Go Down Moses
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GO DOWN MOSES
Written by, Moses Mason II & Joann Mason
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This book is a true story, dedicated to all evangelists past and present, chosen and ordained to proclaim the Word of God. These are only a few of the experiences that I had obeying God as an evangelist, prophet and apostle. There are different molds, tests and trials for each office. In each office there is a different pressure and situations in which one is confronted, to become a true servant of God. Jesus said that He would never leave us or forsake us. While God may lead us into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil, He also promises to supply all our needs, according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus! Jesus never tells us what we will go through for our needs to be met, but He does promise to meet our needs. I hope and pray you will be encouraged an enlightened through this book.
Go Down Moses
This story begins on November 4, 1948 when Moses Mason Sr. took his wife Carrie, to Herrick Memorial Hospital in Berkeley, California to have their baby.
I remember so vividly my mother Carrie wrapping dimes, nickels and some pennies in a handkerchief, tying it in a knot, and telling me, “This is NOT for candy. It is for Sunday school. But, of course, every now and then, I would sneak to Chins store in the plaza to make a purchase. Mr. Chin would always watch closely to see if any of the children were stealing candy. But we knew better than to try. I knew my Dad would make me "feel the power" of a nice country whipping if I were to even think about stealing any candy.
What I loved best about the weekends were Mom's Sunday dinners. My siblings and I would always fuss over who got the biggest piece of chicken. Mother would always say, "Just eat what's on your plate." Because my family was very religious, Sunday was a day set-aside for God. We simply rested after dinner and returned to church for our night service.
My family relocated to Berkeley when I was 5 years old in 1953. We had a nice house on the waterfront. I graduated from local schools, and then obtained a degree from Merritt College. Upon graduation, I enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, where I served for a short time. While in the army, I was promoted to drill sergeant, before being honorably discharged.
At the age of 13 years the Lord had called me into ministry. At the time, I wrote my grandmother in Kentwood, Louisiana, and asked her not to tell my parents. This was a secret between her and me. Upon receiving my letter, my grandmother took it to my aunt and uncle, near Magnolia Mississippi. They were shocked to hear that I had been called to the ministry at such a young age. Unfortunately, they immediately called my parents, who began to question and watch me. At this time, I had not accepted my ministry. But when God has His hand on you, He will speak again, especially when he has a purpose for your life.
My parents had given me a solid Biblical name that carried deep meaning. Moses, which means pull or draw out, to deliver, was not a popular name during the 60s. But, in junior high my name made me a target of ridicule. Mean spirited as some children can be, they would sing out and laugh scornfully, "GO DOWN MOSES!". My wife, JoAnn, knew my feelings were deeply hurt. She recalled how the children would set me up, "Now when Moses steps into the door, everybody shout, GO DOWN MOSES!"I know God placed my wife in the class so that she could witness this. She said that she would be so hurt for me, but there was little she could do.
I received good solid training as a young man. I worked hard as a child alongside my Mississippi-born Dad. We would do yard work, white washing, and painting. I did not realize that God had his hand on my life. He was calling me into the ministry to do a work for Him at an early age. In my childhood, I felt like I was the black sheep. I had four sisters and I was the only son. I was not spoiled, but I caught it for being the only dark skinned child.
I went on to follow my destiny. The Lord had my wife JoAnn prepared for me. She grew up Baptist, like me, attending great tent revivals and city revivals where healing and deliverance would take place. Her mother taught her faith and how to trust God for her needs. She knew what the life of an evangelist was all about.
I was the man who would get the party started at the night club. If people were standing along the walls, I would go to the middle of the dance floor and say, "What Did We Come Here For?!" After all, I was the guy with the cool hair-cut, sun shades, and medallion. God first met me at a street party and told me to leave. He said I was not to mix the world and the church together. But I didn't leave right away. As a consequence of my partying the night before, the next morning, I just didn't feel right. However, off to church I went. I had to sing in the choir. For some reason, that morning it seemed as if the pastor was preaching right at me.
The Lord came to me again at the age of 19. I was engaged to JoAnn Brown. She was the most beautiful and classy lady that you'd ever want to see. After leaving her home for a visit, I began to hum and sing, "Precious Lord".
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In 1973, God told Apostle Moses Mason, just as he had told Abraham “get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee.” (Gen. 12:1) Following the path that God had chosen for his life, Moses Mason was changed. He received the operation of the Five Fold Ministry. A trailblazer for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, many souls have been delivered through the power of God. He is recognized as a great man of faith and power for these last day movements of God. In his story, you will find:
o A road map to a successful ministry in evangelism
o Memorable experiences in the field as an evangelist
o Teaching of faith and how to operate in the Spirit of God
Dr. Moses Mason is an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ and a newly ordained bishop in the Church of God in Christ International. A native of Berkeley California, Mr. Mason graduated from Berkeley High School and Merritt College before joining the United States Army. He earned a Masters of Theology from the New Theological Seminary and a Doctorate in Philosophy and Theology. He also received an honorary doctorate from St. Thomas Theological Seminary. He traveled throughout the United States for 40 years preaching, teaching the yoke-breaking Word of healing and deliverance. He has been on many radio broadcasting stations in the U.S. and overseas. Dr. Mason has pastored several churches including the Last Day Harvest Church of God in Christ International. He resided in Nashville, TN, and conducted Crusades for God. He was married to his wife JoAnn for over 43 years. Together they have eight sons and five daughters, thirteen beautiful and gifted children. This is a true story of events that took place in his life. A faith-walk, journey, and ministry which allowed him to be a trailblazer and groundbreaker for God. Apostle Moses Mason went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2015. May God always bless the work of his hands. To God be the Glory for the things he did in Apostle Moses Mason’s life!
About the Author
Apostle Moses Mason II is a native of Berkeley, California and grew up in the Bay Area. He graduated from Berkeley High School an attended Merritt College in Oakland, California. He received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Saint Thomas Christian Seminary in Orangeburg, South Carolina an received a Master’s Degree in Theology and Doctorate in Philosophy and Theology. He is married to JoAnn Mason, and they have 13 beautiful and gifted children.
Apostle Moses Mason II has traveled throughout the United States preaching, teaching, and proclaiming the Word of God. He has lived in several states, and has pastored churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and has relocated to the Nashville, Tennessee area. He has ministered in some of the toughest prisons which include San Quentin, Norfolk, Huntsville, and others in Arizona, California, Ohio, and Tennessee. Apostle Moses Mason II has ministered on many radio broadcasting stations in Buffalo, New York, South Carolina, Louisiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. He received the 2007 radio broadcasting award in Nashville on radio station 880am.
The Lord commissioned Apostle Moses Mason II to travel throughout the United States, armed with the word of truth. Fully clothed with the armor of God, he went forth preaching and teaching a Yoke breaking word of Deliverance. He has been empowered with the mantle of Elijah and Moses. He also has all nine gifts of the spirit and has experienced this unique life changing God given of deliverance.
JoAnn Brown Mason is native of Berkeley, California. Her parents are Joe L. Brown and Annie Brown. She attended Berkeley High School and Merritt College in Oakland, California for Business Administration. She was reared in a good Christian home and directed a 40 voice youth choir. JoAnn Mason married Moses Mason II. While in the hallway of the Jr. High School, God told her in the 7th grade that “Moses is going to be your husband”. They married on March 30, 1969 in Oakland, California at Bethany Baptist Church.
Today she is the mother of 13 talented children. JoAnn Mason is a minister and has evangelized for 30 years with her husband. God has richly blessed her with gifts. She is a mother, teacher, and First Lady. To God be the glory for the things that he is doing in her life.