He was a delight to be around and spoke with so many passengers on the ship. He seemed so proud of his wifeвЂ™s success, and I remember his warm presence on the 2012 One Love Cruise. Many would request a photograph and he always said вЂњsure!' He showed no sign of being bothered by their stardom. He welcomed strangers who wanted to meet him, and his smile was so embracing. It was very common to find him backstage or seated in the front of the venue, waiting for Evangelist Caesar to complete her musical set. And just as with Elijah and Elisha, when Elisha sought a double portion of GodвЂ™s anointing of his spiritual mentor, Bishop Williams embraced the torch of MCHCA and exponentially grew the church in which Bishop Brumfield Johnson had begun.Д«ishop Williams was a strong supporter of his wife, often traveling to concert engagements with her. And as adamantly as Elisha refused to leave Elijah, Bishop Williams was faithful to Bishop Johnson until Bishop JohnsonвЂ™s death on February 15, 1972. As a disciple of Bishop Brumfield Johnson, Bishop Williams gleaned the essence of JohnsonвЂ™s heart-similar to Elijah and Elisha. Calvary Word of Faith Church, 3100 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC 27610ДЄccording to Bishop WilliamsвЂ™ biography, he led the Winston-Salem MCHCA church for more than 30 years, while serving as Senior Bishop Prelate of the Mt Calvary Holy Churches of America organization. The Homegoing Celebration will convene Saturday, July 12th, 11:00 am. Public viewing will be 12 noon to 6:00 pm. The couple had been married for over 30 years and were co-Pastors of RaleighвЂ™s Mount Calvary Word of Faith.ДЄ Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 11th, 7:00 pm. Thompson who prayerfully fulfill the vision of this MCHC of вЂњWinning SoulsвЂќ and to live up to the name of being вЂњthe Friendliest Church on this Side of Town.Bishop Harold Ivory Williams Sr., husband of legendary gospel singer Shirley Caesar, and Senior Bishop Emeritus of the Mount Calvary Holy Church of America (MCHCA), died July 4, 2014. Thompson is NYS First Lady and Co-Pastor Rev. Joining our NYS Jurisdictional Bishop Larry C. Min., saw fit to appoint Overseer Thompson for elevation to the Episcopal office of Bishop during the Mt Calvary Holy Church of America, International Winter Empowerment Conference in January of 2008. Through divine revelation, our International Presiding Prelate, Archbishop Alfred A. He was also appointed overseer of the NYS Diocese in the year 2005 by Bishop Williams and NYS Jurisdictional bishop, Bishop Frank H. His dedicated work in ministry led to his elevation to the Pastorate by our MCHC prelate Bishop Harold Ivory Williams in 1988. Pastor Thompson holds an Associate Degree in Bible Studies and a Baccalaureate Degree in Christian Ministry. serving on the ministerial staff at the local Diocese from 1981-1988. Calvary Holy Church, Buffalo, NY in 1979 became an active member of the NYS Missionary Dept.

Calvary Holy Church, Buffalo, NY returned to 564 William Street and remained there for 17 years until it relocated to its present address at 240 Hutchinson & Midway Ave, Buffalo, NY. It continued there until a destructive fire destroyed the large edifice and Mt. With GodвЂ™s direction it was moved to a large synagogue located at 177 History Street. The original address of this assemble was at 564 William Street. Ruth Dickerson was the first assistant pastor. Bishop Johnson became the first pastor and Rev. Calvary Holy Church of America, Inc., Buffalo, NY. Out of that event in the year 1942 a local church was born, bearing the name of Mt. On hearing of the great work of this spirit-filled leader was doing, a young women by the name of Queen Douglas called for a revival to come to her city. Calvary Holy Church of America was birthed.ДЄfter adopting a charter in 1929 in Boston, MA, the band of ministers under the leadership of Bishop Johnson traveled through the eastern and southern tier of the US and established churches in Staten Island, NY, Durham, NC, and Columbus OH. Out of that soul saving meeting 250 people were saved and desired a church home, the Mt. who was associated with the United Holy Church of America and serving as pastor of the churches in Summit, New Jersey traveled to Winston Salem, NC to run revival with several other ministers. began as the vision of the late Bishop Brumfield Johnson, who was a God Inspired man. The Mt Calvary Holy Church of America, Inc.

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