches have not been as faithful in reporting as they
should
have been, or it is possible that some of the treasurers have sent
in reports but have failed to give the necessary information on them.
I am sure this is the case in some instances. If there are actually decreases
in the W. M. B. work in any of the states, then I think something should
be
done immediately. We can’t afford to have decreases. I wish the
overseers, secretaries and pastors would give this matter attention and
locate the trouble. If the treasurers are failing, then a campaign should
be put on to get them to report regularly and give all the informa-

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 41
tion required on the report forms. If it is found there are decreases in
any state, the overseer and those working with him should go to work and
overcome
thejn. I notice some of our larger states show decreases. Let’s
not allow a report of this kind to be given another year. We want
to always increase our work. We need more bands and more members so
we can have more helpers to assist in the work.
States
Alabama__________
Arizona __________
Arkansas _________
Bahamas__________
California ________
Canal Zone _______
Colorado _________
Costa Rica _______
Cuba ____________
Delaware _________
District of Columbia
Dominican
Republic .
East Texas________
Florida__________
Georgia __________
Idaho
____________
Illinois
___________
Indiana______...___
Iowa_____________
Jamaica, B. W. I__
Kansas -__________
Kentucky _________
Louisiana____I____
Maine ____________
Maryland __________
Massachusetts ..........
Michigan ...................
Minnesota ................
Mississippi .................
Missouri .....................
Montana....................
Nebraska _________
Nevada ......................
New Jersey ...............
New Mexico .............
North Carolina .........
Dorth Dakota ..........
Ohio _____________
Oklahoma_________
Oregon ______,____
Panama __________
Pennsylvania .............
Porto Rico ________
South
Carolina .........
Bands
Last Year
.. 29
2
.. 15
.. 30
- 9
1
2
1
0
0
1
5
. 29
.
37
| 47
2
9
9
7
. 55
8
. 41
6
1
6
2
’ 6
2
. 40
.
24
0
4
. 0
0
4
. 39
1
. 15
14
2
1
- 16
1
. 27
Bands
This
Year
23
0
18
28
14
0
1
1
1
1
1
10
27
44
51
3
8
11
8
51
9
44
8
1
6
2
7
2
40
23
1
2
1
1
5
41
2
13
14

3
0
19
2
26
Total No.
Members
302
00
216
755
135
00
10
8
16
12
17
139
263
577
819
16
102
141
59
1,108
97
814
71
8
70
10
86
35
440
231
5
31
5
3
30
445
13
211
197
13
00
299
26
393

42 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
South Dakota..........................-............... 3
.................. 47
3
53
22
916
.......... 2 2 36
Utah ____.................. 1 1 10
1 11
....... 51 ' 56 797
.................. 4 5 39
6 6 49
_ 18 16 122
________ 4 4 58
Wyoming ................................................ ii 9 87
Total________________________.-L 696 729 10,373
Total last year________:_____I__- 696 9,632
Increase ____\_________—_________ 33 741
VICTORY LEADERS BAND
The Victory Leaders Bands have shown their worth over and over again
during the years. • Again this year they have done a wonderful work.
They
have been the means of raising a large amount of money for the
purpose of getting the printed message to all the world. The work has
increased from year to- year and our loyal young people are due much
commendation
for the good work they are doing. The work is important
and must be done and we have the kind of young people it takes to
put it over. Rich rewards await our wonderful V. L. Bs., I am sure.
I have prepared a table showing the number of bands last year, the
number this year and the number of members. These figures are taken
from the monthly reports sent in by the churches. The total number of
bands show an increase but there is a decrease in the number of mem
bers. I am sorry this table shows up in this way. I am sure these figures
are not correct. I do not think the membership of the V. L. B. has de
creased. Somebody has failed to give the proper information and has
caused the report to be incorrect. I wish I could give a correct report
of the strength of the young people in the Church of God, but I can’t. I
hope something can be done about this matter.
Some of the statesshow decreases. I trust theoverseers willcarefully
consider this table. Ihope those whose states show decreases will assist
me in having a betteireport next year. Our V. L. Bs. are duethe best.
Let’s do our best forthem as they work faithfullyin their sphere.
Bands Bands Total No.
States Last YearThis YearMembers
Alabama ...................1...................... ......... 26 22 438
Arizona .................................................... 3 0 00
Arkansas ___-............................................ 14 17 428
Bahamas ................................. 29 27 914
British Columbia.....- 0 1 20
California________________________ 9 13 163
Canal Zone .. -........._____„__________ 1 0 00
Colorado .................._______________ 2 1 8
Costa Rica ............................................ 1 1 It.
Cuba -.................................. ................... 0 1 20

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 43
Delaware ..................................................0 1 10
District of Columbia................................1 1 17
Dominican Republic.............................4 7 183
East Texas ................................................. 26 27 407
Florida .................................. ........... ..... 37 38 801
Georgia ............................................... ... 45 51 1,083
Idaho ......... ■.......................................1 3 45
Illinois ......... ............................ . 8 7 92
10 10 205
Iowa ............................................................ 7 8 80
Jamaica, B. W. I........................................ 57 59 2,042
Kansas .......................................................7 7 112
Kentucky ____...__________________.. 42 45 1,318
Louisiana ..................................................4 6 106
Maine ........................................................i 1 32
Maryland ......................................*..........6 6 114
Massachusetts ...........................................2 2 11
Michigan ..................................................6 6 105
Minnesota ........................................„........2 2 23
Mississippi ________________________I 36 38 654
Missouri ...............................#.....■............24 22 411
Montana ............................... ...................0 1 11
Nebraska ..................................................4 2 28
Nevada ........................................................0 1 14
New Jersey ................................................. 0 1 7
New Mexico ...............................................3 3 • 63
North Carolina ........................................... 36 45 955
North Dakota ...........................................1 2 17
Ohio ......................................................... 15 12 220
Oklahoma.......................................15 15 306
Oregon .............................................. 0 2 21
Panama ......................................... 1 0 00
Pennsylvania ............................................... 15 17 385
Porto Rico ..............................................2 4 61
South Carolina ........................................ 26 24 505
South Dakota .......................................... 3 3 40
Tennessee ____ __ . 44 51 1,406
Turks Islands............................................2 2 63
Utah ............................................................1 1 9
Vermont......................................................0 1 6
Virginia __________________________. 49 56 1,078
Washington ................................................2 3 15
West Texas ...............................................5 6 144
West Virginia ............................................ 18 16 211
Wisconsin...................................................■ g 3 47
Wyoming .................................................... 10 8 94
Total ..........._____..._________ . 666 709 14,560
Total last year................................666 14,782
Increase ................................................43
Decrease................................................222

44 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
The Sunday school is our oldest auxiliary and it has an important part
to play in the Church of God. I feel we must have good, live Sunday
schools in all churches and as many as possible in new fields. When I
picked up the figures which had been prepared for this report, I thought
surely I would not find any decrease in any of the states, but I did. These
figures had been taken from the reports sent in by the treasurers of
the local churches. I feel disappointed, however, I hardly feel there are
actually any decreases in the Sunday school work. These decreases must
be caused by a failure on the part of some of the treasurers to make
their reports correctly. Surely none of our churches that have had Sunday
schools would want to do without them. I can’t imagine what a church
would
be without a Sunday school. I would like for something to be done
so we can have correct information in my office about the Sunday school
work. We need treasurers who will fill out the reports carefully and
send
them in promptly. I find an increase in the total number of schools
and scholars. I am very glad for this increase and I wish to encourage
the Sunday school workers in their efforts to have bigger and better
schools. God bless them.
The table shows the number of schools in each state last year and this
year and the number in attendance. Then the increase over last year
in schools and attendance is given. I trust this table will be a benefit in
boosting the work of the Sunday school another year.
Schools
State Last Year
Alabama.................—...........................— 29
Arizona ........... 2
Arkansas __________________ 18
Bahamas _______________________— 32
British Columbia ....—----------------------. 1
California ....... — 9
Canal Zone ---------------------------------- 1
Colorado------------ — 2
Costa Rica _________—-------------------— 1
Cuba..............----------—-------------------- 0
Delaware „-------.----------------------------- 0
District of Columbia................ — 1
Dominican Republic ................ 6
East Texas ..u*...............-........... 29
Florida --------- 42
Georgia ______________ 44
Idaho ----------^-------——— --------- 2
Illinois____—,—-----------—-------- 9
Indiana---------- 12
Iowa ------ 8
Jamaica ____________________ 80
Kansas ________-—---------------------— 8
Kentucky ---------- 40
Louisiana ___________________________ 4
Maine „------------------------------------ 1 .
Manitoba, Canada----4jh«t-------,------0
Maryland ..... 6
Schools
This
Year
22
1
19
28
1
17
0
1
1
1
1
1
11
29
46

52
3
8
12
8
61
9
47
7
1
1
6
Average
Attendance
753
15
546
1,338
45
497
.00
26
24
20
15
16
323
821
1,122
2,404
54
279
299
200
2,539
265
2,062
173
32 .
30
166

MINUTES 'OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 45
Massachusetts _____________
Michigan __________________
Minnesota __________----------—-■
Mississippi___——----------------
Missouri_________________—~
Montana_______________—-----
Nebraska _____^--------------------
Nevada ______.——-------.------
New Jersey ---------------------------
New Mexico__________________
North Carolina ________________
North Dakota ______—-——:-------
Ohio ------- —-----------
Oklahoma ..._________________
Oregon --------------------------------
Panama
--------------------------------
Pennsylvania-------——------------
Porto Rico ------ —---~~—
South Carolina ________________
South Dakota -----------------------
Tennessee ---------l—---------------
Turks Islands_________________
Utah ____■JMES____gj§..........-
Vermont ------------------------
Virginia _______________—.....—
Virgin Islands ...............-..........-
Washington _____________-------
West Texas ........................——
West Virginia ............—
Wisconsin__________ __________
Wyoming ---------------------------—
3 2 14
6 8 306
2 2 47
39 40 1,075
25 26 749
0 1 23
5 2 54
0 1 15
0 1 8
4
5 97
39 47 1,350
1 2 23
15 . 13 631
16 15 627
2 3 49
1 0 00
17 19 623
3 4 251
29 28 1,292
4 3 80
47 53 2,490
3 3 128
1 1 46
0 1 23
52
55 1,847
1 1 12
4 5 128
6 6 179
19 16 395
5 4 77
11 10
239
Total ______________—... -____ 728 770 26,941
Total last year_____—--------- 728 26,034
Increase 42 1,907
THE ASSEMBLY BAND MOVEMENT
No part of our work is more important than the Assembly Band Move
ment. Years ago the former General Overseer saw the need of some kind
of organization to save and keep their members. We have lost too many
in the past and I would like to stir our pastors and band leaders to
more mighty action in their work of taking care of and keeping the sheep.
Too many have been lost in the past. If a soul is worth saving, it is
worth keeping. I tell you, we must save them. Watch for their souls
and do not allow them to go astray. I trust every A. B. M. worker will
feel a greater responsibility the coming year than they have ever felt.
They are responsible whether they feel it or not and I want them to feel
it so they will do their duty in caring for those entrusted to them. God
bless
our A. B. M. workers. I trust they will be so efficient in their
work another year that not one soul will be lost.
The
table shows the number of bands this year and the number last
year by states, also the increase of bands this year over last year. I am

46 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
very glad for this increase, but not all of our churches are operating the
A. B. M. I feel that something must be done to get it in good working
order in every church.
Bands
State Last Year
Alabama .____________________„____22
Arizona __________________i__________ 2
Arkansas ______..._^________________ 17
Bahamas ____________________.______ - 29
California __________ 7
Canal Zone _________________________ 1
Colorado _________________________ 2
Costa Rica____.______________________ 0
Cuba__________ 0
District .of Columbia_________________ 1
Dominican Republic ___________________ 5
East Texas ____________' _________ 26
Florida ................................... 31
Georgia _,_________.________________ 38
Idaho _________......................_.................. 2
Illinois ____:________________________ 6
Indiana ...............__............ 8
Iowa ____ 9
Jamaica, B. W. I_______ 54
Kansas ._................... 8
Kentucky ____________ 37
Louisiana _______ 4
Maine _________________._____,______ 0
Maryland ______________ 6
Massachusetts ________________________ 2
Michigan ____________________________ 6
Minnesota __________________________ 2
Mississippi ______________________ 33
Missouri
______________„___,_________ 18
Montana ________________ 0
Nebraska ___________________________ 4
Nevada __________________________... 0
New Jersey g___________________ ______ 0
New Mexico ____________ 3
North Carolina ___ 31
North Dakota _______________________ 0
Ohio ___________________...______— -rj.' 14
Oklahoma ________ 12
Oregon _____ 0
Panama ________________.___________ 1
Pennsylvania ................ 15
South Carolina ______________________ 22
South Dakota ___ 4
Tennessee .................... 32
Turks Islands ...............................;________ 1
Utah ______________________ 0
Virginia ______________.____^_______ 45
Washington __ 3
Bands
This
Y ear
21
0
17
24
11
0
1
1
1
1
9
27
37

44
3
8
8
8
51
6
$9
6
1
6
2
8
2
33
19
1
2
1
1
3
38
3
10
13
2
0
19
21
3
42
1
1
51
5

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West Texas_________________________ 6 6
West Virginia_____________ 14 13
Wisconsin___________________________ 4 4
Wyoming ___________________________ 8 9
Total _______________________ 594 644
Total Last Year________________ 594
Increase _____________________ 50
CONCLUSION
Jesus is coming. The Bible makes this very clear. I am sure not one in
this audience today has any doubt about the coming of the Lord. When
He left this world the angel told that group of people who saw Him go
away that He would come back in like manner as He went away. We know
He is coming and we also know we are living in the last days in the time of
the preparation for His return. But He will not come until the work is
finished. Jesus Himself said, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be
preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the
end come.” This gospel as we know it has not been preached in all the
world. This is our work now, and since the war is ended our responsibility
has increased. We have been shut out of many nations on account of the
war, but we expect this hindrance to be out of the way soon. The com
mand is “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every nation.”
Jesus said to do it, and He also said when this is done the end shall come.
It is now time for us to obey the command.
There can be no doubts about our being in the last days. The prophecies
are being fulfilled and the words of Jesus are coming to pass. He said
we
shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, for nation shall rise against
nation and kingdom against kingdom. He also said there would be famines
and earthquakes and pestilences. We don’t have to hunt for the proof of
this statement. Wars have been raging for a long time and famines, earth
quakes and pestilences are common things. Jesus said nobody knew when
His
coming would be except the Father, but He added that as the days of
Noe
were, so shall the coming of the Son of man be. In the days of Noe
they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage. We do
not have to give any special thought to this statement to know it is being
fulfilled in these days.
That we are living in the last days cannot be contradicted. Daniel said,
“Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased,” down here
in the end. People are going and coming as they never have in the past.
Our government tried to stop the unnecessary travel, but it seemed that
people just had to be going and coming even if they did have to stand on
buses and trains. And now that the war is over when travel becomes nor
mal,
there will be more running to and fro than has ever been. It used to
be quite an experience for one to travel around the world, but in a short
while
it will become a common thing for people to fly around the world or
to any part of the world. We are living in an air age. This has to be true
because the airplane came up with the Church of the last days.
“Knowledge shall be increased.” We know this is true. I could mention
many things that show knowledge has been increased, but I will only men
tion the atomic bomb. Our president said in referring to this bomb that it
is a harnessing of the basic powers of the universe. Just think of that.

48 MINUTES OP 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OP GOD
How much further can the knowledge of man go. So mighty is this bomb
and so terrible the results when used, the former prime minister of Eng
land, Winston Churchill, said that it was by God’s mercy that American
and British scientists discovered the secret of atomic power “long merci
fully withheld from man.” This knowledge was withheld until the last days
because
that is the time for it.
There is no question about our living in the last days and we must hurry
to get the work done so the Lord can come. He can’t come until we get the
preparations made for His return. He can’t come until the Church is filled
and without blemish, spot or wrinkle. We must do the work and get the
souls saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost and into the Church. In
one of our services at the tabernacle recently, something was said about
a million souls for God and His Church another year. That thought thrill
ed my soul and every time I think of a million souls I feel we must get
that number another year. While a million is quite a large number, but
when
we think of the millions of souls that are lost and other millions who
have never heard the full gospel message, this number is only a drop in the
bucket. I tell you, we must win the souls and get them housed in the
Church
of God, ready for the coming of the Lord. We must do something
to increase our speed so we can do much more than we ever have. We
can
win a million souls. I know we can do that, but we will have to be
organized better than we have been, and we will have to have a greater
manifestation of the power of God, and we will have to be in unity. You
know unity brings strength and power. It was the unity of the allies that
brought victory in this world war that has just ceased. They could never
have overcome the powerful foe if they had not been allied together and
worked
as one mighty army. Their forces were trained and organized. I
feel we have the organization but we need to get it in better operation.
What brought about the good results of three thousand souls being added
under Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost? Peter was filled with the
Holy
Ghost and fire which gave him power to preach that mighty sermon,
and the Church was with one accord. This fact of the Church being with
one
accord is mentioned sevei'al times in the Book of Acts. They filled
Jerusalem with their doctrine. They were scattered abroad and where
ever they went they preached the gospel and souls were blessed and signs
and wonders wrought. This kind of work continued as long as the early
Church was with one accord. They believed in the one thing and continued
steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine. When those early Church members
came against hard places, they didn’t quit. They worked right on. If they
needed help they called a prayer meeting and God answered their prayers.
They
were of one heart and one soul and God gave them great power to
preach the Word. They couldn’t have been with one accord without gov
ernment, and they couldn’t have been with one accord if they were not
obedient to the organization.
We have the organization so let’s start now to operate it fully. Let’s
live holy lives and if necessary, let us pray until there will be a shaking
and we receive an extra filling of the Holy Ghost so the Word can be
preached with great power. Let’s get so close to God and obey His Bible
so perfectly that it can be said we are of one heart and one soul. If we will
do this, we will get the million souls. There can be no doubt of it. If we
will do all we know to do this coming year, it is possible for one sermon to
bring in thousands of souls.
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this year? Of course, we do. We must get more souls in the states and
in the foreign fields where we have work and in many places where we
have never been with the Church of God message. We would like to have
a representation of all nationalities of people in this million souls. Oh,
let’s get the souls for our Lord. Let’s get them in the Church so they can
be a part of His body. We have a wonderful message. We must tell the
people about the body of Christ. Many people are waiting for this mes
sage. They are not satisfied. They are looking for something to satisfy
them. It should not be long now until we will be free to go into all the
world.
We must do this, and we must be in condition to win the souls
when we go. Surely, there is a sound of abundance of rain. A million
souls
in this coming Assembly year. We can have them. A million souls
for God and His mighty Church. I am sure we all want to have a part in
this Million Souls Campaign.
We
are still in the fight against the enemy of the souls of men, so let
us once more sing our Battle Hymn.
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 armour 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.
The End
Note
—Before the General Overseer delivered his address, he called for
the congregation to stand and repeat the Church Flag and United States
Flag pledges. Quite often as he read the different sections of the address
he laid aside his manuscript and spoke forcefully to emphasize the points
he wanted his hearers to fully understand.
1:14 p.m.—The General Overseer concluded his address by having the
congregation to stand and sing “At the Battle’s Front” which has been
sung at this time in the Assemblies for many years. J. R. Kinser led the
song,
with Mildred Bennett at the piano.

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1:19 p.m.—Adjourned with prayer by S. 0. Gillaspie at the pulpit
while
the congregation stood in quietness.
1:31 p.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band.
1:62 p.m.—Song service led by W. Cobb Dennard, Marie Tallent at the
piano. Prayer by B. B. Ketchum at the pulpit while the congregation
stood in holy reverence before the Lord.
2:06 p.m.—Treasurer’s Annual Report—A. J. Lawson.
This report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
General Treasurer’s Financial Report For The
Year Ending August 31, 1945
Tithes brought forward
September 1, 1944------------------S 25,360.65
Tithes received this year--------------- 174,836.83
Total tithes ____________-.............. $200,197.48
Tithes paid out this year—............- 150,421.24
Tithes balance, August 31, 1945.....- $ 49,776.24
Mission brought forward
September 1, 1944 ..-----------------$ 73,702.60
Mission received this year------------- 96,611.80
Mission
total-----------------------------
Mission paid out this year------------
Mission balance, August 31, 1945
Assembly
Expense brought
forward September 1, 1944 —.—$
Assembly
Expense received this year
$170,214.40
98,345.37
$ 71,869.03
518.66
3,350.40
Assembly Expense total ---------------
Assembly Expense
paid out this year------------:——«
Assembly Expense balance,
August 31, 1945 —------------------
Emergency received this year -------$ 19,812.08
Emergency deficit,
Sept. 1, 1944 ------------------------ 10,249.54
$ 3,868.95
1,999.19
$
Emergency total ----------------
Emergency paid out this year
$ 9,562.54
10,102.06
Emergency deficit, August 31, 1945„
Ministerial Aid brought
forward September 1, 1944 -------
Ministerial Aid received this year
$ 21,414.83
32,394.49
1,869.76
539.51

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Ministerial Aid total--------------------- ¥ 53,809.32
Ministerial Aid paid out this year —. 26,299.24
Ministerial Aid balance, I___
August 31, 1945 ______________ ¥ 27,510.08
Orphanage Fund received this year_¥ 4,787.76
Orphanage Fund total____________ $ 4,787.76
Orphanage Fund paid out this year— 15,409.20
Orphanage Fund deficit
August
31, 1945 ---------------
B. T. C. Fund received this year
¥ 10,621.44
._¥ 1,318.73
B. T. C. Fund total______________ ¥ 1,318.73
B. T. C. Fund paid out this year---- 6.00
B. T. C. Fund balance
August 31, 1945 ______________ ¥
All Funds brought forward
September 1, 1944 ------------------¥153,832.15
All
Funds received this year_____ 300,176.57
All Funds total _________________ ¥454,008.72
All Funds deficit brought
forward September 1, 1944 _____¥ 10,249.54
All Funds paid out this year ............ 302,581.29
1,313.73
Total paid out all funds __________ ¥312,830.83
All
Funds balance, August 31, 1945„ ¥141,177.89
STATEMENT OF VALUE AND INDEBTEDNESS OF
OUR GENERAL PROPERTIES
Total cost value of World-Wide Assembly Tabernacle,
Bible Place, Short Street Lots, Orphanage Farm and
Burger Mountain Properties ____________________:..............¥118,068.43
Total amount paid on properties _____________'___________ 106,947.48
Balance owed on properties __________:____-__________¥ 11,160.95
Respectfully submitted,
A. J. LAWSON, Treasurer.
2:28 p.m.—Music by the Miami Brass Band.
2:30 p.m.—White Wing Publishing House Financial Report—A. D.
Evans, Assistant Publisher and Business Manager.
This report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Publishing Department
Here we are, Brothers and Sisters, as representatives of thousands in
the churches back home who would be here if they could. God bless each
and everyone of them. How happy we would be to have them with us.
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ured by any standard, it has also survived the most strenuous experiences
in the history of the house. War time conditions have brought to us
many new experiences and problems, for all of which we render thanks
to God for His guidance and direction in making it possible to handle
this year’s larger volume of business.
Even though we have faced many new and perplexing problems such
as shortages in equipment, materials and supplies, not to mention exper
ienced
help, we have been enabled to function. Throughout all these ex
periences we have lived up to our motto, “Service, rather than profit,”
and yet the volume of business has enjoyed a steady increase, the pro
fits of which have been used for the furtherance of the work of the
Church of God.
War conditions and restrictions have indeed brought about many var
ious and strenuous changes, all of which have, in some way or the other,
affected all business concerns. Throughout my 25 years of experience in
the work of the publishing house our publishing business has been exempt
ed from many national and state taxations and requirements. More than
3 years ago, Congress enacted a new law, known as the Wage and Hour
Law, which at that time, as we were informed by the government and
understood it, did not include our publishing work: because we are more
or less rated as a charitable institution, with all profits going back into
the publishing business and not to any individual or group of owners;
but during this year we were advised by the government that we were
definitely included in this law now. The effect of this has resulted in
employees
of the publishing house working only 40 hours a week instead
‘of 48 as in the past. The increased rate of pay to our workers has cost
the White Wing Publishing House a few thousand more than under the
old system. In spite of higher wages and problems of various kinds this
year, we are very grateful to God, and acknowledge our sincere apprecia
tion of the cooperation of every employee of the publishing house, all
of whom we firmly believe are endeavoring to earn an honest wage and
do as much work in the 40 hours as they did in the 48 hours before the
Wage
and Hour Law went into effect.
LEASING OF PRINTING EQUIPMENT
During the year, we have, in order to keep up with the demand from
the various departments for printing, leased all the equipment of the old
Herald Publishing Company, which company had for a number of years
done a good portion of the printing for the White Wing Publishing House.
In addition to the number of new publications that have made their ap
pearance this year, both in English and foreign languages, our &ther
publications have reached such circulation figures as would have been
considered staggering a few years ago. All of our publications are run
ning into high figures, and you can be assured that literature of the
Church of God is having a far greater circulation this year than any
of us expected to see so early after the close of the Assembly a year
ago.
After taking over the old Herald Publishing Company’s equipment,
the shop was immediately known as “THE WHITE WING PRESS,” and
is today in better condition, producing more printed material than ever.
The
White Wing Press is managed by a Superintendent under the direc
tion of the Manager of the Publishing Department. Be sure to pay a
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day School literature, the White Wing Messenger, V. L. B. and W. M. B.
Programs, the Happy Harvester and various printing matter are print
ed. The White Wing Press is located at 3005 Church Street.
INCREASED CIRCULATION OF PERIODICALS
. It must be counted of unusual interest that the White Wing Messenger
is now ranking as one of the widely circulated religious papers, from
a standpoint of circulation per membership. For a church paper to have
one
subscriber, or reader, for each 3 members in the church is, no doubt,
a near record, if not altogether an unparalleled accomplishment.
Only a few years ago the subscription list of the White Wing Messen
ger was under 3,000. The last edition, printed before the opening of this
Assembly,
13,000 copies of the White Wing were issued and sent out,
and it is now no unusal thing to think of sending out 25,000, each issue,
within a short time.
JOYFUL
NEWS, our Sunday School and Young People’s Magazine, is
also
broadening its usefulness with a greatly increased circulation. The
demand
upon recent issues has brought the circulation up to 10,000.
For years the requirement for each edition was approximately 3,000.
The Sunday School publications are keeping pace with the growth of
the church and auxiliaries. Only a few Assemblies ago we printed 48,400
Adult, Junior and Beginner Quarterlies a year. During the past As
sembly
year we have published 158,800 of these. The increase in these
3 quarterlies will give you an idea of the approximate increase in all of
our Sunday School publications. It is hoped that real soon we will be
ready to announce additional helps in our list of Sunday School supplies.
At present we are publishing portions of our Sunday School quarterlies in
the Spanish, French and Russian languages.
NEW
PUBLICATIONS IN VARIOUS LANGUAGES
It has been said that by the printed page the Church of God is mobi
lized for united action. A local church will never be its greatest until it
is a reading church, until it is made up of people who are thinking seri
ously, “doers of the word,”—thinking profoundly about their religious
life, duties and experience. The great fundamentals upon which the
Church of God is built cannot be completely instilled into the life of those
who will not take time to read them. Surely our ministers see and feel
their responsibility in persuading our people to read Church of God
literature.
For
a number of years the White Wing Publishing House has gleaned
various religious publishers’ good wholesome Christian books and have
offered the same for sale in our annual catalog. Along with these we
list many other religious books such as, dictionaries, concordances,
commentaries and others.
While we do not place our approval upon some statements given in the
books published by other publishing houses and listed in our catalog, we
carry these books in stock for those who want them, and for the many
good things they contain.
The need for new books—Church of God books of vital interest for
especially
our young people, is beginning to be felt—books our young
people will gladly buy and read and circulate. It is our aim to publish a
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It is a pleasure for me to report that, despite the obstacles already
mentioned, there has been but little curtailment of any essential publica
tion for our auxiliaries. Somehow, we have been able to secure a suffi
cient quantity of paper, inks and other materials to produce all of all
regular essential publications and add a number of others badly needed.
During the year, JOYFUL NEWS made its appearance in the Spanish
language. Of the first edition we printed 10,000.
Jn.the English language we have added two new quarterly publications
— V. L. B. Weekly Programs, For Better V. L. B. Meetings,” and pro
grams for W. M. B. services. Our latest publication in the English lan
guage being “The Happy Harvester,” published monthly in interest of
prison life and all those barred from public liberties. Gradually these
new publications are increasing in circulation. Now that shortages,
caused
by the awful war, are gradually being replenished, it is hoped that
all of our publications will reach into new fields where new work will be
opened and the demand for Church of God literature increased.
MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENT
Sales
in our Merchandise Department are steadily going up, up and up.
Each year the demand grows for the various supplies stocked for our
churches and auxiliaries as well as for individual use.
Although we were unable to secure as much of some of these supplies
as we needed, we did manufacture and secure enough to meet at least
a part of the demand.
To give you some idea of the increase in the sales in this department,
in 1938, only a few years ago, the total gross sales was only $16,828.78,
compared with. $86.,130.33 this year's sales. This indicates a most credit
able business in view of a shortage of merchandise needed for sale in
this department.
It is the pui'pose of this department always to carry in stock the vari
ous
supplies needed and used by Church of God members, churches and
auxiliaries. Now that the war is rapidly ending and conversion of war in
dustries speeding up to manufacture civilian goods, we hope soon to be
able to supply every need for items to carry on our chux’ch activities.
FREE LITERATURE DEPARTMENT
Another year of great activity in this department has come to a
close. The lasting good as a direct result from the millions of Tracts
that have been distributed through this department can only be reveal
ed
in eternity. At present, the stock rooms in the publishing house con
tain millions of more than a hundred different kinds of tracts, in various
languages, that are held in readiness for distribution in the many needy
fields. What will be accomplished another year through this department
is hard to predict—but we are confident, with the opening of many new
fields and the doors of opportunity now open in many foreign countries,
that the need for the services of this department will double. If present
plans carry through of aiding the State Evangelists in advertising and
pushing forward revivals in new fields, along with the probable assist
ance of an airplane or planes, we can look out for greater and more far
reaching results from the spread of the Church of God message through
the medium of the printed page.
In writing of the work of this department, I cannot overlook its loyal
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Bands throughout the churches, individuals and in many cases outsiders,
who desired to help us in the publishing and distributing of the gospel
message. It was at the suggestion of the business manager September
10, 1932, that the V. L. Bs. welcomed the opportunity of contributing a
part of their offering to this department. Since that date, the Victory
Leaders Bands of our young people have been the biggest contributors
to the Free Literature Department. Especially do we emphasize the great
inspiration to the management and others by the loyal support of the
V. L. Bs. in this great work. Most assurredly such accomplishments as
made by the Free Literature Department, could not have been realized
had it not been for the whole-hearted cooperation of the young peo
ple in the V. L. Bs. throughout the world.
All this is definite proof of what can be accomplished by the ministry
of the silent but effective printed page when backed up by united ef
fort as has been demonstrated by our young people.
To Sister Willard Boyles, General V. L. B. Secretary, and all the V.
L. Bs. throughout the world, we offer sincere profoundest thanks and
appreciation for such loyal support and unparalleled efforts.
Going back a few years (1939) the total amount received in that
year, for the support of the Free Literature Department, was only
$5,008.97.
During the past 12 months, this department has received
from Victory Leaders Bands, individuals and other sources, a total of
$103,338.44.
The bulk of these funds were from our young people, as
they strove in united effort to raise these funds in their V. L. B. meet
ings.
What a mighty army—yes a mighty army is our young people.
Their offerings, coming through the State Conventions, after 20% has
been
deducted for the General and State Secretaries are given here in
order received:
1945 STATE CONVENTION V. L. B. OFFERINGS
Alabama_____________$
Arkansas ____________
California (Spanish) __
California ____________
Colorado
_____________
Connecticut __________
Delaware ____________
Florida ______________
Georgia _____________
Idaho ______________
Illinois ______________
Iowa ________________
Kansas _____________
Kentucky ____3_______
Louisiana ____________
Maine
_______________
Maryland ____________
Massachusetts _______
Michigan ____________
Minnesota _______
Mississippi ----------------
Missouri .........................
3,013.44 Nebraska ____________ 492.76
1,205.96 Nevada ______________ 168.00
36.34 New Hampshire _______ 18.00
3,339.31 New Jersey _________ 40.00
198.56
New Mexico _________ 412.38
45.37
New York___________ 40.80
89.84
North Carolina _______ 6,202.49
2.665.34 North Dakota ............. 206.40
9,296.78 Ohio ________________ 2,942.13
648.33 Oregon ______________ 169.40
1,393.20 Pennsylvania _________ 1,600.00
1.848.34
Rhode Island _________ 24.00
849.40
South Carolina________ 3,817.24
5,365.30
South Dakota' ____ 954.60
1,298.25
Tennessee ___________ 5,947.65
52.00 West Texas __________ 833.39
1,018.83
East Texas ................ 4,060.48
106.04
Utah ------------------------ 135.68
3,266.60 Vermont ____ 24.40
800.00
Virginia ___ 10,223.29
3,421.33
Washington ______I___ 509.93
1,868.62
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Wisconsin „_;__ 800.00
Wyoming ____________ 1,763.92
Canada ___________:__ 93.69
Cuba _______________ 27.20
Puerto Rico ________— 22.50
St. Thomas, V. I. ______ 28.00
Total Convention
Offering ___________$ 85,151.18
Assembly Offering 1944 8,644.41
Convention Offering too
AUDITS AN
late for year’s business
1944 ______________ 6,366.31
Individual Offerings
1946 387.70
V. L. B. Monthly Offer
ings
1945 _________— 2,788.84
Total Amount from
all sources _______$103,338.44
Balance On Hand,
August 31, 1945 ___$164,824.64
5 REPORTS
The
publishing department has, for a number of years, retained the
services of a firm of certified public accountants, who has each year
made
an audit of all the receipts, disbursements and business accounts
of the publishing department and has submitted an annual report of
same.
These certified reports are in agreement with the annual reports made
at the Assembly by the business manager. In fact, the figures given you
in the report of the publishing department each year are figures which
have
been taken from the annual report of the auditor.
The reports, which give a complete detailed statement of every trans
action and phase of the work of the publishing department, has proven in
valuable to the business. This report is largely confined to figures,
which give a brief but comprehensive statement of what has been accom
plished,
our present financial status and suggestions, if any, of the im
proving our system of records.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
The White Wing Publishing House was fortunate in having its “house
in very good order” when, because of war conditions, curtailment of
equipment and supplies became acute.
As the war clouds were gathering, we planned better and wiser than
we knew. Back in those days we stocked heavily of supplies and merchan
dise. Dui'ing the past year we continued to do likewise when the proper
supplies
and merchandise were made available. Through it all we were
enabled
to do very well—much better than many publishing houses, who
did not take advantage of opportunities.
For months now, we have heard much of post-war planning. Planning
has long been recognized as an important function of business under
normal conditions. Now that we are emerging from a world crisis like
which this, nor any other generation has ever seen, it becomes increas
ingly important that we plan for bigger and greater business in antici
pation of the unprecedented opportunities which the new era will afford
for the propagation of the Church of God message,—yes, we must plan
to take our rightful place in the publishing business to provide the print
ed message in readable type in the various languages of the world.
New and improved methods of printing will gradually replace the pro-
sent methods. We can’t anticipate them all, but you can rest assurred
that many new and improved methods will be forthcoming.
Looking out into the future, it is our sincere desire that we will soon
be
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complete-up-to-date publishing center throughout the land—a center
from which will flow the needed material to convince the world of the
full gospel message, and establishing of the Church of God permanently
in every nation under heaven. All of this, of course, will not come about
without being first confronted with critical and varied conditions which
will
demand an immediate and wise decision. Some of these may in
clude
plans of great and grave responsibilities—but the Church of God
—God’s only divine institution is great and strong and erected on a sure
foundation fully able for such undertaking.
Now, my brothers and sisters, in conclusion, may I assure you that
to the end of safeguarding, and to promoting the interest of the Church
of God as represented by the White Wing Publishing House, you can know
that your Business Manager and Board of Trustees are awake to the
needs—and aim to meet that need in the fear and blessing of the Lord.
Report of White Wing Publishing House
303 Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
September
1, 1944 to August 31, 1945
Bank Balance September 1, 1944 _________________' J
Total Cash Receipts from Sales, Subscriptions, Free
Literature,
etc._____________________
UU! »
Total ______________________________________
Expended for Merchandise, Operating Expenses, etc
Book balance August 31, 1945 ______________________$159,407.20
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash in Bank ...........^-------- $159,407.20
Accounts Receivable _______$ 16,589.80
Less
—Reserves for past
due accounts ---------------- 600.00 15,989.80
Deposit—Merchandise
Creditors ----------------------- 125.00
$ 92,921.30
203,005.53
. 295,926.83
136,519.63
Inventories:
Merchandise ________
Supplies ____________
Total Current Assets ..
Investments:
White
Wing Press
(Operating Funds) __
Fixed Assets:
Real Estate _________
Furniture and Fixtures
$ 53,112.39
4,587.27 $ 57,699.66
$233,221.66
4,500.00
3,200.00
11,485.34

