Apostle Washington preached
holiness or hell, but he did it in such a
way that the worst of sinners would
feel the love of God resonating out of
his messages.

In July of 2008, over two hundred
people converged onto the great city
of Charlotte NC from eleven different
states to pay tribute to the legacy of a
man that meant so much to them.  A
man that caused them to be better
husbands, wives, preachers and
believers.

This gathering was not a conference,
but a reunion.  To see the many faces
that we have not seen in years was
truly a joy.  It was also a blessing
knowing that they are still living holy
and walking as men and women of
God as a result of a fierce servant of
the Lord who preached the Word of
God in power and in boldness.
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Do you remember the Friday night
broadcast services?  It really didn't
matter how tired or physically drained
you were, your strength was renewed
instantly as you entered through the
doors of the Tabernacle of Prayer.

I can still hear the ghost of the late Elder
Marvin Loadholt resonating in the
sanctuary of the Tabernacle of Prayer
during the prayer hour as if was just
yesterday.  While praying, he would
encourage us to put our holy hands
together and praise the Lord because
the Lord has been better to us than
we've been to ourselves.

Do you recall the times when dad
Washington would just sit down on the
director's stand and talk to us like a
father would to his own child? Those
days were priceless, intimate and
special!  

He Was All About
Winning Souls

Apostle Washington was a great singer and would often sing his
favorite song like "I shall not be moved" .  His singing was
electrifying, and was accompanied by organist, Elder Leon
Bonner who never even missed a beat.

Certainly, we can't forget his most powerful and unforgettable
sermons preached, "Uncloudy Day".  It was as if God Himself
was sending us a very clear message that his servant's work
was just about over and that it was time for us all to grow up,
and to carry the mantle of this great leader.

It does not matter which faith you have crossed over to, or which
path or direction you have chosen to follow.  One thing that you
cannot deny is that this man has left a mark upon your life that  
cannot be easily shake off!
"Let Brotherly Love Continue"
Hebrews 13:1
The reason I remember is
because the apostle meant so
much to me.

The reason I remember is
because of his life, I am who
God wants me to be.

The reason I remember is
because of his sacrifice my life
has been divinely changed.

The reason I remember is
because the things of God are
no longer strange.

The reason I remember is
because the blessings of my
father I have graciously
received.

The reason I remember is
because it would be so wrong
not to recall his good deeds.

The reason I remember is
because I was accepted as one
his own of sons.

The reason I remember is
because the world must hear
of the legacy of a man called
Apostle Johnnie L. Washington

Pastor J.E. Brown II

A tribute to the memory of
Apostle Johnnie L. Washington
The big gospel tent was Apostle Washington' heart, and was be erected each summer in the boroughs either
Brooklyn and Queens.  We will never forget the powerful voice ofthe late Elder Ramon Guzman who would  
erupt with his favorite song called "It bubbling in my soul".  Elder Darryl Wesco would sometimes break out
with his favorite song entitled "meeting on the old campground".  As the service progressed, the 250 voice
choir could be heard blocks away echoing song like "Call him up" or "Down by the riverside" directed the late
Billy Wooten".  And just before the man of God would get up to preach, Evangelist Joyce Altman Taylor would
bring the house down with her rendition of "The King is Coming".  Talk about a Holy Ghost good time!

If your memory serves correct, you probably recall the famous blackout of 1977 where total darkness
hovered all over the city of New York.  Fear gripped the heart of even the toughest  New Yorker.  Many
people ran to the big gospel tent looking for refuge fearing that the world was coming to an end. However
there was safety in the Tabernacle.  The saints just hung around the tent talking about the goodness of the
Lord until the breaking of the

By the way, do you recall the second revival that usually broke out under the tent  after the benediction? The
organist, Elder Leon Bonner would wear the organ out as the saints rejoiced. That is how most of us
perfected our dance.  Talking about a shouting sawdust good time in the Holy Ghost!        
This is a photo of
Pastor Darryl Wesco
who now pastors a
church in Florida

1930-1986