March 19, 2021
Dear Saints,
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15
This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.
God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop Charles Elisha Dowdell, Jr., to eternal rest. Bishop Dowdell served as an Auxiliary Bishop in Indiana North Central Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, under the leadership of Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Donald Alford.
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.
During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family. It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the Dowdell family during this most difficult time.
“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3
Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,
Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.
March 24, 2021
The services for Bishop Charles Elijah Dowdell, Jr., Auxiliary Bishop in Indiana North Central Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will be as follows:
LOCAL/DISTRICT SERVICE
Visitation: 1:00 PM CST
Sunday, March 28, 2021 – 3:00 PM CST
Greater Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ
429 N. Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Visitation: 10:00 AM CST
Monday, March 29, 2021 – 11:00 AM CST
Greater Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ
429 N. Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
Jurisdictional Prelate: Bishop Donald L. Alford, Sr.
DISCLAIMER
All clergy are asked to wear Class B attire. Physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed. Persons should expect their temperature to be taken to determine entry. Entry will be prohibited if personal temperatures fall outside the acceptable range.
Everyone attending is required to observe the following regulations:
- Wear a mask at all times while on the church premises. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired.
- Refrain from gathering in large groups while on the church premises.
- Refrain from sitting within the sanctuary during the viewing.
Please forward all condolences and/or resolutions to vvmcogic@gmail.com.
During this time of uncertainty, we request your continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.