Don Cornelius passed on today at the age of 75. He opens our daily celebration of Black History Month 2012. Don Cornelius was the creator of the iconic show “Soul Train”. The show featured a number of up and coming black entertainers throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Legends such as Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, James Brown, and many others graced the Soul Train stage. Mr. Cornelius suffered a stroke and other major health issues that led to his apparent suicide. May God bless his spirit with peace on the other side.

Thank you Don Cornelius for your work, vision, and legacy! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Your obedient servant, RevGHLK

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Today anti-Islamic sentiment is higher than it was in 2001 when the attacks happened. The “fear of the other” is a powerfully destructive force. We all need to accept that everyone is not going to believe in the same things. The humanists, materialists, atheists, postmodernists, and the like tell us the world would be better without organized religion. This is not necessarily so. They base this belief in the mistaken notion that religion is the root cause of all human division. Even if religion disappeared today many divisions would still exist – men and women, haves and have-nots, liberals and conservatives, etc.

The issue with the Islamic Cultural Center proposed to be built near new World Trade Center is quite sad. No matter our opinion about it – the toxic debate is fueling the radical Islamic movement. Notice I said the toxic debate! The debate isn’t the problem but it has become so toxic and hateful. Ultimately, we must keep in mind what President Obama said recently, we have Muslims serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. If Islam is evil as some state then how do we justify them serving in our military.

I hope one day we can return to a more civil public square. Today’s public square must become a place where all voices are heard and given time to share. It must transform and evolve before the fear and hatred of the other completely destroys us. May God bless us all!

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Reverend George H. Latimer-Knight
Written September 11, 2010 at age 28

Professor Callis was funny, witty, intelligent, business minded, a family man and spiritually attuned to the higher forces. He wasn’t one that loved titles however he did love working for Father Hurley. His work cannot be summed in a few lines or even pages. Professor Callis will be missed. His wisdom, his presence, his work will live on through eternity.

On behalf of my Temple #2 in Detroit, Michigan, I offer my heartfelt condolences to his immediate and extended family. The feelings of loss and grief will fade away and feelings of joy and love will enter in. May the spirits of Father Hurley, Mother Hurley, and all the saints of old bless and keep you.

Professor Callis – I will miss you. You are welcome in my oratory anytime!

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Reverend George H. Laitmer-Knight
Asst. Pastor Temple #2, Detroit, Michigan
General Superintendant of the Sunday School

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Services
Love Center Interdenominational Church
296 East 93rd Street
Cleveland, OH 44104

ATTIRE: Saints please wear white (robes). Ministers please wear clergy robes white or black respectively.

Cards and donations can be sent to
Mother Pamela Johnson

Floral Arrangements to
William A. Gaines Funeral Inc
9116 Union Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
Phone: 216-641-4802

Destanee Clark, a young woman from Toledo, Ohio, passed on today. Normally when I see stories like this they pass by me because the world is full of news. But this one did not because I took a Nursing Assistant course with her in September-October of this year 2009. She made mention several times of her lifelong heart condition but I did not realize it was this serious.

I pray many blessings on the family. This should show us that tomorrow is not promised unto us. Every day is a precious gift from God. An example I learned a while back comes to mind. What if I gave you a check for 30 million dollars? What would you do with it? But there’s the catch … you will only have five more years to live from the date of the check. What would you change? I’m sure you will change everything!

Why not make that change today? Why not come to the realization that you may only have five years left? Don’t get to your last night on earth and have a heart full of regret. Destanee did not come off or carry herself as a person facing death. She lived a normal life still getting her education and making plans for an unsure future. God bless your spirit Destanee! May you live on and on!

Your obedient servant—December 7, 2009

Today is the 118th birthday of our Spiritual Mother, the Rev. Mother Cassie Bell Hurley (b. October 28, 1890). She was the devoted wife of Father Hurley. After his death, she carried on the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church hand-in-hand with his adopted brother in Christ, Prince Thomas Surbadger of Chicago.

