What a Wonderful Smile:
Ruth Vivian Perry
Oct. 18, 1918 - Mar. 23, 2005
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We gathered on April
3 to give thanks to God for and to say a loving farewell to
Ruth Vivian (Bennett) Perry, a dear sister who (with her sweet
daughter) has been part of Joy Fellowship for more than 20
years. We are thankful you could be here with us.
Ruth was born 86 years ago in Saskatchewan, to John and Sarah
(Crebo) Bennett, and grew up on a 'ranch' near Moose Jaw. She
had one brother, Bud, who passed away several years ago. We
remember her as a faithful fellow disciple of Jesus Christ,
salt of the earth, and soft light to the world. She was a
dedicated, single-minded, generous single mother to Linda,
during an era when families who had children with disabilities
did not receive much support from Government. She was a loyal
friend to many of us, a tender-hearted lover of animals and
many people who had not been treated with much value or
respect in our society. Her sense of humour brightened our
days, and her faithful prayers followed us wherever we went.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, she is with the Lord she
loved. We love you, Ruth.
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A Call to Pray for Joy
It is now more than two months since we learned that our pastor, Joy
Gregory, was facing surgery for breast cancer. She has since had a
second surgery and will be facing chemotherapy over the summer. This
has come as a great shock to all of us. As we have come to grips
with the fact of her serious illness, we have come to see ever more
clearly the gift she is to us. Our heartfelt desire is for her
healing and our conviction is that we can help her best by our
prayers. We are thankful that God has raised up a great band of
prayer warriors, not only among all of us in Joy Fellowship but also
among friends around the world whom her life has touched and
blessed. Would you join our band? This ribbon is a symbol of our
commitment to pray for Joy.
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Gifts in Celebration of Life
Honoring Sue Woods by Stephanie McClellan
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