February 23, 2010
Dear Saints,
This correspondence is being sent at the request of the Adjutant General, Bishop Matthew Williams.
It is with great regret that I inform you of the passing of Bishop Marvin C. Pryor, Prelate of the Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Michigan.
The Pryor Family and the entire state of Michigan are in need of our fervent prayers at this time. Final arrangements will be forthcoming. As the information is given to the adjutancy, we will forward it to you as soon as possible.
If I can be of further assistance, you can reach me by calling my office at (501) 332-6897.
In His Service,
The Reverend Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Scribe of the National Adjutancy
Bishop Pryor will be surely missed he was a Great man Of God it was truly an honor serving him.
“When the Saints Go Marching in”. I extend my Love and Heart felt Sympathy to Mothe R. Pryor, the Pryor family and church family during this time of temporary separation. May the God of all comfort and embrace you with his love, give you peace that surpasses all our understanding. Much Love Mother Pryor………
I truly count a privilege to have served in this great church under the leadership of Bishop Marvin C. Pryor. From the time I came into COGIC, until his transition, Bishop Pryor has been a man of God who has been steadfast in faith and insightful in vision. One who could be truly be called a “Chief Praiser”
Bishop Pryor was surly the Chief Praiser of Southwest Third Jurisdiction. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy lives on. May God continue to Bless the Pryor family, VBM, and Southwest Third Jurisdiction.
It was a joy and a blessing to have Bishop Pryor as our Leader.
Our prayers are with his family.
We celebrate the homegoing of our pastor, Bishop Marvin C. Pryor. A man of excellence and compassion beyond measure. Surely he has left his mark in this world, winning the lost for Christ. He deputized his people to continue to work on the great commission set before us by Christ Jesus. We will miss you dear Bishop. I can still hear your voice crying out, “Oh Bless His Name!” We honor the gift that the Lord loaned to the Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Michigan. We will take good care of your family because you have taken such good care of us.
It is with Godly sorrow that Anointed Ministries Church Family, express our sincere condolences to Mother Ruth Pryor, the extended family and the VBC family.
Bishop Pryor’s accomplishments speaks volumes of his servanthood, leadership and commitment to the up-building of God’s Kingdom and the dedication to COGIC.
May God Extend His Abundance of Love & Comfort .
Bishop Pryor, …Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant.
Pastor Leon Trotter & the Anointed Ministries Church
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bishop Pryor was an inspiration and father figure to many. He impacted so many lives for Christ simply by his core values and strong faith in God. I miss him and will always be thankful to God for having met Bishop and being a member at VBM. I learned a lot. Bishop’s legacy lives on.
Bishop was and will always be a great man. He will always be in our hearts. I will miss my Bishop Pyror. I will pray for the Pryor family,and I will also pray for my V.B.M fAMILY.
I found bishop Pryor to be a very kind and loving person. He without a doubt a builder, visionary and esteemed leader to many. Although I did not know him on a personal level, our brief conversation a few years ago inspired me to excel in ministry. he will be greatly missed. I am praying for his family and that his legacy will live forever through those who will take up the mantle of leadership. God Bless Bishop Pryor.
Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of his saints,to Mother Pryor and the entire Pryor Family may God continue to comfort you all at this time,I never heard of Bishop Pryor until I read about his passing on the internet,and from what I read he was great man,and as a life long member of The Church of God in Christ I send my condolennces to his Church family as well as the Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Michigan,may the Lord God be with you all.