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PRICE 55 CENTS MINISTERS EDITION
1953
Minutes
48th Annual
of the
Church of God of Prophecy
September 8-14, 1953
WORLD-WIDE ASSEMBLY TABERNACLE
Cleveland, Tennessee

MINUTES
48thAnnual
of the
Assem
Church of God
of Prophecy
Held in The World-Wide Annual Assembly Tabernacle
Cleveland, Tennessee, U. S. A.
September 8-14
195
“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_______________________________10
Adoption of Minutes_____________„____________!_______________133
Advice to Members___________________________________________140
Arrangement :_________________________________________________138
Attendance______________________!______________________ _______138
Bible Training Camp Program___________________l____1_________.... 84
Call of States and Provinces_________________________;___________19
Closing of Assembly___________________________„____...__________133
Committees Appointed____________________________ 10
C. P. M. A. Program____________________________________________14
Department of Ministerial Aid__________________________________ 66
Duties of District Overseer______________________________________141
Duties of State Overseer._____________________________________141
Editor and Publisher Selected____________________________________108
Financial System______________________________________________134
Free Literature Offering______________________________________ 82
Friday, September 11____________________________________ 27
General Overseer’s Annual Address:
1. Introductory ______,______________________________________ 29
2. Fifty Years of Progress of the Arise, Shine.._____________________30
3. Able Ministers____________________________________________33
4. Spiritual Gifts __ 34
5. Doing Our Own Work_______________________________________36
6. Our Idle Ministers and the Fields that are Waiting for Them_____37
7. A Change in Selecting Officers_______________________________38
8. Our Sunday School Literature________________________________39
9. Our Spanish Work______________________________________ 39
10
. Wings of Prophecy___________________________________HH_I 40
11. C. P. M. A. Membership____________________________________41
12. Support for General Evangelists_____________________________I 42
13. Womens Missionary Band Organization_____________________II 42
14. The General Overseer’s Home______ _________________________43
15. Interesting Information:
(a) Data Gathered from Ministers’ Reports_____________________44
(b) Tithes Received at Headquarters________________\_________44
(c) Foreign Mission Drives._____________________________ 45
(d) State Convention Missionary Offerings_____________________45
(e) Missionary Money Each Year______________________________47
(f) State Convention Free Literature Offerings_____ ___________ 47
(g) State Convention Orphanage Offerings____________________ 49
(h) Attendance at State Conventions__________________________ 50
(i) Womens Missionary Band________i______________________52
(j) Victory Leaders Band__________________________[____III 53
(k) Sunday School ______________________________________I’ 55
(l) Assembly Band Movement—___________________ ^
16. Conclusion________________|______________________________I 58
Healing Service_________________________________[LIIIII.Z_I__76
Instructions—Local Church Officers_____I_______ ______III_I__"l37
Introductory Services ___________._______________________S___I__I 7
List of Ministers:
Bishops____________________________________________________143
Deacons ___________________________________________________I47
Male Evangelists________________________________I____I_____[150
Female Evangelists________________________________' _181

Table of Contents (Con't.)
Management and Personnel----------------------------------------------------—
Missionary Offering-------------------------------------------------------------
Missionary
Program-------------------------------------------------------------
Monday, September 7------------------------------------------------------------
Monday,
September 14------------------------------------------------------------
Obligation for Membership-----------------------------------------------------
Opening
of Assembly------------------------------------------------------------
Order of Business-----------------------------------------------------------------
Ordination Service---------------------------------------------------------------
Orphanage Offering-------------------------------------------------------------
Remember-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Report of A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary--------------------------------
Report of Adjustment Committee---------------------------------------------
Report of Assembly Expense Committee------------------------------------
Report of Auxiliary Boosters Committee------------------------------------
Report of Bible Training Camp-------------------------------------------------
Report of Broadcast Record Club---------------------------------------------
Report of Church of Prophecy Marker Association------------------------
Report of C. P. M. A. Secretary---------------------------------•--------------
Report of Field Secretary No, 1-------------------------------------------------
Report of Field Secretary No. 2-------------------------------------------------
Report of Fields of the Wood Manager-----------------------------------—
Report of Foreign Language Secretary---------------------------------------
Report of Foreign Mission Committee-----------------------------------------
Report of Foreign Missionary Secretary-------------------------------------
Report of General Evangelist No. 1------------------------------------------■
Report of General Evangelist No. 2-------------------------------------------
Report of General Properties Committee------------------------------------
Report of Honor Stone Director——------------------------------------------
Report of Ministerial Aid Committee.—....----------------------------------
Report of Questions and Subjects Committee-----------------------------
Report
of Sunday School Orphanage Committee--------------------------
Report of Sunday School Secretary-------------------------------------------
Report of Visual Department------------------r-------------------------------
Report of V. L. B. Secretary-----------------------------------------------------
Report of Watchmen Committee—--------------------------------------------
Report of Ways and Means Committee—-------------------------------------
Report of White Wing Publishing House Representative-----------------
Report of W. M. B. Secretary--------------------------------------------------
Saturday, September 12--------------------------------------—---------—
State Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries and Other Appointments—
Sunday, September 13----------------------------------------------------------
Sunday School Program -------------------------------------------------------
Teachings---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, September 10-------------------------------------------------------
Treasurer’s Financial Report .,------------------------------------------------
Tuesday,
September 8----------|-----------------------------------------------
V. L. B. Program-----------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday,
September 9----------------------------------------------------—
White Wing Publishing House and Press Report--------------------------
White
Wing Publishing House Time------------------------------;---------
World Must Be Evangelized —--------------------------------------------
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Prefatory Notes
The 48th Annual Assembly was wonderful. The people came by the
thousands. We were glad to see the smiling faces of so many of our mem
bers and friends. I believe all in attendance enjoyed the many things of
interest that transpired during this great feast. A sweet spirit prevailed
every day and night, and the love and fellowship that existed made the
Assembly
a desirable place to be.
God was with us from the beginning to the end. There were many evi
dences
to convince us of this fact. The weather was pleasant. Numbers
were saved, sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost. The sick were
healed by the power of God. The auxiliary programs were inspiring and
beneficial. The messages were food for the soul. The business was carried
on with sincere interest and good harmony. The music by the Bahama,
Louisville and Electric bands was a great blessing to the Assembly. Our
special singers were ready to fill their places on the program. The song
leaders and those who played the organ and piano served well during
the entire time. The committees rendered valuable service. The press
and radio did their share in advertising the Assembly and spreading the
good news of the Church of the last days. Their assistance is appreciated.
It would be impossible to give a full description of the Assembly but
through the work of the clerks in making notes of the many things that
took place, we are able to tell the story briefly of this mighty feast. We
are grateful for the faithful service rendered by the clerks.
The registrars are to be commended for the splendid work they did in
recording the names and addresses of the thousands in attendance. Of
course,
we do not feel that everyone present was registered as it has been
impossible
to get the names of all who attend for a number of years. The
total number registered as announced on the last night of the Assembly
was 12,466. Of this number, 6,857 were from a distance, and 5,609 in and
near the city. Every state in our United States was represented and a
number came from foreign countries. We were happy to have delegates
with us from Alaska, Canada, Aruba, Bahamas, Cuba, Cyprus, England,
Greece,
Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico and Sierra Leone, British
West Africa.
The
time for the next great annual feast—the General Assembly of the
Church of God of Prophecy, will be September 7-13, 1954.
M. A. TOMLINSON,
General Overseer

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 5
MINUTES
OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
M. A. Tomlinson, General Overseer
HELD IN CLEVELAND, TENN., U. S. A., SEPT. 8-14, 1953
Management and Personnel of the Home and
Local Organization
M. A. Tomlinson, General Overseer
Private Secretary, Lillie Duggar
SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMITTEES—Reception, Entertainment, Reg
istrars, Ushers, Camp Ground—C. R. Payne.
CLERKS—Robert F. Wright, Ashel T. Wagar, Zella Creel, Jacqueline Moore,
Allan S. Keenan.
TREASURER—J. R. Kinser; Mattie Kinser, Pruddie Millsap, Eunice Goins,
Office Secretaries.
PUBLISHING
DEPARTMENT—C. T. Davidson, Business Manager; Robert
F. Wright, Assistant Editor; M. M. Burt, Field Representative; M. B.
Chase,
Press Superintendent; Buford M. Johnson, Press Editor; Kath-
leen Thompson, Joyce Chandler, Polly Kinser, Marie Burt, Patsy
North, Ruth Duggar, Esther Wagar, Wilda Gaddy, Kathleen Pruett,
Sue Fail, Joyce Horner, Laura Rogers, Sue Gibson, Lunata Wright,
Nina Reagan, Pearle Davidson, Irene Calfee, Phillip Wagar, Coleman
Lamberson, Janie Sanders, Barney Beisly, Frank Bell, Gene Cannon,
Wayne Donaldson, Hugh Edwards, William Coile, Glenn Lawson, Betty
Johnson, Mattie Morris, Paul Renner, Bert Wealthdale, Cecil Kent,
Ethel Payne, Earlene Wagar.
POST OFFICE—J. F. Anderson, Postmaster.
CAFETERIA—Will H. Brown.
PARCEL CHECK ROOM—L. R. Oppert.
JANITOR—Lloyd Rogers.
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM—Loyal Washington, Roscoe Cannon, D. E.
Garr, Hugh Edwards, Gene Cannon, Thomas Duncan.
ASSISTANT
MUSIC DIRECTOR and see that microphones were in place—
Harry Lee Moore, assisted by Joe Pendergrass, Chester Williams, J. C.
Watson.

6 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
RECEPTION—Allen Davis, Amos Creel, Ralph Scotton, Joe Crews, H. G
Nix, Bill Porter, J. C. Trammell, Charles Browning, Dorothy Creel
Betty Love, Emitt Davis, Alta Davis, Fred Bird, Cora Bird, Malcoln
Lmkous, Eugene Black, Eugene Richardson, Rufus Nunnery, Haroli
Beemer,
Gabriel Montijo, Dorothy Deadrick, Archie M. Melvin, Luo
Scotton,
Virgil Fowler, Z. R. Young, Eugene Weakley, Paul Garreti
Delmar Spurling, J. C. Palmer, Cordell Webb, H. F. Matheny, Gen.
Tranthem, Gladys Tranthem, H. G. Griffin, G. E. Brackett, T. W
Goins, D. D. Creasey, John C. Lyles, James H. Wentz, Charles Ro
Douglas.
ENTERTAINMENT
—L. S. Rhodes, Roy Day, Jr., Emitt Davis, D. M. Dead-
nek, H. B. Campbell, B. B. Calfee, F. F. Gibbons, Eugene Rominger
Carl Lawson, Ralph Scotton, S. E. Gibbons, Cliff Lindner, Sherman
Pruett, Glenn Hutson, Chester Sample, Herbert Green, Gabriel Mon
tijo,
Willie Scotton, James Barrett, Herman Faulkner, John Melton
Dallas
Ramsey, Loris Lawson, Homer Robinson, Homer Sample, Charli#
Odom, Hugh Edwards, Thomas Holcomb, Roy Cannon, Charlie Smith
R. C. Cannon, Jr.
REGISTRARS—Jess F. Pruitt, Franklin Jones, Johnnie McGlothlin, M. M
Smith,
J. S. Taylor, Warren Roney, T. B. Harrington, J. R. Searcy
Robert Ray, T. E. Bradley, Autie E. Cleaver, O. R. Hogan, Charles Hill
Elijah Shelton, F. H. Bonham, R. L. Radford, Oscar Gibson Pan
Walters, Evert Miller, Nathan C. Nelson, J. E. Adams, Ralph Smith
Leon
Leazenby, C. F. Reynolds, Idellie Moore, Annie Wixon Willear
Lawson,
Faye Pruitt, Nellie Walker, Pearl Trafecanto, W. D. Smith
Nettie Lang, Polly Callahan, Naomi Filer, John W. Northern Charles
Tapley,
S. F. Gibson, T. J. Smith, T. W. Goins, Harley M. Cato
Anna
Mae Kooch, Ludie Bynum, Alma Letsinger, Myrtle Phillips, Clyde
W. Northern, Kenneth Cooley, Edgar Haney, R. M. Roberts Albert
Bell, Mildred Porter, Dolores Deadrick, Ruby Jean Deadrick, Pauline
La Verne Silas, Gordon W. Rolle, Dorothy Deadrick
USHERS E. H. Griffith, Charles Pennington, Dudley Lowman Lonnie
Freeman, Zilvon R. Young, Roy Maddox, A. E. Davis, Wilce Litton
James Manus, Marvin Scotton, Leroy Scotton, L. A. Fritts, Albert
Linville, Walter Phillips, Clifford Haney, Robert Freeland, J. L. White
Grady Horner, D. L. Welch, Estes Roberts, Sam E. Raney, John W
Wood, Mack Caldwell, J. L. Weathers, Charles Smithers, Harvey Gard
ner, E. L. Baxter, Joel Cox, William Porter, W. D. Daugherty, Wayne
Allen,
Charles Hawkins, Chester Williams, J. B. Jones, Lloyd Womack,
Melvin
Pittman, Joe C. Crews, Robert Pankey, Walter Willoughby,
A. A. Callahan, Clayton Endeqott, Joseph Weathers, Manning Crews,
M. A. Burt, Orvie Braland, Charles Scotton, Donald Wells, Harold
Beemer,
Calvin Carter, George Beecham, Edsel Hartman, Delmar
Spurling, Verne Doran, D. M. Shults, Lamar Parton, David Tarrance,
Winston
Gonia, Tom Hart, C. T. Goss, Marvin Brown, C. E. Manning,
Thomas
Barnhart, Billy Murray, Gene Douglas, Walter Daugherty,
Jules Daugherty, Floyd Bonham, Lamar Gilmer, Millard L. Ledford,
J. A. Coalter, Donald Cooley, Leumoin Peavy, Arthur Munoz, Jerald
Baxter, Jack Judd.
CAMP GROUND—Rube Whitlock, Bill Dooley, L. R. Oppert, Racy Gates,
James H. Graham.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 7
INTRODUCTORY SERVICES
Monday,
September 7
The Reception and Entertainment Committees were at their post of duty
all day Monday. They were kept busy receiving the people, greeting them
and making them feel at home, and assigning them to their places to
stay. The registrars were also on hands to get the names and addresses
of those who came. Members of the Reception Committee were in charge
of programs of music, songs, testimonies, short talks and messages at
intervals during the day. One service was conducted in the morning inside
the tabernacle by Ralph Scotton and one in the afternoon by Amos Creel.
Quite a number of people were present for these programs and by the
time for the first introductory service inside the Tabernacle a large crowd
had gathered.
7:00 p.m.—The first introductory service began with music by the Electric
String Band in front of the Capitol Building. Following this the Bahama
Brass Band played two numbers in front of the Tabernacle, then marched
inside and on to their places as they continued to play. Gay Linda Sample
played the organ inside the Tabernacle as the people were seated.
7-30 p.m.—The song service was led by Charlie Odom, with Marie Burt
at the piano and Willystene Calfee at the organ. H. B. Campbell read the
hundredth Psalm and Marvin Burt led in prayer. At the close of the
prayer, the congregation prayed in concert in behalf of those for whom
requests were made.
7:45 p.m.—Special songs: Eastview Quartet, “Rolling By and By”; Happy
Four Quartet, “Walk Those Golden Stairs”; Fairview Quartet, “I’m in His
Care”; Marie and Marvin Burt, “If You Believe”; D. M. Deadrick and
singers, “There Must Be a Heaven Somewhere” and “Just a Little While
to Stay Here.”
8:12
p.m.—Organizing our Forces for Seven Days of Assembly Activi
ties,” program in charge of C. R. Payne, Chairman of Committees. Brother
Payne spoke briefly concerning the need of co-operation by all in the
Assembly and gave some instructions. He introduced the chairman of
each department of the work. As they were introduced, they spoke briefly.
8- 50 pm.—The Bahama Brass Band played while all stood and shook
hands and greeted one another. Then the congregation waved handker
chiefs and praised the Lord. A concert prayer followed. This prayer was
beseeching God for His blessings upon the Assembly.
9- 06 p.m.—The Sunday School, W. M. B., V. L. B., and C. P. M. A. Sec
retaries were in charge of short programs. Sister Edna Rye called for
the Sunday School Superintendents and secretaries to come to the speak
ers platform, then she asked all Sunday School teachers to stand on the
lower platform. She stressed the need of prayer in behalf of the Assem
bly and called on the superintendents and secretaries to pray in concert.
Then the teachers prayed together. Sister Sylvia Hardin greeted those
present then called on Brother Paul P. Costas, missionary to Greece, to
sneak ’Following this, all foreign delegates prayed, and at the last the
state secretaries and the congregation joined in. Brother Harry Lee Moore
called for all V. L. Bs. to stand and sing “When We All Get to Heaven,
led by Roberta Nunnery. The Bahama Band played while the C. P. M. A.

8 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Secretary and the White Angel Fleet Pilots, in uniform, marched in. Leroy
Field led them in singing, “The White Angel Fleet Anthem.” Brother
lient spoke briefly and the band played as they marched off the platform.
„ P ■m' ;The Chairman of the Ministerial Aid Committee, Brother
b. O. Gillaspie, called on the Secretary, Brother A. T. Wagar, to read the
names of those who had gone on to meet the Lord this Assembly year.
While the names were read the congregation stood in quietness in mem-
0IV el those who had passed on to their reward. The names read are
as follows: Ruby May Harris, Alabama; John W. Tucker, Alabama; Wil-
liam A. Chavis, Georgia; Earl Schaad, Indiana; Guy Rorrer, Kentucky
Harrison Smith, Kentucky; Steve Lewis, Mississippi; Marion Frank Ellis,’
tit Winbush, Virginia; Charles S. Brooks, Jamaica; Sidney
W. Malone, Montserrat; Thomas S. Hall, Turks Islands. Three names were
read of persons who had died before this year but had not been reported.
They were: Equilla Beneby, Bahamas; Therephine Bain, Bahamas; Willie
A. Quick, North Carolina.
9:59 p.m.—Solo by Wanda Edwards, “I’ll Leave It All Behind.”
Evangeiistic message by Billie Williams. His subject was,
The Effects of Sin Upon Your Life.” After the message Nelson Rayburn
sang while a number of people made their way to the altar. The report
showed
three saved and three sanctified.
Tuesday, September 8
Mftte service on Tuesday evening began on the outside with
the delegates from Kentucky and the Louisville Band gathered on the
walks of the World Capitol Building, and the delegates from Bahamas
loriaa and the Bahama Band gathered in front of the White Wing
Publishing House The bands played alternately until the time for them
to march inside the Tabernacle. The Louisville Band and delegates from
Kentucky marched to the east double doors of the Tabernacle, with the
overseer in the lead. The Bahama Band and delegates from Bahamas
and Florida marched to the west double doors, following the overseer.
The
bands continued to play until they reached their respective places in-
side
the building. While the bands played outside, Gay Linda Sample
played
the organ inside the Tabernacle while the people were being seated.
6:35 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert in behalf of
those
for whom requests had been made. This was a mighty prayer.
fSi P'1?,- Program by the Ridgedale, Tennessee church in charge of the
Pas™f: Allen Davis. This program consisted of songs by a quartet, solos
by Shirley Forrester and Virginia Davis, and two selections by the Ridge
dale band.
7:08 p.m.—The song service was led by Liston Pritchard, with Grace
Kmser at the piano. Brother Allen Potts read Psalm 133, and the con
gregation was led m prayer by T. E. Bradley.
mJ:2^,TP’1^T7^?.ngs by the Biblical Wonder Trio: “Getting Ready to Leave
Thl
L it-’, „ A11®618 Watchin’ Over Me”; Nunnery Sisters: “I Got Heaven
The
L°ve of God”; Adderly Singers: “When I Get Home,”
“He’ll Be There.”
7.45 P-m.—While the Bahama Band played, the ushers received an of
fering. Brother T. W. Bradley prayed, consecrating the offering to the
service of the Lord. The amount of the offering was $402

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 9
7:52 p.m.—Brother Roy Day, Jr., pastor of the Wildwood Avenue church,
gave
the introductory and welcome address. He extended to the Assem
bly delegates a glad welcome and expressed his desire for all to feel at
home
and enjoy the Assembly.
7:59 p.m.—The First Street church welcomed the delegates with a song,
led by D. M. Deadrick.
8:05 p.m.—The Eastview church welcomed the Assembly delegates through
its pastor, Emmit Davis. He extended to all a warm and hearty welcome.
8:15 p.m.—Songs by the Georgia Trio, “Rolling, Riding, Rocking”; Kelly
Brothers and others, “I Have One Goal”; Florida Quartet, “We’ll Soon
Be
Done with Troubles and Trials.”
8:25 p.m.—The City of Cleveland welcomed the Assembly delegates
through its Mayor, Willard J. Parks; George W. Thorogood, Executive
Vice President of Merchants Bank; Walter R. Abel, President of Chamber
of
Commerce; Mark Fullbright, County Judge. Each of these expressed
pleasure in having the privilege of speaking to the large congregation,
and extended a welcome to the delegates to the city and Bradley County.
8:40 p.m.—While all the bands played “Jesus Hold My Hand,” the con
gregation stood, clapped their hands and waved handkerchiefs, acknowledg
ing the welcome they had received.
8:55 p.m.—J. C. Grubbs, Virginia; J. C. Trammell, Alabama; Kenneth
O. Cox, Washington, spoke a few minutes each on the subject, “The Im
portance of Attending the General Assembly.” Each of these showed they
felt it was important for our people to attend the Assembly because it
is in the Assembly that they receive the inspiration and blessing that
enrich their lives and prepare them for more efficient service the com
ing year.
9:10 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert. The prayers
were in behalf of the Assembly, our country, our rulers, all in authority
and for the unsaved of the whole earth.
9:15 p.m.—Evangelistic message by Clayton Sherrill. The speaker used
for a text, Revelation 3:20. He urged the people to seek the Lord while
He could be found. Brother Sherrill invited those to the altar who needed
an experience from the Lord. He and his wife sang while a number of
people
made their way to the altar.
Wednesday, September 9
6 00 a.m.—Sunrise Prayer Meeting—The first early morning prayer serv
ice began on time with Roy Jeffrey, West Virginia, and R. V. Pratt, Wis
consin, in charge. All who were present gathered on the platform and
sang familiar songs. The presence of the Lord was in the midst. Brother
Jeffrey read Psalm 5:10 and talked briefly. Special prayers were offered
in behalf of the Assembly and for those for whom requests were made.
Special songs were sung and as the colored delegates sang, many shouted
and rejoiced in the Lord. Brother Pratt delivered a short message using
for a text, John 17:13. The service was dismissed with prayer at 7:15 a.m.
by the colored delegates.
8:00 a.m.—Program of music by the Electric Band.
8:15 a.m._Music by the Bahama Brass Band in front of the Tabernacle.
They played a number as they marched inside the building.

10 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
8:30 a.m.—Song service led by J. E. Adams, with Jean Coalter at the piano
and A. J. Coalter at the organ. The Scripture lesson, Luke 15:1-24 was
read by Mack Caldwell. Brother D. M. Shults led in prayer as the’ con
gregation stood in silence and holy reverence before God.
8:44 a.m.—The General Overseer opened the Assembly with the reading
of the first chapter of Ephesians and praying earnestly for God to bless
m each session of the Assembly. At the close of the prayer he declared
the Assembly open for business.
8:53 a.m.—Appointment of committees:
Questions
and Subjects—M. E. Wilson, Hermis Ferguson, Sidney A. Cooley
L.
V. Jones, Boyd Thornton, Earl Cowen, Kendrick Linville.
Watchmen
—W. A. Newsom, L. E. Silvers, T. J. Lowe, Paul Garrett, J V
Johnson, J. W. Deadrick.
Adjustment—C. L. Taylor, Adrian T. Griffin, Wynn Stockdale D M
Cobb, Archie Melvin.
_ and Means—S. O. Gillaspie, G. C. Decker, W. M. Lowman, Alvin
S. Moss, Z. R. Young.
Assembly Expense—C. R. Payne, C. W. Risner, John A. Stubbs, Don
Thomas, Daniel Nairn.
Auxiliary Boosters—J. P. Sullivan, Joe Martin, D. M. Deadrick, M. S.
llSBil ^’PPS> Clement Lynch, F. E. Van Deventer, Sebastian
McGee.
As
the names of the committees were called, they came to the platform
While they were standing together, prayer was offered in their behalf
by Brother Melvin Pittman. While the committees remained on the plat-
forrn, Augustine Sullivan, Jean Coalter and Louise Herring sang “Pull
Altogether.
9:10 a.m.—A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. program in charge of E. H. Griffith
Secretary.
The Secretary called for all pastors present to stand and pray in concert.
At
the close of the prayer the band leaders stood and prayed together.
Then
the entire congregation joined together in a great concert prayer.
9:20 a.m.—Solo by Roberta Nunnery, “One Lost Sheep.”
9:25 a.m.—The Secretary read a report of the A. B. M. and S. O. P. A.
work for the year 1952, which was taken from the reports of the state
secretaries. The report showed 1,120 churches operating the A. B M
SggigFed 566 had been converted in the band meetings, 221 sanctified’ and
222 baptized with the Holy Ghost. It also showed that 95,488 homes had
been visited by the band leaders, and that $50,841.34 had been raised in
love offerings for the overseers in the states and in foreign fields. The
Secretary stated that without the reporting system he would not have
all
this information.
9:30 a.m.—Song by Duane and Jo Nell Adams, “I Feel It in My Soul.”
9:35 a.m.—Brother Lloyd Womack was in charge of a program mani
festing zeal for the A. B. M. The song, “Ninety and Nine,” was enacted
by two sisters as it was sung. Clara Lesniak in a short message stated
it was time to do something about the A. B. M. work. She said “We
need
to pray, we need to fast, we need to mourn, we need to weep* until
we find souls for God.” Brother Womack spoke briefly and he showed
by his words that he was burning up with A. B. M. zeal. He said “It is
your zeal and my zeal that is going to put this work over the top’ Have
you
got this zeal this morning? We need to get to the place w’e can’t
rest until we know everyone is in the fold of safety.”

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 11
9:50 a.ra.—“We Believe in the State Overseers Pay Association Too,” was
ie subject of short talks by Lamar Gilmer, Jules Daugherty, Bessie Cole,
layton Endecott and Rebecca Pressley. These speakers showed they be-
<eved in the S. O. P. A. and. they didn’t only believe in it, but they showed
1 was necessary to put it in action.
10:02 a.m.—Song by Harper Hunter, Jr., “Zion’s Hill.”
10:12 a.m.—Short message by Nora Puckett, state secretary of Michigan,
he referred to'the mighty work that must be done in her state and asked
3r the prayers of all. She stated that without the help of the Lord the
fork can’t be done, but with His help, mighty things can be accomplished.
10:15 a.m.—Message by the Secretary. A portion of his message follows:
“The Lord is near us today. I am sure everyone of us appreciates the
x>rd. I appreciate the state overseers, the district overseers, state secre-
aries, pastors, band leaders, members and friends. I am sure we all ap
preciate
our General Overseer, and I feel we should appreciate one an
other
Don’t you think we should? We can’t get along without one an
ther. We need one another’s help. I don’t think we will ever reach
he place that we can get along by ourselves. We are pressing forward
io the perfect mark. When we reach the perfect mark we will all be
there I would be afraid to say that I am more perfect than anybody else. I
would be afraid to say I have more power than anyone else. If a person
■should do that, he is on dangerous ground. I don’t want to go along with
aim. I would be afraid of him. The Church as a whole has to reach
the unity of the faith. It is not for one man alone to reach the unity of
the faith; it is for the whole Church.”
The Secretary read Ephesians 3:14-21 and said, “The thoughts I want
to mention this morning are: comprehending with all saints, to know the
love of Christ, and glory in the Church. God has a Church and it is the
Church. It is not churches but the Church. Nothing is said about glory
in the individual, it is in the Church.
“Something got hold of Paul and he prepared a message for the church
it Ephesus and it is intended for us today. He wanted those people to
■omprehend with all saints. Not above all saints. If there is an exalted
spirit
about here, I hope this Assembly will knock it out. We are to
’omprehend with all saints and know the love of Christ that passeth
knowledge
If love can be obtained through knowledge, a lot of people
would have it today, but there is a possibility of acquiring knowledge
and
leaving off love. But if you have this love you will be able to compre
hend
with all saints. You will know the depth of this thing. You will
know
how high it is and how wide it is if you will obtain this love. There
is a way for us to acquire this love. We can have it but we must get in
the proper attitude before God in order to receive it. Paul tells us how
we
can receive it. He said this love of God is shed abroad in our hearts
bv the Holy Ghost. That is the way we get it. One writer expressed him
self in these words: ‘Many have some love to God and to His servants,
hut it is like a flash, like a crackling of thorns under the pot. It makes
a loud noise and is soon gone.’ I don’t want that kind. The kind of love
r want to get to you this morning is that love that we might be able
to comprehend with all saints that we might be filled with all the full
ness of God.
“In the twenty-first verse Paul tells where the glory is. He took all
the glorv away from the individual and placed it in the Church. If
you want any of this glory, you had better stay where it is. When you
leave the Church, you leave the glory.”

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The speaker referred to the churches at Ephesus and Philadelphia men
tioned
in the second and third chapters of Revelation. He stated th-
church at Ephesus had many good qualities, but because they had los
their first love it was necessary for them to repent and do their first works
The
church at Philadelphia, which represents the Church of God today
had everything that was required in order to have the approval of Goc
They had the love the other church had lost. He said, “In perfection w«
find love. Love is the first principle of it.”
At the close of the message Brother Griffith called for all to stam
and. thank the Lord for the love we do have. Then he asked each on*
to join hands with someone and say, “I want to love you better.” H.
called
on them to do it again, and again, and again. There was much shout
ing and rejoicing as the love of God flowed from heart to heart.
11.24 a.m. Brother Orvie Braland was in charge of a demonstratioi
showing
that to be successful, organization, work and operation are re-
quired. Three men came on the platform bearing placards with the word?
Work, Operation ’ and “Organization.” Each one told of his importance
then Work and “Operation” endeavored to move an object but they
were all the time working in opposition to each other and could not suc
ceed. ‘Organization” got them to working together and they were suc
cessful
in their efforts.
11:31 a.m.—Song by William Porter, “Safe in His Arms."
11:35 a.m.—Joel Cox, Millard L. Ledford and Wilce Litton spoke briefly
on the subject “We Should Not Neglect the Emergency Fund.” Each of
these speakers showed the Emergency Fund is important to the Church
and should not be neglected.
11-42 a.m. Let Your Moderation Be Known to All Men,” message by
Billy
Murray. This was a good message showing that it is necessary tc
stay in the middle of the road and not deviate to the right or to the left
He stated that it was important for pastors and band leaders to keep
m line with the Word of God. He said, “Our responsibility is a great
one because we are dealing with souls and when mistakes are made it
may mean souls will be lost.”
11:49 a.m.—Awarding of banners and prizes:
.The states were divided into four groups according to membership and
the leading states in each group were awarded banners.
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—Florida, Lamar Gilmer.
Group No. 2—California, J. E. Daugherty.
Group
No. 3—Maryland, Lloyd Womack.
Group
No. 4—Nebraska, Norman Cross.
, A banner was presented to the secretary of the state in each group which
had the largest love offermg for the state overseer.
Group No. 1—Florida, Lamar Gilmer—$4,983.27.
Group No. 2—California, J. E. Daugherty—$2,291.00.
Group
No. 3—North Dakota, Paul Becker—$1,259.00.
Group
No. 4—Nebraska, Norman Cross—$592.39.
Banners were presented to Melvin Pittman, Georgia, for having the larg
est number of churches on the Emergency Honor Roll; Billy Murray, North
Carolina,
for having the second largest number; and Lamar Gilmer, Florida,
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Badges of honor were presented to the states and countries having the
Imergency dollars paid in full. They were: Nevada, Nebraska, Ontario
■nd Alberta, Canada, Connecticut, Indiana, Minnesota, Idaho, Pennsylvania,
Visconsin, Virginia, Washington, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia,
lalifornia, Oklahoma, Michigan, Oregon, Wyoming, Delaware, South Da
cota, North Dakota.
James R. Cooper, Bahamas, was awarded a banner for having the best
jeneral report in foreign fields.
Ulises Tejera, Dominican Republic, was awarded a banner for having
he second best general report in foreign fields.
12:10 p.m.—Those receiving banners and badges marched through the
(isles of the Tabernacle. When they returned to the platform, the other
state
secretaries stood with them and a picture was made.
12:20 p.m.—The service was closed with prayer by the state secretaries
tnd state overseers.
1:15 p.m.—Program of music by the Louisville Brass Band.
1:30 p.m.—Song service led by D. S. Cooley, with Mildred Davis at the
piano
and A. J. Coalter at the organ. Scripture reading by Malcolm Linkous,
Psalm
132:1-18. Brother Sampson Smith led in prayer as the congrega
tion
stood, then all joined together in behalf of those for whom requests
nad been made.
1:50 p.m.—“What Are We Going to Do with the Stake We Drove in the
Ground? Pull It Up or Drive It Deeper,” message by G. A. Wilson, Fields
of the Wood Manager. The speaker used Joshua 24:21-27. He said, “Joshua
gathered the children of Israel together at Shechem. He told them about
many things the Lord had done for them. He took a great stone and set
it up under an oak that was by the sanctuary of the Lord. He told the
people that stone would be a witness unto them for it had heard all the
words
of the Lord. They could forsake the Lord and serve other gods
but this stone heard all that was said. It will tell the world what you
claim
to be. Those folks had a vision back there. It is necessary that we
have a vision today.
“My mind goes back to the time when I was a young lad and 1 listened
to the preacher preach on sanctification. I remember the effect it had on
me. Tears were running down my face. Next he preached on the Holy
Ghost
and speaking in tongues. Tears ran down my face again. The
preacher preached on restitution. I had everything fixed up and I shouted.
Next he preached about the Church and I glorified the Lord because I
had a vision of the Church. By and by Brother Kent came along and
preached Fields of the Wood. I rejoiced about it. The vision will speak
and not lie. The stake we drove in the ground is what we are talking
about.
“Fields of the Wood is reaching the world. A nice two-page spread of
the markers came out in the New York Sunday News. This paper reached
about five million homes. Not too long ago a letter was received from
Life magazine wanting to come over and make some pictures. Post maga
zine
reaches twenty-three million homes and they want information con
cerning Fields of the Wood. All kinds of people come to Fields of the
Wood and they think it is a wonderful place.
“
The prophet said, ‘Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory
of the Lord is risen upon thee.’ I take people who come to Fields of the
Wood to the Arise Shine marker. They read the written vision and I
talk with them about it. They can see the Church as it arose just like you
and I can. Then they turn away and think of the little church that is

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near them. They turn their minds away from the written vision to the
members.
They are watching you. We are living over here in the day
we
are supposed to shine. We are responsible for the shining of the Church.
It arose and you and I must do the shining. When the people come to
Fields of the Wood they see what we are supposed to be. They expect
to see the glory of the Lord upon you when they see you. You drove
the stake into the ground. Do you want to pull it up or drive it deeper?
“My mind goes back to the time when Moses went up on the mountain
and God gave him the Ten Commandments. Those tables came from
the glory world. Where did your Holy Ghost come from? This Holy Ghost
that you have came from the glory world. Moses looked at the stones,
but he wasn’t satisfied. He wanted to see the face of God. God hid Moses
in the cleft of the rock and let him see Him after He passed by. When
Moses came down from the mountain to the people, his face was shining
so they couldn’t look on him. The world is looking for the glory to shine
on your face. We are supposed to be shining. Let’s drive the stake deeper.
We advertise the goods, let’s produce them.”
2:30 p.m.—The Church of Prophecy Marker Association in charge of
Grady R. Kent, Secretary.
At
the beginning of the program the White Angel Fleet pilots in uniform
marched in as the Bahama Brass Band played. Some of them carried
a veiled object. They marched on to the platform, placed the object in
front of the pulpit and marched off.
2:45 p.m.—Song by Wilburn Curtis, “The Church of God, the Church of
Prophecy.”
2:50 p.m.—Songs by the Biblical Wonder Trio, “Oh My Lord, What a
Time,
” “Walk that Milky Way,” “Walk Them Golden Stairs.”
.3:00 p.m.—Songs by the Happy Hearts, “This Heart of Mine,” “Life Will
Be Sweeter Some Day.” The Nunnery Sisters sang, “Talk About Jesus.”
The Nunnery Sisters and Happy Hearts sang, “Oh My Heart Is Still Re
joicing.
” R. V. Pratt sang, “The Work of the C. P. M. A.”
3:20 p.m.—The Secretary spoke a few words of appreciation for Brother
K. W. Bancroft who was ili and not able to fill his place on the program,
and commended him for the good work he has done in the Visual De
partment, then called on the congregation to stand and pray in concert
for his healing.
3:25 p.m.—Brother Virgil Fowler and Brother Charles Hawkins spoke
briefly concerning the Visual Department. Each of them gave the de
partment a good boost. They stated it had been used to good advantage
to promote the Church and they felt it will continue to prove a blessing
to the work.
3:40 p.m.—The seven star ministers were called to the platform. They
were presented with bars in honor of their faithful service to the Church.
3:50 p.m.—The Ohio Biblical Wonder Quartet sang, “In My Saviour’s
Care.
” The Happy Hearts sang, “My God and I.”
3:55 p.m.—“The Church of God of Prophecy Arrives on Schedule on God’s
Prophetic Timetable,” message by the Secretary. A portion of the message
follows:
“I want to express my appreciation to the people who have co-operated
in this work. We want you to know that we do appreciate you. It is
through your good work that we have accomplished what we have. The
Church
of God has a program and it is God’s program. This fiftieth year
finds us on time, but it does not mean that the work is done. We are
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“It has come time that the world must see the glory of God upon the
Church. ‘His glory shall be seen upon thee.’ The Book says, ‘Arise, shine,’
and we are shining. ‘Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves
to their windows?’ It is the Church. Other folks fly but we are the
people who have Wings of Prophecy.
“
One time something got hold of Jacob and he dug a well. The enemy
came along and got the well and Jacob dug another. He was in the well
digging
business. He had to have a well. This that had Jacob in the
well
digging business became a reality. Jesus and His disciples were in
a city of Samaria. The disciples went to town to buy food and Jesus
walked over to a well and sat down. A woman came to draw water and
He asked her for a drink. The reality that made Jacob dig that well
was there sitting on it. Jesus told the woman if she knew who He was
she would ask Him for the living water. The true and living water is
Jesus Christ. It was this Jesus who was moving Jacob to dig the well.
Every mystery of the Old Testament can be proved with things that are
visible.. One time the disciples asked Jesus why He used parables. He
said it was given to them to know the mysteries. The things that we are
doing
—Fields of the Wood, the airplane program and other things, when
the vision speaks, the world will realize it is Jesus that causes us to do
them.
“Jesus walked up to the pool and asked the lame man who was lying
there why he didn’t get healed when the waters were troubled. The lame
man said he didn’t have anyone to put him in when the angel troubled
the waters. He didn’t realize that the same One who came down with
the angel that troubled the water was right there talking with him.
“The people are drunk on the things of the world and do not know
what they are doing. They don’t know which way to go. You may tell
a man the vision is in the Bible but he can’t see it. t You can’t get this
by being smart or learned, and you can’t get it by being unlearned. You
get
it by divine revelation. You have got to be the chosen people of God
to get the program. We are the divine Church and we are moving on.
We have the vision. We are told to write the vision and make it plain
upon tables. How could we put it on tables if we did not have it in us.
We have been moving on schedule time these fifty years.
“The Jews are a natural house and we are a spiritual house. The Jews
will come into the Church and share with us. We have written the vision
here in our sight and we must write it there in their sight. We will write
it in the top of the mountain.”
Near the close of the message, two uniformed pilots holding the United
States and Church flags stood on either side of the veiled object in front
of the pulpit. Sister Willard Boyles, representing an angel, stood behind
it holding a sword. As Ezekiel 43:10-12 was read, a man came forward
carrying a placard which read, “The Jews—for to provoke them to jeal
ousy.
” Other Scriptures were read and the black veil was removed, reveal
ing a white covering. This was removed, revealing a Church flag. When
the flag was removed, a replica of the proposed marker to be placed on top
of Mount Hattin in the Holy Land could be seen.
5:10 p.m.—Awarding of banners by L. S. Rhodes, Honor Stone Depart
ment Director.
The following states were one hundred per cent in the honor stone pro
gram and the overseers were presented with banners:
Nebraska, Don B. Thomas, Overseer.
Ohio, W. W. Webb, Overseer.

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South Dakota, F. E. Van Deventer, Overseer.
Wyoming, G. C. Decker, Overseer.
A banner was presented to the state of Tennessee for having the largest
jgpffip of churches having honor stones in Fields of the Wood—62. Eugene
Weakley,
state C. P. M. A. secretary, accepted the banner for the over
seer, L. V. Jones.
5:20 p.m.—Awarding of banners by Grady R. Kent, C. P. M. A. Secretary.
Badges of honor were presented to the secretaries of the ten leading
states m council membership in the C. P. M. A. They were: North Carolina,
Georgia,
Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi,
South Carolina, East Texas.
A
banner was presented to the secretary and overseer of North Caro
lina for having the largest number of council members—828.
A banner was presented to the church at Cordele, Georgia for having
the largest number of council members—170.
Later in the Assembly Brother Kent presented a banner to L. V. Jones
overseer of Tennessee, for having the largest number of souls saved in
his state during the year.
■ AJ?an,ner was Presented to Harrison E. Price, overseer of Idaho, for hav
ing the largest number of souls saved according to membership.
A banner was presented to the group having the largest number of souls
saved during the year. This went to the Whirlwind Evangelists.
n,5:?° £-mnS_3rheAlarge congrel?ti“i moved outside for the continuation
Skies”I " A' Program. The Nunnery Sisters sang, “Journey to the
9R5a:33cu'm'~Message, te Si,ste.r Willard Boyles. She used for a text Psalm
2°-°- S,„e encouraged the building of the Tabernacle of Honor in Fields
of the Wood.
5:35 p.m.—Special prayer was offered in behalf of the nation of Israel
by the congregation.
5:40 p.m.—Brother Amos Creel, leader of Biblical Wonder Evangelistic
Group
No. 1, spoke concerning the evangelistic work. He expressed his ap
preciation for all the assistance he had received in this work during the
year. The Nunnery Sisters sang, “In the Sweet Forever.”
5:45 P-m.—Brother Ralph Scotton, leader of Biblical Wonder Evangelistic
Group
No. 2, spoke concerning the evangelistic work among his people
^ year an<^ praised the Lord for His many blessings. The Sons
of
Harmony sang, “I Talk with Jesus and He Understands.” The airplanes
could be seen overhead in the form of a cross. The Sons of Harmonv
sang, “Look for Me in Heaven.” y
5:53 p.m.—As the planes soared over the congregation dropping tracts,
Brother Harry Lee Moore, V. L. B. Secretary, spoke briefly to explain the
prophecy concerning this. The program closed with this short message and
demonstration.
6:00 p.m.—Music by the Electric Band.
Howar P-m-—Program by the Wyoming Youth Camp in charge of Elva
Sister Howard spoke briefly concerning the camp, describing the various
activities. She gave the Lord the honor for the good that had been ac
complished in the camps. Then the activities of the camp were demon
strated m a skit by some who had been in attendance. In this skit a
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This discouraged the pastor, and while in this state of discouragement a
member visited him and told him of the youth camp and recommended
that he take the V. L. B. leader to it. When the leader arrived at the
camp,
he was placed on the operating table. The operation to get him in
good shape to go on with his work illustrated the activities of the camp.
The leader was in fine condition after the operation and the group joined
together in singing, “I’m Pressing On.”
6:44 p.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band.
6:49 p.m.—Songs by Johnnie and Betty Byrd, Dewitt Phillips and Grace
Elizabeth Byrd, “Bound for the Kingdom” and “Heaven in a Dream.
6:55 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert in behalf of
those for whom requests were made.
7:00 p.m.—“Our Business of Building God’s Church and to make Known
the Riches of His Glory,” message by Jess F. Pruitt, Foreign Missionary
Secretary. A portion of his message follows:
“I am happy tonight for the fact that God has a Church. Some people
object to this statement, but I am glad because I know He has one. Since
He has a Church, I am enjoying being a member of it and helping to
build it.
“Jesus had commissioned the twelve disciples to go out and preach, heal
the sick and do certain other things. He instructed them to go to then-
own people. The first mission was to the Jews. Jesus asked those dis
ciples
what the people said about Him out on the field. They told Him
that some said He was John the Baptist and others said He was Elias or
one
of the prophets. Then Jesus asked them who they thought He was.
Peter declared He was the Christ. The thought I get from this Scripture
is that before we can preach Christ and His Church, we must first know
about them ourselves. We must have a divine revelation of the Church
before we can make it known to anyone else. Jesus told Peter that upon
this rock He was going to build His Church. He had not built it at that
time but He was going to do that at some future time. And the Church
He was going to build, the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
“In 1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul shows that Jesus had built His Church and
that it was functioning at that time. This was about twenty-seven years
after Jesus had declared He would build His Church. Paul said Jesus
died for the Church. He gave Himself for the Church which is the sheep-
fold,
and into this fold He will see that every sheep shall eventually
come and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.”
The speaker referred to Psalm 102:60 and said, “Right now God is build
ing up Zion. Jesus is here tonight in the Church which is His body. He
is here in that glory. He is not going to build up Zion after the rapture.
Zion
is being built up right now and He shall appear in His glory at the
time He is building up Zion. This thing is full of glory because the Lord
is in it When Jesus was here on the earth He was the light of the world.
Before He ascended back to the Father, He established His Church and said,
‘Ye are the light of the world.’ This is the light of the world that is go
ing to shine brighter and brighter until the time Jesus returns. As mem
bers of the Church, we are responsible to manifest the glory. It is re-
auired of us to make known the riches of His glory. When Peter and
John went up to the temple to pray, they found a crippled man sitting
bv the gate asking for alms. They didn’t give him what he asked for,
but Peter said ‘Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give
I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.’ The
world is waiting to see the manifestation of the glory of God. It is up
to the Church to reveal His glory.”

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Wate2 ” m—80118 by Harold an<J Carolyn Beemer and Dorothy Creel, “Coo
by the Whirlwind evangelists, “When I Got Saved
and Got up With Heaven on my Mind.”
7:45 p.m.—Program in charge of D. M. Deadrick, Field Secretary.
Brother Deadrick spoke briefly and then called for the song servic«
which was led by Alexander Gilmore, with Lucile Rolle at the piano am
Hilton Grant at the organ. Prayers were offered by Daniel Nairn and J. V.
Deadrick at the pulpit. At the close of the prayers, the congregation stooi
and prayed m concert.
8:00 p.m.—Songs by the Sons of Harmony, “One Day He’s Coming,” “He-,
.Lord, (luide My Hand,” “Trouble in the Way.” Sarah Young sang, “Th«
°l,the Way. The Adderly Gospel Singers sang, “This Little Ligh
of Mine. There was shouting and rejoicing as this song was sung.
8:30 p.m.—“Taking a Job for God,” message by Dorothy Deadrick. A por
tion of the message follows:
“This is a very sacred subject to me. It is different when we take »
job for man. Sometimes we make little changes, or we can do it as w«
desire, or we may make some suggestions, but it is different when w«
take a job for God. Taking a job for God means accepting the responsi
bility to get the work done according to God’s plan and program. Goa
has a plan. He has a program. He has a different way of getting His wort
done.
‘We find that God gave Noah a job and he moved with fear and finished
|$|ps2i as God told him to do it. If there ever was a time when w<
need
to move with fear, it is now. God gave Moses a job and he ac
cepted
the responsibility. God said, ‘Moses ... is faithful in all mine house.
We are not in this alone. We are laborers together with God. Since
we
have God with us, we feel He will enable us to complete our job
Au Ilot the work of an individual, it is the work of the Church. The
Church has accepted the responsibility. The early Church finished theii
work. In these last days, if we labor together with God, we will finis!
our work. Sometimes our work looks mighty large and we wonder how
long
it is going to take to do it, but the Scripture says God will do a
quick work and cut it short in righteousness. Surely it is time now tc
get the ] ob done. I like to shout but I also like to work. I like to see
results. We are determined not to stop until the job is done.”
8:59 p.m.—Song by the Paul Sisters, “Back to the Dust.” An offering
HR re*e™%& by the ushers for the expense of the Assembly which amount
ed to $149.32. At the close of the song, special prayer was offered for Sis
ter Emma Buckhalter, whose name was on the program but was unable
to be present. Also the congregation prayed together for Brother H C
Chapman who was seriously ill.
9:02 p.m.—Awarding of badges and banners:
Badges of honor were presented to those having set at least one church
m order during this Assembly year. They were: R. C. Scotton Georgia-
N. J. Scotton, Pennsylvania; J. W. Deadrick, East Texas; Johnnie 'Williams’
Louisiana;
Hermis Ferguson, Bahamas; Joseph Silencieux, Haiti- Fortune
Revolus, Haiti; Thermonfils Jubison, Haiti.
A banner was presented to Johnnie Williams for having the largest num
ber of additions to the Church.
9:14 p.m.—Songs by groups from Washington, D. C., and Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, “I See the Lighthouse” and “Just a Little Talk With Jesus.”’

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9-23 p m —Virginia’s Part on the Program, demonstration in .charge of
Samuel B. Moss. This was a demonstration of Elisha following Elijah
in order to receive his mantle. Some tried to stop him but he was de
termtoed to follow Elijah. The entire group sang, Get Away Jordon.
q.qi _The High Point, North Carolina choir sang, ‘‘Witness for My
Lord” and “Chris! Is Comtog One of These Days,” directed by Maude
Foster. . ,,
9:38 p.m._Solo by Genevieve Moore, “Lord, I Want to Live for Thee.
9:45 p.m.—Message' by the Secretary.
m,. onpaker exoressed his appreciation for the co-operation of those
on the program He also thanked those who had labored faithfully through
S?e yeaPrf He expressed happiness in having the privilege °f visiting many
of
the colored churches. The subject of his message was Laboring To
eether ” He said, “Labor means to work. When you labor for God you
are working for Him. If we have accomplished anything for God, we
knoJh is through His help. Jesus said that He had to work the works
of Him that sent Him while it was day, for the night was coming when
no mC can work He had to work hard to get his work done on time
Tpiua also said the fields are white to harvest. Why stand around idle.
Working
together means working to unity. Where there is unity there
is strength. §We are working together toward the same goal and that goal
iS “PauTwaffadnf persecutions but the love of Christ constrained him
+n to forward1 This love of Christ will keep you, going forward another
veaf Get more of the love of Christ and you will feel the urge to press
on Wp are going to have to work with all of our might to get the work
doneWWe must be faithful. The grace of God has brought us thus far,
“foS p"n! —Exhortation and altar call by Gordon RoUe. The speaker
TOme to toealtar As Biotoef Samuel B. Moss sang the invitation song,
the people made their way to the altar.
Thursday, September 10
4? rssrswe
upon the AssemDiy * « Sister PoUy Callahan sang a special song.
PIJHmi°d &&
prayer followed.. ims Qnrnpwhere” The service was dismissed at
testis. IrSS A- «.<■» cwg
overseers "mid the® trumpet
as a signal for all to be ready.

