{"id":2602,"date":"2021-02-08T09:15:22","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T15:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogic.org\/adjutancy\/?p=2602"},"modified":"2021-02-19T12:11:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T18:11:42","slug":"notice-of-episcopal-transition-bishop-john-lewis-johnson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/adjutancy\/2021\/02\/08\/notice-of-episcopal-transition-bishop-john-lewis-johnson\/","title":{"rendered":"Notice of Episcopal Transition – Bishop John Lewis Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"

February 5, 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 John Lewis Johnson<\/strong><\/em>, to eternal rest. Bishop Johnson was an Auxiliary Bishop in Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; serving under Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop James E. Hornsby. Bishop Johnson was Pastor of Greater Progressive Church Of God In Christ in Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n

Bishop Johnson served the Fort Worth community and was recognized as a “Living Legend.” This Gospel Giant had a tenure of 70 years of Gospel preaching, 61 years of Pastoral Ministry, 50 years of service as District Superintendent, and 24 years as an Administrative Assistant. In 2009, he and his late wife Mother Alma Katherine Johnson celebrated 65 years of marriage.<\/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

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<\/a><\/p>\n

February 12, 2021<\/p>\n

The services for Bishop John Lewis Johnson, Auxiliary Bishop in Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will be as follows:<\/p>\n

PUBLIC VIEWING<\/strong><\/em>
\nWednesday, February 17, 2021 \u2013 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM CST<\/em>
\nGregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors<\/strong>
\n4000 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76119<\/p>\n

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PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIAL SERVICE<\/strong><\/em>
\nThursday, February 18, 2021<\/em>
\nSkyvue Memorial Gardens<\/strong>
\n7220 Rendon Bloodworth Road, Mansfield, Texas 76063
\nThis event will be privately attended by the family<\/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 regulations in place by the funeral directors.<\/em><\/p>\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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