(Shawn Jones & The Believers / Facebook) Preacher and gospel singer Shawn Jones reportedly collapsed and died while singing on stage in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday, Nov. 24. Life Clarity; Camera Confidence; Awards & Media; Blog; Contact; pastor shawn jones last performance. I would argue that his stroke was not an attack of the enemy, but a cry from his body for care. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. 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I was the 13 yr old, free childcare provider and instructed to be sure not to mention these things to anyone because the church wouldnt understand. And while the risk of suffering a stroke increases with age, strokes can occur at any age. Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center said, They were doing a fantastic job. With the receipts of our horrific medical treatment, no one should be shocked that we dont trust medicine. The NICL is one of the top leadership training programs in the U.S. taught by Dr. Mark Rutland. Thank you for subscribing! "I guess the young man got hot. Then it appeared that Jones was having trouble. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Anyone with even a minor exposure to religious faith would not be surprised at Jones story. He chose to go to church service on Sunday and delay a visit to the doctor until Monday, three days after the stroke. Among racial groups, blacks also have the highest rate of death due to stroke. His funeral service will take place on Nov. 28 at the same venue starting at 11 a.m. CST. The words of Isaiah 53:5, with his stripes we are healed, are quite literally placed above any sort of medical opinion. Please reset your password. There was an error deleting this problem. ", For now, Reynolds remains grieving for the family man who touched many lives and was a "true believer.". Preacher and gospel singer Shawn Jones reportedly collapsed and died while singing on stage in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday, Nov. 24. If only then I knew that would be my last time talking to you I would have hugged you a little longer or remembered to take a picture with you," Williams wrote. By: Caroline John - Published: November 21, 2017 at 8:10 am | Last Updated: She noted, however, that just two months earlier she suffered a similar health scare known medically as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mini-stroke. November 26, 2017 Entertainment. Rest Easy Shawn! It has not been officially announced what caused the pastor's death, and his bandmates have not gone public with any comments as yet. At just 32 years old, Shawn Jones passed away. The microphone slipped from his hand several times despite repeated attempts to maintain his grasp. "It's hard to wrap my head around the thought that I will never see your smile again. Watch. He had a heart attack after performing in Florida Saturday night. Pastor Shawn Jones) Single Vincent Wilson & New Breed 2017. The official cause of death and further details havent yet been revealed, but it is believed he suffered a heart attack. Add to your scrapbook. When gospel singer Lisa Reynolds of Headland, Alabama, got a call Saturday night that her friend, 32-year-old Alabama gospel singer and pastor Shawn Jones, had died, she was stunned. You will truly be missed!" An online survey jointly funded by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association found that a third of U.S. adults have had symptoms consistent with a mini-stroke, but only about 3 percent called 911 for help. Get Spirit-filled content delivered right to your inbox! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Jones' fatal collapse while performing at The Event Center in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday night (Nov. 18), however, interrupted everything. Several attempts to clarify Jones' health status prior to his untimely death Saturday at The Event Centerin Pensacola, Florida, went unanswered Wednesday. It wasn't a job. A religious liberty newsletter that is a must-read for people of faith. GREAT NEWS! According to the American Stroke Association,TIAs are labeled mini-strokes because they can be relatively benign in terms of immediate consequences. I was just joking and talking to you Tues telling you "You need to sit down somewhere" and your response with a big grin was "I promise I'm going to slow down lil cuz" and we both laughed and I said, "No you won't. Oops, something didn't work. You'll be in another state by the weekend.' Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. Fans were excited and praising God while gospel singer and pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones sang with his band. Cornerstone Church of Gary / Dr. Carlton F. Davis, Pastor 3949 Massachusetts Street, Gary,. It had a little jazzy feel to it and this was my first time hearing him but I was very impressed. I said 'wow, this is gonna be nice. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Thats why we view every news story through the lens of faith. I said 'Lord, have mercy on me.' He describes continued impact of the stroke after the revival, including impaired speech, numbness in his limbs, and trouble operating his car. Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event . We sing with deep conviction that God is a lawyer in the courtroom and a doctor in the sick room. We invoke the power of Christ by pleading the blood of Jesus over our lives. You will truly be missed!" Shawn Jones. He took some water and he drank some more water (for a second time), sat down and was speaking and he passed out," Woodson told the Post. I was just joking and talking to you Tuesday telling you, 'You need to sit down somewhere' and your response with a big grin was 'I promise I'm going to slow down lil cuz' and we both laughed and I said, 'No you won't. The NICL Online is an option for any leader with time or schedule constraints. The late founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church was slated to be the headline act at her concert at Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama, on Sunday. He passed away during a singing performance in Pensacola, Florida.Shawn married the love of his life, Dominica Milan Hunter on June 2, 2002. The Stroke Association explains that rather than labeling TIAs mini-strokes, the term "warning stroke" is more appropriate as a TIA can indicate the likelihood of a coming stroke. Brigitte Nielsen, 59, wraps up warm in a black puffy jacket as she steps out with husband Mattia Dessi, 44, in LA. You can watch the LIVE homegoing service below on Tuesday morning and afternoon: According to The Christian Post, shortly after Jones began singing "Worthy Is He," he passed out on stage to the shock of the audience. Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center, said Jones and his band had only been on stage for about 10-15 minutes before he collapsed and never revived on Saturday night. I've got a grand baby now. This weekend the Southern Gospel Quartet world lost a rising star--Pastor Shawn Jones died on stage during a performance Saturday night in Pensacola, FL. It was a nice show. One fan even uploaded a video of them performing in the beginning of the show and the crowd was really enjoying themselves. Yashica LaRease Williams, who identified herself as the preacher's cousin, told mourners on Instagram that he suffered a stroke and lamented her final moments with him. I'm a person too, I will say 'I'm OK, I'm OK. Let's do this, let's do that.' Pastor Shawn Jones an artist, preacher and friend to all, gone but to forever live in the lives he touched. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. "I looked at the pastor and he said 'you alright?' "I know he has been to the doctor since that happened. A day before his death, R&B singer Charlene Keys, popularly known as Tweet,was so moved by a video of the preacher singing, "I've Come Too Far to Turn Around," she shared it with her audience. Failed to report flower. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. They tried to do what they could for him before the EMT got there.". If only then I knew that would be my last time talking to you I would have hugged you a little longer or remembered to take a picture with you. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Watch an entire performance of Pastor Shawn Jones and his band "The Believers" from January below. He had a heart attack after performing in Florida Saturday night. Jones' memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. "Your passing has not only devastated the ones that know you, not even just the people of Alabama, but hundreds and thousands around the country. And on the way home, I just started thinking about that song all night, all day," he said of "Worthy Is He.". Some from the event have left comments believing he died from a heart attack. The thought of knowing I will never hear you sing "Stay", "Undertaker Man", "Worthy" and "Depending" again; Or you hollering Little O when u see me approaching you for a hug; or even hear that laugh you do in the middle of your songs while you tapping your foot on the floor and grooving to the beat is devastating.