Happy Birthday "PaPa" Oliver

A man of strength, integrity and an enormous heart is hard to find but I can say that I am blessed to be connected to a man like all of the above: My grandfather, my papa. Words are limited for me to gather to describe the impact he has had on my life. God has blessed him to be known all over the world. He is a Father, husband, grandfather; uncle, preacher, evangelist, teacher, protector, humanitarian, community activist, philanthropist and friend just to name a few. He never meets a stranger. Though his height and stature can be intimating his heart is much bigger. Outside of being all of those "formal titles" he is FUN and a big kid at heart…There is never a dull or boring moment when we are together. Laughter is something he uses as a daily medicine. That explains where I get my extreme sense of humor.

I am so grateful that God has allowed him to see another birthday in good health. Today he turns 79 years young and God has shown him great favor. I am a firm believer in celebrating people while they are alive. And on that note my grandfather is the biggest party individual I know. He loves festivities and food; any reason to go out to dinner and celebrate is his M O. When you are in his presences he makes you feel like the most important person in the world. Being with him as a little girl was awesome because I was always treated like a “princess”. As a matter, of fact all of the women in his life are treated like royalty. The hospitality he shows to others can sometimes be mind boggling but now I know that is what makes him who he is. If he has it, he will give to you.

Pastor Milton Oliver would definitely be the perfect definition of humanitarian. Growing up as a child it was hard to share him with the world because he was traveling often. I did not realize the impact he was making in people lives from Haiti to Hawaii. He takes his work seriously; sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. His name carries so much strength and integrity and it feels good to know that he is leaving a positive impact in the world. 

There are many positions and titles that he holds such as pastor and founder of Ambassadors for Christ Church of God in Christ. And the Vice president/Chairman of Jurisdictional Presidents in the International Department of Evangelism for the Church of God In Christ Inc. for over 40+ years. And to my knowledge he has served under every International Evangelist President. Some days I feel like he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves but God knows that his labor has not been in vain. 

The work that he has done in the Church of God in Christ Inc. has been remarkable and I stand a very proud grand-daughter. So, for those that don’t know or have never heard of this powerful & influential man let me reintroduce to you Pastor Dr. Milton Oliver; My grandfather a true description of “Servant of God”.

 

Happy Birthday PaPa Oliver we celebrate you..!

“With long life will I satisfy him and shew him my salvation” – Psalm 91:16