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Bishop named at Saints Delight

By Dexter Hinson, Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 With pews filled to capacity, Saints Delight Church of Albemarle was likewise spirit-filled as many came to witness the elevation of The Rev. James Richardson to the sacred office of bishop.

Under the auspices of the United Church of Deliverance Ministries, Inc., based in Elizabeth, N.J., Richardson was bestowed this honor Saturday afternoon.

The pastor of Saints Delight Church for the last 29 years, Richardson grew up in the congregation. There, he joined the membership at age 10, and preached his initial sermon in September 1963. Upon graduating from Kingville High School, he matriculated at Winston-Salem Bible College. After serving a few years in the military, Richardson relocated to Greensboro, where he joined the Mount Zion United Church of God (UCOG).

Later, he earned bachelor and master’s degrees in divinity from Miller University in New Brunswick, N.J., from which he was awarded an honorary doctorate in recent years. Richardson has also had UCOG pastoral charges at St. Matthews, Oakboro; St. Stephen, Troy; New Covenant, Fayetteville; and Mount Zion, Greensboro.

Richardson and his wife of 42 years, Peggy, have a son, Byram; a daughter, Kelita; and a granddaughter, Kiara.

Graced with a pulpit full of ministers and a choir loft equipped with angelic voices, the uplifting service was in many ways a reunion for some, including the rostrum of ministers.

“When it comes to Christendom, it’s a family thing,” said Dr. Fetson Leak, who officiated the first half of the service. Following a rather eloquent yet humorous introduction by Bishop Vander Purcell and a musical selection, Bishop Samuel Leak, presiding bishop of the United Church of Deliverance Ministries, took post in a sermonette highlighting Richardson’s service to the community.

“Ever since I’ve known him, he’s been working in the church,” Leak said.

“When I look around here and see the wonderful things (he) has done, I believe he’s worthy of the hire.”

The installation ceremony followed, which concluded with the traditional bestowing of the vestments performed by the representative college of bishops.

Richardson then turned to a zealous congregation on their feet, full of cheer with thunderous applause, and very graciously thanked them. Personal thanks went to many, including the Elbert “Whit” Whitley, mayor of the city of Albemarle, and Albemarle Councilman T. E. White.

The benediction was then given by the new bishop, who enjoyed the remainder of the evening at a dinner banquet held in his honor at the Stanly County Senior Center.



Contact Dexter Hinson at snaponline21@carolina.rr.com.

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The Rev. James Richardson (above) was installed as bishop at Saints Delight Church of Albemarle on Saturday. None/ (Click for larger image)

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