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I{TENTS
1. Article I - Purpose....
2. Article II - Government.
3. Article III - Succession.
4. Article IV - Membership..

5. ArticleV-Amendments.
6. Apostolic Covenant.
7. Apostolic Doctrine .
a. The One True God.
b. The Son of God.

c. TheName.....

d. Creation of Man and His Fall..

e. Repentance and Conversion. . ...

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g.
h.

Water Baptism.
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Fundamental Doctrine.

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i. Divine Healing.
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k. FootWashing.
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1. Holiness.
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m. The Grace of God.
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n. Restitution of all Things.
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o. Conscientious Scruples...
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p. Secret Societies, Etc. .
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q. Translation of saints.....
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r. Marriage and Divorce...
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s. Same Sex Marriage.
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t. Head Covering
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u. Tithing.....
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v. Women Wearing Pants.
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w. Women Preachers....
x. Second Coming of Jesus Christ. .........Page 16
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y. TheMillennium....
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z. Final Judgment
8. Certification and Notary

Signatures.....

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CANON LAWS OF THE:

UNITED APOSTOLIC HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
IPARENT BODYI

AND THE
VOICE OF TRUTH APOSTOLIC HOLINESS CHURCH
[IT'S SUBSIDIARY]

ARTICLE
PURPOSE

Whereas, the leading of the Holy Ghost, has resulted in the forming of this
Assembly, and
Whereas, this Assembly has formed through the necessity for unification of True
Apostolic Believers, of like purpose, practice, and faith in our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ, and
Whereas, this Assembly shall ordain and license ministers, administer discipline
when needed, and encourage the propagation of the teachings ofJesus Christ.

Therefore, be it resolved, that we, declare our existence as The United Apostolic
Holiness Assemblies International, and tax exemption under IRC $508(c)(1)):
a. to qualiff for exemption under $501(c)(3) and agree to be governed by the
New Testament Apostolic Doctrine and the Canons of the Church.

ARTICLE

II

GOVERI\MENT
THE T]NITED APOSTOLIC HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES

INTERNATIONAL
ASCRIBES TO THE APOSTOLIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT

The government of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International

shall be solely vested in the Office of the General Overseer. This Assembly
shall promote unity among true Apostolic Believers, to exemplifu the
Biblical standard of Holiness in the Earth, and to continue steadfastly in the
Apostle's Doctrine by seeking and extending fellowship with Believers of
like precious faith.

ARTICLE

III

SUCCESSION
Whereas, Apostle Larry J. Rivers founded the United Apostolic Holiness
Assemblies International on December 13, 2005, He shall serve as Pastor
& General Overseer for a Life Term, well or sick, and terminated at Death.

Any vacancy occurring in the office of the Pastor & General Overseer shall
be filled in accordance with the Apostolic Teaching of the New Testament and
the Canons of the Church. The Pastor & General Overseer Shall Reserve The
Right To Govem A1l The Affairs of the Church & Assembly, and Shall Reserve
The Right to Name his Successor, and All other Successors Shall have Equal
Authority to govern all aspects of Church Affairs, and to name their successors.
The Pastor & General Overseer shall legally name his successor, by amending
these Articles, to include the Name of his successor.

ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
This Church/Assembly shall have no voting membership but shallbe
structured in authority according to Biblical precedents as found in the New
Testament and the Canons of the Church.
Membership of United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International shall be
limited to those that are called to receive the truth, according to St. John 18:37
of the Holy Bible. Any person acknowledging Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord,
and who agrees with the Statement of Doctrine and the Apostolic Covenant of
United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International, shall be extended the right

hand of fellowship and be most welcome to all Church/Assembly meetings,

services, and events.

ARTICLE V

AMENDMENTS

These articles may be amended by the Pastor & General Overseer as he

deems necessary and appropriate. Any such amendment must be consistent
with New Testament Apostolic Doctrine and the Canons of the
Church. Amended articles may be more or less restrictive than these articles.
Amendments may make any changes consistent with the purposes of atax'
exempt nonprofit religious corporation.

APOSTOLIC COYENANT
UMTED APOSTOLIC HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES INTERNATIONAL
Having received Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior, bY Repenting
of my sins, beingbapttzed in water In the Name of Jesus Christ,
Receiving the Gift of the IIoIy Ghost, with the initial evidence of
speaking in other tongues, as the Spirit gives the utterance, and
living a clean, holy Life, I feel led of the Holy Ghost to unite with
United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International for my spiritual
growth and for the work of the ministry of the Church of Jesus
Christ.
is my intent to walk lovingly (Jn.15:18,6), and humbly with all my
brethren (I Pet.5:6), and to pray (James 5:16) and to separate myself
from the negativity of the world's system of values (Titus 2:1211
Jn.1:9) by faith as God is me strength.

