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Oral Roberts Obituary
Roberts died of complications from pneumonia in Newport Beach, Calif., according to his spokesman, A. Larry Ross. The evangelist was hospitalized after a fall on Saturday. He had survived two heart attacks in the 1990s and a broken hip in 2006.
Roberts was a pioneer on two fronts — he helped bring spirit-filled charismatic Christianity into the mainstream and took his trademark revivals to television, a new frontier for religion.
Roberts overcame tuberculosis at age 17, and credited that triumph with leading him to become one of the country's most famous ministers.
He gave up a local pastorate in Enid in 1947 to enter an evangelistic ministry in Tulsa to pray for the healing of the whole person — the body, mind and spirit. The philosophy led many to call him a "faith healer," a label he rejected with the comment: "God heals — I don't."
By the 1960s and '70s, he was reaching millions around the world through radio, television, publications and personal appearances. He remained on TV into the new century, co-hosting the program, "Miracles Now," with son Richard. He published dozens of books and conducted hundreds of crusades. A famous photograph showed him working at a desk with a sign on it reading, "Make no little plans here."
He credited his oratorical skills to his faith, saying, "I become anointed with God's word, and the spirit of the Lord builds up in me like a coiled spring. By the time I'm ready to go on, my mind is razor-sharp. I know exactly what I'm going to say and I'm feeling like a lion."
Unity of body, mind and spirit became the theme of Oral Roberts University. The campus is a Tulsa landmark, with its space-age buildings laden with gold paint, including a 200-foot prayer tower and a 60-foot bronze statue of praying hands.
His ministry hit upon rocky times in the 1980s. There was controversy over his City of Faith medical center, a $250 million investment that eventually folded, and Roberts' widely ridiculed proclamation that God would "call me home" if he failed to meet a fundraising goal of $8 million. A law school he founded also was shuttered.
Semiretired in recent years and living in California, he returned to Tulsa, Okla., in October 2007 as scandal roiled Oral Roberts University. His son, Richard Roberts, who succeeded him as ORU president, faced allegations of spending university money on shopping sprees and other luxuries at a time the institution was more than $50 million in debt.
Richard Roberts resigned as president in November 2007, marking the first time since Oral Roberts University was chartered in 1963 that a member of the Roberts family would not be at its helm. The rocky period for the evangelical school was eased by billionaire Oklahoma City businessman Mart Green donated $70 million and helped run the school in the interim, pledging to restore the public's trust. By the fall of 2009, things were looking up, with officials saying tens of millions of dollars worth of debt had been paid off and enrollment was up slightly.
That September, a frail-looking Oral Roberts attended the ceremony when the school's new president, Mark Rutland, was formally inaugurated.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
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REVEREND DOCTOR DAE YUN KIM
September 11, 2024
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September 11, 2024
REVEREND DOCTOR DAE YUN KIM
September 11, 2024
REVEREND DOCTOR DAE YUN KIM(Ph.D., DOCTOR OF DIVINITY): Oral Roberts & his wife(Evelyn Roberts)visited Grace Korean Church(Orange County , California)which I was served as stand-by pastor(senior pastor was David Kwangshin Kim)in 1990th. And I had opportunity to meet Oral Robert's & Evelyn Roberts. And both were great Man & Woman Of God. And Oral Robert's & Evelyn Robert's is in heaven & I miss them.
Reverend Dae Yun Kim
September 3, 2024
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Reverend Dae Yun Kim
September 3, 2024
By Reverend Dae Yun Kim(Doctor Of Philosiphy In Theology): Oral Robert was greatest faith healer in modern history of the world. Through his faith healing ministry(Television), multitude people all over around world been healed. And Oral Robert was not only greatest faith healer all of around world. But he built one of most prestigious University Of The World(Oral Robert University). Through Oral Robert University, many future great ministers was graduated. Through Oral Robert University, many future great medical doctors was graduated. Through Oral Robert University, many great future attorneys & politician was graduated. Therefore Oral Robert was one of greatest minister & educator of the world. Therefore Oral Robert left great legacy to multitude of people who inspired by him. And Oral Robert is in heaven. But many people will remember him always & I miss him.
carol c. pratt
April 18, 2024
now mr roberts & mr savelle can celebrate in heaven!
