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Bishop Morton answered the call to preach the gospel in 1968, and two years later became pastor of the True Faith Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where he remained until 1984. P.O. Join us in praying for the Morton & New Beginning Church Family in the passing of Bishop James H. Morton. Bishop James H. Morton is the proud father of three children: James, Jr., Kimberly, and Jason; he is also a very proud grandfather. All rights reserved. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Franklin. Morton, Sr., and Evangelist Matilda Morton in Windsor, Ontario, the fourth of nine children. He was 76. Franklin, father of Aretha Franklin, died Feb. 11. In 1992, Kimberly relocated to Atlanta Georgia and her music career continued to expand. Whatever happens happens. Nothing. The Rev. Under his leadership, the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church grew exponentially, offering over 50 ministries to meet the needs of all people, and building the Kingdom of God. Now resting from Thy Labor. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr., a noted former Detroit pastor, musician and music director for the late Rev. Morton preached his first sermon in 1968 at Mount Zion Church of God in Christ in Detroit when he was 22 years old. For Booking this anointed artist, you can send your request to KimberlyMPMusic@Gmail.com. Bishop James Morton, 76, noted musician and preacher, dies TheGrio Staff Updated February 21, 2023, 11:02 AM While a cause of death remains unknown, Morton, who started preaching at 22 in. He sits on the boards of One Church-One Addict and Gospel Today, the nation's leading gospel publication. Morton, Sr. and Evangelist Matilda Morton in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Annual Church Anniversary (Celebrating 30 years . He was a fabulous organist, Gwendolyn Morton said. All Rights Reserved. Morton said he took his son home following service that Sunday. When are the 2023 college graduation ceremonies in Georgia? Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A giant of a man, who had a heart of gold, Gwendolyn Morton said about her brother. Explore Bishop James Morton, noted preacher and musician, dies at 76 Morton, a well-known preacher, musician and singer, died Feb. 11 at age 76. #BishopJamesHMorton#BishopJamesDies#BishopDeathNews#Bishop James Morton a Bishop at New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church sadly passed away on Saturday ni. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr. (Our Founder) Birthday - 8th, Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Conference - July 5th - 7th, *Church Office will be closed and Bible Study will be suspended due to the Conference, Annual Church Anniversary (Celebrating 30 years) - 20th, *Church offices will be closed the 23rd and 24th, Home | NBFGBC Video Streaming | Contact Us. City of Stonecrest NOTICE Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting, May 4, 2023, Rep. Hank Johnson, Sen. Richard Blumenthal re-introduce bill to end forced arbitration for workers, Gwinnett County water bill payment address to change May 1, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church opens applications for summer internships to college students. DECATUR, Ga. Bishop James Morton, of New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, lost his son James Morton Jr. to gun violence on September 19. The Morton Family and the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church will celebrate Bishop Mortons life and legacy with a public viewing on Friday, Feb. 24, noon to 9 p.m., and a viewing on Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at noon. Mother's Day - 14th. Bishop Paul S. Morton Bishop James Harold Morton was born the fourth of nine children, May 8, 1946, in Windsor Ontario, Canada, to the late Bishop C.L. Address: 923 Valley Brook Road. He was later arrested in Forsyth C. 2023 Cox Media Group. Recent victim of gun violence in Dekalb county is the son of a widely regarded Bishop, Bishop Morton speaks about losing his son to gun violence, Im going to kill everything: Man accused of killing girlfriend had already made violent threats, Evans is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend, 29-year-old Shakiyla Samples at a home on Prospect Road on Sept. 20. Bishop James Harold Morton was born May 8, 1946, the fourth of nine children to Bishop C.L. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Get the latest news updates from OCGNews. He was a great pastor, father and brother. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr., a noted former Detroit pastor, musician and music director for the late Rev. RIHP FOREVERMORE MOG A Life well lived. James Stephen Sullivan (July 23, 1929 - June 12, 2006) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.He served as bishop of the Diocese of Fargo in North Dakota from 1985 to 2002. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Father Norman Thomas, longtime Detroit priest, dies at 92, Edward Downing, longtime arts educator who led Interlochen Center for the Arts, dies, Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Type above and press Enter to search. We were blessed to witness the ministry of such an anointed, trailblazing man of God . According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , Elder Shawn Bryant, an assistant minister who remembered Morton as a humble man, said the Decatur pastor suffered a heart attack in August . Bishop James H. Morton, Sr. (Our Founder) Birthday - 8th. A lot of these young boys now are walking around with notches in their guns counting the people they have killed, said Morton. James Morton was the fourth of nine children to Bishop C.L. Morton said he took his son home following. With a congregation of 1,400 members ready to follow the Pastor as he followed Christ, the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church was born. The Bible to be the inspired word of God. May God give each of you comfort and strength during this time, and in days to come. John Morton Ministries presents and supports seminars, workshops, and gatherings for experiencing and developing ever greater manifestations of the blessings.