Invitation To Our 89th Holy Convocation (COOLJC)

[PraiseHymn]

Originally Posted by tstew

I don't know much about the other men, but I remember listening to Bishop Bonner all the time. I think he had a regular radio brodcast that aired in Liberia when we were there. He really made an impact on me as a youth and in my ministry by being one of the first ministers outside of my family that I really looked up to. You all had a big Refuge Temple in Liberia as well and we used to fellowship together (Apostolic churches over there do that more than here). I am sure that Bishop Bonner came there once while I was over there.

Our Church in Liberia is still there with over 10 other works in the surrounding areas. Bishop still comes on the Radio to this day all over the world.

[tstew]

Originally Posted by PraiseHymn

Our Church in Liberia is still there with over 10 other works in the surrounding areas. Bishop still comes on the Radio to this day all over the world.

Yes, I believe that my father and the churches still fellowship with them. The UPC was the biggest Apostolic org there by far, but Refuge Temple always had great music. There was a guy there by the name of Erastus Deline who had their music department tight.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I might be white but I love organ music,I love to hear the waterway sung right,that kind of music just touches you.
I love to hear that organ playing behind the preacher.
If those kind of services don't set aflame your wood is wet.

[tstew]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I might be white but I love organ music,I love to hear the waterway sung right,that kind of music just touches you.
I love to hear that organ playing behind the preacher.
If those kind of services don't set aflame your wood is wet.

Well, we can put my White pastor in Eb and turn him loose. I'm sure that some don't like having an organ back up the preacher, but as long as it is not distracting, loud, or at the wrong time, we do it.

[PraiseHymn]

Well you know the African American tradition is to play that hammond B3 organ behind our pastors as the pastor hoops and hacks us into a frenzy. Most of our churches have balance and dont do it the whole sermon. Just at the end when people want to start jumping over benches and running the aisles (lol).

[Scott Hutchinson]

You know I've always wanted to preach with an organ player behind me,of course my wife says I preach too slow for that.
Another thing I love to hear is a preacher who uses a reader.I think it's neat.
EFlat a person must sure enough be able flat out sing to sing in a key like that.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by PraiseHymn

Well you know the African American tradition is to play that hammond B3 organ behind our pastors as the pastor hoops and hacks us into a frenzy. Most of our churches have balance and dont do it the whole sermon. Just at the end when people want to start jumping over benches and running the aisles (lol).

I love the way the message starts at one pace and jumps into another.
And at the end the saints go to running and shouting it's a beautiful sight to behold.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by PraiseHymn

Our Church in Liberia is still there with over 10 other works in the surrounding areas. Bishop still comes on the Radio to this day all over the world.

I heard Mother Pandora Williams speak many times about her visits to the work in Liberia...she was a sweetheart...

[Barb]

Originally Posted by PraiseHymn

http://www.cooljc.org/PDFs/2008-convocation.pdf

To Our Esteemed Delegates

Greetings from the International Headquarters of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ in New York City! On behalf of the International Convention Committee and with great excitement I write to you regarding the 89th International Holy Convocation, that will be held July 30-August 3, 2008 in the beautiful city of Atlanta, Georgia. The committee is making every effort possible to assure you that this will be a great and memorable event for each of our delegates.


Thank you, Chief Apostle WL Bonner for leading the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ in a way that has made it "Christ Centered" and Family oriented. Thank you, Presiding Apostle Matthew A. Norwood, for taking the mantle in helping us to continue to pursue greater excellence in God. We salute and applaud our former Presider Apostle James I. Clark, Jr., for his excellent Godly leadership, and the entire board of Apostles & Bishops for providing such great leadership to the body of Christ.


In choosing our Speakers and Workshop Presenters, our leadership team is working very hard to ensure that we provide you with the maximum level of information and spiritual direction. It is our prayer that you will be encouraged, equipped, and enriched in your walk with Jesus Christ. The Convention Committee is striving to ensure that the 89th Convocation is one of the best ever!

We have assembled a great group of leaders and workers to put forth our best effort to accommodate your needs during the week of the Convocation. We want you to have the best accommodation, the best food and a great spiritual experience that will make you say, "It was great for us to be there!" Click here to download the ICC Newsletter.


Hotel accommodations have been arranged especially for you. If you have not made your hotel reservation you must do so immediately!


Remember to register on-line or you may register as soon as you arrive at the Convocation sites. Convention registration will allow you to receive workshops listings and other important information. God bless you and we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta, Georgia. Join the Convention Committee mailing list.

Elder William Wilkins, Jr., Chairman

I have been away from the COOLJC for almost 5 years now, but I thought Bishop Norwood left the org a while ago...am I mistaken, or did he leave and return?!

Bishop Maxwell I have known forever. On the day that he has his first service as pastor in Lansing, there were 5 souls there...the elder, his wife, his daddy, his only sister, and me.

And Bishop Davenport is a great preacher...

[PraiseHymn]

Bishop Matthew Norwood never left the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith. It is said that they made him presider in order for him not to leave. You know he somewhat believes in women clergy. At one time on his website prior to turning the church over to his son, he had Mother Miriam Norwood as Co-Pastor listed and the organization had a fit (plus she was in hooped earrings etc etc....they were not pleased). I have not seen Bishop Norwood since last year when we made him presider. Usually the presider makes his way around all the churches but Bishop Norwood stays over seas alllllllll the time in India and Africa building and overseeing churches.