Two of Mother Grady's sisters go home to glory

I bring you this information thanks to Mrs. Ora L. Easley, President, CONN-M-SWAWO, Plus P .K.'s African Methodist Episcopal Church

CLERGY FAMILY BEREAVEMENT NOTICE: (Sisters of Episcopal Supervisor Carrie R. Grady)

Regretfully, we share the news of the homegoing of Mrs. Sarah R. Guider & Mrs. Sally R. Banks -Sisters of Mrs. Carrie R. Grady, Supervisor of the 1 st Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mrs. Sarah R. Guider & Mrs. Sally R. Banks both passed away on Thursday, May 30,2002, in Harrisburg, PA. The following information has been provided regarding funeral arrangements.

Wake-Joint Service

Tuesday, June 4,2002 -5:00 to 7:00 PM
Hooper Funeral Home
3532 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
TEL: 717-651-1000 FAX: 717-651-0500

Funeral-Joint Service
Wednesday, June 5, 2002 -12:00 NOON
Cathedral Church of St. Stephen
221 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
TEL: 717-236-4059 FAX: 717-236-0906

Memorials may be sent to:

Bishop & Mrs. Zedekiah L. Grady
First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
3801 Market Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19104
TEL: 215-662-0506 FAX: 215-662-0199

Please remember the family in your prayers.
God Bless!
Ora L. Easley
CONN-M-SWAWO, Plus P .K.'s African Methodist Episcopal Church

Email: AmesQouses1@aol.com

-- Anonymous, June 02, 2002

Answers

Thank You Rev. John I was advised of this yesterday. Please extend my deepest sympathies to both Bishop and Mother Grady at this most difficult time. My Family will keep them all in prayer. Thank you for providing a connectional link to what is going on in our Church.

Blessings to you all Bro. Nalton

-- Anonymous, June 02, 2002

To Bishop and Mother Grady and Family: May God continue to be with you in your sorrow -- GOD IS ABLE!

-- Anonymous, June 02, 2002

Mother Grady our payers are with you Bishop and you entire family as you travel through this very painful experience. May the sustaining grace of our Lord keep you and give you peace. Our Love and Prayers,

Pastor. Bess & Bro Albert McCallister and The Holy Trinity AME Church family Rock Hall, Md.

-- Anonymous, June 03, 2002

Dear Bishop & Mother Grady, It is with deep sympathy and tenderness of the heart that we express to you words of comfort. Lift up your heads and be strong. May you find comfort and consolation in the words of the apostle Peter, who said: "Cast your burdens on Him because He cares for you" (1Peter 5:7) Bert & Wilma Robinson, Mt. Zion - New Brunswick

-- Anonymous, June 03, 2002

On behalf of Pastor Juanita Hall Walters and the Arnett AME Church family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bishop and Mrs. Grady and the entire family during this devastating time. May this word from God's word encourage you to go on in His name! II Cor 1:2-5 says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ". This great God of comfort even catches your tears and collects your pain. He is with you when it hurts and He will always be there for you. With the Love of Christ, Rev. Juanita Hall Walters and the officers and members of Arnett AME Church, 815 S. 53rd St., Phila., PA. 19143

-- Anonymous, June 03, 2002

Pastor Wassetta Moses and the Campbell A.M.E. Church, 1657 Kinsey Street, Phila. (Frankford,) PA extend our deepest sympathy to Mother Grady and family in the loss of her two sisters. We are praying for you and asking God to guide you through these difficult times.

-- Anonymous, June 03, 2002

Bishop, Mother Grady and Family, we are praying for you during this difficult time, mindful of the comforting words of Isaac Watts, The maker kissed the soul's away and laid the flesh to rest. May your weakness be made perfect in His strength. Rev. Anne Hargrave Pinn, The Officers and Members of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church-Buffalo, N.Y.

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

Please know that Sis. Donna and I along with the Church Family of Heard Chapel, Bermuda are praying for you and your extended family. Be assured, God is still on the throne and still does all things well.

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

Dear Mother Grady:

It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the death of your two sisters, Mrs. Sarah R. Guider and Mrs. Sally R. Banks on Thursday , May 30, 2002.

I know that it is difficult for you to understand both of your sisters being called Home on the same day, but God has a purpose for everything and He does all things well.

My family and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and to Bishop Grady and the rest of the family on your great loss, and pray that Almighty God will strengthen your faith and courage for the facing of this hour and the living of the days to come.

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Hewley E. Hinds, Sr. and Family Calvary A.M.E. Church - Brooklyn, New York

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

Dear Soror Grady: On behalf of the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter, I want to extend our condolences for the loss of your sisters. There is not much we can say at a time like this. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Yours in Christ, Soror Kimberly Smith-Tann Basileus, Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter Member-Bethel AME Church, Woodbury, New Jersey

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

May the Lord lift you up, and his grace comfort you at this time. May the sweet spirit of your beloved sister continue to bring sweet dreams and memories to guide and lead those who must carry on the goodwork of the Church.

Rev. James W. Davis Sand Hill AME Georgia

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

May the Lord lift you up, and his grace comfort you at this time. May the sweet spirit of your beloved sisters continue to bring sweet dreams and memories to guide and lead those who must carry on the goodwork of the Church.

Rev. James W. Davis Sand Hill AME Georgia

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

Dear Bishop and Mrs. Grady. It is hard I know to have 2 sisters go at the same time but God does not make any mistakes and he knows what is best. You have our hearfelt sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers. God Bless!! The Missionary Society of St. James AME Church, Dayton, Ohio Mattie Watkins President Rev. Robert E. Watkins, Jr., Pastor

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to Bishop And Mother Grady and family. We trust that faith will help to heal their loss.

From the Ministers and Members

Richard Allen AME Church
London, England

Rev. Rudolph. U. Aaron Presiding Elder

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

On behalf the Susie P. Washington WMS of Tyree A.M.E. Church,.38th & Hamilton, Philadelphia, PA 19104, our pastor, Rev. Anthony N. Jones, our first lady and advisor, Sis. Yvonne Jones, ministers, officer and member, we send condolences to Mother Grady and her family. Our prayers and love we send forth. May God send your the peace and strength you need at this time of sorrow

-- Anonymous, June 04, 2002

Dear Bishop & Mother Grady "Sorrow passes quickly once we understand the flowers that God has sent us . He now holds two flowers in his hand. Above away from earthly pain and our time. "The Lord will lift your sorrow once again. Christ has made a special place, a place of love and peace. May God's loving presence comfort you, His perfect place restore you and his promise of eternal life sustain you. Love Brenda Lazer New jersey Conference Lay President

-- Anonymous, June 05, 2002

Please accept my sincere condolences during your time of bereavement. The loss of your two sisters Mrs. Sarah R. Guider and mrs. Sally R. Banks will be hard to bear. Our prayers are with you and we know that they are in the arms of our loving Saviour Jesus Christ.

-- Anonymous, June 05, 2002

The Bright Temple A.M.E. Church family in Bermuda want to express their profound sympathies to Sis. Grady's family. We will hold you before the throne of grace.

-- Anonymous, June 06, 2002