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ri0H4t<;aKm'~Alaiinni?’ Roy H’ phiPPs> Overseer. 222 marched. They car
SSSf? banners, 80 flags and 15 musical instruments. The delegation sang
Th« n3J°r 3 QPM The colored delegates sang, “Down on My Knees-
cioL°Yf?Seer re;ad bis report which showed there were 60 churches in th<
state, 1M ministers and approximately 2,094 members. The state construct
ed a headquarters tabernacle this year.
,Ji?4 a'm;TAlbertS;,Canada> William G. Lusch, Overseer. Three marched
SfePf banner. The overseer read his report and talked briefly. The
report showed one church with 27 members. The emergency dollars for
this church were paid in full. s 1
■ am—Arizona, L. E. Silvers, Overseer. Fifteen marched, carrying
two flags and two musical instruments. The delegation sang,
Heaven s Jubilee. Song by the Wilson Brothers, “He Bought My Soul ”
The overseer read his report which showed there are five churches in the
state with a membership of eight-eight.
w,X3Kia£n''— ^Arka,nsas> James Staggs, Overseer. 82 marched. They car-
"ed„ 5“ banners, ten flags and three musical instruments. The delegates
sang, The Glory Land March.” Howard Serratt played a number on the
harmonica The delegates sang, “I Feel Like Traveling On ” The ove?-
seer read his report. This showed there were 26 churches with 711 mem
bers.
Sixteen churches were on the Emergency Honor Roll and sixteen
have honor stones m Fields of the Wood
Aruba’JW.alter C' .Bates’ Overseer. Thirteen marched, carry-
mg one banner and two musical instruments. Song by the Whirlwind
nnpn^hnSth “?iiPbWSi Jonah.” The overseer read his report which showed
*e£huich with eighteen members. It also showed that a nice church
building was bemg erected. Thelma Bates sang, “Don’t Lose the Keys.”
9:00 a.m.—Bahamas, Alvin S. Moss, Overseer. 40 marched, carrying ten
banners, six flags and 25 musical instruments. The overseer read his re-
WT?-«h shTed uhere were 60 churches, 80 ministers and 3,180 mem-
bfFs' %“teen churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and three re
ceived
honor stones in Fields of the Wood. One new church building had
“Higherr”Cted’ a'S° 30 administration building. The delegation sang,
Mahaffva%’ A' Tf. 9rlfi.1‘1’ Overseer, and Alaska, Fredrick P.
Mahaffy,
Overseer. 93 marched. They carried 37 banners, 22 flags and
two musical instruments. The delegation sang, “Working the Road.” The
Spanish delegates sang a song in Spanish. Brother Griffin read his report
This
showed 25 churches, 85 ministers and 630 members. The state is
one
hundred per cent m the Emergency Fund. Brother Mahaffy read
This
showed two churches with 39 members. One church *s
of
th?Woodrgen°y Honor RoR and one received an honor stone in Fields
9.40 a.m.—Colorado, W. T. Pettyjohn, Overseer. 32 marched. They car
ried six banners, two flags and eight musical instruments. The delega
tion sang, B Getting Ready to Leave This World.” A trio sang, “Safe in
cv??6 Pbjyed a number. The overseer read his re-
port. This showed five churches with 115 members. Brother and Sister
Newdiger sang, “When I Came Out of the Wilderness.”
10:00 a.m.—Connecticut, J. W. Knight, Overseer. Five marched Thev
earned one banner and three musical instruments. The Kelly Brothers
rinrt’u/iv 'uinu Got Time Jo stay and Tarry.” The overseer read his re
port which showed one church with 16 members. This church is on the
Emergency
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10:15 a.m.—Cuba, Carlos Colon, Overseer. Eleven marched. They car
ried one banner, four flags and one musical instrument. They sang a song
in Spanish, “The Banner of Prophecy.” Two young men spoke concern
ing the work in Cuba and Brother Gabriel Montijo interpreted for them.
The overseer read his report. This showed nine churches, 12 ministers
and 124 members. Four of these churches were organized this year.
10:30 a.m.—Cyprus, Christakis and Kyriakos Kounnas, sons of the Over
seer, Representatives. Three marched with one banner, one flag and one
musical instrument. One played a number on the harmonica. Each of
them spoke concerning the work in Cyprus.
Brother D. H. Queener spoke briefly, then read reports from Cyprus,
Germany, Liberia, British Columbia, Virgin Islands and Dominican Re
public. Cyprus, M. K. Kounnas, Overseer, has three churches with 71
members. A beautiful church building has been erected this year. Liberia,
Daniel Longstreth, Overseer, has one church which was organized recently.
Germany, Otto Koelz, Overseer, has two churches with 53 members. British
Columbia,
T. E. Branscum, Overseer, has one church with 42 members.
Virgin Islands, Moses Stephens, Overseer, reported five churches, nine
ministers and 101 members. Dominican Republic, J. H. Ladoo, Overseer,
has 22 churches and 473 members. Six of these churches have paid the
Emergency dollars.
10:40 a.m.—Delaware, Charles G. Miller, Overseer. 31 marched, with
nine banners, 18 flags and two musical instruments. The delegates sang,
“Just a Little Talk With Jesus.” The overseer spoke briefly and read
his report. The report showed one church in the state with 32 members.
This church is on the Emergency Honor Roll, also has an honor stone in
Fields of the Wood. The delegates sang, “Everybody Will Be Happy1'Over
There.”
11:00 a.m.—East Texas, John A. Stubbs, Overseer. 147 marched. They
carried 52 banners, 40 flags and four musical instruments. The delega
tion sang, “I Love My Saviour, Too.” Wayne and Jenna Allen sang, “He
Will Make It Alright.” The overseer read his report which showed there
were 33 churches in the state, 68 ministers and 777 members. There
are 29 churches on the Emergency Honor Roll and 29 have honor stones
in Fields of the Wood.
11:15 a.m.—England, Homer Rye, Overseer. Three marched with one
flag.
The Bahama Band marched with them carrying 25 instruments. The
overseer spoke briefly concerning the work in England and read his re
port. One church was organized there this year with thirteen members.
11:30 a.m.—Florida, M. S. Curry, Overseer. 285 marched. They carried
21 banners, 57 flags and the Bahama Band marched with them with 25
musical instruments. The overseer talked briefly and read his report.
The report showed 78 churches, 198 ministers and 1,959 members. The
state is one hundred per cent in the Emergency Fund, and 40 churches
have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
11:45 a.m.—Georgia, M. E. Wilson, Overseer. 662 marched. They car
ried 80 banners, 145 flags and seven musical instruments. The delegation
sang,
“Heaven’s Jubilee.” The overseer read his report which showed
there were 98 churches, 208 ministers and 2,684 members in the state. The
churches are paid in full in the Emergency Fund and 45 have honor stones
in Fields of the Wood.
12:16 p.m.—Greece, Paul P. Costas, Overseer. Brother Costas carried
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all for their prayers and their love, and for everything they had done for
the support of the work in Greece.
12:24 p.m.—Guatemala, Jorge Ruano, Overseer. Five marched. They
carried one banner and two flags. The overseer talked briefly, then the
delegates sang a song in Spanish. The overseer read his report which
showed
there are 23 churches, 30 ministers and 1,100 members in Guate
mala. The delegates sang another song in Spanish.
12:35 p.m.—Haiti, J. Vital Herne, Overseer. Six marched, carrying two
banners and one flag. The overseer spoke briefly and sang “In the Garden”
in French. He read his report. This showed 194 churches, 199 ministers
and 10,336 members. Another song was sung in French by the overseer.
12:42 p.m.—Idaho, Harrison E. Price, Overseer. 24 marched, carrying
22 banners, four flags and four musical instruments. The delegation sang,
“The Move Is On.” The overseer introduced the state secretaries, then
read his report and talked briefly. The report showed there are four
churches in the state, five ministers and 98 members. Four churches are
on the Emergency Honor Roll and two have honor stones in Fields of the
Wood.
12:54 p.m.—Illinois, John W. Miracle, Overseer. 86 marched. They car
ried 42 banners, 43 flags and two musical instruments. The delegation
sang,
“It’s Love.” Song by the state secretaries, “Someone Cares for You.”
Brother S .O. Gillaspie spoke a few words, also Brother William Pente
cost. Solo by Anna Mae Roach, “To Be Like Jesus.” The overseer read
his report. This showed 13 churches, 29 ministers, 385 members, ten
churches on the Emergency Honor Roll.
1:15 p.m.—Indiana, Joe Martin, Overseer. 113 marched. They earned
31 banners, 17 flags and four musical instruments. The delegates sang,
“When We All Get to Heaven.” Song by D. H. McKinney and daughter,
“Do You Believe.” Song by J. Edward Whitman, “Onward in His Care,”
The
overseer read his report. This showed 15 churches, 37 ministers, 450
members,
12 churches having honor stones in Fields of the Wood. The
state is one hundred per cent in the Emergency Fund.
1:33 p.m.—Iowa, Howard W. Thomas, Overseer. 50 marched, carrying
three banners, 15 flags and one musical instrument. The delegation sang,
“Keep on the Firing Line.” A duet sang, “Looking for a Payday.” The
overseer read his report. This showed ten churches in the state, ten min
isters and 205 members. Eight churches are on the Emergency Honor
Roll and four have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
1:45 p.m.—Jamaica, C. S. Cooke, Representative. Five marched, carry
ing one banner and three flags. “Since I Laid My Burdens Down” was sung
by a duet. Brother Cooke spoke briefly and read the report sent by the
overseer, Brother R. C. Smith. This report showed 159 churches, 146 min
isters and 9,700 members.
1:53 p.m.—Kansas, Cecil J. Cunningham, Overseer. 90 marched. They
carried 29 banners, 14 flags and two musical instruments. The delegates
sang, “Hold the Fort.” A quartet sang, “Somebody’s Been A Praying for
Me.” Solo, “He Bought My Soul at Calvary.” The overseer talked briefly
and read his report. This showed 11 churches, 34 ministers and 335 mem
bers.
Eight churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and six have honor
stones
in Fields of the Wood.
2:15 p.m.—Kentucky, Harper Hunter, Jr., Overseer. 309 marched. They
carried 123 banners, 73 flags and 22 musical instruments. The delega
tion
sang, “Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Song by Jean and A. J.
Coalter,
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showed there are 61 churches in the state, 106 ministers and 2,315 mem
bers. There are 38 churches on the Emergency Honor Roll and 33 have
honor stones in Fields of the Wood. The overseer introduced the state
secretaries and made mention of those who had raised, large personal offer
ings for the missionary offering in the state convention.
2:35 p.m.—Louisiana, Earl Cowen, Overseer. 78 marched. They carried
23 banners, 22 flags and two musical instruments. The delegates sang,
“I’ll Overcome Some Day.” The overseer read his report. This showed
12 churches in the state, 22 ministers and 290 members. Nine churches
are on the Emergency Honor Roll and seven have honor stones in Fields
of the Wood.
2:50 p.m.—Maine, William A. Grant, Overseer; New Hampshire, Charles
Hanna, Overseer; Vermont, Orville W. Trump, Overseer. Twelve marched,
carrying three banners and four flags. The delegates sang,. “I Love My
Saviour, Too.” Brother Grant gave his report and talked briefly concern
ing the work in Maine. A duet sang, “Standing Somewhere in the Shadows.
Brother Hanna read his report and spoke concerning the work in New
Hampshire. Brother Trump gave his report and made a short talk about
the work in Vermont.
3:10 p.m.—Maryland and D. C., Posey A. Shupe, Overseer. 83 marched,
carrying 31 banners, ten flags and four musical instruments. The dele-
gation sang, “He Set Me Free.” A duet sang, “He Lifted Me Out. John
W. Wood spoke a few words in behalf of the colored work. The over
seer introduced the state secretaries, then read his report. This report
showed
there were 18 churches, 36 ministers and 382 members in the state.
Twelve churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and seven have honor
stones in Fields of the Wood.
3:30 p.m.—-Massachusetts, C. O. Ray, Overseer. Twelve marched, carry-
ing one banner, four flags and four musical instruments. The delegates
sang “When We All Get to Heaven.” The overseer sang “Heaven Bound
Train,” while those who had instruments played them. He read his re
port and spoke briefly concerning the work.
3:39 p.m.—Mexico, J. A. Jimenez, Overseer. Thirteen marched, carry
ing
one banner, eight flags and one musical instrument. The delegates
sang several songs in Spanish. Two brothers spoke briefly and the over
seer read his report. This showed 28 churches, 33 ministers and 1,133
members in Mexico. Six churches have paid the Emergency dollars in
full and two have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
3- 53 p m.—Michigan, John L. Sullivan, Overseer. 127 marched. They
carried 33 banners, 30 flags and four musical instruments. The delega
tion sang “When I Reach That City.” The overseer introduced the state
secretaries. Ray Douglas and Nelson Rayburn sang, “I’m Proud to Be A
Member of the Church of God.” A group sang, “The Bird of the Air.
Song
by the Harmonettes, “Satisfied.” The overseer read his report. This
showed 15 churches, 40 ministers and 480 members. The state is paid
in full in the Emergency Fund and twelve churches have honor stones in
Fields of the Wood. Song by a group, “Putting on Our Traveling Shoes.”
4- 24 p.m._Minnesota, Paul H. Thompson, Overseer. 29 marched. They
carried 15 banners, 13 flags and one musical instrument. The delegates
sang “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Two small girls sang, “I Won’t
Have to Cross Jordan Alone.” The overseer spoke for a few moments
and read his report. This showed four churches in the state, eight min
isters and 90 members. The four churches are on the Emergency Honor
Roll and three have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.

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4:39 p.m.—Mississippi, Henry M. Biggers, Overseer. 156 marched. They
pfpilpii ” banners, 29 flags and two musical instruments. Two Brown
ci^°£er\.san®S ,Pon’*: Overlook Salvation.” The overseer read his report
which showed there were 50 churches, 78 ministers and 1,600 members.
There are 28 churches on the Emergency Honor Roll and 20 have honor
stones
in Fields of the Wood.
• li50.! —Missouri> Boyd Thornton, Overseer. 118 marched. They car-
ried ^banners, 35 flags and two musical instruments. The delegates
sang,
Shout and Shine.” The overseer introduced the state secretaries.
A quartet sang, Dig a Little Deeper.” Brother D. R. Holcomb, former
overseer of the state, was introduced and he spoke a few words The
overseer read his report. It showed 30 churches, 71 ministers and 815
members. Fourteen churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and eleven
, ve honor stones m Fields of the Wood. Warren Roney sang, “When
I Get up to Heaven.
5:09 p.m.—Montana, W. A. Newsom, Overseer. 26 marched with nine
banners, ten flags and one musical instrument. The delegates sang, “I
Love
My Saviour, Too.” The overseer introduced the state secretaries,
then read his report This showed four churches, eight ministers and
56 members. Three churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and two
have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
• 5J2oiP'in'—Nebraska, Don B. Thomas, Overseer. 22 marched. They car-
rled ,, banners, seven flags and one musical instrument. The delegates
sang.
Get in the Glory Land March.” The overseer introduced the state
secretaries. A duet sang, “I Laid off the Old Robe and Put on the New ”
The
overseer read his report. This showed four churches, eight ministers
and 60 members. The state is one hundred per cent in the Emergencv
Fund, also in the Honor Stone Program.
5:38 p.m.—Nevada, Jesse A. Griffin, Overseer. Nineteen marched. They
carried seven banners, five flags and three musical instruments. The dele
gates
sang, “Heaven’s Jubilee.” The overseer introduced the state secre
taries and read his report. This showed one church with eighteen mem
bers and two ministers. This church has paid the Emergency dollars
and has an honor stone in Fields of the Wood. Dwane Cranmore sang “He
Bought
My Soul at Calvary.” ’
5:51 p.m.—New Jersey, Walter L. Harvey, Overseer. Sixteen marched
They
carried six banners, four flags and two musical instruments. Each
state secretary spoke a few words. Songs by two of the secretaries, “Prayer
Bells of Heaven” and “Land of Rest.” The delegation sang “Let Me Walk
With You, Jesus.” The overseer read his report which showed four churches
m the state, nine ministers and 29 members.
6:05 p.m.—New Mexico, T. J. Lowe, Overseer. 23 marched, carrying
eight banners, four flags and three musical instruments. Brother Serratt
sang a special song. Each state secretary spoke briefly. The overseer read
his report which showed 12 churches, 23 ministers and 172 members Eleven
churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and eight have honor stones
in Fields of the Wood.
6.15 p.mj—New York, J. F. Aites, Overseer. 37 marched, carrying 11
banners, 22 flags and three musical instruments. The delegation sang
“Heaven’s Jubilee.” The colored delegation sang, “If We Never Meet
Again. The oveiseer introduced the state secretaries and other workers.
Brother Senen Gonzalez spoke briefly concerning the Spanish work in New
York. The overseer read his report which showed eight churches, 23

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ministers and 130 members. Four churches are on the Emergency Honor
Roll
and three have honor stones in Fields of the Wood. Song by the
Adderly Singers.
6:35 p.m.—North Carolina, R. Clement Lynch, Overseer. 331 marched.
They carried 65 banners, 129 flags and four musical instruments. The dele
gation sang, “Everybody Will Be Happy Over There.” Song by the Sons
of Harmony, “When This Life Is Over, I’ll Fly Away.” The overseer read
his report which showed 83 churches in the state, 144 ministers and 2,252
members. The state is paid in full in the Emergency Fund and 52 churches
have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
6:55 p.m.—North Dakota and Manitoba, Canada, Nelson W. Johnson,
Overseer. 59 marched. They carried 18 banners, 26 flags and three musical
instruments. The delegates sang, “Keep on the Firing Line” and “Let the
Spirit Descend.” The overseer read his report which showed eight churches
in North Dakota, 11 ministers and 74 members. The eight churches are
on the Emergency Honor Roll and six have honor stones in Fields of the
Wood. Manitoba has two churches, two ministers and 30 members.
7:10 p.m.—Ohio, W. W. Webb, Overseer. 104 marched. They carried 22
banners and 36 flags. The delegation sang, “Everybody Ought to Know.”
The overseer introduced the state secretaries. The Biblical Wonder Quartet
sang,
“Jesus, the Way Maker.” Betty Waggett recited a poem. The over
seer read his report which showed 18 churches, 44 ministers and 564
members. The state is paid in full in the Emergency Fund and all churches
have honor stones in Fields of the Wood. The delegation sang, “In My
Father’s House.”
7:26 p.m.—Oklahoma, D. F. Rowland, Overseer. 102 marched. They car
ried 32 banners, 14 flags and three musical instruments. The delegates
sang,
“He Set Me Free.” The state presented the General Overseer with
a quilt. The state evangelistic party sang, “The Lord Will Make a Way
Somehow.
” The overseer read his report which showed 23 churches, 61
ministers and 649 members. The state is paid in full in the Emergency
Fund and seventeen churches have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
7:40 p.m.—Ontario, Canada, Horace LaFortune, Overseer. Three marched
with one banner and four flags. The overseer spoke briefly concerning
his work in Ontario and read his report which showed one church with
13 members. This church is on the Emergency Honor Roll.
7:47 p.m.—Oregon, William G. Hardin, Overseer. Seven marched, carry
ing ten banners, one flag and one musical instrument. The overseer read
his report which showed five churches, six ministers and 127 members.
Four churches are on the Emergency Honor Roll and three have honor
stones in Fields of the Wood. The delegates sang, then a sister played a
number on the harmonica.
8:00 p.m.—Tennessee, L. V. Jones, Overseer. 667 marched. They carried
150 banners, 78 flags and two musical instruments. The delegation sang,
“I’ll Fly Away.” The overseer read his report which showed 96 churches
in the state, 200 ministers and 3,646 members. There are 62 churches
with honor stones in Fields of the Wood and 67 on the Emergency Honor
Roll. Senator Estes Kefauver marched with the Tenessee delegation and
spoke for a few moments. He congratulated the Church on the use of
the airplane in the work of the Church under the leadership of Brother
Grady R. Kent. He also referred to the increase in crime in our country,
and juvenile delinquency. He stated that if people would serve God there
would be no crime, and that the only way to have peace in the world is
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8-40 P-m-—Pennsylvania, Paul J. Ion, Overseer. 117 marched, carrying
JO Danners, 17 flags and one musical instrument. The delegation sang
S&jpppl Jubilee.” Song by R. V. Pratt, “The Work of the C. P. M. A.”
While
the song was sung, small airplanes were thrown out in the congre
gation.
The overseer gave his report which showed 25 churches, 45 min
isters and 642 members. The state is paid in full in the Emergency Fund
and 18 churches have honor stones in Fields of the Wood. The colored
delegates sang, “Walking up the Glory Highway.” The overseer introduced
the state secretaries.
9:05 p.m.—Porto Rico was not represented, but a report sent by the over
seer showed 14 churches, 16 ministers and 364 members.
, 9.06 p.m. Rhode Island, H. L. Butts, Overseer. Nine marched, carry
ing one banner, seven flags and one musical instrument. The delegates
sang,
“The Move Is On.” The overseer and his wife sang a song and the
overseer read his report.
9:15 p.m.—Sierra Leone, B. W. A., David E. Longstreth, Overseer 21
marched. They carried one banner and ten flags. The delegation sang
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart.” The overseer sang this song in his
native tongue. The overseer read his report. Solo, “Nobody’s Soul But
Mine.”
9:27 p.m.—South Carolina, E. A. McDonald, Overseer. 202 marched. They
carried 35 banners, 31 flags and two musical instruments. The delegation
sang,
“Getting Ready to Leave This World.” The overseer read his re
port which showed 60 churches, 116 ministers and 1,800 members There
are 22 churches with honor stones in Fields of the Wood and 29 churches
on the Emergency Honor Roll. Eight new church buildings have been
erected this year and one parsonage.
9:50 p.m.—South Dakota, F. E. Van Deventer, Overseer. 48 marched,
carrying 15 banners, 11 flags and two musical instruments. The delega
tion sang, “A Million Years From Now.” Edith Bruner sang and the over
seer gave his report. This showed eight churches, 13 ministers and 181
members.
The state is one hundred per cent in the Emergency Fund and
also in the Honor Stone Program. A quartet sang, “Glad Reunion Day.”
10:05
p.m.—Utah, Floyd E. Benton, Overseer. 24 marched. They car
ried seven banners, four flags and two musical instruments. Brother
and Sister Murphy sang, “When the Pearly Gates Will Open.” The over
seer read the report which showed one church, two ministers and 36
members.
A duet sang, “Somebody’s Been A Praying for Me.”
10:15 p.m.—Virginia, W. M. Lowman, Overseer. 305 marched. They
carried 136 banners, 42 flags and one musical instrument. The delegation
sang, “I Feel Like Traveling On.” The colored delegates sang a number.
Sister Millerson presented the overseer and wife with a nice crochet
bedspread. The overseer read his report which showed 72 churches, 117
ministers and 2,106 members. The state is paid in full in the Emergency
Fund and 42 churches have honor stones in Fields of the Wood.
10:45 p.m.—Washington, Sidney A. Cooley, Overseer. 44 marched with
19 banners, 11 flags and two musical instruments. The delegates sang,
“Heaven’s Jubilee.” The overseer introduced the state secretaries. A small
boy sang, “It Is No Secret.” The overseer read his report which showed
nine churches, 20 ministers and 188 members. The state has paid the
Emergency dollars in full and eight churches have honor stones in Fields
of the Wood.
11:00 p.m.—West Texas, Harry W. Grimes, Overseer. 43 marched. They
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delegation sang, “When God Dipped His Love in My Heart.” The over
seer read his report which showed there were ten churches in the state,
22 ministers and 214 members. Five churches have honor stones in Fields
of the Wood and five are on the Emergency Honor Roll. Solo, Glory
Land March.”
11:15 p.m.—West Virginia, V. R. Sherrill, Overseer. 87 marched with
21 banners, 33 flags and one musical instrument. The delegation sang,
“I>m On the Battle Field for My Lord.” A duet sang. Some Day Im
Going
Home.” The overseer introduced the state secretaries. A quartet
sang,
“Saved With Glory Divine.” The overseer read his report which
showed
21 churches, 40 ministers, 478 members, 14 churches on the Emer
gency
Honor Roll.
11- 30 p.m.—Wisconsin, E. T .Fowler, Overseer. 47 marched,^carrying 12
banners and 17 flags. The delegation sang, “Heavens Jubilee. The over
seer introduced the state secretaries and read his report which showed
five churches, ten ministers and 125 members. The state is paid in fifil
in the Emergency Fund and four churches have honor stones in Fields of
the Wood. , , ....
11*45 rim_Wyoming, G. C. Decker, Overseer. 31 marched with ten
banners eight flags and one musical instrument. The delegation sang
“Everybody Ought to Know What State This Is.” The overseer gave
his report ywhich showed eight churches, eleven ministers, 152 mernbers.
The state is one hundred per cent in the Emergency Fund and Honor Stone
Program. A duet sang, “Golden Jubilee.”
12- 02 am_The General Overseer called for the congregation to stand
and pray in concert for the countries listed on the program which were
not represented in the Assembly.
12:05 a.m.—Brother Hermis Ferguson sounded a blast on the trumpet
to signify the end of the call of states.
12:06 a.m._Charlotte Newsome sang “Standing Outside.”
12-11 a.m.—Evangelistic message by Elmer Gilbert. The speaker gave
the warning that we are living in the evening of time and that we are
nearing the coming of the Lord. He urged all those who needed an
experience from God to come to the altar. The report showed four saved,
three sanctified and three baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Friday, September 11
6-00 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of Lonnie Freeman. After
a good song service, the sisters stood and prayed in concert in behalf of
the°Assembly andfor those for whom requests were made. Following
this prayer, the brethren prayed in concert. The colored delegates gath
ered faiths platform and sang a stirring song. Brother Freeman read
2 Corinthians 4:18 and talked briefly. Opportunity was given for those
oresPnt to testify to the wonderful blessings of the Lord. Then there
was some special singing and Sister Carrie Nesbitt recited a poem. The
service was dismissed with concert prayer at 6.55 a.m.
8:45 a.m—Music by the Bahama Brass Band in front of the Tabernacle.
8:50 a.m.—Organ music by Christine Douglas.
9:00 a.m._Program of music by the Louisville Brass Band.

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(Hi a-m-'TSon§ service led by William Akers, Mary Akers at the piano
KLlMP Moore at the organ. This was a wonderful song service
hvl ^gSv 0frJhe Lord if the midst. The Scripture reading was
Jack E- Thomas. Isaiah 60:1-8. Brother A. D. Haney led the
congregation m prayer. At the close of this prayer, the congregation
prayed together m behalf of those for whom requests were made.
Stone
DepSm^tDkeectoS G° Hen°e’” meSSage by L‘ S' Rhodes’ Honor
first referrad to John 14:31 in which are the words of the
fourth* nfcSe arld made a f®w remarks. Portions of the twenty-
A-i? u haptel, of Genesis were read and he stated that the servant of
He^aid™ 1S 3 tyP<2 °f the holy Ghost and Rebekah is a type of the Church.
BH sa^ect will deal quite a bit with the Church following the Holy
Sd *1 wiliygo3ldThA wer5ekrthh ‘7dt th*u g0 with this man? And she
said,
l will go The Holy Ghost is not to follow the Church but the
Church
is to follow the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is here for a special
ai?d He knows His business. The Holy Ghost was given to leach
H?® Gharch’ ,to guide the Church, to show the Church things to come.
1 HtHn,'Jmhwi °UJ-,ord®r- . The trouble today, too many people want
H?ly Gh?st' ^misters who are governed by the Holy Ghost
are good, loyal ministers. Members who are governed by the Holy Ghost
are loyal members. The Bible says that the servant took Rebekah and
went his way. Are you willing to follow the Holy Ghost in His wav’ I
am reminded of an automobile that a person drives. He has charge' of
the cai\ He controls it. He knows where he wants the car to go He
doesn
t depend on the car because the car is subject to him. 8
“When Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac she lighted off the camel
Some day the Church will look up and see Jesus coming in the clouds
butTi wCa°smwW1i,hia No d°ubt- Rebekah had her ups and downsi
but it was hei duty to stay on the camel and follow the servant Too
many people are jumping off the camel. Some people think the camel
Jf,?™if0ing fait enou|h- but the thing for us to do is to stay on. Some
rfJni2,d„me a Person riding on a camel way back, just about
to slip off. Folks who are just holding on can’t do much, because if they
turn loose they will slip off.
“We have a rule to go by and we must all walk by the same rule Let
us mind the same thing. The word mind means to pay attention to If
we mind the Holy Ghost we will walk by the same rule.
ro-iil!'hevn,ible aay,s ke®ph?f the decrees wffl establish the Church in the
faith. When Paul and Silas visited the churches and delivered to them
twdeC£eeSi,Whl?h °Sdamed by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem,
these churches kept the decrees and they were established in the faith
When
our people become loyal to the General Assembly, they will be
established in the faith. According to the Bible there is only one Church
and one faith. You are either in the faith or you are out of it. The Bible
says m the last days some will depart from the faith. They will give at-
tention to seducing spirits. There are a lot of seducing spirits going around
t0 lead y°u away from the Church is a seducing
spirit. The Holy Ghost never leads anyone away from the Church.”
10:20 a.m.—Song by Texie Johnson, “The Church Victorious.”
10:23 a.m.—The General Overseer read Ephesians 6:5-20 and gave a short
exhortation He was in tears a part of the time while he talkld earnestly
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for the doctrine as we have been taught. He called for all who could
to
kneel and pray for him that God would bless him as he delivered the
Ajinual Address. After the prayer, eight of the brethren came to the
front of the platform and held the Church, United States, Mexico and
British flags. The citizens of the United States repeated after the Gen
eral Overseer the United States flag pladge. The British subjects repeated
with Brother Alvin S. Moss the British flag pledge. Brother J. A. Jimenez
and Brother Gabriel Monti jo repeated the Mexican flag pledge. Then the
entire congregation repeated the flag pledge of the Church.
10:43 a.m.—The General Overseer’s Annual Address:
GENERAL OVERSEER’S ANNUAL ADDRESS
BEFORE THE FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
of
THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
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 Queen, and Country, one flag, one throne,
one Empire.
La Bandera
iOh, Bandera Mexicana! ;Mi Bandera Tricolor! Yo amo tus lindos colores;
con
todo mi corazon. Quiero que siempre gloriosa, flotes libre y con honor.
;Que
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
Another year is gone and we are now gathered together in the 48th An
nual Assembly. The time has passed so rapidly that it seems only a few
days since we met in the Assembly last year. And now that we have
passed through another year, we are stronger and more determined than
ever to please the Lord and do His will, or we are weaker. Those who
have let down a little and failed to press the battle as they should are
probably weaker, but I trust they will become so fired up in this As
sembly that they will be strong and active in the service of the Master
hereafter. And those who have been faithful day after day through the
year, I believe they are stronger and will be ready for more glorious
service another year when this Assembly is over.

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Through the efforts of our faithful workers, the Church has made good
progress this year. All that has been done is appreciated, and I am sure
the time will come when God will reward each one according to his
work. I would like to be able to say some words of commendation to our
faithful people just as I feel down in my heart, but it is not so easy to
speak my feelings concerning them. But I want all to know that I love
them and appreciate them and it is through their efforts that the work
has made progress. I give to them the honor for all that has been accom
plished. Without the good work they have done by the help of the Lord,
we would have no advancements to show at this time, but through their
efforts, with the blessings of God upon them, the work has advanced.
Some of our people have been called upon to pass through severe tests,
but they went on with the Lord and were obedient to His Word and came
out more than conquerors. . They believed God and stood on His Word.
I wonder if some of these might be called the friends of God as Abraham
was.
When God told Abraham his seed would be as the stars for multi
tude and in his seed would all nations of the earth be blessed, he believed
His
Word. Then when the test came, he still believed God and went about
the business of doing what he was told to do. He could offer his son on
the altar of sacrifice because he had confidence in God and in His Word. He
was called the friend of God. We can go through the hard places and
be faithful because we have confidence in God. And when He sees that
we mean to stand true, He will make a way of escape for us. God sent
the ram to Abraham’s rescue when He knew he would not back down
from offering Isaac. We can always count on God delivering us when
we are faithful. He is just as able now as He was in the days of Abraham.
While we have made good progress the past year, there is much work
yet to be done before the Lord’s return and I feel I can count on those
who have been faithful in the past to continue to work hard and stand
on the Word of God. It takes faithfulness on the part of all of our min
isters and members to get the work done. Our overseers, pastors and
other ministers are so rushed they don’t have much time for rest, and
even our members who feel the responsibility that is resting upon them
are busy, busy in the work of the Church. We get tired and worn here
but we have to rush right on because the work must be done. The Church
must cover the earth. This message must be carried to every nation and
every creature in every nation, so there is nothing for us to do but to
hurry on until the work is done.
FIFTY YEARS OF PROGRESS OF THE ARISE, SHINE
Fifty years ago, June 13, 1903, the Church obeyed the command to “Arise,
shine.” It was in Cherokee County, North Carolina that the statement
was made “ . .it is the Church of God of the Bible.” The little church
there prospered and through the efforts of the ministers of that congre
gation a church was organized in Tennessee in the latter part of 1903.
In 1904 a church was organized in Georgia and two more in Tennessee.
Near the close of 1905 the work had grown to the extent that there was
a demand for a gathering together for the purpose of considering ques
tions and to search the Bible for additional light, so the first Assembly
was held January 26 and 27, 1906. Twenty-one members were present in
this Assembly that was held in the home of J. C. Murphy in Cherokee
County.
Important questions were discussed and a good foundation was
laid for the future progress of the work.
Year after year the work prospered and spread to fields where the last
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nearly everything was swept away. At that time there were approximately
650 churches, 900 ministers and 21,000 members in thirty states and two
foreign countries, also there was a nice publishing business. The work
was started again and God was with my father, the former General Over
seer, and the few who remained faithful to the Church. A lot on Central
Avenue where this Assembly Tabernacle now stands was purchased and
a small building was erected. The 18th Annual Assembly was held in
it in November, 1923. The opposition was great for a number of years
following this Assembly, but God wonderfully blessed the efforts of those
who
fought so valiantly in His cause and much was accomplished. The
first tabernacle was torn away and another one built and it has been
enlarged a number of times, and now with its present seating capacity
it is too small to accommodate the people who attend the night services
of the Assembly. Since 1923 the work has grown until we now have
1,600 churches, 2,795 ministers and 60,800 members in forty-six states and
twenty-four foreign countries.
My father, A. J. Tomlinson, realized the value of the printed message
in the early years of his ministry. In 1901 he began publishing a small
two-page paper which he named “Samson’s Foxes.” The paper was en
larged to four pages later on. Then in 1904 it was discontinued because
of a lack of finance, but the following year my father started the pub
lication of “The Way.” He knew he had found the true way, so it is
not surprising that he would choose this name for the paper. Later the
name was changed to “The Evening Light and Church of God Evangel.”
After a while the words “Evening Light” were dropped from the name
and it was known as “The Church of God Evangel.” A one-room office
was built on Gaut Street across from the Tomlinson House. Subscriptions
for the paper increased and the publishing business grew until the build
ing was enlarged three times. Printing presses and other equipment were
purchased and the paper was mailed out each week. A monthly maga
zine
named “The Faithful Standard” was published, also Sunday School
literature was prepared and printed, as well as books, tracts and other
printed matter.
When the publishing business was lost, there was nothing to do but
start all over again, so in September, 1923, the first “White Wing Mes
senger” was mailed out. Our printing was done at the Cleveland Daily
Banner and later at the Cleveland Herald. The time came when we
felt the need of having our own printing equipment and in 1946 work
was started on the erection of our present publishing house. In addition
to the “White Wing Messenger,” the “Joyful News Broadcast,” “Happy
Harvester,” Sunday School literature, tracts, leaflets, pamphlets and books
are printed in English. The “White Wing Messenger” is printed in Spanish,
also
portions of our Sunday School publications, auxiliary helps and a
number of tracts. Thousands of tracts are printed in several languages
and distributed through the Free Literature Department.
After the Church had grown to proportions sufficient to support an
orphanage, this work was started here in Cleveland when two or three
cottages housed several children. In later years a large building was
erected in Dyersburg, Tennessee to be used in caring for children who
needed a home. The work in Cleveland and also in Dyersburg was lost
to us, but a few years ago the Assembly decided the Sunday Schools
should support this department. A farm was purchased near the city
and again an orphanage became a reality. Two homes on this farm are
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city, and this year another home was completed for the smaller boys.
We feel great strides have been made in the orphanage work since it was
started a few years ago.
We sincerely believe Bible Training Camp has its place in the ad-
Va?C,iment °* Ilf Church. Through this medium the Church is carrying
°n ,u■ comn?)and of the Lord when He said, “Teaching them to observe
au things. . . We do not mean to say this is the only way to obey the
command,
but those who attend Bible Training Camp are given the teach
ings
and practices of the Church, then they in turn can teach others. In
tne countries where Camps have been conducted there is marked im-
provement in the work because the people have a better understanding
of the Bible and how to carry on the work.
The institution of the auxiliaries was certainly a forward move in the
advancement of the work. These are some of the “helps” set in the Church.
■ School has its place in our teaching and training program,
and it has reached out its arms of mercy to homeless children. The As
sembly Band Movement has been the means of keeping many of our mem
bers safely housed in the fold. The State Overseers Pay Association has
assisted m keeping our overseers on the field. The Womens Missionary
Bc^nd has raised thousands of dollars for the cause of home and foreign
missions. The Victory Leaders Band has raised thousands of dollars for
the spread of the printed message. The Church of Prophecy Marker
Association
is doing a wonderful work in marking places of interest in
connection
with the Church and beautifying Fields of the Wood Through
its "On to Perfection” program it is bringing the churches up to a re
quired standard of spirituality and organization so they can be-honored
The Visual Department of the C. P. M. A. has proved a blessing to the
work, as well as the Wings of Prophecy program. We feel this part of
the work is in line with prophecy since the Church obeyed the command
to Arise, shine” in the western part of North Carolina in the same year
the first successful flight of an airplane was made by the Wright brothers
in the eastern part of the state. And now the Church and the airplane
are working together to get this message to all the world.
We could hardly say anything about the last days Church and the pro
gress it has made in fifty years without mentioning the flag of red white
blue and purple, with its scepter, star and crown. When the former Gen-
0v?rseer displayed a design for a Church flag in the Assembly in
1933, after a committee through a report had recommended that the
4? j s“ou*d have a flag, the Holy Ghost took control and the approval
of God was placed upon the business through manifestations of His pres
ence
and power. Since that time this flag for all nations has been wav
ing in the breezes over our buildings in the home land and foreign coun
tries, and telling its story of Christ and His Church from the windows and
doors
of homes and inside our church buildings.
I believe all of us feel it was a forward step in the work of the Church
when the Lord moved on my father to purchase the property where the
Church had its beginning in these last days. In 1940 he purchased thirty-
five acres where the Church arose in Cherokee County, North Carolina
for the purpose of marking and beautifying it. It is called Fields of the
Wood because that is the name given in the Bible. Before my father
left us, Sanctuary Hall was built, also the Open Pavilion and tho baptismal
pool. Since that time the place has been marked and beautified so it is
attracting thousands of visitors each year. Two markers have been added
this year on Prayer Mountain—the Lord’s Prayer and the Beatitudes.
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We are grateful to the Lord for the progress that has been made in the
work of the Church during these fifty years. We are looking forward
to greater progress being made in the years to come than we have ever
known. I feel it must be this way in order for the work to be done that
is outlined in the Bible.
ABLE MINISTERS
“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of our
selves; but our sufficiency is of God;
“Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament, not of
the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”
We might think of an able minister as being one who has the ability
to speak fluently and handle his subject well, but Paul said God made
him an able minister of the New Testament, “not of the letter, but of
the spirit." At another time he said he didn’t preach with enticing words
of man’s wisdom but in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power.
He told the Corinthian church that the signs of an apostle were wrought
among them by him in signs, wonders and mighty deeds. Paul knew the
letter, but he depended upon the Spirit of God to fully preach the gospel.
In addition to this, he saw to it that his life and works conformed to
his preaching. He set himself as an example for others to follow as he
followed
Christ. At one time he called attention to the fact that he had
lived holily and justly and unblameably. He didn’t preach one thing and
practice something else.
I believe we can agree with Paul’s statement that he was an able min
ister of the New Testament, and I would like to encourage our ministers
to make him an example to follow. I feel that we need more of the
power of God in our ministry so we can fully preach the gospel. Paul
said the gospel is power, so we will have to have the power to preach
the gospel of power. Without this we can’t call ourselves able ministers
as Paul did. Then we can believe Paul put in practice all of the teach
ings of the Church. He wouldn’t have claimed to be an able minister if
he did not. How could one be an able minister of the New Testament
and fail to believe and practice the teachings?
When we made application for the ministry we answered one hundred
questions. These questions had to be answered correctly in order for
us to receive license. If it was necessary for us to measure to the re
quirements when we answered the hundred questions in order to get
license,
then we know it is necessary for us to continue to measure up
to be worthy of keeping the license. Our ministers state they will en
deavor to be good examples of the believers. It is not too much to ex
pect a minister to be an example. Paul instructed Timothy to be an
example of the believers, so we feel that our ministers should be good
examples. And to be a good example it seems that a minister should put
in practice all of the teachings of the Church. How else could he be an
example? If he failed in sticking to the teachings and practices of the
Church, then he would be setting the example for the members to do the
same.
Everyone who receives license in the Church states that he is willing
to accept and practice the tithing system that is recommended by the
Assembly,
yet ever so often my attention is called to a minister who
is not paying tithes. I am always sorry when I hear of a minister failing
in this way. He promised to do this, then he fails. I wonder what the
consequences will be for a minister who fails in paying tithes. I wouldn’t
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ministers m order for them to be good examples of the believers be
cause it is a teaching of the Church. One who fails to pay tithes can’t
c®nsi(^ered an able minister of the New Testament; he rather dis
qualifies himself for the ministry.
One failure on the part of some of our ministers, which has been very
grievous to me, is that they do not trust the Lord for their healing. The
Church teaches divine healing without the use of medicine. Our min
isters promised to put in practice the teachings of the Church when they
became members. Then when they became ministers they said they trusted
the Lord for their healing and used no medicine. But now it is quite a
common
thing for our ministers to resort to the use of medicine when a
severe fast comes on them. They go to a doctor or call one, and they go
to the hospitals. I am not criticising them, because none of us know what
we will do until a test comes, but I am glad because some have stood
• u?i_wlien severe tests have come and I believe others will stand true
m the future. I don’t believe everybody will fail in trusting the Lord
for their healing, but it is getting to be such a common thing for our
people
to resort to the use of medicine that I want to call their attention
to the fact that the Church still teaches that divine healing is provided
for all m the atonement. And for our ministers to be good examples of
the believers, they will have to continue to do what they said they were
doing when they received the license.
A number of our ministers who have failed to trust the Lord for their
healmg have sent in their license to the state overseer to hold until they
could
trust the Lord. They realized this failure disqualified them for the
ministry, so they didn’t want to carry the license until they could measure
to the requirements again. A few have written to me and stated they
had failed because they had resorted to the use of medicine and they
didn t feel worthy of the license. They expressed a sorrow because of
their failure and asked for prayer that they might be able to get back
to the place where they could fully trust the Lord. A spirit of this kind
is appreciated and we would rather our ministers would feel this way
when they fail in trusting the Lord for their healing. I think this is
the way they should feel and I believe if they will surrender their license
when they fail that they will put forth more effort to measure to the
standard so the license can be returned.
;I want to encourage all of our ministers to strive to measure up in all
of the things required of them. We surely need able ministers down here
in the end, those who can preach the Word with the power and the dem
onstration of the Holy Ghost, and at the same time put in practice all
of the things taught in the Bible. We not only need them, but must have
them.
1 thank God for everyone who has been faithful through the years
and we are looking forward to the time when all will be faithful in all
things.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
THE FULL RESTORATION OF THE GIFTS TO THE CHURCH has
been one of the prominent teachings of the Church for many years, but
it seems that some of our people do not fully understand the teaching
on this subject, or if they understand it, they do not agree with it. For
this reason I have decided to review the subject briefly in your presence
today.
We have looked forward for a long while to the time when we will
see eye to eye and speak the same thing, but we have not reached this
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until we do. But since the Church has been functioning for fifty years
in these last days, I feel we should be getting far enough along that we
can all agree on the prominent teachings of the Church. I see no reason
why we shouldn’t, because we all promised to accept and practice these
teachings when we became members. But quite often some question arises
concerning the gifts and I hear of one person teaching this subject one
way and another some other way. This ought not to be. It seems to me
that the least we can do is to stick to the teachings of the Church and
leave off our own opinions entirely.
In the twelfth chapter of First Corinthians Paul names the nine gifts
and describes their operation. It is evident that some of those members
did not have a good understanding of this subject because he told them
he didn’t want them to be ignorant concerning spiritual gifts. I don t want
our people to be ignorant on the subject and I have tried to help all
who have come to me with it. I have been telling them for several years
that God set the gifts in the Church and they are operated by the Holy
Ghost and manifested through the individual members of the Church. I
think Paul makes this very clear in his teachings. A gift is not given
to
an individual to use as he pleases. To me it is inconsistent to think
that God would give one of the nine gifts to an individual to be used in
this way. Paul says that God set them in the Church, and when the
need of the operation of a gift arises, the Holy Ghost uses a good, clean,
holy,
consecrated member to manifest it. One person may be used time
after time to manifest a certain gift but this does not mean the gift
belongs
to him; it rather means that he is in condition for God to use him
in this manner when there is a need for the manifestation of the gift.
To show that the Church has taught this subject in the past as I am
giving it here, I will repeat a question that was asked in the Assembly
in 1932, also the answer given by the former General Overseer. The
question is: “One of the nine gifts of the Spirit is the word of knowledge
—explain what this gift is, and what knowledge one having this gift
will Dossess.” The answer: “We have had all the gifts manifested m the
Church. Some people think when they get a gift it is like putting a gift
in their pocket and using it when they get ready. But these gifts are
to be used when the Spirit of God comes upon a person and manifests
the gift. There is a gift of the word of knowledge. This word of knowledge
is manifested when one is operated under the anointing m imparting
sacred truth. Sometimes when I have been giving out instructions under
the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, I have imparted knowledge that I never
knew before, and proved it by the Bible. That is what I call the mani
festation of the gift. Others have had similar experiences.
When
God uses one to manifest the gift of the word of knowledge, it
is time for certain knowledge to be imparted or there is a special need
for it because of certain conditions that may exist. So it is with the
other gifts. They are manifested through humble, consecrated members
by the -Holy- Ghost at times when they will prove a real blessing to the
Church. - . ,
At another time a question was asked in the Assembly and answered
bv the'former General Overseer: “What is the gift of discernment?” The
answer was: “The word discern means to judge or distinguish between.
This is discerning of spirits and not discerning men. This is in harmony
with 1 John 4:1. This gift evidently makes one able to know the dif
ference between the good Spirit and the evil spirit.
Probably the gift of healing is discussed more than any of the others.
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the sick and many of them are healed. Because they are successful in
gettmg people healed does not mean that they have the gift of healing,
or that the gift is operating through them. Healing is provided for all in
the atonement. “With his stripes we are healed.” Since healing is pro
vided for all in the atonement, it is not always necessary for the gift to
be manifested in order for people to be healed. All who are saved may
P.r®y„an<* ke healed. James said that “the prayer of faith shall save the
sick,
and it is through the prayer of faith that many people are healed
today.
In our own midst people are healed through the prayer of faith;
however, the gift of healing has been manifested in the Church as well
as all the other gifts.
I have no feeling of ill will toward those who have been out of line
with the teaching of the Church on the subject of the gifts; I love every
one
of them dearly, but now I am urging each one of these to teach
this subject just like the Church teaches it. I don't think I am asking
too much of them because this is what they promised to do. If they will
do this, it will bring about the unity that is so badly needed among us
on this subject. It seems to me it should be easy for them to teach this
subject just as the Church teaches it and leave off their own ideas and
opinions.
And if they will do this, I don’t think it will be long until
they will believe it just as the Church teaches it.
I always count it a privilege to be able to tell what the Church teaches
on a subject. I don’t care to express my own views. It is what the Church
teaches that counts, not what you think or what I think. The gifts come
under the government of the Church just as everything else in connec
tion with the Church, and who wants to go against the government?
Who would want to stand in the way of our seeing eye to eye and speak
ing the same thing? Surely none of us do, so I will count on everyone
sticking to the teachings of the Church on this point of doctrine along
with all the others.
DOING OUR OWN WORK
It is our business to do our own work. If we don’t do it, then it won’t
be
done. We certainly can’t depend on others doing it. In fact, it would
be inconsistent to think of others taking care of our work. They could
not be expected to have sufficient interest in it to do anything about it
and besides, they have their own obligations. Then we don’t want others
to do it because it belongs to us and we are responsible for it. God has
called
us to do this mighty work and we must be faithful in our duties.
Our work is of the greatest importance. No other work compares with
it. When we consider the scope that our work covers, the magnitude of
it is almost too much for us to comprehend. With getting the message
to every creature, making all men see, winning the lost, bringing in the
other sheep, perfecting the Church and getting it ready for Jesus to present
to Himself, and all the other things outlined in the Book, where is there
any time for doing anything else? I tell you if we do that which is re
quired of us, we will be about our Father’s business all the time.
I would like to be able to say something which would make every mem
ber of the Church feel that we are engaged in the greatest work in the
world and the most important. I would like to impress upon the mind
of each one the wonderful privilege we have of building the Church
which will sometime take its flight from this world. I want our people
to be so happy because they have this privilege that they will strive daily
for the advancement of the Church. I feel we should have such a great
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the time we possibly can to build the work. Why shouldn’t we love the
Church? It is the body of Christ. If we love Christ, surely we will love
the Church. And if we love Him more than we love anything else, we.
will also love the Church enough for our whole interest to be in it.
I will repeat what has been said many times and that is that we have
no time to help build anything but the Church. When a big campaign
comes to town, let the people who are responsible for it carry it on. We
can’t afford to leave our own work to assist others, or even to see what
is going on. We don’t oppose them, we want them to do all the good
they can, but we can’t afford to let our work go down while they are
having a campaign. If they get people saved and healed, that is good,
and we have no desire to stop them, but what I want our people to see
is that those who are carrying on those campaigns are not doing our
work. They are not building the Church. They can’t_ build the Church
because that is our work and we must keep our services going and get
people saved, sanctified, baptized with the Holy Ghost and the sick healed.
We can’t afford to leave our own services and help build up something
else.
We must stick to our own job and build the Church so those who
gather themselves together can come to it. The prophecy shows the time
will come when “. . .all they gather themselves together, they come to
thee. . There must be a “thee” for them to come to, so we must build
“thee” and make it ready for them when they come.
OUR IDLE MINISTERS AND THE FIELDS THAT ARE
WAITING FOR THEM
“Every member a worker and special work for everyone” has been a
slogan with us for a long while. We still feel that every member should
be a worker and we also feel that everyone has a place to fill and his
work to do. If every member should be a worker, how much more the
ministers. They are to be examples of the flock-. They are to take the
lead. Of course, our ministers are members also, and it might be said
that this makes them doubly responsible. They are responsible as mem
bers and also responsible as ministers. But we have ministers who are
doing very little in the work of the Church. They can’t be counted on
to do very much as members and they are doing nothing, or almost noth
ing in the ministry. And some of these are capable workers and could
accomplish a great deal if they would only give their time to it. Probably
everyone of them is, but I don’t know all of them personally.
What can we do to get these ministers to feel the responsibility that
is upon them? If God has called them to work for Him in the ministry,
then they surely need to be doing something about it. If they are not
called to preach, they ought to know it by this time and, of course, they
won’t want to continue as ministers in the Church. But what can we do
to get those who are called of God to work at the job? The Church needs
their help and they need to obey God. I don’t know just how to answer
my question, but I know I want to help everyone who wants to do some
thing in the great work of winning lost souls and building up the Church.
Sometimes
a minister excuses himself for not preaching by saying, “The
overseer didn’t give me any work to do.” But I don’t see how this can
actually be an excuse. The fields are white unto harvest. The lost are
on every hand, so there is work for everyone who will work. There is
a city town or village that doesn’t have a church in it near everyone of
our ministers. There are people in all these places who need the Lord,

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and there are those who need to know about the Church. Their blood
will be required at somebody’s hand. If our ministers can go and don’t,
I don’t see how they can expect to hear the Lord’s “Well done.”
Many new fields could be opened by those who are doing nothing, or
almost nothing, if they would just go into the work and do what they
could.
They could do this kind of work and carry on their secular work,
too. I know they couldn’t accomplish as much in the ministry while work
ing ait their jobs, but there have been many of our churches organized
by ministers who worked in the day and preached at night. It isn’t easy
to work in this way, but those whom God has called had better work
the hard way if they can’t do it any other way. Jesus made no promises
of beds of roses when He gave the command to go to every creature with
the message. But one thing He did promise and that is that He would
be with us all the way. If we are obedient to Him we can have Him
with us, and I would rather have Him with me than to have the easy
way. I would rather make many sacrifices than to fail to do what the
Lord has called me to do.
I trust our overseers will put forth special effort to get every minister
into the work somewhere. One overseer wrote me that he. had a num
ber of ministers in one city where we have churches who were doing
nothing in the ministry. They were spending their time in secular work.
He
said they could work in other cities where we don’t have churches
as
well as in that place, and he had in mind to tell them if they would
go to other cities and find work that he would rent a building and get
it ready for services for everyone who wanted to preach and work too.
I don’t know how he came out with his offer, but I hope everyone of those
ministers who were doing nothing in the ministry have accepted his prop
osition,
and I trust they will be able to establish churches in a number
of places. Whatever our overseers can do to get all of our ministers to
work will be appreciated.
The
new fields are before us and I hope we can do more another year
in opening them up than we ever have, and we can if all of our min
isters who are physically able will do what they can. If those who have
not worked this year will join the ranks of those who are now doing
their best for the Lord, we will have a lot more work accomplished at
the close of another year. Some of the places near us have been wait
ing a long time for us to come with this last days message. When we
finally go the people could feel that we have neglected them because
we have been so slow in getting to them. I hope all of us will take the
new fields on our hearts and do what we can to reach them in the near
future.
A CHANGE IN SELECTING OFFICERS
Some of you have probably noticed that there is no space given on the
program for the selection of the editor and publisher of the White Wing
Messenger,
assistant publisher and business manager, and general treas
urer. The reason for this is that I want to make a suggestion concern
ing these selections which I would like for this Assembly to give con
sideration.
Each
year the General Overseer has been selected by the Assembly to
serve as editor and publisher of the WTiite Wing Messenger since the
beginning of its publication, and others have been selected by the Assembly
to
serve as assistant publisher and business manager and general treas
urer. Since the majority of the offices at headquarters are filled by ap
pointment, it has been felt that the positions of assistant publisher and

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business manager and the treasurer should be filled by appointment also.
By filling these positions in this manner would connect these offices more
directly with the office of the General Overseer.
If the Assembly desires that the General Overseer appoint the assistant
publisher and business manager and the treasurer, then since there would
be only one position to be filled by the Assembly, and that is the editor
and publisher of the White Wing Messenger, action could be taken to
make the selection permanent so it would not have to be made a matter
of business each year.
I
would like for the Questions and Subjects Committee to give this mat
ter consideration and if they desire they may bring a recommendation
before the Assembly for its consideration. If the Assembly is not favor
able to this recommendation, then the business may be taken care of as
in the past.
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE
For a number of years the White Wing Publishing House has published
our Sunday School literature for the various classes. These lessons have
been prepared by different ones of our workers under the direction of
the Business Manager. It has been necessary to use the lesson outlines
prepared by the International Sunday School Committee. Some of the
helps in these lesson outlines are not in accordance with the teachings
of the Church; however, those who prepared the lessons have endeavored
to leave off anything that was out of line with the doctrine as we teach it.
It has been the desire of many of our people that we discontinue the
use
of the International Sunday School lessons and prepare our own
lessons
which will bring out the teachings of the Church. This means
that the one in charge of this work would choose the subjects and the
Scripture texts in line with the subject, prepare the lesson helps, illus
trations and daily Bible readings to conform with the teachings and prac
tices of the Church. It would be quite a task to get these lessons pre
pared and ready for use, so it would probably take a year to make the
change over. During the time these lessons are being prepared, we would
have to continue the use of the International Sunday School lesson.
For this work to be given the proper attention would require the serv
ice of a full-time worker, so I am recommending to this Assembly that
a Sunday School editor be appointed and that a committee be named to
make final decisions on the lessons after they are prepared. The work
of this committee would be to assist in keeping the lessons in line with
the doctrine. The Sunday School editor could work in conjunction with
the General Overseer and this committee that is approved by the Assembly.
As soon as possible arrangements should be made to have our own
Sunday School papers for our children. The papers we are now using
are prepared by a publishing house which does not teach the full gospel
and they have not given perfect satisfaction.
If the Questions and Subjects Committee feels this subject should be
brought before the Assembly for consideration, I will be glad for them
to prepare the necessary recommendation.
OUR SPANISH WORK
For a number of years efforts have been made to get the message of
the last days Church to the Spanish speaking people. Our efforts have
not been in vain as we now have groups in California, Arizona, New Mexico,
West
Texas and New York in the states. There have been calls from other

40 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
states but we have had no one to send to them. Then we have work in
Guatemala and small groups in two other countries of Central America.
Also we have churches in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and
Cuba.
A number of calls have come from South America and the language
in that country is almost wholly Spanish.
, Spanish people are religiously inclined and their hearts are open
to
the truth. We are grateful for all that has been accomplished among
iu I”11’ ^ . there are millions yet to be reached. We have been saying
that this last days message is for all nations and all languages, and some
of
our literature has been printed in Spanish for some time. But now
we
feel there is a need of having someone to devote his entire time to
these people m order for the work of the Church to spread among them
more rapidly.
After
much prayer and deep thinking and counseling with some who
have a special interest in the spread of the work among the Spanish
speaking people, I have decided to suggest the adding of a secretary to
serve as secretary to the General Overseer similar to one of our other sec
retaries. This will enable the General Overseer to keep in closer con
tact with our Spanish people, and to have one of their own race who
speaks their 'i language and knows their customs giving his full time to
the work, it is believed that many more can be reached with the last davs
message.
I would like for the Questions and Subjects Committee to take the sub
ject into consideration and if they feel my suggestion should be brought
before the Assembly, they can prepare the necessary recommendation.
WINGS OF PROPHECY
The interest in Wings of Prophecy continues to grow. Several of the
states have purchased planes, some small and some large, and it is the
general feeling that the airplane is a great help in the promotion of the
work of the Church. In the first place, the airplane points out the fulfill
ment of prophecy concerning the Church and the airplane coming up to
gether in these last days. Then the white planes with the Scriptures writ
ten on them are attracting the attention of many as they fly from air
port to airport, and they have been the means of getting some people to
search their Bibles. The planes have been used extensively in dropping
tracts and advertising revivals. We are happy about the nice number
of our people who have received training to pilot the planes.
Since
the planes are being purchased by the states, it seems that each
state having them should work out some plan for financing them The
Assembly
has decided that the C. P. M. A. funds can be used for the
upkeep of the planes located at headquarters, but the finance is insuf
ficient to take care of all the planes in the various states. Some states
have already launched plans which will not conflict with the C. P. M A
department for financing their planes. I think it will be good for others
to make some arrangements for financing the Wings of Prophecy program
in their states.
The planes in each state should be under the direction of the state over
seer and the state C. P. M. A. secretary. I would like to encourage those
in charge of the planes to see that they are properly registered and re
licensed at regular intervals. We have made an effort to assist the states
from headquarters in this way, but we feel it will be better for each
state to take care of this business. The General C. P. M .A Secretary will
be glad to lend his assistance to the states in the Wings of Prophecy pro
gram along with his other C. P. M. A. work.

