2011-J2622
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Holy Order of Cherubim and Sera-
phim Movement Church, USA Sub-Conference upon the occasion of the cele-
bration of its 25th Anniversary
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that religious insti-
tutions and events which address issues of importance to the people of
the City and State of New York, and of our nation, merit the recognition
and commendation of this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The
Holy Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, USA Sub-Conference
upon the occasion of the celebration of its 25th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Holy Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, USA
Sub-Conference will observe the auspicious milestone with a weeklong
celebration to be held in Brooklyn, where the USA Sub-Conference is
headquartered, from Monday, August 29, 2011 through Sunday, September 4,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The Cherubim and Seraphim Church is a spiritual church estab-
lished in Nigeria in 1925; by the late 1970s, there were a few Cherubim
and Seraphim Churches in the United States with direct affiliation with
the parent Church in Nigeria; and
WHEREAS, The Cherubim and Seraphim Church was first established in New
York City in 1975; the USA Sub-Conference of Cherubim and Seraphim Move-
ment Churches was initiated in 1985 by the coming together of the Move-
ment Churches from New York, Oakland and Chicago and now celebrates 25
years of service; and
WHEREAS, By 1987, the Movement Church had also been established in
Atlanta and Washington, D.C.; shortly thereafter, in 1988, Movement
Churches in New Jersey and Rhode Island were established and, in the
early 1990s, those in Miami, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Maryland, Los
Angeles and Eau Claire, Wisconsin were added; and
WHEREAS, The USA Sub-Conference of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement
Churches currently consists of five Districts, twenty-two Churches, four
Churches awaiting recognition, and three classified as prayer groups;
and
WHEREAS, Under the Leadership/Chairmanship of Special Apostle G. 0.
Kassim and Supervising Prophet, the Most Senior Apostle S. 0. Ajibola,
all of The Holy Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Churches in the
USA are providing spiritual enrichment to American society by spreading
the words of God to the four corners of America; and
WHEREAS, The Holy Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church USA
Sub-Conference will proudly host the Movement Church's Annual Conven-
tion, formerly its Annual Conference, which takes place during the first
week of September every year, in conjunction with the joyous celebration
of its 25th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Since the USA Sub-Conference of Cherubim and Seraphim Move-
ment Church was created in 1985, it has grown to include several more
Movement Churches and many more worshippers and looks forward to cele-
brating its 25th Anniversary and to hosting the Church's important Annu-
al Convention August 29, 2011 - September 4, 2011; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Holy Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, USA Sub-
Conference upon the occasion of the celebration of its 25th Anniversary
and 2011 Annual Convention, to commend this worthy endeavor, and to
welcome the participants to New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted, with best wishes for a successful and productive convention and
a joyous 25th Anniversary celebration, to The Holy Order of Cherubim and
Seraphim Movement Church, USA Sub-Conference Headquarters, 20-22 Radde
Place, Brooklyn, New York 11223.