Saturday 17 March 2018

Interesting Things To Know About Bishop Charles Harrison Mason

By Diane Cole


Religions have been for ages. Often, they are developed to assemble people who share same faith with each other and observe practices and traditions. In fact, there are personalities who likewise leave impression to organizations and believers around the world.

Establishing a Church is such a difficult thing to do. But Bishop Charles Harrison Mason have made remarkable feat that other people recognized to be overwhelming and tough. He was the founder and also the first Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ. Born in 1864, Mason has significantly contributed to the growing faith and religion in some parts of United States. At first, it started small, but many people slowly appreciate and recognize the importance of the Church he had built.

As a child, he was heavily influenced by the religion that his parents instill on his mind. It was on the year 1879 wherein he joined a missionary and was later baptized as a Christian. Although he became a clergyman, he opposed such idea because he only wanted to stay as a lay member. Unfortunately, just like with other kids, he contracted a tuberculosis that spread fast during 1880.

Since great clinics and hospitals were not available in their communities at that time, patients have no other way but to resort on small medical center that only present small help. Jerry, who is Mason father, contracted the disease and meet his death, resulting the family to move to Arkansas. Without the solemn prayers of his siblings also mother, he would not able to overcome the disease.

At an early age of 27, he had his ministerial careers. After numerous years, he enrolled on a Baptist College, but made withdrawals three months after because he was completely unsatisfied with the curriculum and methods used. His claimed was that teachings were quite liberal and do not teach anything related to God Words. Most people could agree that he has strong faith.

He had traveled in various domestic and international territories to gained experience. Mason was not actually exclusive to ministry because he simply preached in lot of places and churches all over the United States. Additionally, he also underwent numerous activities too. In 1911, he developed the first auxiliary and department of Church which revolve around kids and women.

There was a time on his life when he married his first wife, Alice Saxton. After approximately two years of marriage, Saxton has put an end to their relationship because of the reason that she lost complete interest on his lives. Roughly a year after she contracted and died from a disease, he met and married Leila Washington, and they have had seven kids. At 97, he died and finally meet his Creator.

Just like with other professionals, there are people who have been inspired by his works and achievements. And because of that, they start to follow and read his works. This only goes to show how memorable and excellent the life of such bishop.

Every famous person has a story and life achievements to tell. So, when you find yourself intrigued, do not be reluctant to spare time reading some important matters. There are many resources that can be found out there that you can use.




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