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C. P. M.A. MEMBERSHIP
The purpose of the Church of Prophecy Marker Association when it
was accepted as an auxiliary by the Assembly was for the locating, mark
ing,
beautifying and maintaining of prominent places in the world in
connection with the Church of God of the Bible. Since the marking of the
local churches when they reach a certain standard of spirituality, organi
zation and work which renders them worthy, was included in the work
of
the C. P. M. A., this seemed to tie the perfecting of the Church and
the C. P. M. A. together, so a little later when a general secretary was
appointed for this auxiliary, it was decided that he should work at the
perfecting of the Church along with the other work of the C. P. M. A.
From the beginning those who became members of the C. P. M. A. were
required to pay a membership fee. To become a council member required
the payment of $10 at any time which counted for the rest of that cal
endar year and the next full year. To be a council member for six months
required the payment of $5 which paid for the rest of that six months
and the six months following. This plan has worked very well during
the years since it was started, and we have been able to mark and
beautify Fields of the Wood, also a marker has been placed in the Bahama
Islands. We do not feel that we are finished with our marking and
beautifying places of interest in connection with the Church in this country
and in other countries, so we are continually searching for the best plan
to support this work.
Many
of the members of the C. P. M. A. allow their membership to
expire each time, then when they pay their fee of $5, by getting the
rest of that six months and the following six months, they have almost
a year to their credit for this amount. Quite often those who pay the
$10 for the year do not renew when their membership expires, then when
they pay they get more than a year and quite often almost two years
to their credit.
Since many of our people pay their membership fee in the C. P. M. A.
as I have described here; however, there are a number who keep their
membership in force all of the time, the C. P. M. A. committee has de
cided to make $5 the membership fee for the year. The word “council”
will be discontinued and all who pay $5 will be members of the C. P. M. A.
It is my understanding that in the beginning the thought of having council
members was for the purpose of having councilers in the work of the
association. That is, the chief executive or the committee could call on
one
or more council members at any time to assist in considering and
deciding matters. Since this has not been practiced, we thought it might
be well to discontinue using the word.
This $5 may be paid any time during the year and it will count for
that year only; however, this amount will have to be paid before the
time for the requirement sheets for honor stones to be filled out in order
to be counted then.
Those who are not able to pay the $5 at one time may give the local
C. P. M. A. leader a dollar or more each month until the full amount is
paid. The leader may hold the money for the member until he has col
lected the $5.
We are hoping this change will prove a blessing to this department of
the work. It is our desire to encourage all of our people to become mem
bers of the C. P. M. A. in order that we may have funds to carry on
the work that needs to be done. Also we want to encourage every local
church to strive to measure up to all the requirements to render it worthy
of marking.

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SUPPORT FOR GENERAL EVANGELISTS
Two years ago the Assembly gave the General Overseer the privilege
i? £r°uP,or groups of evangelistic workers to work in new
nelds or small, run-down churches. That year one general evangelist
was appointed and last year two appointments were made. Much good
has been accomplished through these general evangelists and they are to
be commended for their untiring efforts, however, we have a desire for
greater results to be realized as there is still a need for general evangelists
on the field.
support ha,s. c°me from the general treasury, but if the
f4snon,ihilTtv nhf H?®?® evang?hTst? work were made to feel some of the
of, thei1' support I have wondered if more would be accom-
?n ah ^„rFfirMStan^elx!f4.a s/ate ,called for a general evangelist for a revival
innnnv?
that ?Kte has some money that can be used for his
support, then the evangelist can report to headquarters the amount he
receives and the treasurer can make up the balance from the general fund.
_JYf would not want to make this plan so rigid that a general evangelist
?KiJdIlw°at«AStat?* lf he did not get part of his support from it. But
it is believed that quite a number of states in which are ripe fields can
glfpff11. the expense of general evangelists from the home mission fund.
It may be that the support of our colored general evangelist will have
crea0Ide fr°m the headquarters treasury until the colored work has in-
v F the Ways and Means Committee feels this matter should be brought
before the Assembly for consideration, they can prepare the necessary
recommendation.
WOMENS MISSIONARY BAND ORGANIZATION
The Womens Missionary Band was instituted twenty-five years ago. It
did n°t take long for our faithful women to catch the missionary spirit
after they became organized, and they have been carrying on this work
through the years in a manner that is commendable. Many of our good
slsters have made sacrifices to raise missionary money. Some have gone
without many things which they needed in order to give to this cause.
Others have worked when they were not able in order for their bands
to have large offerings for the conventions and Assembly. They are
worthy of praise for all they have done and through their efforts many
souls
have been won for the Master and churches have been established
both m the home land and in foreign fields.
men the Assembly recommended that our women be organized into
bands for the purpose of raising missionary money, and this organiza
tion was named the Womens Missionary Band, it also recommended that
the local church select a leader and an assistant leader in business con
ference. This has been the practice through the years and it has worked
very well, but a number of our people feel that each band should have
the privilege of selecting its leader and assistant leader each year similar
to the way each Victory Leaders Band selects its leader and assistant
leader, so I believe it would be good to give this matter some consideration.
I would like for the Questions and Subjects Committee to give this sub-
3®ct ||s3Sil§ attention and if they feel it will bo good to bring it before
the Assembly for consideration, they may prepare the necessary recom
mendation.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
43
BROADCAST RECORD CLUB
The Broadcast Record Club has been in operation now for more than
a year and I believe those who have received the records have enjoyed
them as 1 am sure they like to listen to our own singers and musicians.
We
would like to continue the Broadcast Record Club with the under
standing that any profits from the records should go into the Free Litera
ture Fund, then the broadcasts be supported by this fund.
We have our equipment for tape recording; we also have our equip
ment to make records, and it is the desire of the committee to Promote
the work of the Church through the medium of radio. At first we thought
of broadcasting to foreign countries only, but it'seems we shoma pre
pare programs to be broadcast in our own country also. We do not teei
this will hinder the distribution of the printed message; we rather feel
that getting the pessage to the people through these broadcasts will be
the means of more people becoming interested in our literature.
Our young people are ready to stand behind this work. They have
been so wonderful in their support of the printed message and we feel
this means of publishing the message to all the world will be an inspira
tion and an encouragement to our young people m their worK.
We appreciate the interest manifested in the Broadcast Record Club by
our people, but if the desired benefits of the Club are to be realized, the
service of a full-time worker will be required in the mechanical depart
ment to see that the programs are recorded properly and distributed. Also
he can see to it that the records are made and delivered to the club
members.
If our people feel this will be a good channel through which the work
of the Church may be promoted, I would like for the Questions and Sub
jects Oimmitteeto give the necessary attention to the matter and bring it
before the Assembly.
THE GENERAL OVERSEER’S HOME
In the 40th Annual Assembly the Questions and Subjects Committee in
a report which was accepted by the Assembly recommended that a home
be erected for the General Overseer. The next year the General Properties
Committee in its report made some mention of the fact that due to the
scarcity of building materials the General Overseer asked the committee
to secure a small home until such a time as building material was avail
able. The small home was purchased and the General Overseer and his
family lived in it until June of this year when the new home at 1890
Georgetown Road was completed.
Brother C. R .Payne, Field Secretary, was in charge of the erection of
the home for the Genial Overseer. He did a splendid job and is to be
commended for the efforts he put forth to have the building erected pr°P-
erlv It is a beautiful home and located in a nice community. The Gen-
IS'Overseer and his family feel unworthy to occupy it but we feel it
is a building our people will be proud of.
A number who are here today were present at the dedication of this
home on the opening day of the Assembly, and we were happy to have
each one. It is the property of the Church in general and any member or
friend is welcome to visit us any time.

44 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
INTERESTING INFORMATION
Under the head of Interesting Information are several tables that show
increases or decreases to compare with the same department last year.
I he decreases referred to do not mean an actual decrease in the depart-
ment, but only that there was not as much accomplished this year as last
year. The mcrease means there was more done this year than last year.
DATA GATHERED FROM
Last Year
Sermons-------------------:--- 147,522
Converted_____________ 17,071
Sanctified_______________ 9,697
Holy Ghost---------------------- 5,999
Water Baptism_________ 4,246
Added to Church__________ 5,195
MINISTERS’REPORTS
This Year
145,431 Decrease 2,091
18,787
Increase 1,716
10,605
Increase 908
6,709 Increase 710
4,922
Increase 676
5,423 Increase 228
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, our ministers have not preached as much this
year as they did last year, but they have accomplished ■ more work than
they did last year. I do not feel that our ministers have done less work,
but quite a number of them have not reported regularly, and some not
at all. I believe the decrease is due to this fact. And since some of our
ministers have failed to report their work, this report does not give ac
curate information.
I appreciate the good work done by our ministers and I am grateful
for every soul that has been won for the Master. I trust the Lord will
bless
our efforts so we can do more in the soul-saving business, and I
hope our ministers will report their work so we can give a better renort
next year. K
Below is a table showing the number of ministers last year and this year:
Rank Last YearThis Year
Bishops 1.......... ........ 439 448
Deacons .......... ____ 295 303
Evangelists ....... 2,004 2,044
Total ________ —---S----------- 2,738 2,795 Increase
TITHES RECEIVED AT HEADQUARTERS
For a number of years information has been given concerning the amount
of tithes received by the headquarters treasurer. The purpose of this is
to encourage our people to pay tithes and to show the increase from year
to year. We who pay tithes know it is a blessing to us. It is not only a
blessing to us, but a blessing to the work. And when the time comes
that ALL tithes are brought into the storehouse, we can expect the win
dows
of heaven opened and blessings poured out according to the prom
ises
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 $385,175.41. This is an increase
of
$84,710.97. I want to urge our ministers and members to pay tithes
regularly according to the teachings of the Church as required by our
tithe system.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 45
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 in
cludes all of our people.
These drives have been made from headquarters every year since they
were ordered by the Assembly and I am giving the report that both drives
were made this year. I am very grateful for the interest shown by our
people
in these drives and I thank all who contributed to this worthy
cause.
STATE CONVENTION MISSIONARY OFFERINGS
I am again giving information in regard to the missionary offerings in
the state and foreign conventions. I am glad to be able to show a nice
increase in the offerings this year over last year. I appreciate all the
good work done by our "Womens Missionary Bands and any others who
assisted in this good work. God bless and reward everyone who had a
part in these offerings. Our interest and zeal in the missionary work still
seems
to be on the increase, for which I am grateful.
The table shows the amounts collected last year and this year by states
and countries, with the largest collection at the top and the next largest
second,
and on down to the smallest.
State
Tennessee ......
Florida ......—
Virginia ____
Georgia .........
North Carolina
Kentucky —....
Bahamas
-----
Alabama .........
South Carolina
Indiana ..........
California -----
Oklahoma ----
East Texas ......
Ohio -----------
Pennsylvania
Mississippi ----
North Dakota .
Michigan........
South Dakota
Kansas --------
Missouri -------
Iowa ..............
Wyoming .......
Illinois
--------
Arkansas .......
Louisiana .......
New Mexico -
Amount
Last Year
$21,770.35
. 18,536.60
. 20,670.69
. 18,123.66
. 15,452.77
. 12,478.36
. 11,970.18
. 11,000.00
. 10,088.94
. 7,155.99
6,630.00
. 5,305.14
. 5,921.86
. 5,299.71
. 5,453.48
. 5,533.36
. 4,611.53
. 2,929.65
. 4,386.30
. 3,583.01
. 3,790.51
. 3,202.29
. 3,066.77
. 3,041.49
. 3,696.22
. 2,133.87
. 1,918.49
Amount
This Year
$21,800.00
20,726.63
19,703.65
18,343.95
17,321.77
16,000.00
13,292.28
11,623.36

10,602.24
7,871.12
7,250.43
6.716.36

6,536.87
6,116.06
5.659.82

5,650.20
5.298.83

4,621.47
4,416.00

3,886.34
3,735.11
3,165.03
3,068.38
3,044.53
3,000.80
2,500.16
2.459.37
Increase
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Decrease
Decrease
Increase
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Increase
$ 29.65
2,200.03

967.04
220.29
1,869.00

3,521.64
1,322.10
623.36
513.30

715.13
620.43
1,411.22
615.01
816.35
226.34
116.84
687.30

1,691.82
29.70
303.33
55.40
37.26
1.61
3.04
695.42
366.29
540.88

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Maryland and
D. C. (White)_______ 2,740.81
West Virginia__________2,241.96
Wisconsin______________2,122.69
West Texas__________ 2,738.06
Washington__________ 1,925.93
New York___________ 1,527.31
Arizona______________ 2,006.42
Nebraska____________ 883.87
Idaho________,_______ 1,124.47
Minnesota____________ 1,228.00
Oregon______________ 1,302.36
Colorado____________ 1,054.38
Delaware______________1,153.33
Dominican Republic___ 832.58
Mexico ._________________821.70
Montana_____________ 923.89
Maryland and D. C.
(Colored)__________ 270.54
British Columbia______ 225.51
Haiti________________ 322.10
Virgin Islands ..... 270.92
Porto Rico___________ 313.24
Turks Islands ___ 147.00
New Jersey__________ 233.95
Jamaica_____________ 280.00
Saint Kitts __________ 105.00
Utah___________________201.97
Nevada__,___________ 165.00
Manitoba, Canada_____ 0.00
Costa Rica___________ 83.50
Alaska______________ 0.00
Alberta, Canada ______ 54.95
Ontario, Canada_______ 150.30
Cuba________________ 99.81
Aruba___________________85.00
Panama_____________ 100.00
Germany____________ 0.00
Vermont__________________0.00
Montserrat___________ 58.48
Anguilla_________________15.00
Barbados____________ 25.00
Massachusetts_________ 0.00
Rhode Island_________ 0.00
Antigua_____:_______ 11.00
Egypt _________:_____ 0.00
Connecticut__________ 0.00
New Hampshire_______ 0.00
Maine_______________ 0.00
New England_________ 38.05
Total ________________$245,635.26
2,429.80Decrease 311.01
2,246.45
Increase 4.49
2,160.98Increase 38.29
2,050.19
Decrease 687.87
2,038.85
Increase 112.92
1,899.88
Increase 372.57
1,826.57Decrease 179.85
1,541.14
Increase 657.27
1,528.13Increase 403.66
1,439.64
Increase 211.64
1,237.79Decrease 64.57
1,100.08
Increase 45.70
1,052.15
Decrease 101.18
929.65Increase 97.07
883.60
Increase 61.90
723.37
Decrease 200.52
520.70Increase 250.16
323.00Increase 97.49
280.00Decrease 42.10
275.00Increase 4.08
260.25Decrease 52.99
239.22Increase 92.22
236.45
Increase 2.50
224.00
Decrease 56.00
210.00Increase 105.00
210.00Increase 8.03
179.10
Increase 14.10
152.48
150.00
Increase 66.50
128.30
126.22
Increase 71.27
121.63
Decrease 28.67
100.00Increase .19
72.00Decrease 13.00
65.34Decrease 34.66
63.75
50.45
47.82Decrease 10.66
40.06Increase 25.06
40.00
Increase 15.00
30.00
28.00
25.00Increase 14.00
20.00
19.56
16.56
12.51
0.00
$263,776.43 Increase $18,141.17

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 47
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 in1928. We are grateful for the goodincreases in the mission
funds that havebeen made duringthe years.
1925 .. ....$ 200.65 1940 ___ $ 17,417.30
1926.
.. 324.42 1941.... _____' 26,442.48
1927 . .. . 426.52 1942 .......................... '42,265.54
1928 ... 832.36 1943 61,534.04
1929 ............. _- . 2,177.42 1944 ......_______ .. . 74^707.72
1930
3,681.78 1945 __ 96,511.80
1931 . 4*093.12 1946___ ................ 103,079.88
1932__ _ 3*423.67 1947. ..... . ..... 93,901.72
1933 3,598.01 1948. .. 87,978.04
1934
... ___ 5*114.60 1949.. ...................... 83,348.81
1935__ . .. 9^129.90 1950.......... .............. 80,209.38
1936 . 8,512.29 1951... ...................... 100,104.97
1937. . 10*791.18 1952__..................... 116,936.24
1938 . 10’355.98 1953 ........................ 133,458.67
1939
_____________ ll|l85.04
STATE CONVENTION FREE LITERATURE OFFERINGS
Information has been given for a number of years concerning the Free
Literature offerings in the conventions. It gives me pleasure to be able
to show an increase over last year in the total amount of money raised
in the conventions in this department. The work done by our faithful
Victory Leaders is greatly appreciated and I am sure the Lord will bless
and reward each one who had a part in this work.
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.
Amount
State Last Year
North Carolina________$12,539.39
Virginia _____________ 11,528.72
Tennessee____________10,013.99
Georgia _____________ 8,902.72
Florida ______________ 6,533.42
Kentucky_____.______ 5,538.80
South Carolina _______ 4,949.86
Oklahoma ___________ 4,400.62
Alabama ------------------- 4,619.20
Bahamas —-------------- 3,255.75
Indiana ______________ 3,368.22
California____________ 4,124.86
Michigan ------------------ 1,968.18
Mississippi----------------- 2,385.31
East Texas __________ 3,282.24
Ohio -____ 2,636.51
Pennsylvania ------------- 2,141.02
Missouri _____________ 2,587.26
Amount
This Year
$12,578.17Increase$ 38.78
11,575.50
Increase 46.78
10,020.00Increase 6.01
9,479.51Increase 576.79
7,449.27
Increase '915.85
7,020.04Increase 1,481.24
5,117.34
Increase 167.48
4,708.60Increase 307.98
4,625.50
Increase 6.30
3,733.99Increase 478.23
3,595.23
Increase 227.01
3,389.21
Decrease 735.65
3,110.05
Increase 1,141.87
3,086.08Increase 700.77
2,858.05
Decrease 424.19
2,536.75
Decrease . 99.76
2,372.91
Increase 231.89
2,006.81
Decrease 580.45

48 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
North Dakota .................. 1,801.77
South Dakota ........ l’786'00
Kansas ---------------------- 1,661.50
Illinois ---------------------- 1,670.00
Minnesota ___________ 715.00
Wyoming ------------------- 1,166.03
Arkansas --- 1,731.38
New Mexico ............... 920.83
■ Louisiana ------------------- 1,182.69
West Virginia ........... 1,096.67
Maryland and
D. C. (White)________ 1,570.45
Washington __________ 1,142.73
Iowa ------------------------ 939.26
West Texas ........ 1,169.98
Nebraska ____________ 668.82
Wisconsin ___________ 601.76
Colorado_____________ 576.88
Oregon ______________ 460.00
New York _______________411.31
Arizona______________ 452.29
Idaho -----------------------_ 378.90
Dominican Republic ___ 255.62
Delaware_____,_______ 151.00
Montana ___ 350.04
Virgin Islands .............. 160.00
Mexico____,__________ 178.39
Porto Rico_______ 215.93
Maryland and
D. C. (Colored)...-____ 227.25
Utah ____________ 126.87
New Jersey_______ 120.11
Saint Kitts ............ 100.00
Jamaica _____________ 50.00
Alaska ______________ 0.00
British Columbia ______ 80.56
Ontario ......... 116.71
Alberta ............ 52.34
Connecticut ..................... 0.00
Nevada _____ 44.88
Manitoba ......................... 0.00
Turks Islands_________ 21.50
Haiti ______ 40.14
Costa Rica ___________ 32.00
Germany ....... 0.00
Montserrat _______ 25.19
Egypt ----------------------- 0.00
Panama _____________ 20.00
Cuba __ 17.62
Antigua .................;.____ 6.00
Aruba _______________ 30.00
Anguilla _____________ 7.00
Vermont ............... 0.00
Maine .................... 0.00
1,982.04
Increase 180.27
1,741.00
Decrease 45.00
1,698.26Increase 36.76
1,672.91
Increase 2.91
1,432.68Increase 717.68
1,335.73
Increase 169.70
1,300.80
Decrease 430.58
1,277.71Increase 356.88
1,200.00Increase 17.31
1,100.00Increase 3.33
1,052.01
Decrease 518.44
953.06
Decrease 189.67
780.40Decrease 158.86
706.98
Decrease 463.00
655.70
Decrease 13.03
651.41Increase 49.65
586.11Increase 9.23
460.00
448.78Increase 37.47
412.07
Decrease 40.22
352.09
Decrease 26.81
332.30Increase 76.68
195.00
Increase 44.00
194.98Decrease 155.06
176.00
Increase 16.00
171.60
Decrease 6.79
162.47
Decrease 53.46
151.34Decrease 75.91
145.00
Increase 18.13
127.10Increase 6.99
105.00Increase 5.00
100.00Increase 50.00
95.37
74.62
Decrease 5.94
74.39
Decrease 42.32
70.40
Increase 18.06
65.06
64.73
Increase 19.85
51.66
42.27Increase 20.77
40.26
Increase .12
40.00Increase 8.00
36.00
24.81Decrease .38
20.00
20.00
17.29Decrease .33
15.00Increase 9.00
11.00Decrease 19.00
10.00Increase 3.00
6.02
5.27

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 49
Massachusetts_________ 0.00 5.03
Rhode Island _________ 0.00 5.00
New Hampshire_______ 0.00 2.63
New England ........... 32.45 0.00
Total _______________$119,341.93 $123,720.44 Increase $ 4,378.51
STATE CONVENTION ORPHANAGE OFFERINGS
I am again giving information in regard to the orphanage offerings in the
conventions. The Sunday Schools are rendering faithful service in rais
ing funds for the care of our orphans. The good work done is commend
able and I feel that all of us want to continue to give for the support of
those who need our care. The nice increase in the total amount raised
this year over last year shows that our interest in this department of the
work is growing, and this is as it should be.
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
North
Carolina
Florida ______
Virginia _____
Georgia _____
Tennessee .......
Alabama _____
Kentucky .........
South Carolina .
Mississippi ___
California ___
Ohio ________
Michigan -------
East Texas -----
Oklahoma-------
Pennsylvania —
Missouri --------
West Virginia _
Kansas ---------
Illinois —.....—
Indiana---------
Maryland and
D. C. (White)
Bahamas..........
Arkansas
........
North Dakota _
Minnesota .......
West Texas .....
Washington —
South Dakota -
New
Mexico —
Iowa ------------
Wyoming------
Nebraska ------
Colorado --------
Louisiana
.........
Amount Amount
Last YearThis Year
..$ 7,571.63$ 8,100.00
_ 6,574.68 7,516.80
... 6,882.30 7,049.39
... 6,320.28 6,437.64
- 5,132.81 5,150.00
... 4,076.60 4,639.35
... 3,327.04 3,714.22
_ 2,587.89 2,675.62
_ 1,764.71 2,299.79
2,074.23 2,095.27
_ 1,790.73 1,955.73
1,158.17 1,909.96
... 1,611.75 1,638.91
. 1,532.76 1,625.53
... 1,572.03 1,580.57
. 1,200.90 1,531.02
... 1,450.00 1,475.00
... 1,266.64 1,474.83
1,100.67 1,394.18
1,246.75 1,384.00
955.46 1,293.24
898.15 1,233.52
1,052.08
1,009.15
832.82 976.15
573.00 854.85
. 1,056.70 833.07
753.90 713.16
680.50 710.02
522.69 650.68
723.51 612.77
576.48 577.02
601.79 551.62
326.03
475.00
415.60 458.00
Increase$ 528.37
Increase 942.12
Increase 167.09
Increase 117.36
Increase 17.19
Increase 592.75
Increase 387.18
Increase 87.73
Increase 535.08
Increase 21.04
Increase 165.00
Increase ’ 751.79
Increase 27.16
Increase 92.77
Increase 8.54
Increase 330.12
Increase 25.00
Increase 208.19
Increase 293.51
Increase 137.25
Increase 337.78
Increase 335.37
Decrease 42.93
Increase 143.33
Increase 281.85
Decrease 223.63
Decrease 40.74
Increase 29.52
Increase 127.99
Decrease 110.74
Increase .54
Decrease 50.17
Increase 148.97
Increase 42.40

50 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Oregon ............. 392.86 451.49 Increase 58.63
Idaho ...............262.77 381.19 Increase 118.42
Arizona........... 360.32 346.41Decrease 13.91
Delaware .......... 315.00 337.52 Increase 22.52
Wisconsin __________ 250.22 257.78 Increase 7.56
Montana ..............188.29 234.52Increase 46.23
Dominican Republic ... 224.00 227.89Increase 3.89
Utah ................208.24 210.00Increase 1.76
New York........... 137.86 188.33 Increase 50.47
Jamaica _____________ 35.50 100.00Increase 64.50
Mexico_____________ 58.34 90.00Increase 31.66
New Jersev 76.92 78.78 Increase 1.86
Alaska ............... 0.00 66.90
Ontario______________ 114.61 61.69Decrease 52.92
Nevada .............. 54.48 59.53Increase 5.05
British Columhia 47.18 57.00Increase 9.82
Manitoba ................0.00 42.12
Virgin Islands _______ 40.00 42.00Increase 2.00
Turks Islands ...........24.00 30.28 Increase 6.28
Saint Kitts .................15.00 30.00Increase 15.00
Haiti .......................70.52 26.00 Decrease 44.52
Maryland and
D. C. (Colored)............50.00 25.17Decrease 24.83
Alberta .................... .. 20.00 24.00Increase 4.00
Costa Rica___________ 18.00 21.50 Increase 3.50
Egypt ----------------------0.00 20.00
Porto Rico ______ 5.60 19.85Increase 14.25
Panama .....................18.00 18.00
Connecticut ...................0.00 14.41
Massachusetts 0.00 10.53
Montserrat __________ 13.88 8.08 Decrease 5.80
Aruba .... 9.60 6.00Decrease 3.60
Antigua _ ......................0.00 5:00
Rhode Island...................0.00 5.00
Cuba ...............................5.10 4.00 Decrease 1.10
Maine _.___ 0.00 3.35
New Hampshire ______ 0.00 2.54
Anguilla ....................2.00 2.50Increase .50
New England ......... 23.06 0.00
Total . .........................$73,252.63$80,105.42 Increase$ 6,852.79
ATTENDANCE AT STATE CONVENTIONS
Our conventions have proved a blessing to the Church in many ways.
We know they are important to the growth of the work and we would
not want to do without them. The blessings of the Lord were upon the
conventions again this year and nearly all of them were well attended.
The faithful service of the registrars is appreciated. It is through their
work 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-----------------------------------14,488 16,068 Increase 1,580
Haiti---------------------------------------14,963 15,234 Increase 271
Jamaica------------------------------------ 8,760 9,740 Increase 980

MINUTESOF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 51
... 5,021 4,945Decrease 76
2,107 3,335 Increase 1,228
2,250 2,300 Increase 50
_ 1,812 2,241 Increase 429
Mississippi 2,000
2,669
2,150
2,124
Increase
Decrease
150
545
... 1,700 2,000Increase 300
2,017 1,486Decrease 531
1,216 1,255 Increase 39
North Carolina -------- . .... 1,406
. ..... 1.142
1,250 1,231
Decrease
Increase
156
89
. . 1,073 1,153Increase 80
.. 950 1,140 Increase 190
.. 2,603 1,000Decrease 1,603
. _.. .. 895 925Increase 30
800 850Increase 50
.... ...... 700 830 Increase 130
1,029 814Decrease 215
746 813
Increase 67
. . 785 800 Increase 15
. . .. 640 710Increase 70
500 700Increase 200
345 665Increase 320
1,055 625Decrease 430
.. . .. 718 552 Decrease 166
...... 274 550Increase 276
500 528
Increase 28
... . 478 524Increase 46
___ 474 510Increase 36
... 680 487Decrease 202
____ 361 475Increase 114
... 227 420 Increase 193
. __ 450 415 Decrease 35
.. .. 00 400
........ 386 351Decrease 35
332 348Increase 16
....... 325 336 Increase ii
295 320 Increase 25
___ 401 320 Decrease 81
. . 150 300Increase 150
Maryland and
D. C. (Colored)___ _. . .. 429
200
299
295
Decrease
Increase
130
95
312 263Decrease 49
. . 200 250Increase 50
. 200 250Increase 50
__ 160 238Increase 78
178
224Increase 46
206 208
Increase 2
147 205Increase 58
. 172 187Increase 15
Maryland and
274 181Decrease 93
200 200
____ 150 175 Increase 25
Nebraska--------------
____________165 171 Increase 6

52 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
New Mexico............
Rhode Island...............
Germany
..............
. .... 223
00
00
170
125
110
106
95
81
78
77
75
72
67
50
48
45
38
35
27
00
Decrease : '5 3'
West Texas................... 218 ■n
112
105
1
89
223
7
Colorado _ .. ____
Nevada ....................
Montana ___
80
167
Increase
Decrease
Decrease
Decrease
Utah . ..........
Ontario .....................
Connecticut
......
New Jersey . . „
Massachusetts ..........
Vermont ~
60
00
00
Increase 7
Alberta ............
• Increase
Maine ............... 00
Alaska ................ 40 Decrease 5
New Hampshire ....
New England ......
00
__ 57
Increase
Increase
Total _______
87,665 3,519
WOMENS MISSIONARY BAND
The Womens Missionary Band has done splendid work this year and
JS a source of pleasure to give information concerning this department
of the Church. Every local band is to be commended for the good work
and the faithful service rendered. It is largely due to their efforts that
the large amounts of money were collected in the state conventions Their
work is greatly appreciated and the Lord will reward them in due time
for the efforts they have put forth.
The following table shows the number of bands last year, the number
this year and the total number of members. Also the increase over last
year in bands and members is given. These figures are taken from the
reports sent by the treasurers of the local churches.
Bands
State Last Year
Alabama ________________________ 48
Alaska ____ 1
Alberta _________________________ I
Anguilla _.______________________ 1
Antigua________:________________ i
Arizona -________________________ 3
Arkansas___________________ 24
Aruba__________________________ 1
Bahamas________________________ 32
British Columbia_________________ I
California ___.____________________ 22
Colorado ______________________ 4
Connecticut_______________ 1
Costa Rica______________________ 3
Cuba ___________________________ 3
Delaware _______________________ 1
District of Columbia_______________ 3
Dominican Republic ______________ 23
East Texas______________________ 31
Bands
This Year
44
2
1
1
1
4
24
1
30
1
22
3
1
4
2
2
2
24
33
Total No.
Members
589
20
7
23
35
21
315
29
920
15
269
32
10
.
50
28
18
23
272
345

MINUTESOF THE 48TH ANNUALASSEMBLY 53
Florida ...__ _______59 71 893
Georgia m ..... ____ . 59 67 911
Idaho ________ __ 2 3 41
Illinois .... ______ 13 13 225
Indiana.......... . . ... 13 14 208
Iowa ............ .... 9 8 73
Jamaica ...........__ ___ 55 65 1,604
Kansas ________________________ 11 10 101
Kentucky ............................................... 50 52 828
Louisiana ............................. 10 11 209
Manitoba ____________ _____ . 1 1 12
Maryland ..................... 7 11 136
Mexico .............................................. 8 8 122
Michigan ........................................ 12 14 189
Minnesota ____ _____ 3 3 37
Mississippi ______________________ 38 41 440
Missouri....................... 21 22 245
Montana ___________...................... 5 5 21
Montserrat ................. 5 5 119
Nebraska ..................... 4 4 44
Nevada ................. ..... i 1 12
New Jersey------------__________ 2 1 8
New Mexico ............. 11 12 85
New York ___________________ 5 4 82
North Carolina........... . 67 66 879
North Dakota __ — . ... 7 8 73
Ohio --------------------____________ 14 16 275
Oklahoma ...........—..............._ ..... 21 21 279
Ontario 1 1 14
Oregon ____________...... ................ 4 3 37
Panama • .............................-....... 0 1 17
Pennsylvania____________________ 25 25 417
Porto Rico ............. 10 13 153
' ..... 3 4 157
South Carolina --------_____________49 52 883
South Dakota ----------___________ 7 8 74
Tennessee ............... . .. . 81 81 1,350
Turks Island........... . 2 2 22
Utah .................... . 2 i 10
Virginia----------------- 70 65 1,122
Virgin Islands --------- ........ 4 4 77
Washington ................. a 9 88
West Texas............._ 9 9 112
West Virginia ----------________ 19 19 221
Wisconsin---------------_____________ 5 4 53
Wyoming -----------------------------------7 8 73
Totals - --------------_______ 1,023 1,068 16,052
Totals last year--------— 1,023 16,009
Increase -----------------. - __ 45 43
VICTORY LEADERS BAND
This is a wonderful institution and much good work has been accom
plished through the faithful efforts of our young people. They are worthy
of commendation for the service they have rendered to the Church and

54 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
I know the Lord will not forget them in that day when He will give the
rewards out to His faithful servants. We wouldn’t know how to get along
without our good Victory Leaders. We feel we can count on them for
even greater work in the future.
The following table shows the number of bands last year, and the num
ber this year and the number of members this year, also the increase of
members and bands over last year. These figures are taken from the
monthly reports sent in by the treasurers of the local churches.
Bands Bands Total
No.
State Last Year This Year Members
Alabama........................................... 48 43 885
Alaska ................................................. 1 . 2 20
Alberta ................................................ 1 1 17
Anguilla ______________ 1 1 30
Antigua __________ 1 1 26
Arizona ............................................ 3 4 76
Arkansas .... ________.................. 25 23 376
Aruba ....... .......................... 1 1 47
Bahamas ______________------------- 32 28 990
British Columbia ................ 1 1 15
California ..........................._____ 22 22 424
Colorado ......................________ 5 3 33
Connecticut ................................. i 1 12
Costa Rica ____ 3 3 44
Cuba „ .. . ____ ................ 2 2 32
District of Columbia ............ ... 2 2 33
Dominican Republic .................. 24 23 281
East Texas .................................... 32 33 387
Florida ......................................... 58 71 1,198
Georgia___________ ________ 60 66 1,190
Idaho........................ . ........................ 2 3 51
Illinois................. . 12 12 202
Indiana _____________................. 13 14 264
Iowa .................. . .............. 9 9 119
Jamaica............... . ____ 54 66 2,833
Kansas ________________________11 10 115
Kentucky ___ ___ __ 51 53 1,111
Louisiana ................................... 10 11 198
Manitoba .................................... 1 1 16
Maryland . ........................___ ___ 7 10 143
Mexico M __________________ 8 8 91
Michigan .................................. ........ 13 14 340
Minnesota .......... ... 3 3 39
Mississippi -..................................... 38 40 670
Missouri _______________1............... 19 21 329
Montana ______ ................. 5 5 42
Montserrat............ . . . ______ 5 4 160
Nebraska ____ ________............... 3 4 34
Nevada ............................ _........... 1 i 12
New Jersey ____________............ .. 2 2 50
New Mexico ________ 10 12 119
New York .......................... 4 3 60
North Carolina .............................. 67 67 1,045
North Dakota ................._ ............ 6 8 84
Ohio .............. ...................... 15 16 374
Oklahoma.......................................... 22 21 381

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 55
Ontario SI 1 32
Oregon ___ 4 4 74
Panama ___ 0 1 17
Pennsylvania ..... ..............................25 25 454
Porto Rico _ _ _______________ 10 13 226
2 3 158
. 50 52 1,213
7 8 ' 93
76 82 1,743
46
2 2
Utah 1 1 25
68 64 1,290
4 4
' 73
8 9 111
9 10 118
. .. 18 18 317
5 5 64
Wyoming ............... ................7 8 63
....1,013 1,059 21,115
19,3201,013
Increase ~ ___ ... - _ 46 1,795
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Sunday School interests are still increasing. We are glad for all
that is being accomplished in this department. There is much to be done
in teaching all that Jesus commanded and the Sunday School is assist
ing in this mighty undertaking. All need to be taught so the Home Class
and Cradle Roil departments are reaching the shut-ins and the little tots.
We feel much can be done in expanding the work of the Sunday School
in all of its departments. Thousands of people do not go to Sunday
School. We should strive to bring them in. Also we want to reach every
shut-in and enroll all of the children too young to attend classes.
The table shows the number of schools last year and the number this
year, also the number in attendance this year. Then the increase over
last year in schools and attendance is given. These figures are taken from
the monthly reports sent by the treasurers of our local churches.
Schools Schools Average
State Last Year This YearAttendance
Alabama 49 44 1,919
Alaska___________ ____ 1 2 18
Alberta . .... 1 1 22
Anguilla-------------- 1 1 40
Antigua 1 1 85
Arizona--------------- 3 5 78
Arkansas . - 25 25 952
Aruba ___ 1 1 12
Bahamas-------------- ___ 32 31 1,857
British Columbia —______________ 1 1 30
California------------„ 22 24 952
Colorado-------------- 5 4 95
Connecticut . - . 1 1 12
Costa Rica ----------- 3 4 74

56 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Cuba _____________________
Delaware______I____________
District of Columbia___________
Dominican Republic __________
East Texas___________________
Florida _________________.
Georgia____________________
Idaho _________...____________
Illinois
_________________ '
Indiana _____________________
Iowa__________ '_...__|
Jamaica ___________________
Kansas_______l____________
Kentucky_______ j
Louisiana______ 1
Manitoba __________________
Maryland ________________l__
Mexico ____ ■■■■-- ____________
Michigan ___________________
Minnesota__________________
Mississippi__________________
Missouri ____________________
Montana —___________________
Montserrat___________________
Nebraska___________________
Nevada
____________________
New Jersey H_______Z______
New Mexico _i_______________
New York________________;___
North Carolina_______________
North Dakota________________
Ohio_________.__________|___
Oklahoma___________________
Ontario_____________________
Oregon____________________
Panama____________________
Pennsylvania__________;_____
Porto Rico____________!___|_
Saint Kitts____:______________
South
Carolina___________.__
South Dakota_______________
Tennessee
___________________
Turks Islands________________
Utah._______________________
Virginia_____________________
Virgin
Islands _________
Washington_____________ ____
West Texas_____:___________
West Virginia________________
Wisconsin ___________________
Wyoming___________________
Totals____________________..
Totals last year_______________
4 3 96
1 2 53
3 3 73
25 24 391
32 33
992
63 76 2,177
61 71 2,664
3 3 108
14
13 486
13 14 519
9 8 219
57 65 3,878
12 11 324
55 58 2,736
10 11 349
1 1 23
9 13 395
8 8 385
13 14 605
3 3 67
41 43 1,289
23 23 844
5 5 66
5 5 121
4 4 102
i 1 40
3 3 79
10 12
236
5 4 91
69
67 2,496
7 8 177
15 17 911
22 23 896
1 1 22
4 4 146
0
1 32
24
26 916
10
13 504
3 4 105
51 56 2,829
7 8 188
80 87 4,098
2
2 78
2 1 45
70
66 2,913
4 4 230
8 9 321
10 10 251
19 20 748
5 5 157
7 8 208
,059 1,119 43,825
1,059
42,484
60 1,341Increase

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ASSEMBLY BAND MOVEMENT
The work of this department is of great importance. Souls are more
precious than anything else in the world, and the work of the Assembly
Band Movement is to keep the sheep. None should be allowed to go
astray. Many have been kept and some who have strayed away have
been brought back through the work of this department, and we trust the
work can be organized so perfectly and those responsible will be so faith
ful in their duties that hereafter not one true sheep will be allowed to
wander away. Our pastors and band leaders are responsible and I trust
they will give the necessary attention to this important work.
The
table shows the number of churches operating the Assembly Band
Movement
last year and this year by states, also the increase this year
over last year. We hope to be able to report every church operating the
Assembly Band Movement another year.
State
Alabama_____________
Alaska ______________
Alberta______________
Anguilla_____________
Antigua_____________
Arizona______________
Arkansas
____________
Bahamas____________
British Columbia ______
California____________
Colorado___________—
Connecticut__________
Costa Rica___________
Cuba________________
Delaware______._____
District of Columbia-----
Dominican Republic-----
East Texas-----------------
Florida______________
Georgia___
Idaho _____
Illinois_______________
Indiana______________
Iowa
...
Jamaica
Kansas
Kentucky____________
Louisiana___________
Manitoba-------------------
Maryland-------------------
Mexico----s---------,-------
Michigan -------------------
Minnesota -----------------
Mississippi —---------------
Missouri--------------------
Montana-------jj---------—
Montserrat -----------------
Nebraska —----------------
Churches
Having Bands
Last Year
____ 47
____ 1
IZZ i
____1
____ 3
____ 23
____30
____1
____22
____ 5
____ 1
____ 3
_____ 2
_____3
____ 3
____ 25
_____ 32
_____62
_____57
_____2
_____ 13
_____ 13
_____ 9
_____ 54
_____12
_____50
_____10
_____1
____, 8
_____6
_____13
_____ 3
_____ 39
_____20
_____4
_____ 5
■ L;-; 4
Churches
Having Bands
This Year
41
2
1
1
1
2
23
28
1
24
3
1
2
2
1
2
22
33
70
59
3
13
13
9
57
11
48
11
1
12
7
14
3
38
20
4
5
3

58 MINUTES OF THE 58TH ANNUAL, ASSEMBLY
Nevada ______
New Jersey ___
New Mexico__
New York ____
North
Carolina ..
North Dakota _
Ohio ________
Oklahoma ____
Ontario _______
Oregon_______
Panama ______
Pennsylvania ....
Porto Rico____
Saint Kitts ____
South
Carolina ..
South Dakota ....
Tennessee_____
Turks Islands _
Utah ________
Virginia _____
Virgin Islands _
Washington ___
West Texas ___
West Virginia_
Wisconsin_____
Wyoming _____
Totals________
Totals last year..
Increase ______
1
11
3
__ 64 60
— 6 8
17
21
1
4
1
25
11
4
49
8
78
.... 2 2
1
60
4
9
__ 10 8
19
6
8
1,011
1,006
CONCLUSION
That this is the Bible Church, we have no doubts. According to the
Scripture, the Church was destined to make its appearance in the last
days,
and also according to the Scripture we know it will never disappear
again but will cover the earth and finally become that glorious Church
without spot or wrinkle which Jesus will present to Himself. I know many
people
do not agree with us when we make statements of this kind, but
that does not keep it from being the Bible Church. Neither does their un
belief keep us from knowing this is the Church that will some day take
her flight from this world. We have confidence in what we are doing. We
know
the Church is God’s possession and He is blessing us and the proph
ecies are being fulfilled concerning it.
I
do not think God made a mistake when He arranged for His Church
to function in these last days, and as we study the Scriptures and con
sider the mighty program for the Church that is outlined in them, we are
glad
to have a part in this divine institution. We feel honored to have
a little place in this Church that is going on to perfection. We must rush
along
with our work without the loss of any time because there is much
required of us down here in the end. The Church must be filled and it
must be in condition to leave this world with its millions of all races and
colors
of earth’s inhabitants before the awful storm of tribulation falls
A grave responsibility is resting upon us, but can you think of any other
people who have ever lived in this world that have been so favored as
we
are? God has chosen us for a special work. Who would want to shirk

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 59
his duty? We must prove our worthiness of the honor bestowed upon us
by our loyalty to God and His Church and our faithful service to Him.
We can’t afford to fail. God is depending upon us.
While we are working together for the salvation of souls and the ad
vancement of God’s Church, we must love one another that all men may
know that we are Christ’s disciples. The love we have for one another
has been the means of attracting many people and we can’t afford to
allow this love to slip away from us. We rather need an increase of this
love
for each other, because Jesus gave what He called a new command
ment and that was to love one another as He loved us. If we can’t prove
to the world that we are Christ’s disciples, then we could never prove that
this is God’s Church. We must have the love that will lift up, encourage,
protect and help our brothers and sisters, thus making known to the world
that we are Christ’s disciples. And we must also prove our love for God
by our untiring service to His Church and putting in practice His Word.
I feel we should take on new courage and strength, broaden our founda
tions
and enlarge our borders so that we can do more work than we have
ever done God in His holy Word outlines the work that must be done
and we know He will help us do it as we put forth the effort. We are
laborers together with God and an increase of faith in Him as we work
to make ready for the Lord’s return will help us to accomplish 'mighty
things.
Some time the Christ of glory will leap over the battlements of
heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump
of God. The dead saints will live again and those who are alive will be
changed and all will go to meet the Lord in the air. What a wonderful
time that will be. It rejoices our hearts to think of it, but the most im
portant thing now is to make preparations for it. That is our work. We
must do it. We will do it by the help of the Lord.
Now let us stand and sing our battle hymn that we have been singing
for many years. Let us sing it as we never have sung it, because we are
a mighty army engaged in a warfare that will subjugate this world to our
Christ and prepare for a more wonderful reception for our Lord than was
ever given any ruler of this world.
AT THE BATTLE’S FRONT
I’ve enlisted for life in the army of the Lord,
Though the fight may be long and the struggle fierce and hard,
With the armour of God and the Spirit’s trusty sword
At the front of the battle you will find me.
Chorus:
Hear the tramp! tramp! tramping of the army
The
triumph shouting, the foe we’re routing;
Hear the tramp! tramp! tramping of the army
Marching on to victory.
I’m in this army, this glorious army,
And the God of the battles will defend me,
I’m in this army, this glorious army
At the front of the battle you will find me.
With the banner of love and of holiness unfurled
Full salvation proclaim to a sinful dying world;
Tho
’ the darts thick and fast from the enemy be hurled
At
the front of the battle you will find me.

