You'll be in another state by the weekend.' | (Photo: Facebook) Shawn Jones, a 32-year-old Alabama gospel singer and pastor who died during a spirited Christian event in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday, said he relied on his faith in God instead of immediately seeking medical attention after suffering a "light stroke" at a revival service last summer. Rest well, my friend and brother. Shawn Jones, gospel singer and the founding pastor of the New Thing Empowerment Church in Auburn, Alabama collapsed and died during a performance with his band Nov.18 in Pensacola, Fla. Jones was 32. Then it appeared that Jones was having trouble. 1 talking about this. It was a shock because he is a young man," he continued. The late pastor and gospel singer, Shawn Jones, 32. He chose to go to church service on Sunday and delay a visit to the doctor until Monday, three days after the stroke. 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To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Among racial groups, blacks also have the highest rate of death due to stroke. You had such a loving spirit that people enjoyed being in the presence of and a beautiful talent that touched many hearts. He took some water and he drank some more water (for a second time), sat down and was speaking and he passed out," Woodson told the Post. I depend you. PHKEYS NETWORK 2.58K subscribers Subscribe 9.4K views 2 years ago Gospel Music Contemporary Worship Show more Show more Check out the full video on #YouTube #NicholeTooBlessed #fyp #quartet #music #fyp #foryou #foryoupage . "This fellow was blowing. Break away from past hurts and press into the One who wants a personal encounter with you. "Got through service, Monday morning, me and honey, mother and Mary went to the doctor, ran a MRI and doctor said what happened was you threw a blood clot and [it] caused you to have a light stroke. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event . Is Ant Clemons Related to Clarence Clemons? An Open Letter response to Tina Campbell & her support of Donald Trump. The service will also be streamed on the website. Touch device users can explore by . So I think it was his drive that kept him going," Jones' cousin, Brandy Lee-Harris, told The Christian Post. He only noted: "Down one day right back up the next day! 1 song 4 minutes, 41 seconds. Return to homepage. On August 27, 2016, Jones shared a riveting testimony during an anniversary service in his home state of Alabama 2. "Your passing has not only devastated the ones that know you, not even just the people of Alabama, but hundreds and thousands around the country. I said 'yeah.' Play. A church has lost its leader and a family their son, brother, uncle, and cousin. #iWontBeDefeated#AChargeToKeep.". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "It's hard to wrap my head around the thought that I will never see your smile again. Photo: Instagram/ An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Pastor Jones was the only son of Christopher Edgar Jones and Sarah Diane Jones. I was in Baltimore, Maryland, running a revival. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I would argue that his stroke was not an attack of the enemy, but a cry from his body for care. "Whenever he entered into a room, he would catch everybody's attention and whenever he opened up his mouth, whether it was a word coming from the Lord or it was a soul that he saw, it really caught different ones' attention. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Wesley Hannon & Evalena Hannon, his paternal grandparents; Charles Jones & Mary Jones, and a special aunt; Audrey Nuil Jackson.Survivors:Wife: Dominica M. Jones.2 Daughters: Dakiyah I. Jones and Alexandra L. Jones.1 Son: Shawn M. Jones Jr.Mother: Sarah D. Jones.4 Aunts: Willie D. Lyles, Mary Seals, Thelma Hill and Cynthia Lee.2 Uncles: Sirn Hannon(Bessie) and Richard Hannon(Amanda).A Special Uncle & Aunt: Donald Lee and Pamela Lee.A Special Sister: Brandi Harris(Matthew).His Special Brothers (The Believers): Desmond Lee(Tasha), Lajarrell Hill(Bridgett), Landon Lee(Leslie), Tay Menafield, Shaver Autry(Patrice), Tavares Harrell(Lati ary), Gregory Hugley(Lafawnda) and Sebastian Carter.The New Thing Empowerment Church Family. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Jones said that he chose his faith in God instead of medical care after suffering a stroke at a revival service last summer. The group took a break when the members went off to college and pursued other ministries. Try again. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Or of Jesus, the savior, who raised Lazarus? Please click here to learn how. How can we believe these things yet simply accept deaths like Jones? Please click here to learn how. Leading his musical group, Shawn Jones & the Believers, he led the congregation in a rousing adulation of the faithfulness of Jesus in their signature number "Worthy is He." The latest breaking Christian news you need to know about as soon as it happens. If you're the type of leader that likes to have total control over every aspect of your ministry and your future success, the NICL is right for you! In Medical Apartheid [Amazon], Harriet Washington details how Black folks have historically been prey to grave-robbing as well as unauthorized autopsies and dissections. For decades, weve been victim to racist pseudoscience like eugenics and social Darwinism. 