Friday, November 6, 2009
Downtown The COGIC Brilliance
Posted by Mary Cashiola on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM
This week, Justin got himself an all access pass to the 102nd COGIC convention, and, quite possibly, the last in Memphis. Though the church is headquartered in Memphis, and has been holding its Holy Convocation here for more than a 100 years, next year it will move to St. Louis.
With that, Memphis will lose its access to fabulous November fashion. I mean, let's be honest, the convention is known as much for hats as its economic impact or spiritual message.
So the other day, Justin let me tag along with him. Unfortunately, it was mid-morning and there weren't that many hats out and about, but on the other hand, a lot of the outfits sparkled in the mid-morning sun. There were diamonds and rhinestones, iridescent fabrics, beads, sequins, jewelry. Take Shelia Sewell's outfit, for example.
She was wearing a cream-colored three-piece skirt suit in lace. But her leopard print hat includes a big satin bow and a rhinestone trim.
And her jacket clasp is completely inlaid with rhinestones, as well. Which matches her necklace and earrings.
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When I was a waiter a Captain Bilbos and TGI Fridays, I got stiffed on every COGIC table I waited on that wandered into the resturant. Nothing was ever good enough for these people and they ran you around like a banshee. So much for the holier than art thou spirit, in Jesus's name, I'll stiff you and leave you no tip thank you.
hillel, no greater gift could they give than the gift of enlightenment.
So sorry you had such bad experiences with your jobs sir. However, please do not place all of COGIC in a fashion based, non tiping group. My pastor always taught us to leave a generous tip to those who provide any services including restaurants. I always wished people were not so consumed by fashion due to the fact it distracts lost souls from seeing what God can do for them. Fashion is great and I certainly believe that saints should look and be at their best always. Just look past those beautiful hats and let The true spirit of Jesus shine past all the stereotypes. Also, remember everyone thats with the saints are not all Saved!! Get to the services, hear a word from God and write an article about how the spirit of God is moving in the midst of a weary world. Talk about how you will miss the saints for worship and praise, not just fashion. Be Blessed.
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