60
MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Ifr.JJour na1me’ friend, enrolled with the loyal ones and true?
vvm you dare now to stand with the Saviour’s faithful few?
Wm you join with me now and the covenant renew?
At the front of the battle you will find. me.
The End
The General Overseer concluded his address by having the
“"Sregation stand and sing, “At the Battle’s Front.” This song has been
1 the close W the Address for many years. Brother Liston pritchard
led the congregation m singing the song, with Mildred Bennett at the
piano and Emma Lou Moore at the organ.
12:19 p.m.—Adjourned with prayer by Brother S. O. Gillaspie.
°r music and singing by the Gospel Singers of Indi
ana, Edward Whitman in charge. The Kelly Brothers and Edward Whit
man sang several songs.
1:25 p.m.—Organ music by Wilma Gonia.
1:30 p.m.—Song service led by Harry.Lee Moore, Imogene Radford at
tne piano, Wilma Gonia at the organ. Scripture reading by W. W. Pettv-
v,°mainSPSpl' Brother B. A. Reese led in prayer while the con-
gregation stood in silence.
'n,1i4o«P'm'7^?ng by the Kelly Brothers, “I’ve Been Waiting Lord to Go.”
Ihe Sons of Harmony joined with them in singing the song. The Shelley
Trio sang, “Oh My Heart Is Still Rejoicing.” 6 y
Life in this Present World,” a message on
sanctification by Alvin S. Moss. He used Titus 2:11, 12 for a text A por-
tion of his message follows: v
i?0lytG50?^ Put this subject on the program and we are depend-
J^i,t0i.fellVer.ult' We,]cn°w He is capable. No one worries about
igSg a holy life m the world to come. The future is determined here.
E5e„ “ve a holy life here, we need not worry about the world to come.
Without sanctification one cannot live a holy life in this world. The Book
a-,; . ln 1116 £lesf} d?es not Please God. It is important that we please
« ls nece?sary to be regenerated. Sanctification is a second definite
work or grace. We do not grow in sanctification. We grow in grace When
one
is sanctified the old man is dead. The carnal nature is changed and
we take on the divine nature. The desire for sin has been taken out The
appetite for sm is gone.
“
The pace of God teaches us that we should live soberly, righteously
a? ug? i x m ?VS Present world. The world to come will be taken care
gfcgg* iff take OSS of tkis Present world. The young and the old are
expected to live holy lives. Paul commanded for this life that we are liv
ing that we ought to walk and to please God so we would abound more
and more. We are not to stop but we are to go on living the holy life.
•iu not 5. IedmVa to uncleanness but unto holiness. Holiness came
with the creation. This is the message from the beginning. It is not a
new thing but an old message. This worked when God sent Abraham
Up ?? BBS MBF- When John the Baptist was born God knew He
would have holiness. Holiness is very important in the Church. The great
est power m the world, outside of the Holy Ghost, is a holy life. A holy
me will accomplish more than a sermon. Some people will not listen to
your message but they will notice your life.
God is pleased with a clean holy life. One of the requirements that
shows
a person has pure and undefiled religion is that he keep himself
unspotted from the world. We are living in the world but not of the
world. We want to leave this world with clean hands and a pure heart.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 61
Holiness must be in the heart. I know what is in your heart because I
see what you do on the outside. If you watch my life, you know what
is in my heart. The teachings of the Church are the teachings of the Holy
Bibly rightly divided. If we live up to the teachings of the Church, we
will live a sanctified life in this present world.”
2:40
p.m.—Music by the Bahama Brass Band while the congregation stood
and rejoiced in the Lord.
2:45 p.m.—Treasurer’s Annual Report, J. R. Kinser.
The
report was accepted as read by the Assembly in regular order.
General Treasurer's Financial Report for the
year ending August 31, 1953
TITHES
Brought forward____________________$185,091.47
Received this year__________________ 385,175.41
Tithes total------------------------------------- $570,266.88
Paid out this year------------------------------ 341,612.73
Tithes balance, August 31, 1953_________ $228,654.15
MISSION
Brought forward___________________$ 70,664.83
Received this year___________________ 133,458.67
Mission total_______________________ $204,123.50
Paid out this year------------------------------ 123,713.02
Mission balance, August 31, 1953__1----- $ 80,410.48
ASSEMBLY EXPENSE
Brought forward__________-________$ 2,782.52
Received this year.---------------------------- 5,218.06
Assembly Expense total-------------------- $ 8,000.58
Paid out this year---------------------------- 4,662.77
Assembly Expense balance,
August 31, 1953----------------------------- $ 3,337.81
EMERGENCY
Brought forward------------------------------$ 10,535.76
Received this year---------—---------------- 32,958.92
Emergency total------------------------------- $ 43,494.68
Paid out this year------------------------------ 30,072.56
Emergency balance, August 31, 1953------ $ 13,422.12

62 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
MINISTERIAL AID
Brought- forward ___________________$ 42,572.44
Received this year __________________ 71,673.44
$114,245.88
60,619.59
Ministerial Aid balance,
August 31, 1953 _____________
Ministerial Aid total
Paid out this year__
ORPHANAGE
Brought forward___________________$ 57,049.46
Received this year _________________ 76,151.71
Orphanage total------------------------------- $133,201.17
Paid out this year-__________________ 107,780.82
Orphanage balance, August 31, 1953____
FREE LITERATURE
Brought forward__________________$ 62,471.93
Received this year_____,_____________ 99,821.46
Free Literature total
Paid out this year__
Free Literature balance,
August 31, 1953_____
$162,293.39
98,981.60
Brought forward___________________$ 5,421.09
Received this year___________________ 7,815.61
$ 13 236.70
7,166.88
B. T. C. Balance, August 31, 1953_______
C. P. M. A.
B. T. C. total____
Paid out this year-
Brought forward ......................................$ 16,551.94
Received this year_________________ 63,722.69
C. P. M. A. total------------------------------- $ 80,274.63
Paid out this year___________________^ 61,000.01
C. P. M. A. balance, August 31, 1953____
PUBLISHING HOUSE
Brought forward___________________$ 513.77
Received this year____________,_____ 248,206.93
Publishing House total_______________ $248,720.70
Paid out this year____________________ 245,579.41
Publishing House balance,
August 31, 1953______
53,626.29
25,420.35
63,311.79
6,069.82
19,274.62
$
3,141.29

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 63
ALL FUNDS
Brought forward ___________________$453,655.21
Received this year_________________.l,124,202.90
All Funds total_____________________ 1,577,858.11
Paid out this year___________________1 1,081,189.39
All Funds balance, August 31, 1953_____ $496,668.72
Respectfully submitted,
J. R. KINSER, Treasurer
2:50 p.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band while the congregation
stood, waved handkerchiefs and rejoiced in the Lord.
2:58 p.m.—White Wing Publishing House Financial Report, C. T. David
son, Business Manager.
The
report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of the White Wing Publishing House
and
Press
The last two years have been hectic years with your Publishing Depart
ment due to the fact that it, too, had to suffer great losses over the loss
of inventory of supplies and then had to supplement the inventory with
new supplies—articles and things which were used by our churches, Sun
day Schools, auxiliaries and other customers. But we are glad the litiga
tion is over. We are glad we have some relief from this costly court affair.
While last year’s report summarizes a net loss of $9,379.23, this year’s
report shows a net income of $15,452.74 which has been largely due to the
increased sales without any appreciable increase in the cost of operation.
While
some portions of our financial report are depressing, others are
encouraging. God has been good to all of us this year. Although we
have not been able to get along as well as we wished we could have,
yet we have tried to do what we could to keep the wheels of the Publish
ing House rolling. We have found our collections this year have been rather
slow.
We have good customers, but for some unknown reason many of
them have just failed to settle their accounts to date.
We had intended to go on a strict cash basis March 1st of this year,
but deemed it advisable to postpone this for the time being until a more
thorough study could be made of the situation. No_w, knowing the situa
tion as we do, we are convinced that if it is possible to set up a com
plete cash basis it would yield unmolested profits in the years to come.
It is true that perhaps the gross amount of the business proceeds may be
lower than that carried on through a credit system, but when you have
your profits from a cash basis then you know what money you have in your
possession.
We buy from other companies and pay cash for the articles,
why can’t we do this from our own Publishing House? It may be a little
hard to get adjusted to this, but in the course of time we feel that much
expense would be saved with a different setup in our Bookkeeping De
partment and perhaps some other departments could be streamlined for
better efficiency when once the cash basis is set up. Your Business Man
ager is merely reporting things that he feels are essential to the welfare
of the Publishing House.

64 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
We hope that we may continue to improve in the Publishing Department
an<? J"at whoever may be Business Manager will be able to realize some
relief from financial pressure reflected in a long drawn credit system. We
have come a long way in the Publishing Department, and may God grant
that it will continue to expand and assist in the great program of reach
ing the whole world with the gospel.
Below is our financial statement for the Assembly year.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Of The
White Wing Publishing House and Press
Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
August 1, 1952 through July 31, 1953
Cash in Bank, August 1, 1952_______________________ S 4 035 84
Total Cash Received from Sales, Subscriptions,
Free Literature, Collections on Accounts, etc_____________ 246,815.67
Total -------------------!_____________________________ $250 851 51
Paid out for Merchandise, Operating Expenses, etc. _ _ $242 229 07
Balance, Cash in Bank, July 31, 1953____________________]$ 8’622A4
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash in Bank__________________
Petty Cash____________________
Accounts Receivable_____________$ 35,427.43
Less—Reserve for Bad Debts_______ 600!00
$ 8,622.44
100.00
34,827.43
E. Loans Receivable
1,565.00
Inventories:
Merchandise__________________..$ 94,722.90
Materials -------------------------------- 24,985.69
Supplies----------------------------------- 5,008.57 124,717.16
Materials in Transit_____________ 4 792.03
Total Current Assets_____________ ’ ' $474 g24.06
Fixed Assets:
Machinery and Equipment________$ 81,834.72
Type-------------------1------------------- 4,419.61
Furniture and Fixtures__________ 29,529 41
Total----------------------------------------$115,783.74
Less—Reserve for Depreciation-....... 33,894.61 $ 81,889.13
Periodical and Catalog
Electrotypes----------------------------- 13,254.29

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 65
English and Foreign Tract
Electrotypes___________________ 50,000.00
$145,143.42
$319,767.48
Net Fixed Assets
Total Assets___
LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable _____________ $ 49,328.63
Customers Credit Balances ________ 1,487.10
Refund Vouchers______________— 1,267.13
Unpaid F.O.A.B., Withholding
and Sales Taxes______________ ' 722.50
Loan—Free Literature Dept—............ 16,700.00
Accrued Salaries and Wages---------- 837.66
Total Liabilities _________________ $ 70,343.02
Excess of Assets over Liabilities Represented by:
Capital Surplus___________________________$ 81,201.03
Donated Surplus (Current Year)------------------ 10,000.00
Donated Surplus (Press)------------------------------ 82,726.92
Earned Surplus (August 1, 1952)-------------------- 60,043.77
Net Income—Year ended July 31, 1953------------$ 15,452.74
Total Surplus_____________________________ $249,424.46
Respectfully submitted,
C. T. DAVIDSON, Business Manager
3:08 p.m.—Report of White Wing Publishing House Field Representative,
M. M. Burt.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of the White Wing Publishing House and Press
Representative from September 1, 1952 to
August 31, 1953
.... 14
........ 10
....... 49
211
.................. . . 127
207
2
........................... 1
1
............... 46
...................45,064
—$380.00
Tracts Distributed—34 Lbs.

66 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
White Wing Messenger, Joyful News Broadcast and
Happy Harvester Distributed ________________________ 4,950
Total Sales, Bethel Book Club, Print Jobs, Publications
and
other Merchandise__________________________$9,700.27
Conducted nation-wide campaign for the purpose of
causing every Church of God of Prophecy home to
subscribe to all three publications, which resulted
in our receiving the following number of subscriptions....... 2,446
Homes Visited ____... ..________________________._____ jgg
Number Bethel Book Club Members I Received___________ 402
Total Number Members B. B. C. Last Year_______________ 2,360
Total Number Bethel Book Club Members This Year_............ 1,297
Decrease in B. B. C. membership under last year.......................1,063
The sole reason for this terrible decrease in the B. B.
C. Membership is because the people would not pay
for their books on the given terms. As many as 600
were cut off at one time who had received as many as
three books and had paid for none of them.
Total
Number of Subscriptions to all three Publica
tions I received this year____________________1_______2,436
Total Number of Subscriptions to ail three publica
tions to August 28, 1953________________________
White
Wing Messenger-
Increase Over Last Year-
Joyful
News Broadcast_
Increase Over Last Year-
Happy Harvester______
Increase Over 1952
Total increase in publications over last year_
Humbly submitted for your
15,470
7,944
483
7,369
1,758
2,621
323
1,209
ecord,
M. M. BURT, Field Representative
3:13 p.m.—The congregation stood and prayed, asking God to bless and
guide in all the remaining sessions of the Assembly.
3:17 p.m.—The McMahan Quartet sang, “Hand in Hand with Jesus” and
“Someone to Care.”
3:25 p.m.—Report of Committee on Ministerial Aid, S. O. Gillaspie, Chair
man, A. T. Wagar, C. R. Payne, M. A. Tomlinson.
The report was read by A. T. Wagar and accepted in regular order by
the Assembly.
Ministerial Aid Committee Report
To the 48th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Ministerial Aid Committee, after prayerful consideration, re
spectfully submit the following report.
Section I.
DEPARTMENT OF MINISTERIAL AID
■i The plan which was accepted by the 47th Annual Assembly which
contained recommendations, limiting assistance to only those of our
ministers that were permanently disabled and whose income was
below 150.00 average each month, has proved to be very successful.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 67
We are now making monthly allotments to 110 permanently disabled
ministers who are deserving of the best the Church can give, men
and women who have given their best to the Church, going forward
with the work, sacrificing their physical strength until they became
broken in health and body. They did it gladly for the cause of Christ
and His Church. Your Committee has not been able to provide them
a complete support, due to insufficient funds, but they are thankful
for the assistance they can render.
2. We therefore recommend that the plan now in operation for the care
of
our permanently disabled ministers be continued another year.
Section II.
DISABLED MINISTERS
(Group A)
1. That the purpose of this ministerial benefit is to aid the ministry in
case
of total permanent disability caused by sickness, old age, acci
dent or otherwise, and to assist in the burial and other expenses in the
event of death, as funds are available.
2. It is understood that these words “total permanent disability” means
that the ministerial benefit does not apply to sickness or accident from
which there is a natural recovery.
3. That this ministerial aid be limited only to licensed ministers in the
Church of God of Prophecy in good standing, including Bishops,
Deacons (only deacons who are evangelizing or pastoring one or more
churches), Evangelists, male and female, and other ministerial work
ers, if specified.
4. That the Ministerial aid Committee cannot guarantee, in advance, any
certain amount of funds, nor is this committee of the Church of God
of
Prophecy responsible or obligated for any payments beyond money
available in said Ministerial Aid Fund.
5 That the Ministerial Aid Committee, working under the appointment
and authority of the Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Proph
ecy, reserves the right to determine the worthiness of each applicant
for Ministerial Aid by examining their ministerial record. To increase,
decrease, or discontinue payment of any death claims to beneficiaries
of part-time ministers and disability funds to disabled ministers. That
the exact amount to be paid each disabled minister, be determined
by the Committee, who will consider the faithful services and depend
ents of each minister.
6. That no funds will be paid the ministry for disability before applica
tion is approved by the Ministerial Aid Committee. Benefits start after
approval of application by the Committee.
7 No minister will be granted aid for permanent disability , (except for
’ accident) until disabled for a period of three months prior to mak
ing application for benefit. No application will be considered if dis
ability occurred more than five years prior to receipt of application by
the Committee.
8 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 rec
ord of faithfulness for a period of at least five (5) consecutive years,
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(a) Been loyal to all the teachings of the Church of God of Prophecy
as outlined by the General Assembly, for a period of at least five
(5) consecutive years prior to making application for aid.
(b) Devoted full-time to the ministry for a period of not less than
“ye (5) consecutive years prior to applying for disability benefits.
( 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 that required one-half or a part of his 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 (5) consecutive years prior to making applica
tion for aid.
(d) Paid tithes regularly for five (5) consecutive years on all of his
or her income, according to the rulings of the Assembly prior to
making application for benefits.
(e) Reported regularly to General Headquarters and to his or her
State Overseer for five (5) consecutive years.
9. That no minister who has an income of $150 or more per month, or
whose income, combined with that of his or her companion, totals
$150 or more per month, be entitled to Ministerial Aid for total perma
nent disability. This has no reference to death benefits payable to
the beneficiary of a deceased minister who has met the requirements
listed above.
10. That a minister, after being placed on the Ministerial Aid List to re
ceive
assistance, will be expected to report regularly and to send his
or her tithes to the General Treasurer each month.
Section. III.
DEATH BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME MINISTERS
(Group B)
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Full-Time Ministers
in the United States)
1. That in case of death of a loyal licensed minister in the Church of God
of
Prophecy, 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 min
ister’s only job was the ministry. If the minister had another job out
side 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 Com
mittee three months before the death of the minister, will entitle the
widow, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister the following
benefits:
2. 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 female Said

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$1,000.00 be paid after the establishment of death, direct to the wife,
husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister. (This benefit applies
only to full-time ministers.)
The above death benefits, for full-time ministers and officials, have
been made possible through the co-operation and guaranteed financial
surety of payment of these benefits, by the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company.
Section
IV.
DEATH BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME MINISTERS
(Said Benefits Apply Only to Part-Time Ministers
in the United States.)
1. It is a known fact, that we have quite a number of pastors who are
compelled
to labor on public works to supplement their income, which
they receive from pastoring churches that do not furnish sufficient
finance to support a full-time pastor. These pastors, as a rule, manage
to carry on their pastoral duties in an efficient manner, boosting the
work, visiting and looking after the many things that are necessary
in pastoring a church. They may not accomplish as much as they
would if they were able to give full-time, but in a lot of instances
their work is outstanding. Your Ministerial Aid Committee feels that
this group of pastors should be given the same death benefits as are
available to Full-Time Ministers.
We have other ministers who are able to give only a minimum
amount of their time to the ministry, which is worthy of much con
sideration as their work helps to build the Church and further its
progress. They may conduct only one or two services a week in a
small community, visiting homes, making their presence a bless
ing to all. A lot of souls are saved through their efforts who other
wise would be lost.
In view of these various needs for “Death Benefits for Part-Time
ministers,” we wish to recommend that the section, entitled, “Death
Benefits
for Part-Time Ministers (in the United States only)” be re
vised as follows:
2. In case of death of a loyal minister in the Church, 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 pastoring
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 Super
intendent or other local church workers) whose life and work definitely
measures up to the Standard Requirements for Part-Time Ministers,
(para 3) will entitle the widow, husband or beneficiary a certain
amount of benefits as specified in the following Death Benefit Groups,
C, D and E, if death claim is approved by the Ministerial Aid Com-
mittee.
3. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PART-TIME MINISTERS
(a) Been loyal to all the teachings of the Church of God of Prophecy
as
outlined by the General Assembly for the required service
time as specified in the following groups, C, D and E.

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(b) Have a record of faithfulness in paying the emergency dollar for
the required service time as specified in the following groups, C,
D and E.
(c) Paid tithes regularly on all his or her income according to the
rulings of the Assembly, for the required service time as speci
fied in the following groups, C, D and E.
(d) Reported regularly to General Headquarters and to his or her
State Overseer for the required service time as specified in the
following groups, C, D and E.
4. DEATH BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME PASTORS
(Group C)
That in case of death of a loyal licensed minister in the Church of
God of Prophecy serving as part-time pastor of one or more Churches
whose
record of faithfulness measures up to the above Standard Re
quirements For Part-Time Ministers, having served a required serv
ice time of five (5) consecutive years in the ministry, whose aver
age
monthly income from his pastoral work does not exceed $150.00,
had devoted an average of ten (10) hours per week to pastoral work
at least three (3) months or more prior to death and had signed
the special form provided by the Ministerial Aid Committee, which
form, if approved and accepted by the Ministerial Aid Committee three
(3)
months before the death of the minister, will entitle the widow,
husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister the benefit of ($1,000.00)
One Thousand Dollars on the burial and other expenses of said min
ister, as specified in Section III, paragraph 2.
5. DEATH BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME MINISTERS
(Group D)
That Five Hundred ($500.00) be paid on the burial and other ex
penses
of a deceased part-time minister whose record of faithfulness
measures up to the above Standard Requirements for Part-Time Min
isters for a required service time of five (5) consecutive years and
has devoted a minimum average of five (5) hours per week in the
ministry as pastor or evangelist for a period of six(6) months or more,
immediately prior to death. Said $500.00 to be paid after the estab
lishment of death direct to the wife, husband or beneficiary of the
deceased minister. NOTE: The State Overseer of said deceased min
ister must assume the responsibility of reporting the faithfulness of
said ministers, which report (application) if approved by the Min
isterial Aid Committee will entile the beneficiary to the above benefit.
6. DEATH BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME MINISTERS
(Group E)
That Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) be paid on the burial
and other expenses of a deceased part-time minister whose record
of faithfulness measures up to the above Standard Requirements for
Part-Time Ministers for a required service time of three (3) con
secutive years and has devoted a minimum average of three (3) hours
per week in the ministry as pastor or evangelist for a period of six
(6) months or more, immediately prior to death. Said $250.00 to be
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beneficiary of the deceased minister. NOTE: The State Overseer of
said deceased minister must assume the responsibility of reporting
the faithfulness of said minister, which report (application) if ap
proved by the Ministerial Aid Committee will entitle the beneficiary
to the above benefit.
Section
V.
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
as given in Section IX, paragraphs No. 8, a, b, c, d, and e of this report.
The territorial overseer of said deceased minister, may assume the re
sponsibility 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 fi'om 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 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 to be paid after the establishment of death, direct to
the wife, husband or beneficiary of the deceased minister.
Section VI
INFORMATION CARDS
Each year the Ministerial Aid Committee has been mailing an “Infor
mation Card” to ministers in the United States who furnished a mailing ad
dress. This was to obtain the necessary data for insurance purposes. This
practice involves a considerable expense in material, time and labor. We
wish to recommend this practice be discontinued and that an Information
Blank be inserted in the front of each Minister’s Edition of the Minutes
of the General Assembly. This information blank is to be returned by the
ministers immediately with their first report to the General Treasurer
after receiving their copy of the Minutes. All ministers, whether they are
active in the ministry or not, are asked to do this in order that the Min
isterial Aid Committee will have this information for their records.
Respectfully submitted,
MINISTERIAL AID COMMITTEE
S. O. GILLASPIE, Chairman
M. A. TOMLINSON
C. R. PAYNE
A. T. WAGAR

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The same committee was retained by the Assembly to serve another year.
3:40 p.m.—Song by Dorothy Creel, “I’m a Child of the King.”
3:48 p.m.—Report of Bible Training Camp, J. B. Wright, Superintendent.
The report was accepted as read by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Bible Training Camp By the General
Superintendent, September 1, 1952
To August 31, 1953
Bible Training Camp has extended its work of teaching into two more
countries during this past year; for which I give glory to God and thanks
to the Mission department and the different individuals who gave assist
ance toward the success of those camps. Five sessions were conducted,
which are two more than for any previous year, with a total enrollment
of
314. Forty at Nassau, Bahamas; 165 at Cleveland, Tennessee; 48 English-
speaking and 14 Spanish-speaking at Fresno, California; 33 in Guatemala
City,
Guatemala, C. A., and 14 in Havana, Cuba.
REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE DIVISION
Again this year our records show that a number of our people are
taking advantage of the “On-the-Job Training Home Study Course” which
is proving very valuable as a supplement to the regular B. T. C. course.
The following is a brief report on the accomplishments of the department
for this year.
Number on roll September 1, 1952_________________264
Number enrolled during the year_______________I""'. 194
Number graduated_____________ 73
Number who dropped out_________________________.114
Number delinquent_________________________ 54
Number of active students, August 31, 1953____ ~7i7
Total number on roll, August 31, 1953_____________271
We thank the Lord for the added interest which our people are show
ing in Bible study. To those of you who wish to improve in your ability
to do your particular job better, allow us to suggest that you investigate
the possibilities for “On-the-Job Training” through our Home Study Course
DETAILED REPORT OF
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT ’S ACTIVITIES
Completed five sessions of Bible Training: One in each of the follow
ing
places: Nassau, Bahamas; Cleveland, Tennessee; Guatemala City Guate
mala; Havana, Cuba; Fresno, California.
Attended Ministers conventions in North Carolina, South Carolina and
Mexico.
„rA^t^dei? .ten district conventions: Ohio, 2; Tennessee, 3; Kentucky, 1;
West
Virginia, 4.
Attended seven state conventions; Guatemala, California, Nebraska, Ten
nessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.
Visited 48 churches; Bahamas, 7; Tennessee, 21; Mexico, 2; Guatemala, 1;
California, 5; Ohio, 6; Cuba, 3; West Virginia, 3.

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Conducted four revivals: Three in Tennessee and one in Ohio.
Sermons preached ________-___________________ 147
B. T. C. classes taught:_________________ 158
Number converted____________________________ 5
Number sanctified.'_______________________ 4
Number baptized with the Holy Ghost____________ 9
Number of homes visited___________________ 74
Miles traveled _______________________________37,365
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES B. WRIGHT, Superintendent
3:58 p.m.—Report of the Sunday School Orphanage Committee and Board
of Directors, R. O. Covey, Superintendent.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report of the Sunday School Orphanage Committee
And Board of Directors
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, Greetings:
Humbly
and gratefully we submit the report of another year’s activi
ties and progress of the Sunday School Orphanage to the General As
sembly. First of all, we want to give praise to God, who has helped us
in the mastery of every problem and given us guidance in all of our delib
erations. Next, we would say a word of thanks to our workers and mem
bers of the Orphanage Staff, all of whom are worthy of much commenda
tion for their faithful service in our various homes during the past year.
These include: Brother Omer Davis, our farmer; Sister Golda Davis, house
mother at the Junior Boys’ Home; Sister Golda Covey, house-mother at
the Large Boys’ Home the first five months of this year; Brother and
Sister H. W. Filer, present house-parents at the Large Boys’ Home; Sister
Ethel Payne, house-mother at the Girls’ Home the first four and one-
half months of this year; Sister Alice Wenger, present house-mother at
the Girls’ Home and Relief Matron during the earlier part of the year;
Brother and Sister John Patten, house-parents at the new home for small
boys;
Sister Christine Stamey, present Relief Matron; Sisters Laura Weil-
brenner, Lessie Anderson, Elayne Dougan, Alta Davis and Mary Lee
Johnson, who are now serving as cooks and maintenance workers in the
various homes; and others who have assisted during the year. We would
also
like to make mention of the service rendered by Brother and Sister
C. R. Payne in the new Small Boys’ Home at the time of its opening as
well as lending helping hands at numerous other times through the year.
Then, in a very special way we wish to remember the loyalty of our
General Sunday School Secretary, Sister Edna Rye, all of the wonderful
State Sunday School Secretaries, pastors and local Orphanage Boosters,
members and friends, for their many sacrifices and great generosity, with
out which all others efforts would have been in vain.
We are happy to have been able to erect another nice building on our
Wildwood
Avenue property as a home for sixteen small boys. This home
makes it possible for us to accommodate a totail of fifty-four children in
our four homes. We have thirty-eight children in our homes at this
time . . . eleven girls and twenty-seven boys. We have given care and
training to sixty children during the year. Twenty-two have been re
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room for sixteen more. As a matter of interest, the Sunday School Orphan
age has given care to ninety-nine boys and girls since its opening on
November 24, 1945. We praise God for the privilege of rendering this
service to helpless or homeless children, the results of which are with Him.
For the benefit of those who may not understand or be familiar with
°u'r _reaK0.n operating on the Cottage Plan, with not more than sixteen
children in one cottage, we would like to explain that it is only by this
plan that we are able to offer our children the things which are para
mount in their lives . . . personal love and affection, heart-to-heart un
derstanding and spiritual training, and the blessing of a home-like at
mosphere, all of which create and cultivate a feeling of contentment and
security. Should we resort to the large institutional type of home, we
would have more or less of a regimented camp, able to offer little more
than food, shelter and clothing, and an inferior mass-type of training
and education. We are not minimizing the value of other welfare pro
grams, but we feel obligated, as the Church of God of Prophecy, to offer
our children a higher type of training, thereby equipping them with the
necessary spiritual weapons for a successful fight of faith for God and
His
Church in the future.
Your committee has met in regular monthly sessions, except during
the early summer months when some of the committee members were on
State Convention schedule. Harmony has prevailed in every one of these
meetings, and God has blessed the work in a wonderful way.
Once again we thank you for the confidence this Assembly has placed
in us as your committee, and we beg that your prayers in behalf of the
work will continue through the years.
Respectfully submitted,
M. A. TOMLINSON, President
R.
O. COVEY, Vice President
ROBERT
F. WRIGHT, Secretary
J. R. KINSER, Treasurer
C. T. DAVIDSON
C. R. PAYNE
A. T. WAGAR
The members of the Orphanage Committee selected to serve for the
year are: R. O. Covey, M. A. Tomlinson, M. M. Burt, J. R. Kinser C. R
Payne, Robert F. Wright and A. T. Wagar. This Committee will also serve
as the Board of Directors.
4:05 p.m.—The congregation stood and sang, “Where He Leads Me,” led
by the General Overseer.
4:10 p.m.—“Consecrated Workers Needed in the Church—Advice to Our
Younger Ministers by a Man of Many Years Experience,” message by
W. M. Lowman. A portion of the message follows:
“What can we do for God unless we are consecrated to Him? God’s
work is a consecrated work. We can do a wonderful work if we conse
crate our lives to Him. God wants the very best He can get. I am try
ing to get closer to Him. With so much sin in the world it is evident that
we need to get close to God. We need to be humble and submissive be
fore Him so He can give us the wisdom that we need. The only way
we can get closer to Him is through prayer. God wants to reveal things to us
every day, so we need to take time to pray. A peaceful feeling comes
over me when I take time to pray. Around the family altar is a sweet
time. I am trying to live every day as if it were the last one.

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“I think the Bible is the sweetest Book in the world. I believe it is
worth more than silver and gold. It is the pattern for us to go by. I
don’t know any better advice than this that Paul gave Timothy. (1 Tim
othy 4:12-16) This is good advice. Paul told Timothy to. live-so no
one would despise him. We don’t want people to despise our young min
isters. They are to be examples. All of us need to be good examples.
Many times we say things we shouldn’t have said. I know I have heard
some
wonderful messages by ministers, and then outside the church they
have said things that killed the message and also killed their influence.
They talked and laughed about things they should not. We want to hear
a man preach who lives what he preaches. It is a terrible thing to preach
a good message and then turn around and talk about somebody. We
have all made mistakes but we can correct our mistakes.
“How can a preacher preach without the love of God? If we do not
have the love of God we cannot feed a congregation. You may go to
church on Sunday morning and stand before the people without a mes
sage.
You may say you have studied, cried and prayed but you do not
have a message. The people who come to church need a message that
will feed their souls. They work hard all week and expect to be fed
on Sunday, morning. They may come for miles to hear a good message
and their pastor has been out sight-seeing instead of getting his message
through the week. If we do not study and pray, we cannot feed a con
gregation. We must have something from above to feed people. If the
preacher doesn’t read much, doesn’t pray much, doesh t study much, he
doesn
’t preach much. We can’t go until the week end and then prepare for
Sunday morning and Sunday night. The Lord will give us something to
preach that will be a blessing to the people if we will stay on our knees.
“I want to say a few words here as sweet as 1 can. If you want to be
a good minister, stay out of debt as much as possible. Live within your
means. When a preacher goes to church and sees a man he has been
owing
for five, ten or fifteen years, no wonder he can’t preach. Some
preachers can’t get enough money and can’t get a car fine enough for
them and can’t get a house good enough. I started out when there was
no tithe system but I was happy. I trusted God and He poured the bless
ings
down and flooded my soul. God will never leave us or forsake us.
Pray and preach right and live right and God will supply your needs. I
have tried this and it works.
“The way to fight the good fight of faith is to stay on your knees. When the
way looks rough, just kneel down and tell God about it. Pour out your
heart to Him and you will get relief. You can talk to God and He will
bless your soul.”
5:05 p.m.—Adjourned with concert prayer.
6:30 p.m.—Program of music by the Louisville Band.
6'45 pm_Song service led by Arthur Woodruff, Ima Jewell Woodruff
at the piano, A. J. Coalter at the organ. N. F. Cannon read the Scripture
lesson
James 5:13-20. Brother O. D. Smith led in prayer while the con
gregation stood in holy reverence before God, then all joined together in
behalf of those for whom requests had been made.
7-02 p m—Songs by the Nunnery Sisters, “Led Out of Bondage”; Brook
lyn' New York Choir, “Sail On” and “Crown Him”; Kelley Brothers, “I
Want to Rest”; Whirlwind Evangelists, “Just Got to Heaven and Can’t
Sit Down” and “Heaven Bound Train.” During the songs the ushers re
ceived an offering for the expense of the Assembly which amounted to
$283.41.

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7:24 p.m.— The Bible Plan for Healing,” message by John L. Sullivan
The speaker stated that he believed the Bible plan for anything was al
ways the best plan. He said:
“The plan of healing is not a new plan. It was referred to in the Bible
many years before Christ came into the world. (Isaiah 53:5) I believe
you will agree with me that the prophet was referring to the Son of
God. He was speaking of His suffering to atone for the lost and the sick
When Christ died, the stripes that were placed on His body were for our
healing. Saving and healing go together. Jesus suffered for our sins
and also for our healing. People who resort to medical science go to one
doctor who is a head specialist and to another who is a heart specialist.
Jesus Christ does not specialize in any one thing; He heals all of our
diseases.
The Bible said, ‘Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth
all thy diseases/ This shows the same One who saves our souls also
heals our bodies. Regardless of what may be wrong with us, Jesus heals
all of our diseases.
“Jesus said that all power was given to Him in heaven and in earth.
He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Since He healed the sick
when He was on earth, we know He can heal the sick today. And if He
can heal today, He can heal out in the future. Jesus gave the disciples
the power to heal the sick. He sent them forth to preach the kingdom
of God and to heal all manner of diseases. Saving and healing go together
This was the plan for the early Church and it is the plan for the Church
today.
I don’t know any place to go for the Bible plan only to the early
Church and see how they did it. Jesus healed the sick when He was
here, then He gave the disciples, who were members of the early Church
the power to heal the sick when He sent them forth. You that are here
for your healing tonight, remember it doesn’t make any difference what
your trouble is, Jesus is the healer of every disease.”
7:48 p.m.—The audience stood and prayed a powerful prayer for the
healmg service.
•7j55..T?'m'—°¥r Annual Healing Message, W. A. Newsom. The speaker
said: If we will get our minds centered on this one thing we will have
the greatest healing service that has ever been known in the Assembly
Tabernacle, and no one will have to leave here sick. This is our re
sponsibility. It is according to our faith. Jesus said, ‘Ye are the light
°l we World.’ ‘Ye are the salt of the earth.’ Paul said, ‘Ye are the body
of Christ. When Jesus went back to heaven, he gave the power to the
Church. When He was here, He did the works of His Father. Now He
works through His Church. The same power He had when He was here,
He
transferred to the Church, The same power He transferred to the
early Church is the power that is in the Church today. All we have to
do is to use that power. Every sick person in this building can be healed
who will come forward with a fervent prayer on his lips and a willing
mind to serve God and do what He requires.”
The General Overseer gave some instructions to those who were to
anoint with oil, lay hands on the sick and pray for them. While they
were getting in their places, Brother W. W. IVebb led the congregation
m singing “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” Lines were formed on the small
speakers platform, the large platform, the lower platform and the main
floor. The bands played alternately as the people who needed healing
passed through the lines. The power of God was present to heal and many
rejoiced in the Lord as they were prayed for. There were 1,381 who
passed
through the lines and a number testified to being healed There
were 829 handkerchiefs prayed over and anointed for those who needed
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9:25 p.m.—The healing service came to an end and the congregation stood
and thanked the Lord for His healing power.
9:28 p.m.—Evangelistic message by Brother Bennie Hart. He used for
a text, Matthew 15:21-28. Brother John C. Lyles gave a few words of
exhortation and invited the people to come to the altar. Brother Jimmy
Wentz
sang as the people made their way to the altar.
Saturday, September 12
5:00 a.m.—Sunrise prayer service by the colored people, G. J. Cheatham
in charge. The colored saints gathered on the platform and sang songs of
praise to the Lord. The 150th Psalm was read. Then those present testi
fied, sang songs and choruses, shouted, danced, ran and praised the Lord.
Brother Cheatham delivered a short message, using for a text Acts 2:4,
then all joined in singing “He Said,” with more shouting and rejoicing.
This service closed at 5:50 a.m.
5:55 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of D. C. Johns and J. F.
Chatham. After a good song service the congregation stood and praised
the Lord, then prayed in behalf of the service that day and for those
for whom requests had been made. When opportunity was given for those
to testify who were healed in the service the night before, a number
testified. They told of being healed of various diseases and troubles. This
was continued until about seventy-five had testified. There was another
season of prayer for those for whom requests had been made. Brother
Chatham spoke briefly, then all stood and praised the Lord together for
His healing power. The service was dismissed with prayer at 7:05 a.m.
8:45 a.m.—Music by Bahama Brass Band in front of the Tabernacle. They
played another number as they marched into the building.
9:00 a.m.—Song service led by Roy Duncan, Jenna Lee Allen at the piano.
This was a powerful song service. Many rejoiced in the Lord, among
them Sister Harry Gibson who had been healed the night before. The
General Overseer showed a neck brace which she had been wearing be
fore the Lord touched her body. Brother James T. Hall read the Scrip
ture found in 2 Peter 1:16-21, Brother W. E. Martin offered prayer, then
all prayed together for those for whom requests were made.
9:16 a.m.—“The Church of God Flag Song,” led by Harper Hunter, Jr.,
Betty Hunter at the piano. The congregation stood and clapped their hands
as they sang.
9:22 a.m.—“Fly the Flag of the Holy Nation at Every Local Church and
Each Church Home Should Display the Flag,” message by Thomas Barn
hart. The speaker read Psalm 60:4. A portion of his message follows:
“The thing I want to emphasize this morning is the truth. When we
see
the ensign displayed, we think there is a group of people that are
holding up the truth. We must uphold the whole truth. X am glad there
are people in the world today who will proclaim the whole truth. You
may ask what is the truth. Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and
the life.’ We have many doubting Thomases in the world now. Many
people don’t believe in the flag. It is not the flag that we worship. We
worship the Christ the flag stands for.
“When I was in service and I saw a ship with a yellow flag, I knew
that it was quarantined. The black flag represents a pirate ship. The
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sceptre, star and crown, and the red, white, blue and purple. When we
see
the stars and stripes waving, we think of a land of freedom. When
we
see the red flag of Russia, we think of millions of people who are
not allowed to worship God like you and I are this morning. When we
see
the Church flag waving, we think of the principles for which it stands.
“I
love the Church flag. One reason I love it is because the Holy Ghost
placed His approval on it in 1933 in the Assembly. As we display the
flag,
we must have the goods. We must live so our lives will measure
to that for which it stands. The flag may be flying in some places where
the truth is not preached, but that does not change the principles for
which it stands.
“Down through the years, men have fought and died for the flag of
the United States. I can tell you One who died for the Church flag. Jesus
died for it. He died to purchase the Church, and that makes me want
to do more to build the Church than I ever have. I believe we are
living in the last days and the enemy is doing everything in his power
against it, but the flag with the scepter, star and crown will continue
to tell to the world that the body of Christ is functioning in these last days
in obedience to Christ which is the Head. Let’s all be more zealous to
display the flag of the holy nation.”
9:31 a.m.—Song by the Staggs family, “Come Under the Banner of Love.”
Brother Staggs spoke a few minutes concerning the banner that was giv-
en_to the people who feared God..
9:50 a.m.—The General Overseer stated that churches have been estab
lished in three countries this year—Dominica, Liberia and England. That
means the Church flag is flying in three more countries.
9:52 a.m.—The congregation stood and prayed in concert, asking God’s
blessings
upon the efforts put forth so that the flag will soon be waving
in more cities, counties, states and countries, signifying that the Church
has been established.
9:55 a.m.—“Activities of the White Wing Publishing House and Its Mis
sion for the Church,” C. T. Davidson, Assistant Publisher and Business
Manager. The speaker told of some of the work of the Publishing House.
He referred to it as one of the helps. He stated that during the year
the publishing department had sent out thousands of copies of our pub
lications. Also millions of tracts have been sent out and distributed. He
encouraged those who are faithfully working to distribute our literature
to continue in this good work. He referred to the publication of books
and stated that it is necessary for the Church to supply people with good
reading.
10:16 a.m.—“Readin’, ritin’ and ’rithmetic,” Buford Johnson, Press Editor.
The speaker stated that people are reading and that the Church needs
to furnish them something to read that will be of value to them. He
showed that some people are reading some of the most abominable stuff
and that we have a job on our hands to furnish the kind of reading that
will edify and bless. He stated that those who had been writing books
for the Book Club did it because they wanted to do something for the
Lord.
He made mention of the fact that God moved on people to write
the Scriptures and he felt that God can move on people today to write
something that will be worth reading. He urged those who felt like
writing to write. He said the ’rithmetic applied to the bills owed the Pub
lishing House. He showed the need of people paying their accounts so
the work could prosper.
10:45 a.m.—“How to Make Our Publications More Interesting,” Robert
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be interesting, we not only have to have the contents interesting, but the
people reading it must have an interest in it. In regard to Joyful News
Broadcast he stated that we need more of our talented people writing
articles. He showed that when people write for one of our publications
they are working for God. He mentioned that we need talent scouts
to And those who can write. Also a greater circulation of our publica
tions is needed. When speaking of the White Wing Messenger he said
that people were interested in the various activities of the local churches
and encouraged our people to write about the things of interest. He urged
that they write as soon as these things of interest took place, because old
news is not as interesting as fresh news. He referred to the pictures
in the White Wing and stated they made the paper more interesting and
mentioned that finance was needed in order to have pictures in the paper.
He asked those who sent pictures to give this attention. He also made
mention of the calendar of revival dates in the White Wing. He urged
the evangelists to send in the dates of their revivals.
10:58 a.m.—“Every Family a Subscriber, Every Member a Reader, How
Can We Obtain This Goal?”—M. M. Burt, Field Representative. The
speaker stated that if every home in which we have members will be
a subscriber to the Church publications, we can more than double our
subscription list. He said, “If every member will just remember that
everything we do in the Church is for the purpose of winning souls for
God and to build and edify the Church, we will all co-operate together.”
He
made mention that if every member would get just one friend to
subscribe for the papers, our subscription list would be built up. He stated
that those who didn’t have the Church publications coming to their homes
didn’t realize what they were missing.
At the close of the message the White Wing workers ran through the
aisles shouting “Extra, extra, read all about it.” They gave out copies
of the Church publications and gathered subscriptions from the audience.
Presentation of awards:
These were presented at a later time in the Assembly but will add the
information here with the part of the program to which it belongs.
Pete Brooks was awarded a $5.00 gift certificate in merchandise in the
Publishing House for having the best general report. He was awarded a
$5.00 gift certificate for having conducted the largest number of local
church Publishing House rallies during the year. He was also awarded
a $7.50 gift certificate for getting the largest number of subscriptions in
the Assembly—260.
Martha Thomas was awarded a $5.00 gift certificate in merchandise in
the Publishing House for getting the second largest number of subscrip
tions during the Assembly—174.
Alfred Milan was awarded a $2.50 gift certificate for getting the third
largest number of subscriptions during the Assembly—112.
Mary Goin was awarded a $5.00 gift certificate for getting the largest
number of subscriptions to the Church publications in a state.
The service was closed with prayer by all White Wing workers.
1:00 p.m.—Music by the Louisville Brass Band.
1:30 p.m.—V. L. B. Program in charge of the Secretary, Harry Lee Moore.
The Secretary called attention to two large signs suspended from the
upper platform. One was in gold calling attention to the fiftieth anni
versary of the Church this side of the dark ages. The other was in silver
and it referred to the twenty-fifth or silver anniversary of the Victory
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While the organ was played softly the V, L. Bs. prayed silently, then
meditated on the Word of God as the twenty-fourth Psalm was read by
Betty Love. After a few moments more of silent prayer, all joined to
gether in repeating the Lord’s Prayer.
1:38 p.m.—Song service led by Edna Wells, Leona Beard Oliver at the
piano and Emma Lou Moore at the organ. This was a blessed song
service. There was shouting and rejoicing. The V. L. Bs. joined together
in a concert prayer, led by Leumoin Peavey.
1:54 p.m.—Eddie, Jimmy and Helen Faye sang, “Is He Satisfied.” The
Nunnery Sisters sang, “One Day.”
2:00 p.m.—The Secretary presented Sister Willard Boyles, former V. L. B.
Secretary, with the book entitled, “We the Young People.” She thanked
him and the V. L. Bs. Then the Secretary presented her with an offer
ing to use in purchasing a uniform worn by the pilots of the Wings of
Prophecy. She thanked all who contributed in the offering.
2:05 p.m.—Message by the Secretary.
The
speaker used 1 John 2:13, 14 for a text. He said: “One of the reasons
this letter was written was because a group of people had come out of
the Church and were trying to destroy it. John addressed his letter to
two
groups—the fathers and the young men. John said they were stand
ing for the right. He said, ‘I have written unto you, young men, because
ye are strong.’ I have thought it would be a wonderful thing if the
General Overseer would sometime write a letter to the young people like
that. I wish we could do something that would cause him to write a
letter as John did. The way to be strong is to have the Word of God
abiding in you. Strength of body is one thing and it is wonderful. Strength
of mind is another thing and it is wonderful. But the best thing is strength
of soul. John said, I don’t want you to love the world neither the things
that are in the world. If our young people are overcomers, they won’t
love
the world.
“We can’t do without the older people. They have taught us the ways
of the Lord. They have taught us about the Holy Ghost. They have
caused
us to be rooted and grounded in the teachings of the Church. If
we want the next generation to be rooted and grounded in the truth, they
will have to be trained.
“If there is anything we need to have, it is faith in what we are do
ing. If we don’t believe in the Church, then it will not be possible for
us to get the work done. If we believe, and put works with our faith
the task will be accomplished. When God told Noah he was going to
destroy the world, he moved with fear to prepare the ark. He did the
work God told him to do. V. L. Bs., if we believe God, we will move
If we believe God, we will do our part on God’s program. Faith is some
thing that will make us move out for God. Faith is a powerful thing.
If we can get our people to believe strong enough that the gospel must
first be published among all nations, we will move with fear and reach
the world.
“When Moses came to manhood he refused to be called the son of
Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to suffer the afflictions with the people
of God rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. He chose the
things of God. Because he believed God, he became the leader of the
children of Israel. Young people, we want to believe God, don’t we? If
we can believe God and do the work given us to do, we will be rewarded
with great rewards at the end of the way. The things we suffer here
will seem as nothing when we come to the end of this race. It was said
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for nothing but to please God and and do His commands. One desire
that Moses had, and that was to set his feet on the promised land, was
not granted him. But there was a reward awaiting him that was far
greater than having this desire granted. The rewards will far outweigh
the sacrifices we have made. Many of you have gone through trials and
tests this year. You have gone through hard places. You have worked
hard and made many sacrifices. I want you to know God appreciates
you. He is not going to overlook the least effort put forth. Let us be
strong. Let us respect those over us in the Lord. We must labor accord
ing to the plan outlined for us in God's Church. Just twenty-five years
ago in the Assembly the Questions and Subjects Committee brought be
fore the Assembly the plan for organizing the young people into the Vic
tory Leaders Band. In it we can do something to help the Church with
its program of reaching every creature with the message. I know we
are going to get the job done. I believe God’s Word.”
2:30 p.m.—Songs by the Biblical Wonder Trio, “Just One Rose Will Do,”
and “Oh My Lord, What a Time.”
2:38 p.m.—Flashes from some of our Youth Camps, Eleanor Wilson, Mis
souri; Edna Wells, Kansas; Elva Howard, Wyoming.
Sister Wilson said, “I feel that our Youth Camp was a real success,
and of all the work I have ever done, I believe I enjoyed this more than
anything else. There were eighty-three in attendance at the camp this
year; thirty-two were saved and twenty-two baptized in water. One of
the biggest thrills was hearing the boys and girls praying all over the
hillside. We feel that God’s favor was upon the camp.”
Sister Wells said, “This was our first year for a camp. We had thirty-
five in attendance, and during the camp eleven were saved, six sanctified,
five received the Holy Ghost and six were baptized in water. If you want
the thrill of a lifetime, just have a Youth Camp in your state.”
Sister Howard said, “I like to talk about Youth Camps. There must
be a spirit for them now. Several years ago this spirit began to work
on our people. Brother Jack Decker and I began to make preparations
for our first camp. The first year we had forty-four in attendance. The
second
year there were seventy-three. This year there were more than
sixty young people. I believe that we need extra workers and I feel this
is one way to help. We are not trying to take the place of B. T. C., we
are just trying to help our young people until they are old enough to
attend B. T. C. In the two weeks there were sixty-eight experiences and
twenty-eight baptized in water. The sacrament and feet washing service
was the most wonderful service of its kind I have ever been in. Five
received the Holy Ghost in this service. One of the orphan boys said
he felt the Lord wanted him to dedicate his life to His service and the
Holy
Ghost came down and blessed him wonderfully. Sixteen others stood
by him and said they felt the call of God.”
2:55 p.m.—The Secretary displayed the book, “We the Young People.”
Two
hundred bands are represented in the book. Brother Davidson spoke
briefly about the book and thanked the young people who contributed
photographs and information so the book could be published.
3:00 p.m.—Song by the Nunnery Sisters, “He Bought My Soul at Calvary.”
The Secretary said, “Our job is to publish the gospel of Jesus Christ
and spread the good news of the last days Church to all the world. We
are living in the last days and it is now time to go to every creature
with the message.” The Nunnery Sisters sang, “I’ve Got News.” Dur
ing the song the state secretaries gave out bulletins to the congregation.
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activities of the Church—Missionary, B. T. C., C. P. M. A., Fields of the
• i>d’„Tho"or stone> convention reports and other things. The Secretary
s?ilc7i_ H ll|§& mH? V. k. Bs., to publish the gospel of Jesus Christ to
all the world.”
3:07 p.m.—Free Literature Offering:
The
Secretary talked briefly and gave instructions concerning the march.
He
called the states in alphabetical order and the state secretaries and
plfll®. over]seers took their places in the line of march and those with
olfermgs fell in behind them. Several songs were sung while the peo
ple
marched through the aisle of the Tabernacle. When the secretaries
returned to the platform they received the offerings from those following
them. The amounts by states are as follows:
Assembly Free Literature Offering
Alabama____________$ 150.73
Alaska______________ 9.60
Alberta_____________ 4.00
Arizona _____________ 42.00
Arkansas _____________ 113.43
Bahamas ____________ 301.25
California________ 1,114.00
Colorado____________ 61.63
Connecticut__________ 5.00
Cyprus -------------------- 25.50
Delaware ___________ 43.17
Dominican Republic ..... 8.58
East Texas ............... 355.91
Florida ---------- 367.20
Georgia ---------- 839.86
Haiti —-------------------- 5.00
Idaho -------- 61.72
Illinois ---- 175.00
Indiana -------------------- 573.36
Iowa --------------:_____ 39.59
Jamaica .___ 3.00
Kansas -------------------- 186.36
Kentucky ............ 645.74
Louisiana ...........!____ 80.10
Maine ---------------------- 5.00
Maryland and D. C........ 117.46
Massachusetts ________ 2.00
Mexico -------------------- 33.39
Michigan ------------------- 193.15
Minnesota ______________151.80
Mississippi __________ 253.49
Missouri ------------------- 185.12
Montana ____________ 15.08
Nebraska ___________ 58.83
Nevada _____________ 20.48
New Hampshire ______ 3.50
New Jersey __________ 25.20
New Mexico _________ 62.80
New York__________ 55.26
North Carolina ..... 1,350.70
North Dakota________ 316.02
Ohio------------------------ 274.23
Oklahoma __________ 274.00
Ontario ____.________ 24.25
Oregon --------------_____ 53.25
Pennsylvania _________ 138.74
Rhode Island_________ 9.00
South Carolina _______ 336.51
South Dakota_________ 144.38
Tennessee___________ 649.79
Utah ------------------- 25.25
Vermont____________ 5.54
Virginia ------------------- 762f)0
Virgin Islands________ 20.00
Washington--------------- 101.89
West Texas __________ 51.39
West Virginia________ 324.64
Wisconsin ___________ 70.50
Wyoming ------------------ 82^89
Harry Lee Moore.____ 50.00
Total ---- $11,459.26
?ecretai7 called for a young Brother Cleaver to come t<
,J171* year during B. T. C. he was in Korea and prayer wai
lequested for him in the Camp. Brother Cleaver thanked the Lord fo:
wnd ■Sta,tud 4 was. through their prayers and the blessing:
01 God that he was m this Assembly.
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A group of children sang several choruses. Sandra Burt sang, “Peace
in the Valley.” Sharon Hughes recited a poem, Gleaner Time. Sandra
Jones sang, * It Is No Secret.” Short talk by Harold Carter, usmgthe
Scrinture “Children, obey your parents m the Lord, for this is rigni.
Priscilla Gonzalez sang a song in Spanish. The little Clayton sisterssang,
“I’m Feeling Fine” and “I’m Satisfied. Ellen Ann Cassidy,,repeated the
books of the Bible. The entire group sang, “Deep and Wide.
4:42 p.m.—“My Doctrine Shall Drop as the Rain,” short message by Pete
Brooks He stated that there is only one doctnne and this shall drop
as the rain. Not another doctrine, but the doctrine of the Bible. He said
that the doctrine could not drop as the rain unless it was m printed form
and neither could it drop as the rain without the use of an airplane. He
expressed his desire to do everything he could to assist in getting the
gospel
to every creature.
4:48 p.m.—Song by the Black Trio.
4:52 p.m.—Awarding of prizes and banners:
The
Secretary spoke briefly concerning the niembership drive. He stat
ed it was very successful in some respects. He referred to the Youth
Crusades which had been conducted. There were 338 held, with 1,410
saved 951 sanctified and 801 filled with the Holy Ghost. During the time
of the membership drive, the bands were dvided into four groups accord
ing to membership. The V. L. B. leader of the leading band m each group
was awarded a suit of clothes. The leader of the band holding second
place was awarded free tuition to B. T. C. They were.
Group No. 1—First place, East Street, Nassau, Bahamas; second place,
Willisburg, Kentucky.
Group No. 2—First place, Greenpond, Alabama; second place, Henderson,
Kentucky.
Group No. 3—First place, Island, Kentucky; second place, San Diego,
California.
Group
No. 4—First place, Galax, Virginia; second place, Deland, Florida.
The
champion banner for the largest state convention Free Literature
offering went to North Carolina. The amount of the offering was $12,578.17.
The champion banner for the largest local church state convention Fr ce
Literature offering was presented to East Street, Nassau, Bahamas. The
amount of the offering was $2,000.
The champion banner for the largest state Assembly Free Literature of
fering went to North Carolina. The amount of the offering was $1,350.70.
The champion banner for the largest local church Assembly offeiing
went to Los Angeles, California. The amount of the offering was $211.14.
5:06 p.m.—The Secretary expressed his appreciation for all that had
been accomplished by those who assisted in the V. L. B. work. He an
nounced the amount of the offering and called on the General Overseer
to offer a prayer, consecrating the money to the service of the Lord.
5:10 p.m.—The service was closed with prayer by Samuel Pratt.'
6:00 p.m.—Program by all Spanish people, Gabriel Montijo in charge.
This was a program of special songs and songs by the entire group which
numbered eighteen. There were representatives from Mexico, Guatemala,
Cuba, California, Texas, New York and Illinois.
6:20 p.m.—Program by Vestal, Knoxville, Tennessee V. L. Bs., Pauline
and Dottie in charge. The group, dressed in white and black, with sashes,
on which was the word “Vestal,” marched out on the rostrum singing a
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a song while it was enacted by the others. The leader spoke concerning
the work of the V. L. B. The group sang, “I’m on the Battlefield for
my Lord, then each V. L. B. was crowned by the leader. Each star on
a crown represented a certain amount of work done. The group left the
platform singing.
6:30 p.m.—Song service led by Lamar Gilmer, Anna Bell Smith at the
piano and Emma Lou Moore at the organ. Scripture reading by Eugene
Johnson, 2 Timothy 2:1-15. Prayer was offered by Charles Upole while
the congregation stood in holy reverence before God. Following the prayer,
requests were made and the congregation prayed in concert in behalf of
these.
I 6;50 p.m.—Songs by the Cowan Family: “New Born Soul,” “Don’t Lose
the Keys,” “Meet Me up in Heaven Some Day.”
7:05 p.m.—Annual Saturday Evening Testimony and Praise Service, B. O.
Funderburk in charge. Brother Funderburk spoke briefly, then Harper
and. Betty Hunter sang, “I Can’t Get to Heaven by Myself.” A number
of individuals testified, then Brother Funderburk called for the people
to stand by sections and praise the Lord together. As another song was
sung by Brother Harper, the congregation joined in the singing. The
glory of God could be seen upon the faces of the people. Other sections
to the good blessings of the Lord and another song was sung.
The mighty blessings from heaven fell upon the people and some marched
shouted, danced and spoke in tongues. Wave after wave of glory flooded
the souls of the great audience. At the last all stood together and praised
the Lord with uplifted hands.
. 7:30 p.m.—Bible Training Camp Program, J. B. Wright, Superintendent,
in charge.
After a few words by the Superintendent, M. S. Curry led the congre
gation in singing, “Getting Ready to Leave This World.” Hermis Ferguson
led in singing, “When We All Get to Heaven.” Leumoin Peavy led in
smgmg,
“Heaven’s Jubilee.” The Vice Presidents prayed in concert then
all students prayed together.
rr-7i50 by the Spanish officers, teachers and students, led by
Victor
Garcia. Brother M. S. Curry led the headquarters students in sing
es* Im Wmging my Way Back Home.” The Nunnery Sisters sang a
B. T. C. song. Hermis Ferguson led the Bahama officers and students in
smgmg.
We Shall Meet Some Day.” A trio from the Western Camp
Led*°iJt Pf, Bondage.” Stanley and Marguerite Wright sang, “Jesus
the bon of God. An offering for Assembly expense was received bv
the ushers which amounted to $137.49.
8:20 p.m.—Message by the Superintendent.
John 3:27, 29 and Isaiah 52:8, 10 were read and the speaker said: “I
dont know how much we will be able to say on these verses. It seems
t*le Bord has given the Church a very special work to do; a work
which no other body of people can do. Many people have worked hard
at this job at which we are working. They have won many people and
done much good, but they cannot accomplish the commission of Jesus
Christ because a man cannot receive anything except it be given from
heaven. He that hath the bride is the bridegroom. Who is the bride9 The
one who has the bridegroom. The Church has the commission to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. A lot of people
baptize and they get people just as wet as the Church does, but we have,
the responsibility that was given us from above. We have the commis
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We must go and wherever you place the sole of your foot will be your
own.
If the ministers of the Church will put their feet in every nation
of the world, we will get the work done. Isaiah shows us that this is
to be kept up until we see eye to eye and speak the same thing, and
until all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of the Lord. It
makes me rejoice to think about seeing eye to eye and speaking the
same thing. There are no groups of people in the world that I know of
that are attempting to do that much. The various denominations of the
world are having a tough time. They believe in uniting, but each one
has his own belief.
“
In studying about this Bible Training Camp program I can see the
way by the help of the Lord for an organization to extend over the world.
We can’t reach the people over night and we can’t do anything without
God. The things others have done before us are written for our learn
ing and I have been studying some of the organizations in the Old Testa
ment. It doesn’t matter what kind of an organization they had in the
Old Testament, it was only a shadow of what should come later. When
I read a book I sometimes read the first two chapters to find out who
the characters are, then I like to read the last chapter to see how every
thing works out. In reading the middle of the book, the characters usually
get into a lot of trouble, but I know they will come out all right be
cause I have read the last chapter. When I read about the organiza
tions of the past, I know they are only an outline. I also know every
thing will work out all right because I have read in Revelation that the
bride has made herself ready. We are in the middle now. We know who
we are and what we have set out to gain. The Book is written and
the last chapter has the bride to get the bridegroom and the bridegroom
to get the bride. While we are in the middle the going is rough some
times. The hero and the heroine have many difficulties but I am not
worrying about them. I am not worrying about how the Church is com
ing out. What I am worrying about is how I am coming out. I know
the Church will make it through because I have read the last chapter.
The bride has made herself ready and the bridegroom will get the bride.
Somebody
loses confidence and wants to know what will become of the
Church. He doesn’t know but I know where she will be in the end. The
bridegroom got the bride. He fought for her. He died for her. Have you
fought for Him? We are commanded to fight for the bridegroom.
“We are talking a little about organization. If we think we can organize
this work in a haphazard way, we had just as well quit. (Exodus 12:37, 38;
13:18; Psalm 105:37) There were six hundred thousand men of the chil
dren of Israel went up harnessed; five abreast they went up. There was
not one feeble person among their tribes. This was organized by Moses
in the Old Testament. This is a shadow of what is to be established in
the world down here in the end. It took a lot of training for that multi
tude of people to leave Egypt in an orderly manner. They marched out
five abreast, and everyone in step. They did not get that way by Moses
just telling them to fall in line five abreast and keep step. They were
trained.
“Moses was raised up for that position and when he was forty years
old he decided the organization was good enough to lead the people out.
When God says to do something, it has to be done by His chosen people
and at His chosen time. When Moses thought it was time to lead the
children of Israel out of Egypt, he did not have the co-operation of God
at that time. Moses went out one day and saw an Egyptian smite a He
brew. He didn’t see anyone looking, so he killed the Egyptian and hid
him in the sand. Later two Hebrews were fighting and Moses asked the

