Assembly Minutes 1949

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Church of God
Over Which M. A. TOMLINSON'/
Is General Overseer
Held In The
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of the
Over Which M. A. Tomlinsbn is General Overseer
Held in The World-Wide Annual Assembly Tabernacle
Cleveland, Tennessee, U. S. A.
September 13-19
“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 new 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. O. P. A. Program._._________________,__-__________» 11
Adoption of Minutes______,-----------------------------------------------------------------126
Advice to Members_________-__.__—__________________________________133
Arrangement „_____________________________________________________—132
Assistant Publisher and Business Manager Selected___________________65
Attendance __________________________;—,—,--------------------------------------132
Bible Training Camp Program_________________________________________. 75
Call of States and Provinces__________________________________________I 22
Closing of Assembly-------------___----------------—--------------------------------------126
Committees Appointed_____ ___ 10
C. P. M. A. Program____________________________________f___________16
Department of Ministerial Aid.______________________________ 66
Duties of District Overseer______________._______..__,_.._________.____135
Duties of State Overseer_______________ 134
Editor and Publisher Selected_______ 65
Financial System_______________________1__-__________________________128
Free Literature Offering____________________________________________, 83
Friday, September 16__________________________________________________ 27
General Overseer’s Annual Address:
1. Introductory___________,__—___,________________________________29
2.
A Word to Our Ministers______,__________________________________ 31
3. Every Member a Worker and Special Work for Everyone_________ 33
4. The Other Sheep____________________________,__________________ 35
5.
The Tithing System________________________________________,_____37
6. The Church of Prophecy Marker Association______________________ 39
7. Joyful News Broadcast___________________________________... 42
8. Drinks ______________________________________,__________...______42
9. Interesting Information:
(a) Data Gathered from Ministers’ Reports______________________43
(b) Tithes Received at Headquarters.-.—_____.____________________44
(c) Foreign Mission Drives________________________________;_-__— 44
(d) State Convention Missionary Offerings..............................................45
(e) Missionary Money Each Year______________________________ 46
(f) State Convention Free Literature Offerings__________________47
(g) State Convention Orphanage Offerings_______________________48
(h) Attendance at State Conventions_____________________________49
(i) Womens Missionary Band___________________________________51
(j) Victory Leaders Band_______________________._______________ 52
(k) Sunday School_________________________________________________54
(l) The Assembly Band Movement_____...______________________55
10. Conclusion_________________.___________________________________57
Instructions—Local Church Officers_____:______________________________131
Introductory Services_________________ 6
List of Ministers:
Bishops___________________________________________________________—.13®
Deacons _____________ 140

Table of Contents (Con't.)
Male Evangelists__________________.________________________________142
Female Evangelists_______:________________________________________152
Management and Personnel______________________^____________________ 5
Missionary Offering_______._____...__________________________________91
Missionary Program_________________,_________________________________88
Monday, September 12___.__________________________________________ 6
Monday, September 19___________________________._______..._:________100
Obligation for Membership____________________ 135
Opening of Assembly________________...______________£................................10
Order of Business______________ 132
Ordination Service___________.__________._____________________________ 98
Orphanage Offering___________________________....____________________97
Preamble and Resolution________________________________________:.__116
Remember ___________________________________._____________________134
Report of A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary___________________________106
Report of Adjustment Committee_______________-____________________111
Report of Assembly Expense Committee_______________________________112
Report of Auxiliary Boosters Committee_______________________________113
Report of Bible Training Camp Superintendent______________,__________70
Report of Church of Prophecy Marker Association_____________________122
Report of C. P. M. A. Secretary_____________________ 110
Report of Field Secretary No. 1____________________________ 102
Report of Field Secretary No. 2________________.______________________102
Report of Foreign Language Secretary_________________________________107
Report of Foreign Missionary Committee_______________________________103
Report of Foreign Missionary Secretary_______________________________112
Report of General Properties Committee____________________________—121
Report of Ministerial Aid Committee____________________________________65
Report of Questions and Subjects Committee___________________________124
Report of Sunday School Orphanage Committee_________________________ 71
Report of Sunday School Secretary________________________ 108
Report of V. L. B. Secretary _________ 109
Report of Watchmen Committee________________________________________124
Report of Ways and Means Committee________________________________119
Report of W. M. B. Secretary__________________________________________107
Saturday, September 17__________________________________________-—~ 75
State Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries and
Other Appointments_________________________________________________105
Sunday, September 18__________________________________________________88
Sunday School Program________________________________________________94
Teachings of the Church of God________________________________________135
Thursday, September 15________________________________________________21
Treasurer’s Financial Report_________.____________________________:------61
Treasurer Selected______________________________________________________65
Tuesday, September 13________________________________________________ 8
V.
L. B. Program_________ 77
Wednesday, September 14_______________________________________________10
White Wing Messenger, Joyful News Broadcast and
Happy Harvester Drive________________________________________ 77
White Wing Publishing House and Press Financial Report------------------ 63
World Must Be Evangelized____________________________________________130

Prefatory Notes
The Forty-Fourth Annual Assembly is gone forever, but the many rich
blessings which were ours for six days will live on and on in the memory
of everyone present, and the effects of those blessings will be felt for days
and months to come and prove a blessing to thousands of people. To say
it was a wonderful Assembly is not exaggerating. It was truly a joy to
be one of that vast throng of people knit together in love day after day
as God favored us with His rich blessings. Our hearts rejoiced in His
great love and our souls were fed from the bountiful table which was
spread before us from the beginning until the last “Amen” was uttered.
Time after time heaven seemed to bend low and many of the things that
transpired are indelibly stamped on our minds. The sacred presence of
the Lord was in the midst; the Holy Ghost was in control; the speakers
were powerfully anointed and we were built up and strengthened. It
was inspiring and uplifting to listen to the thousands of voices joining
together in singing praises to God and one was made to feel that God
was bending a listening ear to these same voices lifted to Him in suppli
cation.
We were happy to have representatives from the Bahama Islands,
Virgin Islands, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Canada
and Sierra Leone, British West Africa with us in this Assembly, as well
as the thousands who came from nearly every state in our United States.
Cars, special buses and trucks came filled with happy people. Still others
came by train and bus, Again our Tabernacle was filled to capacity and
part of the time it was too small to accomodate the people. The registrars
served faithfully and they succeeded in recording the names of 7,230 from
a distance and 5,030 from in and around Cleveland. The total number
registered is 12,260. We wish we could have registered all who attended,
but with our present system this is almost impossible. However, the
registrars did splendid work and are worthy of much commendation.
The faithful service rendered by the clerks is greatly appreciated. I
wish to commend all of them for their untiring efforts from the first
service until the close. It is through their labor of love that I am
able to prepare and send out this volume which tells the story briefly of
the 44th Assembly. All that transpired could not be told, but a record
of the business has been made, along with brief descriptions of many
occurrences and short portions of some of the messages. It is hoped this
pamphlet will prove a blessing to our ministers and members by keeping
before them the record of business transacted which they need, an4 alsc
inspiring everyone to deeper depths of spirituality and greater heights oi
achievement. We pray God’s blessing upon this book of Minutes of the
44th Annual Assembly as it goes forth to fill its place in the work of the
Church of God which is destined to cover the earth, make preparations
for the return of our Lord and finally be presented to Jesus Christ.
The
time for the next annual feast—The General Assembly of the Churcl
of God, M. A. Tomlinson, General Overseer, will be September 12-18
1950. What wEl take place at that time is not known to us, but we an
already looking forward to it with much anticipation, expecting greater
and more wonderful blessings from our Father in heaven.
M. A. TOMLINSON, General Overseer
Cleveland, Tennessee, U. S. A.

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 5
MINUTES
OF THE FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE CHURCH OF GOD
M. A. Tomlinson, General Overseer
HELD IN CLEVELAND, TENN., U. S. A., SEPT. 13-19, 1949
Management and Personnel of the Home and
Local
Organization
General Overseer, M. A. Tomlinson
Private Secretary, Lillie Duggar
SUPERINTENDENT
OF COMMITTEES—Reception, Entertainment, Regis
trars, Ushers, Camp Ground—C. R. Payne.
CLERKS—L. A. Moxley, Ashel T. Wagar, J. J. Steward, Zella Creel, Mildred
Bennett, Mildred Davis, John L. Sullivan, Vera Ulansky.
C. P. M. A. CLERK—Blanche Goodman.
TREASURER
—J. R. Kinser. Mattie Kinser and Pruddie Millsap, Office
Secretaries.
PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT—C. T. Davidson, Mary Sue Bates, Polly
Kinser, Iris M. Evans, Willystene Calfee, Jacqueline Hawkins, Verdia
Longwith, Ida Moore, L. A. Moxley, J. J. Steward, Halcie Holcomb,
Betty Kent, Carl Lawson, Maggie Robinson, Ruth Odom, Juanita
Sample, Lillian Austin, Jannie Sanders, Coleman Lamberson, Millard
B. Chase, Margaret Rains, Barney P. Beisly, Wayne Donaldson, Thomas
W. Holcomb, Frank Bell, C. L. Disney, Hugh R. Edwards, William
Coile, Ora Richard, Emma Grace Teague, Frances Ann Marr, Wanda
Jeanne Tomlinson, Juanita Cannon, Texie Johnson.
POST OFFICE—J. F. Anderson, Postmaster.
CAFETERIA—Will H. Brown.
JANITOR—Loyd Rogers.
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM—Loyal Washington, Gene Cannon, Roscoe
Cannon, Paul Lawson, D. E. Garr.
RECEPTION—Allen Davis, Charles Browning. Joe Martin, Jr., Maude
Martin, Clay Shelton, Mrs. Clay Shelton, Fred Bird, Cora Bird, J. P.
Sullivan, J. A. Thorn, Malcolm Linkous, Gabriel Montijo, D. M. Dead-
rick, Dorothy Deadrick, Archie Melvin, Lucy Scotton, William Akers,

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Mary Akers, Eugene Black, Everett Higdon, Grace Higdon, Edsel
Hartman, Marvin Burt, J. C. Trammell, Eugene Richardson, Lamar
Parton, Bettye Parton, Rufus Nunnery, Flora Nunnery, Harold Beemer,
Carolyn Beemer.
ENTERTAINMENT —L. S. Rhodes, H. P. Burns, D. M. Deadrick, Fain Gib
bons, Bessie Lindner, Phill Lawson, Charlie Smith, D. R. McAllister,
Bertha McAllister, Herbert Green, Willie Scotton, Lucy Scotton, R. C.
Cannon Jr., Glen Hutson, Carl Lawson, James Barrett, Loris Law-
son, John McElrath, Mattie Cavitt.
REGISTRARS—Jess F. Pruitt, J. S. Taylor, Franklin Jones, Warren Roney,
Lawrence Heckert, Leon Leazenby, W. D. Smith, R. M. Roberts, O. R.
Hogan, Trosie E. Bradley, Collie Martin, Raymond Pruitt, Elmer
Vaughan, Idellie Moore, Naomi Filer, Anna Wixon, Nettie Lang, Ruby
King, Vera Roach, Nellie Walker, W. H. Brown, D. M. Deadrick,
Dorothy Deadrick, Winnie Shannon, Emma Reed, Dora Lewis, Maurine
Grigsby, Ruby Deadrick, Benny Finlayson, Polly Callyhan. Juanita
Taylor, C. W. Collins, W. A. Patton, Clarence Cox, H. M. Cato, J. W.
Russell, G. S. King, Ruby Tilghman.
USHERS—E. H. Griffith, Charles Pennington, Dudley Lowman, Lamar
Parton, W. D. Daugherty, Walter Daugherty, Charles Hawkins, Tom
Hart, Donald Wells, Willard Henderson, Zilvon Young, L. A. Fritts,
David A. Tarrance, J. B. Jones, Estes Roberts, Harvey Gardner, Lon
nie Freeman, Grady Horner, J .W. Coker, J. A. West, A. Gilmore,
John Wood, Willie Scotton, Joel Cox, E. L. Baxter, Orvie Braland,
C. E. Manning, Mack Caldwell, Joe Crews, Albert Linville, W. Litton,
C. G. Miller, Neal Brown, H. M. Moxley, Charles M. Kinder, D. M.
Shults, Roy Maddox, Manning Crews, Bill Porter, James M. Aber
crombie, Harold Beemer, J. E. Baxter, Alvin Moore, Ivan Coker,
Charles Palmore, Sam E. Raney, Russell Harvey, Delmar Spurling,
Charles Peterson, C. E. Duncan, T. J. Hazen, Jr., Alvin Brantley, Roy
Day, Herman Faulkner.
CAMP GROUND—Rube Whitlock, Wayne Sample, Bill Dooley, L. R. Oppert.
INTRODUCTORY SERVICE
Monday, September 12
The Reception Committee was on duty all day Monday. They were kept
busy receiving the people, greeting them and making them feel at home.
At intervals during the day they had programs of music, songs, testimonies
and short talks which were enjoyed by those present. Quite a number
of people were gathered in and around the tabernacle nearly all day.
7:00 p.m.—The first introductory service opened with music by the
Trammell Electric Band in front of the Capitol Building. Following this
the Bahama Brass Band played two numbers in front of the tabernacle.
They continued to play as they marched inside the tabernacle and on to
the band stand. As the music was continued the congregation shouted
and rejoiced in the Lord.
7:35 p.m.—Song service led by Charlie Smith, Willystene Calfee at the

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piano and Mildred Davis at the organ. This was a glorious song service.
Brother Walter Phillips led the congregation to the throne of grace in
earnest prayer. This was followed with prayer in concert for those for
whom requests had been made.
7:50 p.m.—Special songs by the Black Trio, Florida Quartet, Joe and
Maude Martin and the Rogers sisters.
8:01 p.m.—The Superintendent of Committees, Brother C. R. Payne, de
livered a short message. He expressed his happiness for the privilege of
lending his assistance in preparing for the Assembly which he hoped would
be the greatest we have ever had. He gave instructions to the people,
especially those who had never attended an Assembly before, about how
to find their way around. He urged all to be careful so there would be
no accidents. He told the people that the committees were happy to serve
them and then introduced the chairman of each one.
8:14 p.m.—Brother Allen Davis, Chairman of the Reception Committee,
told the people that the work of his committee was to make them feel
welcome. He expressed pleasure in having the privilege of receiving and
greeting the delegates and he told them that his committee was glad to
have all of them in attendance at the Assembly. He urged all to feel at
home and have a good time while here.
8:20 p.m.—Brother L. S. Rhodes, Chairman of the Entertainment Com
mittee, expressed his appreciation for the kindness shown by the people
of Cleveland in opening their homes to the delegates of the Assembly.
He told those present who did not yet have a home to live in while in
Cleveland that the committee had plenty for them. He urged all to live
so good while in Cleveland that they will make those with whom they
are staying want the Holy Ghost.
8:27 p.m.—Brother Jess F. Pruitt, Chairman of Registrars, encouraged
the people to leave their names and addresses with the registrars while
attending the Assembly. He stated that the registrars were on the job
and they could be found in and around the Tabernacle at different places.
He urged the people to go to the registrars if they did not get to them soon.
8:31 p.m.—Brother E. H. Griffith, Chairman of Ushers, spoke briefly.
He stated that with the large crowd that was already gathered for the
Assembly, the prospect for everyone having a seat looked a little dis
couraging. He told the people the ushers would do their best to serve
them and asked them to have patience with them when all who came could
not be seated.
The General Overseer referred to the Fields of the Wood program and
called for Brother L. S. Rhodes to make some announcements. Brother
Rhodes made mention of the curves on the road and asked all to drive
carefully so there would be no wrecks. He referred to the large number
of cars that would be in Fields of the Wood and asked the people to carry
out the instructions of those in charge of parking them; by doing this there
would be room for all.
8:41 p.m.—Brother C. T. Davidson, Assistant Publisher and Business
Manager, made some announcements concerning the hours when the Pub
lishing House and Book Land in the Tabernacle would be open. He assured
the people that it was the desire of the Publishing House Force to serve
them in the very best way possible.
8:46 p.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band. While the music- was
played, the congregation stood and greeted each other. Some shouted and
rejoiced.
8:53 p.m.—A mighty concert prayer was prayed in behalf of the Assembly.
8:55 p.m.—Duet by Wanda Tomlinson and Wanda Steward—“Others.”

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9:04 p.m.—Song by the Staggs family—“Look Up and Wear a Smile.”
9:07 p.m.—The evangelistic message was delivered by James Staggs. This
was a powerful message urging men and women to turn to God and be
saved. At the close of the message Brother Staggs gave opportunity for
all who needed an experience from God to come to the altar. The large
altar was soon filled with hungry hearts crying out to God for the bless
ings they needed.
Tuesday, September 13
6:00 p.m.—The delegates from Kentucky and the Louisville Brass Band
gathered on the walks and lawn of the World Capitol Building. The
delegates from Florida and the Bahama Brass Band gathered on the walks
and lawn of the White Wing Publishing House. The bands played alter
nately until a signal was given to march inside the Tabernacle. The
Louisville Band and delegates from Kentucky marched to the east double
doors of the Tabernacle with the state overseer in the lead. The Bahama
Band and delegates from Florida marched to the west double doors, fol
lowing the overseer of Florida. They entered the Tabernacle, the bands
going to their z-espective bandstands, playing as they marched. They con
tinued the music until all were seated.
6:35 p.m.—The General Ovei'seer read the names of a number request
ing prayer, then called for those in the congregation to stand who wanted
to make requests, They made their requests in concert, then all prayed
together. This was a powerful pz-ayer.
6:41 p.m.—Program by the Ridgedale and East Chattanooga churches
under the direction of the pastoz-s, Allen Davis and Eugene Richardson.
A demonstration was presented which showed the lack of interest in
attending the Assembly by some of the members when being urged by the
pastors to go, then another scene depicting the zeal of these same mem
bers after having arrived at the Assembly. A trio sang, “Far Above the
Starry Sky.” A quartet sang, “Nonstop Flight to Glory.” The pastors spoke
briefly and the entire group sang, “He Set Me Free.”
6:58
p.m.—Song service led by Henry G. Nix, with Jack Wilson at the
piano. As the last song was sung, wave after wave of glory swept the
audience and there was shouting, dancing and rejoicing. Brother W. T.
Holland prayed at the pulpit while the congregation stood in silent sacred
ness.
7:25 p.m.—Songs by Brother and Sister J. T. Woodruff, “I’ve Just Heard
from Heaven;” Pennsylvania Gospeleers, “I Know' God Is Real;” Whirl
wind Evangelists, “Jonah” and “Heavenbound Train.”
7:40 p.m.—While the bands furnished music, an offering was taken by
the ushers which amounted to 333.17. Brother Roy Maddox prayed, con
secrating the offering to the service of the Lord.
7:50 p.m.—The City of Cleveland welcomed the Assembly delegates
through Mayor Willard J. Parks, George W. Thorogood, Executive Vice-
President of Merchants Bank, and James F. Corn, Attorney. Mr. Parks
stated he was glad for the privilege of welcoming our people and that
the city of Cleveland was happy to have the Assembly here each year.
He made mention of the fact that he was born and reared in Cleveland
and he well remembered the first Assembly held here which was an hum
ble beginning, but now he felt one could say the influence of this church
is world-wide. He expressed a wish for all to have a pleasant stay in the
city and that we would have the best Assembly ever.
Mr. Thorogood expressed his pleasure for the privilege to greet our

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people in behalf of Merchants Bank. He stated that, “We must endeavor
to build instead of tearing down what others have built. We must be
fair to the other men or the world cannot be fair with us and that will
result in no profit to any of us. Now we know that we must live to
gether, work together, serve together and that we are subject to the same
ancient laws that govern the rest of the world—the laws of right and
wrong, the laws of honor and respect, the laws of God and the spiritual
laws of life. We came into our inheritance of natural wealth and wasted
it on a scale more lavish than the imagination can grasp. The miracle
is that we still managed to cling to the principles set forth in the Book
of books and that we are free and equal—all of us. If the word ‘FREE’
means anything, it means that in every smallest corner of the land there
is a man ready, willing and able to meet his duty and grasp his oppor
tunity and who respects the rights of freedom for every other man and
who can fill the place of the irreplaceable man above him. We have no
peasant class, no servant class, no master stock. We have only a free
people able as individuals to greet the unforeseen and deal with it in the way
of free men, always respecting the rights and freedoms of every other
man. We know that men are brave. Perhaps our generation was the first
to learn that courage is one of the commonest human 'Virtues. We know
too, that all lands are fair but the matchless beauty of America, we now
see in a clearer light—an America than must remain free—that must
grow as you grow, morally, mentally, materially and spiritually, for as the
Master said, ‘What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole
world, and lose his own soul.’ You and others like you, carrying for
ward the teachings of Christ, profiting by saving and helping others and
by saving the world from the many ‘isms’ that threaten our freedom of
worship, speech and press, are the only real hope of this great land of ours.”
Mr. Corn stated that it was a source of pleasure to have the privilege of
speaking before the Assembly. He said he was proud of his friends at
Bible Place and that he was often made to feel humble in the presence
of men of such deep spiritual insight. He told of working with an older
lawyer in Kentucky who taught him much about life. This old gentle
man told him that an idea can never be beaten down by force, for when
it is stamped upon the sparks will be scattered to the heavens, and the
only way to get rid of an idea is to offer something better. £2j|
8:05 p.m.—Music by the bands in unison. As the bands continued to
play the General Overseer led in a big handkerchief wave of praise and
thanksgiving to God.
8:12 p.m.—Introductory and Welcome Addresses were made by Brother
Jess F. Pruitt, pastor of the Wildwood Avenue church; Brother D. M. Dead-
rick, pastor of the Thirty-Second Street church; Brother H. Pierce Burns,
pastor of the East View church. Each of these pastors gave the Assembly
delegates a hearty welcome and urged them to feel at home and enjoy
the good blessings from God. Those present who had never attended an
Assembly before were asked to stand. Then those who had been attend
ing the Assembly in the past were asked to stand and welcome them.
8:35 p.m.—Song by the Black Ti’io, “Take a Moment and Live.”
8:38 p.m.—“Here with Victory from the Bahama Islands” was the sub
ject of a fiery message by Brother Frank Cunningham. He stated that
victory means the defeat of the enemy in battle, and that we have the
enemy to fight but the battle belongs to God and we can depend, upon Him.
8:48 p.m.—The foreign overseers present were called to the platform.
Each one told where he was from.
8:51 p.m.—Big concert prayer in behalf of those for whom requests had

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been made while the congregation stood with uplifted hands.
8:55 p.m.—Evangelistic message on the subject of the Holy Ghost and
Fire by Clayton Sherrill. The speaker stated that the Holy Ghost only
comes into empty and clean vessels for there is no room for anything
else but Him. He showed what the Holy Ghost and fire will do for those
who have the experience. He stated that this wonderful blessing creates
power which means ability to work and accomplish things for God. The
Pennsylvania Gospeleers sang while the altar call was made. Many came
to the altar to seek God for - the blessings they desired of Him.
Wednesday, September 14
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of Santos A. Cabales and
Donald D. Creasy. The song service was led by Wilma Bivens, Elma Gib
son at the piano. All joined together in praying for the blessings of God
to be upon this early morning service. Brother Lester Donahue was in
charge of the testimony service. Songs and choruses were sung at intervals
during this part of the service. Several who were sick were prayed for.
The Lord was present to heal and a number were blessed. Brother Cabales
delivered a good message and Brother Creasy talked briefly. Special prayer
was made for the altar services and the congregation was dismissed with
prayer at 7:46 a.m.
8:00 a.m.—Music by the Electric Band inside the tabernacle.
8:15 a.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band in front of Tabernacle. They
continued to play as they marched inside and on to the bandstand.
8:30 a.m.—Song service led by Roy Day, Edna Day at the piano. The
General Overseer read requests for prayer and Brother Kendrick Linville
prayed while the congregation stood in quietness. Then all joined to
gether in prayer in behalf of those for whom the requests were made.
8:45 a.m.—The General Overseer opened the Assembly by reading Philip-
pians 3:1-21 and then praying fervently for the blessings of God to be upon
the entire Assembly and for the presence of the Holy Ghost to direct in
everything that was done. He prayed for the committees and all those
taking part in the Assembly. The congregation joined in the prayer and
the blessings of the Lord were poured out. The General Overseer de
clared the Assembly open for business.
9:00 a.m.—Appointment of Committees:
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
Questions and Subjects—M. E. Wilson, Hermis Ferguson, Sidney A. Cooley,
L. V. Jones, Boyd Thornton.
Watchmen—W. A. Newsom, L. E. Silvers, T. J. Lowe, Omer C. Lawson,
R. W. Cowart, J. V. Johnson, J. W. Deadrick.
Adjustment—C. L. Taylor, Adrian T. Griffin, Wynn Stockdale, D. M.
Cobb, Archie Melvin.
Ways
and Means—S. O. Gillaspie, G. C. Decker, W. M. Lowman. Alvin
S. Moss, D. R. Holcomb.
Assembly Expense—C. R. Payne, C. W. Risner, Roy H. Phipps, M. M.
Burt, Alexander Gilmore.
Auxiliary Boosters—J. P. Sullivan, Posey A. Shupe, D. M. Deadrick,
M. S. Curry, Earl Cowen, Clement Lynch, F. E. Van Deventer, Sebastian
McGee.
As the names of the members of the committees were called, they came
to the platform. While they were standing together, special prayer was

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offered for them and their work by Brother D. M. Cobb. Then the Black
sisters came to the platform and sang “Pull All Together.” This was
demonstrated by the large congregation as well as the committees pulling
together. The members of the committees shook hands and greeted each
other as a token they would work together.
9:20 a.m.—A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Program in charge of E. H. Griffith,
General Secretary.
After a few introductory remarks the Secretary called for all state over
seers to stand and pray together, then the state secretaries, pastors, band
leaders and the members. These were mighty prayers. One could feel
that God was listening and would answer these powerful prayers.
9:31 a.m.—Song by Malcolm Linkous, “He’s Just the Same Today.”
9:35 a.m.—Message by the Secretary on the subject, “Government and
Deep Spirituality to Be Successful in the A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Work.”
A portion of his message follows:
“The New Testament is our rule of faith and practice, government and
discipline. This is where we find our instructions concerning the A. B. M.
and S. O. P. A. work. The Scripture I wish to use this morning is found
in Exodus 14:15, 16. We believe in the whole Bible rightly divided and
the New Testament is our only rule of faith and practice, government and
discipline. We are governed by the New Testament. This message to
Moses was from the Lord and that message was to go forward. The Lord
had not changed his mind, but Moses had to take time out to look at
the blueprint before he could go forward. I guess that is all we need to
do in the A. B. M. work. Moses wanted to be sure he was in the will of
God and moving in the right direction when he moved. When we move
in the A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. work we want to be sure to move in the
right direction.
“You remember the story of how God spoke to Moses as he was tak
ing care of his father-in-law’s flock. He led the flock to the back side
of the desert and came to the mountain of God. The angel of the Lord
appeared to him in the midst of the burning bush. Moses decided to turn
aside and see why the bush was not burned. The Lord used this to attract
his attention. Moses was taking care of the flock of his father-in-law
and we are taking care of our Father’s flock and it is possible God uses
a lot of things to attract our attention. God told Moses what He wanted
him to do. When Moses felt the job was too big for him, God asked
him what he had in his hand. He had a rod in his hand and when he
cast it down in obedience to God’s command, it became a serpent. Moses
was afraid of it. I wonder sometimes if we would be afraid if some of
the things should happen in the Church of God that we have talked about.
God told Moses to take the serpent by the tail and when he did it became
a rod again. God works in time of opposition. He told Moses to put
his hand in his bosom. He did and when he took it out it was leprous
as snow. There was something he couldn’t run away from as he did the
serpent. He put his hand in his bosom again and it became as his other
flesh. God was dealing with him. He is dealing with us. We have some
thing and we can’t get away from it. God kept on until He succeeded
in getting Moses to carry out His divine plan. When Moses did the things
God told him to do, it was too much for Pharaoh. The magicians could
not do what God’s man did. We have something that others don’t have
and we have to go beyond what anybody else can do. The rods of the
magicians became serpents but there was a difference. I say this with
due respect to everybody—there is not anything in this world like the
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and the rods that the magicians threw down. Perhaps the people couldn’t
tell the difference. A lot of people can’t tell the difference today, but
the Church of God is different from anything else in the world. The
rod that Moses threw down had power over those that the magicians threw
down. I say on the authority of the Word of God that the Church of
God has power over the things of this world.
“Jesus said, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go
ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
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.’ Other organizations have good
people, but there is no other group of people that was given this authority
and this command. That was given directly to the Church of God. I feel
like standing on my feet this morning. I feel the power of authority.
Moses went forward with God’s plan and at the appointed time the children
of Israel came out of Egypt. Nothing could stop them. They made their
way down to the Red Sea and the people began to murmur. They had
Moses on the spot, but God looked down upon the scene and asked Moses
why he was standing there. God had not changed His plan. The A. B. M.
work has the same purpose that it had in 1916. No use to pray about
a decision that has already been made. You may say, why do our people
sometimes murmur and complain. Their spirituality is low. When people
are spiritual they don’t talk about anybody; they don’t grumble.
“We have to look at the Word of God which gives us a perfect picture
of the work we are doing today. It is the blueprint that God has given
us. We can’t afford to make mistakes. We need to be careful as we go
forward. Our government must be put into operation. We can’t go very
far unless we do put our government into operation as set forth in the
New Testament. When it does not operate the channel is blocked and the
Holy Ghost cannot work. We are left without any spirituality to make
decisions and to work according to the New Testament.
“Jacob felt that God was directing him and he put his organization and
government into operation. He sent messengers to Esau and when they
returned they said he had a strong organization and Jacob was afraid.
He prayed a little and then decided to operate his organization some more.
He was trying to pacify his brother, but it took more than a pacifier to
work the thing out. It is going to take more than a pacifier to put the
A. B. M. work over. Finally Jacob put everything out of the way and
got in contact with God. When he did this the spirit of the A. B. M.
took hold of him. We see Esau as he made a rush to meet his brother,
and Jacob ran to him. He came out victorious because he got in contact
with God. It takes deep spirituality to restore the one overtaken in a
fault. It takes spiritual people to go to their brothers who have trespassed
against them.
“
Jesus said, ‘Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained
you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should
remain.’ I wonder if we baptize people who are not eligible for baptism.
John the Baptist refused to do it. He said, you bring forth fruit and I
will baptize you. A man or woman that is eligible for baptism is eligible
for membership in the Church of God. There has been too much placed
on the A. B. M. We are bearing the responsibility that should be on the
evangelist and pastor when they baptize people and receive them into
the Church. Jesus said our fruit will remain. We will not be able to
keep anything but the fruit. As long as Jesus was multiplying the fish
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but when the time came for Jesus to reveal Himself and point out the
deeper things, some of His followers began to murmur and they walked
no more with Him. He didn’t receive them into the Church and place them
in the Assembly Band Movement. Jesus said to the Father a little later
that He had kept all that He had given Him. He had kept the fruit.
“In the story recorded in Matt. 13:18-23 Jesus pointed out four classes
of people. Those represented by the first class have been received into
the Church and the responsibility has been placed upon the A. B. M.
when it should be placed upon the one who administered the Word in
the first place. The second class has no stickability. The third class can’t
stand. The fourth class bears fruit. There is a difference—some a hundred
fold, some sixty and some thirty, but everyone should bear fruit. Jesus
kept the fruit. That is all we are going to be able to keep in the A. B. M.
work. I am not trying to get out of anything, I am just unloading. I say
this with due respect to everybody—we have come to the place that we
must serve God or serve the world. I appreciate everyone of you, but
let’s be more careful in "the future. Let’s at least be as careful as John
the Baptist. He wouldn’t baptize people unless they brought forth fruit.
If a person doesn’t have enough to bear fruit, he won’t last very long.”
This was truly a wonderful message. God blessed the speaker and used
him to feed the souls of his listeners.
10:50 a.m.—Song by Harper H. Hunter, Jr., “Checking Up on My Pay
ments.”
10:55 a.m.—“The Method We Used in Boosting the Emergency Fund,”
was the subject of messages by Dudley Lowman, Lamar Parton, Melvin
Pittman, Alvin Brantley and Virdel Stafford.
Brother Dudley thanked the Lord for enabling the people of Virginia
to raise all the emergency dollars for 1949. He stated that in the beginning
of the Assembly year he visited each church and boosted the Emergency
Fund. He said that he did what he could to encourage deep spirituality
and it was no trouble to get spiritual members to pay the dollars. He
made mention that some were not able to pay, but the good spirit of the
A. B. M. made it possible to collect these dollars from those who are able.
Brother Lamar said he could not shout as much as Brother Dudley be
cause Tennessee did not pay in full for 1949, but he had preached obedience
in the Emergency Fund along with everything else all over the state
and he looked forward to the time when every church would show their
obedience in this part of the work.
Brother Pittman stated that he tried to make the people realize the
importance of the Emergency Fund, but even yet a lot of them do not
understand. He said he explained how the Emergency Fund is used and
he felt this was a help in getting the members to pay their dollars.
Brother Brantley thanked the Lord for the good co-operation of the
people of North Carolina. He stated that he prayed and preached and
boosted and even did personal work to assist in collecting the dollars.
He said he tried to make his people realize the importance of being ready
for emergencies—they are coming.and we need to be prepared for them.
Brother Stafford said he raised the Emergency Fund dollars in his local
church this year easier than he ever did before. He stated that he didn’t
get along very well at first, but he began to pray. He found out the
people didn’t realize the necessity of paying them. He stated that he de
cided to dig into the subject and try to get filled up with it so he could
put it over to his members. He did this and collected $48 in about five
minutes. He stated that the reason he had had a hard time in this work
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the people. He believes all pastors should get sold on it themselves, then
they can put it over.
11:20 a.m.—Song by the Rogers sisters and Louise Herring, “I’ve Got
a Wonderful Feeling Inside.”
11:24 a.m.—Brother E. P. Cooper made a few remarks concerning the
Emergency Fund and turned in the dollars in full for the church at Mad
ison, Illinois for 1950.
11:26 a.m..—The state overseers and state A. B. M. secretaries gathered
on the speakers’ platform and prayed a special prayer for the Emergency
Fund. Then at the suggestion of Brother Griffith they prayed for those
who had not paid then- dollars and asked the Lord to wake them up and
cause them to feel the responsibility that is upon them.
11:32 a.m.—“Let Us Go Forward in Every Part of Our Work,” was the
subject of short messages by Roberta Clark and Delmar Spurling. These
speakers showed they were ready to go forward in all the work. They
expressed a determination to do their part in going forward and to help
others to see the importance of doing all that is required of them.
11:42 a.m.—Special song by the Kansas Trio, “Sing and Be Happy.”
11:45 a.m.—“State Overseers Pay Association,” message by Brother Louis
Crenshaw. The speaker stated that the overseers were given to feed the
Church of God. He told of their worth to the Church and encouraged the
people to do their duty in supporting them. He referred to the Apostle
Paul being hindered because he had to work with his hands and urged
the people to see to it that our overseers are not hindered in this way.
11:55 a.m.—Awarding banners and prizes:
The Secretary explained that he had divided the forty-eight states into
four groups according to membership and the leading state in each group
would be given an award.
A banner was presented to the secretary of the state which had the best
general report for the year in each group as follows:
Group No. 1—Virginia, Dudley Lowman
Group
No. 2—Ohio, Violet Snyder
Group No. 3—Illinois, Evert Miller
Group No. 4—Minnesota, Yvonia Bell
An award of honor was presented to the secretary of the state in each
group for having raised the largest love offering for the state overseer in
the state convention. They were:
Group
No. 1—South Florida, Joel Cox—$347.53
Group No. 2—Arkansas, Willard Henderson—$770.49
Group No. 3—Illinois, Evert Miller—$455.52
Group No. 4—Nebraska, E. L. Baxter—$441.32
Dudley Lowman, Virginia, was presented with a banner for having the
largest number of churches on the Emergency Honor Roll.—69.
Lamar Parton, Tennessee, was presented with a badge of honor for hav
ing the second largest number of churches on the Emergency Honor Roll-
52.
Alvin Brantley, North Carolina, was presented with a badge of honor
for having the third largest number of churches on the Emergency Honor
Roll—47.
Badges of honor were awarded the states having the Emergency Dollars
paid in full. These were.- South Dakota, Montana, Louisiana, Michigan,
Nebraska, Virginia, Indiana, Oregon.
James R. Cooper, Bahamas, was awarded a badge of honor for having
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Joseph Gustave, Haiti, was awarded a badge of honor for having the
second best general report for the year in foreign fields.
James Thomas, Dominican Republic, was awarded a badge of honor for
having the third best general report for the year in foreign fields.
The General Secretary expressed his appreciation for all the good work
that has been done by those who received awards and for all others who
had worked faithfully. He made mention that he would like to give every
one something, but he couldn’t do this, but that at the end of the way
rewards would be given to all who are faithful.
12:10 p.m.—The service was dismissed with prayer by Charles Hanna
at the pulpit while the congregation stood in holy reverence before the
Lord. Following this the congregation joined in prayer in behalf of those
for whom requests were made.
1:17 p.m.—Program of music by the Louisville Band.
1:32 p.m.—Song service led by Paul Garrett, Wilma Gonia, pianist. Prayer
at the pulpit by Brother John B. Weidner as the congregation stood in
sacred silence. At the close of the prayer, all joined in praying for the
special requests.
1:42 p.m.—Special songs by Charles and Phyllis Quisenberry, “He Has
Never Left Me Alone” and “Heaven.”
1:55 p.m.—Message by J. E. Singleterry, “Law or Grace—Which?” This
was a good message. The speaker said: “I remember reading about Moses
returning from the mountain with the ten commandments. God gave
them to him. The children of Israel had many other laws and they had
many things to do under these laws. The high priest was the only one who
was allowed behind the veil, but our High Priest has opened the way
for all of us to go into the holy of holies. Every year they had to renew
the sin offering. Over and over it was the same old story. Today we
have an experience with God and we do not have to live in sin every day.
There was enough power in the blood of Jesus Christ to rip the veil in
two even though the temple was a mile and a half away from the place
where Jesus was crucified.
“I was in an automobile with a man who stopped at a red light, looked
around and then drove right on through the stop light. I asked him what
he was looking for and he said he was looking for a cop. I asked him
what he would have done if there had been a policeman around and he
told me he would have stopped. I then asked him if he had not broken
the law just as much as if there was an officer present. A man that
is letting Jesus lead him will be just as faithful when his pastor is gone
as when he is standing in the pulpit. People who want to marry again
when they already have living companions are trying to live under the
Levitical law. Jesus gave a better plan—a grace ruling.
“We will have to measure to the things outlined in the New Testament.
I like to think of each one of us practicing the New Testament willingly
—not made to do it. Because someone else wants to live under the law,
we should not. There is just no end to the blessings if we are practicing
the things outlined in the New Testament. (He told of a man receiving
a check monthly and each time the statement would be made, “More
to follow.”) There is more to follow in the Church of God. There is
no end to the blessings if we follow our guide. A Man died and rose
again to free me from my sins and there is more to follow. He led me
into the Church of God, but there is more to follow. I trust the Lord
completely for healing, but if I were to die, there is still more to follow
—the resurrection, the marriage supper, reign on earth a thousand years
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ing to this way for there is always more to follow.”
2:28 p.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band.
2:35 p.m.—Church of Prophecy Marker Association Program in charge
of Grady R. Kent, Secretary.
This program started with the sound of trumpets from the east, west,
north and south. As the trumpets continued sounding, groups rushed
from the four corners of the Tabernacle to the platform carrying copies
of the new C. P. M. A. paper, the “Prophetic Bulletin.” The secretary
explained that this paper will be published quarterly and will carry
information concerning the C. P. M. A., and all council members will
receive it. He stated that none can subscribe for it, but it will go to council
members free. He called on the General Overseer to dedicate the paper
with prayer for the purpose of assisting in making all men see what is the
fellowship of the mystery. When the prayer was finished, the congrega
tion prayed in concert for the paper to be a mighty blessing to the work.
Brother Kent delivered a powerful message on the subject, “Coming
Out of the Wilderness Like Pillars of Smoke to Make All Men See What
Is the Fellowship of the Mystery.” A portion of the message follows:
“The things that make us the Church of God are the things which keep
others from being it. The C. P. M. A. program is to reveal the Church
of God. It is to put the Church before the world and make men see. ‘Oh
that my words were written!’ When God began to talk, He wanted His
words written out and men filled with the Spirit wrote the Word of God
as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. They wrote on anything that could
be used for the purpose. But these writings were scattered and a man
had to travel if he got to read them. Some were in one place and some
in another. There was no means of travel then as we have now.
“Later we find another spirit working. God wanted His words in a book.
‘Oh that they were printed in a book!’ First, He wanted them written
and then put in a book. Something got hold of certain men and they be
gan to gather the writings together. They had to go here and there to
find them, but God had them preserved for the time when men would
make a book of them. You and I would never have had the opportunity
of reading them if they had not been put in a book. Praise the Lord for
the Holy Bible. It has been translated into many languages and sent to
all parts of the world.
“A few years ago God’s Spirit began to move upon men and women
and now something else is being done. Another spirit is moving upon
a people. If the first is right (man writing the Word as they were moved
by the Holy Ghost) and the second is right (gathering the writings to
gether and making a Book), then this is right (writing the vision on stone).
We are the people who have this program. The Church of God is very
careful to see that the Scriptures are properly transferred to tables of
stone. The very thing that makes us do this that we are doing, makes
us IT. No other people in the world is doing this. This is God’s pro
gram and it is the last time He is to have His Word written. ‘That they
(my words) were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!’
This transferring the Word to stone is not a waste of money as some would
have us to believe. We are the Church of God of the Bible. Jesus came
in the manner in which it was written of Him in the Book. The price
of the donkey on which He rode and the thirty pieces of silver for which
He was sold were not much, but they had to be just that in order to fulfil
prophecy. If the world could understand prophecy, they would know
who the mountain crowd is, the flag bunch and the rock crowd. They will
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put them on tables of stone.”
As Brother Kent preached, the different thoughts of his message were
demonstrated. Men could be seen writing the Word of God on scrolls.
Later on, other men gathered them up and prepared them for making a
book. Then when he referred to transferring the Scripture to stone, a stone
cutter was busy cutting the Scripture on marble.
3:14 p.m.—Special song by Jessie Mae Thomason, Marie Burt and Mabel
Chandler, “The Vision in Song.”
3:22
p.m.—“Tabernacle of Honor,” message by K. W. Bancroft. The
speaker stated that the Scripture reveals there was a Tabernacle of Honor
in the wilderness and for that reason the Church should have one now.
He said the former General Overseer felt that Fields of the Wood was
the place for this Tabernacle of Honor and we expect to erect one there.
He showed that in the Tabernacle of Honor in the wilderness was placed
holy things such as manna that fell from heaven, the Ten Command
ments and Aaron’s rod that budded and bore olives, and that through
these things God showed that He was with the Church in the wilderness.
He stated that in the Tabernacle of Honor in Fields of the Wood, things
that God has used and placed His approval upon in connection with the
Church of God will be placed there, such as the flag, pictures of great
men who have performed on God’s program in these last days, and other
things. He said that anything in connection with the Church that will be
of interest to people who visit Fields of the Wood and that which shows
God is in the land and working in reality will be gathered together and
put on display in this Tabernacle of Honor which is to be built.
4:00 p.m.—Song by Mabel Chandler, “The Last Days Church.”
4:02
p.m.—Message by W. R. Thompson, State C. P. M. A. Secretary of
North Carolina. Brother Thompson delivered a good message about the
Honor Stone Program. He stated that this is the Church of God and we
know it is because we are fulfilling prophecy. He referred to the fact
that God had given apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers
for the work of the ministry, the edifying of the body of Christ and the
perfecting of the saints. He stated that these are to do certain work and
referred to the words of the prophet which show that pastors are to feed
with knowledge and understanding. He said, “If the feeding is done right,
the local church will have an honor stone, for they will have understand
ing and knowledge to enable them to get one.” Near the close of his
message, a wagon representing a local church was pulled out on the plat
form by the pastor. Each of the four wheels represented an auxiliary.
The devil came along to hinder. First one auxiliary leader and then an
other began to draw back and the pastor manifested a spirit of force to
compel them to get back in line and working order. He failed and went
off and left the church in a bad condition. A new pastor came and the
C. P. M. A. was with him to assist in getting organized. The devil was
defeated and the four auxiliaries (wheels) put back in working order.
The pastor filled out the requirement sheet satisfactorily and the church
received an honor stone.
4:36 p.m.—“Church Victorious,” song by Harper Hunter, Jr.
4:45 p.m.—Short talks by Florence Wood, Virginia; Mabel Chandler,
Georgia; J. E. Evans, South Carolina, on the subject, “The Lord’s Desire
Must Be Done—Council Members Are Needed in the C. P. M. A. in Order
to Accomplish His Desire.” These were fiery short talks showing the
speakers were deeply interested in the advancement of the work of the
C. P. M. A.
5:00 p.m.—Awarding of Banners and Badges:

