\n\tFebruary 15, 2017\n<\/p>\n

\n\tDear Saints:\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThis correspondence is being sent at the request of Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake.  \n<\/p>\n

\n\tIt is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Stanford Lee Butts, Prelate, Maryland Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.<\/strong><\/em> \n<\/p>\n

\n\tArrangements can be found here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tLet us be in fervent prayer for the family during this most difficult time. If I can assist you further concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call my office at 501.712.0048. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tIn His Service,\n<\/p>\n

\n\tBishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
\n\tAdjutant General<\/em>
\n\tChurch Of God In Christ, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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