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one in the wrong why he did it. The Hebrew misunderstood him and
asked him who made him a prince or a judge over him. Those people
were not ready to be led out of bondage. I believe our people are waking
up to the fact that they have to get out of the condition they are in.
God will help us to see that the government of the Church will lead us
out.
The government knows what it is to do but a lot of our people
don’t believe in government. They ask if you are going to kill me like
you did the Egyptian. After forty years God sent Moses to the people
as their leader and told them to follow him. When the children of Israel
had enough and cried to God for help, they were delivered. You wonder
when we are going to get led out of this fix. When we have had enough
of it and we cry to God.
“When God sent Moses back to the children of Israel, Moses wanted to
know how the people would know that God had sent him. The people
will have to know that God has sent us when we go to them. When
God did things that are written in the Bible, He worked at both ends.
God
watches over the middle and works on both ends. I believe the
Church is going to all nations and we must do it as quickly as possible,
but I don’t want us to go before God is ready. The Bible teaches that we
must get the gospel to the ends of the earth, but God has • to work at
both ends. We have the greatest program in all the world, but we have
to get something behind it. The Bible says that charity never fails. We
may have all kinds of revelations and may know all things and have
faith to remove mountains, but we can’t do much without charity. With
no love we will never reach the world.
“We have a program that teaches everything the Assembly teaches. I
may get up here and say a black sheep is white. The General Overseer
may not correct me and you may say amen, but that does not make it
right. Bible Training Camp is teaching what the Assembly teaches. The
Assembly
is to lead the way. Jesus Christ is our Head. The Assembly
is next. The General Overseer is next and on down. The General Overseer
does not makes the rules. He only gets them from the Bible and the
Assembly
passes on them, then he depends on us to do them. Help me
to take Bible Training Camp everywhere.”
9:30 p.m.—Song by Hermis Ferguson and all officers and students of
his race, “I’ll Be Somewhere Working for My Lord.”
9:40 p.m.—Short talks by Jorge Ruano, overseer of Guatemala, and Carlos
Colon, overseer of Cuba. Brother Ruano told of the benefits of B. T. C.
to his people. He stated they had been in the Church only three years
and through the teaching of B. T. C. they had learned more in the three
years than in all the years before. He felt there was yet more to learn
in Bible Training Camp. At the request of the Superintendent, another
brother from Guatemala stood up. Brother Colon spoke highly of B. T. C.
He was grateful for all it had meant to him personally and for what it had
meant to his people in Cuba. He expressed a desire to have B. T. C.
conducted in Cuba for many years. The Superintendent called for all
from Cuba to stand, then all from Mexico and all from Bahamas.
9:55 p.m.—Lightning Flashes—Hudon R. Cox, Bahamas; Christine Gillum,
California; Floyd Bonham, Nebraska.
Brother Cox thanked the Lord for having the privilege of attending
Bible Training Camp for one term. He thought it was a good place for
all to learn to walk by the same rule and mind the same thing. Sister
Gillum told of some of the good things that took place in the camp in
Fresno, California. She was looking forward to the next term. Brother
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he got back on the field. He said he was able to feed his members on
Sunday morning with some of the things he learned. He was also able
to answer questions which were asked him, according to the • way they
were taught in B .T. C.
10:05
p.m.—The Superintendent made some announcements concerning
the B. T. C. Annual and the various camps to be conducted during the next
Assembly year. Jean Meglemre gave the Correspondence Course a boost.
10:10 p.m.—Awarding banners and prizes:
California, A. T. Griffin, overseer, was awarded a banner for having
the largest number of students in Bible Training Camp this year—26.
Alaska had the largest number in attendance according to membership.
Thirty-nine members and four students. Each of these students were
presented with a “Business Guide.” They were: Fredrick Mahaffy,
Walter Chase, Lucille Johnson, Doris Qui.
Tennessee had the largest number of students enrolled in the Corre
spondence Course. The overseer, L. V. Jones, and state B. T. C. booster,
Betty Love, were presented with the V. L. B. book, “We the Young People.”
10:15 p.m.—Demonstration arranged and directed by Winston Gonia
and all the class presidents.
In the demonstration four people sat at home talking about Bible Train
ing Camp and an older brother who had gone to the camp. Each of them
had an excuse for not going and they felt they knew all about the Church
any way. The older brother returned from the camp overflowing with
zeal. After telling of his interest in the Camp he asked if others were
interested, and suddenly out of the audience a large number came running
to the platform with their suitcases. They marched around on the plat
form and rejoiced • in the Lord as the Bahama Brass Band played. They
displayed their zeal further by marching through the aisles of the Tab
ernacle, still carrying their suitcases.
10:30 p.m.—Altar call by Katherine Peavy. The speaker stated that the
soul that sins shall die, but she showed that Jesus is the remedy. She
urged those who needed the Lord to come to the altar and seek Him with
all their hearts. M. S. Curry led in singing the invitation song and many
came to the altar. The report showed two saved, six sanctified and ten
baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Sunday, September 13
6:00 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of Guy Robinson, Kentucky.
The service was opened with a concert prayer. The song service fol
lowed,
then special prayer was offered for those for whom requests had
been made. J. P. Sullivan sang, “Power Divine.” Brother Robinson talked
briefly, then gave opportunity for those present to tell of the goodness
of the Lord. Many testified to the wonderful things God had done for
them. Songs and choruses were sung. Prayer was offered in behalf of
the Assembly program that day and a number of handkerchiefs were
anointed and prayed over. The closing prayer was prayed by all in con
cert at 7:35 a.m.
8:45 a.m.—The bands played alternately as the congregation assembled.
8:55 a.m.—At the sound of the trumpet by Glen Marlow, Mildred Davis
began to play on the organ and the state overseers and the state secre
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the east door and down the aisle to seats on the east side of the platform.
The
state secretaries came through the west door and down the aisle to
seats on the west side of the platform. When all had reached their places
they stood and prayed for a few moments in silence.
9:00 a.m.—W. M. B. Program in charge of the Secretary, Sylvia Hardin.
9:02 a.m.—M. S. Curry led in singing the theme song, “Jesus Saves,”
Willystene Calfee at the piano and Mildred Davis at the organ. The con
gregation remained standing and offered prayer for Clara Reese who had
fallen and injured her foot. This was followed with prayer by Sister
Bessie Wilson and a concert prayer by the audience.
9:13 a.m.—The Secretary introduced a former W. M. B. Secretary, Sis
ter Eurice Riley, who spoke a few words.
9:15 a.m.—The Secretary introduced the foreign missionaries. They were
Paul P. Costas, Greece; J. Vital Herne, Haiti; Alvin S. Moss, Bahamas;
Carlos
Colon, Cuba; Fredrick P. Mahaffy, Alaska; William G. Lusch,
Alberta, Canada; Walter C. Bates, Caribbean Islands Representative; Homer
Rye, England; Jorge Ruano, Guatemala; Horace Lafortune, Ontario, Can
ada; David E. Longstreth, Sierra Leone, British West Africa; J. A. Jimenez,
Mexico; Nelson W. Johnson, Manitoba, Canada; Christakis and Kyrakos
Kounnas, sons of the overseer of Cyprus.
The Secretary called for those who were appointed to foreign fields
last year, and who had not been able to go because of insufficient funds,
to stand. Then she asked the entire congregation to stand in honor of
all of these and all of our foreign workers.
9:21 a.m.—Dorothy Swancey sang, “The Love of God.”
9:26 a.m.—Honor Program:
The Secretary expressed her appreciation of all the work that had been
done for the missionary cause. She mentioned the missionaries, overseers,
state secretaries, pastors, W. M. B. officers and members. She stated she
would
like to honor everyone but that was not possible. She called for
M. E. Wilson, overseer of Georgia, to come to the platform and bring with
him the banners he had received during the years when his state was
champion.
A number of the sisters held the banners. His state had the
largest state convention missionary offering for nine years and he had
received nine champion banners. Brother Wilson spoke briefly concern
ing
the missionary work. He stated that when the missionary bands were
organized and the people in Georgia got a vision of the mission cause,
they were eager to work.
Brother W. M. Lowman, overseer of Virginia, was next with a num
ber of the champion banners he had received. He stated that the first mis
sionary offering in Virginia amounted to $17.10, and the former General
Overseer put in ten dollars of that. He said they shouted over that and
talked about it for a year, but from that time the state raised larger and
larger offerings. He said the state won the champion banner for nine
consecutive years. He expressed his love for the missionary work and
thanked the Lord for the good workers in Virginia.
Brother Alvin S. Moss, overseer of Bahamas, was next with two of
the champion mission field banners he had received. He had received
several more than these. For a number of years the Bahama Islands
has raised large offerings for missions. Brother Moss thanked the Lord
for the privilege of displaying the banners for the glory of God. He
stated that in 1934 they raised $7.50 in the convention. Then the next
year the former General Overseer was with them in the convention and
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said, “We work on this plan—everybody do what you can. Each year
we
went higher and higher. We love the missionary work. We realize
the missionary spirit is the spirit of Jesus Christ. Where there is no
missionary spirit, the spirit of Jesus Christ is not there.”
While Emma Lou Moore played the organ, the sisters who had been
members of the Womens Missionary Band for twenty-five years marched
to the platform where the state secretaries pinned yelfow roses, tied with
silver and gold ribbon, on them. While this was being done, Roberta
Nunnery sang a song she composed in honor of the twenty-fifth anni
versary of the Womens Missionary Band. There were one hundred and
three roses used.
10:05 p.m.—The Secretary spoke briefly to honor the state overseers in
the work of home missions.
10:07 p.m.—“Missions Race Against Time,” message by Dorothy Dead-
rick. A portion of her message follows:
“We are happy that we have a part in this great work for God. I must
say to our people that I believe you have been faithful. The General
Overseer said according to our calendar we are living in 1953, but ac
cording to a Jewish calendar we are living in 1990. Surely we are racing
against time. I wonder if our mission work is keeping up with the
time we are living in? We feel the Church is moving on according to
the program of God, but when we look on the mission fields, it makes
us wonder. We can’t afford to say there are yet four months and then
comes the harvest. 1 believe the field is already white to harvest. 1 asked
Brother Deadrick how many negroes are in the Church and he said less
than three thousand. I feel we are behind time in the negro race here
in our United States. We are not people across the ocean. We are people
that live right here in the United States. It is a ripe field. It is not be
cause the negro race isn’t ready to receive the message. Many of them
are ready and I believe this particular field is racing against time be
cause of the shortness of time in which we have to labor.
“We must do more to reach our people. They must be saved. We talk
about it, but talking won’t get the work done. Joshua had work to do
and he didn’t have time to do it. He told the sun to stand still that
he might get the work done. God gave him attention and the battle
was won. Don’t let the battle cease because it must be won. When
you go through a town and see the people on the streets, remember they
must be won for the Church. Everywhere you find people, they are
to be won. Surely the negro race is racing against time. Paul said, ‘And
that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep.
Knowing the time as we do, it is high time that we do something about
this work.”
10:22 a.m.—Brother David E. Longstreth, overseer of Sierra Leone, B.
W. A., spoke for a few moments. He said:
“When I saw the great crowds of people in this Assembly, my soul is
thrilled to know how great God’s Church is to mankind. I am happy
that I have gone to Africa and now I have a greater zeal than ever be
fore because I see the love of Jesus Christ on your faces. I have been
in Africa seventeen years. I appreciate your assistance in my work. Many
of you have made sacrifices and you have prayed many prayers for the
foreign fields. I am happy because my race is getting to know about
the Church. I still crave your prayers that we may be able to do the
work.” He sang “Whosoever Will” in his native tongue.
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10:33 a.m.—“The Call of the Middle East,” message by Edna Rye. A
portion of the message follows:
.1 sure we are feeling the missionary spirit here. There is no greater
spirit in the world than the missionary spirit. I say this because all of
our work is missionary work. All of our work is soul saving work. It
is our business if people go to hell. I remember one night about thirteen
years ago, after trying to preach a message on hell, I walked down the
aisle and spoke to a girl about her soul. She told me it was none of
*ny business if she went to hell. But it is our business if people go to
hell. That is the reason we are working. We are responsible if people
go to hell. I pray that God will help everyone of us to realize more than
ever before the value of a lost soul. When God made the world, He didn’t
look across the sea and label that part foreign countries, and look back
and call another home land. God said the world is our field.
“When Jesus commissioned the disciples to go,. I believe they under
stood
about the work they were to do. They probably didn’t know about
all of the things they would encounter along the way, but they knew
their Master did not issue a command that could not be carried out. When
they heard Jesus say, ‘Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel
to every creature,’ nothing else in life seemed to matter with them. They
were willing to forsake everything and carry out the commission of the
Son of God. They went everywhere and preached the gospel. If they
got
in prison, they preached in prison. Wherever they were, they preached
the gospel.
“There is no substitute for the gospel. It must go to the entire world.
This commission is yours. If you don’t go, you are responsible to send
somebody
in your place, because Jesus said for us to go. The commis
sion is to me and to you. Paul tells us that it pleased God by the fool
ishness
of preaching to save those that believe. There is nothing else that
can
take the place of it. Paul asked how people can call upon Jesus
in whom they ha've not believed, and how shall they believe on Him of
whom
they have not heard, and how shall they hear without a preacher,
and how shall they preach unless they are sent. You have the answer
and I have the answer to these questions.
“There are millions of souls who are waiting for the gospel. No wonder
Jesus said, ‘Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh
harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields'
for they are white already to harvest.’ There are millions looking to us
and begging to know about Christ. When we were in Egypt the people
would
ask us to tell them more about the Christ of America. They were
willing
to go into stables that they call churches and sit for hours to
hear somebody tell them about Christ. In Egypt alone there are twenty
million people and nineteen million of these are Mohammedans. Japan is
a ripe field for the message of Jesus Christ. God loves the African as
much as He does you and me. It is all God’s territory. So many have asked
me
what will become of the heathens that have died and never known
Christ. I am not able to answer the question. I know that is God’s busi
ness and we have a just God. But we do know that if we fail to warn
the wicked man of his wicked ways, he will die in his iniquity and his
blood
will be required at our hands. I know you have done wonderful
things
in the missionary work but I believe if we will lift up our eyes
on
the white harvest fields, we can all do more. We can pray more fervent
prayers. If we can’t go, we can send somebody with the message.
“I wish I could take you to the people in the middle east. I wish it
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plea of those people as they beg to be told of the Christ of America. I
wish you could go into their huts and see them living with their cattle and
their chickens. I wish you could see them in their rags and barefoot in
cold weather. While we were visiting the villages, we went into a hut
where they were making bread. They said, ‘We don’t have nice clothes
like the American people have, but we have Jesus.’ They said that clothes
don’t make any difference. They were looking for the coming of Christ
and that is all that mattered with them. They wanted to hear more about
Christ. They would sit for hours and listen to the message. Sometimes
when one service was finished, they would plead for another to start. They
would
follow us around and beg to be told about Jesus. In the short time
we were there, three hundred people came to Christ.”
At the close of the message the Secretary called for Sister Rye to lead
the congregation in prayer in behalf of our missionaries on the field and
for the missionary work.
11:08 a.m.—Missionary offering:
The Secretary stated that she was starting the offering with $100 and
called
for those having this amount to come to the platform. While they
were coming, Sister Gladys Payne sang “Far Away Places.” Then Brother
Paul Costas sang in the Greek language. The fifty dollar workers were
called to the platform, then the twenty-five dollar workers. The Secre
tary called the states alphabetically and the overseers led their states in
a march offering. Those with offerings fell in behind their respective over
seer. While they marched through the aisles, several songs were sung and
the Bahama Band played at intervals. When they reached the platform, the
overseers received the offerings. When the offerings had been counted,
each overseer passed by the microphone and announced the amount of
his offering. The offerings by states were as follows:
Assembly Missionary Offering
Alabama ...................—. ..$ 502.11 Iowa .........................152.32
26.33
10.00
12.00 249.46
305.61 Kentucky ....................... 1,010.43
Arkansas .....................258.90 Louisiana ................... ' 296.01
5.00
6.10
655.80 Manitoba ..................5.00
California .............979.68 Maryland and D. C... 373.18
Colorado ...........-......117.50 Massachusetts ..........11.50
15.65 Mexico .......................... 146.53
Delaware ...................272.45 Michigan ................. 200.01
Dominican Republic .. 19.31 Minnesota .................____ 235.39
East Texas..................732.00 Mississippi ................ . 434.40
. 1,025.84 Missouri .............. .....252.27
Georgia ......................... 2,299.61 Montana ..................357.95
11.00 218.57
11.95 Nevada .....................31.60
Guatemala —.............7.05 New Hampshire ...... 5.25
7.35 New Jersey -.........__ 50.35
Idaho ............. .............188.60 New Mexico ............130.46
260.99 New York ............__ 210.01
Indiana -----------------. 1,422.42 North Carolina ............ 2,217.86

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North Dakota ______ 563.86
Ohio________________ 308.39
Oklahoma __________ 355.56
Ontario_____________ 19.00
Oregon _____________ 100.00
Pennsylvania_________ 283.32
Rhode Island________ 13.25
Sierra Leone, B. W. A. 7.81
South Carolina_______ 567.03
South Dakota________ 391.55
Tennessee___________ 1,581.64
Utah .......... 28.66
Vermont .......................15.00
Virginia ____ ■ 1,213.30
Virgin Islands .... 40.00
Washington ___ 207.04
West Texas _______ 106.30
West Virginia ___ 222.43
Wisconsin _ _______ 134.48
Wyoming .....................161.32
Sylvia Hardin............. 100.00
Total _____________-$22,161.74
12:31 p.m.—-“Mission Sunday,” message by D. F. Rowland.
He said: “Mission Sunday should be a very sacred day. I have been
places where it was not observed as it should be. We should all be mis
sionary minded. I thought while Sister Rye was preaching this morn
ing that we just pushed a button and we have light; we turn a faucet
and we have water; we have good food to eat and good beds to sleep on.
I am sure we don’t appreciate these blessings as we should. Let us think
of
our foreign fields. To whom was the commission given any way? It
was given to the Church. Probably you have been in services when it
would
be said, ‘This is the second Sunday, we will receive an offering while
the choir sings.’ Let’s make Mission Sunday service a special service.
Let’s do our best, God requires our best. The commission is to me and
it is to you. God is holding everyone of us responsible. When you return
to your local church, don’t just say that this is the second Sunday and
stand and sing, ‘Jesus Paid It All.’ You are supposed to pay part of it.
The
responsibility of the Mission Sunday service is upon the pastor. He is
supposed
to preach a missionary message, or get someone to do this, or
have a missionary program. Today is the second Sunday but we are
not at our local churches to give in the missionary offering, but when we
get home we should give an offering.”
12:40 p.m.—-“Foreign Mission Drives,” Alice V. Moxley.
She said: "I suppose this was put on the program for a reminder. In
1929 the Assembly set aside March and October in which to raise foreign
mission funds. I am sure we all want to observe these foreign mission drives.
We can all do something. I believe if we will put forth an effort, God
will help us. It is our responsibility. There is a great need in the foreign
fields, so let’s do our best in the October drive. I thank God because we
have a missionary spirit, and it is up to you and me and every member
to do our part in this great work of winning souls in foreign fields.”
12:44 p.m.—The Secretary encouraged the people to do what they can
to make the October drive the best we have ever had. Then she announced
the amount of the offering and called for all to stand while the consecra
tion prayers were prayed. The General Overseer led the state overseers
in prayer first, then the state secretaries prayed in concert and following
this the entire congregation prayed together.
12:53 p.m.—“Home Missions,” Clara Reese.
She said: “A part of the work of the Womens Missionary Band is to look
after our church people and the people around us. We should have a
committee in every band to look after the sick, the poor and needy, and
the unsaved. All around our homes souls are dying. One time in a cer
tain church, the missionary band was called to the bedside of a man who
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They prayed for him until he was saved, then they went from house to
house to gather clothing and food and took these things to that home.
They collected so much they had to ask for help to get it delivered. In
a few days they went back and he was praising the missionary band
for what they had done. There are many people in the world that need
our help.”
1:03 p.m.—Presentation of banners and awards:
L. V. Jones, overseer of Tennessee, was presented with the Champion
Banner. His state raised the largest amount of missionary money for
the state convention—$21,800.
M. S. Curry, overseer of Florida, was presented with the Honor Banner.
His
state raised the second largest missionary offering for the state con
vention—$20,736.63.
Charles G. Miller, overseer of Delaware, was presented with the Record
Banner. His state raised the largest amount of missionary money for
the state convention according to membership—$1,052.15.
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—$13,292.28.
The World Champion Church Banner was presented to Hermis Ferguson,
pastor of the East Street church in Nassau, Bahamas. His church raised
the largest offering for the state convention—$5,025.50.
Lamar Gilmer, pastor of the church at Tavares, Florida, was presented
with a sacrament set. His church raised the largest Mission Sunday offer
ing according to membership—$900.00.
Sister Leak Fortenberry, Rossville, Georgia, was presented with a hand
bag for raising the largest personal missionary offering—$1,525.
Ramona Register, Florida, was presented with a white Bible for rais
ing the largest personal missionary offering among our children—$450.
Lois Curry, state W. M. B. secretary of Florida, was presented with a
prize for having the largest number of hundred dollar offerings for the
state convention—155.
Badges of honor were awarded the overseer of Haiti, J. Vital Herne, for
having gained the largest number of bands and the largest number of
members.
Badges
of honor were awarded the overseers of Alberta, Canada, An
guilla, Antigua, and Saint Kitts for having doubled their state conven
tion offerings over last year.
Purple, blue, red and yellow badges were presented to the four over
seers having the largest amounts in the Assembly missionary offering.
They were:
M. E. Wilson, Georgia.............................................$2,299.61
R. Clement Lynch, North Carolina_____________ 2,217.86
L. V. Jones, Tennessee_______________________ 1,579.86
Joe Martin, Indiana .________________________ 1,422.42
A banner was presented to the church at Rossville, Georgia for having
the largest local church Assembly offering—$500.
1:25 p.m.—Program by the state secretaries in honor of the twenty-
fifth anniversary of the Womens Missionary Band. They gathered on
the platform and sang a special song. At the close of the song they pre
sented the General Overseer and his wife a gold clock in honor of the
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retary, Sister Hardin, and her husband a silver tea set in recognition of
the silver anniversary of the Womens Missionary Band.
1:35 p.m.—C. R. Payne called the General Overseer and his wife to
sit in chairs on the platform. After a few words by him, the state over
seers presented gifts and offerings to them in honor of their silver wed
ding anniversary. The total amount of the offering was $871.30.
1:45 p.m.—The service was closed with prayer by Lillie Duggar.
1:50 p.m.—Sunday School Program in charge of the Secretary, Edna
Rhodes
Rye.
While the Bahama Band played, the state secretaries marched down
the east aisle of the Tabernacle and on to the platform, and the orphan
age
children and personnel marched down the west aisle and on to the
platform. The secretaries were dressed in white and wore gold caps and
badges.
A secretary placed a cap and badge on the General Overseer. The
girls were dressed in white and wore gold caps. The boys wore white
shirts, dark trousers and gold caps. All the caps had the numerals—50 on
them in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the Sunday School.
1:53 p.m.—The state secretaries read the first Psalm while standing on
the platform. The congregation stood with them and thanked the Lord
for His blessings during the year, then all joined together in prayer in
behalf of the Sunday School work. Following this prayer, the teachers,
superintendents, pastors, district boosters and secretaries prayed in concert.
2:00 p.m.—Song service led by Curtis Knowles, Jean Coalter at the piano
and A. J .Coalter at the organ.
2:15 p.m.—Song by Bill Porter and Howard Seratt, “In the Garden All
Alone.
”
2:20
p.m.—Golden Anniversary of the Sunday School, demonstration in
charge of Clement Lynch and Rebecca Samples. Brother Lynch spoke
briefly concerning the work of the Sunday School for fifty years. Rebecca
said a few words concerning the demonstration. Then two ladies came
and stood on the platform, one apparently very old, representing the first
Sunday School in 1903, another representing the Sunday School in 1953,
while the story of the Sunday School was told. Everett and Grace Hig
don
sang, “Sunday School is the Place to Go.”
2:30 p.m.—The Secretary called for all who had attended Sunday School
for fifty years to come to the platform. Quite a number came and the
state secretaries presented each one with a yellow carnation.
2:45 p.m.—Song by Duane and Jonell Adams, “Christ is All."
2:48 p.m.—“Time is Running Out,” message by Ruth Colvin.
The speaker used Revelation 10:5, 6, and said: “We haven’t long to stay
here. Death is on our trail. The time is running out. People are going
out to meet God in great numbers. Some day you and I are going to
stand before God and answer for the way we spend our time. There is
a time coming when the angel of the Lord will put one foot on the land
and one on the sea and declare that there shall be time no longer. When
that time comes it will be too late to take advantage of the opportunities
we have to work for God. A woman told of a man coming to her door
and she felt impressed to speak to him about his soul but she didn’t. When
it was time for the man to return, another one came in his stead. She
learned the man had died and she had failed to tell him of his need of
a Saviour. Let us take advantage of every opportunity to speak to the
lost about their souls. There are millions of souls who know nothing
about God. We must do something about getting the message to them.

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“The things that are taking place here will never be re-enacted. The
same group of people will not be here next year. It has been several
years since I have been here and I notice a lot of people I used to see at
the Assembly are not here. Some have fallen by the wayside and others
have gone out to meet the Lord. But today we are here and we must do
what is required of us. When time is spent, we can never bring it back.
This gospel was committed to us to give to the world. Time is running
out. We must hurry to reach the lost.”
3:20 p.m.—Orphanage Program in charge of R. O. Covey, Superintendent.
The children formed on the platform with the house parents standing
back of them. They sang, “Golden Jubilee” and “My Heart Is Still Re
joicing.” The Superintendent spoke briefly to thank the people for all
they had done for the children. He also spoke his appreciation for those
working in the homes, then introduced them. They were: Brother and
Sister John W. Patten, house parents for the small boys in the new home;
Brother and Sister Omer Davis, farmer and house mother for the small
boys
at the farm; Brother and Sister H. W. Filer, house parents for the
large boys; Sister Alice Wenger, house mother for the girls. The Super
intendent also encouraged the work of gathering coupons for the orphan
age, then all of them returned to their seats.
Six of the smallest boys sang and demonstrated, “Pull All Together.”
Five of the girls sang a number, with Marie Tapley at the piano. This
was followed by an instrumental number by four of the children. Ten
of the boys sang, “Riding the Range for Jesus.” Two of the boys, Harold
Jackson and Billy Cassidy, spoke a few words in appreciation of the home
and told of their love for the Lord and their desire to work for Him. These
boys
feel the call to the ministry.
4:00 p.m.—Pantomime. While John Cassidy sang a song, it was enacted
by two small boys. The little boys were standing at their mother’s grave.
They went to sleep, one cradling the other in his lap and covering him
with his jacket. One little boy died and was carried to heaven by an
angel. The other boy died and was also carried to heaven. The next scene
showed them in heaven with an angel watching over them.
3:45 p.m.—Orphanage offering:
The Secretary spoke briefly concerning the offering and urged people
to
give as the Lord directed them. She called for large personal offerings.
Several came forward, among them were the contractor and electrician
for the new home. She then called the states alphabetically and the state
secretaries led in the march and those with offerings fell in behind their
respective secretary. Several songs were sung while the people marched
through the aisles of the building and back to the platform where the
secretaries received the offerings. The amounts by states are as follows:
Assembly Orphanage Offering
Alabama____________$ 202.48
Alaska______________ 6.30
Alberta, Canada ______ 5.00
Arizona _____________ 48.25
Arkansas_______________124.43
Bahamas____________ 291.45
California___________ 336.59
Colorado____________ 61.30
Delaware___________ 56.00
Dominican Republic__ 8.50
East Texas___________ 238.59
Florida_____________ 259.11
Georgia-------------------- 711.13
Greece______________ 10.00
Idaho _______________ 81.55
Illinois---------------------- 181.28

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Indiana_____________ 219.01
Iowa______________ 77.70
Kansas______________ 94.23
Kentucky___________ 356.18
Louisiana ______:_____ 61.67
Maine___,____r_____ 4.14
Maryland and D. C___ 130.93
Massachusetts I________ 3.00
Mexico___i__________ 21.42
Michigan !_________ 186.63
Minnesota ___ 267.21
Mississippi ______ 205.83
Missouri______.______ 147.46
Montana ____________ 55.73
Nebraska ___________ 164.06
Nevada_________________18.29
New Hampshire______ 3.00
New Jersey__________ 6.51
New Mexico_________ 51.00
New York___________ 30.00
North Carolina_______ 1,036.07
North Dakota________ 183.10
Ohio .............................. 203.94
Oklahoma ......... 158.80
Ontario .......................... 13.55
Oregon .......................... 77.17
Pennsylvania __ 89.17
5.25
South Carolina .__........ 305.00
South Dakota 117.98
Tennessee ........-.......... 702.39
Utah ......... 33.22
Vermont ................... 2.25
Virginia ___________ 595.39
Virgin Islands . 17.00
Washington............. 83.11
West Texas ___............. 63.41
West Virginia ...... ...... 129.40
Wisconsin ........... . 33.32
Wyoming ____ 89.00
Edna Rye ____ . 20.61
Miscellaneous............. 20.00
Total ......................... ..$ 8,705.09
4:45 p.m.—Awarding of banners and prizes:
North Carolina was awarded a banner for having the largest state con
vention orphanage offering.
Minnesota
was awarded a banner for having the largest state convention
orphanage offering according to the number of churches.
Sanford,
Florida was awarded a banner for having the largest local
church state convention orphanage offering.
The
Bahama Islands were awarded the champion banner for having the
largest Sunday School attendance.
The Sunday School at East Street, Nassau, Bahamas, was awarded the
World
Champion Attendance Banner.
Florida
was awarded a pennant for having the largest number of Home
Classes organized this year.
Haiti was awarded a pennant for having the largest number of Cradle
Rolls
organized this year.
Billy
Gaily, Florida, and Charles Davis, Georgia, were awarded prizes for
having the first and second largest orphanage offerings among children.
North Carolina was presented with a banner for having the largest
Assembly orphanage offering
Georgia was presented with a banner for having the second largest As
sembly orphanage offering.
The
states doubling their Sunday School attendance were awarded prizes.
They were: Arkansas, Utah, West Virginia, Porto Rico.
5:10 p.m.—Mary and John Williams sang, “I Know the Lord Will Make
a Way Somehow.” Mysterious Roberts sang, “Sending up Timber.”
5:20 p.m.—“Builders with God,” message by Charles Quisenberry. /■.
The speaker stated that the Sunday School work was a great work. He
said:
“I feel that Sunday School workers should be trained workers. ' !
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noticed in my evangelistic work that the churches that have strong Sun
day Schools are strong churches. The churches are strong if they have
spiritual Sunday Schools. Too often teachers go before their classes with
out studying the lesson properly. They fail to take time during the week
to prepare their lessons as they should. If the teachers are interested
enough to feel the responsibility of the classes, they will have spiritual
classes.
“A young man stole an automobile and left the city at a terrific rate
of speed. He had a wreck and when he was questioned he stated that
he wanted to go to jail, it was home sweet home to him. The first time
he went to jail he was sixteen years old. If his parents had brought him
up in Sunday School, probably this would not have happened. He went
wrong because he was not properly trained. We have a responsibility
resting upon us. When we get young men and young women, boys and
girls in our Sunday School classes, we should be able to teach them some
thing that will be good for them. We must study so we can give to
them the Word of God. I feel we should go out and search for those not
attending Sunday School and bring them in so they can be taught about
God.”
5:30 p.m.—Song by Louise Herring Trio, “It is a Lonesome Road to
Travel.” South Dakota presented the orphanage with a quilt. Idaho pre
sented a gift to the Secretary.
5:40 p.m.—Prison Time, “The Woman I Might Have Been,” Ora Mae
Campbell in charge. This was the scene of a woman in prison reflecting
back over her life which might have been very different. A woman
dressed in white and carrying a Bible sat beside the prisoner, represent
ing the woman she might have been.
5:47 p.m.—The Secretary called on the congregation to stand and pray
in concert for the people behind bars.
5:50 p.m.—The service was dismissed with prayer by Jack Wilson and
James Pentecost.
5:52 p.m.—Songs by the Scotton Family: “Some Day, Some Happy Day,”
“Lo, He Cometh,” “Christ Is Coming Some Day.”
6:05 p.m.—Ordination Service.
After the reading of 1 Timothy 3:1-16 and a few words of instructions
by the General Overseer, the following were ordained by prayer and the
laying on of hands: Deacons: Joe Young, Claude A. Cross, Earl H. Letu,
Henry E. Murray. Bishops: G. C. Sloan, N. C. Nelson, Chester Oost, Walter
Wfi'oughby, J. E. Anderson, Donald Wells, Marvin Brown, A. W. Webb,
Mathie Chastain, George D. Adams.
6:25 p.m.—Song by the Adderly Singers: “Wonderful,” “Oh My Lord,
What a Time,” “Jesus Is My Rock.”
6:35 p.m.—Music and singing by the Electric Band, M. S. Curry in charge.
6:50 p.m.—Song service led by Ernest Kinser, Grace Kinser at the piano,
Emma Lou Moore at the organ. Scripture reading by Delmar Spurling,
Mark 16:15-20. Prayer by Aaron Couch as the congregation stood in sacred
quietness. Then requests were made and the congregation pi-ayed in con
cert in behalf of these for whom requests were made.
7:05 p.m.—Songs by the Broadcast Record Club Singers, Harry Lee Moore
in charge. Bill Porter sang, “In the Garden,” accompanied by Howai-d
Serratt on the harmonica. The Sons of Harmony sang, “Ring Them Ding
Dong Bells” and “Help Me to Pray While I Run This Race.” The Staggs
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7:25 p.m.—Brother C. R. Payne presented a gift to the General Over
seer from the Business Manager and the employees of the White Wing Pub
lishing House. This was a silver tea set. The General Overseer thanked
them for the gilt, also thanked all others who had given gifts for their
silver wedding anniversary. He then called for Brother J. D. Williams
to come to the platform and thanked him for the suit he gave him. The
General Overseer stated that while he was in Miami, Brother Williams
took him, Brother Curry and Brother Queener to his tailor shop and had
them measured for suits. A short time before the Assembly he received
the suit.
7:35 p.m.—Musical shakeup by the Bahamas and Louisville Bands. The
congregation stood and clapped hands, waved handkerchiefs and praised
the Lord. This was followed by a concert prayer.
• p,rn *—“My ExPerience in a Foreign Field and Truly the Harvest
is White and the Laborers Are Few,” message by Homer Rye, overseer of
England. A portion of the message follows:
ylipf mission fields are truly white to harvest, but the laborers are few.
We found this to be true on our trip abroad. We arrived in Bedford, Eng
land at midnight. We did not know a single person in this town. We
finally found a hotel where we could stay. The next night we met the
first family who were interested in the things of the Lord and from
that we were introduced to others. The people began coming to our room
and talking with us about the Lord and His Church. The pastor of one
of the largest churches in Bedford offered to give us a revival in his
church. I informed him we were there to organize a church. The second
family we met opened their home for prayer meetings and these were
continued weekly while I was there; in fact, the prayer meetings are still
going
on in that home. Through that prayer meeting a very nice congre
gation of people was built up. The Lord helped us secure a hall for a
revival meeting. God blessed in the campaign. Souls were blessed and
people
were healed. We had service in the homes of some of the people
who
were sick.
“After the first day of May 1 felt my time was drawing near when I
would
have to return to the states, so I began to find out how the peo
ple
felt about organizing a church. Some of them said they wanted to
be members. The thing they loved so dearly was that we take the whole
Bible
rightly divided and the New Testament as our only rule of faith
and practice. They said that was what they had been looking for The
minister who is now pastoring the church that was set in order said the
Lord gave him a vision of the Church coming to England. He didn’t
understand about it until after the Church was organized and we were
having a Bible study on the subject of the Holy Ghost. Right in the midst
of
this lesson the Lord gave him the understanding of the vision he had
sometime before. It was a revelation of the Church coming from America
to England. Before we left, Brother England told Edna that he used to
look at the United States as being thousands of miles away, but now he
felt he was joined with the saints here in the Church. They are pray
ing
now for the Assembly. They do not forget the childi-en of God through
out the world. They soon began to offer thanks to the Lord for the many
saints in America who were praying for them. When you go into one
of their services and come away, you feel like you have had a visit with
the Lord. They mean business when they gather together to worship the
“I received a letter from the pastor stating that a church in another
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is in the work of the Lord. In the last letter I received from him he
stated there was a group of Italians stationed there. He said one of them
could
speak English. He had been preaching to these people two hours
at a time and the brother who speaks English interprets for him.
“When God looked down on this world, He didn’t look on one country
as a great country and on the others as being no good, but He said, ‘Look
unto me, and be ye saved ,all the ends of the earth.’ If we have _ a mis
sionary spirit, we will look at the whole earth as God does. We will have
to desire with all of our mind, soul and strength to reach every nation
under the sun. There is no other nation in the world like our United
States. No other nation has the resources that we have. We have many
things for which to be thankful. We should be deeply concerned about
others. If we are not, I am afraid we will lose concern for our own souls.
When you pray, please don’t forget to pray for our pastor in England
and all of the members there.”
8:10 p.m.—Song by Mildred Bennett, “I’ve Started Out to Find a Better
Home.
”
8:15 p.m.—Program in charge of the Foreign Missionary Secretary, D. H.
Queener.
The
Secretary made a few remarks and then called for Hermis Ferguson
to lead all foreign delegates in a song. They sang, “Bring Them In.”
Brother Hermis called for the congregation to stand and join in the sing
ing,
then asked everyone to make the motions of bringing in the people.
The Holy Ghost worked in a special way. There were messages and in
terpretations. These messages urged the people to go to the north, east,
south and west with the last days message.
8:25 p.m.—All the foreign delegates joined together in a mighty prayer.
The presence of the Lord was very real in the midst. Another message
and the interpretation was given. This message also urged the workers to
hasten to the harvest fields.
8:38 p.m.—A number of the Bahama Band boys sang, “Remember Me”
and “The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow.”
8:45
p.m.—Message by the Foreign Missionary Secretary. A portion of
the message follows:
“The Bible said to enlarge the place of thy tent. We have to reach
other countries of the world. Somebody must go. We are making the
preparations. We are here in this Assembly doing business for God. This
is God’s Church and God’s people and we have met here to carry on
business for God. The thing' I am interested in is God’s Church moving
forward. I am so thankful that God thought enough of me to let me. be
a member of it. It is sacred to me and should be to all of us. It is time
we are going forward with the great message of the last days. This is
the eternal program of God Almighty. We don’t have all the problems
solved yet, but we are working on them. We don’t all understand one an
other, but the Word teaches us to let brotherly love continue. We can’t
all hold the same position, but we can all stay in our places and do what
is right. The reason I am talking this way, it is a very serious thing.
“The
Scripture says, ‘Servants obey in all things your masters.’ It is
hard sometimes for a servant to obey his master. In the south the negro
race used to work for their masters. Some of them wanted to be good
servants. We may see a new Cadillac coming to. town. Out jumps a fel
low dressed in a black suit; he opens the door and a white woman gets
out. The fellow that drove that Cadillac doesn’t own it, but all he has
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time he insults the lady in the back seat of the car, he won’t drive it
any more because he wasn’t a good servant. It is cheaper for you and
me
to drive the Cadillac and behave ourselves. The servant did not have
to buy the Cadillac, the gasoline and oil, he just had to drive it. But too
many of us want to own the Cadillac. We have driven it a time or two
and we want it to be ours. Just as soon as you start to buy the thing
it will cost you. You had better let the Master own it. I don’t want any
more responsibility than I have. I can’t stand any more. If we will be
good servants, God will honor us. When the overseer wants us, be there.
When
the pastor wants us, be there. When the General Overseer wants
us,
be there. But if we can’t behave ourselves, he won’t want us there.
Greater things are in store for the people that will behave themselves.
“
God made heaven. He made all of the angels. He fixed everything to
suit Him when He made it. He put every angel in his place, gave each of
them a job. Lucifer got to wanting to own the Cadillac. He looked around
over heaven. The Bible describes him as a beautiful angel. He was per
fect in beauty. He decided he couldn’t stand it any longer, he wanted
to rule heaven. He told God he was taking over, but all he did was to
cause
trouble. God called on Michael and told him to get Lucifer out
of
heaven. God had given him the position of son of the morning and
he had to show out about it. The Bible says he is as a roaring lion and
he is the prince of the power of the air.
“
God Almighty looked down on the world and it was without form.
Darkness was upon it. He fixed it up and made a man and called his
name Adam. He made him in His own image. He made a beautiful gar
den
and placed Adam and Eve in it. He told them to do as they pleased
only they were not to eat of the fruit of a certain tree that was in this
garden. Everything else was theirs. Lucifer came along and Eve ate of
the fruit of that tree and gave Adam some of it and he ate it.
“Jesus was born into this world just like any other baby was born. He
grew up just like other men grow up. He was the Son of God and our
mediator. For Jesus to be the mediator between God and man, He had
to be both God and man. He took upon Himself the likeness of man
1?. the flesh. He went down to the River of Jordan and John baptized
Him. When Jesus was in the wilderness He was tempted. He had fasted
for forty days and He was hungry. Here comes Lucifer and he told Jesus
to make a rock a nice, soft piece of bread. He was dealing with one
now very different from Adam. Lucifer showed Him the kingdoms of
the world and offered them to Jesus. He didn’t yield to Lucifer. Jesus
lived in this world for God. He went to the garden of Gethsemane He
knelt there and prayed and asked the Lord to let the cup pass from
Him
if it could be His will. The will of God was to bring back every
thing that was lost. They took Jesus out of the garden, they beat Him
and pierced His side. While He was hanging on the cross Jesus cried ‘It
is finished.’ All that was lost in the first man Adam, we gained it back
in the Son of God. Jesus brought back what was lost and turned it into
a Church program. There is no failure in this. I may fail but this is go-
A'g on. Some people may feel we can’t have an Assembly without them.
This Assembly will go on without me. It went on before it ever heard
of me. It is all right to feel your responsibility but not your importance
This gospel must go to all the world. The Church will take it to every
creature. How did it reach us? Somebody brought it to us. Somebody
will take this message to the ends of the earth. I am interested in getting
this work done for God. Brother Costas came thousands of miles to be
in this Assembly. He has suffered to get this message to his people. It
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ber we are working for God and His Church. I want us to go forward
with the Lord in this great missionary program.”
10:15 p.m.—The Bahama Band played as all foreign delegates marched
out on the platform. Each one spoke briefly as they were called on by
Brother Hermis Ferguson.
10:32 p.m.—Altar call by Frank Cunningham. He exhorted the people
who
needed to be saved, sanctified or baptized with the Holy Ghost to
come to the altar, then led in singing, “Are You Washed in the Blood.”
The congregation stood and joined in the singing. A number came for
ward and the report showed two saved, one sanctified and one baptized
with the Holy Ghost.
Monday, September 14
6:00 a.m.—Sunrise prayer meeting in charge of D. T. Caldwell. The
service was opened with concert prayer. The song service was led by
Brother Pettyjohn, with Larry Smith at the piano. A colored brother was
in charge of a testimony service. There were many good testimonies by
those present in which the people praised the Lord for the many won
derful things He had done for them. A number of songs were sung and
the blessings of the Lord were upon His children. The service was closed
with a concert prayer at 7:10 a.m.
8:50 a.m.—Program by the Ohio delegation, W. W. Webb, overseer, in
charge. The delegation sang, “I Am Determined to Trust the Lord.” Stanley
and Marguerite Wright sang, “I’ll Tell It Wherever I Go.” The Ohio Bib
lical Wonder Quartet sang, “Satisfied.” H. G. Nix led the congregation in
singing,
“Isn’t He Wonderful.”
9:05 a.m.—Song service led by Sampson Smith, with Mary Smith at
the piano and Harry Lee Moore at the organ. Scripture reading by Loren
Urseth, James 1:1-27. Prayer by Brother A. H. Davis while the congre
gation stood with bowed heads. Requests were made for those who needed
blessings from the Lord and a concert prayer followed in their behalf.
9:20 a.m.—The Spanish delegates sang two songs in Spanish, led by
Jorge Ruano.
9:30 a.m.—“The Church of God Message Being Accepted by the Spanish-
Speaking People, Determined to Stick to the Doctrine,” message by J. A.
Jimenez. This message was delivered in Spanish and interpreted by Gabriel
Montijo. A portion of the message follows:
“According to Scripture the sons of God are waiting for the message
of the Son of God. This is a great message. The people outside the Church
are expecting more and wanting more than we are giving them at this
time. Somebody preached about a higher way of living after this As
sembly. Greater things will be done among the Spanish-speaking peo
ple. The outside people see there is something in the Church. I have
talked with them and told them the Lord is not coming today or tomor
row, but the Church will have to be perfected and many received into
it before the return of the Lord. Many who do not know of it now, and
some who do not believe it now, will be in it at that time. Some think
the Church is up in heaven, but I have told them the Church is here in
this world. We are the Church. There is a great message to be taken
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but we that are on the inside of the Church have this great message. We
will have to have more of God in our lives. We are the Church and we
will have to live the life.” The speaker called for a brother from Guate
mala to stand by him, then he called for Brother J. B. Wright. He said
the Spanish people had accepted the Church when they heard Brother
Wright teach it. He called for the audience to stand and pray for the
Spanish-speaking people.
9:50 a.m.—Song by Harry Lee Moore, “The Blood that Stained the Old
Rugged Cross.”
9:55 a.m.—Report of Field Secretary No. 1, C. R. Payne.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Field Secretary No. 1
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
Sermons preached .___________________________________ 105
Homes visited________________....___________L________ 160
Miles traveled jjSggp_______________________________51,270
Ministers conventions attended-________________________ 12
(West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Califor
nia, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Ar
kansas, Tennessee)
State conventions attended _____________________________ 8
(Florida, Rhode Island, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota,
North Dakota, Virginia, Alabama)
Attended
several district conventions.
Visited
several states, assisting state overseers.
Directed the work of preparing the Tabernacle for
General Assembly.
Served as Superintendent of Committees.
Directed repairs and improvements of Capitol Build
ing, Tabernacle, Tomlinson House, Orphanage build
ings and home of General Treasurer.
Represented General Properties Committee in the
erection of the new Orphanage for small boys and the
home for General Overseer.
Respectfully submitted,
C. R. PAYNE
Field Secretary
9:58 a.m.—Report of Field Secretary No. 2, D. M. Deadrick.
The
report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report
of General Field Secretary No. 2
September 1, 1952, to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy,
Greetings:
Sermons preached____________:___-________:___________234
Number converted_jj__________________________________17
Number sanctified__,_]__.______________,____________12

