The Gift of Remembrance

Throughout the gospels and early writings of the apostles, it is noted that the holy spirit "caused them to remember." (Luke 12:11) This gift of remembrance is one of the gifts granted by the holy spirit, and will "cause us to learn" (a literal translation in John 14:26).

Joseph Horton was born in Virginia but has lived most of his life in the central Ohio area. He served a four year tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force. Following his discharge from the service he became interested in the teachings of the Worldwide Church of God and began attending services in 1969. He and Marsha were married in 1972. They have four children (1 deceased) and 7 grandchildren. His hobbies are reading, woodworking, and gardening. Joseph has been an elder since September of 1990. He and Marsha currently live in Delaware, Ohio and serve the local congregation of the United Church of God in Mansfield, Ohio.