29 April 2011
“I became a Christian through his ministry. What a shock.”
That email from Canada may best represents the flood of letters, Facebook posts and comments Resonate News has received in the last three days, as people worldwide reel from the shock of hearing that pioneering pastor, preacher and evangelist David Wilkerson has left this earth via a car wreck in Tyler, Texas, on Wednesday.
Some more comments are posted below. Scroll down to add your own rememberances, comments, tributes or prayers.
The Wilkerson founded Teen Challenge, World Challenge and the Times Square Church in New York City as well as holding international crusade drawing tens of thousands of people. A selection of the comments are posted below. Add your own to “Remember David.”
SOME MORE EXCERPTS OF LETTERS TO RESONATE
“It' s amazing how one man being obedient to God's call can impact the world! My family has been drastically changed by the fruits of his labor and burden for hearts of the lost. After a decade of drug addiction my little sister has been radically transformed by Jesus through the Teen Challenge program. What a legacy he leaves, a job well done.”
Aubrey Rodrigues
“It is a great loss to the world and ministries with the passing of our beloved DavidWilkerson. He will be greatly missed.”
cstack9
“My Heart aches at the loss of this authentic, compassionate, trustworthy, mighty man of God. “
Hilary
“He left and amazing l egacy for all of us!!! A life lived for the glory of Jesus.”
Janet Lambert, Homes of Hope, San Diego/Tijuana
“Thank you Resonate. He planted seeds that are now full blooms and will forever continue to reseed.”
Christina Fulsom, PATH, Tyler
“I walked forward at a David Wilkerson Crusade in 1971 or 72 after hearing him and Nicky Cruz speak in Sioux Falls South Dakota... I wonder how many heaven will count whose lives have been touched...Thank you so much for passing this on to us.”
Diane Rikard, London, England
“His message of Unconditional Love shaped a generation. He will be missed”
Alan, Los Angeles
“I did not know of his passing...another hero of the Faith who has graduated!"”
Dori-Jean Wilson, Oregon
“A wonderful article at Resonate News about David Wilkerson and his spiritual deposit in East Texas. Thank you Bro. Wilkerson for your many years laboring to advance the Kingdom of God. Lives too numerous to count were changed for eternity by your obedience to God.”
Ginny Bryan, Texas
“I had the pleasure of attending a service at his NY/Time-Sq. church. I'll never forget the experience and blessing to see the impact the church had on the Broadway community...He will be missed!
John Dubuk
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