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Number received Holy Ghost________,__________________ 8
Number added to the Church_______,___________________ 5
Number baptized in water____________________________ 4
Number of homes visited______________________________ 123
Ministers Conventions attended_____________________-— 6
(North Carolina, South Florida, New York, Virginia,
Washington,
D. C., and Tennessee.)
District Conventions attended_____________________ 5
(South Florida, East Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and
Alabama.)
State Conventions attended____________________________ 9
(Bahamas, Tennessee Colored, South Florida, Georgia
Colored, East Texas, Virginia Colored, New York, Lou
isiana Colored and Mississippi Colored.)
Number of Churches visited------------------------------------------- 39
(North Carolina 13, Florida 7, Virginia 4, Maryland 2,
Washington, D. C. 1, Louisiana 3, East Texas 2, Ala
bama'!, Tennessee 4, Mississippi 1, and Georgia 1. Some
of these Churches I have visited more than one time.)
Field work was done in the State of Louisiana.
Conducted
one revival, assisted by Evangelist Gordon
W. Rolle, in the church at McMinnville, Tennessee.
Miles
traveled in the interest of the work, approximately-----37,863
I have enjoyed my work this year and appreciate very
much
the wonderful cooperation, hospitality and contributions
given
me.
Yours respectfully,
D. M. DEADRICK
Field Secretary
10:00 a.m.—Report of General Evangelist, A. J. Creel.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of General Evangelist
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
Number converted__________________________........ _ 185
65
84
12
................... 80
1
. 199
Miles traveled (approximately)—-------------------__ 33,127
I attended one ministers convention in Ohio and one state convention in
North Dakota. Also, I attended the Bahama Island Colonial Convention.
I attended four district conventions at the following places: Greenville,
Miss.; Jackson, Miss.; Lenox, Tenn.; Moss Point, Miss.
Conducted sixteen revivals—New Boston, Ohio; Peoples Gospel Park
at Ellicott City, Md.; Wilmington, Del.; Wellston, Ohio; Hammond, La.;
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Wegra, Ala.; W. Helena, Ark.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Nampa, Alberta, Can
ada; Valley view, Alberta, Canada; Asheville, N. C.; Elizabethton. Tenn.
Delivered the Baccalaureate Sermon at the Moorville, Miss. High School.
Visited
the following churches enroute to revivals: Huntsville, Ala.; Cleve
land, Tenn.; New Boston, Ohio; Ellicott City, Md.; Washington, D. C.;
Curtis Bay, Md.; Baltimore, Md.; Wilmington, Del.; Union Grove, Miss.;
Eupora, Miss.; Kosciusko, Miss.; Jackson, Miss.; Mary Springs, Miss.; Mc-
Comb, Miss.; Baton Rouge, La.; Ponchatoula, La.; Morgan City, La.; Vicks
burg, Miss.; Greenville, Miss.; Adams Arbor, Miss.; Greenwood, Miss.; Fair-
view, Miss.; North Mobile, Ala.; Moss Point, Miss.; Memphis, Tenn.; Charles
ton,
Mo.; Chicago North, 111.; Chicago South, 111.; Zimmerman, Minn.; Anoka,
Minn.; Mobridge, S. Dak.; Forest View, Alberta, Canada; Canton, N. C.;
Biltmore, N. C.; High Point, N. C.; Johnson City, Tenn.
This year, I have conducted two revivals out of the United States, in
the province of Alberta, Canada. These revivals were good and the one
at Valleyview was wonderful. People there are hungry for the full gos
pel and grasp with eagerness the message of the Church. I feel that by
this time next year we will have a strong Church there in Valleyview.
I sincerely appreciate the co-operation of the state overseers in the
states where I have had the privilege of working this year and thank
them for their splendid assistance in helping to put the revival campaigns
over.
God bless you every one.
Respectfully submitted,
A. J. CREEL
General Evangelist
10:04 a.m.—Report of General Evangelist, R. C. Scotton.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of General Evangelist Group Leader No. 2
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
Sermons preached ______________._____________________ 244
Homes visited _____________...._______________________ 85
States visited___________...__________________________ 8
Churches visited___________________...________________ 11
Number converted ________________ 45
Number sanctified__________________________________ 53
Number received the Holy Ghost_______________________ 15
Number baptized in water____________________________ n
Number prayer meetings conducted________.____________ 58
Revivals conducted_______________ 7
Number added to the Church__________________________„ 28
Number churches organized____________u______________ 1
Number miles traveled________________ 12,221
I attended two ministers conventions and one state convention.
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. SCOTTON
General Evangelist

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10:06 a.m.—Report of Foreign Mission Committee to Dispense Foreign
Mission
Funds.
The
report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of The Foreign Mission Committee
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—Greetings:
At the General Assembly last year the General Overseer, by faith, made
several appointments to foreign countries where we did not have a work
established. He felt God would somehow provide a way to supply the
needs of these missionaries and by this step of faith definite provisions
were made for four countries.
Tennessee responded to the call by raising the necessary money to
send Brother Homer Rye to England, where in the short space of three
months he was able to set the first Church in order with a capable pastor,
Brother Herbert England, a minister with twenty-one years experience
in the gospel work.
Brother Raymond Pruitt, appointed overseer of Hawaii, has labored faith
fully this past year in conducting rallies in several states for the pur
pose
of getting the work started in Hawaii. The states have responded
generously with their financial support, thus enabling him to arrange for
transportation to Hawaii and have enough to get the work started.
Your Committee was able to send Brother and Sister Daniel Longstreth
to Liberia, West Africa where they are now laboring to get the work
established, and have been successful in getting one Church set in order.
Brother Jorge Ruano P., laboring in Guatemala has been able to start
the work in his neighboring countries, Honduras and El Salvador. This
surely has been a wonderful year for the advancement of the work in the
Foreign .Countries. There are yet six countries, of the appointments in
the 47th Assembly, to be reached with the last day’s message.
Our mission funds for this Assembly year, 1952-1953, as authorized by
the Committee, were disbursed as follows:
Alaska----------------------------------------------------,--------$
Advance allotments____________.---------------------------
Bahamas_______________________________________
Barbados, B. W. X._______________________________
British West Africa_______________________________
Bible Training Camp____________________________
Canada__________________________________1--------
Canal Zone_____________________________________
Caribbean Islands and Aruba______________________
Costa Rica, C. A__________________________________
Cuba__________________________________________
Cyprus_______________________________________—
Dominican Republic______________________________
Egypt ---------------------------------------------------------------
El
Salvador and Honduras--------------------------------------
England________________________________________
Germany _______________________________________
Greece______________________________________——
Guatemala ----------------------------------------------------------
Haiti __________________________________________
945.95
2,912.38
10,771.77
2.370.00
2.730.00

8,777.06
4.730.00

610.00
4,552.82
2.270.00
4.130.00
2.350.00
4.705.00

3,653.44
300.00
1.351.00
1.785.00
3.570.00
4.495.00

9,282.27

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Hawaii ----------------------------------------------------------„ 474.38
India______________ 900.00
Indian work in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota.... 700.00
Jamaica, B. W. I________________________________ 6,067.00
Liberia, W. Africa__________________|....................... 3,976.13
Mexico ________________________________________ 9,710.00
Miscellaneous __________________________________; 14,195.82
Montserrat, Anguilla, Antigua and St. Kitts, B. W. I___ 3,620.00
Porto Rico ------------------------------------------------------ 3,685.00
Turks Islands ___________________________________ 910.00
Virgin Islands ------------- 3,183.00
Total ---------------------------_-----------------------------_----$123,713.02
Respectfully submitted,
FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE
M. A. TOMLINSON, Chairman
A. T. WAGAR, Secretary
GABRIEL
MONTIJO
D. H. QUEENER
S. O. GILLASPIE
The
same committee was retained by the Assembly to serve another year.
10:18 a.m.—Report of Questions and Subjects Committee.
The report was read and accepted by sections, then at the last the re
port was accepted as a whole in regular order by the Assembly.
Questions and Subjects Committee Report
We, your ^ Questions and Subjects Committee, after much prayer and
careful consideration of each question and subject submitted to us, beg
leave to submit the following to the 48th Annual Assembly:
SECTION
1
Since the majority of the offices at headquarters are filled by appoint
ment, this committee recommends that the General Overseer be empowered
by the Assembly to appoint the Assistant Publisher and Business Manager
and the General Treasurer in the same manner as state overseers and
general secretaries until such a time deemed necessary for a change by
the General Assembly. We further recommend the selection of the editor
and publisher by the General Assembly be made a permanent selection
until such a time as a change should be deemed necessary by the Assembly.
SECTION
2
This section which gave the overseers the authority to appoint pastors
for local churches was held over until next Assembly.
SECTION
3
Since it is the desire of our people that we discontinue the use of the
International Sunday School lessons and prepare our own lessons which
will bring out the teachings of the Church, this committee recommends
that a Sunday School editor be appointed and that a committee be named
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MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 107
recommend that this committee make final decisions on all books and all
printed matter coming through the publishing department. We further
recommend the Sunday School editor be appointed by the General Over
seer,
also the committee be appointed by him. The editor and committee
are to work in conjunction with the General Overseer.
SECTION 4
We recommend the adding of a secretary to serve as secretary to the
General Overseer to work among our Spanish speaking people. This sec
retary would be similar to one of our other secretaries. This will enable
the General Overseer to keep in closer contact with our Spanish people,
and to have one of their own race who speaks their language and knows
their customs, giving full time to the work, it is believed that many more
can
be reached with the last days message.
SECTION
5
We endorse the section of our General Overseer’s address under the
heading “Broadcast Record Club” in regards to the need of a full-time
worker in the mechanical department of the Broadcast Record Club. We
recommend such a worker be appointed by the General Overseer. We
further recommend all broadcast material be approved by the committee
named in Section 3, in conjunction with the General Overseer.
SECTION 6
Since it is the feeling of a number of our people that each Womens
Missionary
Band should have the privilege of selecting its leader and as
sistant leader each year similar to the way each Victory Leaders Band
selects its leader and assistant leader, this committee recommends that
this Assembly approve such a practice. We recommend that the pastor mod
erate the meeting in which the leader and assistant leader are selected.
SECTION
7
Since the United States is considering Alaska and Hawaii as states, and
in view of the fact of a shortage in the mission funds, we recommend
the overseers of these possessions be supported in the same manner as the
overseers of our smaller states.
SECTION 8
We feel some of our larger churches have been neglected by our pastors
resorting to secular work. We recommend that the state overseers dis
courage ministers working at manual labor where the tithes are sufficient
for their support.
SECTION 9
We endorse the portion of our General Overseer’s annual address in re
gards to ministers making excessive debts. We recommend much care be
taken by the ministry in this matter and that a minister should not make
debts and leave them unpaid, or at least they should make satisfactory
arrangements to pay them.
SECTION 10
We recommend the General Properties Committee make complaint to
the City Council in regard to the carnival stands, Bible salesmen and other
such activities, except refreshment and lunch stands, that are erected dur
ing the Assembly.

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Question: What about a state having a church farm, tourist cabins or
such like to operate as a profit organization?
Answer:
This committee feels this should be left to the decision of the
state.
Question: What about pastors and evangelists coming from one state
to another to evangelize or pastor without permission of the overseer of
the state into which they come?
Answer: This committee recommends they have the approval of the
overseer of the state into which they come.
Respectfully submitted,
M. E. WILSON, Chairman
HERMIS
A. FERGUSON
SIDNEY A. COOLEY
L. V. JONES
BOYD THORNTON
EARL
COWEN
KENDRICK
LINVILLE
11:12 a.m.—M. A. Tomlinson was selected Editor and Publisher. This
position will be filled by him until a change may be deemed necessary
by the Assembly at some future time.
11:13 a.m.—The General Overseer called for the evangelists who would
be working from state to state to come to the platform so the overseers
could
see who they were. He asked the overseers to keep them busy.
11:15 a.m.—Report of the Adjustment Committee.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Adjustment Committee Report
To
the 48th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Adjustment Committee, beg leave to submit the following
report:
We have met in regular order but nothing came before us for our con
sideration.
Your
Committee wishes to express our appreciation for the love and
unity that prevailed throughout the Assembly.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TAYLOR, Chairman
ADRIAN
T. GRIFFIN
R. W. STOCKDALE
D. M. COBB
ARCHIE
MELVIN
11:17 a.m.—Report of the A. B. M. and S. O. P A. Secretary.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
A. B. M. and S. 0. P. A. Secretary's Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
Sermons preached_______,____________________________ 119
Homes visited___________________________________ ” 88
Homes prayed in_____________________________________ 09

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Local churches visited...——_____,_____________________ 17
Ministers conventions attended................................................. 10
(Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa and Ten
nessee.)
State conventions attended™___________________________ 7
(Nevada, Wyoming, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas
. and Alabama.)
District conventions attended_________________________ 8
District Hallies attended ______________________________ 11
Special Ministers Conventions attended_________ „______ 2
Special A. B. M. and Honor Stone rallies attended________ 8
(Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, one in
Miami,
one in Ocoee and one in Panama City, Illinois
and Maryland.)
I assisted the General Overseer as usual in the Emer
gency
Fund, 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. Taught
in two sessions of Bible Training Camp: one in Cleve
land, Tennessee, and one in Fresno, California.
Miles traveled ___________________________ __________37,184
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. GRIFFITH
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Sesretary
11:20 a.m.—Report of the Sunday School Secretary, Edna Rhodes Rye.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Sunday School Secretary's Annual Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
Sermons preached _____________________________ 180
Number converted____________-______________________ 320
Number sanctified ____________________ 12
Number received Holy Ghost---------------------------- 12
Homes visited____,__________________________________ 109
Miles traveled _______________________________________60,350
Ministers conventions attended________-—--------------------- 5
Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon and Wash
ington.
State conventions attended____________________________, 6
California, Arizona, New Mexico (Spanish), New
Mexico
(English), Utah, Colorado. Also attended con
vention in Egypt.
Held
31 rallies in Montana, Idaho, California, West
Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri
and Canada.
Taught in Bible Training Camps in Cleveland and
California.
Prepared three quarterly Sunday School Leaflets for
Superintendent, also Sunday School Calendar for all
Sunday Schools.

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Boosted Orphanage work and made drives in conven
tions I attended.
Took care of all correspondence that came to the of
fice
in connection with Sunday School, Orphanage and
prison work.
Conducted revivals in Kennewick, Washington, and
Bedford, England ,and assisted in three others.
Have
visited the following countries this year: Eng
land, Wales, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy,
Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel.
To all state Secretaries, Pastors, Superintendents,
Teachers and Pupils who have worked so faithfully
to further the Sunday School work this year, I extend
my
sincere thanks with the prayer that God will
richly bless you all.
Humbly submitted,
EDNA RHODES RYE
Sunday School Sesretary
11:23 a.m.—Report of the V. L. B. Secretary, H. L. Moore.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
V. L. B. Secretary's Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To
the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy-—
Greetings:
I beg leave to submit the following report:
Sermons preached _____________..._________________^— 221
Number converted ____________________—_____________ 31
Number sanctified |___________________________________ 24
Number received the Holy Ghost —.--------—'------- 12
Number baptized in water--------Hfi------------------------------ 9
Number added to the church----------|---------------------~.----. 3
Homes visited ------------------------------------------—— ----— 112
States visited -________________——•-————-----.----- 27
(Number of these states were visited several times)
Foreign countries visited ------------------------.--------------—— 3
(Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada)
Churches
visited __-—.------- --------------...—...—-—— 81
Ministers conventions attended_________________________ 12
(South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsyl
vania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Maryland,
West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee)
State conventions attended ________——------......------------- 6
(California, North Carolina, Connecticut, New York,
Illinois, Wisconsin)
Foreign conventions attended .. —..................—.....________ 3
(Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Canada at Ontario)
District conventions attended ...------------—____....______.._ 2
(Indiana, Tennessee)
Rallies
conducted _________________~_______-_________. 37
(North Carolina, Washington, Oregon, California, Ari
zona, West Texas, East Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Arkansas, Georgia)

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Youth Crusades conducted ___________________________ 6
Miles traveled ______________________________________64,695
Prepared the yearly program booklet for the V. L. Bs. Wrote the lead
ers and state secretaries several times, besides taking care of daily cor
respondence that came to office. Revised the First Term B. T. C. lessons
in the V. L. B. course. Taught in Cleveland and California schools. Con
ducted 33 radio broadcasts this year. Organized one new V. L. B. this
year. Mark 13:10, “And the gospel must first be published.”
Humbly submitted,
H. L. MOORE
General V. L. B. Secretary
11:28 a.m.—Report of the Broadcast Record Club, A. T. Wagar.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of The Broadcast Record Club
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
The
Broadcast Record Club originated through the efforts of Brother
Thomas Duncan and the Church at Hazel Park, Michigan during the early
part of 1952. Much credit is due them for promotion of the work. The
Club
was transferred, later on, to General Headquarters.
Its purpose was two-fold; (1) To furnish the best in Gospel music to
its members, (2) From the profits of the club the Church of God of
Prophecy would be able to conduct a World-Wide Gospel Crusade through
powerful long and short wave stations, at strategic spots around the world.
Since
the Club’s organization, the Club’s committee has released eighteen
differeent selections, and distributed a total of 11,240 records. The Club
has 1,403 members on its mailing list.
Financial Report of The Broadcast Record Club
Current Assets:
Cash in Bank_______________;--------------------------$ 490.60
Petty Cash __________________________________ 10.00
Accounts Receivable ___________________________ 1,236.36
$1,736.96
Inventories:
Merchandise _________________________________$ 800.00
Materials .............................................g------------------- 214.46
$1,015.45
Total assets....................-
Liabilities:
Accounts payable .............
Customers credit balances
$2,730.52
.$ 5.00
16.89
$ 21.89
Total assets over liabilities -.....................................— $2,708.63
Respectfully submitted,
A. T. WAGAR
Secretary

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11:30 a.m.—Report of the W. M. B. Secretary, Sylvia Hardin.
The
report was accepted as read by the Assembly in regular order.
W. M. B. Secretary's Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
Sermons _________________________________________ 114
Homes visited____________4_________________________ 302
Miles traveled_______________________________ 27,515
Programs attended in Fields of the Wood______ 2
Mission fields visited____________ 4
(Cuba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Mexico)
States visited_______________________________________ 16
(Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, Flor
ida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, West Texas, New
Mexico,
Arizona, Nevada, California, Alabama, North
Carolina)
Ministers
conventions attended_i______________________ 5
(Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama, Georgia)
District conventions attended_________________________ 6
(Tennessee 4, Arkansas 1, Florida 1)
State conventions attended _________________________ 8
(Bahamas, California, Mexico, Florida, Dominican Re
public, Cuba, Louisiana, Alabama)
Churches
visited______________________ 85
(Tennessee 26, Georgia 16, Arkansas 2, Florida 4, Ok
lahoma 4, Kentucky 9, North Carolina 1, West Texas
1, New Mexico 3, Arizona 2, Nevada 1, California 12,
Dominican Republic 4. Some of these churches were
visited more than once.)
Taught in B. T. C. in Tennessee and California.
WRITTEN WORK
Compiled the Year Book for 1953. Revised the report blanks for W. M.
B. leaders and state secretaries. Wrote many letters to W. M. B. state
secretaries and leaders, also articles to the White Wing Messenger boost
ing the Foreign Mission Drives. I also boosted the work of collecting
clothing for our Mission fields through correspondence. Wrote articles for
our Mission Cry paper.
This has been a wonderful year. I’ve enjoyed my work and sincerely
appreciate the co-operation of our people and every contribution made to
missions in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
SYLVIA HARDIN
General W. M. B. Secretary
11:35 a.m.—Songs by the Curry Family, “My God Is Real” and “Jesus.”
11:45 a.m.—Appointment of overseers, missionaries, secretaries and others
by the General Overseer.

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State Overseers, Missionaries, Secretaries and
Other Appointments
Alabama, Roy H. Phipps
Alaska, Fredrick P. Mahaffy
Alberta, William G. Lusch
Anguilla, James A. Ottley
Antigua, Walter C. Bates
Arizona,
L. E. Silvers
Arkansas, James Staggs
Aruba, Walter C. Bates
Bahamas, Alvin S. Moss
Barbados, C. A. Lewis
British Columbia, T. E. Branscum
California, Adrian T. Griffin
Colorado, W. T. Pettyjohn
Connecticut, H. L. Butts
Costa
Rica, A. S. Anderson
Cuba,
Carlos Colon
Cyprus, M. K. Kounnas
Delaware, Charles G. Miller
Dominica, Walter C. Bates
Dominican Republic, J. H. Ladoo
East Texas, H. M. Biggers
Egypt, Ghaly Ibrahim
England, Herbert England
Florida, M. S. Curry
Georgia,
Charles S. Pennington
Germany, Otto Koelz
Greece,
Paul P. Costas
Guatemala, Jorge Ruano
Haiti, J. Vital Herne
Hawaii, Raymond M. Pruitt
Idaho, Harrison E. Price
Illinois, John W. Miracle
Indiana, John L. Sullivan
Iowa, Cecil J. Cunningham
Jamaica, R. C. Smith
Kansas, Howard W. Thomas
Kentucky, M. E. Wilson
Louisiana, E. L. Higdon
Liberia, Daniel S. Longstreth
Maine, William A. Grant
Manitoba, Nelson W. Johnson
Maryland and District of Columbia,
Posey A. Shupe
Massachusetts, H. L. Butts
Mexico, Samuel Galindo
Michigan,
Joe Martin
Minnesota, Paul H. Thompson
Mississippi,
John A. Stubbs
Missouri,
Boyd Thornton
Montana, W. A. Newsom
Montserrat, Walter C. Bates
Nebraska,
Don B. Thomas
Nevada, Jesse A. Griffin
New Hampshire, Charles E. Hanna
New
Jersey, Walter L. Harvey
New
Mexico, Earl Cowen
New York, J. F. Aites
North Carolina, R. Clement Lynch
North Dakota, Nelson W. Johnson
Ohio, W. W. Webb
Oklahoma, D. F. Rowland
Ontario, Horace Lafortune
Oregon,
William G. Hardin
Panama, A. S. Anderson
Pennsylvania, Paul J. Ion
Porto Rico, Carlos de Leon Colon
Rhode Island, H. L. Butts
Saint Kitts, James A. Ottley
Sierra Leone, David E. Longstreth
South Carolina, E. A. McDonald
South Dakota, F. E. Van Deventer
Tennessee,
L. V. Jones
Turks Islands, Simeon B. Handfleld
Utah, Floyd E. Benton
Vermont, Charles E. Hanna
Virginia, W. M. Lowman
Virgin Islands, Moses Stephens
Washington,
Sidney A. Cooley
West
Texas, T. J. Lowe
West
Virginia, V. R. Sherrill
Wisconsin, E. T. Fowler
Wyoming, G. C. Decker
Caribbean Islands Representative,
Walter C. Bates
Field Secretary No. 1, C. R. Payne
Field Secretary No. 2, D. M. Dead-
rick
Field Secretary No. 3, J. A. Jimenez
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary,
E. H. Griffith
Sunday School Secretary, Edna Rye
V. L. B. Secretary, Harry Lee Moore
W. M. B. Secretary, Sylvia Hardin
Foreign Mission Secretary, D. H.
Queener
Foreign Language Secretary, Jess F.
Pruitt
C. P. M. A. Secretary, Grady R.
Kent
Honor Stone Department Director,
L. S. Rhodes

114 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Visual Department Director, K. W.
Bancroft
Fields
of the Wood Manager, G. A.
Wilson
B. T. C. Superintendent, J. B.
Wright
Assistant Editor, Robert F. Wright
Sunday School Orphanage Superin
tendent, R. O. Covey
General Evangelist No. 1, Charles
G. Hawkins
General Evangelist No. 2, R. C.
Scotton
General Evangelist No. 3, Willard
H. Boyles
'General Treasurer, J. R. Kinser
Assistant Publisher and Business
Manager, M. M. Burt
Sunday
School Editor, C. T. Da
vidson
Broadcast Record Club Manager,
Thomas Duncan
Editorial' Committee, M. A. Tom
linson,
J. B. Wright, M. M. Burt,
Robert F. Wright, R. O. Covey
The General Overseer requested those appointed 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 and its doctrine
and practices. They dedicated themselves and their all to the work and
promised to work for the upbuilding of the Church and to co-operate
with the General Overseer. They prayed in concert, then the General
Overseer offered prayer for them.
The work of the Editorial Committee appointed by the General Over
seer will be to approve all Sunday School lessons, books and other printed
matter published by the White Wing Publishing House, and Broadcast
Record
Club material.
12:02 p.m.—Adjourned with prayer by Allan S. Keenan.
1:00 p.m.—Program of music and songs by the Missouri and Kansas
Youth
Camps, Raymond Pruitt and Edna Wells in charge.
1:20 p.m.—Song service led by C. O. Ray, with Emma Lou Moore at
the piano. E. L. Higdon read the Scripture found in 1 John 4:1-11. Prayer
was offered by Lyle Endecott while the audience stood in quietness be
fore the Lord.
1:30 p.m.—The General Overseer introduced Paul P. Costas, overseer of
Greece,
who was leaving immediately for a tour of the churches. Brother
Costas spoke a few words.
1:33 p.m.—Report of Auxiliary Boosters Committee.
The
report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Auxiliary Boosters Committee Report
To the 48th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Auxiliary Boosters Committee, beg leave to submit the follow
ing report. After prayer and careful consideration, we feel like boost
ing each auxiliary and especially those that are lagging behind a little.
The first is our Sunday School Department. God has been blessing us
wonderfully in our Sunday School activities. There is no department
in the Church that has a greater responsibility than our Sunday School.
It takes in such a vast field—from the infant in the Cradle Roll to the
old and gray. People of all ages must be taught in our Sunday Schools
Some
may not think that the Cradle Roll is important, but older people

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 115
have been brought to Sunday School through this department. Our Home
Class is growing each year. It has been beneficial to the Church in many
ways and reaches the shut-ins that have no opportunity to attend church
and Sunday School. Words cannot describe the good our prison work is
doing. Many have been saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost
through this channel. This work is carried on through our Sunday School.
We praise the Lord for our faithful workers in this department. Many
good reports have come in about our Daily Vacation Bible schools through
the summer months. They are increasing each year. Let us boost this
great work. Our children deserve every consideration we can give them.
Let us teach them more about God and His Church. It is with grateful
hearts that we can report another successful year in our orphanage work
that has been carried on through the Sunday School Department. This
good report has been made possible by our state Sunday School secre
taries, superintendents, teachers and scholars. We are sure that many of
you
visited our new home on Wildwood Avenue for the small boys. This
home
was greatly needed. I am sure it makes you rejoice to know that
more children can be taken care of, but much more money is needed to
carry on this great work. Yes, you surely will agree that our Sunday
Schools have made great progress this year. Praise the Lord for our Sun
day Schools.
VICTORY LEADERS BAND
The V. L. Bs. are to be commended for their challenging efforts in the
promotion of the printed message to our English-speaking people as
well
as those who speak other languages, yet there are many languages
in which we do not have the gospel message printed. Therefore, the
overseers and pastors should take great interest in encouraging and as
sisting our young people in this great task. We believe in the near future
that powerful radio programs will be supported by the young people
of the Church and through this channel thousands of people will be
reached.
GLEANER BAND
Too much honor cannot be placed upon the children of the Gleaner Band
for the service they have rendered in assisting the V. L. Bs. in their work.
The training of these children will pay great dividends in the future to
ward the spreading of the printed message. For best results, the Gleaner
Band should be given a time and place so they will be able to carry on
their services weekly.
WOMENS MISSIONARY BAND
The W. M. Bs. have made much progress in the past toward getting
the gospel to the lost world. However, they feel a greater compassion than
ever for war-stricken countries like Egypt, England and Greece, and a
greater desire to invade these and other countries with, the message of
salvation. Our Womens Missionary Bands are also striving for proper
organization, and for God’s favor in all its undertakings for the cause of
missions.
ASSEMBLY BAND MOVEMENT
The A. B. M. is an auxiliary that is charged with keeping all the souls
that come into the Church. Many precious souls are safely housed in
the Church today because the band leaders were faithful in their duty.
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leader is to look after the spiritual welfare of each member of his band
and keep everyone spiritual. As long as members are spiritual they will
not backslide. The band leaders are supposed to encourage each member,
each
one as often as convenient, and have a spiritual service called
a band meeting at least once a month. We must keep all the sheep and
it can and will be done.
STATE OVERSEERS PAY ASSOCIATION
This is a work that has been added to the work of the band leaders.
Each
band leader is supposed to collect a love offering each month from
the members of his band for the support of the state overseer so he
can stay on the field and do more efficient work for the Church. Come
on, band leaders, the Church is counting on you.
BIBLE TRAINING CAMP
Bible Training Camp cannot be overestimated as to its value to the
Church. We feel that evex*y local church should not hesitate in boost
ing Bible Training Camp, and also send at least one representative each
year. The Correspondence Course is a wonderful benefit to many. Al
though it does not take the place of Bible Training Camp, yet through
the study of the Course many have found a source of blessing and skill
in discharging their responsibilities in the local church. Let us try to
boost
this Course of home study as much as possible.
EMERGENCY FUND
The purpose of the Emergency Fund, both general and state, is to have
available money in the treasury to take care of emergencies as they arise.
This is something in which all can participate, as ministers and mem
bers alike are to pay one dollar to each emergency fund. Money pay
able to the general Emergency Fund should be sent with the treasurer’s
report to headquarters. Ten per cent of funds received at headquarters
is placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund. The general Emergency Fund is
used
for work and upkeep of the Tabernacle, financial assistance to min
isters involved in accidents and in time of misfortunes. Similarly, the
state emergency fund is used in assisting local ministers throughout
the state and upkeep of the state headquarters building. The necessity
for everybody being paid up is great and we encourage this.
PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT
Our Publishing Department is doing a wonderful work in promoting
the work of the Church. We could not do without our Publishing De
partment. We, your Auxiliary Boosters Committee, truly believe that all
of our people should buy all their supplies from our Publishing House.
We have just as good merchandise as you can find anywhere, and be
sides,
we should stand by our standard and support that which is pro
moting the work of the Church. Think of the good wholesome literature
unexcelled anywhere, that is sold through our Publishing House Mil
lions of gospel tracts are published each year which go into all the world
to bless the hearts of men, bringing good news of salvation to many trou
bled souls. Many lives have been changed by the reading of a gospel
tract. Let us all join the Bethel Book Club and be paid-up subscribers
to the White Wing Messenger, Joyful News Broadcast and the Happy
Harvester. These papers will bless your soul.

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REPORTING SYSTEM
—“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord
revealed?” Reporting is necessary for the promotion of the Church. When
ministers or members get neglectful in reporting, they usually are fail
ing in something else also. It does not cost much to report. Only a few
minutes of our time once a month. Anyone can do that. Reporting makes
us take an inventory of our work. If we have not done much, our report
shows
it, but we should report what we do so the Church can have an
accurate record. If no one had reported, we would have no Bible to
day. The Acts of the Apostles is a report of the work of the Church. Let
us be more faithful on this line.
CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKER ASSOCIATION
The Church of Prophecy Marker Association is an auxiliary in the Church.
Its purpose is to assist in making all men see the mystery of Christ
and His Church by writing the vision on tables of stone as commanded
in the Word of God and through other means in connection with this
department. Thousands have been attracted by the work that has been
done by the C. P. M. A. in Fields of the Wood and Bahama Islands. Now
the committee desires to take the vision to Mount Hattin to make known
where the Church was first organized. Since the committee has agreed
on a smaller membership fee, let every state overseer, missionary, state
secretary, pastor and local booster strive to get every member to sup
port this worthy program. The Honor Stone Program with its “On to
Perfection Program” is working through this department. Each pastor
should strive earnestly to get his church to reach the standard set forth
by the committee in order for it to have an honor stone in the Honor
Roll in Fields of the Wood. Perfection is the goal for which we are
striving and as we strive to reach the mark set forth, it will help us to
attain deeper spirituality and better, organization and in due time we
will come to that perfect state. The C. P. M. A. has branched out into
several new departments. One of these is the Wings of Prophecy. This
department has quickly come to the front and has been instrumental in
making known the Church to many throughout the country. It has al
ready proven its worth to the Church and the loyal support of every
member should be given it. The Visual Department working through the
C. P. M. A. has also proven a great blessing to the Church in bringing
before the multitudes the vision of the Church and its activities and should
be boosted by every state overseer and pastor. The Biblical Wonder Cam
paign working through this department has stirred many. We want to
boost
the evangelistic work to the greatest possible degree. We have
heard for many years that the Lord will not come until the work is all
done.
Let us make 1954 a banner year in promoting the evangelistic work.
Faithfully submitted,
J. P. SULLIVAN
F. E. VAN DEVENTER
R. CLEMENT LYNCH
M. S. CURRY
JOE MARTIN
D. M. DEADRICK
SEBASTIAN
McGEE
After the report was accepted, Brother J. P. Sullivan, Chairman of the Com
mittee, spoke briefly to give the reporting system a boost. He urged all
who were responsible for making reports to be punctual and make them
intelligible.

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1:55 p.m.—Brother M. S. Curry led the congregation in singing, “I’m
in the Gloryland Way” and “Anywhere Is Home.”
2:04 p.m.“—The Northwest Making an Effort to Get the Church of God
Made
Known Through a Highway Program,” message by F. E. Van Deventer.
The speaker started his message by reading Isaiah 62:10. A portion of the
message follows:
“
The prophet could see the day in which we are living and he saw
the kind of people that would be living at this time when he said, ‘Go
through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people.’ He
could
see the condition of the world and he seemed to understand there
woul dbe many gates to go through to get to the people in this dispensa
tion.
“Jesus said, ‘Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white
already to harvest.’ Isaiah told John the Baptist to prepare the way of
the Lord. He was to get the hearts of the people ready to receive
Jesus. The duty of the Church is to find ways and means to reach all classes
of people and make them understand the mystery of Christ and His Church.
We are responsible to seek out all openings and go through them to
reach the people.
“The Lord set in the Church evangelists, pastors and teachers. These
are gates to get to the masses of people. We have to go through the min
istry, we have to go through the evangelistic effort. Then there are
the gifts of miracles, diversities of tongues and others. All these things
God has placed at our disposal to get the message to the people in these
last days. In His ministry Jesus used many ways to get the message to
the people. He used the fishes and loaves of bread. We see Him again
on a donkey, and again through the rooster. Whatever we can do to put
the program of the Church before the people and help them, we want to
do it.
“Several years ago some of the brethren in the northwest had some
thoughts concerning a highway program. Their plans continued to de
velop
until there came a time when they presented them to the General
Overseer and a Committee. They have been working at what is known
as the Bread of Life Association and the World’s Tourist Aid Station.
This
is the highway program. The purpose of the Bread of Life Associa
tion is to promote the work of the Church. What we are doing is not
to take the place of any other department of the Church. We want to
work with them.
“Years
ago our former General Overseer was moved mightily by the
Spirit of the Lord to get the Church to go forward. He had a zeal to go
forward and possess the land. He had the same zeal to go forward as
Moses had in his day. Moses had the privilege of looking over into the
promised land, and A. J. Tomlinson looked forward to the time when
the last days message would cover the earth. When Joshua came along
the charge was to go over and possess the land. We are faced with the
responsibility of getting the message to every creature and we have this
program operating to assist in this great work. It is very clear in the
Word
of God that it will take a highway program to fill the house, and
this highway spirit is taking hold of the Church. The Fields of the Wood
program is one of the highway programs. We are living in the day
when knowledge is increased and men are running to and fro.
“In the meeting of Bread of Life we had our General Overseer with
us.
We decided to build a Tourist Aid Station. We felt it would be best
to place the building at the entrance to the Black Hills of South Dakota,
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We sought the Lord for divine guidance and He was with us all the way.
We built a building that is sixty-six feet wide and sixty-four feet in
depth. It has the very nicest rest rooms, a room where souvenirs are
sold, and an information booth. It has rooms where we show pictures
and these are films from headquarters of the Fields of the Wood. We
show
these pictures along with advertising. This is just in its beginning
but it has already accomplished great things. We began in the month
of June and the tourist season closes about the first of September. In that
short time the Church was made known to a lot of people. Our helpers
were kept busy answering questions and giving out literature concerning
Fields of the Wood. There were a great number of requests for the pictures
to be shown at Chambers of Commerce, Y. M. C. A.’s and commercial
clubs.
We had at least a dozen people from North Carolina who didn’t
know Fields of the Wood was in that state. People were there from Eng
land, Canada and many places. Many of them wanted more information con
cerning the Church. We are putting out a magazine known as ‘Our Neigh
bor.’ Several thousand of these were given out. A card was given with these
and a large number have been sent to Brother Decker asking for further
information concerning the Church and another magazine.
“This work is not being done with the thought of making anything for
ourselves. We are only concerned with building the Church. I don’t have
any time to spend in anything that will not promote the Church, but if there
is one thing I can do to help the Church I want to do it. One time when
A. J. Tomlinson came to our convention when we didn’t have very many
in attendance, he said, ‘If just one soul will come down the streets of
gold and take my hand and say it was through your efforts that I am
here, that will be worth it all.’ This has taken a lot of work and a lot of
sacrifices,
but I am willing to do my best to make it count for God and
His Church.”
2:43 p.m.—Report of General Properties Committee.
The report was read by Robert F. Wright and accepted by the Assembly
in regular order.
General
Properties Committee Report To
48th Annual Assembly, September 8-14, 1953
We, your General Properties Committee, desire to submit the following
report to this, the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy:
1. An additional 3 acres of land have been purchased in Fields of the Wood.
2. A new orphanage building has been erected on our Wildwood Avenue
property. This new structure will house sixteen small boys.
3. A home for the General Overseer has been built and is now occupied
by the General Overseer and his family.
4. In addition to this building program, a new roof and some new doors
have been put on the Assembly Tabernacle and the routine work of
repair and maintenance has been kept up throughout the year.
Respectfully
submitted,
GENERAL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE
M. A. TOMLINSON, Chairman
ROBERT
F. WRIGHT, Secretary
J. R. KINSER
C. T. DAVIDSON
C. R. PAYNE

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2:45 p.m.—Report of Foreign Language Secretary, Jess F. Pruitt.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Foreign Language Secretary
From September % 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
Sermons preached ___________________„_______________137
Homes visited __________________________.______________147
Number converted______,______________________________ 12
Number sanctified ____________________________________ 4
Number received Holy Ghost__________..................................... 4
Number ministers conventions attended........................................ 11
Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Da
kota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska,
Iowa.
Number district conventions attended__________________ ____ 4
Number state conventions attended -____________________ 7
California, Oregon, Idaho, Indiana, New Hampshire,
Vermont,
Alabama.
Visited a number of local churches, taught in Bible Training Camp
in California and in Cleveland, Tennessee. Edited Teachers Quarterly
for the Sunday School department for the year 1953, and assisted in two
programs in the Fields of the Wood.
I assisted in the registration of the Assembly Delegates for 1952 As
sembly, prepared some articles for the church publications.
Directed the work of the Foreign Language Office; distributed Bibles,
song books, gospel tracts, literature, and church periodicals in 22 lan
guages.
Wrote many cards and letters in the interest of the Foreign Lan
guage work.
There have been twenty-four translations made in twenty-one languages
this year, including electrotypes for each translation. We now have over
three hundred translations in twenty-three languages. They are: Chinese,
Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Jap
anese,
Jewish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Span
ish, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Filipino, and Korean.
Miles traveled (approximately)—41,500.
Respectfully submitted,
JESS
F. PRUITT
Foreign Language Secretary
2:50 p.m.—Report of Honor Stone Director, L. S. Rhodes.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Honor Stone Department Director Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
Sermons preached ___________________________________ 133
Number converted __________________________________ • 4
Number sanctified______________...._________________... 4

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Number received the Holy Ghost_________________.. —- 7
Homes visited ____________________'________________- 95
Ministers conventions attended ___________._________— 12
(West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Cali
fornia, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado,
Arkansas, and Tennessee)
District conventions attended____________ _____________ 11
A. B. M. and Honor Stone rallies attended_________ ____ 8
(Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida — Miami, Ocoee, and
Panama City, Tennessee, Illinois, and Maryland)
Special ministers conventions attended—________________ 2
(Missouri and Virginia)
Taught in Bible Training Camp during the month of
April
State conventions attended _________...__.________8
(Florida, Washington, D. C., West Virginia, South Da
kota, Montana, Alberta, Canada, Wisconsin, and Ala
bama)
Miles traveled______________________________________46,970
Respectfully submitted,
L. S. RHODES
Honor Stone Department Director
2:53 p.m.—Report of C. P. M .A. Secretary, Grady R. Kent.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
C. P. M. A. Secretary's Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—Greetings:
I feel like giving two verses of Scripture in the beginning of my re
port: “And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision, and make
it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Habakkuk 2:2.
“And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which
from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all
things by Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 3:9.
Number of miles traveled (approximately)............................60,000
Number of sermons preached______________...._____...___ 231
Number saved____________________________________ 63
Number sanctified ______________________________*___ 23
Number received the Holy Ghost_________________*__— 40
Number ministers conventions attended.................................7
Number state conventions attended......................................... 7
California, South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Penn
sylvania, New Jersey, Massachussets)
Conducted five Biblical Wonder Campaigns and assisted in several
evangelistic campaigns.
Visited seven cities in Twin-Anniversary Tour.
Conducted twelve airport programs.
Conducted several airport programs in various states in connection with
Wings of Prophecy. Also boosted C. P. M. A. membership drive for 10,000
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Conducted a number of district and local church rallies, wrote many
letters and prepared several bulletins, and made several visits to Fields
of the Wood in behalf of the C. P. M. A. work.
Since
we do not have sufficient reports, we are unable to give the num
ber of airplanes operating as flying markers or the number of pilots, but
previous records show that we have eighty-eight airplanes and more than
a hundred pilots.
Taught in Bible Training Camp for two months—April and June.
Conducted rallies to assist in raising funds for ten airplanes.
Spent much time in the photographic department.
Launched
program to erect a marker in the Holy Land.
The
C. P. M. A. department has made it possible for us to put the Church
before millions of people who perhaps had never heard of us. This has
been done through newspapers, magazines, films, and radio broadcasts.
Respectfully
submitted,
GRADY R. KENT
General C. P. M. A. Secretary
3:05 p.m.—Report of the Fields of the Wood Manager, G. A. Wilson.
The report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Report of Fields of the Wood Manager
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—
Greetings:
Sermons preached___________________________________ 128
Number saved___________________________________"_^ 15
Number sanctified______1_______________________j___* 2
Number added to the Church_______________________5
Homes visited _______________________________'___ ~ 126
Miles traveled____________________________________ ’31 101
Rallies attended________________________________ ’ 2
(Cookville, Texas and Cleveland, Tennessee)
District conventions attended__________________________ 8
(Asheville, North Carolina; Cleveland, Tennessee;
Ivanhoe, Virginia; Winchester Tennessee; Vidalia,
Georgia;
Bayou La Batre, Alabama and Gas City,
Indiana; Pine Tucky, Georgia)
State conventions attended __________________________ 4
(East Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and WestTexas)
Looked after the maintenance of Fields of the Wood.
Conducted one revival.
Pastored the Fields of the Wood church.
Managed the building of two markers—Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer.
Built a new parking lot and had road paved through Fields of the Wood.
Attended to the distribution of funds set aside by the committee for the
maintenance and advertising of Fields of the Wood.
Humbly submitted,
G. A. WILSON
Fields of the Wood Manager

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3:08 p.m.—Report of Visual Department Director, K. W. Bancroft.
Brother Bancroft was unable to be present on account of illness. The
General Overseer read a statement from him expressing his thanks to the
people for their prayers and for the interest they had showed in him.
Prayer was offered for him at this time and then the report was read by
J. J. Steward. The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Visual Department Report
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God—Greetings:
The days, weeks and months have literally flown by and another twelve-
months have passed. During this year, the Visual Department has made
what we feel are rapid and decisive forward steps. Our statistics reveal
that 176,904 persons have seen the various Official Church films during
their 2,358 showings. Only the angel-statisticians above, however, can re
veal the true spiritual effects of these showings.
Our greatest asset has been you . . . our faithful ministers and mem
bers. Without your cooperation in utilizing the films for the promotion
of every phase of your work, we could have made no upward move in
the march towards more and better Church pictures. With your help
and since the beginning of our present reporting system, about one-half
million souls have seen the advances of the Church of God on the silver
screens in your schools, churches and homes.
Nearly all our users have sent in report cards on the films they used
and have cooperated nicely in helping with the rapid exchange of films.
Our complaints against users have been few and far between . . . out
numbered, no doubt, by their comments concerning our mistakes at times.
If circumstances have caused us to disappoint anyone at any time, we beg
your forgiveness and continued patience.
Ever on the lookout for means of boosting each auxiliary through
visual training, we have added something new this year. At the present,
we have prepared nine complete 35mm slide sets. These are all in spark
ling natural color and are accompanied by the guiding script for the users.
Several states are using both movie and slide projectors to stimulate in
terest, train workers and inform newcomers concerning the activities of
the Church of God. We have also been able, through the courteous as
sistance of the Society for Visual Education, to secure modem slide pro
jectors for our people. These slide series are being used to good advantage
by various states and local church workers, including Home Class De
partments, Orphanage boosters, Foreign Mission drives, airplane program
protagonists and many others.
Perhaps the kings and queens have not yet started to favor Zion in the
full measure. . . However, highly skilled technical assistance has been
offered us for the asking by several large and prominent film producing
organizations. Eastman Kodak Company sent their East Coast Division
Manager to our office to offer his free advice and consultation services
on whatever production problems we might have. The Director and the
Operations Manager of the Calvin Company, one of the nation’s foremost
recording, editing and productions services, have given of their time and
advice to assist us with the preparation of Church films. In addition to
this, the Church was officially represented at the Calvin Company’s work
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rectors, writers and cameramen from all over the United States. As we have
mentioned above, the Society for Visual Education, a recognized leader
in the Audio-Visual Training field, has been most generous and courteous
in their assistance with our 35mm slide undertaking.
Others, too numerous to mention, have assisted greatly. We give the
thanks and glory to God for our many friends who have made progress
possible.
Several pieces of new equipment have been added which tend to in
crease the proficiency of the technical aspects of film production. Includ
ed are special portable lights for both studio and location photography,
sound equipment and photographic implements of the latest and most ap
proved design. More equipment is sorely needed but we know that our
God is able to supply our every need and we’re looking confidently to Him.
have added twenty new films to our library during the past year.
All but four are sound films and the majority are natural Kodachrome
color
pictures. Eight musical films were made up and have been used
with gratifying comments by many.
The
film depicting the vai'ious celebrations, services, tributes and activi
ties surrounding the Golden Anniversary of the Church is being readied.
It will be released shortly after the special service at the Wright Me
morial to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first powered-flight.
Two
other films are “in the can” and will be available, God willing, be
fore too very long. There are seventy-three different films ready for your
immediate use now . . . many of them duplicated to serve the greatest
number of users at one time.
FILM STATISTICAL REPORT
State
Alabama ............
Arkansas ............
Canada ........................
Showings
.................................. 76
Attendance
7,901
4,785
687
512
3,346
25,251
6,032
957
2,597
5,838
326
Colorado .....................
Florida ......................
Georgia .....................
Haiti .................... ...
Idaho ............. ........ 12
Illinois .....................
Indiana ...................
Iowa .....................
Jamaica ..............
Kansas
.......................... 4
250
6,172
Kentucky .....................
Louisiana ..................... 23
Maryland-D. C.—Delaware
Michigan ......................
Mississippi ...................
Missouri .......................
..................................109 9,703
7,842
10,970
3,917
2,805
983
2,794
388
1,803
3,906
277
1,579
Nebraska .............
New York ..............
North
Carolina ..............
North Dakota ..................
Ohio ...............................
Oklahoma ........................
Oregon ...........................
Pennsylvania ...............

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South Carolina ____________________________251 18,912
South Dakota_______________________________13 813
Tennessee______________ 60 6,244
Texas____________________________________ 58 3,451
Virginia__________________________________168 12,946
Washington________________________________ 53 1,899
Wisconsin____________ 14 932
Wyoming__________:______________________8 412
Tourist Aid Station _____ 480 10,000
Totals this year._______________________2,358 176,904
Last year________________________1,787 152,915
Increase_________________________ 571 23,989
There are only a few reports yet to be filed with us . . . these will alter the
over-all statistics to some degree.
PERSONAL REPORT
Number sermons preached-___________ ______________ 41
Miles Traveled Promoting the Work_____________________23,982
Churches Visited in United States_______________________ 35
Churches Visited in Foreign Countries__-............................ 8
Filmed portions of Bible Training Camp activities in the Bahamas and
served as Commencement Speaker in that Camp.
Filmed portions of Bible Training Camp activities in Guatemala for in
clusion
in the new B. T. C. film, “Teach All Nations,” which was recently
released.
Filmed
and directed the preparation of twenty new film releases and
also
supervised the preparation and release of nine 35mm slide sets. I
have filmed several events in connection with this Fiftieth Anniversary
Celebration of the Church. This film will be edited and released, God
being our Helper, shortly after the New Year begins.
Until physically unable to continue, I assisted with the promotion of
the World Tourist Aid System through the filming of scenic and com
mercial interests in order to advertise more widely the scope of attain
ments of the Church.
May
I say a few words in closing . . . not because they are of the least
importance, for I truly give God my heart-felt thanks that I am able to
say them. Due, I feel, to the all-wise fore-knowledge of our Master, I
was given one to assist me with the details of the office, studio, editing
room,
script work-shop and the many other details connected with the
keeping our good Church of God films on the field. The one sent to help
was Brother James J. Steward, whose experience in the literary field
and whose clerical training fitted him ideally to the position. I can say
without reservation, that without his faithful assistance, the work of the
Visual Department would have suffered greatly this past year. And so, a
special few words of appreciation to Brother Steward are only fitting . . .
and a heart-felt prayer of thanksgiving to God for this young man of God.
Please, may I have your prayers this coming year. The old enemy of
our souls would hinder but we know that our God is able to overcome
him and give to us victory in all.
Humbly submitted,
K. W. BANCROFT
Director, Visual Department

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3:20 p.m.—Report of C. P. M. A. Membership and Finance.
The
report was accepted by the Assembly in regular order.
Church of Prophecy Marker Association
Membership and Financial Report
C. P. M. A. MEMBERSHIP BY STATES
Council Monthly
State Members Members
Alabama_______ 343 0
Alaska — .___._____________________________________7 0
Arizona —__ 11 0
Arkansas_______________________________________97 0
Bahamas____.___________...______________________8 0
California_______________________________ 166 0
Canada ____ 16 0
Colorado_______________________________________29 0
Cuba i_________________________ 2 0
Delaware ____ 8 0
District of Columbia_______ 33 0
Dominican Republic____________ 2 0
East Texas______ 208 0
Florida_________________________________________ 449 0
Georgia ______________________________________ 790 0
Idaho_....___ 6 0
Illinois___________________________________________81 0
Indiana ______ 131 0
Jamaica_.__ 1 0
Kansas ____...___________________________________ 59 0
Kentucky________________________________ 394 0
Louisiana ______ 48 0
Maryland .._____________________________________„ 65 0
Mexico _______ 46 0
Michigan —____________ 157 0
Minnesota___________________ 27 2
Mississippi _________ 269 3
Missouri .____________________..._________________90 0
Montana__|_________.____.__k__________________13 0
Nebraska_____ 15 0
Nevada__________._____________________ _______ 5 0
New Jersey_____________________________.________ 4 0
New Mexico ____________________________________ 75 0
New York -___ 27 5
North Carolina ....---------------------------....____________ 828 4
North Dakota ~__________________________________ 56 0
Ohio _________-________________________________163 2
Oklahoma___________.______________s____________191 2
Oregon____________________—— -------J—. 28 0
South Carolina _.__ 259 0
South Dakota ____._____________________________ 65 0

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Tennessee__________________ 653 0
Vermont ___ 1 0
Virginia______________________________1_______593 0
Virgin Islands___________________________________ 2
Washington___________________________ 50 0
West Texas__________-__________________________ 31 0
West Virginia________________________________ 70 2
Wisconsin_________ __________________.__________ 42 0
Wyoming________________________________ 43 7
Total_______________________________l______..6,917 29
STATE CONVENTION C. P. M. A. OFFERINGS
Alabama_____________________|__________$ 1,423.20
Alberta, Canada _________________________.... 17.42
Arizona__________________________________ 24.31
California______________________________ 247.34
Delaware _________________________________ 26.02
District of Columbia_______________________ 14.11
East Texas________________________________ 1,250.27
Florida __________________________________ 395.87
Idaho____________________________________ 68.29
Illinois___________________________________ 339.34
Indiana __________ 526.33
Iowa________s__________ 88.33
Kansas__________ 189.27
Kentucky _____________________ 18.31
Louisiana_________.______________________ 100.70
Manitoba, Canada _________________________ 68.56
Maryland ...______________________,______.__ 347.23
Michigan _________________________________ 91.27
Minnesota_________ 460.66
Mississippi ________________________________ 27.35
Missouri____________________ 786.73
Nebraska ___________ 51.42
New Mexico __________________ 129.16
North Carolina ____________________________ 854.08
North Dakota_____________________ 530.33
Ohio______________________ 324.05
Oklahoma_________________________-_______ 1,501.71
Oregon ______________________ 195.98
Pennsylvania __-________1_________________ 240.90
Porto Rico _„_________________ 6.72
South Carolina____________________ SS ----- 77.26
South Dakota _______________ 1,201.06
Tennessee __—_---- 1,200.00
Virginia ________________________;____ 395.71
Virgin Islands______________—------------—— 65.86
Washington_____________________________—- 317.03
West Texas_______________________________ 306.50
Wisconsin _________Upk——________—--------- 335.74
Wyoming ___________g_-_________________ 152.34
Total __________—________________$14,396.76
Respectfully submitted,
M . A. TOMLINSON

128 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
3:27 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 5, Assembly Expense.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Report
of The Assembly Expense Committee
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—Greet
ings:
1. We wish to commend the ministers, members and friends of the
Church 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 Wo
mens Missionary Band, and each minister pay $1.00 to the expense of the
Assembly.
4. That the pastors be responsible for collecting the Auxiliary Assembly
Expense dollars and forward same to the state overseer, and the state
overseer be responsible to collect the dollars from each minister in his
state; these funds to be mailed to the General Treasurer as collected.
The final report of the Assembly Expense should be given by the over
seer with the state convention report to the General Treasurer. The state
secretaries be responsible to the state overseer to boost and assist in col
lecting these funds.
Humbly submitted,
C. R. PAYNE
JOHN A. STUBBS
DON B. THOMAS
DANIEL
NAIRN
C. W. RISNER
3:31 p.m.—The General Overseer called for the three General Evangel
ists to come to the platform—Willard Boyles, Charles Hawkins and Ralph
Scotton. He called attention to the fact that these evangelists were ap
pointed to work in new fields or run-down churches. He stated that he
wanted them kept busy and asked the overseers who needed their help
to contact them. He felt they would be able to do much good work this
year in winning souls' and establishing churches. Each of them spoke
briefly. Brother Hawkins stated that the appointment was a great sur
prise to him and requested prayer that he would be able to do something
for God and His Church. Brother Scotton stated that he was ready to
do anything he could to build the work by the help of the Lord. Sister
Willard asked for prayer in her behalf every day and every night until
time for next Assembly. She stated she would do her best.
3:37 p.m.—Brother Raymond Pruitt, who received the appointment as
overseer of Hawaii, was called to speak a few words. He showed his
eagerness to get to his field of labor to work for God and His Church.
He
requested the prayers of the people.
3:40 p.m.—Report of Foreign Missionary Secretary, D. H. Queener.
The
report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.