It

It

is my vision at this time to help support the ministry of United

Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International as God prospers under
the New Testament teachings of (2 Cor.16:2) as a "cheerful giver".
For the relief of the needy (Mark l4:7, Prov.19:17) and for the
publishing of the Gospel (Matt.28:19-20) and for the support of
Ministers and Elders as called for by the Holy Ghost.

It

is my feeling that the Lord is calling me to make my callings

available in some ministry of United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies
International and I respectfully request that the Elders pray to seek
a witness from the Holy Ghost as to confirm my calling in the Body
of Christ. And further to help me in the maturing process of my
personal growth in the IIoIy Spirit

It

is understood that I will be lovingly encouraged to grow

spiritually in a balance of love, holiness and power. And further that
Bible study, payer, outreach and fellowship will be a major part of
my learning experience as the result of my involvement with United
Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International.
is fulty understood that it will not be necessary for faith or
practice to believe any doctrine that cannot be found to be clearly
supported by the teachings of the Holy Bible and especially those
teachings as found in the New Testament.

It

Vision and loving influence is the basic forces in God behind all creation.
Manipulation, fear, threat, bribe, praise and pride and etc. are nonproductive and are not to be used in any form or manner in any
relationship with the ministry outreach of United Apostolic Holiness
Assemblies International. Those who are called to minister in United
Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International must leave the need for
approval at the feet of Jesus for judgment in the resurrection.
is the vision of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International
to be an Association of Apostolic Holiness Churches, Ministries, and
Ministers, who raise high the Biblicat Standard of Holiness, who continue

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steadfastly in the Apostle's Doctrine, who earnestly contend for the faith,
that was once delivered to the saints, and be a clear Apostolic Voice In the

World.

Apostolic Doctrine
United Anostolic Holiness Assemblies Interualiaual!

I.

THE ONE TRUE GOD

We believe in the one ever-living, eternal God: infinite in power, Holy
in nature, athibutes and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible
deity. This one true God has revealed Himself as Father, through His
Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. (1 Cor. 8:6;
Eph. 4:6; 2 Cor.5:19; Joel 2:28).
The Scripture does more than attempt to prove the existence of God; it
asserts, assumes and declares that the knowledge of God is universal.
(Romans | :19, 21, 28, 32; 2:l 5). God is invisible, incorporeal, without
parts, without body, and therefore free from all limitations. He is Spirit
(John 4:24), and a spirit hath not flesh and bones. (Luke 24:39).
The first of all the commandments is, hear, 0 Israel; the Lord our God
is one Lord" (Mark 12:29; Deut. 6:4). "One God and Father of all, who
is above all, and through all, and in you all" (Eph. 4:6).

This one true God manifested Himself in the Old Testament in divers
ways; in the Son while He walked among men; as the Holy Spirit after
the ascension.

II. THE SON OF GOD

The one true God, the Jehovah of the Old Testament, took upon
Himself the form of man, and as the Son of man, was born of the
virgin Mary. As Paul says "and without controversy great is the
mystery of Godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the
Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the
world, received up into glory" (1 Timothy 3:16).

"He came unto His own, and His own received Him not" (John 1:11).
This one true God was manifest in the flesh, that is, in His Son Jesus
Christ. ". . God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not
imputing their trespasses unto them. . ." (2 Cor. 5: 1 9).
We believe that, ". . in Him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fulness of the
Godhead bodily" (Col. 2:9). "For it pleased the Father that in Him
should all fulness dwell" (Col. 1 :19). Therefore, Jesus in His humanity
was man; in His deity was and is God. His flesh was the lamb, or the
sacrifice of God. He is the only mediator between God and man. "For
there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man
Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5).
Jesus on His Father's side was divine, on His mother's side, human;

Thus, He was known as the Son of God and also the son of man, or the
God-man.

"For He hath put all things under His feet. But when He saith all things
are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted, which did put all
things under Him" (1 Cor.15:27). "And when all things shall be
subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto
Him that put all things under Him, that God may be all in all" (1 Cor.
15:28).

"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord,
which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty" (Rev.
1:8).

