Please join us in praying for Eddie Middleton, who passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Middleton was a founding member of the iconic Christian band NewSong. Middleton was faithful in ministry for over 40 years, including 12 years as a featured vocalist in NewSong.
“There will never be another like him… He had an immense love for people and a huge heart to share the gospel with them,” Newsong said on social media upon hearing the news of Eddie’s passing. “He had a consistent testimony and walk of faith the entire time we knew him. His heart for evangelism continues in the ministry of NewSong… His life had an incredible eternal impact and we rejoice that he is now with Jesus!”
Eddie had a tough summer from a physical health perspective, battling a prolonged Staph infection, unexpected surgery in May, and a more recent COVID-19 infection with double pneumonia. In the days leading up to his passing, Middleton shared a heartfelt, faith-filled message on social media encouraging people to trust in Jesus. You can read Middleton’s inspiring post in full below.
Friends, as many of you know, I have been battling major health issues and now Covid with double pneumonia has set in. As I prepare to meet Jesus soon, the greatest desire of my heart is for you to know that Jesus saved and changed my life and He wants to save and change yours. No matter how far you have come, He is ready to receive you into relationship with Him. The wisest thing you can do is to personally know the One who created you, has a plan for your life, and knows everything you have done and will do. He loves you and wants to be your personal Lord and Savior. The only way this will happen is to call upon Him, believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, confess your need for Him to cleanse you from your sin, and surrender your life to Him. He is waiting with open arms to receive you. Remember, it is by grace through faith. If you have never personally called upon the Lord, do so today. He offers a love you have never known before! I have no words to express the gratitude, thanksgiving and praise that is in my heart for the life the Lord Jesus has allowed me to live. Growing up in the 50’s in Albany, GA with so many of my friends that I still love today was the best childhood a guy could ask for. Raising my four children and now being Big Papa to my grandchildren has been the joy of my life. Traveling the country with my brothers, Eddie Carswell, Billy Goodwin and Bobby Apon, in Newsong winning people to Jesus through word and song was an incredible honor and I loved every minute of it. There is still much work to be done, my friends, and I pray that you will take up the baton and share the gospel to all who will listen. Please know that I love you with all my heart and am grateful for every memory. Until we meet again, “Give them heaven”!
Brother Eddie Middleton is survived by his wife, four children and beloved grandchildren.
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