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Report of Foreign Missionary Secretary
From September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1953
To the 48th Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy—Greetings:
I wish to give God thanks for the progress that has been made and ex
press my appreciation for the untiring efforts of our Womens Missionary
Bands everywhere. Without your labor we could not reach the thousands.
In the last Assembly our General Overseer appointed several to various
countries by faith. This has proved a blessing. Brother Homer Rye went
to his field of labor in England and established a church. Thanks to the
state of Tennessee for making this possible. Another field is Hawaii. Brother
Raymond Pruitt felt the call to this country so forcibly that he raised several
hundred dollars through the help of several states and anticipates leaving
immediately after the General Assembly for his field of labor. I believe
we can do still more for God and His Church.
Foreign countries visited-----------------------------------------.----------------- 11
(Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Porto Rico, Antigua, Montserrat, Saint
Kitts, Barbados, Canada, Alaska)
Ministers
conventions attended____...______._____________________12
(Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, East Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mexico)
Revivals conducted ___________________________________....______, 3
(Big Sandy, Liverworth and Knoxville, Tennessee)
State conventions attended ________________________________,____^ 11
(Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Antigua, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Barbados,
Mexico, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska)
Helped in 30 missionary rallies in Kentucky and Tennessee in behalf of
Hawaii.
Sermons preached___________________________________________ 161
Number converted ______________________________—________ 75
Number sanctified___________________________________________ 4
Number of homes visited____________.________________________ 106
Number of miles traveled—___________________________________49,686
We have the privilege of having Brother David E. Longstreth, mission
ary to Africa, and Brother Paul P. Costas, missionary to Greece, with us
in this Assembly. .
STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE FOREIGN WORK
Countries Churches Members Ministerss.s.W.M.B.V.L.B.A.B.H
Alaska ....................... 2 38 6 2 2 2 2
Antigua ................1 44 1 2 1 i 1
Aruba ........................ 1 18 1 1 1 1 1
Alberta, Canada ........ 1 21 1 1 1 1 1
Anguilla_________i 44 1 1 1 i 1
Bahamas ...................... 60 3,100 80 54 54 54 41
Barbados ....—............ 12 230 8 8 2 2 2
Cuba ......— ................ 8 112 11 8 3 5 2
Cyprus ....................-. 3 71 3
Costa Rica
and Panama............ 5 72 4 5 5 5 4
Dominican Republic... 23 473 17 22 22 22 22
Dominica .................- 1 21 1 1 1 1 1
Egypt .. ... 9 550 6 9 3 1
England ..............—... 1 13 1 1 1 1 1

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Germany ...................... 2 53 2 2 1 1 1
Greece ........._............. 3 420 3 3 2 2
Guatamala . ............■ 12 434 10 10 10 10 10
Haiti ___ _______..19410,336 199 216 196 196 194
Jamaica .....................160 9,800134 130 149 150 150
Mexico _________.. 26 1,117 27 26 26 26 14
Manitoba, Canada ...... 1 30 2 1 1 1 1
Montserrat .................. 6 265 5 6 5 4 3
Ontario, Canada ......... 1 13 1 1 1 1 1
Puerto Rico................. 10 238 6 10 10 10 10
Liberia, Africa ........ 1 10 1 1 0 0
Saint Kitts .......... .1 3 93 2 2 2 2 2
Sierra Leone, Africa.... 7 805 i 1 1 i 1
Turks Islands.............. 4 285 9 4 4 4 3
Virgin Islands ..........
British
.. 5 101 9 8 4 4 6
Columbia, Canada.... 1 41 2 1 1 1 1
Total ....................564 28,844 554 537 510 510 476
Respectfully submitted,
D. H. QUEENER
Foreign Missionary Secretary
3:45 p.m.—Charles S. Pennington and E. L. Higdon, new overseers ap
pointed to Georgia and Louisiana, were called to the platform. Brother
Pennington stated that he had had a lot of surprises in his life, but none
like the one he had when he was appointed overseer of Georgia. He
said someone stated that God was just as big as Geoi'gia, but he felt very
small. Brother Higdon thanked the Lord for the way He had blessed his
efforts in the past. He said he didn’t know anything but the Church and
had never tried to find out anything else. He said he had never been to
Louisiana but he knew God was down there.
3:50 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 2, Watchmen.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Watchmen Committee Report
We, your Watchmen Committee, after prayer and careful watching dur
ing this 48th Annual Assembly, wish to submit the following report:
A number of major and minor problems arose during this Assembly,
which could be expected with such a large congregation of people gathered
together in one place; however, we have been able by the help of the
Lord to get them worked out satisfactorily. We wish to thank all who co
operated with us.
We would like to advise our people to be more careful with their pocket-
books
and other belongings so that none will be lost.
Humbly submitted,
W. A. NEWSOM
L. E. SILVERS
T. J. LOWE
PAUL GARRETT
J. V. JOHNSON
J. W. DEADRICK

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3:53 p.m.—The General Overseer led the congregation in singing, “Where
He
Leads Me I Will Follow.”
3:35 p.m.—Report of Committee No. 4, Ways and Means.
The report was accepted in regular order by the Assembly.
Ways and Means Committee Report
To the 48th Annual Assembly—Greetings:
We, your Ways and Means Committee, beg leave to report as follows:
p We recommend that the Emergency Fund be continued and that each
member pay $1.00 to the fund each year; and that the present system
of collecting these emergency dollars be continued.
2. We recommend that the plan of each member giving a love offering
each month to increase the fourth Sunday offering for the state overseer
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., Sunday School, Mission, C. P. M. A.,
White Wing Publishing House, Orphanage and B. T. C. tithes be placed in
the General Tithes Fund and that the allotments of the following of
ficials be paid out of this fund, the allotments aforesaid are as follows:
We recommend that the Editor and Publisher of the White Wing Mes
senger be paid $5,000 per year and incidental expenses; the General Treas
urer, $325 per month and incidental expenses; the Assistant Publisher
and Business Manager, Assistant Editor, Sunday School Editor and the
General Overseer’s private secretary, $325 per month each; the Foreign
Missionary Secretary, $325 per month and incidental expenses; Field
Secretary No. 1, Field Secretary No. 2, Field Secretary No. 3, General
A. B. M. and S. O. P. A. Secretary, General Sunday School Secretary, Gen
eral V. L. B. Secretary, General W. M. B. Secretary, General C. P. M. A.
Secretary, Foreign Language Secretary, General B. T. C. Superintendent,
Sunday School Orphanage Superintendent, Broadcast Record Club Man
ager, and the Evangelistic Group Leaders be paid $300 per month each
and incidental expenses.
Whereas,
it is believed that quite a number of states in which are ripe
fields
can assist in the expenses of general evangelists from the home
mission fund, we recommend that the state that can assist in this way may
do so, then the evangelist can report to headquarters the amount he re
ceives and the treasurer can make up the balance from the general fund.
All of the above allotments are to be paid if the 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 sub
stantial amount if funds are available for their service, said amount not to
exceed $300 per month and expenses. Any amount above $300 per month
and expenses received each month by the state and territorial overseers
from the tithes of the local churches, we recommend that ten per cent
of the same be sent to the state treasurer to be placed in the fund for
the auxiliary secretaries; the remaining ninety per cent be divided equally,
sending half to the slate treasurer to be placed in the Home Mission Fund
and half to Headquarters Treasurer monthly. This does not include of
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6. In regard, to the surplus tithes in the local churches, we recommend
that ten per cent be used to assist in paying the pastor’s expenses in the
ministry; this ten per cent to be taken from each month’s surplus tithes.
We further recommend that ten per cent of the amount of surplus tithes
left in the local church treasury at the end of the year be sent to the
state treasurer for the support of the state secretaries. The remaining
ninety per cent be divided equally, forty-five per cent to headquarters
Treasurer and forty-five per cent to the state treasurer to be disbursed
by the State Overseer and Home Mission Board to help pastors of weaker
churches.
7. We recommend that ten per cent of the tithes received each month
by the local church treasurer be sent with his report to General Head
quarters Treasurer and that the same amount be sent to the state overseer.
8. We recommend that the pastor receive an amount not to exceed $300
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.
9. We recommend that all ministers and churches observe the ruling of
the Assembly with reference to the use of the tithe money which is: “The
tithes are for the support of the ministry only.”
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 sec
retaries.
11. We recommend that each and every state overseer see to it that all
state convention offerings raised in his state be executed exactly as set
forth by the rulings of the Assembly, and be treated only as authorized
by the Assembly.
12. We recommend that all Sunday School Orphanage collections be
held 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 head
quarters and the same amount to be sent to the state treasurer to assist in
the support of the state auxiliary secretaries.
13. We recommend that the same amount of V. L. B. money that is sent
to the state treasurer for the support of the state secretaries be sent to
the state treasurer to be used as home mission money.
14. We further recommend that the entire month of November be oc
cupied by the W. M. B., V. L. B. and Sunday School in raising funds for
home missions.
15. We recommend that the Chairman of the Ministerial Aid Committee
be paid from the Ministerial Aid Fund and the Tithes Fund, the amount
to be decided by the Ministerial Aid Committee.
16. We recommend that convention offerings in foreign fields be di
vided in the same manner that the convention offerings in this country
are divided, and that the Foreign Mission Committee be authorized to
deduct the amount belonging to headquarters from the overseers’ allot
ments.
17. We recommend that all give perfect co-operation to our faithful
General Overseer in putting into practice all the rulings of the Assembly.
Respectfully submitted,
S. O. GILLASP1E
W. M. LOWMAN
G. C. DECKER
ALVIN
S. MOSS
Z. R. YOUNG

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4:15 p.m.—Adoption of minutes and local churches were instructed to
consider, endorse and ratify the business acts of the Assembly. The As
sembly agreed to accept the minutes as prepared by the clerks.
4:17 p.m.—While the bands played “Jesus Hold My Hand,” the congre
gation clapped hands, waved handkerchiefs, shook hands and greeted one
another.
4:21 p.m.—The General Overseer stated that the business part of the
48th Annual Assembly was closed and called for the congregation to stand
and pray the closing prayer in concert.
6:00 p.m.—Program of music, songs and testimonies by the Bahama
Brass Band.
6:20 p.m.—Song service led by Wayne Allen, Jenna Lee Allen at the
piano and Willystene Calfee at the organ. Scripture reading by Lamar
Gilmer, 1 Peter 5:1-11. Prayer by H. K. Winckler. Requests were made
and the congregation prayed in concert in their behalf.
6:30 p.m.—Songs by the Florida Trio, “No Earthly Tongue Can Tell” and
“I’ve Changed my Mind.”
6:40 p.m.—“A Boost to the Evangelistic Work in New Fields,” Harrison
E. Price. The speaker stated there were plenty of new fields to work
in and the command was given to go to every creature with the message.
He
said that when going to a new field, if one will stick to the Church
and its doctrine he will get a new church established. He showed that it
took compassion for souls to accomplish anything in the evangelistic work.
He
stated that without the love of God nothing will be done. It takes love
to win the people. He said that Joseph’s brothers got rid of him but the
day came when they had to go to him for food. He showed that other
folks are starving and in due time they will come to the Church to get
fed.
7:15 p.m.—Testimony and Praise Service in charge of Clara Reese and
Beulah Miracle. Beulah told of her recent illness and how God blessed
and touched her body so she could attend their state convention. Clara
testified to the many blessings of the Lord through the past year, then
the audience testified in concert by sections. At intervals Beulah sang
songs
and choruses. The Holy Ghost came upon her and she sang in other
tongues and played the piano under the power. Clara led the congrega
tion in singing, “This Is Like Heaven to Me,” then called for the entire
congregation to stand and praise the Lord together. Clara and Beulah
have appeared on the Assembly program together for about twenty years.
7:50 p.m.—Those who had been members of the Church for thirty years
or more were seated on the platform. Brother Emitt Davis spoke a few
words, then one by one the others came by the microphone and gave
their names, where they were from and how long they had been mem
bers of the Church. There were fifty-one who had been members of the
Church from thirty to forty-five years.
8:05 p.m.—The General Overseer thanked all for their splendid co-oper
ation and assistance in making the Assembly the success that it was.
8:10 p.m.—Songs by Galathia and Augustine, “Gonna Lay These Bur
dens Down;” Florida Trio, “In the Sweet Forever.”
8:20 p.m.—Maryland Program, assisted by District of Columbia, Delaware
and New Jersey overseers and delegates. “We Can, Will and Must do the
Work Marked out by the 1928 Big Business Program—Every County in our
States, Every State in the Union, Every Country in the World, and Every
Island of the Sea,” Posey A. Shupe in charge. Brother Shupe delivered
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the last days message to all the world. He stated there are no foreign coun
tries with God. He said that it would take the co-operation of every
one
and the power of God to accomplish the work. Several other min
isters spoke briefly. They showed an eagerness to get the work done. They
were in such a hurry about it that one after the other pushed the one
before him away from the microphone so he could show his zeal for
getting the message to all the world. As they began to sing, “Everybody
Will
Be Happy Over There,” delegates from these states rushed to the
platform and joined in the singing. The blessings of the Lord were poured
out on these workers. The Bahama Band broke in with fiery music and
the congregation stood and rejoiced in the Lord. They waved their hand
kerchiefs to the glory of God. Marches were started on the platform.
Others marched through the aisles of the Tabernacle. There was running,
shouting, dancing, speaking in tongues. God wonderfully blessed His peo
ple with a refreshing shower from on high.
9:10 p.m.—Program by the Auxiliary Boosters Committee. This program
was for the purpose of giving the reporting system a boost.
9:30 p.m.—Ministers Consecration Service.
The bishops, deacons and male evangelists gathered on the large plat
form. The female evangelists were on the lower platform. The Bible
Place Trio sang, “Heaven Will Be Worth It All.” The ministers joined
with them in singing the chorus which was repeated a number of times.
At the close of the song the female evangelists prayed in concert, conse-
creating themselves anew to God’s service. Then the bishops, deacons
and male evangelists prayed in concert, consecrating themselves to the
service of the Lord. At the last all joined together in prayer. At the close
the ministers shook hands and greeted one another.
9:40 p.m.—The entire audience stood and with uplifted hands gave
thanks and praise to God for the glorious 48th Annual Assembly
9:45 p.m.—Brother C. R. Payne led the congregation in singing, “God
Be With You Till We Meet Again,” accompanied by the bands.
9:50 p.m.—The Assembly was closed with prayer by David E. Long-
streth, missionary to Sierra Leone, B. W. A. Handshakes and goodbyes
followed.
Thus closed the wonderful 48th Annual Assembly.
M. A. TOMLINSON, General Overseer
LILLIE DUGGAR, Private Secretary
ROBERT
F. WRIGHT, Chief Clerk
ASHEL T. WAGAR, Assistant Clerk
ALLAN
S. KEENAN, Assistant Clerk
ZELLA
CREEL, Assistant Clerk
JACQUELINE
MOORE, Assistant Clerk
The Present Financial System of the
Church
of God of Prophecy
(NOTE TO MINISTERS AND TREASURERS. Please fill out all reports
accurately, giving names and addresses where called for and any other
information needed. Write or print plainly so it can be easily read. Be
sure all amounts shown are correct. If 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
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of income from the ministry with their monthly reports to headquarters,
and tithes on income outside the ministry, should be paid into the treas
ury 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 may receive $300 per month
from the tithes, if funds are available. If there is a surplus, ten per cent
is to be used to assist in paying the pastor’s expenses in the ministry, this
ten per cent to be taken from each month’s surplus tithes. Ten per cent
of the surplus tithes left in the local church treasury at the end of the
Assembly
year is to be sent to the state treasurer for the support of the
state secretaries. The remaining ninety per cent to be divided equally,
forty-five per cent to headquarters treasurer and forty-five per cent to
the state treasurer to be disbursed by the state overseer and home mis
sion board to help pastors of weak churches. State overseers are to re
ceive
no more than $300 per month and expenses from the tithes of the
local
churches. This does not include offerings and poundings received
by the overseer. Any amount above $300 and expenses, ten per cent of
the same is to be sent to the state treasurer each month to be placed in
the fund for the auxiliary secretaries; the remaining ninety per cent is
to be divided equally, send half to the state treasurer to be placed in the
home
mission fund, and half to Headquarters Treasurer monthly. 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-support
ing.
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
his monthly report and the same amount sent to the state treasurer for 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 with his monthly report all emer
gency
dollars turned in to him that month. Ten per cent of all emergency
money
received at headquarters is to be placed in the Ministerial Aid Fund.
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 offerings is to be sent to the General Treas
urer and an equal amount to the State Treasurer. Half of the remainder
spective state treasurer for the state secretary pool fund by the General
Treasurer as Foreign Mission money. All mission money collected in the
special March and October drives is to be sent to the General Treasurer
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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. November is Home Mission month. All
money
collected in the November Home Mission Drive is to be sent to
the state treasurer to be placed in the state home mission fund.
6. FOURTH SUNDAY OFFERING. The fourth Sunday has been set
apart by the Assembly for every local church to take up a special of
fering 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 offering 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 same amount that is sent to
the state treasurer for the support of the state secretaries is to be sent to the
state treasurer to be used as home mission money. The remaining
seventy per cent is to be sent to the General Treasurer, who was ap
pointed 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 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. Ten per cent of all Free
Literature money received at headquarters is to be placed in the Min
isterial 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.

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9. CHURCH OF PROPHECY MARKER ASSOCIATION. To be a
member of the Church of Prophecy Marker Association requires the
payment of $5.00 a year. This $5.00 may be paid any time during the
year; however, for the local church to receive credit in the Honor Stone
Program, it must be paid before the requirement sheet is filled out by
the pastor.
The C. P. M. A. committee decided that the C. P. M. A. offerings re
ceived in the local churches be held for the state convention and As
sembly the same as other auxiliary offerings. These offerings are to be
sent to headquarters, half of which will be used to finance state pro
jects in Fields of the Wood, and half will be sent to the state treasurer
to be used in the support of the Airplane Program, Biblical Wonder
Campaigns,
Visual Department, and any work in the state in connection
with the C. P. M. A.
Ten per cent of all C. P. M. A. funds received at headquarters is sent to
the treasurer of the state and the same amount is turned over to the
General Treasurer.
All C. P. M. A. funds belonging to headquarters should be sent to
M. A. Tomlinson, Bible Place, Cleveland, Tennessee.
World
Must Be Evangelized
It will take good organization and systematic methods to accomplish this
task.
God’s power is demonstrated in proportion to the unity and oneness of
His people.
The members of the early Church were all of one accord, steadfast in
the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and the multitude that believed were
of one heart and one soul, and great grace was upon them all, and mighty
results followed as a consequence of their perfect unity and careful organ
ization.
We must banish from our minds the thoughts of individual or local
independence 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.

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Clerks should be selected at the last business meeting before each An
nual Assembly to serve one year. Same one may be continued from year
to year if desired. A man or woman can serve in this capacity. Care should
be taken to select one that can write and compose well.
The selection should be made by mutual agreement. Talk the matter
over lovingly and carefully and finally all agree upon one who is able and
willing to serve.
3. Treasurer for every local church. If the church has more than one
deacon it is their duty to select one of their number to act as treasurer,
and if there is only one deacon, he is treasurer by virtue of his office. If
there are no deacons, a treasurer can be selected in like manner as the clerk.
NOTE—This is not meant for an ironclad rule. A man not a deacon, or
a woman may serve as treasurer.
It is advised that one person serve as both clerk and treasurer when it
is convenient and satisfactory to the local church.
Each
pastor, with the assistance of the deacons, if the church has dea
cons, should divide his members into bands of ten or twelve in each band
and a leader over each band selected. The bands might be called prayer
bands and each leader should keep in close touch with every member of
his band like a Sunday School teacher her pupils. If any should move,
the band leader should keep 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
night in January, April, July and October, be observed by all local churches
for their regular quarterly meetings, so as to conserve uniformity and con
certed action.
The pastor should act as 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.

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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. representative or pastor—number of members
and receipts.
Report of White Wing Worker.
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
take up his case and investigate the cause of his obstinacy and if he shows
the good soirit 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.

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Advice to Members
As a member you count one and should attend every regular service
as far as possible. Remember no one can fill your place and the service
will be that much dwarfed and crippled without your presence.
Show your love and fellowship to every one without partiality. Don’t
wait for others to greet you, but you greet them.
Show
special courtesy to strangers who may chance to fall in with you
in your meetings.
As a rule take part in the singing.
Be ready for vocal prayer when called on or prompted by the Spirit.
Be ready for testimony when such is in order.
Stand by your pastor or appointed leader and assist him in every way
you can.
Always pray silently for the preacher while he delivers the message.
Always live a good straight life at home and abroad so no one can
justly think or speak of you as a hypocrite.
Guard your conversation. Be careful what you say about a brother, sis
ter or anyone.
Don’t be a critic and try to find something in others to criticize.
Examine yourself occasionally and see if you are in the faith.
Don’t yield to discouragement or despondency.
Be cheerful and happy and try to make others the same.
Spend as much time as you can in secret prayer. Give yourself all you
can
to intercessory prayer.
Your dress should be with moderation, neat and clean, but not for show.
You should never wear gold for ornament, or decoration. Finger rings,
bracelets, ear-rings, necklaces, lockets, and large showy pins are unbecom
ing for a saint of God.
Always tithe your income and put it in the church treasury. Make free
will offerings besides your tithes.
Younger members should not keep company or associate too intimately
with worldly outsiders.
Members
should never marry sinners. Great care should be taken, with
much prayer and careful consideration, regarding matrimony.
A member who may have a living companion should not marry another
under any circumstances even if divorced. Neither should a member marry
anyone who has a living companion although such person may be divorced.
Remember
These
are the last days and perilous times have come so it will require
much watchfulness and humble prayer on your part to so live and act
that you will never bring reproach on the worthy name of Christ and his
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.

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These kindly instructions and advice 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 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 the
churches.
Every minister and every clerk should take an interest in imparting this
information to the overseer of their state.
In co-operation wtih the General Overseer they will form the Presbytery
in their respective states.
Dufies 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.

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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 of Prophecy
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 ap
plicant 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
of Prophecy
The Church of God of Prophecy stands for the whole Bible rightly di
vided—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,
31; 1 Cor. 14:1.
11. Signs following Believers—Mark 16:17-20; Rom. 15:18, 19; Heb. 2:4,
12.
Fruit of the Spirit—Rom. 6:22; Gal. 5:22, .23; Eph. 5:9; Phil. 1:11.
13.
Divine Healing Provided for All in the Atonement—Psa. 103:3; Isa.
53:4, 5; Matt. 8:17; James 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.

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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.
■ i 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; James 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; James 5:12.
28.
Against members swearing—Matt. 5:34; James 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
Abernathy, Ernest D.
Adams, George D.
Adams James E.
Adams, Reuben A.
Adams, T. E.
Aites, J. F.
Akers, J. L.
Akers, William
Aldridge, W. W.
Allen, Marvin R.
Ammons,
Edwin L.
Anderson, Albert S.
Anderson, Harvin H.
Anderson, James Edward
Anderson, Stafford B.
Andrews, Thomas B.
Atkins, George E.
Axley, Richard L.
Baggett, Daniel O.
Bancroft, Kurtis W.
Bates, Walter C.
Beasley,
Pearlie A.
Beck,
Grover C.
Beneby, Fred
Bennett, G. Julian
Benton, Floyd E.
Bethea, John H.
Biggers,
Henry M.
Blumenthall H. H.
Bonham, Floyd H.
Bottorff, Fred E.
Bowser, Hulbert O.
Boyd,
Terah S.
Bradley, Thomas W.
Bradley, Trosie E.
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Brooks, William R.
Brown,
Joseph M.
Brown, Lebert A.
Brown, Lewis W.
Brown, Marvin
Burke, Austin A.
Burns, H. Pierce
Burt, Martin M.
Butts, Huey Lee
Caldwell,
D. Talmadge
Caldwell,
E. Glaidwell
Caldwell,
Mack
Callahan, Aaron A.
Camacho,
Juan
Campbell,
W. I.
Cantrell, Ralph G.
Cardwell, J. E.
Carroll, Frank G.
Carter, Jack O.
Carver, Tom R.
Chapman, Herbert Clyde
Chapman, J. W.
Chastain, Mathie
Chatham, Jesse F.
Cobb, Dolphus M.
Cobb, Roland
Coker,
Bryce H.
Colon, Carlos de Leon
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, Joel
Crader, Leman
Crawford, Bernard
Creasy, Donald D.
Creel, Amos J.
Creel, Chester V.
Crenshaw, C. Louis
Crews,
Joe C.
Crossfield, Edward A.
Crowder, James H.
Cunningham, Cecil J.
Curry, Maurice S.
Curtis, Emmanuel
Curtis, Henry
Cypret, Cecil A.
Dalton, George
Daniel, James M.
Daugherty, Walter G.
Davidson,
Charles T.
Davidson,
Leon
Davis,
Anderson H.
Davis,
Andrew W.
Davis,
Emitt
Davis,
Jones M.
Davis, Lew Allen
Davis,
Peter E.
Daxon, Thomas A.
Day,
Roy F., Jr.
Deadrick, D. M.
Deadrick, Jim Willie
Dean, Thomas E.
Decker, G. C.
Decker, Jack C.
Decker, Tracy H.
Deleveaux, Wilbur
Dennard, W. Cobb
Dennis, Henry H.
Dixon,
Jack V.
Doss, James C.
Duggan,
Noley A.
Dunkin, Albin H.
Durham, G. W.
Earp, John M.
Easter, Edward M.
Edralin, Lawrence G.
Emmett, Verlie E.
Eubanks, Cyril S.
Ferguson, Alfred ”
Ferguson, Hermis
Ferguson, Samuel
Fleming,
Carroll P.
Flowers, Dewey A.
Flowers, Edgar E.
Foster, G. Dewey
Fouts, Blair M.
Fowler, E. T.
Fox, William Jerald
France, Owen W.
Freeman, Lonnie
Fritts, Lawrence A.
Fuller, Floyd F.
Funderburk, B. O.
Funk, Carl D.
Galloway, J. Vernon
Garcia, Victor E.
Gardner, Harvey A.
Gardner,. Howard T.
Garrett, R. Paul
Gentry, George M.
Gibson,
Oscar
Gilbert, Elmer
Gilbert, R. M.
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Gillaspie, S. O.
Gilmore,
Alexander
Going, Albert E.
Goins, Thomas W.
Golden,
Alvin
Goss, Cleveland T.
Graham, Percival N.
Graham, Theophilus L.
Grant, William A.
Greenawalt, Alfred H.
Griffin, Adrian T.
Griffin, Jesse A.
Griffith, Eddie H.
Grimes, Harry W.
Grubbs, George W.
Gullett, Med V.
Hall, James T.
Hall, Valentine E.
Hamilton, Abraham C.
Hampton, Ira H.
Handfield, Simeon B.
Haney, Adril D.
Hanna, Charles E.
Hardin, William G.
Harvey, Walter L.
Hayes,
Sine
Heckert, Lawrence D.
Henderson, Jessie K.
Henderson, Willard C.
Herne, J. Vital
Herring, Charles G.
Higdon,
Everett L.
Hires, J. H.
Hogan, Oluf Robb
Holcomb,
D. R.
Holcomb,
William C.
Holland, W. T.
Holloway,
Dewey E.
Hooker, Claudius D.
Hubbard, William M.
Hughes, Dewey M.
Humes, Herman
Hunter, Harper, Jr.
Hunter, Theophilus
Hutchinson, Isaac A.
Ibrahim, Ghaly
Ion, Paul J.
James, Ivory J.
Jared,
T. J. Jr.
Jared, Thomas J.
Jeffrey, Roy
Jimenez, Jose Amando
Johns, D. C.
Johns, Emery S.
Johnson, Buford M.
Johnson, Jack R.
Johnson, James A.
Johnson, .James V.
Johnson, Michael
Johnson, Milford J.
Johnson, Nelson W.
Johnson, Wiley A.
Jones, E. L.
Jones, L. V.
Judd, John M.
Kemp, Joseph R.
Kent, Grady R.
Ketchum, B. B.
Kinder, Charles M.
Kirkland, J. D.
Knight, Johnie W.
Knowles, Charlie A.
Knowles, Joseph W.
Kounnas, M. K.
Ladoo, Joseph H.
Lafever, J. Earl
Laird, Willie P.
Land, David F., Jr.
Lane, J. W.
Lane, L. Russell
Lawrence, John H.
Lawrence, O. N.
Lawson,
Omer C.
Lawson, Samuel H.
Leazenby, Leon S.
Lee, William M.
Lewis,
Charles A.
Linkous, Malcolm T.
Linville, Albert J.
Linville, Kendrick
Longstreth, David E.
Looper,
John H.
Lord, Cleason D.
Louk, Vern E.
Lowe, T. J.
Lowman, W. M.
Lynch, R. Clement
Maddox,
Thomas Roy
Manning, Chesley E.
Martin, Joe, Jr.
Martin, William E.
Matheny, Hubert F.
Mathis, Buck
Mathis,
C. F.
Matthews, David G.
Mayhall, Grady
McClure,
William L.
McCoy, John G.
McDaniel,
James I.
McDearis,
C. C.
McDill, James W.
McDonald,
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McGee, Sebastion
McGehee,
Ada
McGlothlin,
Johnnie
McKeown, A. C.
McKoy, L. N.
McLeod, Kenneth B.
McRae, James
Melvin,
Archie
Miller, Charles G.
Miller, Elias A.
Miracle, John W.
Mitchell,
Arthur L.
Mixon, James W.
Moore, George W.
Morris, Luthur R.
Moss, Alvin S.
Moss, Arthur A.
Moss,
Samuel B.
Moxley, H. M.
Moxley, L. A.
Mudd, Cicero
Myers,
Peter W.
Nairn, Daniel
Nelson,
Nathan C.
Newsom,
W. A.
Nichols,
Ira C.
Nix, Henry G.
Oost, Reubin C.
Ortiz, Frank
Ottley, James A.
Overstreet, J. Clyde
Owen,
Ralph W.
Owenby, Lum
P., Jorge Ruano
P.,
Ramon Ruano
Palmer, James C.
Palmore, Charles P. Jr.
Parker, Thomas C.
Payne, Connie Lee
Payne, C. R.
Pearce, John
Peninger, Lee Roy
Pennington, Charles S.
Pentecost, Tom
Petty, Benjamin H.
Phillips, Walter
Phipps, Roy H.
Pinder, Sonnie O.
Pittman, Oscar
Pittman, S. Melvin
Poloski, Frank
Potts, Allen
Pressley, Peter
Price, J. D.
Price, Marion P.
Priest, J. T.
Pruitt, Jess F.
Pruitt, Raymond M.
Puckett, Richard Lee
Pulliam, E. R.
Queen, R. Wayne
Queener, Dorian H.
Radford, Robert L.
Rains,
M. Claud
Rawls,
William J.
Ray,
Clifford O.
Reece,
Bradley A.
Reeves,
Roy
Reynolds,
Jerome D.
Rhodes,
L. S.
Rich, Lawrence V.
Richardson, Eugene B.
Riley,
Jonathan A.
Robinson,
Guy
Rock, George L.
Rodman,
Shannon T.
Roney,
Warren E.
Rowland, Delmar F.
Roy, Dewey
Rye,
Homer
Samuels, Adonijah M.
Sartin, Clarence H.
Saunders, Randall E.
Savage, Stewart S.
Schwandt, Roy E.
Scott,
David
Scott,
Guy T.
Scotton, Ralph
Searcy, James R.
Shelton, James G.
Sherrill, V. R.
Shores, Elton
Shroyer, Orlies F.
Shroyer, Owen E.
Shults, D. M.
Shupe, Posey A.
Sikes,
Lodie B.
Silvers, L. E.
Slaughter, Mikle E.
Sloan,
Gladios C.
Smith,- Floyd W. B.
Smith, George P.
Smith, Hubert C.
Smith, Obie D.
Smith, R. C.
Smith, Sampson
Smith, William B.
Smith, William J.
Smither, Charles T.
Solomon, Luther
Sowers, Kenley M.
Spence, J. Corbett

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 147
Stafford, Virdel B.
Staggs,
James
Stanford, William R.
Stargel, G. T.
Stephens, Moses
Stockdale, R. Wynn
Stone,
Leslie E.
Stover, Woodrow
Stubbs, John A.
Suggs, William P.
Sullins, Alex W.
Sullivan, Evan G.
Sullivan, John L.
Summerville, A. D.
Swain, Frank R.
Sweat, Milton O.
Sweat, Rhubin D.
Talbott, Richard P.
Taylor, C. L.
Taylor, Hosea M.
Taylor, Jennings S.
Taylor, Norman C.
Thane, Charles A.
Thomas, Don Burton
Thomas, Howard W.
Thomas,
James A.
Thomas, J. Roy
Thompson, Arthur
Thompson, J. T.
Thompson, Paul H.
Thompson, Ronald G.
Thompson, Willie R.
Thorn, James A.
Thornton, Boyd W.
Tomlinson, M. A.
Trump, Orville W.
Turner, Nathaniel A.
Van Deventer, Fred E.
Vickers, Hubert J.
Vines, Willie
Voss, Charles T.
Wagar, Ashel T., Jr.
Waggett, Aaron R.
Wallor, George A.
Washington,
Loyal C.
Watson,
Egbert A.
Weaver, Phillip T.
Webb, Arwood
Webb,
Cordell C.
Webb, Wiseman W.
Wells, Donald W.
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,
Robert L.
Willis, J. Lee
Willoughby,
Walter
Wilson, C. A.
Wilson, George Albert
Wilson, M. E.
Wood, John W.
Woodruff,
Arthur B.
Woods, Roy D.
Worrell, George W.
Wright, J. B.
Young, Foster
Young,
Zilvon R.
DEACONS
Adams, William T.
Alderson, W. Arlie
Allen, Daniel
Allen, Sam T.
Anderson, Robert S.
Anderson, Rufus A.
Ashworth, Charles E.
Aucoin, Russell J.
Austin, Charlie C.
Austin, James R.
Baccas,
James
Bafford, Green
Bain, Alfred R.
Baker, Fred O.
Baker, Hubert H.
Baptiste, Vilme Jn
Barnette, J. Oland
Barrett, Richard M.
Baxter, John L.
Beach, John W.
Bean, Walter L.
Beasley, J. Wilbert
Beauchamp, Dewey L.
Bennett, Cecil S.
Bennett, William H.
Biggs, Caleb S.
Bing, Jethro
Bird, Fred P.

148 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Black, Curtis
Blackwell, James S.
Blake, Phillip
Bowling,
Fred E.
Briggs,
Ernest
Brown, Dexton
Brown, Harvey E.
Brown, Luther C.
Brown, Luther E.
Brown, Obie C.
Brown, Whit
Bryan, E. Heyward
Bryant, Alexander
Bryant, Walter
Buchanan, Augustus A.
Buckley, J. W.
Burke, Dolphus
Burris, Thomas A.
Butler, Henry A.
Butler, Johnie E.
Bynum, Calvin M.
Cabales,
Santos A.
Cargill, Henry T.
Cassell, Madison W.
Charles, John M.
Charles, Letoir Jean
Charles, Monlouis J.
Chastain, George D.
Clark, John
Clements,
S. Grady
Cobb, C. E.
Codrington, Wilfred H.
Cohen, Samuel A.
Coker,
James W.
Cole, Asher M.
Cook, Thomas A.
Cooper,
John H.
Coquillo,
Louis
Cowger,
R. N.
Cox, Wesley Grady
Crews,
H. M.
Crews, W. H.
Cross, Ciaude A.
Culmer, M. R.
Dames, Charles A.
Davis, Jim
Davis, Omer F.
Davis, Orbie
Davis,
Randolph B. '
Davis, Thomas L.
Daxon, Thomas A. Jr.
Dean, Guy H.
Dean, James A.
Dirlam, Claude S.
Donahue, William V.
Dorsett, Curtis R.
Dozier,
James S.
Drummonds, Grover C,
Duncan, Clarence E.
Duty, Robert
Earls, Horace, Jr.
Edgecombe,
George C.
Elston,
Conner J.
Engle,
Hubert L.
Englebert, George W.
Evans, J. R.
Evans, Samuel W.
Falk, Ervin A.
Fendley, William C.
Ferguson, Herbert A.
Ferguson, Marion N.
Fisher, Gabriel
Fisher, Wilfred W.
Fitts, Arthur L.
Fleming, Ernest L.
Fleming, Frederic P.
Francis, Nathaniel
Franklin, Wilburn T.
Frederick, Grover C.
Frey, Albert E., Jr.
Gardner, M. Gray
Garner, Claud A.
Gass, Arthur C.
Gibbons,
Fain F.
Giles, Thomas H.
Gilmer, James T.
Goforth, Andrew H.
Gonia,
I. B.
Grant, Bernard B.
Gray, T. E. Kerr
Green, Chester Lee
Haase,
Ernest E.
Hadden, John Henry
Haddock, James H.
Hagan, William L.
Hall, Wilson B.
Hamby, Curtis
Hanson, Israel E.
Harris, Reginald A.
Harris, Taft M.
Hartless, Robert J.
Hatley, John W.
Hatton, Melvin
Hayes,
Gordon E.
Helms,
Chesley B.
Henry, Uriah
Heslop,
George E.
Hill, J. Clyde
Hopkins, Chester M.
Hoskins, James P.
Howard, Jimmie
Hughes, Huntley H.
Hughes, Oscar H.
Hunter, E. Roy

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 149
Ingram, U. Leonard
James, George W.
Jenkins, Carlie Braley
Jerrell, Paul L.
Johnson, Fred M.
Johnson, Herbert E.
Johnson, Kedrick L.
Johnson, Lee Pharries
Jordan, James R.
Joseph, Beniah E.
Jure, Raphael
Keeney, C. B.
Kelley, Haley J.
Kinard, Erie E.
Kinard, T. B.
King, Carl R.
King, George
King,
George S.
King, J. H.
Lacks, Benny L.
Lafleur, Cyrius
Lassiter, Robert L.
Latham, Joseph M.
Lavender, Walter E.
Lawson, Raymond D.
Ledford, Robert H.
Letu, Earl H.
Lewin, James
Lewis, Reuben T.
Lord, Harold L.
Lovell, J. D.
Lovvorn, Frank
Lyle, W. Troy
Mahaffy, Lewis H.
Mahoney, William A.
Malone,
Roy
Massengill, Frank
Mazanec,
James
McCalla,
Samuel A.
McCoubrey,
James H.
McElrath, John H.
McKee,
J. C.
McKenzie, James A.
McLean,
Robert S.
McLeod, Allie B.
McMahan, Claude R.
Melvin, Thomas G.
Minns, Herbert L.
Minter, Sherman H.
Mixon, Horace L.
Moore,
J. Walker
Morgan, Linford T.
Moss, John W.
Moss, Wilfred G.
Mullins, Henry R.
Murray, Henry E.
Muse, Andy G.
Muse, Clyde C.
Musgrove,
E. C., Jr.,
Myles, Charles M.
Nabors, Clymer H.
Nabors, Harvey E.
Norris, Justin
Oglesby, Thomas
Owens,
Edgar
Page, Jack
Parker, Bill
Parton, Thomas H.
Paschall, Ollie
Pate, J. B.
Patrick, Andy J.
Peavy, Elvie A.
Penant, Hedley
Peterson, Preston C.
Phillips, Chester R.
Ponder, Raymond E.
Power, C. Hugh
Price, Basil N.
Price, Elisha Green
Price, Maxie Lee
Pritchard, Liston D.
Proffit, Clarence A.
Puckett, Norman
Rainwater, Allen C.
Rampley, William T.
Ramsey, Edward J.
Ray,
G. Scott
Reid,
Ferdinand R .
Renfrow, Leslie
Revolus, Fortune
Reynolds, W. L.
Rhorer, Henry R.
Rickett, Harold J.
Robbins,
Herbert V.
Roberts, Bertie C.
Roberts, Stephen
Rowe, Walter S.
Rowell, Barney W.
Saint Cyr, Bovil
Saxon, Tallie S.
Scott, Robert A.
Scotton, George M.
Scotton, Norman J.
Seratt, Jesse D.
Shannon, John
Sharrar, Robert C.
Shean, Charles E.
Shirley, Lewis C.
Sigler, Thomas G.
Silas, Wesley
Slay, Sheldon M.
Sluder, Herman
Smith, L. K.
Solomon, Edgar N.

150 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Sprinkel, William H.
Stanley, Horace B.
Stearman, Marion B.
Stockwell, William L.
Story, Frank E.
Taylor, Nathaniel
Thomas,
Cecil G.
Thomas,
Leonard S.
Thomas,
Richard C.
Thompson,
Wilbur B.
Trimble, John F.
Trogdon, Alexander
Turin, Celestin
Turner, L. L.
Waden, Fletcher
Walker, Stephen G.
Wall, Early G.
Washburn, Cecil L.
Watson,
J. W.
Watts, Herbert C.
Weakley, M. E.
Whitaker, John R.
White,
Rufus L.
Wilkins, Mortimer I.
William Clarence E.
Williams,
Emerson
Williams,
Hollis R.
Williams,
John F.
Williams,
Johnny, Jr.
Williamson,
W. Raymond
Willis, Frank R.
Wilson, J. Howard
Wilson, Joseph C.
Wilson, Wavie C.
Wolfe, Raphael O.
Wood, Claud
Wooten, Chester L.
Word,
Timothy
Wright, Cecil
Wright, Robert F.
Wright, Wib
Wyant, Ray M.
Wynns, Isaiah
Young,
Joe
Young,
Zane L.
MALE EVANGELISTS
Abbott, Lanzo R.
Abernathy, Johnie E.
Abreu, Theodore
Acosta,
Ignacio
Adams, Rabon
Adderly, Boston
Adeir, John T.
Adkins, Calvin R.
Adorno, Juan P.
Aiken,
Johnie E.
Aime, Cedanor Bien
Aites,
E. Carl
Allaway, Frank G.
Allen, Arthur, Jr.
Allen, James E.
Allen, R. Wayne
Allen, Samuel N.
Allison, William H.
Allred, Ben C.
Altus, Chei'iza
Alyse,
Arnold
Anderson, Denver
Anderson, Maurice H.
Andreo, Kostas J.
Angarica, Jesus
Anthony, Elmer B.
Antilus, Ulysse
Arellano, Longino Morales
Arias, Luis
Arilus, Alexis
Armenta, Ruben
Arnold, William
Aschbacher, Joe H.
Ayala, Heliodoro Gonzalez
Ayers, Robey W.
B., Juan Hernandez
B., Martin Medina
Back, Alberta A.
Bafford, Joe Lean
Bailey, Alma C.
Bailey, L. Dean
Bailey, Ottis P.
Baker, Alexander
Baker, Gayford D .
Baker, Paul
Baldozier, Clark H.
Baldwin, Arch J.
Ball, Walter W.
Banks, Frank J.
Banton, Ben T.
Barclay, Henry A.
Barker, Alvin A.
Baines, Bonnie
Barnes, Caleb M.
Barnes, Leonard E.
Barnes, M. Russell
Barnart, Thomas W.
Barrett, Perry

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 151
Barrios, Samuel Galindo
Barton, William G.
Baxter, Everett L.
Bazzrea,
Cleve A.
Beale, Henry J.
Bear, Richard W.
Beasley,
C. Elbert
Beasley,
Robert D.
Beckles,
Arthur B.
Beckwith, J. B.
Beecham, George W.
Beecham,
James S.
Beemer, Harold A.
Beemer, Vincent E.
Bell, Lloyd C.
Beneby, Israel
Bennett, U. G.
Bentley, John D.
Bethel, Daniel
Bines,
Franklin
Bishop,
Berchel A.
Bivens,
L. Milton
Black,
Eugene P.
Black, Horace R.
Black, Owen
Blankenship, Andrew L.
Blauser, James P.
Blythe,
Clarence L.
Bolton,
Arthur H., Jr.
Bonaventure, Metrius
Bonds,
Vemie W.
Bonham, Amzia W.
Boone, James W.
Bounds, James W.
Bowerman, Dewey R., Jr.
Bowser, George B.
Bowser, Robert H.
Boyce, John S.
Brackett, Bobbie E.
Brackett, C. Samuel
Brackett, John
Bradford, Sewell E.
Bradley, Robert H.
Bragg, Johnny H.
Braland, Orvie A.
Branscum, Thurman E.
Brantley, Alvin
Briles, Theodore R.
Brisson, Marvin C.
Brittingham, Edward C.
Broach, Oscar R.
Brock, M. Earl
Brock, Z. B.
Brooks, Atlee N.
Brooks, Kenneth W.
Brooks, Royce Dee
Brooks, William H.
Brown, Bobby W.
Brown, Gaines W.
Brown, Martin L.
Brown, Vivian Alanda
Brown, Will H.
Brown, Willesley
Browning, Charles E.
Browning, Charlie M.
Bryant, Fred W.
Bryant, Henry L.
Bryant, Jack
Bryant, Ralph E.
Buckner, Carl R.
Bullard, Andrew
Bunce,
Lawrence O.
Burdette, Marvin A., Jr.
Burdine, Archie M.
Burrese, William E.
Burt, Marvin
Burton, Dock C.
Busby, Arthur B.
Bush, John B.
Butler, Marion S.
Buttram, Lee A.
Byrd, Clyde D.
Byrd, Vivian E.
C., Salome Hernandez
Cagle, Jessie C.
Caldwell, Sam W.
Calfee, B. B.
Cambronne, Pierre
Cameron, John N.
Cameron, Wilbur
Camilus, Anaise
Camp,
Floyd M.
Campbell, George H.
Campbell, J. Daniel
Campbell, Sidney
Campbell, William B.
Cannon, N. Fritz
Captain, Nicholas D.
Cardet, Vicente Concepcion
Carpenter, Eugene L. '
Carpenter, Raymond A.
Carrasco, Porfirio
Carroll, Lee C., Jr.
Carter, Calvin
Carter, Ernest S.
Carter, Peter O.
Carter, Roy W.
Carver, Onas R.
Cassasola, Lauro
Castro, Caspar
Caudill, Hubert
Cazil, Elvelus Jn
Chambers, Foster G.
Chapman, Millard A.

