Character Sketch 11/1/1951 *** Finally, a tall, stocky, Sepia colored man walked up on the pulpit. Everyone in the congregation stood up. The dark-skinned elder said, "Now, I present to some and introduce to others, the founder and pastor of the Parkridge Pentecostal Church, Bishop Henry R. Boston. Let’s give him a hand as he comes."
Bishop Boston walked to the podium slowly as if he was the most important man in the world. He wore an elegant, dark purple robe that was accented on the collar and sleeve cuffs with gold designs. He had on a purple and gold Bishop’s Chi mere that was lower calf length with a pleat in the front and back. He had a confidence about him that radiated through his mannerism. He spoke clearly and properly, enunciating every word. He was somebody and he wanted everyone in the building to know that he was just that. |
