Bishop
(Pastor) Gene A. Ebright
May 2, 1950 - Sept. 21, 2011
Memories people have posted throughout Facebook
Matt Perdue Bishop Ebright has finished his
race! Great man of God! He will be missed tremendously.
Jonathan
Blanton It was an honor to get to sit and speak
with him. I wish I had known him more.
Clarence
N Lois Hand So sorry to hear!! Praying for Sis.
Ebright!
Mia
Woods Tomei This morning my Papa went to be with
the Lord! So many memories I will cherish forever like the times I would be
running around the church and in his low voice just say my name and I KNEW I
was IN trouble, my knees would be shaking so bad. Or when we would go on family
vacations...I remember one time talking to the fish he caught telling them I
wish I could let them go but I couldn't because he would skin me! But most of
all he was a great pastor and leader! We love you Pastor Ebright and will miss
you! But I'm glad you are in a better place...with our Lord Jesus!
Jonathan
Vazquez Please Pray for Bishop Gene Ebright and
family. Doctors have given him 36 hours or less to live. He is a faithful
soldier.
Michael L.
Fleming I will pray. Have many fond memories of
Bro. Ebright...I was the first graduate of his Christian school. I was a mess,
he was patient. A tremendous man of God.
Joyce
Shipman Wilson We are praying for this wonderful
family....God is faithful.
Mark Markley
Very faithful soldier indeed. Lord, your will be done
Aaron
Smith I only knew him from conferences. He was
always very kind to me, and said he would pray for me when he heard I was
related to Mike Bingham. God bless this great man of God!
Alan
Malunes I'm praying. God knows best. Whatever it is
God surely intend it to be the best to all who love HIm. Indeed he is a great
soldier and man of God. I am blessed to be with this man of God in several
times that he visited the Philippines. We love you Bro. Ebright. God bless!
Lynn
MacDonald He is truly a great man of God. Will be
in prayer.
Theresa
Mae Hughes We will, we love Bro. Gene and his
lovely wife.
Debra
Naimy He is a great man of God. We love him and we
are praying
Christina
Vandenberg I realized today, it’s not how long
you've known someone but how they impacted your life. I know I only knew Bishop
Ebright for a few years, but He changed my life. He was a powerful teacher and
Mighty for God's kingdom. I'm heartbroken He is not hear anymore, But at the
same time I am so happy that he because he is where he always worked towards
being in the arms of Jesus!
Pauline Bertrand
Today is a sad day. Thinking about memories I have with
Pastor Ebright. Our talks, all the times he went out of his way to come to my
house when I was having car troubles, lol our trip to Chicago. I'm so thankful
to have had such a great pastor. I love you always! R.I.P. Pastor Ebright. I'm
also so thankful to have Nick DeCicco as my pastor now!!
Ashley
Whitfield-Spite RIP Bishop Ebright I will miss you
so so much, but I know this world is not our home and now you are in the mighty
hands of God with no more crying and no more pain. I love you.
Kim
Ballin Praying for all of you during this time of loss.
Much love and comfort to the entire family of first apostolic.
Ashley
Lichtenbarger Praying that God be with you all
during this time of loss. I love you.
Judie Parker
Landaw Bishop Ebright will be missed greatly, but
remember that God has put you and your wonderful husband in place to carry on
the work that Bishop Ebright started and He will give you the strength
necessary to do that. I love you and will be praying for you both and your
entire church family.
Angela
Jellison Lindsey, dear love, my heart is heavy for
all of my friend’s loss at First Apostolic. I will be thinking of you and
praying for you all. love you girl.
Nadine
Hagood Rutledge My husband was sick a few weeks
ago, nothing serious, Sis & Br. Ebright sent him a get well card and called
to let us know that they were praying for him. How awesome and unselfish was
that. We all really need to hold them both up in prayer.
Douglas
Kline The Bishop taught prayer, fasting, and sound
discipline in his walk with God. We should all respect this teaching and make
an impact on others going forward. Even in dying, he was praying for my
recovery from my neck fracture. This is an example of true Christianity.
Rachel
Stafford-Hoffman Pastor Ebright will be greatly
missed. He was an amazing Man of God. Today, the Lord truly gained an angel.
Please pray for Sis Ebright and the rest of our church family.
Judy Mast We are Praying for the Ebrights and for the church he will be
greatly missed .But God will have a great man to enter Heavens Gates and to
walk the streets of gold with. WE LOVE YOU PASTOR EBRIGHT YOU WILL BE MISSED
GREATLY BUT WE WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN SOON.......
Roy
Tindle Brother Ebright was my family's pastor for
many years. The whole family will miss him.
Jayson Shepard
We will continue to pray for all......we will miss him
very much!
Julie
Colley-Ward He was a wonderful man and will be
deeply missed. We will say a prayer for all of u.
Debbie
Smith I'm so sorry to say this, Bro Ebright passed
away this morning. God rest his heart. He fought a long hard battle and his
race his run. I'm looking forward to seeing him soon and very soon, in the
glory world/ Heaven.. Please keep Sis Ebright and the family in your
prayers......
Melissa
E DeCicco RIP Bishop Ebright. You will be missed
greatly! I know that you are pain free now!! I love you bishop thank you for
everything you have done for me!!
Amy
West Bishop Gene Ebright finished his race this
morning at 3:32am. He will be missed, but we know now the pain and tears are no
more. Please keep Sis Ebright and the church in your prayers.
April
Nichols I am so grateful that the Lord allowed me
to learn about the good things of God from Bro Ebright. I learned the
importance of fasting, fervent praying and mostly to praise and sing and dance
like David. He will surely be missed, but he is celebrating his new life with
our Lord. Thank you Jesus for the time that we had on this earth with Bro &
Sis Ebright.