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Badges of honor were given to the ten leading states in council mem
bers in the C. P. M. A. These were: North Carolina, 417; Georgia, 407;
Tennessee, 367; Virginia, 308; Kentucky, 211; Florida, 179; East Texas, 157;
South Carolina, 121; Mississippi; 115; California, 78.
North Carolina was awarded a banner for having the largest number of
council members.
Trion, Georgia was awarded the World Champion Banner for having
the largest number of council members in a local church.
Virginia
was awarded a banner for having the most honor stones in
the Honor Roll in Fields of the Wood.
A badge of honor was presented to J. C. Trammell, Tennessee, for having
received the largest number of members into the Church.
Badges of honor were presented to the leading soul winner in the states—
Ralph Bryant and Jack Wilson, Georgia.
A badge of honor was given to the leading soul winner in foreign fields
—Joseph Sileville, Haiti.
The
names of ministers receiving honor stars for first, second, third and
fourth years were read. Brother Kent announced that sixty-two stars
were given to ministers in foreign fields and that the foreign ministers
had filled out the requirement sheets one hundred per cent.
5:28 p.m.—The congregation was dismissed with prayer by Brother J. R.
Rainwater at the pulpit. A concert prayer followed by the congregation
in behalf of requests.
6:00 p.m.—Music by the Electric Band.
6:15 p.m.-—-Program by the Rossville, Georgia church, in charge of the
pastor, Clay Shelton. This consisted of a short talk by the pastor, songs
by the entire group and special songs.
6:36 p.m.—Music and songs by the Florida String Band—three numbers.
6:43 p.m.—Songs by the Melvin sisters, “Heaven” and “All 1 Need Is
Jesus.”
While these songs were sung, an offering was taken by the ushers which
amounted to $182.23.
6:53 p.m.—Organ solo—“Near the Cross.”
6:56 p.m.—Concert prayer by the congregation. These prayers were for
the service, the state marches and the requests.
7:00 p.m.—“Making Our Churches a Force Instead of a Field,” message
by John A. Stubbs. A portion of his message follows:
“We have been striving to do this in East Texas this year. I notice the
definition of the word make is to cause to be, to bring into being, to
produce, to form or shape. A field is a place of activity, a battlefield—a force
is an active power or strength. The thought of our subject is creating,
shaping or producing an active power or strength that will enable us to
move into new territory instead of having a place of action within the
realm of our local churches. I asked God why can’t we have what the
early Church had in the way of revivals. Our revivals have been largely
getting our members saved and stirred up. It has been said many times
that it will take two or three weeks to get the members stirred up. This
subject is calling for something that will change that and give us a force
to create a revival among the unsaved instead of wearing out an evangelist
for two weeks getting the saints on fire.
“ ‘Teaching them to observe all things’ is one of the first steps in mak
ing our churches a force. We have taught our people until they know
they should, but Jesus said to teach them to observe. There is a great
difference in teaching a man until he knows he should do and teaching
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exactly what God gives them and stay sweet in their souls while they do
it. God never gave a message any other way and we will be compelled
to have messages from God to teach our people to observe all the things
the Church teaches. Ordinary preaching won’t get the job done. It will
take digging for each individual message.
The Lord worked with the early Church and confirmed the Word with
signs following. When they were taught to the point of observing, the
Lord worked with them and He confirmed divine healing. He confirmed
everything the Church taught and there were miracles and great re
vivals. All of these He confirmed because they taught to the point of every
member observing all things. The early Church was of one accord. We
are here tonight in one place, but there is not one accord among us
yet. I am not scolding, I am just stating a fact. This was manifested
last year in the business session. We don’t have the signs following our
ministers like they followed those early ministers, and it looks like we
will never have them until our churches become a force. We must come
to the place where we will be of one mind and that one mind must be to
put into practice the teachings of the Church just like the Assembly
teaches them. When Peter and John were put in prison they were charged
not to preach any more in the name of Jesus. When they got to the
church and reported what had happened, the Bible says they lifted up
their voice with one accord. They prayed and the place was shaken
where they were assembled and they were filled with the Holy Ghost and
preached the Word of God with boldness. They were of one heart and
one soul. We want to get our members in a condition like that so things
will happen.
“I am trying to get you to see if we get our churches to be a force like
the early churches were, we are going to have our churches to grow as
they did. God is no respecter of persons. Right here in this United States
and in our foreign countries, when we come to the place that we fear
God and keep His commandments, He will accept our works. What did
those brethren do when they preached? They preached the gospel that
Christ did. They taught that every member had to be one hundred per
cent loyal. We have had ministers that don’t pay tithes; ministers that
go to hospitals; ministers that have sown discord. I am sure the early Church
would not have tolerated this. There is only one difference in those people
then and our people now and that is they lived in the Church in the
beginning and we are in it in the winding up. When we get ministers in
our local churches that will preach without fear and that money means
nothing to them except a necessity, we will have what they had in greater
abundance. We will never have much success in our local churches until
we get this ON TO PERFECTION program to working.
“Prayer won’t solve every problem. I can’t find one line against Joshua
in the Book, but when he was praying God told him to get up that Israel
had sinned. We have good people in our churches who will pray and
fast until they are weak, but it takes action on the part of some. A
person can stay at home and not go to church and transgress the covenant.
You can transgress in more ways than getting drunk and having a fight.
God told Joshua that they have stolen. We have a lot of people who are
taking God’s money. God said they had dissembled and this means to
hide under a false appearance. It also means to make a pretense of. Pre
tend not to be disloyal when they know they are failing to co-operate.
But the majority of our people will do what the ministers preach. Min
isters, it has come time now to love the Church of God teachings with
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because they said this is all of it.
“Sickness, lack of finance and opposition are our greatest problems in
our local churches. As for healing, James said if any were sick to call
for the elders of the Church. He also said to confess your faults. Some
people haven’t acknowledged to a. fault in years and years, yet they
wonder why they are not healed. There will come a day when we re
spond to the ON TO PERFECTION program and every member and min
ister are one hundred per cent loyal and our churches are an active force,
then God will take away sickness.
“The next thought is finance. (Eccl. 2:26) You will agree that sinners
own the wealth of this world. They work and they don’t need the money.
God says that He gave it to them that they may give it to them that are
good before God. They are stacking up for us day by day and this will
be our force of money to buy airplanes, automobiles, build churches and
do anything else we need to do. They have it laid up to give to him that
is good before God. Who will ever be better before God than His Church?
Why don’t they give it to us now? We have people who grumble. We
have people who call for the doctors when they are sick. We have peo
ple right in this Assembly that have not been faithful to our General
Overseer. God told Joshua He could not go with him until he got sin
out of the camp. God can’t move like we want Him to move when there
is sin among us. Ministers, get sin out of the camp. Teach the people to
observe. God won’t take up with sin. There is only one thing to do arid
that is to get busy and teach our people to observe.”
7:35 p.m.—Song service led by John W. Wood, Marie Garnet at the piano.
This was a glorious song service. The power of God fell upon the large
audience and many shouted and praised the Lord. Prayer at the pulpit by
General Cook while the congregation stood in holy reverence before the
Lord.
7:55 p.m.—Program in charge of Field Secretary No. 2, Ralph Seotton.
The Secretary spoke briefly and expressed his gratitude for the presence
of the Lord.
7:58 p.m.—Song by the Inspirational Trio, “Glory, Glory.” Solos by
Marie Garnet, “God Has His Eye on You” and “I’m Tired, My Soul Needs
Rest.”
8:15 p.m.—“Must Know the Church and Its Mighty Government to Be
Successful in the Work,” was the subject of short messages by L. N. Mc-
Koy, Joseph Knowles, Ronald Thompson, Bessie Stephens, J. W. Wood,
John Sands, Arnold Demeritt and J. W. Deadrick. These were fiery mes
sages showing it is necessary to know the Church in order to do the
work marked out in the Book. They made it clear that we must have a
revelation of the Church of God in order to know it and when we have
a clear conception of it, we can work on and be successful regardless
of the discouragements and oppositions that may come our way.
9:00 p.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band.
9:05 p.m.—“Who Are the Ten Virgins,” demonstrated message by the
Secretary. The story of the ten virgins recorded in the twenty-fifth chap
ter of Matthew was used by the speaker. As the Scripture was read
the five wise with oil in their lamps and the five foolish having lamps
without oil came on the platform. They went to sleep. Brother Seotton
said: “These virgins have accepted Christ, but they have fallen asleep.
Their eyes are closed to many of the truths of the Bible. They must be
awakened and the Church is going to do it. At midnight there was a cry
made. (At this time one representing the Church of God came on the
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and trimmed their lamps. Church of God flags were given to the five
wise. The foolish could not light their lamps.) The children of God are
going to be gathered into the Church of God. The Church is delivering
the message now. It is making the midnight cry. (The foolish begged
for the oil they needed but could not get any.) There are people in the
world who have the Holy Ghost, but they are not in the Church. They
must be won for the Church. Those with no oil in their lamps do not
have the Holy Ghost. (The five foolish ran to buy oil for themselves.)
You can’t give this to folks. (The five wise followed the bridegroom. The
foolish virgins came back but the door was closed.) Some folks are going
to wait too late to go with the bridegroom.
“
There is one class of people that I want you to observe. They are the
Church of God of the last days. Someone may want to know about the
kingdom saints being won by the Church. They are going to be won
by the Church for the Church. The Church is not asleep. She is warning
people to come into the fold. She is trying to convince the world that
God has a church on earth. The way to distinguish her is to look at the
flag. A banner is given to them that fear God to be displayed because
of the truth. The ten virgins represent the folks referred to as the other
sheep which must be brought into the fold, that there may be one fold
and one shepherd.
“John the Revelator seemed to get a vision of God’s Church after she
had put on strength and had made herself ready. The Church is making
herself ready for the marriage supper. It is going to be cleansed. The
standard is going to be held high. The washing machine has already got
started.”
10:00 p.m.—Awarding banners:
Arnold Demeritte, Florida, was awarded a banner for reporting the
largest number of members added to the Church this Assembly year—28.
A minister in Haiti was awarded a banner for having the best report in
foreign fields. He conducted fourteen revivals in which 103 were saved,
92 sanctified, 86 received the Holy Ghost, 100 baptized in water and 100
added to the Church.
10:13 p.m.—Brother G. H. Thurston’s name appeared on the program
for the evangelistic message. He had passed on to his reward a few days
before the Assembly. Brother Scotton asked the congregation to stand in
his honor. Words of sympathy were expressed for the family.
10:16 p.m.—Evangelistic message by Hermis Ferguson. The speaker de
livered a fiery message on the baptism of the Holy Ghost* He made it
clear that this experience is for everyone because the prophet declared
it would be poured out upon all flesh. He told those who did not have the
Holy Ghost that they were living beneath their privilege and urged them
to come to the altar and tarry until the blessing was received. The Electric
Band furnished music while a large number made their way to the altar
of prayer.
Thursday, September 15
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of J. W. McDill. The song
service was in charge of Sister Hill with Elma Gibson at the piano. There
were individual and concert prayers. These were earnest, sincere prayers
in behalf of the Assembly and the work of the Church of God. Brother
C.' C. Austin led the testimony service. Many testified to the wonderful
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they rejoiced in the Lord. Brother McDill delivered a short message. A
number who were sick were prayed for and anointed.
7:30 a.m.—Song service led by Buford Johnson, Christine Staggs at the
piano. Prayer by Guy F. Klapp while the congregation stood in quietness.
The General Overseer read requests for prayer and the congregation prayed
in concert for these.
CALL OF STATES AND PROVINCES
7:44 a.m.—Call of states and provinces and their response with their
music, songs, marches, display of banners and flags, short talks and re
ports by the overseers. Sharp trumpet call by Jack Wilson as a signal for
all to be ready.
7:45 a.m.—Alabama, Roy H. Phipps, Overseer. 185 marched, carrying
22 banners, 73 flags and two musical instruments. The delegation sang,
“Getting Ready to Leave This World” and “I See the Lighthouse.” The
Rogers sisters sang, “I Just Got to Heaven and I Can’t Sit' Down.” The
overseer talked briefly and read the report of the work. Song by Staggs
sisters, “I Know My Lord Will Care for Me.”
8:05 a.m.—Bahamas, Alvin S. Moss, Overseer. 32 marched, carrying 12
banners, two flags, 17 musical instruments. Song by the delegates, “I Am
a Pilgrim.” There was shouting and rejoicing as the song was sung. The
overseer read his report and talked briefly. He introduced a number of
the delegates.
8:25 a.m.—Arkansas, James Staggs, Overseer. 80 marched, carrying 50
banners, 20 flags, two instruments. The delegation sang, “Heaven’s Jubilee.”
The Staggs trio sang, “Heaven on My Mind.” Harmonica solo by Howard
Seratt. Song by the delegates, “Power in the Blood.” The overseer read
the report and introduced Brother D. M. Shults, former overseer of Ar
kansas, who spoke briefly.
8:41 a.m.—Arizona and Nevada, Dewey Foster, Overseer. Twelve marched,
carrying one banner, five flags and one instrument. Song by the delega
tion, “I’ll Fly Away.” Solo. “I’ve Been Waiting Lord to Go.” Song by all,
“Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Report of the work by the over
seer.
8:53 a.m.—California, A. T. Griffin, Overseer. 54 marched, carrying 55
banners, eight flags and two instruments. Song by the delegation, “Jesus
Lifted Me.” Short talks by the overseer and Brother J. A. Jimenez, Over
seer of Mexico. Duet, “Lord Build Me a Cabin in the Corner of Gloryland.”
Report of the work read by the overseer. Song by all, “I Am Saved.”
9:12
a.m.—Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Jersey, Paul Lawson and
Walter Harvey, Overseers. 14 marched, carrying three banners and two
musical instruments. Short talks by Brother Harvey, overseer of New
Jersey. Song in Italian by Brother and Sister Bush. Brother Harvey read
the report of his work, then Brother Lawson read his report and talked
briefly.
9:30 a.m.—Cuba, Senen Gonzalez, Overseer. Six marched, carrying one
banner, four flags and one instrument. Song by delegates, “Rally Chris
tian Soldiers.” Song in Spanish by Sister Gonzalez. The overseer read
the report of the work.
9:43 a.m.—Dominican Republic, Walter C. Bates, Overseer. Twelve
marched, carrying one banner and nine flags. Song in Spanish by Sister
Gonzalez. Overseer talked briefly and read the report of the work.
10:00 a.m.—East Texas, John A. Stubbs, Overseer. 115 marched, carry
ing 49 banners, 32 flags and two instruments. Song by all, “I Love My
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report of the work by the overseer.
10:15 a.m.—Florida, M. S. Curry, Overseer. 160 marched, carrying 31
banners, 32 flags and one instrument. The delegation sang, “Getting Ready
Glad that Jesus Lifted Me.” Song by trio, “When He Calls I’ll Fly Away.”
Short talk and report by overseer.
10:30 a.m.—Georgia, M. E. Wilson, Overseer. 492 marched, carrying 114
flags, 88 banners and 11 instruments. The delegation sang, “You’ve Got
to Move.” Brief talk by the overseer and report of the work. He intro
duced the state secretaries and state evangelists. Song by all, “Heaven’s
Jubilee.”
11:00 a.m.—Haiti, J. Vital Herne, Overseer. Seven marched, carrying
one banner and four flags. Short talk by the overseer. Song in Spanish
by Sister Gonzalez. Song in French by Brother Herne. Report of the work
by the overseer.
11:09 a.m.—Idaho, S. T. Rodman, Overseer. Eleven marched, carrying
eight banners, two instruments. Song by the delegates, “He Set Me Free.”
The state secretaries were introduced by the overseer. Duet, “I Am Not
Ashamed.” Report given by the overseer.
11:17 a.m.—Illinois, E. T. Fowler, Overseer. 64 marched, carrying 12
banners, 32 flags and one instrument. The delegation sang, “Getting Ready
to Leave This World.” Short talk and reading of the report by the over
seer. Song by Chicago trio, “I’m Going Home.”
11:30 a.m.—Indiana. Joe Martin, Overseer. 97 marched, carrying 38 ban
ners, 52 flags and three instruments. Song by the delegates. “Keep on
the Firing Line.” Report read by the overseer. Song by all, “Walk with
the Lord.”
11:50 a.m.—Iowa. Howard W. Thomas, Overseer. 45 marched, carrying
10
banners, 21 flags and one instrument. The delegation sang, “He Abides.”
Special songs. “Walking Up the King’s Highway” and “Down on My Knees.”
Report read by the overseer.
12:03 p.m.—Jamaica, R. C. Smith, Overseer. 19 marched, carrying one
banner, four flags and 13 instruments. Short talk by the overseer. Song
in Spanish by Sister Gonzalez. Overseer read report of the work.
12:15 p.m.—Kansas, Cecil J. Cunningham, Overseer. 51 marched, carry
ing 11 banners, 15 flags and two instruments. The delegation sang, “Hold
the Fort.” Kansas City quartet sang, “I’ve Got a Lot of Heaven in My
Soul.” Short talk and report bv overseer. The quartet sang, “When God
Dips His Love in My Heart.” The pastors of churches having honor stones
in Fields of the Wood made brief talks.
12:30 p.m.—Kentucky, Harper Hunter. Jr.. Overseer. 274 marched, carry
ing 48 banners, 70 flags and 15 instruments. As the delegates marched
to the platform they sang, “I Love My Saviour,” accompanied by the
Louisville band. The delegation raised their hands and prayed in concert,
then sang, “When Our Lord Shall Come Again.” They shouted and praised'
the Lord. Duet, “We’ll Not Be Here Long.” Report of the work and short
talk by the overseer.
12:48 p.m.—Louisiana, Earl Cowen, Overseer. 67 marched, carrying 15
banners, 14 flags and five instruments. Song by the delegation, “When
We All Get to Heaven.” Report was read by the overseer. State secre
taries introduced, also the former state overseers. Duet, “Remember the
Cross” and “I Know God Is God.” The delegates rejoiced and praised God.
1:08 pun.—Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D. C.. Eosey A Shupe,
Overseer. 62 marched, carrying 13 banners, 37 flags and. one instrument..
Short, talk by the overseer. .The delegation sang, “Jesus 'Hold. My.:Hgndl”
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talk by John W. Wood and song by the colored delegation, “Just a Little
Talk with Jesus.” Two sisters talked briefly. Overseer read his report
and introduced the state secretaries.
1:44 p.m.—Massachusetts and New York, J. F. Aites, Overseer. 36
marched, carrying 14 banners and 21 flags. The delegation sang, “He
Set Me Free.” The colored delegates sang, “This Same Jesus.” The over
seer read the report of the work and called on a number of the delegates
to speak.
2:10 p.m.—Mexico, J. A. Jimenez, Overseer. 14 marched, carrying two
banners, five flags and two instruments. Short talk by the overseer. Song
by the delegates in Spanish. Solo in Spanish. Another song by the del
egates. Report of the work read by the overseer.
2:28 p.m.—Michigan and Ontario, Canada, G. A. Wilson, Overseer. 59
marched, carrying 17 banners, 30 flags and three musical instruments.
The delegation sang, “I See the Lighthouse.” The blessings of the Lord
were upon the delegates and they shouted and rejoiced. The overseer read
the report of the work. Song by Brother and Sister Marvin Burt, “Down
on My Knees.” Short talk by Brother Horace Lafortune, pastor of a church
in Ontario.
2:40 p.m.—Minnesota, Paul H. Thompson, Overseer. 28 marched, carry
ing 11 banners, 13 flags and one instrument. The delegates sang, “Some
times I Feel Like Heaven Comes Down.” Short talk by the overseer and
report. A quartet sang, “His Yoke Is Easy.” Solo, “Crown of Glory Shall
Be Mine.”
2:55 p.m.—Mississippi, Amos J. Creel, Overseer. 156 marched, carrying
34.banners, 38 flags and two instruments. The delegation sang, “When the
Church of God Arises.” There was shouting and rejoicing among the
delegates. Report of the overseer. Song by the Melody Trio, “I’m Just
a Stranger.” Short talk by the overseer. Song by the colored delegates,
“Through the Years I’m Toiling.”
3:15
p.m.—Missouri, Boyd Thornton, Overseer. 67 marched, carrying 30
banners, 10 flags and two instruments. Song by the delegation, “I’m Liv
ing the Right Life Now.” Duet, “Jesus and Me.” Short talk and report
by the overseer. Solo by Warren Roney, “When I Get Up to Heaven.” Song
by a quartet.
3:37 p.m.—Montana and Alberta, Canada, W. A. Newsom, Overseer. 17
marched, carrying 15 banners, six flags and one instrument. Talk by the
overseer. Song by the delegates, “Getting Ready to Leave This World.”
Overseer read the report of the work. The delegation sang, “The Speckled
Bird.”
3:52 p.m.—Nebraska, Jesse A. Griffin, Overseer. 20 marched, carrying
20 banners, four flags and two instruments. The delegates sang, “Heaven’s
Jubilee.” The overseer read report. Song by the delegation, “Just a Little
Talk With Jesus.” The pastors talked briefly, also Sister Griffin.
4:11 p.m.-—New Mexico, T. J. Lowe, Overseer. 26 marched, carrying 13
banners, nine flags and one musical instrument. The delegation sang,
“Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Solo, “What Then.” The overseer
read the report of the work and the delegation sang, “I’ll Fly Away.”
4:24. p.m.—North Carolina, R. Clement Lynch, Overseer. 250 marched,
carrying 49 banners, 13 flags and eight musical instruments. Song by
the delegates, “I See the Lighthouse.” Brother and Sister Petty sang, “My
Lord Is Raising Up a Nation.” The overseer read the report. The colored
delegates sang, “This Little Light of Mine.” Short talk by the overseer.
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joicing among the delegates.
4:47 p.m.—North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada, Nelson W. Johnson,
Overseer. 26 marched, carrying 14 banners, 10 flags and two musical in
struments. Short talk and report by the overseer. The German delegates
sang a song in their language. Two brothers spoke briefly in German.
Solo in Ukrainian language. Song by an Indian delegate in his language.
The overseer dedicated the songs in the different languages to the General
Overseer.
5:15 p.m.—Ohio, M. M. Burt, Overseer. 98 marched, carrying 37 ban
ners, 17 flags, 16 musical instruments. Song by the delegates, “Hold the
Fort.” Short talk and report by the overseer. Song by Brother Bredken-
bridge, “Jacob’s Ladder.” Song by all, “Come on, Ohio, Let’s Go.”
5:35 p.m.—Oklahoma, D. F. Rowland, Overseer. 79 marched, carrying
seven banners, 25 flags and one instrument. Song by the delegation, “Get
ting Ready to Leave This World.” A quartet sang, “Grand and Glorious
Feeling.” Report read by the overseer. Song by Arlene Davis. The over
seer introduced Brother D. H. Queener, former overseer of Oklahoma,
who spoke briefly.
5:50 p.m.—Oregon, H. M. Biggers, Overseer. 15 marched, carrying 10
banners, four flags and two musical instruments. Song by the delegation,
“I’ll Have a New Life.” The overseer introduced the delegates, talked
briefly and read his report. Song by Harry Lee Moore, “Checking up
on My Payments to the Lord.” The delegation sang, “After the Sunrise.”
6:05 p.m.—Pennsylvania, Paul J. Ion, Overseer. 64 marched, carrying
17 banners, five flags and three musical instruments. Song by the delega
tion, “I Want Jesus.” A quartet sang, “The Love of God.” The colored
delegates sang, “I Am Going to Sing ’Til the Power Comes Down.” The
power fell and there was much rejoicing. Song by the Gospeleers, “Some
thing’s Burning in My Soul.” The overseer read his report.
6:27 p.m.—Sierra Leone, British West Africa, Daniel Longstreth, Rep
resentative. 13 marched, carrying one banner, 13 flags and one instru
ment. Song by the delegation, “Glory to His Name.” Brother Longstreth
talked briefly and sang a song in his native tongue. Song by all, “I’ll
Fly Away.” A telegram of greetings to the Assembly from David Long
streth, overseer of Sierra Leone, was read. Short talk by Brother G. W.
Grubbs concerning the work in British West Africa.
6:45 p.m.—South Carolina, E. A. McDonald, Overseer. 231 marched, car
rying 33 banners, 71 flags and four instruments. The delegation sang, “On
the Battlefield for my Lord.” Duet, “Echoes from the Burning Bush.” An
other duet, “I Won’t Be Down Here Long.” Report of overseer and all sang,
“I See the Lighthouse.”
7:15 p.m.—South Dakota, F. E. Van Deventer, Overseer. 54 marched, car
rying 16 banners, 28 flags and four musical instruments. Song by the
delegation, “The Gloryland Way.” Talk by the overseer and reading of
report. Song by a quartet and a duet. Short talk by an Indian brother
and a song by the Indian delegates in their native language.
7:40 p.m.—Tennessee, L. V. Jones, Overseer. 640 marched, carrying 196
banners, 71 flags and five musical instruments. Song by the delegates,
“Heaven’s Jubilee.” Short talk and report by the overseer. The congre
gation stood and cheered this large delegation as they marched off the
platform.
8:07 p.m.—Utah and Colorado, Homer R. Hall, Overseer. 41 marched,
carrying one banner, 42 flags and four instruments. Song by the delega
tion and a special song by Brother and Sister Hall. Another special song
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overseer.
8:20 p.m.—Virginia, W. M. Lowman, Overseer. 310 marched, carrying
131 banners, 63 llags and three instruments. The delegation sang, “Prayer
Bells of Heaven.” This brought a shower of blessings and there was
much rejoicing. Song by the McKinney family and another by the col
ored delegates. The overseer introduced the state secretaries and mem
bers of his family, also the' son of J. J. Lowman, who was the first over
seer of Virginia. Song by the overseer’s little grandson. Report of the
work by the overseer.
9:00 p.m.—Virgin Islands, Moses Stephens, Overseer. Seven marched,
carrying one banner and five flags. Song by a sister. The overseer talked
briefly, gave a report and then sang a song.
9:17 p.m.—Washington and British Columbia, Sidney A. Cooley, Over
seer. 18 marched, carrying 13 banners, six flags and two instruments.
The delegation sang, “Jesus Hold My Hand.” A trio sang, “I’ve Got the
Joy Down in My Heart” in Ukrainian. An Eskimo talked briefly and sang
in his language. Short talk and report of the work by the overseer. The
delegation sang, “Getting Ready to Leave This World.”
9:38 p.m.—West Texas, L. E. Silvers, Overseer. 39 marched, carrying
two banners, six flags and three instruments. The delegation sang, “When
His sanctifying Power Fell on Me.” Duet, “There’s Nothing in Heaven
but Love.” Overseer made a short talk and read the report. All sang,
“Meeting in the Air.”
9:50 p.m.—West Virginia, John W. Miracle, Overseer. 63 marched, car
rying 18 banners, 29 flags and two instruments. The delegation sang, “He
Set Me Free.” There was rejoicing among the delegates while the song
was sung. A brother testified and the blessings of the Lord were poured out
upon the delegates and spread to the large congregation. This was a
refreshing shower. The overseer gave the report of the work.
10:16 p.m.—Wisconsin, Don B. Thomas, Overseer. 26 marched, carrying
two banners, four flags and one instrument. The delegation sang, “Built on
the Rock.” Song by the quartet, “Christians, Hold Out the Light.” All
sang, "Isn’t He Wonderful.” Reading of the report by the overseer.
10:30 p.m.—Wyoming, G. C. Decker, Overseer. 29 marched, carrying 10
banners, five flags and three musical instruments. The delegation sang,
“Where the Milk and Honey Flows.” Solo by Dena Rae Decker, “He Will
Make the Flowers Bloom,” also a piano solo. The overseer read the re
port of the work. The delegates sang, “Church of God Train.” The song
called for a car for each auxiliary. This was illustrated by different groups
marching around and making motions to illustrate the movement of the
train. The train whistle could be heard at intervals during the song.
The delegates shouted and rejoiced. The Bahama Band struck up a num
ber and the shouting spread over the congregation. Marches were formed
and happy people wound about through the aisles and on the platforms
shouting and praising God. This was a victorious ending for the call
of states and their response with their programs.
11:09 p.m.—The General Overseer read the names of the states and
countries which were not represented in the marches and called for the
congregation to stand and pray a special prayer for the overseers and
our people in these different places. This was a mighty roaring concert
prayer.
11:11 p.m.—Jack Wilson sounded a blast on his trumpet as a signal
that the call of states was ended.
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piano. Prayer at the pulpit by Fi-eddie Reynolds as the congregation stood
in holy quietness. At the close of the prayer the congregation prayed in
concert for those for whom requests had been made.
11:24 p.m.—Evangelistic message by Charles Hawkins. He spoke on the
subject, “Believe in God.” He used for a text Hebrews 11:6. He stated
that it was impossible to please the Lord without faith and that we must
believe God and believe He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek
Him. He used several Scriptui'es to encourage those who want blessings
from God to believe in Him. He mentioned Thomas and stated it was
not difficult to believe in that which we see, but it is necessary to believe
God even if we cannot see Him. He urged the people to come to the altar
and seek God diligently and believe on Him for the desired blessings.
As a song was sung by Harry Lee Moore, the people made their way to
the altar. The report was given that two were converted, five sanctified
and fourteen received the Holy Ghost.
Friday, September 16
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of Sebastian McGee. The
service opened with a concert prayer in behalf of the services that day.
The song service was led by J. D. Sturgeon. This was followed by another
concert prayer. Special prayers were prayed for the General Overseer
and for the work of the Assembly. The leader called for different groups
to pray—one group prayed for one thing and another group something
else. This was a powerful concert prayer. The testimony service was
conducted by Brother B. M. Fouts. Numbers of good testimonies were
given. These were interspersed with songs and choruses! The sick were
prayed for and anointed, then Brother McGee delivered a good message.
The service was dismissed with prayer at 7:10 a.m.
8:45 a.m.—Program of music by the Bahama Brass Band in front of
the Tabernacle.
9:00 a.m.—Program of music by the Louisville Band inside the Tabernacle.
9:20 a.m.—Song service led by E. P. Cooper, Ii'ene Jones at the piano.
The congregation stood and clapped their hands as they praised the Lord
in song. Prayer at the pulpit by William A. Grant while the congrega
tion stood in sacred silence. At the close of the prayer the congregation
prayed in concert in behalf of the special requests.
9:34 a.m.—Song by Mildred Bennett, “Abiding Peace from the Throne.”
9:38 a.m.—“Where Will the Church Be During the Tribulations,” mes
sage by L. S. Rhodes. The speaker stated that this subject had been
troubling him some and he didn’t know how he would get along, but he
would see what could be found in the Word. He stated that he wasn’t
afraid to undertake it with the anointing of the Holy Ghost. He used
Matt. 24:21, 29, 30 to start with. He stated that he realized many thoughts
were running through the minds of the people. He said the subject re
minded him of three men walking in a field and at a distance they could
see a horse. One of the men thought the horse was bi'own, another thought
it was black and the third man decided it was dark gray. They kept
walking toward the horse and when they were close to him they agreed
on the color. He said, “This subject has been preached in different ways,
but we are walking together. I assui'e you if we continue to walk together, as
we approach the coming of the Son of man, we will all see alike. We
are not agreed on certain things at this time, but we are walking together.
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tliis side the dark ages.” He referred to Matt. 24:37-39 and said.
“We are interested in the coming of the Lord. We are getting ready for
His return. Jesus said as it was in the days of Noah it will be like that
when He comes back. They were eating and drinking, marrying and giv
ing in marriage. While they were doing these things, they didn’t think
much about Noah and his work, but he just kept hammering away. The
people now don’t think much about us, but we are going to keep right
on building and getting the Church ready for the return of the Lord. (He
used the Scriptures in Genesis where God instructed Noah how to build
the ark.) It looks like it is almost time to start the pitching business.
Pitch is used to close up the seams of a ship. Noah used it to close up
every seam and to protect the wood from the water. We need to be
pitched within and without. That will preserve us. If you are water
proof you will be Church of God this time next year. A lot of us need a
little'more pitch. The Lord desires men and women who will stand for
the Bible. Paul told some folks how to behave themselves in the house
of God which is the pillar and ground of the truth. The Church of God
is the pillar and ground. It is not the truth, but the support for the truth.
In other words, this is part of the pillar and ground. (He mentioned in
dividuals and said each one was a little part of the pillar and ground.)
The trouble today is that too much of the pillar and ground can’t be de
pended upon. (Psalm 92:12, 13)
‘‘Those that He planted in the Church of God will be fat and flourish
ing. It means much to say we are. planted in the Church of God. The
word plant means to cover up. When you plant potatoes you cover them
up. When you are planted in the Church of God you are covered over
and when the storm passes you are not disturbed. You are hidden beneath
the surface. If you are hid you are safe, but if you are just set out like
you set out tomato plants, the frost may destroy you. There may be some
frost on its way and if you can’t stand it, you need to dig a little deeper.
Jesus was on a ship one time and a storm came. He was asleep, but He
was on board. The waves covered the ship. You know what it means
to be covered. If you go to bed and stick one foot out you are not covered.
I wonder if you are covered this morning and planted in the Church of
God—live, die, sink or swim, stand for the Church of God. The waves
are coming, but I can almost look out by faith and see the great calm
just like it was when Jesus said ‘peace, be still.’
“In the ark there was the first, second and third stories. I wonder what
story you are living in this morning. I heard that the first means saved
people, second being sanctified and the third floor the Holy Ghost. Be
fore Jesus returns everybody is going to have to reach the third floor. A
window is there and you can talk directly to God. If you want to be
protected, stay in the ark. The waters of the flood are coming. If it hadn’t
been for the flood the ark would have remained where it was when Noah
finished it. But the waters increased and destroyed the world and the
same water raised the ark. So it will be with the tribulations and the
Church. They will never flood the Church of God.
“
When Paul wrote letters to the Church of God, he addressed them to
the body—the visible members. The early Church went through terrible
persecutions. They were burned at the stake and suffered many things.
The early Church—the visible body, that is what was destroyed. The
former General Overseer said the early Church was destroyed, but the
body is one thing and the spirit another. The body went down, but the
spirit lived on. Our former General Overseer stood here before us for
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on somewhere. He will have a new body sometime. The same spirit that
was in the early body is in us today.”
Brother Rhodes did not finish his message, but he quit preaching when
he had used the time allotted him on the program.
10:37 a.m.—Song by Texie Johnson, “The Church Victorious.”
10:42 a.m.—The General Overseer stated that he felt we were in a very
sacred place with the Spirit of the Lord in the midst. After the United
States, British, Mexican and Church of God flag pledges were repeated
in concert, the General Overseer called on all who possibly could to kneel
and pray. These were sincere prayers that must have touched the loving
heart of the Father in heaven. At the close, the General Overseer stated
that he believed the Father above and His Son Jesus Christ were looking
upon the scene.
10:58 a.m.—The General Overseer’s Annual Address:
GENERAL OVERSEER ’S ANNUAL ADDRESS
BEFORE THE FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
of
THE CHURCH OF GOD
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.
The British Flag Pledge
I pledge allegiance to our King, and Country, one flag, one throne, one
Empire.
La Bandera
;Oh, Bandera Mexicana! jMi bandera tricolor! Yo amo tus lindos
colores; con todo mi corazon. Quiero que siempre gloriosa, flotes libre
y con honor. jQue todos los Mexicanos, sepan mostrarte su amor!
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!
INTRODUCTORY
The Lord has not delayed His coming. We don’t say as much about the
coming of the Lord as we used to and some may feel that this great
event is so far in the future that we do not need to give attention to it now,
but this is not the case. Whether His coming is in the near future or
many years from now, we know He is coming back just as the angel said
He would when He went again into heaven and we need to take heed-
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such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." This indicates
He is coming at a time when somebody may not be looking for Him,
but those who are ready can rejoice when He makes His appearance.
Being ready is what is going to count.
Many
times we say that being ready for the coming of the Lord is
having the work done, and this is true, but we can’t lay around and take
it easy and expect our Father in heaven to wait on us a long time to get
the work done before He sends His Son back. If we have any thought
in our minds that God is going to wait on us to get the work done, we are
deceiving ourselves. He has never required more of any people than
they can do, and He does not require more of us than we can do in pre
paring for the coming of Jesus. We can do the work, I am sure.
This
gospel that has been committed to us must be preached in all the
world for a witness unto all nations. Without having any other work to
do, this of itself is a great big job. It is so big that to the human mind it
seems it can never be done for generations to come. That may be the
reason some of us have quit saying much about the coming of the Lord.
That may be the reason some of us have almost quit preaching on the sub
ject, but instead of failing to keep it before the minds of the people, I feel
we should preach about it more often than we ever have. People want
to be ready for the coming of the Lord and if His glorious appearing is
kept in their minds constantly and they are made to know what it takes
to be ready, I believe they will work harder than they otherwise would.
All that we do is in preparation for the return of the Son of God. The
message must go to every creature, and we are hurrying to reach them as
fast as we can. The Church must be filled and made perfect, and we
are doing something along this line. Since all that we do is in preparation
for the. coming of the Lord, then I think we should be more stirred about
the wonderful event than at any time in the past. We are drawing closer
all the time. Right now we are one year nearer the coming of Jesus than
we were when we were last assembled here. I feel we should get excited
and talk about it and preach about it. That is going to be an exciting
time. Just think about two women working together and one taken and the
other left. And two men sleeping together and one taken and the other
left. Think what it will mean to hear the trumpet sound and see the
Lord make His appearance in the skies with a shout and the voice of the
archangel. His voice will wake up the dead. The graves will burst open
and the dead in Christ shall hear and come forth, then the living saints
will be changed and all go to meet the Lord in the air. That is one ex
perience we have never had and we never will have until that time comes.
Whether dead or alive, if we are prepared, we will meet the Lord in the
air. We can sail through the air now in planes, but that will be one time
when we will need no extra wings to carry us above the earth. I want
us to get so thrilled with the thought of meeting the Lord in the air that
we will give more attention to it. If we are thrilled about something we
will certainly talk about it, and I feel the coming of the Lord should be
one of our main themes. I don’t believe I am wrong about this. If we can
get a picture of the coming of the Lord and all that will take place at that
time, and realize what it means to be ready, I believe we can do the work
that is required of us now. I believe a realization of what the coming of
the Lord means to us will be an incentive to everyone to live closer to
God and work harder than we ever have.
We need to be wide awake ourselves so we can- stir others and get
them to be ready for the coming of the Lord. Think of the awful tribu
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away. This is prefigured by the ark which saved Noah and his family.
The people were-going on in the usual manner and didn’t realize an awful
calamity was coming upon them until it was too late. No doubt, when the
flood waters began to. rise and they found themselves in great danger
they tried to get Noah to let them in the ark, but this was impossible.
They had waited too long. We must arouse ourselves to our responsibilities.
Noah saved a few through his obedience, but we must rescue all that it
takes to fill the house. Down near the end it looks like somebody will
have to compel people to come in, but we can do that by the help of the
Lord.
The coming of the Lord may not be a long ways off as some people be
lieve. It may be near at hand. I know there is much work to do in prep
aration, but when we get stirred to action just like we should be, then
God can do things in a hurry. It doesn’t take Him a long time to do any
thing He wants done. When He finds somebody to use just as He de
sires, He can do great things in a short time. I know He can and I be
lieve He will do a quick work in these last days. He will have to find
people to use for this quick work, and He will find them. He can do
exceeding abundantly above all we can think or ask according to the
power that works in us. We need to get stirred up and let the power work.
Something worked in Paul when he was preaching Christ and warning
and teaching every man. He said, “Whereunto I also labour, striving
according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.” This same
power will work in us mightily if we will let it. I tell you, we need this
power working in us. We can be assured of the fact that the Lord has not
delayed His coming, so let’s give our whole attention to making every
necessary preparation for it.
A WORD TO OUR MINISTERS
When we think how beautiful is the story of love and how great are
the truths found in the Bible, we feel it is no wonder the prophet uttered
these words: “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel
of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” The glorious gospel
was committed to us to carry to all the world. God chose this method to
save them that are lost. Jesus told the early Church to go preach. His
command is still in full force now. Surely we who are called to carry this
message are honored above all men. To be chosen of God to carry out
the command of His Son is one of the greatest honors to be conferred on
human beings in these last days. Paul called the preaching of the cross
foolishness to them that perish, so we would not expect the world to agree
with us concerning these statements, but he showed that it pleased God
to save all who will believe by the foolishness of preaching. He went
further and stated that the foolishness of God is wiser than men and
that God had chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise
and the weak things to confound the mighty. This is God’s way of doing
things and I am glad to find myself right in the middle of His great plan
for saving the lost and carrying on His work.
Probably not even one in this Assembly chose the ministry for his
life’s work. Other plans had been made and many of us were already
engaged in work we enjoyed doing and which paid well, but the call
of God came and everything else had to be laid aside. There are peo
ple who have chosen the ministry as their vocation, but I believe our
ministers who are giving their all to the work of God have felt as Paul
when he said, “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of:
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gospel!” I know it is preach or be lost with many. I have heard numbers
of ministers say they rejected the call for one reason or another until
they felt they would be lost if they did not obey. Others have stated
that they failed in their experience with the Lord because they did not obey
and preach the gospel. Later they said yes to God and obeyed the call.
I do not think any of us have wanted to disobey God, but we felt that we
were unequal to the task, and within ourselves we are not able. “Our
sufficiency is of God.” Through Him we can be “able ministers of the
new testament.” Paul, who was highly educated and could speak fluently,
said, “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of
man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” This
is the way to preach today.
Our ministers who have been called and chosen of God have a great
work to do in making preparations for the return of our Lord. This is
work that cannot be avoided. It is in the plan and it will be done. If'
you and I fail, then God will raise up those who will do it. The Church
will be made glorious and the ministers are given for the perfecting of
the saints, to do the work of the ministry and to build up the Church of
God. Notice what Paul says about this: “And he gave some, apostles;
and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edify
ing of the body of Christ.” A heavy responsibility! Yes, a heavy respon
sibility! And now is the time to shoulder this responsibility and go into
the work with all our might. We have been using this Scripture in our
message for a long time. We are not in darkness concerning its meaning.
For years now the light of this Scripture has been shining and we have
a good understanding of what is required of us as ministers. If we don’t
do what we know to do, I wonder what will happen. No doubt, many of
imperfection in the rank of the ministry I am afraid everyone has not been
doing all that is required. The Bible, which we have promised to obey,
calls for the entire membership to be one, but we can’t hope for this until
our ministers are in unity and measuring to the standard marked out in
the Book. They cannot bring the Church to the unity of the faith and of
the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man until they obey God
and His Word. We are still looking forward to the time when our minis
ters will measure to the requirements and do the work marked out for
them because the words of the prophet are true. He said, “Thy watch
men shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for
they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.”
There is no mistaking the meaning of these words. Our watchmen (the
ministers) will be in harmony “for they shall see eye to eye.” All this
will be brought about “when the Lord shall bring again Zion.” This part
is fulfilled. The Church has made its appearance again in these last days,
and surely it is time for our ministers to get together and see eye to eye.
When they do, they will be able to get the members to be perfectly joined
together in the same mind and in the same judgment. No doubt, the
enemy is doing what he can to hinder along this line, but we don’t want to
allow him to obstruct the progress of the work by causing us to fail or
using us to bring about divisions. We, the ministry, must see eye to eye, be
of the same mind and speak the same thing.
Ministers, do you feel the responsibility that is upon you? Do you?
Do you realize the great work that is to be done in these last days? Do
you know that it never can be accomplished until we come together as one?
Our mighty God acknowledged one time that a certain number of people
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away. This is prefigured by the ark which saved Noah and his family.
The people were-going on in the usual manner and didn’t realize an awful
calamity was coming upon them until it was too late. No doubt, when the
flood waters began to. rise and they found themselves in great danger
they tried to get Noah to let them in the ark, but this was impossible.
They had waited too long. We must arouse ourselves to our responsibilities.
Noah saved a few through his obedience, but we must rescue all that it
takes to fill the house. Down near the end it looks like somebody will
have to compel people to come in, but we can do that by the help of the
Lord.
The coming of the Lord may not be a long ways off as some people be
lieve. It may be near at hand. I know there is much work to do in prep
aration, but when we get stirred to action just like we should be, then
God can do things in a hurry. It doesn’t take Him a long time to do any
thing He wants done. When He finds somebody to use just as He de
sires, He can do great things in a short time. I know He can and I be
lieve He will do a quick work in these last days. He will have to find
people to use for this quick work, and He will find them. He can do
exceeding abundantly above all we can think or ask according to the
power that works in us. We need to get stirred up and let the power work.
Something worked in Paul when he was preaching Christ and warning
and teaching every man. He said, “Whereunto I also labour, striving
according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.” This same
power will work in us mightily if we will let it. I tell you, we need this
power working in us. We can be assured of the fact that the Lord has not
delayed His coming, so let’s give our whole attention to making every
necessary preparation for it.
A WORD TO OUR MINISTERS
When we think how beautiful is the story of love and how great are
the truths found in the Bible, we feel it is no wonder the prophet uttered
these words: “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel
of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” The glorious gospel
was committed to us to carry to all the world. God chose this method to
save them that are lost. Jesus told the early Church to go preach. His
command is still in full force now. Surely we who are called to carry this
message are honored above all men. To be chosen of God to carry out
the command of His Son is one of the greatest honors to be conferred on
human beings in these last days. Paul called the preaching of the cross
foolishness to them that perish, so we would not expect the world to agree
with us concerning these statements, but he showed that it pleased God
to save all who will believe by the foolishness of preaching. He went
further and stated that the foolishness of God is wiser than men and
that God had chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise
and the weak things to confound the mighty. This is God’s way of doing
things and I am glad to find myself right in the middle of His great plan
for saving the lost and carrying on His work.
Probably not even one in this Assembly chose the ministry for his
life’s work. Other plans had been made and many of us were already
engaged in work we enjoyed doing and which paid well, but the call
of God came and everything else had to be laid aside. There are peo
ple who have chosen the ministry as their vocation, but I believe our
ministers who are giving their all to the work of God have felt as Paul
when he said, “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of:
for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the

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to build the tower to heaven so He had to do something to stop them.
He does want us to make ready for the coming of the Lord and He will
help us instead of stopping us. It is His will for us to prepare for Jesus to
return for His beautiful Church. John saw the bride all ready for the
marriage. He said, “His wife hath made. herself ready.” This shows
there is something to do to be ready and the ministers must take the
lead in the work. Let’s do the work designated in the Book. What do you
say? Let’s live holy lives and ever be busy in the work God has called
us to do.
Did you notice the words—holy lives? That means a life above reproach;
a life that no one can justly speak evil of. It is always a grief to me when
reports come concerning a failure on the part of a minister. I want to
be patient with everyone, but I am at a loss sometimes to know how long to
bear with those who fail to conduct themselves properly. Everything in
the lives of our ministers that is a hindrance to their work in the Church
of God must be eliminated. They must be careful how they conduct them
selves. They must take care of their debts in a satisfactory manner. So
many complaints have come concerning bad debts I have felt that we
should not allow a minister to keep his license if he does not take care
of his debts properly. It is not so bad to owe debts if they are taken care
of as they should be, but to owe a debt and refuse to do anything to satisfy
the creditor is bad. Our ministers just must do what they say they win
do, not only in regard to their debts but in everything. Their word must
be dependable. I hope those who have failed on any line in the past
will not fail any more.
Ministers, we have a big job on our hands. God has chosen us to do
a certain work. Let’s be men and women for God and fill our places in
the body of Christ with honor and dignity.
EVERY MEMBER A WORKER AND SPECIAL WORK
FOR EVERYONE
How much more could have been accomplished through the years since
the Church of God made its appearance again in these last days if every
member had been a worker? There is plenty of work for everyone, but
it seems there have always been some who wouldn’t feel responsible for
any part of it. This is true even yet after we have made special efforts
again and again to get every member to assist in the mighty work that is
ours to do. In our local churches it is nearly always the case that only
a few carry the load. This is true in our auxiliary work. Just a few
sisters in each Womens Missionary Band feel the responsibility of raising
funds and carrying on the work. Just a few young people in each Vic
tory Leaders Band do the work. Many times a Sunday School superin
tendent has to beg members to teach classes. Pastors sometimes have to
almost plead with members to get them to serve as band leaders. Just think
how much easier it would be to carry on if every member would work
as a few do, and think how much more could be accomplished. The few
can’t do all the work. Every member will have to carry his share of the
load before we can do the work that must be done. Every member will
have to be a worker before we can reach the goal that is set before us.
This is the reason we keep mentioning this subject. We feel it is our
duty to do our best to stir every member to action.
All of us have the blessed privilege of being workers together with God.
Paul, that mighty worker in the early Church, said, “For we are labourers
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worker. He suffered many tilings in order to be a worker in God’s great
harvest field. Every member can’t preach like Paul, but every member
can work. All of us are not called, to preach, but everyone is called
to work. It is a privilege to be called to work for God. When He saved
us, He called us to labor for Him and we can be as faithful in our work
as Paul was in his. We can work in a way that we will be able to say as
he said, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.” I believe
there have been many children of God who were as faithful in their work
as Paul was in his. Thousands have worked unceasingly and untiringly
and they could say they had fought a good fight when they came down
to the end of life.
The One who spake as never man spake said, “The harvest truly is
plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the
harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Multitudes
of people surrounded the compassionate Son of God wherever He went to be
healed and blessed and to hear His words, and He looked upon them and
saw the dire need of laborers in the great harvest field. If the harvest was
plenteous then, surely it is now. I don’t see how the need for laborers
could have ever been greater than at this time. Multitudes are hungry
for that which we can give. They are crying for love and attention. Many
are eager for the gospel message that we have. The harvest is plenteous
and we do not have enough laborers, but if every member would become
a real laborer there would not be such a shortage. See the wide fields of
grain to be reaped and only a few workers scattered about in them. If
every member would give his very best service to the Master the golden
grain could be reaped and stored in the Church of God much more quickly,
but too often opportunities to work have been overlooked and neglected
and that could mean much grain has been allowed to go to ruin. What
does that amount to in the Master’s harvest field? It can mean nothing
but a waste of souls—souls for whom our wonderful Christ died; souls that
might have been won if every member had been a worker.
We would naturally think that the Lord had sent every member int.o the
harvest field, wouldn’t we? Why not think of it in this way? He saved
everyone, and He saves us to serve. Now is our time. If we neglect now
we may not have an opportunity later. We never know when we will be
taken from this world. It will be an awful thing to meet God if we have
not done our best. Jesus said He must do the works of the Father while
it is day because the night will come when no man can work. If He
felt that way, how much more should we? We have only a limited time to
do our work and we don’t know how soon our labors here will be ended.
Now is our time to work. Now is our time to reap the golden grain.
The harvest field is wherever there is a lost soul and wherever there
is any kind of work to do for the Master. There are unsaved people all
around everyone of us and they are to be rescued from the bondage of
sin. It doesn’t take a preacher to win souls. Everyone who can get a
prayer through to God and everyone who can tell of the love of the Saviour
for a lost world can win souls. Every member can pray prevailing prayers
which will reach the throne of grace and it is through prayer that sinners
are brought to their knees in repentance. It is through prayer that God is
moved to lend His assistance on any line. All of our people can testify,
and conviction has seized many souls through powerful testimonies to the
saving grace and keeping power of Jesus Christ. A heart filled and thrilled
with the love of God can speak for Him anywhere. There is a crying
need for workers in the different auxiliaries, and many of our members
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in any of this work. There is work for every member in all regular and
special services.
Every member should take a lesson from the spider mentioned by the
wise man. He said, “The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in
king’s palaces.” Wherever a spider is placed she will spin her web. De
stroy her web and move her to another place and she will immediately
start her work of building. By building her home just any place, she may
find herself in the beautiful palace of a king. Wherever providences place
us, there is work to do and we need to take hold of it and do it. Some peo
ple may feel they have to be located at a certain place and have certain
conditions existing before they can work, but according to the lesson
taught by the spider we should be able to work under any and all condi
tions. We may never arrive at a king’s palace or any other desirable place
if we do not take hold with our hands and work with all our might wherever
we find ourselves. The wise man also told us how to work. He said con
cerning this, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”
These words do not suggest half-hearted service, but they show that we
must work faithfully at anything that we put our hands to. He added
that there is no work to do in the grave, so what we do must be done
now. Those who are not working with all their might must be in the class
with the lukewarm. None of us wants to be in this class because we know
lukewarm Christians are so sickening to God that He will spue them out
of His mouth. Come on, members, let’s all work with all our might at
anything our hands find to do and make our slogan—“Every member a
worker and special work for everyone,” a reality.
THE OTHER SHEEP
The other sheep are scattered around over the world. They don’t know
about the one fold like you and L They are sheep all right; they belong
to God and they are trying to serve Him faithfully. Some time the other
sheep will be brought into the fold because it is written, “And other sheep
I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall
hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” These
are the words of Jesus, the Son of God. We believe everything He said
will be brought to pass, so we can expect Him to bring the other sheep.
They will hear His voice and come into the fold. Then will be brought to
pass the truth of the words, “one fold, and one shepherd.” Just one fold,
and just one shepherd.
You and I are very fortunate to be in this fold. When we think of the
other sheep who are out of the fold, we almost wonder how it happened
that we are in it. They are sheep just the same as we are. They are
saved and many of them are sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost.
They shout and dance and speak in tongues. They rejoice in a Saviour’s
love and enjoy the good blessings showered down upon them from above.
Yes, they are sheep. They are members of the family of God. They
worship the same God we worship, and read the same Bible that we read,
but they don’t understand some of the teachings of this wonderful Book
as we do. They read about the Church of God, but many of them believe
that all who are Christians are members of it. They don’t know about
the one fold, the Church of God, but if they follow on to know the Lord
they will understand. If they continue faithful in all the light they have,
they will sometime find themselves in the Church of God which will be
perfected and made ready for the coming of the Lord.
These thousands of other sheep should have our respect and esteem be
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good work for God and winning many souls that we cannot reach at the
present time. Because they are not with us is no reason for us to have
any kind of a feeling against them. A lesson for us along this line is record
ed by Mark. I will give it here: “And John answered him, saying, Master,
we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and
we forbad him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him
not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can
lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part.”
These other sheep are doing a lot of the same things we do. We should
not want to stop them because they are not with us. We should not think
that they may be lost because they are not memebrs of the Church of God
at this time. True Christians will go to be with the Lord when they die
whether they are in the Church of God or not. Some might wonder why it
is necessary for people to be in the Church of God if they can go to heaven
outside the Church. I believe it is necessary for you and me who have a
vision of the Church of God, because I doubt if we could keep the victory
away from it, but not as much is required of people who do not have the
light on the Church. When people receive the light, if they refuse to walk
in it, they will lose their victory. We know God’s children have to walk
in the light. “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth
us from all sin.” We keep cleansed as we walk in the light. But how
do we know when other people receive the light? We may feel they have
received it because it has been given to them, but it may take a long time
for some people to see the light. To say one is lost because he is not
with us is too much.
We know down in the end when the Church has been perfected and made
ready to be caught away that only those in the Church will be saved, but
when that time comes the true sheep will have heard the voice of the
Son of God and they will be in the Church. Of this we are sure because
there shall be one fold—only one. Jesus prayed for all who believed on
Him through the words of the apostles to be one. Is there any doubt about
His prayer being answered? I do not think so. I have confidence to be
lieve it will be answered. In addition to this a prophecy comes to my
mind which will surely be brought to pass. This reads: “And this spake
he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Je
sus should die for that nation; And not for that nation only, but that
also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scat
tered abroad.” Just as certain as Jesus died, just that certain all the
sheep will be brought into one fold.
Let’s think of the other sheep with kindness; let’s speak of them with
love, and pray for them sincerely that they may soon be brought into the
fold.
THE TITHING SYSTEM
Tithing is one of the teachings of the Church of God and has been for
a number of years. Those who pay tithes feel they are blessed by doing
it. Many of our members would not think of failing to pay tithes. They
would do without food, if necessary, rather than fail to pay tithes. Testi
monies have been given by many that the Lord blessed and prospered
them when they paid tithes. Others have stated that when they had failed,
they usually lost more in some manner than the amount of tithes. No
doubt, a few have wondered why adversities came their way when they had
been faithful in paying tithes and giving offerings. There will be tests
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been tried sufficiently for us to believe that God will bless us for doing it.
We are not without Scripture to prove that it is a blessing to pay tithes.
The prophet of old said, “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that
there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the
Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you
out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
Although many of our members pay tithes faithfully and would not
think of doing anything else, yet there are those who are negligent in
the matter and still others who do not practice tithing at all. Such as
these hinder the outpouring of the blessings of God. If all the tithes were
brought in, then we could expect the windows of heaven to be opened
and a deluge of blessings poured out. We need those blessings! Yes, we
need those blessings! They would be such a great benefit to us in our
work. On the other hand it appears that those who refuse to pay tithes
are cursed. The prophet said, “Ye have robbed me ... in tithes and
offerings.” For this reason, “Ye are cursed with a curse.” It would
seem that with a part of the membership living under a curse, the whole
body would be affected. I wish I could do something to remedy the situa
tion. We want all of our members to be blessed, but when they refuse
to abide by the Book which they promised to obey, we can’t expect them
to have the approval of God upon them. I hope before another Assembly
that every member will pay tithes regularly on his net income. Then we
can look out for the windows of heaven to be opened.
While I am on the subject of tithes I will quote from the former General
Overseer’s address before the 34th Annual Assembly. I believe it will be
good to review the subject briefly even if our people do have a good
understanding of it. Probably there are a few who need some help along
this line. He said in that Assembly:
“ ‘In the New Testament reference to tithing, it runs back to Abraham, the
same source from whence came justification by faith.
“ ‘What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to
the flesh, hath found?
“ ‘For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory;
but not before God.
“ ‘For what saith the scripture: Abraham believed God, and it was
counted unto him for righteousness.
“ ‘Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but
of debt.
“ ‘But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the
ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.’ Romans 4:1-5.
“
‘For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who
met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
“ ‘To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by inter
pretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which
is King of peace;
“ ‘Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither be
ginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth
a priest continually.
“ ‘Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch
Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
“ ‘And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of
the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according
to the law, that is of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of
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“ ‘But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of
Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
“ ‘And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
“ ‘And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of
whom it is witnessed that he liveth.’ Hebrew 7:1-8.
“We go back to Abraham for our tithe paying the same as if the law had
never been instituted.
“ ‘Wherefore then serveth the law: It was added because of transgression,
till the seed should come to whom the promise was made.’ Gal. 3:19.
And since Abraham our father set the example of tithe paying direct to
Melchisedec, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth (Heb. 7:8) instead of
dying as did the priests after the order of Aaron, and Jesus became our
priest forever after the similitude and order of Melchisedec (Heb. 7:15-17),
and the Church being His body (Col. 1:18, 24), then we pay our tithes to
the Church which ‘ever liveth’ (Heb. 7:8), and not to a man that dies.”
The tithes are to be brought into the storehouse and the distribution is
left with the Assembly to decide. The system in practice now was author
ized by the Assembly in 1923 with one or two exceptions. The system
authorized then is: Each member pay tithes into the local church treasury
where he has his membership. The treasurer takes ten per cent of the
tithes and sends to headquarters each month with his report. The same
amount or more is to be sent to the overseer each month. The remainder
of the titlhes is for the support of the pastor. The system in practice now
is the same except it calls for the pastor to receive $250 per month from the
tithes if funds are available. If there is a surplus in the local church treas
ury at the end of the Assembly year, the treasurer sends this amount to
headquarters. The Assembly has also instructed ministers to send tithes
from money received in the ministry with their reports to headquarters.
Tithes from money received from manual labor or business is to be paid
to the local church where the minister has his membership.
There has been some difficulty through the years to get all of our min
isters to pay tithes alike. Some of the pastors felt the treasurers paid
their tithes when they sent ten per cent of the amount received each
month to headquarters. This came about by a former practice before the
disruption in the Church in 1923, but when the matter was discussed in the
Assembly in 1923 it was decided that this practice was out of line with
the New Testament teaching. It was decided then that even though the
tithes are for the support of the ministry, yet the money given the pastor
from the tithes was not his until he received it, and he was supposed to pay
tithes on the amount he received.
The
former General Overseer brought this subject before the 23rd An
nual Assembly in 1928 and outlined the system that was in practice. A
committee recommended some changes in the system that year. The
recommendation was not accepted by the Assembly and that left the system
as it had been since 1923; however, some of the ministers still failed to put
it in practice. For this reason the former General Overseer discussed
the subject again in 1939 in his annual address and in strong words showed
the ministers where they were failing. Since that time we have made
good progress along this line. I feel that nearly all, if not all, of our
ministers are putting in practice the tithing system outlined by the Assem
bly. I am very grateful for this. They all state they will pay tithes as
outlined by the Assembly when they make application for the ministry,
so surely they can be counted on to do this.
For some reason the system for the distribution of the tithes which was
accepted in the 18th Annual Assembly in 1923 was not placed in the As-

