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california council<br />
by Sister Vernell T urner, Convention<br />
Reporter<br />
T he California Council was held in Los<br />
Angeles, California February 25 - February<br />
28, <strong>2016</strong> at Gospel Tabernacle FBH Church<br />
11861 South Main Street. Upon arrival we<br />
were cordially greeted by 2 young men who<br />
ushered us into the sanctuary and directed us<br />
to our seats. We were elated to meet the pastor of Gospel Tabernacle, Reverend Bryan<br />
Davis.<br />
T he morning service was wonderful. We heard greetings from Elder Quintin Hughley and<br />
Bishop Johnnie L. Davis introduced Bishop P.L. Frazier Jr. who brought the morning<br />
message.<br />
Bishop Frazier preached mightily from Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethern,<br />
by the mercies of God that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto<br />
God, which is your reasonable service." Beseech you - I beg you to present your body holy<br />
and acceptable. "On the Altar, but not burnt up". We are living sacrifices. Dead sacrifices<br />
can't speak. We have this treasure in earthen vessels. Bishop told us that Christ Jesus is not<br />
a consultant. He is in charge! We are to give our lives totally to God.<br />
T he Welcome Service was dynamic! T he young people led devotion and we thoroughly<br />
enjoyed them! T he children 's choir and their director were all arrayed in robes (purchased<br />
by the Foreign Mission Directress, Sister Patricia Jenkins). T he children sang out of their<br />
hearts. Pastor Davis was on fire. We all joined him singing, "T his Means War"! Sister<br />
Regina Raiford, National Directress of Jr. Mission, brought the message from Romans<br />
8:28. Subject: "It's Working for my Good".<br />
Each message was anointed and uplifting: Sister Patricia Jenkins preached Friday<br />
morning from Luke 22:3-6,34. Subject: "What's Brewing Inside of You?" Bishop A.L.<br />
Rodgers preached Friday night from Matthew 16:18 - 19. Subject: "T he Disabled<br />
Church". Mother M.E. Nesbit preached Saturday morning from II Corinthians 2:14.<br />
T hanks be unto God who causes us to win. T hought: "You are Victorious!"<br />
We thank Pastor Davis & the members for their hospitality. I am honored to be the<br />
reporter. I had a marvelous time and I encourage everyone to visit the Saints in California.<br />
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