Dr. Mattie McGKrtten Library /
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THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
* 'Tne law of truth was In his mouth and Iniquity was not found In his mouth " Mai 2 6.    "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." John 8 32
VOLUME XXXI, NO. IV
C.O.G.I.C. HEADQUARTERS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
MEMORIAL EDITION,   1994
JURISDICTIONS SET RECORD
WITH NATIONAL REPORTS
The April Call Meeting of 1994 was
a record-setting session lor the Church
Of God In Christ. More revenue was
reported by the jurisdictions than ever
before. Leading the way was Presiding
Bishop Louis Henry Ford and his
Illinois First Jurisdiction. Standing
head and shoulders above the rest, the
Chief Apostle reported $170,151.00.
His actual assessment is $55,000.00.
Chairman of the General Assembly,
Bishop Frank Ellis, enthusiastically
called the bishops and supervisors to stand before the assembly,
to make the annual reports.   Newly elected financial secretary.
Bishop Frank White, announced that a record amount of
$3,420,302.15 had been submitted. The delegates applauded
this accomplishment by our National Church.
The following list provides the name of each jurisdiction; the
jurisdictional leaders' names; the assessed amounts and the
actual amounts reported.
RECORD OF JURISDICTIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Bishop Ford
BISHOP/
APRIL
JURISDICTION
SUPERVISOR
ASSESSMENT
REPORT
TOTAL
AL    1st
Meadows. OL
Taylor \1
28 000.00
40.996.00
9.782.00
50 778.00
AL    2nd
Hams. WS
Howard. RJ
15.000 00
21 980 00
900 00
22.880.00
Ak
William C
Howard. M
7,50000
6.400.00
2 050.00
8,450.00
AZ
King. F
Oipton, I
15.000.00
13.440.00
3,450.00
16890 00
AR    Ist
Walker LT
Graham. RL
32.000.00
46 S45.00
13.820 00
60,365 00
AR    2nd
Lindsey. DL
McGee, E
35,000 00
24 210.00
5.480.00
29,690.00
AR    3RD
Matheney RE
Mi Gee, I
18.840 00
2,725.00
21,565.00
CA   Evan
Ma j! a then L J
Walker. BJ
7.500 00
7.192 50
4.000.00
11.19230
(  \    Ml I
HackworthJB
1 louston. G
24 iXX) 00
20.272.00
6.000.00
26.272.00
CA    NO
Stewart BR
Smith. GE
20,000.00
18,617.00
7.61500
26.232.00
CA    W
Dinkins Jessie
8.354 50
i.soo.OO
II.854 5D
CA    NE
Johnson.LB
Devcrs. EM
14.000.00
10,716 00
5 775.00
16,491 00
CA    NC
Clifton. MJ
Willis. MF
22.000 00
17.636 00
4 425 00
22,061.00
CA    NW
Hamilton ww
McGlothen. M
50.000.00
'6,090.00
15 125 00
51 415.00
CA    Slst
Blake CE
Lewis. BA
1:5.000.00
100.250.00
24.750.00
125.00000
CA    S2ND
McKinney G
Nash. E
25.000.00
15.875 00
5.050 00
20.925.00
CA   SO
Goodman FJ
Howard.
16.112 (X)
3.000.00
19 112 00
CA    S3RD
Jones N
Hodge.LM
10.002.00
I ISO.OO
13.152.00
Continued on page 7
MOTHER McGLOTHEN EULOGIZED
The Late
Mother Mattie McGlothen
Richmond, California—
The Richmond Auditorium was filled with
saints from around the
country to celebrate the
"homegoing" of Dr.
Mattie McGlothen, the
late International Supervisor of Women for the
Church Of God In
Christ. The national
delegation was led by
Presiding Bishop Louis
II. Ford, members of the
General Board. Board
of Bishops. Board of Supervisors, saints and friends.
Nearly 1.5(H) gathered to sing, pray and eulogize one
of the most dedicated women ever to serve the Lord.
Since 1976, Mother Mattie McGlothen had been at
the helm of the Department of Women. Her years of
service were fruitful and distinguished by innumerable accomplishments.
The whole event was heartfelt and inspiring
because Mother McGlothen's character was so
outstanding. Praise from every facet of society
and the religious world poured in. She was heralded as a "mother to all " Rider A.Z. Hall lauded
her as a courgageous spiritual warrior. Mother
Emma Crouch, a long time assistant, referred to
mothei's work: "Mother's job was building righteous monuments in the hearts of men, women,
girls and boys." Mother Freddie Bell, a chief aide
and leader of the hospitality unit stated, "Not only
did Mother McGlothen teach holiness, she practiced holiness." In tribute to their fallen leader, the
supervisors wore the formal habit attire, the international hospitality workers were dressed in black
dresses with gold flowers. It was a saintly and
classy tribute.
Not only did the religious leadership recognize
the contributions and the devotion of "mother,"
but public officials and community leaders of
Richmond, California also paid her tnbute. The
city council adjourned a session, and. people
throughout the city paused in love, respect and
appreciation for the great legacy of our late
Supervisor of Women. The streets of Richmond
were blocked off to facilitate the How of mourners. All parking restrictions were waived; and, the
saints were accorded special privilege. The punt
and electronic media paid daily tribute, as both
black and white communities dealt with the loss
of "a mother." The genuine teeling about Mother
Mattie McGlothen was reflected on the faces of
everyone in attendance. Alas, the fact remained
that she finished her work and now resides with
her Lord.
There were two services conducted in memory
of Mother McGlothen. On Monday night, her
body lay in state as hundreds of mourners passed
by. On Tuesday and Wednesday the eulogies
were delivered by Bishop W.W. Hamilton and
Presiding Bishop Louis H. Ford, respectively.
Bishop  Hamilton  had  served  as  Mother
McGlothen's jurisdictional prelate. She had
worked faithfully with him. Elder John Jennings,
pastor of McGlothen Temple, called her "an ideal
member." Presiding Bishop Ford had enjoyed a
life long association with "mother" because
together each worked with the pioneers ol the
Church Of God In Christ.
Bishop Ford preached from Proverbs 31 and
told the saints that "Her Candle Will Never Go
Out." Both bishops' eulogies made the funeral
rites a celebration of victory and bespoke the
reward mother has because of the stewardship
which characterized the McGlothen era. The
eulogies reflected the saintly life of Mother
McGlothen and sent a message of hope to all in
attendance. Mother Mattie McGlothen left an
exemplary legacy for generations to come.
"Not only did
Mother McGlothen
teach holiness, she
practiced holiness.»