Takeisha
March 15, 2024
Rest in peace dear soldier of God's Army my dear grandmother is there with all of you who served years on earth to change lives for God's People Oral Roberts I love you dear wonder soul of no sin but a soul of a forgiving heart like my dear grandmother Pastor Gladys G.Williams
May 9, 2021
I have really not been so aquantive with this so great a man of God until this morning while reading about him on the internet of his great works of Faith dedication and influence to humanity generally with a purpose of us hearing the words and believing in the works of God.
I am confident he's with the Lord who both healed and annointed him for ministry. I love you even in the bosom of the Lord dear Oral and Evelyn Roberts.
May God's peace continually dwell in our hearts as we are persuaded of His wonders daily and ultimately have a rather personal relationship with Him in our everyday living.
Amen
Harold Stern
August 15, 2020
The greatest teacher, mentor and preacher I have ever encountered. His spirit will be with me for the rest of my life.
Arizona Hayes
March 12, 2018
I was a personal worker in the Oral Roberts Meeting in Kokomo, Indiana in about 1964-65. He was a wonderful man of God.
Mary Ann Maze
March 19, 2017
I think about you and my mom whom is in God's hands with you. I thank you for teaching me about our Father. Thanks for the Bible, I still have. Please pray for me and give me the strength that you have to worship our Father. Bless you !!!!
Beverley Richards
December 7, 2016
I did not know that Oral Roberts died I use to watch him when I was young every Sunday morning my dad would get all of us around the radio to put our hand for prayers thanks RIP.
Harry Simpson
December 15, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
carol rogers
December 21, 2014
Rev. Oral Roberts was an all time Great in the Kingdom of God. I wish this world had more. I look forward to meeting him around the heavenly throne.
Okpara Inworogu
November 25, 2014
A great benefactor who inspired many to greatness, not just in the US, but around the world. Many
Okpara E. Inworogu (Ewu Edo State, Nigeria, ORU alumnus, 1980, 82).
Dexter Gillum
November 16, 2014
As a young boy I stood in a long line with my daddy for Oral to pray for me, I just wish I had some help in remembering when we had a funeral for my little 3 yr old cousin, I have no idea where we were, as we were having this grave side funeral an old man walked up and said he was Oral Robert daddy, he said a few words over the baby, this was probably somewhere around 1950, the babies name was Walter Jess Williams, If anyone knows anything about this please contact me by E-mail, [email protected]. thank you..I live in Tahlequah, Ok.
ruby Patrick
July 18, 2014
In loving memory of a great man who is a great pastor I will miss you dearly
richard y olga [email protected]
March 27, 2014
I was very young and remember we took my grandma so u cold pray for her.
JoAnn Stewart
February 3, 2014
When I was 14 I was very sick and I would write to Oral Roberts for prayer I know the prayers were answered because I am here today. Thank God for evangelist Oral Roberts. JoAnn (Stone Mtn,
Ga)
MATT CONLEY
October 21, 2013
ORAL ROBERTS WAS THE BEST. HIS PRESENCE WAS
DYNAMIC AND HIS PRAYERS WERE POEMS OF LOVE.
MATT
Zsa Zsa Glasscock - Simard
January 21, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
ROBERT BULLOCK
December 22, 2010
PASTOR ROBERTS WAS ONE OF THE FINNEST MAN I KNOW I THANK I NEVER MISSED A LIME THAT HE WAS ON TV I GREW UP LISTERNING TO HIM HE REALLY BLESSED MY LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY STILL TODAYAND TO HIS SON WHO IS CARING ON FOR HIS FATHER WHO ALSO IS A GREAT MAN OF GOD AND THANK GOD FOR HIM BECAUSE HE PREACHING THE TRUTH SO MANY DON`T AND ARE IN IT JUST FOR THE MONEY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP ON PREACKING THE TRUTH ROBERT BULLOCK CARY N.C.