Lisa
Morimanno So true!! I wouldn't be who I am today
without them taking the time to invest in me! I will always be grateful and have
a special place in my heart for them.
Sarah
Nichols Remembering back when I was teenager and
all the great memories I have of Bro. Ebright, he was such a big influence in
my life, always encouraged me to put God first and seek the kingdom of God and
now he’s in that beautiful city that he always told me about.
Elizabeth Paffumi
He was such a wonderful person!! He inspired me,
especially when I was going through a difficult time during those teenage
years. I appreciate everything he taught me and I will surely miss him.
Luke
StClair Heaven has gained a jewel of a man today.
Bro Ebright was a genuine man of God! Praying for Sis Ebright, Pastor DeCicco
& church family #sad
Jester
Federico Bro. Naimy, Good am: I have received your
text regarding the passing away of Bro. Gene Ebright. He is our Asia Pacific
ALJC Representative. We have posted in our ACJC, (Phil), Inc. our heartfelt
condolence and sympathy to ALJC. And to his family. Thanks for your text.
Virginia Sult For those of you that don't know, Pastor Gene & Ruth
Ebright have been my pastors since I was 11 years old. Wonderful people that I
have learned some of my biggest life lessons from and that I love dearly.
Pastor Ebright has been fighting a battle with cancer for a few years now and
may go home to the Lord today. Please keep Sis. Ebright and their families in
your prayers.
John Reeves Concerning Pastor Ebright's I posted, "our hearts are
saddened at the news of the passing of Pastor Gene Ebright. I remember the
Bishop as a vibrant and true worshipper! Bro. Ebright was a very kind and
humble man who treated everyone equally. Bishop, by God's grace, I will meet
you in the morning over there!" He will be greatly missed...
Christine
Brown Pastor Ebright will forever be missed. A
great man and friend to so many people. He was always there when anyone needed
him. Praying for Sis. Ebright as God brings her thru this. I love you Sis.
Ebright. This is the song that comes to mind
when I think of Pastor Ebright. Thank You for giving to Lord, I am a life that
was change. In his ministry a lot have came to the Lord because of this great
man of God. Sis. Ebright were praying for you and love you so much. Ray Boltz - Thank You
Diana
Alexander Nichols This is a perfect song to remember
Bro Ebright by. He will be greatly missed. Praying for Sis Ebright
Louann
Pollock Couldn't of picked a better song. I am
forever grateful for Pastor Ebright being in my life as a little girl, and
coming to mine and my sister's rescue many times. For First Apostolic Church
being my safe haven, and for coming to know a love, and Christ!!!! I look back
and remember loving watching him get excited when preaching the Word. Never
will be forgotten.
Joni
Woolwine Pfishner I am so sorry to hear this, but I
am glad his suffering is over. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly
missed.
Nick
DeCicco Bishop Ebright finished his race this
morning at 3:32am. Such a great man of faith. We will miss you bishop! You are
in God’s hands now.
Joel
Anthony Willis This is truly a great loss to
mankind and great gain for our creator. Sincerity is not a deep enough word to express
Bro. Ebrights compassion for the work of God. What an incredible man.
Amber
Lang There is certainly no one like Bro. Ebright.
He will be greatly missed. I feel privileged he called us his friends. We love
you all and send our love to Sis. Ebright as well. We're keeping you in our
prayers.
Brent
G Wedding Jr You are in my prayers! Praying for
Sis. Ebright too! All the saints of FAC and the Kingdom of God in general lost
a great treasure. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on for years to
come.
Jeanie
Smith So sorry to hear... Our prayers are with you
all.
Esther
Pence Mccall praying for sis Ebright, you, all and
your church family. Bro. Ebright was such a wonderful man of God.
Tim Gill A real soldier of the Gospel, and a God-given gift to this generation!
He will be greatly missed!
Nadine
Hagood Rutledge Bro. Ebright was such a kind and
compassionate man - a true Pastor. Our family has been so blessed to have known
him these past few years. He will be greatly missed.
Jayson Shepard
Yes he is.......What a true man of GOD he was......He's
home now!
April
Nichols Got a text at work today that my 1st Pastor
is going to be with the Lord soon and very soon. I love Bro & Sis Ebright
so much for so many reasons. Bro Ebright baptized all three of our children and
they all got the Holy Ghost while attending 1st Apostolic Church. Bro & Sis
Ebright always loved me even though I was not serving the Lord yet & I
rec'd the Holy Ghost there as well, many years later. I learned how to praise
& worship the Lord from Bro Ebright. I learned how precious the Word of God
is from them through instruction & by watching their example. They love
& serve God the same no matter where or when. I have missed them dearly
these past 10 years that we have been away & I will miss Bro Ebright while
he is away. I hope to see him again jumping & shouting in the heavens with
the angels some day and I know that our Lord will take care of Sis Ebright
because she has always been a good & faithful servant. I love them both so
much!
Debbie Wright
Bro & Sis Ebright, you are in Robert & my
prayers. We love you so much ~!~
Debbie
Smith I have to share this story about Bro.
Ebright. May of 1999 my husband Alan had a massive heart attack..The doctors
said, he would not make it thru the night. 11 years later he is still here with
me. Alan was in a coma for 10 days...Bro. Ebright came all the way down from
Mishawaka to pray for Alan. He walked into that Hospital room expecting a miracle.
He told me, Sis. Smith, I don't want anyone else in the room with Alan except
for me, The Lord and my Bible. He went all around that bed praying. We could
hear him outside the doors praying with everything he had. I know he reached
Heaven that evening. Thank-you Bro. Ebright for the great life you lived. He
touched our family in so many ways.
