The ODC Counciler July 2014

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1 The ODC Counciler July 2014 Hallowed Hills Campground 3125 E. Pike, Zanesville, OH Bishop Paul A. Bowers, Diocesan Suffragan Bishop Roy C. Dawkins, Chairman July 1-5, 2014

2 The Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc. Affiliated with The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. OFFICERS IN THIS ISSUE... Bishop Paul A. Bowers Diocesan Suffragan Bishop Roy C. Dawkins Chairman District Elder Melvin Brown Vice Chairman 2 From the Chairman s Desk 3 Greetings from Our Diocesan Evangelist Janet Cummings Secretary Minister Darrell Francis Assistant Secretary Evangelist Linda Griffin Recording Secretary 4 Featured Article 6 Heritage Gala Banquet Info Elder Brian Hamilton Treasurer District Elder Darrell Cummings Assistant Treasurer Elder Robert Palmer Sergeant-at-Arms 7 Reunion Choir Info 8 July Accommodations 9 Tribute to ODC Seniors Directions to Hallowed Hills BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bishop Paul A. Bowers Bishop C. Wayne Brantley Bishop Moses Butler Bishop James Gaiters Bishop Edgar Posey Bishop Cecil Pratt Suffragan Bishop Roy Dawkins Suffragan Bishop Craig High Suffragan Bishop Eugene Lundy Suffragan Bishop Laurence Nevels Suffragan Bishop David Parker Suffragan Bishop Rufus Sanders District Elder Phyllis Agnew District Elder Sylvester Awls District Elder Melvin Brown District Elder Michael Cooper District Elder Darrell Cummings District Elder Gregory Irvin District Elder Larry Jones District Elder Gregory Pratt District Elder Charles Smith Pastor Cozette Snead Pastor Paula Tiller 10 Heritage Week Schedule 12 Ads 13 Minutes of the April Council 20 Ads October Hotel Accommodations In Memory of... Int l PAW Convention Info Headquarters 3125 East Pike P.O. Box 4039 Zanesville, Ohio EMERITUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Suffragan Bishop Lewis Fitzpatrick Suffragan Bishop J. Thomas Jones District Elder Archellus Bell The Council/er is published quarterly by The Ohio District Council Layout and Design by Creations Office Support LLC

3 Page 2 From the Chairman s Desk Praise the Lord to our Diocesan, Bishop Paul A. Bowers, Officers and Members of the Great Ohio District Council. Favor, spiritual peace and harmony are yours from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God, Bishop Edgar Posey and the Living Faith Apostolic Church Family. We were welcomed and served superbly, and God met us in a marvelous way. We thank you, and give God the praise for your great love and kindness during our Council. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. (Acts 2:42); WHEN WORSHIP IS IN THE HOUSE God will show up and show out! (Continuation from last issue) EXODUS 40:34-38; But Moses could not escape who he was. When he saw an Egyptian taskmaster abusing one of his Hebrew brothers, Moses killed the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand. Moses was now a fugitive running for his life. But it was just God putting him on parole tending his father-in-law s sheep on the back side of the desert. While tending sheep on Sinai, God arranged for Moses to rendezvous with a bush that was on fire but did not burn up. God then sent this fugitive from justice back to Egypt to tell Pharaoh, Let my people go. So Moses with nothing but a stick in his hand and an order from the Lord went back to Egypt to lead the children of Israel from slavery to freedom. But Moses had no identifiable leadership skills; This Moses had never taken a course in management; Moses had no strategic plan for his assignment; Moses was unequipped, understaffed, and undercapitalized; But This Moses had learned all that he knew as a result of on the job training. God set him up, then sent him out with over two million people behind him, carrying all that they owned in the world. Moses assignment was to lead them through the wilderness, without a road map or directions from the Internet, without Mapquest, without On-star, without any navigational technology. He was leading them to a place called the Promised Land, a place they had never been before. Now the children of Israel did not want to enter the Promised Land because they were afraid of the unknown, afraid to get out of their comfort zone. So because of their disobedience and lack of faith, God let them wander in the wilderness forty years. They murmured, and complained. They wanted to go back to Egypt to the flesh pots, leeks and garlic, to the menus of Egypt. They were not satisfied with God being their Chief Chef. They were not satisfied with Manna from the Masters table They were not happy being fed with this Bread of Heaven. When Moses woke up to pray, his followers rose up to play. They couldn t see wandering through the wilderness following Reverend, Elder, Doctor, Bishop, Pastor Moses. But! In the midst of it all, Moses told the people that God had given him a vision for building a tabernacle, a portable place of worship. Moses said that God had told him, (Exodus 25:2-9); (2) Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. (Worship and Honor) (3) And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, (Worship and Praise) (To be continued in the next issue) Suffragan Bishop Roy C. Dawkins Suffragan Bishop Roy C. Dawkins Council Chairman

