17-02 2021 22:46
wrote:
Our condolences to Derek’s family and just want to recall some of our memories of him. We first met Derek at June and Tony Storey’s house, he was always eager to chat about photography, trains and his belief in Jesus. I was about to be baptised the next day on Christmas Eve and I was anxious about being dunked as I have a fear of being under water, Derek spoke a few kind words which calmed me and the baptism went well as he said it would. A little later on at a house group meeting he had a prophecy for me - he said, “like an oyster that is closed shut, when it opened it would reveal a beautiful Pearl”. I‘d like to think that prophecy has come true. Derek’s work on earth is done and is now claiming his richly deserved reward in heaven. A real honour to have known you Derek.
Chris and Lyn
17-02 2021 22:46
wrote:
Our condolences to Derek’s family and just want to recall some of our memories of him. We first met Derek at June and Tony Storey’s house, he was always eager to chat about photography, trains and his belief in Jesus. I was about to be baptised the next day on Christmas Eve and I was anxious about being dunked as I have a fear of being under water, Derek spoke a few kind words which calmed me and the baptism went well as he said it would. A little later on at a house group meeting he had a prophecy for me - he said, “like an oyster that is closed shut, when it opened it would reveal a beautiful Pearl”. I‘d like to think that prophecy has come true. Derek’s work on earth is done and is now claiming his richly deserved reward in heaven. A real honour to have known you Derek.
Chris and Lyn
