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The Holy Jumpers Is An Amazing Account Of The Coming Of The Church Of God To The Bahamas In , The Growth And Development Of The Institution Throughout The Years, And Its Farreaching Impact On The Economic, Social, Moral, And Religious Values Of The Present DayThe Author, Through Painstaking Research Of Public And Private Historical Records In The Bahamas, The Caribbean, And The United States, Has Produced AReview That Is Historically Accurate And WelldocumentedHe Patiently Recorded The Events And Presents Them As ATribute To The Men And Women Who Were Instruments Of God As He Carried Out His Predetermined PlanProper Emphasis Is Given To The Early Years When The Jumpers And Their Ways Of Worship Were Not Accepted By The Mainstream Church And Political LeadersThey Were Ridiculed And PersecutedThe Steadfast Determination Of Countless Thousands Of Faithful Men And Women Who Persevered In The Face Of Adversity Has Brought The Church Of God Of Prophecy To Its Position As AHighly Respected Institution Throughout The Bahamas And Beyond Its BordersCareful Attention Is Given To The Life Stories And Testimonies Of The Outstanding Leaders As Well As The Unsung Heroes Who Labored Without Recognition Or RewardThe Impact Of The Organization Beyond The Isles Is Accurately Presented With The Participation Of The Bahamian Leaders In The Worldwide General Assemblies, Including Special Emphasis On The Impact Of The Bahamas Brass BandIt Is The Desire Of The Author That The Reader Will Develop AGreater Appreciation For History, ADeeper Sense Of Gods Love For His Creation, And The Reality Of Mans Spiritual Relationship With His CreatorMichael Stevenson Swann Was Born January , , On The Beautiful Island Of Grand Bahama, BahamasHe Is The Fifth Of Ten Children Born To Bishop Joseph Swann And His Wife, Minister Roselyn SwannHe Is The Father Of ATalented Daughter, Miquelle Swannnairn, And Grandfather Of ABeautiful And Adorable Granddaughter, JaliahHe Attends The Church Of God Of Prophecy East Street Tabernacle Where He Serves In Various Capacities To Support The Numerous Ministries Of The ChurchPhotography Is One Of Many Hobbies About Which He Is PassionateHe Is Wellknown And Highly Respected For His Accomplishments In And Around Nassau, Bahamas, Where He ResidesMichael Is AHydrologist And Senior Manager Of The Water Quality Laboratory At The Bahamas Water And Sewerage Corporation'