Edwin C. Newkirt Sr.

Life on earth is limited but eternal life with our Father, Limitless... As we shed tears in your transition, our Spirits rejoice with you as your journey here has ended victoriously...and you Edwin are Home. I remember our families years ago growing up in Michigan and then worshiping and serving at the Bronx Church. Will miss your uniquely-gifted delivery of the Word; the way you cared for others and that particular smile. Thank you especially for your ministry to our family during a very...

My dearest cousin Bishop Edwin. You will always hold a special place in my heart. We all loved you but God loved you more. I am going to miss my phone calls, texts and the visit you were promising Kenny and I. One thing is for sure I will see you again. I can truly say that you lived the life you preached. Well done good and faithful servant. Rest well my dear Cuz. I love you ✝

Uncle Eddy, you will truly be missed! To the Newkirt family, my heart and sincere condolences are with you all. May God continue to bless you and keep you all in perfect peace. Love Always your niece Crystal

Jesus said, "Everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die". For this reason I am convinced that our Bishop is simply resting and anticipating the coming of our Lord. He has gone before us but he has planted the seeds of righteousness in our hearts. He has given good counsel as a steward in the Lord's kingdom. Let us remember his life as an example as we press towards the mark of the higher calling which is in Christ Jesus. Only what is done for Christ will last. "Bishop Newkirt, you...

We can hear the choir of angels ushering you home as the Lord simple states, "welcome home my good and faithful son. You have fought the good fight. You have finished the race. You have kept the faith. Now there is in store for you the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to you on that day."
Pastor, you will be tremendously missed but forever in our hearts....We LOVE you!!