We have learnt the passing on to Glory of Sister Brenda Tipton, the eldest sister of our Bishop Gerald GM Ingram. It is our conviction that "earth's loss is heaven's gain!" and wish to let our Bishop and the entire family know that our prayers and thoughts are with them. Believe me when we say that we may be separated thousands of miles from each other by the great Atlantic Ocean, but we share your pain and loss in the spirit. It is the good Lord who is the source of all gifts and in the words of Job, "The Lord has taken away ... may the Lord's name be praised!". On behalf of the rank and file of the AME's in Namibia in particular and the 15th Episcopal District, we want to assure Bishop & Mother Ingram of our loyal support amd prayers for all seasons as they continue to make a difference in our lives. May be near you in times of bereavement and may His Spirit console you in this lostr with the going home of sister Brenda Tipton.

-- Anonymous, December 29, 2002

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On behalf of my entire family and the members of Vinton Anderson AME Church in Eerste River, Cape Town in the 15th Episcopal District, I want to convey our condolences to Bishop GGM and Mother Jessica Ingram with the sad loss of Sister Brenda Lipton. May you find courage in the words of Job that the 'Lord has given and the Lord has taken' what belongs to Him and that your sister are now in her heavenly home with her heavenly Father. We are praying for you. God Bless You. Rev. William C Legolie, II and Vinton Anderson AME Church

-- Anonymous, December 30, 2002

Dear Bishop Ingram and family we at St. Paul Community A.M.E church in Bozeman, Montana send you prayers and we ask for the holy spirit to strengthen you during this time. We also pray that you allow Jesus to comfort you and let him carry your load. There are no silent tears for God hears every tear that drops from the eyes of his children and every hurt and pain God knows about and he sends his son to walk with you during your time of grief. We are sorry for your loss and we will keep you lifted in prayer and we pray that you will rest. God has blessed you and he will not forsake you.

-- Anonymous, December 30, 2002

To Bishop Ingram and family,

The Pastor and members of ST Matthews,AME, Elsies River Cape Town,South Africa, would like to express our heartfelt sympathy on the home going of your sister. WE know that we cannot stand in yours shoes right now but our prayers goes out to you and your entire family. May God turn your mourning into dancing again.May God lift your sorrow. Love and Peace Rev. Ursula Higgins,family and St Matthews

-- Anonymous, January 02, 2003

To Bishop and Mother Ingram

It is with shock that I have learnt of the home going of your sister at this very late stage. However, on behalf of the entire Biwa family and the members of the Ebenzer, E. M. Gordon and St Johns AME Churches in Namibia please accept our heartfelt condolonces. It is during these trying times that one realizes anewed the value of the goodness and mercy of the Lord. Therefore, trust in the Lord always for He is our everlasting rock. May the good Lord keep you and bring understanding and acceptance of what He has done in your house and among your family, for what the Lord has done is well done.

-- Anonymous, January 03, 2003

dear rev bishops rev gregory g.m ingram name is donald echols what are you do and city i which christmas day love donald echols

-- Anonymous, December 09, 2003