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Less—Reserve for
Depreciation ____________ 4,417.06 7,068.28
Net Fixed Assets ________ 10,268.28
Total Assets ____________
LIABILITIES AND
Accounts Payable—Trade —
Accounts Payable—White
Wing Press (Subsidiary) —
Customers Credit
Balances _______________
Notes Payable------------------
Free Literature
Department Reserve -------
$247,989.94
SURPLUS
$ 151.63
2,062.62
266.38
1,000.00
164,824.64
Total Liabilities ----------
Excess of Assets Over Liabilities
Represented by Surplus:
Balance September 1, 1944 „
Net Income Year Ended
August 31, 1945 —--------
$168,259.27
63,313.02
16,417.65
Total Surplus $ 79,730.67
Respectfully submitted,
A. D. EVANS, Business Manager.
3:20 p.m.—Song by the White Wing Melody Girls, “Home Sweet Home.”
3:25 p.m.—The congregation arose to their feet and prayed in concert.
3:28
p.m.—The Pressing Need of More Church Literature for Our
People,
Message by Charles T. Davidson.
This was an inspiring message which showed the need of having our
own literature for our people. He said, “We have talent in the Church
of God for anything God wants us to do. I would like to see a book on
doctrine. We need a book on the lives of our men and women who have
fought and prepared the way for us. They should be placed in libraries.
If we don’t want the world to supply our people with literature, we will
have to do it ourselves. Who can better understand the principles and
fundamentals of the Church of God than Church of God men and women?
We have talent which should be developed into literary skill. We need
literature for our young people.”
4-17 p.m.—Song by the True Blue Trio, “He’s My Jesus.”
4:22 p.m.—The 'Church of God Right on Time and Fulfilling Its
Place in Prophecy, Message by Jess F. Pruitt.
This was a powerful message. The speaker began by reading Eccl.
3:1. He showed that there was a time for everything on God’s great
program, although we do not always understand but the Holy Ghost is
our teacher and guide. He said, “Just look back over the forty years and
see what the Holy Ghost has received of God and showed to the Church
of God. The Holy Ghost is working in perfect unity with God in gath
ering together the bride, the Lamb’s wife. We are on schedule time.
John the Baptist was right on time. The Son of God was walking in
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the people. He went up into a mountain and organized His Church.
The Church was destined to go down in the dark ages, but God in His
tender love picked the Church up and cast it into an open field. (Ezek.
16:5, 6) The body of Christ is as a treasure hid in a field. God led a
man from Indiana to North Carolina to find the Church of God.”
5:34 p.m.—Song by the Staggs sisters, “I Am Willing Lord to Run
All the Way.”
5:39 p.m.—Short talk by Richard M. Gunn. He commended the Church
for its ability to pick leaders, and praised the leaders of the different
departments for the good work accomplished and the advancements made.
5:59 p.m.—Announcements by the General Overseer and concert prayer
for the sick.
6:20 p.m.—Program in charge of Ralph Scotton, Field Secretary No.
2. The theme of the program was mastering every problem and finish
ing the work on time. The Miami, Florida saints sang two songs, “My
Saviour Knows,” “Meeting in the Air.”
6:32 p.m.—How to Reach Every Member of My Race in East Texas,
Message by D. M. Deadrick. The speaker stated that it would take good
organization, unity and the power of God to reach his people. He
showed it will also take sticking to the doctrine. He mentioned that it
was necessary to get the members we have settled and established so
they will be good examples to new people when they come in. He felt
they were making some progress in mastering the problems and he was
confident that every member of his race would be reached in due time.
Following
the message, the West Palacios church demonstrated how
they were doing the work in East Texas.
7:17
p.m.—Brother Alexander Gilmore came on with a message on
the subject, “We Are Laborers Together with God.” Brother Gilmore
thanked the Lord for being a member of the Church of God. He told of
seeing a catalog with the picture of the Church flag in it. He thought
the flag was pretty and ordered it. The flag hung in his home three
years before he learned about the Church of God. He said he had been
satisfied since the Church found him. He repeated his subject and said,
“Being laborers together with God we will get the work done on sched
ule time. I think of Burger Mountain and the honor stones there. We
are not working by ourselves, but we are laborers together with God,
and God is a master builder. Some of us have been pitched without and
haven’t been pitched within. God wanted the ark so it wouldn’t sink,
so they had to pitch it from without and within. That is what God
wants us to do so we won’t sink. God and Noah were laborers together.
When
Noah got his work done, God did His. If we are laborers together
with God, we will get this last day’s message to all the world on schedule
time.”
7:30 p.m.—Two special songs by the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
church, “The Unclouded Day,” “He’s My Rock, My Sword, My Shield,”
followed by music and song by the Miami Band.
7:40
p.m.—I Will Meet You at the Judgment, program by the Cleve
land Church No. 2, directed by Lucy Scotton. This was an impressive
program. Five sisters were seated on the platform. They were grumb
ling about missionary work. They turned the radio on and the speaker
told of the needs of the different peoples of the world and encouraged
the workers to raise funds to get the message to them. The broadcast
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need of their people knowing about Jesus. Each one closed with the
words,
“I’ll meet you at the judgment.,, The program closed with all
singing,
“Jesus Cares.”
7:65 p.m.—We Can, We Will, We Must Master Every Problem and
finish the Work on Time as Outlined in the Bible, Message by Ralph
Scotton. A portion of the message follows:
“We are going to finish the work. We are on the march and souls
just as well get ready because we are determined to win them for God.
They
will have to give up. God is on our side. He is the Captain and
He
has never lost a battle. We are going to master every problem. (2
Peter 3:8) The Lord is not slack concerning His promises. We must keep
our eyes on the goal. Put on strength the writer says. It seems like we
will put some things on. I can pull off my coat and I can put it on. I
believe
we can put on more strength. We will do this because God is on
our side and we will not fear what man shall do unto us. (Acts 17:26)
God doesn’t let anything go ahead of His program. It is running on
schedule.
He is not slack concerning His promises. In due time the thing
will happen. We must work together to get the work done. Some
things may take place that will cause some to become fainthearted and
think God is not going to fill His house, but He will fill His house as it
pleases Him, God is in the midst of this. We are bound to win. I don’t
see
anything but victory.”
At the close of the message, the colored people rushed to the platform
and prayed in concert. Others joined in this mighty prayer until the
thousands of voices sounded like the falling of many waters. As the
praying ceased, “Getting Ready to Leave this World” was sung. The
saints clapped their hands and praised the Lord. Brother Scotton and his
people
pointed to the General Overseer and said, “We love you. You
can
depend on us. We won’t fail you. We will be obedient.”
Brother Scotton was presented with a gift from his people. This was
for the purpose of showing their love for him and their appreciation of
the work he is doing.
The General Overseer presented the sheriff of Bradley County with a pic
ture of Fields of the Wood to hang in the court house.
8:47
p.m.—An offering was taken by the ushers while the Louisville
Band furnished music.
8:55 p.m.—Message on healing by M. E. Wilson. Before the message
a mighty concert prayer was prayed in behalf of the healing s.ervice.
This was a powerful message. The speaker showed how important it is
for God’s children to trust in Him. He mentioned that Jesus healed the
sick
when He was on earth and that His body is here to do the same
work He did. He encouraged those that needed healing to have faith in
God, because God has all power and He will do just what He has said
He would do.
At the close of the message two lines were formed by those who prayed
for the sick and anointed with oil. The sick passed between the. lines
and as they were anointed and prayed for, the blessings of God came upon
many.
Their faces shone with the glory of God and they shouted and
praised the Lord. The bands played softly and at one time the congre
gation joined in singing “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” with the music. At
another time they sang, “Where He Leads Me.” The long line moved
slowly from the middle row of seats in the audience to the platform. As
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kept coming until 1,140 passed between the lines and were prayed for
and anointed. A number of these testified to being healed. Also 429
handkerchiefs were prayed over and anointed.
11:20 p.m.—Evangelistic message by T. E. Bradley. He announced his
subject—The Man that Prayed Himself Out of Hell, and read Jonah 2:1, 2.
He showed unsaved people the condition they were in and told them how
they could find relief. He encouraged them to pray their way out of
their distress.
11:30
p.m.—Exhortation and altar call by T. W. Bradley. A large
number of people rushed to the altar and in a very short time two were
saved,
two sanctified and four baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire.
Saturday, September 15:
5:35 a.m.—Sunrise Prayer Meeting in charge of S. C. Swaggerty
and
J. S. Hawkins. Several songs were sung with the Electric Band
making the music. Those present bowed humbly before the Lord and
prayed in concert. Brother Hawkins had charge of a praise service in
which several testified to being healed the night _ before. This was a
wonderful praise service. The Lord poured out His blessings and many
shouted and danced. Brother Hawkins delivered a short message and
others testified to the good things the Lord had done for them. Brother
Swaggerty delivered an inspiring message and the service was dismissed
with prayer by Brother J. C. Trammell.
8:00
a.m.—W. M. B. service in House of Blessing, in charge of Sylvia
Vincent. After a concert prayer, Sister Vincent gave some instructions
concerning the work. After explaining the plan that is to be used for
collecting money for the state convention offerings, she handed the plans to
the state secretaries to be distributed among the bands.
8:45 a.m.—Program by the Wyoming delegation, William G. Hardin in
charge. Making All Men See was the theme of this program. Several
groups were busy helping to make all men see. Some were preaching to
sinners; others getting them to put off the things of the world; others
baptizing in water; while others were taking them into the Church.
9:00 a.m.—Song service led by Charles Quisenberry, Phyllis Quisen-
berry at the piano. Prayer by M. M. Burt at the pulpit while the congre
gation stood in holy reverence before the Lord.
9:15 a.m.—Song by True Blue Trio, “Let’s Go.”
9:20 a.m.—White Wing Messenger and Joyful News Drive, A. D.
Evans in charge. Brother Evans asked different ones to speak about the
White Wing Messenger and the blessings it has brought to them. Some
testified to instantaneous healing through application of the paper. The
Boosters Committee were given copies of the papers—White Wing Mes
senger, Joyful News and Happy Harvester. They went over the building
telling the people about the papers. Subscriptions were taken by workers
while Mildred Davis rendered a piano solo and Mildred Bennett, Charles
and Harper sang special songs. Brother Evans introduced the winners
in the yearly subscription contest. Charles Batson was first. He had
secured 954 subscriptions. J. D. Adkinson was second with 335, and J.
B. Wright third with 132.
10:25 a.m.-^Attention was given to special requests for prayer and the
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10:28 a.m.—Song by Everett and Grace Higdon, “Let Me Die Easy
Lord.”
10:32 a.m.—Program by B. T. C. Faculty and Students, in charge of
C. T. Davidson, Superintendent.
The teachers and students were called to the platform. M. A. Tomlinson,
President, S. 0. Gillaspie, Principal, A. D. Evans, Business Manager,
spoke
briefly concerning the school. Several of the teachers said a few
words about'their work in the school. A number of the students who
have graduated from B. T. C. told of the benefits of the school to
them. Other students who have not finished school spoke a few words.
Special songs were sung by the B. T. C. Quartet and others. Brother
C. R. Payne and Brother W. M. Lowman spoke in praise of the school.
11:27 a.m.—Song by the Atlanta, Georgia Quartet, “Somebody Call
ed My Name.?’
11:34 a.m.—Abounding in the Work of the Lord is the Source of Our
Increase in the Church, Message by W. M. Lowman.
He
said, “If we are abounding, we are happy. If we have faith in God,
we
can abound in the work of the Lord. Abound means to exist in plenty
and abundance. The more work we do, the happier we are. We can have
an abundance of God’s love and Spirit. (Rom. 15:13) We want to have
all the joy and peace of God, believing in the Church of God and go on
to perfection. We need to go on to deeper things with the abounding
spirit to do more for our Lord. We can do all things through God’s
strength. (2 Cor. 1:5) There is some suffering on the road to perfec
tion. There is joy and peace in suffering as well as shouting. We will
have to endure all things. This is the road to success—suffering. Leave
money
in the background, ministers, and preach for God. If you are
willing to suffer, then you are on the road to success. (2 Cor. 9:8) We
should
abound in every auxiliary in the Church in order to have God’s
love,
■ grace, power and presence. (Phil. 1:9, 10) We need to abound in
the judgments of God. If the preacher doesn’t abound in the grace of
God, neither will the members. Go deeper with God. The children of the
day will be ready when Jesus comes.”
12:50 p.m.—V. L. B. Program directed by Willard Boyles, V. L. B.
Secretary. The V. L. B. state secretaries, V. L. B. Leaders and those who
participated in the program were seated on the speakers’ platform. The
V. L. B. members were seated in the center row of seats in front of plat-
from.
1:00 p.m.—Song service led by Davis Rogers, Marie Rogers at the
piano.
This was a victorious song service with many shouting and prais
ing the Lord. Prayer by Ruth Mahood while the congregation stood in
holy reverence before the Lord. Following the prayer all prayed in
concert.
1:19 p.m.—Song by W. A. and Margaret Newsom, “Zephyrs of Heav
en.” The servicemen were asked to stand. All repeated after Sister Wil
lard, “God bless you. We are glad to have you back.”
1:28 p.m.—The V. L. Bs. repeated the Church Flag pledge, led by
Juanita Wright. They repeated the U. S. Flag pledge, led by Lamar Par-
ton. The Cleveland V. L. Bs. sang “Work on You V. L. Bs.”
1:30 p.m.—“I Will Be True, Loyal, Faithful, and devoted to the
Church of God and its Doctrine,” Message by Evelyn Roach. A portion of
her message follows:
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of God. I was serious when I took the covenant and became a member
of the Church. I mean to cling to the Church of God and its doctrine.
To
be faithful to the Church of God doctrine means we will be faith
ful in our attendance at every church service. It means we will be faith
ful to every teaching of the Church of God. Faithfulness is one of the
necessary requirements to go on to perfection. Unless we are faithful,
we will never reach perfection. I want to live so close to God I will at
tract attention. We can. I will give my life for God and the Church
of God.”
1:37 p.m,—What Can I Do to Help the V. L. B. Fulfil Its Great Place
on God’s Program, Clement Lynch, Frank Howard, Sam Raney.
Brother Lynch said, “I can do all things through Christ that strength-
eneth me. I believe that everything God has done for the Apostle Paul,
He
will do for me. We have work to do now that is just as important as
that of Paul. He filled his place and we are here to fill our place. It
doesn’t matter what somebody else does, nobody will ever fill our place.
Nobody
else will ever do the work that God has given the V. L. B. I feel
we can fill our place this year.
Brother Howard said, “I don’t know what you can do, but I know what
I can do to help the V. L. B. fulfil its place on God’s program. God
wants me to give myself a living sacrifice. I know if I do that, I have
done
my part.”
Brother Raney said, “The thing we want is the Spirit of God. The V.
L. Bs. are trail blazei's for the Church of God.” All the V. L. Bs. joined
in saying, “I will do my best.”
1:47 p.m.—I Will Publish the Name of the Lord, Catherine Brown,
Edna Reed, Inez Biggers.
Sister Brown said in part, “Just think what a privilege we have to pub
lish the name of the Lord. I am so glad we have a part in the work of
the Lord. We have a great responsibility of publishing the gospel and
getting it to every creature. I love the V. L. B. work.”
Sister Reed said, “I am glad I have a part in publishing the name of
the Lord. I am so glad the V. L. B. has a place in the great Church of
God. I am thankful because we have a mind to work. We have the last
day’s message and it is up to us to spread this message to the lost and
dying world.”
Sister Biggers said, “I appreciate everything the Lord has done for me.
I am thankful to Him because I am privileged to enjoy the blessings of
the Lord. I also appreciate the privilege we have of publishing the gos
pel. I want to have a part in publishing the name of the Lord because
Mark 26:14 tells us the gospel shall be preached in all the world, and
then the end will come. We are going to publish the gospel before it is
preached. I want to publish the name of the Lord where ever I go.”
1:58 p.m.—Songs by South Florida V. L. Bs., led by Arnold Demeritte,
“Freedom After While,” “Old Ship of Zion.”
2:06 p.m.—I Will Not Neglect the Gift That Is in Me, Message by
Opal
Matheny. She read Mark 13:4 and said, “We know the Lord gave us
a work to do. We want to be willing to do whatever there is to do. God
has given us some wonderful blessings. He has given us some talents to
use.
We don’t want to neglect our work. I have decided whatever I
find to do, that is the work given to me, and I am going to do it. We must
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If we neglect to do it then, we will be neglecting the gift that is in us.
I want to do my part. I don’t want to neglect any gift that is in me.”
2:08 p.m.—I Will Stir This Gift into Action, Message by Coy Snow.
The
speaker used several Scriptures and declared the V. L. Bs. were well
able to do the work.
2:11 p.m.—The Work Must Be Completed on Due Schedule Time, Mes
sage
by Cora Judd. Sister Judd showed a determination to live for God
and assist in the work so it can be completed in due time.
2:14 p.m.—I Must Give an Account to God, Message by Bessie Stevens.
The
speaker showed the importance of living close to God so we may
give
an account with joy.
2:20
p.m.—What if I Should Meet God Tonight, Message by Ernie
White. Before starting her message, she and Dorothy Reese sang, “To
morrow May Mean Goodbye.” A portion of her message follows:
“This is a very sacred time this afternoon. Instead of feeling like
shouting, I feel like crying. Just think how it is going to be when we
step over the brink of eternity. It doesn’t matter who we are, we are
facing eternity. Everyone of us face eternity together. We are going
before that great judgment and we will give an account. Just think,
should
I go out to meet God today—not somebody else. I want you to
know
a consecrated life will stand when nothing else will. God is going
to have our best. I want to be faithful. Would we be ready tonight if
Jesus should call?”
2:29 p.m.—New Mexico Program, Dorothy Snyder in charge. They
sang a V. L. B. song. Sister Snyder introduced a little boy who had
raised more money for the V. L. B. than any other individual in New
Mexico. He recited a poem which follows:
IN MEMORY OF A. J. TOMLINSON
The Overseer of the Church of God
Walked the path that his Master trod.
He labored on for forty years;
Much of that time was spent in tears.
Praying, prevailing, night and day,
Urging us all to redeem the day.
On Burger Mountain night turned to day,
He found the Church that was hid away.
He blazed the way with sermons plain
Of
the one sheepfold and the latter rain.
As the years roll on we shall still recall
His
tenderness and love for all.
May his dear son who has filled his place,
Have
the same great love and a wealth of grace,
Complete the work so well begun,
Then joy, 0 joy, we shall greet God’s Son.
Sister Snyder and her daughter sang, “Tell Me His Name Again.”
Brother James Hall delivered a short message on the subject, Provoking
One Another Unto Love and Good Works. He said, “We want to fill our
mission in the world. We want to fill it in such a way it will be a glory
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spired many great men to do wonderful things. We are willing to make
sacrifices and go through hard places to get this gospel to the lost world.
The world don’t have this love. They can’t have it, for God is love. If
we get enough of God’s love in our hearts, it will provoke others to good
works.”
2:63 p.m.—V. L. B. Consecration Service and message by Willard Boyles.
Sister Willard read 1 Chron. 29:1-5 and 1 Chron. 22:14. She told the
value of talents of gold and silver and showed how much David gave
to the house of God which Solomon built. She said, “David was a man
after God’s own heart. David gave all that is mentioned in these verses,
what will you give and what will your do? Who will say, Lord, here
am
I. David said, who then is willing to consecrate his service unto the
Lord. Volunteers are what we want in the V. L. B. army. Who will
step out and say, here I am, Brother Tomlinson, just anything you want
me to do I am ready. Then look up to God and say, Lord, here is my
heart, here are my hands, here are my feet to go. I am willing to go
hungry. I am willing to go thirsty. Lord, I am willing to go cold. I am
willing to do anything you want me to do. I often think of the words
of the song, the toils of the road will seem nothing when we get to the
end of the way. It won’t make any difference then about the hardships.
It won’t make any difference about anything, Jesus will be standing
there with a crown. (She called Emma Cox to the platform. Many wept
while
she talked.) V. L. Bs., we must be faithful. We must win that
crown of life. (She said to Sister Emma,) I would like to be close by
when
you get that crown of life. I would like to see everyone of you
receive your crowns. I would be willing to wait and get my crown last
just to see everyone of you get your crowns and to know you made it
through. (She called the General Overseer to the platform. Some young
men surrounded him and held up his hands as she continued her message.)
This
is world-wide work. The European countries are open now. Japan,
China
and other countries need the gospel. Brother Tomlinson has to
have
missionaries to go all over the world. The Church of God has got to
cover the world with the message. I wonder how many can say, here
am
I, send me. I believe Brother Tomlinson is looking to the V. L. Bs.”
(She asked those who were willing to say, here I am for the Church of
God. Many praised the Lord while others shed tears.)
Sister Willard called on the V. L. Bs. to raise their right hands and put
their left hands on their hearts and repeat after her, “Dear Lord, here
I am. You can use me for service any where you want me. Dear Lord,
it won’t make any difference where it is in the world, I will go where you
want me to go. I will do what you want me to do. Here, Lord, I am.
Prom this time forward, I am set apart for your service. Here I am
for the Church of God in all the world. Dear Lord, will You accept me?
I give myself to Thee right now in Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
The V. L. Bs. pointed to Brother Tomlinson and said, “Brother Tom
linson,
here we are. We are glad to be V. L. Bs. in the Church of God.
We are at your service every day, every night, every hour, every moment.
Call on us when you need us. We will be ready to do our best. God bless
you.”
The General Overseer replied, “God bless you. I thank you. There is
a great work ahead, dear ones. It is a very sacred time when you are
consecrating your lives for the service of God and the Church of God
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promises to God. It will mean the sacrifice of your home, your friends,
your loved ones and go to others with the message. There is a great
future before us. I believe you will do your best. I thank you for being
willing to stand by, hold up my hands and help carry on the work. I
can’t do it by myself. We will have to work together. God is depending
on you, and I am depending on you.”
The large congregation stood with uplifted hands and sang, “Nearer
My God to Thee.” Then they knelt down and sang “I Need Thee.” The
sacred presence of the Lord was in the midst.
3:16
p.m.—Solo by Julia Stenmark, “Ask Not to Be Excused.”
3:28 p.m.—The state secretaries passed by the microphone and an
nounced the amount of the Assembly Free Literature offering raised by
the bands in their respective states.
3:47 p.m.—The Church of God Moves on to Victory—All V. L. Bs.
Fall in Line, Message by Albert Linville. A portion of his message follows:
“The reason the Church of God is moving on to victory is because
the gates of hell can’t prevail against it. All V. L. Bs. must fall in line.
We
have a part to play in this. We will not stop until the published
message
has l’eached every nation. The gospel must be published among
all nations. There will be the greatest invasion that has ever been known
and that is the invasion of the gospel message. The V. L. Bs. are a great
company
to publish the message. This is the Church of God that is destined
to go on to perfection and reach every nation with the gospel. V. L. Bs.,
let’s fall in line and do more than we have ever done.”
3:65 p.m.—Program by South Carolina V. L. Bs., in charge of Augustine
Rogers.
The title of the program was “Where Are We in the V. L. Bs.”
This
was an impressive program showing the need of our literature
in more languages. The first scene was on the sti'eet. Tracts were falling
as from an airplane. Different nationalities of people picked them up
and read them. A V. L. B. told the people about Jesus and the Church
of God. Later when the special drive by this particular band was over,
they gathered together to receive prizes for their work. They com
plained of working hard and being tired. They felt they had done their
share. Their attitude broke the heart of the V. L. B. leader. She prayed
for them, but they said she was just having another spell. A group
of foreigners came and one after the other told of the blessings they re
ceived from reading the tracts. Then each of them asked for literature
in their own language to cax-ry to their own people. They were told
that we do not have literatui-e printed in their languages. The leader then
told the V. L. Bs. that we are not ready to go to the different nations
with the printed message and their work was not finished. They were
convinced
and all knelt in prayer. While they prayed an angel appeared
to the leader. After the prayer she told her V. L. Bs. of the vision shown
her by the angel. She had seen a multitude of people which became
the great speckled bird. She thought the work was finished, but as she
looked
closer she saw the Church of God message in only fourteen lan
guages. The angel showed her the work that must be done in getting
the published message in every language of the world. The band was
ready to continue their work and they marched and sang, ‘ Glory, Glory,
Hallelujah.”
4:33 p.m.—Song by Bill Porter, “You Never Mentioned Him to Me.”
4:36
p.m. Wake up the World, Blow ye the Trumpet in Zion, Sound
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sage, Amos Creel, John A. Stubbs, Harper Hunter, Ted Rampey, Charles
Batson, Henry Biggers, Sampson Smith, Paul Goins.
As the words were uttered a noise loud enough to wake up any around
was made, the trumpet blew, the alarm was sounded, the printed ^es-
sage began to fall upon the people from above. Some climbed in the
windows,
came down the big columns in the tabernacle, climbed the wails
and then they came to the platform and repeated together, Look out,
World, here we come with the published message. The people shouted
and praised the Lord. Somebody said, “While we are shouting, some
body is dying. A little gospel tract may mean eternal life for him. What
are we going to do about it?”
4:45
p.m.—The general free literature offering was taken. Personal
offering? came first, then the state secretaries led their states in a march
offering. The states received credit for the offerings given at this time
and were added to the offerings brought in by the state secretaries. The
amounts by states follow:
Assembly Free Literature Offering
Alabama ______________$ 500.33
Alaska________________ 10.00
Arizona______________ 45.80
Arkansas_____________— ' 286.92
Bahamas ______________ 143.18
California_____________ 292.56
Colorado __—------------ — 59.00
Connecticut____________ 17.00
Cuba _________________ 7.00
Delaware______________ 28.00
District of Columbia------- 13.00
East Texas____________ 772.97
Eastern Canada ------------ 5.00
Florida _______________ 402.46
Georgia _______________ 800.86
Idaho ............ 51.10
Illinois________________ 116.30
Indiana _______________ 337.83
Iowa __ 332.46
Kansas________________ 112.85
Kentucky--------------------- 1,312.55
Louisiana--------------------- 130.80
Maine ________________ 10.00
Maryland______________ 63.20
Massachusetts--------------- 126.00
Michigan --------------- 119.86
Minnesota --------------—— 86.00
Mississippi ---------- 610.45
Missouri ______________ 283.37
Montana ------ 23.00
Nebraska--------------------- 106.89
Nevada ______________ 41.00
New Jersey ------------------9.00
New
Mexico ................— 89.01
New York ..........................44.00
New Hampshire ................6.00
North Carolina_________681.47
North Dakota ....................41.00
Ohio.....................................513.74
Oklahoma
..........................319.61
Oregon................................40.00
Pennsylvania ....................125.86
10.00
South Carolina ........—.....261.34
South Dakota ....................117.03
Tennessee ..........................1,203.92
Turks Islands ..................17.00
Utah 50.00
Vermont ..........................- 15.00
Virginia .....-.....................947.85
10.00
Washington -----------------91.73
W estern Canada ..............5.00
131.56
West Virginia ,.............228.86
Wisconsin ........................120.00
Wyoming..............—..........185.00
Willard Boyles ..................500.00
Wanda and Joy Tomlinson100.00
$13,119.01
Less
Adjustment............316.58
Total ..............................12,802.43
N0te—Due to probable errors made in counting the money in the
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minutes were prepared, the amount of money received in this offering
is less than the amount shown by the records of the clerks. The amounts
by states are given here just as the clerks made the record and the
■ ?se a,mounts> but the actual bank count is $12,802.43, which
is
$316.58 less than the clerks’ record.
4.1.Note—-One soldier boy returned from Germany gave $200. Two or
three other soldiers gave $100 each. Several individuals gave $100 each.
5:44 p.m.—-A banner was presented to Maude Martin, State V. L. B.
Secretary of Virginia, for the leading State Convention Free Literature
offermg. The amount of the offering was $12,779.11.
Poplar Camp, Virginia V. L. B. raised the largest free literature band
offering for the state convention. The amount of the offering was
$1,567.07. A banner was presented to the band.
A banner and gift were presented to the band having the largest Assem-
bly
offering among our foreign people. These went to our Mexican
X* i!’ xr a-r C°lton’ California. Also a banner and gift were presented
-e k* B. at Columbus, Georgia, for having the largest Assembly
offering among our English people. Colton, California, $132; Columbus,
Georgia,
$150.
The
General Secretary called on those who had raised as much as $100
to stand. Then she called for the mother of Leroy Dickey to come to
the platform. Leroy is serving with the armed forces over seas, but sent
a large sum of Free Literature money to the V. L. B. where he has his
membership.
5:51
p.m.—A number of the V. L. Bs. carried in a beautiful dining
room
suite and placed it on the lower platform. Amos Creel led the
General Overseer to the table and Maude Martin escorted his wife to the
table and they were seated. Also Wanda, the daughter, was called to
sit at the table with them. Other V. L. Bs. came in with packages and
placed them on the table. The General Overseer and wife were instructed
to open the packages and they did this in a hurry. The packages con
tained a set of dinnerware, a set of silverware, two table linens, a lace
cloth was on the table, a' watch for Sister Tomlinson and a suit of
clothes and hat for Brother Tomlinson. An envelope containing money
was handed to each of them. The money was to be used for shoes for
Brother Tomlinson and a dress for Sister Tomlinson.
Sister Willard explained to them that these gifts were from the V. L. Bs.
for their seventeenth wedding anniversary. The V. L. Bs. repeated after
Sister Willard, “Brother and Sister Tomlinson, we are happy to do this
for you. Please accept it as just a little token of our love and apprecia
tion for your work. God bless you.”
Brother Tomlinson thanked Sister Willard and the V. L. Bs for the
nice gifts. Then Sister Tomlinson thanked them, also Wanda.
Sister Willard presented the General Overseer and wife with a gift from
T. J. Lowe of New Mexico. It was a door stop in the form of a reclining
Indian.
V. L. B. OPEN AIR SERVICE AND PARADE
6:15 p.m.—The Louisville, Miami and Electric Bands were on the Pub
lishing House Lawn. The Miami Band played as the people gathered
outside. The street and sidewalks were filled with people. The General
Secretary was in charge. Zella Creel offered a prayer, then Glen Mar
low blew the trumpet as a signal for all to be ready to march. The

