BISHOP FRAZIER P. CARLTON“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and true understanding.” —Jeremiah 3:15
Bishop Frazier Plaz Carlton was born January 6, 1916 in Seals, Alabama - the son of Norman and Minnie Carlton. At an early age, he moved with his parents to Michigan, where he resided in Muskegon, Port Huron and Flint. After attending Flint Community Schools, he went to work for General Motors – Buick Motor Division, where he retired after 35 1/2 years of employment. He served in the US military during World War II from 1943 to 1946, and was honorably discharged with an EAME Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Metal. |
He married Marguerite Ellanor Jones on January 23, 1937. After 71 years of wedded bliss, their marriage was a testament of true love, devotion and unfailing commitment.
Bishop Carlton committed his life to Christ after observing the profound transformation of his beloved wife's vibrant and genuine relationship with Christ. After his conversion, the Lord gave him the Heart of a Servant and a Soul of a Shepherd, thus preparing him for the Ministry. "...For where your Treasure is, There will your Heart be Also." |
In 1957, on Easter Sunday, he and his wife founded Christ Assembly Full Gospel Tabernacle where he faithfully serve as pastor for 51 years. Bishop Carlton was a godly man of dignity, refinement, integrity and love. He led by precept and example and used his keen spiritual insight to advance the Kingdom of God. He was knowledgeable, well read, and full of wisdom. A Pioneer of Righteous Living, he dared to break with tradition in order to serve Jesus Christ.
Bishop Frazier Plaz Carlton was called to Reward September 11, 2008.
Bishop Frazier Plaz Carlton was called to Reward September 11, 2008.
Missionary Marguerite Ellanor CarltonMissionary Marguerite Ellanor Carlton was born December 29, 1911 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Jones. At an early age she moved to Chicago, Illinois where she attended public schools. Later, she moved to Flint, Michigan where she resided until her passing. While in Flint, she met Frazier Plaz Carlton.
Frazier P. Carlton joined Marguerite Ellanor Jones in Holy Matrimony on January 23, 1937. They shared a deep love for 71 years until death parted them on September 11, 2008. Their marriage was a testament of abiding love. Missionary Carlton committed her life to Christ on May 28, 1947. She developed a vibrant, genuine relationship with Christ and embraced "a New and Living Way". Her husband, Bishop Carlton, also committed his life to Christ as he witnessed the profoundly beautiful Miracle of Love and Grace in her. |
She served in various roles as Pastor’s Wife, Teacher, Counselor, Choir Director and Musician. In 1971, she initiated the writing of Sunday School Literature for the church. She also organized a local Women's Study Guild where women were instructed and counseled in home management, natural childbirth, marriage and motherhood – all using the Bible as a focal point. Women were also mentored in personal development and spiritual growth.
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I want to live Saved in this world today, so that this world will be a better place because I have lived in it. |
Missionary Carlton authored an insightful book, Dig Into the Deep and Become Richer, copyrighted 1975, and published by Pageant–Poseidon press LTD. (NY).
Dig Into the Deep and Become Richer is a fascinating study of how man, in his eternal quest for peace and happiness, has really created the very problems our society is striving to solve. This book takes a serious look at the conflict between man’s ways and the ways of God. And, at the perils involved in forsaking the Bible, Mrs. Carlton proposes the obvious solution to American municipal decay…a return to the faith. God is not dead…Nor is He deaf.
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In Dig Into The Deep and Become Richer one central point is made clear: How can America help the troubled countries of the world without first resolving the very basic conditions which, at least to some extent, plague our own land? And the only answer is "to search the Bible and know the truth".
For, as the Bible says: "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."
Dig into the Deep and Become Richer is a work of honesty. Not every reader will agree with every word, but every reader will react to it.
For, as the Bible says: "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."
Dig into the Deep and Become Richer is a work of honesty. Not every reader will agree with every word, but every reader will react to it.
The Elect of God Know the Truth, Love the Truth, Walk in the Truth. Missionary Carlton was a godly lady of refinement, dignity, and poise. She had the heart of a servant and a caring, nurturing spirit of a mother. She led by Precept and Example and used her keen spiritual insight to teach a more Perfect Way. On February 2, 1964 she stated, "I want to live Saved in this world today, so that this world will be a better place because I have lived in it." She was indeed a Godly Influence and a Moral Compass, pointing and living in the Right Direction, in Ever-Widening Circles of Influence. Missionary Carlton was the true embodiment of a virtuous woman who "opened her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue was the law of kindness." As an elect lady, she knew the Truth, loved the Truth and walked in the Truth. Proverbs 31 declares, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all." Missionary Marguerite Ellanor Carlton was called to Reward July 20, 2017. |
Living this life is constantly keeping yourself under scrutiny. |
...By Precept and Example
"Abundant life means that you have found Freedom, Rest, and Peace even amongst the troubles of the world." -Bishop Frazier P. Carlton "We were born to love, honor, and obey God; to be of service to God, our country, and our fellow man." -Missionary Marguerite E. Carlton |
"To have a beautiful marriage, do not have secrets. A marriage must be a partnership. You must trust each other." -Bishop Frazier P. Carlton, 1975 "You are living beneath your Privilege when you do not have the Mind of Christ." -Bishop Frazier P. Carlton |
"The greatest thing to prove and activate your faith is obedience." -Bishop Frazier P. Carlton "We are styled as Trees, Salt, and Lights. None of these things talk." -Bishop Frazier P. Carlton |