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Malinda Sapp Funeral Paid Tribute to Marvin Sapp’s Late Wife (Video)
Malinda Sapp's funeral was attended by thousands of mourners
The MaLinda Sapp funeral service was held today at the Resurrection Life Church, where more than 2,000 mourners gathered to pay tribute to the late wife of gospel singer Marvin Sapp.
MaLinda Sapp died last week, following a struggle with colon cancer. At the time, a tremendous outpouring of prayers and kind words were passed to Marvin Sapp and his family for their loss; a church gathering to remember MaLinda followed. Pastors, local officials and gospel music artists attended MaLinda Sapp’s funeral to pay tribute at the four hour “Homegoing Service.”
The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at MaLinda Sapp’s memorial service, saying, “This is a test of our faith…we are pained in the transition, but we rejoice in the destination.”
Marvin Sapp sang “Here I Am,” two of Sapp’s children read the poem “Footprints in the Sand,” and a number of gospel singers performed in tribute to MaLinda Sapp.
Rev. Marvin L. Winans noted that “over a hundred thousand people are watching this service online,” as MaLinda’s funeral was streamed online.
| Gospel star Marvin Sapp and his children pay tribute to wife MaLinda |
| MaLinda Sapp funeral: Her mother’s tribute |
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Veronica Acuff commented on Sep 16 10 at 8:50 pmI am both saddened and inspired by Marvin Sapp’s tribute to his wife. I can’t imagine the grief he feels. I now appreciate the gift of song that he has sooooo much more in light of the fact that it glorified God during the worst test and trial. I love the gift that is Marvin Sapp and thank God that it has been placed in the Body of Christ for our edification, exhortation, and comfort.
Prophetess Annie H. Caldwell commented on Sep 16 10 at 9:45 pmAll I can do is cry, cry, so sad the children losing their mother, the mother losing her daughter. Lord Have Mercy. No more death in their family and my in family in the name of Jesus. My mother died from colon cancer I feel the children pain.
Claudine Schofield commented on Sep 16 10 at 9:46 pmMy family and I are blessed by Marvin Sapp’s music ministry.Such a wonderful Tribute to his wife! we will continue to pray for you and your family.
Claudine Schofield commented on Sep 16 10 at 9:55 pmMy family and I are blessed by Marvin Sapp’s music ministry.Such an Awesome tribute for an Awesome Woman of God!!!! Our prayers are with you and your family
jean gordon commented on Sep 16 10 at 11:01 pmMy heart and prayers are with Pastor Sapp,and children as they go through this time of sorrow. As in the words of the song he sang at his wife funeral Let Go, And Let God. Keep looking up Pastor.You know who,and whose you are. God Bless!!!!
Aerial commented on Sep 17 10 at 9:56 amMy prayers go out 2 the hold Sapp Family and children! just want 2 say 2 Marvin Sapp sorry 4 your lost and yr wife is n a better place and she dnt have 2 struggle no more n the hospital so i jux want to say love u and all the Sapp family and may god bless you all!!!!
Nikki Stovall commented on Sep 17 10 at 10:15 amI just wanted to say how encouraged I was by Marvins tribute to hid wife. The kids even held up strong. I pray strength on you and your family.
Sandra Bess commented on Sep 17 10 at 11:57 amMy deepest sympathy goes out to Pastor Sapp his children,and the entire family.God bless you all
Vivian Levy commented on Sep 17 10 at 12:10 pmI just want to say that only the strength of God can carry you through, I know the pain of a Mother going home to be with Christ and the pain of a Husband going home also, my heart goes out to the whole family, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, be blessed
Elizabeth Blackmore commented on Sep 17 10 at 1:42 pmThank You Marvin for your gift to the Body of Christ. From personal experience you never forget a good person nor would you want too. Melinda fulfilled her purpose and we have to continue on to fulfill our purpose. Rest in God he will give you strengh in your time of weakness. Headquarters Ministry
Antoinette Mason commented on Sep 17 10 at 3:11 pmMy heart goes out to the Sapp family. My daughter whom was 18 just passed and for her services they did a praise dance to “Best in Me”, God seen the best in my daughter and Malina, Mr.Sapp your music touches my heart in a way I cannot explain, but I do know that it lets me know there a God, God Bless you all….
