More On Michael

Browse A-Z by Artist Profile
#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
  Keyword search Music News Browse by Genre
Thursday 2nd July 2009

Andrae and Sandra Crouch issue statement about Michael Jackson

GOSPEL music legends Andrae Crouch and his twin sister, Sandra, have issued the following statement: "It has been brought to our attention that several media outlets have been erroneously reporting that we met our dear friend Michael Jackson several weeks prior to his death so he could accept Christ. This is incorrect and absolutely not true. We loved and respected Michael enormously and we've been friends with him for many, many years, and are deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic death. We recently met with Michael to discuss recording two songs with our choir for his newest recording project. Michael always had a respect and curiosity for spiritual things. During our meeting, not unlike many other creative/music meetings we've had with him in the past, we sang together, prayed together and had a wonderful time. We are praying for Michael's family and desire nothing less than God's best for them." CR

» Buy Andrae Crouch products from Cross Rhythms Direct

Add a commentCommentBookmark BookmarkTell a friendTell a friendPrint versionPrint version

Reader Comments

Posted by Hannah in UK @ 17:01 on Jul 2 2009

We heard on our Writers site that Michael had received the Lord as his Saviour before he died. I was hoping to discover it was true...sadly this doesn't seem to be the case. May the Lord have mercy on him...

[reply]

Reply by Gloria Gamble in Alabama @ 20:45 on Sep 9 2009

It is my Desire that Michael Jackson received The Lord Jesus as His savior!!! There is no other way to enter into God's Heaven!! God bless his children that they be lead in the right direction and that is the path to Jesus Christ who is King of Kings!!!!


Posted by George in New York @ 00:11 on Jul 3 2009

I thought it was a Christian's mission to lead the lost to Jesus at all costs? What happened here? Were they afraid?????? God is NO respector of persons!!!!!!

[reply]


Posted by Jacqueline Harris in Detroit, Michigan @ 01:13 on Jul 3 2009

I also was hoping that michael had accepted the Lord, And i am very saddened that it was just a rumor. His soul may be lost forever in eternal damnation this is a tragedy

[reply]


Posted by Matt Keegan in Cary, NC @ 16:29 on Jul 3 2009

I heard the rumors of Michael Jackson's meeting with the Crouchs and was thrilled to learn that he received the Lord. But now I'm deeply saddened to learn that things did not unfold as was first mentioned. God knows all things, so I leave this matter in His capable and loving hands.

[reply]


Posted by Robyn in Memphis Tn @ 22:57 on Jul 3 2009

I do not understand how a famous singing duet like Mary Mary can make a post on their facebook saying that Sandra and Andre prayed with Michael before he died and for it not to be true. I do not think I will buy Mary Mary music or listen to it any longer. I am very let down. Of all people, why invite a man such as Michael Jackson into your home and your church and never minister to them. I am really hurt by this.

[reply]


Posted by jeannie avila in huntley,IL @ 01:33 on Jul 4 2009

I truly believe mj is with JESUS.I HAVE PEACE ABOUT WHERE HIS PRECIOUS SOUL IS. IF the CROUCHES have been friends for many years why wouldnt they share the gospel of JEsus CHRIST w/ mj????? I believe seeds were planted in mjs heart. jesus looks on the heart of man.michael was seeking truth about jesus. the bible says if you SEEK ME,YOU SHALL FIND ME,IF YOU HEAR ME KNOCKING AND YE OPEN THE DOOR TO ME,I WILL COME IN.I BELIEVE THATS WHAT MICHAEL JACKSON DID. I KNOW HE CALLED ON THE NAME OF OUR LORD, AND HE WAS SAVED!!! AMEN!!! SEE YOU MJ IN HEAVEN!!I LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!! xoxo

[reply]


Posted by T in us @ 06:10 on Jul 4 2009

So he did know Jesus then, that is comforting. If he prayed and wanted to sing with Andrae & his sister, he must have had some understanding of the Lord.

[reply]


Posted by Lorraine Gamble-Lofton in Brooklyn, NY @ 20:12 on Jul 6 2009

I am still prayerful that Michael did have the opportunity to confess.... Does anyone have to hear the confession? perhaps, just he and the Lord.

[reply]


Posted by Bible Barbie in Los Angeles @ 01:36 on Jul 9 2009

God has his way of working in the hearts of men and women. We may not ever know the result of that meeting. Or, as ministers of the gospel, they may choose to respect the full content of Michael's prayer requests and spiritual needs.

God knows. We don't have to know.

[reply]


Posted by Rhonda in New Jersey @ 15:34 on Jul 14 2009

I am extremely saddened by the fact that a lost soul (Michael) came to people (The Crouches) for encouragement as well as collaboration.The Crouches are people who confess and have been singing for decades about Jesus...How could they say they love Jesus and Michael..but not enough to introduce the plan of salvation? I pray that Michael somehow received the King of kings...as Savior and Lord. I believe that God is very faithful..if the Crouches didn't share the plan of salvation..I believe God gave Michael another opportunity elsewhere.