Mary Zimmerman
Scott Dear Bro & Sis Ebright, We have known you
for many decades and, we love and appreciate you and look up to you so much for
the beautiful example your lives have been for the Lord! We continue to keep
you and your church family in our prayers, as you so lovingly and faithfully
did in our family's & church family's season of great need, for the peace,
comfort, healing, grace that only our Lord can give! His Truth, His Word, His
Spirit, all of the prayers going up for you...He will sustain you! We love you!
Titus Lee
Bishop has taught me soooo much in such little time,
I’m forever grateful! The tears come and go, but God will wipe away all tears,
blessed be the name of the Lord! God's will be done!
Scott
Swinehart I will miss you Bishop Ebright and
praying for Sis Ebright. Thank you for the love you showed. He was always more
concerned about how I was doing than what he was going through. Thank you for
your ministry and raising up great men to carry it on.
Angela
Jellison my thoughts are with you all today...
Sabrenna
Evans I ♥ you Pastor and Sis. Ebright!!
Daisy Cardenas
O my god this is a heart break bro and sister ebright
were the only people there on our worst and good times and my husband and I
will always love and care for dem pastor ebright was a great pastor
Zora
Evans Sult I am so sorry to hear of the loss of
this man that I knew since we were kids. We had some good times and yes some bad,
I counted him as a friend and brother in the Lord. Sister Ebright, I ask that
God help you, George & Jack in this great time of sadness. I ask that you
all feel the arms of God around you. Love you all very much.
Douglas
Kline There are three things that I will always
remember Pastor Ebright for; one is fasting, two is praying, and three is
discipline. These are virtues that we all need to improve on, barring none of
us. I think we can all show more love and respect to each other going forward.
When he heard of my accident, and God sparing my life, he began to pray for God
to heal me. He was himself dying, but yet reached out to someone else. I WILL
NOT FORGET this lesson in life.
Amy
Elizabeth Hess While a large group of us from
church surrounded Bishop (Pastor) Ebright, as he laid there, we sang....
"Peace, peace, wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above! Sweep
over my spirit forever, I pray, In fathomless billows of love!".... and
here is another part of the song that I know He would love.......... "I am
resting tonight in this wonderful peace, Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control; For
I’m kept from all danger by night and by day, And His glory is flooding my
soul!"
Titus Lee
A moment I will never forget!
Debbie Wright
That's a wonderful thing you all did for Bro Ebright,
singing to him. We sang for my dad like that also. To me that's a Beautiful
send-off to Heaven..
Sheila
Kay Willis I can't imagine this life without my friend,
Bro.Gene Ebright.
Chris Denaway
I am saddened by the loss my new friends have
experienced. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My thoughts and
prayers go to Bishop Gene Ebright, his family, and all the wonderful people I
have had the good fortune to meet at First Apostolic Church. God Bless you all.
Cynthia
Preston it is so just so real, that when I walk
into the church, I’m wanting to see pastor in the chair on the platform,
praying and singing to God in the way that he always did! Going to miss those
moments, would always hear his foot beating on the floor, good, happy times,
never forget those times
Tracy Smith I started going to his church 1 month
before he lost his battle with Cancer. :( Only met him a couple times but very
nice man, my ♥ goes out to my new church family. Rest In Peace Bishop
Ebright.
Amy
Elizabeth Hess Pastor Ebright was a wonderful
loving man. When my mom Cindy Hayes Hess was sick in the hospital with pneumonia, even though he was
fighting a cold and wasn't feeling good himself, he came to the hospital to
pray for my mom. He always went out of his way to show how much he cared. When
my mom comes to church, he always came over to pray for her. Such a gentle kind
man. A wonderful example to us all.
Debbie Wright
Bro. Ebright, you are gonna be greatly missed, but I
know you’re in a better place, where there is no more pain and suffering. I
used to attend your church; you were a very understanding and thoughtful person
to me. Robert & I really enjoyed being with you, listening to you preach
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I just know you and dad will have a wonderful time
visiting till we all can be together in Heaven, some sweet day. Love you Always!!!
Angel Devine
Brown Today my heart is heavy for the loss of a
wonderful Godly man, who shared his life showing others the way to Heaven, gives
up his life for others so that they could be saved. He actually did as Jesus
instructed us to each do.. Go out to the highways and byways and into the
darkness to bring the light and the gospel. Pastor Ebright touched many souls,
his anointing could be felt by many, his spoken prayers and vision could be
seen. I believe that he is not simply resting in Heaven but still praying and
doing the Lords work even from Heaven. May his loved ones feel peace and love
still.. My thoughts and prayers to Sis Ebright at this loss and Pastor
Ebright's family.. My family will be thinking and praying for you!
Shaun
Plencner Last time I saw pastor ebright was in
lowes parking lot and he ran up to shake my hand and asked me how I was doing I
myself have not been to that church in quite a long time and it's going to be
weird without him their He was a very strong man of God and he always had a
smile on his face.. We Lost A Great Man Of GOD But Heaven Added an Angel today
Louann
Pollock I am praying for First Apostolic Church,
and Ebright family. I was rooted and grounded there as a little girl until I
was 18. I remember the church on Frances St where my walk began. I remember
always being curios as to what was going on there, we would ride bikes around
the doors as service was going on to see if we could see in, LOL. We were
invited, and came to know Christ and love. I remember Bro Ebright coming to our
home in the late hours to try and help out with the fights, and a brother that
was a severe alcoholic. He would talk to him and calm him so nothing happened.
He always came, and never thought of me & my sis any differently due to our
home problems. He always was there. Thanks be to God for the Ebright family.
