Kenneth Copeland: Televangelist/Snake Oil Salesman Recalls Grandpa Buford Copeland…

Lane Taylor

Dec 5, 2020·7 min read

I grew up with the Rev. Kenneth Copeland. He and I attended the same church. The Church of ‘St. Vitus-Holy Prophet of God Assembly.’ I will always remember this anecdote which he shared. Picture this: The 1880's,Kenny’s Grandpa, ‘Buford Copeland’ is hitching a mule to a buckboard.

He is preparing to retrieve one, ‘Miss Annabelle Bodacious’, this being their first ‘official’ outing during a lengthy courting ritual called ‘The Days of Yearning’ a little known and, practically forgotten ritual. (Except among the ‘Pure of Heart Youth Ministry’ within ‘The Church of St. Vitus-Holy, Prophet of God Assembly.’ The story goes, Grandpa Buford Copeland arrives at Miss Annabelle Bodacious home and according to custom, must present tribute to The Elder-Patriarch, ‘Major’ Abraham-Isaac Bodacious III’, Annabelle’s Father ”

This, as an act of respect and honor, for his intended with hope of receiving the Patriarch’s Blessing.

He gives The Elder’ Major’ Abraham-Isaac Bodacious III, a signed, leather bound copy of a book Titled: ‘The Church of St. Vitas- Holy Prophet of God Assembly-Admonishments with Commandments and Liturgical Rituals.’ Signed, by none other than, the Revered and, Highly Esteemed founder of St. Vitas Holy Prophet of God Assembly, ‘ The Right Reverend-Prophet ‘Col.Beauregard B.Biggins Esq.’ (Late of the…