Dolph
June 9, 2010
Thank you for showing me that the true way to The Lord is by giving of myself. Giving freely and giving often. Money, Time, Temporal Happiness and Gratification, whatever it is, give it up to Him and be saved from the unholy fires. This is the true way and the only escape from eternal torment. Thank you Oral for teaching me your methods.
Esperanza Gomez
June 1, 2010
When I hard about Oral Roberts that night I was dreaning and I sow him and dad hagin taling and Oral look very youngh and he was just smailing and talking to dad Hagin I toght you might wanted to know God bless Espie
March 9, 2010
For Oral...
Now you stand on the
greatest stage in the universe.
This is for you...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Rieandra Scott
March 8, 2010
YOU know what he is hearing....Well Done my faithful servant...oh to be in Jesus arms.....What a joyous occassion......
Manoj Alexander
February 11, 2010
what a great General of God, who has left a Legacy , His contribution to The Kingdom Of GoD is Immeasurable.
God may continue his Purpose thru his Son Richard Robert let the annointing flame would be stronger . Rev Oral has been a Blessing to the Body Of Christ across the Globe
MIKE KEATTS
January 26, 2010
MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A SUPPORTER OF ORAL ROBERTS MINISTRIES AND WANTED ME TO GROW UP TO BE A MAN LIKE DR. ROBERTS. INSTEAD I GREW UP TO BE LIKE THE DEVIL! BUT TODAY AT AGE 48, IAM PREACHING, DOING MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING FOR MY SCHOOL AND WORKING ON MY LICENSE TO MINISTER. IAM MARRIED AND HAVE A GREAT SON. YEARS AGO THE LORD TOLD ORAL ROBERTS TO READ THE FOUR GOSPELS AND BOOK OF ACTS THREE TIMES IN 30 DAYS. IAM ALSO CHALLENGED TO DO THE SAME. I SUPPOSE MY GRANDMOTHER FINALLY GOT HER DREAM OF ME. TO GROW UP TO BE A MAN LIKE ORAL ROBERTS! MIKE KEATTS, 956-605-6933/ 1402 E. QUAIL STREET. APT.A PHARR,TEXAS 78577
Jason Verma
January 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LaTonya Sorrell
January 20, 2010
My condolences to the Robert's family. He is truly a blessing to see a member of the bodyof Christ complete his calling and finish the work. What many accomplishments you have made. Thank you Oral Roberts for teaching us to have faith in God and believe him for healing. LaTonya Sorrell
January 14, 2010
May God bring comfort and peace to this family in their moment of grief. May the thought of the eternal life in an everlasting kingdom bring hope that he will be resurrected in Christ's return to this earth. May God be with each of you. Shirley (Fayetteville, NC)
Wayne Rogers
January 9, 2010
Genesis 8:22 " While the earth remains, Seedtime and Harvest, Cold and Heat, Winter and Summer, and Day and Night Shall Not Cease" Well done good and faithful searvant! God bless the family, Wayne and Rosanne.
kimberly larson
January 9, 2010
my prayers are with you and your family he will be dearly missed
January 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 7, 2010
For Oral...
Now...you have the answers
to all your questions.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
Mary Bingaman
January 7, 2010
This world will miss this great servent of God. I always looked up to Oral Roberts. Now he with his dear wife and with God.
My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
January 7, 2010
The last of the greatest is gone, we are going to miss Oral Roberts. He was a man of great honor and respect. I loved him so much! Peace to the family.
Sincerely, Denise Palm (Los Angeles, CA)
January 7, 2010
He was a true blessing to so many including myself. You will be truley missed. I know your having a good time in heaven with the Lord.
Sherry C. (Pasadena, CA)
January 7, 2010
I Thank God for his servant Oral Roberts. A true man of God, through his annointed teachings, I grew a stronger relationship with God and a deeper understanding of the Word. He will be missed, but never forgotten. We will meet again soon. My heart felt condolences, and prayers are extended to the family. Sincerely, Debbie Holeman (Detroit, MI)
B C
January 6, 2010
Oral Roberts was such a blessing to me. He was one of the first television ministers I ever listened to. My mom listened to him years ago and we even attended a few tent meetings. Yes he was a tremendous blessing to the body of Christ and he will me missed.