Robin
Flanagan I am going to miss bro ebright he has help
my family very much over the years I have known them since I was at a very
young age I have remember so much over the years and the talks that we had and
I remember the fishing trips that he took so many of us when we were younger
and went to school there my brother and I did he was a great person and
remember when some of us use to miss church and walk around the building are
when church was going on and we use to be writing notes to each other and get
in trouble and for talking in church going to miss u
Dawn Ward I have known Bro.Ebright as a friend most of my life and he
was the second pastor of the church as well. I will miss him. I was baptized
and filled with the Spirit under the Elder Bishop Ebright's ministry .I was
there when Gene took over as Pastor. He had a mission and visions throughout
his ministry. I shall not forget him. My prayers go now to his wife, Sis.
Ebright and his family and friends.
Dayna
VanVynckt Vellos Love and Prayers to the Ebright
family. Pastor Ebright paved the way and laid the foundation for so many souls
including my own. Thank you Pastor Ebright. Thank you for surrendering all and
giving your life to do God's work. Thank you for being the mentor and leader
you were. Thank you for the many years of teaching and guidance. While greatly
missed here on earth, your reward in heaven is greater by far.
Linda
Sanfratello Ditto what my Daughter Dayna just said.
Dorothy, George, Gene and Ruth are birth family to us. We grew up on a solid
foundation and the roots remain in good soil to this day. Although you will be
missed Brother Ebirght, we all know you have a crown of glory waiting for you
and we rejoice in that knowledge. Love and prayers to all family and friends.
Robin
Flanagan bro Ebright was a great pastor thank u for
all what u have done in my life all of these years love and prayers to the
ebright family
Sarah
Nichols I remember when I attended the church
school Bro. Ebright was the highlight of the day, he would come in and make all
the kids laugh and then in the same conversation have us in tears as the spirit
of God would enter the room. We love the Ebright family and have comfort in
knowing he is with his creator.
Diana
Alexander Nichols I have always considered Bro
Ebright my spiritual father, he was always there when I needed him. He will be
greatly missed! I love you Bro and Sis Ebright!
Dawn Ward I was thinking about the comments about songs. I remember
Bro.Ebright used to sing the songs ,"How Great Thou Art","I Met
The Master" and "The Lighthouse". He sung others, I’m sure, but
these were brought to my remembrance today.
Arlene Diaz Bro ebright was like a good person that I look up to he
always knew when something was wrong with me he always knew what to say we will
miss you so much :-)
Sonya Byer So sorry to hear of Bro Ebright's passing. I attended First
Apostolic School around 13 years ago as well as attended many church services
there. He would always come in on Thursdays and lead our chapel services. I
didn't know him as well as Sister Ebright, but he was always very happy anytime
I seen him, and could tell he was a devout Christian man.
Titus Lee
My heart is aching, but I can feel the joy of the Lord
surrounding me! Going to miss you Bishop Ebright!!!
Helen
L Roe I hadn't heard that bro. ebright passed. I am
so sorry and many prayers going out to the family and friends. May god bless
you all.
Shelly
Mizell Wilson is praying for all our friends at
Faith Apostolic Church in Mishawaka. Bro. Ebright was an amazing leader and
will be greatly missed. May God's peace and strength be with you during this
difficult time.
Matthew
Ball Heaven is a little sweeter today as a great
missionary, pastor, worshipper and friend went home to be with the Lord. We
will truly miss Gene Ebright. Our prayers are with Sis. Ebright, the Decicco's,
and the church family.
Esther Fidelia
Watts Lots of love and prayers to the Ebright and
Woods family. Every since I heard about the Bishop going home I've been hearing
that old song we use to sing there (oh about 30 years ago!) THANK YOU, THANK
YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR THE LIGHT! It seems many people are saying 'Thank
you' for God's light of love that this man of God shined with. On behalf of my
family, we say, Thank you, Bishop and Sister Ebright for many good memories! We learned that song from them and we use to sing it often
when I was at Faith Apostolic with the Millers. Every now and then I still sing
it! :-)
Caitlin Perdomo
Rest in peace, Pastor Ebright. What a great example you
were for us down here; we'll see ya when we get home!
Esther
Pence Mccall to Marilyn Dudeck
Woods Sis Woods, I am so sorry about Pastor
Ebright. He was a wonderful person and a great man of God. I wish we could be
there but, Edwin's job won't permit us to. We love you very very much and
please hug sis Ebright for us. You and your family are in our prayers with much
love.
Jody Wade Sis Woods...so sorry to hear about Bro Ebright! I know how
close you were...may the Lord grant you strength and comfort! Send our love to
the family. God bless and keep you all!
Shawn Joseph Sister Woods, very sorry to hear of your loss. He was such an
amazing man of God. Leading by example and never wavering in his walk. I'm
blessed to have known him. Take pleasure in knowing that he will be watching
over you and very proud of you in keeping up the good fight of faith. Love you
and were praying for you!
Tabatha Emery
sister woods just want you to know everyone is in my
prayers and I love you... may the Lord strengthen each and everyone of you and
allow the peace and comfort be over you all. I love you.
Camela
Mendenhall Walker So sorry to hear this. Nathan
Spite called this morning, and we are praying.
Christa Cox
Bro. Ebright, you've taught me so many things about God
and how to have a relationship with him and to trust him. You held my hand in
the bad & good times.. I'll never forget the last time I seen you, you
whispered in my ear "I love you like my own granddaughter". Tears
fill my eyes now as I speak of you knowing you're no longer with us, but I know
your at rest with God. You've always talked about dancing at Jesus' feet and
you are now. Forever in my memory. I love you Bro.Ebright.
Rhonda
Malone Lehman Sorry to hear this about Bro.
Ebright. Loved him and his wife dearly.
Paul
Minton Steve I am sorry for the loss of you'r uncle
! Hope you are doing well my friend !!!!
