Dusty

The news of a car crash that left the Rev. Timothy Wright critically injured and claimed the lives of his wife and grandson has sparked a nationwide prayer vigil for the famed gospel singer and Pentecostal pastor.

On Sunday, hundreds of people flocked to Wright’s Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ in Brooklyn, N.Y., to pray for the 61-year-old, who is in critical but stable condition at a hospital in Danville, Penn. Calls for prayer have also circulated via e-mail from supporters of the Grammy-nominated gospel artist.

"I'm here to pray for pastor Timothy Wright and his family,” said Brooklyn resident Barbara Upsur, who does not attend Wright's church but said she has been inspired by his music. “I'm so saddened by the loss of his wife and grandson, but I believe that through prayer God will restore him."

Wright was returning from his denomination’s annual summer convention in Detroit late July 4 when a driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 80 struck his car head-on near Greene Township, Penn. Wright’s wife, Betty, died at the scene. His grandson, 14-year-old Danny “D.J.” Wright, died the next day at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

During a press conference held Monday outside Wright’s home in Roosevelt, N.Y., family members said Wright’s leg was broken in three places and that he had a broken jaw and other serious injuries. “Dad is opening his eyes and moving his head from side to side,” said David Wright, one of the couple’s five sons.

He said Wright knows his grandson was killed in the accident but is unaware that his wife also died. “We did not tell him about Mom because we want to wait until he gets stronger,” David Wright told Charisma. “We don’t want to cause a setback in his recovery.

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Boanerges

What a tragedy. This man of God and his family are in my prayers.

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Jasher

Really sad and heart rending tragedy. I'll keep this situation in mind.

Danville, Pa is my home town and the Geisinger Medical center, which is huge and ever growing, is one of the best hospitals on the east coast.

worshipper

I am not familiar with him or his music but thank you for sharing this with us so we can uphold them in prayer at this time...I am so sorry for his family's losses.

univac

He is my prayers sadly.



GOd bless

Jax

One of those times when we dont understand why, but prayers added.

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Dusty

Yes , very sad. But we don't know all the whys and will never know untill we see Jesus. Prayers also extended.

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Trials prove a Christian

Love confirms a Christian

But death crowns a Christian