4 Greetings from Our Diocesan Page 3

5 Page 4 Featured Article Reaffirmation of the Apostolic Doctrine By Bishop Paul A. Bowers Former Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (Christian Outlook 1998) On July 9, 1998, the Pastors of the Ohio District Council stood before the ODC Annual Conference during the Thursday evening worship service and reaffirmed our stand on the Apostolic Doctrine. After we made this commitment, all of the Council members stood and prayed for us. At this point, the Spirit of God filled the Tabernacle, and everyone present seemed to feel the presence of God and greatly rejoiced! The Pastors of the Ohio District Council felt to do this because we wanted our parishioners to know that we were not wavering in our belief of the Apostolic Doctrine. The two main aspects of the doctrine that we stressed were: 1. The Oneness of the Godhead 2. Water baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Spirit baptism with evidence of speaking in tongues, as being essential to the born again experience. The idea of Pentecostalism (in a general sense) is spreading, and many are claiming to be Pentecostal; however, the Apostolic Doctrine, as it relates to the above, seems to be on the decline. I find it difficult to understand how one can be truly Pentecostal and deny the Oneness of the Godhead and water baptism in the name of Jesus, and being filled with the Holy Ghost as constituting the New Birth. This is the truth upon which our organization was founded. This is also the message given to us by the original Pentecostals the Apostles. The Oneness of God is basic to our message. We may be surprised to know that others before us proclaimed the One God message. In some instances, some of them according to church history lost their lives because they proclaimed it. David K. Bernard, in his book titled The Oneness of God, wrote that during the reformation period, Michael Servetus in 1553 was burned on the stake for his Oneness belief, with the approval of John Calvin. He further wrote that Emmanuel Swedenberg ( ) was a Swedish religious writer who penned: Whosoever does not approach the true God of heaven and earth, cannot have entrance into heaven, because heaven is heaven from that one only God, and that God is Jesus Christ, who is Jehovah the Lord, from eternity the Creator, in time the Redeemer, and to eternity the Regenerator: of consequence, who is at once the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and this is the Gospel which is to be preached.

6 Featured Article (cont d) Page 5 It is obvious that there were Bible scholars long ago who believed in the Oneness of God, and some lost their lives because of their belief. Since we are blessed with this wonderful truth, we should proclaim it to the four corners of the earth, and must never compromise this message. The doctrine of the new birth is also basic to what we Pentecostal Apostolics believe. Jesus, in St. John chapter three, explained that in order for one to be born again and to be admitted into the Kingdom of God, he must be born of the water and of the Spirit. The disciples embraced this truth, and introduced it to the multitude on the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem in 33 A.D. Jesus Christ, Himself, told us what to do! The Apostles, in the book of the Acts of the Apostles, explained and demonstrated to us how to do it! This unites, once and for all, the Pentecostal experience and the Apostolic Doctrine. The Apostles put the water baptism and Spirit together as one. They never made a separation. We today, have no right to make that division. It is not our role as Pentecostal Apostolics to devise a method for anyone to be admitted into the Kingdom, without adhering to the Words of Jesus. Who can alter the Words of Jesus, or change His message, or the message of the Apostles? This is the message that we must preach as it relates to being born again! I would recommend that we, as an organization, take this stand and that we as a body of believers reaffirm this all over the world. Let the message be made clear that we are not satisfied by being labeled as Pentecostals only, rather we are ONENESS APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTALS, who believe in One God only, and that One God is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We believe that in order to enter the Kingdom of God, we must be baptized in water, in the Wonderful Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and filled with the gift of the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in tongues, as the spirit of the Lord gives the utterance! 12/98 THE CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK