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sembly Minutes in full. The copy for this book of Minutes was prepared
by one of the clerks and printed in the absence of the General Overseer.
He was spending nearly all of his time on the field then. This is probably
the cause of the oversight. Only brief mention is made in the Minutes of
that Assembly to show that the subject of tithes was discussed. For this
reason I would like for this Assembly to take up the matter through its
Ways and Means Commitee in order that our present tithing system may
be on record in the Minutes for all to read. I am requesting this because
many times we are asked to tell our people where they can find our system
for the paying and distribution of tithes in the Minutes of the Assembly.
Instead of being able to tell them where it is found we have to give the ex
planation I am giving here. Since the system was not outlined in the
Minutes of the Assembly in which it was accepted, I feel this subject will
be worth the attention of the Committee and the Assembly.
THE CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKER ASSOCIATION
The work of the Church of Prophecy Marker Association has made good
progress another year. Much has been accomplished through this depart
ment. I am still very grateful for the interest our people have shown in
this auxiliary and I appreciate all that has been done for its advancement.
I believe the efforts we are putting forth now will bear much fruit in
years to come. We want to continue our work of writing the vision and
making it plain upon tables. This is a wonderful way to get the message
to people who will not come to our services and listen to us preach.
Fields of the Wood is still attracting many visitors. The people come
and they are interested in what they see there. It is even attracting atten
tion from the air. Numbers of people who see it from the air want to
know about it. We are always glad to give information concerning it. I
believe it is the desire of the Church as a whole to continue our work of
beautifying Fields of the Wood, and this is our intention. We want to
finish the work we have started and then we will be ready for something
else as the Lord directs and supplies the need.
The usual programs have been held in Fields of the Wood again this year.
Numbers of our people in this Assembly have attended the programs, so I
do not need to say much about them. We will expect to continue our pro
grams there and we trust they will prove to be even a greater blessing in
the future. We feel we can look forward to greater blessings from God
as we go on with this work.
I have been wondering if it would not be good to have someone appointed
in each local church to serve as leader, representative or secretary (the As
sembly may choose the name to be used) to assist in the work of the
C. P. M. A. We have Sunday School and V. L. B. superintendents and
W. M. B. leaders and they have been a great blessing to the pastors in carry
ing on the auxiliary work. We would not think of doing without their as
sistance. A leader to boost the C. P. M. A. work, keep a record of the num
ber of members, encourage the renewal of membership and get new mem
bers, report his work to the local church quarterly conference and also to
the state secretary, would be worth a great deal, I believe. This work
would be very different to the work of the other auxiliary leaders, but I
feel it would be a forward step in the C. P. M. A. We want this depart
ment to advance along with the other work.
I will ask the Questions and Subjects Committee to give this suggestion
their attention and if they feel it should be brought to the Assembly for
consideration, they may prepare a recommendation and present it in their
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Many of our people have had the opportunity of seeing some of the acti
vities of the Church by means of pictures on the screen this year. Some
have been enthusiastic in their praise of the pictures while others have not
felt they could place their approval upon them. I feel it may be necessary
to give an explanation here about how we got started into this work.
At the close of our last Assembly the general C. P. M. A. Secretary
brought Brother K. W. Bancroft to my office and asked if I would give
my permission to Brother Bancroft to take the pictures on the field, es
pecially to the states which would like to have them. Knowing as I did
the feeling that existed among some of our people about moving pictures,
I
felt there would be some opposition; however, I gave him my permission
to take the pictures on the field with the understanding that he get the
approval of the overseer before going to a state. As far as I know this
plan has been carried out.
We
had no intention of getting ahead of the Assembly. We know that
when a forward move is made it must have the approval of the Assembly,
but we thought the people would know better what is wanted if they
could see the pictures we have now. This work is in the experimental
stage and it will be left with this Assembly to decide whether or not it
will be continued. Brother Bancroft has made sacrifices this year to
promote this work and I do not feel his efforts have been in vain.
Some of us remember the horse and buggy days when it took several
days to make a short trip. Then the automobile made its appearance and
the same distance can now be traveled in a few hours by car that used
to take days with the horse and buggy. Now we have the airplane and
it travels much faster than the automobile. I mention this to show the
advancement in transportation. Our picture work is far from perfect and
can be compared with the horse and buggy days, but if it is continued
we will expect it to make rapid advancements. We would want to bring
the work up to the standard of the day in which we are living.
Many of our children attending public schools receive some visual educa
tion. The school authorities feel that students learn faster in this way. If
the pictures would be the means of advancing the work of the Church more
rapidly, I believe we would all be in favor of using them. Anything that
will assist in making all men see is wanted.
The
equipment we have belongs to the C. P. M. A. department. If the
films are not used any more on the field, they will be kept in the office here
for history. If it is decided that we want to use moving pictures in our
work, I believe it would be more profitable to have a library at headquar
ters with all pictures approved by the C. P. M. A. Committee and handled
through the state C. P. M. A. secretaries in their respective states. At this
time I am only in favor of pictures showing the activities of the Church.
I am against any worldly type of moving pictures. I would also discourage
the use of any pictures not approved by the C. P. M. A. Committee, even
though they are rated as Christian pictures.
I would be glad for the Questions and Subjects Committee to bring this
before the Assembly in the manner they see fit in order to find out 2 this
work should be continued.
I feel I should say something to show my appreciation for the co-operation
of our people in the Honor Stone Program. It is a source of satisfaction to
know that a large number can be depended upon for anything we call up
on them to do. They will co-operate in any program that is launched. I
am very grateful to God for giving us people who are loyal, trustworthy
and dependable. They have proved their loyalty many times and again
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mg and the Honor Stone Program has been worth a great deal in bringing
our churches up to a certain standard of spirituality and organization. We
are far from perfection on many lines, but this program has been the
means of getting our churches to strive to reach a certain mark. As we
go on, the standard can be raised again and again until we come to that
perfect state.
Some of our people may have felt that it was not necessary to co
operate in this program which was decided upon by the C. P. M. A. Com
mittee and launched by the general C. P. M. A. Secretary. They may have
believed that it was something which they did not need to give attention
to, but if any have felt this way they were mistaken. When the C. P. M. A.
was accepted as an auxiliary, the Assembly gave the authority to those
in charge to lay plans for the development of this work, and the instruc
tions call for a committee to work with the chief executive. Then in
1943
when the Assembly gave the General Overseer the privilege of select
ing a General Secretary for this auxiliary, it was stated that it would be
his business to work at the perfecting of the Church and also do the work
of the Marker Association. According to these statements the commit
tee and C. P. M. A. Secretary are doing what is required of them when
they launch programs for the advancement of the work. Since they are,
then it is required of our people everywhere to co-operate with them.
We do not expect to force them to do this, but we will just keep on teach
ing and doing our part of the work until all fall in line. I believe those
who have co-operated feel blessed in doing what they have been called
upon to do. After all, our pastors are just working at the job for which
they are given when they do what they can to encourage the churches to
measure to a higher standard. And we feel good to honor the ministers
and churches for reaching a certain mark. This is in accordance with the
Book to give honor to whom honor is due. We hope to get far enough
along to mark some of the local churches in line with our instructions
which read: “Various other places to mark among which may be local
churches that have reached a standard of spirituality, organization and
v/ork to render them worthy of advertising (or marking) to be decided by
the committee.” A local church will never reach the place where it will be
worthy of marking unless it has that for a goal. It will never even reach
the standard required to have an honor stone wthout putting forth effort.
The C. P. M. A. Committee and General Secretary are just doing what they
can to encourage our people to go on to perfection. They are not doing
something just to be doing it with no purpose in mind. They are striving
to help in the great work that must be done, and through the co-operation
of our people much has been accomplished. This has been proved by the
number of churches which have measured to the requirements this year
and have received honor stones.
I feel elated over the ON TO PERFECTION PROGRAM. I am also quite
proud of the way our people are working with us in it. They are to be
commended for their splendid co-operation and the work they have done.
We want to keep up this wonderful work until we arrive at the place that
is marked out for us in the Book of books.
If this Assembly so desires, I would like for it to go on record to show
that it is highly pleased with the Honor Stone Program and express its
appreciation of the good work that has been accomplished through the
efforts of the C. P. M. A. and our wonderful people. The Questions and
Subjects Committee may give attention to this if they wish.

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JOYFUL NEWS BROADCAST
For a number of years Joyful News, a monthly magazine, was published
in the interest of our auxiliary work. In 1944 the Assembly through the
acceptance of a recommendation by the Questions and Subjects Commit
tee, made Joyful News the official organ of the Church of God for the
auxiliaries. The editor of the White Wing Messenger was named editor of
this magazine, and the auxiliary secretaries, contributing editors.
Joyful News proved a blessing to the auxiliary work of the Church,
but some of our people felt that it had served its purpose and that a
magazine containing a larger variety of reading matter would be worth
much more to the members of the Church and also be a blessing to out
siders who might read it. For this reason it was decided to make a change
from Joyful News to Joyful News Broadcast. This change was made last
year and the first Joyful News Broadcast was published March, 1948. It
has been published each month since that time. Joyful News was a six
teen-page magazine and it was decided to increase the size and make Joy
ful News Broadcast a twenty-eight-page magazine.
I do not feel that I need to say very much about Joyful News Broadcast.
I am sure nearly all who are in this Assembly are well acquainted with it
and X believe it speaks for itself Our reason for mentioning this subject
here is to get the approval or disapproval of this Assembly upon our action.
The change was made without the permission of the Assembly, so we
feel that after Joyful News Broadcast has made its visits to your homes
nineteen times you will know whether or not you want it to continue
as it is. It is not our desire to do anything without the approval of the
Assembly, so I would like for the Questions and Subjects Committee to
give this matter attention and bring a recommendation to the Assembly
concerning it.
DRINKS
In our last Assembly when the subject of drinks was being discussed
and it seemed no decision could be reached, your General Overseer
asked the members to refrain from drinking Coca-Cola until an investi
gation could be made. At the time the Assembly decided our members
should not drink Coca-Cola it was supposed to contain dope and the
Church teaches against the use of narcotics in any form. The matter was
taken up with the Coca-Cola Company to learn what was contained in
the drink and here is the information we received:
“Coca-Cola contains no narcotic or dope whatsoever. It could not be
sold, under the pure food and drug laws of this country or any other
country, if it did. Coca-Cola is non-alcoholic. It is a pure and wholesome
beverage, a soft drink, complying with the pure food laws of the forty-eight
states of the United States Government; and of the many countries of the
world where it is sold. Coca-Cola does have a small caffeine content—
scarcely one-fourth that of an ordinary cup of tea. Since caffeine is
not cumulative in the system, and since this amount is so mild, one would
have to drink four bottles of Coca-Cola in immediate succession before re
ceiving the same amount of caffeine as in an ordinary cup of tea.”
The official of the Coca-Cola Company who replied to my enquiries
was very frank in his statements. He answered my questions, then said,
“I realize that the Church of God must, of course, be guided and governed
in its decision by its own conscience and its own principles of right and
wrong—and not by what others may or may not do.”
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know that I have made the investigation. I am not trying to justify or con
demn the drinking of Coca-Cola. I do not drink Coca-Cola or any other
bottle drinks, but I do not want to judge those who do. I think it will be
wise for us to stick to our teachings that have already been outlined con
cerning meats and drinks. Of course, this has no reference to strong drinks.
The Church teaches total abstinence from all strong drinks.
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
decreases referred to do not mean an actual decrease in the department,
but only that there was not as much accomplished as last year. The in
crease means there was more done this year than last year.
DATAGATHERED FROMMINISTERS'REPORTS
Last YearThis Year
Sermons
.............-............ 167,551 150,049 Decrease 17,502
Converted ............................ 21,092 18,861 Decrease 2,231
Sanctified ......................... 11,288 10,692 Decrease 596
Holy Ghost............______ 7,439 6,557 Decrease 882
Water Baptism „ 6,175 4,724 Decrease 1,451
Added to Church______ 7,224 6,487 Decrease 737
These figures show something of the work done by our ministers this
year. This information is taken from their reports sent to headquarters.
According to these figures there has not been as much work done this year
as last year, but when it is remembered that our ministers had thirteen
months to work last year, it can be understood why we have these de
creases. I do not think there is actually a decrease in the work done by
our ministers. It would be an awful thing if they had not accomplished as
much this year as they did yast year, but I believe they have. I am very
thankful for the number of souls that have been saved, sanctified, filled
with the Holy Ghost, baptized in water and added to the Church. While
I am grateful to God for helping us so these thousands could be blessed,
yet I look with longing upon the ripened fields of grain and pray to God to
send forth the needed laborers. I hope our ministers will learn to do more
effective work as the days and months of another year go by so they can
win more souls, and I trust God will call a multitude of others into His
vineyard so we can have their assistance in the great work that is ours
to do.
The next table shows the number of ministers and churches that 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____ 231
Number of ministers that did not report a single time this year_____ 297
Number of ministers reporting only part time last year___________ 319
Number of ministers reporting only part time this year..._________ 315
These figures are not very encouraging. A larger number of ministers
failed to report a single time this year than last year. What will we do
with ministers who refuse to report to headquarters? It looks like some
action will have to be taken to remedy this condition. Not quite as many
ministers reported part time this year as last year, but the increase in the
number is so small that we cannot feel we are making much progress in
getting all of our ministers to report each month. Since reporting is one of

the duties of every minister, I hope the time will soon come when each
one will feel that it is just as necessary to report as to preach. A minister
can’t be counted faithful if he does not report. He is failing just that
much. Surely none want to fail.
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Number of churches that did not report a single time last year----- 127
Number of churches that did not report a single time this year----- 118
Number of churches reporting part time last year________________ 155
Number of churches reporting part time this year------------------------ 205
These figures show our treasurers are not improving along the line of
reporting any better than the ministers are. I suppose we could not ex
pect our treasurers to do better than our ministers. How could we when
the ministers are to be examples? Since some of them set the example
of not reporting, it is to be expected that our treasurers follow in their
steps. But I would like for our treasurers to be faithful in their work
of reporting to headquarters. I wish I could do or say something to en
courage everyone to do his duty. It is rather a serious matter to accept
a position and then fail to fill it faithfully. God help our treasurers to do
all that is required of them. I hope to be able to report every church
reporting every month another year.
Below is a table showing the number of ministers last year and this
year:
Rank Last Year This Year
Bishops.........................:__ 377 396 Increase 19
Deacons __1____________ 249 259 Increase 10
Evangelists ____________ 1,723 1,835 Increase 112
Total __________________ 2,349 2,490 Increase 141
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 pnly
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 regularly 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 $203,043.33. This is an increase
of $8,692.92. 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.
FOREIGN MISSION 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 large 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

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 45
drives were made this year. I am very grateful for the interest shown
by our people in these drives and I thank all who contributed to this
worthy cause.
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARY OFFERINGS
Information has been given for years concerning the missionary offer
ings in the foreign and state conventions. I am sorry to have to show
that we did not raise as much missionary money this year in our con
ventions as we did last year. Probably a small decrease could be ex
pected since it does not seem as easy as it has in the past to raise offer
ings for our work, but we did not expect to fall below last year as much
as we have. No doubt, there are good reasons for this decrease, but I
trust we can overcome all hindrances and do more another year than
we ever have.
Even
though thereis a decrease., yet I am verygrateful forthe nice
amount which was raised this yearforthe missionary cause andI appre-
ciate the good workdone by ourWomens Missionary Bandsand" any
others who assisted.I know the .Lord will blessand rewardeach one
who had any part in this worthy work.
The table shows theamounts collected last year and this yearby states
and countries, with the largest offering at the topand the next largest
second and on down tothe smallest.
Amount Amount
State Last Year This Year
Virginia
......................$ 17,338.37$19,296.06Increase$ 1,957.69
Georgia ___________ 18,821.81 17,104.95 Decrease 1,716.86
Florida ........ 11,292.31 11,128.84Decrease 163.47
North Carolina ........11,937.75 10,809.51Decrease 1,128.24
Tennessee .....................14,000.00 10,715.99 Decrease 3,284.01
Alabama ....................... 8,285.077,152.79 Decrease 1,132.28
Bahamas __________ 6,270.00 6,696.25 Increase 426.25
Mississippi ................6,336.89 6,517.95 Increase 181.06
Kentucky _________ 8,699.29 6,280.23Decrease 2,419.06
Ohio_______________ 7,644.02 6,124.08Decrease 1,519.94
East Texas............... 5,312.06 5,170.14Decrease 141.92
South Carolina ........... 5,365.67 5,109.85 Decrease 255.82
California .......... ......3,167.24 3,836.25 Increase 669.01
Pennsylvania ........3,919.41 3,727.50 Decrease 191.91
Missouri .......................4,001.85 3,371.48 Decrease 630.37
South Dakota ............2,802.02 3,040.32 Increase 238.30
Maryland, Delaware
and D. C.........................3,427.79 3,037.28 Decrease 390.51
Arkansas __________ 2,962.68 3,029.90 Increase 67.22
Oklahoma .....................5,285.13 2,950.37 Decrease 2,334.76
Illinois —.......... .....2,766.13 2,627.04 Decrease 139.09
Kansas ......................— 3,001.04 2,620.24 Decrease 464.80
Michigan and Ontario 2,966.72 2,477.32 Decrease 489.40
Wyoming .....................3,384.10 2,408.43Decrease. 975.67
Louisiana ...............— 1,561.33 2,368.31 Increase 806.98
New Mexico ................1,578.38 2,069.64Increase 491.26
Indiana ..................... - 1,805.03 2,040.14Increase 235.11
West Texas...................2,190.97 2,001.02Decrease 189.95
West Virginia ..............2,233.72 1,641.29 .Decrease 592.43
North Dakota and

46 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Manitoba .................„ 1,112.73 1,600.00Increase 487.27
Idaho ............................1,441.81 1,506.92Increase 65.11
Nebraska ..................1,388.27 1,395.98 Increase ■ 7.71
Iowa .............. ...........1,757.16 1,393.72 v Decrease 363.44
Minnesota ....................1,657.05 1,268.17 v Decrease 388.88
Washington ................1,534.70 1,256.56 ''Decrease 278.14
Massachusetts ............2,502.00 1,072.00'Decrease 1,430.00
Colorado and Utah -... 825.00 800.00 'Decrease 25.00
Wisconsin ....................965.85 722.06^ Decrease 243.79
Montana and Alberta 507.50 614.28 Increase . 106.78
Arizona and Nevada 809.23 555.38•Decrease 253.85
New York .. ________ 130.00 543.86Increase 413.86
Dominican Republic 569.50 481.11 Decrease 88.39
Oregon ___________ 652.66 425.19 ■ Decrease 227.47
Porto Rico .............165.72 411.41 Increase 245.69
Virgin Islands ..........260.11 339.04Increase 78.93
Haiti ............................100.00 306.25Increase 206.25
Turks Islands ______ 204.43 200.00 Decrease 4.43
Jamaica, B. W. I..........160.00 ■ 165.50Increase 5.50
Mexico ....................... 211.88 154.46. Decrease 57.42
Cuba .............. ........—. 193.03 150.00Decrease 43.03
New Jersey .............
Connecticut ..............
150.00
0.00 50.00
26.00Decrease 100.00
Costa Rica ..................24.00 20.50Decrease 3.50
British Columbia ......
Vermont, Maine and
266.43 12.00 ■ Decrease 254.43
New Hampshire ........50.00 10.00 * Decrease 40.00
Total .....1..........1........
$185,995.84$170,833.56 Decrease$15,162.28
MISSIONARY MONEY EACH YEAR
In order to show the increases and amount of missionary money sent to
headquarters each year, 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 1928. The missionary funds increased year after
year for a long while, for which we praise the Lord; however, for two
years we have had to show decreases and again this year we have a de
crease. We hope conditions will be such in the future that there will
never be another decrease.
1925________________ $ 200.65
1926—..... 324.42
1927
----------------------- 426.52
1928 .................. vu 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
1935 _______________ 9,129.90
1936 _______________ 8,512.29
1937 _______________ 10,791.18
1938..............- -$ 10,355.98
1939 -.....' ll' 185.04
17,417.30
1940 ...........
1941.............. . 26,442.48
1942 .................. 42,265.54
1943............. . 61^534.04
1944 .... 74 707.72
1945 ................. 96,511.80
1946 ................... 103*079.88
1947........ . 93*901.72
1948 ............ 87,978.04
1949........... ........ 83^348.81

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STATE CONVENTION FREE LITERATURE OFFERINGS
I am again giving information in regard to the Free Literature offerings
in the conventions. The good work done by our Victory Leaders in rais
ing funds for this department is commendable and I sincerely appre
ciate all that has been done this year. Some of the states did not raise
as much money this year as last year and there is a decrease in the total
amount. There may be several reasons for this decrease. I do not feel
it is due to a lack of interest on the part of the young people.
The table shows the amounts collected last year and this year by states
and countries, with the largest offering at the top and the next largest
and on down to the smallest.
Amount
State Last Year
Virginia________________ 10,433.94
North Carolina ____w___ 8,084.60
Georgia _______________ 7,424.86
Tennessee _____________ 7,156.70
Kentucky _____________* 6,579.49
Oklahoma _____________ 3,067.21
Florida _________ 4,339.02
Mississippi ____ 4,012.71
Alabama __-____________ 3,594.20
South Carolina ________ 2,690.77
Ohio ___ 3,403.29
East Texas_____________ 2,577.79
California _____________ 3,034.76
Missouri ___—_._______ 2,485.98
Michigan and Ontario— 2,403.09
Illinois___________ 1,441.00
Maryland, Delaware
and
D. C_______ 1,747.55
Pennsylvania ____ 1,224.17
Bahamas______-_______ 1,504.20
Indiana __ 1,647.37
Nebraska ___________ 1,058.51
Louisiana __________|p§§sj 717.81
Wyoming __________1__ 1,524.03
Arkansas ---------------------- 1,254.97
Kansas ________________ 755.02
West- Virginia..................... 1,288.91
South Dakota__________ 1,236.11
Iowa _____ 1,534.74
Minnesota ____________- 700.00
Washington ___________ 758.78
West Texas____________ 898.52
New Mexico _______.__ 517.96 •
North Dakota and
Manitoba
_____ 655.42
Wisconsin ______ 422.37
Idaho __________________ 615t80
Montana and Alberta —. 256.71
Arizona and Nevada------ 320.49
Porto Rico ____________ 113.30
Dominican Republic ------ 222.67
Amount
This
Year
$11,140.38Increase$ 706.44
8,345.09
Increase 260.49
7,605.04
Increase 180.18
6,621.02Decrease 535.68
4,627.42
Decrease1,952.07
4,408.39Increase1,341.18
4,243.79Decrease 95.23
3,694.63Decrease 318.08
3,566.16
Decrease 28.04
2,881.83
Increase 191.06
2,791.81Decrease 611.48
2,787.51
Increase 209.72
2,372.54
Decrease 662.22
2,159.68Decrease 326.30
1,664.23
Decrease 738.86
1,570.47
Increase 129.47
1,553.71
Decrease 193.84
1,406.93
Increase 182.76
1,385.75Decrease 118.45
1,327.34Decrease 320.03
1,265.28
Increase 206.77
1,232.17
Increase 514.36
1,155.37
Decrease 368.66
1,104.57
Decrease 150.40
943.49
Increase 188.47
862.39Decrease 426.52
860.17Decrease 375.94
814.13
Decrease 720.61
800.00Increase 100.00
774.27Increase 15.49
687.41Decrease 211.11
675.45
Increase 157.49
505.00Decrease 150.42
423.71Increase 1.34
397.27Decrease 218.53
268.56Increase 11.85
252.45Decrease 68.04
238.45
Increase 125.15
162.89Decrease 59.78

48 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Oregon .....................463.16 175.48 Decrease 287.68
New York_____________ 62.50 151.50 Increase 89.00
Massachusetts _______■ 240.00 148.00 Decrease 92.00
Colorado and Utah ____ 251.00 100.00 Decrease 151.00
Virgin Islands ..................60.00 77.13Increase 17.13
Mexico .........................48.65 70.00 Increase 21.35
New Jersey........... 75.00 29.00 Decrease 46.00
Haiti ...... ....................26.00 26.00
Cuba ......................m 10.70 25.00Increase 14.30
Connecticut .. . . 0.00 16.00
Jamaica, B. W. I— _ 25.00 15.00Decrease 10.00
British Columbia . _ 205.93 9.72Decrease 196.21
Vermont, Maine and
New Hampshire _______ 17.00 7.00 Decrease 10.00
Costa Rica .........................3.33 6.10 Increase 2.77
Turks Islands ... — 0.00 6.00
Total ...................................$95,193.09$90,438.68 Decrease$4,754.41
STATE CONVENTION ORPHANAGE OFFERINGS
I am again giving information in regard to the orphanage offerings in
the conventions. I am sorry because some of the states did not raise as
much money this year as last year. For this reason there is a decrease
in the total amount; however, I do not feel our Sunday Schools are los
ing interest in the orphanage work. They have done excellent work
and are to be commended for their faithfulness. We hope there will be
good increases in this work another year because we want to do what we
can to help homeless children.
The table shows the amounts collected last year and this year by states
and countries, with the largest offering at the top and the next largest
second and on down to the smallest.
State
Virginia __________
Amount
Last Year
$ 8,885.74
3,814.96
Amount
This Year
$ 8,000.00
4,720.54
Decrease
Increase
$ 885.74
905.58
North Carolina ____
Tennessee _____ 3,744.25 3,949.07 Increase 184.82
Georgia ...............................3,694.84 3,929.96Increase 235.12
Alabama______________ 2,800.00 3,150.03 Increase 350.03
Florida ............. ........3,168.05 2,737.59 Decrease 430.46
Kentucky .....................3,022.43 2,439.06Decrease 583.37
Mississippi 2,035.68 2,093.09 Increase 57.41
Oklahoma _ 1,718.86 1,376.76 Decrease 342.10
Pennsylvania ............ .1,012.45 1,314.78 Increase 302.33
California .........................1,260.65 1,301.29Increase 40.64
East Texas............. .........1,205.45 1,298.57 Increase 93.12
Missouri 1,460.37 1,294.87 Decrease 165.50
South Carolina ............ ....1,788.38 1,175.98 Decrease 612.40
Illinois ..............................1,002.06 1,106.39 Increase 104.33
Ohio .....................................1,399.88 1,066.00 Decrease 333.88
Maryland, Delaware
and D. C..............................1,223.54 935.63 Decrease 287.91
West Virginia....................966.35 824.93 Decrease 141.42
Kansas _________ 824.46 780.57 Decrease 43.89
Michigan and Ontario... . 698.96 715.66Increase 16.70

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Washington ....................789.44 649.50 Decrease 139.94
Indiana 691.16 613.62 Decrease 77.54
Arkansas _ ____ . 698.00 609.42Decrease 81.68
West Texas ___________ 893.04 600.00 Decrease 293.04
Minnesota ......................631.11 562.62 Decrease 68.49
Iowa ________ ■ __ ? 705.35 556.42Decrease 148.93
Nebraska ...........................288.55 544.48 Increase 255.93
Idaho ...................................717.08 475.78Decrease 241.30
Louisiana .......................295.25 474.02Increase 178.77
New Mexico ............353.81 386.30Increase 32.49
Wyoming .......................446.59 374.01Decrease 72.55
South Dakota _ 337.61 372.95 Increase 35.34
Montana and Alberta.....177.78 269.56Increase 91.78
Oregon ................... . 316.16 260.66 Decrease 55.50
Bahamas______________
North Dakota and
219.04 250.00 Increase 30.96
Manitoba ............................. 247.22225.00 Decrease 22.22
Colorado and Utah............180.00 185.00 Increase 5.00
Arizona and Nevada.....256.64 127.74Decrease 128.90
Wisconsin ........................... 164.4490.45Decrease 73.99
Massachusetts ..................144.00 76.00Decrease 68.00
Dominican Republic........
New York ...........................
Vermont, Maine
77.31
0.00
62.76 54.61
Decrease 14.55
and New Hampshire__ 32.00 27.00 Decrease 5.00
Mexico ............................... 9.31 19.75Increase 10.44
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands ...................
7.50
0.00
15.60
13.45
Increase 8.10
British Columbia __ 84.00 12.46Decrease 71.54
Cuba ...................................8.52 11.00Increase 2.48
New Jersey . ~
Connecticut ..........
28.50
0.00
11.00
10.00Decrease 17.50
Jamaica, B. W. I...............20.00 6.50Decrease 13.50
Costa Rica ........................
Haiti___ __
2.22
2.00
3.00
0.00Increase .78
Total ___ _____$54,550.99 $52,161.43 Decrease$2,389.56
ATTENDANCE AT STATE CONVENTIONS
Our conventions have proved to be a blessing to the Church in many
ways. We still feel they are important to the growth of the work and
we would not think of doing without them. The blessings of the Lord
were upon the conventions again this year, and most of them were well
attended. The total shows an increase over the attendance of last year,
so we would naturally think more people were able to share in the bless
ings of the conventions this year. We appreciate the faithful service of
the registrars at the conventions. It is through their efforts that we have
this record.
The
table shows the number registered last year and this year by states
and countries, with the largest number at the top and the next largest
second, and on down to the smallest.
State Last Year This Year
Bahamas__________________ 10,981 13,000 Increase 2,119
Jamaica ____________________ 9,200 9,700 Increase 500

50 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Haiti___________ __________9,576 9,614 Increase 38
Florida.........................................3,175 2,757 Decrease 418
Virginia ........................1,633 2,280 Increase 647
Georgia ........... 1,520 1,800 Increase 280
South Carolina ... 1,500 1,800 Increase 300
Mississippi .................................1,615 1,620 Increase 5
Alabama . 1,369 1,613 Increase 244
Mexico .... 900 1,200 Increase 300
Oklahoma ..................912 1,178 Increase 266
North Carolina ..... .............1,066 1,152 Increase 86
Turks Islands 1,106 1,125 Increase 19
Tennessee ____________ 1,417 1,061 Decrease 356
Arkansas ... __ _____ 680 1,052 Increase 372
Pennsylvania______________ 875 1,031 Increase 156
Kentucky .............. 1,110 932 Decrease 178
West Virginia______________ 683 710 Increase 27
Missouri .....................................666 682 Increase 16
California ..............................701 643 Decrease 58
Porto Rico ......... . ..635 635
East Texas _ ___ 484 507 Increase 23
Michigan and Ontario ...........528 506 Decrease 22
Dominican Republic........... ...650 500 Decrease 150
Louisiana .................................200 445 Increase 245
West Texas ...............................211 400 Increase 189
Maryland, Delaware
and D. C._______________ 649 316 Decrease 333
Washington________________ 259 314 Increase 55
Indiana .........._.........................250 307 Increase 57
Illinois . ..............................397 300 Decrease 97
North Dakota ___________ 300 300
Ohio . ______ ____ 400 288 Decrease 112
Kansas i__________________ 425 285 Decrease 140
South Dakota .. ____________ 257 271 Increase 14
Cuba ..............................................400 250 Decrease 150
Wyoming................... 241 214 Decrease 27
Nebraska ............................159 204 Increase 45
New Mexico .............................200 200
Iowa _______________________ 149 183 Increase 34
Colorado and Utah ..................160 175 Increase 15
British Columbia .....................372 174 Decrease 198
Montana........................... 162 167 Increase 5
Idaho ...........................................163 165 Increase 2
Arizona and Nevada .................206 156 Decrease 50
Minnesota .... ............... ...........165 147 Decrease 18
Wisconsin _________________ 140 140
Oregon .............................. _ ... 144 135 Decrease 9
New York ....................................00 132
Costa Rica . 50 125 Increase 75
Massachusetts ...........................97 78 Decrease 19
Vermont, Maine and
New
Hampshire _______ _____ 75 68 Decrease 7
Connecticut ______ __________ 00 63
New Jersey ________ ___ . 95 60 Decrease 35
Total .............................................59,586 63,506 Increase 3,920

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WOMENS MISSIONARY BAND
The Womens Missionary Band has accomplished much good work an
other year. Every local band is worthy of commendation for their faith
ful services. Large amounts of money to be used in the home and foreign
mission fields have been raised through their work. We will never know
in this life all that has been and will be accomplished through their faith
ful efforts, but down at the end I am sure they will receive rich rewards.
The following table shows the increase or decrease of the Womens Mis
sionary Bands by states and countries. This information was taken from
the monthly reports sent to headquarters by the treasurers of the local
churches. The totals show an increase in bands and members, but it will
be noticed there are decreases in some of the states. I am sorry about this,
and I am afraid some of our treasurers have not been as faithful in re
porting as they should, while others have not filled out their reports in
full. For this reason we do not have the needed information. I wish we
were able to report all the work we have.
Bands
State Last Year
Alabama ___________________________ 41
Arizona ____________________________ 2
Arkansas___________________________ 17
Aruba ___________________]_________ 1
Bahamas ___________________________ 27
British Columbia_____________ 1
California ______________________,___ 13
Colorado ___________________________ 3
Costa Rica ._________________________ 1
Cuba______ 1
Delaware __________________________ 1
District of Columbia________________ 1
Dominican Republic _______________ 20
East Texas __________,______________ 24
Florida ___________________________ 46
Georgia ____________________________ 56
Idaho ______________________________ 2
Illinois _____________________________ 9
Indiana _____________________:______ 11
Jamaica__________,_________________ 60
Kansas ___ 8
Kentucky __________________________ 50
Louisiana ................. 9
Maryland __________________________ 6
Massachusetts________ 1
Mexico ____________________ 1
Michigan _______ 8
Minnesota __________________________ 3
Mississippi _________________________ 43
Missouri ___________________________ 21
Montana ________________ _____S----- 3
Montserrat ______ 0
Nebraska _________________,________ 4
Nevada __ 1
New Mexico _______________________ 5
New York __-_______________________ 1
Bands
This Year
42
5
23
1
28
1
15
3
1
2
1
1
22
27
48
60
2
9
10
72
9
52
11
6
1
2
8
2
43
20
4
4
4
0
7
3
Total No.
Members
473
46
323
13
902
16
159
27
8
31
13
15
450
265
660
915
23
117
117
1,425
96
917
96
82
7
35
92
33

544
212
24
36
32
64
34

52 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
51 56 809
6 5 37
15 14 262
19 20 252
1 1 7
Oregon ................... ....................................• 5 5 26
Pennsylvania .......................:...................19 19 285
6 8 135
1 2 40
33 35 582
5 7 56
61 67 1,116
231 2
Utah ........................................................1 0
1 1 9
62 64 1,040
Virgin Islands ...........................................2 3 38
4 5 84
7 9 79
12 16 148
3 3 17
9 8 72
831 907 13,495
13,109
Totals last year ______________ 831
Increase ____________________ 76 386
VICTORY LEADERS BAND
Another year the Victory Leaders have shown that they can be de
pended upon. They have done good work and are due much commendation
for all that has been accomplished. Only eternity will reveal the good
that has been done through their efforts in getting the printed message to
all the world. I am sure our young people are happy to have a part in the
work of carrying the message to every creature. We thank God for every
local band and trust each one will be able to accomplish more and more
as the years go by.
The following table shows the number of bands last year, the number
this year and the number of members this year. The figures are taken from
the monthly reports sent by the local churches. The total number of bands
and members shows a nice increase, but there are a few states which show
decreases. I hope everything will be done that it takes to have only in
creases in all the states and countries.
State
Alabama _______
Arizona .................
Arkansas _______
Aruba _________
Bahamas _______
British Columbia
California ______
Colorado ..............
Costa Rica ............
Bands
Last Year
39
2
_ 17
1
_ 27
1
■ 13
3

1
Bands
This Year
42
5
22
1
28
1
14
3
1
Total No.
Members
818
85
406
27
1,004
15
221
33
18

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Cuba .___________________________
Delaware ____________________
District of Columbia______________
Dominican Republic _____________
East Texas______________________
Florida_________________________
Georgia_________________________
Idaho___________________________
Illinois__________________________
Indiana______________________
Iowa___________________________
Jamaica, B. W. I__________________
Kansas__________________________
Kentucky___________________
Louisiana
________________________
Maryland________________________
Massachusetts___________________
Mexico___________________________
Michigan_________________________
Minnesota_______________________
Mississippi_______________________
Missouri_________________________
Montana_________________________
Montserrat_______________________
Nebraska________________________
Nevada __________________________
New Mexico______________________
New York________________________
North Carolina____________________
North Dakota_____________________
Ohio_____________________________
Oklahoma________________________
Ontario, Canada__________________
Oregon ___________________________
Pennsylvania_____________________
Porto Rico________________________
Saint Kitts_______________________
South Carolina___________________
South Dakota_____________________
Tennessee________________________
Turks Islands_____________________
Utah ■____________________________
Vermont_________________________
Virginia_________________________
Virgin Islands____________________
Washington______________________
West Texas________________________
West Virginia_____________________
Wisconsin_________________________
Wyoming_________________________
Totals ______________________
Totals last year_____________
Increase ____________________
1 2 40
1 1 13
1 1 12
15 20 275
24 27 317
44 49 931
56 60 1,228
2 2 49
7 7 114
12 11 146
7 8 87
59 74 2,301
7 8 111
50 51 1,068
9 ii 126
6 6 118
1 1 5
1 2 29
9 8 134
2 2 38
41 37 641
22 21 361
3 4 58
0 4 125
4 4 62
i 0
5
8 143
1 2 62
51 57
1,221
6 5 49
15 14 298
19 20 519
1 1 7
4 3 35
19
19 352
6 8 127
1 2 55
36 34 799
4 6 68
63
65 1,505
1 2 55
1 0
1 1 8
58 61 1,212
2 3 33
5 5 119
8 9 168
12 13 247
2 4 56
8 7 • 70
762 887 18,204
762 16,899
125 1,305

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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Sunday Schools are assisting in the work of teaching and warning
every man and making all men see. This is a wonderful work and reaches
all ages. It also goes into the homes of shut-ins and those deprived of at
tending the regular school through the Home Class Department. A live
Sunday School is a great asset to any local church. Let’s all strive to
gether for bigger and better and more spiritual Sunday Schools.
The table shows the number of schools in each state last year and this
year and the number in attenndance this year. Then the increase over
last year in schools and attendance is given. There is an increase in
schools and scholars again this year, but there are a few states which show
decreases. I cannot believe there is actually a decrease in our Sunday School
work in any state, and I hope the time will come when we can have all
the information needed from each local church so we can give a correct
report.
State
Schools
Last Year
Schools
This Year
Average
Attendance
Alabama ......................-......._________ 39 44 1,655
Arizona ..................................................... 3 6 175
Arkansas _____ ...................... 20 23 701
Aruba ........................................................... 1 1 8
Bahamas..................................................... 27 30 1,330
British Columbia________ 1 1 27
California ................. P ......................... 13 16 650
Colorado .................................................. 3 4 121
Costa Rica........................... 1 1 30
Cuba __________________ 1 2 100
Delaware ______________ 1 1 30
District of Columbia ........ ...................... 1 1 41
Dominican Republic ................................. 22 22 597
East Texas .................................................. 24 29 816
Florida _______________....................... 52 55 1,601
Georgia _M_.....___________________ 61 66 2,534
Idaho __________________ 3 2 62
Illinois .......................................................... 10 9 312
Indiana ................................................ 12 11 285
Iowa ___________________ 7 8 209
Jamaica, B. W. I___________________ 62 77 3,100
Kansas _________________....................... 8 9 281
Kentucky ........................ ................... 50 51 2,266
Louisiana ................................................. 10 11 324
Maryland_____ ......................... .6 6 155
Massachusetts.................... . ._ .. 1 1 10
Mexico_________________ 1 2 64
Michigan ................................... ........ 9 9 453
Minnesota ............................ 3 2 62-
Mississippi ___...___________________ 42 44 1,394
Missouri ........................ 23 22 792
Montana .. . ____.......... 3 4 60
Montserrat ____________ o 4 454
Nebraska _______________ 4 4 101
Nevada .......................... 1 1 13
New Mexico ___________ 5 8 205
New York ... __ ~ .............. _ 2 3 75

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North Carolina________________
North Dakota__________________
Ohio______________ ___
Oklahoma____________________
Ontario,
Canada _______________
Oregon________________________
Pennsylvania__________________
Porto Rico____________________
Saint Kitts _________:___________
South Carolina________________
South Dakota__________________
Tennessee _____________________
Turks Islands__________________
Utah __________________________
Vermont __.__________________
Virginia________________________
Virgin Islands_________________
Washington ____________________
West Texas ____________________
West Virginia__________________
Wisconsin______________________
Wyoming ______________________
54 59 2,790
6 5 75
16 14 637
19 20 1,039
1 1 29
5 5 96
19 19 725
6 8 1,390
1 2 . © 49
38 38 2,020
5 7 146
65
72 3,655
1 2 64
1 0
1 1 8
60 69
2,540
2 3 46
5 5 236
8 9 276
11 13 367
3 4 82
9 9 193
Totals ________________________ 868
Totals last year______________
955 37,556
868 32,044
Increase------------------------------ 87
THE ASSEMBLY BAND MOVEMENT
5,512
No part of our work is of more importance than the Assembly Band
Movement. When we think about the worth of souls, I believe all will
agree with this statement. This auxiliary is for the purpose of keeping
the members and restoring the backsliders. The Assembly Band Move
ment in perfect operation will keep every member so none will be lost.
With all of our efforts in the past to get our work organized so we can keep
our members, we are yet losing too many. The souls of our people are
precious. I wish something could be done to cause our pastors and band
leaders to feel the responsibility that is upon them. The pastor is respon
sible for every member of his local church. The band leader is respon
sible for the members of his band. Surely it is time for everyone to
shoulder his responsibility and work at the job like he means business.
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. There
is a very nice increase in bands this year, but I will be very glad when
I can report every church operating the Assembly Band Movement.
Churches
Having Bands
State Last Year
Alabama
______________________________ 36
Arizona________________________________________ 2
Arkansas ______ 16
Bahamas_____________________________________ 24
British Columbia_______________________________ 1
Churches
Having Bands
This Year
38
4
14
1
26
1

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California__________________,___________;----------11 14
Colorado_______________________________________3 3
Costa Rica_____________________________________ 1 1
Cuba__________________________________________1 2
Delaware ______._______________________________1 1
District of Columbia___________________________ 1 1
Dominican Republic___________________________21 22
East Texas____________________________■—______ 24 26
Florida ___1______,_____________________________ 42 44
Georgia------------------------------------------------------------ 52 52
Idaho__________________________________________3 2
Illinois________________________________________8 8
Indiana______._____________________________—-----11 H
Jamaica, B. W. I________________________________ 55 64
Kansas________________________________________ 6 8
Kentucky-------------------------------------------------—---- 49 50
Louisiana__________________________________________8 11
Maryland__________________________________________6 6
Massachusetts__________________________________ 1 1
Michigan __ 9 8
Minnesota_____________________________________ 2 2
Mississippi____:_____________—--------------------------- 38 40
Missouri__________________________________________21 20
Montana_______________________________________ 3 4
Montserrat_________________________________________0 2
Nebraska______________________________________4 4
New Mexico____________________________1--------- 5 8
New York___________________________________— 1 2
North Carolina_________________________________ 49 57
North Dakota______________________________________5 5
Ohio ■________:_________________________,________15 14
Oklahoma_____________________________________ 16 14
Ontario, Canada------------------------------------------------------1 1
Oregon______________________________________- 4 5
Pennsylvania__________________________________16 18
Porto Rico_________________________________________5 8
Saint Kitts_________________________________________1 1
South Carolina_________________________________ 29 30
South Dakota__________________________________ 5 7
Tennessee_____________________________________ 58 66
Turks Islands-----------------------------------------------------------1 2
Utah_______________________________________________1 0
Vermont_________________________________^---------1 1
Virginia_______________—--------------------------------- 60 62
Virgin Islands ______:------------------------------------------ 2 3
Washington-------------------------------------------.------------ 5 5
West Texas________________________________________7 8
West Virginia_____________________________________ 8 12
Wisconsin___________________________________________3 3
Wyoming------------------- 7 6
Totals___________________________________ 772 837
Total last year----------------------------*------------ 772
Increase_________________________________ 65

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CONCLUSION
When our Lord returns He will come for a tried people. The human
draws back from the trials. We would much rather not go through the
hard places. We shrink from the suffering. Old Brother Peter, who was
accustomed to the hard knocks, said to some followers of the Lord Je
sus Christ, “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which
is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. But
rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s suffering; that, when
his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
Peter wanted those people to know that the trials were to be expected,
even the fiery trials. They are necessary, it seems, in order for us to
learn obedience. It is stated that our Christ, Who knew no sin, neither
was guile found in His mouth, learned obedience through suffering. He
was tempted and tried and down near the close of His earthly life His
prayer in the garden implies that the last test seemed almost too much
for Him. The fleshly body in which He was living shrank from the suf
fering, but He was submissive to the will of the Father in heaven. Then
the promise is made that if we suffer with our Christ, we will also reign
with Him. That is what we want, and we need not think strange of the
fiery trials when they come.
Paul declared that we must enter into the kingdom of God through much
tribulation. He got so far along in his experience that he could glory in
tribulations, and he certainly had them. He understood perfectly what
they were, but he looked beyond and saw the future. That is why he
could glory in them. He knew that these light afflictions “worketh for
us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” Probably not many
of us have reached the place where we can glory in trials, and some of
us may feel that we never will, but we can obey God and submit our
selves to His will when the fiery trials come.
We
read in Daniel 12:10, “Many shall be purified, and made white,
and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked
shall understand; but the wise shall understand.” This shows that many
shall be purified—not just a few as some people think. All these who will
be purified will be tried. The beautiful Church which will be presented
to Jesus Christ will be made up of people who have endured the trials
and stood the tests. Brother Job said, “When he hath tried me, I shall
come forth as gold.” This indicates that it takes the trials to purge us
from the dross so that we can be pure gold. God through the prophet
said, “I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.” This is the manner
in which we are to be made white. None of us like the heat of the furnace,
but it is necessary. Peter wrote to some people who were having many
temptations and he told them they were going through these hard places,
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that
perisheth, though it be tried in the fire, might be found unto praise and
honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” It takes the tempta
tions to try our faith and to prove that we are able to stand.
The
apostle John said, “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it
doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall
appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. And every
man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”
It takes the purifying to be ready for the coming of the Lord. The writer
said that we are the sons of God. We are His sons now, and we can’t
yet comprehend what we will be hereafter. That is beyond us at this
time but we know we shall be like the Son of God when He makes His
appearance. For this reason we purify ourselves. We submit to the

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will of God while the trials and tests and temptations and all that is in
cluded in the washing of the water by the Word do their work of making
us like the Christ of God.
When we give attention to the Scriptures on this subject, then we
can understand why Peter told those blessed saints back there not to
think strange of the fiery trials. When they come we have no reason
to believe that God has turned His back on us. We need not feel that we
have utterly failed and that is the reason we are allowed to suffer. The
fact is, we have just not yet reached the perfect state so the trials must
come. Job had not sinned and God acknowledged that he was perfect
in his generation. He felt he could depend on Job, but He allowed Satan
to try him. Job stood the test and came out victorious. He went through
the furnace of affliction and came forth as gold. He was a better man
for the experience. Abraham was a good man. He was abedient to God,
but he was put to the test. When he obeyed the command to offer his
only son and was making ready the sacrifices, the angel of the Lord stopped
him and said, “I know that thou fearest God.” Surely that was one of the
most severe tests any man was ever called upon to pass. Because he
did this thing, God swore by Himself that He would bless him and multiply
his seed and declared, “In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be
blessed,” and that seed is Christ.
Beloved, think it not strange when the trials come. I know it is only
natural for us to wonder about the trials that come when we are trying to
do our best. We sometimes say that we don’t understand why we have
to endure certain things. We often think if our trials came from some
different source that they wouldn’t be so hard, but we can’t choose for
ourselves along-this line. If we were left to choose, we wouldn’t have
any trials, but they are good for us. They teach us to be obedient. They
are helping to prepare us for greater service. They are assisting in getting
us ready for that time when the Lord of glory will burst through the
skies with a shout. They place us among those who are blessed of the
Lord. “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried,
he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them
that love him.”
We will be tempted and tried. Of this there is no doubt, but let’s be
faithful through every test; let’s prove that we are made of the stuff that
is dependable and go forward in the army of the Lord in which we have
enlisted for life. Let’s sing our battle hymn at this time. As we lift our
voices in song, let’s surrender our lives more fully to the Captain of our
salvation and pledge perfect obedience to Him in the battles to come.
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,

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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—The Lord was with the General Overseer as he delivered the
address. Quite often he laid aside his manuscript and stressed points of
importance and interest in the different subjects.
12:40 p.m.—The General Overseer concluded his address by having the
congregation to stand and sing two verses of the song that has been sung
at this juncture in the Assembly for many years—“At the Battle’s Front,”
led by J. R. Kinser with Mildred Bennett at the piano. The Bahama Band
joined in with their music. The chorus was repeated while all tramped.
12:45 p.m.—Closing prayer at the pulpit by S. O. Gillaspie while the
congregation stood in holy reverence before the Lord. At the close all
said “Amen.”
1:15 p.m.—Program of music and singing by the Pettyjohn brothers and
the Rocky Mountain string band.
1:30 p.m.—Song service led by Arthur Woodruff, Erma Woodruff, pianist.
Prayer by Ada McGehee at the pulpit while the congregation stood in silence.
Special requests had been made and prayer was offered by the congrega
tion for these. A sister who was blind was prayed for. She testified to
being able to see after the prayer.
1:58 p.m.—Song by Charles and Harper, “Will Be Glory There All the
Time.”
2:00
p.m.—“The Church of God Teachings on Meats and Drinks,” mes
sage by W. M. Lowman. A portion of his message follows:
“This subject has been outlined by the Assembly for years. We are
trying to make everything as plain as possible, but there may be some
who do not understand. By the help of the Lord I will try to help some
one. (He used Romans 14:1, 2, 3, 14, 15 and Gal. 6:1 during this message.)
“This evidently was a problem in the early Church. They must have
had some members who could not understand these things we are about
to speak of. Paul tried to explain the teachings along this line. He shows
that some were weak in the faith and needed to be helped by someone
stronger. He instructed first not to receive a man that was weak in the
faith and then begin to complain about his weakness. We who are stronger
are supposed to support the weak and encourage them. There are people
who do not understand many things that some of us may understand.
We get to be strong and understand the Scriptures better than others who
are weak, but let’s be careful in the display of our understanding, for
sometimes it may be more harmful than good to that weak brother. If we
run out of patience and say something that is wrong, we would be as bad
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“I notice some people are strong enough to eat anything and then com
plain about others who are not able to eat. I always ate the things I
liked and did not eat those I did not like. When I get hungry for any
thing, I eat it, for I am trusting God for my body and I eat with faith. It
is the faith that saves us, so I eat with faith. Once when I was sick some
would say, T would use a little judgment and common sense, Brother
Lowman, in what I eat if I were you’ I am believing in the One who
healed me, so I eat the things I want. Some people believe in eating some
things while others don’t, but Paul tells us not to condemn one another.
“In the General Overseer’s annual address he brought out about the
Coca-Cola and he made it very plain to everyone, but he wasn’t telling us
what to do. I have gone sixty-two years without drinking it and I think
I can make it the rest of the way without missing it.
“Some folks drink coffee and others drink tea and they fall out with
each other over them. Some people found out I didn’t drink either one
and they quit. I didn’t tell them to quit, they just did. But if they had
kept right on drinking these, we would have had just the same fellowship
as we do now. Some of our preachers drink tea and no coffee, some drink
coffee and no tea. Some of them will sit at the same table with one who
is drinking an orange crush and they will jump on him for drinking it.
I have never fallen out with anyone over these things.
“Notice the third verse. Now if God has received these folks, we had
better be mighty careful. We had better not condemn them if God doesn’t.
Let us live as good as we can and talk less. Don’t despise them that eat
not. If you want people to walk differently, live it before them.
“A lot of people don’t believe in eating hog meat. I tell them over in
Virginia if they get condemned to bring the hams to me. If they say
something pretty hard, I just pray for them and stay sweet. They soon
come and make it right and bring the ham to me. I am just trying to show
you that if you don’t like hog meat, let it alone, but do not condemn others
for eating it. A lot of people talk about something so much that they
backslide and the ones who say nothing keep the victory.
“It takes a strong man to help the weak man up. If we think the folks
who do these things are not right, we must help them. Brother A. J. Tom
linson was preaching in the Assembly a good many years ago and he
said a great many things and I just laughed. Brother Gillaspie was sitting
right behind him and he said he wondered how Brother Gillaspie could
drink that old black coffee. He said, ‘I do not see how he can do it, but
let him do it if he likes it.’ Don’t you think we had better talk this way
and quit condemning people? When God condemns a man for something,
he will quit. To try to force people to do things will not work. What
are the folks going to do who despise those who do drink and eat and
the folks who despise those who do not drink and eat? God is our judge.
We are instructed by the Bible to judge no man.
“Someone may feel I am lowering the standard. I have not said much
about meats and drinks because I like to go on and mind my own busi
ness. If you have to eat milk and crackers, that is all right with me, but
I have to eat some meat. I do not know the day when I have felt any
better than I do now. God has done marvelous things for me and I am
going to honor Him. According to the tenth verse of the fourteenth chap
ter of Romans, God is our judge and we will all stand before Him and
our own judgment does not amount to anything. Such stuff as coffee,
tea, orange crush and ham meat arguments, I call that foolishness. I have
seen people drink pop and there would be someone condemning them who
was chewing gum as hard as he could. I wonder which was the worse.