2019-02-03T00:42:13Z Comment by Geremy Perryman. November 26, 2017 Entertainment. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The first thing the devil said to me, you having a stroke,' he recalled. An online survey jointly funded by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association found that a third of U.S. adults have had symptoms consistent with a mini-stroke, but only about 3 percent called 911 for help. The church and Jones' supporters are holding The Shawn Jones Legacy Concert on Monday, Nov. 27, at 6:00 pm, as well as a memorial service on Tuesday morning atPilgrim Rest Baptist Church. We anoint our heads with oil, we tarry at the altar, and we pray without ceasing for healing of our bodies. Pastor Shawn Jones) Single Vincent Wilson & New Breed 2017. I stayed there three nights in the hospital but nobody knows about it because I keep it private," she said. I won't be singing anymore this year and I won't pick it back up until probably late to mid-March," she said. Charisma Leader Serving and empowering church leaders, Pastor, Gospel Singer Drops Dead During Performance, Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. A system error has occurred. For many, our path towards healing begins and ends with prayer and supplication. He reportedly stopped to drink some water, and then sat down and starting speaking before passing out in front of a shocked and concerned audience at the event. "There's something about when you get in the presence of God that no matter what was wrong before you got there, when you get in the presence of the divine God He can change things," he said, speaking of his faith. If only then I knew that would be my last time talking to you I would have hugged you a little longer or remembered to take a picture with you," Williams wrote. 11 SONGS 50 MINUTES APR 28 2018. Here is the group's biography, from their Facebook page: "Pastor Shawn Jones (Formally of The Alabama Spirituals) & The Believers started singing in the year of 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Rockford, AL. Fans stood their in shock as band members went to help him. Rest well my friend and brother. "They were doing a fantastic job. To contact us or to submit an article, click here. Anyone with even a minor exposure to religious faith would not be surprised at Jones story. A fear that accepting and participating in human interventions is seen as a doubting Gods complete and total omnipotence. My son woke me up probably about 10:15 that night. And while the risk of suffering a stroke increases with age, strokes can occur at any age. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. GREAT NEWS! Watch. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. We make bold declarations of our total healing in Jesus name with an expectation of immediate and with no human intervention response from God. In the last 20 years, Shawn has served as a Youth Pastor, a full-time Evangelist, a State Youth Director and as a Lead Campus Pastor. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. We will always love you @theshawnjones85," the group said in an Instagram post. Shawn Jones, a 32-year-old Alabama gospel singer and pastor who died during a spirited Christian event in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday, said he relied on his faith in God instead of immediately seeking medical attention after suffering a "light stroke" at a revival service last summer. Like I said, nobody knows. Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center where the. I was just joking and talking to you Tuesday telling you, 'You need to sit down somewhere' and your response with a big grin was 'I promise I'm going to slow down lil cuz' and we both laughed and I said, 'No you won't. I knew what city I was from but I couldn't articulate it," he said. The late pastor and gospel singer, Shawn Jones, 32. He's changed so many lives and would make you want to run to Christ. I think everybody did what they felt was right in trying to revive him until the EMT got here. Those he helped were not healed by osmosis but by the physical, human treatment of the hands of Jesus Christ. 1.3M views, 546 likes, 293 loves, 66 comments, 736 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Set Apart and Chosen: Come To Far | Pastor Shawn Jones & Cadarius Price We sing with deep conviction that God is a lawyer in the courtroom and a doctor in the sick room. We invoke the power of Christ by pleading the blood of Jesus over our lives. Even when they arent religiously opposed to medical treatment (such as Jehovahs Witnesses and blood transfusions), they still choose faith over medicine. Stay up-to-date with current issues, Christian teachings, entertainment news, videos & more. I also enjoy the full moonlit sky as I was born in July on Bastille day which make me a free spirit. Chris Riva Leaving FOX19 NOW: Where Is the Cincinnati Anchor Going? Rest well, my friend and brother. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. #iWontBeDefeated #AChargeToKeep, A post shared by Shawn M Jones (@theshawnjones85) on Nov 7, 2016 at 4:21pm PST. You can watch both events LIVE here. Please open it and confirm your subscription. However, The Echoaires Band of Memphis, Tenn., who was also scheduled to appear at the same event, said Jones died of a heart attack. Experience the NICL and decide if this training is right for you and your team. I said wow this is gonna be nice. A special legacy concert will be held at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama on Monday, Nov. 27. theshawnjones85. It is not known who he is survived by. "They contained themselves well and they were praying for him in their own little spirit. When gospel singer Lisa Reynolds of Headland, Alabama, got a call Saturday night that her friend, 32-year-old Alabama gospel singer and pastor Shawn Jones, had died, she was stunned. "I got to the hotel, went to bed, got up the next morning, got on the plane by myself, hands still numb. They performed with gospel greats like Lee Williams & The Spiritual QCs, Rev. Work through Dr. Rutland's full training from the comfort of your home or ministry at your pace. Brad Johansen Leaving NBC4 Columbus: Where Is the Anchor Going? Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. And, he did. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Rip pastor Shawn Jones ypu will truly be missed . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. yall real good . Studies indicate what we already know: for many, God is the ultimate and only physician trusted in their lives. There was never a time even after my dad died u weren't a positive male figure in my life that would always give words of encouragement and always said you loved us! In the wake of his death, many are left grappling with wonder of how such a young man who appeared physically healthy could die so suddenly? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. "I know he has been to the doctor since that happened. We will keep his family in our prayers. 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The church and Jones' supporters held The Shawn Jones Legacy Concert on Monday, November 27, at 6:00 pm, as well as a memorial service on Tuesday morning atPilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Certainly, Jones lived by this creed and even in death, his untimely departure is seen as another part of Gods will that is greater than our own. A religious liberty newsletter that is a must-read for people of faith. Shawn Jones, gospel singer and the founding pastor of the New Thing Empowerment Church in Auburn, Alabama, collapsed and died during a performance with his band recently in Pensacola, Florida. This account has been disabled. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockford, Alabama. The late founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church was slated to be the headline act at her concert at Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama, on Sunday. "He was truly a man of God. One of his songs that keeps ringing in my heart, ringing in my head and I hear him sing it. You will truly be missed!" "Your passing has not only devastated the ones that know you, not even just the people of Alabama, but hundreds and thousands around the country. I like this song right there because it is a good sign to listen to . "They were doing a fantastic job. The Late Pastor Shawn Jones On Stage Before He Collapse!!! "Your passing has not only devastated the ones that know you, not even just the people of Alabama, but hundreds and thousands around the country. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. It was a nice show," Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center, recalled to The Christian Post of the Shawn Jones & The Believers band Monday evening. They took him to the back and were trying to revive him but then, of course, the sorrow was in the building," the manager said. As an African-American male, I have no doubt that Jones avoidance of medical care was as informed by his lived experience as his faith. According to the American Stroke Association,TIAs are labeled mini-strokes because they can be relatively benign in terms of immediate consequences. Shawn, has recently been connected to chiropractor Dr. Jocelyne Miranda, 51. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please enter your email and password to sign in. As I finished preaching, sat down in the seat, pastor got the mic, gave it back to me and say gimme just a little bit more," the late preacher is recordedsaying. But the pastors wife had hospital deliveries with epidurals and pain pills at home when all 4 of her children was born. He had a heart attack after performing in Florida Saturday night. Seeking medical care does not signal a fall from Gods grace. Shortly after he began singing Worthy Is He he fatally collapsed on stage. Jones was 32. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The group started out as a regional group, however in recent years they had broken out nationally with the release of their 2016 project entitled "Victory". Shawn Jones (born 1976 [1] in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ), is an American singer-songwriter and the founding member of the indie rock group The Lovely Sparrows . Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Jones was 32. "Everyone went into shock. Fans were excited and praising God while gospel singer and pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones sang with his band.