7 Page 6 Heritage Gala Banquet

8 Reunion Choir Announcement Page 7 ODC Heritage Week Reunion Choir Join us as we walk down memory lane revisiting the songs that brought us over! All choir members from the past and present are invited to join our special guest directors in this celebration of song. Spread the word! Rehearsals: Sat., June Living Faith Church, 2177 Mock Road, Columbus, OH Thursday, July 6 p.m., Hallowed Hills Campground, Zanesville, OH Singing: Thursday, July 3rd, 7 p.m., Zanesville, OH Attire: Dress Black For music, safrancis1@aol.com

9 Page 8 July Accommodations HOTEL RESERVATIONS FOR JULY COUNCIL 1-5, 2014 COUNCIL WILL BE HELD IN ZANESVILLE, OHIO ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE WITH CREDIT CARDS/ OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS with the HOTEL TO SEND A CHECK ~ CHECKS SHOULD ARRIVE 2WKS PRIOR Comfort Inn, 500 Monroe St., Zanesville, OH, Phone: (740) Fax: (740) Check In: 3:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 PM Complimentary Continental Breakfast Free Beverage Area (Coffee-Tea) Free local calls Free weekday newspaper Fitness center and indoor heated pool Microwaves and refrigerators are in all rooms Elevator in suite section - Rm# New Business Center/Free Wireless Internet $ Plus Tax (King & Double Bed Rooms) Guarantee with credit card. Property has newly renovated rooms as well as common areas. Group Code: ODC - Cut-off date: June 19, 2014 (Contact Person: Heather or Brandetta) Hampton Inn Zanesville, 1009 Spring Street, Zanesville, OH Phone: (740) Fax: (740) Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM Complimentary Hot Breakfast Complimentary Beverage Area Elevators Safety Deposit Box Complimentary High-Speed Internet USA at Desk Free Local Calls Indoor Pool $ Plus Tax (Double Rooms only are available this year) Guarantee with credit card. Payments by check must be received 2 weeks prior to hotel stay. Group Code: ODC - Cut-off date: June 4, 2014 (Contact Person: Martha) Holiday Inn Express & Suites North 1101 Spring St. Zanesville, OH Phone: (740) Fax: (740) Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM Complimentary Deluxe Hot Breakfast Complimentary In-room Internet Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Center Microwaves and refrigerators are in all rooms $ Plus Tax (2 Queen Beds) $ Plus Tax (Standard King) $ Plus Tax (Sm king Suite) $ Plus Tax (Executive King includes wet bar & pull out sofa) Guarantee with credit card. Group Code: ODC - Cut-off date: June 10, 2014 (Contact Person: Amanda) Best Western, 4929 E. Pike, Zanesville, OH Phone: (740) Fax: (740) Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM Complimentary continental breakfast Dial-up Internet access Complimentary weekday newspaper Cable/satellite television channels Complimentary newspaper Free local calls Complimentary nightly snack of popcorn Business center in lobby 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wheelchair accessible $65.99 Plus Tax (2 Queen Beds) $65.99 Plus Tax (Standard King) Group Code: ODC Cut-off date: June 17, 2014 (Contact Person: Teresa or Rosie) Please make your reservations as soon as possible as there is another conference in Zanesville during the time that we will be meeting and the hotels will not hold our rates past the cut-off date.

