{"id":2597,"date":"2021-02-05T06:28:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T12:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogic.org\/adjutancy\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2021-02-12T06:28:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T12:28:14","slug":"notice-of-episcopal-transition-bishop-aubrey-baker-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/adjutancy\/2021\/02\/05\/notice-of-episcopal-transition-bishop-aubrey-baker-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Notice of Episcopal Transition – Bishop Aubrey Baker, Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"

February 4, 2021<\/p>\n

Dear Saints,<\/p>\n

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints<\/em>.”
\nPsalm 116:15<\/p>\n

$\"\"$ <\/a>This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.<\/p>\n

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop Aubrey Baker, Jr.<\/strong><\/em>, to eternal rest. Bishop Baker was Prelate Emeritus of New York Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, where the current Prelate is Bishop Rothel Highsmith. Bishop Baker was Pastor Emeritus of Greater Trinity Temple COGIC.<\/p>\n

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the family will hold a private memorial service<\/a> for this servant.<\/p>\n

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.\u00a0 It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the family during this most difficult time.<\/p>\n

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.<\/em>”
\n2 Corinthians 1:3<\/p>\n

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,<\/p>\n

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.<\/strong>
\nAdjutant General
\nChurch Of God In Christ, Inc.<\/i><\/p>\n

\n
<\/a><\/p>\n
February 9, 2021<\/p>\n
The services for Bishop Aubrey Baker, Jr., Prelate Emeritus of New York Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will be as follows:<\/p>\n
PUBLIC VIEWING<\/strong><\/em>
\nFriday, February 12, 2021 \u2013 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST<\/em>
\nSampson Funeral Services, Inc.<\/strong>
\n2601 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11208<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIAL SERVICE<\/strong><\/em>
\nSaturday, February 13, 2021 \u2013 10:15 AM EST<\/em>
\nMt. Sinai Cathedral Church Of God In Christ<\/strong>
\n1916 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York 11233
\nThis memorial is by invitation only. LiveStream via Facebook Page of
\nSecond Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Eastern New York COGIC<\/p>\n
DISCLAIMER<\/strong><\/p>\n
All clergy are asked to wear Class B attire. Physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed<\/em>.<\/p>\n
Everyone attending is required to observe the following regulations:<\/em><\/p>\n
\n
Wear a mask at all times while on the church premises.<\/em><\/li>\n
Refrain from gathering in large groups while on the church premises.<\/em><\/li>\n
Refrain from sitting within the sanctuary during the viewing.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
During this time of uncertainty, we request your continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.<\/p>\n
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