Bethel Members Celebrate Mortgage Burning

By: Gloria Ralph
Date: 03/02/07
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The weekend of December 9-10, 2006, at the Bethel church in Orlando, Fla., was one of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mortgage burning. The group evolved from a children’s ministries outreach initiative and became
an organized church in 1991. Sabbath service began with a rousing song service led by Malcolm Gordon, former Southern Union Conference president.

Following was a stimulating lesson study in which Cleveland and Jasinth Holness reflected on the patriots, voices echoed as the sanctuary choir sang, “We’ve Come This Far By Faith.” The meditation was given by Janice Browne, soloist. The sermon, entitled “God’s Creative Processes and Activity,” was delivered by Benjamin Browne, president
of the South Central Conference. He informed the congregation that God wants to transform and make all partakers of His divine nature.During the afternoon celebration, Willie L. Taylor, president of the Southeastern
Conference, commended the congregation for its faithful accomplishment, and emphasized that each time a church is faithful in fulfilling its commitment to burn the mortgage, its an encouragement to other churches to do the same.

Anthony Smith, pastor, led the congregation in a dedicatory prayer. After the flames were extinguished, the congregation sang “To God Be The Glory.” Recognition was given to the following members: George Bowens, Pansy Vaz-Powell, Levi Gardner, Winston Wiggans, and Mattie Mellon—charter members;
Wilder Astwood and Cleretta Lampkin—pioneers; and Andrew Powell, Charles Weathington, and John Moment—
contributors.

Pastors O. H. Paul, Patrick Vincent, Jackson Doggette, Larry Johnson, and John Damon, were among the celebration attendees.
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Pansy Vaz-Powell | Jul/25/10 12:07:43
The information on the originators of Bethel Church on the article recoded re Bethel Mortgage burning is incorrect, but the true record is in heaven.
 
Pansy Vaz-Powell | Jul/25/10 12:07:43
The information on the originators of Bethel Church on the article recoded re Bethel Mortgage burning is incorrect, but the true record is in heaven.
 
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