Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Rev. Robert H. Schuller, the founder of the television ministry “Hour of Power” that reached millions around the world, died Thursday at the age of 88.
Schuller had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer in August 2013.
“My father-in-law passed away peacefully early this morning. He was a great Dad and a great man of God,” said Schuller’s daughter-in-law, Donna Schuller, in a Twitter message.
Schuller and his wife Arvella started a ministry in 1955 with $500. He would preach from the roof of a concession stand at a drive-in theater near Los Angeles. The church had a motto of “come as you are in the family car.” They had their own building by 1961 and began the “Hour of Power” broadcast in 1970.
In 1980, Schuller built the iconic ‘Crystal Cathedral” that was seen in the “Hour of Power” broadcasts.
Schuller is remembered as a missionary who was called to reach people who had distanced themselves from church. His mission of “find a need and fill it, find a hurt and heal it” has brought millions help and healing.
Prayers for his loved ones and Family.So sorry.We need all the soldiers we can get to fight the evil of Satan and now we are 1 less.peace be to all.Lord be with the suffering at this time.
I just arrived home from the beautiful memorial service given to Dr.Schuller at his Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove California, now known as Christs Cathedral. If it weren’t for God using Dr Schuller in my life, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I sang in the Crystal Cathedral Choir for 17 years and was given a wealth of inspiration to live by and on. I still can’t believe he’s gone. I was also a reader of Dr. Schullers mail wherby I read 300 to 400 letters a day and was a witness as to how Dr Schuller touched other peoples; lives and ultimately brought them to the saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Dr. Schullers book called , “MOVE AHEAD WITH POSSIBILITY THINKING” is one of the best books ever written I do believe. Get one if you can and you will see another dimension as to what life has to offer with having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Today was indeed “bitter sweet”. Sad that he is gone, but happy he is now with the Lord!!
GOD KNOWS WHO TO CALL HOME IN THESE LAST DAYS. WE WILL NOT FORGET HIM HIS WORK IS OVER DOWN HERE–WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIS FAM ILY-