III. THE NAME

God used different titles, such as "God Elohim", "El Shaddai",
"Jehovah", and especially "Jehovah Lord", the redemptive name in the
Old Testament.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: ... and His name
shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, The
Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). This prophecy of
Isaiah was fulfilled when the Son of God was named, "And she shall
bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save
His People from their sins" (Matt- l:21).
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts
4:12).

IV. CREATION OF MAN AND HIS FALL

In the beginning God created man innocent, pure and holy; but through
the sin of disobedience, Adam and Eve, the first of the human race, fell
from their holy state, and God banished them from Eden. Hence by
one man's disobedience, sin entered into the world. (Gen. 1:27; Rom.
3:23,5:12).

V. REPENTANCE AND CONVERSION

Pardon and forgiveness of sins is obtained by genuine repentance, a
confessing and forsaking of sins. We are justified by faith in the Lord

Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). John the Baptist preached repentance,

Jesus proclaimed it, and the Apostles emphasized it to both Jews and

Gentiles. (Acts 2;38,

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:18, 17:30).

The word "repentance" comes from several Greek words which mean,
change of views and purpose, change of heart, change of mind, change
of life, to transform, etc.
Jesus said, -except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish"

(Luke 13:3).

L*e24:47 says, "And

that repentance and remission of sins should be

preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."

VI. WATER BAPTISM

The scriptural mode of baptism is immersion, and is only for those
who have fully repented, having tumed from their sins and a love of
the world. It should be administered by a duly authorized minister of
the Gospel, in obedience to the Word of God, and in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ, according to the Acts of the Apostles 2:38, 8:16,
10:48, 19:5; thus obeying and fulfilling Matthew 28:19.

VII. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST

John the Baptist, in Matthew 3:11, said, "...He shall baptize you with
the Holy Ghost, and with fire."
Jesus, in

Acts 1:5, said, "...ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost

not many days hence."

Luke tells us in Acts 2:4,they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and
began to speak with other tongues (languages), as the Spirit gave them
utterance."
The terms "baptize with the Holy Ghost and fire," "filled with the Holy
Spirit," and the "gift of the Holy Ghost" are synonymous terms used

interchangeably in the Bible.

It is scriptural to expect all who receive the gift, filling, or baptism of

the Holy Spirit to receive the same physical, initial sign of speaking
with other tongues.
The speaking with other tongues, as recorded in Acts 2:4, 10:46, and
19:6, and the gift of tongues, as explained in I Corinthians, chapters

12 and 14, are the same in essence, but different in use and purpose.
The Lord, through the Prophet Joel, said, I will pour out my Spirit
upon all flesh; ..." (Joel 2:28).
Peter, in explaining this phenomenal experience, said, having received
of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, He (Jesus) hath shed forth
this which ye now see and heat." (Acts 2:33).
Further, "...The promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all
that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." (Acts

2:39).

VIII. FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINE

The basic and fundamental doctrine of this Assembly shall be the
Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water
by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of
speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.

We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into
the unity of the faith, at the same time admonishing all brethren that
they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the
body.

IX. DIVINE HEALING

The first covenant that the Lord (Jehovah) made with the children of
Israel after they were brought out of Egypt was a covenant of healing.
The Lord said, ". . if thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the
Lord (Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord that healeth) thy God, and wilt do that
which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments,
and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee,
which I have brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord that
healeth thee." (Exodus 15:26).
Some translations read: "For I am Jehovah, thy physician," He being
our physician or doctor, we have the most capable in the whole world.

Our Lord Jesus Christ went about Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the
Kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and disease among the
people. (Matthew 4:23, 24).
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever" (Hebrews
13:8).

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The vicarious suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ paid for the healing of
our bodies, the same as for the salvation of our souls, for with His
stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). Matthew 8:17 reads, Himself took
our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses" (See also I Peter 2:24).

We see from this that divine healing for the body is in the atonement.
That being true, then it is for all who believe. Jesus said of believers, ".
. they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Later, James
wrote in his Epistle to all the churches: "Is any sick among you? Let
him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him,
anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith
shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have
committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to
another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual
fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:14-16).

All of these promises

are for the church today.

x. SACRAMENT OF COMMUNTON (SINGLE CUP)

On the night of our Lord's betrayal, He ate the Passover supper with
His Apostles, after which He instituted the sacrament. "And He took
bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, this
is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Likewise also the cup after supper saying, this cup is the New
Testament in my blood, which is shed for you." (Luke 22:19-20).
Paul instructed the church how to observe it (I Cor. ll:,23-34).
Thus was instituted the use of unleavened bread and the fruit of the
vine, from a single cup, which are partaken of literally, as emblems of
His broken body and shed blood. There is also a spiritual significance
and blessing in partaking of the sacrament.