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General Overseer called the states and countries in alphabetical order and
the overseers, carrying their banners, led their respective states, the
bands played alternately while the V. L. Bs. marched up and down the
street. It wasia beautiful scene as this army of young people paraded
with their banners and flags waving. At the proper time they were lined
up in front of the Publishing House.
6:50 p.m.—Song by Charles and Phyllis Quisenberry, “Pressing Toward
Perfection.”
6:55 p.m.—Our Mississippi V. L. Bs Are Working With a Zeal, Mes
sage by Pauline Rider. The speaker stated they were not depending on
others to do the Mississippi work, for they had a zeal to do it. She was
expecting the Mississippi V. L. Bs. to continue their work until it is finished.
6:57 p.m.—California Must Excel for the Church of God, Short mes
sage
by Anita Stubbs. She made her hearers to know that the California
V. L. Bs. were able to accomplish the work and that they can be depended
upon.
‘
7:59 p.m.—Kentucky is Moving at a Rapid Rate, Short talk by Orene
Swenney.
She made it clear that the V. L. Bs. in Kentucky were going
forward with the work, and they have a determination to continue at
even
a more rapid rate of speed.
Betty Curry and the Florida V. L. Bs. sang their state song. The bless
ings of the Lord were upon them as they sang.
Sister Willard thanked all the V. L. Bs. for their assistance m making
the program a success. Then the closing prayer was prayed by Lorena
Chadwick at 7:06 p.m. .
The record made by the clerks showed there were 1,007 in the parade.
They carried 141 banners, 282 flags and 12 musical instruments.
7:15 p.m.—Program by the New England Overseers, directed by Ralph
Colvin. They sang “Just Over in the Glory Land.” Brother Colvin intro
duced
the overseers and each one talked briefly.
7:35 p.m.—Song service led by Wiseman Webb, Mildred Bennett at
the piano. Prayer by John W. Miracle at the pulpit while the congrega
tion stood in holy reverence before the Lord. A concert prayer in behalf
of requests followed.
7:49
p.m.—Special songs by the Canton Trio and Staggs sisters while
the offering was taken by the ushers, which amounted to $156.49.
7:58 p.m.—Our Annual Saturday Evening Testimony and Praise Service
in charge of Eugene Richardson. Charles, Harper and others sang songs
and choruses. This was a wonderful praise service. Numbers testified
to the good blessings of the Lord. Happy people were so full of the
blessings
of God until hundreds ran, clapped their hands, shouted and
gave vent to their feelings. The power of God was upon His people.
8:20 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed mightily to God for
the Sunday Missionary service. .
8:22 p.m.—Big Saturday night Brass Band music, songs, marches and
handkerchief waves. The Miami Band played one number, then marched
to the speakers’ platform while the Louisville Band played one num
ber. While on the platform the Miami Band played and sang “Getting
Ready to Leave this World.” They continued playing as they marched
to the main floor and the Louisville Band came on the platform. They
played and sang, “Jesus Hold My Hand,” and continued playing as they
marched to the main floor. The bands marched through the aisles, play
ing alternately and at the last together. The congregation stood and
waved
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the Lord. The power of God fell upon the people in different parts of
the building as the music continued.
When
the Bands had returned to theix* places, the General Ovex’seer
called for the service men to come to the platform. Twenty-one responded,
lhe General Overseer spoke briefly and then asked the congregation to
stand and pray for these and all the young men in the service. The
Louisville
Band played softly, “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” while the pravers
were ascending to God. v J
9:08 p.m.—C. P. M. A. Program directed by Grady R. Kent, C. P. M A
Secretary.
Brother Kent spoke briefly in regard to the Church of Prophecy Marker
Association and the work to be done. He made mention that God had
reserved something greater than the atomic bomb for the Church of
God and that is the Fields of the Wood. He emphasized the “On to Per
fection program and introduced the first speaker on the program, T. J.
t> ’ represented the church at Jerusalem. The next speaker was
Koy Thomas, who represented the church at Rome. The next was Ted
Kampey, who represented the church at Corinth. Walter Harvey rep-
jkurch at Galatia; Malcolm Linkous represented the church
at Ephesus; Homer Rye represented the church at Thessalonica; Earl
Cowen represented the church at Colosse; James Staggs represented the
church at Philippi. Each of these speakers told of the work done by
these churches and. how they were judged according to, their works. A
low of stands holding marble slabs with the names of these churches on
them were placed across the front of the platform. These stones were
for the purpose of honoring the churches for their works. Each stand held
a candle. Before each speaker delivered his message in regard to his
particumr church, he lighted the candle on the stand holding the name
of the church he represented. This was a very impressive program showing
the importance of our churches measuring up so they can be honored
for their work as the Church goes on to perfection.
10:30 p.m.—-The Secretary honored the state secretaries of ten states
leading in O: P. M. A. council members. He presented them with beau-
u* resettes. The states are Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, North Caro-
UUf Virginia, Mississippi, Ohio, Wyoming, Missouri, East Texas.
A
champion banner was presented to L. A. Moxley, Overseer of Ten
nessee, and Ted Rampey, State C. P. M. A. Secretary, for the state having
the largest number of council members.
A banner was presented to the pastor of the church at Cleveland, Ten
nessee. This church had the largest number of council members.
10:46
p.m.-—Writing the Vision and Revealing the Last Days Church
and Its Identity by the Law and the Prophets, Message by Grady R. Kent.
This was a demonstrated .message which showed how God dealt with
Hie individual to get. His will accomplished in the earth as with Noah.
Then how He dealt with the heads of. families or tribes; then the law was
given to God's chosen people with a leader to direct them. The major
and minor prophets played an important part in prophesying of the Church
of God. John the Baptist came on the scene at the proper time, fore
telling the coming of Christ, and'served as a bridge from the law to
grace. Then Christ came, established His Church, and He and His disciples
wrote the New Testament. The Church was lost to view and again God
dealt with the individual. In 1903 the Church made its appearance again
to complete the fulfillment of prophecy. The speaker showed the im-

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portance of the fulfillment of Habakkuk’s prophecy when he said, “Write
the vision and make it plain upon tables,” and that down here in the
end “it shall speak and not lie.” He stated that it is just as necessary
for us to write the vision upon tables as it was for Christ and the early
Church to write the New Testament.
11:15 p.m.—Mighty Holy Ghost message by T. J. Ray. He used John
15:26 and stressed the importance of having the Holy Ghost to guide
us into all truth. The General Overseer led in singing “Where He Leads
Me,” while the opportunity was given for those who needed God to come
to the altar. A number responded and a good altar service continued
for s.ome time.
Sunday, September 16 s
5:40 a.m.—Sunrise Prayer Meeting in charge of Clement Lynch. Ellis
Poole
furnished the music and led the singing. Oscar Jones offered a
prayer. There were several special songs, then a concert prayer. Brother
D. B. Curtis was in charge of the praise service. One 79-year-old brother
stated he had attended several Assemblies and had never missed a sun
rise service. The testimonies continued with shouts and praises ringing
out to God. The colored saints were on hands and sang two numbers.
Rufus Nunnery, D. B. Curtis, Oscar Jones, Clement Lynch, Ernest Garr,
and Ruby Bailey delivered short messages, then Ellis Poole led in prayer.
The congregation stood while singing, “When We All Get to Heaven,”
then prayed in concert with uplifted hands. The service closed at 7:27
a.m.
8:45 a.m.—Music by the Louisville Band as the State Overseers and
State Secretaries marched in and were seated on the platform.
8:53 a.m.—The entire congregation stood and offered a mighty prayer
in concert for the missionary service.
8:55 a.m.—Sacred music by the Miami Brass Band.
9:00
a.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band. Tears were shed as
the congregation bowed their heads and thought of the millions of lost
souls
as the band played, “Face to Face.”
9:06 a.m.—Missionary program directed by the W. M. B. Secretary,
Sylvia
Vincent.
9:07 a.m.—Song service led by Ruth Slay and Marie Baker, Thelma
Trump at the piano. This was a sacred song service. Prayer by Flora
Gillaspie. She asked the Lord to help our people to see the need of
foreign missions and winning the lost to Christ and that they would not
shirk their duty, but give liberally and do all required of them.
9:28
a.m.—Song by Charles, Harper, Helen and Betty, “I'm a Debtor
I Know.”
9:31 a.m.—Program by the South Carolina W. M. Bs., Wilma C. Armour
in charge.
Mildred and Julian Bennett sang “All Around You Souls Are Dying.”
As
they sang, a line of people came slowly to the platform. A colored
boy, blowing a trumpet, led the way. A girl followed carrying a large
card with the following words on it: “Open the gates of opposition.”
A service man followed who carried the United States flag and a card
with the words, “Uncle Sam has opened the way.” Another service boy
came
walking on crutches with a card which read, “I gave my leg to
open
the way.” Another was carried on a cot with a card saying, “I gave

72 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Above picture shows the Overseers of the four leading states bring
ing the largest missionary offering to the Assembly. Right to left:
C. R. Payne, Kentucky, first with $1,837.62; M. E. Wilson, Georgia,
second with $1,795.60; L. A. Moxley, Tennessee, third with $1,600;
and
W. M. Lowman, Virginia, fourth with $1,162.45.
my blood.” Another covered with a large flag with the words on a card,
“I gave my life.” A large picture of Jesus was carried in the line with
the words, “I gave my life.” A large picture of A. J. Tomlinson was
also
carried with the words on a card, “I gave my life.” Others followed
bearing cards which read, “500,000,000 souls in Europe looking for the
Church of God,” “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel,” “How
can you preach except you be sent,” “We will, W. M. B.” All these
marched slowly across the platform. The congregation was melted to
tears and many wept aloud. Sister Armour stated that she hoped our
people
would keep this scene before them.
Sister Vincent called for all the service men to stand, then the con
gregation stood with them and prayed for our boys in service and for
those in hospitals.
9:60
a.m.—Song by Ruth Slay, Marie Baker and Thelma Trump, “Here
Am I, Send Me.”
9:57 a.m.—Program by the State W. M. B. Secretaries. During the
year each secretary had selected a country to raise money for. They

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came to the platform and announced the amount of money raised for the
country they selected.
10:10 a.m.—Message by Mildred Bennett. She read Luke 14:16-23,
and stated that she wanted all to consecrate themselves anew to God.
Then
she prayed and asked God to anoint and bless in the message as it
pleased Him. She announced the subject of her message, Winning the
Lost to Christ. A portion of the message follows:
“It is time for everyone here to ask yourself the question, Am I do
ing all I can to win the lost for Christ? God is calling you and me to sacri
fice for souls. I feel the Church of God is learning how to be real
soul
winners. We are quitting here a little and there a little and going
into the work in a business-like manner. Souls are perishing this morn
ing.
They are dying without God. Your next-door neighbor may be
dead this morning. How do you feel about the souls you have had the
opportunity to speak to? God is searching Zion this morning to find
people who are willing to sacrifice to win the lost. He is calling to
day,
who will respond? I wonder if you and I can say from the bottom
of our hearts, Lord, we want to go where ever you want us to go that
we might win that lost man or woman, boy or girl that is down in the
gutters of sin. It takes lots of hard work to win lost souls. It takes more
than some people like to put out to go to the streets and lanes, but the
lost are there waiting for us. This world is dying for the lack of love.
Go into the streets and the lanes of the cities. We have to seek. It is
a laborious task to be a soul winner. It takes working with all our might.
I would to God that we had more that would cry for lost souls. Have
you done your best? How do you feel this morning? Something has got
to move us to reach the lost. Some of us have forgotten the cross
and the suffering Jesus bore. Jesus said go and go quickly. We want to be
in a hurry because we don’t have as long as we used to have.- Some of
us may think we are too good. I am ready. I have some of that spirit
of Brother A. J. Tomlinson. (She read a portion of the General Over
seer’s Annual Address before the Eighteenth Annual Assembly as follows:)
“ ‘In a revolution like this volunteer soldiers are needed—those who
will take the field without pay or promise of position or honor. When
the first guns of the American revolution were fired, General Putnam
was in the field plowing. He left his oxen yoked to the plow, ran to his
stable and mounted his fleetest horse and hurried to the field of con
flict. When Elisha entered the conflict in his day, he slew and boiled his
oxen
and away he went to battle. With the name of Jesus and His Church
trailing in the dust as it now is, we need to run into the battle with
breathless interest, jerk up the folds that have been trodden under the feet
of blinded men, raise the standard high and unfurl the glorious flag to
the breeze and run with it to the top of the mountains where it belongs.
There is a hard fight before us but we must win for Jesus. There is a
large field to cover but we must cover every foot of ground. Sinners
must be saved, believers sanctified, multitudes filled with the Holy Ghost,
devils
must be cast out and sick people healed. In order to win in this
battle we must become deeply spiritual, court God’s favor, depend on the
Holy
Ghost, and strive earnestly in prayers, and keep humble before God.’
“I feel Brother A. J. Tomlinson’s spirit. The same spirit is on M. A.
Tomlinson.
We must get down to business.”
Messages and interpretations were given which showed we would go
forth with power to win the lost if we are faithful.

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The General Overseer asked all to humble themselves before God. The
congregation kneeled and prayed in concert.
The General Secretary said, “This surely is a sacred time. A time
when
we should be willing to go and do whatever God would have us to do.
We
want to be soul winners, don’t we? My greatest desire is to be a soul
winner for the Master. God help us to have a yearning in our hearts
to win the lost to Christ. We must do our best to get them for Christ.”
10:54 p.m.—Overseers Special. The State and Foreign Overseers lined
up
in alphabetical order with their missionary offerings from their re
spective states and countries. They passed by the microphone and an
nounced the amounts and then placed the money on the clerk’s table.
Mention
was made of the countries where we have work which were
not represented in the march. Offerings were given for these and other
countries.
11:29 a.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert.
11:31 a.m.—Results of Our Missionary Efforts, Message by Vernon
Smith,
Foreign Missionary Secretary. He gave some interesting informa
tion concerning our foreign work. He said, “I do not think any of you
are more proud of our missionary work than I. Our foreign mission
ary work has extended to two more countries this year—Alaska and
Chile. If you had not put forth the efforts you have, we would not have
been
able to send Brother Abercrombie to Chile. We have a wonderful
work in Mexico. Nine Mexican brothers attended B. T. C. this year. They
said
they were preparing themselves to do what the Church wants them
to do. They are prepared. They know the language of the people through
out Central and South America. I don’t see any reason why we can’t
cover
the western hemisphere with the Church of God message in the
next two years. The efforts of the W. M. B. have been great this year.
The
results of your efforts have been great too. It is wonderful to see
how the Church of God is growing. I think the largest gain was made in
Haiti. We have gained 34 churches this year. This is a result of your
labors. We have had a good gain in Dominican Republic. To my mind,
we do not have a better work any where than in the Bahamas Islands.
“We can increase our membership by every member of the Church
of God winning a soul for the Church this year. We will double our
membership and in this way double our efforts in the missionary work.
Don’t allow anything to cast a shadow over your missionary work, but
work right on to the end. We will see the Church of God message go
to every nook and corner of the world. The war is over, and now we have
to do the work.”
11:52 a.m.—Song by Beulah Miracle, “Tell It Again.”
11:59 a.m.—The General Secretary called for volunteers to give large
amounts of money for the missionary cause. She started the offering
with $200 for herself and Elva Decker, her co-worker. Others came
forward with nice offerings. While these came with offerings, Sister
Vincent gave opportunity for volunteers for service in foreign fields to
come forward. Several volunteered for service in different countries.
Each of them spoke briefly and told of their willingness to work in other
countries.
12:30 p.m.—Big Missionary March Offering. The Overseers led their
respective states. The bands played as they marched. At a given time
the Overseers stood in line and received the offerings from those march
ing with them. The states received credit for the amount given in the

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march. When all the money had been turned in the W. M. B. sisters
and workers consecrated it by prayer to God for the salvation of lost souls.
Below is given a full report of the Assembly Missionary Offering:
Alabama ______________$
Alaska ____——----------
Arizona _______________
Arkansas______________
Bahamas---------------------
California_____________
Canal Zone------:-----------
Chile ■-----------------------
Colorado______________
Connecticut------.-----------
Cuba ■_______________—
Delaware______.—--------
Dominican Republic-------
Eastern
Canada------------
East Texas____________
Florida I—--------------—
Georgia------------------------
Idaho ________________
Illinois _______________
Indiana-----------------------
Iowa__________________
Jamaica, B. W. I.----------
Japan-------------------------
Kansas _______________
Kentucky ---------------------
Louisiana_____________
Maine __________.-------
Maryland _____________
Massachusetts__________
Michigan__—--------------
Minnesota ------------
Mississippi-----------------—
374.10
26.00
101.00
203.25
273.50
891.21
7.00
30.00
157.81
36.00
23.00
76.00
1.00
36.15
763.65
758.47
1,796.60
173.10
170.00

236.07
424.25
51.00

8.00
102.44
1,837.62
304.62
20.10
132.03
256.00
266.00
124.00
640.23
Missouri -----------------387.12
Montana -----------------102.77
Montserrat --------------1.00
55.60
Nevada ------------------16.00
New Jersey--------------37.19
New
Mexico ------------141.75
New York --------------i 68.25
New Hampshire ..........25.00
North Carolina -------890.52
North Dakota ----------122.25
Ohio ______________ 756.60
Oklahoma ---------------120.00
Oregon ------------------70.00
Pennsylvania ----------284.00
Porto Rico ------------- 6.00
Rhode Island ---------- 36.00
South Carolina ---------425.60
South Dakota ----------155.10
Tennessee ---------------. 1,600.00
Turks Islands —..... — 30.00
Utah ............-........—- 43.00
Vermont ----------------40.60
Virginia ..................—.... 1,162.45
Virgin Islands---------- 41.25
Washington..................___ 153.95
Western Canada !_.... 12.00
West Texas-------------
129.16
West Virginia..............235.30
Wisconsin ---------------229.25
Wyoming----------------191.77
General Offering -----1,179.19
Total ............................$19,044.87
1:26 p.m.—The congregation joined in singing “To the Regions Be
yond,” \Vith Lois Curry leading the song and Mildred Davis at the piano.
Prayer'by Elva D. Aites and Esther Wagar.
1:33 p.m.—Song by the Atlanta Quartet, “Did You?”
1:39 p.m.—Getting the Message to My People, Message by Dorothy
Deadrick. A portion of her message is, “Slow motion is too slow. We
need a vision of the missionary work. It seems we. are having a time
getting the message to our people. It makes my heart sad to think of the
thousands of colored people who have not heard the Word. Jesus didn’t
make a division among people when He said to preach the gospel to
every creature. No matter how far in ignorance some of our people
are, they are going to get the message. It is going to take money to get
the message to our people. We need it and we will get it. The negro
was
included when God said to take the message to every creature, to
every man in every land.”

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1:57 p.m.—Song by Everett and Grace Higdon, “Lord, Give Me a
Vision.
”
2:00 p.m.—Awarding of premiums:
A banner was presented, to the church at Columbus, Georgia, D. M.
Cobb, pastor, for raising the largest missionary offering for the state
convention.
The amount of the offering was $5,237.64.
A banner was presented to the church at Cleveland, Tennessee, L. V.
Jones, pastor, for having the largest second Sunday offering.
The state of Wyoming, G. C. Decker, Overseer, was presented with
a banner for having the most people in the family march of $52.
A nice Bible was given to Sister Brown, Charleston, South Carolina,
for having the leading individual missionary offering—$1,500.
Elva D. Aites, Boston, Massachusetts, was given a Bible for raising
the second largest individual missionary offering—$1,200.
Clay
Shelton, Augusta, Georgia, was given a billfold set for raising the
third largest individual missionary offering—$646.
M. E. Wilson, Overseer of Georgia, was presented with the champion
banner. His state raised the largest amount of missionary money for
the state convention—$32,700.84.
W. M. Lowman, Overseer of Virginia, was presented with the honor
banner. His state raised the second largest missionary offering for the
state convention—$20,264.66.
Cleason
D. Lord, Overseer of Colorado, was presented with the record
banner. His state raised the largest missionary offering for the state
convention according to membership—$1,389.64.
Alvin S. Moss, Overseer of Bahamas, was presented with the leading
mission field banner. The Bahama Islands raised the largest missionary
offering for the convention—$4,376.02.
The
Overseers of states and countries that doubled their missionary
offerings over last year at the conventions were awarded badges of honor.
They are as follows:
William Brumley, Costa Rica_______________________$ 22.00
Walter C. Bates, Cuba_____________________________ 134.00
Marion P. Price, Delaware_________________________ 435.00
Prank Poloski, Eastern Canada_____________________ 100.17
J. Vital Herne, Haiti______________________________ 606.35
J. P. Aites, Massachusetts________________________ 865.00
Eduardo Rodriguez, Mexico___________,____________ 128.78
J. M. Daugherty, Nevada_____________________________207.00
T. J. Lowe, New Mexico____________________________1,119.14
John W. Stitt, New York_____,___________________ 236.00
Nelson W. Johnson, North Dakota__...______________ 404.25
Pablo R. Garcia, Porto Rico________________________ 45.00
Charles P. Keener, Utah___________________________ 138.92
Charles W. Dun1, Western Canada__________________ 111.27
A. H. Brooks, Virgin Islands_______________________ 105.67
W. A. Newsom, Montana__________________________ 301.01
Purple, blue, red and yellow badges were presented to the four Over
seers having the largest amounts for the Assembly Missionary offering.
They were:
C. R. Payne, Kentucky------------------------------J_______$1,837.62
M. E. Wilson, Georgia_____________________________ 1,796.60
L. A. Moxley, Tennessee__________________________ 1,600.00
W. M. Lowman, Virginia__________________________1,162.46

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2:33 p.m.—The General Overseer, wife and daughters were called to
the speakers’ platform where they were presented with a ,lo,ve., off
from the W. M. Bs. The state W. M. B. secretaries presented the offer
ings from their respective states. The total amount was $681.8 .
General Secretary stated this love offering was for a payment on a home
for the General Overseer. The General Overseer thanked the W. M. Bs.
and stated he wanted to give $100 of the offering to the missionaiy
offering from himself and wife, and $100 to the free literature offeimg
from his two daughters. Sister Tomlinson and Wanda also thanked the
W. M. Bs., for the nice gift.
2:45 p.m.—Program—Celebrating the Seventeenth Anniversary of the
Institution of the Womens Missionary Band, Elva Decker in charge.
Fourteen sisters were seated on the right and left of the speakeis plnt-
form. They sang, “Blest Be the Tie,” followed by a prayer by Elva.
Seven
of the sisters stood near the piano and sang, Take My Hand,
Precious Lord,” while Elva and Esther Wagar stood with uplifted hands
and two sisters stood holding a Church flag and U. S. flag. While the song,
“Where He Leads Me,” was sung, Elva appointed the sisters to ounces
in the W. M. B. She also explained to them the meaning of the colors
of the flag. A miniature sceptre, star and crown were presented to
three sisters serving in special positions. When the organization was
completed
the sisters stood with uplifted hands as prayer was offered
for them. They left the platform singing, “Onward Christian Soldiers.
3:15 p.m.—The Missionary service was closed with prayer by Ina Mae
Tomlinson.
A concert prayer for the sick followed.
3:19 p.m.—Sunday Schoool Program directed by Edna Rhodes, Sunday
School Secretary.
The program was started with a mighty concert prayer led by the
General Overseer.
3:23 p.m.—Song by Ernie and Dorothy, “Dear 3*esus, I Love You.”
3:29 p.m.—Following Closely in the Footsteps of Jesus, Message by
Earl Lafever. The speaker used several Scriptures and showed how lm-
portant it is to follow Jesus closely. He said, “It is going to take the
Sunday schools doing their part in this great program. In order to obtain
the best things from God, we must follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Peter
followed
afar off but we want to be so close we can touch the hem of
His
garment.”
3:41 p.m.—The Sunday Schools’ Part in Perfection, Message by Dorothy
Deadrick.
She showed that the purpose of the Sunday Schools is to teach
and that by teaching the Church of God doctrine, they are assisting
the Church to go to perfection.
3:54 p.m.—-Song by Texie Johnson and Grace Higdon, The Man of
Galilee.
” v „ ,
3:58 p.m.—Message by Edna Rhodes. This was a powerful message.
There were messages in tongues and interpretations during the message.
She
told of the vast amount of work there is to do and what would be
required of us to get is done. She stated, “Jesus said to go into all
the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Peter heard these
words and he may have asked if he should go to the kings and the out
casts. Jesus said to teach all nations. It may have meant for them to
do without clothes but they were willing to do it. Paul was placed in
prison for doing what Jesus told him to do. They filled Jerusalem with the
doctrine. They didn’t have permission to teach in the name of Jesus

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Christ—they received their authority from Jesus. Every man was at his
post and filled Jerusalem with the doctrine. We can have the same
unity and cooperation as that of the early Church. If you have the Holy
Ghost, you will have to be a witness for Jesus Christ. We can be wit
nesses
any place in the world. We must have the signs to follow believers.
It is going to take the power of God to get a million souls. We will
be held responsible if we don’t get close enough to God that we can
heal the sick the same as we preach the gospel. The love of Christ con
strained Paul to go from house to house to warn the people.”
She mentioned the fishers and hunters that are to gather in the people.
A group of fishers and hunters went out in the congregation and brought
in the rich man, the business man, the drunk man and all classes of
people
to the Sunday school. This was a wonderful demonstration, with
the blessings of God upon the people.
5:06 p.m.—Help to Combat Crime by Training the Children, Message
by 0. R. Hogan. This was an instructive message especially to par
ents. He told how the parents were responsible for the training and teach
ing of their children. He stated that if a child is left to itself it will
bring the parents to shame. He said parents have failed if they have not
brought up their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.
5:24 p.m.—Prison program—Sentenced to Die. In this program the
prisoner was sentenced to die. He spoke to those who had gathered to
see the execution and told the story of his life. The pages of time turned
and the story was enacted as he told it. He was a happy child at his
mother’s knee with his sisters were his earliest recollections. His mother
died
when he was six and he and his sisters were left with a drunken
father who abused them. At the age of ten his father left them. He
couldn’t bear to see his sisters starve, so he slipped to the corner store
and stole a loaf of bread. That was the first downward step. The next
day he got a job delivering papers. At Christmas time he wanted to
buy a doll to take home to the ragged little girls. He stole $50.00 and
tried to get away. He served five years in a reform school for that deed.
He
began drinking and later killed a man. He was tried and sentenced
to die. He warned those who had come to hear his last words to train1
their children in the way they should go, and take them to Sunday school
where they will be taught about Jesus. He told them if they did not
some
time they might see their sons condemned to die.
5:34 p.m.—Song by Paul Goins, “The Downward Road is Crowded.”
5:36 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert for the multi
tudes on the downward road.
5:38 p.m.—Song by the North Carolina colored people, “Let Me In.”
5:43 p.im—-The Home Class Department And Its Highty. Work, Mes
sage by Verla Linkous. She read Matt. 16:15 and said, “The Home Class
Department has a great part to play in getting the gospel to every crea
ture. Many souls would not be reached if it were not for the Home
Class. To train is to teach or educate, therefore we need the Home Class
Department. We must be more enthusiastic about this department of
the Sunday school.”
5:51 p.m.—Visible Results of the Cradle Roll, Demonstration directed
by Jimmye Lovell. A Sunday school class of mothers and babies were
seated on the platform. The teacher explained how the names of the
babies were placed on the Cradle Roll. She presented a gift to one of
the babies. Later the father of the child visited the. teacher and asked why
she gave it the gift. She told him she loved the child and was inter

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ested in it. Then she told him of the love of Jesus. He was greatly
touched. Jimmye stated we must be more energetic than the devil. We
must present something good to the children and through them win their
parents.
6:00 p.m.—Selection by the Sunday School Four, “I Want to Be
Faithful.”
6:04 p.m—Program, “A Home for the Orphans.” Four children, whose
father was dead and their mother was sick, were talking about their
mother and wishing she would get well. While they talked a woman came
in and told them their mother was dead. They prayed and asked God
to help them. A rich uncle and aunt came to see them but they had
no room for the children and refused to take care of them. Then a Church
of God minister visited them and made arrangements for them to be
cared for in the Sunday School Orphanage.
6:21 p.m.—Sister Ora Mae Campbell spoke briefly concerning the
Orphans home and while Texie Johnson sang, “A Home for the Orphans,”
an offering was taken. The total amount of the offering was $2,711.35.
6:55
p.m.—Awarding of banners and prizes by the General Secretary.
The Overseer and Secretary of Haiti were awarded prizes for having
the largest number of new schools—21.
The Overseer and Secretary of Tennessee were awarded pennants for
having the largest number of new Home Classes—29, and the largest
number of new Cradle Rolls—26.
The Overseer and Secretary of Georgia were presented with a banner
for having the largest Sunday school attendance in the state.
The following states and countries were awarded prizes for doubling
their Sunday school attendance this year: Bahamas, New Hampshire,
New York, North Dakota, Porto Rico, Utah, Dominican Republic, Eastern
Canada.
7:00
p.m.—Dismissed inside for the street parade.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARADE
7:05 p.m.—The Louisville and Miami Bands were in their places on
the Publishing House Lawn. The states were called in alphabetical order.
The
overseers, carrying their banners led their respective delegations.
The
bands played alternately as they marched five abreast, and the march
ers sang. They were lined up in front of the Publishing House at the
proper time. It was interesting to see them march forward and back
ward at the request of the General Overseer. Song by Augustine Rogers,
“Something Within Me.” Prayer by Don Thomas. Sister Clemmie Mc-
Anally spoke on the subject, “Dwelling in God.” She said, “I am glad
I am dwelling in Him and He is in me. I am happy for the day I entered
into His glorious presence. (Psalm 91:1) Just think about dwelling in
the secret place of God and being so close to Him we live in His shadow.”
Brother Don Thomas spoke briefly on the subject, Inward Fire. He read
Isaiah 31:9 and stated, “Let this fire get hold of us and we can’t eat
or sleep until we take the message.”
7:30 p.m.—Closing prayer by Anniebelle Forrester.
The count showed 396 in the parade. They carried 34 banners, 66 flags
and 6 musical instruments.
7:32 p.m.—The Miami Band played as the people went back into the
tabernacle. The Electric Band played one number while the people were
being seated.

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7:42 p.m.—The Boosters Committee was called to the platform. The
members of this committee had been taking subscriptions for the White
Wing
Messenger and Joyful News. Together they had secured 774.
M. S. Curry was presented with a picture of Fields of the Wood for se
curing the largest number—172. Brother J. D. Kirkland was presented
with a plaque for securing the second largest number—130. Brother
J. P. Sullivan was presented with a watermelon for securing the third
largest number—125.
7:57 p.m.—Program by the Ohio V. L. Bs., directed by E. M. Bryant.
The
Miami Band played as the V. L. Bs. marched to platform and were
seated on either side of the speakers’ stand. The Canton Trio sang,
“I’m a Private in the Army of the Lord.” Brother Bryant introduced
three service men. Brother Virgil Fowler delivered a short, fiery message.
Duet, “Grumbling.” Musical reading, “Jonah and the Whale.” Song
by
the Canton Trio, “I’ll Be Somewhere Working,” with all joining in.
8:16 p.m.~Song service led by Julian Bennett, Mildred Bennett at the
piano. Prayer by Aaron McGregor while the congregation stood in
quietness.
8:26 p.m.—Song by Mildred Bennett, “I Traded with Jesus.” This was
followed by a mighty concert prayer, with the Louisville Band playing
softly, “Sweet Hour of Prayer.”
8:36 p.m.-—A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Program in charge of E. H. Grif
fith, Secretary. The first on the program was a song by Charles and
Harper, “Where He Leads Me,” with the .congregation joining in on the
last verse.
8:45
p.m.—And He Went a Little Farther, Message by E. H. Griffith.
He said, “The Lord is very near. I feel tonight that Jesus is here in the
person of the Holy Ghost. I believe the spirit of the Apostle Paul is
around close. I believe the spirit of the former General Overseer is not
too far away. He read Matt. 26:36-39 and stated, “I wish I had time
to say what I feel God has put on my heart to say, but time won’t per
mit me to say everything. I feel like going all the way. The destination
of the Son of God from the beginning was the cross. The destination
of the Church of God from the beginning is perfection. Jesus was on
His way to the cross. There was no way around it. I am persuaded to
believe that Jesus did not know what the experience would be like.
We don’t know some things, but we will know. As Jesus walked the shores
of Galilee, He went through various experiences. As Pie made His way
to the cross, He tried to tell the disciples about the. experiences, but
I don’t believe He fully understood just what the experience of the cross
would be like. We don’t know what perfection will be like because
we
have never had the experience. We notice as Jesus made His journey,
He came to the upper room where He ate the passover with the disciples.
He pointed out that one would betray Him. After the supper, Pie laid
aside Plis garments and washed His disciples’ feet. Just a little later, He
entered the garden and the Scripture says He went a little farther. I
think the time has come for us to go a little farther, in the A. B. M.
work than we have ever gone. We are going into something we "have never
gone into before. We will have experiences we have never had. It was
necessary for Jesus to enter into the garden and go through something
He never went through before. In this experience He said to the Father,
not my will, but thine be done. We do not know tonight, but it may
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“The Church of God went through the dark ages. It suffered many
things, but as Jesus went through the garden, He went through an ex
perience different from that. He suffered spiritually, and His sweat
became as blood. He said, not my will but thine be done. We will not
suffer as the early Church did, we will suffer spiritually. We are going
on to perfection. It was necessary for Jesus to go through the garden.
It will be necessary for us to go through the garden, but we are able.
By His grace, we can follow Him. Jesus went to the cross and suffered
for you and me. He was willing. We are going to finish the work, but
it will take, not my will but thine be done. (Heb. 12:12, 13)
“We want to lift up the hands that hang down. We want to niake
straight paths for our feet. Let’s take care of the feeble knees, lest that
which
is lame be turned out of the way. We want God to help us. If
He helps us, it will be necessary to say, not my will but thine be done.
(Prov. 24:10) Jesus didn’t faint. We have been telling people how
strong we ai'e, now the time has come fox* us to show oui* strength. It is
necessary for the Church to go to perfection, and we will not be ready
to meet the Lord until it reaches perfection. That means we are to fully
operate the Assembly Band Movement. We must do the things the Bible
says to do. (Matt. 18:15-17)
“The Bible tells us just what to do. We are going a little farthei’ than
we have-ever gone before. We must go a little deeper into the Bible.
(Titus 3:10, 11) The Bible tells us what to do with those in heresy.
It is the heresy in a man that makes him an heretic. We must admonish
those mixed up in heresy. We want to do it the Bible way. (2 Cor. 13:1,2)
We have a wav of doing things and we want to do them the Bible way.
Paul told those folks just what they could expect. The thing I am try
ing to get before you is, we have those that have trespassed against
us. We want to deal with them in the right way. We must save those that
can
be saved. We must feel our responsibility and go a little farther than
we
have ever gone.”
9:20 p.m.__How Saint John Went After a Backslider, Program direct
ed by Mrs. Ila B. Kelly.
Sister Kelly spoke of the demonstration and called for concert prayer
in behalf of it.
Saint John, a young convert and two deacons were seated on the plat
form. Saint John mentioned the wonderful talent of the young man and
asked the deacons to give special attention to him while he was away
on church business. Saint John went away, leaving the young man in
their cai’e. After he left the deacons decided there was nothing for them
to do since the church was moving along nicely. They left the young
man to himself. Ho went hunting with a man and fell in with some
l'obbers.
They made him captain of their band. Saint John returned and
asked about the young man. He was sorry the deacons had let him wan
der away, but was determined to find him. He was hindered on every
hand as he searched for the backslider, but finally he found him and
brought him back. The band of robbers followed. While they were pray
ing for the backslider the robbers began crying and praying. They all
prayed through and a testimony service followed. Saint John rescued the
backslider.
9:40 p.m.—Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these
my
brethren, ye have done it unto me, Message by Dudley Lowman. This
was
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ment belongs to the Church of God, and through this auxiliary we help
one
another, and when we help one another we help Jesus because we
are His body. He mentioned that we don't have any to lose and we
must rescue the weak and erring ones at any cost.
9:46 p.m.—Emergency Fund, Message by D. F. Rowland. The speaker
stated the Emergency Fund was a good thing, and he felt it was time
tor every member to have the emergency zeal so they will pay their
dollars. He said if we fail in our duty, we will fail to make it through, and
it is our duty to pay the dollar a year to the Emergency Fund.
10:05 p.m.—Song by Ruth, Marie and Thelma, “When Jesus Shall Call
Me Home.”
10:09 p.m.—The Grace of God, Message by C. E. Manning. He stated
that it took the grace of God to do what is required of us, and that
we can t bring back the backsliders without the grace of God. He showed
how
important it is to have the grace of God that is needed to do the work.
„.10TV16 p.m.—Song by Everett and Grace Higdon, “Jesus Reaches Out
His
Hand and Helps Us Through.” While the song was sung, many re
joiced and praised the Lord. The Lord was present in a mighty way
Four received the Holy Ghost while the blessings of the Lord were being
poured out.
10:56 p.m.—Jesus is Our Example, Message by Ella Murphy. The
speakei showed what a wonderful example Jesus is, and that we should
take Him as our example and give our lives in service for others as He
gave His life for us.
11:00 p.m.—How Moses Felt About His People, Message by Melvin
Pittman. He showed that Moses felt responsible for the care of all his
people, and for leading them to the promised land. He stated that God
called Moses to do this work, and God has called us to do a special
work now.
11:08 p.m.—Song by Charles and Phyllis Quisenberry, “Then Jesus
Came.
”
11:13 p.m..—Awarding banners and prizes:
Mrs. Ila B. Kelley, Tennessee, was given a banner for having the best
general report for the year.
Melvin Pittman, Georgia, was presented with a Bible Concordance for
having the second best general report for the year.
Ella Murphy, Kentucky, was presented with a Bible Dictionary for
having the third best general report for the year.
J. V. Johnson, Akron, Ohio, was presented with a desk book for having
the largest S. O. P. A. offering for one month—$65.65.
W. H. Hill, Cleveland, Ohio, was presented with a Bible Concordance
for having the second largest S. O. P. A. offering for one month—$53.00.
Nannie Johnson, Detroit, Michigan, was presented with a Bible Dic
tionary for having the third largest S. O. P. A. offering for one month__
$50.20.
Ella Murpliy, Kentucky State Secretary, was given a Bible Concordance
for raising the largest love offering for the state overseer in the con
vention—$559.80.
R. M. Roberts, Arkansas State Secretary, was given a Bible Concordance
for raising the second largest love offering for the state overseer in the
convention—529.18.
J. W. Williams, Ohio State Secretary, was presented with a banner for
having the largest S. O. P. A. offering for the year—$1,813.69.

