We would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate God’s
goodness in giving us our precious Samuel. Our journey has been tough but we
believe Samuel’s brokenness can be redeemed through how God is and will use his
little life as well as through how God is working and will work in our family.
We have been so abundantly blessed by the role that so many of you have played
in this journey. We do not take for granted the words of encouragement, the
meals, the prayers or the friendship that has helped carry us through this
time. We could not face tomorrow without you- our community.
We are trying to make this service family friendly- so as to
involve Moriah as much as possible and to allow our little friends to celebrate
with us- as so many have prayed for baby Samuel in a sweet and innocent
way. Please feel free to bring
your children. We are not afraid of a little noise.
Finally- please try and come with hearts of
celebration. There will be tears-
because we are sad at our loss but our desire is to recognize and celebrate God’s
goodness – despite our sorrow.
When- Thursday
February 13, 2014 at 3pm
Where- North
Langley Community Church – 21015 96th Ave
There will not be a
reception to follow. We
recognize that some people would like to give in some way. We will provide
envelopes for donations for Canuck Place and for donations towards wheelchairs
for our church’s (Jericho Ridge Community Church) upcoming Missions trip to
Guatemala.
Serenity, we will be thinking of you all from the east coast as you gather to celebrate Samuel and God's goodness in the midst of sorrow. Love to you, Chris, and Moriah.
ReplyDeleteSharla (for Darren too)
The Pacific Academy community has been praying for your family!
ReplyDeleteErvin Dueck
Hi Serenity,
ReplyDeleteThis is Kim Neufeldt, Kelly's sister writing. I just heard today, and wished I had known earlier. I'm so sorry to hear of little Samuel's short and painful journey in this life. I also want to congratulate you on the birth of your little son. I remember feeling so proud of my little boy, and amidst the deep sorrow, feeling so much joy at finally being able to see him, hold him, and know him in the little way that we were given that day.
I'm crying as I write this, with tears for you and also from the memories of the pain of losing a little one. Each journey is so different, but if you ever need a friend to cry with, you can get ahold of me through Kelly.
Many prayers and tears. Memory Eternal to sweet Samuel.