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October 15. 2008
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Local Convocation Hosts Renowned Church Scholar
Bishop James Feltus, son of pio­
neers of the Pentecostal movement,
was born in Glester, Miss. He and
his wife. Hazel Luter Feltus, Interna­
tional Supervisor Em eritus of the
Women's Department, have a lifetime
history in the C hurch o f God In
Christ.
Bishop Feltus is a renowned Bible
scholar and an interpreter of sacred
literature. His academic background
includes, but is not limited to Xavier
U niversity, Southern U niversity,
American Bible College, Baptist Theo­
logical Seminary, Campbell College
and University of Bible Studies. His
life theme and motto is "Knowledge
is the Key to Success.”
Bishop Feltus’ call to preach the
gospel came when he was 16 years
old. He succeeded his father as pas­
tor o f the First Church o f God in
Christ United in Louisiana at the age
of 25, and is the current pastor at the
age of 87. The Church of God in
Christ United is an outgrowth of the
Church of God in Christ.
In 1953, Bishop Feltus was or­
dained as leader of the COGICU of
British Honduras. Also, he has orga­
nized and planted numerous churches
in Louisiana with new growth in Ja­
maica, England and Oregon. O ut­
reach is currently in process in Ha­
waii.
Despite the obliterating impact of
Bishop James Feltus Jr.
Katrina, destroying COGIC United
Headquarters, loss of churches, pas­
tors, and members. Bishop Feltus has
Church Celebrates 21 Years
by
forged ahead. The strength o f his
leadership skills was demonstrated at
the International Convocation in Au­
gust 2(X)8 where 6 new Bishops were
commissioned.
Bishop Feltus and his wife will visit
Portland for the 32nd Regional Holy
Convocation. The first family of the
COGICU is expected on Wednesday,
Oct. 22. Bishop Artice L. Wright and
In tern atio n al S u p erv iso r o f the
W om en’s D ep artm en t, M aggie
Foxworth-Wright, will host the event.
Bishop Wright, a native of Waverly,
Fla. moved to Oregon in 1956. His
higher education includes degrees
from Portland State University, Port­
land Community College, as well as
Feltus Theological Seminary where
he was awarded the Doctor of Di­
vinity.
Bishop Wright is a pillar in the Port­
land Community. He has pastured for
54 years, and on Tuesday, Oct. 21,
he will be 86 years of age.
He is currently 2nd Assistant to In­
ternational Presiding Bishop James
Feltus, Jr. Four of the six recently
commissioned bishops are from the
Pacific Northwest Region under the
leadership of Bishop Wright.
Bishop Wright and International
Supervisor of Women’s Department
will host the 32nd Regional Holy Con­
vocation commencing Wednesday,
Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 26.
ORIGINAL HEALING MINISTERIAL TRUST PRESENTS:
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M aretha H art
Fellowship Missionary Bap­
tist Church was in high spirits
on Sunday as they gave praises
to God for this m om entous
time in the life of their church.
For 21 years Fellowship has
been witnessing to the good­
ness of God.
Rev. Dr. Johnny Pack IV is
the founding pastor and orga­
nizer of Fellowship; and due to
his organizational skills, expe­
rience and being led by the
Lord; the chu rch has been
blessed in many ways.
Fellowship was so named by
Dr. Pack when he received a
vision to organize this church
on Oct. 14, 1987 as he and a
group o f believers met for a
prayer meeting in a Masonic
Lodge Hall.
The weekend anniversary cel­
ebration theme was "Wait upon
the L o rd .” (Isaiah 4 0 :3 1 )
Friday’s m essage "W ho Are
You W aiting O n ?” was
preached by Rev. Terrence
Scott. S ister Linda Ellerby
spoke at the church banquet on
Saturday. Bishop A. A. Wells
preached the closing message
"The Several Dimension of the
'TRANSFORMING THE CITY' REVIVAL
FEATURING
International Evangelist:
Dr. Oscar Lane, Jr.
COMING TO PORTLAND
SUNDAY, OCT. 19
Through SUNDAY, NOV. 2
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday @ 7 PM
CALVARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
126 N.E. Alberta
503-539-8994
FR EE Gift
photo by
M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver
Rev. Dr. Johnny Pack IV, pastor o f Fellowship Missionary
Baptist Church, 4009 N. Missouri Ave., and his wife Angela,
celebrate the church's 21st anniversary.
been through, they can say they
Church" on Sunday.
Out of all the things that Fel­ made it to this point because
low ship M issionary B aptist they were leaning and depend­
Church and Pastor Pack have ing on the Lord.
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ALL SEATS ARE FREE! FOR ATTENDEES!
Pacific Northwest Region
32nd Annual+ Holy Convocation
A of GOD
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CHURCH
in
CHRIST
Pastor's
Willie X. Hurst II
&
Peggie R. Hurst
CONVOCATIONALl
PRE-MUSICAL
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 18,2008
TIME 7:00 P.M.
"Bringing Out
The Victory In You”
2 Corinthians 4:7
This Celebration will Commence October 18th with a Pre-Convocation
Musical and Continue October 22 through October 26, 2008
Sunday Service - Sunday's @12:00pm
Mid-week Service - Wednesday's @ 7:00pm
1560 NE 172nd Ave. Portland, OR 97230
(Off of 172nd and Halsey)
Caring hands in your time of need
503-281-4891
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WORKSHOPS, WORSHIP, & PRAISE
Workshops 6:00-7:15 PM
Praise & Worship: 7:30 PM Nightly
Host Church: Emmanuel COGICU
Bishop A.L. Wright, Pastor
Bishop L. Tellis, Co-Pastor
48(X) N.E. 30th Avenue
Portland. Oregon 97211
General Invitation: TO ALL
Pastors, Supervisors, Missionaries & Saints
Pastors Please Join Us In This Holy Convocation Â.v W?
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* Cremations Available*
Families having closure is our main focus!
Our History Speaks For Itself
We Represent:
Professionalism
Respect
Serving Families
Helping the Community
“Assemble Ourselves Together For Christ"
For More Information Contact:
Bishop Lamont Tellis, Co-Pastor
(503) 335-8772
Bishop H.L. Hodge, Ph.I)
Executive Secretary
(503) 334-6239
&
The Past, Present and Future
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