Message: "Pentecost" Dr. Henry Butts

Dr. Henry L. Butts is the seventh child born to the late Bishop and Mrs. Eddie Butts Sr. on November 5, 1937, in Daytona Beach. Florida. He graduated with honors from Campbell Street High School in Daytona Beach in 1955. He attended Bethune-Cookman College where he studied science and religion. He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1967. He graduated from IBM Engineering School in Rochester, Minnesota with a degree in computer engineering. He received a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Trinity Hall College in Louisville, Kentucky in June, 1986. He was married to the former Willie Mae Battle for 46 years and is the proud father of fourteen children.

Dr. Butts was saved in 1961 and was called to the ministry the same year. He served as the former District Superintendent of the Church of God in Christ of Western Louisiana and is the former Chairman of the State Board of Directors. For 45 years, through God's anointing, Dr. Butts preached, witnessed to, prayed and helped saved thousands of souls. During that time, 20 ministers have evolved under his leadership, seven of which are now  full time pastors in the Church of God In Christ. Dr. Butts has made a tremendous impact and numerous contributions to the work of the Lord, Jesus Christ. In 1976, he became the pastor of Butts Temple Church of God In Christ after the passing of his father Bishop Eddie Butts, where he served for 30 years.

Dr. Butts is the founder and Executive Director of the Daily Bread Feeding Program which has fed over 900,000 people to date. He is a former board member of the Community Development Citizens Advisory Board and of the Daytona Beach Police and ministers Association and a life Member of the NAACP. He was also a charter member of the Board of Directors of the Mary McLeod Bethune Enrichment Center. He was also cited for his leadership in being instrumental in getting a band shell constructed in the Daisy Stocking Park, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Over the years, Dr. Butts has been honored with many awards and recognitions. He was named "Citizen of the Year" by the Daytona Beach Community Development Board, honored with the distinguished "Jefferson Award" by WESH Channel 2 News. He is a recipient of the NAACP's "Civil Rights Award" and the "Humanitarian Service Award". He has also received recognition from  the Daytona Beach Police Department for "Outstanding Service to the Community", "The Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contributions to Religion and Community Service." by Bethune-Cookman College and numerous other accolades.

Dr. Henry L Butts left this body made of clay and went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2006.
His favorite saying: "Once a task has begun, do not stop until it's done. No matter how big or small, do it well or not at all."
You are truly missed, but we shall see you again!