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The Symbol of the Church of God in Christ

The Symbol of the Church Of God In Christ is an outgrowth of the Presiding Bishop's Coat of Arms, which has become quite familiar to the Church. The design of the Official Seal of the Church was created in 1973 and adopted in the General Assembly in 1981 (April Session).

The obvious GARNERED WHEAT in the center of the seal represents all of the people of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. The ROPE of wheat which holds the shaft together represents the Founding Father of the Church, Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, who, at the call of the Lord, banded us together as a Brotherhood of Churches in the First Pentecostal General Assembly of the Church in 1907.

The date in the seal has a two-fold purpose. First, to tell us that Bishop Mason received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in March 1907; and, second, to tell us that it was because of this outpouring that Bishop Mason was compelled to call us together in November of 1907, to organize the Church Of God In Christ.

The RAIN in the background represents the Latter Rain or the End-time Revivals, which brought about the emergence of our Church along with other Pentecostal Holiness Bodies in the same era. The rain also serves as a challenge to the Church to keep Christ in the center of our worship and service, so that He may continue to use the Church Of God In Christ as one of the vehicles of Pentecostal Revival before the return of the Lord.

The Symbol of the Rosemark Church of God In Christ

Purpose

Evangelism – Sharing the Love of Christ

Personal & Spiritual Development – Developing a Passion for Understanding the Bible and Living Holy

Scriptural Knowledge – Executing the Principles & Disciplines of Faith

Vision Statement

Our focus is to empower individuals through the Word of God to live active, productive, and stable lives. Through the teaching of God’s Word, lives will be changed through spiritual application; creating healthy, holistic, and effective individuals. We also have an obligation to nurture spiritual growth throughout our community. This obligation will serve as a foundation in creating kingdom living with a passion for spiritual and social fulfillment.

“The anointed Word of God in which we preach will not be hindered nor distraught, but it will go forth in its purity and accomplish that which is set forth to do.”

“It is the same with my word. I send it out and it always produce fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”
Isaiah 55:11 (NLT)

Dove: represents the everlasting presence of the Holy Spirit. All ministries, auxiliaries, and their perspective leaders will continue to exercise their faith and belief in being led by the Holy Spirit.

John 14:17
“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”

Acts 1:8
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judeah, and in Sameria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.”

Flame: represents excellence in ministry. All ministries, auxiliaries, and their perspective leaders will be ignited with the Fire of the Holy Spirit & effective leadership and operate with spiritual excellence in every facet of the Rosemark Ministries.

Daniel 5:14
“I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.” (Daniel 6:3)

Family: represents the commitment to family. The Rosemark Church will continue to focus on bettering families and providing the tools and resources for continued growth and development in marriages, children, and the family as a whole.

Bible: represents the Word of God as the foundation of every ministry, auxiliary, and decision that is made concerning the Rosemark Church. Developing a listening ear and a heart of obedience is the central focus of every Servant-Leader.

Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom: teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Earth: represents our commitment to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all the earth.

Isaiah 55:11
“ So shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”