This past week was one of many emotions.
A beloved member of our church, Dr. Ken Yaussy passed away at just 52, and the loss has been felt by our whole community. His memorial service on Friday was a true testimony to his faith, his humor and the deep, abiding love he held for his family and God. Before his death, he had requested that Mark end the service with "When the Saints Go Marching In." The joyous, loud celebration (Mark rocked it on the drums) was a reminder of Ken-full of life, a little loud, and always pointing to his steadfast faith in the Lord.
On Saturday, Mark had the privilege of marrying a wonderful couple, Krysta and BJ. BJ is a Navy man and the couple had already endured a seven month deployment and likely BJ will be leaving again soon. It was a ceremony and reception filled with gorgeous music, lots of cute Navy boys in uniform and thoughtful love- an appropriate reflection of Krysta & BJ.
At the ceremony, Mark asked all the married couples in attendance to silently renew their own vows along with the bride and groom. As Mark stood up front and Leah sat solo in the pews, we promised again the covenant that has been tested much these past few years: to be lovingly faithful in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.
We mourn, we rejoice, we celebrate, we treasure every moment along the way.
A beloved member of our church, Dr. Ken Yaussy passed away at just 52, and the loss has been felt by our whole community. His memorial service on Friday was a true testimony to his faith, his humor and the deep, abiding love he held for his family and God. Before his death, he had requested that Mark end the service with "When the Saints Go Marching In." The joyous, loud celebration (Mark rocked it on the drums) was a reminder of Ken-full of life, a little loud, and always pointing to his steadfast faith in the Lord.
On Saturday, Mark had the privilege of marrying a wonderful couple, Krysta and BJ. BJ is a Navy man and the couple had already endured a seven month deployment and likely BJ will be leaving again soon. It was a ceremony and reception filled with gorgeous music, lots of cute Navy boys in uniform and thoughtful love- an appropriate reflection of Krysta & BJ.
At the ceremony, Mark asked all the married couples in attendance to silently renew their own vows along with the bride and groom. As Mark stood up front and Leah sat solo in the pews, we promised again the covenant that has been tested much these past few years: to be lovingly faithful in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.
We mourn, we rejoice, we celebrate, we treasure every moment along the way.
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