Mother Hurley was a multifaceted woman. She was a master seamstress, created the pattern for the Hagar robes and caps, served as Treasurer of U.H.S. Church, Successor to Father Hurley, Supreme Mother, Pastor of Headquarters Temple, and active in the community. The church still has several of the plagues she received from various community leaders.

Mother Hurley was a teacher and believed in education. She even went to Wayne State University, later in life, to take public speaking courses to enhance her leadership. She was already a dynamic speaker and the courses only made her better. The University even invited her back from time to time to give lectures.

We thank God for Mother Hurley’s peaceful, claim, and helpful spirit. She lives on in every true, loving, and caring mother. She is personified by all who uplift the fallen humanity. A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF GOD!

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Rev. George H. Latimer-Knight
Written October 28, 2008 at age 26

Rev. Jackson gave me great pause when he spoke about Rev. King processing his own death. “We had no idea how much pain and death consideration he was internalizing. How much more he knew than we knew about the threats.” King received death threats in a continuous stream. In his first interview after President Kennedy’s assassination he said he accepted that he too may meet the same fate. Even a person given a dire medical report at least knows what is going to cause their demise. Dr. King knew death was coming, but had no idea when or by what violent method.

What a Godly courage—to live each moment expecting someone to kill you. Most of us could not function under the pressure, much less lead a movement. Dr. King ended his final speech with, “I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the Lord.” King decided not to live in fear.

At the end of yesterday’s spot, Rev. Jackson broke down, as he and Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles were standing on the balcony where King was assassinated. Jackson ended with these powerful words, “You try to remember but not to think because the trauma, the suddenness, the impact.” As the tears began to flow he continued, “He was only 39 years old and they killed him. I mean, he, he was trying to create peace. They blew him away. 39 years old and they didn’t have to kill him. Its not right. They didn’t have to kill him. I don’t come back much. Its hard to take, it’s a lot to take. It’s a lot to take.”

Saints and friends let us remember Rev. Jackson’s words. Let us not forget that Dr. King was only 39 years old when he was assassinated. A young man on the forefront of a national movement with international renown. Oh glory! We should take pause today. In fact we should take pause for the next week or two to really reflect on King’s legacy. If you don’t have any books on or by King, go purchase them or at least go to the library. Listen to, read, and view some of his speeches and sermons. Think on him and what we can do to KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE. But even more so TO BRING IT TO PASS. May God bless his spirit. May God bless us all.

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Reverend George Hubert Latimer-Knight
Written April 4, 2008 at age 26

The first to come was Reverend Gussie E. Collier, past Supreme Mother of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church, and pastor of Temple #9 Springfield, Ohio. When she came I could hear her saying, “Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah! Glory hallelujah!” She was a women of great wisdom. She knew how to remain silent, though she knew what was right. Every once and a while she would go ahead and speak her mind to the assembly. She was one that always tried to show me and teach me the right way. She encouraged me to live the right kind of life and to stay strong in the faith. Whatever success I do have, some of it has to be attributed to Supreme Mother Collier.

After that I could hear, “Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!”; that was Reverend Ruby Robbins, past Princess of Illinois and pastor of Temple #1 Chicago. I could see her at the Supreme Temple, during the conventions, being overshadowed by the spirit. Sometimes she would be so high in the spirit, even after everyone else had taken their seat, she would remain on her feet saying, “Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!”

Finally, Princess Ida Lee Childs came in forcefully. She came saying, “What’s yours is yours and no one can take it from you.” She said these words to me back in April 1995, seven months after the passing of my grandmother, Princess Georgia Latimer. The Wisemen Board was in the midst of a recess, and I had come in for something (I can’t remember for what now). She beaconed for me. I sat next to her and she said, “George. What’s yours is yours and no one can take it from you.” Today, I could hear those words over and over in my mind. A smile came upon my face as I heard her voice (and I feel good about it).

