Our Pastor
Elder Cecilio Edwards, a humble true Man of God, who prefers other over himself. Called at an early child age, great grand mother Teresa Mathurin would say, “He has wisdom of an old man”. At the age of 10, his parents migrated from Panama Central America where he was raised on the Canal Zone and Panama in Colon, attended churches and Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop Frederick Douglas Washington to The Bronx New York. Graduating from High School he enlisted in the Arm Forces and became an Army Shoulder served four years during peace time with honorable discharge in 1980.
Predestinated to the Will of God, Elder Edwards had run from his calling, until God enlisted him into the Army of The Lord and married the love of his life Wanda in December of 1980. Soon afterwards he joined Pressley Temple aka Pressley Memorial C.O.G.I.C., Inc. and was favored by the Mother’s for his kindness gentlemanlike disposition. Supervisor Emeritus of the 4th Jurisdiction and Pastor’s wife Evangelist Vera Brown adopted him as one of her sons. Under the leadership of Pastor and Mother Brown, Elder Edwards was appointed a Deacon, a Minister, and Elder during 1980’s.
In 2008, when Pastor Willie Lee Brown went home to glory, he wrote a letter requesting that Elder C. Edwards would succeed him. Bishop John P. Lee, Sr. appointed Elder Edwards in June of 2008 to the office of Pastor of Pressley Memorial Church of God in Christ, Inc.
Elder Cecilio Edwards attended Lehman College in 1980’s, and O.M. Kelly Bible Institute in early 1990’s. Pastor Edwards is gainfully employed by NYC M.T.A. for twenty years. Is a faithful husband to one wife from his youth, a father, son, uncle, cousin, and friend to many who knows his words of wisdom and favorite songs.
Pastor Cecilio Edwards’ W.O.W. Collection
“You cannot discover new oceans unless; you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
“Teamwork, divides the task and doubles the success.”
“We are of different opinions at different hours, but we always may be said to be at heart, on the side of truth.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Wisdom in the man, patience in the wife – brings peace to the house.”
“The mind is like a parachute; It works best, when it’s open.”
“Everyone brings joy to this office; some when they come and many when they go!”
“When you come to the place that you find He is all you have, you will find, He is all you need!”
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.” Prov. 1:5
“When purpose is misunderstood; Abuse is inevitable.” By Pastor Jimmy Wren of Heaven On Earth
“Separate yourself from people who bring out the worst in you.”
“If you surround yourself with the wrong people, God won’t allow the right people in your life.”
“We may think that we can change people or bring them out of toxic thinking, but we cannot change anyone until they decide to seek to change from being a negative person.”
“If you’re not ready to face your fear of rejection, you are opening yourself to be exploited.”
“Don’t be a repeat offender, to make angry, to arouse resentment, to break a law, don’t make it a habit!”
“Holiness is more than just a shout.”
“A drill sergeant says, get down and give me 10, 20, 30; we need to get down on our knees and give God 20, 40, 60.”
“Whatever we fail to change in life you are destined to repeat.”
“You cannot solve a problem at the same level in which it was created.” A.L. Einstein
“We live life in levels and we arrive in stages.” A.R.B.
“Reasons people won’t change are pride, fear, rebellion, and ignorance.”
“We are co-laborers with God.”
“We must be careful with our desires for if not the enemy can manipulate you through them.”
“The anointing is the presence of God.”
“We can learn about God and not know God.”
“The place of human spirit is the soul.”
“Renewing of your mind equals changing the way we think.”
“God is transcendent; He is above and beyond.”
“Fight the good fight of faith.”
Pastor Edwards Favorite Songs & Hymns
“Awesome Ruler, Gentle Redeemer…”
“I’ve got my mind made up…”
“I am under the Rock…”
“Great is Thy Faithfulness…”
“Here I am to worship. Here I am to bow down…”
Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy one…”
“Heavenly Father we appreciate you…”
“Yes Lord, yes Lord from the bottom of my heart…”
“Teach me oh Lord the ways of thy statues…”
“Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain…”
“Father, I stretch my hand to thee…”
“The windows of heaven are open and the fire is falling tonight, I’ve got joy, joy…”
“What more can he do…?”
“I’m gonna stand the storm and it won’t be long, I’m gonna anchor by and by…”
“The God of the impossible is the Possible God!”
“There is none like You, no one else…”
“Put your hand in the hands of the man from Galilee…”
“He’s the Mighty Man from Galilee!”
““If your outgoing exceeds your income then your upkeep will be your downfall.”