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Ila B. Kelley, Tennessee State Secretary, was given a Bible Concordance
for having the second largest S. 0. P. A. offering for the year—$1,618.60.
Dudley Lowman, Virginia State Secretary, was given a Bible Dictionary
for having the third largest S. 0. P. A. offering for the year—$1,504.77.
Dudley
Lowman, Virginia State Secretary, was presented with a ban
ner for his state having the most churches on the Emergency Honor
Roll—60.
Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina secretaries were presented with
badges of honor for their states having 38 churches each on the Emergency
Honor Roll.
The General Overseer presented W. M. Lowman, Overseer of Virginia,
with a Bible for having the largest number of banners in his state march
in the Assembly—130.
He presented G. E. Arnold, Overseer of Vermont, with a Bible for
having the largest number of banners according to membership in his
state march in the Assembly—9 banners and 12 members.
11:26 p.m.—My Zeal for the A. B. M. and S. O. P. A., Message by
Joel Cox. This was a fiery message and the speaker showed he had the
zeal
for the work.
11:35
p.m.—We Will Do Our Part, Short messages by C. F. Reynolds
and S. T. Rodman. These speakers showed an interest in doing their
part. They showed it meant putting in practice everything the Church
teaches. Also it means presenting our bodies living sacrifices to God to
do His will. . ,
11:46 p.m.—Message and altar call by Irene Whitten. This was a good
message and many came to the altar to seek God for the blessings they
desired.
Monday, September 17:
5:20 a.m.—Sunrise Prayer Meeting in charge of W. I. Campbell and
J. E. Evans. Brother Campbell led the singing. Special prayers were
prayed for the work of the Assembly, and prayers offered for the sick.
Many
testified to the good blessings of God. Brother Curry and others
sang songs between testimonies. The Lord poured out His blessings and
many rejoiced. Brother Evans delivered a good message, and the service
was dismissed at 7:40 a.m.
8:48 a.m.—Program of songs by the California delegation.
9:00
a.m.—Song service led by Alvin S. Moss. Prayer by William
Abercrombie at the pulpit while the congregation stood in holy reverence
before the Lord.
9:15
a.m.—Program in charge of Vernon H. Smith, Foreign Mission
ary Secretary. Brother Smith called on Brother Moss to pray, then
Brother Gillaspie. After these prayers Brother Smith referred to the
special drive to raise foreign mission money which he directed this year.
He presented Brother and Sister C. R. Payne with a banner for the state
of Kentucky raising the largest amount in this drive. He then intro
duced
the different missionaries and speakers. Those who talked briefly
concerning the work in their respective fields were William Abercrombie,
Frank Poloski, Charles W. Durr, Albert H. Brooks and wife, Walter C.
Bates, F. E. Van Deventer, II. H. Blumenthall, Alice Conroy, Nelson
Johnson, James Holding Eagle, John A. Stubbs and Alvin S. Moss.
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ThU is a very interesting view taken from the mammoth tabernacle
showing
the multitude jamming Central Avenue at the close of the Sun
day School parde in which the paraders marched five abreast up Central
Avenue and back, to remain for the conclusion of the program outside.
a church there with six members before leaving. Brother Poloski spoke
of the work in Eastern Canada. He had established one new church.
Brother Durr told of his work in Western Canada. He stated he lived
with the people and in this way had won some souls to Christ. Brother
Brooks
told of the progress of the work and the blessings of the Lord
poured out in the Virgin Islands. His wife also spoke of the work there.
Brother
Bates told of his work in Cuba and how the Lord had made
it possible for him to do things that others had said could not be done.
Brother Van Deventer and Brother Blumenthall spoke of the work among
the Indians in South Dakota. Sister Conroy, a Sioux Indian, testified.
Brother Johnson told of the prospects of the work among the Indians
m North Dakota. Brother Holding Eagle, an Indian from Nort Dakota
told of the blessings he had received in the Assembly. Brother Stubbs
spoke of the work in Mexico. Brother Moss told of the increase of the
work
in the Bahama Islands.
11:14 a.m.—Report of Questions and Subjects Committee.

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This report was read and accepted one section at a time, then accepted
as a whole by the Assembly in regular order.
Questions and Subjects Committee Report
We, your Questions and Subjects Committee, after prayer and carefully
considering the different questions and subjects, submit the following
recommendations:
SECTION I—B. T. C.
, 1. This Committee is highly impressed by the work of our Bible Train
ing Camp and the responsibility of training our people for the great
work of the Church of God. We are grateful for the good that has been
accomplished and for the faithful teachers and those in charge of its
advancement. After carefully considering our General Overseer’s An
nual Address in respect to the Bible Training Camp, we suggest that
the board of directors appointed by the General Assembly at the 39th
Annual Assembly be discontinued and that a General Superintendent
be appointed by the General Overseer to give his full time to business of
the school. It will be the duty of the General Superintendent to decide
on the course of study and to prepare any that may be needed. To decide
on the teachers and on the applications for students and take care of
all
the business of the school in both home and foreign lands. The General
Superintendent shall work in conjunction with the General Overseer.
SECTION II—V. L. B. AND W. M. B.
1. We recommend that the V. L. Bs. continue their weekly offerings
as heretofore practiced and that all of the V. L. B. offerings formerly
sent to the Free Literature Department of the White Wing Publishing
House
and General Treasurer each month be held in the local V. L. B.
treasury and placed in the Annual State Convention V. L. B. Free Lit
erature Offering in their respective states. Between the state convention
and the Assembly, the offerings may be held for the Assembly.
2. That the V. L. B. Free Literature State Convention Offering be
sent to the General Headquarters Treasurer who will serve as treasurer
of said funds, subject to disbursements by the V. L. B. Free Literature
Offering Disbursement Committee appointed by the 39th General Assembly.
3. We recommend that all V. L. B. Free Literature funds received by
General Treasurer be tithed and tithes be placed in the Ministerial Aid
Fund.
4. We recommend that the former practice of taking up the Second
Sunday Missionary Offering be continued and that all said funds be
held in the local W. M. B. treasury and turned into the Annual State
Convention Missionary Offering; that the former practice of monthly dis
bursements be discontinued. Between the state convention and the Assem
bly, the offerings may be held for the Assembly.
SECTION III—CONSTRUCTION
1. Since there is such a great need for facilities to care for the throngs
that come each year to the General Assembly, this Committee recom
mends to this Assembly that the General Overseer and Headquarters Staff
be granted authority to make necessary investigations and decide what
can be done, and where such facilities should be constructed and financed.

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2. This Committee has felt for sometime the need of a home for our
General Overseer. We therefore recommend that the General Overseer
and Headquarters Staff be granted authority to make investigations and
decide when and where such home shall be constructed. This home shall
be for the General Overseer or his successors in office.
SECTION IV—ORPHANAGE
This
Committee is well pleased with the report of the General Over
seer in behalf of an Orphanage for our orphan children.
1. We recommend that their efforts and plan of supporting the orphan
age be approved by this Assembly.
2. That the General Overseer be President of the Church of God Sun
day School Orphanage.
3. That a Committee be appointed to work in conjunction with the
President in looking after the interests of the work in general of the
orphanage. Said Committee and President to decide who shall be worthy
to be accepted.
4. We further recommend that provision be made as soon as possible
to accommodate all races and nationalities.^
5. We recommend that Brother S. 0. Gillaspie be chairman of com
mittee and Brother Charles T. Davidson and J. R. Kinser be the other two
members of the committee.
6. We also recommend that all orphanages wherever located be under
the direct supervision of the General Overseer.
SECTION
V—SPREADING THE GOSPEL
This
Committee highly endorses that portion of the General Overseer’s
Annual Address in respect to the spreading of the gospel to every creature.
1. We therefore recommend that the Committee responsible for the
V. L. B. Free Literature Offering Disbursement Fund investigate the
purchase and operation of an airplane for the use of spreading the gospel
by
tract and other necessary methods when thought advisable.
2. That the Missionary Committee of each state in conjunction with
the state overseer do all that is possible to carry out the advice set
forth in the General Overseer’s Annual Address in respect to evangelizing
every county in each state.
SUPPLEMENT TO SECTION 3—CONSTRUCTION
We
recommend that the General Overseer and Headquarters Staff in
vestigate what can be done in respect to a special fund to assist in the
construction of church property throughout the world and report their
findings to the 41st General Assembly for its consideration.
SECTION
VI—CHURCH PUBLICATIONS
1. We, your committee on Questions and Subjects, want to commend
the White Wing Publishing House and its management for the wonderful
report presented to this General Assembly in respect to our church pub
lications, the White Wing Messenger and Joyful News. We also appre
ciate the work of our General Sunday School Secretary and the special
prison work and the little prison paper, “Happy Harvester,” published
through the Free Literature Department.
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prisons and shut-ins throughout the world and that it be a free publica
tion to all as directed by the Sunday School prison work department.
3. We also recommend that Sister Edna Rhodes, Ora Mae Campbell
and Texie Johnson act as contributing editors in conjunction with the
Editor and Publisher of the White Wing Messenger and the Joyful News,
and that all present subscribers to Happy Harvester be sent the paper
until their present subscriptions expire.
Respectfully submitted,
e. a. McDonald,
D. R. HOLCOMB,
F. E. VAN DEVENTER,
J. R. SMITH,
M. E. WILSON
11:69 a.m.—Report of the Bible Training Camp by the directors.
The report was read by A. D. Evans and accepted by the Assembly in
regular order.
Report of the Bible Training Camp
Greetings to the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God:
We, the directors of the Bible Training Camp, are pleased to report to
you
of the work of the school of last Assembly year 1945.
We
are very happy to tell you that the President, M. A. Tomlinson,
the General Overseer of the Church of God, and the directors took upon
them,
immediately after the close of the Assembly, the many details
and responsibilities connected with the arranging and conducting of the
5th term of the camp, which opened April 15 and closed May 11.
We are well pleased to report that steady progress is being made by
the camp from year to year in interest, attendance and also from a
financial standpoint of view.
At the opening of the 6th term of the camp April 15, we were delighted
to welcome 313 as students. This number exceeded the previous year’s
record, making the largest number ever to attend the camp.
It would be uttei'ly impossible to place a value upon the benefits 313
students derived from the studies in the camp this last term. The many
expressions made by them clearly verify the fact that' the training
received will aid greatly in their work of saving souls and cai'rying for
ward the work of the Church of God.
The President and Directors wish to speak a word of appreciation to
the staff of teachers for their excellent service rendered during the last
camp. Without their valuable help the school could not have been the
success it was. To each and everyone of them go our heart-felt thanks.
At the opening of the 6th term of the camp, we had a cash balance on
hand of $360.73. The financial condition of the school including the
receipts and disbursements for the past term is as follows:
Cash on Hand April 15, 1945.......................... ....................$ 360.73
Cash Received the Past Year______________________ 3,090.00
Total Cash _______________________________________ 3,460.73
Cash Paid Out During Past Year____________________ 2,132.00
Cash on Hand___________________________________$1,318.73
Although we have, in our annual B. T. C. reports to the Assembly,
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attendance in the school, the shortages of building materials, brought
about by war conditions, have made it impossible for such improvements
to be made. Now that we are rapidly recovering from the world crisis,
your President and Directors would advise that this Assembly give some
consideration to the possibility of erecting such institute buildings as may
be needed in carrying forward the Bible Training Camp activities.
In considering suitable dates for the 6th term of the camp, your Pres
ident and Directors would suggest April 14 to May 10, 1946.
Respectfully submitted,
S. 0. GILLASPIE,
A. D. EVANS,
C. T. DAVIDSON, Directors
12:05 p.m.—Report of Committee on Ministerial Aid.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of Ministerial Aid Committee
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God, Greetings:
We, your Ministerial Aid Committee, take great pleasure in reporting
to you our work in carrying on the Department of Ministerial Aid for
the past Assembly year (12 months).
To describe the many benefits derived from the Ministerial Aid would
indeed be very lengthy, but to say the least of it, your committee can
report that much good has been accomplished in aiding totally and partially
permanently disabled ministers as well as assisting in the hour of death
by providing funds with which to bury and pay any indebtedness left
by the minister.
Throughout
the year many letters of thanks and appreciation have
been received by your committee—letters that swell your heart and bring
tears to your eyes. Such letters cause us to feel that the Church of
God—God’s only divine institution, is forever sound and dependable, being
fully able to take care of its disabled, worn-out warriors of the cross.
During the first year (1941) of the Department of Ministerial Aid,
only a few realized its benefits, but during the years of its operation, it
has so expanded and broadened its scope of benefits until today every
minister in the Church of God is in some way or the other affected through
its extended aid—all such benefits are, we feel confident, greatly ap
preciated by the entire ministry, especially so since such benefits are with
out premium or compensation from the ministry—the ministry is not
asked to pay one penny for any benefits offered, the only requirement
asked
is faithfulness and loyalty to the Church of God and its teachings.
To give you a brief idea of the extent of the work of the Department
of Ministerial Aid, may we list here a few of its outstanding benefits. At
present, we are,
(1) Rendering monthly financial aid to 12 ministers who are totally per
manently disabled because of sickness, old age, accident or otherwise.
(2)
Partially supporting 22 ministers who are partially permanently dis
abled because of sickness, old age, accident or otherwise.
(3) Rendering financial aid to 9 widows of faithful depeased ministers.
These widows will continue to receive monthly support, as funds are
available, and as long as' they live and remain the widow of their
deceased husband.
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whom will receive $1,000.00. Said funds will be paid the beneficiaries
upon the establishment of the death of the minister. These funds
are for use in paying the burial and other expenses of the deceased
minister.
During
the past year we have paid $5,600.00 in death claims to the
beneficiaries of 8 faithful heroes of the ministry in the Church of God.
These
are: Walter Nicholson, Thomas Duhart, Clara T. Mabe, Bessie
Campbell,
Lovanis Jules Jn. Louis, James Simpson, Mollie Dean, Johnnie
Brown.
It is the desire of your committee that every rank of ^ the ministry,
meaning both full and part-time workers, be included in the benefits of
this department. Therefore, with this thought in view, your committee
offers, for your consideration and approval, the following aid to part-
time ministers and their widows:
DEATH BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME MINISTERS
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Part-Time Ministers
in the United States) .
In case of death of a loyal licensed minister in the Church of God,
with a good record of faithfulness, who at the time of his or her death was
devoting part-time to ministerial work (which means that, (a) he or
she was a pastor of one or more churches (6) months, or longer, im
mediately prior to death), (b) had spent an average of 3 hours per
week
at ministerial work for a period of six (6) months, or longer, im
mediately prior to death) who’s life and work definitely measures up to
the standard of, (1) Been loyal to all the teachings of the Church of
God as outlined by the General Assembly for a period of at least two
vears. (2) Have a record of faithfulness in paying the emergency dol
lar for a period of two years. (3) Paid tithes regularly for two years
on all his or her income according to the rulings of the Assembly, who at
the time of his or her death was not receiving aid from the Ministerial
Aid Fund, the state overseer of said deceased minister must assume the
responsibility of reporting the faithfulness of said minister, which re
port (application), if approved by the Ministerial Aid Committee, will
entitle the widow, husband, or beneficiary of the deceased minister the
following benefits:
(1) That Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be paid on the burial and other
expenses of a deceased part-time minister who’s record of faith
fulness measures up to the above requirements, numbers 1, 2, and
3- and renders the required time to the ministry as described in (a).
Said
$500.00 to be paid after the establishment of death direct to
the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister.
(2) That Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) be paid on the burial
and other expenses of a deceased part-time minister who s record
of faithfulness measures up to the above requirements, numbers 1,
2 and 3; and renders the required time to the ministry as de
scribed in (b). Said $250.00 to be paid after the establishment of
death direct to the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased
minister.
(3) That in case of death of a loyal licensed part-time male minister
in the Church of God, with a good record of faithfulness that meas
ures up to the standard 1, 2, and 3 (described in “Death Benefits
for Part-Time Ministers”) who at the time of his death was not

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1 eceiving aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund, and devoting part-time
to ministerial work (which means that he was pastor of one or more
churches,
or had spent an .average of 3 hours per week minister-
j l*01 a Perl°d of 6 months or more immediately prior to
death), the state overseer of said deceased minister, may assume the
responsibility of reporting the faithfulness of said minister, which
report (application) if approved by the Ministerial Aid Committee
will
entitle the widow of the deceased minister, as long as she lives
and remains his widow, an amount not to exceed $25.00 a month
the exact amount to be determined by the committee.
As
has been repeatedly stated in the reports of the Ministerial Aid,
to this Assembly, from year to year, this department can guarantee pay-
ment to the ministry for disability and death benefit only as funds are
available. For the past Assembly year the average demand on the funds,
of this department has been $2,191.60 per month. Although the treas
urers report shows a slight increase in these funds, your committee
emphasizes the importance of at least a $25,000.00 surplus in this fund,
at all times. This is necessary in order to meet every emergency caused
by a possible rapid increase in disabled ministers by accident, and death
by unexpected epidemics. To extend the benefits of the Ministerial Aid
would necessarily require more funds.
As stated above, it is the aim of your committee to broaden the bene
fits
of this department another year in order that the part-time minister
may be included. Therefore, your committee joins the General Over
seer in desiring that this Assembly consider the General Treasurer applying
3i? .o:? ,'tt k- B- Free Literature Offerings, received by him, to
a‘j Ald ,Fufi<3- This extra revenue will enable your Ministerial
Aid Committee to include the part-time minister and his widow to the
extent described above, with a safe margin for unexpected deaths caused
by epidemics or accidents.
With your permission your committee suggests the adding here the full
text of aid offered by the Department of Ministerial Aid when this re
port is printed in the Minutes of this Assembly.
Humbly submitted,
A. D. EVANS, Chairman,
C. T. DAVIDSON,
S. O. GILLASPIE
DEPARTMENT
OF MINISTERIAL AID
(1) That the purpose of this ministerial benefit is to aid the ministry
in case of permanent disability (either partial or total) caused by
sickness, old age, accident or otherwise, and to assist in the burial
and other expenses in the event of death, ihcluding aid to widows
of faithful deceased ministers, as funds are available.
(2) It is understood that the words “permanent disability” mean that the
ministerial benefit does not apply to sickness or accident from which
there is recovery.
(3) That this ministerial aid be limited only to licensed ministers (in
cluding widows of faithful deceased ministers, as explained above
and below), in the Church of God in good standing, including Bish
ops, Deacons, Evangelists, male and female, and other ministerial
workers if specified.
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(5)
vance, any certain amount of funds, nor is this committee or the
Church of God, over w.hich M. A. Tomlinson is General Overseer,
responsible or obligated for any payments beyond moneys available
in said Ministerial Aid Fund.
That before any minister, male or female, is entitled to the bene
fits
of the Ministerial Aid Fund, he or she is required to have a good
record of faithfulness for a period of at least two (2) years, and
must measure up to the following standard:
(a) Been loyal to all the teachings of the Church of God as outlined
by the General Assembly, for a period of at least two (2) years
prior to making application for aid.
(b) Devoted full time to the ministry for a period of not less than
two years prior to applying for disability benefits.
(c) Have
a record of faithfulness in paying the emergency dollar
for a period of two years prior to making application fpr aid.
(d) Paid tithes regularly for two years on all his or her income, ac
cording to the rulings of the Assembly prior to making appli
cation for benefits.
No minister will be granted aid for permanent disability (either partial
or total, except for accident) until disabled for a period of three months
prior to making application for benefit. Benefit starts upon the acceptance
of application by committee.
BENEFITS FOR MINISTERS TOTALLY DISABLED
PERMANENTLY
(Said Benefits Apply to Ministers Throughout the World)
That the amount of aid given any one minister who is permanently,
totally disabled by sickness, old age, accident or otherwise, not to exceed
One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) a month, the exact amount to be de
termined by the committee who will weigh the faithful services and de
pendents of each minister, based upon the following years of loyal service:
(li Two years’ record of faithful services measuring up to the standard,
a,
b, c, and d given above, not to exceed Sixty Dollars ($60.00)
a month, as funds are available.
(2) Five years’ record of faithful services measuring up to the standard,
a, b, c, and d given above, not to exceed Eighty Dollars ($80.00)
a month, as funds are available.
(3) Ten or more years’ record of faithful services, measuring up to
the standard, a, b, c, and d given above, not to exceed One Hun
dred Dollars ($100.00) a month as funds are available.
BENEFITS FOR MINISTERS PARTIALLY DISABLED
PERMANENTLY
(Said Benefits Apply to Ministers Throughout the World)
That the amount of aid given any one minister who is partially dis
abled
permanently because of sickness, old age, accident or otherwise,
but is able to do a little ministerial work (this does not mean nor apply
to manual labor or any other work aside from the ministry), not to ex
ceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00) a month, the exact amount to be determined
by the committee, who will weigh the faithful services and dependents
of each minister, based upon the following years of loyal service:
(1) Two years record of faithful services measuring up to the standard

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a, b, c, and d given above, not to exceed Thirty Dollars ($30.00) a
month, as funds are available.
(2) Five years’ record of faithful services measuring up to the standard
a, b, e, and d given above, not to exceed Forty Dollars ($40.00) a
month, as funds are available.
(3) Ten or* more years’ record of faithful services measuring up to the
standard a, b, c, and d given above, not to exceed Fifty Dollars
($50.00) a month, as funds are available.
DEATH BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME MINISTERS
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Full-Time Ministers in
the United States)
That in case of death of a loyal licensed minister in the Church of
God, serving as Evangelist, Pastor, State Auxiliary Worker, State Overseer
or Official at Headquarters, (male or female) that had devoted full
time to the ministry for a period of three months prior to his or her death,
and had signed the special form provided by the Ministerial Aid Com
mittee, which form, if approved and accepted by the Ministerial Aid
Committee
three months before the death of the minister, will entitle
the widow, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister the following
benefits:
Group M—That One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be paid on the
burial and other expenses of the deceased minister, who may
be
of the General Headquarters staff, General Auxiliary Sec
retary, State Overseer, Evangelist, Pastor, State Auxiliary Work
er, male or female. Said $1,000.00 be paid after the estab
lishment of death, direct to the wife, husband or beneficiary
of the deceased minister. (This benefit applies only to full time
ministers.)
The above death benefits, for full time ministers and officials, have
been
made possible through the cooperation and guaranteed financial
surety of payment of these benefits, by the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company.
DEATH BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME MINISTERS
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Part-Time Ministers in
the United States)
In case of death of a loyal licensed minister in the Church of God,
with a good record of faithfulness, who at the time of his or her death
was devoting part-time to ministerial work (which means that, (a) he
or she was pastor of one or more churches, oi’, (b) had spent an aver
age of 3 hours per week at ministerial work for a period of six (6)
months, or more, immediately prior to death) whose life and work defin
itely measures up to the standard of, (1) Been loyal to all the teach
ings of the Church of God as outlined by the General Assembly for a
period of at least two years. (2) Have a record of faithfulness in pay
ing the emergency dollar for a period of two years. (3) Paid tithes
regularly for two years on all his or her income according to the rulings
of the Assembly, who at the time of his or her death was not receiving
aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund, the state overseer of said deceased
minister must assume the responsibility of reporting the faithfulness of
said minister, which report (application), if approved by the Ministerial

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Aid Committee, will entitle the widow, husband or beneficiary of the
deceased minister the following benefits:
(1)
That Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be paid on the burial and
other expenses of a deceased part-time minister whose record of
faithfulness measures up to the above requirements, numbers 1, 2,
and 3; and renders required time to the ministry as described in (a).
Said
$500.00 to be paid after the establishment of death direct to
the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister.
(2) That Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) be paid on the butial
and other expenses of a deceased part-time minister whose record
of faithfulness measures up to the above requirements, numbers 1,
2, and 3; and renders the required time to the ministry as described
in (b). Said $250.00 to be paid after the establishment of death
direct to the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister.
DEATH BENEFITS FOR FOREIGN FULL-TIME MINISTERS
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Ministers Living Out of
the United States)
The following benefits apply only to ministers living out of the United
States with a good record of faithfulness that measures up to the standard
a, b, c, and d given above. The territorial overseer of said deceased
minister, may assume the responsibility of reporting the faithfulness of
said
minister, which report (application) if approved by the Ministerial
Aid
Committee will entitle the widow, husband or beneficiary of the de
ceased minister the following benefits:
(1)
That Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) be paid on the burial and
other expenses of the minister who meets death while receiving aid
from the Ministerial Aid Fund. Said Five Hundred Dollars to be
paid,
after the establishment of death, direct to the husband, wife or
beneficiary of the deceased minister.
(No endorsement by territorial overseer of minister’s faithful
ness
required when minister meets death while receiving aid from
the Ministerial Aid Fund, for total or partial permanent disability.)
(2)
Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be paid on the burial and other
expenses of the deceased minister, who was not at the time of his
or her death receiving aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund. Said Three
Hundred Dollars be paid after the establishment of death, direct
to the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister.
BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS OF DECEASED MINISTERS
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Widows of Deceased Ministers in
the United States)
(1) That one-half, or more of the monthly amount paid a minister who
meets death, while receiving aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund,
be
paid his widow as long as she lives and remains his widow, said
amount not to exceed $50.00, the exact amount to be determined
by the committee. (If the widow of the deceased husband is a min
ister in the Church of God and becomes disabled, and entitled to aid
from the Ministerial Aid Fund, she will no longer receive benefits
from said funds as a result of the death of her husband, but will
receive aid on her own record as a minister.)
(2) In case of death of a loyal licensed full-time male minister in the
Church of God, with a good record of faithfulness that measures

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up to the standard a, b, c, and d given above, who at the time of
his death was not receiving aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund, the
state overseer of said deceased minister, may assume the responsi
bility of reporting the faithfulness of said minister, which report (ap
plication) if approved by the Ministerial Aid Committee will entitle
the widow of the deceased minister, as long as she lives and re
mains his widow an amount not to exceed $50.00 a month, the exact
amount to be determined by the committee.
(3) That in case of death of a loyal licensed part-time male minister in
the Church of God, with a good record of faithfulness that measures
up to the standard 1, 2, and 3 (described in “Death Benefits for
Part-Time Ministers’') who at the time of his death was not re
ceiving aid. from the Ministerial Aid Fund, and devoting part-time
to ministerial work (which means that he was pastor of one or more
churches, or had spent an average of 3 hours per week minister
ial work for a period of 6 months or more immediately prior to
death),.the state overseer of said deceased minister, may assume the
responsibility of reporting the faithfulness of said minister, which
report (application) if approved by the Ministerial Aid Committee
will
entitle the widow of the deceased minister, as long as she lives
and remains his widow, an amount not to exceed $25.00 a month,
the exact amount to be determined by the committee.
12:30 p.m.—Adjourned with prayer by W. A. Newsom.
12:32 p.m.—The General Overseer presented Brother Holding Eagle
with a picture of the Fields of the Wood.
1:05 p.m.—Program of songs by the' Curry family.
1:16 p.m.—Song by Malcolm Linkous, “.’Tis the Old Time Religion.”
1:18 p.m.—Song service led by Paul Goins, Betty Hunter at the
piano. Prayer by R. W. Davis at the pulpit while the congregation stood
in holy quietness. At the close of the prayer the congregation prayed
in concert in behalf of those for whom requests had been made.
1:31 p.m.—Special songs by the Blackerby family, “Heaven on My
Mind,” “I Want to Be Ready to Meet Him.” These songs brought down
the blessings. The people shouted and praised the Lord.
1:39 p.m.—More is in You, Put it in Operation For the Church of God,
Message
by Lola Smith. A portion of the message follows:
“We realize there is much in all of us. There is always more in us if
we
will put it in operation for the Church of God. Sometimes we get
off our course, then we can’t make progress. (Matt. 28:18) Jesus was
speaking to His disciples when He made the statement, all power is
given
unto me in heaven and in earth. We don’t have enough of Christ
in us is the reason we can’t do the work for Him. We forget where our
power comes from. When we depend upon ourselves, we are failures.
When we depend upon God, I believe we can do all things through Christ
which
strengthens us.
“There is more in us. Our trouble is, we put everything else first and
God last. Let’s make God first. We need to forget our ability, for
get what we can do, and depend upon God. I don’t feel like any of us
have got so far along we don’t need more of God. It is going to take a
close life if we ever get to the place we can put in operation all we have.
I
believe we are God’s chosen people. You and I cannot go on feeling
good
and not operating all that is in us. Our power is for the Church
of God. I love the Church of God today. We want to win souls for

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God regardless of what it may mean for us to give up. After all, soul
saving is our business.”
1:59 p.m.—Song by Ernie and Dorothy, “Last Days Message.”
2:03 p.m.—The Questions and Subjects Committee added a supplement
to one section of their report and also another section. These were read
and accepted by the Assembly in regular order and placed with their re
port in the Minutes.
2:20
p.m.—Report of A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary, E. H. Griffith.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary’s Report
From Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
Sermons preached-------------------—------------------------------ 163
Homes visited ____,------------------------------------------------- 202
Homes prayed in__1------------------------------------------------ 79
Prayer meetings conducted------------------------------------------ 5
Number converted-------------------------------------------—---- 9
Number sanctified........................——------------------------— 5
Number baptized with Holy Ghost------------------------------ . 4
White Wing Messengers distributed.-—------------------------- 100
Tracts distributed-------------.-------------------------------------- 880
States visited: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Kansas, North
Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Missouri, California, Virginia,
West Texas, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachus
etts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Total states visited__________________________________ 19
A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. rallies attended: Georgia 11,
Kansas 9, Florida 12, Missouri 8, Tennessee 4, Virginia 1.
Total rallies attended________________ _______.________ 45
Local churches visited__________________—— --------— 18
Ministers’ conventions attended______________________ 6
District conventions attended_________________________ 2
V. L. B. rallies attended—........................................................ 2
C. P. M. A. rallies attended___—_______!_____—.— 2
States conventions attended_____________________,—-— 9
I also visited the Spanish convention in Colton, California,
and
one church in Mexico. Assisted the General Overseer
and others in the work of the Fields of the Wood, boosted
the Missionary and Free Literature offerings in the state
conventions. I also boosted the Emergency Fund, The
Church
of Prophecy Marker Association, White Wing
Messenger and joyful News. I assisted in giving out and
mailing approximately 782 Emergency Honor Rolls to the
states and local churches; prepared eleven articles for Joy
ful News and assisted in Bible Training Camp. I have writ
ten several hundred letters and cards to the State Secre
taries, Pastors, Band Leaders and workers in the field in
the interest of the A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. work.
Miles traveled______________________>___________________31,879
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received
from General Treasurer__________________$2,700.00

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Offerings received ____..___(______________________ 523.85
Total cash received______________J_________
Incidental expenses____,_________________
Other expenses in the ministry..___________
Tithes sent to Headquarters_________________
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. GRIFFITH,
......$3,223.85
___ 674.99
...... 140.00
___ 308.44
A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary.
2:18 p.m.—Report of Sunday School Secretary, Edna Rhodes.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Sunday School Secretary’s Annual Report
From Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
Sermons Preached__________________________________ 212
Number Converted__________________________________ 206
Number Sanctified___:________________________._____ 13
Number Baptized with Holy Ghost____________________ ■' n
Homes Visited ____________________________________1 130
Tracts Distributed ____________________________Pounds 40
Testaments Distributed______________________________1,600
Joyful News Distributed______________________________3,000
Miles Traveled, approximately________________________31,000
Conducted 52 Sunday School Rallies in the following states:
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and
West Virginia. There have been a number of new Sunday
Schools organized this year for which I am very thankful.
Also a far greater interest has been shown in the Home
Class and Cradle Roll Departments. According to the rec-
oi’ds I have received from the State Secretaries there have
been 127 new schools, 177 new Home Classes, 141 new
Cradle Roll Departments organized since last Assembly.
Thanks be to God for such wonderful helpers and I wish
to thank every State Secretary, Pastor, Superintendent,
Teacher, Officer and Pupil for your splendid cooperation
this year.
CONVENTION WORK
Sunday School Conventions attended_________________ 4
Ministers Conventions attended_____________________ 2
District Conventions attended_________________________ 1
State Conventions ‘ attended__________________________ 8
New Mexico, Arizona, Spanish Convention in California,
Nevada,
Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado. Preached
49 messages in these conventions on subjects given me.
Conducted an orphanage drive in each convention and as
sisted in W. M. B. and V. L. B. drives.
ORPHANAGE WORK
Wrote all pastors and superintendents encouraging them to help in
this worthy cause. Wrote all State Secretaries several letters concern
ing this work. Boosted our Sunday School Orphanage and took offer
ings for it in all states that I visited. This program has met with the