[reply]


Posted by Nina in India @ 08:37 on Jul 26 2009

Its really sad and extremely painful to learn the MJ so much needed the Lord Jesus more than anything else in the world and Andre and Sandra did not even care to witness to MJ and lead him to the truth of knowing Jesus.Is this what the Lord has saved us for ,just to enjoi his love and not to share it with others.Remember God puts people across our path to led them to the Lord's love not meet our own needs.

[reply]


Posted by Rev. Branch in New Jersey @ 13:38 on Aug 3 2009

Man looks on the outward appearance, However God looks at our heart. Praying he is with the Lord and confessed Him to be Lord over his life.

[reply]


Posted by Audrey Flowers in Jacksonville, FL @ 20:07 on Aug 3 2009

When I first hard the rumor that Andre and Sandra Couch had prayer for MJ and he received the Lord, I was elated. However, I wanted to hear what they had to say themselves; therefore I continuously search the internet until I found the above.

Still, my mother used to always say that "You never know what happens with the stirpes because it hits the ground." In other words, Michael could have called on the name of the Lord and received Jesus when he was alone before dying. I pray so.

Be blessed my brothers and Sisters

[reply]


Posted by Chi in US @ 01:19 on Oct 3 2009

In this 1991 video interview Andrew Crouch talked about Michael Jackson answering an altar call for salvation. The youtube link is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sz9w8pUrpM

[reply]


Posted by Dee in UK @ 20:49 on Oct 10 2009

Please do not worry about Michael's salvation. It is so obvious that he loved the Lord and was a Christian through and through. Listen to him in interviews - he speaks of God and of Jesus all the time. Listen to his songs - you will find his faith there too. But most importantly, look at his life - a life dedicated to bringing not just joy, but to brining hope, love and help to those less fortunate, as well as unity, love and peace to a world full of hate and injustice. He was committed to God until the end, and I have absolutely no doubt at all that Michael is finally in a place free from the pain and injustice he suffered in this life, for what sort of God would He be if He condemned someone such as Michael to hell? Certainly not the God I worship and serve! Please, find peace in your hearts, for he is truly in a better place now.

[reply]

Reply by angela in rocky mount, nc @ 20:31 on Oct 27 2009

Hi, Dee I feel that same way that you feel about Michael he was such a loving and beautiful person, with a beautiful spirit. I believe in my heart that Jesus accepted Michael into His Kingdom where he will not have to cry nor worry anymore. I am 45 years old, I remember Michael and Jackson 5 growing up in the early 1970's, loosing Michael was like loosing a brother to me even though I never did get the opportunity to meet him. He will be miss greatly. I was a fan of the man kind, warm, giving. May He rest forever in the arms of my Father, God in glory. Amen.


Posted by Arisa in New zealand @ 00:21 on Oct 11 2009

Michael received the lord years ago and has always mentioned his love for jesus and the words of the bible but i guess you would have to be a fan of him and his music to appreciate that. During 2005 MJ prayed with Reverend Jesse jackson and Al sharpton and called upon jesus and his faith was amazing during the interview he gave on Fox with Geraldo giving all praise to Jehovah above. Michael also prayed for an anointing of the holy spirit with the crouches three weeks before he died and was asking about how he could make his music more spiritual hence the term "this is it" as it signaled the end of his worldly music. go to Andrae crouches Face book page, there is now a statement released by his spokesperson Dave that says
Andrae' has now told Clifton Davis (when he saw him at MJ's family funeral on Sept. 4) that he is "confident that Michael Jackson knew the Lord." This was reported by Clifton on TBN's "Praise The Lord" on 9/8/09, Tuesday night to the world. (Dave)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrae-Crouch/52529391635

god bless u and jesus be with you always

[reply]


Add your comment













NAVIGATION
DONATIONS NEEDED
FUTURE BUILDERS
ARTIST ALERTS
Get Andrae Crouch alerts direct to your mobile
MORE ARTICLES
For more on Andrae Crouch visit the Andrae Crouch artist profile
DISCOGRAPHY

Sign up  E-txt 
ARTIST PROFILES
Artists & DJs A-Z
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
Or keyword search

 
SHOP @ CROSS RHYTHMS DIRECT
PRAYER ROOMS
Intercession Room
Care for other people and shake heaven in our Intercession Room




  Advertisement  
   

© Cross Rhythms 1983 - 2009 Over 25 years experience in Christian Music & Media | Contact | Site Map | Terms of Use |  RSS Feeds
Cross Rhythms is a UK registered charity no. 1069357