We began the month of January at our SIM Conference Center in Miango for our SIM Spiritual Life Conference Jan. 5-9. It was a great time of sessions, study, and relaxation together.
We also ended the month of January at our SIM Conference Center as we held a memorial service at Kirk Chapel for one of our fellow missionaries.
Anne Burke, our SIM guest house manager in Jos, died suddenly on January 1
8 from a leaking aortic aneurysm. Her death was a shock to our entire mission community. Her funeral was held on January 22, a very sad day as we laid to rest one of our own in our cemetery here. But it was also a day of rejoicing in the life Anne lived for the Lord. We were all blessed as we heard testimonies from many Nigerians of the way her life had touched them and how thankful they are that we all are willing to make a sacrifice to come here in obedience to Christ. It was a two and a half hour service of tributes, singing, and a message to remind us that those who are in Christ mourn in a different way because we have HOPE. And that even as we mourn we can be a testimony and light to the lost as they see our HOPE.
8 from a leaking aortic aneurysm. Her death was a shock to our entire mission community. Her funeral was held on January 22, a very sad day as we laid to rest one of our own in our cemetery here. But it was also a day of rejoicing in the life Anne lived for the Lord. We were all blessed as we heard testimonies from many Nigerians of the way her life had touched them and how thankful they are that we all are willing to make a sacrifice to come here in obedience to Christ. It was a two and a half hour service of tributes, singing, and a message to remind us that those who are in Christ mourn in a different way because we have HOPE. And that even as we mourn we can be a testimony and light to the lost as they see our HOPE.Please pray for Anne's husband, Peter, as he has now returned to Australia to spend time with their daughters. He is our SIM finance and projects manager here and we look forward to his return in a few months.
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