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approval of all our people and we thank every one who has contributed
to this noble work.
PRISON
WORK
In connection with my Sunday School work I have visited 19 State
Prisons 1 Reform School and 1 Federal Correctional Institution. Preached
22 messages in these places and had short services on death row.
Number saved in prison-----------------------------------------------—
God’s favor was upon the prison services and often it was like an old
time revival meeting, young and old, white and black falling on then-
knees and crying out to God for help. . . . ,
Organized Home Class Departments in all prisons that I visited.
Distributed pounds of tracts and hundreds of Joyful News and Testa
ments in prisons. May we express our gratitude to the V. L. Bs. who
have
supplied Free Literature for distribution among the prisoners.
We have started a monthly prison publication, “The Happy Harvester,
which
is being sent free to all state and federal prisons. Inasmuch as
the governors are chairmen, of their respective prison boards, this paper
is sent to them monthly.
WRITTEN WORK
Wrote many letters and cards to State Secretaries, Superintendents,
Pastors, and members in behalf of the Sunday School work. There has
been
a great increase in the written work of this department. Wrote
articles for Joyful News, White Wing Messenger and prison paper. Wrote
letters to all governors and to wardens of State and Federal Penitentiaries
in connection with the prison work. Received letters from Governors,
Wardens and Chaplains expressing their appreciation for the great work
the Church of God is doing among the prisoners. Answered mail I' re
ceived from prisoners encouraging them to live for God.
Prepared a booklet of plans and contests and outlined a general plan
for increasing Sunday School membership. Revised Sunday School lessons
and taught in B. T. C.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received from General Treasurer-----------------------------
Offerings received on field-------------------------------------- 434.74
Total receipts ------------------------------------------------------
Tithes sent to Headquarters------------------------------------ olb.bb
Expense in the work._____________________________$1,198.18
Humbly submitted,
EDNA RHODES
2:23 p.m.—Report of V. L. B. Secretary, Willard Boyles.
This report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
V. L. B. Secretary’s Report From
Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
Sermons preached
Churches visited ...
Homes visited----
States visited ......
175
90
127
22

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Foreign countries _________________________ o
Miles traveled, approximately____________L_ J J___1~~22 qoo
State Conventions attended________________________ ’ g
Ministers’ Conventions attended________________~".......~ 2
District Conventions attended______________j_"" _ y
ASSEMBLY WORK
to MV*" laiSing °f the 1944 Asserably offering which amounted
STATE CONVENTION WORK
Attended 6 state conventions, brought 6 V. L. B. messages, 4 mission
ary, 6 Burger Mountain, 9 Evangelistic and 4 others, and was readv
to assist m any way I was called upon. The V. L. B. offerings raised in
these conventions were $786.11, the missionary $1,025.68, and the S. O.
x. A. $101.36.
STATES VISITED
Louisiana,
East and West Texas, Oklahoma,
Wyoming, South Dakota, Utah, Idaho, Oregon,
Nevada, Arizona, Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, T
nesota, North Dakota, Montana. (22 states)
New Mexico, Colorado,
Washington, California,
ennessee, Florida, Min-
FOREIGN CONVENTION
Attended the Mexican convention at Colton, Calif., brought VLB
message.
Offering of $208.75 was given by them for the V. L. B.
WORK IN CANADA
Brought 3 messages, was present for their S. S., observed the Lord’s
supper and feet washing with them, had gathering of the young peo
ple
to teach them about the V. L. B. between the regular services Sunday.
LOCAL CHURCH WORK
Visited 90, conducted rallies in most of them, raised $2,815.66
cash
and $1,937.25 pledges. V. L. B. money raised on field this year would
run over $3,000.00 cash (with convention work) and over $5,000 00 cash
and pledges. Conducted drive in Cleveland during B. T. C and raised
over $200.00.
SPECIAL WORK
Conducted Drive for gift of Dining Room Furniture for General Over
seer.
WRITTEN
WORK
Prepared programs and messages for Joyful News and messages for
the White Wing Messenger. For the past 5 months, the programs along
with other helps have appeared in booklet form.
Prepared 2 V. L. B. Plans and 2 Gleaner Plans.
• Sent out letters to the state secretaries at different times and prepared
letters to go to the bands along through the year, as needed. Continued
to write and encourage those in the service of our country, and took care
of the regular correspondence which came to the office.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received
from General Treasurer. .$ 2,700.00

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Offerings on the field----------------------------------------- 9^5.82
Gifts m----------------------------------------------------------- 91-70
Total receipts____________________________—■-$
Expenses in the work------------------------------------------ 191.76
Incidental expense ----------------------------------------------
Tithes sent to headquarters---------------------—----------- ®71.76
Offerings given in the work----------------------------------- 774.86
Respectfully submitted,
WILLARD BOYLES, Secretary.
2:26 p.m.—Report of Assembly Expense Committee..
The
report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Assembly Expense Committee
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Assembly Expense Committee, after much prayer and con
sideration desire to report the following:
1. We wish to thank all the members of the Church of God also our
many friends for the splendid co-operation in the past by helping in this
part of the work. We desire to expess our thanks to the Overseers, sec
retaries and pastors who have done a great work in raising the Assembly
Expense.
2. Since our present plan has proved very successful in the past, we
wish
to recommend that the same plan be continued another year.
3. We recommend that all Sunday Schools with an average attendance
of fifty or less contribute $1.00 per year, all Sunday Schools with an
average attendance of over fifty and less than 100 contribute $1.50 per
year, and all Sunday Schools with an average attendance of 100 and
over contribute $2.00 per year for the expense of the Assembly.
4. We further recommend that each Victory Leader Band, each Womens
Missionary Band, and each Minister pay $1.00 to the expense of the
Assembly.
_ _ . , ,
5. These funds are to be collected by the State Overseers, assisted by
the pastors. All money should be sent to the General Church Treasurer
by the state overseers.
0. We recommend that all give this matter attention and that collection
of these funds be completed not later than their respective state con
ventions.
Humbly
submitted,
C. R. PAYNE, Chairman,
R. H. PHIPPS,
D. H. QUEENER,
C. W. RISNER,
J. J. MUSSELWHITE.
2:30
p.m.—Report of the W. M. B. Secretary, Sylvia Vincent.
The
report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
W. M. B. Secretary’s Report From
Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
To the 40th Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:

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Sermons preached______________________.___________ gg
Homes visited_______________________________ igg
Number saved_____________________________ g
Number sanctified__________________________~~__“ 4
Number filled with the Holy Ghost________!__EgaS______ 2
Miles traveled, approximately______________________ _lg igg
Taught in Bible Training Camp. ....................... ’
RALLY WORK
Total rallies held____________________________________ 45
New York ffl Georgia 2, Tennessee 4, Pennsylvania 17,
Kansas 1, Missouri 8, Illinois 7, Kentucky 5. There were
sixty-two
churches represented and approximately $2,070.49
raised for the mission cause in these rallies.
ASSEMBLY WORK
Directed in raising the 1944 Assembly offering which was $14 507 35
Approximately $1,730.66 of this amount was raised by special workers
on an extra plan in behalf of the states and joining countries where we
had no churches at that time. Most of these places have either a church
or a worker in them now. The march offering was $3,041.11.
CONVENTION WORK
Ministers’ conventions attended_____________________ 1
Tennessee
Missionary
offering raised_________________________s 135.79
W. M. B. conventions attended_____________________ g
Tennessee 3, Kansas 1, West Virginia 2
Missionary offerings raised in these conventions_______ 713.72
Mexican Conventions attended______________________ 1
Colton, California
Missionary offering raised in this convention_________ 100.00
District Conventions attended—____________________ 10
Tennessee 9, Illinois 1
Approximately 30 churches were represented in these
conventions and the offerings for missions amounted
to about------------------------------------------------------------- 1,206.04
State Conventions attended__________________ g
New York, New Jersey, Eastern Canada, Maryland,
South Carolina and Georgia. I only have a record of the
missionary offerings I assisted in x-aising for four of
these conventions. These amounted to $599.89. The of
ferings for the other conventions wei'e counted in with
the offerings raised by the bands and I did not get a
record of them.
WRITTEN WORK
For years I have seen and felt the need of a reporting system, whereby
our W. M. B. Leaders could report to their respective State Secretary
and a book of instructions for the officei-s of the bands as well as the
bands.
This year I have been able to prepare both of these, by the help
of the Lord, and with the valued assistance of my helper, Sister Elva
Deckel-, three other books were prepared for the benefit of our mission
ary work. They are as follows: First, a program book composed of poems,

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playlets, drills, readings, and pantomimes, entitled “Missionary Program
Helper.” Second, a book of plans for raising mission funds, entitled
“One Hundred and Four Plans for Raising Missionary Money.” Third,
a song book entitled “Missionary Songs.” This book is composed of mis
sionary songs only—songs that will be suitable for every missionary
meeting.
Prepared programs and messages for Joyful News, and messages for
the White Wing. Assisted in preparing two general plans for raising
the State Convention and Assembly offerings. Directed through corre
spondence the March and October Foreign Mission drives. Wrote many
letters and cards to my State Secretaries, Leaders and W. M. B. Mem
bers in behalf of the missionary work.
From year to year there has been an increase in the written work of
this auxiliary, but never before has the increase been as large as it has
been this year. I am indeed very grateful for the interest shown and
the wonderful cooperation given by my faithful co-workers. Truly, I am
thankful for all that has been accomplished for the great missionary
cause this year. I am also grateful to my helper, Sister Decker, for the
splendid service she has rendered in assisting me in this work since the
close of B. T. C.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received from General Treasurer this year-----------------$2,700.00
Offerings received in the work....,___________________ 314.28
Gifts received___________________________________- 120.29
Total receipts____________________________________3,134.57
Incidental expenses______________________________ 564.31
Other expenses connected with the work............. 494.48
Total expenses__________________________________ 1,058.79
Tithes sent to Headquarters________________________ 313.45
Offerings given in the work________________________ 508.75
Respectfully submitted,
SYLVIA VINCENT,
W. M. B. Secretary.
2:43 p.m.—-Report of Foreign Missionary Secretary, Vernon Smith.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Foreign Missionary Secretary’s Report From
Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
To the Fortieth Annual Assembly—Greetings:
I will not be able to give a full report of all of our foreign missionary
work, but I will give as full report as possible for me to give to this
Assembly
in a few words. The missionary work has had a good increase
this year with two fields being opened—Alaska and Chile. I desire to ex
press my appreciation of the faithful work done by Brother Evan G.
Sullivan in Alaska and' Brother William Abercrombie in Chile, where a
church has been established.
I
will give some infonnation concerning each of the countries where
we
have work established. I will be able to tell more about those countries
I have visited than the others, but I have been in correspondence with
all our missionaries and know something of the work.

102 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
I will begin with Canada. Eastern Canada has gained one church
this year and as far as I am able to tell Brother Frank Poloski is doing a
good work there. I have not been able to visit Brother Poloski and his
work this year. I was privileged to visit Western Canada and attended
their convention. Brother Charles W. Durr has done wonderfully well in
the. work considering conditions which prevailed when he went there.
He has had difficulties concerning some of our property, but he has been
able to take care of everything satisfactorily. It seems Western Canada
is due to come to the front another year. We have a nice church build
ing at Vernon, B. C., free from debt, which is properly deeded to the
Church of God. We have a good brass band there, also a lovely choir of
young people. We also have some faithful workers at Swan River.
Brother Eduardo Rodriguez is doing a wonderful work in Mexico. He
has had quite an increase this year. One of the high lights of the work
in Mexico was the second annual convention when 23 preachers were
present and each had a good report of their work. We will expect greater
work done in Mexico another year through the efforts of Brother Rod
riguez. After having traveled with, him some this year, I can recom
mend
him as a sincere worker and overseer. In addition to the work in
Mexico, much has been accomplished among the Mexicans in California.
A wonderful convention was conducted in Colton, California, in January,
which
the General Overseer and a number of secretaries attended. The
results of this convention cannot be told, but there have been 15 churches
set in order in California among the Mexican people, and 11 church
buildings turned over to the Church of God. I thank God for our Mexican
members.
I will mention Cuba next. Conditions there were not very good at the
beginning of this year. Brother Walter C. Bates has been giving his
best to the work and I noted some improvement in the work when I visited
the convention. I appreciate Brother Bates and the faithful work he
is doing and we will look forward for greater accomplishments for the
Church of God in Cuba the coming year. Our property there is in good
condition and safe for the Church of God.
I hardly know what to say concerning Haiti. Our Brother J. Vital
Herne has done a wonderful work this year. He has had an increase of
34 churches. On my visit there in the month of July he reported all
auxiliaries in operation in each of his 98 churches. He mentioned a let
ter I wrote him saying it was necessary to have all auxiliaries in oper
ation in all the churches in order to go to perfection, and he was de
termined to have it done by the time I visited his country. A nice taber
nacle, 23x70 feet, has been built this year. This tabernacle is on the
main street of the capital city of Haiti, not more than a ten-minutes
walk from the capitol building. All of our church property in Haiti is
deeded properly. Brother Herne is a wonderful worker for God and
the Church. We are proud of him and the work in Haiti.
I am very glad to say the work in Dominican Republic has made great
progress this year. Brother Trajan L. Adrian has been able to accom
plish
more this year than in the past. I appreciate him and his faithful
service. Our property there is in good condition.' We have bought one
or two church buildings and they are deeded properly.
I have visited Porto Rico twice this year. On my last visit I noted
considerable improvement in the work there. At that time three churches
were set in order and some new property purchased. Brother Pablo R.
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Bible
Training Camp this year and this was a help to him in better
understanding our way of doing business. He has put the knowledge he
gained here into practice. I believe gi’eat things are in store for the
work in Porto Rico in the future.
My visit to Virgin Islands this year was very different from last year.
When
I went there last year I found practically nothing, but Brother
Albert H. Brooks has worked hard this year and good progress has
been made. God bless Brother Brooks. I am glad he and his wife were
willing to leave their own country to serve the Church there. We are
grateful for all they have accomplished.
We have a nice number of churches in Jamaica and quite a number of
wonderful workers. Jamaica is a wonderful country and the prospect
for an increase in the work is very good. The work there now is in good
condition spiritually. Brother R. C. Smith has worked hard through the
years and has accomplished much good work and the spiritual condition
of our people on the island is good. The only thing that seems to have
been
out of line is the way the property had been deeded; however, this
condition is clearing up since the General Overseer and I visited Jamaica
and conferred with Brother Smith and some of the brethren, as well as
an attorney.
I visited the Bahama Islands and that was one of the most enjoyable
visits I ever made. I attended the convention there and it was a grand
convention. The work in the Bahama Islands is on the increase. Every
dollar we have spent there, we have double in value to show for it.
I have not been able to visit the rest of our missionary fields, but
according to reports I have received the work is in good condition with
the exception of one or two places. Attention will be given to these soon
after the Assembly and matters taken care of.
I wish to say to this Assembly, when you support our missionary fields
you are supporting a wonderful work. I am glad because the Church
of God has nothing to be ashamed of in regard to our missionary work.
I am happy to present this report to this annual Assembly and I hope
some benefit will be derived from it.
MINISTERIAL REPORT
Number of sermons—.---------------------------------------------- 140
Number baptized in water___________________________ 3
Number taken into the Church_____________ 97
Number churches set in order_____________________.----- 1
Number miles traveled_______________________________49,118
This year I have visited the following conventions: Bahamas, Mexico,
Mexican
convention in California, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Porto Rico,
Virgin Islands, Western Canada.
I have also visited the following places: Jamaica, California four times
in connection with the Mexican work, made a tour of Kentucky in be
half of the special missionary drive, also a tour of Virginia and attended
one
district convention in Georgia. Taught in B. T. C. and had charge
of the cafeteria. °
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received
from General Treasurer________________...$2,700.00
Offerings received ____,__jggES___________________ 180.00
Tithes paid _____________________._______________ 280.00

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STATISTICAL REPORT OF FOREIGN WORK
Countries ChurchesMembersMinisterss.s.W.M.B.V.L.B.A.B.
Bahamas ____________ 572,381 62 50 46 40 35
Chile ____________ 1 6
Costa Rica ...............2 15 1 2 1 1 1
Cuba_______________3 172 3 3 3 1 1
Cyprus _____________ 3 30 2 2
Dominican Republic__44 521 9 31 10 9 33
Eastern Canada______ 2 10 2 2 1 1
Greece __________s____ 2 118 2 2
Haiti .... . __ 984,749117 98 98 98 98
Jamaica______ __96 2,435 88 84 74 76 72
Mexico .............. # 6 194 13 10
Montserrat______ 2 84 6 3 1 1 1
Panama - 2 64 4 2 2 2
Porto Rico ... __ 6 156 8 10 4 5
Sierra Leone ________1 11 1 2 2
Turks Islands ________5 138 8 5 2 2 2
Virgin Islands _______ 3 32 6 3 2 2 2
Western Canada .......__ 2 79
Respectfully submitted,
VERNON SMITH,
Foreign Mission Secretary.
3:01 p.m.,—Report of Foreign Missionary Committee to Dispense For
eign Mission Funds.
The
report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of Foreign Missionary Committee to
Dispense Foreign Mission Funds
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
Acting
in this capacity as your Foreign Missionary Committee, to dis
pense Foreign Mission Funds, we have endeavored to keep in close con
tact with all of our Foreign Mission Fields, helping them in every way
possible
with finance to carry on their work and to develop new work
wherever possible in their extension program.
The committee has kept a close watch after the needs and require
ments of each Missionary, besides giving careful attention to our work,
and also our missionaries monthly, or when emergencies presented them
selves, thus requiring special attention.
We are glad for the privilege of hearing from one of our Mission
aries, Paul Costas, with whom correspondence has been restricted dur
ing the period of occupation by the German Army. We have been able
lately to get some finance through to this brother after much difficulty.
But now, God has opened the way and we are able to correspond with
him.
He informs us that in spite of persecution, troubles and difficulties
of all kinds, amidst starvation and nakedness, he has held on to God and
has continued to preach the Gospel. May God bless these dear people in
Greece.
We thank the Lord for the many churches opened up among our
Spanish speaking people. It is wonderful to know that the door of the

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Church of God is opened to all nations and all races. We are glad of the
new work that God has blessed our people with, and we are looking tor-
ward to greater results in the future, as men and women launch cam-
paigns in their new fields of endeavor.
We
have been able to support missionaries m several new fields this
year and by so doing, have opened up new work for the Church ot Coa.
These
wonderful workers and the Missionaries are to be commended
for their faithful and sacrificial work, having labored under adverse con
ditions to get the Gospel of the Church of God to their respective fields.
The expenditure of Missionary Funds for each country, for the Assembly
year as authorized by the committee, is as follows:
Jamaica-------------------------—---------------------
Haiti-----------------------------------------------------
Puerto Rico---------------------------------------------
Dominican
Republic---------------------------------
Western Canada--------------------------------------
Cyprus--------------------------------------------------
Bahamas-----------------------------------------------
Eastern Canada--------------------■--------------—
Virgin Islands ---------------------------------*-------
Spanish
People in Arizona and New Mexico----
Cuba___________________________________
Turks Islands-----------------------------------------
Montserrat---------------------------------------------
British West Africa---------------------------------
Filipinos in Illinois------------------------------------
Mexico--------------------------------------------------
Indian Work in South Dakota--------------------
Canal Zone-----------------------------------;--------
Costa Rica----------------------------------------------
Chile__________________________________■
Russians in New Jersey----------------------------
Alaska
_________________________________
Spanish
People in Nevada—-----------------------
Central America-------------------------------------
Indian Work in New York---------------------------
Greece--------------------------------------------------
Spanish Work in California—--------------------
Polish
Work in Chicago-----------------------------
__$ 6,387.00
___ 10,007.00
___ 3,883.50
___6,179.75
___ 4,960.00
___ 1,861.00
__ 7,500.00
___ 5,035.00
___3,319.00
___ 1,730.00
___ 4,937.00
___ 1,060.00
___ 1,819.00
___ 2,652.00
___ 1,300.00
___ 8,995.60
___ 1,850.00
___ 896.00
___ 620.00
___ 2,892.08
___ 1,300.00
___ 2,515.00
___ 206.00
___1,110.00
___ 300.00
___ 850.00
__ 594.56
___127.00
Total______________________________________$83,764.49
We, your Foreign Missionary Committee, have endeavored to use our
best judgment in the disbursing of these funds and have sought God
for continual guidance in whatever measure was introduced. We have
appreciated the faithful labor done by our Foreign Missionary Sec
retary, Brother Vernon II. Smith, whose faithfulness in this capacity has
meant much in the judgment of the committee. We commend him for
his good work this past year, since his visits to many of our mission
fields have been the source of great blessings in helping our mission
workers to line up with the teachings of the Church more perfectly.
Humbly submitted,
M. A. TOMLINSON, Chairman,

106 MINUTES OP 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OP GOD
C. T. DAVIDSON, Secretary,
A. D. EVANS,
S. 0. GILLASPIE,
JESS P. PRUITT.
.Assemkjy selected the following to serve as Foreign Missionary
Committee
to dispense foreign mission funds:
F. Pruftt.T°mlinSOn’ C- T' Davidson> Vernon Smith, S. 0. Gillaspie, Jess
r“-—;¥• A' Tomlinson was.selected Editor and Publisher of the
White Wing Messenger, Joyful News and the Happy Harvester A D
White sel®c‘®d Assis*?nt Publisher and Business Manager' of' the
Publishing House. A. J. Lawson was selected General
x i easui er.
Brother Lawson expressed his appreciation of the confidence the Assem-
"jy ™ making him treasurer for 22 years. This was the
Slvythnlrdh T.ihl had fbeen selec,ted- He stated he was stronger phys
ically than he had been for several years. He introduced his wife who
h^uviiSte.d ThlS the wol'k, ?or .many years. Then he introduced his
service6^61'* ^ Kmser, and his wife and praised them for their faithful
nthl?8 ISSsT®Appointment of Overseers, Missionaries Secretaries and
Otheis by the General Overseer. He talked briefly and p^ld honor to the
Overseers who had served from five to twenty-six years. Then he read
the list of names to serve as Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries and those
m other positions.
State Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries
and Other Appointments
Alabama—Cecil J. Cunningham
Alaska—B. H. Powell
Arizona—H. B. Moore
Arkansas—D. M. Shults
Bahamas—Alvin S. Moss
California—John A. Stubbs
Chile—William A. Abercrombie
Colorado
—Cleason D. Lord
Connecticut—Otto Koelz
Costa
Rica—William Brumley
Cuba
—Walter C. Bates
Cyprus
—M. K. Kounnas
Delaware—Marion P. Price
Dominican
Republic—Trajan L.
Adrian
East Texas—Adrian T. Griffin
Eastern Canada—Frank Poloski
Florida—M. S. Curry
Georgia
—M. E. Wilson
Greece
—Paul P. Costas
Haiti—J. Vital Herne
Idaho—S. T. Rodman
Illinois—E. T. Fowler
Indiana—Johnie 0. Wilson
Iowa—Howard W. Thomas
Jamaica—R. C. Smith
Kansas—J. P. Sullivan
Kentucky—M. M. Burt
Louisiana—Grady Mayhall
Maine—Ralph Colvin
Maryland and District of Columbia__
Posey
A. Shupe
Massachusetts—J. F. Aites
Mexico—Eduardo Rodriguez
Michigan—George Albert Wilson
Minnesota—Paul H. Thompson
Mississippi—B. 0. Funderburk
Missouri
—D. R. Holcomb
Montana—W. A. Newsom
Montserrat—Mary H. Ryan, Mis
sionary
Nebraska—Jesse
A. Griffin
Nevada—J. M. Daugherty
New
Jersey—H. B. Stump
New Mexico—T. J. Lowe
New
York—John W. Stitt

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New Hampshire—J. T. Thompson
North Carolina—W. M. Bell
North Dakota—Nelson W. Johnson
Ohio—J. B. Wright
Oklahoma—Dorian H. Queener
Oregon
—Henry M. Biggers
Pennsylvania—V. R. Sherrill
Porto Rico—Pablo R. Garcia
Rhode Island—William A. Grant
Sierra Leone, B. W. A., David E.
Longstreth
South Carolina—E. A. McDonald
South Dakota—F. E. Van Deventer
Tennessee—L. V. Jones
Turks Islands—Alvin S. Moss
Utah—Charles F. Keener
Vermont—G. E. Arnold
Virginia—W. M. Lowman
Virgin Islands—A. H. Brooks
Washington—Sidney A. Cooley
Western Canada—Charles W. Durr
West Texas—L. E. Silvers
West Virginia—Roy H. Phipps
Wisconsin—Emery S. Johns
Wyoming—G. C. Decker
W. M. B. Secretary—Mrs. Sylvia
Vincent
V. L. B. Secretary—Miss Willard H.
Boyles
Sunday School Secretary—Miss Edna
M. Rhodes
A.
B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary—
Eddie H. Griffith
Foreign Missionary Secretary—
Vernon H. Smith
Field Secretary No. 1—C. R. Payne
Field Secretary No. 2—Ralph Scotton
C. P. M. A. Secretary—Grady R.
Kent
Foreign
Language Secretary—Jess F.
Pruitt
Assistant Editor—Charles T. David
son
Auxiliary Designer—L. S. Rhodes
B. T. C. General Superintendent—
L. A. Moxley
Fields of the Wood Caretaker—T. B.
Andrews
The
General Overseer requested all to come to the platform for the in
stallation ceremony as their names were called. They stood facing him.
He gave them some instructions, then they repeated words after him
charging themselves to be true and loyal to the Church of God and to
cooperate with the General Overseer. All together they prayed m concert,
then the General Overseer spoke briefly and offered a prayer in their
'36 4^04 p.m.—The congregation stood while they sang “Jesus Hold My
Hand.” There was shouting and rejoicing as the song was sung.
4:10 p.m.—Report of C. P. M. A. Secretary, Grady R. Kent.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
C. P. M. A. Secretary’s Report From
Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God.—Greetings:
I beg leave to submit the following report of the C. P. M. A. work for
the past year of September 1, 1944 to September 1, 1945.
I would like to say that I am enthusiastic and happy over the progress
that has been made this year in the work of the Marker Association.
I appreciate the cooperation of all the state secretaries, ministers, mem
bers and friends of the Church of God. I say, thank you.
I would like to include the following Scriptures in this report. The
first one is Hab. 2:2, “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the
vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”
The
next one is Micah 4:1, 2, “But in the last days it shall come to pass,
that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the
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shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and
let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God
of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths:
for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jeru
salem.” When we have written the vision in the Fields of the Wood I
believe the Scripture in Micah will come to pass. All people shall flow
unto it.
The C. P. M. A. has grown in membership in spite of the number of
states having their wonderful projects to finance in the great Marker
Association. The record shows that more than thirty-five thousand dol
lars were raised for the C. P. M. A. work, for which we thank the Lord
and every state also.
Following is my report for the C. P. M. A. work:
Number
miles traveled______ 32,700
Number sermons preached___________________________ 255
Number states visited________________ 28
I visited some states two or three times. I made one trip
to the Spanish convention and to one church in Old Mexico.
I have visited Fields of the Wood ten times and attended
the anniversary program in Fields of the Wood, June 13.
Number of state conventions visited__________________... 8
Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin, Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Alabama.
Ministers’ conventions attended______________________ 5
Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, North Carolina,
Missouri.
Number of District conventions_______________________ 5
Number of local churches visited______________________ 101
Conducted one week’s revival.
Prepared C. P. M. A. lessons for B. T. C., also taught one
month in B. T. C. I have prepared the program of ‘‘On to
Perfection,” and it has been possible to place forty honor
stones on the Honor Roll and it has stirred hundreds of
our churches who are working hard to get on the beautiful
Honor Roll in Fields of the Wood.
Number of tracts distributed_________________________5,000
White Wings distributed____________________________ 300
I have had several illustrated programs this year. Attended
one
C. P. M. A. convention. Made special trips to Fields of
the Wood in helping our Spanish people who attended
B; T. C.
Number of letters written to state secretaries_________.__144
Several thousands of other letters and programs mailed and
many other letter’s giving information on the C. P. M. A.
work. Have also written one tract entitled “Fields of the
Wood.”
FINANCIAL REPORT
Amount of offerings received------------------------------.—$ 490.00
Amount received from General Treasury-........................ 2,700.00
Expense in ministry_______________________________ 542.09
Incidental Expenses -----------------------------——,---------— 1,127.91

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Tithes sent to headquarters________________________ 248.00
Respectfully submitted,
GRADY R. KENT,
C. P. M. A. Secretary.
4:18 p.m.—Report of General Properties Committee.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of General Properties Committee
We, your General Properties Committee, beg leave to submit the fol
lowing
report to the Fortieth Annual Assembly of the Church of God:
The responsibility of caring for the general properties has been shoul
dered by us and distributed among the Committee. For the protection
of the general and other properties of the Church of God against any
one seeking to take same away from the Church of God, M. A. Tomlinson,
General Overseer, we have had recorded, registered or filed in counties
where we have property in the United States, the section of the Ques
tions and Subjects Committee Report at the last Assembly, having refer
ence
to General Trustees. >
You can rest assured that your General Properties Committee is always
on guard to protect the interests of all of our Church property, wherever
located.
Respectfully submitted,
M. A. TOMLINSON,
A. J. LAWSON,
A. D. EVANS,
VERNON
H. SMITH,
S. 0. GILLASPIE.
Note—The General Properties Committee is composed of the General
Overseer, the General Treasurer, Business Manager of the White Wing
Publishing House, General Foreign Missionary Secretary, General Field
Secretary No. 1.
4:20 p.m.—Closing prayer by D. M. Deadrick at the pulpit while the
congregation stood in quietness. Following the prayer, the congregation
prayed in concert for those for whom requests had been made.
6:15
p.m.—Ordination Service. Roy D. Woods, Donald D. Creasy, Omer
C. Lawson, and C. F. Mathis came forward to be ordained bishops. Ray
M. Wyant and Fain F. Gibbons came forward to be ordained deacons.
The
General Overseer was assisted by L. A. Moxley, who read a Scripture.
The
General Overseer prayed for those to be ordained. At the close
of the prayer, the General Overseer and Brother Moxley ordained them
by the laying on of hands.
6:29
p.m.—Songs by the Rossville Trio.
6:37
p.m.—Song service led by Ernest Kinser, Grace Kinser at the
piano. Prayer by L. E. Dean at the pulpit while the congregation stood
in quietness. At the close of the prayer all praised the Lord together
and waved handkerchiefs.
6:58 p.m.—Living Close to God, Deeper Consecration Required Now,
Message
by L. A. Moxley. This was a powerful message. The speaker
stressed the importance of living close to God in these last days when
the coming of the Lord is drawing near. He showed by the Bible that
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that it is a matter of life or death, heaven or hell. He made it clear
that we must draw nigh to God and that deep consecration will bring
about the vision and without the vision the people perish. He said, “Noth
ing short of the whole armor of God will take us through. You must
do everything the Church of God says or go down. When you refuse
to pay tithes, you are not standing, you’re falling. When you refuse to
trust God for your healing, you are not standing, you’re falling. When
you re^use the teachings of the Church, you are not standing, you’re
falling. When you have done all to stand, just stand right on.”
7:47 p.m.—Songs by the Canaan Land Quartet, “Living in Canaan,”
“Lord, Lead Me On.”
7:65 p.m.—Monologue—“I’m a Child of the King,” by Georgia Copeland.
8:02 p.m.—Music by Louisville and Miami Bands. An offering was
taken by the clerks which amounted to $98.36.
8-15
p.m.—Pennsylvania Program—We Can, Will and Must do the Work
Marked
Out by the Big Business Program—Every County in my State—
Every State in the Union—Every Country in the World and Every Island
of the Sea—V. R. Sherrill in charge. The Pennsylvania colored peo
ple
sang “Old Ship of Zion.’’ Brother Sherrill delivered a good message.
He
showed that it was a gigantic undertaking to reach every creature
S^Bj&hg gospel message because there are millions who have not yet been
civilized, must less taught the Church of God. He said it would take
power to do the work, but we could have this power the same as the
early Church. He stated that we must go everywhere with the message
and we must set things on fire as the early Church did, and that we
must be able to stir the people as those early disciples did when it was said
of them they had turned the world upside down. Paul Ion and Charles
Hanna sang “Home Coming Week.” Brother Sherrill called on several
of his workers to speak. These were short talks, full of fire and de
termination to get the work done. Thelma Trump and Virginia Adams
sang, ‘I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone.” At the close of the song, a
number of the Pennsylvania saints rushed to the platform. Together
they sang, “When the Church of God Arises.” The congregation stood and
clapped hands. The bands broke in with fiei*y music while the children
of God rejoiced in His presence. They marched, shouted, talked in
tongues, danced and praised the Lord. God was in the midst to bless His
people.
9:50 p.m.—Songs by Texie Johnson, “Jesus Remembers,” “God’s Church
in Prophecy.”
10:00 p.m.—Testimony and praise service in charge of Clara Reese and
Beulah Miracle. They testified, then gave opportunity for others to
testify. The blessings of the Lord were upon the people as they testified.
Sister Beulah sang, “It’s Bubbling.” Large numbers praised the Lord
together and told of His wonderful blessings. Beulah sang, “Troublesome
Waters.” As she sang, the Holy Spirit came upon her and she played
the piano under the power and sang in other tongues. The congre
gation joined in singing “This is Like Heaven to Me,” led by Clara. The
testimonies and praises to God continued for some time. At the last all
stood
and clapped hands and praised the Lord together.
10:35 p.m.—Concert prayer in behalf of the sick and those who needed
help.
10:37
p.m.—The Mighty Secretaries—Short messages by S. O. Gillaspie,
Sylvia Vincent, Willard Boyles, E. H. Griffith, Edna Rhodes, Grady R.
Kent, Ralph Scotton and Jess Pruitt. These were inspiring messages,

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full of fire, victory and determination to get the work done. At the close of
the messages, an altar call was made by the secretaries and a good altar
service continued for some time.
Tuesday, September 18:
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer service in charge of J. P. Sullivan. Brother
S. C. Swaggerty and family furnished the music. This last early prayer
meeting of the Assembly was a blessed one. After the song service,
there were individual and concert prayers, special songs, congregational
songs, fiery testimonies, short talks and a stirring message by the leader.
The
power of God was present.
8:54 a.m.—Program of music and songs by M. S. Curry and family.
9:05 a.m.—Song service led by M. S. Curry with Christine Parker at
the piano. Prayer by H. M. Biggers as the congregation stood in holy
reverence before the Lord. A concert prayer followed.
9:15
a.m.—Song by George Englebert, “On the Inside Looking Out.”
9:23 a.m.—A brother was introduced who brought a little boy to the
Assembly
whose parents are dead. He introduced the child and stated
he hoped to be able to place him in the Sunday School Orphanage.
9:31 a.m.—John A. Stubbs spoke briefly concerning the work in Mex
ico. He stated that the Spanish speaking people are zealous for the
Church of God and their work is growing and their number is increasing.
He said it would take lots of missionary money and millions of tracts
to get the message to these people, but they are hungry for the gospel
and will acept it when it is brought to them. He praised the work of
Brother Rodriguez.
8:48 a.m.—Song by Everett and Grace Higdon, “Dreams of Childhood.”
9:55 a.m.—Program of songs, short talks and testimonies by the North
Carolina colored people, directed by Archie Melvin.
10:24 a.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert in behalf
of the sick.
10:27 a.m.—Report of Adjustment Committee.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Adjustment Committee Report
To the 40th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Adjustment Committee, beg leave to submit the following:
We
have met in regular session but nothing .came before us for our
attention.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TAYLOR, Chairman,
ADRIAN
T. GRIFFIN,
WESLEY H. CARTER,
GEORGE
D. WILSON,
WYNN
STOCKDALE.
10:30
a.m.—Report of Auxiliary Boosters Committee.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Then each member of the committee spoke briefly to encourage and
boost the auxiliary work. J. D. Kirkland spoke about the Sunday School,
Posey
A. Shupe boosted the V. L. B., J. B. Wright encouraged the work

