Bishop Jakes TD, 67, suffered a “minor health incident” while preaching at Potter's House in Dallas on Sunday.
According to NBC 5, Jakes was delivering an hour-long message to his congregation when the incident occurred. reported on sunday.
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Portions of the service were recorded from the livestream and posted on social media. In the video, Jakes can be heard praying after the sermon, “Lord, my strength, my Savior, let him go in peace.” Shortly after, he went quiet, put down his microphone, and started shaking. Before the video cut out, people who appeared to be church elders and staff rushed to the stage to cheer him on.
jakes received According to Fox 4, he needs to seek immediate medical attention. In a subsequent update, the bishop's daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband, Toure Roberts, said the bishop had recovered and was on the mend.
“Today could have been a tragic day, but it wasn't because of God's mercy or God's grace. Bishop is doing well and is recovering well. He is receiving treatment. ” explained the bishop's son-in-law.
video footage show Jakes in a sitting position. He looked down and appeared to be moving only slightly, but several men ran onto the stage to help him, according to CBS 11.
