Memorial for Bishop G E Patterson

Thad · #1 03-20-2007, 04:58 PM

The Greatest Leader since their founder, Bishop Mason, Bishop GE Patterson Passed away today.

I really enjoyed his music, visiting his church and even his preaching

rgcraig · #2 03-20-2007, 05:14 PM

COGIC Bishop G.E. Patterson dies
By James Dowd
The Commercial Appeal
March 20, 2007

Bishop G.E. Patterson, leader of the international Church of God in Christ, died today after a long illness, church leaders confirm.

Patterson, chief apostle of the Memphis-based COGIC, was 67. Under his leadership, COGIC grew to more than 6 million members in 54 countries.

Arrangements are incomplete, said Bishop Jerry Maynard, chief operating officer for COGIC. "I've lost not only a friend, but my best friend," Maynard said Tuesday afternoon. "It's like losing a part of oneself."

Copyright 2007, commercialappeal.com - Memphis, TN. All Rights Reserved.

Barb · #3 03-20-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Thad

The Greatest Leader since their founder, Bishop Mason, Bishop GE Patterson Passed away today.

I really enjoyed his music, visiting his church and even his preaching

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

COGIC Bishop G.E. Patterson dies
By James Dowd
The Commercial Appeal
March 20, 2007

Bishop G.E. Patterson, leader of the international Church of God in Christ, died today after a long illness, church leaders confirm.

Patterson, chief apostle of the Memphis-based COGIC, was 67. Under his leadership, COGIC grew to more than 6 million members in 54 countries.

Arrangements are incomplete, said Bishop Jerry Maynard, chief operating officer for COGIC. "I've lost not only a friend, but my best friend," Maynard said Tuesday afternoon. "It's like losing a part of oneself."

Copyright 2007, commercialappeal.com - Memphis, TN. All Rights Reserved.

I was about to log out when I saw this...so sorry to read this news...

CC1 · #4 03-20-2007, 05:20 PM

I also am sorry to hear this news. Several decades ago back when there were those high power Mexican radio stations beaming religous programs in the South I used to listen to his radio broadcast and enjoyed it a lot.

Old Paths · #5 03-23-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I also am sorry to hear this news. Several decades ago back when there were those high power Mexican radio stations beaming religous programs in the South I used to listen to his radio broadcast and enjoyed it a lot.

I used to hear him also on XERF Ciudad Acuna across the River from Del Rio, TX.

ThePastorsCoach · #6 03-23-2007, 10:05 PM

Thank you guys for being kind to my Pastor, Mentor, Bishop, Father and Friend. I joined Bountiful Blessings Temple of Deliverance - Now - Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ - the day it was opened in 1975. I was the only white one there. Bishop Patterson was as kind to me as anyone has ever been in my life. He blessed me to minister in his stead many times and for that I am grateful. I never took advantage of his pulpit to further my own personal agenda or to preach doctrine contrary to what he preached. He was my Pastor and Bishop and I greatly honor and admire him.

I will be participating in all three funerals so if you see the white Bishop in the crowd - you will know who it is. I am clean shaken this week - Legal in the Apostolic Church - Oh Praise His Name!

SDG · #7 03-23-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

Thank you guys for being kind to my Pastor, Mentor, Bishop, Father and Friend. I joined Bountiful Blessings Temple of Deliverance - Now - Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ - the day it was opened in 1975. I was the only white one there. Bishop Patterson was as kind to me as anyone has ever been in my life. He blessed me to minister in his stead many times and for that I am grateful. I never took advantage of his pulpit to further my own personal agenda or to preach doctrine contrary to what he preached. He was my Pastor and Bishop and I greatly honor and admire him.

I will be participating in all three funerals so if you see the white Bishop in the crowd - you will know who it is. I am clean shaken this week - Legal in the Apostolic Church - Oh Praise His Name!

Having lost my pastor, mentor, father, and friend also [my Dad]... I mourn w/ you, AB. A hole that is not easily filled ... I pray for His peace to be your balm.

ThePastorsCoach · #8 03-23-2007, 10:27 PM

Thank you Daniel. He was a great man and one of the most humble men I have ever met or heard. I have wept at the feeling of the Judgment of God while he preached and I have danced in the aisles as he preached the Glory down. I have heard just about every preacher there is and he has always been my favorite. I watched him here in Atlanta as he was sick and exhausted as could be. From the time he was introduced it was 15 minutes of preaching and he took his seat as 2500 saints were shouting, running, weeping, speaking in tongues, and rejoicing in the Lord. It was 15 minutes of one of the most powerful messages on resisting the power of God that I had ever heard. He could preach more in 15 minutes and say more than most could say in a month long series!

I could never convey to you what this man meant to me. My heart is so heavy tonight as I think of the magnitude of his passing and how it will affect Temple of Deliverance and the Church of God in Christ.

rgcraig · #9 03-20-2007, 05:24 PM

I just watched a small tribute on the news - it is sad.

He really had a great presence here in Memphis and throughout the world.

I'll post other articles as they come out.

chosenbyone · #10 03-20-2007, 07:17 PM

He was a great preacher.