December 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 Cephus McGee, Jr., Auxiliary Bishop, New York Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Ronald J. Hoston, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The McGee 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 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

January 3, 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 Brother Michael Robinson.

Final arrangements are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Robinson 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:

Celebration of Life Service

Saturday, January 5, 2019 ~ 11:00 AM
Saint John Church Of God In Christ
3490 Bainbridge Hwy, Quincy, FL 32352

January 12, 2019

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 Carlis L. Moody, Sr., Auxiliary Bishop, Illinois First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Ocie Booker, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Moody family and the Jurisdiction 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 directly at 757.334.2496.

In His Service,

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

January 25, 2019

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 Isaac King, Jr., Prelate, Southwest Michigan Agape Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The King family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

April 23, 2019

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., as per the request of Bishop John O. Ford, Prelate of the Nebraska First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, announces the glorious heavenly promotion and services for Adjutant Overseer George R. Keys.

Final arrangements are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Keys 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:

Quiet Moments & Public Viewing

Friday, April 26, 2019 ~ 6:00 PM
Florence Lawn Funeral Home
7909 Mormon Bridge Rd., Omaha, Nebraska 68152

Homegoing Celebration

Saturday, April 27, 2019 ~ 11:00 AM
Tabernacle of Faith Church Of God In Christ
2404 Fort Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68110
Host Pastor – Pastor B. Mitchell
Jurisdictional Prelate & Chief  Celebrant – Bishop John O. Ford

April 26, 2019

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 Deputy Adjutant Mother Connie Marie Smith.

The Adjutant General is requesting that all male clergy please wear “Class B” attire for both services – Thursday and Saturday.  All ladies are respectfully asked to wear any shade of pink for the Thursday service, and all white for the Saturday service.  No habits will be worn.  Hotel information is forthcoming and will be distributed accordingly.

Final arrangements and accommodation information are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for Bishop Felton M. Smith, Jr., the Smith family, Tennessee Eastern First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, and the National Adjutancy during this transitory season.

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:

Jurisdictional Memorial Service

Thursday, May 9, 2019 ~ 7:00 PM
Visitation: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cathedral of Praise Church Of God In Christ
4300 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37218
Bishop Jerry Maynard, Host Pastor

National Homegoing Celebration

Saturday, May 11, 2019 ~ 10:00 AM
Visitation: 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Jackson Memorial Baptist Church
534 Fairburn Road N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Rev. Dr. Gregory A. Sutton, Host Pastor

Cards and Resolutions

Please forward to
Tennessee Eastern First Jurisdiction
P.O. BOX 281424, Nashville, Tennessee 37228
or to
Angel Casey Dobson at acasey@cogic.org

Hotel Accommodations

Nashville Airport Marriott
600 Marriott Dr., Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Phone: (615) 889-9300 / Rate: $169/night
Group Name: Lady Connie Smith

Springhill Suites by Marriott Nashville Airport
1100 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Phone: (615) 884-6111 / Rate: $129/night
Group Name: Lady Connie Smith

Courtyard Atlanta Lithia Springs
895 Bob Arnold Boulevard, Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122
Phone: (770) 635-6500 / Rate: $99/night
Reference: Celebrate Connie M. Smith

Deadline: May 5, 2019

May 20, 2019

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 of Evangelist Missionary Emma Buchanan, wife of Overseer James Buchanan.

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

Bishop John Percy Lee, Sr.

June 5, 2019

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 Percy Lee, Sr., DD, Prelate Emeritus, Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Eastern New York.  The Lee family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements and directives will be forthcoming from the Office of the Presiding Bishop.  As information is given to the Adjutancy, we will forward it to you as soon as possible.

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

July 1, 2019

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 R. Sanders, Prelate, Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Illinois.  The Sanders family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements and directives will be forthcoming from the Office of the Presiding Bishop.  As information is given to the Adjutancy, we will forward it to you as soon as possible.

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

July 8, 2019

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., as per the request of Bishop Mark Perry, Prelate of the Ohio Southern Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, announces the glorious heavenly promotion and services for Adjutant Overseer Clint Eugene Gibson, Sr..

