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his wife Dorothy (2021) and his son Peter (2008). cloud, thy transgressions, ... return unto me;
His life changed forever when he suffered a for I have redeemed thee," opened her under-
massive stroke a number of years ago. John was standing regarding the work of Christ for her
a resident in the Waters Edge Care Community, personally. Her husband was saved six days
and in his final days he longed to be with his later. Both were baptized and received into
Lord. He will be greatly missed by his sons Vic- the Ontario, WI, assembly later that same year.
tor (Shannon), Roger (Martha), Rejean, and his Dory was exemplary in her steadfastness to the
daughter Nicole (Bruce) Coghill. Murray Pratt assembly, even as her health began to fail. When
spoke words of comfort and shared the gospel she could no longer attend in person, she con-
both at the funeral service and at the graveside. nected by Zoom for nearly every meeting. Her
Eldora "Dory" Thomas of Norwalk, WI, on grandson-in-law, Brandon Doll, spoke faithful
November 14, 2024, age 89. Dory was saved and compassionate words at the funeral. Her
February 14, 1992, during gospel meetings grandson, Tyler Thomas, spoke at the graveside.
with Paul Elliott and Robert Orr. The words Prayer is appreciated for the many who heard
of Isaiah 44:22, "I have blotted out, as a thick the gospel preached at the funeral service.

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Phoebe Continued from p. 25

of the church, Phoebe’s motive was hardly that the church at Cenchreae may have
to obtain honour for herself but rather for met in her home. As a helper of many,
the Lord whom she served and in whose she demonstrated that she understood
that wealth and other resources are a
name she was received. While we can only stewardship from the Lord, to be used
speculate what form her patronage took, for His glory and not merely for our own
it seems reasonable to conclude that she gratification.
used her means for the care of the saints Concluding our short study, “I com-
and the support of missionary endeavour. mend to you our sister Phoebe” (Rom
She may herself have shown hospitality to 16:1). May we all emulate her good
travelling Christians, and some suggest example.

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