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I have heard preachers deliver good sermons, then they would walk off
to a soft drink stand and kill everything I had heard them say in the
pulpit by getting in an argument with a weaker member over what they
were drinking. If God blesses us to preach good, then let us live so we
can keep on preaching good. Let us follow the things that make for
peace.”
2:40
p.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band.
2:45 p.m.—Treasurer’s Annual Report—J. R. Kinser.
The
report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
General Treasurer's Financial Report for the
Year Ending August 31, 1949
TITHES
Brought forward______________________.$ 67,705.93
Received this year_____________:________ 203,043.33
$270,749.26
178,753.88
Tithes total__________
Paid out this year_____
Tithes balance, August 31, 1949. $ 91,995.38
MISSION
Brought forward______________________$ 82,887.09
Received this year__________ _____,_____ 83,348.81
$166,235.90
94,412.88Mission total ___________________________
Paid out this year______________________
Mission balance, August 31, 1949________ $ 71,823.02
ASSEMBLY EXPENSE
Brought forward _____________________$ 3,349.54
Received this year_______________________ 4,125.55
Assembly Expense total________________ $ 7,475.09
Paid out this year_______________________ 3,364.06
Assembly Expense balance,
August 31, 1949________ $ 4,111.03
EMERGENCY
Brought forward___________-__________$ 13,432.15
Received this year...------------------------------ 25,817.21
Emergency total________________________ $ 39,249.36
Paid out this year_______9----------------------- 24,473.97
Emergency balance, August 31, 1949. $ 14,775.39

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MINISTERIAL AID
Brought forward--------------------------------$ 23,221.85
Received this year___._________________ 49,689.51
Ministerial Aid total____________________ $ 72,911.36
Paid out this year___Mi------------------------- 50,538.06
Ministerial Aid balance,
August 31, 1949_______:______________ $ 22,373.30
ORPHANAGE
Brought
forward_____________________$ 28,488.90
Received this year__!--------------------------- 56,554.74
$ 85,043.64
42,543.12
Orphanage balance, August 31, 1949_____ $ 42,500.52
FREE LITERATURE
Brought forward_________ _____________$ 7,378.23
Received this year_____________________ 100,963.87
Free Literature total
Paid out this year__
Free Literature balance,
August
31, 1949__„._______________ $ 17,696.22
$108,342.10
90,645.88
Orphanage total_______________________
Paid out this year______________________
Brought forward_____________________$ 916.29
Received this year_____________________ 3,447.99
$ 4,364.28
3,087.98
B. T. C. total______
Paid out this year___
B. T. C. balance, August 31, 1949.___$ 1,276.30
ALL FUNDS
Brought forward _____________________$227,379.98
Received this year____________________ 526,991.01
All Funds total___________.___________ $754,370.99
Paid out this year______________________ 487,819.83
All Funds balance, August 31, 1949______ $266,551.16
Respectfully submitted,
J. R. KINSER, Treasurer.
2:55 p.m.—Music by Louisville and Bahama Bands.
3:00 p.m.—White Wing Publishing House Financial Report—C. T. David
son, Assistant Publisher and Business Manager.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.

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Report of The White Wing Publishing House'
and
Press
In the business world, this year has been one of the most perilous years
since the drastic years of the depression. Speaking with our auditor a
few days ago I queried him as to the condition of business in general
since I knew that, with their large company invading the various business
fields, he would be in position to give me satisfactory information. He
immediately informed me that business on the average was off from 40
to 75 per cent according to his investigations.
Perhaps as time goes on from year to year the White Wing Publishing
House will again be on its feet and moving on to perspectives yet un
touched. We feel that with your nice encouraging words and by all of our
people patronizing our publishing house as much as is possible these per
spectives are not too distant.
Perhaps our financial report may not be as pleasing as we would like
for it to be due to the continuous rise in operating expenses and other
things, but we hope that we can all view this from the same angle and
try to understand it as best we can and be patient as possible, looking
forward to better times. It takes volume to compete with other publishing
houses as well as to make profit. By all of our people patronizing our
publishing house we hope that our volume will be increased.
We solicit your prayers in the behalf of this great work and we want
you to know that we are here to serve you to the best of our knowledge
and ability and endeavor to make you satisfied if we know how to do so.
We need your help and your cooperation and you need us.
We highly appreciate our co-workers in the Publishing Department in
cluding the Press who have been so willing to cooperate in this great work.
They are to be commended. Again I say I appreciate them.
May
God help us to work along together and do our best in this cause.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Of The
Whife Wing Publishing House and Press
Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
September 1, 1948 to August 31, 1949
Cash in Bank September 1, 1948---------------------------------------------—$ 1,495.32
Total Cash Receipts from Sales, Subscriptions, Free Literature,
Collections on Accounts, etc----.———-------—----------------------- 139,099.83
Total_____________________________________________________$140,595.15
Paid Out for Merchandise, Operating Expenses, etc------------- 140,342.40
Balance Cash in Bank August 31, 1949— --------------------------~$ 252.75
Current Assets:
ASSETS

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Cash in Bank______________________ $ 252.75
Petty Cash________________________ 100.00
Accounts Receivable__________,____$ 10,630.91
Less—Reserve for Past
Due Accounts________________:u__ 600.00 10,030.91
Deposit—Benson Publishing
Company---------,-------------------------- 125.00
Inventories:
Merchandise ______________________ $ 69,907.50
Materials--------------------------------------- 16,879.89
Supplies-------.-------------------------------- 3,991.02 90,778.41
Total Current Assets_______________
Fixed Assets:
Machinery and Equipment__________$ 80,741.37
Truck Equipment_______________ 1,293.01
Type----------------------------------------------2,126.76
Furniture and Fixtures_____________ 25,812.32
Total------------------------------------------$109,973.46
Less Reserve for
Depreciation-------------------------------$ 16,439.86 $ 93,533.60
Periodical and Catalogue
Electrotypes---------------------------- 6,038.63
English and foreign tract
Electrotypes------------------------------- 50,000.00
Net Fixed Assets.
Deferred Expense:
Book Club_____
Total Assets____
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable______________________"______$ 8,634.40
Customers Credit Balances__.__________________ 64.99
Notes Payable (Installment and Book)___________ 15,705.00
Refund Vouchers______________________________ 551.49
Loan—General Treasury_______________________ 5,356.53
Loan—Free Literature Department________.__._ 27,000.00
Accrued Interest Payable_______________________ 135.00
Total Liabilities_______________________________$ 57 447.41
Deferred Income:
Ministers Book________________________________ 2 119 51
Total Liabilities and Deferred Income___________
Excess of Assets over Liabilities and
Deferred Credits Represented By:
Capital Surplus------------------------------------------------e 54,844.50
Earned Surplus August 31, 1948.....______________ 85,158.02
Assistance from Building Fund (Press)_________ 40,365.85
Assistance from General Fund (Press)_________ 25,076.16
$101,287.07
$149,572.23

$ 522.18
$251,381.48
$
59,566.92

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Net Loss Period Ended August 31, 1949_________ 13,629.97
Total Surplus----------------------------------------------- $191,814.56
Respectfully submitted,
C. T. DAVIDSON, Business, Manager.
3:08 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert for God to bless
in the remaining sessions of the Assembly.
3:10 p.m.—Special song by the McMahan Quartet, “Everywhere I go and
Everything I do.”
3:15 p.m.—M. A. Tomlinson was selected editor and publisher. C. T.
Davidson was selected assistant publisher and business manager. J. R.
Kinser was selected treasurer.
3:20 p.m.—Report of Committee on Ministerial Aid—C. T. Davidson, S. O.
Gillaspie and J. R. Kinser.
The report was read and after some questions and explanations it was
accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Ministerial Aid Committee Report
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God over which M. A.
Tomlinson is General Overseer with headquarters at Bible Place, Cleve
land, Tennessee, U. S. A., greetings:
As your Committee for Ministerial Aid we have tried to do our best
to serve you as best we could. We realize that we have not been able to
please everyone although we have endeavored to do so. God understands
and knows our limitations but possibly many of us may not be familiar
with them.
Sometimes
it has been necessary to write letters of explanation. We
have been forced to delay consideration of applications for reasons which
we cannot give at this time. Some of them probably required more thor
ough investigation and additional query before the Committee could prop
erly understand them, but we have tried to do our best. I do not say
that we have done our best, but we have tried to do the best we could
under existing circumstances.
We feel from the depth of our hearts that every minister deserves assist
ance in whatever measure we are able to give from the Ministerial Aid
Fund. However, realizing that systematic principles govern the distribu
tion of our fund it requires care and continuous study to solve the many
problems that arise in the filling out and approving of applications for
Ministerial Aid. But these problems must be solved for the welfare of
everyone involved. Again, we would like to impress upon the mind of
every minister our desire to do the best we can in the distribution of our
Ministerial Aid Fund. It is not our desire nor has it been the desire of the
Committee at any time to willingly neglect anyone who has spent the
years of his or her life in promoting the gospel of Christ and His church.
We have tried to do our best.
Our Ministerial Aid has its place in the church and we hope that it will
continue to be sound and that we will have funds with which to operate
in the future, always for the benefit of those who have spent their lives
in the promulgation of the gospel of Christ and His church.
Our records show that we have been assisting a number of our min
isters with funds from the Ministerial Aid Fund. Some of our good min

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isters have passed on to their reward this year and those in bereavement
have our sympathy.
For the welfare of everyone involved we present the following rules and
regulations to govern our Ministerial .Aid effective after the acceptance
of this report:
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 sicl#
ness, old age, accident or otherwise, and to assist in the burial aija
other expenses in the event of death, including aid to widows of faith
ful deceased ministers, as funds are available.
(2) It is understood that these words “permanent disability” mean that the
ministerial benefit does not apply to sickness or accident from which
there is natural 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 Bishops,
Deacons (only deacons who are evangelizing or pastoring one or more
churches), Evangelists, male and female, and other ministerial workers
if specified.
(4) That the Ministerial Aid Fund Committee cannot guarantee, in ad
vance, any certain amount of funds, nor is this committee of the Church
of God, over which M. A. Tomlinson is General Overseer, responsible
or obligated for any payments beyond money available in said Min
isterial Aid Fund.
(5) That the Ministerial Aid Committee, working under the appointment
and authority of the Annual Assembly of the Church of God, M. A.
Tomlinson, General Overseer, Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee, re
serves the right through said Assembly to increase, decrease, or dis
continue payment of any death claims to beneficiaries of part-time
ministers, disability funds to disabled ministers, and partial support to
widows.
(6)
That no funds will be paid the ministry for disability, or to widows
for time before application is approved by the Ministerial Aid Com
mittee. Benefits start on the approval of application by the Committee.
(7) Compensation will not be paid the widow of a Church of God min
ister if death of minister is not reported, and application filed by the
State or Territorial Overseer with the Ministerial Aid Committee with
in one year (12 months) after the death of her husband. (See widow’s
compensation of full-time and part-time ministers in Paragraphs 1, 2,
and 3 below under the heading of “Benefits for Widows of Deceased
Ministers.”)
(8) 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. No application will be con
sidered if disability occurred more than five years prior to receipt of
application by the Committee. Benefit starts upon approval of appli
cation by Committee.
(9) That before any minister, male or female, is entitled to the benefits of
the Ministerial Aid Fund he or she is required to have a good record
of faithfulness for a period of at least five (5) years, and must meas
ure up to the following standard:
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by the General Assembly, for a period of at least five (5) years
prior to making application for aid.
(b) Devoted full-time to the ministry for a period of not less than
five years prior to applying for disability benefits. (“Full-time to
the ministry” means: That the minister’s only job was the min
istry. If the minister had another job outside of the ministry that
required one-half or a part of this time from the ministry, and
from which he was receiving support, he is classed as a part-time
minister and not a full-time minister.)
(c)
Have a record of faithfulness in paying the emergency dollar for
a period of five years prior to making application for aid.
(d) Paid tithes regularly for five years on all of his or her income,
according to the rulings of the Assembly prior to making appli
cation for benefits.
(10) That no minister whose income from pastoring, evangelizing or oth
erwise is $150 or more per month be entitled to Ministerial Aid either
for partial permanent disability or total permanent disability. This
applies only to Ministerial Aid to the minister while he is living and
has no reference whatever to the death benefits afforded a minister
who meets certain requirements.
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, is not to exceed
One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) a month, the exact amount to be determined
by the committee who will consider the faithful services and dependents
of each minister, based upon the following years of loyal service:
(1)
Five 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)
Eight 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 Hundred Dol
lars ($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), is not to exceed
Fifty Dollars ($50.00) a month, the exact amount to be determined by
the committee, who will consider the faithful services and dependents of
each minister, based upon the following years of loyal service:
(1)
Five years’ record of faithful services measuring up to the standard,
a, b, c, and d given above, not to exceed Thirty Dollars ($30.00) a
month, as fund are available.
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a, b, c, 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,
Official or worker 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, (“Full-time to the ministry,” means: That the minister’s only job
was the ministry. If the minister had another job outside of the ministry,
and from which he was receiving support, he is classed as a part-time
minister and not a full-time minister) and had signed the special form
provided by the Ministerial Aid Committee, 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 de
ceased 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 workers, General Auxiliary Secretary, State
Overseer, Evangelist, Pastor, State Auxiliary worker, male or fe
male. Said $1,000.00 be paid after the establishment of death,
direct to the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased min
ister. (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 (“Ministerial Work” is the pastor-
ing of one or more churches or evangelizing in the ministry, and does
not mean the duties of a regular church officer, such as: Deacon, Band
Leader, Clerk and Treasurer, V. L. B. Leader, Sunday School Superin
tendent, or other local church workers) which means that, (a) he or she
was a pastor of one or more churches, or, (b) had spent an average 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 definitely measure
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 five
years. (2) Have a record of faithfulness in paying the emergency dollar
for a period of five years. (3) Paid tithes regularly for five 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 re
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(application), if approved by the Ministerial Add 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 faithful
ness 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 burial and
other expenses of a deceased part-time minister whose record of faith
fulness measures up to the above requirements, number 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 min
ister, 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 deceased
minister to 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 . faithfulness
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 ex
penses 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 Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be paid, in one payment or in
monthly installments of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) a month for a period
of 12 months, to the widow of a minister who meets death while re
ceiving monthly aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund.
(2) That Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) be paid in one payment or in
monthly installments of Fifty Dollars '($50.00) a month for a period
of 12 months, to the widow of a loyal licensed full-time male min
ister in the Church of God, with a good record of faithfulness that
measures up to the standard, of a, b, c, and d, given above, who at
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isterial Aid Fund. The State Overseer of said deceased minister must
assume the responsibility of reporting the faithfulness and loyalty of
said minister, which report (application) must be approved by the
Ministerial Aid Committee before said amount of Six Hundred Dol
lars ($600.00) or any portion thereof be paid his widow.
(3)
That Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) be paid, in one payment or
in monthly installments of Twenty-Five Dollars (25.00) a month for
a period of 12 months, to the widow 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 of 1, 2, and 3 (described in “Death
Benefits for Part-Time Ministers”)? who at the time of his death
was not receiving monthly aid from the Ministerial Aid Fund, but was
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 in ministerial work for a period of 6 months or more im
mediately prior to death). The State Overseer of said deceased min
ister must assume the responsibility of reporting the faithfulness and
loyalty of said minister, which report (application) must be approved
by the Ministerial Aid Committee before said amount of Three Hun
dred Dollars ($300.00) or any portion thereof be paid his widow.
Each member of your Committee for Ministerial Aid this year speaks
his appreciation for the many good encouraging things said about this noble
work by both the ministry and laity of the church. We realize that death
is no respecter of persons. Who knows what man or woman may be called
away next? Although our ministers are great heroes of the cross who
are willing to spend their lives in the promotion of the gospel yet sooner
or later they too will have to slip away to meet the Lord unless Jesus
comes. We trust that our labors in this particular endeavor have been
satisfactory and we hope that whoever may be appointed as your com
mitteemen next year will be far more successful even than we have been.
After all is said and done I think we have made it very well considering
everything.
. May God bless you.
Very humbly submitted,
MINISTERIAL AID COMMITTEE
C. T. DAVIDSON, Chairman
S. O. GILLASPIE, Committeeman
J. R. KINSER, Committeeman
3:50 p.m.—Those selected to serve as Committee on Ministerial Aid an
other year are: S. O. Gillaspie, Chairman, J. R. Kinser, C .R. Payne.
4:00 p.m.—Report of Bible Training Camp by the Superintendent, J. B.
Wright.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of the Bible Training Camp by the General
Superintendent, September 20, 1948
to August 31, 1949
It was with much fear and trembling that I began and attended my
duties as Superintendent of Bible Training Camp this year. Inexperience
made it compulsory that I move along with caution. God, upon whom
I have depended, has been an ever present help. B. T. C. officials, teach
ers, and students (present and former, home and foreign) were always

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ready and willing to render—and have rendered—most valuable assistance.
Members of our editorial and publishing departments went beyond their
regular duties to keep all necessary printed matter up-to-date. For any
and all progress of Bible Training Camp for this year, I give God the glory
and to the others that I have mentioned, sincere thanks.
It gives me great pleasure to report that the Ninth Year students, at
home and abroad, conducted themselves above any reproach. They were
Godly in character, they were loyal to government, they were faithful in
application, they were fruitful in knowledge.
After one year in this work, observing closely the purpose of B. T. C.
and the effect it has on the students in every place, I must recognize it
to be a God-given help in the Church of God in time of need. Many thanks
for the co-operation of the state overseers, ministers, students, and work
ers who are boosting and will boost in the future to insure the success of
B. T. C.
In addition to the routine office work, the following report of the activ
ities of the General Superintendent is submitted:
Conducted three four-week sessions of Bible Training: one in Nassau,
N. P., Bahamas; one in Cleveland, Tennessee; and one Spanish language
session in Casa Blanca, California. Taught four classes a day in Nassau
and three classes a day in Cleveland.
Attended two ministers’ conventions, both in Tennessee.
Attended three district conventions: one in Kentucky, one in Georgia,
and one in Alabama.
Attended eight state conventions: North and South Florida, South Car
olina, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Visited twenty-seven churches: New Providence, Bahamas, 6; Ohio, 5;
Florida, 3; Tennessee, 3; Louisiana, 2; Canifornia, 2; Missouri, 2; Pennsyl
vania, 2; Georgia, 1; and Alabama, 1.
Conducted three revivals of two weeks each: Cincinnati, Ohio; Library
and Youngstown, Pennsylvania.
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7
5
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Miles traveled___________________________—------------25,920
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES B. WRIGHT,
General Superintendent.
4:07 p.m.—Report of Orphanage Committee, S. O. Gillaspie, Superin
tendent.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of Sunday School Orphanage Committee
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God, Greetings:
Since our appointment at the Assembly last year, we have been striv
ing to promote the interests of the orphanage work, by the help of the
Lord and the prayers and contributions of our good church people and
friends. We have done this to the best of our ability and convictions.
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every church and every individual, who in any way assisted in the suc
cessful operation of the homes the past year. Without your help and lib
erality, we would have been helpless in carrying on the work.
Immediately after the Assembly last year, all the girls were placed in
the Tomlinson House, home of the former General Overseer, with Brother
and Sister R. O. Covey to care for them. All the boys remained at the
Orphanage Farm under the care of Brother and Sister Omer Davis. This
has proven to be a more satisfactory arrangement.
Six children have been dismissed from the homes since last Assembly,
being returned to the care of parents. One new girl has been accepted
recently.
Though for various reasons we have not increased in numbers, we have
done considerable improvement which will facilitate advancement and
more adequate care perhaps in the immediate future. Due to the decrease,
we now have room for a few more children. However, we are still look
ing forward to building a new home for the girls, as proposed in last year’s
report.
There
are now twenty-five boys and nine girls in the orphanage (a total
of thirty-four children) and we are striving to do our best for them, not
only to care for their bodies and minds, but to provide spiritual nourish
ment as well.
We feel that there is much yet to be learned about our orphanage work,
but we are glad if we have been able to please you even in a small measure
by our service this year.
May we encourage you to pray earnestly for the incoming committee
that God will direct them, and cause the orphanage work to grow and be
successful in every way.
Respectfully submitted,
SUNDAY SCHOOL ORPHANAGE
COMMITTEE
S.
O. GILLASPIE, Superintendent,
R. O. COVEY, Secretary,
OMER DAVIS, Committeeman.
Later in the Assembly the General Overseer appointed C. T. Davidson
and C. R. Payne to serve with John W. Miracle, the Superintendent of the
Orphanage, as the Orphanage Committee.
WEB Sijjj—“The Identity of the Church Is Proven by Doing the Work
Outlined in the Bible,” message by R. Clement Lynch. A portion of the
message follows:
“When Jesus was here it was the Bible which proved that He was the
Son of God. It was those things which had been said by the prophets
which made people to know He was the Christ. The same Scriptures
which declare that He was the Christ tell us that He purchased the Church
* Sj rthHisown blood. It is our place to show the world the Church
ot God by the Bible. If we can convince people from a Bible standpoint
we can keep those people.
“There were a lot of different ideas about the Christ. When Peter said
who Jesus was, then the Lord realized that Peter had a divine revelation
We want people to see the Church of God as the Church outlined in the
Bill I believe today that the majority of people we have are standing by
the Church of God because they see it by the Bible.
“
We will show the world just where the Church of God is if we will
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every eye was upon Him. When He said these Scriptures were fulfilled,
they knew that something had been said. The Bible says that the secrets
of the Lord are with them that fear Him. It does not matter what others
think, stick to the Bible. It is nothing unusual to see a man walking
along the streets with a Bible under his arm. He will stop you and try
to tell you that the Lord has just revealed something to him. I do not be
lieve any such thing. He can read the Bible just the same as you or I can
but he cannot see the things that are in there. God reveals His Word to
His people only.
“It is our duty to show to others the things that are in the Book. Our
United States government lets a man believe anything he wants to. We
cannot force them into this way, we must show them. Regardless of what
a man believes, I say the Church of God has the advantage over the whole
world. A man cannot declare the whole Bible and not walk hand in
hand with the Church of God. That is why I say we have the advantage
over the whole world. It is not enough to say what we believe, it will
take demonstrating the teachings to identify us today. We must show
the world that we can back up what we teach.
“
When I was in the boy scouts we used to have to tie knots. We all tied
the knots by the handbook. Our scoutmaster would line us all up and
tell us to tie a particular kind of knot. He would take the handbook and
go down the line and compare our knots with it. No matter what we
thought the knot should look like, it had to look like the one in the hand
book or we had to tie it over. When he named a knot everyone of us had
a knot just exactly alike. Why? Because we were all following the same
handbook. That was the only way we could earn our badges—by follow
ing the way the handbook said to do it.
“
If we will everyone take the Bible, we will do the same thing. Just
because a fellow ties a knot does not mean he is right. Sometimes a fel
low will preach what he wants to and call it the Church of God. It would
not do us any good to holler Church of God if what we preach does not
measure up to the Bible. It takes more than saying it to make us the
Church of God. Anyone can wave a Church of God flag but that does
not make him the Church. The world will know who we are only when
we are following the outline in our handbook—the Bible, and acting out the
teachings of the Church of God.”
4:44 p.m.—Announcements and adjournment. .
6:00 p.m.—Special session called by the General Overseer in which to
give information concerning the court case and also give opportunity for
discussion in order to get the mind of the Assembly in regard to the matter.
6:02 p.m.—Song by Charles and Harper, “Come and See Me Neighbor
in My New Home.” This was followed by a special concert prayer be
seeching God to undertake and direct in regard to the court trial.
6:14 p.m.—The General Overseer called on the Treasurer, J. R. Kinser,
to read the amendment to the petition filed against us May 11, 1949, by
our opposers. He read portions of the amendment and made a few brief
statements. The General Overseer explained the condition we are in
on account of the order of the court, then gave opportunity for dis
cussion. Several of the brethren talked briefly. Without exception
each speaker expressed his desire that we stick to the Bible and that means
sticking to the Church of God just as we have been in the past with
out any compromise. It was plain to see that this was the desire of the
entire congregation of people. It was stated a number of times that our
constitutional rights give us the privilege to do this. The session was
closed at 6:45 with the Louisville and Bahama Bands playing “The Star

