{"id":2622,"date":"2021-03-19T19:33:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T00:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/adjutancy\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2021-03-25T09:10:44","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T14:10:44","slug":"notice-of-episcopal-transition-bishop-charles-elisha-dowdell-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/adjutancy\/2021\/03\/19\/notice-of-episcopal-transition-bishop-charles-elisha-dowdell-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Notice of Episcopal Transition – Bishop Charles Elisha Dowdell, Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"

March 19, 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 Charles Elisha Dowdell, Jr.<\/strong><\/em>, to eternal rest. Bishop Dowdell served as an Auxiliary Bishop in Indiana North Central Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, under the leadership of Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Donald Alford.<\/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 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 Dowdell 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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March 24, 2021<\/p>\n

The services for Bishop Charles Elijah Dowdell, Jr., Auxiliary Bishop in Indiana North Central Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will be as follows:<\/p>\n

LOCAL\/DISTRICT SERVICE<\/strong><\/em>
\nVisitation: 1:00 PM CST
\nSunday, March 28, 2021 \u2013 3:00 PM CST<\/em>
\nGreater Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ<\/strong>
\n429 N. Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360<\/p>\n

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE<\/strong><\/em>
\nVisitation: 10:00 AM CST
\nMonday, March 29, 2021 \u2013 11:00 AM CST<\/em>
\nGreater Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ<\/strong>
\n429 N. Woodland Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
\nJurisdictional Prelate: Bishop Donald L. Alford, Sr.<\/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>. Persons should expect their temperature to be taken to determine entry. Entry will be prohibited if personal temperatures fall outside the acceptable range.<\/p>\n

Everyone attending is required to observe the following regulations:<\/em><\/p>\n