Tuesday, March 20, 2007
COGIC Bishop G.E. Patterson Dies at 67
Posted by Flyer Staff on Tue, Mar 20, 2007 at 4:00 AM
The predominantly black Protestant denomination, headquartered in Memphis, claims 6 million members worldwide and traces its origins to the 1870s.
The church said in a statement that Patterson died at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.
Patterson was hospitalized in January for an undisclosed illness. He told his followers in 2005 that he suffered from prostate cancer.
At the 99th annual COGIC Holy Convocation in November, he said he had considered stepping down from the post he held since 2000, but changed his mind after receiving an outpouring of support.
"If my body being afflicted can get us back to where God wants us to be, then I'm willing to suffer," Patterson said at the time. Following his comments, Patterson received a standing ovation.
"It was a direct result of his work, such as his TV ministries, that allowed people to see COGIC as it should have been projected," said jurisdictional Bishop Jerry Maynard, the chief operating officer of the national church who had worked with Patterson since 1992.
"He always said if you represent God, you should represent him in a very positive way and not in a way that cause people to question God or his ways."
Maynard said the church would begin selecting a successor after memorial services are completed.
"Many people know him because of his worldwide telecast and the kind of compassion and love and faithfulness that he demonstrated," said San Diego jurisdictional Bishop George D. McKinney, a member of the COGIC General Board.
"America lost an angel today," former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. said in a statement. "He was favored by the Almighty and he used his favor to instruct us all on how to be better servants."
He was born in Humboldt, Tenn., and was ordained as an elder in COGIC in 1957 in Detroit.
Patterson attended Lemoyne-Owen College in Memphis, Detroit Bible Institute and held an honorary doctorate from Oral Roberts University.
Patterson is survived by his wife, Louise Patterson. The couple had no children. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Bishop, You were truly an amazing MAN of God. You inspired me, you encouraged me. Most of all you gave me that Blessed Hope that Jesus was the best thing that could ever happen to me or anyone. Go on now and take your rest, we all loved you, but God Almighty loved you best. I'm going to miss your Bountiful Blessings Telecast. My heart is heavy but I know that you are at peace.
My heart was sadden to hear that Bishop G.E. Patterson had gone on to be with the Lord.I always looked forward to listening to him on BET (Sunday morning).A great and powerful man of God will be missed. We will keep the family in our prayers. SDVinson (Montgomery, Alabama)
Bishop GE Patterson will always be remembered in my life, because he inspired me through his tv ministry to go forth and accept the calling God had set forth for me. Then I met him about six years ago and realized how of a Godly person he was. He had a passion for Gods people to minister to others no matter who they are. Bishop Patterson's movement in the US will be carried on until the second coming of Christ!
To The family, The prayer captains in Milwaukee, Wiscosin send their condolens to Mother Patterson and our Prayer Warrior Mother Frances Kelley. Our Leader was one of a kind he will be very greatly missed by all. We ar praying for you all and the church as a whole. God Be with You Prayer Captains
I remember listening to a sermon of Bishop Patterson some years ago and his words help me feel the holy spirit and understand the wonderful love and mercy of God. I will always remember him for his way of deliver and ministry. My mother was an devoted member of his TV ministry. God has a plan.
To my COGIC Family and most certainly the immediate family of our Bishop. I just want to say that before I knew the structure of the COGIC I would watch Bountiful Blessings on television, not knowing at the time whom I was watching. Once I became a licensed Evangelist Missionary for the COGIC I immediately felt connected to Bishop Patterson. In times of distress before I got saved and sanctified, I would listen to the Bishop and he encouraged my soul and gave me hope and I'll miss that. But one thing I am certain of is that God is rejoicing to finally have His servant home. We mourn in the flesh, but the Spirit is rejoicing for the homegoing of our Bishop. Say hello to God for us Bishop.
Bishop is soldier who has finished his course. To God Be The Glory! Although this is a time for celebration, quite frankly, at this point I'm just trying to take it all in. I shall surely miss Bishop. His messages were a blessing. He was a shining example of holiness. He made the reality of holiness achievable for us all, without excuse. I love the fact that he was a man who lived what he preached. You never heard any rumors or anything untoward about him. He was real. His spirit will surely live on... I hope that his tapes will continue to be aired for a while. Hopefully, we won't be cut off from him so suddenly and completely all at once...My condolences to his family and members of COGIC. You are certainly in my prayers. You are blessed to have had Bishop's leadership. His leadership transcended religious, denominational, geographic, and racial boundaries. Thank you for sharing him with us...
Bishop is a soldier who has finished his course. To God Be The Glory! Although this is a time for celebration, quite frankly, at this point I'm just trying to take it all in. I shall surely miss Bishop. His messages were a blessing. He was a shining example of holiness. He made the reality of holiness achievable for us all, without excuse. I love the fact that he was a man who lived what he preached. You never heard any rumors or anything untoward about him. He was real. His spirit will surely live on... I hope that his tapes will continue to be aired for a while. Hopefully, we won't be cut off from him suddenly and completely all at once...My condolences to his family and members of COGIC. You are certainly in my prayers. You are blessed to have had Bishop's leadership. His leadership transcended religious, denominational, geographic, and racial boundaries. Thank you for sharing him with us...
Bishop G.E. Patterson led by example and showed us how to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. He has deeply touched my family and I know God is saying, “Well done good and faithful servant.”
My heart goes out to Mo. Louise Patterson. We are praying that God gives you strength to go through a time such as this. Just know that we in Kansas Southwest,under the leadership of Bishop J.C. Gilkey Sr., loves you very much and we also loved Bishop Patterson. Bishop Patterson was a true definition of a Man Of God. Anytime Bishop Patterson walked in the room, Gods annointing filled the place. He was a Godly man and we will truly miss him. But one good thing about it, is that Bishop Patterson has made it a place where we are living to get to. HE MADE IT. God Bless You Mother Patterson and are prayers are with you. God Bless Love Missionary Carlotta Gentry and Kansas Southwest Jurisdiction Bishop J.C. Gilkey Sr.
Bishop G.E. Patterson was a man of honor and a man that loved the Church Of God In Christ. Our prayers are with Mother Louise Patterson and the Temple of Deliverance Church of God In Christ church family. I pray that our church will have unity and not division, we need each other. Sincerely, National Adjutant - Elder J.E. Murchison
We the Bishop and members of Bountiful Blessings World Fellowship Inc. and The International Body Of Christ Fellowship Of Churches Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas., thank God for the life, love, leadership and legacy and the message, ministry and music of The Honorable Late Bishop G. E. Patterson. We thank You Mother Patterson and Family and to all of the Bishops, Elders, Pastors, Leaders and entire membership of the Church. We are praying for you and commit you into the hands of the God of all comfort. As a young man I felt the call of God on my life to the pastoral ministry through Bishop Patterson's ministry. Because of Bishop Patterson's indelible influence on my life, I believe the Lord spoke to my heart at the tender age of 18 years old and told me, even before I accepted His call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that I was to do the work of an apostle and organize a local church named Bountiful Blessings World Fellowship in the great city of Little Rock, Arkansas. More that 20 years later our ministry is still growing and thriving to this day. In the words of a christian composer, "Thank you Bishop G. E. Patterson,for giving to the Lord, I was a life that was changed, thank you for giving to the Lord, I'm so glad that you gave". You touched and influenced lives that you may never know of this side of Glory. The Winans recorded these sentiments, "For we may never know all the people we have reached, but we know You(Jesus)know, for a record you do keep and when the end does finally began, we will receive a great reward for what we've done". Bishop Stephen W. Christian.
Bishop G.E.Patterson will be GREATLY MISSED! May God Bless the Patterson Family as well as the Bountiful Blessings Church Family!
We will truly miss Him, Bishop G.E. Patterson was a Leader among leasders, I thank God for his wife for sharing him with us, our prayers are with you.
To the church of God in Christ. I was sadden to hear about Bishop Patterson, but also in my heart glad to know that another great man of God has March on to Zion. Every Sunday morning I have enjoyed listening to him deliver God words. Thank you for sharing your great Pastor and Leader with the World at large. Sincerely. TV Viewer/North Carolina
To The Family of COGIC Bishop G.E. Patterson: Bishop Patterson will be truly missed and I thank God for sending us a "TRUE MAN of GOD". I always love to hear him preach and teach the word of GOD. It was plain and easy to understand. Bishop you will be missed by everyone. Your Sister in COGIC, A Member of Abundant Life Christian Church - Cogic,Raleigh, North Carolina. My pastor is Supt. S.E. Powell & First Lady B.A. Powell. Rest in Peace Bishop Patterson - With Love From Our Family, Sister Shelley Jackson
Bishop Patterson was an awesome man of God. When he gave the word it was always just what you needed and at the time you needed. Bishop will be sadly missed. My prayers are with his family and his church family.
Bishop Patterson was a monumental shaping force not only in the lives of the people of God, but also in the lives of preacher's. He set the standard for preaching at a level that will always remain high. He was a homiletically and hermeneutically genius when it came time for the word of God to be preached. Bishop will always be remembered for his desire to see the people of God blessed in every area of their lives. Heaven has become richer because of the great deposit that was just made. Our prayers are with you Mother Patterson. "Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal." -Reverend Quincy J. Rineheart
My heart was sad when I heard about the pasting of Bishop Patterson.He was a great man in God.I love seeing him on Sunday morning as I was preparing for my morning service. Bishop Patterson will never be forgotten. I truly thank God for this man he was on of the men who fought for us here in Southern New Jersey to get our Jurisdiction. GOd Bless my prayers are with the family.AN ANGEL HAS BEEN CALLED HOME!!!
Dear Mother Louise Patterson, Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Our prayers are with you and the Church of God In Christ family.
My heart was sad when I heard about the pasting of Bishop Patterson. Bishop was a great and mighty man in God. I will never forget the night being in Memphis and Bishop Patterson before walking into the service took the time out to shake my hand and say hello. I really enjoyed se Bishop in November seeing him going forth in the Lord despite how he felt. I Thank God for this man who helped fight a good fight for us here in Southern New Jersey. Thanks to Bishop Patterson and others we finally recieved our Jurisdiction.Last my prayers are with the family.GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Pastor Clements-New Jersey, True Praise Ministry COGIC
Bishop Patterson was a great man of God and will be greatly missed for his simple way of explaining God's word to the body of christ so that everyone could eat at the table and be full!!! My prayers go out to Lady Patterson and the entire COGIC family worldwide.
SISTER PATTERSON I AM SORRY HEAR ABOUT YOU LOSS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND FAMILY HE WAS GREAT MAN OF GOD I ENJOY LISTENING TO HIM ON SUNDAY HE KNOW JUST HOW DELIVER THE MESSAGE TO YOU
Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson you will be dearly missed and my prayers go out to Louise and all of the saints of God under your leadership. Thanks for being a true soldier in the field for the Lord. You took us to higher heights in the COGIC minstry. I know the Lord said well done thy faithful servent!!! Robert (Bountiful Blessings COGIC COS).
My prayers go out to Lady Patterson and the entire Patterson family. The body of Christ is at a great lost for Bishop Patterson was an awesome man of God who I loved dearly. I will miss my beloved Bishop may he rest in the arms of the Lord until we meet again. LaShawn - Gary,Indiana
"TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD." DEATH IS NOT THE END JUST THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE WITHOUT PAIN OR SORROW. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU, SISTER LOUISE AND THE COGIC FAMILY. BISHOP WILL BE GREATLY MISSED HERE ON EARTH. HE HAS MADE SUCH AN IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY. BE ENCOURAGED, BECAUSE OF ALL HE HAS DONE AND THE IMPARTING OF THE ANOINTING HE OPERATED IN - HE LIVES ON. GOD IS WITH YOU AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU LIFTED IN PRAYER. LOVING YOU ALL THE WAY FROM GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA
As a third-generation member of the Church of God in Christ, I am one of the multiplied thousands who highly-esteemed Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson as a mighty man of God and a powerful preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While visiting in Georgia a few years ago, I was invited to attend a service where he was the speaker. Imagine my awe when this phenomenal servant of the Most High God took the time to walk through the fellowship hall after church, smiling and greeting the saints and making us ALL feel as if he knew and loved us individually. I'd been to Memphis many times, but never before had I had the privilege of being so near to one of our international presiding bishops. I cherish that experience. I'm glad that I have several tapes and videos from his Bountiful Blessings telecast. His voice will still proclaim, "BE HEALED, BE DELIVERED, BE SET FREE", even in the ears of my children and grandchildren (the 4th and 5th generations of COGIC in my family.) May God be with Mother Patterson, the Temple of Deliverance church family, and this grand old Church of God in Christ world-wide. How blessed we were to have Bishop G. E. Patterson to lead us on in the way of holiness. He's HOME now, and there's shouting on the streets of glory! Dr. M. Chipman, Missionary, Denver, Colorado
To a devoted servant of our Lord and Savior, an annoited sheperd, a spiritually in-tunned example, someone who feed the word uncensored, and to a man that touched the hearts of many...Thank You and Thank the Lord for sharing you. As Bishop would often Preach: "...Yes to Your will Lord...Yes to Your way"! And as Bishop would often Sing: "IIII will trust in the Lord...III will trust in the Lord...III will trust in the Lord...til' III...!", and all who knew him knows he did. Love and Prayers to Bishop's wife (Sis. Lou), family, and our COGIC family.
"WE LOVE YOU SISTER LOUISE" BE ENCOURAGED AND KNOW THAT THE LORD IS YOUR COMFORT WE WILL MISS BISHOP PATTERSON. "TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD." DEATH IS NOT THE END JUST THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE WITHOUT PAIN OR SORROW. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU, SISTER LOUISE AND THE COGIC FAMILY. BISHOP WILL BE GREATLY MISSED HERE ON EARTH. HE HAS MADE SUCH AN IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY. BE ENCOURAGED, BECAUSE OF ALL HE HAS DONE AND THE IMPARTING OF THE ANOINTING HE OPERATED IN - HE LIVES ON. GOD IS WITH YOU AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU LIFTED IN PRAYER. LOVE EUGENE & GWENDOLYN ELMORE GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA
"WE LOVE YOU SISTER LOUISE" BE ENCOURAGED AND KNOW THAT THE LORD IS YOUR COMFORT WE WILL MISS BISHOP PATTERSON. "TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD." DEATH IS NOT THE END JUST THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE WITHOUT PAIN OR SORROW. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU, SISTER LOUISE AND THE COGIC FAMILY. BISHOP WILL BE GREATLY MISSED HERE ON EARTH. HE HAS MADE SUCH AN IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY. BE ENCOURAGED, BECAUSE OF ALL HE HAS DONE AND THE IMPARTING OF THE ANOINTING HE OPERATED IN - HE LIVES ON. GOD IS WITH YOU AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU LIFTED IN PRAYER. LOVE EUGENE & GWENDOLYN ELMORE GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA
What a tremendous minister of the Gospel. I knew him via TV and watched each Sunday. I gained much from his ministry and consider him one of the greatest preacher of our day.
My heart was truly sad to here that we had lost such a true patriarch. Bishop, you have been an inspiration to me long before I accepted my call. But joy overwhelms me at the thought that you are on your way to that glory that you always preached so profoundly about. I pray for your families and the church's strength. Also, for the Lords guidance in choosing a successor though no one will ever be able to fill your shoes. God bless you Bishop Patterson . . . I will see you in the morning. (Montgomery, AL)
To my COGIC Family and most certainly the immediate family of our Bishop, our thoughts, prayers, love, and support are with you. Certainly our Presiding Bishop will be missed; First Lady Patterson my heart goes out to you and the family. I thank God for the both of you, being touchable and right down to earth. I look at you and Bishop as my parents...Father God has blessed us with a leader who has reached the lost, the hurting, the Saints, no matter what race, creed, nationality, denomination, or origin you may be. Bishop was a Great Man of God, a Man of Valor, a Man of Integrity, a Man of Honor and so much more…With all our love, Pastor James E Lowe and the Belt Temple COGIC of Hattiesburg Mississippi.
Pittsboro,North Carolina To The Family: We extend to you God's Grace for this time of loss. You are in our prayers and we know that God will strengthen and help you through this hour because He is the greatest power. He was a Gospel Father to us all. Bishop Elect Dora D.Lee/Deliverance Tab.Fell. Church
Bishop, you have fought the good fight, you have certainly kept the faith. You have touched the lives of so many in your Ministry, now sleep on, and take your rest from your labour. I trust to see you in the Morning.
I will truley miss Bishop Patterson, I looked forward to him each sunday morning on BET,each message encourage me to be a better Christian read my bible, he said that anything you need to know about life was in the Holy Word just read your Bible I found so many ways to deal situation in life. "God I Thank you for sending Bishop G.E. Patterson in so many people lives"
I will truley miss Bishop Patterson, I looked forward to him each sunday morning on BET,each message encourage me to be a better Christian read my bible, he said that anything you need to know about life was in the Holy Word just read your Bible I found so many ways to deal situation in life. "God I Thank you for sending Bishop G.E. Patterson in so many people lives"
We have lost a TRUE man of God. You can not find many good preachers these days who will give you a word from heaven. I am truly sadden by this great lost.But we must remember he is in his GLORY!!! AND WATING FOR US TO MEET HIM THEIR! GOD BLESS YOU BISHOP PATTERSON YOU HAVE TOUCH MY SOUL IN A TREMENDOUS WAY.I WILL SEE YOU IN GLORY PRAISE GOD!
HI: My Deepest simpathy to the family, this is a great shock to me and my family, we Love Bishop Patterson, and he will be truly miss.He was such a great man of God, And I watch him every Sunday morning, My heart is truly broken, But I know he is with the Lord. Too be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Bishop Patterson, you remind of Jesus, for you came from a blessed lineage. I’m grateful for every Sunday morning I rose early to here the TV broadcast. Your messages were always anointed and full of the power of the Holy Ghost. We loved you but God loved you best, take your rest.
Our honorable Bishop will be sorely missed. He touched many lives and captured the hearts of the saints. His genuine love for God, his members, and this Grand Ole Church will be missed. Our hearts go out to his family and church members.
Bishop Patterson will truly be missed. He preached the word in season and out of season. My prayers go out to his family. May God comfort you and remind you that you will see Bishop Patterson again.
Bishop Patterson, the name speaks for the servant of the Lord that he was. I dearly loved this kind man.He revived my spirit many times, when I would hear his sermons. Simply to the heart he was a man of God. Prayers to the Patterson family, I love you all. Juanita Young Dalton, GA
Truly we have lost a giant in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but thank God for giving him to us for the time he was here! First Lady Patterson my prayers and that of my congregation are with you, the family and the ministry and may the God of grace comfort you during your time of sorrow and mourning! Remember, you will see him again; TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD! Bishop Stanley Sinegal First United Full Gospel Assembly Lafayette, La.
The world has lost a true man of God and Heaven is rejoicing to recieve him. He will be missed until we meet again..... Daughter of the late Reverend David A. Kelley, Sr of Bakersfield, Ca.
I will like to say that I respected that man so much. Just watching him for 30 minutes had a big impact on me. I started to order his CD's and have so deeply touched with his way of teaching. I am deeply hurt and will miss his teaching. My condolenses to the First Lady. God Bless
I just wanted to tell the family to "keep on holding on". I use to watch Bishop Patterson and I was inspired by him because he was not like the traditional COGIC pastor. Yes, he preached holiness but that it was a way of life not that you were holy because of your long dress and the dollies on your head!!!!
Bishop, You were truely an inspiration to my life. Watching you via television really did not matter because your word and how you ministered it could touch me at all times. I received so much from your ministry that it would be hard to find a successor. May God Bless you!
The Grace Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion of Richmond, Virginia, Pastor and First Lady Stockton extend heartfelt condolenses to Sister L. Patterson and the COGIC family. I have listen to Bishop and have borrowed from him since I did my trial sermon in 1994. He demonstrated how to do urban mininstry in these times; simply love God and his people. He will truly be missed not only by COGICs but all God's servants.
Bishop G.E. Patterson was a true man of God. His sermons, his praise and adoration to God was so blessed. Even though we will miss him in flesh...he has gone on to be with Jesus the Christ who is well pleased with the Bishop. His songs were anointed, his broadcast were anointed...he was anointed. I will never forget him but I will continue the works of Jesus Christ as instructed and I know I will see him again in Glory. So Church of the LIVING GOD be encourage for the Bible states, that Bishop Patterson is now apart of the "CLOUD OF WITNESSES" praying to God for the remaining saints and cheering us on. He is now with the Shepherd and Bishop of his soul...bowing, worshipping, honoring and giving all glory to the LAMB OF GOD who sitteth King for ever. To Mrs. Patterson continue to be encourage and be strong, God has called your precious husband home because his works were finished. The Bible says, Precious is the death of my saints. On the behalf of the McCoy family we love you and we are praying for you. Sincerely, Evangelist Caroline McCoy
I was both shocked and sadden to hear that Bishop Patterson had gone to be with our Lord and Savior, it was announced at our church service last night by my pastor, Bishop TD Jakes. We were blessed to have an awesome and annoited man minister to us on BET. To his family and church members my prayers are with you. May God bless you all and give you comfort and peace.
To God be the Glory we will truly miss bishop patterson because he was truly a man of God. I loved to hear him on tv because he lived what he preached. He will be forever in my heart and to Mother Patterson and the entire COGIC Church you are forever in my prayers. WE ALL LOVED BISHOP PATTERSON BUT GOD LOVED HIM MORE AND DIDNT WANT HIM TO SUFFER ANYMORE. WELL GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.
I first became a member of Temple of Deliverance C.O.G.I.C when there was just the little building on Ms. Blvd. and Bishop baptized me into a new life and a new world and I will miss him dearly. My prayers to the family and anyone who was touched by this great man of GOD. Indeed Bountiful Blessings!
Bishop Patterson will be missed beyond the words that I could ever express, He was truly a Giant Man of God...Hearts are heavy but know that he's walking around heaven sing "when I get inside of the gate" revised I'am inside the gates.....my prayers to the first lady and bmm family, God ever bless his people
It makes me sad to know of the passing of my Bishop...I love to see him on Sunday Morning... He is my encouragement for the day...my prayer are with First Lady Patterson..and our whole Church...GOD IS GOOD!!!!
There is a space on earth and there is a space filfled in heaven. Bishop you taught us well. If we adhere to your teachings we will see you again. But right now my heart is broken.
To God be the Glory. Bishop Patterson was truly a man of God.I will miss him dearly, getting read for church on Sunday mornings will not be the same. I had the pleasure of seeing, and hearing Bishop Patterson preach in person 7 months ago in Kokomo, Indiana. Bishop Patterson was preaching the "Home Going" service of my late Bishop Milton L. Hall. I will truly miss you Bishop Patterson you are gone but you will nerver be forgotten. To Mother Patterson may God comfort you and keep you in the days to come. Love The Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C. Choir Ft,Wayne Ind.
I will truly miss Bishop G.E. Patterson. Although I never met him, he was a member of my family every sunday morning. He preached the Gospel with compassion and passion. I know that Heaven is overjoyed now that he is there. To Mrs. Patterson, my God's comfort and peace be with you and all your days to come. The Bishop was and still is a man after God's own heart. He will be missed.
Although I never joined his church, Bishop Patterson was indeed my pastor! God our Father, I'm forever grateful for your child Bishop Patterson. His messages of your love and grace have carried me through. Thank you Father for using him in my life. I'm sure he's dancing upon the streets of gold. Amen
Bishop Patterson will be greatly missed. I am thnakful to God to have known him and his ministry. Our prayers are with the family,Lady Patterson and the BBCOGIC. Hallelujah! Let's be thankful unto God and bless His name. For God is still good. "Surrounded by Enemies but God Delivered." a sermon Bishop preached brought me out of a 'deathly' time in my life. I thank God for him. Pastor Fred Stovall III
when he calls me i will anwser when he calls me i will answer ill be some where listening for my name bishop your present will be truly missed on this earth. you lead this grand old church of c.o.g.i.c to anther level in god. the sermons that you peached will live in our hearts for ever you will never be forgotten our love and prayers are with you first lady patterson may god bless and keep you and your church family. love, lois kazoo Michigan
When I heard the news of Bishop Patterson passing, my heart sank with tears. I lost my baby sister on February 15, 2007, and I consider it an honor for her to have died the same year as Bishop Patterson. I have watched his TV broadcast for serveral years. I have a library of his sermons that I use as a part of ministering to others. I fell in my heart that "GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING," because HE has taken a TRUE MAN OF GOD AND AN ANGEL FROM OUR MIDST. Since the dead in CHRIST WILL BE RAISED FIRST AND SEE JESUS before those who are still alive; I know that JESUS IS SOON TO COME. But, until then Bishop take your rest.Even though it's so hard to let you go, I hope to see Jesus, you, my father and sisters; and all the saints of God in Heaven One Day real soon. I thank God that I got to see you in person in Dallas at IBOC..."I'm getting that long winded Spirit" (one of my favorite quotes of Bishop Patterson) Also, to mother Louise Patterson and the Bountiful Blessings COGIC my prayers are with you!!! GOD BLESS
To the Patterson Family, you have my deepest sympathy.Bishop Patterson was a Blessing in my life and the life of others, in my Church. Every Sunday morning, was a great joy to hear the word of God from such a wonderful Speaker. Bishop Pateerson will be missed. May God Bless the Family in a mighty special way. The fans here in S.C. will always keep each and every Family, and Church Members in our Thoughts and Prayers.
I appreciate all of the special sermons you delivered that aided me through my battle with cancer. I have been in remission for 2 years now and I am so thankful for all of your great words of inspiration and encouragement through the struggle. Thank God for all He used you to do. He is truly well pleased with your Kingdom work here on earth. My husband tuned me in to you many years ago and we watched you early am on Sundays here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You will be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with your family and your COGIC family. We miss you already! Mildred and Tommy Mitchell
I am so thankful to God for how He used you to minister His word to so many people. You have been a profound minister of the Gospel and you will be missed by so many. Your prayers, singing and encouraging words have helped to deliver so many people and I am thankful for the time that God has allowed you to do His will. I am thankful for faith you had in God for a changed world and I know God is so pleased with your efforts and diligence. To God be the Glory! Sister Patterson rememeber that God's grace will see you through this also! You and your family are in my prayers. We will miss you Bishop! Rebecca Mitchell
I know taht it will be hard on us to see our Bishop go to be with the Lord. I thank God for coming across his ministry and preaching. He's truely a man of God and he has a lot of compassion and grace with his message. May God almight comfort you Mother Patterson and the whole church. We are going to miss you Bishop G E Patterson. We love you, but God love you more. You have finished your course and you finished strong and have kept the faith. May God bless your soul and keep your church together. From, Francis__ China
I was thingking about you message when i suddenly stumble at the news of your death, man of God, i'll certainly miss you for the inspiration you have brought to my life -i promise to use your teachings to better my life-, your life was spent for the heavenly call. Enjoy the everlasting peace the father has promised us, till we meet to part no more, i love you so much.
Dr. W.Lovelle and Christine Warren, son of the late Supt. Fred and Poise Warren whose father was a great friend of W.A Patterson, from Gary, In., sends our sincere Love to mother Louise Patterson and family, also to Bounitful Blessings church family. May the blessings of Lord be upon you during this hour of sadness. May you contiune to dwell under the shadow of the Almighty and know that he is the God that Loves and Cares for You !!! Dr. W.L. & Christine Warren, Gary, In
On behalf of the many viewers who watched Bishop Patterson and Bountiful Blessing World Fellowship each Sunday Morning, our hearts have been made sadd to hear of the home going of our beloved Bishop. Bishop Patterson has touched the lives of so many both saved and unsaved. His messages have turned the backslider to Christ and encouraged the belivers to be stedfast unmovable. I voice the sentiments of many in saying that we listened to Bishop while dressing to attend our own church services. His powerful messages have pumped us up and sometimes caused us to be late for our service. Some have said that going on to their services were not the same. We are praying for First Lady Louise Patterson, the congregation and GOGIC Ministry. Bishop Patterson was truly an anointed man of God with a powerful word from the God. We know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. There is no doubt that Bishop Patterson is with the Lord.
To the immediate family and the Church family, you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Bishop Patterson was a man of God who loved God and God loved him. He was a man who shared God with everybody he knew and didn't know. I listen to him for years on the television and could feel God's power and God's Holy Spirit thru Bishop Patterson. He taught me so much about living for Jesus, I will never forget. All those who heard him hold on to what he preached about, taught about and singed about God goodness. Order his tapes and hold dear to them. If ever a man that Jesus loves it was Bishop Patterson. He lived what he preached. I try so hard to be a Godly person like God, and I hope the teaching that Bishop Patterson taught me will always be instilled in me and my family. God bless his wife,family and each church member. Your sister in Christ from Lansing, Michigan Sister Mae Tanner
To the Family of Bishop Patterson,my thoughts and prayers go out to you.I would get up on Sunday mornings and listen to the awesome man of GOD! he will be miss,just hold on and remember you will see him again,but for those that don't know Christ this will be your last time,so to see this wonderfull man of GOD accept Christ as your Savior so you to can see him again.God Bless you and Keep you. Angee Muskegon,MI The Fountain of Love Full Gospel Church
Deepest condolescene goes out to the Patterson family. My husband & I are Baptist & we have repeatedly said, if Bishop Patterson had a COGIC in this area, we'd change our denomination. That is how great of an impact this Man of God made to us while watching his ministry on T.V. For many years, we've watched him on BET & if we missed the morning program, we'd catch him on the Word in the afternoon. We loved him, but realizes, God love him best. Take your rest Bishop!
my name is melissa rodgers i am a member of bethel deliverance center church of god in christ where my pastor is james wilson jr. i just want too say too the Bishop Patterson family we the bethel family are praying for you all that god will strenghting your hearts and he will.
my name melissa rodgers i am a choir member at bethel deliverance center church of god in christ in chicago ill,where james wilson jr. is my pastor mrs.Patterson, i just want too say too you and your family be encourage and stay strong in the lord and in the power of his might and he will keep you.
My heart was sadden to hear Honorable Bishop G.E. Patterson had gone on to be with the Lord.I have always looked forward to listening to him on BET (Sunday morning and some week days).Mother Louise Patterson be strong in the Lord. My prayers are with you and the Patterson family. Honorable Bishop G E Patterson will greatly be missed by all. God will take care of him. DLM. Martinez, GA.
My heart was sadden to hear Honorable Bishop G.E. Patterson had gone on to be with the Lord.I have always looked forward to listening to him on BET (Sunday morning and some week days).Mother Louise Patterson be strong in the Lord. My prayers are with you and the Patterson family. Honorable Bishop G E Patterson will greatly be missed by all. God will take care of him. DLM. Martinez, GA.
I just learned of the passing of Pastor Patterson and though sadden, HEAVEN become an even more beautiful, awesome place with his arrival. I will miss the powerful and convincing ways he delivered the Word on Sunday mornings via Channel 60. Praying for Sis. Patterson and the church family. Be Blessed.
I thank God for a man of God like Bishop Patterson. I received many blessings from His telecast. He will be greatly missed from my heart and ministry. God is faithful to His word and Bishop was faithful to the call. May God rest upon His family and friends. To God Be the Glory For All He's Done.
Bishop Patterson has gone to a better place. May God bless and comfort the family and give them the strength to go forward and to know at this time the Bishop would say "it is a time to rejoice". I have watched Bishop Patterson on TBN and he has been an inspiration to my life from the sermons he preached and touched my heart in a special way. I grew up knowing Bishop Patterson through my mother who has written him letters, but I never met him personally. The Bishop will greatly be missed. If feels wonderful knowing a man of God as he is touched so many people lives (especially mine).
Greeting from Disciples Of Jesus Ministries in Bainbridge Ga, Bishop Patterson will be greatly missed trutly a GREAT MAN OF GOD i watched his tele cast each sunday, to the family continue to look to God for all that you need, in closing i would like to leave this with you: If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. Happy moments, praise
It is God's will that we live a life of holiness, Bishop Patterson was such a man. He lived a life that inspired many, If only we could live a life that would bring Christ into a sinful world as Bishop. To the family you are in our prayers. Hope Through Christ Ministries was and is inspired by the Bishop. When he came to Florida the Holy Spirt was their. If only we had more men such as him. I pray that the COGIC, continue to follow the path the Bishop instuted and Grow In the Grace of God. Continue to look to the hills, or help is soon to come. Elder J. Jones
Bishop patterson will be missed FROM PASTOR TONY REDMOND PHILADELPHILA WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY OF MEMPHIS.
It is with the deepest saddness and regret that I offer these sentiments of condolances to the Patterson family and to the Temple of Deliverance congregation in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition I pray the Lords strength be upon the COGIC during this time of mourning. I have frequently enjoyed the Bishop during his Sunday Morning broadcast and to know that he is now longer on this side of heaven brings me to pause. But I trust in the Lord knowing that he orchestrates all things. So be with God Bishop as you aspire to your next assignment in heaven. God be with COGIC as they continue their journey under new leadership. God be with the Temple of Deliverance as they deal with the great absence of a charismatic leader. God bless the Patterson family as they reconcile their sorrow with Gods great joy. Amen
I remember started my prison sentence in 1995 and then turning on the tbn channel one day. It was then at that moment when I heard Bishop Patterson's voice, that I fell on my knees and began crying out to the Lord to save me! Since then I have been in my local church for over 4 years and the the opportunity to meet the Bishop last year when he visited Minnesota. I am truly saddened by the lost of this great man of God. Prayers go out to his wife and family, as well as his church family. He will surely be missed, but never forgotten.
BISHOP GILBERT EARL PATTRSON WAS A GIANT AMONG PREACHERS AND THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT HE WILL BE MISSED. THE WORLD WAS BETTER BECAUSE OF BISHOP PATTERSON. NOT ONLY COULD HE PREACH AND TEACH BUT HE WAS A GREAT SINGER. I HAVE HIS CDS OF HIM SINGING THE OLD TIME SONGS AND I LOVE IT. BISHOP YOU LEFT US MUCH TOO EARLY BUT I KNOW YOU ARE WITH THE LORD AND YOUR WORK ON THE EARTH WAS DONE AND YOU HAD TO ANSWER THE MASTER'S CALL...PASTOR CLARENCE JOHNSON, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
To Mother Louise Patterson, Our prayers are with you, we are praying that God gives you strength through a time such as this. We want you to know that the Ohio Northwest Central Unity District under the leadership of Superintendent Edward Jones Jr loves you very much and we loved Bishop GE Patterson, Bishop was and will always be known as a true Man Of God. The anointing of God was always upon him each and everywhere he went, He was a Godly man and we will miss him very much. Bishop GE Patterson has made it to his heavenly destination God chose a perfect flower. Mother Patterson may God bless you and keep you and know that our prayers will continually be with you. Superintendent Edward Jones Jr. & District Missionary Blondean Jones and The Central Unity District of Ohio Northwest Jurisdiction under the great leadership of Bishop Clifford Kimbrough and State Supervisor Mother Ellen Pettigrew.
Dear Bishop G.E., I will miss you for the rest of my tenor on this earth, your wonderful telecast and your blessed biblical teachings of Our Lord & Savior Christ Jesus will forever remain in my heart, you have and will continue to be a blessin to me and my family, I am sure you are now at peace and rest comfortably on the side of the Throne of GOD, please say Hello to my dad Samuel Lessner in heaven, I will forever love you and although tears fell from my eyes when I was told you had passed, I know you are now in a much more peaceful place with a new mission and task for GOD. I am 37yrs old and I must say that I love and respect the old way of your teachings, although I respect some of the new preachers, there is a certain amazement to your teachings I know that GOD purposelly used you to reach out to me as well as others...simply put I love you and there will never be another like you. GOD bless you and the Rev.James Cleveland and I thank Our Lord and Savior for allowing 2 of GODS angels to enter our live, although I am young in Christ...your body was used as a vessel to reach out to wreches like me...thank you so much brother patterson...thank you....love Myles
Bishop G. E. Patterson was a genuine MAN OF GOD. His preaching and teaching mannerism has inspired my family for years. His allegiance to GOD and his committment to GOD'S people will be remembered forever. Our hearts have truly been blessed by him and will forever be saddened as another Great Soul has gone on to be with the Lord. Elder Woodrow & Priscilla Wilson & Family
To Mrs. Louise Patterson and the Temple of Deliverance COGIC family, we are praying much for you. Bishop Patterson was a true example of godliness. He truly encouraged a renewed commitment of faith in our lives. We will deeply miss the holiness he displayed. Sincerely, from the Holiness Center COGIC family, Saint Albans, New York
The world has lost a truly remarkable and humble man of God, who always preached the Word in Spirit and Truth. He was a visionary, as he brought structure, and foundation to the Body of Christ. He will be missed dearly, but his impact will live on through the millions of lives he touched through his broadcast. To his family, may the prayers of saints comfort you through this time of grief, knowing that although he is absent from the body, he is present with the Lord! R.Hayes, Atl,GA.
A good and faithful servant has gone home to be with the lord. Bishop Patterson was a great man of God , i watched him each and every sunday, to the first lady and the family continue to put all your trust in God he will never leave you nor forsake you. May God be with all of you. Deacon Greg Cooper
Bishop Patterson will truly be missed by all. He lifted my heart with his teachings and words of wisdom. The first time I listen too one of his Sunday morning sermom I knew that I was listening to a Godly man. He will be truly missed.My Sunday morning messages will be missed. My God bless all of you. I feel like one of my family members left to be with God.
With so many vying for the bishopric by any means necessary, it was refreshing to know a real bishop was in our midst, one whose humility and love of God overshadowed the current lust for the office prevalent in so many leadersthese days. COGIC needs to honor this man by not engaging in the cut throat brand of politics practiced in the national church, let a spirit of peace and cooperation be the order of the day. Unfortunately, I fear just the opposite is about to happen
TO MO. PATTERSON AND ALL THE COGIC FAMILY BISHOP PATTERSON LIVED HIS LIFE HERE ON EARTH TO BE ABLE TO LIVE AGAIN.BISHOP REPRESENTED CHRIST THEREFORE HE WILL LIVE AGAIN. I PRAISE GOD FOR BLESSING US WITH SUCH A GREAT LEADER. CONTINUE TO LIFT UP CHRIST. HE IS A COMFORTER,HEALER,DELIVER, ETC. ALL THAT WE WILL ALLOW HIM TO BE. GOD BLESS YOU IS OUR PRAYER. ELD. & EVANG. O'NEAL FULTON OF BAY ST LOUIS, MS (GULFPORT DIST.)
To all the members and clergy of COGIC truly our hearts are filled with sorrow, bu in times of weakness GOD will be our strength. To Mother Patterson and Family look to the hills from whence cometh your stremght. God will carry you through.
Bishop Patterson truly was a man of God.He has gone on to be with the Lord.Mother Patterson continue to be strong....There is a blessed hope for the people of God. My prayers are continually with you.
In my mind its seem so unreal. My heart goes out for the family and his church family. I can see him now head bowed, hands raised to acceptance, just like it showed in the picture of him getting the international presiding Bishop blessing. Can't you see him!!!!!!! Oh what a Bishop!!! Let him live on in us!!!!
I remember while a student at Ole Miss getting up early on Saturdays in 1987 to got to dorm tv to watch His broadcast. However is trueness showed when he lost his first election to be presiding Bishop my one vote and he refused to divide the church by seeking a recount. That was a man with a right spirit. We will miss him.
I have watched Bishop Patterson's ministry for sveral years on Sunday mornings (BET) while preparing for worshiop service. He has always had an inspiring word and a message from the Lord. His messages have encouraged me and kept me on course!He will be truly missed! To his Wife, other family memebers and Church Family I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
My prayers are with Bishop Patterson family and his COGIC members. Bishop Patterson will be missed. I been watching him for many, many years and he was alsome. Bishop Patterson sermons has help me in so many ways with my faith. Charlene Cassimere Dallas, Texas
Bishop you were a truely blessed man. I loved listening to you every Sunday mornin.I use to get up happy to know that Bishop G.E Patterson was on TV.I hope that you will rest in peace.I know you are going to be with the Lord. Be blessed.
To the family of Bishop G.E. Patterson and the COGIC family, you all are in my prayers. Bishop Patterson's messages has blessed our family each Sunday for quite some time. My son who has autism will not miss Bishop's sermons. If he has to leave for church before his sermons come on, he insists that we record the sermon so that he can watch them after church. Thank you so much, Bishop Patterson, for being a blessing.
To Family and Friends Of Bishop Patterson:He lift my spirit on may Sundays when I did not go to my church home. He open my spiritual mind to many new avenues. I hope that his memory will contnue to enlighten many who knew him in person and in the tv ministery throught his tapes and and other audio aides. May God be with the family and all who love and will miss him. D.A.Abraham, Hou., Tx
I come with no saddness, because I know G.E. Patterson has made it in. He has run his race with patience, he has finished his course, now is laid up in Heaven for him a crown, well deserved for a man of God as he. He will be greatly missed. I enjoyed listening to him on BET and TBN. It didn't matter if the same message was preached on both stations, his preaching was captivating. I am praying TOD family as well as Mother Patterson. My last words would be...BE STRONG IN THE LORD!!!! GOD WILL WIPE ALL OF YOUR TEARS AWAY. BE BLESSED. FROM :
Bishop, you inspired me with your messages, be at rest. I know GOD will say " A JOB WELL DONE" you will truly be missed.
He leads me in the path of righteous for His name sake, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for Thou are with me! Christian and non christian alike all must go though the valley. However a true child of God, following the path of righteous will fear no evil. To the first Lady (Sister Patterson), family, friend, & all others, I believe Bishop G.E. Patterson is one of God choosen people that truly believed in God's word, and spreaded it throughout the world to all of us. So let's all continue on believing in God's words. (THANKS BISHOP PATTERSON FOR INSPIRING ME!) May God's Grace and Mercy be upon all. signed: A Born Again Believer!
I have never met the Bishop but I have listen to his preaching and teaching on television he has really touch my life. When I was in my sin and did not get out to church I would listen to him and it seem like I was listening to my grandfather when I heard he had went home to glory I cried like a baby he realy meant alot to me I loved him as if he was my pastor. I just want all to know that his words will be forever echted in my soul and God Bless Mrs Patterson and I love seeing her now on the television keeping her husbands legacy alive. God Bless all.
Sunday morning...no matter what, I turn on BET to hear the man of God. GE Patterson has been a teacher and mentor for me a minister of the Gospel. Many Sunday's I didn't even feel like going to church but the message from Jesus through GE gave me the spark to go and do. May God bless this wonderful church (of who I am a part) and this family (of which I condsider myself a son). This news came to me today only because for the last 5 months I've been in transitioning and missed many opportunities since resigning and taking a new job. I am glad to say thank you GE...thank you for the Word and the song of your life.
I was watching BET this morning 6/17/07 and I was shocked to hear the passing of Bishop Patterson. I have listen and watched his ministry for years. I know within my spirit he was a true leader for Christ. His soul stirring messages always had the word of God backing him and that is what a ministry is all about. My prayers goes out to his widow and the entire ministry. I still look forward to seeing his sermons from the archives. They are a blessing to my soul body and spirit. May Heaven Smile Upon All of Bishop Pattersons followers. Sincerely with Deep Regret of our lose DeBorah A Royal
Last night I tuned to TBN Zambia and to my shock, I heard Mrs Patterson referring to Bishop G.E Patterson as her LATE husband. I was shocked coming to realize that the Man who I considered to be my mentor and teacher had departed. Tears rolled down my face, I had to increase the TV volume to avoid anyone hearing me cry. I hardly could sleep. I will miss the Bishop. Gone to be with the Father. I recall going to church late bcoz I had to first listen to the Bishop.
I remain in prayer and devotion for this incredible leader. Bishop Patterson changed my life. I thank the Lord for his messages and his reassurance in sharing the word to the world. May his family and congretation find peace in knowing that heaven has received another angel to do work and watch over all of us. Sincerely, Sheila Patterson in loving memory of my father Freddie J. Patterson, Sr. - Psalm 91
My thoughts and prayers are for the family and the many followers that he lead. I have been inspired by this awesome man of God via his television ministry.I'm sadend, but the bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! And Jesus is Lord Amen! -Houston, Texas
thank God he will be given his just reward on that day which is soon to come. He touched millions of lives.He was a sincere firm man of the gospel who preached Christ he never compromise the gospel SIN WAS SIN and WRONG WAS WRONG. I always think about him. To first lady and members be encourage, Bishop lived well, and he preached well and the blood is off his hands today. stay foucsed, Jesus is soon to appear and if we be faithful, hallalujah, we will be caught up with the Bishop to meet Jesus in the air and forever to be with our Saviour Eleanor
The first part of my comments were deleted. I was saddened when I heard of the Bishops death. I am a frequent listner and it was not until I was talking about him and how he just touch my life, then I was told he was dead. He touch millions, over here in the Bahamas we always talk about this man of God, a true soilder, his preaching was not in vain, He preached Christ and Him only many souls were saved under this annointed man of God, to God be the glory.
My Prayers goes out to the Patterson family. Bishop G.E. Patterson has been an a man of God who made a big impact in my life. It breaks my heart when I heard of his death, but I'm rejoyceing because he is with his heavenly father.
bishop you always spoke full of the holy ghost . i will never forget you sunday sermons that made me want 2 live right. may God take you into his tender care and we shall see u agian in Jesus Name Amen
Sister Lou I'm Praying that Heven Doors are always open,and he keeps Blessing you and the church movement, when I gave my Life to GOD at 547 Miss BLVD back in 1977 your were my Sunday School Teacher, and at that time Bishop was my father in Chirst, he knew everyone's name and til this day I Thank God for Temple of Deliverance B.B. C.O.G.I.C. R.I.P. G.E.P
I got to know Bishop EG Patterson in 2006 through TBN on internet. I loved you sir.I love the spiritual meal you always dished out to your children. You have gone to be with the Lord. The work you did here will continue to go on. If you were to be a Nigerian, oh, Iwould have had opportunity to meet you one on one. I only knew you on screen. I love you. I wanted to listen to your message now and as I was searching for your name on the internet, I read about your transition. Oh, I love you. My prayer for the family and the church. Continue to rest at the bossom of the Lord. We love you but God loves you most, papa.
I praise God still unto this day The Great Late Bishop G.E. Patterson i learned so much from a man that ive have never met or seen in person. Ive learned how you have to be bold for christ and put his word in your heart. Ive learned how to have passion, desire, and how to have fun and still be effective in your calling. Bishop Patterson has truly touched my life, by his catchy phrases to his true understanding and knowledge of God's word. He was the most well rounded preacher ive ever seen or heard. Bishop Patterson is who i try to model myself after when i preach or when i talk. Bishop Patterson is truly a strong influence still to this day in my life because he represented holiness, he represented honesty, he represented knowledge, he represented faithfullness. Bishop Patterson truly was a apostle of God here to lay a foundation and a pathway for ministers, pastors, bishops, and many saints to come. God bless his family and God bless his telecast that allows God's word through him to live on and touch the people of today and tommorrow.
I truely beleive this was a true man of God. This man touched lives in the body of christ because he did not get caught up in denominational bondages.He made you see Jesus and not cutting of your hair,women wearing dresses and other bondages the cogic preaches. Until they get away from these man made doctrines they will not have a leader to touch this world like Bishop Patterson.
I was raised @ Temple of Deliverance, then just Bountiful Blessings and sat under Apostle Patterson from infancy to adulthood..in his memory my wife and I have decided to name our last son to have the initial G.E.P.(Gilbert Earl Patterson)...he was my mentor and spiritual father...i yet miss him greatly.. I learned so much sitting under his leadership. I saw a man who was humble never grasping to be in the spotlight but did everything he could do to not be in spotlight but in the words of Sis.Patterson "G.E. brings good things to light/life".. I will forever love Bishop G.E.Patterson...
Temple of Deliverance was my birth place...growing up there from infancy to adulthood was an experience like none other. My wife and i have agreed to name our last son who will be born in Sept. (Bishop's birthday month)to have the initials of my pastor G.E.P. So in his honor we salute you Bishop and Sis Louise Patterson
My Bishop you are truly missed, you were a man of God, a Bishop who a laymember could walk up to and touch, not the type where body guards wouldn't allow you to touch or talk to, Mother Patterson please know he is missed so dearly by us all..............COGIC, Valdosta Ga.
To the Late Bishop G.E. Patterson and his Wife: He is still being missed today and I know he is resting with God and the works that he performed on Earth is still reaping heavenly benefits today. Lady Patterson, I pray that God's peace is resting more and more on you as your wake up and lay down each day.
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