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Spangled Banner.”
6:51 p.m.—Song by the Sons of Harmony, “Storehouse of God’s Love.”
7:00 p.m.—Song service led by Wiseman Webb, Georgia Riggs at piano.
Prayer at the pulpit by Sampson Smith as the congregation stood in holy
quietness before the Lord. At the close of the prayer the congregation
stood and prayed in concert for those for whom requests had been made.
7:17 p.m.—Song by Johnny and Betty Byrd, “You Can’t believe Every
thing You Hear.” A duet sang, “Troublesome Waters.” A little three-
year-old girl from Knoxville sang, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Ruth
and John Petty sang, “Glory Train Special” and “The Medley of Songs.”
The Whirlwind Evangelists and C. T. Goss sang “Don’t Doubt Me Thomas,”
then the Evangelists sang, “Jonah.”
An offering was gathered by the ushers while the songs were sung which
amounted to $230.14.
7:43 p.m.—“And When He Saw Their Faith,” message by William J. Smith.
The speaker referred to the four men carrying the man who was sick with
the palsy to Jesus. He stated that they had only one object in mind and
that was to get the man to Jesus, and when Jesus saw their faith He
healed him. He stated that it is faith that touches the heart of God and
moves Him to action and if He can see our faith in this service, people
will be healed. He mentioned the woman who had spent all she possessed
on physicians and was not cured, but when she heard of Jesus she de
cided if she could just touch the hem of His garment she would be healed.
He stated that it was her faith in Jesus that caused her to press her way
through the crowd to touch Him, and it was through faith that she was
made whole. He encouraged those who were sick to get their faith in God
and believe on Him and they would be healed.”
8:11
p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert for God to bless
in a special way in the service and heal all who had need of healing.
8:17 p.m.—Our Annual Healing Message by Adrian T. Griffin. The speak
er told of the greatness of God in creating the heaven and the earth and
forming man from the dust of the earth and breathing into his nostrils
the breath of life. He said the God who did these mighty things had pre
scribed for our healing. He referred to James’ words concerning healing
for the sick and stated that these instructions were given to the Church
of God and we are following them. He made mention that he had lots
of faith in the prayers of the Church of God. He instructed those who
wanted to be healed and whose hearts were not right to surrender their
lives fully to God and they could have their sins forgiven and their bodies
healed. He said he didn’t believe God heals people to commit sins, but
He heals people that they may do service for Him and glorify Him. He
urged the people to obey God for it is through obedience to Him that we
receive the blessings we desire. He stated that it was God’s will for
people to be healed and encouraged them to surrender fully to Him and
believe on Him and the work would be done.
8:39 p.m.—Instructions were given concerning the next part of the serv
ice and as the lines were formed on both lower and upper platforms the
Louisville Band played “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” Those forming the lines
who were to pray for the sick and anoint them lifted their hands and
prayed in concert. The congregation joined in praying with them.
8:46 p.m.—The sick and afflicted began passing through the lines to
have hands laid on them, be anointed and prayed for. As they moved
between the lines of God-fearing men and women who had surrendered
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them. Many shouted, danced, spoke in tongues and shook under the power
of God. The touch of the Master’s hand which drives away all afflic
tions and diseases must have been felt by many. The bands furnished
music as the old and young, the middle-aged, the children—some crip
pled, some suffering from one disease and some another, passed between
the lines across the platforms. They continued to come until 1,330 had
been prayed for and anointed. A number testified to the healing power
having touched their bodies. There were 348 handkerchiefs prayed over
and anointed for the healing of the people they represented who could
not be present. After the last one had been prayed for the General Over
seer called for the congregation to stand and sing together, “Where He
Leads Me I Will Follow,” then with hands and faces lilted toward heaven
they thanked God for all He had done in the healing service.
10:10 p.m.—Evangelistic message by J. C. Trammell. Brother Trammell
delivered a good message. He stressed the thought of great joy and full
joy. He stated that the plan of salvation will bring full joy and urged
those who did not have it to come to the altar and seek God for the exper
iences they needed to bring this joy. Brother Eugene Black in a few
fiery words exhorted the people to seek God. The Black trio sang while
the people came to the altar. Two were converted, four sanctified and
ten were baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Saturday, September 17
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of L. R. Lane and Marion
P. Price. The South Dakota band furnished music. The song service was
led by Brother F. E. Van Deventer, with Sister Van Deventer at the piano.
A prayer in concert followed the singing, then Brother Lane had charge
of a testimony service. This was a good praise service with quite a num
ber testifying to being healed in the healing service the night before. At the
close of this part of the service, all stood with uplifted hands and praised
the Lord together. Brother Price delivered a good message which was
followed by some individual prayers and another concert prayer. The
sick were prayed for and the service was dismissed at 7:29 a.m. with
prayer by Brother Price. This was a good early morning service.
8:35 a.m.—Music by the Bahama Band in front of the Tabernacle. They
played a stirring march as they came inside the building.
8:50 a.m.—Song service led by Davis Rogers, Marie Rogers at the piano.
Prayer at the pulpit by Paul Garrett while the congregation stood in quiet
ness. Then all joined in praying for the special requests.
9:07 a.m.—Bible Training Camp Program in charge of J. B. Wright.
As the Bahama Band furnished music, all students in attendance in the
Assembly marched from the House of Blessings to the Tabernacle and on
to the platform. The women and girls, eighty of them, wore white blouses
and dark skirts; the men, eighty-five of them, were dressed in white
shirts and dark trousers. The women were seated on the east side of
the platform and the men on the west. The officers and teachers were
seated on the platform. The headquarters staff were in the center, Ba
hamas on the east and the Spanish on the west.
9:24 a.m.—Brother M. S. Curry led the students in singing, "I’m Satis
fied with Jesus” and “When God Dipped His Love in My Heart.” A mighty
prayer for God to bless in the program was offered by Hermis Ferguson.
9:37 p.m.—C. T. Davidson, Principal, introduced the officers and teach
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inscribed with the following words: “For his faithful and efficient service
as president of B. T. C., this award is presented to M. A. Tomlinson, 44th
Annual Assembly, the Church of God, 1949.”
The Superintendent commended the Principal and called for the con
gregation to sand and cheer him for the good work he had done in the
school. Brother Wright introduced the teachers and students from Baha
mas, then the teachers and students from Mexico. He told of one of
the students being martyred for preaching the gospel in Mexico and asked
the congregation to stand for a moment in silence in honor of this Mexi
can martyr, Donato Sota. Then he asked the students of B. T. C. to stand
together and cheer and praise the Lord for the school.
10:01 a.m.—Short talks on the subject, B. T. C. Zeal in My Native Land,”
by C. T. Davidson, United States; J. A. Jimenez, Mexico; Alvin S. Moss,
Bahamas. Brother Davidson stated that he was glad to have a part in
this wonderful institution, that it had been a pleasure and an inspiration
to him. He encouraged all who could to attend the school. Brother
Jimenez said that B. T. C. zeal in his native land is high. He stated that
those who attended B. T. C. are great workers and the training they had
received had 'been a great help to them. He told of one student having
his B. T. C. lessons in one side of the pulpit. When asked why he had
them there, the student stated that they helped him to convince people
that this is the Church. He said that all of his ministers had a desire
to attend B. T. C. Brother Moss said that B. T. C. zeal was in the Baha
ma Islands. He stated that it worked in the district conventions and it
worked in all the auxiliaries. He made mention of the fact that B. T. C.
had been a great blessing to his people and they were looking forward
to another term of school soon after the Assembly and he was expecting
a large number of students to attend.
10:20 a.m.—Song Feast: The Florida Quartet sang “There Is a Change
in Me,” Black Trio, “Can’t Sit Down;” First Term Trio, “Old Time Re
ligion in My Heart;” Junior Collins, “He Will Make the Flowers Bloom;”
Warren Roney, “His Promise.”
10:44 p.m.—Five-minute specials by Ninth year classes in charge of the
presidents—third term, Elva Howard; second term, Curtis Knowles; first
term, Anita Stubbs. Elva spoke briefly concerning the importance of
training our young people. She mentioned the students of this term com
ing from the east, west, north and south, and the students began coming
from all directions singing the class song. This was followed by a class
yell. Curtis and the second termers came on the platform with part of
them dressed in old fashioned clothing. The Black sisters sang, “Old Time
Worship of the Lord.” Then all sang the class song and gave the class
yell. Anita and those of the first term sang the class song and gave
the class yell.
11:00 a.m.—The Superintendent read 2 Timothy 2:13, 26 and spoke a
few words. He presented L. V. Jones, overseer of Tennessee, a banner
for having the largest number of students in B. T. C. from his state. Each
of the New York students was awarded the book “Under His Shadow.”
They were the largest group from a state according to membership. One
of the group, John A. Sands, recited a poem—“Don’t Quit.” Students
distributed B. T. C. circulars in the audience. Robert Wright made an
announcement concerning the Bible Correspondence Course. The Super
intendent announced the dates for B. T. C. in Bahamas, Cleveland and
California for 1950. Bahamas, October 3-28, 1949, Cleveland, April 3-28,
1950;
California (Spanish), June 5-30, 1950. He called for the former
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him. The Superintendent closed the program with a few appropriate
remarks.
11:22 a.m.—Three Powerful Preachers—The White Wing Messenger,
Joyful News Broadcast and Happy Harvester, C. T. Davidson, Circulation
Manager. Brother Davidson called for his helpers, the Big Busters—
Amos Creel, James Staggs and John A. Stubbs, the Little Busters—Jimmy
Steward, Rebecca Fisher and Euna Vaught, and the Gold Diggers—
Curtis Knowles, Charles Hawkins and Elva Howard, to come forward
These groups were given opportunity to speak, then they were given in
structions concerning the work they were to do. When all was ready,
Brother Davidson gave them envelopes to give to the congregation to use
in subscribing for the papers. The Bahamas Band played while the en
velopes were being distributed and the subscriptions gathered in. When
the count was made it showed that the Big Busters had collected the largest
number of subscriptions—341. Amos Creel was in the lead with 166.
Each of the Big Busters was presented with a New Testament and in ad
dition to this Amos received a nice Holman Bible.
12:45 p.m.—Adjourned with concert prayer.
1:00 p.m.—Program by Chicago V. L. Bs. in charge of Vera Roach.
This was an interesting program consisting of speical songs, short talks
and a prayer.
1:20 p.m.—Concert prayer in behalf of the special requests.
1:24 p.m.—V. L. B. Program in charge of Willard Boyles, Secretary.
The
state secretaries were seated on the east side of the platform
with V. L. B. leaders back of them. The Gleaners were seated on the
west side of platform with leaders back of them. The V. L. B. mem
bers were seated in the center row of seats in front of the platform.
The
entire congregation stood for a few moments of silent prayer. Then
the Secretary stated that this was a jubilee program to commemorate
twenty-one years of service in the Church. She referred to Leviticus
25:9 and stated that we want God to take notice to the sounding of the
trumpets in His honor. She called for those with trumpets to come to
the platform. At the sound of the trumpet the congregation stood. As
they continued to sound, the people raised their hands toward heaven
and closed their eyes, endeavoring to draw nearer to God.
1:34 p.m—As the trumpets ceased, Delmar Spurling led in singing,
“Heaven’s Jubilee,” with Bettye Hunter at the piano. The blessings of the
Lord were poured out upon the people and there was shouting and re
joicing. Harper Hunter, Jr. directed the song, “Working the Road, with
Louise Herring at the piano. A verse was repeated and many m the
congregation moved around as though they were working. The spirit of
the jubilee took possession of the people and they shouted and praised the
Lord. At the close of the song, all bands joined in playing, I Love My
Saviour Too,” directed by Hermis Ferguson. The presence of the Lord
was in the midst and the people continued to shout and praise the Lord
Brother Frank Howard led in prayer, then all joined in concert prayer.
1:55 p.m.—V. L. B. Jubilee Special: The state secretaries marched on
the platform forming the letters V. L. B. A group of V. L. Bs. marched
on lower platform spelling the word jubilee.
2:01 p.m.—Song by Mabel Char''110’- “rrhl
dedicated to the state secretaries.
2:10 p.m.—“Meaning of Jubilee,’
2:01 p.m.__Song by Mabel Chandler, “The V. L. B. Jubilee.” This was
■I MHH ■■■■ H ______I message by Ruby Hughes. She
stated that jubilee means an extraordinary joyful celebration. She said
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a jubilee down on the inside. She referred to twenty-one years ago when
the V. L. B. started its work and stated that she was a small girl then
and living away from the Church of God. She said a short time after that
her father moved and in just a little while she was shouting the victory
in the V. L. B. She stated that the V. L. B. stands as an army of volun
teers filled with the Spirit of God and with a vision to make us want
to fill our place and be in that jubilee in the sky. At the close of the
message the Secretary called for all to stand and welcome God, Jesus and
the Holy Ghost in the midst.
2:20 p.m.—“Who Wouldn’t Be Happy to Be a Member of the V. L. B.,”
message by Augustine Rogers. The speaker stated that when the Lord
was pouring out blessings upon the people and many were rejoicing, she
looked at the V. L. Bs. in the center of the building, remembered of the
work they had done during the year and thought, why shouldn’t they be
happy. She said, “The joy of the Lord is our strength, that joy that we
get from serving the Lord. A touch from the glory world, a touch from
heaven moved in my soul, - and I say, who wouldn’t be happy to be a
member of the V. L. B.”
2:25 p.m.—“Why I Became a Member of the V. L. B.,” short message
by Harry Lee Moore. He stated that he became a member because he
wanted to join the greatest invasion force the world has ever known.
2 28 p.m.—“Victorious, Triumphant, Marching on to Greater Deeds of
Achievement—That’s the V. L. Bs.,” message by Alvin S. Moss. He said,
“This subject shows something is going on, something in action. It is
victorious marchers, marching on to greater times of achievement. It
shows there is an army for march. An army marches systematically.
I like that, don’t you? The V. L. B. was put in operation to publish the
gospel for the purpose of preparing the people for the return of our Lord.
V* L. Bs. you can look back twenty-one years and see what you have
accomplished. At that time there was only a few; today this company
of V. L. Bs. represent about eighteen thousand young people in the Church
of God. With your work you have won a lot of young people for the
Lord. You have raised tremendous amounts of money to help get the gospel
to other countries. You are happy this evening and you can rejoice in
this jubilee. You are still marching on to greater things. You have
joined the ranks and you are marching. Aren’t you glad? Aren’t you
happy that you can march on?
John said to the young people, I write unto you because you are strong
and will overcome the wicked one. It is good to be young and strong,
pP| 11 H better to be an overcomer. Young people can have faith in
God. Many young peop’e have turned their backs on this world. You
are marching on triumphantly. You are more than conquerors. You
be faithful to your Lord and Master and prepare for the return of the
Lord. He will descend from heaven with a shout and with the voice -of
the archangel. Many of you will, be here alive when the Son of God
makes His appearance.”
2:51 p.m.—“V. L. Bs. in Other Lands,” message by D. H. Queener. The
speaker stated that we have V. L. Bs. in other lands and they work for
CrOd just like the V. L. Bs. of our United States. He said we have eighty-
nine bands in Jamaica and it is a wonderful sight to see them in action.
He mentioned the mighty V. L. B. service in the convention in the Baha
mas and said it was a wonderful sight to behold. He made mention that
it was not as easy for V. L. Bs. in other lands to raise money as it is in
the states, but they are just as faithful. He said that the V. L. B work
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all over the world. He stated that God was depending upon the young
people and he was grateful for the good work that is being accomplished
by them.
3:01 p.m.—History of the Victory Leaders Band by the General Secretary.
This interesting history as read by the Secretary follows:
HISTORY OF V. L. B.
In the Assembly Minutes of 1928 (23rd Annual Assembly), under the
heading, “Helps and Governments” appears this Bible quotation, “Of the
increase of His government and peace there shall be no end.” Following
this, is a number of statements telling of governments already in operation
within the church, with this suggestion, “After the same order of govern
ments within the government could be organized a special young people’s
association that could take in the young people of all the churches—Make
it a national organization.” (Page 51, par. 1, from General Overseer’s ad
dress.)
Acting
upon this suggestion, Sept. 18th, 1928, the Questions and Sub
jects committee brought a report endorsing the General Overseer’s state
ment and offering plans for the organization of a young people’s band,
with the proposal that the name be “Victory Leaders” (Minutes, page 51).
Looking into the Minutes of the 1929 Assembly, page 14, from the
General Overseer’s address, we note the following statements under the
heading of “Mastering Constructive Problems”—“The purpose of the Vic
tory Leaders Bands is to make the meetings a kind of training school for
the young, so that they may be trained in the work of the Church and
at the same time keep up their spirituality. The original intention was
to train them until they may become skilled workmen so they will soon
become so well qualified that they can fill responsible positions. One
thing that prevents a more rapid growth is the lack of skilled and well
qualified workmen. This is a problem that must be mastered, and even
if there are occasional slides that block the progress, the slides must be
shoveled out of the way, so the construction work may continue at a rapid
rate of speed.”
It was in this assembly (1929) that the first Victory Leaders parade and
open air mass meeting was held, Friday evening, Sept. 13, 1929, from 5
until 6:15. 136 young people took part in the parade.
Continuing further wth this record, we note the Minutes of the 1930 As
sembly, page 14, under the heading of “Our Big Business Program.” The
General Overseer says, “Then there is the Victory Leaders or young peo
ple’s organization. In many places these meetings have grown and devel
oped nicely but the full and complete plans have not been matured. We
have visions of larger and better methods for the operation of this de
partment of church work. I feel sure that our young people will be
come a mighty factor in church extension work in the near future. It
is my purpose now to mention it only briefly as a part of the Big Business
Program. More will be done to assist in developing this department at
the proper time.”
At this time I wish to add a few more paragraphs from the General
Overseer’s address under this same heading—still talking of our Big Busi
ness Program—“ . . . Instead of failure is success. Instead of retreat is
charge. Instead of defeat is victory.
“
A story is told of the great Napoleon Bonaparte and his drummer boy
on one occasion that I think will assist in explaining my feeling about
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about to give over to defeat. Having reached the conclusion that he was
beaten he decided to retreat and save his men if possible. ‘Beat a re
treat’ cried the brave general to his drummer boy. But there was no
response—the drum remained silent. Again came the orders, Beat a retreat
gamin. This time there was a response but not by the drum. It was the
boy who cried out and said, ‘Sir, I do not know how to beat a retreat,
but I can beat a charge that will make the dead fall in line. I beat that
charge at the Pyramids, I beat that charge at Mt. Tabor, I beat it again
at the bridge of Lodi, May I beat it here?’ At this the stern officer cried
out to one of his chief officers, ‘We are beaten, what shall we do?’ ‘Beat
them’ was the reply.
“
The drummer boy beat the charge. Desaix, the chief officer, waved high
his sword, and the day was won.
“If soldiers can make an extra charge and win the day, we can do it, too.
We have not entered into this Big Business Program to retreat. The fight
is ours, and we are not fighting a losing battle, it is one of victory. Je
sus has not told us to do something that can’t be done, therefore we will
order another charge and win. A few lines from the pen of Alice Ames
are very appropriate here:
“ ‘Put it through! Put it through, The good work and the true, Believe
you can do it, If it’s up to you, Give your head and hand to it. Life is in
doing—In strongly pursuing, The Race for the shining goal. Clear to your
viewing. To the work then brave heart! Put it through! Put it through!’
“ . . . Faith says we can do it. Courage says we will do it. Boldness
presses right in to the fight without waiting long enough for doubts to
creep in and destroy our courage."
The V. L. B. program again occupied from 5 until 6:15 p.m. with 187
marching in the parade.
From the 1931 Minutes, under the heading, GOING ON WITH GOD’S
ETERNAL PROGRAM I again wish to quote statements from the General
Overseer’s address—“Who wouldn’t be elated with the prospects of glorious
success every day? . . . the truly obedient and selected must follow the
program.
“Gideon’s three hundred could not fail because victory had been pro
gramed, and they were the selected men for that special battlefield. Joseph
and Mary had been selected to rear or bring up Jesus the blessed Saviour.
(And on and on, he tells of other happenings in the Bible.)
“According to Paul’s statement all of those things were programed to
happen for our example, and they were written for our admonition in
making preparation to scale the heights of the sky without any hand
holds. . . . We are going on with God’s eternal program. We are on the
stage now ... It is like a one way street. . . There are no U turns. And
the power is back of the machinery and the machinery is pressing us on.
We are not going back to anything. We are going on with God’s eternal
program. Remember there can be no failures and no uncertainties or
guessing games in this when it is declared that God worketh all things
after the counsel of His own will . . . And there can be no failure when
we move forward as instructed by the Bible. Our work is moving forward
after the counsel of God’s own will.
“It seems in place here for me to say that those who are opposing us are
fighting a losing battle. It is also in place for me to wax bold as did our
former brethren, Peter, John and others, and declare that we are not fight
ing a losing battle any more than Gideon’s three hundred. It is programed
that we shall win and no opposing power can prevent it. Opposition in
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esting . . . O excelsior! And this means, ‘Yet higher, ever upward, more
elevated.’ Hallelujah! Down in humility and yet up in victory, and bold
in God as the anointing takes possession. O Bravo! And this means ‘well
done! good; a cheer!’ and that is my reason for using it here. My com
rades—my associates in performing our part in the program, I want to
say, well done to you. I want to cheer you along. Let’s go on to higher
plains—higher heights, and put this over! . . . We must move on up, put
the roof on and paint and polish the entire structure. This is our time.
This is our work. We must finish it up and get it ready for presentation."
It was in 1932 that the General Overseer had a chapter in his address,
entitled, ‘‘Free Literature Fund.” Quoting a few statements from this, ‘‘I
am sure we should have a free literature fund so we could scatter our
literature, both tracts and the paper unsparingly ... I think the V. L. Bs.
of all states could do a wonderful work in collecting money to create this
free literature fund . . . and who knows but that they might be able to pray
out and work out hundreds of dollars the first year to put into this highly
important fund?”
It was in this assembly that the Questions and Subjects committee
recommended that the V. L. Bs. take an offering in their meetings each
week and 50% or more be sent to be used by the free literature depart
ment. Also, it was recommended that a General V. L. B. Secretary be ap
pointed and the authority to make this appointment was vested in the
General Overseer. This was carried out some time later—Miss Mitti Lee
Adams, of the Adams Gospel Crew, was appointed to the position, and
served the remainder of that year, and also the next assembly year en
couraging the young people and inspiring them to go on with God. It was
this year that the Poplar Camp, Va., V: L. B. of which Brother Charles T.
Davidson was Leader, raised a V. L. B. offering of a little over $30.00, this
being the largest offering raised by any band.
This
is a sketch of the history of the V. L. B. from 1928 to 1934, a period
of six years. In the General Overseer’s report of this year (1934), he stated
there were 310 bands with a membership of 4,224. It was in this assembly,
Monday, Sept. 17th, 1934, that I was appointed to the position of Secretary,
in which capacity I have served until now.
During this year, the first state convention offering (V. L. B.) was raised
in Ala. the amount being over $34.00.
Below I give a table to show the offerings raised in the assembly since
the first one:
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
......$ 61.54
___ 401.50
___ 654.95
___ 701.48
____
1,100.00
....... 2,057.25
___4,100.00
.......
6,165.00
.......
8,770.00
.......
8,840.00
....... 12,802.43
.......
13,324.45
.......
12,213.25
....... 12,289.38
The record shows, we now have 887 bands and 18,204 members in 14
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The record also shows that during these years, hundreds of thousands of
dollars have been raised by the young people as they worked faithfully for
their state convention offerings. All praises be to God for what has been
accomplished through these years in winning the young people to God,
training them for His service, and publishing the gospel. Eternity alone
will reveal the value of the V. L. B. work and its great training program.
On to Victory, V. L. Bs. greater victory, triumphs and heroic deeds of
achievement for our Master. In the words of our former General Over
seer—“I want our young people to feel that we are working at the great
est issue that ever has been or ever will be. Now is the time to become
heroes to champion the greatest cause of all ages. This is because the
preparation for the Lord’s return has never been made by any people of
any age. And we are favored with the privilege of living in the time of the
preparation.” God Bless our V. L. Bs. Willard Boyles.
The Secretary stated that she was thankful for all the V. L. Bs. have
done and that she had been happy to work with them for the past fifteen
years.
3:24 p.m.—The Missouri V. L. Bs. sang, “Jubilee.”
3:28 p.m.—“Mighty Miracles to Be Done in These Last Days; Some of
These Must Be Performed by the V. L. Bs.,” message by Ruth Elliott.
She stated that we are on program to do greater things than Jesus did
and she referred to some of the mighty miracles performed by the early
Church. She said she believed the V. L. Bs. were included in the num
ber that the signs were to follow and the Church of God is going to do the
things which will prove to the world that it is the Church of the Bible.
3:34 p.m.—“Greater Talent Is in Demand; V. L. Bs. Know the Bible,”
message by Katherine Peavy. She stated that talent is skill, cleverness,
endued with ability, and that we had to have greater skill than we have
ever had and be more clever than we have ever been. She said, “The
things we did last year, the spirit we had last year is not enough now
to start a new year’s work. We are moving forward to something. V. L. Bs.,
know your Bible. It pays to be able to recognize the Word of God just
like it is when you hear it. In order to do this we must know it. We need
to know the Word to the extent we will have talent, we will have skill and
be able to work the works of the Lord.”
3:41 p.m.—Big V. L. B. Jubilee Praise Service conducted by Joe and
Maude Martin. Jeanette Lyle and her V. L. Bs. came to the platform and
sang songs and choruses during this praise service. The state secretaries
were the first to stand and thank God for His many blessings. Then the
people in different sections of the building stood and praised the Lord
together.
3:48 p.m.—Song by Marvin Cowan and wife, “Oh What a Saviour.”-
The program called for consecration on the part of all before the offer
ing was brought in. The Secretary stated that we are commanded to
draw near to God and the promise is made that He will draw near to us.
She asked all to make every effort possible to draw near to God as
Brother Cowan led in singing “Nearer My God to Thee.” Then as the
large congregation kneeled, they sang “I Need Thee” and the chorus of
“Oh How I Love Jesus.” While still kneeling, they repeated a prayer after
the Secretary, consecrating themselves to God for His service.
4:02 p.m.—Free Literature Offering.
The
Secretary started the offering with $315—fifteen twenty-one dollars.
She called for all who had $21 or more to fall in behind their respective
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hind them. Several songs were sung while the long line of marchers
passed through the aisles with their offerings. The amounts by states
are as follows:
Assembly Free Literature Offering
Alabama ................................ 211 29
Arizona and Nevada „ 192.63
Arkansas ............_
Bahamas ____ . ... .. 255.73 Alberta . 49.61
California ................................ 167.90
Colorado and Utah ............
Connecticut ... . .......
23.52 New Mexico .......................... 113.01
51.26
Cuba ...................... . 3.00 North Carolina ...... 457.35
Dominican Republic .............
East Texas.............................. 56.87
Florida . .......................... 284.98 Ohio „ 291.48
Georgia _ „ ____ 150.81
Haiti __________
Idaho .............................
6.21 Oregon .................................53.22
45.40
Illinois _______ 152.69
Indiana ................................. 128.35
Iowa ........................................... 682.63
Jamaica, B. W. I. ________
Kansas ____ ______
10.98
Virginia ................................. . 1,127.89
35.00
Kentucky ............ .....
114.96
Maryland, Delaware and
District of Columbia ... ..
Massachusetts ______
West Texas .........................
110.82 West Virginia ..................
58.76
88.68
90.25
Mexico .................................
Michigan and Ontario ......_
Minnesota ..... .........
15.63 Wyoming ........................
133.82 Willard Boyles ...................
138.03 Total .............................
125.60
......
315.00
......$9,116.31
4:44 p.m.—Gleaner Program directed by Evelyn Fowler.
The little Hicks girl from Montana sang a song. The Wildwood Avenue
Cleveland Gleaners sang, “The Wise Man Built His House upon the Rock,”
“Safe Am I” “Climb Up Sunshine Mountain” and they gave a yell.
Beverly Hoppel sang, “Land of Dreams Come True.” The Trion, Georgia
Gleaners sang, “Somebody’s Been Praying for Me." Dena Rae Decker
sang “Somehow.” Marvin Ray Cowan sang, “When God Dips His Love
in My Heart.”
Sister Fowler stressed the importance of training our children in the
ways of the Lord. She stated that it seemed this work had been neg
lected in the past, but she believed it would be different hereafter. She
urged all churches that did not have a Gleaner Band in successful opera
tion. to go home from the Assembly and organize one.
5:11 p.m.—Awarding banners:
The
Champion Banner for the largest state convention Free Literature
offering went to the state of Virginia. The amount of the offering was
$11,140.38.
The Champion Banner for the largest local band state convention offer
ing went to High Point, North Carolina. The amount was more than $1,400.
Virginia was presented with the Champion Banner for having the largest
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Covington, Virginia was presented with the Champion Banner for hav
ing the largest local band Assembly offering, which was more than $230.
5:15 p.m.—All stood and prayed in concert, consecrating the offering to
the Lord for His service.
The Secretary gave instructions about the parade and the General Over
seer urged everyone to take part.
5:20 p.m.—V. L. B. Parade and Open Air Program.
The bands gathered on World Capitol lawn. Jack Wilson sounded the
trumpet as a signal to start and the General Overseer called the names of
the states in alphabetical order. The overseers carrying their banners led
their respective states. The bands played while the V. L. Bs. marched
two abreast east to Dooley Street, then doubled back and forth until all
were in order in front of the Capitol ‘Building. There were 916 in the
parade. They carried 85 banners, 21 flags and two musical instruments.
5:53 p.m.—Florida’s Contribution to the Jubilee was a short talk by Hu
bert Vickers and the Florida V. L. Bs. sang, “Rah! Rah! Rah! for the
V. L. Bs.”
5:56 p.m.—“Geting Ready for That Great Jubilee in the Skies,” short
message by Elva Howard. She stated that this jubilee celebration was in
miniature in comparison to the one that will take place in the skies. She
expressed a desire to be ready for that jubilee in the skies and to help
others to be ready.
5:49 p.m.—“A New Era Begins for the V. L. B. After Twenty-One
Years of Service More Is Expected of Us Now,” short message by Opal
Matheny. She stated that the V. L. Bs. have had a good time during the
past twenty-one years, but they are entering a great era and more will
be required of them. She said that she knew they were able to do the
work God has outlined for them to do.
6:00 p.m.—“Valiant Soldiers for God,” message by John Sands. He
stated that he was happy because he knew the V. L. Bs. can be valiant
soldiers. He said there would be opposition but God had commanded
them to be strong and of good courage.
6:02 p.m.—Closing prayer by Oma Lee Murray.
6:08 p.m.—Program of songs by the Spanish-speaking people in charge
of Gabriel Montijo. Following this, a number was played on the organ
by a twelve-year-old girl from Colorado.
6:30 p.m.—Song service led by Julian Bennett, Mildred Bennett at
the piano. Prayer by Paul Ion as the congregation stood in quietness. At
the close of the prayer, all joined together in praying for those for whom
requests had been made.
6:44 p.m.—Songs by the Nashville Trio, “Take a Moment and Live;”
Elizabethton Trio, “Live for Jesus;” Florida Octette, “Way Down Deep
in My Soul;” Sons of Harmony, “Swing Down Chariot” and “When I
Lay My Burdens Down.” The congregation stood and clapped hands as
the last two songs were sung. Before the singing ceased it seemed the
entire congregation was moving, swaying, dancing, and shouting to the
rhythm of the songs. During the singing an offering was gathered from
the congregation by the ushers which amounted to $151.53.
7:16 p.m.—Big Saturday Night Testimony Service in charge of B. B.
Ketchum. The congregation stood and quoted Matt. 5:44 in unison.
Brother Ketchum called for the people to stand by sections and give their
testimonies. This was continued until everyone in the building had an ap-
portunity to praise the Lord and testify to His wonderful blessings.
Songs were sung by Charles and Harper at intervals. When the testi
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Traveling On,” then lifted their hands and praised the Lord together.
7:38 p.m.—The Bahama and Louisville Bands made their way to the
large platform and sang together, “I’ll Fly Away.” Then they marched to
the main floor and through the aisles playing “I Love My Saviour.” The
congregation stood and waved handkerchiefs, then held up their hands and
clapped them over their heads. The bands returned to their respective
places and the congregation gave them a big cheer.
7:50 p.m—Announcements by the General Overseer concerning the pro
gram for Sunday. A big roaring concert prayer followed in behalf of the
Sunday services.
7:57 p.m.—Songs by the Melvin sisters and the Indiana Trio.
8:06 p.m.—Foreign Missionary Program in charge of D. H. Queener,
Foreign Missionary Secretary. He spoke briefly, then called on the Cowan
family to sing, “Lead Me to the Rock That Is Higher Than I.”
8:14 p.m.—Short talks by the foreign missionaries—R. C. Smith, Ja
maica; Alvin S. Moss, Bahamas; Senen Gonzalez, Cuba; J. Vital Herne,
Haiti; Moses Stephens, Virgin Islands; J. A. Jimenez, Mexico; Horace La-
fortune, Ontario, Canada; W. A. Newsom, Alberta, Canada; Walter C. Bates,
Dominican Republic; Nelson W. Johnson, Manitoba, Canada. Each of these
short messages was full of interest and enthusiasm for the Church of God
and the work they were doing in their respective countries. Brother
Smith stated they were holding forth the high standard of the Church of
God in Jamaica. He said he had started out to win the island for the
Church of God and the Lord has given one major victory after another.
Brother Moss stated that he is in this work for what he will get out of
it at the end of the race and that he is happy under all circumstances.
Brother Gonzalez said he was happy in the Church of God because in it
we are going to conquer. He thanked the Lord for the privilege of
working for God and His Church in Cuba. Brother Herne said that he was
in the Church of God because he knew it was true. He thanked the Lord
for our foreign secretary and stated that the people of Haiti were well
pleased with him and loved him. Brother Stephens thanked the people
in the United States for their help in the Virgin Islands. He stated that
all of us must go with greater speed and put forth greater efforts to
carry the message to every nation. Brother Jimenez stated that he was
glad to represent the Church of God in Mexico. He thanked God for
Brother Queener and told of some of the sacrifices he had made for the
advancement of the work in Mexico. He begged the people to pray earn
estly for Brother Queener that God will heal him. A mighty prayer as
cended to God in his behalf. Brother LaFortune expressed gladness for
having found the Church of God. He stated that Ontario needed mis
sionaries and begged for help in getting the message to the people.
Brother Newsom thanked God for the missionary spirit that takes posses
sion of people. He stated that he visited Alberta three times during the
year and thirteen souls were won for Christ. He thanked the Lord for
the good people in Alberta. Brother Bates stated the Lord had blessed in
a wonderful way in the work in Dominican Republic and great victories
had been won. Brother Johnson thanked God for His mighty power be
cause it had made him willing to do anything that is necessary to get the
Church of God message to the people. He showed that he was eager to
get the message to the people in Manitoba. At the close of these short
talks, the congregation stood and said, “God bless these brothers.”
9:04 p.m.__Song by Brother W. A. Newsom and his two sisters, “To the
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9:14 p.m.—Message by D. H. Queener—“The Mighty Message of the
Church of God Must Reach Every Country.” Before delivering the message
Brother Queener called for all to stand and pray in concert. This was a
mighty prayer for our missionaries and all the missionary work. A portion
of the wonderful message follows:
“God does all things well, but He has to have people to work through.
Several have said to me since the Assembly started that I look bad. I
realize that sometimes we get sick. I appreciate the prayers of the saints
of Qod. I have been with these brethren (foreign overseers) in their homes
and have heard them praying and crying long after I was supposed to be
asleep. I couldn’t stop just because this old body got sick. I am working
for God. The Bible telis about those old boys back there suffering great
things. There will be someone who will suffer for this gospel. The
Church will not go down in darkness, but we are going to run into opposi
tion.
“ ‘To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heav
enly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.’
I want you to know there has been something promised and it is ac
cording to the program of God. God’s eternal program will be fulfilled.
Nothing in this world will keep His program from being fulfilled. This
message is destined to reach every country of the world and every people.
We will know more about it as we press forward. God’s program will be
fulfilled on time, too. I am not worried about the Church one bit. On
the authority of the Bible, the Church will make it through.
“Away back in the beginning of time, Jacob had a son named Joseph.
He loyed that son. He loved him so well that he fixed up a spotted robe
for him. He gave it to him. He had other children but only one robe.
He brought that little spotted coat to him and put it on him. He had other
boys but only one with a spotted coat. He looked different.
“One of the brothers said he didn’t like that. He thought his father
should have given all of them a coat, but papa Jacob knew exactly what
he was doing. It started a bad spirit. They couldn’t stand to think about
him wearing that coat. First, they just merely mentioned it, then they
talked about it for a minute, then two minutes, then five minutes, and finally
it became the only topic of conversation. One of the brothers rose up and
said we are all one man’s sons, but only one of us gets to wear that spotted
coat. They began to lay plans and said bigger and harder things, but
that little boy wore the spotted coat. He wore his coat and took care of
his flock. Those brothers got so full of hatred, yet they were all one
man’s sons. They laid plans to destroy that boy. Why? Because his fa
ther bestowed an honor upon him.
“
We can’t help it who we are. God clothed us this way. What are you
preaching? The Bible! If the shoe gets hot on you, kick it off!
“Joseph did not meddle in the other man’s business. He attended to
the spotted coat and his own business. He had all he could do to keep
them from stealing the spotted coat his father had given him. He didn’t
bother them. He just took care of his coat, his very own spotted coat.
“Those brothers got some kind of a bad spirit. Wasn’t that a sight?
Just over a spotted coat. They laid their plans and made preparations.
They sat up night after night to get it all outlined. They took the coat
off of him and placed him in a pit with the intentions of killing him.
Something happened to one of them, though, and they killed a lamb in
stead. Along came some people traveling toward Egypt. They gave
the spotted-coat boy to them and then they had a hallelujah time because
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to their father and told him the wild beasts had torn the boy up. You
see, they didn't want the spotted-coat for themselves after all.
“Down in Egypt Joseph got himself a job with Potiphar. His wife caught
him and told a lie on him. He was innocent but he was placed in prison.
‘The secret things belong unto the Lord our God.’ There he was but God,
who held the secret things, let him in on a few of them. Joseph was in
contact with God Almighty. He foretold the outcome of the dreams of the
butler and the baker because God let him in on the secret things. He
told the butler to tell the king about him when he was restored to his
position.
“One day the king dreamed a dream and he called for everyone but
none could interpret it. Joseph was still in prison, but finally the butler
remembered. The king sent for Joseph and they brought him out of the
dungeon. The king wasn’t interested in what he had on, but what he had
down inside of him. The thing that is troubling the world today is not
us, it is what we have. Joseph was made the king’s right-hand man. We
have more in us now than people know anything about. They can see
how we look but they can’t see what is inside us. The king recognized
something in Joseph. When we talk about all the people coming to
gether in one church, they think we are crazy.
“Joseph went to the big throne beside the king. He turned the business
of gathering things together over to him. He was still king, but Joseph
had the job of gathering together the food. There came the seven years
of plenty and Joseph hired men to build the garners larger. Those blessed
brothers started this over in Canaan when they sent him to Egypt. At
the end of seven years came the famine. The land of Canaan felt this
famine, too. By and by starvation got closer and closer. Those brothers
had all the land and buildings. Joseph had a vision and told them
what he had seen. They could not believe it that way. They had the
vision outlined to them before they got rid of the brother. The famine
continued and they lost everything they had. One of the brothers said he
had heard there was plenty over in the land of Egypt. God’s eternal
program must be fulfilled. There they went, down into the land of Egypt
to get food. They went to the man by the king, the spotted-coat fellow.
He looked them over and he knew everyone of them. They didn’t know
him. He had grown up and didn’t look like the same boy they had thrown
out. He was the same one who gave them the vision years before, the
same little fellow with the spotted coat which his father had given him
that caused all the trouble for him. He did not throw them out, but got
ready to feed them. He took care of them. He could tell by looking at
them that they were nearly starved and needed a little of what he had a
plenty. God’s eternal program must be fulfilled. He called for one of
his men and told him that these were his brothers and he was going to
give them corn. We are supposed to do good for evil.”
There was a mighty demonstration of the power of God at this point in
which Brother Queener seemed forced to his knees while speaking in
tongues. A message and interpretation followed. The Lord claimed us
for His own and admonished us to love our enemies and do good to them
who despitefully use us and to follow Him all the way.
Brother Queener stated he was happy to have the Holy Ghost in the
midst because He knows all things. He said he would not continue his
message and invited all who did not know the Lord to seek Him. The
General Overseer led in singing “Where He Leads Me I Will Follow.”
Brother Queener and some of the foreign overseers urged all who needed
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earnestly for the blessings they needed. Eight were saved, eight sanctified
and sixteen filled with the Holy Ghost.
Sunday, September 18
5:30 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of J. Vernon Galloway and
•Johnnie McGlothlin. The service was opened with a concert prayer. This
was followed with some testimonies. The song service was led by
Brother McGlothlin. The South Carolina String Band furnished the music.
Brother Galloway was in charge of a testimony service in which many
praised the Lord and glorified His name for His wonderful blessings to
them. The presence of the Lord was very real. During this service
the leader called on individuals to pray for each session of the Assembly
that day. Then the sick were prayed for and anointed. God blessed in a
wonderful way as the prayers ascended and the people felt a touch from
the glory world. The testimonies continued, followed by another prayer
in concert and a short talk by Brother McGlothlin. The service was dis
missed at 7:16 a.m. with all standing with hands lifted toward heaven and
praising the Lord.
8:45 a.m.—The state everseers and state secretaries met with the Gen
eral W. M. B. Secretary in the Capitol Building. They formed in line
and at the sound of the trumpet by Jack Wilson they marched inside the
tabernacle and on to the large platform while the bands played. The
state overseers were seated on the east side and the secretaries on the
west. All members of the Womens Missionary Band were seated in the
center row of seats in front of the platform. The missionaries were seated
on the platform on the east side. The music was continued until every
thing was in readiness for the sacred missionary program.
9:10 a.m.—Missionary program in charge of W. M. B. Secretary, Sylvia
Hardin.
After a few introductory remarks were made by the Secretary, “Sweet
Hour of Prayer” was played softly on the piano by Willystene Calfee while
the audience stood in holy reverence before the Lord. Then Kathleen
Pruitt led in singing, “Jesus Saves.” The congregation stood and prayed in
concert, led by the General Overseer.
9:22 a.m.—Honor was paid to our missionaries who were present. As the
Secretary called their names they stood. Then the congregation repeated
after the Secretary words of appreciation for their faithful service and
prayed God’s blessing upon them. While they remained standing, the con
gregation cheered them.
9:27 a.m.—“Go Ye,” message by Alvin S. Moss. A portion of this in
spiring message follows:
“This is a sacred service. All of our services are sacred and important,
but there are times when we can feel a very, very sacred feeling and this
is one of those times. I can feel the Jacob feeling when he said this is a
dreadful place. This is none other than the House of God, the gate of
heaven. I can feel a great fear.
“ ‘Go ye’ is a great commission. The commission of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ which He gave to His Church, His body. It is the
spirit of the Church. It is the missionary spirit. It means to move from
one place to the other and keep moving. It does not mean stay in one
place. It means to spread out and it is the command of our Lord. In
obedience to His command, we carry on and we endeavor to practice this
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“It is quite clear that Jesus means for His Church to go and He made
it clear that they were to start at Jerusalem and go into all the world and
teach all nations. We know the story regarding the Church in the be
ginning going down in the dark ages. We know the story about its rising
and shining in these last days. Jerusalem was their headquarters. Cleve
land, Tennessee is our headquarters. The Fields of the Wood is the place
where the Church began to rise and shine in the last days. This commission
has come down to us in the last days, ‘go ye into all the world.’ Surely this
commission is for us. God got hold of somebody and somebody obeyed
the commission of our Lord and took the message to the Bahama Islands.
Somebody has consecrated their service to the Lord in order for this gospel
to reach the foreign fields. Somebody has presented themselves and said,
‘here am I, send me.’ Somebody submitted themselves in perfect obedience.
Somebody supported it. Somebody backed it up in order for us to spread
in as many foreign countries as we have this day. It is the work of the
Church of God and it is still our responsibility even though we have
reached many foreign countries already, and it is still our responsibility to
go just as much this morning as it was that morning when Jesus spoke to
His disciples. The Lord Jesus gave this commission to His Church and
it is necessary for the Church to be obedient. No one else has this mes
sage. No other people has the message or authority. The authority is
in the Church of God and God holds His Church responsible to go with
the message. We have been appointed ambassadors from the courts of glory
to carry this message. Christ came into the world to save sinners. This
message of salvation, this gospel that is the power of God unto salvation
to everyone that believeth, to the Jew first and then to the Gentiles, this
message is our responsibility.
“If we want to be real friends of Jesus, we must be obedient and do
what He has commanded. His command is to ‘go ye’ and that is why we
are in the missionary work. That is the reason we have followed the
spirit of the commisson. We are the ones to whom the mystery of the king
dom has been revealed. All of us cannot tell the story in person, but all
of us can help make the story go. It is our duty to lift Him up by going.
We are gathered here to raise an offering for this great cause. Our Lord is
stressing this. He said ‘give, and it shall be given unto you.’ This morn
ing, saints of God, we are on this missionary program. God help the
missionary spirit to come over us. Not many of us can go to Africa, Cuba
and even to our United States, but we can go by supporting the cause. We
can go by helping others to carry this great message. This is a mystery
but it is true—the more we give, the more we increase. God is the one that
makes the increase. The more we put in the missionary cause, the more
interest we will have in it.
“
I remember the story of the poor widow when she threw in everything
she had. The Lord justified her for doing this. She did all she could.
If everybody in the Church of God did what they could, we would be
farther along with carrying the message. God doesn’t expect more of any
one than they are able, but the Book says as the Lord has prospered you,
so let you give. No sacrifice is too great for the spreading of this great
gospel. One thing that hinders this message and hinders obedience is the
worldly mind. If the Church of God people will get deep down in their
hearts that this world is not our home; if we will get deep down in our
hearts that it is not necessary to lay up here for a rainy day; if we will get
deep down in our hearts that we are pilgrims and strangers and just pass
ing through, we will be willing to make any sacrifice. Jesus said to not
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and thieves break through and steal. Nothing we can lay up in this world
is safe. Jesus said to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven—‘go ye into
all the world,’ for where our treasure is, there will our heart be also. If
we put our treasure in the missionary cause, if we put our treasure in the
Church of God, if we put our treasure in heavenly things, then we are bound
to be heavenly minded. Oh God, help us to go! Money is no good ex
cept to be used. To use it, you have to spend it, and the best way to
spend it in the world is to put it in the missonary cause.”
9:59 a.m.—Song by Marvin Cowan and family, “Go Bring Them.”
10:06 a.m.-—“The Chinese Prayer”—Tennessee W. M. Bs., in charge of
Bettye Parton. This was a very touching demonstration of idol worship in
heathen lands.
10:25 p.m.—“Foreign Missions,” message by D. H. Queener, Foreign
Missionary Secretary. Following is a portion of the message:
“I am happy to be here this morning. While this little program was
going on this morning showing people worshipping idols, I was thinking
that after you get out of the United States you will see something like this.
You won’t have to go ten thousand miles to find it. I have visited in coun
tries where people have acted this very way and a whole lot worse. I
have been where people have crawled on their stomachs for miles and
miles to go to an idol because they had vowed to do so. If you had been
taught that, you would have acted the very same way. You could have
been born in some of these other countries just the same as you were
born in America where we have the gospel. They have been taught that
so long that it doesn’t leave them overnight. It is hard for people, even
though they become Christians, to ever get out of their minds that they
don’t have to worship an idol. It takes months and weeks to teach those
people that the idol doesn’t mean anything to them. There are lands that
are full of idolatry. The island of Cuba, a short way off the coast of the
United States, it is full of idolatry. People crawl on their stomachs in
that country to worship idols. It takes time and it takes money to teach
an individual and cause them to leave off that way of worship.
“Isn’t it wonderful that God has spared us and looked down upon us
and taught us the ways of the Lord. We today are people who are full of
light. I am so happy we can live in this land that we are living in and
that we can send the message to the people. Thousands of our people are
not faring as well as you and I. They don’t have a good place to stay like
you have, and I want to tell you, my friend, I have thought about Brother
Moss and his precious workers in the Bahamas Islands, how they have
labored and toiled to take the message to the islands of the sea; how they
have got on a little boat for an island and be in a storm for days. Over
here our overseers make a report that they traveled 20,000 miles in an
automobile. While we do this in America, I want this to bear on your
mind that these brothers in foreign lands struggle for every mile they have
made. They have been on the high seas for days and weeks. They finally
arrive at their destination and there they have trials and tests, but they
stand and preach this gospel to those people and tell them the doctrine of
the Bible. This message must reach every creature. Regardless of the num
ber, we must reach them. They are God’s people. We must reach them
some way, some how.
I could tell you people in this Assembly some things that have taken
place on these islands that would stir you up until you would be stirred
from now on. A lot of times our people turn away from people because they
are not our nationality. The reason you do that is you haven’t been any
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I am not in this for any purpose in the world but to please God. I don’t
intend to get out of my place; I intend to stay in my place. I don’t intend
to mistreat any of God’s people. The Man I am preaching about was a
Jew and at one time the Jews didn’t have anything to do with the Gentiles,
but when He came He broke down the partition and every nationality
has a right to know God. This is an every island of the sea message. It
is an every country of the world message. I don’t know all the wheres or
whys, all the ins or the outs, of how this message will reach all these
creatures, but I do know one thing, the secret things belong to God and
He is fixing to reveal them to us. God in the right time will let us know
how to do this exactly right.
I know that some of our people are under the impression that we are
going to have to enter these countries and evangelize them, but the great
purpose of this last days message is to gather God’s people together in one.
This great message of regeneration has been heard for years and years.
They have people saved in those other countries the same as we do. They
are doing their best to tear down idolatry. They are working at it. We have
been working at it. I firmly believe that God is fixing up a way to get
His people all together. I long for the day when we will be called to
these countries to bring this message.”
11:02 a.m.—Brother Dan Williams and the South Dakota Indians sang,
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” in their language.
11:09 a.m.—“If Men Go to Hell, Who Cares,” song by the Bemidji,
Minnesota Trio.
11:15 p.m.—Missionary offering. The congregation stood and prayed in
concert for God to bless the people and cause them to give of their means
to the cause of missions. While the organ was played by Mildred Davis, the
ushers received the offering from the large congregation. A quartet from
North Dakota sang a chorus in German. Then the Spanish people sang
a song in their language. The congregation stood and thanked the Lord
for the offering.
11:44 a.m.—The missionaries and state overseers passed by the micro
phone and announced the amount they had collected for the Assembly
offering. Below is a record of these offerings and the offering given by
the congregation:
Assembly Missionary Offering
Alabama ________________$ 400.00
Arizona and Nevada _____ 75.27
Arkansas ________________ 214.17
Bahamas________________ 477.09
California _______________ 540.62
Colorado and Utah ............ 53.00
Connecticut and
Rhode
Island __________ 5.00
Cuba ___ 16.33
Dominican Republic______ 45.00
East Texas :______________ 514.19
Florida ___ 571.09
Georgia ___._,___________ 1,413.01
Haiti _____________________ 8.25
Idaho ____________________ 147.62
Illinois ................................ 220.55
Indiana _________ 308.00
Iowa______________!_____ 85.54
Jamaica, B. W. I. ________ 173.10
Kansas ___________________ 113.60
Kentucky________________ 1,435.10
Louisiana ________________ 106.32
Maryland, Delaware and
District of Columbia____ 181.10
Massachusetts_______-_____ 110.00
Mexico __________________ 85.50
Michigan and Ontario ____ 246.75
Minnesota _______________ 325.67
Mississippi____________ 192.70
Missouri _____ 358.09
Montana and Alberta_____ 61.20
Montserrat, B. W. 1............... 2.00

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Nebraska ____ 113.47
New Mexico _____________ 201.70
New York __________ 147.00
North Carolina ___________ 675.01
North Dakota and
Manitoba
________..____ 193.50
Ohio ____________________ 456.71
Oklahoma |J_____________ 184.11
Oregon __________________ 55.65
Pennsylvania ____________ 86.19
Sierra Leone, B. W. A.......... 15.22
South Carolina___________ 253.86
South Dakota ____.___ 243.03
Tennessee____________.__1,132.33
Virginia ____ 1,430.36
Virgin Islands___________ 60.00
Washington and B. C. _____ 120.40
West Texas_________..____ 72.76
West Virginia____......____100.00
Wisconsin ......__ 128.77
Wyoming ___ 121.01
General Offering________ 542.71
Total —___ _______„.$14,819.65
11:53 a.m.—The audience stood and prayed in concert, asking God’s
blessings upon the entire Church of God. The Secretary thanked the
overseers, state secretaries, missionary bands and churches for the good
work they had done during the year for the missionary cause and for the
efforts put forth for the Assembly offering.
11:56 a.m.—Song by Ralph Scotton, “He Paid a Great Price for My Soul.”
12:03 p.m.—“My People Must Hear the Full Gospel,” message by Dorothy
Deadrick. A portion of this powerful message follows:
“This is a very sacred time to me. Jesus died that my people might
hear the full gospel. God is blessing my people. I am talking about my
people this morning hearing the full gospel. There are 12,865,518 negroes
in the United States. They must hear the full gospel and only 1,205 are
members of the Church of God. Do you see why I am especially inter
ested in my people receiving the gospel? They must hear the full gospel
—the Church of God gospel. The Church of God is the only one that is
preaching the full gospel. They must hear this Church of God message
preached in all its fulness. Full means filled, having no empty space,
well supplied. I am talking about full gospel. I mean preaching it like it
should be preached and it will win these twelve millon people, but if it
is brought in any other way it will not win them. This command is to
the Church of God. This great accomplishment will be done through the
Church of God. The Church of God is the only salvation for this twelve
million people that must hear the full gospel. This is a problem that the
Church of God must master.
“The full gospel preaches fellowship. The full gospel preaches brotherly
love. When you step out and preach the full gospel, it will win regardless
of the color. Some people say we can’t preach to your people. Why can’t
you? The full gospel will have its way. Twenty years ago somebody
brought the full gospel with fellowship and brotherly love to East Texas.
It wasn't a colored person. We can preach it, but if you don’t help us
preach it, it won’t do much good.
“Some people feel we don’t belong here, but I want to tell you this morn
ing it is our responsibility to get the full gospel to my people. God’s Word
says this gospel must be preached to all people. I know it is trying to win
a discouraged race. Everything has always failed, but we want the Church
of God to stand behind us. There are twelve million colored people that
need to be won. The world can’t give them what we can give them.
They can give a portion, but we have the full gospel. You must help us to
back this thing up. We want you people to help us win our people for
the Church of God. Some people tell me it is not time. If it is not,
Sister Hardin gave you this message out of season. If this is not the time
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thing and I will do it. I know it is now. I know the Church is not be
hind time. It is on time and the ‘go ye’ has been given to us.
“Brother Stubbs, our state overseer, we have accepted him just like we
have eccepted everyone. I believe our General Overseer was directed by
God when he appointed him. Much has been expected of. us and, Brother
Stubbs, we have expected much of you and I thank God our expectations
have not been disappointed. Some of our people get souls saved and go
off and leave them. You can’t get people saved and go off and leave them
and expect them to stay saved. The reason I am in the Church of God
today is because God has sent us overseers that would go through the
test and preach the things until they felt like we were established. I feel
like striving this evening and going forward. We are in no ways dis
couraged in the Church of God. We feel like driving as never before to
reach the twelve million that have not heard the full gospel. We will
preach this Church of God gospel. I am preaching it. The first time I
came to the Assembly, Brother A. J. Tomlinson preached it. Brother
M. A. Tomlinson is still preaching this is the Church of love. I am still
preaching there is no difference between Gentiles. I see nothing but
victory on top of victory for the Church of God, but the twelve million
must be won by preaching the full gospel.”
12:40 p.m.—Song by the East Texas colored people, “If Men Go to
Hell, Who Cares.”
12:46 p.m.—Awarding banners and prizes:
W. M. Lowman, overseer of Virginia, was presented with the champion
banner. His state raised the largest amount of missionary money for the
state convention—$19,296.06.
J. F. Aites, overseer of Massachusetts, was presented with the record
banner. His state raised the largest amount of money for the convention
according to membership—$1,072.00.
Alvin S. Moss, overseer of Bahamas, was presented with the leading
mission field banner. The Bahama Islands raised the largest offering
for the convention in foreign fields—$6,696.25.
A banner was presented to the church at East Street, Nassau, Bahamas,
Hermis Ferguson, pastor, for raising the largest local church missionary
offering for the convention—$3,633.
A communion set was presented to the local church at Ridgedale, Ten
nessee, Allen Davis, pastor, for having the largest second Sunday mis
sionary offering for the year—$959.20.
Robbie Cantrell was presented with a W. M. B. cape and cap for raising
the largest personal offering for the state convention—$1,525.
The secretary for the state of Virginia was given a book for having the
largest number of one-hundred-dollar workers.
A badge of honor was presented to the secretary of Tennessee for having
gained the largest number of bands—10. Haiti was awarded a badge of
honor for having gained the largest number of members—312.
Badges of Honor were presented to the overseers of Haiti, New York
and Porto Rico for having doubled their state convention offerings over
last year. , *. ,, .
Purole, blue, red and yellow badges were presented to the four over
seers having the largest amounts in the Assembly missionary offering.
They are: , .
W. M. Lowman, Virginia-------------------------------------------"'“ocn
Harper Hunter, Jr., Kentucky ----------------------------------- 1,428.50
M. E. Wilson, Georgia------------------------------------------— 1.413.01
L. V. Jones, Tennessee------------------------------------------------ 1,132.33

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1:15 p.m.—Secretaries Special—program in honor of the twenty-first
anniversary of the Womens Missionary Band. This was a review of the
work done before the institution of the Womens Missionary Band twen
ty-one years ago and of the rapid advancement of the work since that
time. An offering was placed in a tub by the secretaries to represent the
first missionary offering received by Sister Clara T. Mabe, the first general
secretary. The state secretaries called for the general secretary to stand
with them while they sang a song which they dedicated to her. As the
song was sung they presented the tub and offering to her as a gift. Sister
Hardin expressed her sincere thanks for the gift to the secretaries and all
who had a part in it.
1:42 p.m.—Closing prayer by Sister Flora Gillaspie at the pulpit while
the congregation stood in silence, then all joined together in prayer, dedi
cating the offering to the Lord.
1:50 p.m.—The Bahama Brass Band came into the Tabernacle as they
played a stirring march. The state Sunday School secretaries and orphan
age children followed. The state secretaries were seated on the east side
of the platform and the children on the west. They were very attractive
in their regalia of red and white and blue and white.
1:54 p.m.—Sunday School Program directed by Edna Rhodes, Secretary.
1:55 p.m.—Song service led by Wilma Bivens and Evelyn Miller, Chris
tine Staggs, pianist. As the song “I’ll Fly Away” was sung, the state sec
retaries marched around the platform waving their arms. The General
Overseer led in prayer as the congregation stood with uplifted hands.
The Bahama Brass Band came to the platform and played one of their
favorite numbers, “A Happy Pilgrim.”
2:10 p.m.—Songs by Brother and Sister Petty, “The Medley of Songs”
and “The Glory Train Special.”
2:19 p.m.—“The Sunday School’s Great Expansion Program,” short mes
sage by Sister Ava J. Stacy. The speaker showed the great need of ex
panding the work and reaching the multitudes who do not attend Sunday
School. She stated that it was necessary to pray and believe God in order
to be able to do this work.
2:22 p.m.—The General Secretary said:
“Do you know that seventy per cent of the people in the world never
have attended Sunday School and they are among those who are operating
the world? We wish we could get a half million in our Sunday Schools this
year. The prison camps are now full to overflowing. We must do some
thing to get more people in our Sunday Schools. We must reach the mul
titudes. We do not know where we will have to go or what we will have
to do. Some have gone into places they never thought they would have
gone, but they made the sacrifices and they are willing to make more.
We have got to meet every class and every age. They are our responsi
bility. I do not know how it will be done but it will be. This message
has to go. Everyone must hear this message. We visited this colored
man in New York, Father Divine, who calls himself God.
“We went down there and they were having a big banquet in one of
the places they call heaven. We went in and took a seat. They were
getting ready to have speeches along with their banqueting. We did not
eat. How could we there amid all that idolatry! We listened to these
people praise and glorify this man calling himself God Almighty. A lady
beside me told me that this man was definitely God. She said there was
no doubt in her mind. She showed me a Bible and to my surprise, it was
our Holy Bible. She said, ‘If you do not believe this is God, then you
have the spirit of the antichrist.’ We could hardly sit there. I said ‘I
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been told that a newsman had been stabbed there only a few nights before
for expressing himself against their beliefs.
“They told me that certain words were forbidden, such as hell and
devil and that they were referred to as ‘you know what.’ They would
shout and jabber in some unknown tongue and I was told by this angel
beside me that this was the spirit of god—their god. I said then that I
definitely wanted to speak. I told the girls that I was going to speak and
that they had better leave. They refused to leave me but sent Brother
Paul Lawson out in the hallway to keep a way of exit clear for us.
“
I took the very Bible the woman had given me to look at and began
to speak. I preached my hardest for about thirty or forty minutes. People
began coming to this second floor from the floor above and from down
stairs. They came from all three heavens. They wanted to hear what
I had to say. God was there all right—our God, the living God. Just a
week before that reporter had been stabbed right there but God was with
us and we suffered no harm. I told God that I had the chance to speak
and that I would if He would give me the strength. I feared that the
blood of everyone of them would be on my hands. This thing has to go
into every nook and corner of the world. We know that God will protect
us. When we were speaking, it looked like some of them would take us
down. They gnashed their teeth and screamed. When God finished with
us, we stepped down and walked through that angry, howling mob. They
cried out that we had blasphemed and yelled that we would be struck
dead by Father Divine.
“We read the other day that this man has fifty million followers. They
are our responsibility the same as others. We must go out where some
people are for they will not come to us. All the world must be reached
and these people are a part of that.”
2:40
p.m.—Songs by the Byrd brothers, “The Little Community
Church” and “God Loves His Children Everywhere.”
2:45
p.m.—Program by Florida Sunday School workers, Curtis Knowles
in charge. This was an impressive demonstration showing the need of
speaking to the lost at every opportunity, and a failure to do this may mean
the loss of one’s own soul as well as the souls of others.
2:55 p.m.—Fanning the Cradle Roll and Home Class Fires, short mes
sages by Irene Akin and Irene Whitten. Sister Akin stated that now is
the time to claim the children for our Lord. She referred to Samuel be
ing given to the Lord by his mother when he was very young. She said,
“If we can reach the little babes in arms through their mothers, we can
win them for the Lord before they hardly realize what it is all about them
selves.” Sister Whitten said the Home Class Department of the Sunday
School is for those who are not able to attend our schools. She stated that
these must be reached with the message because many do not know our
Lord.
3:00 p.m.—“Get a Glimpse of the Zeal as It Is on the Field—
VIEW Virginia—Short demonstration in charge of Gene Johnson. A
man was carried out on a stretcher and from his appearance he was in a
critical condition. Several gathered around him and offered their advice
concerning the best treatment. A “doctor” was called and he prescribed
the various auxiliary shots. V. L. B. zeal, W. M. B. zeal and so on had no
lasting effect. As a last resort he was given a shot of Sunday School
zeal and this brought him to his feet.
NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA, in charge of Rufus Nunnery. This was
an illustration of the way they gathered together a large amount of food
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brought to Cleveland in a truck supplied by a brother without charge.
TAKE A LOOK AT TENNESSEE, Jimmye Lovell in charge. This was
a demonstration showing the importance of co-operation in the Sunday
School by Sister Sunday School washing out the many departments that
make up the Sunday School which were hung on the line of co-operation.
BEHOLD BAHAMAS, Stanley C. Beneby in charge. This demon
stration showed how much ground is covered by the Sunday School in the
Islands. The Sunday Schools help the preacher, and one brother preached
while the others encouraged and boosted him. The group repeated the
names of the fifteen judges of Israel, the twelve apostles and the 117th
Psalm, led by the superintendent of the world’s largest Church of God
Sunday School. Then all gave a yell.
GLANCE AT GEORGIA, directed by Theodore Holloway. The Sun
day School workers marched to the platform singing “He Set Me Free.”
At the close of the song others rushed to the platform from different di
rections and all praised the Lord for the Sunday School. The entire group
sang, “Heaven’s Jubilee.”
WATCH WEST TEXAS, in charge of Vera Nichols. The group sang,
“He’ll Set Your Fields on Fire.” Then a very small boy sang a Sunday
School chorus.
3:35 p.m.—“Christianity against Crime,” message by V. R. Sherrill.
Following is a portion of the message:
“I am a firm believer in Sunday School work. With Sunday Schools
operating efficiently in communities, the crime wave in that section will
be lowered or erased completely. Christianity is against crime. The
Christian is not against the criminal but he is against crime. Crime is
one of the biggest expenses in this country today. Did you know that we
spend something like $15,000,000,000 every year to try to stop it? The
early Church started out as a great power against crime. Christianity is
still a great power provided it has not been weakened down. When the
Church started, it began with so much power that it effected people and it
had great influence. If a man’s shadow will heal sick folks, then it will
surely have an effect on a man’s life. When I am speaking I am thinking
of the professing world today. Christianity is a way of life and if we
live under the influence of the Holy Ghost, it will go a long way to hinder
crime. It is not everyone who says Lord, Lord, who will get into heaven.
We must manifest the power of Christianity in our lives. We need Chris
tianity in its full power ■ and not weakened down. If we accept things in
our lives which are wrong it will effect our influence.
“Crime is an act which one commits that will subject him to punish
ment under the law. The purpose of the Sunday School is to begin to
work in the young people with this feeling of a necessity for Christianity
in their lives. If you and I as Christians will let Christianity be as it is
meant to be, it will have a great effect upon the world. I am a practical
preacher for I feel the things we need to preach are those things which
will be lived out yonder in a man’s life and not some flighty imaginary,
visionary thing which will not make a better man of him. There is more
to it than believing.
“
My thought on this Sunday School work is that we should make our
Sunday Schools better. We can go out and invite people but we are go
ing to have to make them taste it before they will want to come. I be
lieve the greatest trouble is that we need to have something that will in
terest them and make them want to come back. Let our lights shine so
that the world will see we have something they need.”
3:52
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showed a woman prisoner seated on a cot in death row. She was con
demned to die on the morrow for murder. As she sat there she lived her
life over again in her thoughts. As a transcribed recording of the story
of her life was heard, she pantomimed the actions suited to the words. Her
mother had taught her the Bible as a small child and impressed upon her
mind that God loved her so much that He gave His only Son. Her
mother died and her stepfather had her placed in the reform school. She
killed him to get revenge and for this crime she was going to die. She
picked up a Bible and read John 3:16 and remembered the words of her
mother. She prayed for forgiveness and was saved. The train to heaven
came and she fell as if dead on the floor. Following this, a prayer was
offered for all who are behind bars. Then Texie Johnson sang a song.
4:16 p.m.—The Secretary mentioned the prison book club stamps and
encouraged those who had received them to sell them for the purpose of
getting Christian literature to prisoners. She stated that many wanted
Bibles and books and we wanted to be able to send Church of God books
to them.
4:26 p.m.—The children of the Sunday School Orphanage presented a
playlet entitled “God’s Word Hidden in My Heart.” On the left of the
platform was a huge open Bible and on the other side a large, cut-out
heart. One of the boys read verses of the Bible which metaphorically told
what the Bible is. Items mentioned in the Bible such as bread, meat,
milk, water, a lamp and so on were carried from the open Bible through
the big heart by the boys as the girls sang a little chorus fitted to the
actions. Then the girls sang, “He Lives,” and all sang, “Dearest Old Book.”
4:40 p.m.—Orphanage offering. The secretaries announced the amounts
they had collected from their respective states and turned in the money.
The children sang a song and a prayer was offered. Then opportunity
was given for those who wanted to give personal offerings to march to the
lower platform where the orphan children were standing and place the
money in decorated buckets. Leaflets having interesting pictures of the
children and giving bits of information concerning them were given to
those who came with offerings. Below is given a report of this general
offering, also the amounts turned in by the secretaries:
Assembly
Alabama________________$
Arizona and Nevada______
Arkansas _________________
Bahamas_________________
California ________________
Colorado and Utah ________
Connecticut and R. I..............
Cuba .._______—.------------------
East Texas________________
Florida .......................................
Georgia ----------------------------
Idaho _____________________
Illinois ------------------------------
Indiana --------------------------
Iowa _____________________
Kansas _________________jfc.
Kentucky ________-—,—,—
Louisiana _____________ ____
Orphanage Offering
141.54
Maryland and
30.00 Delaware and D. C................ 50.19
116.52
Massachusetts ............. 25.00
150.69
Mexico ________________— 7.50
132.53 Michigan and Ontario.............. 183.31
36.50 Minnesota ___________ 80.00
5.00 Mississippi ................. 110.11
1.00 Missouri .................. 78.44
237.66 Montana and Alberta ........ 38.25
290.07 Nebraska ___ 70.96
486.62 New Mexico ............................ 266.24
40.00 New York ________________ 17.10
83.16 North Carolina ....................... 255.21
65.20 North Dakota and
69.75 Manitoba ............. 88.63
142.47 Ohio ________________ 215.41
643.49 Oklahoma _ 57.01
26.00 Oregon _________-________ 48.60

