Memorial Service on Thursday for Joseph Scott Gray
There will be a memorial service for Scott on:
Thursday, June 16th at Noon
First Presbyterian Church in Evanston
1427 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
There will be no wake or visitation. Scott's desire was for us to come together in a celebration of his life and the God that he loves so much. He said he wanted his service to "shine for Jesus Christ!". Personally, I see them both shining!
You can find a copy of Scott's death notice/obituary on the funeral home web site. It's http://donnellanfuneral.com. There is a very handsome picture of Scott included.
God Bless You,
Michele
4 Comments:
Dear Michele,
I am Nancy, Mike shuman's mom. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your wonderful Christian husband. The angels in heaven surely weepwith you- his life was filled with potentualities for service to God.
I believe that when a person is very strong for God, the forces of darkness do try to target them. and simply because he was not openly persecuted does not mean he was not a martyr in some hidden way. The spiritual battles are often hidden from our mortal sight.
What you and Scott have been battling may have won a small battle- but they will not win the war. The Lord of heaven knows Scott by name, has numbered every hair on his head. Dear unto the Lord is the death of His saints.
His hand is on the sparrow- not one falls to the ground without God's knowledge. And we are worth mny sparrows.
I know it must be difficult for you now. I have lost many in my family. At first, there is disbelief, then sorrow, then questioning God. But them there is a new understanding that happens when we keep bringing all our feelings to God in prayer, with complete honesty. But it all takes time. Our hearts need time to heal and grow in this new understanding.
And the gift of Pentecost helps very much in this. And the new way of seeing makes all in life even more precious and beautiful than ever, as we realize how fragile life is... and the Spirit shines through even more brightly....
C.S. Lewis lost his wife to cancer and he has written a book about his grief. It could be helpful to you now. There has also been a movie made from the book, called Shadowlands. It is good, if you prefer movies to books.
I will always remember your joy and vitality as a couple at Sara Jane's wedding, dancing the night away together. I know Scott is again free to dance in heaven- he has run the good race, as Paul says, and finished it. I feel sure that Jesus' words to him will be, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
You forever friend in Christ,
Nancy Shuman
I have never met Scott, but we have been praying for him since last year. Doug Moullette and Jim Yearsin have been leading us in prayer. I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you will find comfort in Jesus (2 Cor 1:3-4). I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Hi Moxie - I am so sorry that you and your family have such a loss to deal with.
Please know that your friends care about you, cry with you, and are holding you close in our hearts.
Patty - (CCK)
Dear Michele,
I have no idea if you even read this blog anymore but I wanted to leave you a short message anyway.
My name is Greg Kregoski and I grew up with Scott as one of my friends in Plymouth, MI. Scott and I both received scholarships to USC and were roommates our first year.
Living out in California it took about a year or so before I heard about Scott's passing and I wanted to extend my condolences to you.
Recently I was looking through a bunch of pictures from college and a few of Scott popped up here and there. If you might be interested I would be happy to spend some time searching for more pictures of Scott in my boxed photo albums and send them to you.
I can be reached at gkregoski@roadrunner.com.
Sincerely,
Greg Kregoski
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