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Rev. Ilda Wolford of Harman, WV, to be inducted into the UPCI's "Order of the Faith" in 2011.

Rev. Ilda Wolford of Harman, WV, has been selected by the United Pentecostal Church International to be honored at the 2011 General Conference in Louisville, KY, as one of this year’s inductees into the “Order of the Faith.” This is the highest honor that is bestowed upon a minister of the UPCI for their contribution to the work of God. She is 87 years old. The only other West Virginian so honored has been Rev. William H. Cole.

The Order of the Faith, established in 2002, is the United Pentecostal Church International’s prestigious award honoring outstanding achievement and exemplary service to the UPCI. Members are decided upon by the Executive Committee. The Order of the Faith’s new members are inducted at the annual General Conference of the UPCI, held during the fall of each year. Biographies of each member are included on the official website to highlight their achievements.

We’re pleased to announce that now you can order online to get your copy of Our Historical Stepping Stones to the West Virginia District – compiled and edited by Rev. Daniel L. Scott Sr. To order now, click here. This book is hardbound and its interior contents are printed in color on coated stock. This is a beautiful keepsake and a wonderful chronicle of our history spanning three Oneness-Pentecostal organizations.

Bishop G. A. Mangun

It is with a heavy heart we inform you that Bishop G.A. Mangun completed his journey early this morning, June 17.

Surrounded by his family, he journeyed across the river to the sounds of a victorious angelic welcome.  His death was as powerful and victorious as his incredible life.  We mourn and rejoice, we grieve and celebrate.

The Mangun family is forever indebted to everyone for their love, prayers, and support.

While leading his local church, and serving on various committees and on the Board of the Louisiana District, Bishop Mangun also served the United Pentecostal Church International as a member of the Foreign Missions Board from 1982 until the present.  He also served as an Executive Presbyter.  In 2004 was inducted into the UPCI’s “Order of  the Faith.”

The homegoing service for Bishop G. A. Mangun will be Tuesday, June 22, at 6:00 pm at The Pentecostals of Alexandria.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon and continue until service time.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 am with procession departing from The Pentecostals of Alexandria at 9:30 am. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville, LA.