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Pennsylvania _____________ 50.30
South Carolina ____.__!____ 96.55
South Dakota __________ 32.06
Tennessee ________________ 476.52
Virginia ______ 846.99
Virgin Islands _______ 6.00
Washington and B. C.______ 58.05
West Texas___________%___________ 60.00
West Virginia _______...______68.25
Wisconsin_______________ 34.19
Wyoming __________...____ 40.00
General Offering _______... 370.11
Total ...___________.__$6,429.18
While the people came with their offerings, songs were sung by the
Ridgedale, Tennessee quartet and by a visiting quartet from Chattanooga,
Tennessee. The bass singer of this quartet sang a solo.
5:40 p.m.—Awarding banners and prizes:
Virginia was awarded a banner for having the largest state convention
orphanage offering—$8,000.
Minnesota was awarded a banner for having the largest state conven
tion offering according to the number of churches—$562.62.
Salem, Virginia was awarded a banner for having the largest local Sunday
School offering for the state convention.
Bahama Islands was awarded the Champion Attendance Banner.
East Street, Nassau, Bahamas was awarded the Champion Attendnce
Banner for a local Sunday School.
Haiti was awarded penants for having the most new Home Classes or
ganized—19; the most new Cradle Rolls—13; and books for having organized
the most new Sunday Schools.
5:55 p.m.—“The Pilgrim’s Pathway,” play by the East Texas colored peo
ple in charge of D. M. Deadrick. This was a touching scene of the path
way of the faithful pilgrim through this life and the glories of heaven at
the end. The scene opened with a group on life’s journey carrying heavy
burdens. Satan appeared at intervals to tempt them and as the temptations
grew more severe and the burdens more heavy to bear, angels leaned
over the balcony of heaven to encourage and help them along. Finally
one was overcome and the others wept, but journeyed on. A small child
with the pilgrims fell suddenly ill and death came and claimed it. Another
pilgrim was captured by the enemy. This brought grief to the faithful
and Jesus appeared to comfort and strengthen them. Still another was
overcome by Satan and one lone pilgrim continued the journey. The
great day of the wrath of God came and those who had fallen by the way
were taken to live with Satan. The lone pilgrim made her way to heaven
where she met her Lord and Master, also her little child that had died.
Tears of joy were shed and many of God’s children shouted triumphantly
and praised Him for the hope that was planted in them that sometime
they would reach the place that Jesus has gone to prepare.
6:20 p.m.—All stood and prayed in concert for God to keep us faithful
as we go along the rest of life’s journey. Following this, the service was
adjourned with prayer by Polly Hulsey.
6:36 p.m.—Ordination service. Those to be ordained came to the plat
form. The General Overseer read the third chapter of First Timothy and
spoke a few words of admonition to those before him. The overseers who
assisted prayed in concert for these brethren as they knelt, then they were
ordained by the laying on of hands. Those who were ordained bishops
were: A. A. Callahan, Malcolm T. Linkous, Charles M. Kinder, Alvin
Golden, Joe Martin, Henry M. Dennis, Carl D. Funk, Richard L. Axley,
Clyde Overstreet, C. V. Creel, L. A. Fritts, Lonnie Freeman, Clyde W. Nel
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ordained deacons.
6:50 p.m.—Program of songs by the Memphis, Tennessee delegates, di
rected by A. T. Wagar, pastor.
7:04 p.m.—Song service led by Ernest Kinser, Grace Kinser at the piano.
Brother C. T. Davidson introduced Mr. W. Lee Higgins, a music
teacher and director who is connected wth Stamps-Baxter Music
Company. Mr. Higgins directed the singing of “Leaning on the Everlasting
Arms” and “Victory in Jesus,” Mildred Davis, pianist. Prayer was offered
at the pulpit by James Daniel while the congregation stood in sacred
quietness before God. At the close of the prayer, requests were made for
the sick and others who needed help from God. The congregation joined
in concert prayer for these.
7:32 p.m.—Songs by the Sons of Harmony, a quartet from Virginia, the
Whirlwind Evangelists and the Inspirational Trio.
8:03 p.m.—Music by the brass bands. The congregation stood and clapped
their hands and waved handkerchiefs. The blessings of the Lord came
down upon the people and some marched through the aisles praising God,
while others shouted, danced and praised the Lord.
8:22 p.m.—The large audience stood and prayed a mighty, roaring con
cert prayer.
8:25 p.m.—“Come Under the Banner of Love,” song by Clemmie Gladney
and a sister.
8:30 p.m.—“The Banner, the Emblem of Truth,” message by Raymond
Pruitt. The speaker used for a text Psalm 60:4 and stated that the reason
we display the banner is because of the truth. He said that the flag is
the emblem of the Church of God and the Church stands for the truth
and its mission is to proclaim the full truth, and it is that for which the
Church stands that gives the flag its meaning. He showed that people
who feared God are going to speak the truth and because we are practicing
and teaching the truth, we have the authority to display the flag.
9:17 p.m.—Harper Hunter led in singing the Church of God Flag Song.
The audience stood and some waved flags as the song was sung.
9:22 p.m.—Program by the three Happy Harvesters and prison workers
—Edna, Texie and Ora Mae. This was an impressiye program in which
the Happy Harvester was put on trial. Edna, the judge, declared court
open for business and stated the first case on docket would be Satan
against the Happy Harvester. Satan (Texie), the prosecutor, stated the
case. The Happy Harvester was charged with traveling over the United
States, Hawaii, Canada, Porto Rico and Bahama Islands for four years for
the sole purpose of disputing the authority of Satan and undermining his
work among prisoners. He charged that instead of gambling parties there
were now prayer meetings in many of the prisons, and some of his most
devout followers had organized Bible classes and had dedicated their lives
to the ministry. Satan declared that Happy Harvester had disturbed the
peace of his servants. The Happy Harvester (Ora Mae wearing dress of
Happy Harvesters) defended itself by saying it had not disturbed the
peace because the wicked had no peace to disturb. Both Satan and Happy
Harvester used the Bible as their book of statutes. Satan produced further
evidence that Happy Harvester was the means of turning prisoners from
sin to God. The judge stated that if this defendant in four short years
had hindered Satan’s program so much, she would not like to try the
case afer Happy Harvester had worked for fifty years. The Happy Har
vester was acquitted and the case was closed forever by the judge.
9:44 p.m.—The congregation stood and sang, “Where He Leads Me I
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9:50 p.m.—Evangelistic message by Amos J. Creel. The General Over
seer made the altar call. Several made their way to the altar and some
prayed through to the experiences they sought.
Monday, September 19
5:50 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of Herbert Chapman and
Buck Mathis. The song service was led by Brother Chapman. A concert
prayer followed. Brother Mathis was in charge of a praise service and many
stood and gave God the glory for the blessings they had received at His
bountiful hand. At the close, all stood and praised the Lord together.
Brother Chapman delivered a good message. Those present gathered
around the altar and prayed, then they shook hands and greeted each
other. The service was dismissed at 7:00 a.m.
8:40 a.m.—Program by the West Texas delegates in charge of L. E.
Silvers. This program consisted of a song by the group, special songs,
harmonica solo and praises to God in concert.
9:00 a.m.—Song service led by Elton Shores, Imogene Radford at piano.
Prayer by A. D. Haney, followed by concert prayer for those for whom
requests had been made.
9:17 a.m.—Song by the Spanish delegation.
9:22 a.m.—Short talk by J. O. Hamilton. He stated that he had been
a member of the Church of God for thirty-two years and nothing had
ever fazed him in his belief in the Church. He said that his only regret
was that he had not been able to do as much as he wanted to do and
asked for prayer that he might get into the work and do what God
wanted him to do.
9:25 a.m.—God’s Financial Plan for His Church,” message by Alvin S.
Moss. Following is a portion of this timely message:
The word financial comes from the word finance which means the
monetary system, or in plain speech,. it means money. The manner of
raismg money to carry out any object is the system. Plans mean outlines
or schemes. What is that scheme for the Church of God? How does God
want us to go about getting money? We cannot carry on without money.
The Church is a divine institution and we must look to God for instructions.
The altar worship. Cain, Abel, Noah, Abraham and all of them offered
worship at the altar. They furnished it from what the Lord had given
them. God called Noah to do a great work. We have a great work today
for the saving of God’s people. God gave Noah a description of what
He wanted done, but Noah had to raise the means. He and his family
u j j r^lse I?1® money to build the ark. We have no history that God
handed them anything down from heaven. It took a long time but the
kuilt. Then we find Abraham worshiping at the altar and we
find him furnishing the cost. We also find Abraham was a tithes payer.
We remember how Jacob promised when something got on him like what
got on Abraham that he, too, would pay tithes. Abraham gave tithes
when he met Melchisedek. When Jacob had the vision that night he
promised that if God would bless him he would give Him the tenth
Then comes the building of the tabernacle. Moses built the tabernacle
perfectly for God gave him the pattern from on high. God gave him a
plan but the children of Israel gaye the materials. How should Moses get
the money? ‘Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an
offering.’ It was to be a willing offering. The form of monies has
changed a lot since Moses’ time, but any medium of exchange recognized

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by the people is the same as money. It was not in the form of bills or
coins, but it was finance. God authorized Moses to take an offering from
the people. Today our money is coined in gold, silver and other metals.
We use largely bills. But it is still money. God likes us to give much
more than He did them. Our money has a greater purchasing power than
then. In our day we could not collect things that Moses did for his work
for money is more handy. God gave instructions through Moses and
they ran home to get their offering. The moment he told them about it
they went and got the offering.
“After the children of Israel crossed over into the land of Canaan they
needed a permanent place of worship and the moving tabernacle was no
longer necessary. God put the inspiration on David to build a house.
If you want to see a happy people, see a people who come and offer
willingly to the Lord. That is why we are so happpy in this Assembly.
Show me a brother who does not give willingly and I can show you one
who is not happy. Real happiness comes from free and willing giving.
We know that the first temple that was built for the Lord was destroyed
and it was rebuilt by Ezra and it was built in the same way. His people
gave the money to carry on the work and then they gave one hundred
suits of clothes for the ministers. That same spirit will work fine today.
We find that Herod the Great built another temple. Jesus came along then
and said He would build His Church and the gates of hell would not pre
vail against it.
“God’s financial plan for His Church, that is our subject. Upon this
rock I will build my Church, my Church! What is the financial plan for
that Church. Jesus did not tell people to bring an offering to Him, but
something got hold of them and they ministered to Him of their substance.
It was that same spirit which got on Paul—‘Lord, what will thou have
me to do?’ There is something that will get on us. We are pained to
think that the first treasurer in the Church was a thief. Judas was the
treasurer. They had money or means and they had a man to handle it.
“
We have brought sufficient evidence to show the Church has a financial
system, and now in conclusion I would like to mention tithes. We stated
that Abraham, Jacob and the people who lived in the tabernacle age
paid tithes. ‘Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye
say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings,’ Yes, a man
will rob God. Church of God people rob God in tithes and offerings.
God laid down the plan a long time ago. ‘The earth is the LORDS’, and the
fulness thereof,’ God demands the tenth part of our income. God asks
that the tithes be placed in the storehouse of the Lord. The storehouse
is the Church of God. God’s plan and scheme to finance His Church is
by tithes and offerings. If you get salvation and it does not get down into
the pocketbook, it is no good.
“
Jesus told us to give. ‘Give, and it shall be given unto you.’ God does
not need money but His workers need it and that is one way for you to
get a blessing. Tithe paying is a distinctive key to the windows of heaven.
That is the only key mentioned to God’s celestial storehouse. This sub
ject should stimulate tithe paying. People who do not pay tithes may
be much worse than they think they are. I found out what was wrong with
those people who began to pick and find fault with God’s financial sys
tem. They were robbing God and they are backslid and are not with
us today. I am scared of ministers who will not pay tithes.
“1 happen to be on this program and I must not fail to declare the
full Word of God. This house is not only to be built, it must be main
tained. It takes money to operate this house. No family can operate

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without money. It must be brought in every week. Some people say
they take up too many offerings but in Moses’ day they brought one
every morning. I feel happy this morning that those who pay tithes
are real Church of God material. The world will help us but the plan
is that we must get the money from among our own people. Strangers
will help us, but it is our specific responsibility to maintain the House
of God, the Church of God. God help us to get down to business and
pay of a willing mind.”
10:12 a.m.—Song by Harold and Carolyn Beemer.
10:16 a.m.—Report of Field Secretary No. 1, C. R. Payne.
The
report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Field Secretary No. 1 From
September 1, 1948 to August 31, 1949
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
Number of sermons____________________________j_________ 123
Number saved ___________________________________________ 3
Number sanctified_______.______________________________ 1
Number baptized with the Holy Ghost______________________ 3
Number homes visited ____________________________________ 163
Number of special ministers’ conventions attended _________ 39
Number of state conventions attended ____________________ 10
(Attended all of New York and Indiana and only part of
Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas)
Attended
2 District Overseers’ meetings
Attended several District Conventions
Made several trips to assist State Overseers
Attended 1 V. L. B. Jubilee
Taught in B. T. C.
Directed improvements and repairs of tabernacle and
Bible Place.
Number of miles traveled________________________.....______.49,654
Respectfully submitted,
C. R. PAYNE,
Field Secretary.
10:18 a.m.—Report of Field Secretary No. 2, Ralph Scotton.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of Field Secretary No. 2 From
September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949
To the 44th World-Wide Annual Assembly of the Church of God
over which M. A. Tomlinson is General Overseer, Greetings:
I
beg leave to submit the following report of my year’s work for
the Lord and His Church:
The work for your humble servant was increased this year for
which I thank God, because I know that as the years roll on, the
nearer to the end of this work we. come, the more work we will

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have to do.
There has been an increase in the colored work in general, for
which I give God thanks, but I am not satisfied, and won’t be until
every minister is out on the field for God, and every man, woman,
boy and girl has heard the message of the last days Church of God
among my race: there are many of them that would heed the mes
sage of the last days Church if someone would take it to them;
who will go for the Church of the last days? If every minister of
the colored race could win just 12 souls a year, just think how many
we would have in' the Church by the end of the year. I believe
that we can do it. I must do more for God and His Church; you
must do more; we can do more.
I did field work in. the following states: Virginia, Pennsylvania,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and East
Texas.
Attended Ministers’ conventions in the following states: Florida,
Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, District of Colum
bia, and East Texas.
Attended District conventions in the following states: New York,
South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Washington, D. C.
Attended state conventions as follows: Florida, Virginia, North
Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Moderated two conventions: South Carolina, and Alabama.
Number sermons ...........................—-------------—---------------------- 192
Number states visited ———----------------------------------------------- 13
Number visits to states ---------- 29
Number converted ____________________________________________23
Number sanctified-------------------------------- 15
Number received the Holy Ghost-----------1---------------------1----- 4
Number added to the Church------------------------------------—-------21
Number of homes visited-------------------—------------------------------ 133
Number churches visited--------------------------------------------------- 51
Number revivals conducted —-----------------------------------------— 5
Number prayer meetings conducted ______________ 41
Number miles traveled ------------------------------ 26,762
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. SCOTTON,
Field Secretary.
10:23 a.m.—Report of Missionary Committee to dispense Foreign Mis
sion Funds—M. A. Tomlinson, C. T. Davidson, S. O. Gillaspie, L. S. Rhodes,
D. H. Queener.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of the Foreign Missionary Committee To
Dispense Foreign Mission Funds
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God, Greetings:
A
great majority of the world has not as yet been reached by us, but
we are still laboring at the task of carrying this message to the ends of
the earth. Wherever there is a soul, that soul is our responsibility. We
must keep struggling to carry the last days message to every creature
and our responsibility will not end until we have done this. Jesus said,

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“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
This charge is placed upon the Church and she will never be relieved
of her obligations until the last soul is reached and every field has been
exploited for God and His Church.
Our mission fields are still moving on for God and His church. The
overseers are doing a splendid work and they are to be commended for
their tireless efforts expended in these mission fields; and, we com
mend the faithful services of our Foreign Missionary Secretary, D. H.
Queener, who has labored so faithfully at his task and has visited a num
ber of mission fields this year.
Our foreign terms of B. T. C. have been a great blessing and a source
of inspiration to those who have been able to attend. Also we feel that
those foreign students who have attended B. T. C. at Cleveland will never
forget the inspiration and instruction received while in attendance.
We commend Sister Sylvia Hardin, general W. M. B. secretary, for her
faithful and inspiring work which has greatly contributed to the mission
cause this year. Likewise, we appreciate the great service rendered by
the Womens Missionary Band everywhere in formulating plans and devis
ing methods to raise funds for the state convention offerings as well as
the Assembly offerings. As a matter of fact, we wish it were possible to
express our gratitude to everyone who has contributed so liberally to
the mission cause, without whose help we could never have kept our
mission fields in operation. May God bless you and sustain you by His
presence and power and let you share equally with the missinary laborers
when the great reward is presented in the future.
Our mission funds for the Assembly year 1948-49, as authorized by the
Committee, were disbursed as follows:
Aruba ................................
Bahamas ____
Barbados, B. W. I. ...
British West Africa ...........
B. T. C..................... .........
Canada ___ . ...
$ 2,270.00
... 5,373.00
... 1,461.21
... 3,000.00
a 9.na 3R
Central America.........................
Chinese Work ........................... ro 00
Dominican Republic .............
Greece
Haiti .. _ _.
India ............. .............
Indian Work in North Dakota........... i 4nn nn
Indian Work in South Dakota .... 9, nsn nn
Jamaica, B. W. I..............
Mexico ... ____
Miscellaneous .................
Montserrat, B. W. I...........
Porto Rico _____
805.00
Spanish Work in Arizona .......... 19.n nn
Spanish Work in California...........
Spanish Work in Colorado ... ...........
Spanish Work in New York........
.. i,3oo!oo
50.00
finn nn
Turks Island ..................................
Virgin Islands ..........................
Total
—$74,570.12

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Humbly submitted,
FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE
M. A. TOMLINSON, Chairman,
C. T. DAVIDSON, Secretary,
D. H. QUEENER,
L.
S. RHODES,
S. O. GILLASPIE.
The same committee was retained to serve another year.
10:31 a.m.—Report of Committee No. 1, Questions and Subjects. The
report was read a section at a time and a number of the sections were ac
cepted. After some discussion one section was referred back to the com
mittee to study until next Assembly at the suggestion of the General Over
seer. Two other sections were held over until some future time. The
committee suggested in its report that time be given for the discussion of the
Visual Department of the C. P. M. A. in order to get the mind of the As
sembly. After this discussion the report was referred back to the commit
tee to prepare this section for the Assembly to act upon. The report ap
pears in the Minutes at a later time when it was accepted as a whole.
12:30 p.m.—Appointment of overseers, missionaries, secretaries and
others by the General Overseer:
State Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries
and Other Appointments
Alabama, Roy H. Phipps
Alberta, Canada, W. A. Newsom
Arizona, James E. Adams
Arkansas, James Staggs
Aruba, Walter C. Bates
Bahamas, Alvin S. Moss
Barbados, C. A. Lewis
British Columbia, Canada, Sidney A.
Cooley
California, Adrian T. Griffin
Central America, A. S. Anderson
Colorado, William T. Pettyjohn
Connecticut, Walter Phillips
Cuba, Senen Gonzales
Cyprus, M. K. Kounnas
Delaware, M: P. Price
Dominican Republic, J. H. Ladoo
East Texas, John A. Stubbs
Florida, M. S. Curry
Georgia, M. E. Wilson
Greece, Paul P. Costas
Haiti, J. Vital Herne
Idaho, William A. Grant
Illinois, E. T. Fowler
Indiana, Joe Martin
Iowa, Howard W. Thomas
Jamaica, R. C. Smith
Kansas, C. J. Cunningham
Kentucky, Harper H. Hunter, Jr.
Louisiana, Earl Cowen
Maine,
Walter Phillips
Manitoba, Canada, Nelson W. John
son
Maryland and District of Columbia,
Posey A. Shupe
Massachusetts, Walter Phillips
Mexico, J. A. Jimenez
Michigan, George Albert Wilson
Minnesota, Paul H. Thompson
Mississippi, Henry M. Biggers
Missouri, Boyd Thornton
Montana, W. A. Newsom
Montserrat, Walter C. Bates
Nebraska, Jesse A. Griffin
Nevada, John W. Morrison
New Hampshire, Walter Phillips
New Jersey, Walter L. Harvey
New Mexico, T. J. Lowe
New York, J. F. Aites
North Carolina, R. Clement Lynch
North Dakota, Nelson W. Johnson
Ohio, M. M. Burt
Oklahoma, D. F. Rowland
Ontario, Canada, Horace Lafortune
Oregon, William G. Hardin
Pennsylvania, Paul J. Ion
Porto Rico, Pablo R. Garcia
Rhode Island, Walter Phillips
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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, Simeon B. Handfield
Utah, Harold W. Laster
Vermont, Walter Phillips
Virginia, W. M. Lowman
Virgin Islands, Moses Stephens
Washington, Sidney A. Cooley
West Texas, L. E. Silvers
West Virginia, V. R. Sherrill
Wisconsin, Don B. Thomas
Wyoming, G. C. Decker
W. M. B. Secretary, Sylvia Hardin
V. L. B. Secretary, Williard H. Boyles
Sunday School Secretary, Edna M.
Rhodes
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary,
E. H. Griffith
Foreign Missionary Secretary, D. H.
Queener
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, L. A. Moxley
Fields of the Wood Manager and
Auxiliary Designer, L. S.
Rhodes
B. T. C. Superintendent, J. B. Wright
Orphanage Superintendent, John W.
Miracle
Fields of the Wood Caretaker, T. B.
Andrews
Carribean Islands Representative,
Walter C. Bates
The General Overseer requested the appointees to come to the plat
form as their names were read for the installation ceremony. They stood
facing him and with right hands raised they repeated words after him
pledging themselves to be true and loyal to the Church of God and its
doctrine and practices, and dedicating themselves to the work to which
they were appointed, and promised to do all within their power . for its
advancement, and to faithfully co-operate with the General Overseer in
all of the work. They prayed in concert, consecrating themselves to God
for His service, then the General Overseer offered a prayer in their be
half.
12:50 p.m.—Adjournment with prayer by H. F. Edwards.
1:05 p.m.—-Program of music and songs by the Columbus, Georgia church,
directed by Everett Higdon.
1:15 p.m.—Song service led by Virdel Stafford, Mildred Davis at the piano.
Prayer by Allen Potts while the congregation stood in sacred quietness
before the Lord.
1:30 p.m.—Report of A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary, E. H. Griffith.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary's Report From
September 1, 1948 to August 31, 1949
Sermons preached______________ 182
Homes visited ______________,_________’______[_____"_____“ 143
Homes prayed in__________________________Tjl_____~ __~~ gg
Prayer meetings conducted_____________________________________6
Number converted _____________________________________________1
Number Sanctified___________________________________1____t
States visited in the interest of the A. B. M. and
S. O. P. A. work; Tennessee, Georgia, West Virginia,
East Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Indiana.
Total
states visited_________________________________________ 7
Local churches visited.........................___________________’____j 43

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Special Ministers’ Conventions attended __________________ 38
District conventions attended_______________________ ______ 4
Attended one District Overseers’ Special Revival Rally
and one V. L. B. Jubilee Rally, Conducted one revival.
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. rallies attended________:----------------, 5
Special Evangelistic rallies attended -------------.—-— <------- 13
State Conventions attended _______________________________ 8
California, Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas, Mississippi,
Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana. I also attended the
convention in Old Mexico.
Assisted in 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 Broad
cast. I assisted in giving out and mailing approximately 1,100
Emergency Honor Rolls to the States and local churches.
I have corresponded with the State Secretaries, pastors,
Band
Leaders and workers on the field in the interest of
the A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. work. Assisted in one
term of Bible Training Camp. Prepared some articles
for Joyful News Broadcast.
Miles traveled____________________________________________42,504
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. GRIFFITH,
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary.
1:34 p.m.—Report of Foreign Language Secretary, Jess F. Pruitt.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of Foreign Language Secretary From
September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
I
have occupied the office of Foreign Language Secretary
throughout the entire year. I have kept in touch with the Foreign
Language work, and have carried out certain duties that have come
in line with this office by correspondence and otherwise.
However,
my chief responsibility was pastoring the local church
on Wildwood Avenue, Cleveland, Tennessee, from which I received
remuneration.
Respectfully submitted,
JESS F. PRUITT,
Foreign Language Secretary.
' 1:36 p.m.—Report of W. M. B. Secretary, Sylvia Hardin.
The
report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
W. M. B. Secretary's Report From
September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949
Sermons____
Homes visited
Number saved
81
201
8

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Number sanctified.________________________________________ 6
Number filled with the Holy Ghost________________________ 6
Miles traveled in the work, approximately_______________13,010
Programs attended in Fields of the Wood__________________ 2
Local churches visited________ 24
Tennessee 7, North Carolina 1, Indiana 1, Ohio 1, Kentucky
3, Wisconsin 1, Wyoming 1, Minnesota 1, Virgina 7, Georgia 2.
These churches were visited between conventions.
Some
of them were visited more than once.
Ministers conventions attended__!__________________ _______ 1
Tennessee.
District conventions attended_____,_________________________ 3
Tennessee 2, North Carolina 1.
State Conventions attended______________________________■__ 5
Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Illinois.
W. M. B. conventions attended___________,_______________ 9
Virginia 2, Ohio 1, Indiana 1, Kentucky 4, Wisconsin 1.
Taught in B. T. C.
ASSEMBLY WORK
Directed in raising the 1948 Assembly missionary offering which
was $17,662.37.
WRITTEN WORK
Directed
through correspondence the March and October Foreign
Mission drives, also the work of collecting clothing for our mis
sion fields.
Prepared the Womens Missionary Band Year Book of Programs,
Aids and Suggested Plans for 1949. Wrote articles for the White
Wing Messenger; wrote many letters and cards to the W. M. B.
secretaries, leaders and workers in behalf of the missionary work.
Prepared the Womens Missionary Band instruction booklet for the
fourth edition.
I’m sincerely grateful to all who have contributed to the worthy
cause of missions in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
SYLVIA HARDIN,
W. M. B. Secretary.
1:40 p.m.—Songs by the Curry family.
1:46 p.m.—Report of the Sunday School Secretary, Edna Rhodes.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Sunday School Secretary's Annual Report From
September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949
Sermons preached __________
Number converted .....................
Number sanctified __________
Number received Holy Ghost
Homes
visited______________
States visited________________
Miles traveled______________
Taught in B. T. C.
— 139
— 31
— 5
__ 4
80
— 17
—24,655
Had 65 District S. S. rallies in these states: Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas
Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia. Conducted 3 S. S. revivals and one

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State S. S. Convention. Visited several churches in behalf of S. S. work.
According to the reports I have received, there, have been 115 new schools
organized this year, 82 Home Classes and 69 Cradle Rolls.
CONVENTION WORK
Ministers’ Conventions attended__________________________ 1
State Convention attended_____________s___________________ 4
(W. Va., N. J., Md., Pa.)
ORPHANAGE WORK
Conducted Orphanage drives in all rallies and boosted orphanage work in
churches visited. In addition, made plans and wrote many letters to S. S.
workers concerning the need of raising more funds for the advancement
of our orphanage cause. The response has been good, and we appreciate
the loyalty of our people who have given of their means and labors to the
orphanage work.
PRISON WORK
Conducted 5 prison services in state prisons. Several new Sunday
Schools have been organized in prisons this year. The Happy Harvester
is being sent to all State and Federal Prisons in the Nation, and also to a
number of county prisons and jails. It is also sent to prisons in Canada
and Hawaii, Bahamas, Porto Rico and Greece. The Prison Invader, our
special prison quarterly is reaching some eighty-eight prison groups in
prisons the Nation over. I am thankful for the assistance of my co-work
ers, Texie and Ora Mae.
WRITTEN WORK
Directed through correspondence, clothing drive for orphanage children
and stamp drive to boost prison work and the book club. The response
to these appeals has been remarkable. Also wrote messages for the White
Wing Messenger, Joyful News Broadcast and Happy Harvester.
Humbly
submitted,
EDNA M. RHODES,
General Sunday School Secretary.
1:50 p.m.—Report of the V. L. B. Secretary, Willard Boyles.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
V. L. B. Secretary's Report From
September 1, 1948 to August 31, 1949
Sermons preached -------------------------------------------------------------- H2
Homes visited__________________________________ 11^
Foreign countries visited (conventions)-----------------------.-------2
Ministers’ conventions attended ------------------------------------ 2
State Conventions attended--------------------g--------------------------- "
ASSEMBLY WORK
Directed raising Assembly offering which was $12,289.38.

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FIELD WORK
Miles travelled approximately____________„_______________20,399
Conducted 46 District Rallies (124 churches represented). Raised for
Free Literature Fund—$2,886.94 cash, $476.00 pledges.
Attended 4 State V. L. B. Jubilees. Offering raised, about $571.52. At
tended 10 District Jubilees.
Preached
22 messages in State Convention. V. L. B. offerings brought
in, in the drives, about $1,200. Missionary, about $3,840.
Total V. L. B. offerings brought in, in drives conducted through the year,
about $16,947.84.
WRITTEN WORK
Prepared four quarterly program books for bands. Wrote messages for
Joyful News Broadcast and White Wing Messenger.
Wrote letters to be sent State Secretaries and Leaders at regular intervals.
Took care of mail that came to the office.
Prepared new B. T. C. Course.
Taught in B. T. C.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLARD BOYLES,
V. L. B. Secretary.
1:53 p.m.—Report of the 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
September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
I feel in giving this report, that I want to connect it with a scripture
since it is the duty of this auxiliary to aid in making all men see what is
the fellowship of the mystery.
“Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were printed in
a book! That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock
for ever.” Job 19:23, 24.
Listed below is the record of my work:
Number miles traveled ___________________________________64,000
(These miles were traveled by airplane, car, bus, and train.)
In these 64,000 miles, I preached 388 sermons. (In these sermons I
preached over 800 hours.)
Made one tour around the United States covering 32 ministers’ con
ventions.
Visited
4 states in special C. P. M. A. meetings, (Alabama, South Carolina,
Michigan, and Illinois.)
Visited many of the states two and three times conducting C. P. M. A.
rallies and special Honor Stone programs to promote the perfecting pro
gram.
Attended 10 state conventions.
Visited a large number of local churches and district conventions.
Assisted
in the church picture program.
Taught in B. T. C. in April.
Made one trip to the Bahama Islands in behalf of the marker to honor

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Coluubus for the discovery of America, thus making it possible for A. J.
Tomlinson to find the Church of God in Fields of the Wood. During this
visit I attended the colonial convention.
Prepared several tables for the C. P. M. A. committee to be placed in
Fields of the Wood.
Spent much time in photographic work covering all departments of
the church.
During this year, I wrote a new tract on the Voice of Fields of the Wood
and several thousand of them have been scattered over the United States
and many foreign countries. To my regret the Voice of Fields of the
Wood has been damaged to the extent that it can not be flown. Damages
amount to about $4,000.
The C. P. M. A. committee has authorized me to open the program for
the Tabernacle of Honor which is to be built in Fields of the Wood. A
reception room for material has been arranged in the Publishing House
and there has been some material placed there awaiting the approval
of the committee. The committee has also authorized the C. P. M. A.
to publish the Prophetic Bulletin. I have solicited and gathered material
to get the first issue published which will be given to every council mem
ber free.
I have boosted and worked very hard in the Honor Stone program to
fill the Honor Roll this year and I believe that when all stones have
been placed there, it will be running over.
Prepared many articles for the White Wing Messenger.
Made photographs for the B. T. C. Annual. Also made pictures of Bible
Place and all offices in the White Wing Publishing House and its depart
ments for the ministers’ book which is to soon be published.
Number saved ___________________________________________ 48
Number sanctified ___________________________ 49
Number received Holy Ghost.............................. 41
Wrote many letters in behalf of C. P. M. A. work.
Respectfully
submitted,
GRADY R. KENT,
C. P. M. A. Secretary.
2:00 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 3—Adjustment.
The
report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Adjustment Committee Report
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Adjustment Committee, beg leave to submit the following:
We
have met in regular session and nothing has been brought before us
for our consideration. We are very happy for the love and unity that
seems to exist among our people.
Humbly submitted,
C. L. TAYLOR,
ADRIAN T. GRIFFIN,
WYNN STOCKDALE,
D. M. COBB,
ARCHIE MELVIN.
2:04 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 5—Assembly Expense.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.

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Report of the Assembly Expense Committee
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God Greetings:
1. We wish to commend the ministers, members and friends of The
Church of God for their faithfulness and co-operation in helping raise
funds for the expense of the Assembly this year.
2. 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.
3. We further recommend that each Victory Leaders Band, each Womens
Missionary Band, and each Minister pay $1.00 to the expense of the As
sembly.
4. The pastor of each local church be responsible for the collection
of these funds immediately after the General Assembly, or not later
than January 1st forwarding them to the State Overseer. The State Sec
retaries be responsible to the State Overseer to boost and assist in col
lecting these funds, the State Overseer forwarding same to the General
Treasurer.
5. We feel that this plan will help to relieve the State Overseer from
some of the minor responsibilities during the rush of his state conven
tion.
Humbly submitted,
C. R. PAYNE,
ROY H. PHIPPS,
ALEXANDER GILMORE,
C. W. RISNER,
M. M. BURT.
2:06 p.m.—Report of the Foreign Missionary Secretary, D. H. Queener.
The
report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Foreign Missionary Secretary's Report From
September 1, 1948 to September 1, 1949
To the 44th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
This has been another wonderful year in the Foreign Missionary work.
God has blessed in a glorious way. There have been some gains for which
I praise the Lord.
Conducted 3 revivals (2 in Virginia and 1 in Tennessee)
Ministers’ Conventions____________________________________ 30
(Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland,
New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio,
Michigan, Kentucky, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota,
North Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, California, Arizona,
New Mexico, East Texas, West Texas, Oklahoma,
Louisiana, and Illinois.)
State Conventions______________i__________________________ 3
(Arizona, California and Oklahoma.)
Foreign Conventions ______________________________________ 9
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Porto Rico, Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Cuba
arid Mexico.)
Number miles traveled ____________________________ 44,000
Number homes visited________________________ 110
Number sermons preached__________________________ 146
Number converted . ___________________________ __________ 37
Number sanctified ____________________________\..................... 9
Number received the Holy Ghost__________________________ 3
STATISTICAL REPORT OF FOREIGN WORK
Countries Churches Ministers Members S.S. W.M.B. V.L.B. A.B.M.
Bahamas ................... ..1 57 78 2,803 53 40 40 40
Costa Rica...................... 2 3 19 2 2 2 1
Cuba ................................. 3 3 34 3 2 2 2
Cyprus.................. .....
Dominican Republic ...
. 3 7
. 17 20
100
450
3
17 17 17 1*7
Greece .......................... 2 4 540 2 1 i
Haiti _ ..........................163 165 7,832 169 168 169 169
Jamaica ...........................128 95 5,200 89 89 89 89
Mexico ________ ___. 22 17 800 17 18 • 17 2
Montserrat ..................... 5 7 100 7 3 3 i
Puerto Rico ................... 8 9 224 8 8 8 8
Sierra Leone, B. W. A.5 1 800 3 0 0 0
Turks Islands _______-. 5 9 250 4 4 4 4
Virgin Islands _____. 3 7 59 3 3 3 3
Alberta, Canada ........... 1 1 18 1 1 1 1
Ontario, Canada ........... 1 1 7 1 1 1 1
B. C., Canada .............. 1 2 18 1 1 1 1
Manitoba, Canada ........ 1 1 30 1 1 1 1
California, Mexican ..... 9 10 165 8 8 8 4
South Dakota, Indian. 2 2 35 2 2 2 2
Arizona, Mexican ___
Colorado, Mexican .....
. 2 2 35 2 2 2 2
. 1 1 12 1 1 1 1
New Mexico, Mexicani 2 2 33 2 1 1 1
Total ..................443 447 19,564391 373 373 350
Respectfully submitted,
Dorian
H. Queener,
Foreign Missionary Secretary.
2:10 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 6—Auxiliary Boosters.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Auxiliary Boosters Committee Report
To the Forty-Fourth Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Auxiliary Boosters Committee, beg leave to submit the follow
ing report for your consideration and approval. There are so many
things that need boosting that we will each boost a particular auxiliary.
Some need more boosting than others do, but all need boosting. You have
done well in past years, but you can do more. The Lord said, “Every
branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch
that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”
We do not wish to be taken away I am sure, so let’s do our best in every
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
The great commission given to the Church of God by her Founder was,
“Go ye therefore and teach all nations.” The Sunday School was given
to the Church as one of the helps and governments (I Cor. 12:28) to ac
complish the great task of reaching all the souls and filling up the house
of God. (Luke 14:21-23) If this is properly carried out by Sunday
Schools through every department—Cradle Roll, Home Class, the regular
school and orphanage work, we shall soon see many more souls brought
into the Church of God. We want to encourage every pastor and Sun
day School superintendent to take on new zeal and promote the great
work of the Sunday School in every local church, and that the Sunday
School State Secretaries and District Overseers encourage the organizing
of new schools wherever possible.
VICTORY LEADERS BAND
It was stated by our General Overseer while speaking of our young
people that all of them can do something. “Some of them may need to
be encouraged to use their talents and all need the Christian love and
sympathetic understanding of the pastors and older ministers and mem
bers.” It was pi'obably not realized twenty-one years ago that the V. L. B.
would be the great army that it is today. This has gradually been real
ized as God led us along. To say that the V. L. B. has been successful
is not enough. They have gone far beyond our highest expectation. Since
the institution of this great organization twenty-one years ago, its mem
bers have not only heen successful in publishing the Word of the Lord,
but many have gone out as pastors, evangelists, auxiliary secretaries,
state overseers, and even some to the foreign fields. This can be at
tributed largely to the training received while working as V. L. Bs.
GLEANER BAND
Some of the chinches have had Gleaner Bands for a number of years.
These had been made up of children who are under V. L. B. age. Their
training has been on the same order as that of the V. L. Bs. This has been
accomplished through trained leaders over them. A forward move was
made in this work during the Forty-Third Annual Assembly when
greater recognition was given to this work. It is surely more profitable
to keep these young lives pure than to attempt to salvage some good
from lives that have been wasted by sinful living. God bless them all.
WOMENS MISSIONARY BAND
Our Womens Missionary Bands are to be commended and highly
praised for the outstanding work which they have done and the good
which has been accomplished through their efforts. Without the work of
these faithful sisters the GOING FORWARD of the Church of God
would have been greatly hindered and the preaching of the gospel dwarfed.
We MUST continue our course—reaching EVERY nation and reaching
EVERY creature in EVERY nation with the glad tidings—“On earth peace,
good will toward men.” To do this, we MUST not slacken our pace. We
MUST drive forward for there is no command given for time out. We be
lieve that the Womens Missionary Band will look neither to the right
nor to the left, but will keep their eyes fixed steadfastly on the goal for
their work will be rewarded. We solicit the prayers, strength and labor
of all of our women and girls of the Church and also from our many
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“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few,” and “The
Master is come, and calleth for thee.” Let us therefore hasten to the
front of the battle and help gain a glorious victory for Christ and His
Church. Come on, Missionary Bands, let’s go!
ASSEMBLY BAND MOVEMENT AND STATE OVERSEERS
PAY ASSOCIATION
We know the Assembly Band Movement is an auxiliary in the Church
that needs boosting more than any other one. The other auxiliaries
have made rapid progress in past years, but it has taken a long time to
bring the A. B. M. up to where it is today. The wonderful work done
by our General Secretary, Brother Eddie Ii. Griffith, has been indispensable.
There has been a great and wonderful growth in every department of the
A. B. M., but still there is much to be done. Some of our band leaders
don’t have their meetings regularly, and many fail in the love offering
for the state overseer, and it seems that some have their meetings just to
say they have had a meeting. This is an auxiliary that needs our full
attention. We should not let anything hinder us as band leaders. Our
responsibility is as great as any other leader in the Church, if not greater,
so come on, band leaders, let’s do our best this Assembly year.
The
State Overseers Pay Association takes care, or should take care of
all the state overseer’s emergencies; in fact, it is the state overseer’s emerg
ency fund. If we as band leaders would only do our best, our state
overseers would not be handicapped financially. The love offering would
make up for the deficiency in the tithes sent to the state overseers. A
friendly rivalry could be carried on among the band leaders to see who
could make their love offering the largest. That was tried in one of our
churches this year and the pastor gave a prize to the winning band
leader. The love offering went from around $8.00 per month to about
$20.00 per month. It will work, so let’s do our best in the S. O. P. A.
The Church of God can count on us, band leaders, can’t it?
CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKER ASSOCIATION
We thank the Lord for the wonderful co-operation of our people this
year in the, work of the C. P. M. A., and the ON TO PERFECTION pro
gram. We feel the Honor Stone program is playing a great part in get
ting all the local churches to strive for the same thing. Surely there
would not be a minister or member that could feel satisfied unless he is
co-operating with the program which has proved such a blessing in the
last few years in getting our churches to reach the high standard of
spirituality and organization which it will take before the Lord will come
after His Church.
BIBLE TRAINING CAMP AND CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
We really believe in B. T. C. It has done so much in the past in bring
ing a number of our young ministers to the place in knowledge of the
Bible and Church of God doctrine that they are men and women to be
wondered at. No one has done or had the time to do what B. T. C. has done
for our ministry in the great Church of God.
We feel like every minister should have some kind of training, so a
Correspondence Course has been prepared for those who cannot attend
B. T. C. They can study at home and help to qualify themselves with
this pure Church of God knowledge of the Bible and the Church of God
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standing of our duty to God and His Church. Let’s everybody attend
B. T. C. or study the Correspondence Course at home. Think of the happy
hours you can spend by your own fireside studying B. T. C. lessons this
winter, and the price is in the reach of all.
PUBLICATIONS
We praise the Lord for our Publishing Department, which has proved
such a blessing to the Church. We want to boost and encourage our
members and friends to be regular readers, of all our publications and espe
cially the White Wing Messenger, Joyful News Broadcast and The Happy
Harvester. We would also like to encourage our people to use our own
song books and read books sold by our publishing house; read and dis
tribute our tracts. If you need any religious books or any printing done,
our publishing department can supply all your need along this line.
Every book, every tract, every song book you buy, every publication you
subscribe for and all printing that you have done will assist in building
up our publishing department.
REPORTING SYSTEM
All licensed ministers, including bishops, deacons and evangelists, both
male and female, are required to report to the General Overseer at the
end of every month. This we all promised to do when we answered ques
tion No. 88 on the examination certificate which reads thus: “Are you
willing to submit to the wise counsel of those who are over you in the
Lord?” Any minister who does not report is guilty of negligence, sloth
fulness in business and disloyal to the wonderful organization he represents.
Come on, ministers, let’s make our word our bond and don’t withhold the
valuable information asked for on your report blanks. Both the General
and State Overseers need your reports which are kept on file for future
reference and from which they make their annual reports. This also
applies to our treasurers. Their reports, if properly filled out, give
valuable information which is badly needed. Your faithfulness in re
porting will mean much to you in the future.
Faithfully
submitted,
J. P. SULLIVAN, Chairman,
EARL COWEN,
M. S. CURRY,
D. M. DEADRICK,
SEBASTIAN McGEE,
POSEY A. SHUPE,
R. CLEMENT LYNCH,
F. E. VAN DEVENTER.
After the report was read and accepted, each member of the commit
tee spoke briefly to encourage the work of the various departments
mentioned in their report.
2:55 p.m.—Business concerning court case. The General Overseer
read a resolution which was adopted in the 24th Annual Assembly in
1929. This is given in the Minutes under the head of “Preamble and
Resolution” as follows:
“Whereas, the courts of Tennessee have required that we distinguish
ourselves in some manner from the ‘complainant Church of God’ to which
the property was decreed in the long continued lawsuit that was started
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“And whereas, it is our desire and purpose to always let the public know
that we are in no way connected therewith and do not seek to represent
said complainant church or to have anything to do with its movements,
“And whereas, we never have made any attempts to recover the prop
erty since it was decreed thereto, and it is not now our purpose to lay
any claim to said property, neither do we now ever expect to lay any
claim to said property as described in said litigation,
“And whereas, it is our purpose to live peaceably with all men as much
as lieth in us so to do, and only expect to promote the work God has
called us to do without purposely interfering with that of others more
than what the true gospel will naturally do,
“And whereas, we feel grateful to the court for giving us permission as
of the last decree in the case to distinguish ourselves temporarily from
said complainant church and all others who call themselves Church of
God, by the use of ‘Church of God over which A. J. Tomlinson is Over
seer’ when necessary to inform the public concerning the matter so as
to avoid any confusion,
“Therefore, be it resolved first, that this General Assembly now in
session September 11-17, 1929, expressly states that we are willing and
really desire to distinguish ourselves from said complainant church by the
use of the words ‘Church of God over which A. J. Tomlinson is Overseer,’
or preferably ‘Church of God, A. J. Tomlinson General Overseer’ as a
shorter term, in our business affairs, in our written and printed state
ments and public utterances when necessary to prevent any confusion
and to keep from deceiving the public in any wise;
“Second, that inasmuch as we are laying no claim to said property
which heretofore has been in dispute in the aforesaid litigation, and thus
eliminating and devolving all claim of property rights in the case, we feel
we are entitled to a just and fair consideration of our request or petition
to distinguish ourselves from said complainant church by the use of the
words ‘Church of God, A. J. Tomlinson General Overseer’ at times, in a
manner, and for the purpose as described above;
“Third, that this General Assembly is our regular Annual Assembly
that now registers one thousand or more attendants representing an organ
ization composed of many thousands of members, and which is seeking to
publish the gospel in every land, and now have missionaries in foreign
countries besides doing extensive work in our home land and country.
The orphans home now located in Dyersburg, Term., and valued at around
forty thousand dollars, is to be kept up and maintained, and the precious
little children fed, clothed and educated for future usefulness;
“Fourth, that the name CHURCH OF GOD is a sacred name to us be
cause it is a Bible name, and to be deprived of the free use of it would, so
stifle and afflict our consciences that discouragement and despair would
constantly grind us down so we would scarcely have the heart and courage
to maintain our orphanage work, keep our missionaries and workers on
the fields, and maintain the institution in a general way. The name
CHURCH OF GOD is part of our religion, as much so as any other part of
the Bible. And it becomes the more sacred to us when it is remembered
that it has been purchased with the precious blood of Christ and is event
ually to be presented to Him by Himself as shown at Acts 20:28 and Eph.
5:27; . .
“Fifth, that it is not our purpose in adopting this resolution to indicate,
or in the least degree to appear, that we are possessed with the spirit of
bigotry. But since we feel that God has called us into this special line
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as forcibly as the apostle Paul felt the work the Lord laid upon him
when he said, ‘Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.’ (1 Cor. 9:16)
And, indeed, we feel that woe is unto us if we do not maintain the sa
credness of the words CHURCH OF GOD by speaking them reverently and
claiming our membership in this same institution started by our Lord,
propagated by His holy apostles, and is to appear in full strength and
glory in the last days for all people to become members thereof if they
so desire, and are willing to meet the conditions required by God’s Holy
Bible;
“Sixth, that all of these points and all others to be found written in
the Holy Scriptures that are not named here, or any other points and
reasonings that may properly belong to this group, serve as an incentive
or motive to cause us to have such a high regard and holy reverence
for the words CHURCH OF GOD as a name for the Bible institution of
which we claim membership, that to be deprived of their use would be
similar with us to being deprived of the richness and glories of heaven.
And to add anything to them for a name of the institution of which Peter,
John, Thomas, Paul and others of their day were members, and of which
we are now members, would appear sacrilegious to us. To add anything
or take anything from this sacred name would make us feel that the
plagues written in the Book would fall upon us and our part taken out
of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things written
in the Book (Rev. 22:18, 19);
“Seventh, that we who are now gathered here in this General Assembly
at Cleveland, Tenn., by adopting this resolution mean to show our love
to God, His Holy Word, His Church and all people. It is done with a deep
feeling of humility and with tender consciences. The tender love of
Jesus pervades the very atmosphere so powerfully that many eyes are
moistened with tears. The holy presence of God is felt in our midst.
Amen and Amen!”
This Preamble and Resolution was brought to the Assembly in 1929 by
the Questions and Subjects Committee and accepted in regular order.
The General Overseer called on W. M. Lowman and S. O. Gillaspie, who
were members of that committee at that time to speak. Each of them
said they felt just as they did when it was prepared and accepted by the
Assembly. The General Overseer then called on the congregation; to
kneel before the Lord and earnestly beg Him for wisdom at this time.
After the prayer the General Overseer stated that he sent some of the
brethren to Chattanooga to speak with our attorney there and called on
them to speak—E. H. Griffith, C. T. Davidson, J. B. Wright and L. A. Mox-
ley. These brethren spoke very highly of the manner in which the at
torney received them and of his interest in the case. According to the
information they received from him, there seemed nothing to do but follow
the proper procedure of law. They felt that the road to victory would
probably be long, hard and expensive and it would be necessary for our
people to stand together and support the case with their prayers and
means. They also felt that God is with us and that victory is assured and
they showed no spirit of compromise. It seemed to be the desire of every
one in attendance at the Assembly that we stick to the action that was
taken in the 24th Annual Assembly.
The General Overseer read the amendment to the petition filed against us
May 11, 1949 by the complainant church. The hearing in connection with
this was to be brought before the court in October. Brother L. V. Jones
suggested that the court trial be brought to the tabernacle where there
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favor of the suggestion and a telegram was sent to the Honorable Judge
Glenn W. Woodlee, signed by the General Overseer, inviting him to hold
court for the hearing of this case in the tabernacle. The telegram
follows:
“Honorable Glenn W. Woodlee
“Dayton, Tennessee
“Since so many of our members wish to attend the hearing of the
Church case on the third Monday in October, our Annual Assembly now
convened in Cleveland, Tennessee, hereby extends to you a cordial invita
tion to hold the hearing in our Assembly Tabernacle in this city so that
all who wish may be able to attend.”
The General Overseer called the overseers to come to the platform if
they were willing to carry a copy of the old court decree to the
governors of their respective states and countries and appeal to them
for their assistance in obtaining our freedom from the decree of the court
which is a hindrance to our work and deprives us of our religious freedom.
The overseers rushed to the platform and they were instructed by the
General Overseer to go to the telephones in the World Capitol Building
and arrange for appointments with the governors. At this time there
were messages and interpretations. These encouraged us to continue to
put our trust in God and He will deliver us.
3:45 p.m.—The congregation stood and sang the chorus of “Where He
Leads Me I Will Follow.”
3:47 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 4—Ways and Means.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Ways and Means Committee Report
To the 44th 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; and that the present sys
tem of collecting these emergency dollars be continued as practiced last
year.
2. We recommend that the plan of each member giving a love offering
each month to increase the fourth Sunday offering for the State Over
seer be continued as practiced last year, and that the pastors and band
leaders see to it that this plan be carried out in all churches one hundred
per cent.
3. We recommend that all V. L. B., S. S., Mission, C. P. M. A., White
Wing Publishing House and B. T. C. tithes be placed in the General
Tithes Fund and that the allotments of the Editor and Publisher, Assistant
Publisher and Business Manager, Assistant 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. O. P. A. Secretary, the Gen
eral S. S. Secretary, the General V. L. B. Secretary, the General W. M. B.
Secretary, the General C. P. M. A. Secretary, the Foreign Missionary Sec
retary, the Foreign Language Secretary, the General B. T. C. Superin
tendent be paid out of this fund. The allotments are as follows:
We
recommend that the Editor and Publisher of the White Wing
Messenger be paid $4,000 per year and incidental expenses; Assistant
Publisher and Business Manager, $3,500; Assistant Editor, $3,500; the
General Overseer’s private secretary, $3,000, the General Treasurer, $3,500
and incidental expenses; Field Secretary No. 1, Field Secretary No. 2,

