As we were packing to return from New Wine last week, my wife, Kim, received a phone call to tell her that her uncle, Ray, had died. We knew he had been admitted into hospital the week before for tests, but this came as quite a shock. Indeed, during the week, Kim felt led to send a card to him in hospital, and the thought of him dying couldn't have been further from our minds.
I have to say that this news brought us down with a bang after such a week of teaching and ministry, and sometimes you question God's timing! But there is never a good time for this type of news, and in some respects, with the closeness of God throughout this week, perhaps in some way this 'softened the blow'.
Ray was a cheerful chap who liked rising early in the morning to take a walk, long before the rest of us stirred. Whilst he was over in the UK, I had the priviledge of sharing some of those walks with him. We would talk about all sorts of things including our faith in the Lord Jesus. He will be sadly missed, but we also celebrate the light he brought into our lives which seem richer for having known him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunty Flo, Steven, Andrew, Karen and Denise at this time. You may be thousands of miles away, but we are with you!
Ray knew Jesus Christ as his saviour, so we celebrate the fact that he is now with the Lord and we will see him again when we get there!
Pastor Pete
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