Gwen Lischke
January 2, 2010
I was so sad to hear Oral Roberts died. I didn't hear until after Christmas. I loved him so much. I have memories of my grandmother looking at him on TV. He was such a sweet humble man of God. He was such an inspiration to me and my family. My Mother, who has now gone on to be with Jesus used to write to Oral Roberts. Now he is with Jesus and his loving and sweet wife. Thank you God for such an inspiration to us all. Gwen Lischke
Ruth Frost
December 31, 2009
Dear Richard and Roberta,
The Charismatic Community has lost a greaat warrior. Your father and mother were always so gracious to Bob and me, and it was an exciting time back in the 60's and 70's when the university was getting under way. I have many fond memories of those years and our relationship.
Blessings always,
Ruth Frost (Mrs. Robert C. Frost)
Louise Castaneda
December 31, 2009
Thank you, and Bless you all the Roberts family. A man of this cut cloth is not among us everyday. For I truly saw the seeds of The Fathers words alive, and living in Him. Oral Has plowed so many wonderful fields of knowledge for us all to learn by, and had passed this great gift on to his Son Richard and all His family members. I will miss Him greatly. And I know that I know I will see Him in heaven and I will be there worshiping the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords Jesus Christ with Him and all the wonderful Saints who have gone on home before me. May we never let His legacy die. Lets Run with His example of living, and BE the Hands of our Father in the Healing the sick ,and those who just do not know.amen amen.all my love and prayers out to all of the Roberts family. God Bless you all, Thank you all for all that you do on a everyday basis things we do not even see, or know. But the father does. loads and loads of love sent to you all. God Bless Louise Castaneda,family.
CARROLL GENTRY
December 30, 2009
a true child of GOD HE WALKED THE WALK AND TALKED THE TALK, AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Lois Hawkins
December 30, 2009
Heaven is sounding sweeter all the time!Bro.Roberts has always been here it seems. Back around 1965 my baby daughter was diagnoised with pnemonia and when Bro.Roberts prayed for the home audience she was healed. The Dr. could not even find a cold the next day. He was amazed and I was so blessed and happy.I know he (Bro.Roberts)and Evelyn are reunited in Heaven.God Bless Richard,Lindsey and all of the Family.I know that God's annointing is on them also. Lois Hawkins
Collus Long
December 29, 2009
Well Done Evangelist Roberts. I thank God for Him allowing you to come in this world and being a blessing to many. I always admired you and looked up to you, because truly i knew you were the Man of God. May God comfort the Roberts family during the time of their lost.
Mona Easley
December 29, 2009
Blessings and comfort to the Roberts family from Jesus. Thanks for the dedication and service to our Lord, Bro. Oral. You have run a fine race and have been such an example to all of us left behind of what it means to be like Jesus..
Theva Knight
December 29, 2009
December 29,2009
The life of Oral Roberts was such an example. When I was growing up, I was always encouraged when listening to him share God's Word. I grew to respect him more as an adult. For many years, I wanted to attend Oral Roberts University. Thank the Lord for the love of Christ which Oral Roberts shared. Although I did not meet him on earth, I look forward to talking with him in heaven. I know that the family has many wonderful memories. They will help to comfort you, and make you smile. I will be praying for the Holy Spirit to comfort and encourage you.
K. Smith
December 29, 2009
I thank God for Oral Roberts--a household name in our family. Years ago, my little sister was diagnosed as being legally blind. My mother took her to a tent service Bro. Roberts was holding in our home town. After Bro. Roberts prayed the prayer of faith and laid hands on my sister, her eyesight was much improved. She was no longer legally blind, and she no longer needed special reading help in school. She even grew up and got her driver's license. Yep, she did! Our God is faithful. He sent Bro. Roberts to the world with the message that God is a good God--and something GOOD is going to happen. That message has changed everything. I'm eternally grateful to God for the life and obedience of Bro. Roberts.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Ed & Rosemary Slayton
December 29, 2009
"We have been blessed by Oral . Thank you for the phone line prayer ministry and for your love for the Lord. You will truly be missed.
