Rev. Timothy Wright, his 58 year old wife Betty Wright, and his grandson were involved in a deadly car crash that killed the Rev.’s wife.
Looking at the phenomenal response and outpouring of support, I will try and get in touch with the Reverend to leave a message of peace and goodwill for his supporters here.
Updates:
July 7, 2008
8:00 PM EDT: Family says the Reverend is ‘Holding On’.
July 6, 2008
7:00 AM EDT: Grandson has passed away.
July 5, 2008
11:08 PM EDT: Unconfirmed reports about Reverend being in extremely critical situation at the hospital ICU.
5:43 PM EDT: According to conflicting reports, Rev Wright is on a respirator and his heart had stopped beating couple of times.
3.09 PM EDT: The circumstances of the accident are as following. The Rev along with his wife and grandson where traveling through Lamar Barrack, PA. On the way, an individual was driving on the wrong side of the road and hit Rev. Wright’s car in a head on collision. Rev was heading back from a convention in Detroit.
1.39 PM EDT: “Currently, Rev. Timothy Wright is heavily sedated, has several broken bones BUT IS NOW doing better and is currently in critical care. The grandson, 14 year old Daniel, is NOT brain dead, but was on life support and is also doing better.”
12:30 PM EDT: There are reports abuzz that the reverand has been injured in a car accident. Is that true? I am still trying to search for more information on this.
Keep checking back for updates.
July 5th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Sadly, it is true
July 5th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Yes, it has been confirmed the Reverend and his family were involved in a deadly car crash.
July 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Yes it is true. Lady Wright has gone to Glory. Their Grandson is on life support and Rev. Wright was in a coma but did open his eyes in the last hour, now they have him heavily sedated. My husband’s friend Earnest Washington, has been getting word from someone at the hospital.
Keep them in your prayers…
July 5th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
This is heart breaking news. May they recover well.
July 5th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Thanks for the updates Julie. Keep us updated about the developments.
Lill John: Thanks for your comments and wishes. Godspeed to the Rev and his family.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
My prayers are with the family. This truly is sad time for the family as well as the Gospel Industry. God is truly able to do the impossible.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
my and my family’s prayers are with the wright family. I am at a loss for words about this tragedy. However,
God always has a plan, nothing is an accident. Let’s continue the sending up of prayers.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Prayers are going up here in Bermuda
July 5th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
We just saw him sing at the COGIC AIM Convention in Detroit.
We will continue in prayer for this family.
July 5th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
My prayers are with the family and church family. God is still in control.
July 5th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
My prayers are with Rev. Wright & Family from the BJ Mass Choir, Dr. James McCray and the entire Cincinnati, Ohio area. GOD IS STILL ABLE!
July 5th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
THIS IS TRULY AN TRAGEDY! GOD CAN CALL US TO GLORY AT ANYTIME. THIS SHOULD BE AWAKE UP CALL FOR ALL OF US AS CHRISTIANS. BE YE ALSO READY! GIVE GOD AN COMPLETE YES
July 5th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Wrong-way driver, woman die in I-80 crash in PA
The Associated Press
Article Last Updated: 07/05/2008 02:53:27 PM EDT
LOGANTON, Pa.—Police in central Pennsylvania say a wrong-way driver caused a three-vehicle crash that killed him and the wife of a New York gospel singer.
State police say 58-year-old Betty Wright of Roosevelt, N.Y., died in the crash late Friday on Interstate 80 eastbound in Clinton County.
A Geisinger Medical Center spokesman says her husband, the Rev. Timothy Wright, and their grandson, 14-year-old D.J. Wright, remain critically injured.
Timothy Wright’s latest album, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,” came out last year.
The hospital says a passenger in the third vehicle, 23-year-old Heather Berringer of Marion, Ohio, remains in fair condition.
Police are not releasing the dead driver’s name until relatives are notified
July 5th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
We have to pray for the family and Church, our prayers are with you and to the Sons.
July 5th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I was just told about 10 mins ago that Rev Wright passed. Does anyone know if that is true?
