August 9, 2020
In the “From the Pastor’s Desk” page of February 16, 2020, this Pastor reflected on women who have contributed significantly to the furtherance of the kingdom of God. We remembered when we came to Friendship in 1973, there were caring, working and loving women who loved the Lord and His church, and sought the best for their new Pastor. Women like Addie Lee Dogan, Minnie Ola Branch Johnson, Clara Ellis, Melvina “Susu” Ennis, Katherine Holloway, nurturers indeed, and blessed with many talents. Sister Holloway was the last remaining of those Spirit-filled, Holy Ghost led women. For forty-seven years, Sister Holloway has been a blessing to this Pastor and family. Ms. Katherine, as this Pastor affectionately called her, was loving, kind, caring trust-worthy, with a pronounced work ethic. Simply put, Ms. Katherine was a Christian woman!
The beloved disciple John put it so well in Revelation 14:13: “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they many rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” God’s people do produce fruit that will transcend this life. God will remember Ms. Katherine’s love, kindness and faithfulness. Sister Holloway has left an indelible mark in so many areas at this church. Truly her works do follow her. We indeed do thank God for the life and legacy of Sister Katherine Dogan Holloway. This Pastor’s life and the lives of so many have been made so much better because Ms. Katherine passed along this way. Truly her life has been a blessing to so many. Rest in well-deserved peace dear lady.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
