Arrangements for Bishop Elwood Matthews

We are saddened to inform you that former general appointee, Bishop Elwood Matthews passed away this morning. Below you will find the details of his memorial service which will be held on Sunday.

Please feel free to inform the ministry in your area of Bishop Matthews’ passing and forward this information if you wish.

Elwood Matthews Memorial Service
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
New Life Fellowship
6755 South Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida 32780

For those wishing to send a card, Sister Roberta Matthews may be contacted at the following:

Roberta Matthews
7420 North U.S. Highway 1
Unit 206
Cocoa, FL 32927

Thank you for your prayers for the family during this time of loss.

Shaun McKinley | Administrative Liaison to the General Overseer

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