January 29, 2018

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., announces the glorious promotion of Adjutant Brother Bobby Bibles who was promoted to glory on this Lord’s day of January 28, 2018.

Official details concerning the services of remembrance will be made available as they are finalized.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Bibles family and the Texas East Jurisdiction during this transitory season of their lives.

If I can be of further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call (904) 217-9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

January 29, 2018

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., announces the glorious promotion of Adjutant Sister Donna Newton who was promoted to glory on this Lord’s day of January 29, 2018.

Official details concerning the services of remembrance will be made available as they are finalized.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Newton family and the Texas Greater Southeast First Jurisdiction during this transitory season of their lives.

If I can be of further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call (904) 217-9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

March 8, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Auxiliary Bishop George Albert Hagler, of the Third Jurisdiction of Illinois Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Robert R. Sanders, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Hagler family as well as the Third Jurisdiction of Illinois are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements can be found here.  As the information is given to the adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

April 20, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Bejamin J. Ravenel, Sr., Prelate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jurisdiction.  The Ravenel family as well as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements can be found HERE.  As the information is given to the adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

June 11, 2108

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., announces the glorious promotion of Overseer YD Thoroughgood, the Senior Pastor of the New Jerusalem Church Of God In Christ, the Founder of the Advent Church Of God In Christ, the Superintendent of the Virginia Beach District, Virginia Second Jurisdiction and the Administrative Assistant, Virginia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Wilbert L. Daniels, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate, who was promoted to glory on this Lord’s day of June 9, 2018.

Official details concerning the services of remembrance are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Thoroughgood family during this transitory season of their lives.

The Adjutant General is requesting that all Adjutant Brothers to please wear your “Class A” vestments and Adjutant Sisters please wear your White Habits. (All other women are asked to wear White.) . For information concerning hotel accommodations, please 1-800-874-0264 and mention “Church of God” for your special rate or CLICK HERE.

If I can be of further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call (904) 217-9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

Services are as follows:

Quieting Moments

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 ~ 10:30 AM to 12 Noon

Homegoing Celebration

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 ~12 Noon
New Jerusalem Church Of God In Christ
118 Bishop Thoroughgood Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Bishop Wilbert L. Daniels, Sr. – Host Bishop
Electronic Expressions Can Be Sent To: clerkofnewjerusalem@gmail.com

June 18, 2018

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., announces the glorious heavenly promotion and services for Adjutant Sister Faith Faring-Sims.

Final arrangements are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Faring-Sims family during this transitory season of their lives.

If I can be of further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call (904) 217-9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

Services are as follows:

Quieting Moments

Thursday, June 28, 2018 ~ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
McKay’s High Desert Funeral Home
14444 7th Street, Victorville, California 92395

Homegoing Celebration

Friday, June 28, 2018 ~ 11:00 AM
Friendly Temple Church Of God In Christ
16570 E Street, Victorville, California 92395

June 11, 2018

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., announces the glorious promotion of Adjutant Brother Freddy L. Flood who was promoted to glory on this Lord’s day of May 27, 2018.

Elder Freddy Flood loved the Lord and led a blessed spiritual journey.  He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Church Of God In Christ where he served faithfully as an Elder under the leadership of Superintendent Earnest L. Sweat, III.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Flood family and the Arkansas Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction during this transitory season of their lives.

If I can be of further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call (904) 217-9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

June 16, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop John Etukudo, Miracle Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Uyo Akwa Ibom State (The Federal Republic of Nigeria).  The Etukudo family and the Miracle Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Uyo Akwa Ibom State are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements are being made by our denomination.  As the information is given to the adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

June 18, 2018

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., announces the glorious heavenly promotion and services for Adjutant Sister Mother Ethel Mae Garrett who served as Adjutant Sister during the Bishop H. J. Bell, Bishop Barnett K. Thoroughgood and Bishop Matthew Williams’ tenure.

Final arrangements are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Garrett family during this transitory season of their lives.

