Church Of God

WESTMINSTER - So far, only a porcupine, flying squirrel and cave bat populate the branches and tree limbs.The trio would like some company.So would their creators -- James Palmisano, 8, of Manchester; Frankie Boyer, 9, of Westminster; and Jason Duncan, 10, of Finksburg.The boys, assisted by their dads, constructed the 6-foot-high, three-dimensional tree with saws, hammers and nails. Transplanted from a classroom to the church vestibule, their masterpiece attracts attention, curiosity and interest from all who enter.

THOMAS JOHNSON called home on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Survived by a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 19, from 12 to 4 P.M. at the Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue. The wake will be held on Sunday, September 20th, 3 P.M. with funeral service to follow at 4 P.M. at the Emmanuel Ministry Church of God and Christ, 4829 Hazelwood Avenue. Interment Monday, September 21st, Garrison Forest Cemetery.

Bishop Robert S. Davis Sr., senior pastor of Long Reach Church of God in Columbia, sat in his office one morning last week, looked at the plaques, pictures and certificates that cover the walls and reminisced about the 30 years he has served the church. He smiled while talking about the five-family meeting in his house during the summer of 1972 that eventually launched the church. Davis laughed while discussing how the church held services in places such as Phelps Luck Elementary School and Long Reach Village Community Center before constructing its building in 1985.

On September 13, 2009 BERTHA E. SPICER. On Saturday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M. On Sunday, Mrs. Spicer will lie instate at Liberty Grace Church of God, 3400 Copley Road where the family will receive friends from 3:00 to 3:30 P.M. with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 655-0015.

Bishop Louis Henry Ford, 81, founder of St. Paul's Church of God in Christ and head of the 8.5-million-member Church of God in Christ, died Friday in Chicago.

On August 11, 2004, FRANCIS W. SCHINDLER; loving father of Krystal Dawn Schindler; devoted son of Gertrude Schindler and the late Edward N. Schindler, Sr; dearest brother of the late Edward N. Schindler, Jr. and Karen M. Burchill; devoted uncle of Kari Burchill, Charles Burchill and Edward N. Schindler, III. Funeral Services will be held at the Grace Church of God, 12909 Eastern Avenue, Chase, MD on Tuesday, 10 A.M. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery....

On November 24, 2008, Dorothy E. Trimble A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive, Anderson, IN 46012.

On August 13, 2003, ANNIE R. MASON beloved sister of Mamie W. Brooks. Visitation at THE DERRICK C. JONES FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4611 Park Heights Ave on Tuesday, August 19, 1 to 7 p.m. Mrs. Mason will lie in state at Evans Temple Memorial Church of God, 2435 E. Madison St. at 9:30 a.m on Wednesday, August 20. Family will receive friends at 10:30, funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.

On February 26, 2008, MATTIE SUE ROBERTS-MANLEY; faithful member of The Christian Community Church of God. Viewing at the JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, PA, 2222-26 W. North Avenue, on Sunday from 2 to 6 P.M. Wake at The Christian Community Church of God, 2701 W. Baltimore Street, on Monday from 10:30 until 11 A.M. when funeral service will begin. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

On April 6, 2005, GERTRUDE J. SCHINDLER (nee Oliver), dearest wife of the late Norman E. Schindler; devoted mother of the late Norman and Wayne Schindler and Karen Burchill; beloved sister of Sarah L. Bynion, Agnes F. Raynor and the late Harriet N. Schoenberger and James A. Oliver; loving grandmother of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at the Grace Church of God, 12909 Eastern Avenue, Chase, MD on Tuesday, 11 A.M. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.

On August 13, 2009, FLORENCE. Visitation 2140 N. Fulton Avenue Tuesday 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends Wednesday at Christian Community Church of God, 2701 W. Baltimore Street at 10:30 A.M., funeral to follow at 11 A.M.

On August 2, 2009, EMMA J. MARTIN. Friends may call at the CHATMAN- HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, 5240 Reisterstown Road, on Thursday, 1-8 p.m. (the family will be present 6-8 p.m.) Funeral services will be held at the Christian Community Church of God, 2701 W. Baltimore Street on Friday. Wake 11 a.m. Funeral Service will begin 12 Noon. Interment King Memorial Park.

On May 19, 2009, MR. SINCLAIR. Visitation at 2140 N. Fulton Avenue on Sunday 12 to 6 PM. The family will receive friends at Mason Memorial Church of God in Christ, 2608 Frederick Avenue on Tuesday at 12 PM. Funeral to follow at 12:30 PM.

On May 7, 2009, LILLIAN JERALDINE CARTER; beloved wife of Kenneth Carter, Sr. On Thursday, friends may call at VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES (RANDALLSTOWN), 8728 Liberty Road, from 4 to 8 P.M. On Friday, Mrs. Carter will lie in state at Christian Community Church of God, 2701 W. Baltimore Street, where the family will receive friends 9:30 to 10:30 A.M with services to follow.

On April 14, 2009 PAULINE CHAN beloved daughter of Monica Haye and Harris Samuels; devoted mother of Kheron, Chrystal, Marion, Glendon and cherished grandmother of five. Also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts and other family members and friends. Viewing will be held at The Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home, 8728 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133 on May 1 4-8 p.m. Family will receive friends at Baltimore Central New Testament Church of God, 4820 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 on May 2 9-10 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Interment at Druid Ridge Cemetery, 7900 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208 immediately after service.

On March 7, 2009, HELEN THELMA PATTERSON-JONES. On today, Mrs. Patterson-Jones will lie in state at Gospel Spreading Church of God, 4310 Edmondson Avenue, where the family will receive friends form 10:30 to 11 A.M with services to follow. Interment at Arbutus Memorial Park. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

On June 15, 2005, JENNIE LEE beloved mother of Cathleen Dudley, Cynthia Taylor, William Taylor Jr., and Cheryl T. Leach. Friends may call at the MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Ave., on Tuesday after 8:30 A.M., where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 PM. Services Wednesday at Church of God, 4310 Edmondson Ave. Wake 11AM., funeral 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Church of God Burial Fund (410) 233-9740. See www.marchfh.com

On May 18, 2003, EARL F. MCNATT beloved husband of Helen (nee Basinger) devoted father of Pam, Debbie, Vicki, Dwayne, Kenny, Dennis, Kevin and the late Darrell McNatt. Also survived by 14 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Grace Church of God, 12909 Eastern Avenue on Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral from the Grace Church of God on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Interment Holly Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 410-687-7100.

On February 21, 2009, EULA MAE GREGORY went home to be with the Lord. Dear wife of the late Rudolph E. Gregory of 50 years, beloved mother of Yolanda L. and her husband John Overby of Nottingham, PA. and Veronica L. and her husband Michael Guldan of Severn, MD., cherished grandmother of Robert L. and his wife Juliet Bennett of Sykesville, MD., Melanie D. and her husband Christopher Johnson of Towson, MD., Aaron M. and his wife Joanna Waddell of Nottingham, MD.,...