XI. FOOT WASHING

When the Passover supper was ended, we read in John 13:4-5, "He
riseth from supper, and laid aside His garments; and took a towel, and
girded Himself. After that He poureth water into a bason, and began to
wash the disciples'feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He
was girded."
Jesus said,

"If I then, your Lord

and Master, have washed your feet; ye

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also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an
example, that ye should do as I have done to you" (John 13:14-15).

This first example was given by our Lord, and it is a divine institution.
It is well to follow His example and wash one another's feet; thus
manifesting the spirit of humility.

XII. HOLINESS
Godly living should characteize the life of every child of the Lord,
and we should live according to the pattern and example given in the
Word of God. "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath
appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly
lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and Godly, in this present
world" (Titus 2:ll,l2). "For even hereunto were ye called: because
Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should
follow His steps: who did no sin, neither was 'guile found in His
mouth: who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He
suffered, He threatened not; but committed himself to Him that
judgeth righteously" (1 Peter 2:21-23).

"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall
see the Lord" (Heb. 12:14).
"But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner
of conversation; because it is written, be ye holy; for I am holy. And if
ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth
according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here
in fear: forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with
comrptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation
received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood of
Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot" (1 Peter 1:151e).

XIII. THE GRACE OF GOD

"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live
soberly, righteously, and Godly, in this present world" (Titus 2:ll,l2).
"For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus
Christ" (John l:17).

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A Christian, to keep saved, must walk with God and keep himself in
the love of God (Jude 2 1) and in the grace of God. The word "grace"
means "favor." When a person transgresses and sins against God, he
loses his favor. If he continues to commit sin and does not repent, he
will eventually be lost and cast into the lake of fire. (Read John 15:2,
6;2Peter 2:20-21). Jude speaks of the backsliders of his day, and their
reward. (Also, read Hebrews 6:4-6).
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it
is the gift of God" (Eph. 2:8).

XIV. RESTITUTION OF ALL THINGS

We understand the scripture to teach the restitution of all things, which
God hath spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world
began. (Acts 3:21). But we cannot find where the devil, his angels, and
all sinners are included. (See Rev. 20:10).

XV. CONSCIENTIOUS SCRUPLES

We recognizethe institution of human government as being of divine
ordination, and, in so doing, affirm unswerving loyalty to our
Government; however, we take a definite position regarding the
bearing of arms or the taking of human life.

As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we believe

in implicit obedience to His commandments and precepts which
instruct us as follows: ".. that ye resist not evil. . ." (Matt. 5:39):
"Follow peace with all men..." (Heb. 12:14). (See also Matt.26:52;
Rom. 12:19; James 5:6; Revelation 13:10). These we believe and
interpret to mean Christians shall not shed blood nor take human life.
Therefore, we propose to fulfill all the obligations of loyal citizens, but
are constrained to declare against participating in combatant service in
war, armed insurrection, property destruction, aiding or abetting in or
the actual destruction of human life.
Furthermore, we cannot conscientiously affiliate with any union,
boycott, or organization which will force or bind any of its members to
belong to any organization, perform any duties contrary to our
conscience, or receive any mark, without our right to affirm or reject
same.

However, we regret the false impression created by some groups or so-

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called "conscientious objectors" that to obey the Bible is to have a

contempt for law or magistrates, to be disloyal to our Government and
in sympathy with our enemies, or to be unwilling to sacrifice for the
preservation of our commonwealth. This attitude would be as
contemptible to us as to any patriot. The Word of God commands us to
do violence to no man. It also commands us that first of all we are to
pray for rulers of our country. We, therefore, exhort our members to
freely and willingly respond to the call of our Government except in
the matter of bearing arms. When we say service, we mean service-no
matter how hard or dangerous. The true church has no more place for
cowards than has the nation. First of all, however, let us earnestly pray
that we will with honor be kept out of war.
We believe that we can be consistent in serving our Government in
certain noncombatant capacities, but not in the bearing of arms.
We further believe that our military personnel must live in a manner
consistent with the Articles of Faith.

XVI. SECRET SOCIETIES, ETC.

According to the Word of God, we firmly believe and hold that the
people of God should have no connection whatever with secret
societies or any other organization or body wherein there is a
fellowship with unbelievers, bound by an oath. (James 5:12;2 Cor.
6:14-18).