Manigault & Simmons Family
December 29, 2009
Our Mother went home to be with the Lord on the 11 Dec 09 also. It is the knowing that has brought us comfort, and trusting in God and His word, to do what He said that He will do. You have our codolences, may God continue to comfort you during this time, thank you Mr Roberts for your insight and teachings. Rest in God's Perfect Will and Peace. God Bless You Family~
December 29, 2009
God Bless and you'll be missed by all!
KW Rice
December 29, 2009
I have been blessed by Oral and Evelyn and also by Richard and Lindsay. Thank you for the prayer ministry phone line and for your love for the Lord.
December 29, 2009
He will be miss our pray go to the family and the church GOD bLESS ALL
Pamela Williams
December 29, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 29, 2009
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF DR. ORAL ROBERT AND PEACE GRACE TO YOU ALL.
EARNESTINE TOWNSEND OF CHICAGO, ILL
December 29, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF DR. ORAL ROBERT
ISAIAH 43.1-5 THE LORD WHO CREATED YOU SAYS, DO NOT BE AFRAID I WILL SAVE YOU ARE MINE WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH DEEP WATER I WILL BE WITH YOU YOUR TROUBLES WILL NOT OVERWHELM YOU WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH FIRE, YOU WILL NOT BE BURNED, THE HARD TRAILS THAT COME WILL NOT HURT YOU, FOR IAM YOU GOD THE HOLY GOD OF ISREAL,WHO SAVED YOU. I WILL GIVE EGYPT TO SET YOU FREE; IWILL GIVE UP ETHIOPIA AND SEBA. I WILL GIVE UP WHOLENATION TO SAVE YOUR LIFE, BECAUSE YOU ARE PRECIOUS TO ME AND BECAUSE I LOVE YOU AND GIVE YOU HONOR. DO NOT BE AFRAID I AM WITH YOU!
FROM MISSIONARY DELORES KYLES OF TOLEDO, OHIO
S Polson
December 29, 2009
My condolences for the family and loved ones. May he rest in peace. He is now in the arms of our Saviour!
Gloria smith
December 29, 2009
May God be with your family as you have been an example of what God wanted me to be even , as a little girl before I was saved. I can 't be sad because as much as you served the Lord you have to be with Him. My prayers are with all of your Family. God be with them.Gloria S.
Charles Smith
December 29, 2009
As a child, I attended one of his tent meetings in Durham NC in 1949. Also remember his preaching in the town of Fuquay at a local church. He was a passionate minister with deep convictions. He helped many pilgrims along the way. He has collected his crown in heaven.
ROSIE S
December 29, 2009
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND I KNOW YOU HEARD THE WORDS 'WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT'.SPOKEN FROM OUR LORD AND SURVIOUR.TILL WE MET IN HEAVEN.
December 28, 2009
May our Lord be with all of the family of Oral Roberts. I pray for all of the people who will feel the loss of this dear Man of God. I am so glad that He was a part of leading so many to the Lord for salvation to be with God in heaven. May we all seek the Lord for guidence as Pastor Roberts did.God Bless the students who carry the name of Oral Roberts from the university to do Gods work and depend on God to lead them as A Christian witness.
Sherry Gregory
December 28, 2009
My Grandfather was a supporter of Pastor Roberts and his ministry, and in his later years Pastor Roberts reminded me of him and his love for the Lord. I have a golden replecia of the ark of the coventant that sat on my Grandpa's TV for years and years as I grew up in Ohio. When he died in 84 at the age of 84, that is the one thing I wanted, and I got it. It sits in my china cabnet today and in church I have told many about it.
Sorry, for your loss, but Heaven is such a better place to be now. I look forward to seeing him there someday.
Sandy Beeman
December 28, 2009
Pastor Roberts has ment a great deal to a great many of people. I'm sure that all of you who knew him personally will greatly miss him. I know that he had an impact on my life back in the 70's. I look forward to meeting him in heaven.