July 5th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
This is the time that people of faith should pray for Rev. Wright and his entire family. Let’s remember to also show our love to the First Lady who passed on and had tremendous responsibilities and made many contributions to the faith community. Show your love to the Pastor’s family (and others) while they are living.
I believe that Jesus is a healer and a comforter! Rev. Wright will survive this ordeal if it is God’s will. Jesus will also give Rev. Wright a powerful testimony like Job’s once he comes out of this temporary trial. Remember “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and
forevermore”. Psalm 121:8 NIV
July 5th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Is there any updated information? I can’t seem to find anything about it on any major news websites.
July 5th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hello Rev S, thanks for the comments.
I am constantly monitoring the web and other media sources. So far haven’t heard anything new but keep checking on TechBanyan for updates.
July 5th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
There is now an article on msnbc website, but it doesn’t have any new information.
July 5th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I am praying for rev. Wright and his family I know that God answer,s prayers
July 5th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
We heard about the accident and our prayers goes out to the Wright Family, knowing that God is in control of all things.
July 5th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
We are praying for you and your family in this hour of bereavement. May God give you strength to go through with thanksgiving and praise for he truly knows best. We love you with “Godly Love” and compassion and will continue to lift the Wright Family up in prayer. God Bless you!
July 5th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I was told that he passed about 2hours ago from a Pastor. I haven’t heard any confirmation or seen any on the web. We need to be praying for the family and his church family
July 5th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
We are praying for you and your family Rev.Wright you have been a blessing to us all through your ministry of music.God grant you peace,strength,and his unfailing love. God Bless You!
July 5th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Words cannot express our heartfelt symjpathy for your loss. We shall continue to pray for you.
July 5th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I’m Praying For Rev.Wright & Family.
July 6th, 2008 at 12:04 am
I read on the COGIC Website that Rev. Wright is alive and holding on. I pray for the Wright family as well as the church in NY and the COGIC family. God Is!!!
July 6th, 2008 at 12:54 am
TO My Brother Rev. Wright& Family May the God of Heaven Continue to take care of you in your time of sorrow. I’m praying for you my brother, keep your hands in the hands of a God who can and will bring you out of this storm. God Bless you.
July 6th, 2008 at 1:32 am
My prayers are with Rev. Wright & Family My God continue to cover him. As he sing in his song JESUS JESUS JESUS is a HEALER!! & SAVIOR!!
July 6th, 2008 at 2:27 am
CAN THE SAINTS SAY JESUS JESUS JESUS
July 6th, 2008 at 6:18 am
My prayers are with the Wright family and extended family during this challenging time. May God sustain you physically, mentally and spiritually with His perfect peace.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Yes Rev. Wright is still holdin on but it has been told 2 me fromm my friends in NY that the grandson has passed away! My prayers go towards that family
July 6th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Bless the Rev. and his family in their time of trouble and bereavement.I trust God for his healing and for comfort for his family and healing for his grandson and all involved.
July 6th, 2008 at 9:11 am
The Harris Family is praying for the Wright Family to stay strong and stay in god changeing hands. I trust God for his healing and for comfort for his family and healing for his grandson and all involved in this matter of regrevement.
July 6th, 2008 at 9:18 am
May god build a shield around the Wright’s family
July 6th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
God Bless!
July 6th, 2008 at 10:05 am
My prayers go out to Rev. Timothy Wright. GOD can do anything but fail.
July 6th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I am praying for the entire Wright family and the church congregation. I met Pastor Timothy Wright when he came to sing at a church convention years ago in Oakland, CA. His music has impacted my life for years. I believe that his wife in now resting in the arms of Jesus in heaven.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:04 am
My prayers go out to the entire Wright family. Mrs Betty, you will be missed. Such a beautiful family.Such a tragic loss.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:30 am
My prays go out to the family.
July 6th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Dear Wright Family:
Remember….