As I was coming out of meditation, I heard the mantra Princess Childs gave after all the Blessing Services she conducted, “Thank you Hurley. Thank you Hurley. Thank you Hurley….” However, I did not hear it her way, I heard it the way Professor John Wiley (my godfather) arranged it. When Princess Aquart conducted the Blessing in the April 2006 convention, she said the mantra. Professor Wiley put a jazzy-gospel organ feel behind it. The whole convention sang to it as if it were an old classic. (As soon as I can, I will learn the chords, and make a quick video to let you hear it.) May God bless you all.

Remember the words of Princess Childs, “What’s yours is yours and no one can take it from you.” Oh, people can take things. They can take your car. They can take your clothes. They can take houses and land. But no one can take the gifts that God has given you. No one can take your talents. No one can take your drive. No one can take your determination. No one can take your will. No one can take your spirit. No one can take your life. Even if someone were to kill your mortal body, your spirit would live on and on.

What’s yours is yours and no one can take it from you. Three powerful Hagar women. Thank you Father Hurley. Amen. Amen. Amen.

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Reverend George H. Latimer-Knight
Written November 24, 2007 at age 26

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A special thanks to all those who have served in the military. Whether we, the citizens, agree with any particular war or military action, the soldiers are doing their duty. We are free today because of the sacrifices of the military.

I am free to proclaim and preach the Gospel of Christ because our sons and daughters gave their time, service, and many their very lives. I feel like holy dancing right now. Hallelujah! God bless you vetrans. We love you! Amen. Amen. Amen.

Whatever you do in life, do it with intensity. Have a vision for your life and go after it. Focus all your energy into it. Whatever it is, let it be your passion, something you love. Father Lucas loved music. I do not remember much about him, because I had not started visiting Chicago at that time. But the times I was around him, he came across as a loving man. I know his spirit is still watching over his family. Be like Father Lucas, be intense with whatever you. And with that intensity, add love. Your obedient servant, Rev. George Latimer-Knight

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Reverend Lowe loved Father Hurley and the truth he brought forth. She served in many capacities in the church. Mother Hurley taught her how to cook and care for her family. She even assisted Mother Hurley in making the robes and other religious vestments. She stood by her husband as he ministered in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the country.

Reverend Janie Lowe became a pastor herself. She served in Lima, Ohio and lastly pastored Temple #9 in Detroit, Michigan. She also proudly served as Assistant Supreme Mother of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church.

On a personal note, she was present when I had my first confirmed experience in seeing a spiritual manifestation. I was around eight or nine at the time. Reverend Lowe and another loyal member, Madam Hattie Fields were cooking at the Headquarters Church. I was just sitting there listening to their wise conversation. I happened to look up and by one of the counters I saw a shadow figure. It was an all black humanoid figure with bright blue eyes like headlights. It placed both hands on the counter then ran through the doorway, out of sight. Before I could say anything, Madam Fields asked Reverend Lowe casually, “Did you see that?” She answered in her dignified voice, “Yes. And its alright.” I never said a word. I know what I saw, and I knew they saw it too.

The spiritual faith is real. That experience could have been a frightful one. However, Reverend Lowe’s, and Madam Fields’, calm reaction let me know there is nothing wrong with the spirit. Thanks to that experience I have no fear of spiritual manifestations, and no doubt that they are real. I can here Reverend Lowe preaching these words, “I am God all by myself. I don’t need your help.” (cf. Isaiah 44:6,8; 45:5) God’s Word will go forth, whether we preach it or not. Reverend Lowe made the right choice and preached the Word of Life to all she knew. Let us all follow her example of love, strength, and courage, and do the same. Amen. Amen. Amen.

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Reverend George Hubert Latimer-Knight
Written July 25, 2007 at age 25

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Father George W. Hurley Memorial 2007. A prophet does more than predict the future. A prophet is one with God, and loves all of God’s creation. Father Hurley, founder of the Universal Hagar’s Spiritual Church, was/is a true loving Prophet. Amen.