1999
August 1, while sitting at a television set watching an award ceremony, The Lord spoke to the heart of J Michael Thompson and said, "Look at this they're honoring people with Oscars, Emmy's and Grammy's, but What about me? – What about mine?" Mr. Thompson responded to the Lord by saying, "God we can't give you an award". The Lord replied, "No you can't, but what you can do is honor me by honoring my shepherds who are feeding my flock." Thus Rohi Ministry was born.
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2000
October 28, Rohi held it's first celebration at the historical Aurora Fox Arts Center in Aurora, Colorado. The five honorees included, Dr. Jules E. Smith of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. Randy McCowan of the Body of Christ News, The late Deacon Alonzo Witherspoon of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Felix Gilbert of Restoration Christian Fellowship and Dr. Mark Brewer of Colorado Community Church.
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2001
On March 2, 2001 Rohi Ministry registered and received there Nonprofit articles of incorporation, and as of this day are in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State.
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2002
Dr. Ferguson went home to be with the Lord. Although we had recognized him while he was alive, Rohi Ministry wanted to further show our appreciation by honoring his family with a Rohi Flag. In October 1, at the historical Aurora Fox Arts center, in Aurora Colorado. Dr. Fergusons widow, Kathy Ferguson, was presented with a special Rohi flag in remembrance of Dr. Fergusons service to the Lord.
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2006
February 12, Rohi Ministry received honors for "Organization of the Year" at the 35th Annual Colorado Gospel Music Academy & Hall of Fame Awards ceremony. Minister J Michael Thompson, Founder of Rohi Ministry, graciously accepted the award from Dr. Syl Morgan Smith, President and Founder of Colorado Gospel Music Academy.
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2007/2008
Rohi Ministry received acknowledgements from Presidents George W. Bush for our efforts in honoring God's faithful, "Faith plays an important role in our Nation, and American pastors are sources of strength and guidance to millionsacross our country. By sharing the message of God's steadfast love and infinet mercy. I appreciate America's pastors and all who preach about the blessing of faith, hope and love. Your efforts help renew the spirit, comfort those in anquish, and change lives, one heart and soul at a time. May God bless you."
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2009
On February 1, Rohi moved from the month of October to the month of February, due to a Presidential Proclamation, and instead of honoring five in one night. We now honor one. In Celebrating 10 years of ministry, we honored Minister Of Music Daryl J. Walker of Shorter Community A.M.E. Church in Denver Colorado.
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2010
On February 1, Rohi took it to center court during pastor appreciation week where we honored pastor, as well as p/a announcer for your Denver Nuggets, Kyle Speller-Grey during pre-game of the Nuggets vs. the Kings. Pastor Kyle is Rohi 42nd honoree and serves as the associate pastor of Emmanule Christian center in Denver ,Colorado.
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2010
On August 8, Pastor Jules E. Smith blessed Rohi Ministry by allowing them the opportunity to de'but the Rohi flag at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Cuurch in Denver, Colorado for the general public to see. A Rohi flag will be presented to the Rohi honoree next of kin in addition to the flag being flown at half mass for one day.
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