Priscilla McGruder’s Homegoing Celebration
I was blessed to be able to catch some of Priscilla McGruder’s Homegoing celebration, and a celebration it was. It wasn’t over the top but it was a great tribute to Priscilla with the focus being on her dedication to God and her readiness to go Home the minute she was called.
Due to the fact that I answer phones for our company and the sound was not real clear when I was able to tune in, I missed a lot of what was said but I think it was Priscilla’s brother who said, “I’ve seen hundreds of people die but I’ve never seen anyone die like that” (speaking of the peaceful way she went). What a testimony! What a walk with God to be so close to Heaven while you’re alive that it’s a graceful entry when you finally arrive at the door.
The songs included in the service were “Special,” “”We Have a Savior,” “Stand on the Word,” and “When We All Get to Heaven.”
Learning what I have of Sister Priscilla the past week or two has given me even more of a glimpse of what I want my end to be but it has to start now. I can’t expect God to say “Well done” up there if He’s not saying “Well done” down here. Priscilla fought the fight, she kept the faith, and she finished her race how she lived her life: praising the Lord. If you desire to meet her, you need to examine your life according to Scripture. When you arrive in Heaven, will you hear “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord”? Or will you hear “Depart from me. I never knew you”?
“Behold, now is the accepted time ; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinithians 6:2).
There are good gospel singers, and then there are Holy Ghost anointed singers. Sis. Priscilla McGruder was Holy Ghost anointed every time she ministered in song. Oh what a difference. I know that today she is seeing what 1st corinthians 2:9 is all about. My wife, Connie and I have known Bro @ Sis Carrol McGruder since they were married. Oh how they have impacted so many with their Holy Ghost anointed songs. Our prayers are with Bro. McGruder and his family.
Brother Don, thank you for sharing that. I remember years ago reading the story of how Carroll and Priscilla met. It was such an inspiration to me. I kept the article so I could re-read it from time to time. Genuine people who live what they profess to believe can be hard to find. I’ve sensed that the McGruders truly live the life they sang about, and I appreciate your confirming that.
Trying to find CD’s and DVD’s of your songs. Is there a place to buy them?