Kimberly Hoy=Kaserker
December 28, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
December 28, 2009
My heart goes out to the family of Oral Roberts. He was truly a pioneer in the faith and a bold soldier for the Lord. May the peace of God rest with the family during this time. Chandra Conner
martha bowers
December 27, 2009
our hearts goes out to the family you are all in our prayers and thoughts he was a great person we will miss him i grew up listening to brother roberts
Grady Youngblood
December 27, 2009
Dr.Oral Roberts Great as Dr.Billy Graham & Dr.D James Kennedy and many more are Giants of the faith in Jesus Christ.
carol weedin
December 27, 2009
you will be mist by all my mother watched you always even on her death bed she went to heaven listing to you I will always remenber that day god bless your family and peace be with them all .
Beverly Davis
December 27, 2009
Thank you Chancellor Roberts for the opportunity to attend and graduate from such a great University. I had an experience of a lifetime and learned so much about the "Charismatic, healing faith ministry". Rest in peace Chancellor, and in the words of my great Pastor, Dr. Gina Stewart, "goodnight, I'll see you in the morning".
R Davis
December 27, 2009
Such A Man of God!!! What A Life!!! What A Legacy!!! It gives me great joy to know our Brother, Father, Pastor, Pioneer...was received into the heavens.Thank you for building a Ministry. Thank you for building a University. Thank you for building a Hospital. Thank you for building Lives...R.D.Davis (Born & raised in Rocky Mount, now living in Charlotte,NC)
December 27, 2009
For Oral...
And now...you know the
answers to all the questions.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
December 27, 2009
Wow Oral, Your face to face with the King now! See you soon Pastor!
Tina Euresti
December 27, 2009
home at last, I am feeling the holy spirt at 44 years old i grew up knowing you and you love for sreading the word. Good job Sir Don,t forget us and send the power of his grace to all in need, perhaps a special request for the hard work you did on earth, Heal us all lord he is the greatest, Amen
donald mcdonald
December 26, 2009
A man after GOD'S heart....HE WAS THE AZUSA STREET.....CONTINUED.....
BETTY DAVIS
December 26, 2009
WELCOME HOME ORAL ROBERTS. MAY YOUR HOMECOMMING BE AS SWEET AS U EVER INMAGINED IT. WE ALL WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO WERE AND ARE SICK. MY GRANDMOTHER WOULDVE GIVEN UP AND DIED WHEN A WAS A BABY IF SHE DIDNT ATTEND ONE OF YOUR MEETINGS. U LAID HANDS ON HER AND SHE WAS HEALED GLORY TO GOD. U ALSO TOLD HER SHE WOULD LIVE A LONG PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY LIFE AND SHE DID. SHE DIED 3 YEARS AGO AT 90 YEARS OLD AND SHE HAD LOTS AND LOTS OF GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN JUST LIKE GOD SAID SHE WOULD. I REMEMBER BEING THERE WITH HER AT ON OF YOUR MEETINGS AND U SAID GOD HAD SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL FOR ME TO DO AND IM NOW DOING IT. U SAID GOD WANTED ME TO BRING HEALING TO THOSE WHO ARE ADDICTED TO DRUGS. I DIDNT EVER UNDERSTAND THAT BUT I DO NOW. IVE BEEN CLEAN FROM DRUGS FOR 12 YEARS AND IVE WRITTEN A BOOK ON DELIVERANCE. THANKS FOR THE WONDERFULL WORKS GOD HAD U DO. I WILL NEVER FORGET U ORAL ROBERTS. TO RICHARD AND LINDSEY AND FAMILY MAY GODS DOUBBLE ANNOINTING FALL ON U ALL WHILE U CARRY OUT YOUR FATHERS DREAM AND MISSION. OUR FAMILIES PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR MINISTRY ALWAYS AND PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR FATHER IS HAVING THE TIME OF HIS LIFE WITH JESUS AND YOUR MOTHER YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTER AND HIS GRANDSON AND ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WENT TO HEAVEN BECAUSE OF HIS MINISTRY GOD GAVE HIM. BEST OF LOVE ALWAYS THE DAVIS FAMILY
Ann
December 26, 2009
I am very greatful to have heard the the preaching and teachings of Brother Oral. I watched him on television for over fifty years. My faith and knowledge of God as a healer is the result of his teachings. May God continue to richly bless and keep his family.
