WHEREAS, Greater Christ Temple Church is commemorating it’s 35thPastoral Anniversary on August 14, 2022, communities and congregations from all over are coming together to help celebrate this marvelous ministry that has been “Touching Lives for Christ”
WHEREAS, A church does not arrive at its 35th Anniversary by accident. It has been over a quarter of a century of the prayers, sacrifices, dynamic leadership of Senior Pastor, Michael Cooper, Sr. and the hard work and dedication of the Greater Christ Temple saints. WHEREAS, We are together today to celebrate a dynamic trailblazers, leadership of Suffragan Bishop Michael & Tobi Hargrave Cooper, Senior Pastors of Greater Christ Temple - Lima, Ohio: and the Regional Bishop of the Southwest Region Of The Ohio District Council of the PAW, Inc. WHEREAS, Suffragan Bishop Michael & Tobi Hargrave Cooper, was installed and still served as senior pastor since 1987 this is a hallmark of any church. Without waiver bishop has been a faithful and dedicated servant of God serving as Senior Pastor of Greater Christ Temple for 35 years and is to be commended for his steadfast Christian leadership over the years; traveling thousands of miles every year. WHEREAS, his outreach is not limited to just Greater Christ Temple, but he also serves the community on a city, county, state, national and international level within the Kingdom of God as an ambassador of Jesus Christ. Bishop Cooper who has demonstrated excellence in his calling as a “Man of God” and for that reason, the members of The Church of God of the Apostolic Faith International Ministerial, Association, Inc. want to extend to him and his family our sincerest love and are proud to call him Bishop, Pastor, Leader and Friend. NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, on behalf of Archbishop Lee Bowling & Bishop Andy Roberts, of The Church of God of the Apostolic Faith International Ministerial Association, Inc. Hereby claim that August 14th shall be a special recognition day of honor. We encourage all of the citizens of Lima, Ohio to gather for this the 35th Pastoral Anniversary Service. The Church of God desire to recognize, honor and express their pride and appreciation to Bishop Cooper’s family for their personal achievements, numerous community contributions and commitments to the City of Lima. NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, we give pause, honor and praise on this day for the deep and abiding commitment of this special family. We do hereby declare in The Church of God of the Apostolic Faith International Ministerial Association, Inc. THAT August 14th 2022 SHALL BE KNOWN as Suffragan Bishop Michael & Tobi Hargrave Cooper Day. We encourage all citizens and churches to show appreciation and gratitude to Bishop Michael & Tobi Hargrave Cooper for their selfless and tireless dedication to our community. Be it Further Resolves, I, Archbishop Lee Bowling & Bishop Andy Roberts, do hereby proclaim in the General Assembly of The Church of God that August 14th of every year shall be known as Bishop Michael & Tobi Hargrave Cooper Day. I encourage ALL Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, and church officials to conduct ceremonies and programs that bring together community members to reflect on the importance of Great Leadership in all communities such as that shown to us by Bishop Michael & Tobi Hargrave Cooper. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and church seal to this official proclamation documentation on this the 14th day of August 2022. His Grace, Archbishop Lee Bowling His Grace, Bishop Andy Roberts, Presiding Prelate
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The General Assembly of The Church of God of the Apostolic Faith International Ministerial Association, Inc. Archbishop Lee Bowling and Bishop Andy Roberts Archives
February 2024
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