Steve
Pellum It was a day by day, one day he was good,
next his health was failing, last I knew hospice was called in Monday and he
was doing bad and it was a matter of time. Im down here in So Carolina right
now, too!!!
Richard Van
Vynckt Pastor Ebright gave me my first and only
bible when I was very young I will never forget his voice.
Ken
Mattingly Sorry for your loss, he was truly a good
man, a great friend and a precious man of God. I can still see him a camp and
think of our many nights sitting around the table taking. He taught me so much.
I will miss him. Few hold a place in my heart like him.
Joni
Woolwine Pfishner I am so sorry to hear this, but I
am glad his suffering is over. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly
missed.
Stacy
ReneePlease keep Sis Ebright in your prayers! Pastor Ebright passed early this morning!!! My heart goes out to her &
the family & church family! Such a wonderful man!! He truly touched many
lives including mine!! He will be GREATLY missed!
Lisa
Morimanno Our hearts are sad and heavy for her.
Praying for her and will continue to do so.
Judy Mast We are right there with everyone else holding Sister Ebright
and family and Church up in our Prayers he will be missed....
Frank Diesel
We are praying for this great man of god. Our thoughts
an prayer go out to the entire family. May god bless you an an give you comfort
this this horrible time. Go in peace brother.
Shawn Joseph Will do, he we be sorely missed. Such an awesome man of God
Tabatha Emery
Will always remember the years of knowning him ..Such a
great man of God..Prayers and thoughts will continue to come to the family...
Felix Crowder
Sorry to hear that this dear brother has passed away.
May the Lord be a strength to you all now. I know He will!
Jerry Kretchmer
This is the first I've heard of Bro. Ebright. I had no
idea he was dying. I seen him and Sis. Ebright a little over a year ago at New
China. He looked fine, and said he felt fine and praised God for what He had
done for him. Very sad. I didn't know him well, but he was a good man.
Michael J.
Maupin Rick Warren said, "At death, we who
love Jesus don't leave home-we go home!" Bro. Ebright, enjoy going home man of
God!
RyanJessamy
Champion Section 5 Youth Rally is being cancelled
for this Saturday the 24th in Sullivan Indiana, due to the passing of Rev. Ebright, we ask that you
remember Sis. Ebright and their Family and also Pastor DeCicco and Family in your
prayers.
Natz
Arimas SADDENED YET REJOICING FOR THE PASSING AWAY
OF A GREAT MAN OF GOD ,A BLESSING TO MANY FILIPINO MINISTERS , THANK YOU PASTOR
GENE EBRIGHT . . .
Sharon Mattingly
No words to say how this will change many people. A
soilder has won the battle, he's in gloryland somewhere. Bro. Ebright will be greatly missed.
He was one loved gentleman.
Jennifer Tsitrian
Joseph Please Pray for Sister Ebright's strength
and for Pastor Ebright he has said that he wants to go home to be with Jesus.
Virginia Merry
Tanner I sure will be. Lord Jesus I ask you to wih
everyone at this time lost because he was a great person and confort everyone.
He will be missed. Bu he was well loved.
Todd
Woods To my father in the Lord..Pastor Ebright
(Uncle Gene)! You have been my role-model and inspiration. You have taught me
so much and have instilled godly principles into me. You are the greatest dad
that a son could have. Happy Father's Day!!
Tim Gill Bishop Gene Ebright went home to be with the Lord early this
morning. He will be greatly missed. To all those he mentored and ministered to;
pick up his passion and faithfulness and press onward!
Robbie Broom
Another saint shouting in Heaven with Jesus!!Will be
praying for all!!
Donald
Wineinger Our loss but Heavens gain
Junior Dixon
I met brother Ebright years ago, Great man of God. He
will be greatly missed
Johnny
Peacock When I was in the ALJC we were good
friends. Worked in the Youth Dept together in the '70s. Our sadness is Heaven's
joy. Hold him close Lord, until we meet again.
J.
Michael Wilson One of the Kingdom of God's finest
and most faithful, most enthusiastic supporters now reaps a "Hero's
Reward!" May this man's fervor and zeal infect us all for the good of the
Kingdom! Our prayers are with Sis. Ebright and the church family!
Patty Clinton
Lee Brady Was saddened to hear of your loss!
Mikki Foulkrod Glaeser
It didn't take very many opportunities to meet such a
great man of God for him to impact us, too. He will surely be missed.
Sabrenna
Evans Pastor went home to be with the LORD this
morning. RIP...Pastor GENE EBRIGHT!! I♥ you and Sis. Ebright!!
Miriam Laurence
its so sad bree... i feel for sis Ebright and the
church.... i loved them so much... im sitting here thinking about all of our
memories... the youth trips the out to eat on fridays with them... and i will
never forget the one friday night when we were out and I left with a couple of
my guy friends and he called my mom up and told her lol... he truly cared about
us all... RIP Bro Ebright!!!!!! I know you are having a great morning though up
in heaven....
Sabrenna
Evans Thank you Angela Powe! :) Miriam...LOL is all I can say without crying. It's
so weird...I haven't been to that church in a LONG time and I saw Sis Ebright
at Family Dollar one time and she was STILL so incredibly nice to me. I ♥ them!!
Miriam Laurence
i cried last night and then again this morning when i
heard of his passing... I haven’t been there in a long time either but they are
always close to me ya know... I love them so much and he will be missed.. it’s
going to be weird if I go visit the church without him there and running up to
shake my hand and have that big smile on his face......
Sabrenna
Evans I think the last time I was there was Easter
of 2007. Dave (b/c he doesn't know the Apostolic Faith) thought he was a little
strange/weird b/c he was always jumping and praising GOD but that was Pastors
way of doing things...ya know? I wish Dave would have had a REAL opportunity to
know this incredible man of GOD! Should have taken the time when he WAS here
and now it's too late. :(
Danny
T StClair Sorry to hear of the passing of a dear
friend and GREAT Man of God! Pastor Gene Ebright will leave a great legacy!