10 ODC Seniors Tribute/Directions Page 9 Tribute to ODC Seniors When thinking about our Seniors Saints two important scriptures come to mind: Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor His seed begging bread. and Proverbs 16:31 The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness. These verses speak volumes about the blessedness of living to reach what David expressed in Psalm 90 The days of our lives are seventy years and if by reason of strength they are eighty years... It is truly a gift from God to journey through life s labor and sorrow and still be living at seventy plus years of age. Regardless of our life s difficulties and challenges, you Senior Saints have lived to witness the truth of God being Faithful, Providential, Protective, and Beneficent. Because of His grace, you have been a blessing to the Ohio District Council by your personal and individual support. You have sown financial seed into the soil of the ODC Campground and are alive to testify when we Honor The Lord with your possessions and the first fruit of our increase, so will your barns be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine. Proverbs 3:9 The Ohio District Council salutes all of our Senior Saints for their labors of love, contributions to the campgrounds, support of the visions of the Diocesans, and all who have sacrificed and labored to execute the mission of ministering to the needs of our members. May the God of all grace continue to bless you; and may you continue to lead the way, by leaving a legacy and by modeling to the following generations your example of Christ-like living and Christian giving! The Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches, Inc. In the year of our Lord two-thousand fourteen Hallowed Hills Campground 3125 E. Pike Zanesville, OH Take I-70 to Adamsville Exit. Turn south. Go to stop light. Turn left onto US Rte. 40. Campground is about one mile down on the left.

11 Page 10 Reaffirmation of Our Apostolic Doctrine Tuesday, July Wednesday (cont d) Wednesday (cont d) 1 4:00 Dinner EVENING WORSHIP 7:00 Altar Prayer 7:15 Ushering in His Presence Pastor & First Lady William Moore, Dayton 11:30 International Missions Elder Carlos Morris, Director Theme: Reaffirmation... A Look into ODC International Missions History Presenter: Dist. Elder Tona Dickerson (Dominican Republic Council), Columbus 4:00 ODC Health Professionals Retirement Banquet The ODC Health Professionals invite all to join them during the dinner hour as they celebrate the retirement of: Mother Mary Young Mother Shirley Wright and Mother Louise Jones 7:45 Praise and Worship Pastor Tyrone Kaiser & King s Temple Praise Team, Marion Music Ministry Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple Mass Choir, Cincinnati Elder LaVelton J. Daniel, Pastor Skit: Heaven s Hotel (All Skits produced and directed by Pastor Francine Brown, Toledo) Speaker Bishop Paul A. Bowers Diocesan Wednesday, July 2 8:30 Council Prayer 9:30 Bible Conference with the Bishops: Why Some Apostolics Differ on Some Apostolic Doctrinal Issues! Bishop C. Wayne Brantley & Bishop Moses E. Butler Suff. Bishop Rufus G.W. Sanders, Moderator 11:00 ODC Business Session Orientation Training for those seeking Fellowship Papers Special Guests from the Dominican Republic! 12:30 Christian Education Auxiliary Dr. Jean Massey, Superintendent Theme: Meeting Social Behavioral Challenges in the Sunday School Environment -- Master Teachers... Master Builders Emphasis: Our Heritage Team Praisers: Affirming Our Heritage Through Song Evg. Ernise Hale & Praise Team Team Builders - Sis. Edrea Massey Westerville Business Session Seminar: Affirming Our Christian Education History -- Suff. Bishop Rufus Sanders, Sandusky Seminar: Reviewing Our Heritage With Technology Elder Michael & Sis. Rachel Robinson, Cleveland Master Teacher: Dr. Lula Hampton, Akron Christian Education Insight: Assoc. Pastor Paulette Carswell, DCE/Vice Supt., Akron EVENING WORSHIP 7:00 Altar Prayer 7:15 Ushering in His Presence Pastor Carolyn Walker, Vincent 7:45 Praise and Worship Living Faith Praise Team, Columbus Music Ministry Living Faith Mass Choir Bishop Edgar Posey, Pastor Skit: Laundromat Commercial Speaker Bishop Lambert Gates, Sr. Ass't Presiding Bishop, PCAF Indianapolis, IN Thursday, July 3 8:30 Council Prayer 9:30 Bible Conference with the Bishops: The Role of Increased Spiritual Enlightenment in Understanding the Full Purpose of the Apostolic Doctrine! Bishop Paul A. Bowers & Bishop James Gaiters Suff. Bishop Craig S. High, Moderator

