Our prayers are with the family of Apostle Lobias Murray and the entire Full Gospel Holy Temple family in Dallas, TX

Please see his homegoing announcement below, given by Bishop H.L. Murray.

The Living Word Community Church (LWCC) is partnering with the Brentwood Family YMCA, in cooperation with the Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, for their annual Operation Christmas Child global outreach initiative. The objective of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way, by sending shoe box gifts to millions of impoverished children in disadvantaged countries throughout the world.

Last year the effort resulted in well over 500 gift boxes being prepared and shipped to needy children. This year, they have established a new target goal of anywhere between 750 – 1,000 boxes. First Lady, Pastor Stephanie Beard states, “Our congregation is excited to fulfill a child’s dream of receiving a toy, personal toiletries, socks, toothbrushes, and much more during this time of year. It is the simple things we often take for granted that they appreciate so very much. Our church family truly has a heart for giving and we thrive on exceeding expectations!” The LWCC ministry endeavors to go above and beyond the call of duty, and this effort is just one way of fulfilling their commitment to service and taking ministry beyond the four walls.

Memphis TN (June 25, 2011) The Church of God in Christ, Inc. (COGIC) mourns the passing of Bishop James Oglethorpe Patterson, Jr. Bishop Patterson, died today at 5:00pm(eastern time).

Bishop J.O. Patterson was born on May 28, 1935 in Memphis, TN to the late Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., J.O. Patterson, Sr. and Deborah M. Patterson and was the grandson of the COGIC founder, Bishop Charles Harrison Mason.

Known as a churchman and a statesman Bishop Patterson, served as the chairman of the legislative body of the church, the General Assembly for nearly eleven years. As Chairman of the General Assembly, Bishop Patterson supervised all sessions of the legislative and judicial authority of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.

Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake says:

“Bishop J.O. Patterson was a wise and faithful chairman who served in one of the highest offices of the Church of God in Christ. The General Assembly of the church is the doctrine expressing body of the church and Bishop Patterson led that entity effectively and with vision. He will be greatly missed. We offer our sincere prayers to his wife, family and the Pentecostal Temple congregation.”

Known for his quick wit and incredible sense of humor Bishop Patterson practiced law in Memphis, TN and then became active in state and local political life as a State Representative for one term, a State Senator for two terms, a Memphis City Councilman for five terms and as interim Mayor of Memphis in 1982.

sixstepsrecords will debut a three-part DVD series from Louie Giglio, the founder of the Passion movement and pastor of the Passion city Church in Atlanta, as part of the newly launched Passion City Church Resources on Jan. 11, 2011. “Grace [The One and Only],” “New Year” and “Prayer: Remix” are among the first titles to be released as part of the multi-part messages from the church.

Similar to the Passion Talk Series DVDs, the DVDs will serve as a resource for ministries worldwide including small groups, bible studies, churches or even among friends & family members. Each DVD covers a different topic, and features Giglio’s thought-provoking and scriptural teaching.

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