If I can be of further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call (904) 217-9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

Services are as follows:

Family Viewing

Sunday, July 22, 2018 ~ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Harris Memorial Church Of God In Christ
4317 Lippincott, Burton, MI 48519

Celebration of Life Service

Monday, July 23, 2018 ~ 11:00 AM
Family Hour / 10:30-11:00 AM ~ Service @ 11:00 AM
Harris Memorial Church Of God In Christ
4317 Lippincott, Burton, MI 48519
Supt. Eric C. Bogan, Officiating

Cards, Condolences & Resolutions sent to:

Harris Memorial Church Of God In Christ
4317 Lippincott, Burton, MI 48519
Ph. 810.743.5325 ~ Fax. 810.743.8065
harrismemchurch@comcast.net

September 11, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Joe Baylor Mason, Prelate of the Arkansas Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The Mason family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements can be found here.  As the information is given to the adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

September 12, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop David McCool Eubanks, Prelate Emeritus of the Republic of Guyana Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; Administrative Assistant of the Historic First Jurisdiction of Michigan under the leadership of Bishop P. A. Brooks, First Assistant Presiding Bishop, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Eubanks family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements can be found here.  As the information is given to the adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

September 21, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Herbert J. Williams, Prelate Emeritus of the Michigan North Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of General Board Member Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Williams family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements will be forthcoming.  As the information is given to the adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

September 30, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Robert James Ward, Prelate of the Eastern Missouri First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The Ward family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements will be forthcoming.  As the information is given to the Adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

October 2, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Lucious Anthony Jones, Auxiliary Bishop serving in the Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California, Bishop J. Bernard Hackworth, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Jones family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements will be forthcoming.  As the information is given to the Adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

October 24, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Amos K. Nyema, Prelate Emeritus of the Liberia Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (The Republic of Liberia) under the leadership of Bishop Francis B. Stuart, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Nyema family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements are being made at this time by our denomination.  As the information is given to the Adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

November 17, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Alva Chester Nelson, Auxiliary Bishop serving in the Texas South Central Jurisdiction, Bishop Prince E. W. Bryant, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Nelson family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements are being made at this time by our denomination.  As the information is given to the Adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (904) 217-9603.

In His Service

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

November 19, 2018

Dear Saints:

Grace and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This letter is being sent as per our Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. It is specifically given to all Bishops, members of the clergy and participants concerning the requested attire for the Service of Episcopal Consecration and Installation of Bishop Designate Linwood Elijah Dillard, Jr. to the Office of Jurisdictional Bishop of the Tennessee Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.

This service will convene Friday, November 30, 2018. The Induction Ceremony (which will be attended by Church Of God In Christ Bishops) will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Service of Consecration (opened to all) will be at 7:00 p.m. Both the ceremony and the service will be held at East Win Christian Church, 4350 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN 38125.

As the Adjutant General, I am requesting that all Bishops and male clergy who will be attending the Consecration, please wear your “Class A” vestments. All National Adjutant brothers, who will be serving, please wear your “Class A” vestments. National Adjutant sisters who will be serving, please wear your white habits. If you are male clergy in attendance on that night, it is appropriate to wear the “Class B” attire. Generally, on this occasion we ask that all women wear white attire.

If my office can be of further assistance to you, please feel free to contact me at (901) 947- 9345, Overseer Earl Matthews, Scribe of the National Adjutancy at (904) 217-9603 or Overseer Jeremy Gray at (901) 848-6998. May God’s blessings be upon the saints as we prepare for this Spirit-filled gathering.

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

December 8, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop James Edward Hicks, Prelate of the Washington Northwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The Hicks family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Arrangements can be found here.  As the information is given to the Adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If you need further assistance, you can email me at cmcnair@cogic.org or call at 757.334.2496.

In His Service,

Overseer Christopher McNair
Special Assistant for Episcopal Transitions
Office of the Adjutant General

December 14, 2018

This communique is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. as per Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Cody Vernon Marshall, Jr., Prelate of the Northern Illinois Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The Marshall family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

The National Homegoing Celebration will be Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Freedom Temple Church Of God In Christ – 1459 West 74th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60636.  Final arrangements can be found here.  As the information is given to the Adjutancy, it will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

If you need further assistance, you can email me at cmcnair@cogic.org or call at 757.334.2496.

In His Service,

Overseer Christopher McNair
Special Assistant for Episcopal Transitions
Office of the Adjutant General