“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints…”

Dear Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction Family:

On behalf of Bishop P.A. Brooks and the Officers of Northeast Michigan “Historic First” Jurisdiction, it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Superintendent Jay Lamarr Burns, the Pastor of Covenant Missionary Temple Church of God in Christ in Roseville, Michigan. Superintendent Burns was a humble servant of the Lord whose presence will be sorely missed. He served as the District Superintendent of the Jehovah-Shammah District, Co-Secretary of the Ordination Board, and Vice Chairman of the Pastors and Elders Council.

Our condolences and prayers are extended to his loving and devoted wife, Missionary Georgetta Burns and his family.

The final arrangements for Superintendent Burns are as follows:

Friday, January 6, 2012
Memorial Service: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Evangel Christian Church
28491 Utica Rd.
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 773-6568

Saturday, January 7, 2012
Family Hour: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Jurisdictional Homegoing Service:  10:30 a.m.
New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
15340 Southfield Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48223
(313) 835-5329
Bishop P.A. Brooks, Officiating

Condolences for Missionary Georgetta Burns and family may be sent to the care of: 28876 Glenbrook Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Missionary Burns and family will be accepting visitors throughout this week at the: Embassy Suites Hotel, Room 428 19525 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI

At the request of the Family, all Floral tributes should be sent to:
Husband Family Funeral Home
2401 South Wayne Rd., Westland, MI 48186
Ph: (734) 331-3349 / Fax: (734) 331-9392

Please join Bishop P.A. Brooks, Mother Norma Burrell, and the Officers of Northeast Michigan Jurisdiction in support of Missionary Burns and family with your prayers, cards, condolences, and other displays of kindness during their time of bereavement.