Memorial celebration in memory of Elder Ernest Rhodes, Sr. pastor, sunrise, November 25, 1932, sunset, October 18, 2015, Thursday, November 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m., New Zion Apostolic Church, 1640 Olive Road, Augusta, Georgia 30904, Elder Kenneth Dyson, pastor, Pastor Greg Joiner, presiding, Pastor Ashley Moore, Sr, officiating

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L ively Stone Church

Sunrise November 25, 1932

Sunset Octo6er 18, 2015

Thursday, Novem6er 5, 2015 2:00 (PM.
NEW ZIONMOS^OLIC CHX)*CK
1640 Olive (Road Augusta, (j 'orgia 30904
P astor Qreg Joiner, Presiding P astorA sh ley Moore, Sr, (Officiating

I'LL SEE YOU IN THE RAPTURE
If we never meet again on this earth, my precious friend, If, to God, we have been true and we've lived above all sin, Then, for us, there'll be c greeting for there's gonna be a meeting, for I'll see you in the rapture some sweet day. To my loved ones let me say that there'll surely come a day when the Lord will come again and he'll take His bride away; So, get ready now to meet Him, and with hallelujahs greet Him, and I'll see you in the rapture some sweet day.

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Muscicians

.Evangelist Stella Diggs

Old Testament............................ Elder Christopher McBride New & Living Way Worship Center

New Testament..................................... Pastor Aline P. Scott The Word is Life Church International

So lo .............................................Evangelist Ernise R. Hale

Prayer.... Selection

..................... Pastor Oscar Whiteside Living Waters ...... Chrstian Fountain Male Chorus

REMARKS (THREE MINUTES PLEASE)
& Evangelist Judy Dyson Faith Outreach Ministry

Pastor Kenneth Dyson n Apostolic Church

Elder Willie Jordan New Hope Apostolic Church

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................................. Saint Karen Norman United House of Prayer

Acknowledgements/Tributes................... Sis Shawnia Ryan

Selection............................... Sisters Trustzetta & Hazel Bethesda Cathedral, Atlanta, Georgia
Musical Tribute.............................................. Bro. Words of Comfort...........................Pastor Ashley
New Hope Apostolic Church Recessional.............................................................

2 Timothy 4:1-8

Obituary
"Whoever dwells in the shelter ot the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1
The Life of Elder Ernest Rhodes Sr. was a blessing to all who knew him. Elder Ernest Rhodes Sr. was born November 5, 1932 in Augusta, Georgia. He was the second child born to the late Mrs. Malvenia Rhodes Jackson. Ernest was called home to be with our heavenly father on October 18, 2015.
Ernest attended public school in the Richmond County School System. His work history included Mallory Battery and Uniroyal in Connecticut. Elliott Funeral Home and Richmond County Board of Education in Augusta Georgia.
Mr. Ernest Rhodes Sr... Is a man of God. He honorably served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Upon completion of his Military Service he married Emma Ruth Fisher in 1956 and became the proud parents of 4 children Christina, Ernise, Ernest Jr and Estelle. Pastor Rhodes turned his life over to God shortly after fnarriage to his wife. Pastor Rhodes became a Minister under Dr. LuLu Jackson at Pentecostal Assembly Church in Waterbury Ct. Pastor Rhodes became an Elder, then a District Elder in the Connecticut State Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. (P.A.W)
In 1975 Elder Ernest Rhodes started his own ministry with his wife and children, The Lively Stone Pentecostal Church. Pastor Rhodes and Evangelist Emma Rhodes Dedicated their lives to the ministry until Evangelist Emma passed away in 1984. Pastor Rhodes then re married in 1987 to Evangelist Carolyn Williams. Pastor Elder Ernest Rhodes and his wife continued the ministry until he passed away. His dedication to God, his family, and all who were b\ese^ him, will be forever cherished.
Elder Rhodes was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Austin; a sister, Edwina Parks; a daughter, Sandra Mann; and a sister-in-law, Shirley L. Wiggins. Pastor Elder Ernest Rhodes is survived by his loving wife, Evangelist Carolyn Rhodes. Seven children, Christina R.(Ezekial-Zeek)Sneed, Ernise R. (Ronald) Hale, Ernest Jr, Estella Rhodes, Anthony, Alphonso and Terry. Three sisters Archie Belle Ellington (Waterbury, CT). Jeanette (James) Parker (North Carolina,
i (Waterbury, CT) Two Brothers, Calvin (Kim) Jacksr Wiggins. Emma Laura Austin (Sist
Law), Dorothy Wright (Sister- in- Law), James Parker (Brother- inLaw), Felton Mann (Son-in-law). 14 grande hildren, 17 g
ices, nephews, cousins and

"A Husband As Wonderful As You"

I love you dearly, with all my heart My cherished husband and friend Ours is a love that deepened through the years And it's a love that will never end.
Thank you tor being the kind husband and father Who blessed our home and family
By doing special things for each one of us And loving us unconditionally.
You watched over us in good times and bad You honored every wedding vow
As you cared for us in sickness and health And we feel lost without you now.
It's so hard to realize that life has changed And will never be the same again As I face a lonelier future
Without you, dearest husband and friend.
I can only feel to honor you To be grateful for all the memories That you lovingly created throughout the years.
Always your loving wife, Carolyn

"AND GOD SNAIL WIPE AWAY ALL TEARS FROM THEIR EYES; AND

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THERE SHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NEITHER SORROW, NOR

CRYING, NEITHER SHALL THERE BE ANY MORE PAIN"

REVELATION 21:4

Acknowledgements
The Family of Elder Ernest Rhodes, $r. wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness. The visits, flowers, contributions and especially your prayers have been of much comfort during our time of bereavement. We ask for your continued prayers as we journey through this time of sadness.
Special Thanks
Oder Kenneth and First Lady and
The New Zion Apostolic C h u te ^ S H B M
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