Evangelist to be Honored by Friends and Family on Monday in Tulsa

Contact: A. Larry Ross, 972-267-1111; Melany Ethridge, 214-912-8934; both with A. Larry Ross Communications 

TULSA, Dec. 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- A public memorial service to honor evangelist Oral Roberts, founder of Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association (OREA) and Oral Roberts University (ORU), who died yesterday, has been scheduled for Monday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Mabee Center on the campus of ORU, 7777 South Lewis, at the corner of 81st St. and Lewis Ave., Tulsa.

The Roberts family has invited the public to join them in honoring the life and memory of their beloved father and grandfather. They recognize he is a great part of the Tulsa community, and many who have been impacted by his ministry will want to pay their respects at this event. 

Special parking and seating areas will be reserved for family members and invited guests, while general public parking will be in Lots B, C, D and E.  Both North and South main entrances will be open for public access.  Doors will open at 1p.m.

For those not able to attend the memorial service in person, it will be broadcast live on television on local channel 53 KGEB-TV, and on Golden Eagle Broadcasting carried on satellite and cable.  Specific details are available online at www.goldeneagle.tv.  The service will also be webcast live at the same address. 

Arrangements have been made for the public to send condolences and reflect on Oral Roberts' life online at www.oralroberts.com.  Those who would rather call in may do so through the prayer line at (918) 495-7777.

Note to Editors: A Media Center will be set up on Monday morning at the Mabee Center in Tulsa to facilitate media coverage of the Memorial Service. Live video feed and satellite uplink will be provided, along with wireless Internet access for a media filing room. The Memorial Service will be available live via satellite for b-roll and broadcast purposes. For more information, please contact media@OralRobertsNews.com.