Until just a couple of years ago, when John stopped driving, he was still attending Session meetings and actively taking part in the discussion, always with a wise and considered thought to add to the topic.
He has put in nearly 30 years of ‘active’ service, and just a couple in ‘retirement’, during which time his service continued, leading and guiding the Prayer Circle, while supporting the work of St Mark’s, as well as individuals’ needs within and without St Mark’s.
He phoned me earlier in the year just to tell me that he kept me in prayer: it was good to know that whatever I had on my plate to do for Session and the congregation, my very thoughts for our future would be underpinned by his prayers for the success of all we undertake in the service of our Lord here at St Mark’s.
I shall miss his smile and chuckle, his exemplary good manners, his good company, and his positive outlook:
It’s not more than a year ago that he said (not for the first time) that if he were to marry again, he would like me to sing at the wedding!
I thank the Lord for John’s life, for his love and friendship, service to St Mark’s and most of all that this is not a final leave-taking, but just a temporary parting, and that we shall all meet again one day
and celebrate together in the very presence of the Lord John loves and continues to serve in Heaven.
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