We start off this reflection by sending our heartfelt and sincere condolences to Nancy Rose, and family, in the passing of John. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a dedicated servant of God who loved, as a Pastor, to interact with God’s people. His ministry in our midst will be remembered with joy. Nancy and family, we pray that God’s comfort and grace will be with you this day.
The following is a poem I wrote to both communicate and encourage you through God's grace in my life and yours. My prayer is that it would lift your spirits and draw you closer to the Saviour this day. It is simply entitled
”His Name Is Jesus”
I was looking for an answer
It was standing right before me
It came in swaddling clothes
In a manger and ended on a tree (John 1:14)
It was a story of revelation
A message from above
A picture of eternal life
A life of hope and love (2 Corinthians 4:6)
I was drawn to the person
Of a man from Galilee
Of a gentle humble Saviour
Who gave His life for me (John 3:16)
His hand was strong and sturdy
An anchor for my soul
His promise was to never leave me
To be faithful and never let me go (Hebrews 13:5b)
The journey has been rewarding
It has set my soul free
To be what God designed me for
To be all that I can be (Philippians 1:6)
He calls me to be a servant
To love and care and lead
To be a Pastor called by grace
To encompass His people to be free (2 Corinthians 4:5)
Each day he comes to me
And calls me to His word
To listen to His still small voice
And to go forward into the world (2 Timothy 2:15)
His never ending love is our guide
His prophecies are sure and true
He is coming again to claim us all
With His precious people too (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
So take hold my friend of the Gentle One
Who gave His life for thee
Let Him be your master and guide
His perfect will to be. (1 John 1:1-4)
To God’s Glory - November 17, 2020.
Rev. Ralph Lepore
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