112 MINUTES OP 40TI-I ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
°f the W. M. B., M. S. Curry spoke in regard to the A. B. M., D. M.
Deadrick told of the benefits of B. T. C., William Bell boosted the C. P.
ivi. a. and J. P. Sullivan spoke about the reporting system.
Auxiliary Boosters Committee Report
To the Fortieth Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, the Auxiliary Boosters Committee, beg leave to submit the fol
lowing
report:
After
prayerful deliberation, we feel that we should give more atten
tion to the reporting system, as it has not been practiced as outlined by the
Assembly, and quite a number of our ministers and treasurers have failed to
report. This is very distressing and we are quite sure that God is not
pleased with such negligence on our part. We are quite sure that the
bpint of God has been grieved over the great neglect of this important
matter. Donit you think it would be good to create a friendly rivalry
among all of our churches and states, giving a nice prize to the state
overseer whose state is foremost in reporting? This is merely a suggestion.
Gome on, preachers and churches, let’s be loyal to the teachings of the
Gtiurcn ot God. Let s obey them that have the rule over us and not fail
to communicate (report), for with such sacrifice God is well pleased.
Sunday School—
Sunday School is a great and wonderful auxiliary in the Church of
God. Others saw the need of it, but it is one of the helps in the Church
God, and is come about in these last days in teaching our folks so
that we may all reach perfection. It is of our honest opinion, that no
church will ever be perfect without a good Sunday School, in full opera
tion. Sunday School is a wonderful auxiliary to use in building up our
churches, in teaching them to obey all things that have been commanded
us to do. Others have had Sunday School for a number of years, but
none have taught them the “all things,” which the Church of God today
28^19 20 natlons must be taught the “all things,” mentioned in Matt.
V. L. B.—
- T1?lf JS,4. gre,at al™y °f young people, strong and able to put things over
foi the Church of God. This Gospel must first be published among all
nations, and then shall the end come. Our V. L. Bs. are the ones to do
this. No one else can take their place. We are counting on them. They
must not and will not fail to get this message to all the world. Hurrah
);• Si Bs* Work, work, work, until the work is done. This is a
Hurrah f of the V?L. Bs °f determination and zeal> determined to
W. M. B.—
Wonderful, wonderful, workers are these, a mighty host of W. M Bs
going forth to the harvest fields that are already white and readv for
harvest. Money, yes, money, to save the lost, building up a defense
feP (t0 eal-I'y God’s message to the end of the earth and is goin®
forth with victory and determination to win all souls for Christ Tbit
?U1 ?Ist.ers iu the Church of God. Others cannot do this
woik. The pastor is to pastor the church, the band leader is to keeD
those who are saved but the W. M. Bs. are to raise the money The?
should
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Missionary money is missionary money and should be used for that. Let’s
all work in our places and the Church of God will rise and shine.
A. B. M.—
Assembly Band Movement is keeping souls, following the example of
Jesus who kept all that the Father had given Him. They are truly our
shepherds looking after the sheep, and when the chief Shepherd shall
appear, you will receive a crown of glory, that fadeth not away. Glory be
to God for the A. B. M. If it had not have been for the spirit of the
A B. M., many of us would have been lost today. Let’s keep the spirit
of love and caring for each other in all our local churches. Love, the
divine
love of God, will win every time. Love will never fail. Love just can
not fail. God is love and if we dwell in love, we dwell in God. And
God cannot fail, so the A. B. M., saturated with the Spirit of God’s great
love will not fail. Oh, pray and intercede for this great love to prevail
in all our A. B. M. work.
S. O. P. A.—
State Overseers Pay Association, a love offering. How much would
you
give a person in need, if you love them very dearly? How much, five
cents, twenty-five cents, or a half dollar? No, a love offering would be
what you could give. So, the A. B. M. leaders are supposed to find out
how much you love their humble servant, the State Overseer.. It is abso
lutely necessary to keep him on the field. No one can fill his place, so
come on, Band leaders, let’s do our best.
Emergency—
The Emergency Fund is the greatest fund in the whole church. It takes
care of all the rest. It climbs every steep hill and bridges every chasm
and overcomes every obstacle in the financial depressions in the church.
Let’s all pay in full this year, and get rid of the old debts that are so
pressing, that we may be free to help all of the local churches over the
hard places so our work can go on in a greater way than ever before.
Emergency zeal, emergency zeal! Let’s make every local church one
hundred per cent.
C. P. M. A.—
The Church of Prophecy Marker Association. This will show where the
true Church of God is, just as the swadling band proved the Christ Child,
or the cloud and the fire showed the location of Israel in the wilderness.
All these things happened to them for our examples and our admonition
upon whom the ends of the world are come. Let’s all, who possibly can,
become
council members of the C. P. M. A. this year, for the day will
come when you will be glad that you had a part in making all men see
the fellowship of the mystery, and the arise, shine of the Church of God.
B. T. C.—
Bible Training Camp. We do not need to tell you that the B. T. C. has
improved
the ministry of the church. You can see this for yourself. How
much
more zeal, determination and stickability are manifested in our
young ministers who have had the privilege to be students of B. T. C.
Any
State Overseer and any local church would profit by sending their
young people to B. T. C. We fully believe that this host of young peo
ple,
many of them will do exploits in the great Church of God. It will
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give the people a greater understanding of what the Church of God reallv
is. God bless and long live B. T. C.
J. P. SULLIVAN, Chairman,
J. D. KIRKLAND,
M. S. CURRY,
POSEY A. SHUPE,
D. M. DEADRICK,
J. B. WRIGHT,
W. M. BELL.
I H :13 a.m.—Harper Hunter led the congregation in singing, The Church
of God Flag Song.
11:16 a.m.—The Church of God Flag, Message by J. B. Wright. A
brothel held a large Church Flag over a globe of the world placed on a
Bible.
Brother Wright read Psalm 60:4 as a starting point. A portion
of the message follows:
I surely appieciate the wonderful banner the Lord has given us. I
love the Church of God. I have been a member for 14 years. I am very
thankful I found the Church. I remember the day I started out for the
Lord. I got saved and sanctified. The preacher announced he was go
ing to take members in the Church on a certain night. I thought one
couldn’t get in the Church of God without the Holy Ghost. I wanted
to become a member. It seemed to me that it was just as important to
get into the Church of God as it was to be saved. I didn’t have the Holy
Ghost
on the night others were being taken into the Church and didn’t
present myself for membership. The pastor’s wife became alarmed and
asked my wife what was the matter with me. She told her I was sad
because I couldn’t become a member of the Church. After I found I could
become a member, I surely was happy. I shall never forget the day I
took the covenant and became a member of the Church of God. At that
time we didn’t have the flag. Truly, we ought to fear God. There are
different kinds of fear. There is a fear caused by a guilty conscience.
Then there is a fear that goes with service. The reason we have this
banner is because we have this kind of fear. We don’t want to be scared
of God because of a guilty conscience, but we want to obey Him and
be loyal to all the teachings of the Bible. (Jer. 32:40)
“For thirty years the Church of God walked before the Lord and they
had a covenant with the Lord, but they still didn’t have this flag that
God had promised to them that feared Him. I believe the Church was
tried severely as it was in the early days. It takes a real devotion to God
to stand for His Word and His truth under all trials. Devotion is not
what it should be until it has been proven. I am trying to explain to
you the reason we have the flag. God gave it to us because we feared
Him. Abraham was a man in the world. He had a testimony that he
feared God, but God was not satisfied until He tried Abraham to the fullest
extent. God told Abraham what He wanted him to do and Abraham
went about carrying out the instructions. God didn’t say anything until
Abraham started down with his hand toward the heart of his little boy.
Then
the voice of God rang out and stayed his hand. God said, ‘I know
thou fearest me above everything else.’ The Church of God proved to
God through trials and tests they could love God above everything else
and that is the reason we have the banner. I was here in 1933 when
we received the banner. I shall never forget that day. If I live to be
one hundred years old, I shall never forget that glorious day when heaven

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came down and presented the banner in a dedication service. February
7, 1939, this flag went on record in Washington, D. C. Nobody else has
a right to make these flags. When you see this flag, it doesn't matter
where, it represents the Church of God with headquarters at Bible Place.
“It means much today to understand just what our flag stands for.
We cannot live on the integrity of our ancestors. You and I have in
herited this flag. It is up to us to stand by it, defend it, and be loyal to
it until Jesus comes again. We have something on our hands that we
will have to live up to in order to keep the victory in our souls. We have
people
who have pledged themselves to stick by the Church of God. I
believe
we will do it. The .flag stands for the whole Bible, and we must
be loyal to it in order to please God. I want you to look at this flag.
I want you to realize it stands for the Church of God, Jesus Christ the
Head, 303 Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee. This flag was given us
because we feared God. It is to be displayed. We must display it. There
are other people tha*t help to display it, but that doesn’t worry us. It
is pointing people to the Church of God, Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee.
It is displayed because of the truth and for no other reason do we dis
play the flag. (John 18:37) Jesus is the head of the Church, the Church
is
His body, and we are just carrying on the work that Jesus started
and left for us to do. (1 Tim. 3:15) The flag is given to us that fear
the Lord that it might be displayed because of the truth. Since the
Church is the foundation of the truth, the pillar and ground of the truth,
I don’t see why we don’t want to measure up to the standards for which
the flag stands. (Isa. 62:10) This standard just in itself wouldn’t be
much
good, but we are to lift it up and teach the standards for which
it stands. (Isa. 62:2) Remember the gates will only be opened to the
nation .that keeps the truth. People can go with our flags, but if they
are not in harmony with the Church of God, they are going to find many
doors
shut in their faces. The world is going to learn this flag stands
for the Church of God with headquarters, 303 Bible Place, Cleveland,
Tennessee. (Isa. 26:16)
“We are on God’s eternal program to raise this flag in every nook and
corner in the world. The Bible teaches what this flag represents. God
cannot do this work alone. He has to have the help of everyone of us.
God has put something in our hands to make lis see. We will do God’s
will in spite of everything. Eventually the Scriptures will be fulfilled
and the ensign will wave in every nook and corner of the world. God
reserved the banner so we can have it. He reserved the right to choose
the people to fulfil His work. I believe God has the people here today
to do His work. Brother A. J. Tomlinson never sought the office of
General Overseer. He had no Scriptures in mind when he was going to
Burger Mountain to pray. He was living in a condition that God could
use
him and use him wherever he went. He was trying to please God, and
in doing that he fulfilled Scripture. He has stated many times that we
went ahead and did a lot of things only to find later that it was in harmony
with God’s Word. I believe the greatest surprise our present General
Overseer ever had in his life was when the Church asked him to be General
Overseer. We have not chosen God, but He has chosen us. I believe
what I am preaching. I can’t preach anything I don’t believe. I love this
sacred flag and I am determined to stand by its standard as long as I live.
There is something about the flag that inspires us. I want to hold it in
the position of honor it deserves and honor it like it should be.”

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12:08 p.m.—Closing pi'ayer by E. T. Fowler at the pulpit while the
congregation stood with holy z'everence to God.
1:15 p.m.-—Program by the Michigan delegation, directed by Albert
Wilson.
1:37 p.m.—Song service led by Harper Hunter, Betty Hunter at the
piano.
Prayer by John W. Stitt at the pulpit while the congregation
stood in quietness. A concert prayer for the sick followed.
1:54 p.m.—Report of Field Secretary, S. 0. Gillaspie.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Field Secretary From
Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
I beg leave to submit the following report of my work for the Lord and
His
Church.
Attended five state conventions—Missouri, Louisiana, East Texas, North
Florida and South Florida. Did field work and taught in B. T. C.
Preached 30 sermons. Traveled 12,000 miles.
I cannot find words to express my gratitude to God for His wonderful
blessings this last year in His loving service.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received from General Treasurer__________________$2,700.00
Offerings received_____g_________________________ 175.00
Total--------------->--------------------------------------:______ 2,875.00
Tithes sent to headquarters________i_______________ 269.00
Respectfully submitted,
S. O. GILLASPIE,
Field Secretary.
1:56 p.m.—Report of Field Secretary, Ralph Scotton.
This report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Field Secretary No. 2 From
Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
This has been a wonderful year working with our Lord and the dear
saints of the great Church.
May
I say as was said by some, did not our heart burn within us while
we sit in this great Assembly and receive the wonderful things from
God? I feel the Spirit of the God of the Church of God coming down
on us as it did in the early days, so I will repeat with one we loved so
well, “Let us pull together side by side for we won’t be here long.”
I have been speaking with some of our ministers concerning the work
and they say we have had a good year, and we believe the coming year
will be even greater for the advancement of the work.
Following is my report:
Attended 10 state conventions—Florida, New York, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D. C., and
South Carolina.
Attended one district convention—North Carolina.

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Did field work in 7 states—North Carolina, one revival, Virginia, Penn
sylvania, one revival and established a church at Philadelphia with 10
members, New York, Massachussetts, Maryland, Tennessee. I also con
ducted a revival in Cleveland which brought in a wonderful minister and
some
of his members. We are now building a church here and we thank
God and our General Overseer for granting us the privilege to run the
cafeteria and to sell sandwiches at the Fields of the Wood program to
raise
funds to pay for the church.
Number of sermons_______________________________ 142
Number converted ______________________________ 9
Number sanctified----------------- 5
Number churches set in order_______________________ 1
Number homes visited ------------------ 9
Number churches visited -------------------------.-------------- 9
Number added to the church________________________ 17
Number of visits made to states_____________________ 23
Number of states visited______________________~____ 17
Number of revivals held_________________ __________ 3
Number baptized in water._______________._____1— 22
Number of miles traveled................—-____________— 10,000
Distributed a goodly number of White Wings, Joyful
News and tracts.
Received from General Treasurer................—_________$2,700.00
Offerings received ___________________—,— ----------- 372.25
Expense in the ministry________________________-—— 1,013.24
Given in offerings __________________________——- 171.65
Tithes sent to headquarters_________________________ 298.65
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH SCOTTON,
Field Secretary No. 2.
2:02 p.m.—Report of Foreign Language Secretary, Jess F. Pruitt.
The report was read and accepted in'regular order by the Assembly.
Foreign Language Secretary’s Report
From Oct. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945
Sermons preached________________________\------------ 138
Homes visited___________________________________ 115
Number converted____________________________-____ 2
Number sanctified ______________ 2
Number baptized with the Holy Ghost.............................. 1
States visited, preaching one or more messages in each
state on the Foreign Language work—Kentucky, Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Ne
vada and California.
District conventions attended ______________________ 2
State conventions attended -------- 8
Nebraska, Washington, Oregon, California, West Texas,
Oklahoma,
Illinois, and North Carolina.
Attended fil'st Spanish convention held in Colton, Cal
ifornia, this year, also visited one Spanish church in
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Business trip to New York City, Washington, D. C., and
other places. Have assisted the General Overseer in the
work and in some of the programs in the Fields of the
Wood. Prepared articles for Spanish Joyful News.
Wrote many letters and cards in behalf of the Foreign
Language Work. Also assisted in Bible Training Camp.
Miles Traveled Approximately_____________________ 26,450
FINANCIAL REPORT
Received from General Treasurer___________________$2,475.00
Offerings received ____________________________ 440.00
Total cash received ____________________________ 2,915.00
Incidental expenses ______________________________ 889.58
Tithes sent to Headquarters ____________________ 311.25
Respectfully submitted,
JESS F. PRUITT,
Foreign Language Secretary.
2:06 p.m.—The Two Resurrections, Message by A. E. Cleaver. This
was a good message which showed the importance of being ready for the
time when the dead in Christ shall rise first.
2:38 p.m.—Music by the Miami Brass Band.
2:46 p.m.—Report of the Watchmen Committee.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Watchmen Committee Report
To the 40th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings.:
We,
your Watchmen Committee, after humble prayers and careful
watching, wish to submit the following report:
By continuous observation during this Assembly, we notice that our
people are established in the doctrine of the Church of God, though we
have had other people with poison doctrines here trying the deceive our
people.
We are sorry to have to report that many of our people have failed
to observe the instructions of our General Overseer about quietness in the
House of Blessings, while the Assembly is in session. We, your committee,
feel that if our people were taught before coming to the Assembly by
the overseers and pastors that they wouldn’t do this.
We recommended to the Assembly last year that our people be taught
not to do this, and it was passed upon by the Assembly. We wish to
ask the Overseers and Pastors everywhere to please, oh, please, cooper
ate with us in this. We insert here the instructions of the General Over
seer found on Page 4 of the program:
QUIETNESS IN “THE HOUSE OF BLESSING:” No singing
nor gatherings in the “House of Blessing” will be permitted dur
ing the hours of service in auditorium of the Tabernacle. Please
observe this request.
We wish that this Assembly would arrange a room separate from the
Tabernacle for our people to be prayed for when they get sick, as we
have1 a good many people who get -sick-during the Assembly. We had a
few other problems during the Assembly; but all matters have been ad
justed.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. NEWSOM, Chairman,

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J. V. JOHNSON,
T.
J. LOWE,
OMER C. LAWSON,
L. E. SILVERS,
R. W. COWART.
2:51 p.m.—Report of Ways and Means Committee.
The report was read and after some questions and discussions, it was
accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Ways and Means Committee Report
To the 40th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Ways and Means Committee, beg leave to report as follows:
1. We recommend that the Emergency Fund be continued and that each
member pay $1.00 to this fund each year.
2. We recommend that the plan of each member giving a love offer
ing each month to increase the fourth Sunday offering for the State
Overseer be continued as practiced last year, and that all pastors and band
leaders see to it that this plan is carried out in all churches one hundred
per cent.
3. We recommend that all V. L. B., S. S., Mission, and C. P. M. A.
tithes be placed in the General Tithes Fund and that the allotments of
the Editor and Publisher, Assistant Publisher and Business Manager, As
sistant Editor, the General Overseer’s private secretary, the General
Treasurer, Field Secretary No. 1, Field Secretary No. 2, the General
A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary, the General S. S. Secretary, the Gen
eral V. L. B. Secretary, the General W. M. B. Secretary, the General
C. P. M A. Secretary, the Foreign Mission Secretary, the Foreign Lan
guage Secretary, the General B. T. C. Superintendent, and the Chairman
of The S. S. Orphanage be paid out of this fund. The allotments are
as follows:
The Editor and Publisher of the White Wing Messenger, $5,000; As
sistant Publisher and Business Manager, $3,500; Assistant Editor, $3,500;
the General Overseer’s private secretary, $3,000; General Treasurer,
$3,500 and incidental expenses; Field Secretary No. 1, $2,700 and inci
dental expenses; Field Secretary No. 2, $2,700 and incidental expenses;
the General A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary, $2,700 and incidental
expenses; the General Sunday School Secretary, $2,700 and incidental
expenses; the General V. L. B. Secretary, $2,700 and incidental expenses;
the General W. M. B. Secretary, $2,700 and incidental expenses; the
General C. P. M. A. Secretary, $2,700 and incidental expenses; the For
eign Mission Secretary, $2,700 and incidental expenses; the Foreign Lan
guage Secretary, $2,700 and incidental expenses; the General B. T. C.
Superintendent, $2,700 and incidental expenses; the Chairman of the
Orphanage Committee, $2,700 and incidental expenses.
4. All the above allotments are to be paid if funds are available.
5. We give praise and thanks to God for the mighty annual address
delivered by our General Overseer on Friday of this Assembly.
6. We recommend that the overseers of the states and territories re
ceive a substantial amount if funds are available for their service, said
amount not to exceed $260 per month and expenses. Any amount above
$250 and expenses received each month by the state or territorial over
seer from the tithes of the local churches is to be mailed monthly to

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the General Headquarters’ Treasurer with his report. This does not in
clude offerings and poundings received by the overseer.
7. We recommend that ten per cent of the tithes received each month
by the local church treasurer be sent with his or her report to the Gen
eral Headquarters’ Treasurer and that the same amount or more be sent
to* the state overseer as usual.
8. We recommend that the pastor receive an amount not to exceed
$230 per month out of the tithes of the local church after Headquarters
and the state overseer have received their portion, if funds are avail
able. This does not include offerings and poundings received by the pastor.
9. We recommend that all ministers and churches observe the rulings
of the Assembly with reference to the use of tithe money which is “The
tithes are for the support of the ministry only.”
10. We recommend that any surplus tithes left in the local church
treasury after the pastor has received his support be sent to the Head
quarters’ Treasurer at the end of the Assembly year, which is the last Sun
day before the Assembly. These surplus tithes are in the hands of the
General Overseer and the General Treasurer to aid overseers in states
not self-supporting.
11. We recommend that all Sunday school offerings be tithed and this
be turned over to the local church treasurer to be sent with the report
to headquarters on the last day of each month and that the same amount
be
sent to the General State Treasurer for the support of the state auxil
iary secretaries.
12. We further recommend that all Sunday School Orphanage collec
tions be turned over to the local church treasurer and that ten per cent
be sent to Headquarters with the monthly report and that the same amount
be sent to the State Treasurer as auxiliary tithes to assist in the sup
port of the state auxiliary secretaries, and the balance be sent to Head
quarters with the monthly report.
13. We recommend that all ministers and members pay their Emergency
dollars to the local church treasurer where their membership is and that
these dollars be sent to the. General Headquarters’ Treasurer with the
monthly report. And that this emergency money be tithed and placed in
the Ministerial Aid Fund as heretofore practiced.
14. We recommend that all net receipts of the White Wing Publishing
House and Bible Training Camp be tithed and placed in the general tithe
fund.
16. We recommend that all give perfect cooperation to our faithful
General Overseer in putting into practice all the rulings of the Assembly.
Respectfully submitted,
S. 0. GILLASPIE,
L. A. MOXLEY,
W.
M. LOWMAN,
ALVIN S. MOSS,
G. C. DECKER.
The
General Overseer read the report of the Church of Prophecy Marker
Association.
The
report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.

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Church of Prophecy Marker Association
Membership and Financial Report
C. P. M. A.
State
MEMBERSHIP BY STATES
Council
Members
SO
Monthly
Members
3
.............. 2
8 2
___ 24 20
6 65
_______ 71 51
_
...... 5 11
........... 1
1 1
78 48
. ............. 43 52
.............. 7
247 94
8 2
... 26 6
............. 20 18
23 20
_____ 11 13
............. 133 41
...... 44 15
2
____ 11 2
......... 5
............... 25 2
............. 20 2
______ 100 16
....................... 80 9
2
.................. 11 2
1
___ 7
.................. 18 5
............. 2
............ 119 31
___ 8 4
................. 96 7
............................ 38 49
..................... 9
.............. 42 18
66 46
............. 6 3
...................... 318 32
TTtnh ...........■............ 1 13
................. 107 113
Virgin Islands ............. 1

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Washington __
West Texas .....
West Virginia _
Wisconsin.........
Wyoming ____
29
14
20
11
82
8
2
35
11
13
Total--------------------------------------______2,063 888
FINANCIAL REPORT
Cash on hand Sept. 1, 1944________ _$ 1,530 58
S_____:___■ j j.L._______________
Cash received the past year
(Sept. 1, 1944 to Sept. 1, 1945)____ 35,934.61
Total Cash-------------„------------------- $37,465.19
Cash
paid out during the past year._____ 27,981.94
Cash on hand----------------------------$ 9,483.25
Following is a list of states and the amounts received on their resped
projects. These amounts are included in the above financial report.
State Amount Received
Tennessee ----------------------------------------------------§ 972.44
Georgia --------------------------------------------------,---2,266.22
Michigan------------------------------------------------------ 113.00
Kentucky------------------------------------------------------ 1,006.06
Indiana-------------------------- ---------------------------- 136.00
East Texas---------------------------------------------------- 153.63
Florida--------------------------------------------------------- 468.00
Virginia —---------------------------------------------------- 1,795.99
South Carolina__________,____________________ 716.00
Mississippi j__________________________________1,130.73
Ohio _—I------------------------------------------------------ 940.00
Arizona --------------------------------------------------- 39.15
Missouri------------------------------------------------------- 251.65
North Carolina________________________,______1,612.67
Alabama_________1__________________________ 418.27
Arkansas________________________________;___ 84.47
South Dakota_______,________________________ 34.0T
Maryland----------------------------------------------------------162.00
Kansas ------1_________________________________ 5.00
West Virginia___________ 445.00
Illinois_____________________________________ 200.30
Wyoming__.________________________________ 140.00
Iowa------------------------------------------------------------ 36.00
4:17 p.m.—Music by the Miami Brass Band.
4:19 p.m.—Walk Softly Before God to Feed and Protect the Sheep of
His
Pasture, the Church—Message by Alvin S. Moss. This was a won
derful message. He read Genesis 5:24 and said, “Here we have Enoch,
a man who walked with God. (Gen. 6:9) Noah walked with God. He
was
chosen to do a special work to prepare an ark for the saving of souls.
To walk with God. he had to walk softly. He had to walk with a per
fect heart. The Lord told him the end of all flesh is come before me
and I want you to build an ark and he carried out all the instructions
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the father of the faithful, was called to walk before God. _ God told
him
to walk before Him and be perfect. We find him walking softly
before God. lie was called to offer his son. He did this without, asking
God any questions. He called Isaac and they started on their journey
to Moriah. Isaac wanted to know about the lamb for the sacrifice. Abra
ham told him God would provide it. He was walking softly before God.
(Ex. 3:4, 5)
“We all know the story of Moses and the burning bush. We know
how he learned to know the true and living God in his early life. We
understand he was called for a special work. God called him while he was
keeping the sheep which belonged to his father-in-law. He appeared
in the burning bush. God told Moses to put off his shoes for the place
where he was standing was holy ground. God wanted him to walk softly.
He wanted him to take off his shoes. He did this so he could make
direct contact and realize he was walking on holy ground. God wants us
to put off the shoe of self-will, the shoe of popularity, the shoe of self-
interest. He wants us to put off everything that will hinder direct con
tact with Him. We must do this to have direct contact with God and
to be able to walk softly before Him. He wants us to walk before Him
in holy reverence, realizing He is God. God has chosen human beings to
walk
before Him, to do His work, to deliver His message and to minister
and to serve. He could have chosen the angels to do this but that was
not His plan. He has chosen human beings to do this.
“While talking about the shoe business, 1 have another one to mention
__Joshua.
(Joshua 5:12-15) Joshua was told to take off his shoes for
the place where he was standing was holy. After he took off his shoes
he was given instructions. After Moses took off his shoes, God told
him what do do. For us to do what God wants us to do, it is necessary for
us to walk softly before Him. He wants us to have a tender heart. We
must have this to walk softly before Him. When we have the love of
God shed abroad in our hearts, we can walk softly before God to feed
the sheep of His pasture. Jesus asked Simon if he loved Him. Simon
said he did and Jesus told him to feed His sheep. Then He told him to
feed His lambs, and again to feed His sheep. Simon was grieved because
Jesus said the same words to him the third time. It is our business now
to feed the lambs and sheep and we must walk softly to be able to do
this. (Eph. 3:16)
“Paul shows that we must have the inner man strengthened. Man is
made
of two parts, the outer man and the inner man. The outer man
is what we can see. The things we cannot see are spiritual. The spir
itual man is the inner man. You can see me. You are looking on the
house in which I am living, but the real man is inside. That is the man
that can see and speak; that is the man that will live through eternity.
Paul was working to get the saints strengthened in the inner man. This
outward man lives on different kinds of food which is eaten, but the
inner man cannot get along on that kind of food because Jesus said
we
should not live by bread alone. The inner man must live on the Word
of God. We must walk softly before God so we can get the inspiration
to do the work laid out in the Book. We must protect the Church from
the world, the flesh and the devil. We must protect it from all heresy.
(Romans 12:1) Lord give us the grace and anointing to go further to
feed the sheep of His pasture.”
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5:06 p.m.—Adoption of Minutes and instructing local churches to con
sider, endorse and ratify the business acts of the Assembly at the first
business meeting after the Assembly. The Assembly agreed to accept
the Minutes as prepared by the clerks. The General Overseer urged
the pastors to give this matter attention.
5:09 p.m.—Before closing the business part of the Assembly the Gen
eral Overseer spoke briefly. He thanked all for lending their assistance
in making the Assembly the success it was. He expressed his apprecia
tion for the cooperation of all and for the faithful services rendered.
He encouraged all to keep the Church of God zeal burning in their bones
when they returned home and to stick to the teachings and be faithful.
He urged our people to live faithful lives every day.
5:16 p.m.—The business part of the Assembly was closed with prayer
by the General Overseer while the congregation stood in holy quietness.
Then all joined together and prayed in concert.
5:21 p.m.—Music by the Electric Band as the congregation shook hands
and greeted each other.
6:40 p.m.—Program of music and testimonies by the Miami Brass Band.
7:00 p.m.—Song service led by Ted Rampey, Lura Vee Young at the
piano. Prayer by Walter C. Bates at the pulpit while the congregation
stood in holy reverence before God. At the close of the prayer, the con
gregation joined in concert in behalf of the sick.
7:11 p.m.—Special songs by Nelle Farmer, “God Plans the Best for
Me,” “My Home up in Heaven.”
7:20 p.m.—Songs by West Palacios, Texas delegates, “I’ve Got Heaven
on My Mind,” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “I’ve Got to Make a Hundred.”
7:31 p.m.—Filled With All the Fulness of God, Message by John W.
Stitt. The speaker showed what it meant to be filled with all the fulness
of God. He stated that being filled meant there is no vacancy, no room
in
our lives for anything but God. He showed it was very important
in these last days to be filled with all the fulness of God because it will
take that to be able to accomplish the work and be perfected.
8:13 p.m.—The last big concert prayer was prayed by the large con
gregation as they stood with uplifted hands.
8:16
p.m.—-Song by Augustine and Galathia Rogers, “I’m Not Tired
and I Don’t Want to Go Home.”
8:20
p.m.—Short talks by some of our foreign overseers—Alvin S.
Moss, Walter C. Bates, A. H. Brooks, Charles W. Durr and William
Abercrombie. These were fiery talks and the speakers showed a determina
tion to work hard for God and His Church the coming year.
8:42 p.m.—Program by the Alabama delegation. The theme of the
demonstration was being ready for the Lord’s return.
8:63 p.m.i=Last minute praise and testimony service in charge of Alta
Marlow. Brother C. R. Payne led in singing “I Love My Saviour,” accom
panied by the Louisville Brass Band. Testimonies and praises rang out
from happy hearts over the building. Other songs were sung and the
testimonies continued. The mighty power of God fell upon the people
and they shouted, leaped, danced, talked in tongues, marched through the
aisles,
waved handkerchiefs and praised the Lord with all their might. At
the last all stood and praised the Lord together.
9:23 p.m.—Song by B. T. C. Quartet, “It’s Just About Time for Me
to Take up My Cross and Go Home.”
9:30 p.m.—Program by the Auxiliary Boosters Committee. This inter-

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esting program emphasized the importance of our ministers reporting
regularly.
9:44 p.m.—Preaching, Practicing, Boosting and Living ALL the Teach
ings of the Church of God, Message by C. R. Payne. The speaker empha
sized the command to go into all the world and preach the gospel. He
showed
the necessity of putting in practice all the teachings of the Church.
He
told the people the best way to boost the Church of God is to let
it be their daily conversation. He stated that living the teachings of the
Church of God meant measuring to all that is written in the New Testa
ment.
10:22 p.m.—The General Overseer thanked all for their splendid co
operation and assistance in making the Fortieth Annual Assembly a won
derful success. This included the City of Cleveland, committees, ushers,
clerks,
speakers, musicians, storm troopers, singers and the local broad
casting station.
10:30 p.m.—One hour roundup of music and singing. This consisted
of congregational songs, solos, duets, trios, quartets, and music by the
bands.
At the last the congregation stood while they sang, “Jesus Hold
My Hand,” accompanied by the bands. The blessings of the Lord were
upon His people and they shouted His praises.
11:52 p.m.—The congregation stood with uplifted hands and praised
the Lord for the glorious Fortieth Annual Assembly. The bands joined in
to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
11:56
p.m.—Closing prayer by Sydney Cooley. When the last words
of the prayer were uttered, J. R. Kinser led in singing “God Be With-
You Till We Meet Again,” accompanied by the bands. Thus closed the
wonderful 1945 Annual Assembly of the Church of God.
M. A. TOMLINSON, General Overseer,
LILLIE DUGGAR, Private Secretary,
CHARLES
T. DAVIDSON, Chief Clerk,
HARPER HUNTER, JR., Assistant Clerk,
MILDRED BENNETT, Assistant Clerk,
ZELLA CREEL, Assistant Clerk,
MILDRED
DAVIS, Assistant Clerk,
ELIZABETH RAMPEY, Assistant Clerk,
JOHN L. SULLIVAN, Assistant Clerk,
JUANITA WRIGHT, C. P. M. A. Clerk.
The End
The Present Financial System of the Church
of God
Since the Assembly has seen fit to make various changes in the finan
cial
system, we wish to give it as it is at the present time and to urge
all
ministers, clerks, treasurers and auxiliary leaders to read it carefully.
Please note that we have arranged the system by subjects so you may
see
at a glance where to find information you want.
1. TITHES. All members should pay their tithes into the treasury of
the local church where they belong. All ministers should send the tithes
of income from the ministry with their monthly report to Headquarters,
and tithes on income outside the ministry should be paid into the treas
ury of the local church where they belong. The treasurer of the local

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church is to send ten per cent of tithes received each month with the
Treasurer’s Report to A. J. Lawson, Treasurer, Box 658, Cleveland,
Tennessee, and the same amount or more to the State Overseer. The bal
ance of the tithes is in the hands of the local church and treasurer to
pay the pastor for his services. The Assembly has agreed that a pastor
is not to receive more than $230.00 per month from the tithes, and any
surplus tithes left in the treasury should be sent to the General Treasurer
on the last Sunday before the Assembly. If the tithes at any time are
insufficient for the pastor, special collections and poundings should be tak
en up for him. State Overseers are to receive not more than $250.00
per month and expenses from the tithes of the local churches. Any amount
above
this should be sent to the General Treasurer with the monthly
report. This does not include offerings and poundings received by the
Overseer. The Assembly has ruled that tithes are for the support of
the ministry only. Surplus tithes received by Headquarters are in the
hands of the General Overseer and General Treasurer to aid overseers
in states not self-supporting. Ten per cent of all tithes received at Head
quarters is to be placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund.
2. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE OFFERINGS. Ten per cent
of all Sunday School offerings should be given to the local church treas
urer to send to Headquarters with his monthly report and the same
amount sent to the State Treasurer for the support of the state auxiliary
secretaries. All Orphanage offerings should be given to the local church
treasurer, who will send ten per cent to the State Treasurer and ten
per cent along with the remainder to Headquarters with his monthly
report. Treasurers, please show on your report how much is Orphanage
tithes and how much is Orphanage. This will assist in keeping the records
straight at Headquarters.
3. EMERGENCY FUND. All ministers and members are to pay one dol
lar per year into the treasury of the local church where their mem
bership is, and the treasurer should send with his monthly report all emer
gency dollars turned in to him that month. Ten per cent of all emergency
money received at Headquarters is to be placed in the Ministerial Aid
Fund.
4. MISSION MONEY. The practice of taking up the second Sunday
missionary offering is to be continued but the money thus raised, along
with what is raised by other means, is to be held in the local W. M. B.
treasury and turned in at the State Convention and Assembly. Ten per
cent of the State Convention Missionary offering is to be sent to the
General Treasurer and an equal amount to the State Treasurer. Half of
the remainder is left in the state as Home Mission money and half is
sent to the General Treasurer as Foreign Mission money. All mission
money
collected in the special March and October drives is to be sent
to the General Treasurer as Foreign Mission money. All missionary
offerings at the Assembly are turned in to the General Treasurer as
Foreign Mission money. Ten per cent of the Mission money received at
Headquarters is to be placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund.
5. FOURTH SUNDAY OFFERING. The fourth Sunday has been set
apart by the Assembly for every local church to take up a special col
lection for the State Overseer. This should not be overlooked or neglected.
This
is also the time for the pastor or other selected person to turn over
to the treasurer the money which has been collected by the A. B. M.
leaders. After the treasurer has taken out ten per cent of these offer
ings
to be sent to the State Treasurer, the balance should be sent to the

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State Overseer. Do NOT send' any of this fund to Headquarters. In
addition to this collection every month, each local church is instructed
to take a pounding for the State Overseer once or twice a year.
6. V. L. B. OFFERINGS. The regular weekly offerings are to be con
tinued and 55% of these offerings is to be turned in at the State Con
vention along with any other Free Literature money raised in any man
ner. After the State Convention, these offerings should be kept m the
local
V. L. B. treasury until time to send them in for the Assembly
Free Literature offering. The remaining 45% of the weekly offerings
may be kept in the local Band for expenses. Ten per cent of all Free
Literature money turned in at the State Convention should be sent to
the General Treasurer and an equal amount sent to the State Treas
urer. The remaining 80% is to be sent to the General Treasurer, who
was
appointed as Free Literature Treasurer at the 40th Annual Assembly.
All Free Literature money raised at the Assembly is to be turned over
to the General Treasurer. Ten per cent of all Free Literature money
received at Headquarters is to be placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund
and the balance may be disbursed under the direction of the V. L. B. Free
Literature Offering Disbursements Committee appointed by the 39th An
nual Assembly. .
7. ASSEMBLY EXPENSE. In order to assist in taking care of the ex
penses
of the Annual Assemblies, the State Overseers are asked each year
to collect funds as noted below, and send same to the General Treasurer:
(a) $1.00 from each minister.
(b) $1.00 from each Victory Leader Band.
(c)
$1.00 from each Womens Missionary Band.
(d) $1.00 from each Sunday School with an average attendance of 50
or less.
(e) $1.50 from each Sunday School with an average attendance of over
50 but less than 100.
(f) $2.00 from each Sunday School with an average attendance of 100
or over.
8. REPORTS. Please fill out all reports accurately, giving names and
addresses where called for and any other information needed. Write or
print plainly so it can be easily read. Be sure all amounts shown are
correct. If you need an$ further assistance in filling out reports, write
A. J. Lawson, Treasurer, Box 658, Cleveland, Tennessee.
9. THE CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKER ASS9CIATION. To be
come a council member of this association will require the payment of
ten dollars at any time, which will count for the balance of that cal
endar year and the next full year. After that it will require the payment
of ten dollars between the first and tenth of January of every calendar
year thereafter. To fail to pay the ten dollars as required will be cause
for the forfeiture of the position as council member.
To become a council member for six months will require the payment
of five dollars at any time which will count for the balance of that
six months and the one immediately following. The six months always
count from January to July or from July to January. After that it will
require the payment of five dollars from the first to the tenth of January
and July. To fail to pay the five dollars as required any one will forfeit
the position as council member.
A person may become a member one month at a time by paying one
dollar. Any one paying one dollar each of ten consecutive months will

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be entitled to two more months free. If the first payment is made be
tween the first and tenth of any month it shall count only for that present
month.
If the first payment is made after the tenth it will count for
the balance of that month and the one immediately following, then after
that the dollar must be paid between the first and tenth of each month
thereafter. A failure to pay at any time forfeits membership.
Send
all C. P. M. A. payments to M. A. Tomlinson, General Overseer,
303 Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee.
Ten
per cent of all C. P. M. A. funds received is sent to the treasurer
of the state and the same amount is turned over to the General Treasurer.
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 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 member 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 select
ed 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 An
nual 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 dea
cons, should divide his members into bands of ten .or twelve in each band
and
a leader over each band selected. The bands 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
band 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 correspondence. All of this is for the mutual spiritual,
temporal and social benefit of the members. The pastor should keep in
close touch with the band 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 fii’st 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 con
certed 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
authoi'ized
specially by the overseer of the state. Where one pastor has
the care of several churches he can ai’range the time for his business meet
ings to suit his convenience.
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Attendance
Every member, both men and women, should take an interest in and
make
it a point to attend every business session if possible.
Moderator, Clerk and Treasurer should occupy seats on the platform.
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.
Clei-k read minutes of last regular meeting, also of call meetings, if there
have been any held.
Correction of minutes if any.

