which said state board shall be authorized to either use said real estate and personal property, or the proceeds derived from the sale of same (said state board being authorized to sell and convey the said real estate and personal property at any time after title is vested in it), for the use and benefit of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) in that state generally; or the founding of another Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) in the same state, or for the promotion of one already existing. If at any time the corporation shall cease to exist or to perform its duties for any reason, then the state overseer of the state in which said real estate is located shall have the right to declare all offices on the said board vacant, and the State Board of Trustees of the Church of God for that state shall automatically then hold title to said property as evidenced by an appropriate instrument filed in the local county register of deeds. The limitations set forth herein are those appearing in the Minutes of the General Assembly of the Church
of God most currently in effect and said Minutes are expressly incorporated herein by reference. The express trust interest created herein in behalf of Church of God, regarding both real and personal property is irrevocable, unless agreed to in writing by Church of God.
And Grantors do, for their heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said Grantee, _____________________________ Church of God, Inc., a _____________ (State) nonprofit corporation having an office and a place of business in the County of _____________________ and State of ___________________ its successors in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, and assigns, that Grantors are lawfully seized in fee simple of said premises; that property is free from all encumbrances; and that Grantors have a good right to sell and convey the same as aforesaid, that Grantors will, and their heirs, executors and administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Grantee, ______________________________________________Church of God, Inc. in ______________________ County, _________________, its successors in trust for the exclusive use and benefit of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, and assigns forever, against the lawful claims of all persons. In witness whereof Grantor(s) have hereunto set ________ hand(s) and seal(s), on this the _____ day of ______________________, _______.
Witness to signatures:
_____________________________ Witness
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Notary Public My Commission Expires: (NOTARIAL SEAL):
_________________________________ (Seal) _________________________________ (Seal _________________________________ (Seal)
_________________________________ (Seal) _________________________________ (Seal) _________________________________ (Seal)
(Instructions: -- This deed must be signed, acknowledged and registered in accordance with the laws of the State where the property is located.
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