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Holy Convocation
Church Of God In Christ 50th Holy Convocation Draws Hugh Crowd
The Southwestern Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ held its 50th Holy Convocation last month in Tampa. Bishop Matthew Williams, Jurisdictional Prelate, General Board Member, COGIC, hosted the event. The Convocation was held at Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ, where Bishop Williams is the pastor.
Pastors and teachers from around the country were in town for the celebration. (Photos by George Streets of Streets & Streets Photography)
All the cell phones came out as Bishop plays the organ before bringing the Word. The Superintendents were elated to see their Bishop Williams on the organ. He was the organ player in 1978 for the Mass Choir.
The 50th Holy Convocation celebration at Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ had a packed house each evening.
Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., left, pastor of Allen Temple AME Church was a guest of the Convocation when Bishop John Drew Sheard was the speaker. His wife Karen Clark Sheard is in the center. (Photo by Julia Jackson)
Supt. Major Jones during the Convocation.
Mother Jones with Elder Lonnie Jones.
Mother Alberta Baker, Mother Cooper and Mother Gail Williams enjoying the service.
Pastor Donald Jordon.
Supt. Clethen Sutton at the Convocation.
Deniece Williams with guest artist, Sunday’s Best Zebulon Ellis, who opened the Convocation with a musical on Febru- ary 18th.
Mother Laura Smalley attended Convoca- tion services.
Mother Evelyn Cooper was also in atten- dance.
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