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We are sincerely grateful to the many friends around the world, who have been true friends to our Father. You have welcomed him into your homes, your churches, and your families - and that means the world to us. He bragged on all of you to us as much as he bragged on all of us to you. Thank you for partnering with him in ministry and in life and thank you so much for the phone calls, cards, and messages of support and comfort for our family. Thank you for

loving him and for loving his family. God Bless You.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Klein Funeral Homes and specifically the Klein Family

for their expression of kindness. 

Sincerely, Grace, Cyndi, and Robbie

Pastor TJ MeehanPastor Jeremy Moore

Darren CollinsPastor Andrew Best

Mark TrainoJames Morrow

Pastor Michael OtanoPastor Danny Bae

Chase AustinMatt Austin

Pastor Mark BarnabyPastor Darryl Hooper

Karl DarilekDustin Hunt

Ashly CreekmorePastor Shane Creekmore

Bishop Delbert HerrinPastor Tom Suey

Reverend Reginald DeesPastor Dan Stratton

Randy CarrollBishop Ronald Collett

Dale OakleyTim King “...Truly I tell you,

if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and

it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

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The family is going to compile a book of testimonies and stories from the life and ministry of Prophet Mitchell. If you have a story you would like to

share, please email it to: rlmitchell@championscc.org.

O B I T U A R YO R D E R O F S E R V I C E T I M E L I N E

Rev. Robert Lee “Prophet” Mitchell went home to receive his heavenly reward on September 1, 2016.

Born on August 27, 1933 in the small town of Hornbeck, LA, Robert thrived for an amazing 83 years of life. After graduation from Hornbeck High School in 1951, he served 2 years active duty in the US Army on various military bases around the world,

and an additional 6 years in the Army Reserves.

On September 8, 1955, he married his true love, Grace (Sweet) Mitchell, at her home in Cleveland, TX. Upon his completion of military service, he went to work for General

Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC). While working full-time with GMAC, and immersed in service at Irvington Pentecostal Church, he felt a greater calling

on his life that required more; therefore, he began attending classes at Texas Bible College (TBC) in Houston, TX.

After a brief time of evangelistic ministry, he moved to Dayton, OH to assume leadership of Apostolic Lighthouse Church, a move that solidified his calling to preach the Gospel.

In 1974, he returned to Houston, TX to pastor World of Faith Church (Stonewall Pentecostal Church), until 1993.

At that time, Robert retired from pastoring a local church and began evangelizing on a global scale. He founded Helps Ministries Int’l and continued to travel the globe extensively,

visiting 82 nations, meeting with dignitaries, preaching the Gospel, and building an orphanage in India. The hallmarks of his life were genuine faith in God and a genuine

love of people - especially his family. Robert was the “Spiritual Grandfather” of Champions Community Church in Houston, TX, and his legacy of revival, love for people,

and extravagant generosity will live on for generations.

1933Born at home in Vernon Parish, LA1937First Job: Sold the Alexandria Town Talk at Fort Polk.1942Struck by Lightning and healed by a Pentecostal Minister1951Graduated Hornbeck High School1952 Met Grace Sweet at the Roller Rink in Conroe, TX1953Drafted into the US Army1955Married Grace on September 81957First child: Cynthia Grace was born in Houston, TX1963Baptized with the Holy GhostBegan attending Irvington Pentecostal Church1965Robbie was born in Houston, TX1968Robbie was healed of life-threatening asthmaAccepted his call to preach the Gospel1969Assumed leadership of Apostolic Lighthouse in Dayton, OH1970First Missions Trip: New Zealand with Mark Hanby1973Purchased land and built a new church building in Dayton, OH1974Executive produced the youth choir’s album, “Climbing Up the Mountain.”Assumed leadership of Stonewall Pentecostal Church in Houston, TX1976Built new church building: World of Faith1979First grandchild: Sean Michael was born in Houston, TX1985Christopher Chase was born in Houston, TX1990Matthew Cole was born in Houston, TX1993Founded Helps Ministry Int’l1995First granddaughter: Madison was born in Raleigh, NC1997Meghan was born in Asheville, NC2002Built orphanage and Bible School in Trivandrum, India2005Marley was born in Asheville, NCFirst great-grandchild: Steve Michael was born in Houston, TX

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Edmund and Mattie (Duplissey) Mitchell; brothers, Thomas, Sibley, Carlton, and Earl Mitchell; sister, Jackie Morris;

and grandson, Sean Austin.

He is survived by his loving wife, Grace Mitchell; children, Cyndi Austin and her husband, Steve, and Robert Mitchell II and his wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Chase, Matthew, and Alisha Austin, and Madison, Meghan, and Marley Mitchell; great-grandson, Steve Michael Austin; sisters, Rose Masters and Sally Hoover and her husband, Dale; and a host of loving family

members and friends all over the world.

A funeral service will be held at Champions Community Church on September 7, 2016, followed by a graveside service at Klein Memorial Park.

Song: We’ve Come This Far by Faith

Welcome/Prayer: Pastor Tom Suey

Obituary Reading: Pastor Terry Creekmore

Song: My Promise Land

Remarks: Pastor Kevin Boyd

Remarks: Pastor Jack Cunningham

Video

Family Reflections

Song: Bowed on My Knees

Eulogy: Pastor Mike Hayes

Song: I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before

Song: Heaven Medley