A Final Storm

Monday July 7th, we walked outside the church and found that our "do it all" handy man Billy Hall had passed away, sitting in his truck, right in front of the church. He was 71 years old and still able to outwork anyone else on the staff. It is one of the saddest moments of my ministry life. Having to tell his wife Gertrude was very difficult.

Shortly after she arrived, we were in a room in the church and she insisted that we begin to pray. After several minutes, while I didn't want to say it for fear of being disrespectful in any way, I felt Jesus walk into the room. It must have been like the disciples felt the Lord's presence in the middle of the storm. He was walking on the storm then too.... Gertrude suddenly turned around and began to laugh and tell us how the day before God had led her to tell Billy over and over and over again how much she loved him. Then God's wonderful peace flooded the room and we were able reflect on his life. I am so amazed by her faith. I want some just like hers.

I am reminded of a couple of things with the last several days events:

1. I don't have any time for regrets of any kind.
2. Tell the people you love, that you love them, every day, over and over again.
3. Jesus does still walk on water and calm storms...just because He can and because he love me so much. COME ON JESUS!!!!!!
4. Faith is Real and it does Work
5. Stay so close to God that when the storm comes...and it will come... he is as close as your breath. (meaning ready to spring into action)
6. Life is short and fragile.
7. Be Ready ......


God Bless You,

Pastor Kevin

P.S.- Billy's funeral service is Thursday at the church at 11 am. if you can bring food for the family, please bring it when you come and drop it off in the Fellowship (Billy) Hall!!!