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Notes on Annual Conference, Friday, June 23, 2006

Memorial Service: "I Will Not Leave You Alone..."

by Ben Roe, Information Administrator, RMCUMC:

The memorial service was a meaningful time as those members of the Conference Community (clergy and lay members) were remembered and appreciated.

Bishop Brown, in his reflection, reminded us that we have been touched; our lives have been enriched by those we recognize. He reminded us that some of the most dreaded and most hurtful things can, with the mediation of God, can be transformed in ways that only God can do, so that even our pains become a blessing.

He reminded that God says, "I will not leave you alone to carry this weight by yourself. Open yourself to me and I will be open to you."

Bishop Brown left us with the question: what are the ways that you will seek to be extravagant with the love that has been given to you? Where will you share the love that you have received so that the world may be transformed?"



MEMORIAL SERVICE PRESENTATION
Friday, July 21, 2006

Memories of our saints:

  • Sally W. Barker – Involved, Supportative, Generous
  • G. Fred Hauman – A Hand’s-on fixer, Optimistic, Outreaching
  • Doyle K. Hauschultz – Leader for Camping Ministries, Quiet,Reflective
  • Barry Kimbrough – Health & Welfare Activitist, Congenial, Dedicated
  • Mabel Esther Sausaman – Faithful Clergy Spouse, Sympathetic Spirit, Pioneer Leader
  • Boyd William Cook - Caring Physican, Child-like Wonder, Enthusiastic
  • Daisy M. Timmons – Excellent Musician, Quite in Style, Genuine Hostess
  • Marion Robbins Halbert – Concert Pianist, Soft-spoken, Gracious
  • Gary D. Zilm – Gentle, Open, Giving, Sensitive Spirit
  • Ruthe Felberg Yost – Creative, Intense, Positive, Strong-willed
  • John Wesley Nickens – Stimulating Preacher, Ardent Pastoral Visitor, Engaging Conversationalist
  • Homer Philon Bollinger – Empathetic Counselor, Community Leader, Helper to Others
  • Dallas Atwood Bird – Service to God, Country and Family
  • Leroy Thomas Kohl – Farming & Ranching Preacher, Open, Available
  • Russell B. Bryant – Railroad Enthusiast, Practical Local Pastor, Lover of People
  • Betty Jane Thompson Martin – Positive, Honest, A Wonderful Friend
  • Hugh A, Critchett – Strong-Willed, Engaging, Consummate Punster
  • Jerry D. Franz – “Fully Human”, Life-Facilitator, Social Justice Advocate
  • Edward R. (Ned) Naylor – Quite & Firm Spirit, Conference Lay Leader, Personally Generous
  • John Edward Boyle – Grounded, Gracious, Grace-filled
  • Judith Ann Laird – Accurate, Smiling, Helpful

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