January 18, 2021
Dear Saints,
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15
This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.
God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop James Marion Scott, Sr., to eternal rest. Bishop Scott served the Lord’s church faithfully as Prelate of the Tennessee Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. We were informed of the passing of Lady Virginia Scott, the wife of Bishop Scott, on Sunday.
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the Scott family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.
During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family. It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the Scott family during this most difficult time.
“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3
Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,
Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.
January 20, 2021
The services for Bishop James Marion Scott, Sr., Prelate of the Tennessee Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will be as follows:
PUBLIC VIEWING
Sunday, January 24, 2021 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ
2311 Bliss Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406
PRIVATE FAMILY VIEWING / COMMITTAL
Monday, January 25, 2021 – 11:00 AM CST
Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ
2311 Bliss Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406
The committal will be privately attended by the family
DISCLAIMER
All clergy are asked to wear Class B attire and all women will be in Black. Physical distancing and government restrictions on gathers will be observed. Persons should expect their temperature to be taken to determine entry. Entry will be prohibited if personal temperatures fall outside the acceptable range.
Everyone attending is required to observe the following regulations:
- Wear a mask at all times while on the church premises. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired.
- Refrain from gathering in large groups while on the church premises.
- Refrain from sitting within the sanctuary during the viewing.
During this time of uncertainty, we request your continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.