Final arrangements are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Gibson 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:

Homegoing Celebration

Thursday, July 11, 2019 ~ 10:30 AM EST
Cathedral Church Of God In Christ
2490 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104
Words of Comfort: Bishop Mark Perry, Jurisdictional Prelate, Ohio Southern Jurisdiction

Homegoing Celebration

Monday, July 15, 2019 ~ 11:00 AM PST
Glad Tidings Church Of God In Christ
970 Glad Tidings Way @ Tyrrell, Hayward, CA 94544
Eulogis & Host Pastor – Bishop J. W. Macklin
2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop Church Of God In Christ

Expressions of Kindness

All condolences or expressions of kindness can be sent to:

Lucas Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
9010 Garfield Blvd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Fullers Funeral Home
3100 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804

July 8, 2019

Dear Saints,

It is with profound sadness of heart and humbleness of spirit that the Adjutant General, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., as per the request of Bishop Johnathan D. Logan, Sr., Prelate of the Greater Northern California Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, announces the glorious heavenly promotion and services for Chief Adjutant Rodney Gene Odom.

Final arrangements are below.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Odom 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:

Local Celebration of Life

Friday, July 12, 2019 ~ 7:00 PM PST
Greater Friendship Church Of God In Christ
1654 E. San Antonio Street, San Jose, CA 95116

Jurisdictional Homegoing Celebration

Saturday, July 13, 2019 ~ 11:00 AM PST
Greater Friendship Church Of God In Christ
1654 E. San Antonio Street, San Jose, CA 95116
Eulogist – Bishop Johnathan D. Logan, Sr., – Jurisdictional Prelate
2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop Church Of God In Christ

Expressions of Kindness

All condolences or expressions of kindness can be sent to:

Mrs. Jacqueline Odom
c/o Greater Friendship Church Of God In Christ
1654 E. San Antonio Street, San Jose, CA 95116

September 16, 2019

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 Wilbur Wyatt Hamilton, General Board Member Emeritus and Prelate Emeritus of the California Northwest Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Nathaniel Antonio Bullock.  The Hamilton family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements and directives can be found here.  As information is given to the Adjutancy, we will forward it to you as soon as possible.

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

September 22, 2019

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 Frank Elijah Johnson,  Prelate Emeritus of the Colorado Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Roosevelt Dunn, Jurisdictional Prelate.  The Johnson family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

Final arrangements and directives will be forthcoming from the Office of the Presiding Bishop.  As information is given to the Adjutancy, we will forward it to you as soon as possible.

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

September 24, 2019

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 A. Lewis,  an Auxiliary Bishop of the Southern California First Jurisdiction, under the leadership of Bishop Joe. L. Ealy, Jurisdictional Prelate; and the husband of Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis, General Supervisor, Department of Women, Church Of God In Christ, Inc..  The Lewis family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

October 23, 2019

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 Harry Browning Daniels, Jr.,  Prelate Emeritus, Oregon Northwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The Daniels family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

October 30, 2019

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 Leonard Toney Weaver, Sr.,  Prelate Emeritus, Florida Sixth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.  The Weaver family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

November 6, 2019

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 Neil Valentine,  Auxiliary Bishop, South Africa First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Vincent Matthews, Prelate.  The Valentine family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

November 25, 2019

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 of Overseer Brandon Washington, Overseer for the World Headquarters.

Official details concerning the services of remembrance will be made available as they are finalized.  We solicit your support and prayers for the Washington 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.

The services for Overseer Brandon Washington are as follows:

The Visitation Hour

Friday, November 29, 2019
(Public viewing – 5:00 – 7:00 pm)
Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ
229 S. Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38126

The Celebration of Life

Saturday, November 30, 2019 – 12:00 Noon
(Public viewing – 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon)
Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ
229 S. Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis, Tennessee 38126
Bishop Charles H. Mason Patterson – Host Pastor

In Lieu of Flowers, Acts of Kindness Can Be Sent To:

Mrs. Kimberle J. Washington
P. O. Box 161246, Memphis, Tennessee 38186

On Saturday for the Celebration of Life, all Adjutant Brothers are asked to wear your Class B Attire.  If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603.  May God continue to strengthen and keep you.

November 26, 2019

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 Esra Bhekinkosi Mataba,  Auxiliary Bishop, South Africa Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in Kwazulu Natal under the leadership of Bishop Vincent Matthews, Prelate.  The Mataba family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy

December 5, 2019

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 Johnny L. McCaleb, D.D.,  Auxiliary Bishop, Southern California Second Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop George Dallas McKinney, Prelate and General Board Member.  The McCaleb family and the Jurisdiction are in need of our fervent prayers at this time.  

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

If you need further assistance, you can email me at ematthews@cogic.org or call 904.217.9603

In His Service,

Overseer Earl R. Matthews
Scribe of the National Adjutancy