XVII. TRANSLATION OF SAINTS

We believe that the time is drawing near when our Lord shall appear;
then the dead in Christ shall arise, and we who are alive and remain
shall be caught up with them to meet our Lord in the air.
(1 Thess. 4:13-17 ; 1 Cor. 15,51-54; PhiL 3:20-21).

XVI[. MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

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The Holy Scriptures define marriage as one MAN and one WOMEN
coming together in a sacred union as husband and wife (Gen 2:24).
ALL same sex marriages is an ABOMINATION before GOD and we DO
NOT recognize such a union (Lev 20:13).

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In regards to divorce "Whosoever putteth away his wife and marrieth another,
committeth adultery, and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband
committeth adultery" Luke 16:18; Rom. 7:t-3, Mark 10:LL'lz,1Corinthians 7:39.
We hold that we have no right to add any thought of our own to such plain
statements, in order to justiflT those who have taken their second companion while
the first liveth.

XIX. SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

This Assembly is strongly against same-sex marriage and will not tolerate nor
entertain any questions conceming performing or condoning same-sex marriage.
Anyone who is involved in a same-sex relationship and/or who performs a same-sex
wedding, or friendship, or life partnership or a ceremony of such unions shall be
immediately excommunicated from membership in this organization. (Genesis 1:2628, 2:24, Leviticus 18.'22, 20 :13, Romans I :26-28)

XX.

Head Covering

Females are to have their head covered while praying or while in Worship Seruices.
The Apostle Paul speaks about covering to be worn over the hair which gives or
prefers honor on the man. Concerning Head Covering, I Cor. 11:3-7 states: "But I
would have you to know, that the head of every man is ChrisU and the head of the
woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. Every man praying or
prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. But every woman that
prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is
even all one as if she were shaven. For if the woman be not covered, let her also be
shorn; but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
For man indeed ought not to cover his head forasmuch as he is the image and glory
of God: but the woman is the glory of the man."

XXI. TITHING
We DO NOT believe that Tithing is God's Plan for the New Testament Church. We
believe that the New Testament teaches that we are not limited to Tithing 107o, but
are to give as the Lord has prospered us. (1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Luke 6:38, 2
Corinthians 9:10)

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XXII. WOMEN WEARING PANTS

We strongly believe, urge, and discourage the wearing of pants by HOLY WOMEN.
The scripture plainly teaches that it is an ABOMINATION for a woman to wear
anything that PERTAINS to a man, and for a man to wear anything that PERTAINS
to a woman. We believe that Pants do PERTAIN to men. (Duet.22:5) We further
believe that "Breeches" mentioned in the Old Testament, were worn by AARON and
HIS SONS, and are equivalent to the "Pants" of today. (Exodus 28:42-43)

mfiIl.

Women Preachers

There are many roles and duties to be fulfilled by the women in the church, but in
accordance with the scripture we should not condone or recognize a woman as a
minister of the Gospel. It is NOT scriptural for any female to be acknowledged or to
be addressed with the title of Elder, Bishop, Apostle, Minister, Reverend and
Evangelist. We believe and it is confirmed in the Holy Scriptures that God has never
called a woman to preach the Gospel. It matters not who stands for it or justifies it.
Let God be true and every man a liar. (Romans 3:4) Apostle Paul said, "I suffer not a
woman to neither teach nor usurp authority over the man but to be in silence." (1
Timothy 2:12). Numbers 27:16,1 Timothy 2:tt-L2,1 Corinthians 14:34-37, Acts
t3:4L.

XXIV. SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST

That Jesus is coming againthe second time in person, just as He went away, is clearly
set forth by the Lord Jesus Himself, and was preached and taught in the early
Christian church by the apostles; hence, the children of God today are earnestly,
hopefully,looking forward to the glorious event. (Matt. 24; Acts l:11,3:19-211, I
Cor.. 1 1:26; Phil. 3 :20-21; I Thess.. 4:14-17 ; Titus 2: I 3, I 4).

XXV. TTTE MILLENNIUM

Moreover, we believe that the distress upon the earth is the "beginning of sorrows"
and will become more intense until there "shall be a time of trouble such as there
never was since there was a nation even to that same time" (Matthew 24:3-8,Dan.
l2:l), and that period of "tribulation" will be followed by the dawn of a better day on
earth and that for a thousand years there shall be "peace on earth and good will
toward men." (Rev. 20:1-5; Isa. 65:17-25; Matt.. 5:5; Dan. 7:27;Mic..4:1,2;Heb.
2:14; Rom.ll.,25-27).

