And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.
II Corinthians 9:8 (Amplified Bible)
We're in the grip of grace!
Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
I Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible)
Superintendent
Cle Vaughn Simpkins, Jr.
District Superintendent, Cathedral District
Pastor, Lighthouse Deliverance COGIC
Grand Prairie, TX
Elder C. V. Simpkins, Jr. was born and reared in Dallas, TX. He matriculated through the Dallas Independent School District, ending his high school experience at L.G. Pinkston High School. Having received his ordination in the Church of God in Christ, he has been preaching the gospel for approximately 40 years. Superintendent Simpkins served for 14 ½ years as the Senior Pastor of Shady Grove Church of God in Christ in Grand Prairie, TX. Since 2003, He has served as Senior Pastor of the Lighthouse Deliverance Church of God in Christ. He is an anointed leader, preacher, teacher, and musician. He has been employed with Mansfield ISD for many years.
Superintendent Simpkins is known for his bible teaching, ethics, and for conducting uplifting services with his God-given gift of songs. He was appointed by Bishop J. E. Hornsby to serve on Executive Board for Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. He is committed to the commission to evangelize the lost and equip the church for ministry in this millennium.
Superintendent Simpkins has a strong conviction to continue to preach the gospel of holiness igniting a spiritual revival by telling the world that you must be born again. He is a capable teacher and mentor to other young men and is committed to excellence.
Superintendent Simpkins is married to the lovely Lady Wilma Simpkins and is the proud father of Mrs. Ashley Rhodes and her husband Minster Brandon Rhodes. He has one grandson, Christian and two plus grandsons, Brandon, Jr. and Branshun.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. I Timothy 2:1-7