120 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
General A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary, General S. S. Secretary, General
V. L. B. Secretary, General W. M. B. Secretary, General C. P. M. A. Sec
retary, Foreign Missionary Secretary, Foreign Language Secretary, Gen
eral B. T. C. Superintendent, and the Superintendent of the Orphanage be
paid $250 per month each and incidental expenses. All the above allot
ments are to be paid if funds are available.
4. We give praise and thanks to God for the mighty annual address de
livered by our General Overseer on Friday of this Assembly.
5. We recommend that the overseers of states and territories receive
a substantial amount if funds are available for their service, said amount
not to exceed $250 per month and expenses. Any amount above $250
per month and expenses received each month by the state and territorial
overseer from the tithes of the local churches is to be mailed monthly to
the General Headquarters’ Treasurer with his report. This does not in
clude offerings and poundings received by the overseer.
6. 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 General
Headquarters’ Treasurer and that the same amount be sent to the state
overseer.
7. We recommend that the pastor receive an amount not to exceed $250
per month out of the tithes of the local church after headquarters and the
state overseer have received their portion, if funds are available. This
does not include offerings and poundings received by the pastor.
8. We recommend that all ministers and churches observe the rulings
of the Assembly with reference to the use of the tithe money which is
“The tithes are for the support of the ministry only.”
The system in practice now as authorized by the Assembly is: Each
member pay tithes into the local church treasury where he or she has
membership. The treasurer takes ten per cent out of the tithes and sends
to headquarters each month with his report. The same amount or more
is to be sent to the state overseer each month. (This has been the prac
tice in the past. At this Assembly the recommendation was made that the
same amount be sent to the overseer that is sent to the treasurer at head
quarters. See section No. 6 of this report.) The remainder of the tithes
is for the support of the pastor. The pastor is to receive $250 per month
out of the tithes of the local church if funds are available after head
quarters and the state overseer have received their portions. This does
not include offerings and poundings received by the pastor. If there is a
surplus in the local church treasury at the end of the Assembly year, the
treasurer sends this amount to headquarters. The Assembly has also
instructed ministers to send tithes from money received in the ministry
with their reports to headquarters. Tithes received from manual labor
or business is to be paid to the local church where the minister has his
membership.
9. We recommend that any surplus tithes left in the local church treas
ury after the pastor has received his support be sent to Headquarters’ Treas
urer at the end of each Assembly year. These surplus tithes are in the
hands of the General Overseer and the General Treasurer to aid over
seers in states not self-supporting.
10. We recommend that all Sunday School offerings be tithed and this
be turned over to the local church treasurer to be sent with his report
to headquarters on the last day of each month and that the same amount
be sent to the state treasurer for the support of the state auxiliary secre
taries.
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for the state conventions and Assembly the same as the W. M. B. and
V. L. B. offerings; ten per cent of these offerings to be sent to headquarters
and the same amount to be sent to the state treasurer to assist in the sup
port of the state auxiliary secretaries. (The local church is not supposed
to tithe any of these offerings as this is taken care of after they are turned
in at the state convention or Assembly.)
12. We recommend that the Chairman of the Ministerial Aid Committee
be paid from Ministerial Aid Fund and Tithes Fund, the amount to be de
cided by the Ministerial Aid Committee.
13. We recommend that all give perfect co-operation to our faithful
General Overseer in putting into practice all of the rulings of the As
sembly.
Respectfully submitted,
S. O. GILLASPIE,
W. M. LOWMAN,
G. C. DECKER,
ALVIN S. MOSS.
4:01 p.m.—“Ephraimites in the Church,” message by Clifton E. Hyatt.
The speaker used Hosea 10:11 for a starting point. He stated that Ephraim
had a large population and covered a great deal of territory, but Judah
was small, and that Ephraim was riding but Judah plowed. He stated
that we have more riders in the Church of God than those who do the
plowing. He then referred to Hosea 7:8, 9, and mentioned the fact that
if pancakes were cooked on only one side they were no good. He said
there were a good many folks who were not cooked on all sides. He then
used Hosea 12:1 and stated that some people reminded him of the seven
lean cattle consuming the seven fat cattle and when they had finished you
couldn’t tell they had eaten anything. He stated that some people fed on
wind and their glory will fly away—Hosea 9:12. He said that all the glory
they have is riding because they don’t work, and he thought one of the
best ways to lose our victory is to sit down and listen to the winds. He
felt that God was going to help us and that it is time now to buckle down
to real business for God.
4:30 p.m.—Report of the General Properties Committee.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of General Properties Committee
We, your General Properties Committee, beg leave to submit the follow
ing report:
1. In accordance with the recommendation of the Questions and Subjects
Committee to the 41st Annual Assembly, which recommendation was ac
cepted unanimously, we are glad to report that our general properties,
with the exception of Orphanage property, has been conveyed to the Church
of Prophecy Holding Association, Inc.
2. The Orphanage property on North Lee Highway has been conveyed
to the Sunday School Orphanage, Inc.
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the property of the Church in good condition and we hope that our efforts
will meet with your approval.
Respectfully submitted,
GENERAL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE
M. A. TOMLINSON, Chairman,
J. R. KINSER, Clerk,
C. T. DAVIDSON,
L. A. MOXLEY,
C. R. PAYNE.
4:32 p.m.—Report of C. P. M. A. Membership and Finance.
The report was read and accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Church of Prophecy Marker Association
Membership and Financial Report
C. P. M. A. MEMBERSHIP BY STATES
State Members Members
Council Monthly
Alabama
_____________________________________________ 68 0
Arizona___________________________ 4 0
Arkansas___________________________________________ 61 0
California ____________________________________________ 78 0
Colorado_____________________________________________ 6 0
Connecticut ___________________________________________ 1 0
Cuba _________________________________________________ 0 3
Delaware_______________________,__________________ 7 0
District of Columbia _________________________________ 1 0
Dominican Republic__________________-ft_____________ 2 0
East Texas ffft___________i__________________________ 157 o
Florida__________ 211 0
Georgia -------------------------------------------------------------------- 407 0
Idaho _____________________________________________ 23 0
Illinois ------------------------------------------------------,-------------- 69 0
Indiana ___________________:_________________________ 49 i
Iowa _________,___________________________________ 23 0
Kansas_________________j___________________________ 34 o
Kentucky ----------------------------------------------------------------- 179 o
Louisiana __________________________________________ 28 0
Maryland __________________________________________ 34 0
Massachusetts ______________________________________ 5 0
Michigan ---------------------------------------------- 59 0
Minnesota _____________________________________ 25 0
Mississippi _________________________________________ 115 0
Missouri ____________________________________________ 61 1
Montana ________________________________________;___ n 0
Nebraska ________________.___________l_______________ 12 0
New Mexico ________________________________________ 71 0
New York ...________________________________ 12 1
North Carolina__________________________________!___ 417 0
North Dakota ___ 21 1
Ohio ---------------,--------------------------------------------------------- 59 1
Oklahoma __________________________________________ 74 2
Oregon______________,______________________________ 12 3

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Pennsylvania ..
South Carolina
South Dakota ~
Tennessee ........
Virginia ______
Virgin Islands
Washington ....
West Texas ___
West Virginia ..
Wisconsin ........
Wyoming ____
Total ....
64 9
121 0
35 2
367
0
308 5
5
29 0
41 0
53 16
3 0
41 12
,458 59
State Amount Received
Alabama _______
Arkansas_______
Arizona _________
California ______
Canada _________
Delaware ________
East Texas ...........
Idaho __________
Illinois !__,______
Iowa
___________
Kentucky ______
Louisiana .............
Massachusetts _...
Michigan ...............
Minnesota .............
Mississippi ...........
Missouri _______
Montana _______
Nebraska ...............
New Mexico .........
Ohio .___________
Oklahoma ______
Oregon _________
Pennsylvania ......
South Dakota .......
Tennessee ______
Virginia ________
Washington ____
West Texas ..........
West Virginia ......
Wisconsin
.............
Wyoming ..............
W. M. B. Marker
A. B. M. Marker .
.$404.00
. 19.22
. 13.80
. 137.35
1.00
. 78.30
. 176.54
. 243.77
. 652.50
. 116.00
. 434.17
. 77.48
. 50.00
1.40
. 10.42
. 458.05
. 91.94
. 136.00
_ 101.00
. 71.81
_ 243.96
.. 86.67
.. 44.47
1 18.00
_ 38.55
.. 324.97
.. 445.80
.. 78.40
.. 28.16
.. 159.16
.. 17.86
i 199.86
.. 993.38
.. 68.84
C. P. M. A. FINANCIAL REPORT
Cash on hand September 1, 1948 ..................—$ 5,935.49
Cash received the past year
(Sept. 1, 1948 to Sept. 1, 1949)------------ 28,523.41

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Total Cash___________________._______ $34,458.90
Cash paid out during the past year__________ 27,389.89
Cash on hand September 1, 1949 ______ $ 7,069.01
40 ©8SB8K* /-i~______________-vr_ ci •tir-i.-i__________
4:40 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 2—Watchmen.
The report was read and accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Watchmen Committee Report
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Watchmen Committee, after prayer and careful watching
throughout this wonderful Assembly wish to submit the following report:
We are very thankful for the wonderful co-operation given us by
our Church of God people, and we wish to express that we highly appreciate
the faithful Chief of Police and his loyal staff of officers for their great
help to us in different problems that arose during the Assembly.
It is unpleasant for us to report that we have had several major and
minor problems to confront us, but by God’s help and through the good
co-operation of the different state overseers we have been able to get
every problem worked out.
We
wish to thank all our Church of God people for observing the
instructions of our General Overseer concerning any type of church serv
ices being carried on in the basement during Assembly services.
Humbly submitted,
W. A. NEWSOM,
L.
E. SILVERS,
OMER C. LAWSON,
T. J. LOWE,
J. V. JOHNSON,
J. W. DEADRICK
4:44 p.m.—Songs by Brother and Sister Arthur Woodruff.
4:50 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 1—Questions and Subjects.
The
remaining sections of the report which had not been accepted at a
previous time were read and accepted, then the report was accepted as a
whole in regular order by the Assembly.
Questions and Subjects Committee Report
To the 44th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
We, your Questions and Subjects Committee, beg leave to report as
follows:
Section 1
We endorse the General Overseer’s suggestion that each local church
have a C. P. M. A. leader. We recommend the selection of the C. P. M A
leader in business conference by the local church. The duty of the leader
shall be to boost the C. P. M. A. work, keep a record of the number of
members, encourage the renewal of membership and get new council
members, report his work to the local church quarterly conference and
also report quarterly to the state secretary.
We further recommend this leader be given equal privileges with other
auxiliary leaders in having services. The services can be arranged be
tween the local pastor and C. P. M. A. leader'. All monies collected by

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leader for Burger Mountain projects and other purposes, except membership
fees, be kept until state convention and turned in at that time during
C. P. M. A. program. This money shall be turned over to the local
church treasurer to hold for the convention. Membership fees shall be
sent by the leader to M. A. Tomlinson, Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee.
Membership cards will be returned to the leader to be given to the mem
bers.
Section 2
Since this Assembly expressed the desire for the Visual Department of
the C. P. M. A., we wish to recommend that this department be continued
as outlined in the General Overseer’s Annual Address. We wish to quote
a portion of his address as follows: “To have a library at headquarters
with all pictures approved by the C. P. M. A. Committee and handled
through the C. P. M. A. secretaries in their respective states. At this
time I am only in favor of pictures showing the activities of the Church.
I am against any worldly type of moving pictures. I would also discourage
the use of any pictures not approved by the C. P. M. A. Committee.”
We suggest no pictures be shown in a state without the permission
of the state overseer, state secretary, pastor and local church. In no in
stance is admission to be charged for the privilege of seeing the picture.
Section 3
We heartily endorse the portion of the General Overseer’s Annual Ad-
dress under the heading “Honor Stone Program.” We recommend this
Assembly go on record as being highly pleased with this program and
its wonderful benefits in the “On to Perfection” program. Also, that every
pastor and local church put forth greater effort in behalf of the Honor
Stone Program.
Section 4
We feel that Joyful News has proved a great blessing to the Church
and has served its purpose as an auxiliary booster. We feel the en
larged edition of this paper known as Joyful News Broadcast has met
with hearty approval on the field. We recommend this Assembly ap
prove the action that has been taken to enlarge and improve this paper.
We also wish to encourage the promotion of greater circulation of this fine
magazine.
Section 5
This section was held over until some future time.
Section 6
We highly endorse the section of the General Overseer’s Annual Ad
dress in regard to the tithing system. We recommend that all members
pay tithes on their income into the treasury of the local church where
their membership is, and that all ministers send tithes of their income in
the ministry, including both tithes and offerings, to the General Treasurer
with their reports on the last day of each month, and pay tithes on income
from manual labor or business into the treasury of the local church where
their membership is.
Section 7
We recommend that the White Wing Publishing House close its books
for inventory July 31 of each fiscal year so as to give more time for the
auditors and the Business Manager to prepare the report for the General

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Assembly. We are deeply grateful for our Business Manager and his
staff of loyal workers who have labored so faithfully to make the Pub
lishing House a success. We feel this Assembly should go on record
as making an expression of appreciation for their untiring efforts.
Section 8
This section concerning our manner of calling pastors was referred back
to the committee for further study until next year.
Section 9
This section was held over until some future time.
Section 10
Question. Should a person, having been married more than one time,
presenting himself for membership to the Church, be received as a mem
ber until proof is given the first companion is dead?
Answer: This committee recommends that satisfactory proof be given
to the local church that he is eligible to become a member.
Section 11
We recommend that there be an Orphanage Committee appointed com
posed of the General Superintendent and two members of the General
Properties Committee and that this appointment be made by the General
Overseer.
Respectfully submitted,
M. E. WILSON,
HERMIS FERGUSON,
S. A. COOLEY,
L. V. JONES,
BOYD THORNTON.
4:56 p.m.—Adoption of Minutes and Instructing Local Churches to
Consider, Endorse and Ratify the Business Acts of the Assembly at the
First Business Meeting after the Assembly. The Assembly agreed to ac
cept the Minutes as prepared by the clerks. The General Overseer urged
the pastors to read the Business Acts to the local churches for their con
sideration and acceptance.
4:59 p.m.—The congregation stood and sang, “Jesus Hold My Hand,”
led by Harry Lee Moore.
5:04 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert which closed
the business part of the Assembly and dismissed the afternoon session.
6:08 p.m.—Program of music and testimonies by the Bahama Brass
Band, directed by Hermis Ferguson.
6:30 p.m.—Song service led by Eugene Richardson, Ruth Slay at the
piano. Prayer by Omer C. Lawson at the pulpit while the congregation
stood with bowed heads and reverent hearts before God.
6:43 p.m.—Song by W. Cobb Dennard, “My Home Sweet Home.”
6:46 p.m.—Songs by the Florida Quartet, “I’m Winging My Way Back
Home;” B. T. C. Trio, “Looking for a City” and “Is There Anybody Here;”
Brother Breckenbridge, “Rolled the Sea Away.”
7:03 p.m.—“Our Responsibility of Evangelizing the World,” message by
V. R. Fowler. The speaker stated that last year sixty thousand churches
in the United States reported no conversions; thirteen million received
no instructions in the Word of God; ten million without any church of

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any kind; thirty million villages without a resident pastor. Sunday morn
ing we have only eight per cent in attendance and Sunday evening we
have only two per cent. Rural churches are dying at the rate of one
thousand a year. He stated that in the Church of God we have about
forty thousand people. He showed that we have a grave responsibility
but he felt the message we have to preach will get the people saved. He
stated that he looked forward to a world-wide revival and it will be the
Church of God that will bring it about by the power and blessings of God.
7:30 p.m.—Testimony and praise service in charge of Clara Reese and
Beulah Miracle. Sister Clara testified. She stated that she had been on
the program at this time for twenty-one years and had been attending the
Assembly for twenty-five years. Sister Beulah stated in her testimony
that she had been attending the Assemblies for twenty-three years. Beulah
sang, “Won’t We Have a Good Time.” The congregation stood by sec
tions and praised the Lord. Another song by Beulah, “Troublesome
Waters.” As she sang the Holy Spirit came upon her and she played the
piano under the power of God and sang in other tongues. The testimonies
and praises to God were continued. At the last all stood and praised
the Lord together and remained standing while the song, “God Is Keep
ing Me” was sung.
8:03 p.m.—The General Overseer called for those who had attended
the Assembly for the longest period of time to come to the platform to tes
tify. Sister L. K. Ward, who had attended the Assembly for forty-two
years, testified to the goodness of the Lord. Brother Gillaspie, who had
attended thirty-six Assemblies and Sister Gillaspie who had attended thirty-
five praised the Lord for His wonderful blessings to them.
8:09 p.m.—Songs by the Rogers sisters and Louise Herring.
8:17 p.m.—Indiana 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, Joe Martin in charge. Brother Martin delivered a short, fiery
message, then called for some of his ministers to speak. Each of these
showed their eagerness to help in the great work of getting the message
to every creature of the world. A number of other Indiana delegates
rushed to the platform and the entire group sang, “I’ll Be Somewhere
Working.” Then they praised the Lord in unison.
8:40 p.m.—The General Overseer spoke to thank all for their splendid
assistance and co-operation in making the 44th Annual Assembly the suc
cess that it was. This included the city of Cleveland, the press, the radio,
clerks, registrars, publishing department, those who worked in the cafeteria,
the speakers, musicians, singers, committees, ushers, overseers, secretaries,
camp ground attendants, storm troopers, altar workers, everybody.
8:45 p.m.—The Bahama Brass Band played two numbers.
8:48 p.m.—Program by the Auxiliary Boostei-s Committee.
One representing a lost soul came on the platform. The devil came also
and laughed at him. The man continued to say he was lost and he wanted
the A. B. M. to come to his rescue. The devil’s imps offered him many
things to cause him to forget he was lost, but again and again he said he
was lost and wanted the A. B. M. Finally the A. B. M. came and put the
devil to flight and took him to a prayer service. They greeted the lost
man and gave him a hearty welcome. He acknowledged he had fought
the auxiliaries and refused to pay his tithes and emergency dollar. They
prayed for him and he was soon able to join in singing, “He Set Me Free.”
He then wanted to join all the auxiliaries, pay his tithes and emergency
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9:11 p.m.—The congregation stood with uplifted hands and thanked the
Lord for the glorious 44th Annual Assembly. Then they joined together
in singing the fine old hymn, “God Be With You ’Till We Meet Again,”
led by C. R. Payne. The bands poined in with their music. A concert
prayer followed in behalf of those for whom requests were made.
9:20 p. m.—Closing prayers by M. E. Wilson and Henry Biggers. Hand
shakes and goodbys followed. Thus closed the mighty 44th Annual As
sembly of the Church of God.
M. A. TOMLINSON, General Overseer,
LILLIE DUGGAR, Private Secretary,
L. A. MOXLEY, Chief Clerk,
ASHEL T. WAGAR, Assistant Clerk,
J. J. STEWARD, Assistant Clerk,
ZELLA CREEL, Assistant Clerk,
MILDRED BENNETT, Assistant Clerk,
MILDRED DAVIS, Assistant Clerk,
VERA ULANSKY, Assistant Clerk,
JOHN L. SULLIVAN, Assistant Clerk.
The Present Financial System of The
Church
of God
(NOTE TO MINISTERS AND TREASURERS. Please fill out all re-
ports 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 any further assistance in filling
out reports is needed, write J. R. Kinser, Treasurer, Box 658, Cleveland,
Tennessee.)
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 reports to headquarters,
and tithes on income outside the ministry, should be paid into the treasury
of the local churches where they belong. The treasurer of the local church
is to send ten per cent of tithes received each month with the treasurer’s
report to J. R. Kinser, Treasurer, Box 658, Cleveland, Tennessee, and
the same amount to the State Overseer. The balance 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 $250 per month from the tithes, and any surplus tithes left in the
treasury should be sent to the General Treasurer on the last Sunday be
fore the Assembly. If the tithes at any time are insufficient for the pas
tor, special collections and poundings should be taken up for him. State
Overseers are to receive not more than $250 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 headquarters is to be placed in the Ministerial
Aid Fund.
2. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Ten per cent of all Sunday School offerings
should be given to the local church treasurer to send to headquarters with

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his monthly report and the same amount sent to the state treasurer tor the
support of the state auxiliary secretaries.
3. ORPHANAGE. All Sunday School Orphanage offerings are to be held
by the Sunday Schools and turned in at the state convention and Assembly.
Ten per cent of the state convention orphanage offerings is to be sent
to the General Treasurer and an equal amount to the state treasurer. The
balance is sent to the General Treasurer for the support of the orphan
age. Ten per cent of the Assembly offering from each state is to be sent
to the respective state treasurer for the state secretary pool fund by the
General Treasurer.
4. EMERGENCY FUND. All ministers and members are to pay one
dollar per year into the treasury of the local churches where their mem
bership is, and the treasurer should send wth 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.
5. MISSION MONEY. The second Sunday missionary offerings and
money raised by other means are 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 Treas
urer and an equal amount to the State Treasurer. Half of the remainder
is left in the state as Home Mission money and half sent to the General
Treasurer as Foreign Mission money. All mission money collected in the
special March and October drive 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 Assembly offering from each state is to be sent to the re
spective state treasurer for the state secretary pool fund by the General
Treasurer. Ten per cent of the mission money received at headquarters
is to be placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund. Ten per cent of the home
mission money left in the state from the state convention offerings is to be
sent to headquarters to be placed in the emergency fund to assist min
isters in times of emergencies.
6. 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 offerings
to be sent to the State Treasurer, the balance should be sent to the 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.
7. V. L. B. OFFERINGS. Fifty-five per cent of the regular weekly
offerings is to be turned in at the state convention along with any other
Free Literature money raised in any manner. After the state convention,
these offerings should be kept in the local V. L. B. treasury until time to
send them in for the Assembly Free Literature Offering. The remaining
forty-five per cent of the weekly offering 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 Treasurer. The remaining eighty per cent is to
be sent to the General Treasurer, who was appointed Free Literature Fund
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
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spective state treasurer for the state secretary pool fund by the General
Treasurer. Ten per cent of all Free Literature money received at head
quarters 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
Disbursement Committee appointed by the 39th Annual Assembly.
8. ASSEMBLY EXPENSE. In order to assist in taking care of the ex
pense 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 Leaders Band.
(c) $1.00 from each Womens Missionary Band.
(d) $1.00 from each Sunday School with an average attendance of fifty
or less.
(e) $1.50 from each Sunday School with an average attendance of over
fifty but less than 100.
(f) $2.00 from each Sunday School with an average attendance of 100
or over.
9. THE CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKERS ASSOCIATION. 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 calendar
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 be
entitled to two more months free. Those paying in this way are counted
council members for the rest of that fiscal year after the payment of the
tenth dollar. If the first payment is made between 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,
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
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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 thoughts 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 leaders should keep in touch with them in person, then communi
cation 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 first Monday
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for their regular quarterly meetings, so as to conserve uniformity and con
certed action.
The pastor should act as a moderator of all business meetings. In case
there is no pastor the overseer of the state has authority to act or appoint
some one to preside. The leader should never act as moderator except
authorized specifically by the overseer of the state. Where one pastor
has the care of several churches he can arrange the time for his business
meetings to suit his convenience.
Attendance
Every member, both men and women, should take an interest in and
make it a point to attend every business session if possible.
Arrangement
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.
Clerk read minutes of last regular meeting, also of call meetings, if
there have been any held.
Correction
of minutes if any.
Treasurer give his report of finances. He should always give an itemized
statement of receipts and disbursements and remainder in treasury.
Leader
of W. M. B. give her report of the work of the band, including
finances—receipts and disbursements.
Superintendent of the V. L. B. give report of the work and progress of
the band including finances—receipts and disbursements.
Pastor give report of the A. B. M. and S. O. 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.)
Report of C. P. M. A. by representative or pastor—number of members
and receipts.
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 agree
ment. If there is division on a matter hold it over until all can agree. If
one should seem obstinate and contrary, don’t run the matter over him, but
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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
Overseer.
In these business meetings women are to take no open active part in
discussing 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 nome and abroad so no one can
justly think or speak of you as a hypocrite.
Guard your conversation. Be careful what you say about a brother,
sister 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.
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under any circumstances even if divorced. Neither should a member
marry anyone who has a living companion although such person may be
divorced.
Remember
These are the last days and perilous times have come so it will require
much watchfulness and humble prayer on your part to so live and act
that you will never bring reproach on the worthy name of Christ and His
Church that you so much love.
Never form too close an intimacy with the opposite sex even if they are
brothers and sisters in the Lord. Give no place to the adversary. Abstain
from the very appearance of evil.
These kindly instructions and advices are given by those who are 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 dis
trict an overseer as previously instructed and practiced. This is not an
ironclad rule, but it is considered best when there are sufficient churches
in the 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.
To hold one state convention when it is thought practicable each year
in some part of the state most convenient for members from all the
churches to attend.
To secure the names and addresses of every Bishop, Deacon and Evan
gelist located in his state and keep 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
in every way as a pastor over a large circuit.
When a new organization is effected anywhere in the state information
should be sent to the Overseer of that state, who should make a record
of the same, giving date of same, names of officers, etc.
Each Overseer should be able to know at any time the name and ad
dress 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 decrease, so information can be obtained each year as to the total
membership. This can be done by keeping in touch with the clerks of
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this information to the overseer of their state.
In co-operation with the General Overseer they will form the Presby
tery 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 district 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.
Obligation For Membership In The Church of God
Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses
that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God—believe and practice
its teachings rightly divided—the New Testament as your rule of faith
and practice, government and discipline, and walk in the light to the best
of your knowledge and ability?
The
minister who administers this obligation should see that every
applicant replies in the affirmative. In taking the obligation, applicants
should think of it as being “a perpetual covenant that shall not be for
gotten.”
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.
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,
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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.
53:4, 5; Matt. 8:17; Jas. 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24.
14. The Lord’s Supper—Luke 22:17-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-33.
15. Washing the Saints’ Feet—John 13:4-17; 1 Tim. 5:10.
16.
Tithing and Giving—Gen. 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Mai. 3:10; Matt. 23:23;
Luke 11:42; 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 9:6-9; Heb. 7:1-21.
17. Restitution Where Possible—Matt. 3:8; Luke 19:8, 9; Rom. 13:8.
18. Premillennial 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; 19:11-21; 20:4-6.
19. Resurrection—Isa. 26:19; Dan. • 12:2; John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Rev.
20:5,
6.
20. Eternal Life for the Righteous—Matt. 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28;
Rom. 6:22; 1 John 5:11-13.
21. Eternal Punishment for the Wicked. No Liberation nor Annihilation
—Matt. 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thess. 1:8, 9; Rev. 20:10-15; 21:8.
22.
Total Abstinence from All Liquor or Strong Drinks—Prov. 20:1;
23:29-32; Isa. 28:7; 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:10; Gal. 5:21.
23. Against the Use of Tobacco in Any 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. 14:5, 6; Col. 2:16, 17.
26. Against members wearing gold for ornament or decoration such as
finger rings, bracelets, earrings, 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. 5:34; Jas. 5:12.
29. Against the Divorce and Remarriage Evil—Matt. 5:32; Matt. 19:3-
12; Mark 10:12; Luke 16:18; Rom. 7:2, 3; 1 Cor. 5:1-5, 13; 1 Cor. 6:9, 13, 16-18;
1 Cor. 7:2, 10, 11; Rev. 2:20-22; Acts 15:28, 29; Matt. 14:3, 4.
List of Ministers
BISHOPS
Adams, James E.
Adams, T. E.
Aites, J. F.
Akers, J. L.
Akers, William
Aldridge, W. W.
Allen, Marvin R.
Anderson, Albert S.
Anderson, Stafford B.
Andrews, Thomas B.
Armour, Fred I.
Arnold, G. E.
Atkins, George E.
Axley, Richard L.
Baggett, Daniel O.
Baker, W. H.
Bancroft, Kurtis W.
Bates, Walter C.
Batson, Charles W.
Beasley, Pearley A.
Beneby, Fred
Bennett, G. Julian
Benton, Floyd E.
Bethea, John H.
Bias, Ernest J.
Biggers, Henry M.
Blumenthall, H. H.
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Bradley, Trosie E.
Brewer,' Joseph
Brooks, Charles S.
Brown, Joseph M.
Brown, Lebert A.
Brown, Lewis W.
Burke, Austin A.
Burns, H. Pierce
Burt, Martin M.
Busby, John W.
Byrd, Albert G.
Caldwell, D. Talmadge
Caldwell, E. Glaidwell
Caldwell, Mack
Callahan, Aaron A.
Camacho, Juan
Campbell, W. I.
Cantrell, Ralph G.
Cardwell, J. E.
Carter, Jack O.
Carver, Tom R.
Chapman, Herbert Clyde
Chapman, J. W.
Chatham, Jesse F.
Coalter, John E.
Cobb, Dolphus M.
Coker, Bryce H.
Collins, Clarence W.
Colon, Alejandro
Conner, Henry Lewis
Cook, General
Cooke, Alston L.
Cooke, Cyril S.
Cooley, Sidney A.
Cooper, Erie P.
Cooper, James R.
Costas, Paul P.
Couch, Aaron
Covey, Rudolph O.
Cowart, R. W.
Cowen, Earl
Cox, Theodore
Crader, Leman
Creasy, Donald D.
Creel, Amos J.
Creel, Chester V.
Crenshaw, C. Louis
Crews, Joe C.
Crowder, James H.
Cunningham, Cecil J.
Curry, Maurice S.
Curtis Emmanuel
Curtis, Henry
Cypret, Cecil A.
Dalton, George
Daniel,
James
Daniels, Enoch
Daugherty, Walter G.
Davidson, Charles T.
Davidson, Leon
Davis, Andrew W. ;
Davis, Emitt
Davis, Lew Allen
Daxon, Thomas A.
Deadrick, D. M.
Decker, Jack C.
Decker, Tracy H.
Deadrick, Jim Willie
Decker, G. C.
Delay, Harry C.
Deleveaux, Wilbur
Dennard, W. Cobb
Dennis, Henry H.
Dingus, Hady L.
Dixon, Jack V.
Duggan, Noley A.
Dunkin, Albin H.
Durham, G. W.
Durr, Charles W.
Earp, John M.
Economou, Christopher
Edralin, Lawrence G.
Emmett, Verlie E.
Ferguson, Alfred E.
Ferguson, Hermis A.
Ferguson, Samuel M.
Fleming, Carroll P.
Flowers, Dewey A.
Flowers, Edgar E.
Foster, G. Dewey
Fouts, Blair M.
Fowler, E. T.
Fox, William Jerald
Freeman, Lonnie
Fritts, Lawrence A.
Fuller, Floyd F.
Funderburk, B. O.
Funk, Carl D.
Galloway, J. Vernon
Garcia, Pablo R.
Garcia, Victor E.
Gardner, Harvey A.
Gardner, Howard T.
Garr, D. Ernest
Garrett, R. Paul
Gentry, George M.
Gibson, Oscar
Gillaspie, S. O.
Gilmore, Alexander
Going, Albert E.

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Goings, W. M.
Golden, Alvin
Goss, Cleveland T.
Graham, Percival N.
Graham, Theophilus L.
Grant, William A.
Greenawalt, Alfred H.
Gregory, Daniel B.
Griffin, Adrian T.
Griffin, Jesse A.
Griffith, Eddie H.
Grimes, Harry W.
Grubbs, George W.
Gullett, Med V.
Hall, James T.
Hamilton, Abraham C.
Hamilton, J. O.
Hampton, Ira H.
Handfield, Simeon B.
Haney, Adril D.
Hardin, William G.
Harvey, Walter L.
Hayes, Sine
Henderson, Jessie R.
Henderson. Willard C.
Herne, J. Vital
Herring, Charles G.
Herron, George D., Jr.
Higdon, Everett L.
Hires, J. H.
Hogan, Oluf Robb
Holcomb, D. R.
Holcombe. William C.
Holland, W. T.
Holloway, Dewey E.
Hooker, Claudius D.
Hughes, Dewey M.
Hunter, Harper, Jr.
Hunter, Theophilus
Ion, Paul J.
Jared, Thomas J.
Jeffrey, Roy
Jimenez. Jose Amando
Johns, D. C.
Johns, Emery S.
Johnson, Jack R.
Johnson, James V.
Johnson, Michael
Johnson, Nelson W.
Johnson, Walter R.
Johnson, Wiley A.
Jones, E. L.
Jones, L. V.
Judd, John M.
Keener, Charles F.
Kemp, Joseph R..
Kent, Grady R.
Ketchum, B. B.
Bonder, Charles M.
Kinser, Delmar F.
Kirkland, J. D.
Knight, Johnie W.
Knowles, Joseph W.
Kounnas, M. K.
Ladoo, Joseph H.
Lafever, J. Earl
Laird, Willie P.
Lane,
L. Russell
Lawrence, John H.
Lawrence, O. N.
Lawson, Omer C.
Lawson, Samuel H.
Leazenby, Leon S.
Lewis, Charles A.
Linkous, Malcolm T.
Linville, Albert J.
Linville, Kendrick
Longstreth. David E.
Looper, John H.
Lord, Cleason D.
Lowe, T. J.
Lowman, W. M.
Lynch, R. Clement
Maddox, Thomas Roy
Malone, Sidney W.
Manning, Chesley E.
Martin, Collie
Martin, Joe, Jr.
Matheny, Hubert F.
Mathis, Bill
Mathis, Buck
Mathis, C. F.
Matthews, David G.
Mayhall, Grady
McCoy, John G.
McDearis, C. C.
McDill, James W.
McDonald, E. A.
McGee, Sabastion
McGehee, Ada
McGlothlin, Johnnie
McKeown, A. C.
McKoy, L. N.
McLeod, Kenneth B.
Melvin, Archie
Mielke, Herbert W.
Miller, Elias A.
Miracle, John.W.
Mitchell, Arthur L.
Moffitt, Elbert B.
Moore, George W.
Moore, H. B..

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Morris, Luthur R.
Moss, Alvin S.
Moss, Arthur A.
Moxley, H. M.
Moxley, L. A.
Mudd, Cicero
Mussel white, Wilton E.
Nelson, Clyde W.
Newsom, W. A.
Nichols, Ira C.
Nix, Henry G.
Overstreet, J. Clyde
Owenby, Lum
Palmer, James C.
Payne, Connie Lee
Payne, C. R.
Pearce, John
Peninger, Lee Roy
Pennington, Charles S.
Peters, Ivan
Peterson, Sam P.
Petty. Beniamin H.
Phillips, Walter
Phipps, Roy H.
Pittman, S. Melvin
Poloski. Frank
Potts, Alien
Price, J. D.
Price. Marion P.
Priest, J. T.
Pruitt. Jess F.
Prnitt. Ravmond M.
Pulliam. E. R.
Queen, R. Wayne
Queener, Dorian H.
Radford. Robert L.
Rains. M. Claud
Rawls. William J.
Ray. Tomy J.
Reese. Bradley A.
Reeves, Rov
Rhodes. L. S.
Rich. Lawrence V.
Richardson. Eugene B.
Riiev. Jonathan A.
Robinson. Guy
Rodman. Shannon T.
R.onev, Warren E.
Rowland. Delmar F.
Roy, Dewey
Rve. Homer
Sager. Hubert. H.
Sanderson. Albert L.
Sapn, Walter R.
Sargent. James O.
Sartin, Clarence H.
Savage, Stewart S.
Schwandt, Roy E.
Scott, Guy T.
Scotton, Ralph
Searcy, James R.
Shelton, Clay
Shelton, James G.
Sherrill, V. R.
Shores, Elton
Shroyer, Orlies F.
Shroyer, Owen E.
Shroyer, Pleonard G.
Shults, D. M.
Shupe, Posey A.
Sikes, Lodie B.
Silvers, L. E.
Smith, George P.
Smith, L. G.
Smith, Obie D.
Smith; R. C.
Smith, Sampson
Smith, William B.
Smith, William J.
Sowers, Kenley M.
Spence, J. Corbett
Stafford, Virdel B.
Staggs, James
Stanford, William R.
Star gel, G. T.
Steele, Archie R.
Stephens, Moses
Stockdale, R. Wynn
Stone, Leslie E.
Stover, Woodrow
Stratton, Jesse M.
Stubbs, John A.
Suggs, William P.
Sullivan, Evan G.
Sullivan, John L.
Summerville, A. D.
Swain, Frank R.
Sweat, Rhubin D.
Sweet, T. C.
Talbott, Richard P.
Taylor, C. L.
Taylor, Hosea M.
Taylor, Jennings S.
Taylor, Norman C.
Thomas, Don Burton
Thomas, Howard W.
Thomas, James A.
Thomas, J. Roy
Thompson, Paul H.
Thompson, J. T.
Thompson, Willie R.
Thorn, James A.

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Thornton, Boyd W.
Tomlinson, M. A.
Trump, Orville W.
Turner, Nathaniel A.
Van Deventer, Fred E.
Voss, Charles T.
Wagar, Ashel T., Jr.
Wallor, George A.
Watson, Egbert A.
Weaver, Phillip T.
Webb, Cordell C.
Webb, Wiseman W.
Weidner, John B.
West, J. A.
White, Isaac E.
White, James L.
White, William E.
Williams, Alexander
Williams, Don
Williams, George M. T.
Williams, J. D.
Williams, Johnnie
Williams, John W.
Williams, Lemuel J.
Williams, Leo T.
Williams, Randolph
Williams, Robert L.
Wilson, C. A.
Wilson, George Albert
Wilson, M. E.
Wood,
John W.
Woods, Roy D.
Wootton, Bryon
Worrell, George W.
Wright, J. B.
Young, Foster
Young, Zilvon R.
DEACONS
Alien,
Daniel
Allen, Sam T.
Anderson, Harvin H.
Anderson, Robert S.
Anderson, Rufus A.
Andrews, Grover G.
Ashworth, Charles E.
Austin, Charlie C.
Austin, James R.
Baecas, James
Bafford, Green
Bain, Alfred R.
Baker, Hubert H.
Baptiste, Vilme Jn
Barnette, J. Oland
Barrett, Richard M.
Batson, A. Clarence
Baxter, John L.
Beasley, J. Wilbert
Beck, Grover C.
Bennett, William H.
Benton, Walter O.
Bird, Fred P.
Bowling, Fred E.
Bradford, Sewell E.
Briggs, Ernest
Brown, Dexton
Brown, Harvey E.
Brown, Obie C.
Brown, Luther C.
Brown, Marvin
Brown, Whit
Bryant, Alexander
Buckley, J. W.
Burke, Dolphus
Burris, Thomas A.
Butler, Henry A.
Butler, Johnie E.
Byerly, Hubert
Bynum, Calvin M.
Cabales, Santos A.
Cash, Huey O.
Cassell, Madison W.
Charles, Exalus L.
Charles, Letoir Jean
Charles, Monlouis J.
Chastain, George D.
Chastain, Mathie
Clements, S. Grady
Cobb, C. E.
Codrington, Wilfred H.
Coen, Samuel A.
Coker, James W.
Cook, Thomas A.
Cooper, John H.
Coquillo, Louis
Cowger, R. N.
Cox,
Joel
Cox, Wesley Grady
Crews, H. M.
Crews, W. H.
Culmer, M. R.
Dames, Charles A.
Davis, Omer F.
Davis, Orbie
Davis, Peter E.

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Davis, Randolph B.
Daxon, Thomas A. Jr.
Dean, James A.
Dean, Lafayette F.
Dean, Wesley M.
Devore, John W.
Dirlam, Claude S.
Dorsett, Curtis R.
Dosier, James S.
Drummonds, Grover C.
Duncan, Clarence E.
Duty, Robert
Englebert, George W.
Evans, Frank R.
Evans, J. R.
Evans, Samuel W.
Falk, Ervin A.
Fendley, William C.
Ferguson, Herbert A.
Ferguson, Marion N.
Fleming, Ernest L.
Francis, Nathaniel
Franklin, Wilburn T.
Frederick, Grover C.
Gardner, M. Gray
Gass, Arthur C.
Gibbons, Fain F.
Gilbert, R. M.
Giles, Thomas H.
Gilmer, James T.
Goforth, Andrew H.
Gonia, X B.
Grant, Bernard B.
Haase, Ernest E.
Haddock, James H.
Hagan, William L.
Hall, Thomas S.
Hall, Valentine E.
Hamby, Curtis
Hanes, Herbert R.
Harris, Reginald A.
Hartless, Robert J.
Hatley, John W.
Helms, Chesley B.
Hembree, Walter D.
Henry, Uriah
Heslop, George E.
Hill, J. Clyde
Howard, Ely J.
Hughes, Oscar H.
Hunter, E. Roy
Hunter, Harper H. Sr.
Hutchinson, Isaac A.
Ingram, U. Leonard
Jackson, Charlie
James, George W.
Johnson, Fred M.
Johnson, Herbert E.
Johnson, Kedrick L.
Johnson, Lee Pharries
Jordan, James R.
Keeney, C. B.
Kelley, Haley J.
Kilgore, Thomas W.
Kinard, T. B.
King, Carl R.
King, George S.
King, J. H.
King, Wilbur G.
Lafleur, Cyrius
Landers, Luther
Lassiter, Robert L.
Latham, Joseph M.
Lavender, Walter E.
Laws, Custer
Lawson, Raymond D.
Ledford, Robert H.
Lewis, Reuben T.
Lovell, J. D.
Lovvorn, Frank
Mackens, Charlie
Mahoney, William A.
Malone, Roy
Martineau, Edward
McCalla, Samuel A.'
McCoubrey, James H.
McCoy, Emmitt T.
McElrath, John H.
McIntosh, D. A.
McKee, J. C.
McKenzie, James A.
McLean, Robert S.
McLeod, AUie B.
Melvin, Thomas G.
Minns, Herbert L.
Mixon, Horace L.
Moore, J. Walker
Moss, John W.
Moss, Wilfred G.
Mullins, Henry R.
Nabors, Clymer H.
Nielly, Edwin R.
Norris, Edouard Henrilus
Norris, Justin
Oglesby, Thomas
Owen, Ralph W.
Owens, Bunk
Owens, Edgar
Palmore, Charles P. Jr.
Parker, Bill
Parks, John C.
Parton, Thomas H.

142 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Paschall, Ollie
Pate, J. B.
Peavy, Elvie A.
Penant, Hedley
Phillips, Chester R.
Ponder, Raymond E.
Price, Bassil N.
Price, Maxie Lee
Profitt, Clarence A.
Puckett, Richard Lee
Rainwater, Allen C.
Rampley, William T.
Ray, G. Scott
Reed, D. Homer
Renlrow, Leslie
Reynolds, W. L.
Rhorer, Henry R.
Ricketts, Harold J.
Robbins, Herbert V.
Roberts, Bertie C.
Roberts, Stephen
Rorrer, Guy
Ross, Ernest E:
Rowe, Walter S.
Saint Cyr, Bovil
Samuels, Adonijah M.
Sanders, Dewey L.
Sauls, Harley O.
Scotton, Willie T.
Seratt, Jesse D.
Shannon, John
Sharrar, Robert C.
Shelton, B. W.
Shelton, Robert L.
Shirley, Lewis C.
Sigler, Thomas G.
Silas, Wesley
Slay, Sheldon M.
Smith, L. K.
Smither, Charles T.
Solomon, Edgar N.
Sprinkel, William H.
Standly, Willie
Stanley, Horace B.
Stearman, Marion B.
Stockton, Andrew J.
Stockwell, William L.
Story, Frank E.
Tabor, N. Linell
Taylor, Nathaniel
Taylor, Willie
Thomas, Leonard S.
Thomas, Richard C.
Thompson, Charles E.
Thompson, R.
Thompson, Wilbur B.
Trogdon, Elic
Turner, L. L.
Waden, Fletcher
Wall, Early G.
Wallace, James H.
Watson, J. W.
Watts, Herbert C.
Weakley, M. E.
Welch, W. J.
Westburg, Charles U.
Whitaker, John R.
Williams, John F.
Williamson, W. Raymond
Willis, Frank R.
Willoughby, Walter
Wilson, J. Howard
Wilson, Joseph C.
Wilson, Wavie C.
Wolfe, Raphael O.
Wood, Claud
Woodward, Finley
Wooten, Chester L.
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
Adeir, John T.
Adkins, Calvin R.
Adorno, Juan P.
Aiken, Johnie E.
Aites, E. Carl
Alexander, Ernest D.
Allen, Arthur, Jr.
Allen, James E.
Allison, William H.
Alloway, Frank G.
Altus, Cheriza
Alyse, Arnold
Amador, Gonzalo A.