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XXVI. FINAL JUDGMENT

When the thousand years are finished, there shall be a resurrection of all the dead,
who will be summoned before the great white throne for their final judgment, and all
whose names are not found written in the Book of Life shall be cast into the lake of
fire, burning with brimstone which God bath prepared for the Devil and his angels,
Satan himself being cast in first. (Matt.. 25:4I; Rev. 20:7,75,21:8).

Certification
I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Canon Laws of the abovenamed Assembly, duly adopted by the General Overseer on April 1,2013.

Apostle Larry J. Rivers

United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International

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ARTICLE II OF THE CANON LAWS OF TI{E UNITED APOSTOLIC
HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES TNTERNATIONAL SHALL BE AMENDED
TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

GOVERNMENT
THE UNITED APOSTOLIC HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES
INTERNATIONAL ASCRIBES TO THE APOSTOLIC FORM OF
GOVERNMENT.
The government of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International
shall be solely vested in the Office of the General Overseer. This Assembly
shall promote unity among true Apostolic Believers, to exempli$. the
Biblical standard of Holiness in the Earth, and to continue steadfastly in the
Apostle's Doctrine by seeking and extending fellowship with Believers of
like precious faith.
The General Overseer shall be regarded as The Messenger of Christ, and his
Earthly Representative, and as such shall be the Chief Servant of Christ, and
his Church.
The General Overseer shall be the determiner of All Church Doctrine,
Practices, and Disciplines, in accordance with New Testament Apostolic
Doctrine, and the Canon Laws of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies
International.
The General Overseer shall serye as the Incumbent of The Office of the
General Overseer of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies
Intemational, And His Successors, A Corporation Sole.
The Apostolic Covenant, Statement of Doctrine, and Canon Laws May be
Amended by the General Overseer, at anytime, as he deems necessary and
appropriate, and is consistent with New Testament Apostolic Doctrine.

The General Overseer shall administer, and manage all the affairs, property,
and temporalities of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International.
The General Overseer shall hold all rights, title, and interest to all property
of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International.
PERPETUITY BY THE INCUMBENT
OF THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL OVERSEER OF THE LTNITED APOSTOLIC
HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES INTERNATIONAL, AND HIS SUCCESSORS, A
CORPORATION SOLE.

AIl REAL PROPERTY SHALL BE HELD

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RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST TO SAID PROPERTY, SHALL BE
TRANSFERRED TO THE LEGALLY NAMED SUCCESSOR OF THE
CORPORATION SOLE, IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND NOT TO
THE INCUMBENT'S HEIRS, OR EXECUTORS.

The General Overseer shall be the representative of the United Apostolic

Holiness Assemblies International in all legal matters, and shall be the
custodian of all legal documents.

I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Second Amendment of the
Canon Laws of the above-named Assembly, duly adopted by the General Overseer on
November 1,2014.

Apostle Larry J. Rivers

General Overseer,
United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International

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ARTICLE IV OF THE CANON LAWS OF THE UNITED

APOSTOLIC HOLINESS ASSEMBLIES INTERNATIONAL
SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

MEMBERSHIP
This Church/Assembty shall have no voting membership but shall be
structured in authority according to Biblical precedents as found in the New
Testament and the Canons of the Church.
Membership of United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International shall be
limited to those that are called to receive the truth, according to St. John 18:37
of the Holy Bible. Any person acknowledging Jesus Christ as Savior.and Lord,
and who agrees with the Statement of Doctrine and the Apostolic Covenant of
United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International, shall be extended the right
hand of fellowship and be most welcome to all Church/Assembly meetings,
services, and events.
The reception, suspension, and termination of membership shall be at the sole
discretion of the General Overseer. The General Overseer shall determine the
discipline of members, as he deems it appropriate, and necessary according to
New Testament Apostolic Doctrine, The Apostolic Covenant, and the Canon
Laws of the United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International.

Any member refusing to abide by New Testament Apostolic Doctrine, The

Apostolic Covenant, ffid The Canon laws of the United Apostolic Holiness
Assemblies International, shall be grounds for immediate excommunication by
the General Overseer.
The Membership of United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies Intemational shall
have no voting rights, nor at anytime will there ever be any boards or
committees formed by members. All governing authority shall be solely
vested in the Office of the General Overseer.

Certification
I certiff that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Third Amendment of the
Canon Laws of the above-named Assembly, duly adopted by the General Overseer on
November 1,2014.

Apostle Larry J. Rivers

General Overseer,
United Apostolic Holiness Assemblies International

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