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, is a healer, healer, healer and he can restore, restore, restore! My heart aches with you all, trust God and look to him during this difficult time. All things work together for good to them that love God and who are the called according to his purpose. May both Mrs. Wright and grandson rest in God’s perfect peace, until the trumpet calls and the dead in Christ rise first! My prayers are with you, and I’m believing God for the healing of Pastor Wright–God can do all things, there is nothing too hard for our God!
Jamel Furman and Family
True Worship Church Family
Christian Cultural Center Family
July 6th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
I go back a long way when I was working with Rev. Timothy Wright and brother John Terrell at 120 Broadway New York. I am very very saddened by this accident that claimed the reverends wife and grandson. I pray that the power of God will continue to bless the church and all those that are bereaved. According to one of his first songs, his wife shall reign forever more.
July 6th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
May God be with the family. And we are continously be praying for them
July 6th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
May the love of God be with the family.
July 6th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
May God sustain the family and the son that lost his son. The entire COGIC church body is praying for the Wright family.
July 6th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
To the Wright family: Our hearts was saddened by such devastating news. Our prayers are with you. To the sons…Take it one day at a time…God will get you through this. He promised to be a comforter. Understand and know that you all are not going through this alone…The entire body of Christ World-wide feel the effect of your pain. Just know that God will turn what may be a tragedy now into victory! We Love you all and will be praying for your comfort!
July 6th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
JESUS JESUS JESUS GOD BLESS YOU
July 6th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY CHURCH FAMILY,WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE STRENGTH, COMFORT, AND HEALING OF THE WRIGHT FAMILY AND THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS TRAGEDY. GOD IS ABLE!
July 6th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR PASTOR WRIGHT,HIS FAMILY AND CONGREGATION. THIS IS A HARD PILL TO SWOLLOW, SUCH A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY AND A GREAT LOST TO ALL THAT KNEW 1ST LADY WRIGHT.
TO EVERYONE OUT THERE LET CONTINUE TO PRAY EVERY MINUTE OF THE HOUR BECAUSE THE ENERMY IS OUT TO DESTROY ANY AND EVERYONE HE CAN ESPECIALLY GOD’S CHILDERN. LETS COME TOGETHER, PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST OVER THIS SITUATION AND CAST THIS DEMON OUT!!!!!WHERE HE BELONG
WE WILL SPEAK HEALING, WE WILL SPEAK LIFE OVER THIS GREAT MAN OF GOD BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH MORE WORK FOR HIM TO DO.
I FELL YOUR PAIN AND I KNOW HOW IT FEEL TO LOSE A LOVED ONE MY FAMILY WENT THROUGH THIS VERY SAME THING.
GOD’S PEACE AND COMFORT BE WITH YOU ALL,
MINISTER DOROTHY GASTON-MARONEY
DURHAM, N.C.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
may the love of god be with the wright family.just know god knows before we do love always your brooklyn family fronm the neighborhood of washington temple church. we will always love timothy and his family. our prayers are with you love always.
July 6th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I plead the blood of Jesus over the Reverend and his grandson, I pray that every tissue, every bone joint every nervous system, his lungs, his kidneys, his heart every organ in his body begin to function as the Lord require it to be, I pray for the transition of his wife’s spirit I pray for peace to his family, I pray that you will lean on the everlasting arm of God to comfort and heal physically and spiritually at this time of sadness in Jesus name
July 6th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
May GOD be with my sisters and brothers in christ in there time of sorrow,im so sorry to hear about the terrible accident me and my wife went through some pain and sorrow but God has been there for us and i no he is going to be there for you to.we pray that God raise Rev up but whatever the will of the lord is he will see us through because God can raise him up.LOVE and Prayers to the Church and family.And knowing this if GOD come for Rev he will take him to a better place CALLED HEAVEN,he will come for one of his own as well as mother wright and grandson.GOD BLESS YOU from your brother in christ BRO.EZEL GRIER’FROM THE LORD HOUSE OF PRAISE in WAYNESBORO Ga.
