2025 DEACON TIM SMITH AWARD HONOREE
SISTER MYA BATEMAN
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
The Church of God Apostolic Music Department is celebrating Sister Mya Bateman for her faithful and consistent service to her local church, I Hope COGA, the Southern District and the National Music Department. Mya (center) is pictured with Minister Audrey Cromer, I Hope Church Administrator and her grandmother, Elder Carrie Smith.
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
Mya's bright smile lights up any room and comes from her heart of worship which is exemplified in every area of worship arts that she serves. She loves the Lord, her church family and the C.O.G.A. We are looking forward to the light she will continue to be as God continues to use her in this ministry.
Mya, CONGRATULATIONS !
CELEBRATING CHURCH OF GOD APOSTOLIC LEGACY
DR. ROSIA KNIGHTON HONOREE 2025 PASTOR OF THE YEAR
BISHOP CHARLES T. HASH 2025 LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
BISHOP LAWYER WILLIAMS 2025 LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Elder Knighton was the 2024 Lifetime Service Award recipient having served the C.O.G.A for over six decades, from Sunday school teacher to National Elders Board President for three decades. Elder Knighton added another role to serve faithfully for the last 8 years as pastor of New Hope C.O.G.A. Her diligence, faithfulness and tenacity a
Elder Knighton was the 2024 Lifetime Service Award recipient having served the C.O.G.A for over six decades, from Sunday school teacher to National Elders Board President for three decades. Elder Knighton added another role to serve faithfully for the last 8 years as pastor of New Hope C.O.G.A. Her diligence, faithfulness and tenacity are some of the reasons Dr. Knighton has been recognized as 2025 Pastor of the Year by General Overseer, Bishop C.O. Reid. Pictured with Dr. Knighton (center and on screen) are members of I Hope C.O.G.A.
BISHOP LAWYER WILLIAMS 2025 LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
BISHOP CHARLES T. HASH 2025 LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
BISHOP LAWYER WILLIAMS 2025 LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Bishop Lawyer Williams is the epitome of faithfulness. Known for his love and faith in the Word of God Bishop continues to be a bright light in the organization. He has served as on every level of ministry: Minister, Elder, Bishop during his 62 Years of Faithful Service to the C.O.G.A. He also was pastor of three C.O.G.A. Churches and Sou
Bishop Lawyer Williams is the epitome of faithfulness. Known for his love and faith in the Word of God Bishop continues to be a bright light in the organization. He has served as on every level of ministry: Minister, Elder, Bishop during his 62 Years of Faithful Service to the C.O.G.A. He also was pastor of three C.O.G.A. Churches and Southern District Sunday School Superintendent. We praise God for his faithful service."...Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Revelations 2:10b
BISHOP CHARLES T. HASH 2025 LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
BISHOP CHARLES T. HASH 2025 LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
BISHOP CHARLES T. HASH 2025 LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
The 2025 Legacy Diamond award was awarded to the family of Bishop Charles T. Hash who served the C.O.G.A. for over 65 years as Minister, National AYPU Leader, a supporter of the National Music Department, Elder, Pastor and Bishop. Bishop Hash served as C.O.G.A. National 1st Vice Overseer for 25 years. His legacy continues in
The 2025 Legacy Diamond award was awarded to the family of Bishop Charles T. Hash who served the C.O.G.A. for over 65 years as Minister, National AYPU Leader, a supporter of the National Music Department, Elder, Pastor and Bishop. Bishop Hash served as C.O.G.A. National 1st Vice Overseer for 25 years. His legacy continues in all the ministries that he touched. Pictured and in attendance to receive the award, his daughter Katherine Hash.
2024 DEACON TIM SMITH AWARD HONOREE
BROTHER KEVIAN PRATHER
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
The Church of God Apostolic Music Department is celebrating Brother Kevian Prather for his faithful and consistent service to his local church, New Hope COGA, the Southern District and the National Music Department. He is pictured with his wife, Cherrelle Prather.
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
MUSIC MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
Brother Kevian is an awesome drummer, tenor, and sound engineer. He loves his family and the C.O.G.A. He plays a vital role in the national conference and we are so grateful for God's gift, Brother Kevian Prather.
CONGRATULATIONS !
CELEBRATING CHURCH OF GOD APOSTOLIC LEGACY
PASTOR ANTONIO SNIPES 2024 THOMAS J. COX HONOREE PASTOR OF THE YEAR
PASTOR ANTONIO SNIPES 2024 THOMAS J. COX HONOREE PASTOR OF THE YEAR
PASTOR ANTONIO SNIPES 2024 THOMAS J. COX HONOREE PASTOR OF THE YEAR
Pictured with Pastor Snipes, his wife Madeleine Snipes and C.O.G.A. General Overseer, Bishop C.O. Reid.
DR. ROSIA KNIGHTON (CENTER) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
PASTOR ANTONIO SNIPES 2024 THOMAS J. COX HONOREE PASTOR OF THE YEAR
PASTOR ANTONIO SNIPES 2024 THOMAS J. COX HONOREE PASTOR OF THE YEAR
Pictured with Dr. Knighton is her son, Bishop Ed Jones, and members from her church family, New Hope C.O.G.A.
SIS. WILLIE BELL SUMLER LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
PASTOR ANTONIO SNIPES 2024 THOMAS J. COX HONOREE PASTOR OF THE YEAR
SIS. WILLIE BELL SUMLER LEGACY DIAMOND HONOREE
Pictured is the family of Sis. Sumler, Elderess Lorene West (Daughter) and Bishop Arthur West (Son-in-law) grandchildren, great-grandchildren - and great-great grand child - COGA LEGACY!