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Dr. Raymond E. Watts Elevated As Cogic Jurisdictional Bishop Print E-mail
Thursday, 01 March 2007
POMONA

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Dr. Raymond E. Watts
On November 13, 2006, Dr. Raymond E. Watts of the New Direction Community Church of God In Christ, 177 W. Monterey Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 was elevated to the sacred office as Jurisdictional Bishop in the Church of God In Christ at the 99th Holy Convocation in Memphis Tennessee.  Bishop Watts is presiding over Jurisdiction #3 that includes the Inland Empire spanning to the High Desert.


On March 8, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a "Black tie" Inaugural Gala celebrating this momentous occasion. 


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Bishop Charles E. Blake
The keynote speaker for this event is the 1st Administrative Assistant to the presiding Bishop of the Church of God In Christ, Bishop G. E. Patterson.  Bishop  Charles E. Blake is also the renowned Pastor of West Angeles Church of God In Christ of Los Angeles, California.   Special Musical Guest for this occasion is the multiple Stellar and Dove Award Nominee-Dr. Norman E. Hutchins.


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Bishop G.E. Patterson
With an uncompromising zeal for the people and work of the Lord, Bishop Watts has brought a spirit of quality and excellence to the ministries of New Direction Community Church, infusing the city of Pomona and its environs with life and energy.  Under his leadership, the New Direction Community Church is developing a fifty-five thousand square foot state-of-the-art Worship Center in the heart of Pomona.  Additional, Bishop Watts is an outstanding minister of the gospel, lecturer, conference speaker and biblical scholar with an intellectual, scriptural approach and intense oratorical style that stimulates the intellect of people from all walks of life.  He has been recognized by several civic and ecumenical organizations for excellence in service to the body of Christ and dedication to his community.  He is the Chief Executive Officer of Pomona Ministry of Economics, Inc., a tax-exempt California non-profit involved in affordable housing in Pomona and surrounding cities, he has served as a board member of the Habitat for Humanity Pomona Valley and has provided career training in electronics for students at the Los Angeles Urban League.  Together with his wife he owns and operates the Crystal Montessori Academy also located in Pomona.

For more information contact Dr. Irene Jenkins-Marshall at (951) 352-9682.
 
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