12 Page 11 Thursday (cont d) Thursday (cont d) Saturday, July 3 11:00 Pastors Meeting Christian Women s Auxiliary Evang. Patricia Daniel, President Songfest, Praise & Worship & Liturgical Ministry Panel: From Then to Now... Mother Lois Agnew Evang. Jan Watkins-Wood Dr. Sharon Francis Sis. Dawn Massey Evang. Patricia Daniel, Moderator 2:00 Men's Ministry Elder Gregory Ward, Chairman Registration Opens Praise, Worship & Testimonies Theme: The Year of Expectations Music: ODC Men's Ministry Praise & Worship Team Speaker: Suff. Bishop Craig High Bethesda Temple, Dayton 2:00 Ministers Wives & Ministers Widows Alliance Lady Rebecca Bowers, President Theme: Integrious Women of Grace Speaker: First Lady Vera Merritt Kentucky & Tennessee Council Reveal of the Good Deed Day Winner 4:00 Dinner 2:00 Men's Ministry resumes... Business Session 5:30 Sermonettes 6:00 ODC Reunion Choir Rehearsal EVENING WORSHIP 7:00 Altar Prayer 7:15 Ushering in His Presence Bishop C. Wayne Brantley Elder LaVelton J. Daniel Pastor Wayne Moore, Sr. 7:45 Praise and Worship Grace Apostolic Praise Team Columbus Music Ministry ODC Reunion Choir Skit: Going to Church Speaker Bishop Sherman Merritt, Diocesan Kentucky & Tennessee Council Friday, July 4 8:30 Council Prayer 9:30 Bible Conference with the Bishops: Our Constant and Common Denominators of the Apostolic Doctrine! Bishop Edgar A. Posey & Bishop Cecil A. Pratt Dist. Elder Gregory Pratt, Moderator 11:00 General Business Session 7:30 HERITAGE GALA BANQUET Reaffirmation of Our Apostolic Doctrine 4 ODC Young People s Union Theme: Living in the Overflow of our Apostolic Heritage 10:00 Registration & Christian Education 11:00 POWER UP Staff Meeting (All elected and appointed staff, regional officers, and local youth leaders) 12:15 Intercessory Prayer 12:30 Empowerment Sessions General Session: Apostolic Heritage: Living in the Overflow P.E.E.R. Teens: Apostolic Anointing: I m Walking in Authority Kingdom Kings: Apostolic Power: The Greater is in Me! Music Ministry: Apostolic Principles: Planting the Right Seeds for the Right Harvest 1:45 Break 2:30 Mid-Day Praise Service Speaker: Pastor Darrell Shumpert, Greater Christ Temple Church, Elyria Music Ministry: Greater Christ Temple Church Choir 4:00 Dinner 5:00 Choir Rehearsal EVENING WORSHIP 6:00 Evening Worship Service Speaker: Pastor Wayne Moore Greater Christ Temple, Columbus Music: ODCYPU Mass Choir