kima commented on Sep 17 10 at 6:43 pmI am speechless i cant imagine what you and your family is going through but hearing sing that song let god let go you are definatly a man of god i pray that i would become a powerful woman of god like you God continue to bless you and your family.I hope you will keep making music because it’s such a blessing for me love you
Rev Edna M Hicks commented on Sep 17 10 at 6:48 pmThank you and your family for blessing our lives with your presence and your gift of song. We Love you. Jeremiah Ministries.Org
Alisha James commented on Sep 17 10 at 7:03 pmMy heart goes out to the Sapp family because it is impossible to believe that their three children will have to be without a mother and a father will now be known as a single father and every night will go to sleep in a empty bed.:(
Nanette commented on Sep 17 10 at 10:18 pmMy prayers and heart go out to Pastor Sapp and his family for the loss of Lady Sapp. Her battle with colon cancer and the grace she showed throughout is a testiment to the glory of God. As a nurse, I can not impress upon our community enough the importance of colon cancer screening. It is a safe and simple proceedure. Talk to your healthcare provider, to your love ones and talk to yourself about colon cancer screening. God Bless you Pastor Sapp and family, seek refuge in the healing power of God. He will heal your heart, dry your tears and comfort your spirit.
JENNIFER commented on Sep 18 10 at 12:40 amTO GOD BE THE GLORY!
Cheryl Thompson commented on Sep 18 10 at 1:50 amYour gift of music and preaching has touched our hearts,comforted our spirits and bought joy to our souls many times over. We could never thank you enough or Malinda for sharing you with us. May God keep you, your children and Malinda’s mother, craddled in the wings of his arms where the spirit of comfort and the memories of the happy moments in her life lives.
Doris Greene commented on Sep 18 10 at 2:08 amTo the family of Malinda Sapp: My deepest condolences go out to you and your children. I was deeply saddened to hear of our loss. One thing I am sure of is God does not make mistakes. Malinda is now resting in the sweet arms of Jesus. Pastor Marvin God will give u all the strength you need to make it. Just as you inspired me with your Never could have made it. He ‘s going to do the same for you. Your tribute with Let go and Let God was beautiful. Thank you for helping me through some difficult times also. You and your children are in my prayers. Doris Greene in Tulsa, Oklahoma
carletta craigmiles commented on Sep 18 10 at 2:22 amThank you and your family for blessing our community with the great gift you and Malinda has contributed to our city.I thank God for blessing us with a beautiful couple that show us when a family pray together, you can survive anything through faith and god love. God Bless you and your family.
Selia M. Jack commented on Sep 18 10 at 8:36 pmShe gave herself to the Lord. Stay on the wall and don’t come down! Be Bless
SHONEIL WILSON from Moments of Blessings commented on Sep 18 10 at 9:07 pmBE ENCOURAGED MAN OF GOD. I ENCOURAGE YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. BE OF GOOD CHEER IN THIS TIME OF SORROW FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I SEND GREETINGS, LOVE, AND MUCH PRAYER FROM THE MOMENTS OF BLESSING CHURCH..WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND CARE ABOUT YOUR NEEDS. IF YOU NEED TO CHAT WITH, PRAYER, WISDOM OR NEED TO CALL BISHOP GEORGE ARCHIE FOR SUPPORT FEEL FREE TO CALL HIM….WE LOVE YOU AND GOD LOVES YOU MORE…BE OF GOOD CHEER MAN OF GOD..KEEP ON KEEPING ON, YOU STEPS ARE ORDERED BY GOD!! AMEN.
Jeffrey Jones commented on Sep 18 10 at 9:43 pmMy prayers go out to the Sapp family and may God be with you all.
catherine amos commented on Sep 18 10 at 10:14 pmRev.Sapp, and Family you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy and may God give you all the strength you and your children need to rise and stand through these trying times. GOD BLESS YOU.
Eula Jackson commented on Sep 18 at 9:19 p.m. commented on Sep 18 10 at 10:49 pmWe, the Jackson family would like to express our condolences to you, Marvin, children, mother of Malinda. May the Lord continue to strenghten you. You and your wife have encouraged so many people throughout their troubled times. You and your wife are indeed a tremendous blessing to the kingdom of God and to this world. Remember to walk by faith and not by sight. Trust in the Lord and lean not to your own understanding, acknowledge him in all your ways and he will direct your path. Thank you for sharing a facet of your life with us through you songs that have sooth our souls. God will keep you. He will keep those in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee and great shall be the peace of thy children.
The worshiper, Royal Moses commented on Sep 19 10 at 7:34 amBishop Sapp,(that’s what i call him in my church) pls,know this that what ever that happiens in a mans lives, God knows n have the final say.dont give up at all, move on, COS the devil is in trouble.God bless u.
