A WOMEN OF MANY HATS

Thousands gather for MaLinda Sapp
The wife of Marvin Sapp was 43
GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) - Thousands of people from around the country celebrated the life of MaLinda Sapp Thursday in a memorial service filled with song and celebrities.
The wife of Marvin Sapp died September 9 of colon cancer at the age of 43. She's survived by her husband and three children.
And thousands of friends, including Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Marvin Sapp and his children addressed those gathered at Resurrection Life Church in Grandville, thanking those who came with both his words and a song.
"My faith is extended even more today," Sapp said. "MaLinda was the backbone of our family."
The internationally renowned gospel star established the Lighthouse Full Life Center with his wife, but the funeral for MaLinda was too big for their church. Resurrection Life Church holds around 4,000, and the seats were filled.
An emotional service that lasted more than four hours featured many speakers, including Jackson.
"To lose your lady, your wife, your sister, your partner, your worst fear is upon you," Jackson said.
The message was one of thanksgiving and hope. As one speaker said, "Don't be mad at God because he called an angel to be home with Him. We have to accept that and move on."




Updated: Thursday, 16 Sep 2010, 5:19 PM EDTPublished : Thursday, 16 Sep 2010, 10:40 AM EDT
By Dani Carlson


I didn't know her personally, but I do know she was (is) a child of God. Not just because she's the wife of a great singer. It's because of her ministry. In the time given to helping her community and church. And the ideal mother, just from seeing the photo's of her children in this season, exemplifies the teaching they have received. Just inspires me to hang on in there no matter what the situation. As I enter this my eyes are welling up.... But, I will always keep her babies in my prayers. I know what it is to not have a "mother" to go to when the need arises. My heart goes out to them on that point. But , I pray that in the days ahead... That the Almighty will hold these children in the hallow of his hand.

And that the Almighty, would Bless- everything and situations that concerns the Sapp Family / The Church Family / The Extended Families / The Friends / The Business Affairs.....and even things I don't know to Pray for.......


**READERS KEEP THIS FAMILY BEFORE THE LORD....like never before.....

AS ALWAYS
UNTIL NEXT TIME
READERS BE BLESSED!!