13 Page 12 Bible Institute/Christian Education GCTBI Course Offerings Ministerial Introduction Preparation for Licensure and Ordination with the P.A.W. ** Please inquire about Ministerial Fellowship Papers Pastor: Elder A. Wayne Moore Sr. Founder: Honorable Suffragan Bishop Emeritus John G. Thompson Dean: Evangelist Wanda G. Holloway Mailing Address: P.O. Box Columbus, OH Ph: "An affiliate of P.A.W. Aenon Bible College, Indianapolis, IN Aenon Accredited Course Titles Altar Worker Apostolic Deacon Church Administration God s Armor Bearer Hermeneutics History of Pentecost Principals of Worship Spiritual Growth & Maturity *GCTBI Non-accredited courses also available Pre-Registration April 1, 2014 Open Registration July 1, 2014 For more information Evangelist/Dean Wanda Holloway dean@heavensheartbeat.org THANK YOU OHIO REGION V 2014 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE State Church Report Most Delegates Pre-Registration Coin Challenge FITLY JOINED TOGETHER- THE POWER OF ONE! CO-PASTOR JEAN S. MASSEY, ODCCEA SUPT. REGIONAL V DIRECTOR

14 Page 20 Health Professionals/Souvenir Health Professionals of the Ohio District Council July 3, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. Retirement Celebration Program Honoring Mother Mary Young, President We will also honor Mother Shirley Wright and Mother Louisa Jones who wil be retring from the National and State Health Professionals Auxiliaries We invite everyone to attend the program and enjoy a meal prepared especially for this occasion. OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL Hallowed Hills Campground, Zanesville, Ohio JULY 1-5, 2014 Reaffirmation of Our Apostolic Doctrine And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayer. - Acts 2:42 Diocesan Bishop Paul A. Bowers ODC Chairman Suffragan Bishop Roy C. Dawkins Vice Chairman Dis. Elder Melvin Brown HOT OFF THE PRESS ODC Souvenir Book Bible Study Reaffirming Foundation History Archives Reaffirming Grace Tribute to Seniors Reaffirming Faithfulness Gala Banquet Reaffirming Fellowship Dynamic Speakers Reaffirming Word Bishop Paul A. Bowers Bishop Lambert Gates Bishop Sherman Merritt Music Music and and Skits Skits Reaffirming Reaffirming Worship Worship...Celebrating the legacy and heritage of the Ohio District Council Get yours at the July Council while supplies last!

15 Accommodations for the October Council Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ Harvard Avenue Cleveland, Ohio (216) Doubletree Cleveland East Beachwood 3663 Park East Drive Beachwood, OH (216) Rate: $ Experience homelike comforts and warm hospitality at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland East Beachwood hotel, only 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Each spacious and stylish guest room features a variety of amenities to make you feel at home. Sleep well in the sumptuous bed, relax in the marble bathroom, stay entertained with the 32-inch LCD TV and catch up with work with complimentary Wi-Fi. Located only 5 miles from Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ. The cut-off date for group rates is September 15, Embassy Suites Cleveland Beachwood 3775 Park East Drive Beachwood, OH (216) ; Fax: (216) Rate: $ Experience upscale service at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Beachwood hotel. This hotel in Beachwood, Ohio has undergone major renovations that were completed in October of Enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and any one of 216 newly updated two-room suites that offer plenty of space to sleep, work and relax. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free breakfast. Located only 5 miles from Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ. The cut-off date for group rates is September 15, 2014.

16 Ohio District Council of Pentecostal Churches 2181 Mock Road Columbus, OH Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Columbus, Ohio PERMIT #2455 PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY In Memory of Suffragan Bishop WILLIAM JAMES HOWARD COLLIER Suffragan Bishop Emeritus William James Howard Collier departed this life peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2014, at his residence in Piqua. Suffragan Bishop Collier had many spiritual accomplishments to his credit. He was the founder of the Church of Jesus, Piqua, and Grace Family Worship Center, Troy. He held numerous district and state offices within the Ohio District Council including: State Brotherhood Chairman, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the ODC, Chairman of the Board for the ODC Campground and Nursing Home, District Elder of 11 churches, Liaison and Suffragan Bishop for the Southwest Region of the ODC. He lives to cherish his memory: First Lady Alberta Collier, six children, and a host of family and loved ones, and the Grace and Transformed Life Church families. While our lives are forever diminished by your parting, your legacy will forever live on. TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Excerpted from the Funeral Program.