Marion
Medlin Dates Remembering a great pastor today. :)
Nancy Cooper Larisey
We Love You Sis Ebright and our prayers are with you in
this time of Greif. What a celebration of life and a wonder Man of GOD
to remember. his work for the LORD has blessed so many lives. The First
Apostolic Church was actually my First Apostolic Church, Ill never forget the
drawing power of his prayers as I passed the Church, I knew I belonged there.
Laura
Schaffer Pastor Ebright was my first Pastor in the
Apostolic Faith. He is the wonderful man that baptized me, and helped to begin
the cultivation of the seeds that have made me who I have become today. What an
amazing man, and what a powerful role he has played in so many peoples lives.
Thanks be to God for this humble and obedient servant. He will be missed. Love
you Pastor Ebright! We are praying for Sis. Ebright, and the continuing
ministries of First Apostolic Church.
Nancy Cooper
Larisey I am sadden by the loss of Pastor Ebright, I
remember when we first went into that Church , you could feel the annointing of
God in there. Before I went there I was praying for a church and as I passed by
First Apostolic Church I felt a drawing, Little did I know then that Pastor
Ebright was praying for God to draw people in from the North South East and
West. We had moved from Florida to Indiana. I just glad God placed me under The
Ebrights Ministry. I grew and learned so much. I look forward to seeing him
again in heaven. Im sure he will be having a good time while im waiting. God
bless you Sis Ebright and may Angels minister to you in this time of Greif,
Love you all.
Nancy Cooper
Larisey One more thing I remember is when Deanna,
my daughter, had an appendicitis attack and she would not let the doctors do
much until her pastor prayed for her ( she was 8 then) We called pastor and he
was on his way back from the airport picking up Bro. Ashcraft for a scheduled
revival. We waited as her fever increased and pain got worst but she would not
allow them to take her to sergery or even do cat scan until he prayed. When
they got there she smiles and said theres my pastor. They prayed together and
her fever went down and the doctors sent her home, she was healed! The blood
work and everything said it was her appendicitis attack. This is just one of
the many praise reports that God did through Bro Ebright!
Jester
Federico First Apostolic Church from Apostolic Church
of Jesus Christ(Phil.),Inc.-We have videos and photographs of Bro .Gene Ebright
during his stay for 5 days in our General Conference in
Bicutan,Taguig,Philippines last 2010.He is ALJC representative for Asia and the
Pacific.We are extending our condolence and sympathy to the family and the
church.We are in bereavement due to this.We include this in our prayers.God
Bless all.
Stephanie
Irene Benjamin We have service information for
Bishop Gene Ebright's funeral. Let's gather together to honor a great man of
God, who did so much for the Kingdom. We love you and you will be surely
missed.
Eleanor
Koester Sorry to hear of Bishop Ebright's death,
but he has suffer for some time. He is now at peace. Take care Nicholas Love
Grandma
Angie Tobias
Bro. Ebright thank you for helping me lay the ground
work of my faith when I was young. My favorite memory of you is from 1988 when
the book "88 reasons for God to come back in 1988" came out. I was so
afraid that God would come back one night and I wouldn't be baptized that you
and Sis. Ebright and my family went back to church at midnight and you baptized
me. I walked in to the church and seen you sitting on the back pew and I felt
so relieved. You gave me that big smile. I will
forever remember that night.
Gloria Stallings
I am so sorry to hear about Bro. Ebright. He was a
wonderful man of God, and a dear friend of mine for 48 years. He will be
missed. Our prayers are with Sis. Ebright, and the family.
Virginia Merry
Tanner He will help you!! I'm praying you and your
parents and Mrs. Ebright.
Janet
Marie Grabill Marilyn we all knew and loved Paster
Ebright.,I remember his favorite song Shut in with God in a secret Place ,there
in the spirit beholding his face .gaining new power to run in this race I long
to be shut in with God. I believe he was the best friend and pastor that has
ever been.my family knew and loved his whole family.I will always have the best
memories of Pastor Gene Ebright.
Mia
Woods Tomei One thing Pastor Ebright was well known
for was his "Jumping." I think he was even called Jumping Jack Gene ~
not really for sure but one thing is for sure he was a worshipper!
April
Nichols I loved the way he worshipped God. No
thought about anything but the Lord. I miss that most of all.
Louann
Pollock So many memories, so many. I remember his
laugh that would be so joyful. You could always feel better after talking to
Bro. Ebright. I can remember a service where my mom had come after a knee
surgery and was still having trouble with it. Pastor Ebright was praying over
her, and she had taken the brace off, and walked around n danced because of God
healing her. Faith, faith, faith just a little bit faith!!
Debbie
Smith As we can tell by looking at all of these
photos and the comments about Bro. Ebright...he lived everyday of his life for
this moment when God called him home. He will now get his reward.
David
Evans I will remember EVERYTHING about Pastor
Ebright. Pastor Ebright was a GREAT man. He was there for my family in soooo
many ways. I remember his words of encouragement, his words of discipline, I
remember them. I can even hear them, now. I truly appreciate Pastor Ebright
& Sister Ebright, for EVERYTHING they have done. I will miss you Pastor,
but, you aren't gone from my memory. Sister Ebright, may you find comfort in
this time of sadness. I love you. Pastor, you are now in
the streets of gold that you used to always talk about.
