Traditionally December is a time of celebration, as we prepare for Christmas and the coming of our Lord. However, this week has been a particularly hard week for some of our church members, as two of our members mourn the passing of loved ones in the space of two days.
On Saturday night, John Oh's mother passed away after a mercifully short battle with cancer. She had been suffering from cancer for the last few months, and she was warded within the last two weeks, after the doctors discovered that she had a fractured hip bone. They had been intending to operate on her to help ease the pain, but unfortunately, complications arose, and they could not go ahead with the operation. On Saturday morning, her blood pressure fell, and her temperature went up to 40 degrees. She passed away peacefully on Saturday evening. Thankfully, John and his siblings were all around to see her. John and Jenny had already decided to withdraw from the mission trip leaving to East Asia this coming Friday night, due to his mum's condition. Thank God also that Auntie had received Christ when she was much younger.
On Sunday evening, we also received news that Johnson Tan's grandfather had passed away. He had been warded in hospital for breathing difficulties. Johnson Tan was close to his grandfather, and is deeply saddened by his passing. Thank God however that his grandfather was able to witness his wedding to Yock Chin in July this year.
Even from far away, your prayers for the family of our grieving members are much appreciated. If you would like to send your condolences to the families, please drop me a note and I will pass on your words of comfort and encouragement. This is a constant reminder to me of the urgency of sharing the gospel with our parents, family and loved ones, as we know that they will not always be with us.
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