Thursday, January 18, 2018

Interesting Things To Know About Bishop Charles Harrison Mason

By Diane Cole


Religions existed for so many years. They are built to assemble individuals who share the same belief with one another and observe some practices. There are some renown personalities who have made long lasting impression to so many organizations and people globally.

Developing a Church involves numerous challenges, nonetheless. But Bishop Charles Harrison Mason have done so many great things that other people considered difficult to individually manage and deal with. He was a great founder and also a senior Bishop. He was born 1864 and Mason has completely contributed to the faith and religion of many people across US. Even if its still small at first, it has slowly developed into a good and excellent thing these days.

As a child, he was heavily influenced by the religion that his parents instill on his mind. It was on the year 1879 wherein he joined a missionary and was later baptized as a Christian. Although he became a clergyman, he opposed such idea because he only wanted to stay as a lay member. Unfortunately, just like with other kids, he contracted a tuberculosis that spread fast during 1880.

Because great hospitals and clinics are not present on their small community, patients heavily depend on small medical establishments which only provide small help. Masons father, Jerry met his demise from tuberculosis, forcing the family to relocate to Arkansas. But upon moving, his conditions worsened. It was the dedicated prayers of his mother and siblings which helped him overcome things.

At age 27, he began his ministerial career. Later on, he entered a Baptist College, but he withdrew after three months because he was dissatisfied of the methodology and the curriculum that the institution observed. His claimed was that the teachings were too liberal and are not strong enough to highlight the Word of God. Most people agree that he always stick to his beliefs.

He had traveled in various domestic and international territories to gained experience. Mason was not actually exclusive to ministry because he simply preached in lot of places and churches all over the United States. Additionally, he also underwent numerous activities too. In 1911, he developed the first auxiliary and department of Church which revolve around kids and women.

When it concerns his personal life, he married Alice Saxton. But sadly, after two years, Saxton has decided to end their relationship because she does not agree on his ministerial life. A year after Saxton died because of illness, he married Lelia Washington and had seven children. It was on November 17, 1961, at 97, that he died and meet the Creator.

Just like with some experts, there are some people who are inspired by his achievements and works. For that reason, they begin to consider and read his achievements and works. This proves how excellent and memorable the life of the bishop.

Every famous person has a story and life achievements to tell. So, when you find yourself intrigued, do not be reluctant to spare time reading some important matters. There are many resources that can be found out there that you can use.




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