RECENT NEWS AND CONNECTIONS

MURRAY KEMPER IN HEAVEN:

On Saturday, June 18th, Murray Kemper passed away. Murray ministered in Utah and founded Christian Life Assembly of God in Payson where Pastor Mark and Pam Gering now serve. His funeral will be Wednesday, June 22nd, at Christian Life Assembly of God at 11:00 a.m. Please pray for the family.

RECENT CONNECTIONS:

On Saturday, June 11 Loretta and I attended Melissa Darnell’s wedding in Gunnison, CO. Her parents, Mike and Becky pastor River of Life Fellowship in Gunnison. Melissa married John Durham and will be living in Houston, TX where John serves as an Associate Pastor. Congratulations Melissa!

Then we traveled through Southern Utah to see with our pastors. It was my privilege to minister at Richfield AG for Pastor Willard Coleman. Willard and Betty planted this church 35 years ago and have developed a fine church in a challenging environment.

Sunday evening we visited with Michael and Jana Trail in St. George. They pastor New Life Christian Center and are doing a great job in the midst of a suffering local economy. God has directed them to several avenues of influence in the community.

Monday morning we met with Jerry and Emma Van Iwaarden, and Jonathan and Stephanie Holiman. Together they pastor Westview Christian Center in Cedar City. Jonathan and Stephanie planted a church there a few years ago and when the economy went south in the area several key families moved. The outcome has been a joining of the two churches. This has proven to be an excellent arrangement with each church providing strength in different areas of ministry.

Monday evening we met with Ray and Nancy Paschen in Moab. They have been faithfully pastoring First Assembly of God for several years. Most recently they have been improving the church facility as they continue to minister to the church family and reach out to the community.

Tuesday morning we met with Emil and Nancy Romero who pastor Faith Assembly of God in Blanding. With the help of work teams and finances from Pueblo Christian Center and Amazing Grace Fellowship of Pueblo, CO they have transformed the exterior of the building. It is now one of the most attractive and inviting buildings in the community. Emil has suffered physically in recent years but continues to faithfully build the church and reach out to the community.

May God abundantly bless the personal lives and ministries of all these wonderful people who have answered God’s call and serve in challenging places. Many are being added to the Kingdom of God because of their work.