Aug
10
2014
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CRISTY’S FUNERAL SERVICE

Please allow me this opportunity to recap the funeral service for Cristy Leytham.  The service was to begin at 11:00AM but it actually began at 10:30AM with her son, Tony, leading in a time of musical praise and worship.  After that, another gentleman joined Tony and they shared several songs.

I was then asked to preached and Tico Vargas served as the translator.  During my time, I asked Dr. Mike Clark to share how Paul & Cristy were instrumental in helping Miss Dottie and him secure their first piece of property in Guatemala for the Casa Aleluya Children’s Home.

After I finished preaching, Manolo & Mildred Padilla shared two songs.  Andy, Cristy’s grandson, shared a few words as did a niece from El Salvador.

The casket was then loaded into the bed of Roberto’s truck and most everyone walked behind the truck to the cemetery which was about one half mile away on the top of the mountain.  There was singing, I shared about the resurrection and Carmina, daughter-in-law read the 27th Psalm.  The casket was placed in the mausoleum and the brick mason closed it up.

We walked away from the cemetery just before 2:30PM so the service in total was just under four hours long.  In my opinion, it was a good service and one that honored Jesus.

I have received several e-mails of support from members of the Friendship family.  I appreciate the encouragement and support.  For me, coming to Guatemala will never be the same.  I am thankful to have known Cristy Leytham for the past fourteen years.  Pray for her family!

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Aug
10
2014
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SUNDAY, 8/10/14

Today’s Bible reading – Ezra 10:1-44 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 Psalm 31:9-18 Proverbs 21:3

Today’s on the point revival prayer – Betty Clair Hatcher, Amber Joyner, Phillip & Claire Turner   wade@wademorris.com

The past twenty one hours or so have been, in some ways, a blur for me.  I received the news for Cristy Leytham’s death around 10:15AM or so.  First news was that the service would take place that afternoon.  However, I soon received an e-mail from Paul telling me they would like for me to preach Cristy’s funeral service today.  A quick phone call to Sonny Bates and the decision was made to try and grab a ticket on the only flight available yesterday afternoon.

Alan Aldridge took care of last night’s service and Bro. Jerry graciously agreed to preach this morning’s services.  Soy got me to the airport and with other airlines canceling flights (weather related?) the flight I was on left on time.

I have never missed three consecutive Sundays.  I do not like doing so.  However, I feel that God gave me a definitive word about being here this morning.  If anyone from the Friendship family is offended by this, I sincerely apologize.  If I were not preaching the service, I would have stayed at home rather than just attend the service.  Thank you for understanding and thank you for your prayers.

The actual funeral service will take place today at 11:00AM (noon Grand Bay time) with burial to follow on top of the mountain.  Pray for Paul and the family.

My e-mail has been filled with prayer support relating to Deidra and Daphne.  Thank you!

The deacons will not meet today as scheduled.

Regular schedule this morning and tonight.  Soy & Deidra will be sharing in the evening service.

I pray that you will have a great Sunday with Jesus.  Pray for revival.

 

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