United Pentecostal Church - I Trust In God - Sis. Willie Johnson LP **rare

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70

Rare lp copy of a powerful biracial Oneness woman evangelist who has only received due recognition in recent decade or so

LP is Very Good (VG-) –Record will have signs of use. Record surface has rubs, slight scuffs inaudible marks as well as hairline marks that will result in pops and clicks

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Order of the Faith

2015 United Pentecostal Church

Willie Johnson

Born: May. 2, 1905

Passed: Jan. 24, 1984

One of the United Pentecostal Church's revered evangelists, Willie Johnson, was born May 2, 1905, in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the daughter of Louella Cougar and United States Senator Daniel Layne. She was 'sold' by her mother in marriage to Scott Johnson who severely physically abused her throughout the imposed marriage. When they moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, Sister Willie had decided that suicide was a successful way out of the relationship and she made her way to the Wheeling Bridge that spanned the Ohio River. As she approached the bridge, she heard spirited singing as she passed a small storefront Pentecostal church.

She related in a message during an annual revival service at the Open Door Church, "It was beautiful! I reasoned that it would not hurt, nor change anything if I pause and listen. I stood for a moment, and the singing drew me inside. Something got ahold of my heart, and the first thing I knew I was in the altar. I received the Holy Ghost, and it changed my life, it changed my future, it changed my eternity."

Willie was baptized in Jesus' name in 1933 by Bessie Seal of Wheeling, West Virginia. Over time she became a member of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and was ordained in that organization. Her ministry expanded to several of our Bible colleges, including Christian Life College of Stockton and Apostolic Bible Institute of St. Paul where all enjoyed her ministry and song.

She was encouraged by the pastors to affiliate with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), and she did so. She then evangelized from coast to coast for over fifty years and was awarded a certificate for outstanding service and honorary membership in the UPCI.

Daniel Scott testified: "Of all the churches that have enjoyed Sister Willie Johnson's ministry, I feel that I can say without doubt that the Open Door Church in Charleston was her first love."

The West Virginia News published an article about her funeral which stated that "funeral services were held in the Open Door Apostolic church in Charleston, West Virginia, where she had been a member for many years. Special singing and music were presented by Brother and Sister Hugh Rose and Sister Helen Claytor. William Cole gave tribute and read some of the telegrams received. Among them was one from General Superintendent Nathaniel A. Urshan. It read in part, "Willie Johnson: saint of God, preacher deluxe, singer extraordinary. God's chosen has fought the fight, kept the faith, and gained the crown."

A chapter devoted to Willie Johnson in

Pioneer Pentecostal Women comments that she gave everything: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and financially. She wore herself out in revival; she emptied herself out. She gave of herself untiringly! Her cross was not around her neck, but a special cross was on her back. James Kilgore preached that she was an example in attitude, in suffering, in simplicity, in motherhood, as a minister, prophetess, and more. And oh, she knew the power of a song and never lost her power to sing!

At the time of her death….

Survivors were her three children:

Rudolph Johnson of Charleston, West Virginia; Scottie Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona;

and Gloria Johnson of San Jose, California.

She is also survived by one sister, Anna Mae Reynolds of Roanoke, Virginia; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Her husband Scott Johnson and one son, Donald, preceded her in death.

The West Virginia District has always been thrilled to call Willie Johnson one of their pioneers.

She passed from this life on January 24, 1984.

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Evangelist WILLIE JOHNSON

Granddaughter of a slave.

Rejected by her father.

Sold by her mother.

Abused by her husband.

How did a biracial woman become accepted to preach revivals in the Deep South and coast to coast during segregation and the Civil Rights movement? How did she rise above abuse, social stigma, and cultural limitations to step with anointing and confidence into pulpits all across America with her majestic cape swirling about her shoulders?

From the 1930s to the 1980s, Sister Willie's powerful ministry intermingled song, Scripture, and a unique demonstration of spiritual gifts that were unusual in her day. Everywhere she ministered, she was beloved and highly esteemed, and lives were changed. Read Through the Waters and learn how to rise above your obstacles from the inspiring life and ministry of Willie Johnson.

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Gospel Melodies Record Company

from “Strength Through The Struggle” © 1986

Fred & Vera Kinzie

In 1949 the Urshans, Paslays, and our party (Kinzie Evangelistic party) formed the Gospel Melodies Record Company. We practiced at either Calvary Tabernacle or the church in Cincinnati (Pastored by F.E Curts). All of our records were recorded at the Herzog Studios in Cincinnati except the long plays, which were made at United Studios in Detroit. Mr. Herzog and his chief engineer Charley had both been engineers at W.L.W. radio station in Cincinnati.

We spent three days practicing and two days recording. These were tremendous times of fellowship. Later Harry Slattery joined the company and that added the Davis Sisters to our group. Many others recorded with us including Helen Anderson Cole, Verle Pilant, Hugh Rose, and a quartet we called the Gospel Melodies Quartet, which included Buddy Guidroz, James Hosch, Hugh Rose and George L. Glass, Jr. When we began, our records were 78 rpm’s. Then 45 rpm’s became popular; and a short time later the long plays took over.

Due to other pressing duties, we dissolved the Gospel Melodies Record Company in 1964. It never was a money-making venture but interesting and rewarding.

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