152 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Chapman, William H.
Charles, Elvius Jean
Charles, Exavier Louis
Charles, Merius
Chase,
Walter W.
Chavis, Freeman L.
Cheatham, George J.
Cheshire, Josephus, Jr.
Clark, Arch G.
Clark, Clyde H.
Clark, E. Luther
Clark, Franklin L.
Clark, Fred W.
Clarke, Hugh A.
Clawson,
Clare L.
Clayton, Sherman J.
Cleaver, Autie E.
Clements, William S.
Cline, A. Lavaughn
Coalter, Ambrose J.
Cobb, E. Varnell
Cobos, Angel J.
Cole, Robert H.
Colinet,
Letellier
Colley, James F.
Collie, Alfred L.
Collins, Charles E.
Collins, Clarence O.
Collins, Elford N., Jr.
Collins,
Harold O.
Colon, Carlos
Colquitt, John S.
Colvard, Donald E.
Conner, Perry E.
Connor,
George
Connor, Henry L.
Constantin, Delva
Cook, David C.
Cooke, Luther L.
Cooley, Donald S.
Cooper,
Mitchell
Corbin, Charlie U. L.
Cornett, Sam I.
Cousins,
Nathan L.
Cowen,
Leo
Cox Clarence
Cox, Hudon R.
Cox, Hudson
Cox, James A.
Cox, Julias
Cox, Kenneth O.
Cox, William H.
Cozart, Emil L.
Crabtree, Vernon, Jr.
Craig, Alphaeus U.
Cranmore, R. Dwane
Craver, Edgar L.
Cravey, Kaiser
Creel, Homer C.
Crews, Thomas
Criddle, Clayton E.
Croyle, Raymond S.
Crutchfield,
John E.
Cummings, Luther
Cunningham,
David E.
Cunningham,
Frank
Cunningham, Leonard E.
Curry, James S.
Curtis, Dovard B.
Daley, Chas. A.
Dames, Cleveland W.
Daugherty, John F.
Daugherty, Jules E.
Daugherty, W. Delvin
David,
Carmelo
Davis, Albert E.
Davis, Alva L.
Davis, Cecil
Davis, Doffie H.
Davis, Elisha A.
Davis, Elza O.
Davis, H. Lee
Davis, James E.
Davis, Leonard F.
Davis, Lloyd D.
Davis, Marvin
Daw,
Walter Lee
Daxon, David
Deal,
Asa C.
Dean, Hermon E.
Dean, L. Lehimza
Dean, Lucius E.
Decker, Lester T.
DeLay, Ralph C.
Demeritte, Arnold
Dennard, George M.
Deristil, Laurentil
Desir, Cadous
Dezormean, Aspenard
Dickens, W. Morris
Diogene,
Levasseur
Donahue, Aubrey W.
Doran, Verne J.
Doroshuk, Harold
Dorvilier, Saidel
Douglas,
Charles M.
Douglas,
Charles Ray
Douglas,
Isaac
Douglas,
R. Gene
Douglas,
Thomas J.
Dover,
Charles R.
Downs, Robert E.
Drake, Howard E.
Drury, Homer C.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 153
Dubois, James B.
Duclair, Pascal
Dudding, O. A.
Duncan, J. Roy
Dunford, Fred R.
Dunn, Billy G .
Dunning, Noah F.
Durr, Charles W.
Dycus,
Charles W.
Eagle, James Holding
Edens, Demcy
Edgil, Thomas Jessie
Edmondson, Donald K.
Edwards, Homer F.
Ellis,
James O.
Ellis, Stephen
Elmore, Loyd E.
Endecott, Clayton E.
England, Herbert
Engle,
Ather F.
Enrique, Roberto Lam
Esmond, William Cecil
Espinoza,
Ponciano F.
Estep, Dewy
Estep, Granville
Estes, J. W. Marlin
Estes, William W.
Estira, Pierre
Estrada, Fidel
Evans, C. T. Houston
Evans, John E.
Evans, R. Travis
Ezell,
David A.
Fanbert, Septimus
Farabee, John N.
Farless, J. D.
Farmer, J. Glenn
Feagin, Clarence H.
Ferguson, Daniel
Ferguson, Herbert E.
Ferguson, James R .
Ferguson, Laban J.
Ferguson, Orie J.
Ferguson, Pembroke E.
Ferguson, Thomas
Fernandez, Salvador C.
Field, Leroy W.
Fields, Arthur E.
Fils, Chery Dennean
Finch, Robert Lee
Finlayson, Rufus
Finley, Rollie J.
Fisher,
Fred S.
Fiveash, Olen C.
Fleming, Evert
Flemmer, Adolph
Flick, Harry R.
Flippo, George C.
Flores, Leocadia Lubices
Flores, Rodolfo Casasola
Flowers, Allord S.
Flowers, Grady G.
Floyd, Cole B.
Floyd, Dannie
Forbes, Eustace T.
Forbes, Leon B.
Ford, Norris E.
Foster, Cecil A. L.
Foster, Clarence F.
Foster, Robert J.
Fox, James E., Sr.
Fragoza, Moncerrate Rias
Francis, Caselle A.
Francis, Harold M.
Francis, Marvin L.
Franco, Juan Antonio Ramos
Francois, Alfred
Frost, Barnette P.
Fuchu, Federico
Fulmer, Everett L.
Fulton, Rogers
Furber, Caroles C.
G., Jose Ma. Dominguez
Gabriel, Lereque
Gaddis, Millard E.
Gaddy, Willie
Gaither, Grover C.
Galaviz, Antonio
Garcia, Alberto G.
Garcia, Manuel
Garcia, R. Fernando
Gardner, Joshua V.
Gardner, Woodie S.
Gardner, Morris D.
Garr, William J. W.
Garrett, Marvin W.
Garza, Trinidad
Gates, Willard D.
Gauthier, Vildoir
Gaylor, Hank V.
Geneus, Rezius
George,
Clinton A.
Georges, James W.
Georges, Reginald C.
Gibson, Bruce
Gibson,
Sanford F.
Gibson,
W. K.
Gilileo, Carl D.
Gillis, Leon
Gillum, Perry E.
Gilmer, J. Lamar
Giordoni, Emilio
Giraud, Ozias
Glass,
Noah Bell

154 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Goins, Lloyd P.
Goins, Paul D.
Goins, William L.
Gomez, Otero
Gonia,
A. Winston
Gonzalez, Lucas Hernandez
Gonzalez,
Senen
Gonzalez,
William
Gooden, Sam B.
Goodman, Ernest D.
Goodwin,
Bennie F.
Gosnell,
Bennie H.
Gosnell, William A.
Goss, Douglas A.
Graham, James Hardy
Graham, Newton
Graves, Oather B.
Gray, Johnnie
Gray, Truman
Gray, Willard H.
Gray, Willie
Greaves, Simeon G.
Green, Ben M.
Green, Everett E.
Green, Richard A.
Green, Walter O.
Gregory, Colie B.
Gregory, Constantine L.
Grier, Earl T.
Griffin, Bluford B.
Griffin, George H.
Griffis, James I. J.
Grubbs, James C.
Guerrier, Dieudunord
Gumbs,
Alfred W.
Gunn, Rayford
Gustove, Joseph
Guthrie, Henry H., Jr.
Guthrie, Robert L.
Guy, Morris L.
Guzman, Refugio
H., Ceferino Hernandez
Hagood, Freddie W.
Haire, Lester H.
Hale, Milton B.
Hale, Thomas F., Jr.
Hall, A. John
Hall, Emanuel O.
Hall, James P.
Hall, Martin T.
Hall, Moses A.
Hall, Robert J.
Halonen, Armas I.
Halpain, Lee Roy
Hamilton, Alex E.
Hampton, John H.
Hampton, Oliver J.
Haney, Clifford A.
Hanks, Edward J.
Hanna, Hurvis
Hardin, Thomas O.
Harding, Coleridge M.
Hardy, Earl H.
Hargraves, J. Marvin
Harkey, Ellison C.
Harper, John
Harriett, William B.
Harrigan, Ernest B.
Harrington, Theodore B.
Harrington, Theodore B., Jr.
Harris, Arthur C.
Harris, Willie C.
Harrison, Edward H.
Hart, Bennie
Hart, Tom D.
Hartley, Prince A.
Hartman, Henry Edsel
Hartness, James W.
Hartsfield, Herman N.
Hatfield, Edward
Hawkins, Charles G.
Hawkins, James H.
Haynes, Albert
Haywood,
Floyd B.
Hazen, Thomas H., Jr.
Heckert, William B.
Heflin, Fred L.
Hembree, Walter D.
Henderson, Neais G.
Henderson, W. T.
Henriquez, Alberto Enrique
Henry, James A.
Henry, Younis W.
Hensley, Kenneth P.
Henson, Charles H.
Hepburn, Joseph
Herring, William E.
Herron, George R.
Hersey, Gerald H.
Hicks, Thomas V.
Highbaugh, Charles E.
Hix, Grady H.
Hodge, Joseph
Holcomb,
David R.
Holden, Jesse S.
Holland, Cecil R.
Holland, J. F.
Holland, John C.
Holland, Mack
Hollaway, Theodore R.
Hollis, Willard A.
Holm, Carwin E.
Hooker, Eugene R.
Horn, Lloyd V.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 155
Horne, Albert B.
Horne, Clarence L.
Horner, Grady V.
Horton, William H., Jr.
Hoskins,
Eddie M.
Howard, William A.
Howell,
Roland E.
Howton,
Lewis C.
Huffman, William
Hughes,
Alton J.
Hughes, Joseph J.
Hull, Dan E.
Humes, Emanuel I.
Humes,
Zack
Humphfrey, Clinton O.
Hutchens, Willie
Hutchinson, Jonathan G.
Hutchinson, John W.
Hutson,
Frank E.
Hutto, William E.
Hyatt, Clifton E.
Ingraham, John C.
Innocent, Diennapal
Innocent, Duval
Isma,
Eristal
Jackson, Carson M.
Jackson, Thomas
Jared, Clive E.
Jefferson, Monroe
Jenkins, Jack O.
Jernigan, Allen M.
Jerome, Richard
Jeune, Ramean
Johns, Edmon W.
Johnson, Cecil B.
Johnson, Clovis A.
Johnson, Daniel W.
Johnson, Dolly L.
Johnson, Edgar
Johnson, E. Eugene
Johnson, Jacobo
Johnson, Laurenston B.
Johnson, Luther O.
Johnson, Milton
Johnson, Thomas Lee
Johnson, Uhijah
Jolly, William E., Sr.
Jones, Charles E.
Jones, Edward A.
Jones, Edward L.
Jones, Eugene
Jones, Grover C.
Jones, Isaac W.
Jones, J. Thurmon
Jones, Levi H.
Jones, Luther C.
Jones, M. Corbie
Jones,
Marceline N.
Jones, Melbern J.
Jones, Oscar
Jordan, John -
Jos a, Cledon
Joseph, Chery
Joseph, Georges
Joseph, Prudent
Jourden, James A.
Jubisson, Thermonfils
Judd, Emmett O .
Judd, Henry M.
Katrissosis, Demetrios P.
Kay,
John Lemuel
Keenan, Allan S.
Keller, Edgar C.
Kelley, William H.
Kelly, Brazil
Kelly,
Leslie
Kemp, Thomas J.
KiUingsworth, J. K.
Kimsey,
Don
Kinard, John H.
King, Albert
King,
John E.
King, Leslie
Kirby, Marshall D.
Kirkland, Benton L.
Klapp, Guy F.
Knowles, Curtis M.
Knowles,
Samuel V.
Koelz,
Otto
Kroon,
John A.
Lafferty, Ira V.
Lafortune, Horace
Lafosse,
Hermann
Lamb, Earl E.
Lamb, Henry J.
Lamb, Raymond E.
Lamb, William L.
Lambert, Willie B.
Lance, Ralph W.
Lane, Wallace C.
Larson, Mervin N.
LaRue, Clarence R.
Lashley, George
Laster, Harold W.
Lawley, Grady C.
Lawrence, Leroy A.
Lawson, Vernon M.
Leach, Bobby H.
Leach, Burchell B.
Leal, Rene Fraquiz
Ledford, Millard Lee
Lee, James E.
Lescouflair, Henri
Lewis,
Jesse C.

156 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Lewis, John M.
Lewis, William H.
Lindner, Clifford C.
Lindsey, W. L. Alexander
Lineberry, Conrad O.
Llaneza, George S.
Long, Orval R.
Longin, Septimus A.
Longstreth, Daniel S.
Lopez, Charles G.
Lord, E. Homer
Louis, Jules Jean
Louis, Oldman Pierre
Lowe, Theodore J.
Lowery, Wade C.
Lowman, J. Dudley
Lowman, W. Elroy
Loyed,
Jim Oscar
Lusch,
William G.
Lyle, Joseph E.
Lyles, John C.
M., Oswald Alfonso
Mackey, Charles I.
Magaha, Joseph A.
Mahaffy, Fredrick P.
Majors, Frank H.
Makar, Andrew A.
Manley,
Marvin C.
Mannon, Tilford
Manus,
James E.
Marcellus, Fanor
Marlow,
Houston
Marlowe, Grady
Marr, Frank
Martin, Charles L.
Martin, Gladdus
Martin, Herbert D.
Martin, Leonard C.
Martin, William L.
Massey, George H.
Mathews, Gerald S.
Mauldin, Willie L.
May, Ernell A.
Mays, Kyle
McAllister, Daniel R.
McBride,
William B.
McClendon,
Jim
McClure,
Kermet
McCoy, Lige
McCullen,
David H.
McDaniel,
Willie P.
McDowell, Robert W.
McFall, Charles
McFarland, Lawrence L.
McGee, Damous E.
McGee, George E.
McGill, Phillip E.
McGough, Mack E.
McGovern,
Henry E .
McGreger,
Aaron I.
McIntyre, J. W.
Mclver, Floyd
McKemie,
Willie W.
McKey, Clifton E.
McKinney,
Dossie H.
McKinney,
Floyd R.
McLish, Frederick A.
McMahan,
W. L.
McMillan,
Milan F.
McNabb,
Jeff D.
McNally,
Russell R.
McNelly, Cecil C., Jr.
Meade, Gatewood A.
Meade, Raney H.
Meador, Alton, Jr.
Meador, Joe A.
Meadows,
Donald E.
Medders, James W., Jr.
Medina, Juan Estrada
Medina, Julian Estrada
Medlin,
George E.
Messer,
James H.
Michel,
Altimon
Michel,
Surin
Michel, Theodore
Miles, Edward C.
Miller, Evert
Miller, John F.
Miller, Joseph J.
Miller, Milton A.
Miller, Willie F.
Mills,
James W.
Minter, Gerald H.
Mixon, John Q.
Mixon, Roy D.
Mock, Levy C.
Monace, Jules
Moncrief,
George T.
Monplaisir, Denoiis
Monroe,
Charlie L.
Montgomery, Alma E.
Montgomery, Avery G.
Moon, Ben R.
Moore, Alvin
Moore, Andrew M.
Moore, Donald E.
Moore, Harry Lee
Moore, Thomas S.
Moore, William L.
Moreland, Charles B.
Morgan, Frank N.
Morgan, James L.
Morrell, James C.
Morrell, Melvin L.

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 157
Morris, Carlie D.
Morris,
James V.
Morris,
Orville L. T.
Morris, Robert T.
Morrison,
John W.
Morvan,
Dorcima
Mundy,
Cecil E.
Munroe,
Richard H.
Murphree, Clyde E.
Murphy, John B.
Murphy, Kenneth P.
Murray, Arthur C.
Murray, Billy D.
Murray, Elbert L.
Murray, William J.
Muscadin,
Julien
Musial,
Martin
Neal,
Albert M.
Neal, Quentin
Nelson, Destin
Nembhard, Joscelyn A.
Nestor,
Fenelon
New, Paul S.
Newberry, Aaron B.
Newdiger, Oscar
Newdiger, Oscar, Jr.
Newmans, G. Paul
Nichols,
Alfred R.
Nicolas, Nelzil
Nix,
E. Edward
Nixon,
Ernest C.
Nobles, James W.
Noe, Asa E.
Noe, R. Eugene
Noe, Pearl B.
Notice, St. Remy
Nunnery, William R.
O’Dell, David W.
Oliver, George D.
Olmstead, Guy O.
O’Neal, Richard C.
Oppert, Lawrence R.
Orr, Troy E.
Ortiz, Ramon
Orvilus, Anastal
Osbourne, John W.
Overstreet, Judson E.
Owen,
Haweda B.
Owens,
Bunk
Pace, Charlie A.
Padgett, William R.
Padilla, Juan B.
Page, Alton M.
Paramore, William A.
Parker, Allard
Parker, Brown D.
Parker, Chester L.
Parker, George
Parker, J. M.
Parker, James V.
Parr, Allston E.
Parton, Lamar
Pascua, Justino N.
Patterson, Billy
Patterson, Henry H.
Patterson, Joe
Patterson, John W.
Patterson, Minor M.
Patterson, Oliver
Patterson, Robert W., Jr.
Patton, James
Paul, Frederick
Paynter, Willie T.
Payton, Herman
Peak, Leroy
Pearce, James S.
Pearson, John A.
Peavy, Leumoin A.
Peek, Henry K.
Pendergrass, Joseph C.
Pennant, Ferdinand
Pennel, George
Pennington, Loyd I.
Pense, Vernon
Pentecost, James D.
Perez, Joe C.
Perez, Urbano Diaz
Perry, Harold L.
Peterson, Charles R.
Petty, A. Joe
Pettyjohn, William T.
Pettyjohn, Woodrow W.
Phibbs, Hurley H.
Philippe, Philockes
Phillips, J. Frank
Phillips, Ralph R.
Phillips, William O.
Picard, Armand
Pierre, Lexius
Pierre, Michel
Pittman, Horace
Pittman, Leonard J.
Pitts, Ralph W.
Pless, Perry J.
Plumley, Bernie, Jr.
Pogue,
William P.
Polete, Herman E.
Pollard, L. Lewis
Pond, George B.
Poole, Aubrey L.
Pope, Arthur C.
Porter, Monte V.
Porter, William R.
Porter, William V., Jr.

158 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Posey, W. D.
Powell, B. H .
Powell, Thadis M.
Powers, Raymond L.
Prather, Roy L.
Pratt, Emanuel
Pratt, R. V. Lee
Pratt, Samuel A.
Preston, Daniel D.
Price, Harrison. E.
Priest, Herbert H.
Pruitt, Elmer C.
Puckett, W. Weems
Pulido, Martiniano Cuebas
Pursell, Henry
Purvis, Samuel S.
Puryear, Cecil H.
Pyburn, Leslie E.
Quick, William Alonzo
Quisenberry, Charles M.
R., Gustavo Rosales
Rabsatt, William E.
Raburn, Nelson W. D.
Rahming, George
Rainwater, J. R.
Ramirez, Antonio M.
Ramirez, Pedro J.
Rampey, Ted
Ramsey,
Francis M.
Randolph, Daniel M.
Raney, Sam E.
Ratcliff, Douthat F.
Ravencraft, J. F.
Ray, Leon N.
Rector, James R.
Redden, Charnel Don
Reeves,
James W.
Reid, David J.
Reid, Hezekiah
Reid,
Marshall T.
Reid, W. Oma
Rejoni, Faber
Renew,
John L.
Resto, Anastio Diaz
Reyes,
Ernesto C.
Reynolds,
C. F.
Reynolds, Cyril R.
Reynolds, John B.
Reynolds,
Robert J.
Rhoads,
O. Burk
Rice, Paul
Rich,
David D.
Richard, Carius
Richard, Theogane
Richey, Olin D.
Rick, Carl M.
Rickard, Joe A.
Ricketson, Leonard B.
Riggs, Charley E.
Rhinehammer, N. Ales
Risner, C. W.
Rivera, Elias Lopez
Roach,
Obadiah
Roberts, Estes M.
Roberts, John E.
Roberts, Richard M.
Roberts, Virgil L.
Robertson, Willis E.
Robinson,
Guy T.
Robinson,
Kenneth J.
Robinson,
Otto
Rochester, Rupert S.
Roddy,
B. Douglas
Rogers,
James Davis
Rolle,
Alphaes
Rolle, Gordon W.
Rolle, Samuel J.
Rolle, Timothy
Rowsey,
Leslie A.
Royster, Thomas
Runnels, W. Edgar
Russell, Henry
Russell, William L.
Rutherford, Arvol A.
Sabo,
Georg
Sailem, Sandy
Saint Cyr, Hercule
Sakelaris, Peter J.
Salmon, Willie L.
Sample, T. Franklin
Samuels, Joseph L.
Samuels, Lloyd W.
Sanders, Sanford S.
Sands, John M.
Sanner, G. A.
Sapp, Robert C.
Satterfield, Curry
Satterfield, Harley B.
Saunders, Alaric W. U.
Saunders, Randolph
Scott, Cecil
Scott, Harry E.
Scott, Lawrence D.
Scotton, Charles M.
Scotton, Lee Roy
Scotton, Marvin T.
Scotton, Willie T.
Sedwick, B. F.
Sedwick, Dale F.
Seratt, Otis A.
Settles, Carl C.
Sexton, W. R.
Sheely, Floyd E.
Shelton, Elijah

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 159
Shelton, George R.
Shepard, Willie M.
Shepherd, L. D. Verrow
Sherrill, Clayton C.
Shinn, Alva H.
Shipley, Claud A.
Shook, Robert E.
Short, Alonzo M.
Short, John W.
Shroyer, Pleonard G.
Sidebottom, Warner F.
Sides,
Vernil H.
Silencieux, Joseph
SUey, Fitz Albert
Simmons,
Jake
Simons,
Robert L.
Simpson,
David R.
Simpson,
Elihue
Simpson,
John Paul
Sims,
Jessie G .
Singleterry, James E.
Sisler, Robert L.
Sisum, Boone C.
Skinner, John L.
Slaughter, L. E.
Sluder, Charlie
Smith, Bobby R.
Smith, David E.
Smith, Fitz Roye O.
Smith, Frank W.
Smith, H. E., Jr.
Smith, Hubert R.
Smith, James
Smith, Louis O.
Smith, Luther C.
Smith, Marvin M.
Smith, Noah B.
Smith, Sam
Smith, Sam A.
Smith, Sandy
Smith, W. A.
Smith, Walter S.
Smith, William N.
Snow, Coy W.
Snow, Hobert Lee
Snyder, Clarence S.
Soto,
Antonio Ledezma
Sowell,
Lewis Frank
Spainhower, John W.
Sparks, William
Speed, Frank F.
Spell, Lowron M.
Spence, Joseph J.
Spencer, Garland H.
Spencer, Scott A.
Spurling, Delmar L.
Stacy, M. Lawson
Stanford,
James N.
Stanley, Mosko H.
Starling, Norman
Stenmark, A. George
Stephens, Nathaniel
Stephens, Walter D.
Stevens, Adolpha
Stevens, Alfredo
Stevens, George, Jr.
Stevens, John L.
Stevens, Marcus
Steward, James J.
Stewart, Carl H.
Stewart, Hughie M.
Stone,
Clifford M.
Stone, Dallas R.
Stone, Ellis
Stone,
Julian L.
Stonell, John Willie
Strecheniuk, Sergie U.
Strickland, H. F.
Strickland, James W.
Strickland, Robert L., Jr.
Strilec, John E.
Stump, Robert L.
Sturgeon, James D., Sr.
Sullivan, Avery L.
Sullivan, J. P.
Sullivan, J. Russell
Sullivan, Lee J.
Summerall, Clifton L.
Summerville, Clyde W.
Sweat, James W.
Switzer, Wilbur F.
Sykes, Virgil J.
Symonette, Douglas E.
Tacket, Louie M.
Tarin, Pablo G.
Tarrance, David A.
Taylor, Hiram M.
Taylor, Mager M.
Taylor, J .W .
Teal, Melvin
Tedford, H. Wade
Tellado, Domingo Ramos
Tew, James W.
Thebaud. Paul
Thomas, Egbert A.
Thomas, Jack E.
Thomas, O. Carrol
Thompson, Arthur F.
Thompson, Ernest W.
Thompson, Jesse A.
Thompson,
Warren F.
Thurston, Sam
Tijera, Ulises
Tillman, Thomas

160 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Tittsworth, C. Allen
Torres, Jose Garcia
Totherow, Manuel M.
Toussaint, Isaiah E.
Townsend, Lonnie
Traficanto, Frank J.
Trammell, Edgar M.
Trammell, James C.
Tranthem, R. Eugene
Tuggle,
Alvin
Tugman,
Wade F.
Turner, Charles W.
Turner, Linford A.
Tynes, William A.
Ulansky, Matthew
Upole, Charles C.
Uris, Melchor Agundez
Urseth, Loren H.
Valentine, Johnie
Valenzuela,
Jose Regalado
Vandever, Alvin M.
Vaughn,
Robert J.
Velazquez, Anacleto
Vernon, Horace E.
Via, Calvin H .
Vilcin, Olinma
Villard, Voltair
Vinson, R. Hardy
Volmar,
Paulemont
Waddell,
Sidney P.
Wadlington,
David B.
Walker, Elmer G.
Walker, Frederick U.
Wallace,
Carl A.
Wallace, Millard T.
Wallace,
Raymond
Wallace, S. Raeford
Wallen,
Kemp W.
Walpole, Joseph R.
Walters, Henry L.
Ward, Willie R.
Waschuk, John F.
Watson, James C.
Watts, Grayer H.'
Waugh, Robert L.
Weakley,
Eugene
Weatherford, Jadean
Weathers, Joseph T.
Weathers, Joseph T., Jr.
Webb, Francis J.
Webb, John W.
Webbe, James N.
Weber*, Bert R., Sr.
Welch, Bobby G.
Welch, D. L.
Welch, Sylvia A.
Weldon, Andrew J.
Weldon, William W.
Wells, John E.
Wells, Ralph V.
Wentz, James H.
West, Aaron W.
West, Furman F.
Westberg,
David E.
Wheeler,
Dewey L.
White,
Henry L.
White, Olen
White, Walter F.
White,
William C.
Whitener, Glen W.
Whiteman, J. Edward
Whittington, Ray
Wiggins, Everette H.
Wilkerson,
Delbert M.
Wilkerson,
Ruben N .
Williams,
Alexander, Jr.
Williams,
Alphaeus
Williams,
Alton T.
William,
Billie E.
Williams,
C. David
Williams,
Cecil U.
Williams,
Chester A.
Williams,
Forrest E.
Williams,
Fred D.
Williams,
John R.
Williams,
Joseph
Williams,
Timothy
Williamson,
Cleveland N.
Williford,
Clarence B.
Willingham,
Wallace E.
Willis, Clifford
Willis, Henry L.
Wilson,
C. C.
Wilson, Elson G.
Wilson, James
Wilson, M. Alva
Wimpey, Dewey C.
Winckler, Helmuth K.
Windham,
Riley H.
Winfree,
Elvis B.
Witter, Eston M.
Wolfgong, Lester J.
Womack, B. Lloyd
Wood, John C.
Wood, Joe S.
Woodruff, Judson T.
Woods, Homer W.
Wright, Posey J.
Wright, T. O.
Wyant, Nelson E.
Yager, James A.
Yoder, Eli

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 161
York, Nathan
Young, David E.
Zamor, Laheus
Zidor, Josa
Zidor,
Pierre
Zink,
Robert E.
FEMALE EVANGELISTS
Adams, Mrs. Ada B.
Adams, Mrs. Doris A.
Adams,
Mrs. Goldie
Adams,
Mrs. Jennie
Adams, Mrs. Opal D.
Adderly, Mrs. Edith D.
Akin, Mi’s. Irene O.
Allaway, Mrs. Lillian M.
Allen,
Miss E. Lucile
Allen,
Mi’s. Janettie M.
Allen, Mrs. Odessa L.
Allen, Mrs. Odessa Mae
Allen, Mi’s. Silla
Alston, Miss C. Celestina
Ammons,
Mrs. Dorothy C.
Anderson, Miss Julia M.
Anderson, Mrs. Loretta A.
Anderson, Mrs. Thelma C.
Anschutz, Mrs. R. Arlene
Aprazin, Miss Cecile
Aschbacher, Mrs. Mayme L.
Atkins, Mrs. Violet V.
Bailes, Mrs. Rosa A.
Bailey, Mrs. Ellen Lee
Bailey, Mrs. Rubie O.
Bain, Mrs. Idella
Baker, Mrs. E. Marie
Baker, Mrs. Mary.Lou
Baldwin, Mrs. Alice
Ballew, Mrs. Grace
Banister, Mrs. Meddie P.
Barker, Mrs. Grace E.
Barnett, Mrs. Johnnie Kate
Barnett, Mrs. Lorena
Barrett, Miss Leanora V.
Bartley, Mrs. Dona
Bates, Mrs. Maxine L.
Baxter, Mrs. Martha Jane
Beard, Mrs. Amanda Irene
Beasley, Mrs. Geneva
Beasley, Mrs. Judith M.
Beck,
Mrs. Rowena M.
Beecham, Mrs. Lottie B.
Beemer, Mrs. Carolyn F.
Beers, Mrs. Goldie G.
Bell, Mrs. Yvonia J.
Bennett, Mrs. Mildred C.
Best,
Mrs. Lydia E.
Bethel, Mrs. Evelyn
Bivens, Mrs. Wilma P.
Blackerby, Mrs. Ida S.
Blankenship, Mrs. Auberneze
Bohannon, Mrs. Alga
Boone, Mrs. Allene L.
Bougie, Mrs. Emeline A.
Bowden,
Mrs. Euna
Bowden,
Mrs. Rosetta McRae
Bowman,
Mrs. Ernie J.
Boyer, Mrs. Denis
Boyles, Miss Willard H.
Brackett, Mrs. Damie M.
Bradford, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bradley, Mrs. V. Irene
Bradshaw, Mrs. Louie V.
Bray, Miss Willie M .
Brewer, Mrs. Lillie E.
Briles, Mrs. Carlyn E.
Brittingham, Mrs. Helen V.
Brock,
Mrs. Amy Chloe
Brock, Mrs. Ruby L.
Brooks, Mrs. Arminda
Brooks,
Mrs. Hattie L.
Brooks, Mrs. Nellie C .
Brown, Mrs. Enid E.
Brown, Mrs. Hannah E.
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.
Browne, Mrs. Ermyntrude G.
Brownlee, Mrs. Louise H.
Bryan, Mrs. Cynthia M.
Buchannon, Mrs. Miriam S.
Buckhalter, Mrs. Emma L.
Buie, Mrs. M. Kate
Burchett, Mrs. Leona
Burnett, Mrs. Roberta
Burris, Mrs. Irene M.
Burruss, Mrs. Carrie B.
Burt, Mrs. Marie
Butler, Miss Elsie L.
Butler, Mrs. Estelle L.
Butler, Mrs. Gladys E.
Butterfield, Mrs. Aurelia B.
Butts, Mrs. Louise

162 MINUTES OF THE 48TH. ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Byfield, Miss Mandeleto O.
Cabler, Mrs. Lessie
Callahan, Mrs. Polly G.
Camden,
Mrs. Pearl
Cameron, Miss Ethel M.
Camink, Miss Verda
Campbell, Mrs. Harriett E.
Campbell, Mrs. Ora Mae
Campbell, Mrs. Vera Nell
Carden, Mrs. Pauline O.
Carpenter, Mrs. M. Beatrice
Carpenter, Mrs. Pauline N.
Carr, Mrs. Hallie H.
Carter, Mrs. Mertella C.
Carver, Mrs. Eva
Cason, Mrs. Mamie
Cates,
Mrs. Pearl
Chandler, Mrs. Mabel J.
Clark, Mrs. Allie
Clark, Mrs. Bertha
Clark, Mrs. Geneva B.
Clark, Mrs. Mary L.
Clark, Mrs. Roberta
Clark, Mrs. Sylvia
Clark, Mrs. Veda M.
Clarke, Mrs. Jane A.
Clay, Mrs. Gladys M.
Cleland, Mrs. Beulah J.
Clouse, Miss E. Pauline
Codrington, Miss Jane
Cole, Mrs. Bessie B.
Collie, Mrs. Drusilla L.
Collins,
Mrs. Bettie Lee
Colvin, Mrs. Stella Ruth
Cook, Mrs. Lucy
Cook, Mrs. Mamie
Cooke, Mrs. Ena V.
Cooley, Mrs. Eula M.
Cooper,
Mrs. Annie L.
Cooper,
Mrs. Flora B.
Corlew, Mrs. Mattie
Couch, Mrs. Birtha D.
Covey, Mrs. Golda E.
Cowart, Mrs. Mary Lou
Cowart, Mrs. Nettie Lee
Cox, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Cox, Mrs. Mary
Cox, Miss V. Fayrene
Craft, Mrs. B. Elizabeth
Crandell, Miss Caroline L.
Craver, Mrs. Bernice I.
Craver, Mrs. Era Bee
Crawford, Mrs. Estella M.
Crenshaw, Mrs. Nell M.
Crews, Mrs. Renner
Crooks,
Mrs. Inah
Culbertson, Mrs. Beulah
Culmer, Mrs. Rosanna
Cupit,
Mrs. Mable
Cureton, Mrs. Carrie
Currithers, Miss Louise A.
Curry, Mrs. Elsie
Curry, Mrs. Lois
Curtis, Mrs. Letha
Curtis, Mrs. Miriam
Daniels,
Miss Vivian L.
Darnell, Mrs. Eula Mae
Darnell, Mrs. Louise A.
Darty, Mrs. Mary Lorene
Daugherty, Mrs. M. Bernice
Davenport, Mrs. Zillie Mae
Davidson,
Mrs. Annie
Davis, Mrs. C. Evelyn
Davis,
Mrs. Daisy
Davis,
Mrs. Dulcenia
Davis, Mrs. Fannie
Davis, Mrs. Ludie
Davis, Mi's. Nannie
Davis,
Mrs. Rachel E.
Davis, Mrs. Sarah
Daxon,
Mrs. Ophelia E.
Deadrick, Mrs. Dorothy
de Balbachano, Mrs. F. Lilia F.
de Enrique, Mrs. Eulalia Diaz
de Mendoza, Mrs. Guadalupe C.
Denegal,
Mrs. Mary
de Rogue, Mrs. Anada Leal Linda
Deveaux, Mrs. Tereseta
Dingier, Mrs. Gertrude M.
Dishman, Mrs. Leva
Dison, Miss Mabel
Dixon,
Miss Beulah D.
Dorsett, Mrs. Cora L.
Dorsey, Mrs. Eunice L.
Doss, Mrs. Geneva
Douglas, Mrs. Ella Mae
Douglas,
Mrs. Hazel M.
Dubique, Mrs. Anesta
Duggan, Mrs. Fannie
Duncan, Mrs. Rosa Lee J.
Duvoll, Mrs. L. Della
Dwire, Mrs. Bessie C.
Dyer, Mrs. Hazel L.
Earl, Mi’s. Faye Marie
Easley, Mrs. Velma M.
Easterling, Mrs. Edith F.
Eatherton, Mrs. Mabel M.
Edralin, Mrs. Dorothy E.
Edwards, Miss Ivy Mae
Elliott, Mrs. Ruth E.
Ellis, Mrs. Ova L.
Ellis, Mrs. Reecie Lee

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 163
ELlis, Mrs. Rosetta L.
Endecott, Mrs. Edythe
English,
Mrs. Ruby
Enoch,
Mrs. Settie J.
Estira, Mrs. Oremise
Evans, Mrs. L. Inez
Ferguson, Mrs. Addie A.
Ferguson, Mrs. Lillie E.
Ferguson, Mrs. Marrie E.
Ferguson, Mrs. Mary E.
Fernandez, Mrs. Otilia Ortezde
Field, Mrs. A. Elizabeth
Fields, Mrs. Pearl
Filer, Mrs. Naomi
Finch, Mrs. N. Evelyn
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
Flocker, Mrs. Blanche
Foreman, Mrs. Thelma L.
Forrester, Mrs. Anna Bell
Fowler, Mrs. Evelyn
Fowler, Mrs. Mary A.
Fox, Mrs. Medora M.
Fox, Mrs. Nettie M.
Francis, Mrs. Julia D.
Franklin, Mrs. Elsie E.
Franklin, Mrs. Erma L.
Freeland, Mrs. M. Laverne
Freeman, Mrs. V. Marie
Fritts, Mrs. Edna Mae
Fyne, Mrs. Sarah
Gafford, Miss Alma R.
Garcia, Miss Bertha S.
Gardner, Mrs. Lillian E.
Gathers, Miss Opal A.
Gentry, Mrs. Pearl M.
Gibson, Mrs. Althea E.
Gibson, Mrs. Mary L.
Gibson, Mrs. Mattie B.
Gibson, Mrs. Pearl
Gibson,
Mrs. Rosa P.
Giles, Mrs. Josie
Gillaspie, Mrs. Flora M.
Gillum, Mrs. M. Christine
Gilmer, Mrs. Dessie G.
Giordain, Mrs. Brigitte
Gladney, Mrs. Clemmie P.
Glass, Mrs. Nettie E.
Gohn, Mrs. Jettie L.
Goin, Mrs. Mary M.
Goodnight, Mrs. Rebecca J.
Goodwin, Mrs. Neta Pearl
Gosnell, Mrs. Bertie Pauline
Gossett,
Mrs. May
Goza, Mrs. Bertha
Graham, Mrs. Christine E.
Graham, Mrs. Lydia M.
Grant, Miss Ivy Caroline
Grant, Miss Vashti E.
Grant, Miss Zerepha A.
Granthem, Mrs. Stella
Grassi, Miss Ruby M.
Gray, Mrs. Christine B.
Green, Mrs. Julia E.
Green, Mrs. Marie
Greene, Mrs. Lula
Griffin, Mrs. M. Louise
Groom, Mrs. Grace E.
Grossenbacher, Mrs. Lillie A.
Guin,
Mrs. Zena M.
Guire, Mrs. Lois
Gusman, Mrs. Maria R.
Guthrie, Miss M. Blanche
Haase, Miss Daisy Maye
Hadden, Mrs. Susie M.
Hagan, Mrs. Elsie
Hale, Mrs. Ida Virginia
Hale, Mrs. Mona F.
Hall, Mrs. Dolly L.
Hall, Mrs. Sadie Mae
Halpain, Mrs. Shirley L.
Hamilton, Miss Thomazina
Hampton, Mrs. Mary Lou
Hancock,
Mrs. Nellie Rae
Handheld, Mrs. Ethel R.
Handheld, Mrs. Josephine
Haney, Mrs. Ionee L.
Hardin, Mrs. Dora Maye
Hardin, Mrs. Sylvia
Hardy, Mrs. Betty Ruth
Haren, Mrs. Jean
Harmon, Mrs. Alice P.
Harper, Mrs. Floyd
Harper, Mrs. Rebecca
Harrington, Mrs. Winifred V.
Harris, Mrs. Ila Lee
Harvey, Mrs. Bessie Rae
Harvey, Mrs. Flonnie
Hatheld, Mrs. Maggie M.
Haughton, Miss Emeline
Hawkins, Mrs. Clara M.
Hawkins, Mrs. Shirley E.
Haycraft, Mrs. Maude M.
Hayes, Mrs. Minnie E.
Haynes, Mrs. Avie W.
Headen, Mrs. Pecolia C.
Heath, Miss Minnie M.

164 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Helms, Mrs. Verla M.
Henderson, Mrs. Barbara J.
Henderson, Mrs. Willie
Hendrickson, Miss Adela
Henry, Mrs. A. Lois
Henry, Mrs. Gladys
Henry, Miss Margaret L.
Henry, Mrs. Maud
Herne, Mrs. Lurina
Herring, Mrs. Claudie E.
Herron, Mrs. Mary Lou
Heskett, Mrs. Fannie S.
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. Helen W.
Hill, Mrs. Orpha
Hill, Mrs. Princie Ella
Hindman, Mrs. Gladys G.
Hodge,
Mrs. Nettie Mae
Hoffner, Mrs. Ethel A.
Holcomb,
Mrs. Bertha
Holcomb,
Mrs. Mamie A.
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. Eula Mae
Howard, Mrs. Fidelia
Howell, Mrs. Mittie H.
Hoyte, Mrs. Mary
Hudson, Mrs. Floyd A.
Hughes, Mrs. Clyde M.
Hughes, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hughes, Mrs. Ruby
Humes, Mrs. Eliza J.
Humphrey, Mrs. Carrie Mae
Hunter, Mrs. Letitia
Huskins, Mrs. Rosie L.
Icalia, Mrs. Juanita
Ingram, Mrs. Maude C.
Jackson, Mrs. Jannie
Jackson, Mrs. Kathrine
Jackson, Mrs. Sula
Jacobs, Mrs. Beulah M.
Jarrard, Mrs. Eula S.
Jenkins, Mrs. Etta Mae
Jenkins, Mrs. Nettie
Jennings,
Mrs. Eula
Jennings, Mrs. F. Ursula
Jennings, Mrs. Pallie
Jernigan, Mrs. M. Jewel
Jeune, Mrs. Maxtinell
Johns, Mrs. Gladys C.
Johnson, Mrs. Emily P.
Johnson, Mrs. Euna V.
Johnson, Mrs. Florence M.
Johnson, Mrs. Geneva M.
Johnson, Mrs. Georgia D.
Johnson, Mrs. Gwendolyn V.
Johnson, Miss Helen L.
Johnson, Mrs. Laura M.
Johnson, Mrs. Louise
Johnson, Mrs. Mary Lou
Johnson, Mrs. Mirtella
Johnson, Mrs. Mollie
Johnson, Mrs. Nannie Lou
Jones, Mrs. Anna Bell
Jones, Mrs. Della M.
Jones, Mrs. Hannah
Jones, Mrs. Lizzie M.
Jones, Mrs. Mildred F.
Jones, Mrs. Treava
Jordan, Mrs. Jennie L.
Joseph, Mrs. Liliane
Joyce, Mrs. Victoria
Jubisson, Mrs. Thermonfils
Judd, Mrs. Bethyl Harriett R.
Keadle, Miss Cora M.
Keller, Mrs. Cora
Kelley, Mrs. Pearlie
Kelly, Mrs. Anabel H.
Kendrick, Mrs. Mary E.
Kennedy, Miss Sue K.
Ketchum, Miss Gladys V.
Key, Mrs. Pauline
Kight, Miss D. Virginia
Kinard, Mrs. Myrtle
Kinder, Mrs. Annie M.
King, Mrs. Dora
King,
Mrs. Lucy
King, Mrs. Mary M.
Knight, Miss Eunice
Knight, Miss Margaret
Knowles, Mrs. Albertha
Kyle, Mrs. Gladys L.
Lackey, Mrs. Mattie
Ladoo,
Mi's. Mariana J.
Lambert, Mrs. Mildred A.
Lance, Mrs. Daisy D.
Lance, Mrs. T. Lois
Lane, Mrs. Flora A.
Lane, Mrs. Maisie Orleta
Lanter, Mrs. Ann Louise

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY 165
Lawrence, Mrs. Malvina
Lawson, Mrs. Grace V.
Lawson,
Miss Ruth H.
Lawton, Mrs. Jeannette W.
Lay,
Mrs. Ina A.
Lazenby, Mrs. Ellen
Ledford, Mrs. Carrie L.
Lee,
Mrs. Gertrude M.
Lesniak, Mrs. B. Clara
Lester, Mrs. Goldia
Letsinger, Mrs. Alma E.
Lewin, Mrs. Amy Elizabeth
Lewis,
Mrs. Myerle
Lewis,
Mrs. Ole via
Linam, Mrs. Ollie
Linderman, Mrs. Mae
Linkous, Mrs. Loula L.
Liwanag, Mrs. Loretta
Logsdon, Mrs. Mae
Longstreth, Mrs. Sophia H.
Looper,
Mrs. Martha O.
Louk,
Mrs. Anna
Love,
Mrs. Betty Lou
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
Luttrell, Mrs. Ina Mae
Mack,
Mrs. Pearl P.
Mahaffey, Mrs. Minnie C.
Mallory, Mrs. Clemencia J.
Maloney,
Mrs. Daisy
Maney, Mrs. Savannah G.
Manning, Mrs. Norman L.
March, Mrs. Princess A.
Martin, Mrs. Fannie L.
Martin, Mrs. Maude
Martinez, Miss M. Eusebia
Mason, Miss Mina Faye
Matheny, Miss Opal Jean
Mather, Miss Thelma L.
Matthew, Miss Marjorie O.
Maxfield,
Mrs. Mamie M.
May,
Mrs. Verdie
Maye,
Miss Letitia
Mayfield,
Mrs. Dovie Maie
Mayhall, Mrs. Mary P.
Mays,
Mrs. Nannie Ruth
McClure, Mrs. Jannie
McCormick,
Mrs. Phoebe Y.
McDaniel,
Mrs. Macy
McDonald, Miss Ethel L.
McGaugh, Mrs. Ethel
McGehee, Mrs. Missie M.
McGill, Mrs. Lottie B.
McGinnis,
Mrs. Amanda E.
McGlothlin,
Mrs. Onaway
McGreger,
Mrs. Leona
Mclver, Mrs. Minnie
McKay, Miss Louise
McKinney,
Mrs. Corine
McLarine, Mrs. Louise
McLeod, Mrs. Maria B.
McNally, Mrs. Gladys M.
McNiell, Mrs. Martha
Medders,
Mrs. Lorna L.
Merrell, Miss Lota Mae
Metcalf,
Mrs. Edna A.
Michel, Mrs. Surin
Miller, Mrs. Anna E.
Miller, Mrs. Girthree B.
Millerson,
Mrs. Martha A.
Miracle, Mrs. Beulah E.
Miskelly, Mrs. Hallie Christine
Mitchell, Mrs. Marian M.
Mobley, Mrs. Madge B.
Molina, Mrs. Iva Y. K.
Moon, Mrs. Wynema L.
Moore, Mrs. Carmen R.
Moore, Mrs. Ethel
Moore, Mrs. Idellie
Morgan,
Mrs. Jerusha
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
Newdiger, Mrs. Mary Z.
Newsome,
Mrs. Opal
Newson,
Mrs. Ethel I.
Nichols, Mrs. Ethel L.
Nichols, Mrs. LaVera
Nielly, Mrs. Gladys
Nolen, Mrs. Lillie J.
Norris, Mrs. Sarah K.
Nunnery, Mrs. Flora
Odom, Mrs. Phenia T.
Odom, Mrs. Rena K.
Olson, Mrs. Nora L.
Oneal, Mrs. Ozell

166 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Ottley, Mrs. Regina K.
Overstreet, Mrs. Laura
Owenby,
Mrs. Minnie Mae Ree
Owens,
Mrs. Villor
Paden, Mrs. Muriel L.
Padgett, Mrs. Pearline
Palmore, Mrs. Jersey Bell
Paquinett, Miss Josie B.
Parker, Mrs. Cleo
Parker, Mrs. Opal
Parton, Mrs. Bettye June
Paschall, Mrs. Susie
Pate, Mrs. Faith Ellen
Paul, Mrs. Salome A.
Payne, Mrs. Mamie E.
Peace, Mrs. Minnie Lee
Peacock, Miss E. Elvena
Peat, Mrs. Willy
Peavy, Mrs. Katherine I.
Perez, Mrs. Belen C.
Perry, Mrs. Ruby P.
Petty, Mrs. Ruby Lee
Phillips, Mrs. Lougenia
Phillips, Mrs. Myrtle I.
Pickersgill, Miss Sylvia A.
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.
Poole, Mrs. Maggieleen
Pope, Mrs. Margaret Mae
Porter, Mrs. Lillie Mae
Potter, Mrs. Alice E.
Potter, Mrs. Pearl
Potts, Mrs. Vadie
Powell, Mrs. Clarice E.
Powell, Mrs. Madge
Powers, Mrs. Woody K.
Pratt, Mrs. Ellen
Pratt, Mrs. Rebecca
Pressgrove, Mrs. Martha Mae
Price, Mrs. Alma J.
Price,
Mrs. Martha
Priest, Mrs. Clara E.
Priest, Mrs. Edna L.
Pritchard, Mrs. Virgie
Pruitt, Mrs. Ella M.
Pulliam, Mrs. Mamie
Pyles, Mrs. Jessie M.
Qualls, Mrs. Dicie E.
Quarles, Mrs. Doris
Qui,
Mrs. Doris J.
Radford, Mrs. Imogene
Ramirez, Mrs. Trinidad H. de
Rampley, Mrs. Ila L.
Ramsey, Mrs. Mary
Randall, Mrs. Cora L.
Randolph, Mrs. Nola K.
Ranger, Miss Almina V.
Reece,
Mrs. Vera
Reed,
Mrs. Edna E.
Reed, Mrs. Emma
Reese, Mrs. Clara M.
Reid, Mrs. Myrtis
Rewis,
Mrs. Ruth H.
Rhorer, Mrs. Laura E.
Rice, Mrs. Hattie E.
Rico, Mrs. Mercedes M.
Rider, Mrs. Verda
Rivers, Mrs. Nettie L.
Roach, Mrs. Ruth
Robertson, Miss Anna Louise
Robinson,
Mrs. Edna R.
Robinson,
Miss Hazel C.
Robinson,
Miss Rachel A.
Robles,
Mrs. Petra C.
Rock, Mrs. Gwenneth I.
Rodney, Miss Leticia L.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Josef a R.
Rogers,
Miss Galathia V.
Rogers,
Mrs. Laura
Rolle,
Miss Dorris
Romer, Mrs. Margaret
Ronan, Mrs. Emmeline
Rubidoix, Mrs. Bella
Russelburg, Mrs. Ethel
Rye,
Mrs. Edna
Sadler, Miss Nellie Lee
Saint Cyr, Mrs. Bovil
Sample, Mrs. Rebecca L.
Samples, Mrs. Maggie
Sanches, Mrs. Emma
Sanderson, Mrs. Emma
Schaad, Mrs. Lessie
Schmuck, Miss Elizabeth M.
Scott, Mrs. Lina
Scott, Mrs. Martha J.
Scott, Mrs. Willie Mae
Scotton, Mrs. Lucy
Searcy, Mrs. Addie
Sedwick, Mrs. Emilee D.
Shankle, Mrs. Lola Mae
Shepherd, Mrs. Guida F.
Shirley, Mrs. Gladys M.
Shreves, Mrs. Hazel P.
Shumaker, Mrs. Thelma L.
Shupe, Mrs. Bertha L.
Sigmon, Mrs. Mary Ellen
Silencieux, Mrs. Joseph

MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Simmons, Mrs. Elsie M.
Simmons,
Mrs. Lougenia
Simmons,
Mrs. Rinda
Sisco, Mrs. Rebecca
Skaggs, Mrs. Mary
Skinner, Mrs. M. Pauline
Slay, Mrs. Lela Ruth
Sloan, Mrs. Mary Lura
Smith, Mrs. Anna Belle
Smith, Mrs. Anna Laura
Smith, Mrs. Chlora M.
Smith, Mrs. Dora E.
Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith, Mrs. Emmer J.
Smith, Mrs. Grace
Smith, Mrs. Louise
Smith, Mrs. Matilda
Smith, Mrs. Olive B.
Smith, Mrs. Pauline O.
Smith, Mrs. Rea D.
Smothers, Mrs. Ida Mai
Snider, Mrs. Dorothy G.
Snow, Mrs. Lillian H.
Snyder, Mrs. Violet F.
Solomon, Mrs. Bessie Lee
Solomon,
Mrs. M. Frances
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.
Standeford, Mrs. Jessie
Steed, Mrs. Bertha A.
Stephens, Miss Bessie S.
Stephens, Mrs. Ethel E.
Stevens, Miss Bertha L.
Stewart, Mrs. Dora Lee
Stewart, Mrs. Gladys
Stewart, Mrs. Vina M.
Stissel, Mrs. Lillie Mae
Stokes, Mrs. Eva L.
Stone, Mrs. Juanita
Stone, Mrs. Sultana
Story, Mrs. Flossie E.
Strachan, Mrs. Isadora
Strickland, Mrs. Jean
Stroup, Mrs. Gurtie
Stubbs, Mrs. Sivilda A.
Sullivan, Mrs. Augustine
Sullivan, Mrs. Edith E.
Summerville, Mrs. Hazel
Sutherland, Mrs. Ormie M.
Swancey, Miss Dorothy M.
Swenney, Mrs. Orene
Sylvain, Mrs. Trerese
Talley, Mrs. Rosa
Tarleton, Mrs. Lillie
Taylor, Mrs. Blanche E.
Taylor, Mrs. Carrie
Taylor, Mrs. Eunice L.
Taylor, Mrs. Irma L.
Taylor, Mrs. Valerine M.
Taylor, Mrs. Victoria
Tew,
Mrs. Callie S.
Thomas, Mrs. Maude
Thomas,
Mrs. Novella Bell
Thomas, Miss Rosetta May
Thomason,
Mrs. A. Georgia
Thomason, Mrs. Jessie Mae
Thompson, Mrs. Edna M.
Thompson, Mrs. Grace
Thompson, Mrs. Gwendoline
Thompson, Mrs. Marie Louise
Thompson,
Mrs. Mary H.
Thompson, Mrs. Percie
Thompson, Mrs. Sadie
Thompson, Mrs. Virgie
Tilley, Mrs. Lila G.
Tinsley, Mrs. Edna S.
Todd, Mrs. Lillian O.
Todd, Mrs. Willie Mae
Tolbert, Mrs. Nina B.
Trogdon, Mrs. Lolar P.
Trump, Mrs. Thelma M.
Vailes, Mrs. Tennie C.
Valentine, Miss Nancy Jane
Vandergriff, Mrs. Mildred M.
Vanderhorst, Miss Emma
Van Meter, Mrs. Fredrickia
Vaughn, Mrs. Cordie Lee
Velasco,
Mrs. Juana
Vick,
Mrs. Cora C.
Vickers, Mrs. Betty June
Villard, Mrs. Voltair
Volmar, Mrs. Phanie
Voluntine, Mrs. Trudie
Waden, Mrs. Rosie
Wadley, Mrs. Myrtle A.
Waggett, Mrs. Betty J.
Wagner, Mrs. Maggie
Wallace,
Mrs. Jannie Lee
Wallace, Mrs. Opal P.
Walser,
Mrs. Mary H.
Warmington, Miss Repha Leata
Watson, Mrs. Esther E.
Watts, Mrs. Josephine
Weathers, Mrs. Mamie V.
Webb,
Mrs. Lena Lee
Webb,
Mrs. Lillie M.

168 MINUTES OF THE 48TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
Wells, Mrs. Edna L.
Wells, Mrs. Helen G.
Wells, Mrs. Vera L.
Wenger, Mrs. Alice I.
West, Mrs. Jeanette J.
Whidden, Mrs. Susie M.
White, Mrs. Beatrice
White, Mrs. Zilphia
Whitehouse, Mrs. Katherine P.
Whitten, Miss W. Irene
Whyly,
Mrs. Victoria E.
Whyte, Mrs. Petrona E.
Wilkerson, Mrs. Bonnie
Wilkerson, Mrs. Cassie J.
Williams,
Mrs. Adelaide
Williams,
Mrs. Audrey A.
Williams,
Mrs. Elizabeth R.
Williams,
Mrs. Ethel O.
Williams,
Mrs. Francena Hill
Williams,
Mrs. Frances A.
Williams,
Mrs. Gertrude
Williams,
Mrs. Lizzie
Williams,
Mrs. Lucy
Williams, Mrs. Mary
Williams, Miss Naomi F.
Williams, Mrs. Precious L.
Williams, Mrs. Virginia R.
Willis, Mrs. Eva A.
Willoughby,
Mrs. Lula R.
Wilson, Mrs. Bessie A.
Wilson, Mrs. L. Eleanor
Wilson, Mrs. Naomi R.
Winters, Mrs. Gertrude
Wise, Mrs. Rosa E.
Wolf gong, Mrs. E. Rose
Wood, Mrs. Florence G.
Wood, Mrs. Jewell
Woodard,
Mrs. Eula
Woodruff, Mrs. Viola
Woods, Mrs. Willean A.
Worrie, Mrs. Rosa
Worthington, Mrs. Doris F.
Wright, Mrs. Effie Nancy .
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.
Yocum,
Mrs. Ola A.
Young, Mrs. Betty M.
Young,
Mrs. Vallie I.

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