July 6th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Sending out words of encouragement for the Wright Family
to let them know that Rev. Wright and Grandson, DJ is in
or prayers and we are believing with the Family that
God will Show Himself Strong in their situation.
Remembering the family in our prayers
July 6th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Please be encouraged. Rev Wright said it all in song Jesus Jesus Jesus. We sure do need him right now.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with your family at this time of sorrow.
Jesus,Jesus,Jesus is His Name. We know that God does not make any mistakes. Our prays goes out to the family & church of the Rev. Wright.The angels of the Lord is camp around him holding back the deaf angel.There will be a greater Blessing in all of this. Praise God for the
healing that will come forth in Jesus Name. Speak life into the hospital room. psalm 118-17 Rev Wright .I will not die but live and will proclaim what the Lord has Done..He will Live. Give God the Praise put your Faith into action.
May the Lord Bless You…Teresa from San Antonio,tx nlcc
July 7th, 2008 at 12:07 am
May the Lord be with the Wright family. Indianapolis is praying for you.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Heard about the accident and have placed Pastor Timothy Wright on our prayer list. Also praying for the rest of the family as well.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:46 am
My prayers are with Rev. Wright & Family My God continue to cover him,the family and the church family. Bless Lord
July 7th, 2008 at 5:48 am
Jesus will deliver because he is healer. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.I am not good with bible quotes do to me not fully understanding the bible and is trying to get my life together, but I do know that God is a healer. I am praying for the Wright family along with my church family Anderson Grove from Greensboro, NC. Rev. Wright hold on to God’s unchanging hand and as you so faithfully sing call on his name JESUS, JESUS, JESUS. God is with you and he hears your heart singing out to him even when you can not move your lips. As the song says If I couldn’t say I word I will just wave my hands. May God keep you and your family in perfect peace.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:37 am
My prayers are with the Wrights and their church family.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:36 am
To the family of the Rev Timothy Wright. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Blessings to the family at this time and you are truly in our Prayers. I am a member of the Wonder Working Word Church of GOGIC Gary, Indiana. I am also the Sr. Youth Pastor. We will pray for you and watch God change things.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am
May God Himself Show Himself Mighty in a time like this!
July 7th, 2008 at 9:53 am
MAY THE OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU AND UPHOLD YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND ARE INTERCEEDING FOR YOU ALL. HERE IN JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, WE ARE LIFTING YOU UP IN PRAYER. BE STRONG IN THE LORD!!!!
July 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am
JESUS JESUS JESUS
I JUST HEARD MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE WRIGHT FAMILY AND THE CHURCH FAMILY
July 7th, 2008 at 10:29 am
May the Lord keep you,our prayers are with you,Jesus is with you always’For you know GOD has a plan for your life,They are for good and not disaster.God Bless you
July 7th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Any more updates as to Rev. Wright’s condition? Is it improving?
July 7th, 2008 at 10:49 am
May the Lord strengthen and comfort the Wright family at this difficult time. God is a healer and comforter and we know that He will do as He has promised in His Word. My prayers are with you.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:12 am
The prayers of the saints in New London,CT are with the Wright family. We call him Jesus, Jesus, Jesus and he does answer prayer.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Lord Jesus, Bless this man of God. Meet his needs in your name let your will be done for him on earth now, in Jesus name. Lord I touch and agree with the whole house of faith for him in Jesus name.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Our prayers are with every family member of Rev. Timothy Wright. Be strong, God will see you through this. We are sure because he continues this process over and over.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
The brothers at Faith Tabernacle M.B. Church in Stamford, CT are with the Wright family in prayer. God is stronger than our hearts. In TIME all will be better. TIME is the main element..
July 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
My prayers are with the Wright family. Rev. Wright’s music has been a blessing to my life and as his latest album states, God is a healer. Therefore, all is well. What the devil meant for evil, God meant it for their good. To the family of Rev. Wright, be encouraged. God is still in control. Much Love.