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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
obstiiiate 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 state overseer; if they are still not able to
reach a satisfactory conclusion, it should be referred to the General Over
seer.
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 your meetings.
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
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Guard your conversation. Be careful what you say about a brother, sistei
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 with moderation, neat and clean, but not for show.
You should never wear gold for ornament or decoration. Finger rings,
bracelets, ear-rings, necklaces, lockets, and large showy pins are unbecom
ing 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
Chui'ch 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. Ab
stain from the very appearance of evil.
These kindly instructions and advices are given by those who are watch
ing 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 given.
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 Overseer
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
an overseer as previously instructed and practiced. This is not an iron
clad
rule, but it is considered best when there are sufficient churches in
a state to make it practicable.
To order or 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.
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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 record of same, so he can report to
the General Overseer, if needed.
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, if needed.
. To visit every district and church if possible and look after the interests
m 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 the de
crease, so information can be obtained each year as to the total member
ship. 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.
Duties of District Overseer
To moderate business conferences for women preachers who may be
acting as pastors, and men who may not be licensed if they are taking care
of churches in his district.
To do evangelistic work in his district if he has time. If he has a dis
trict with no churches it is his duty to evangelize and organize churches.
For convenience it is often thought best for a pastor of a strong church
in the distinct to be selected as district overseer so the church can serve as
a means of his support.
The
district overseers are to be appointed by the state overseers, there
fore, they are subject to the state overseers.
To hold district conventions when practicable subject to the instructions
of the state overseer.
Teachings of The Church of God
Over which M. A. 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 Thess. 4:3; Heb. 13:12; 1 John 1:9.
6. Holiness—Luke 1:74, 75; 1 Thess. 4:7; Heb. 12:14.

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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 Endue-
ment 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, 81; 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.
63:4, 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 Thess. 4:15-17.
Second:
To reign on earth a thousand years—Zech. 14:4, 5; Luke 1:32;
1 Thess. 4:14; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; Jude 14, 15; Rev. 5:10; 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 Thess. l':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 Form, Opium, Morphine, etc.—
Isa. 55:2; 1 Cor. 10:31, 32; 2 Cor. 7:1; Eph. 5:3-8; 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. 14:6, 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 Peter 3:3;
1 John 2:16.
27. Against members belonging to lodges—Matt. 5:34; John 18:20; 2
Cor. 6:14-17; Jas. 5:12.
28. Against members swearing—Matt. 6:34; Jas. 5:12.
29. Against the Divorce and Remarriage Evil—Matt. 6:32; 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.
List of Ministers
BISHOPS
Adams,
James E.
Adams,
Thomas E.
Aites, J. F.
Akers,
J. L.
Akers, William
Aldridge, W. W.
Allen, Marvin R.
Atkins, Geoi'ge E.
Baggett, Daniel O,
Armour, Fred I.
Arnold, G. E.
Anderson, Albert S.

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Baker, W. H.
Bancroft, Kurtis W.
Bates, Walter C.
Bell, William
Beneby,
Fred
Benton, Floyd E.
Bethea, John H.
Bias, Ernest J.
Biggers,
Henry M.
Blumenthal, H. H.
Bradley, Thomas W.
Bradley, Trosia E.
Brewer, Joseph
Brooks,
A. H.
Brown, Joseph M.
Brown, Lewis W.
Bryant, Eugene M.
Burns, H. Pierce
Burt, Martin M.
Busby, John W.
Byrd, Albert G.
Caldwell, E. Glaidwell
Caldwell, Mack
Calvin, Joseph O.
Campbell,
W. I.
Cantrell, Ralph G.
Cardwell,
J. E.
Carter, Wesley H.
Carver, Tom R.
Chapman, Herbert Clyde
Chapman,
J. W.
Chatham, Jesse F.
Coalter, John E.
Cobb, Dolphus M.
Coker, Bryce H.
Collins, Clarence W.
Colvin, Ralph S.
Cook, General
Cooley, Sidney A.
Cooper, Erie P.
Cooper, James R.
Cowan, Earl
Cowart, R. W.
Cox, Theodore
Crader, Leman
Craven, Virgil D.
Creasy, Donald D.
Creel, Chester V.
Crowder, James H.
Cunningham, Cecil J.
Curry, Maurice S.
Curtis, Emmanuel
Curtis, Henry
Cypret, Cecil A.
Dalton, George
Daniel, James
Daniels,
Enoch
Daugherty, J. M.
Davidson, Charles T.
Davis, Emitt
Davis, Lew Allen
Davis, Reacon W.
Daxon, Thomas A.
Deadrick,
D. M.
Deadrick,
Jim Willie
Decker, G. C.
Decker, Jack C.
Decker, Tracy H.
Delay,
Harry C.
Deleveaux,
Wilbur
Dennard, W. Cobb
Dixon, Jack V.
Durham, G. W.
Durr, Charles W.
Economou,
Christopher
Edralin, Lawrence G.
Evans, A. D.
Evans, Charles W.
Ferguson, Alfred E.
Ferguson, Samuel M.
Forbes, Nicanor M.
Foster, G. Dewey
Fouts, Blair M.
Fowler, E. T.
Fuller, Floyd F.
Funderburk, B. 0.
Gardner, Howard T.
Garr, D. Ernest
Garrett, R. Paul
Gentry, George M.
Gibson, Oscar
Gillaspie,
S. 0.
Gilmore,
Alexander
Gogoff, Samuel
Goings, W. M.
Graham, Percival N.
Grant, William A.
Gregory, Daniel B.
Griffin, Adrian T.
Griffin, Jesse A.
Griffith, Eddie H.
Grubbs,
George W.
Gullett, Med V.
Hamilton, J. 0.
Handheld, Simeon B.
Hardin, William G.
Harvey, Walter L.
Hayes, Sine
Herne, J. Vital
Herring, Charles G.

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Higdon, Everett L.
Hill,
Wesley H.
Hires, J. H;
Holcomb,
D. R.
Holland, W. T.
Holloway,
Dewey E.
Hooker, Claudius D.
Hunter, Theophilus
Ion, Paul J.
Jeffrey, Roy
Johns, Emery S.
Johnson, James V.
Johnson, Wiley A.
Jones, E. L.
Jones, L. V.
Judd, John M.
Keener, Charles F.
Kemp, Joseph R.
Kent, Grady R.
Ketchum, B. B.
Keys, Charley T.
Kirkland, J. D.
Kounnas, M. K.
Kuziw, John
Laird, Willie P.
Lawrence, John H.
Lawrence, 0. N.
Lawson, Omer C.
Leazenby, Leon S.
Linn,
S. T.
Linville, Albert J.
Longstreth, David E.
Lord, Cleason D.
Lowe, T. J.
Lowman, W. M.
McCoy, John G.
McDearis,
C. C.
McDonald, E. A.
McGee, Sebastion
McKeown, A. C.
McKoy, L. N.
McLeod, Kenneth B.
Malone,
Sidney W.
Manning, Chesley E.
Martin, Collie
Mathis, Bill
Mathis, Buck
Mathis, C. F.
Mayhall,
Grady
Melvin, Archie M.
Miracle,
John W.
Mitchell,
Arthur L.
Mitchell,
George H.
Moore, George W.
Moore, H. B.
Moreland, Vernon B.
Moss, Alvin S.
Moss, Arthur A.
Moxley, H. M.
Moxley, L. A.
Mudd, Cicero
Musselwhite,
James J.
Newsom, W. A.
Nichols, Ira C.
Nix, Henry G.
Ortiz, Frank
Owenby, Lum
Palmer, James C.
Payne, Connie Lee
Payne, C. R.
Pearce, John
Pennant, Hubert T.
Pennington, Charles S.
Peters, Ivan
Petty, Benjamin H.
Phillips, Walter
Pollard, Leonard W.
Poloski,
Frank
Potts, Allen
Powell,
Charles E.
Price, J. D.
Price, Marion P.
Priest, J. T.
Pruitt, Jess F.
Pulliam, E. R.
Queener, Dorian H.
Rains,
M. Claude
Rawls,
William J.
Ray, Tomy J.
Reece, Bradley A.
Reeves,
Roy
Rhodes,
L. S.
Rich, Lawrence J.
Richardson, Eugene B,
Rickets, Harold J.
Riley,
Jonathan A.
Robinson,
Guy
Rodman,
Shannon T.
Rodriguez, Eduardo
Rowland,
Delmar F.
Roy, Dewey
Sager, Hubert H.
Sanders, Sanford S.
Sanderson, Albert L.
Sargent, James 0.
Sartin, Clarence H.
Schwandt, Roy E.
Scott, Guy T.
Scotton, Ralph
Searcy, James R.

136 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Shelton, James G. Taylor, Norman C.
Sherrill, V. R. Thomas, Howard W.
Shroyer, Orlies F. Thomas, J. Roy
Shroyer, Pleonard G. Thompson, J. T.
Shults, D. M. Thompson, Willie R.
Shupe, Posey A. Thorn, James A.
Sikes, Lodie B. Thornton, Boyd W.
Silvers, L. E. Thurston, G. Henry
Smith, George P. Tomlinson, M. A.
Smith, H. S. Trump, Orville W.
Smith, J. R. Turner, Nathaniel A.
Smith, L. G. Vance, J. H.
Smith, Obie Dee Van Deventer, Fred E.
Smith, R. C. Voss, Charles T.
Smith, Vernon H. Wallor, George A.
Smith, William B. Watkins, Dewey S.
Smith, William J. Weidner, John B.
South, Edward E. West, J. A.
Spence, J. Corbett White, Philip L.
Spurling, G. P. Williams, Alexander
Stafford, Virdel B. Williams, Houston A.
Staggs, James
Stanford, William R.
Williams, J. D.
Williams, Johnnie
Williams,
John W.Stargel, G. T.
Steele, Archie R. Williams, Leo T.
Stitt, J[ohn W. Williams, Randolph
Wilson, Akerd H.Stockdale, R. Wynn
Stone, Leslie E. Wilson, C. A.
Story, Jess Wilson, George Albert
Stover, Woodrow Wilson, George D.
Strey, William F. Wilson, M. E.
Suggs,
William P. Witt, Warren S.
Summerville, A. D. Wood, John W.
Swain, Frank R. Woods, Roy D. \
Sweet, T. C. Wooten, Bryon
Swaggerty, S. C. Wright, J. B.
Taylor, C. L. Young, Foster
Taylor, Hosea M.
Taylor, Jennings S.
Young, Zilvon
DEACONS
Allen, Daniel Bennett, William H.
Anderson, Rufus A. Bird, Fred P.
Austin, Charlie C. Bowling, Fred E.
Austin, James R. Bradford, Sewell E.
Baccas, James Brown, Dexton
Bafford, Green Brown, J. Walter
Buckley,
J. W.Bain, Alfred R.
Baptiste, Vilne Jn Butlei*, Johnie E.
Barrett, Richard M. Byerly, Hubert
Baxter, John L. Bynum, Calvin M.
Beasley, J. Wilbert Cabales, Santos A.
Beck, Grover C. Cash, Huey 0.
Becker, Donald B. Cassel, Madison W.

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 137
Charles, Exalus L.
Charles, Monlouis J.
Chastain, Mathie
Christian, Charles C.
Clay, William J.
Clements,
S. Grady
Cobb, Chester E.
Coen,
Samuel A.
Cooke, Cyril S.
Cooper, John H.
Coquillo, Louis
Cowger,
R. N.
Cox,
Joel
Cox, Wesley Grady
Crews, H. M.
Culmer, M. R.
Barnes, Charles A.
Daugherty, Walter G.
Davis, Andrew W.
Davis, Omer F.
Davis, Orbie
Davis, Peter E.
Davis, Randolph B.
Daxon, Thomas A. Jr.
Dean,
James A.
Dean, Lafayette F.
Dean, Wesley M.
Dirlam, Claude S.
Dodson, Henry F.
Dorsett, Curtis R.
Dozier,
James S.
Drummonds,
Grover C.
Duty,
Robert
Englebert, George W.
Evans, Frank R.
Evans, J. R.
Falk, Ervin A.
Ferguson, Herbert A.
Ferguson, Hermis A.
Ferguson, Marion N.
Fleming, Ernest L.
Forbes, Nathaniel
Francis, Nathaniel
Francis, Nehemiah E.
Franklin, Wilburn T.
Frederick, Grover C.
Fritts, Lawrence A.
Gaither, Grover C.
Gardner, M. Gray
Gibbons, Fain F.
Gilbert, R. M.
Goforth, Andrew H.
Gonia, I. B.
Goss, Cleveland, T.
Graham, Granville
Haddock,
James H.
Hagan, William L.
Hall,
Thomas S.
Hamby,
Curtis
Hamilton, Abraham C.
Hanes, Herbert R.
Harris, Reginald A.
Hartless, Robert J.
Hatley, John W.
Helms, Chesley B.
Henderson, Willard C.
Henry, Uriah
Heslop,
George E.
Hoskins, J. P.
Howard, Eli J.
Howard, M. L.
Hughes, Dewey M.
Hunter, Harper H. Sr.
Ingram, U. Leonard
Jackson, Charlie
James, George W.
Johnson, Fred M.
Johnson, Herbert E.
Johnson, Robert
Jordan, James R.
Jure, Raphael
Keeney, C. B.
Kelly, Haley J.
Kilgore, Thomas W.
Kinard, T. B.
King, George S.
King, J. H.
King, Wilbur G.
Ladoo,
Joseph H.
Lafleur, Cyrius
Landers, Luther
Laroche, Louis C.
Lassiter, Robert L.
Latham, Joseph M.
Lavender, Walter E.
Laws, Custer
Lawson,
A. J.
Ledford, Robert H.
Leonard, Elvan G.
Lewis, Reuben T.
Loworn, Frank
McCalla,
Samuel A.
McDill, James W.
McElrath, John H.
McIntosh, D. A.
McKee, J. C.
McLean, Robert S.
McLeod, Allie
McMillan, Eddie H.
Mackens,
Charlie

138 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
M.alone, Roy
Martineau, Edward
Metcalf, R. H.
Moss, Whitfield
Mullins, Henry R.
Nabors, Clymer H.
Nicholson, Henry Ellis
Nielly, Edwin R.
Norris, Edouard Henrilus
Norris, Justin
Oglesby, Thomas
Owens, Bunk
Palmore, Charles P. Jr.
Parker, Berry
Parker, Bill
Parks, John C.
Parry, James M.
Paschall, Ollie
Peavy, Elvie A.
Penant, Hedley
Phillips, Chester R.
Ponder, Raymond E.
Poole, Thomas
Price, Bassil N.
Price, Maxie Lee
Rainwater, Allen C.
Rampley,
William T.
Renfrow, Leslie
Reynolds,
C. A.
Reynolds, W. L.
Risch, George F.
Roberts,
Bertie C.
Rorrer, Guy
Ross, Ernest E.
Ross, Jonathan A.
Rowe, Walter S.
Saint Cyr, Bovil
Sanders, Dewey L.
Shannon, John
Sharrar, Robert C.
Shelton, B. W.
Shirley, Lewis C.
Simpson, E. K.
Slay, Sheldon M.
Smith, L. K.
Stanley, Horace B.
Stearman, Marion B.
Stewart, Edward A.
Stockton, Andrew J.
Stockwell,
William L.
Tabor, N. Linell
Taylor, Willie
Thomas,
Leonard S.
Thomas,
Richard C.
Thompson, R.
Thompson, Vincent
Thompson,
Wilbur B.
Trogdon, Elic
Turner, L. L.
Vaden, Sturel E.
Wagar, Ashel T. Jr.
Wallace, James H.
Watson, Egbert A.
Watson, J. W.
Watson, Larkland G.
Watts, Herbert C.
Weakley, M. E.
Welch, W. J.
Westburg, Charles U.
Whitaker, John R.
White, Isaac E.
Williams, John F.
Williamson,
W. Raymond
Willis,
Frank R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
Wilson, J. Howard
Wilson,
Wavie C.
Wolfe, Raphael 0.
Wood, Claud
Woodward,
Finley
Word, Timothy
Wright, Cecil
Wright, Wib
Wyant, Ray M.
Wynns, Isaiah
MALE EVANGELISTS
Abbott, Lonzo R.
Abercrombie, William A.
Abernathy, Johnie E.
Acosta, Ignacio
Adams, George D.
Adams, Reuben A.
Adderly, Boston
Adrian, Trajan L.
Aiken, Johnie E.
Aites, E. Carl
Alexander, Ernest D.
Allen, Arthur Jr.
Alloway,
Frank G.
Altus, Cheriza
Alyse,
Arnold
Amador, Gonzalo A.
Amaya, Francisco B.
Ammons, Edwin L.

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 139
Anderson, E. W.
Anderson, James Edward
Anderson, Stafford B.
Andrews, Charlie P.
Andrews, Joseph
Andrews, Thomas B.
Angelidas, Leonidas
Antilus, Saintil
Antilus, Ulysse
Arias, Luis
Ashley, X. L.
Atkins, Henry T.
Atnip, W. Everett
Ausel, Woodrow W.
Axley,
Richard L.
Babcock, Teofilo
Baer, Clark D.
Bafford, Joe Lean
Bagwell,
Forest E.
Bailey, Alma C.
Bailey, Bernard L.
Bailey,
Ottis P.
Baker, Alexander
Baker, Gayford D.
Baker, Paul
Bancroft, Paul H.
Banks, Frank J.
Banuelos, Reyes
Barbour, W. C.
Barfield, George J.
Barnes, Caleb M.
Bates, Omar
Batson, Charles
Baxter, Everett L.
Bazzrea, Cleve A.
Beasley,
Pearley A.
Beauicot, Absalon
Beck, Martin T.
Beckwith,
J. B.
Beemer, Harold A.
Beneby, Israel
Bennett, G. Julian
Bethel, Daniel
Bines, Franklin
Bivens,
L. Milton
Black,
Owen
Blanchard, C. Gordon
Blauser, James P.
Bolton, Arthur H. Jr.
Bonds, Vernie W.
Bonham,
Floyd H.
Boone, James W.
Bounds, James W.
Bowser, Hulbert 0.
Boyce, John S.
Boyd, Terah S.
Brackett, John
Brackman, Odie Dee
Bradley, James F.
Brammer, Thomas T.
Branscum, Thurman E.
Brantley, Alvin
Briles, Theodore R.
Brinson, Alexander
Brock,
Earl
Brooks,
Charles S.
Brown,
Bird A.
Brown, Tom
Brown,
Will H.
Brown, Willesley
Browning, Charlie M.
Browning, Ercell D.
Brumley, William
Bryan, E. Heyword
Bryant, Jesse
Bryant, Ralph E.
Bryant, Robert C.
Bullard, Andrew
Bullin,
Adley B.
Burt, Marvin
Burton, Henry, Jr.
Burns, Thomas F.
Butler, Albert J.
Butler, Marion S.
Butterfield, Henry T.
Butterfield, Thomas N.
Butts, Huey Lee
Byrd, Willie M.
Cahela, Harvey
Caldwell, D. Talmadge
Cameron, Lewis
Camp, Floyd M.
Campbell,
J. Daniel
Campbell,
Sidney
Capps, Willie H.
Garmon,
Lillard E.
Carpenter, Eugene L.
Carpenter, Raymond A.
Carrazco, Porfirio
Carrasza, Alfredo
Carroll, Lee C. Jr.
Carter, Frank
Carter, Jack 0.
Castro, Jose G.
Cazile, Elvelus Jh
Chambers,
Foster G.
Chapman,
Millard A.
Chapman,
William H.
Charles, Merius
Chavis, William A.

140 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Cine, Tnnocent
Clark,
Clyde H.
Clarke, Hugh A.
Clawson, Clare L.
Clayton,
D. J.
Clayton,
Sherman J.
Cleaver,
Autie E.
Clements,
William S.
Cline, James M.
Cloer, William T.
Cobos, Angel J.
Coker, James W.
Cole, J. M.
Collie, Alfred L.
Colon, Alejandro
Colon, Carlos
Colon, Carlos de Leon
Colquitt, John S.
Colvard,
Donald E.
Conner, Henry Lewis
Conner, Lester E.
Cooke, Alston L.
Costas,
Paul P.
Couch, Aaron
Couch, Claude C.
Cox, Hudon R.
Cox James A.
Cox, James E.
Cox, Louis S.
Cox, Oscar B.
Craver, Edgar L.
Cravey,
Kaiser
Creel, Amos J.
Crenshaw,
C. Louis
Crews, Joe C.
Criddle, Clayton E.
Crossfield, Edward A.
Crow, Samuel F.
Croyle,
Raymond S.
Crutchfield,
John E.
Cummings, Luther
Cunningham, Frank
Curtis, Dovard B.
DaCosta, Eugene E.
Dale,
Robert
Daley,
Charles A.
Dames, Cleveland W.
Daugherty, John F.
Daugherty, W. Delvin
David,
Alva
Davidson, Leon
Davis,
Alfred R.
Davis, Alva L.
Davis, Cecil
Davis, Clarence
Davis, Jones M.
Davis, Leonard
Davis, Roy L.
Daxon, David
Daye, Roy F. Jr.
Deal, Asa C.
Dean, Hermon E.
Dean, Lucius E.
Dean, Thomas E.
Decker,
Lester T.
Deese, W. I.
Defiesta, Moody G.
DeHart, Allen
Demeritte, Arnold
Dennard, George M.
Deristil, Laurentil
Deromel,
Romain
Devine,
John R.
Dickens,
W. Morris
Dingus,
Hady L.
Dodgens,
Raymond T.
Doroshuk,
Harold
Douglas,
Charles M.
Douglas,
Silas
Douglas,
Thomas J.
Drake, Howard E.
Dudding, 0. A.
Duggan, Noley A.
Duggan, Ralph J.
Duncan, J. Roy
Dunkin, Albin H.
Dunn, J. Willie
Dyer, J. C.
Eagle, James Holding
East, E. B.
Edgil, Thomas Jessie
Edwards, Edgar
Elder, Eudy C.
Elliott, Augustus J.
Ellis,
James 0.
Elmore, Loyd E.
Emmett, Verlie E.
Endecott, James F.
Esmond, William Cecil
Espionoza, Ponciano
Estes, J. W. Marlin
Estire, Pierre
Estrada, Fidel
Eubanks, Cyril S.
Evans, C. T. Houston
Evans, John E.
Evans, R. Travis
Ezell, David A.
Fanbert, Septimus
Farless, J. D.

MINUTES OP 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 141
Ferguson, Daniel
Ferguson, Herbert E.
Ferguson, Laban J.
Ferguson, Lonnie
Ferguson, Thomas
Fernandez, Felipe D.
Fernandez, Salvador C.
Fils, Chery Denneau
Finley, Rollie J.
Fitzgerald, Jordan G.
Fleming, Carrol P.
Fleming, Everet
Fletcher, James E.
Flick, Harry R.
Flippo, George C.
Flowers, Allord S.
Flowers, Dewey A.
Flowers, Edgar E.
Flowers, Grady G.
Forbes, Charles R.
Forbes, Harold T.
Forbes, Leon B.
Ford, Norris E.
Foster, Cecil A. L.
Fowler, Joe C.
Fowler, Virgil R.
Fox, James E.
Fox, William Jerald
Frampton, Marion D.
Francis, Caselle A.
Francis, Jervis
Francis, Marvin L.
Franks, Frank
Franks, Jessie B.
Frederick, Francois
Frederic, Maxi
Freeman, Lonnie
Frey, Albert E. Jr.
Frias, Sabino H.
Frost, Barnette P.
Fuller, Percy 0.
Fuller, William M.
Funk, Carl D.
Funk, Lonnie
Galloway, J. Vernon
Garcia, R. Fernando
Garcia,
Marcelo
Garcia, Pablo R.
Garcia, Victor E.
Gardner, Harvey A.
Gardner, Joshua V.
Garr, William J. W.
Gayle,
Reubin
Gaylor,
Hank V.
Geneus,
Rezius
Gibson, Sanford F.
Gibson, W. K.
Gilbert, Elmer
Gillis, Leon
Gilmas, Termilus
Gilstrap, William C.
Giordani,
Emilio
Glass, Noah Bell
Goins, Lloyd P.
Goins, Paul D.
Golden, Alvin
Gomez, Otero
Gonzalez, Cirilo
Gooden, Sam B.
Goodman, Ernest D.
Goodwin, Bennie F.
Goodwine, Raymond
Gosnell, Bennie H.
Gosnell, William A.
Graham, James Hardy
Graham, Theophilus M.
Gray, Johnnie
Gray, Willard H.
Gray, Willie
Green, Ben M.
Green, Robert B.
Green, Walter 0.
Greenawalt, Alfred H.
Greenleaf, Fred C.
Griffin, Bluford B.
Griffin, George H.
Grimes,
Harry W.
Grimes,
Jerdon
Grubbs, James C.
Guillaume,
Carrie
Guillen,
Samuel
Guthrie, Robert L.
Hager, Vard M.
Haire, H. M.
Haire, Lester H.
Hall, Adalbert J.
Hall, Homer R.
Hall, James T.
Hall, Robert J.
Hall, William L.
Ham, Ira W.
Hampton, Ira H.
Haney, Adril D.
Hanna, Charles E.
Hanna, Hurvis
Hardin, Thomas 0.
Hargraves, J. Marvin
Harmon, John H.
Harper, John
Harris, Arthur C.

142 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Harris, Clarence T.
Harris, William
Harrison, John T.
Hartley, Prince A.
Hartman, H. Edsel
Hartness, James W.
Harvey, Melvin C.
Haslom,
Samuel
Hawkins,
James H.
Hawkins,
John S.
Hayes, Douglas P.
Heflin, Fred L.
Henderson, Jesse R.
Henderson, W. T.
Henson, Charlie H.
Hepburn, Elisha
Hepburn, Joseph
Herne, Max Vital
Herring, William E.
Herron, George D. Jr.
Herron, George R.
Hightower, Carl H.
Hill, Ernest R.
Hoben, Don C.
Hogan, Oluf Robb
Hogue, Hershel M.
Holcomb, David R.
Holcombe,
William C.
Holden, Elisha
Holland, John C.
Holland, J. F.
Holland,
Mack
Holloway,
Crawford
Holloway,
Theodore R.
Holmes,
C. C.
Homan, Clifford A.
Hood, Joseph M.
Hoppell,
William C.
Hopper, James W.
Hopper, John D.
Horne, Albert H.
Horne, Clarence L.
Horner, Grady V.
Howard, William A.
Hudson, Richard E.
Huff, Kenneth L.
Hughes, Virgil D.
Hughie, Henry H.
Hull, Dan E.
Humes, Nathaniel J. .
Humes, Zack
Humphries, Floyd R.
Hunt, George C..
Hunter, Harper, Jr. . j
Hutchens, Willie
Hutchinson, George W.
Hutchinson, Jonathan G.
Hutchinson, Ronald E.
Ingram, James E.
Jackson, James D.
Jackson, Thomas
Jared, Thomas J.
Jerome, Richard
Jeune, Ramean
Jiminez, Jose Amando
Johns, D. C.
Johnson, Buford M.
Johnson, Jack R.
Johnson, Michael
Johnson, Milton
Johnson, Nelson W.
Johnson, Thomas Lee
Jones, Andrew
Jones, Arthur C.
Jones, M. Corbie
Jones, Edward A.
Jones, Eugene
Jones, Isaac W.
Jones, Levi H.
Jones, Luther C.
Jones, Marceline N.
Jones, Oscar
Josa, Cledor
Joseph, Beniah E.
Joseph, Chery
Joseph, George
Joseph, Ilacule
Joseph, Morilon
Joseph, Prudent
Jubuisson, Thermonfils
Kaplan, Louis
Keener, George W.
Keeney, Guy R.
Keller, Edgar C.
Kelly, Brazil
Killingsworth, J. K.
Kimbler, Claud
Kinder, Charles M.
King,
Albert
King,
Elijah
Kinser, Delmar F.
Kirby, Marshall D.
Kirkland, Benton L.
Knight, Claud D.
Knight, Johnie W.
ICnizley, James A.
Knowles, Burnice A.
Knowles,
Curtis M.
Knowles, Joseph W.
Koelz, Otto

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF. GOD 143
Kozak,
liarjon
Lafever, J. Earl
Lamb, William L.
Lambert, Arthur H.
Lambert, Willie B.
Lance,
Ralph W.
Lane, Elmer G.
Lane, J. W.
Lane, L. Russell
Lashley, George
Latham, Ora
Lawley,
Grady C.
Lawrence, F. Vance
Lawson,
Paul
Lawson, Samuel H.
Lee, Albert E.
Lescouflair, Albert
Lescouflair, Henry
Lewis, John M.
Linkous,
Malcolm T.
Lockwood, John
Long, James A.
Longin,
Septimus A.
Looper,
John H.
Lopez, Antonio
Lopez, Charles G.
Lorenzana, Froilan V.
Louk,
Vern E.
Lowman, J. Dudley
Lowman,
W. Elroy
Lucas,
James B.
Lunsford, William L.
Lyles, John C.
Lynch, R. Clement
Lyons, Leslie L.
McBride, William B.
McBroom, Sam
McCoy, Robert C.
McCullen, David H.
McDaniel, Willie P.
McDonald, George W.
McGee, J. Edward
McGehee, Ada
McGlothlin,
Johnnie
McGregor,
Aaron I.
McIntyre, J. W.
Mclver, Floyd
McKenzie, Clarence C.
McKenzie, James
McLean, Lattie
McLish, Frederick A.
McMahan, W. L. m
McMillan, Charles M. .
McMillan, Milan F.
McNabb, Jeff D.
McSpadden, J. Hubert
Mackey, Charles I.
Maddox, Roy
Mangum,
Conway
Manus,
James E.
Marlow,
Houston
Marlow, John W.
Marr, Frank
Martin, Fred Russell
Martin, Green Lee
Martin, Herbert D.
Martin, Joe, Jr.
Martin, John D.
Martin, William E.
Martin, William L.
Mashburn, Charles R.
Massey, George H.
Mathews,
Gerald S.
Matthews, David G.
Mauldin, James H.
May, Charlie H.
Mays,
Kyle
Meade,
Raney H.
Meadows, Herbert J.
Medlin,
George E.
Messer,
James H.
Metcalf, Earl R.
Michel, Joseph
Michel, Surin
Michel, Theodore
Miller,
Burl, Jr.
Miller, Charlie G.
Miller,
Evert
Miller,
John F.
Miller, Joseph
Miller,
Joseph J.
Miller,
Orville E.
Mills, James W.
Mitchell, Marshall
Mixon, James W.
Mock, Pearl 0.
Monace, Jules
Monplaisir, Denoiis
Monroe,
Charlie L.
Montgomery, Alma E.
Moon, Joe
Moore, Alvin
Moore, Bernard H.
Moore, Thomas S.
Morales,
Sandalio
Moreland, Charles B.
Morgan, Miles F.
Morris,
Luther R.
Morrison, John W.
Moss, John W.

