May 6, 2015

Dear Saints:

This correspondence is being sent at the request of our Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Prince E. W. Bryant, Sr.

It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Pastor Emeritus Warren Hanchett, former Pastor of Holy Tabneracle COGIC. Please be in prayer for District Missionary Hanchett and the family of Pasor Hanchett. The services for Pastor Hanchett will be as follows:

Lie-In State
Saturday, May 9, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
New Hope Baptist Church
549 W. Gulfway Drive
Port Arthur, Texas 77640

The Homegoing Celebration
Saturday, May 9, 2015, 11:00 a.m.
New Hope Baptist Church
549 W. Gulfway Drive
Port Arthur, Texas 77640

It is requested that all Pastors and Elders who will be attending the homegoing celebration, please wear your “Class B” vestments. Let us be in prayer for the Hanchett family during this most difficult time.

In His Service,

Deacon Elbert James
Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Texas South Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction