Bishop G.E. Patterson (1939-2007)
Published reports indicate that the presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Bishop G.E. Patterson, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007 of heart failure.Â
Bishop Patterson has served the Church for many years and he is the reason why I would rush home after my radio show at 8AM. I loved hearing his preaching on Sunday morning on BET. That quality of preaching is rare in a time when far too many sermons are decorated with empty religious cliches and pop culture quotes.
While I never had the opportunity to meet Bishop Patterson; there is no doubt that he will be sorely missed by thousands of people across the world.
Thank you Bishop for a life well lived and legacy worth aspiring to.
Enjoy this clip of the Bishop in action:
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March 21st, 2007 at 6:13 pm
God bless Bishop Patterson. He was a great man. I admired him for being the bridge that connected progressive COGIC members with more traditional COGIC members. He will truly be missed.
March 22nd, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I loved hearing Bishop Patterson preach the gospel i will truely miss his way of giving what GOD gave him to give.
March 23rd, 2007 at 11:32 pm
I know we all have to see our maker, however, when I heard Mr.G.E. Patterson, had went on home I was in a state of Shock. I want to send my condolence to his family and his church famliy.
March 26th, 2007 at 10:18 am
I am a Canadian listener - I have been listening to Bishop Patterson’s preaching on Sunday mornings for many years and of all the TV preachers he is the only only one that had the old time gospel truth. My household and other Canadian friends are also grieving his passing. We loved him as though we had seen him in person. We usually get the program on ‘BET’ but we are not sure if the memorial services will be available to Canadian viewers. Would you kindly let me know if this will be aired for Canadians also. He was surely an inspiration for me on Sunday morning as I get ready for Church I would turn up the volume on the T.V. so I can hear him. His voice has that ’special ring’ that compels you to listen as well as his personality. My condolence to the church family and to his wife.
March 26th, 2007 at 11:41 am
i am a virginia listener-i have been listening to BISHOP patterson’S
PREACHING ON sunday mornings before i go to church years and of all of the tv preachers he is the only one that preacher the old time gospel truth, and sing the old time songs.I GET THE PROGRAM ON bet.my condolence to the church family and to his wife
March 26th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
anyone know if they are broadcasting the funeral(s)?
March 26th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
I’m looking into it. I wouldn’t be surprised if TBN or the Word Network picks it up.
If anyone finds out before me please post it here so we all know.
March 26th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
They will broadcating the services online. please visit the the cogic website @ http://www.cogic.com where u will be able to get information on viewing!
March 28th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
The Church Of God In Christ National Homegoing Service for Bishop G. E. Patterson will broadcast live from Temple of Deliverance Church Of God In Christ on The Word Network from 10:00 AM (CST) – 12:00 PM (CST).
The Word Network will also provide a Video Stream to Mason Temple located at 930 Mason Street, Memhis, TN; and Stream the services live via their website. Log on to thewordnetwork.org and click on watch the Word Network.
March 28th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
There are also churches througout the the US that will be streaming the services as well. A list of those churches can be found on the COGIC website. http://www.cogic.com
March 28th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
i AM GOING TO MISS BISHOP SO MUCH AND I DO NOT WANT THEM TO CLOSE THE CASKET ON BISHOP BECAUSE THAT HURTS ME SO MUCH TO SEE HIM LEAVE ME.
March 29th, 2007 at 1:04 am
I’T WAS TRULY A PLEASURE TO HEAR BISHOP PATTERSON WORD EVERY SUNDAY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND PROTECT HIS FAMILY. SLEEP WELL BISHOP AND I’LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING. TELL REV. E.V.HILL GOOD NIGHT GOD BLESS
March 29th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
For those wanting to watch the memorial services please visit http://www.streamingfaith.com. They will be streaming the services.
Thanks Sam for giving me the heads up.
March 29th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
I will truly miss Bishop Patterson…God has allowed us the opportunity to hear the Word of God spoken by one of his servants. I pray that those of us who heard the Word live and tell others about Jesus Christ. I know this is what Bishop Patterson would have wanted others to hear… For his message was about Jesus and Jesus alone. I also pray for his wife, family and the body of Christ because we all know the job of satan… to kill, steal and destroy… but with the prayers of Jesus and our prayers I am confident that the Lord will see them through… May God’s grace, mercy, and peace be with you all…. Deborah
March 29th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
I am a member of Temple of Deliverance and I have been listening to the Bishop since I was a little girl. A few years ago my mom died and I didn’t see how I could face tomorrow. I called the church and let them know that my mom had died and the fact that she had died of a sudden heartattack. Later on that day I received a call from NewYork from the Bishop and I couldn’t believe that he had taken time out of his tremendously busy schedule just to call me and offer his condolences. He told me that if he couldn’t attend her funeral that he would send representation. At the funeral that next Saturday two pastors from the church attended my mom’s funeral at her church just as the Bishop had promised. I thought that was pretty amazing and I will never forget the way he uplifted my spirits during one of the hardest times of my life.
March 30th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Bishop G.E. Patterson (In Memorial)
Where are you going in such a hurry?
You’ve already missed most of the game,
Step aside my brother cause it’s not basketball,
Bishop G.E. Patterson is his name.
Gathering my stuff while checking my watch,
Later gators, down the steps, boom, out the door,
Finally realized I couldn’t make it safely in 20 minutes,
Well, that’s OK because he comes on again at four.
Reading the paper 3/22/2007 something caught my eye,
A section of the Cleveland Plain Dealer I usually glance bye,
G.E. Patterson, head of Church of God in Christ,
On Tuesday the old nemesis heart failure claimed his life.
A family tradition by a list of who’s who, he earnestly carried on,
Not just in the pulpit, soulfully felt when belting out a religious song,
Forty years in service to Christ Jesus, was really not that long,
Like the mighty wings of eagles his preaching was graceful yet strong.
Bountiful Blessings, not the magazine, but those he gave,
With spirit filled sermons, countless souls were saved,
A Stellar Gospel Award, was there anything he couldn’t do?
Received in January for “Singing The Old Time Way Volume 2.â€
The year 1957 in the Motown city of Hitsville, AKA Detroit,
Ordained as a church elder our Heavenly Father did anoint,
Be strong Mrs. Louise Patterson, his loving wife of 35 years,
For your lovely face is not the only one adorned with tears.
Let that water of sadness last no more than one or two days,
At Calvary Jesus bore our griefs as He took that stress away,
This is way to early; your husband had so much left in his store,
Believe & understand our Savior is now providing him with more.
Well, actually not always, I can see it going something like this,
No, no, no Jesus, let me show You again, preaching is not hit or miss,
Not just Ohio to Tennessee but encompassing the whole wide world,
Truly will you be a missed one Bishop Patterson, Gilbert Earl.
© 2007 by Luke Easter
Christian Poetry & Lyrics In Rhyme
http://www.LyricsByLucas.com
March 30th, 2007 at 11:14 am
I am not a member of the COGIc family but am a devoted listener to Bishop Patterson every sunday morning on t.v. My heart was deeply sadden when i receive the news of the passing of Bishop Patterson. The first time that i met Bishop Patterson was several years ago when Bishop Patterson preached at the late Bishop Arlene Gilmore’s funeral service and after the service was over I got the prilivege to shack hands with Bishop. so I say to the family stay encourage and god will see you through this trying time. It may be night time now but the morning is rapidly coming.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
To who would like to see Bishops Patterson Memorial service logon to http://www.wreg.com @ 7 pm central time. Friday night 03/30/07 and @ 10 am 03/31/07
March 30th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
A great ICON has gon on to be with the Lord. And…..although I have a church home and great Bishop myself, I fell as if my T.V. Pastor has died. It is truly a sad day.
March 31st, 2007 at 12:07 am
I thanm God for the life and legacy of such a great man that really knows how to preach the gospel.
March 31st, 2007 at 10:15 am
Bishop G.E. Patterson has blessed my life in an awesome way. I have watched him on the Televison for a while now and i admired his messages. It is very hard to find ministers like him these days. His style of preaching is annointed and refreshing. I will definately miss him and I wish his family Gods blessing.
April 1st, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Bishop G.E.Patterson has ministered to me every sunday for years. I,ll remember his words. They were all about Jesus. It will be hard to replace a minister like him and he will greatly miss. His words will always have a place in my heart. My condolences goes to his family. He’s gone but not forgotten
April 1st, 2007 at 11:27 pm
GRACE AND PEACE BE UNTO MOTHER PATTERSON AND THE CHURCH FAMILY,KNOW THAT GOD NEVER MAKES A MISTAKE. HE WILL HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEART AND BE UNTO YOU WHAT YOU NEED HIM TO BE, DILIGENTLY LOOOK TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH YOUR HELP KNOWING THAT YOU HELP COMETH FROM THE LORD, WHICH MADE HEAVEN AND EARTH. BE STRONG IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT AND LASTLY, KNOW THAT BISHOP KNEW YOU ALL LOVED HIM BUT WHEN GOD CALLED HE KNEW THAT GOD LOVED HIM MORE. I LOVE YOU MOTHER PATTERSON AND THE ENTIRE CHURCH FAMILY WITH THE LOVE OF OUR FATHER, JESUS AND THE HOLY GHOST. GOD BLESS YOU, SIS. BELLMAN (MICHIGAN)
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:06 am
Well Done! Thy Good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of the Lord. I do believe that Bishop Patterson made it in. I am sadden, but I am rejoicing. The grave is the path to heaven, unless the rapture comes. God Bless the COGIC members and bishops in this their hour of sadness. Look up and see God, for help is on the way.
God continue to bless Mother Louise Patterson.
April 2nd, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Bishop G. E. Patterson you will truly be missed.
April 2nd, 2007 at 8:55 pm
I really admire Bishop G.E. Patterson for his knowledge of the word of God. I will truly miss him. My Best TV Minister.
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:28 pm
i just wanted to say that Patterson was a great man of God and no w he will be on his way to see our king and we will miss him very much so and God bless the church and the family and mey all Go well in strenght of the lord
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:35 pm
i have not met the man of god in person but is ministry have been a blessig to my soul i know god will give you all the strenght to carry on where he left of. my condolance to the family
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:48 pm
TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE GREAT AND WONDERFUL THINGS HE HAS DONE. WORDS CAN NOT TRULY EXPRESS THE GREATNESS THAT GOD HAS BESTOYED UPON THIS HUMBLE SERVENT; A MAN THAT I LIKE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE COME TO LOVE AND ADMIRE OVER THE YEARS FROM WATCHING HIS TELEVISED SERVICES. THOUGH NOT A MEMBER, I FELT LIKE A MEMBER AND PROBABLY WOULD BE IF I COULD, AND IF ASKED WHAT CHURCH GIVEN THE CHOICE WOULD I ATTEND- WITHOUT A DOUGHT IT WOULD BE G.E. PATTERSONS CHURCH; FOR HE WAS NOT ONLY A PREACHER OF PREACHERS BUT A MINISTER OF MINISTERS FOR HE HAD THE DEVINE ABILITY TO MINISTER AND TOUCH THE LIVES OF SO MANY IN A WAY THAT ONLY HE COULD, TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE IN THE LIFE OF HIS SERVENT- WELL DONE, WELL DONE. TO FIRST LADY LOUISE PATTERSON, FAMILY MEMBERS, CLERGY AND CHURCH FAMILY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IS MY PRAYER. WITH LOVE, YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST.
April 4th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
who is going to preach for patterson now?? i hear the bald head guy that sits right behind bishop. well i think there leting him preach at the church right now.
April 7th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
We bless the memory of the Late Bishop Patterson. He has been my TV pastor for years. As a family we watch him on tv and we watch him twice I might add. My prayers are with the church and we pray that all will be well.
Special blessing to first lady
April 8th, 2007 at 8:27 am
I started watching Bishop Patterson ,and I have been blessed everytime he would speak words from his mouth. Listening to him before I would go to church on BET. To his beautiful wife and family you are in all our prayers.
April 19th, 2007 at 12:05 am
WE LOVE YOU; AND GOD BLESS
May 5th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
His successor at Temple of Deliverance must be one of an impeccable record with the highest of integrity this is even before the evidence of the annointing being on his life. Until then under the guidance of Sister Lou and the Right Reverend Jerry Maynard they will continue to do as Bishop Patterson desired. The chruch is strong.
May 6th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
To God be the glory, I thank God for the life of our great leader Bishop Patterson.
Sister Lynette
May 9th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Bishop Patterson will truly be missed by people all over the world.
I have listen to his Sermons for a number of years and found them
to be very uplifting. Seems like he knew just what you needed to hear at the time. I can recall his Sermon that he preach on Easter
Sunday morning of 2006, it was the most spiritual Sermon I can
recall him preaching. In times like these it is hard to find someone
who will preach the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, Bishop Patterson
did just that. I will continue to listen to the tapes that I have
purchased. I will remember his family & Church family.
May God Bless this ministry.
May 29th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
He Is Great
June 2nd, 2007 at 11:27 pm
Bishop Patterson Was truly a Visionary for COGIC ,I was so glad i got a chance to see and hear him in the Morning Manna Service in the LAST Holy Convocation in Memphis in 2006.I Will continue to pray for Evangelist Louise Patterson and COGIC AS A WHOLE.
June 3rd, 2007 at 8:22 am
I loved watching him every week on television. We will miss him too much, but I believe that every thing happens for a reason. God wanted him. Rest in peace, God will always bless his family.
June 28th, 2007 at 2:56 am
My regards to Mother Louise Patterson, a woman of poise, beauty and faith. Your honor that is gained through your character has been an eminent roll for the women of the Church of God In Christ. Therefore we pray your strength to continue to be the jewel that the Church Of God In Christ loves and respects. Our Leader and your husband will be dearly missed. He will be remembered for all that he has done (and that being much). His integrity and strength enabled our church to stablize and refocus. His ability and knowledge allowed the Church of God In Christ to develop a stronger sense of directions and growth. Morning Manna encouraged so many. This was his vision. But BBMinistries broadcasting is a World Wide ministry that has touched countless lives and this too was through Bishop Patterson’s vision… We Thank God for a man such as our Late Bishop G.E. Patterson. I pray that his memories will forever stay fresh in our minds and in our HEARTS. Thank you Bishop Patterson. God Bless Mother Patterson and Family.