Angela Larisey
Pastor Ebright was my first real Pastor. I grew up with
this man and this church. Pastor Ebright was always a very fired up man for
God. And when I was younger I did not appreciate him as much as I do now. He
was an incredible impact on my life. I will never forget our memories. I truly wish
I had never left the First Apostolic Church. Everything in my life had changed
after that. And I am deeply saddened that I can not be there right now. Sister
Ebright will always be in my prayers. I love and miss everyone. But I know
Pastor Ebright is in a happy place right now walking along the streets of gold.♥
Sean
Kevin Sink Pastor Ebright was a huge influence on
me when I was only 6 or 7 years old. He would convince me that church camp was
a good opportunity for me to really reach the Lord and he was so right. It was
the time of my life and I have him to thank. Anytime I was going through a
rough patch in my life he was there. He would pull me out of the classroom when
the Church was off of Jefferson and he would ask me how things were becouse he
knew about my father and how he was always "gone". He was like a
father to me when I was young. Pastor, you were a wonderful man and I love and
miss you dearly. You will always be in my heart. Im so proud that you and my
Grandfather were close and used to preach together. We have a long history and
I am so honored to have known you.
Shaun
Plencner Pastor Ebright touched so many people in
his time here now he is dancing in heaven with the angels
Barasl
Apostolic Church We always remember the good
fellowship and preachings of Bro.Gene Ebright during his visit us here in the
Philippines."All the brethren greet you.Greet ye one another with an holy
kiss."-1Cor.16:20.....We express our heartfelt Condolence and sympathy to
ALJC and First Apostolic Church and to the loved ones and members of his
family.
David
Evans I am asking anyone who sees this, that will
be at the funeral tomorrow, to give Sister Ebright my love. I apologize I could
not make it, I REALLY wish I could've. Thank you.
Sarah
Nichols Wish I could be there today. Love you Sis.
Ebright and praying for all the church family.
Debbie
Smith Thanks for sharing these photos...this is a
blessing for those that couldn't make it. I see my brother Robert and his wife
Debbie.
Nancy Cooper
Larisey Yes I appreciate the pictures, God bless
you all as you comfort one another! i WISH i COULD HAVE COME! I am sending a
card with money instead of flowers, I think Pastor would want us thinking of
her now.
Debbie Wright
I'm glad we was able to go. We saw so many friends, and
most of all I was so glad we could give our last respect to Bro. Ebright, and
respect to Sis.Ebright as well. it was a wonderful showing and funeral..
Angie Tobias
I've never been to a funeral where I've felt God's
presence so strong. A true testament to Bro. Ebright and his love of the Lord
and worship. What a wonderful way to say "until we all get to
heaven".
Debbie
Smith I knew it would be that kind of a
service...It speaks highly of him.
Dawn Ward Oh my it was so awesome!I was worshiping in the pew and the
Spirit hit me as I was standing. Good thing the pew was there.(c; The presence
of God was there indeed. I was told later, about Sis.Ebright and Sis.Evelyn.
I'm sure there were others. As there were so many from all over today.
Amy
West I love my First Apostolic Church family! Today as we say good-bye to Bishop Ebright, there
will be tears and sadness at our loss, but we know he is in a much better place
and ran a good race. We will miss him dearly, but will continue his vision for
the church and not lose our identity or the faith. I love you very much Bishop
and Sis. Ebright!
Christina
Vandenberg My heart is heavy as i say goodbye to
the man of God who first taught me truth. and yet i rejoice because he is with
our LORD!! what a bitter sweet day.
Shaun
Plencner That's the way pastor would of wanted it
Karen Spence
Artist I remember on a cold Feb. day Bro. Ebright
was getting ready to baptize me and he told me to repent for my sins and while
I was repenting, I recevied the Holy Ghost before I was baptized.
Mia
Woods Tomei What a wonderful service for Pastor
Ebright! We were having church! And that is how Pastor would have wanted it. It
was great to see so many people come and honor him. He would have been so
overwhelmed if he could see it.
Leaa
Bingham-Chew This
is a very nice picture! I'm so sorry for this loss to his friends and family on
earth! What a win for heaven!
Marilyn Dudeck
Woods Thank you Amy for all posting. Wonderful
memories Sis. Ebright will have to reflect on. Love
and appreciate you.
Karen
Henson Mann Yes I agree and also thankful. Being so
far away and not being able to attend it was wonderful to see all the photos
and videos. He was a precious man of God. One of a kind !!
Ted
David Carroll What a great man indeed. I meet him a
couple of times at the church and he gave me a nice comforting warm welcome. I
can tell he cared about others a there souls. Now the our Lord Jesus has
promoted him, to eternity with him. This is a time of celebration, this is a
victory. A-men
Postings from
the South Bend Tribune Online
September 23, 2011 We will sure keep the family and church in
our prayers. Thank you Rev. Ebright for your example of Christ and your passion
for lost souls. Rev. James Archambeault, Kendallville, Indiana
September 23, 2011 May your hearts soon be filled with
wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lori Ford- Marchand, Fishers, Indiana
September 23, 2011 We praise God for the wonderful blessing
Pastor Ebright was to us and so many in the body of Christ. Our prayers are
with your family as well as the church family. Mark and Becky Williams,
Indianapolis, IN
September 23, 2011 Very sorry to hear of Rev. Ebright's
passing. Peace to the family and friends. So glad he is in a much better place
now. It was what he was striving for.... Jami Bevis, South Bend, Indiana
September 23, 2011 Pastor Ebright was a great man and
spiritual leader. He mourn at his passing but rejoice where he is today. We
love him and Sis Ebright and are praying for the family. John and Diana Nichols
and family, Spring Hill, Florida
September 23, 2011 I have known Gene Allen for all of my
life, we grew up together in the same church and he will be missed by those who
knew him. My thoughts are with the family at this time in their life. Saying
good bye for now to your brother, your husband, your friend or your pastor is
not easy. God Bless all of you. Viola Nordman, Elkhart, Indiana
September 23, 2011 I hope, from my heart, that your pain will
decrease, That your spirit will gain strength again, And I pray that your?
