This document is a tribute to Brother Joseph Coleman upon his passing. It summarizes his exemplary life preaching the gospel message until his last breath. The author recalls a prophetic message from William Branham laying hands on Coleman and blessing his ministry. While saddened by his death, the author takes comfort knowing Coleman will receive his crown of righteousness in heaven and they will meet again at Jesus' feet.

1. A TRIBUTE TO GOD’S OBEDIENT ONE
We are short of words to sayconcerning the passing on of our dear brother.
Words and time fail us to say all that is in our hearts.
If we were poets,we will surely run out of words to describe this event because the happening
on Thursday, 5January, 2012 is not yet real to us.
The message preached in our local churchon the 25th of December, 2011 was symbolic. Its title
was ‘The Voice of the Archangel Moving into the Elect Bride to be Called for the Resurrection
Not Many Days from Now'with the scriptures; John 20:19-29 and 2 Timothy 4:1-8. The contents
of this message was not real to usuntil we heard of the home going of our brother, friend and
father in the Lord, Brother Joseph Coleman. Oh! Event made clear by prophecy.
We are beneficiaries of the prayer said over Brother Coleman by the prophet Brother William
Marrion Branham in the message…THE.INDICTMENT_ JEFF.IN V-3 N-19 SUNDAY_ 63-0707M
“Upon Brother Coleman we also lay our hands, as witnesses, Lord, to give
sanction to his call, that we, this church, this group of people, believe in him
as a servant of Christ. And we ask that You bless him and give him a great, mighty
ministry, that he will win souls for You, Lord, and deliver the captive, and--and
break the powers of Satan, around the lives of the people that he associates with.
Give to him, Lord, a fruitful life, good health and strengthness. And, too, when he
comes to the end of the road, God, grant that he can look down a long trail and see
where, by the grace of Jesus Christ, he's been able to break every fetter of the
enemy, to the honor of God.
Heavenly Father, may these men now so live and work in the harvest of God. May
Your blessings rest upon them and be with them until the time that we all gather at
the feet of our great Master. In Jesus Christ's Name we ask it. Amen.”
If we were not born in the time of Moses, Abraham, Gideon, Joshua, Daniel, Meshach,
Abednego, William Branham(heroes of faith),wethank God that in our life time weknew you,
Brother Coleman,though not in flesh, but the preaching of the Word. We always thought that
we would meet you on this side of the resurrection but we never knew it would be in the
resurrection morning.
You lived what you preached. We have heard you once sayif you had your last breath you will
use it to preach the gospel and that is exactly what you did. What an exemplary life!

2. Brother Coleman, let us assure you that your labor over this bride is not in vain and shall never
be. We will keep on walking in the Light, the Beautiful Light, the Seven Thunders Light.
One thing is sure, THE MESSAGE GOT HOME, no matter what the critics have to say.
You have fought the good fight of faith,
You have finished your course,
You have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous Judge shall give you at that day.
Our consolation is in St. Luke. 24:50-51
“And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up His hands
and blessed them.
And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them
And carried up into heaven.”
Rest well! Pastor Honesty
Rest well! Elohim’s Obedient One
Rest well! Pastor Shekinah
Rest well! Bro Joseph Perfection Charity Coleman
Till we meet at Jesus feet.
Yours in His Vineyard,
Brother& Sister‘Gbola Oparinde
Local Christian Assembly
Ibadan, Oyo State,
Nigeria