Marguerita Brown commented on Sep 19 10 at 9:41 amMy deepest condolences go out to Pastor Sapp and his family. God will give you the peace that surpasses all understanding.Continue to trust God for he did not promise this road would be easy, but he said it would be worth it. Keep your head towards the hills. He will make it alright.
Renee Payne commented on Sep 19 10 at 2:52 pmheartfelt prayers goes out to entire Sapp family. Look towards the hills which cometh your help,god will comforts those who need comforting. god bledd you all
Renee Payne commented on Sep 19 10 at 2:54 pmheartfelt prayers goes out to entire Sapp family. Look towards the hills which cometh your help,god will comforts those who need comforting.god bless you all
Thomasine Johnson commented on Sep 19 10 at 7:03 pmPastor Sapp my prayers goes out to you and your entire family.
Glenola Mitchell commented on Sep 20 10 at 12:14 amPastor Sapp my deepest and sincere sympathy to you and the Sapp family. You are a pentacle of strength as you go through life’s most challenging times. Continue to hold to God’s unchanging hand as He is your comforter and help in the time of need and our darkest hours. Prayers go out to you and the entire family.
esther barnslater commented on Sep 20 10 at 2:37 amdear pastor,my name is esther.My prayers are with your family.Iam in battle for my life,brain tumor,lymphoma.I did not know about your wife.I listen to your music all the time.Times we dont understand buti have learned in this trial that its gods will not mines.So when he calls,i will answer.My only child is doing his best to be strong.He said why my mom? And i said why not me?Its men like you that our children need.When i looked into your sons eyes,i saw my son.Be strong,god is right there.
Apostles Charles & Juanita Ford commented on Sep 20 10 at 10:23 pmWe extend our love, and prayers to the Sapp family and pray God’s grace be upon your during this time in your life.
Evangelist Angela Powell commented on Sep 22 10 at 3:07 amMarvin, I promise to lift up my voice to God in Prayer for you and your children every morning for the next thirty days. I became a widow at the age of 33 with two small children to raise. No words can comfort the way that time can. My heart goes out to you, but I know that God will carry you and your children through the sand. God Bless you with all my love Evangelist Angela Powell.
Shawn D. Colbert commented on Sep 23 10 at 9:42 amTo Marvin and family, my deepest sympathy for you loss. But for the grace of God. In the mist of your pain and sorrow, rejoice, knowing that Malinda is now safe in the arms of Jesus. No more pain for her. God will take you through and I pray for your children, that God will substain them and they will be able to make it. I know that will miss their mom dearly and if they live for Jesus, they will see her again. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Marvin, I have all of your CD’s and your music is a blessing to my soul. I’m praying for you and your family. God bless you and keep you in his care. Shawn Colbert, Hartford, CT
Shawn D. Colbert commented on Sep 23 10 at 9:54 amTo Marvin and F=family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. But for the grace of God. In the mist of your pain and sorrow, rejoice, knowing that Malinda is now safe in the arms of Jesus. No more pain for her. God will take you through and I am praying for your children, that God will substain them and they will be able to make it. I know that will that they will miss their mom dearly and if they live for Jesus, they will see her again. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Marvin, I have all of your CD’s and your music is a blessing to my soul. I’m praying for you and your family. God bless you and keep you in his care. Shawn Colbert, Hartford, CT
Annette McMillan commented on Sep 24 10 at 10:23 pmMy heart is sadden for your lost.May God you and your children in perfect peace.And always remember this we all loved her but God loved her best.
Debra Noreiga commented on Sep 28 10 at 6:31 pmMay God comfort your family in this time of need.
God bless you.
Monica Pettaway commented on Sep 29 10 at 12:30 pmGiving honor to god who is the head of not only my life to all our lives and to Marvin & family I would say, my heart goes out to each of you I’m also hurting with you.Just know that she is in the presence of royalty the bible says that there’s a time for everything we all don’t want to have to experience this but, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal
Mary Dean commented on Oct 02 10 at 6:13 pmThrough these tough times thats coming may GOD give you,and your family the strength that you need to make it through these hard day’s ahead.May GOD bless everything that you touch. GOD love’s you, and so do I.
Mary Dean commented on Oct 22 10 at 3:59 pmRev. Sapp I do PRAY that the healing has begun for you, your children,and the rest of the family I know that you will alway’s cherist the time that you all had toghter, but GOD don’t make no mistakes. It will get better with time. I know that your children miss their MOM,but GOD will heal their broken heart’s. I love your singing, especially I NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT, awsome. Just look to the HILL’s from whence cometh your HELP. Respectively Mary Dean
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