A pillar of our church died on friday. I got a text simply saying "Colin went home today", at first I was confused, then sad, then joyful. That is right. Colin went home.
This man has served his Lord for YEARS. He has testimony of all God has done throughout this time, in his life, in the life of his church, in the life of those around him. His stories were amazing, his networking vast, his knowledge encyclopedic and his love abounding.
There were several occasions when I was negative about Colin, but many more where I was encouraged by his words. He was always there with a welcome, a joke or a bit of knowledge of the world. I expect his funeral to be packed, mainly with people he brought to Jesus, people he served and people he encouraged. He continued to minister to the over 50s of our church for years after he retired from the ministry, bringing many to the church, taking many around the world to Israel, Toronto and other places and serving wherever he could.
He was one of God's leaders. He was a holy man. He knew Jesus, very well.
Colin leaves a big hole.
Praise God for his life!
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