faith will create inner peace, God be with you Eula David, Plymouth, Indiana
September 23, 2011 It is with our deepest sympathy that we
express the sadness we feel over the loss of this wonderful man of God. What a
great contributor he has been to kingdom of God. He will be missed. The family
and the church at Mishawaka will be in our prayers. Tim & Wendy Bailey,
Anderson, Indiana
September 23, 2011 We will miss Bro Ebright very much, but
his love for the Word of God and the things of God will live in our hearts
forever. We have been blessed with so many memories. We know that God will keep
Sis Ebright during this time and after because she has always been a good and
faithful servant. We love you both very much. Mike & April Nichols, Troy,
AL
September 23, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you in
your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Glenn & Arlene
Martin, Mishawaka, Indiana
September 23, 2011 The Bible says, "Precious in the
sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." We do sorrow, but not as
others sorrow, because we have hope in Jesus. My beloved cousin fought a good
fight and kept the faith. Praise the Lord for Gene Allen's life and his
ministry! We're praying for your comfort, strength, and peace. Beckey Thompson,
Mishawaka, Indiana
September 23, 2011 Celebrating a life well lived. We will
cherish the memories forever. Mark &Linda Kuntzman, Grovetown, Georgia
September 23, 2011 What an awesome example he was....he
definatly walked the talk and now hes dancin his jig in that city he preached
abt. Uu will b greatly missed. Love u Sis Ebright. Christy, New Bern, North
Carolina
September 23, 2011 I shall not forget Him as I knew him most
of my life. As I did Sis.Ebright as well. We all 3 graduated the same year from
high school as well. I have many memories from when we were young through life
today. I pray that Sis.Ebright receives strength in her memories and peace from
God as she goes through her grieving. My prayers are with her and the family
and friends as they go on through this time.Our loss is heaven's gain. Be of
good cheer and comfort, as in a while we shall be with him in heaven. Dawn
Ward, Mishawaka, Indiana
September 23, 2011 Dear Ebright Family, Although words cannot
begin to ease the sorrow of your loss, please know that you are in the prayers
and thoughts of so many who care. Fond memories of the past and God's promise
of tomorrow's reunion will bring peace and comfort as you walk through this
difficult time. Wally & Cindee Stiebritz, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
September 23, 2011 Words can't even describe how special and
what you mean to us in our lives. You have taught us so much and we will always
have a special place in our hearts and such a spirit of gratitude for you and
your ministry. Thank you for being such a great influence in our lives and
teaching us on prayer, fasting, to worship God with a heart like David in
everything to give thanks! I am sure Bro. Ebright is dancing those streets of
gold. Sis. Ebright we are praying for God to surround you in his arms and place
comfort and strength in you! You are a strong mighty vessel of honor and a
faithful servant. WE LOVE YOU!! John, Lisa, Elizabeth & Alexandra
Morimanno, Fort Myers, Florida
September 23, 2011 What a prince of a man. A real gentleman
and a real man of God. The ALJC World Missions Department feels a great loss.
Fond memories will always live in our hearts. Prayers have been going up for
the family. Sorry we could not be there. Toby Frake, Bossier City, Louisiana
September 23, 2011 My Family and I were baptized in JESUS
name at First Apostolic Church and grew in Christ there for 10 or so years, if
it had been up to me we never would have moved to Florida. I always felt the
anointing permeate from Pastor Ebright, he believed in serving God with a
diligent and pure heart, with worship and praise at the center of his heart.
This man of God I could never do him justice with words because he was a man of
MUCH MORE.He encouraged us all to want the deeper things of God. Solumn
Assembly Week was a Great example of his teaching us to seek after the greater
things of God. There will never be another Pastor Ebright, he is greatly missed
but never forgotten. Until we meet again in heaven I will be serving God with
the memory of your great example. God bless you Sis. Ebright. Prayers and Love
always. Curtis, Nancy, Angela and DeAnna Larisey Nancy Larisey, PORT RICHEY,
Florida
September 24, 2011 Sis. Ebright please know that our prayers
are extended to you at this great time of loss. We know that Pastor Ebright's
passing is our loss, but Heaven's gain! Pastor and Sis. Purvis (they are out of
state), as well as our church family, extend our love and prayers! Rev. Sandy
Smith, Kokomo, Indiana
September 24, 2011 You will truly be missed Pastor E.....You
were a great man of GOD and loved us unconditionally......I love
you!........Jayson Shepard (South Bend, Indiana)
September 24, 2011 Extending my sympathy to the family. It
meant so much to me when you came for my parents passing. He truly was a good
servant and an example for all of us...In Christ's Love. Ann
Winebrenner-Strycker, Vancouver, Washington
September 24, 2011 Pastor Ebright was dear to my heart after
living with him and sister Ebright after our fire and he baptized me at the age
of 9. He was a great man of God and will be truely missed my prayers to family
members may God be with you and comfort you. Billi Adams, Mishawaka, Indiana
September 24, 2011 Thank you Pastor Ebright for being a
powerful man of God and teaching us the deeper things in GOD!! Our time spent
at First Apostolic were just a few short years however, they were power packed!
We are better people because of you and your ministry! Pastor there are never
any "good bye's"...only until we meet agains! We are praying for you Sis.
Ebright during your time of loss, may God all mighty surround you with
encouragement and strength during this time.Thank you for giving to the
Lord!Love and prayers, Perry and Georgia Balsley
September 24, 2011 Perry and Georgia Balsley, Coldwater, Michigan
September 24, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family at this time. Fond childhood memories will live on in my heart
forever. Gods amazing grace to you and your family. Always...Penny Lee Anson