Niki
Atlanta, GA
July 7th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Clanton Alabama sends their love and prayers out the the Wright family
July 7th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
As our song says, “Everything you need is in the Prayer Room”, and we believe that on today. Whatever the situation, take it to the Lord in prayer, and He will hear and answer our prayers. We most definitely are lifting the Wright family up in prayer this hour. IN JESUS NAME!!!
July 7th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Speaking on behalf of my family and Prayer warrior,we would like to express our deepest Sypamthy,to Rev.and his family.For God is Able to lift up Heavy Hearts.We pray
We All Ready when Jesus Comes.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Blessings to you and your family Rev. Wright. I pray that you and your family will stay encouraged during this tragic time and that you may have a good and blessed recovery.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
May God strengthen you and your family in this time of sorrow. There is nothing that God can’t get you through. God Bless you and your family.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Senior Pastor H. Lee Daniel and the Sharon Baptist Church Family send our love and prayers to the Wright family. Be encouraged knowing that God is able.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
we are praying for both the family and church(2 Cor.12;9)says “And he said unto me,My grace is sufficient for thee:for my strength is made perfect in weakness”
July 7th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Rev. Timothy Wright is a awesome man of God and I love the song Jesus, Jesus, Jesus….. When I heard about the story. I cried. The Wright Family will be in my prayers….. I will be praying for the family and the church…. God is still on the throne….
July 7th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
JESUS ! JESUS ! JESUS !
July 7th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
My thoughts and prayers goes out to Rev. Timothy Wright and his family. May God continue to be with you in this very imported time of need and just look to God from thats were your help lies. May God be with you and your in my Prayers. Be blessed!
July 7th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
My prayers are with the Wright family, may God bless them all.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Jesus Jesus Jesus! That’s what they call him. My thoughts prayers and condolences are with Rev. Timothy the family and the church family. May God continue to be with you’ll in this time of need and may he keep you. Just remember that he will never put more on you than you can bare. So keep looking up to him because your help comes from the Lord. I love you and may God be with you. KEEPER KEEPER KEEPER!!! That’s what he is.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
My prayers are with you and the family. Just walk with JESUS and he will take you through.
July 7th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I will bless the lord at all times and his praise shall continually be in my mouth, O manify the lord with me,and let us exalt his name together for he is truly a miracle worker. My Prayers are with Rev Wright and his family, There is a Balm in Gilead, Jesus the Great Physician and we put it all in his hands. The Just Shall Live By Faith!
July 7th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire nation, we have truly suffered a great loss in the passing of Co-Pastor Wright and their grandson DJ Wright. I will continue to pray for Rev. Wright and the entire nation as God’s will be done.
July 7th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Our prayers are with you and your family and
I know that He will bring you through it all.
July 7th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
God knows all, God sees all, and God can do all. He can do exceedingly more than His children could ever ask for in any situation. God, (In the name of Jesus) I pray you step in where and when needed for the Wright family in this time of swift transitions.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
To The Wright Family: In times like these we need JESUS, JESUS, JESUS: SAVIOR, SAVIOR, SAVIOR: HEALER, HEALER, HEALER: FAITH, FAITH, FAITH: and All of this in that SPECIAL NAME which has all the POWER: JESUS, JESUS, JESUS
TOUCH, TOUCH, TOUCH….. The entire FAMILY, Love you all
alone with the entire Church Family… Stand and keep on Praying GOD HE is ABLE…
July 7th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Pastor Wright I am praying that you have a full recovery and that God continue to watch over you, your family and church family during this difficult time. You’ve been a blessing to so many down through the years and I had the opportunity to sing praises to God with you during our recording sessions at Fellowship M.B. Church in Chicago, Il. with my Sr. Pastor, Rev. Evans.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
god is a keeper, and a healer.we all have to believe that all things work for the good of them who love the Lord. we are praying for the Wright family.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
On behalf of my family and our church family Greater Pentecost Family Worship Center Kingstree, SC, we are praying for healing and total recovery of Rev. Wright and his son. We also express of deepest heart felt sorry in the passing of his wife and grandson. May the Lord Bless and Keep you all is our prayer.