December 26, 2009
GOD sent Mr. roberts here 91 years ago he had a mission to fill and when it was over God called him home the bible says that when god has called you to be predestined and ordained that he gives you favor riches and glory Mr.roberts was blessed with it all he fulfilled god plans and that is the life god wants us to have so that we can fulfil his ministry 91 was a blessing some of us want even get to see but if we do it is a blessing from god to be absent from the body is to be present with lord may god keep you in this time little river s.c.
Diggs Family
December 26, 2009
To the entire Roberts family: Brother Roberts is in the hands of the Lord. He has entered his eternal rest and is at peace. He lived a long and godly life. A real spirit-filled and godly legacy to leave behind. Thank you and God bless you always Brother Roberts. You were so special. Well done.
FRANCESE EDWARDS
December 26, 2009
THANK YOU FOR THE YEARS, PRAYERS AND MESSAGES YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
December 26, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
J. Bruce Catron
December 26, 2009
God bless the Roberts family in this time of their grief. A great ambassador for Jesus Christ has gone home.
shirley stephens
December 26, 2009
To the family of Oral Roberts i give my most recent thoughts.He was such a wondreful person.I loved his ministry he was such a blessing.I loved his wife Evelen also.I have been watching Richard and Lindsay and love them and their children also keep up the good work.
Janet Spencer
December 26, 2009
Thank you Brother Roberts, for obeying God! You have touched so many lives, including ours. Thank you for hiring Kenneth Copeland as your pilot, so many years ago. He and you have been our Biblical mentors for 25 years! We'll miss you, though now you are with Jesus and your precious Evelyn! Much love to all of your wonderful family. Well done, good and faithful servant and Child of the Living God!
MARSHA FUENTES
December 26, 2009
HE IS ALIVE AND WELL FOR WE HAVE THE GIFT OF ENTERNAL LIFE WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! AMEN! FUENTES FAMILY
David Howe
December 26, 2009
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Roberts family.
As a child my parents made sure we all listened to him.
I will never forget the time when my mom told us while listening to him he spoke there was a child out there with whooping cough and that was my brother.
Pastor Roberts made a difference in lives as he believed and had a precious gift to share.
David Howe
Andrew Morack
December 26, 2009
Because of his ministry I will join him in Gods Kingdom someday. Praise honor & glory to My Lord Jesus who sent Oral Roberts. Something good is going to happen for sure...
December 26, 2009
This is sad but, now he is with GOD !!!
Shannon Nelson
December 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Abraham Golden
December 26, 2009
One of the all time greats, a real inspiration, he is missed.
Thomas long
December 25, 2009
Went my mother were live me and her watch Oral on tv ever sunday because we belived him what he stand for and he pray for people they were heal .We saw him under the tent he has a many year he was a god man me and my mother we like him alot what he stand for .I hate see him go but one thing i know were you gone to same place my mother gone up in heaver to they heaver home he was a great person .Wee seen him a many sunday we set right there in the room list to him talk about the heal power of the might power heaver father we got up there on the other side of heaver well i see him go we al going one day all so god bless the Roberts Familey and all so the lord will be with you all of this time of need .
connie roye
December 25, 2009
My name is connie
Growing up in va, going to my grandmothers house all she would have on tv was oral roberts and we had to sit down and be quite while he was preach and from that grew to live his minstry and I say to this day thats what we as the body of Christ should be durning, just as he did. I will keep your family in prays may the peace of God be with you.
Rickey Green
December 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
BEATRICE HOGGINS
December 25, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mari Hughes
December 25, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Henry & Treva Green
December 25, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
allison bowe
December 25, 2009
to the oral roberts family my thoughts and prayers are all with you at this sad time i wish to send to you my condolances there was no dought in my soul that mr robers was a man of god always remember the good times that this fmily has had i had always watched when mr roberts was on tv he said that something good is gona happen
Rosalind Brown
December 25, 2009
Mr. Roberts gave a clear understanding to "greater is he that is in me, then he that is in the world". I remember when my Mom would tune into his ministry EVERY Sunday morning, while we were getting dress for church services ourselves. There is no doubt in my soul that Mr. Roberts was a man of God. I pray his family receive the total peace that he had within his spirit. Remember "we too shall travel this road someday".
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