1999 – How Rohi Ministry began
On 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 I 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.
2000 - Rohi first celebration
On October 28, Rohi held its 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.
2001 - Rohi receives Nonprofit Status
On March 2, 2001 Rohi Ministry registered and received their Nonprofit articles of incorporation, As of this day Rohi is in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State.
2002 - Rohi first flag presentation
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. On 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.
2004 - Rohi Service award
Rohi Ministry launched the “Service Award” which is an award that is presented to individuals who have volunteered five faithful years of their time and talents to the ministry. The first two individuals to receive this honor are Mrs. Thomasine Hill for administrated work and Mr. Travis Broxton for photography work.
2006 - Rohi receives Honor
On 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.
2007/2008 - Acknowledgements from President George W. Bush
Rohi Ministry received acknowledgements from Presidents George W. Bush for our efforts in honoring God’s faithful servants. “Faith plays an important role in our Nation, and American pastors are sources of strength and guidance to millions across our country. By sharing the message of God’s steadfast love and infinite 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 anguish, and change lives, one heart and soul at a time”. May God bless you.
2009 - Rohi moves
On February 1, Rohi moved from the month of October, to the month of February. This change came about due to a Presidential Proclamation dated in January 1975. Rohi no longer honors five individuals in one night. Instead we have incorporated honoring one individual during their church services. In celebrating our 10th year of ministry in 2009. We honored Minister Daryl J. Walker, Minister of music for Shorter Community A.M.E. Church in Denver Colorado.
2010 - Rohi takes center court
On February 1, Rohi took it to center court during pastor appreciation week where we honored the p/a announcer for your Denver Nuggets, Pastor 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 Emmanuel Christian center in Denver, Colorado.
2010 - Rohi Ministry flag début
On August 8, Pastor Jules E. Smith blessed Rohi Ministry by allowing them the opportunity to début the Rohi flag at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church 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.
2011 - Rohi receives the official “Clergy Proclamation”
On January 13, Rohi Ministry receives the City and County of Denver Clergy Proclamation. The Proclamation is in honor of all the Clergy/Pastors/Ministers throughout the Nation pointing the way to a richer, more fulfilling life through higher moral standards.
2011 - Continuing the Honor
On April 23, 2011 the Continue the Honor project was launched just outside M&D’ Café in the historical downtown Denver Colorado. This project involves the display of the Rohi Shepherd flags at Christian businesses throughout our Nation and presented to the surviving kin of our honoree’s who’ve gone home to be with the Lord as well as the flags flying at half – mast. The Rohi flag is displayed outside M & D’s Café located at 2000 E 28th Ave Denver, CO. and The Word book store location 8710 East Colfax Ave Denver Colorado.
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