By Kevin & Nadene Snyman (from Cardiff)
What a paradoxically sad occasion it will be when you hold John's funeral in his beloved St Mark's, because it seems to me that John's death underlines the changing of the seasons for St Mark's in a deeply profound way.
John represented everything that is good and true and beautiful about the congregation - ageing but energetic, traditional but willing to grow and change, loyal to the church and so very kind and welcoming to all who might be considered 'new to a pew.'
The leaves have for too long being turning to purer shades of orange and gold, and now yet another has
But the other side of this paradox is the fact that our tears will fall for only a few short years before it is our turn to be welcomed into the Kingdom where there will be such a joyous meeting of dear friends that the mere telling of it will take an eternity.
How pleased Jesus is to have his dear and faithful friend back home. In addition, there are new shoots of growth in St Mark's, new directions and new ministries - a great work to be done fro the Kingdom, and for this reason are you there, obedient to God's call. St Mark's has many years left to the glory of God in Jesus! What a joy it will be when Jesus speaks the same words to you that he speaks even now to John - well done, good and faithful servant!
We will be with you all in thought and prayer in the coming days.
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