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 143
Amaya, Francisco B.
Ammons, Edwin L.
Anderson, Charles T., Jr.
Anderson, E. W.
Anderson, James Edward
Anderson, Maurice H.
Anderson, Sheldon F.
Andrews, Charlie P.
Angelidas, Leonidas
Antilus, Ulysse
Aprazin, Cecile
Arias, Luis
Arnold, William
Atnip, W. Everett
Ausel, Woodrow W.
Austin, Jacob L.
B., Juan Hernandez
Bafford, Joe Lean
Bailey, Alma C.
Bailey, Bernard L.
Bailey, Ottis P.
Baker, Alexander
Baker, Gayford D.
Baker, Paul
Baldwin, Arch J.
Ballard, Jay O.
Bancroft, Paul H.
Banks, Frank J.
Barnes, Caleb M.
Barnes, Leonard E.
Barrett, Perry
Bastien, Raymond
Bathe, Oscar A.
Baxter, Everett L.
Bazzrea, Cleve A.
Beal, Paul
Beale, Henry J.
Beasley, Robert D.
Beaty, Ellis R.
Beaucicot, Absalon
Beckwith, J. B.
Beecham, James S.
Beemer, Harold A.
Bell, Loyd C.
Beneby, Israel
Bennett, David K.
Bentley, John D.
Bethel, Daniel
Bines, Franklin
Bivens, L. Milton
Black, Eugene P.
Black,
Horace R.
Black Owen
Blauser, James P.
Bledsoe, Jasper O.
Blythe, Clarence L.
Bobbert, William
Bolton, Arthur H., Jr.
Bolton, O. B.
Bonds, Vernie W.
Bonham, Amzia W.
Bonham, Floyd H.
Boone, James W.
Bottorff, Fred E.
Bounds, James W.
Bowers, Clifton C.
Bowser, George B.
Bowser, Hulbert, O.
Boyce, John S.
Boyd, Terah S.
Brackett, Bobbie E.
Brackett, John
Braland, Orvie A.
Brammer, Thomas T.
Branscum, Thurman E.
Brantley, Alvin
Briles, Theodore R.
Brittingham, Edward C.
Brock, Earl
Brooks, Atlee N.
Brooks, Kenneth W.
Brooks, William R.
Brown, Tom
Brown, Will H.
Brown, Willesley
Browning, Charles E.
Browning, Charles M.
Brumley, William
Bryan, E. Hayward
Bryant, Ralph E.
Bullard, Andrew
Burdette, Marvin A.
Burdine, Archie M.
Burns, Thomas F.
Burt, Marvin
Burton, Dock C.
Busby, Arthur B.
Bush, John B.
Butler, Marion S.
Butterfield, Henry T.
Butts, Huey Lee
Byrd, Willie M.
C.,
Adolfo Hernandez
Cabrera, Joel A.
Cadiche, Anthony
Cadiche, Sireste
Cameron, John N.
Cameron, Lewis
Camilus, Anaise
Camp, Floyd M.
Campbell, J. Daniel

144 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Campbell, Sidney
Campbell, William B.
Carpenter, Eugene L.
Carpenter, Raymond A.
Carrasco, Alfredo
Carrasco, Porfirio
Carroll, Frank G.
Carroll, Lee C., Jr.
Carter, Calvin
Carter, Ernest S.
Carver, Onas R.
Castro, Jose G.
Cazile, Elvelus J.
Chambers, Foster G.
Chapman, Millard A.
Chapman, William H.
Charles, Dufresne
Charles, Exavier Louis
Charles, Merius
Chavis, William A.
Childress, Claud . .
Cine, Innocent
Clark, Clarence W,
Clark, Clyde H.
Clark, Fred-W.
Clarke, Hugh A.
Clawson, Clare L.
Clayton, Sherman J.
Cleaver, Autie E.
Clements, William S.
Cline, A. Lavaughn
Cobb, Roland
Cobos, Angel J.
Cole, Harry E.
Cole, Robert H.
Colley, James F.
Collie, Alfred L.
Collins, Elford N.
Colon, Carlos
Colon, Carlos- de Leon
Colquitt, John S.
Colvard, Donald E. ■
Cone, Jess L.
Conner, Lester E.
Constantin, Delva
Cook, David C.
Cooksey, Cecil R.
Cornett, Sam I.
Couch, Claud C.
Cox, Clarence
Cox, Hudon R.
Cox,
James A.
Cox, James E.
Cox, Julias
Cox, Kenneth O.
Craver, Edgar L.
Cravey, Kaiser
Creel, Homer C.
Criddle, Clayton E.
Crossfield, Edward A.
Croyle, Raymond S.
Crutchfield, John E.
Cruz, Jacento
Cummings, Luther
Cunningham, Frank
Curtis, Dovard B.
DaCosta, Eugene E.
Daley, Chas. A.
Dames, Cleveland W.
Daniel, James E.
Daugherty, John F.
Daugherty, W. Delvin
Davis, Albert E.
Davis, Alva L.
Davis, Anderson H.
Davis, Cecil
Davis, James E.
Davis, Jones M.
Davis, Leonard
Davis, Lloyd D.
Davis, Wiley C.
Daxon, David
Day, Roy F., Jr.
Deal, Asa C.
Dean, Hermon E.
Dean, Lucius E.
Dean, Thomas E.
Deese, W. I.
Demeritte, Arnold
Dennard, George M.
Deristil, Laurentil
Deromel, Romain
Desantil, Joseph
Desir, Cadous
Devine, John R.
Dickens, W. Morris
Doran, Verne J.
Doroshuk, Harold
Doss, James C.
Douglas, Charles M.
Douglas, Charles Ray
Douglas, Thomas J.
Drake, Howard E.
Dubois, James B.
Dudding, O. A.
Duncan, J. Roy
Dunford, Fred R.
Eagle, James Holding
East, E. B.
Easter, Edward M.
Edens, Demcy
Edgil, Thomas Jessie

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 145
Edmondson, Donald K.
Edwards, Homer F.
Ellis, James O.
Ellis, M. Frank
Ellis, Stephen
Elmore, Loyd E.
Elsea, William M.
Endecott, Clayton E.
Endecott, James Lyle
Esdaile, Austin
Esmond, William Cecil
Espinoza, Ponciano F.
Estep, Dewey
Estep, Granville
Estes, J. W. Marlin
Estira, Pierre
Estrada, Fidel
Eubank, Cyril S.
Evans, C. T. Houston
Evans, Elmer W.
Evans, John E.
Evans, R. Travis
Ezell, David A.
Faircloth, Toby
Fanbert, Septimus
Farless, J. D.
Fennels, Robert
Fenton, George A.
Ferguson, Daniel
Ferguson, Herbert E.
Ferguson, Laban J.
Ferguson, Orie J.
Ferguson, Pembroke E.
Ferguson, Robert W.
Ferguson, Thomas
Fernandez, Felipe D.
Fernandez, Salvador C.
Fidele, Nelcius
Fields, Arthur E.
Fils, Chery Dennean
Finley, Rollie J.
Fleming, Everet
Flick, Harry R.
Flippo, George C.
Flores, Leocadia Lubices
Flowers, Allord S.
Flowers, Grady G.
Floyd, Dannie
Forbes, Leon B.
Ford, Norris E.
Foster, Clarence F.
Foster, Robert J.
Fowler, Joe C.
Fowler, Virgil R.
France, Owen W.
Francis, Caselle A.
Francis, Marvin L.
Francois, Alfred
Franks, Jessie B.
Frederick, Francois
Frederick, Maxi
Frey, Albert E., Jr.
Frost, Barnette P.
Fuchu, Federico
Fulmer, Everrett L.
Fuller, William M.
Funk, Lonnie
Gaddis, Millard E.
Galaviz, Antonio
Ganz, Johnny
Garcia, Alberto G.
Garcia, Jose Maria Dominguez
Garcia, Marcelo
Garcia, R. Fernando
Gardner, Joshua V.
Gardner, Woodie S.
Garr, William J. W.
Garrett, Marvin W.
Gates, Willard D.
Gaylor, Hank V.
Geneus, Rezius
Georges, James W.
Georges, Reginald C.
Gibson, Bruce
Gibson, Sanford F.
Gibson, W. K.
Gilbert, Elmer
Gillis, Leon
Giraud, Ozias
Glass, Eddie J.
Glass, Noah Bell
Gohn, Clarence E.
Goins, Lloyd P.
Goins, Thomas W.
Goins, William M.
Gomez, Otero
Gonzalez, Senen
Gonzalez, Lucas Hernandez
Gooden, Sam B.
Goodman, Ernest D.
Goodman, John W.
Goodwin, Bennie F.
Goodwin, Lloyd T.
Gosnell, Bennie H.
Gosnell, William A.
Goss,
Douglas A.
Graham, C. Victor
Graham, James Hardy
Graves, Oather B.
Gray, Johnnie
Gray, Truman

146 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Gray, Willard H.
Gray, Willie
Green, Ben M.
Green, Curtis
Green, Robert B.
Green, Walter O.
Gregory, Colie B.
Gregory, Constantine L.
Grier, Earl T.
Griffin, Bluford B.
Griffin, George H.
Griffith, Dexter W.
Grubbs, James C.
Guerrier, Dieudunord
Guillaume, Carrie
Gustove, Joseph
Guthrie, Robert L.
Guy, Morris L.
Guzman, Refugio
Hagood, Freddie W.
Haire, H. M.
Haire, Lester H.
Hale, Milton B.
Hall, Emanuel O.
Hall, Homer R.
Hall, Moses A.
Hall, Robert J.
Hall, William L.
Ham, Ira W.
Haney, Clifford A.
Hanna, Charles E.
Hanna, Harvis
Hardin, Thomas O.
Hargraves, J. Marvin
Harkey, Ellison C.
Harper, John
Harrington, Theodore B.
Harris, Alger P.
Harris, Arthur C.
Harrison, Edward H.
Harrison, John T.
Hart, Tom D.
Hartley, Prince A.
Hartman, Henry Edsel
Hartness, James W.
Haslom, Samuel
Haulbrooks, Otis J.
Haun, Paul N.
Hawkins, Charles G.
Hawkins, James H.
Hawkins, John S.
Haynes, Albert
Hazen, Thomas H., Jr.
Heckert, Lawrence D.
Heflin, Fred L.
Heltcel, R. B.
Henderson, Neais G.
Henderson, Robert C.
Henderson, W. T.
Henriquez, Alberto Enrique
Henry, James A.
Henry, William
Henry, Younis W.
Henson, Charles H.
Hepburn, Joseph
Herbert, W. Guy
Hernandez, Lino Casillas
Herring, William E.
Herron, George R., Sr.
Hersey, Gerald H.
Hicks, James A.
Hicks, Thomas V.
Highbaugh, Charles E.
Hightower, Carl H.
Hill, Earnest R.
Hill, George C.
Hilton, Willie D.
Hogue, Hershel M.
Holcomb, David R.
Holcomb, J. Willis
Holden, Elisha
Holland, J. F.
Holland, John C.
Holland, Mack
Hollaway, Theodore R.
Holm, Carwin E.
Hopper, James W.
Hopper, John D.
Horne, Albert B.
Horne, Clarence L.
Horner, Grady V.
Horton, William H., Jr.
Hoskins, Eddie M.
Howard, William A.
Hudson, Richard E.
Hughes, Alton J.
Hull, Dan E.
Hull, Seabie R.
Humes, Herman
Humes, Zack
Humphfrey, Clinton O.
Huskey, Naaman O.
Hutchens, Willie
Hutchins, Herdie V.
Hutchinson, Jonathan G.
Hutchison, John W.
Hyatt, Clifton E.
Ingraham, John C.
Isherwood, Thomas S.
Jackson, Clarence S.
Jackson, James D.
Jackson, Thomas

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 147
Jared, Clive E.
Jared, T. J., Jr.
Jefferson, Monroe
Jenkins, Jack O.
Jernigan, Allen M.
Jerome, Richard
Jeune, Ramean
Johnson, Buford M.
Johnson, Dolly L.
Johnson, Edgar
Johnson, E. Eugene
Johnson, Jacobo
Johnson, James A.
Johnson, Luther O.
Johnson, Milford J.
Johnson, Milton
Johnson, Thomas Lee
Jones, Edward A.
Jones, Eugene
Jones, Eugene S.
Jones, Isaac W.
Jones, J. Thurmon
Jones, James P.
Jones, Levi H.
Jones, Luther C.
Jones, M. Corbie
Jones, Marceline N.
Jones, Melbern J.
Jones, Oscar
Josa, Cledon
Joseph, Beniah E.
Joseph, Chery
Joseph, Georges
Joseph, Hacule
Joseph, Prudent
Jubisson, Thermonfils
Judd, Henry M.
Jure, Raphael
Kato, Andrew J.
Kay, John Lemuel
Keenan, Allan S.
Keller, Edgar C.
Kelley, William H.
Kelly, Brazil
Kemp, Judge D.
Killingsworth, J. K.
Kimsey, Don
Kinard, John H.
King, Albert
King, Elijah
King, George
Kirby, Marshall D.
Kirkland, Benton L.
Klapp, Guy F.
Knowles, Charlie A.
Knowles, Curtis M.
Koelz, Otto
Koker, Gus M.
Kozak, liar j on
Kroon, John A.
Lafortune, Horace
Lamb, Henry J.
Lamb, William L.
Lambert, Arthur H.
Lambert, Willie B.
Land, David F., Jr.
Lane, Elmer G.
Lane, J. W.
Lashley, George
Laster, Harold W.
Lawley, Grady C.
Lawson, Paul
Lawson, Walter H.
Ledbetter, Raymond R.
Lee, Albert E.
Lescouflair, Henry
Lewis, Joohn M.
Lindner, Clifford C.
Lindsey, W. L. Alexander
Lineberry, Oscar A.
Litton, Wilce
Lockwood, John
Long, James A.
Longin, Septimus A.
Lopez, Antonio
Lopez, Charles G.
Lorenzana, Froilan V.
Louis, Oldman Pierre
Louk, Vern E.
Lowery, Wilburn L.
Lowman, J. Dudley
Lowman, W. Elroy
Lundefelt, Carl S.
Lyles, John C.
Mackey, Charles I.
MacMiller, Ralph L.
Magaha, Joseph A.
Manning, Oakly C.
Manus, James E.
Marlow, Houston
Marlowe, Grady
Marlowe, John W.
Marr, Frank
Martin, Charles L.
Martin, Gladdus
Martin, Herbert D.
Martin, William E.
Martin, William L.
Mashburn, Charles R.
Massey, George H.
Massingale, William D.
Mathis, James M.

148 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Matthews, Gerald S.
May, Charlie H.
Mays, Kyle
McAllister, Daniel R.
McBride, William B.
McClendon, Jim
McComb, Claude H.
McCoy, Lige
McCoy, Robert C.
McCullen, David H.
McDaniel, Willie P.
McDonald, George W.
McDonald, Lewis
McGovern, Henry E.
McGregor, Aaron I.
McIntyre, J. W.
Mclver, Floyd
McKenney, William P.
McKenzie, Clarence C.
McKenzie, James
McKinney, Dossie H.
McKinney, Floyd R.
McLish, Frederick A.
McMahan, W. L.
McMillan, Milan F.
McNabb, Jeff D.
McNally, Russell R.
McRae, James
Meade, Raney H.
Meador, Alton, Jr.
Melton, James Noel
Messer, James H.
Messer, Peter L.
Michel, Joseph
Michel, Surin
Michel, Theodore
Mighton, Samuel G.
Miller, Charlie G.
Miller, Evert
Miller, John F.
Miller, Joseph
Miller, Milton A.
Miller, Orville E.
Miller, Willie F.
Mills,
James W.
Mitchell, Daniel
Mitchell, Marshall
Mixon, James W.
Mixon, John Q.
Mock, Levy C.
Mock, Pearl O.
Molus, Charles
Monace, Jules
Moncrief, George T.
Monplaisir, Denoiis
Monroe, Charlie L.
Montgomery, Alma E.
Moore, Alvin
Moore, Andrew M.
Moore, Donald E.
Moore, Harry Lee
Moore, J. T.
Moore, Thomas S.
Moreland, Charles B.
Morgan, Frank N.
Morrell, Melvin L.
Morris, Chesley T.
Morrison, John W.
Morvan, Dorcima
Moses, Orville A.
Moss, Samuel B.
Moxley, James Richard
Murphy, John B.
Murray, Elbert L.
Murray, Robert M.
Murray, William J.
Muscadin, Julien
Musial, Martin
Myers, Peter W.
Myles, Charles M.
Nairn, Daniel
Neal, Quentin
Neblett, Robert C.
Nelson, Destin
Nelson, Nathan C.
Nembhard, Joscelyn A.
Nesbitt, Joshua
New, Paul S.
Newberry, Aaron B.
Newbold, Zach J.
Newdiger, Oscar
Newmans, Clarence H.
Newton, Tommy
Nicholson, Edward H.
Nicholson, Ernest H.
Nixon, Ernest C.
Noe, R. Eugene
Nunnery, William R.
Oost, Reubin C.
O’Dell, David W.
Oliver, George D.
Olmstead, Guy O.
Oppert, Lawrence R.
Ortiz, Ramon
Orvilus, Anastal
Ottley, James A.
Overstreet, Judson E.
Owen, Haweda B.
Padgett, William R.
Padilla, Juan B.
Page, Alton M.
Paredez, Mariano Ochoa

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 149
Parker, Brown D.
Parker, J. M.
Parker, Thomas C.
Parr, Alston E.
Parton, Lamar
Pascua, Justino N.
Patterson, Henry H.
Pattersoon, Joe
Patterson, John W.
Patton, James
Paul, Pauleus
Paynter, Willie T.
Payton, Herman
Peacock, T. Dewitt
Peak, Leroy
Pearce, James S.
Pearson, John A.
Peek, Henry K.
Pennant, Ferdinand
Pennel, George
Pennington, Loyd I.
Perez, Carlos Ramirez
Perez, Dionicio
Perez, Joe C.
Perez, Rafael Rivera
Perez, Urbano Diaz
Perry, Harold L.
Peterson, Charles R.
Pettyjohn, William T.
Pettyjohn, Woodrow J.
Phillips, Ralph R.
Phillips, William O.
Pierre, Celestin
Pierre, Lexius
Pierre, Michel
Pinder, Sonnie O.
Pinner, Sherman W.
Pittman, Horace
Pittman, Oscar
Pless, Perry J.
Pogue, William P.
Pond,
George B.
Poole, Ellis C.
Pope, Arthur C.
Porter, Monte V.
Porter, Theo O.
Porter, William R.
Powell, B. H.
Prather, Roy L.
Pressley, Peter
Price, Andre
Price, Harrison E.
Priest, Herbert H.
Puckett, W. Weems.
Pulido, Martiniano Cuebas
Pyburn, Leslie E.
Quick, William Alonzo
Quick, Willie A.
Quisenberry, Charles M.
Rahming, George
Rainwater, J. R.
Rampey, Ted
Ramsey, Francis M.
Raney, Sam E.
Ravencraft, J. F.
Ray, Clifford O.
Redden, Charnel Don
Redmon, Roy J.
Reeves, Homer Dee
Reeves, Vesta E.
Reid, Archibald E.
Reid, David J.
Reid, Hezekiah
Rejoni, Faber
Renfrow, Manley H.
Revolus, Fortune
Rewis, Perlie A.
Reyes, Ernesto C.
Reynolds, C. F.
Reynolds, Cyril R.
Reynolds, Jerome D.
Reynolds, John B.
Rhoads, O. Burk
Rhodes, Charlie G.
Rhodes, George W.
Rice, Paul
Richard, Theogane
Richardson, Gene H.
Richardson, Thomas D.
Ricketson, Leonard B.
Ricketts, John W.
Ridge, Fred N.
Riggs, Charley E.
Rinehammer, N. Ales
Risner, C. W.
Roberts, Estes M.
Roberts, Paul J.
Roberts, Richard M.
Robinson, Otto
Rogers, Buford E., Sr.
Rogers, Eugene G.
Rogers, James Davis
Rolle, Alphaes
Rolle, Samuel J.
Rolle, Timothy
Rollins, Landon R.
Royster, Thomas
Rud, Angel Dones
Russell, William L.
Rutherford, Arval A.
Sailem, Sandy

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St. Clair, Clair J.
Saint
Cyr, Hercule
Saint Louis, Emile
Sampson, Clarence A.
Sanders, Sanford S.
Sanner, G. A.
Satterfield, Curry
Saunders, Alaric W. U,
Saunders, Randall E.
Saunders, Randolph
Scarbrough, Luther E.
Schaad, Earl
Scott, David
Scott, Harry E.
Sears, Robert E.
Sedwick, B. F.
Seratt, Otis A.
Sexton, W. R.
Sharp, Thomas J.
Shaw, Donald D.
Sheline, Philip L.
Shelton, Elijah
Shelton, George R.
Shepard, Willie M.
Shepherd, L. D. Verrow
Sherrill, Clayton C.
Shook, Fred W.
Shook, Robert E.
Short, Alonzo M.
Shorts, John W.
Shults, Floyd D.
Sidebottom, Warner F.
Silencieux, Joseph
Simmons, Jake
Simmons, Robert L.
Simpson, Elihue
Simpson, John Paul
Singleterry, James E.
Sisum, Boone C.
Sloan, Gladios C.
Sluder, Charlie
Smiddy, Marion E.
Smith, Charlie A.
Smith, Floyd W. B.
Smith, Frank W.
Smith, H. E., Jr.
Smith, Hubert C.
Smith, Hubert R.
Smith, J. Harrison
Smith, James
Smith, John K.
Smith, Louis O.
Smith, Marvin M.
Smith, Noah B.
Smith, Sam
Smith, Sam A.
Smith, Sandy
Smith, William L.
Snow, Coy W.
Snow, Hobert Lee
Solomon, Luther
Solorio, Felipe E.
Sowell, Lewis Frank
Spainhower, John W.
Speed, Frank F.
Spell, Lowron M.
Spencer, Scott A.
Spur ling, Delmar L.
Stacy, M. Lawson
Stanley, Mosko R.
Starling, Norman
Stenmark, A. George
Stephens, Boyd A.
Stephens, Nathaniel
Stephens, Walter D.
Sterling, J. P. McCoy
Stevens, Alfredo
Stevens, George, Jr.
Stevens, John L.
Steward, James J.
Steward, Carl H.
Stewart, Hughie M.
Stockwell, Allen L.
Stone, Dallas R.
Stonell, John Willie
Strecheniuk, Sergie U.
Strickland, H. F.
Strickland, James W.
Strickland, Robert L., Jr.
Strilec, John E.
Sturgeon, James D., Sr.
Sullins, Alex W.
Sullivan, J. P.
Sullivan, Lee J.
Sullivan, William A.
Summerville, Clyde W.
Sweat, Milton O.
Switzer, Wilbur F.
Tapprich, Roy
Tarin, Jose Simon
Tarin, Pablo G.
Tarrance, David A.
Tate, Audley M.
Taylor, Hiram M.
Taylor, J. W.
Tedford, H. Wade
Tew, James W.
Thompson, Arthur
Thompson, Arthur F.
Thompson, Ernest W.

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Thompson, Jesse A.
Thompson, Ronald G.
Thompson, Warren F.
Thurston, Floyd
Thurston, Sam
Tijera, Ulises
Tinker, Aaron C.
Tittsworth, C. Allen
Totherow, Manuel M.
Townsend, Lonnie
Trammell, Edgar M.
Trammell, James C.
Tranthem, R. Eugene
Trujillo, Carlos
Tsma, Eristal
Tuggle, Alvin
Tugman, Wade F.
Turner, Charles W.
Turner, Linford A.
Uheband, Paul
Uribino, Espiridion
Van Deventer, E. Ellsworth
Vandever, Alvin M.
Vaughn, Elmer L.
Vaughn, Robert J.
Velazquez, Anacleto
Vernon, Horace E.
Via, Calvin H.
Vickers, Hubert J.
Vilcin, Olinma
Villard, Voltair
Vines, Willie
Vinson, R. Hardy
Waggett, Aaron R.
Walker, Elmer G.
Wallace, Carl A.
Wallace, Raymond
Wallace, S. Raeford
Wallen, Kemp W.
Walpole, Joseph R.
Walters, Henry L.
Warren, William C.
Washington, Loyal C.
Watson, Derrel J.
Watson, James C.
Watts, Grayer H.
Waugh, Robert L.
Weakley, Eugene
Weathers, Joseph T.
Weaver, Joel L.
Webb, Arwood
Webb, Francis J.
Webb, George B.
Webb, John W.
Webbe, James N.
Weeks, James
Weikel, Wilbert J.
Welch, Bobby G.
Welch, D. L.
Welch, Leamon C.
Weldon, William W.
Wells, Donald W.
Wells, John E.
West, Aaron W.
West, Furman F.
West, Jay
Wheeler, Dewey L.
White, Olen
White, Walter F.
Whitman, J. Edward
Whittington, Ray
Wickline, C. Russell
Wilkerson, Delbert M.
Wilkerson, Ruben N.
Williams, Alexander, Jr.
Williams, Alphaeus
Williams, Alton T.
Williams, Cecil U.
Williams, Darner L.
Williams, Fred D.
Williams, George
Williams, John R.
Williams, Timothy
Williamson, Cleveland N.
Williamson, James L.
Willis, Clifford
Willis, J. Lee
Wilson, C. C.
Wilson, Elson G.
Winckler, Halmuth K.
Windham, Riley H.
Woodruff, Arthur B.
Woodruff, Judson T.
Woods, Homer W.
Worley, H. D.
Wright, Alfred W.
Wright, Posey J.
Wright, T. C.
Wyant, Nelson E.
Yager, James A.
Yelverton, Wyartt
Yniguez, Hilario G.
Yoder, Eli
York, Nathan
Zamor, Laheus
Zidor, Josa
Zidor, Pierre

152 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
FEMALE EVANGELISTS
Abbott, Mrs. Grace V.
Adams, Mrs. Ada B.
Adams, Mrs. Doris A.
Adams, Mrs. Jennie
Adams, Mrs. Opal D.
Adams, Mrs. Virgie L.
Akin, Mrs. Irene O.
Alexander, Mrs. Fannie
Allen, Miss E. Lucille
Allen, Miss Ida Mae
Allen, Mrs. Janettie M.
Allen, Mrs. Odessa
Allen, Mrs. Odessa Mae
Allen, Mrs. Silla
Ammons, Mrs. Dorothy C.
Anderson, Mrs. Hazel M.
Anderson, Miss Julia M.
Anderson, Mrs. Loretta A.
Andrew, Mrs. J. Vashti
Armento, Mrs. Maria E.
Armour, Mrs. Wilma C.
Aschbacher, Mrs. Mayme L.
Bafford, Mrs. Mary A.
Bailey, Mrs. Ellen Lee
Bailey, Mrs. Rubie O.
Bailey, Mrs. Thelma R.
Bain, Mrs. Idella
Bain, Mrs. Therephine
Baker, Mrs. E. Marie
Baker, Mrs. Mary Lou
Baker, Miss Mildred
Baldwin, Mrs. Alice
Banister, Mrs. Meddie P.
Barker, Mrs. Grace E.
Barnes, Mrs. Ruth
Barnett, Mrs. Johnnie Kate
Barrett, Miss Leanora V.
Bartley, Mrs. Dona
Baxter, Miss H. Christine
Baxter, Mrs. Martha Jane
Beasley, Mrs. Geneva
Beasley, Mrs. Judith M.
Beck, Mrs. Rowena M.
Bedell, Mrs. Effie Mae
Beemer, Mrs. Carolyn F.
Beers, Mrs. Goldie G.
Bell, Mrs. Yvonia J.
Beneby, Mrs. Equilla
Bennett, Mrs. Mildred C.
Best, Mrs. Ida
Bethel, Mrs. Evelyn
Bivens, Mrs. Wilma P.
Black, Mrs. Daisy P.
Blackerby, Mrs. Ida S.
Blanton, Mrs. Aquilla
Blanton, Mrs. Minnie E.
Bohannon, Mrs. Alga
Bolton, Mrs. Lillian
Boone, Mrs. Allene L.
Bornaman, Mrs. Edna
Bottoms, Miss B. Marie
Bowden, Mrs. Euna
Bowman, Mrs. Ernie J.
Boyer, Mrs. Denis
Boyles, Miss Willard H.
Brackett, Mrs. Damie M.
Bradford, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bradshaw, Mrs. Louie V.
Brassard, Mrs. Iris May
Briles, Mrs. Carlyn E.
Brittingham, Mrs. Helen V.
Brock, Mrs. Amy Chloe
Brooks, Mrs. Arminda
Brooks, Mrs. Nellie C.
Brown, Miss Gwendolyn V.
Brown, Mrs. Hannah E.
Brown, Mrs. Ida M.
Brown, Mrs. Iris May
Brown, Mrs. Kathryn J.
Brown, Mrs. Laura Francis
Brown, Mrs. Leatha L.
Brown, Mrs. Lela
Brown, Mrs. Ruby O.
Brown, Mrs. Sofira V.
Bryan, Mrs. Cynthia M.
Burchett, Mrs. Leona
Burke, Miss Amy Elizabeth
Burnett, Mrs. Roberta
Burris, Mrs. Irene M.
Burt, Mrs. Marie
Burton, Mrs. Carrie L.
Bush, Mrs. Elizabeth
Butler, Mrs. Gladys E.
Butterfield, Mrs. Aurelia B.
Byfield, Miss Mandeleto O.
Cabrera, Mrs. Margarita
Callahan, Mrs. Polly G.
Camink, Miss Verda
Campbell, Mrs. Harriett E.
Campbell, Mrs. Ora Mae
Carpenter, Mrs. Pauline N.
Carr, Mrs. Hallie H.
Carroll, Mrs. Stella Mae
Carter, Mrs. Mertella C.
Carver, Mrs. Eva
Cassellius, Mrs. Wilma M.
Castanares, Miss Juanita
Chandler, Mrs. Mabel J.

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Charles, Mrs. Alicia
Clackley, Mrs. Electa Mae
Clark, Mrs. Allie
Clark, Mrs. Bertha
Clark, Mrs. Ethel D.
Clark, Mrs. Mary L.
Clark, Mrs. Roberta
Clark, Mrs. Sylvia
Clark, Mrs. Trudie
Clark, Mrs. Veda M.
Clay, Mrs. Gladys M.
Cleland, Mrs. Beulah J.
Clemmons, Mrs. Marion
Clouse, Miss E. Pauline
Codrington, Miss Jane
Coffman, Mrs. Mary M.
Cole, Mrs. Bessie B.
Collie, Mrs. Drusilla L.
Collins, Mrs. Bettie Lee
Cook, Mrs. Lucy
Cook, Mrs. Mamie
Cooke, Mrs. Ena V.
Cooper, Mrs. Annie L.
Cooper, Mrs. Flora B.
Corlew, Mrs. Mattie
Couch, Mrs. Birtha D.
Courtney, Mrs. Julian Louise
Covey, Mrs. Golda E.
Cowart, Mrs. Mary Lou
Cox, Mrs. Doris L.
Cox, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Cox, Mrs. Ellen
Cox, Mrs. Mary
Craig, Mrs. Rosa
Crandell, Miss Caroline L.
Craver, Mrs. Bernice I.
Craver, Mrs. Era Bee
Creel, Miss Betty Lou
Crenshaw, Mrs. Nell M.
Crews, Mrs. Rener
Criddle, Miss Jeana L.
Crooks, Mrs. Inah
Culbertson, Mrs. Beulah
Culmer, Mrs. Rosanna
Cummings, Mrs. Hilda
Cupit, Mrs. Mable
Cureton, Mrs. Carrie
Curry, Mrs. Elsie
Curry, Mrs. Lois
Curtis, Mrs. Letha
Curtis, Mrs. Miriam
Custer, Miss V. Irene
Da Costa, Mrs. Maxima
Dampier, Mrs. Mary E.
Daniels, Miss Vivian L.
Darnell, Mrs. Eula Mae
Daugherty, Mrs. M. Bernice
Davidson, Mrs. Annie
Davis, Mrs. C. Evelyn
Davis, Mrs. Daisy
Davis, Mrs. Dulcenia
Davis, Mrs. Fannie
Davis, Mrs. Nannie
Davis, Mrs. Rachel E.
Davis, Mrs. Sarah
Daxon, Mrs. Ophelia E.
Deadrick, Mrs. Dorothy
Denegal, Mrs. Mary
Deveaux, Mrs. Tereseta
DeVore, Miss Helen D.
Dillon, Mrs. Icylin S.
Dingier, Mrs. Gertrude M.
Dishman, Mrs. Leva
Dison, Miss Mabel
Dodson, Mrs. Mary Ann
Donelow, Mrs. Hattie M.
Dorris, Mrs. M. Ruth
Dorsett, Mrs. Cora L.
Dorsett, Mrs. Dorothy S.
Dorsey, Mrs. Elizabeth
Doss, Mrs. Geneva
Douglas, Mrs. Ella Mae
Douglas, Mrs. Hazel M.
Drennan, Mrs. Alma M.
Dubique, Mrs. Anesta
Duggan, Mrs. Fannie
Duncan, Mrs. Pearl
Duncan, Mrs. Vera L.
Dunlop, Mrs. Regina King
Durham, Miss Reecie Lee
Dwire, Mrs. Bessie C.
Dyer, Mrs. Hazel L.
Eads, Mrs. Dorthea I.
Easley, Mrs. Velma M.
Easterling, Mrs. Edith F.
Eatherton, Mrs. Mabel M.
Edralin, Mrs. Dorothy E.
Elliott, Mrs. Ruth E.
Ellis, Mrs, Ova L.
Ellis, Miss Princess A.
Endecott, Mrs. Edythe
English, Mrs. Ruby
Enoch, Mrs. Settie J.
Evans, Mrs. Ellen
Evans, Mrs. Rosa
Fennell, Mrs. Eddie Lee
Ferguson, Mrs. Addie A.
Ferguson, Mrs. Lillie E.
Ferguson, Mrs. Marrie E.
Ferguson, Mrs. Mary E.
Fernandez, Mrs. Guadalupe R.
Fernandez, Mrs. Otilia Ortezde

154 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Fields, Mrs. Pearl
Filer, Mrs. Naomi
Finley, Mrs. Estell P.
Fitts, Mrs. Dessie F.
Fleming, Mrs. A. E. Bertie
Fleming, Mrs. Julia
Flick, Mrs. Catherine M.
Flippo, Mrs. Margie
Flippo, Mrs. Willie Lee
Foreman, Mrs. Thelma L.
Forrester, Mrs. Anna Bell
Fowler, Mrs. Bessie Lee
Fowler, Mrs. Evelyn
Fowler, Mrs. Mary A.
Fox, Mrs. Nettie M.
Francis, Mrs. Julia D.
Franklin, Mrs. Elsie E.
Franklin, Mrs. Erma L.
Fritts, Mrs. Edna Mae
Fuller, Mrs. Ida
Fyne, Mrs. Sarah
Gafford, Miss Alma R.
Garcia, Mrs. Apolinar Cortezde
Garcia, Miss Bertha S.
Garcia, Mrs. Emilia V. de
Gardner, Mrs. Lillian E.
Gathers, Miss Opal A.
Gentry, Miss Ina Mae
Gentry, Mrs. Pearl M.
Gibson, Mrs. Althea E.
Gibson, Mrs. Mary L.
Gibson, Mrs. Mattie B.
Gibson, Mrs. Rosa P.
Giles, Mrs. Josie
Gillaspie, Mrs. Flora M.
Gilmer, Mrs. Dessie G.
Giordain, Mrs. Brigitte
Giordoni, Emilio
Gladney, Mrs. Clemmie P.
Glass, Mrs. Nettie E.
Golden, Mrs. Ettie
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
Gray, Mrs. Christene B.
Greene, Mrs. Lula
Gribble, Mrs. Della B.
Guin, Mrs. Zena M.
Guire, Mrs. Lois
Gusman, Mrs. Maria R.
Guthrie, Miss M. Blanche
Hagan, Mrs. Elsie
Hall, Mrs. A. Lucile
Hall, Mrs. C. Hester
Hall, Mrs. Dolly L.
Hall, Mrs. Edith L.
Hall, Mrs. Treatha J.
Hamby, Mrs. Ollie
Hamilton, Mrs. Nannie
Hamilton, Miss Thomazina
Hampton, Mrs. Mary Lou
Hancock, Mrs. Nellie Rae
Handfield, Mrs. Ethel R.
Handfield, Mrs. Josephine
Haney, Mrs. Ionee L.
Hardin, Mrs. Dora Maye
Hardin, Mrs. Sylvia
Harmon, Mrs. Alice P.
Harper, Mrs. Floyd
Harris, Mrs. Ila Lee
Harris, Mrs. Ruby May
Hartless, Mrs. Bell
Harvey, Mrs. Bessie Rae
Harvey, Mrs. Flonnie
Hatfield, Mrs. Maggie M.
Haughton, Miss Emeline
Hawkins, Mrs. Clara M.
Haycraft, Mrs. Maude M.
Hayes, Mrs. Minnie E.
Haynes, Mrs. Avie W.
Heath, Miss Minnie M.
Henderson, Mrs. Barbara J.
Henderson, Mrs. Willie
Hendricks, Mrs. Esther
Henry, Mrs. A. Lois
Henry, Mrs. Gladys
Henry, Mrs. Margaret L.
Herne, Mrs. Lurina
Herring, Mrs. Claudie E.
Herron, Mrs. Mary Lou
Heskett, Mrs. Fannie S.
Heslop, Miss Grace E.
Hester, Mrs. Sarah Ellen
Hibbitts, Mrs. Cora
Hicks, Mrs. Chloe M.
Higdon, Mrs. Grace
Higgins, Mrs. Ketureh
Hill, Mrs. Eva
Hill, Mrs. Fannie Mae
Hill, Mrs. M. Jeannette
Hill, Mrs. Orpha
Hill, Mrs. Princie Ella
Hill, Mrs. Thelma P.
Hindman, Mrs. Gladys G.

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 155
Hodge, Mrs. Nettie Mae
Hoffner, Mrs. Ethel A.
Holcomb, Mrs. Bertha
Holcomb, Mrs. Mamie A.
Holcomb, Miss Viola P.
Holland, Mrs. Berta V.
Hollingsworth, Mrs. Ella
Holmes, Mrs. Wedia
Hopkins, Mrs. Iola E.
Hopkins, Mrs. Ollie
Hopper, Mrs. Lydia
Horton, Mrs. Evadna H.
Howard, Mrs. Elva
Howard, Mrs. Fidelia
Howell, Mrs. Mittie H.
.Hoyte, Mrs. Mary
Hughes, Mrs. Clyde M.
Hughes, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hughes, Mrs. Ruby
Hulsey, Mrs. Frances M.
Humes, Mrs. Eliza J.
Humphrey, Mrs. Carrie Mae
Hunter, Mrs. Letitia
Hurley, Mrs. Arnetta
Ingram, Mrs. Maude C.
Jackson, Mrs. Jannie
Jackson, Mrs. Katherine
Jackson, Mrs. Sula
Jacobs, Mrs. Beulah
Jacobson, Mrs. Agnes F.
Jahnke, Mrs. Lucy
Jarrard, Mrs. Eula S.
Jenkins, Mrs. Nettie
Jennings, Mrs. F. Ursula
Jennings, Mrs. Pallie
Jernigan, Mrs. M. Jewel
Jeune, Mrs. Maxtinell
Johns, Mrs. Gladys C.
Johnson, Mrs. Florence M.
Johnson, Mrs. Georgia D.
Johnson, Miss Helen L.
Johnson, Mrs. Laura M.
Johnson, Mrs. Louise
Johnson, Mrs. Mary
Johnson, Mrs. Mary Lou
Johnson, Mrs. Mirtella
Johnson, Mrs. Mollie
Johnson, Mrs. Nannie Lou
Johnson, Mrs. Rachel C.
Johnson, Mrs. Rosie
Jones, Mrs. Anna Bell
Jones, Mrs. Daisy Mae
Jones, Mrs. Della M.
Jones, Mrs. Hanna
Jones, Mrs. Hattie
Jones, Mrs. Lizzie M.
Jones, Mrs. Marion E.
Jones, Mrs. Treava
Jordan, Mrs. Jennie L.
Joseph, Mrs. Christiane
Joseph, Mrs. Lilliane
Joyce, Mrs. Victoria
Jubuisson, Mrs. Thermonfils
Julian, Mrs. Lucinda De
Karneol, Mrs. Beatrice
Keadle, Miss Cora M.
Keller, Mrs. Cora
Kelley, Mrs. Pearlie
Kelly, Mrs. Anabel H.
Kennedy, Miss Leona F.
Kerce, Mrs. Mandy
Kestler, Miss Thelma
Key, Mrs. Pauline
Kinard, Mrs. Myrtle
Kinder, Mrs. Annie M.
King, Mrs. Dora
King, Mrs. Mary M.
King, Miss Ruby L.
Knight, Miss Eunice
Knowles, Mrs. Albertha
Kyle, Mrs. Gladys L.
Ladoo, Mrs. Mariana J.
Lambert, Mrs. Mildred A.
Lance, Mrs. Daisy D.
Lane, Mrs. Flora A.
Lane, Mrs. Maisie Orleta
Lawrence, Mrs. Malvina
Lawson, Miss Ruth H.
Lawton, Mrs. Jeanette W.
Lay, Mrs. Ina A.
Lazenby, Mrs. Ellen
Ledford, Mrs. Carrie L.
Lee, Mrs. Effie A.
Lesniak, Mrs. B. Clara
Lester, Mrs. Goldia
Lewanag, Mrs. Loretta
Lewis, Mrs. Oleoria
Linam, Mrs. Ollie
Linderman, Mrs. Mae
Linkous, Mrs. Loula L.
Lockey, Mrs. Mattie
Logsdon, Mrs. Mae
Longstreth, Mrs. Sophia H.
Looper, Mrs. Martha O.
Louk, Mrs. Anna
Lovell, Miss Jimmye E.
Lowe, Mrs. Lela
Lowery, Mrs. Pauline M.
Lowman, Mrs. Buna
Loy, Mrs. Webie V.
Luck, Mrs. Rettie E.
Luster, Mrs. Julia

156 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Mack, Mrs. Pearl P.
Mahaffey, Mrs. Minnie B.
Mallory, Mrs. Clemencia J.
Maney, Mrs. Savannah G.
Marks, Mrs. C. Irene
Marlowe, Mrs. Phrona B.
Marshall, Mrs. Daisimena
Marshall, Mrs. Lula
Martin, Mrs. Fannie L.
Martin, Mrs. Faye
Martin, Mrs. Hazel N.
Martin, Mrs. Maude
Martin, Mrs. Miriam
Martinez, Miss M. Eusebia
Matheny, Miss Opal Jean
Mather, Miss Thelma L.
Matthew, Miss Marjorie O.
Mauldin, Miss Florence
Mauldin, Mrs. VerSatLia P.
Maxfield, Mrs. Mamie M.
May, Mrs. Virdie
Maye, Miss Letitia
Mayhall, Mrs. Mary P.
Mays, Mrs. Nannie Ruth
McClure, Mrs. Jannie
McCorkle, Mrs. Hattie M.
McCormick, Mrs. Phoebe Y.
McCoy, Mrs. E. Odell
McDaniel, Mrs. Macy
McDonald, Miss Ethel L.
McDonald, Mrs. Rena B.
McGaugh, Mrs. Ethel
McGehee, Mrs. Missie M.
McGill, Mi's. Lottie B.
McGinnis, Mrs. Amanda E.
McGlothlin, Mrs. Onaway
McGregor, Mrs. Leona
Mclver, Mrs. Minnie
McKay, Miss Louise
McKennon, Mrs. Eunice Lee
McLeod, Mrs. Maria B.
McMichiel, Mrs. Hattie
McRae, Mrs. Rosetta
Mendez, Mrs. Trinidad
Metcalf, Mrs. Edna A.
Michel, Mrs. Lurin
Miller, Mrs. Girthree B.
Miller, Mrs. Maude A.
Millerson, Mrs. Martha A.
Miracle, Mrs. Beulah E.
Miranda, Mrs. Teodosia G.
Missildine, Mrs. Dona
Molina, Mrs. Ivel Y. K.
Moodenbaugh, Mrs. Ruby
Moon, Mrs. May
Moon, Mrs. Wynema L.
Moore, Mrs. Carmen R.
Moore, Mrs. Ethel
Moore, Mrs. Idellie
Moorman, Mrs. Blanche C.
Morgan, Mrs. Jerusha
Morris, Mrs. Editha V.
Mortimer, Miss Alicia R.
Moss, Mrs. Annie W.
Moss, Mrs. Fannie R.
Moss, Mrs. Lenetta B.
Moss, Mrs. Linetha Jane
Mount, Mrs. Clara T.
Moxley, Mrs. Alice V.
Mullins, Mrs. Lizzie
Mullins, Miss Mary Louise
Mullins, Mrs. Sophia
Murray, Mrs. May Bell
Murray, Mrs. Oma Lee
Neal, Mrs. Sybil S.
Neblett, Mrs. Lily Bell
Newsome, Mrs. Opal
Newson, Mrs. Ethel I.
Nicholas, Mrs. Faye A.
Nichols, Mrs. Ethel L.
Nichols, Mrs. La Vera
Nichols, Mrs. Merline G.
Nielly, Mrs. Gladys
Nipper, Mrs. Dora A.
Nolen, Mrs. Lillie J.
Norris, Miss Oremise
Norris, Mrs. Serah K.
Nunnery, Mrs. Flora
Odom, Mrs. Rena K.
Olson, Mrs. Nora L.
Oneal, Mrs. Ozell
Owenby, Mrs. Minnie Mae Ree
Owen, Mrs. Villor
Paden, Mrs. Muriel L.
Pafford, Miss Lottie B.
Palmore, Mrs. Jersey Bell
Paquinett, Miss Josie B.
Parker, Mrs. Cleo
Parker, Mrs. Ethel M.
Parker, Mrs. Opal
Parton, Mrs. Bettye June
Paschall, Mrs. Susie
Pate, Mrs. Faith Ellen
Paul, Mrs. Salome A.
Peace, Mrs. Minnie Lee
Peat, Mrs. Willy
Peavy, Mrs. Katherine I.
Pemberton, Mrs. Elizabeth
Perez, Mrs. Belen C.
Perry, Mrs. Ruby P.
Persinger, Mrs. Dessie L.
Peters, Mrs. Saraetta

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 157
Petty, Mrs. Ruby Lee
Petty, Mrs. Ruth H.
Phillips, Mrs. Bessie Lee
Phillips, Miss Thelma M.
Pittman, Mrs. Emma E.
Pittman, Mrs. Mae Bell
Platt, Mrs. Annie
Plummer, Mrs. Leola Belle
Pogue, Mrs. Maybelle
Polete, Mrs. Margaret F.
Pollard, Mrs. Vera A.
Pope, Mrs. Margaret Mae
Porter, Mrs. Lillie Mae
Porter, Miss V. Marie
Potter, Mrs. Alice E.
Potter, Mrs. Pearl
Potts, Mrs. Vadie
Pounders, Mrs. Pancie
Powell, Miss Carmen E.
Powell, Mrs. Madge
Powers, Mrs. Woody K.
Pratt, Mrs. Ellen
Pressgrove, Mrs. Martha Mae
Price, Mrs. Alma J.
Price,
Mrs. Martha
Priest, Mrs. Clara E.
Priest, Mrs. Edna L.
Pritchard, Mrs. Virgie
Pugh, Mrs. Barbara L.
Pullen, Mrs. Martha M.
Pulliam, Mrs. Mamie
Pyles, Mrs. Jessie M.
Quarles, Mrs. Doris
Qui, Mrs. Doris J.
Radford, Mrs. Imogene
Rampley, Mrs. Ila L.
Randall, Mrs. Cora L.
Randolph, Mrs. Nola K.
Raney, Mrs. Daisy E.
Reed, Mrs. Edna E.
Reed, Mrs. Emma
Reese, Mrs. Clara M.
Reese, Mrs. Vera
Rewis, Mrs. Ruth H.
Rhodes, Miss Edna
Rhorer, Mrs. Laura E.
Rice, Mrs. Hattie E.
Rice, Mrs. Mercedes M.
Richardson, Mrs. Clarsa
Rider, Miss Dorothy Pauline
Rider, Mrs. Verda
Riggs, Mrs. Bonnitta J.
Rivers, Mrs. Nettie L.
Roach, Mrs. Ruth
Robertson, Miss Anna Louise
Robinson, Mrs. Edna R.
Robinson, Miss Thomasina
Robles, Mrs. Petra C.
Rodney, Miss Leticia L.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Josef a R.
Rogers, Miss Augustine
Rogers, Mrs. Laura
Rolle, Miss Dorris
Romer, Mrs. Margaret
Ronan, Mrs. Emmeline
Roop, Mrs. Mary S.
Roy, Mrs. Margaret F.
Rubidoix, Mrs. Bella
Russelburg, Mrs. Ethel
Ryan, Mary H.
Saint Cyr, Mrs. Bovil
St. Lot, Mrs. Brigitte
Samars, Mrs. Mary
Samples, Mrs. Maggie
Sanches, Mrs. Emma
Sanderson, Mrs. Emma
Schaad, Mrs. Lessie
Schroeder, Mrs. Myrtha B.
Scott, Mrs. Lina
Scott, Mrs. Martha J.
Scotton, Mrs. Lucy
Searcy, Mrs. Addie
Seaton, Mrs. Della J.
Sedwick, Mrs. Emilee D.
Sellers, Mrs. Bessie M.
Shankle, Mrs. Lola Mae
Shreves, Mrs. Hazel P.
Shumaker, Mrs. Thelma L.
Shupe, Mrs. Bertha L.
Sigmon, Mrs. Mary Ellen
Silencieux, Mrs. Joseph
Simmons, Mrs. Elsie M.
Simmons, Mrs. Lougenia
Simmons, Mrs. Rinda
- Sisco, Mrs. Pollyanna J.
Sisco, Mrs. Rebecca
Skaggs, Mrs. Mary
Skirvin, Miss Amanda Irene
Slay, Mrs. Lela Ruth
Smallwood, Mrs. Dona
Smith, Mrs. Anna Belle
Smith, Mrs. Anna Daley
Smith, Mrs. Anna Laura
Smith, Mrs. Chlora M.
Smith, Mrs. Dora E.
Smith, Mrs. Emmer J.
Smith, Mrs. Grace
Smith, Mrs. Louise
Smith, Mrs. Olive B.
Smith, Mrs. Pearl J.
Snider, Mrs. Dorothy G.
Snow, Mrs. Lillian H.

158 MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD
Snyder, Mrs. Violet F.
Solomon, Mrs. Bessie Lee
Solomon, Mrs. Mary Frances
South, Miss Christine B.
Spears, Mrs. Elsie Mae
Spencer, Mrs. Arlene M.
Spencer, Mrs. Ruth R.
Spradlin, Mrs. Bertha M.
Spry, Mrs. Thelma M.
Spurlock, Mrs. Lydia A.
Srygler, Mrs. Alpha Jane
Stacy, Mrs. Ava J.
Stafford, Mrs. Zelda Mae
Standeford, Mrs. Jessie
Steed, Mrs. Bertha A.
Stephens, Miss Bessie S.
Stevens, Miss Bertha L.
Stewart, Mrs. Dora Lee
Stewart, Mrs. Gladys
Stewart, Mrs. Vina M.
Stissel, Mrs. Lillie Mae
Stone, Mrs. Juanita
Stone, Mrs. Sultana
Story, Mrs. Flossie E.
Strachan, Mrs. Isadora
Strickland, Mrs. Jean
Stubbs, Mrs. Sivilda A.
Summerville, Mrs. Hazel
Swain, Mrs. Nola Bell
Swenney, Mrs. Orene
Sylvain, Mrs. Trerese
Tabor, Mrs. Ellen B.
Tabor, Mrs. Elnora Kate
Talley, Mrs. Rosa
Tarleton, Mrs. Lillie
Taylor, Miss Betty E.
Taylor, Mrs. Blanche E.
Taylor, Mrs. Carrie
Taylor, Mrs. Eunice L.
Taylor, Mrs. Julia W.
Taylor, Mrs. L. Myrtle
Taylor, Mrs. Selma E.
Taylor, Mrs. Valerine M.
Taylor, Mrs. Victoria
Tew, Mrs. Callie S.
Thomas, Mrs. Christine
Thomas, Miss Flora
Thomas, Mrs. Lillie
Thomas, Miss Rosetta May
Thomason, Mrs. Jessie Mae
Thompson, Mrs. Claryce E.
Thompson, Miss E. Marie
Thompson, Mrs. Edna M.
Thompson, Mrs. Gwendoline
Thompson, Mrs. Hattie H.
Thompson, Mrs. Marie Louise
Thompson, Mrs. Mary H.
Thompson, Mrs. Percie
Thompson, Mrs. Virgie
Tinsley, Mrs. Edna S.
Todd, Mrs. Lillian O.
Tolbert, Mrs] Nina B.
Towler, Mrs. Adline
Trump, Mrs. Thelma M.
Tweten, Mrs. Mary L.
Vailes, Mrs. Tennie C.
Valentine, Miss Nancy Jane
Valentine, Mrs. Trudie
Van Allen, Mrs. Margaret A.
Vance, Miss Dorothy M.
Vandergriff, Mrs. Mildred M.
Vanderhorst, Mrs. Emma
Vatail, Miss Panie
Vaughn, Mrs. Cordie Lee
Vaught, Miss Euna V.
Velasco, Mrs. Juana
Vetach, Mrs. Leona G.
Vick, Mrs. Cora C.
Vickers, Mrs. Betty June
Villard, Mrs. Voltair
Waden, Mrs. Rosie
Wadley, Mrs. Myrtle A.
Wagner, Mrs. Maggie
Walser, Mrs. Mary H.
Walton, Mrs. Lillie A.
Ward, Miss Hattie L.
Warmington, Miss Repha Leata
Watson, Mrs. Esther E.
Watson, Mrs. M. Ester
Watts, Mrs. Josephine
Weakley, Miss L. Eleanor
Webb, Mrs. Lena Lee
Webb, Mrs. Lillie M.
Webb, Mrs. Pearl
Weidman, Miss Edith F.
Weidner, Mrs. Edith E.
Wells, Mrs. Helen L.
Wells, Mrs. Vera L.
West, Mrs. Jeanetta J.
Westernhagan, Miss Hariett
Whidden, Mrs. Susie M.
White, Mrs. Beatrice
White, Mrs. Zilphia
Whitley, Mrs. Viola
Whitten, Miss W. Irene
Whyly, Mrs. Victoria E.
Wilkerson, Mrs. Bonnie
Williams, Mrs. Adelaide
Williams, Mrs. Audrey A.
Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth R.

MINUTES OF 44TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF GOD 159
Williams, Mrs. Ethel O.
Williams, Mrs. Francena Hill
Williams, Mrs. Gertrude
Williams, Mrs. Lizzie
Williams, Mrs. Lucy
Williams, Mrs. Sarah W.
Williams, Mrs. Virginia R.
Willoughby, Mrs. Lula R.
Wilson, Mrs. Bessie A.
Wilson, Miss Loma L.
Wilson, Mrs. Naomi R.
Winbush, Mrs. Lizzie
Winningham, Miss Willie Mae
Winters, Mrs. Gertrude
Wise, Mrs. Rosa E.
Wood, Mrs. Florence G.
Wood, Mrs. Jewell
Woodard, Mrs. Eula
Woodruff, Mrs. Viola
Woods, Mrs. Willean A.
Wootten, Mrs. Ruby Lee
Worrie, Mrs. Rosa
Wright, Mrs. E. Marie
Wright, Mrs. Eliza
Wright, Mrs. Viola M.
Wyant, Mrs. Effie
Wynns, Mrs. Esther A.
Yardley, Mrs. Cleola
Yates, Mrs. Edith N.
Yoho, Mrs. Melba L.

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