“Maximizing Our Ministry” (Luke 5:2, II Corinthians 4:1) was the theme of the week long Holy Convocation recently held at Pentecostal Temple COGIC at 6300 East Liberty Blvd., in East Liberty.
The Annual convention has become a citywide revival that Pittsburgh church leaders look forward to attending. Each day of the event began with an 11 a.m. Morning Glory service conducted by Prophetess Mother Judy Hines of Nyack, N.Y., and concluded with the 6 p.m. Xtreme Xperience Youth Hour conducted by the Jurisdictional Youth Department leaders.
The week’s special guest speakers began with two Memphis, Tenn., preachers, Pastor Andrew Singleton who inspired the city youth in their walk with the Lord, followed by National Auxiliaries In Ministry President (COGIC) Superintendent Linwood Dillard who’s powerful sermon created high praise practically to the point of the night’s benediction.
Televangelist Bishop Corby Bush of Dallas headlined the Thursday night service. His gospel message excited an atmosphere of spiritual healing that transcended to holy dancing that gave new meaning to the phrase “a Holy Ghost party don’t stop.”
New precedence was set on Friday evening as Bishop Loran Mann welcomed Apostolic Bishop Henry Davenport, Pastor of Solomon Temple Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of Detroit.
The orthodox denomination, known for their conservative religious practices, arrived in great numbers with anticipation of worship and new fellowship in the beauty of holiness, dispelling the belief that the denominations are incompatible.
Those who attended the Official Day Saturday service were delighted to experience the music of Gospel recording artist, Douglas Miller as well as the Sounds of Pentecost Choir accompanied by renown music keyboard artist and former Pittsburgher now living in Baltimore, Howard “Buddy” Lakins.
The sermonic solo, led by Tiana Mann, set the atmosphere for the dynamic gospel Word to follow by Bishop Loran Mann. His message based on the theme and delivered in rhythmic Pentecostal style, brought the rejoicing crowd to their feet.
This was the 21st Holy Convocation of the Vermont Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church Of God In Christ.