144 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Moss, Samuel B.
Moxley, James Richard
Murphree, Clyde E.
Murray, Clyde H.
Murray, William J.
Muscadin,
Julien
Musial, Martin
Musselwhite,
Wilton E.
Myles, Charles M.
Nairn, Daniel
Napier, Justin
Napier, Willie
Neal, Albert M.
Neblett, Robert C.
Nelson, Clyde W.
Nelson, Destin
Nelson, Edward H.
Nesbitt, Joshua
Newberry, Aaron B.
Newbold, Zach J.
Newmans, George Paul
Newton, Tommy
Nicholson, Walter
Nieves,
Catalino Rodriguez
Nixon,
Ernest C.
Nixon, Sidney J.
Nunnery, William R.
O'Dell,
David W.
Oliver, A. T.
Oppert, Lawrence R.
Orvilus,
Anastal
Oswalt,
Henry T.
Overstreet, J. Clyde
Overstreet, Judson E.
Padgett, William R.
Padilla, Juan B.
Page, Alton M.
Page, Edgar F.
Palmer, Albert R.
Parker, Brown D.
Parker, Glen T.
Parker, J. M.
Parker, James V.
Parr, Alston E.
Parson, Forest N.
Parton, Lamar
Patterson, Henry H.
Patterson, James W.
Patterson, Joe
Patton, James
Paul, Pauleus
Paynter, Willie T.
Peace, S. Ross *
Peacock, Dave A.
Peak, Leroy
Pearson, James C.
Pearson, John A.
Peek, Henry K.
Peninger, Lee Roy
Pennant, Ferdinand
Pennel, George
Pennington, Loyd I.
Perez, Dionicio
Perez, Jessie
Perez, Rafael Rivera
Persinger, Noah L.
Pettyjohn, William T.
Pettyjohn* Woodrow J.
Phillips,
William 0.
Phipps,
Roy H.
Pierce, George W.
Pinder, Sonnie 0.
Pittman, Horace
Pittman, Melvin
Pless,
Perry J.
Plummer, Lawrence R.
Poole,
Ellis C.
Pope, Arthur C.
Porter, Theo 0.
Porter, William R.
Post, J. Monroe
Powell,
Bynum H.
Prather, Roy L.
Pressley, Wilburn
Price, Harrison E.
Priest, Herbert H.
Prince, Roy M.
Privitte, Robert T.
Pruitt, Raymond M.
Pursell, Henry
Quick, William Alonzo
Quick, Willie A.
Quinonez,
Eugenio
Quisenberry, Charles M.
Radford, Robert L.
Rahming, George
Railey, Jess
Rainwater, Jess R.
Rampey,
Ted
Ramsey, Francis M.
Ramsey,
Roy Melvin
Ramsey, William L.
Raney, Sam E.
Ravencraft, J. F.
Redden, Charnel Don
Reed,
Patrick
Reid,
Archibald E.
Renfrow, Manley H.
Revolus,
Fortune
Reyes, Ernesto C.

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 145
Reynolds, C. F.
Reynolds, Cyril R.
Reynolds,
Jerome D.
Reynolds,
John B.
Richardson, Gene H.
Ridgel,
Benie
Riggs,
Charley E.
Rinehammer, N. Ales
Risner, C. W.
Roark, James A.
Roberts, Chester F.
Roberts, Estes M.
Roberts, Olin D.
Roberts, Richard M.
Robinson,
G. Cleveland
Robinson,
Otto
Rodgers,
Manuel J.
Rodriguez,
Cayetano
Rodriguez,
Isidro G.
Rogers,
James Davis
Rolle, Alphaes.
Rolle,
John N.
Rolle, Samuel J.
Rolle, Timothy
Rollins, Landon R.
Roney,
Warren E.
Rooks, Ardee E.
Royster, Thomas
Rozelle,
Raymond P.
Russell,
William L.
Rye, Homer
Saint Clair, Clair J.
Saint Cyr, Hercule
Saint Louis, Emile
Salazar, Aurelio
Samuels,
Adonijah M.
Sandiford, David C.
Sanders, Noah C.
Sanner, G. A.
Santana, Ramon E.
Satterfield, Curry
Saunders, Alaric W. U.
Saunders, Giles T.
Saunders, Randall E.
Saunders, Randolph
Savage, Stewart S.
Schaad, Earl
Schrecengost, Oakley B.
Scott, David
Sears, Robert E.
Sedwick,
B. F.
Selencieux, Joseph
Seratt, Otis A.
Sexton, W. R.
Sharp, T. J.
Shaw, Donald D.
Shelton, Clay
Shelton, Elijah
Shelton, George R.
Sheriff, Garland W.
Sherk, William A.
Shook, Fred W.
Shook, Robert E.
Shores, Elton
Shroyer, Owen E.
Sidebottom, Warner F.
Simons, Robert L.
Simpson, Clay E.
Simpson, Elihue
Simpson, John Paul
Sisum,
Boon C.
Sluder, Charlie
Smith, Charlie A.
Smith,
Floyd W. B.
Smith,
H. E., Jr.
Smith, Hubert C.
Smith, James
Smith,
J. Harrison
Smith, Joab
Smith, John H.
Smith, Louis 0.
Smith, Melhado
Smith,
Sam A.
Smith, Sampson
Smith, Timothy C.
Snow, Coy W.
Solorio, Felipe E.
Sowell, Lewis Frank
Sowers,
Kenley M.
Spainhower, John W.
Spence, Robert P. F.
Stanley, Mosko R.
Starling, Wade
Staton, Horace
Stenmark, A. George
Stephens, Moses
Sterling, J. P. McCoy
Stevens, George, Jr.
Stevens, John L.
Stewart, Carl H.
Stewart, Hughie M.
Stockwell,
Allen L.
Stone, Dallas R.
Stonell, John Willie
Strecheniuk, Sergie U.
Strickland, H. F.
Strilec, John E.
Stubbs, John A.
Stump, H. Burton

146 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Sullivan, Evan G.
Sullivan,
John L.
Sullivan,
J. P.
Sullivan, Lee J.
Sullivan, William A.
Summerville,
Clyde W.
Sutton, John R.
Switzer, Wilbur F.
Sykes, Virgil J.
Talbott,
Richard P.
Taylor, E. D.
Taylor, Hiram M.
Taylor, J. W.
Thomas, Don Burton
Thomas,
James A.
Thomas,
Samuel S.
Thompson,
Arthur
Thompson,
Arthur F.
Thompson,
Jesse A.
Thompson,
Paul H.
Thompson,
Warren F.
Thurston, Floyd
Thurston, Sam
Tijera, Ulises
Tinker, Aaron C.
Topprich, Roy
Torrance, David A.
Totherow, Manuel M.
Townsend,
Lonnie
Tremble, Zebedee
Tuggle, Alvin
Tugman, Wade F.
Turner, Charles W.
Turner, Linford A.
Uheband, Paul
Underwood, Jesse S.
Underwood, Stafford
Vandever, Alvin M.
Vaughn, Elmer L.
Vaughn, Robert J.
Velasco,
Abraham N.
Vilard, Voltair
Vilcin,
Olinma
Vines, Willie
Vinson,
R. Hardy
Vitus, Joseph
Wade,
Otto
Waggett, Aaron R.
Walker, Elmer G.
Walpole, Joseph R.
Warren, William C.
Warren. William H.
Warrick, John
Watson, Derrel J.
Watts,
Albert C.
Watts, Grayer H.
Weaver, Joel L.
Webb, Cordell C.
Webb, Francis J.
Weeks, James
Weikel, Wilbert J.
Welch, Leamon C.
Weldon,
William W.
West, Furman F.
White,
James L.
White, Olen
White, Walter F.
White,
William E.
Whittington, Ray
Whoberry, Everett
Wilkerson, Alvin
Williams,
Alton T.
Williams, Darner L.
Williams,
Don
Williams,
Elmer C.
Williams,
Fred D.
Williams,
George
Williams,
John R.
Williams,
Lemuel J.
Williams,
Robert
Williams,
Thomas Homer
Williams,
Timothy
Williams,
William 0.
Williamson,
James L.
Willis, Clifford
Willis, J. Lee
Wilson, C. C.
Wilson, Johnny 0.
Witt, Oscar E.
Woods, Homer W.
Worley,
H. D.
Wright, Alfred W.
Wright, Posey J.
Wright, T. 0.
Wyant, Nelson E.
Wyatt, Chester
Yager, James A.
Yelverton, Wyartt
Yniguez, Hilario G.
Yoder, Eli
York, Isaac H.
York Henry, Jr.
York, Nathan
Young,
Malcolm H.
Zamor,
Laheus
Zidor,
Josa
Zidor,
Pierra

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 147
FEMALE
EVANGELISTS
Abott, Mrs. Grace V.
Adams, Mrs. Ada B.
Adams, Mrs. Goldia
Adams,
Mrs. Jennie
Adams,
Mrs. Virgie L.
Akin, Mrs. Irene 0.
Alexander, Mrs. Fannie
Alexander, Mrs. M. Lorene
Allen,
Miss E. Lucile
Ammons, Mrs. Dorothy C.
Anderson, Miss Ena V.
Anderson, Miss Julia M.
Anderson, Mrs. Loretta A.
Anderson, Mrs. Mamie Lee
Armento, Mrs. Maria E.
Armour, Mrs. Wilma C.
Ashworth, Mrs. Rotelia L.
Bafford, Mrs. Mary A.
Bailey,
Mrs. Ellen Lee
Bailey,
Mrs. Rubie 0.
Bailey, Mrs. Thelma R.
Baker, Mrs. Daisy
Baker, Mrs. E. Marie
Baker, Miss Mildred
Baldwin,
Mrs. Alice
Banister, Mrs. Meddie P.
Barclay, Miss Enid M.
Barker, Mrs. Grace E.
Barrett, Miss Leanora V.
Bartley, Mrs. Dona
Baxter, Mrs. Martha Jane
Beasley,
Mrs. Geneva
Beck, Mrs. Rowena M.
Beckett, Miss Jerusha
Bedell,
Mrs. Effie Mae
Bell, Mrs. Yvonia J.
Beneby, Mrs. Equilla
Bennett, Mrs. Mildred C.
Benton, Mrs. Lena
Best, Mrs. Ida
Bethel, Mrs. Evelyn
Birdsong, Mrs. Tina
Bivens,
Mrs. Wilma P.
Black, Mrs. Daisy B.
Blaekerby, Mrs. Ida S.
Blankenship, Miss C. Evelyn
Bloede,
Mrs. Mary L.
Bohannon, Mrs. Alga
Boone, Mrs. Allene L.
Bomaman, Mrs. Edna
Bottoms, Miss B. Marie
Boyer,
Mrs. Dennis
Boyles,
Miss Willard H.
Brackett, Mrs. Damie M.
Bradford, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bradshaw, Mrs. Louie V.
Brassard, Mrs. Iris May
Briles, Mrs. Carlyn E.
Brooks,
Mrs. Arminda
Brown,
Miss Gwendolyn V.
Brown,
Mrs. Iris May
Brown,
Mrs. Laura
Brown,
Mrs. Leatha L.
Brown,
Mrs. Lela
Brown,
Mrs. Ruby 0.
Burke, Miss Amy Elizabeth
Burnett, Mrs. Roberta
Burney, Mrs. Julia
Burton, Mrs. Carrie L.
Butler, Mrs. Gladys E.
Camink,
Miss Verda
Camp, Mrs. Alverta F.
Campbell, Mrs. Harriett E.
Campbell,
Mrs. Ora Mae
Cardwell,
Mrs. Idella
Carpenter, Mrs. Pauline N.
Carr, Mrs. Hallie H.
Carver, Mrs. Eva
Cason, Mrs. Mamie
Cassellius,
Mrs. Wilma M.
Cassius, Miss Maxtinell
Clark,
Mrs. Allie
Clark, Mrs. Bertha
Clark,
Mrs. Mary L.
Clark, Mrs. Roberta
Clark,
Mrs. Trudie
Clark,
Mrs. Veda M.
Clay, Mrs. Gladys M.
Clayton, Mrs. Rosa
Cleland, Mrs. Beulah J.
Clouse, Miss E. Pauline
Coffman, Mrs. Mary M.
Cole, Mrs. Bessie B.
Collins, Mrs. Bettie Lee
Colvin, Mrs. Stella Ruth
Conley, Mrs. Madge
Conley, Mrs. Philes
Cook, Miss Carrie Mae
Cook, Mrs. Lucy
Cooper, Mrs. Flora B.
Corlew,
Mrs. Mattie
Cortis,
Miss Priscila
Couch, Mrs. Birtha D.
Covey, Mrs. Golda E.
Cox, Mrs. Bessie
Cox, Mrs. Doris L.

148 MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Cox, Miss Emma E.
Cox, Mrs. Mary
Coy, Mrs. Ruby Ann
Craig, Mrs. Rosa M.
Crenshaw,
Mrs. Nell M.
Crews, Mrs. Rener
Criddle,
Miss Jeana L.
Criddle,
Mrs. Rena E.
Crooks, Mrs. Inah
Culmer,
Mrs. Rosanna
Cummings, Mrs. Ethel
Cupit,
Mrs. Mable
Cureton, Mrs. Carrie
Curry, Mrs. Elsie
Curry, Mrs. Lois A.
Curtis, Mrs. Leatha
Curtis, Mrs. Miriam
DaCosta, Mrs. Maxima H.
Daniels,
Miss Vivian L.
Darnell, Mrs. Eula Mae
Davenport, Mrs. Lucy Jane
Davidson,
Mrs. Annie
Davis, Mrs. Daisy
Davis, Mrs. Dulcenia
Davis, Mrs. Laura J.
Davis, Mrs. Nannie V.
Davis, Mrs. Sarah
Daxon,
Mrs. Ophelia E.
Deadrick, Mrs. Dorothy
Decker,
Miss Elva
Denegal, Mrs. Mary
Denman, Mrs. Mary E.
Deveaux,. Mrs. Tereseta
DeVore,
Miss Helen D.
Dingier, Mrs. Gertrude M.
Dishman,
Mrs. Leva
Dison, Miss Mabel R.
Donelow, Mrs. Hattie M.
Dooley, Mrs. Mary E.
Doroshuk, Miss Mary
Dorris, Mrs. M. Ruth
Dorsett, Mrs. Cora L.
Dorsey,
Mrs. Elizabeth
Doss, Mrs. Geneva
Douglas,
Mrs. Fannie
Douglas,
Mrs. Hazel M.
Duncan, Mrs. Pearl
Duncan, Mrs. Vera L.
Dunkel, Mrs. Maggie L.
Dunlop, Mrs. Regina King
Dwire, Mrs. Bessie C.
Dyer, Mrs. Hazel L.
Eads, Mrs. Dorthea I.
Easterling, Mrs. Edith F.
Eatherton, Mrs. Mabel M.
Edralin, Mrs. porothy E.
Edwards,1 Mrs. Lenora E.
Elder, Mrs. Jessie Mae
Elliott, Mrs. Ruth E.
Ellis, Mrs. Ova L.
Ellis, Miss Princess A.
Endecott, Mrs. Edythe
England, Mrs. Sarah
English, Mrs. Ruby
Enoch,
Mrs. Settie J.
Espinoza,
Mrs. Francisca T.
Evans, Mrs. Ellen
Evans,
Mrs. Inez L.
Evans, Mrs. Rosa
Ferguson, Mrs. Lillie E.
Ferguson, Mrs. Marie E.
Ferguson, Mrs. Mary E.
Fernandez, Mrs. Guadalupe R.
Fernandez, Mrs. Otilia Ortez de
Fields, Mrs. Pearl
Filer, Mrs. Naomi
Finley, Mrs. Estell P.
Fitts, Mrs. Dessie F.
Fleming, Mrs. A. E. Bertie
Flippo, Mrs. Margie
Flippo, Mrs. Willie Lee
Flowers, Mrs. Eliza
Forbes, Mrs. Lucilla
Forrester, Mrs. Annie Bell
Foster, Mrs. Blanche A.
Fowler, Mrs. Bessie Lee
Fowler, Mrs. Daisy L.
Fowler, Mrs. Evelyn
Fowler, Mrs. Mary A.
Fox, Mrs. Nettie M.
Franklin, Mrs. Elsie E.
Franklin, Mrs. Erma L.
Fritts, Mrs. Edna Mae
Fuller, Mrs. Ida
Fultz, Mrs. Artie E.
Fyne, Mrs. Sarah
Gafford, Miss Alma R.
Garcia, Mrs. Apolinar Cortez de
Gardner, Mrs. Lillian E.
Gathers, Miss Opal A.
Gentry, Mrs. Pearl M.
Gibson, Mrs. Althea E.
Gibson, Mrs. Mary L.
Gibson, Mrs. Mattie B.
Gibson, Mrs. Maude E.
Gibson, Mrs. Rosa P.
Giles, Mrs. Josie
Gillaspie,
Mrs. Flora M.
Glass, Mrs. Nettie E.
Golden, Mrs. Ettie

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 149
Goodnight, Mrs. Rebecca J.
Goodwin, Mrs. Neta Pearl
Gosnell, Mrs. Bertie Pauline
Gosnell, Mrs. Elizabeth
Gossett, Mrs. May
Goza, Mrs. Bertha
Graham, Mrs. Christine E.
Graham, Mrs. Lydia M.
Grant, Miss Vashti E.
Granthan, Mrs. Stella
Greene, Mrs. Lula
Gregory, Miss Martella C.
Guire,
Mrs. Lois
Guthrie, Miss M. Blanche
Guthrie, Mrs. Nellie M.
Hagan, Mrs. Elsie
Hall, Miss Catherine M.
Hall, Mrs. A. Lucile
Hall, Mrs. C. Hester
Hall,
Mrs. Dolly L.
Hall, Mrs. Treatha J.
Hamby, Mrs. Ollie
Hamilton, Mrs. Inez
Hamilton, Mrs. Nannie
Hamilton, Miss Thomazina
Hampton, Mrs. Mary Lou
Hancock,
Mrs. Nellie Ree
Handheld, Mrs. Ethel R.
Hardin, Mrs. Dora Maye
Harmon, Mrs. Alice Pearl
Harris, Mrs. Ila Lee
Harris, Mrs. Ruby May
Harrison, Miss Beulah
Hartless, Mrs. Bell
Harvey, Mrs. Flonnie
Haughton, Miss Emeline
Hawkins,
Mrs. Clara M.
Hawkins,
Mrs. Jewell E.
Haycraft, Mrs. Maude M.
Hayes, Miss Amanda Irene
Hayes, Mrs. Inez D.
Hayes, Mrs. Minnie E.
Haynes, Mrs. Avie W.
Heath, Mrs. Minnie
Helton, Miss Maxine
Henderson, Mrs. Barbara J.
Henderson, Mrs. Willie
Hendricks, Mrs. Tessie
Henry, Mrs. A. Lois
Henry, Mrs. Gladys
Henry, Miss Maragret L.
Henry, Miss Sofira V.
Herne, Mrs. Lurina
Herring, Mrs. Claudie E.
Herring, Miss Martha Mae
Hester, Mrs. Sarah Ellen
Hibbitts, Mrs. Cora
Higdon,
Mrs. Grace
Higgins,
Mrs. Ketureh
Hill,
Mrs. Eva
. Hill, Mrs. Fannie Mae
Hill,
Mrs. M. Jeanette
Hill,
Mrs. Orpha
Hill,
Mrs. Princie Ella
Hines, Mrs. Ruth H.
Hodge,
Mrs. Pearlie Mae
Holcomb,
Mrs. Bertha
Holcomb, Mrs. Mamie A.
Hollingsworth, Mrs. Ella
Holmes, Mrs. Wedia
Hopkins,
Mrs. Ollie
Hopper, Mrs. Lydia
Horton, Mrs. Evadna H.
Horton, Miss Rachel E.
Howard, Mrs. Fidelia
Howell,
Miss Esther M.
Howell,
Mrs. Louise
Howell,
Mi’s. Mittie H.
Howell, Mrs. Pauline K.
Hudson, Mrs. Katie
Hughes, Mrs. Clyde M.
Hughes, Mrs. Ruby 0.
Hulsey,
Mrs. Frances M.
Humes,
Mrs. Eliza J.
Hunter, Mrs. Letitia
Hurley, Mrs. Arnetta
Hurley, Mrs. Maggie
Hutcheson, Mrs. Sula
Hutchinson, Miss Mirtella
Ingram, Mrs. Evelyn
Ingram, Mrs. Maude C.
Isle, Miss Verna Irene
Jackson, Mrs. Katherine
Jacobs, Mrs. Beulah M.
Jahnke, Mrs. Lucy
Jenkins, Mrs. Nettie
Jennings, Mrs. Nellie M.
Jernigan, Mrs. M. Jewell
Johns, Mrs. Gladys C.
Johnson, Mrs. Florence M.
Johnson, Mrs. Georgia D.
Johnson, Mrs. Gunelda C.
Johnson, Mrs. Mary Lou
Johnson, Mrs. Mollie
Johnson, Mrs. Nannie Lou
Johnson, Mrs. Rachel C.
Johnson, Mrs. Rosie
Jones, Mrs. Anna Bell
Jones, Mrs. Esther Mae
Jones, Mrs. Hannah

150 MINUTES OP 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OP GOD
Jones, Mrs.. Hattie
Jones, Mrs. Lizzie M.
Jones, Miss Margaret Mae
Jones, Mrs. Marion
Jones, Mrs. Treava
Jordon, Mrs. Jennie L.
Joseph, Mrs. Christiane
Joyce,
Mrs. Victoria
Jubuison, Mrs. Thermonfil
Keeney, Miss Betty June
Keller, Mrs. Cora
Kelley,
Mrs. Ila Belle
Kelley,
Mrs. Pearlie
Kestler, Miss Thelma
Kimbler, Mrs. Marguerite
Kinard, Mrs. Myrtle V.
King, Mrs. Dora
King,
Mrs. Mary M.
King, Miss Ruby L.
Kirkman, Mrs. Alice
Knowles, Mrs. Albertha
Knuckles,
Mrs. Maggie
Koman,
Mrs. Ella D.
Ladoo, Mrs. Mariana J.
Lakeman, Miss Esther Susania
Latham, Mrs. Mynerva
Laws, Miss Flora
Lay,
Mrs. Ina A.
Lazenby, Mrs. Ellen
Lee, Mrs. Effie A.
Lester, Mrs. Goldia
Linam, Mrs. Ollie
Linderman, Mrs. Mae
Linkous, Mrs. Loula L.
Logsdon,
Mrs. Mae
Lomack,
Mrs. Martha A.
Longstreth, Mrs. Sophia H.
Louk,
Mrs. Anna R.
Lovell, Miss Jimmye E.
Lovett, Mrs. Mattie V.
Lowman,
Mrs. Buna
Loy,
Mrs. Webie V.
McAnally, Miss Clemmie P.
McClure,
Mrs. Jannie
McCorkle, Mrs. Hattie M.
McCormick, Mrs. Phoebe Y.
McCoy, Mrs. E. Odell
McDaniel, Mrs. Macy
McDonald, Miss Ethel L.
McGehee, Mrs. Missie M.
McGill, Mrs. Lottie B.
McGinnis, Mrs. Amanda
McGregor, Mrs. N. Leona
Mclver, Mrs. Minnie m
McKay, Miss Louise
McLean,
Mrs. Daisy
McLellan, Miss Katherine B.
McLeod, Miss Maria B.
McMichiel, Mrs. Hattie
McNeal, Mrs. Jane
McRae, Mrs. Rosetta
Mahaffey, Mrs. Minnie B.
Mallory, Mrs. Clemencia J.
March,
Mrs. Louise
Marlowe,
Mrs. Phrona B.
Marshall,
Mrs. Daisimena
Marshall, Mrs. Lula
Martin, Mrs. Fay
Martin, Mrs. Hazel N.
Martin, Mrs. Maude
Martin, Mrs. Miriam
Matheny, Miss Opal Jean
May, Mrs. Virdie
Maye, Miss Letitia
Mayhall, Mrs. Mary P.
Mays, Mrs. Nannie Ruth
Mendez, Mrs. Trinidad
Meredith, Mrs. Willie L.
Metcalf, Mrs. Edna A.
Michiel, Mrs. Lurin
Miller, Mrs. Elma M.
Miller, Mrs. Girthree B.
Miller,
Mrs. Maude A.
Millerson,
Mrs. Martha A.
Miracle,
Mrs. Beulah E.
Miranda, Mrs. Teodosia G.
Missildine, Mrs. Dona
Mitchell,
Mrs. Mary J.
Molina, Mrs. Ivel Y. K.
Moodenbaugh,
Mrs. Ruby
Moon, Mrs. May
Moore, Mrs. Carmen R.
Moore,.Mrs. C. Ethel
Moore, Mrs. Idellie
Morris, Mrs. Editha V.
Moss, Mrs. Fannie R.
Mount,
Mrs. Clara T.
Moxley, Mrs. Alice V.
Mullins, Mrs. Lizzie
Mullins,
Mi’s. Sophia
Murphy,
Miss Ella F.
Murphy,
Miss Rena B.
Murray, Mrs. May Bell
Neal, Mrs. Sybil S.
Neblett, Mrs. Lily Bell
Newsome, Mrs. Opal Hayes
Newman,
Mrs. Anabel H.
Nicholas,
Mrs. Faye A.
Nichols, Mrs. Ethel L.
Nichols, Mrs. La Vera

MINUTES OF 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 151
Nielly, Mrs. Gladys
Nipper, Mrs. Dora A.
Nixon, Mrs. Neata
Nolen,
Mrs. Lillie J.
Norris, Miss Oreinise
Norris, Mrs. Serah K.
Odom, Mrs. Rena K.
Olson, Mrs. Nora L.
Oneal,-Mrs.
Ozell
Ovvenby, Mrs. Minnie Mae Ree
Owens, Mrs. Villor
Palmer, Miss Lucilda M.
Palmore, Mrs. Jersey Bell
Paguinett, Miss Josie B.
Parker, Mrs. Cleo
Parker, Mrs. Dora
Parker-, Mrs. Ethel M.
Paschall, Mrs. Susie
Paul, Mrs. Salome A.
Peace, Mrs. Minnie Lee
Peat, Mrs. Willy
Peavy,
Mrs. Katherine I.
Pemberton, Mrs. Elizabeth
Pense,
Mrs. Okla K.
Perfez,
Mrs. Belen C.
Pen-y, Mrs. Ruby P.
Peters, Mrs. Saraetta
Petty, Mrs. Ruby Lee
Philipps,
Mrs. Bessie Lee
Phillips,
Miss Thelma M.
Platt, Mrs. Annie
Pogue,
Mrs. Sarah F.
Polete,
Mrs. Margaret F.
Pollard, Mrs. Vera A.
Pool, Mrs. Grace Eugenia
Porter, Mrs. Lillie Mae
Potter, Mrs. Alice E.
Potter, Mrs. Pearl
Potts, Mrs. Vadie
Pounders, Mrs. Pancie E.
P.owell, Miss Carmen E.
Powell,
Mrs. Eddie Lee
Powers,
Mrs. Woody K.
Price, Mrs. Martha
Price, Mrs. Myrtle
Price, Mrs. Nellie
Price, Mrs. Versie
Priest, Mrs. Clara E.
Priest, Mrs. Edna L.
Pritchard, Mrs. Virgie
Pulliam, Mrs. Mamie
Pyles,
Mrs. Jessie M.
Rampley, Mrs. Ila L.
Ranburger, Miss Mildred
Randall, Mrs. Cora L.
Randolph, Mrs. Nola K.
Raney, Mrs. Daisy E.
Raymond,
Mrs. Jeanette W.
Reece,
Mrs. Vera
Reed,
Mrs. Annie L.
Reed, Mrs. Edna E.
Reed, Mrs. Emma
Reese, Mrs. Clara M.
Rhodes, Miss Edna M.
Rhorer, Mrs. Laura E.
Rice, Mrs. Eva E.
Rice, Mrs. Hattie E.
Rice, Mrs. Mercedes M.
Richardson, Mrs. Clarsa
Rider, Miss Dorothy Pauline
Rider, Mrs. Virda.
Rivers, Mi-s. Nettie L.
Roach, Mrs. Ruth
Roberts, Mrs. Eva
Rodney,
Mrs. Leticia A.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Hortencia I.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Josefa
Rodriguez, Mrs. Maria B.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Refugio
Rogers,
Mrs. Augustine
Rogers, Mrs. Laura
Rolle,
Miss Dorris
Romer,
Mrs. Margaret
Ronan, Mrs. Emmeline
Roop, Mrs. Mary S.
Roy, Mrs. Margaret F.
Russelburg, Mrs. Ethel
Ryan, Miss Mary H. ,
Saint Cyr, Mrs. Bovil
Saint Lot, Mrs. Brigitte
Sanches, Mrs. Emma
Sanderson, Mrs. Emma
Satterfield, Mrs. Clara L.
Schaad, Mrs. Lessie
Schroder, Mrs. Myrtha B.
Scott, Mrs. Lina
Scott, Mrs. Martha J.
Scotton, Mrs. Lucy V.
Scotton, Mrs. Pattie K.
Sealey, Mrs. Oriel A.
Searcy, Mrs. Addie
Sedwick, Mrs. Emilee D.
Shankle, Mrs. Lola Mae
Shelton, Mrs. Susan E.
Shreves, Mrs. Hazel P.
Shumaker, Mrs. Thelma L.
Shupe,
Mrs. Bertha L.
Sigmon, Mrs: Mary Ellen
Silencieux, Mrs. Joseph

162 MINUTES OP 40TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OP GOD
Sisco, Mrs. Rebecca
Slay, Mrs. Lela Ruth
Sluder, Mrs. Fannie 0.
Smallwood, Mrs. Dona
Smith,
Mrs. Anna Belle
Smith,
Mrs. Anna Daley
Smith, Mrs. Anna Laura
Smith,
Mrs. Chlora M.
Smith, Mrs. Dora Baker
Smith,
Mrs. Dora E.
Smith, Mrs. Grace
Smith,
Mrs. Lola E.
Smith, Mrs. Louise
Smith,
Mrs. Olive B.
Smith, Mrs. Pearl J.
Snider,
Mrs. Dorothy G.
Snyder, Mrs. Violet P.
Solomon, Mrs. Bessie Lee
Solomon, Mrs. Mary Prances
Spears, Mrs. Elsie Mae
Spencer, Mrs. Arlene M.
Spencer, Mrs. Ruth R.
Spradlin, Mrs. Bertha M.
Spry, Mrs. Thelma M.
Spurlock, Mrs. Lydia A.
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Stacy, Mrs. Ava J.
Stafford, Mrs. Zelda Mae
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Stevens, Miss Bertha L.
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Taylor, Mrs. Julia W.
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Taylor, Mrs. Sarphine
Taylor, Mrs. Valerine M.
Thomas, Mrs. Christine
Thomas, Mrs. Lillie
Thomas, Miss Rosetta May
Thompson, Mrs. Edna M.
Thompson, Mrs. Hettie H.
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Thompson, Mrs. Marie Louise
Thompson, Mrs. Mary H.
Thompson, Mrs. Susie
Tinsley,
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Todd, Mrs. Lillian 0.
Tolbert, Mrs. Nina B.
Towler, Mrs. Adline
Trump, Mrs. Thelma M.
Valentine, Miss Nancy Jane
Valentine, Mrs. Trudie
Vandergriff, Mrs. Mildred M.
Vanderhorst, Miss Emma
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Vatail, Miss Phanie
Vetsch,
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Vincent, Mrs. Sylvia
Waden, Mrs. Rosie
Wadley,
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Walker, Mrs. Sarah
Wall, Mrs. Roxie Annie
Walser, Mrs. Mary H.
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Warmington, Miss Repha Leata
Watkins, Mrs. Eula Mae
Watson, Mrs. Daisy M.
Watson, Mrs. Esther E.
Watson, Mrs. M. Ester
Weakley, Miss L. Eleanor
Webb,
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Webb, Mrs. Pernia
Weidner, Mrs. Edith E.
Wells, Mrs. Helen L.
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West, Mrs. Jeanetta J.
Westerhagan, Miss Hariette
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Whyly,
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Mrs. Lucy
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Willoughby,
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Wooten, Mrs. Ruby Lee
Worrie, Mrs. Rosa
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* A New Touch of Fire_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _28
♦ Come Into My Heart to Stay_ _ _ _ _ _6
* Camping in Canaan’s Land_ _ _ _ _ _38
♦ Come Over Into Canaan's Land_ _ _ _ _2
♦Faith Is the Key_ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _21
Getting Ready to Leave This World_ _6
Give Me Oil in My Lamp_1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _42
Glory to His Name_ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _70
God
Calling Yet_ _ _ _ _ 66
♦Heaven's Jubilee _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _47
He Abides_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _40
♦He'll Understand and say “Well
Done
”__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _16
♦He Paid a Great Price_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
♦He Set Me Free_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _36
Hear the Good News_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _47-B
His Way With Thee_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _76
I'll Fly Away___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23
♦I’ll Live in Glory_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _26
I'll Rise When He Comes_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _46
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Just Over in the Glory Land_ _ _ _ _ _ _1C
♦Living in the Promised Land_ _ _ _ _ _ _3
Never Alone_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _76
♦No Shadows in That Land_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _22
Nothing But the Blood_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _60
Old Time Power_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _33
Onward Christian Soldiers_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _69
Precious Memories_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _39
Sweet Bye and Bye- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -66
The Church of God Flag_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _20
♦The Cleansing Wave_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _68
♦The Meeting in the Air_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _18
To Regions Beyond_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _^__37
There’s A Great Day Coming_ __ _ ___64
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When the Church of God Arises_ _ _1
When We All Get to Heaven_ _ _ _ _ 26
Where Could I Go?_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _41
Where He Leads Me_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _61
♦ Where Milk and Honey Flow_ _ _ _ _ _12
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