Fraser Kay
16-05 2023 19:25
wrote:
Phil - I looked up to him in more ways than the obvious.
Though younger in the faith, there were so many times his wisdom and insight defied his Christian age. He was a man of increasingly deep felt love and integrity. Praying with him was a joy. Planning with him was a pleasure. Leading with him was a privilege.
A truckload of memories pass my gaze - a fondness for good quality cheese, a super tech support person, a dry humour, a big laugh that would erupt, even at his own jokes, a cat-disliker, a full HGV licence (recently acquired) and generous pockets.
But his depth is what I remember the most. He had that unique blend of open frankness and deep humility (or more simply ‘truth and love’). So often one virtue outsmarts the other in our Christian experience and we can be left with the danger of either being too weak or being too harsh. No so with our Phil - He was prepared to be wrong and he was prepared to be right and stick to a principle he felt was right before God. That made him a joy to serve alongside as fellow elder.
Above he loved Jesus and helped other love him too!
There will never be another Phil to lead NSBC because there never could be. He is unique, made in the image of God and now that image is perfectly expressed in the presence of Jesus, His beloved Saviour.
There will need to be new leaders that rise and be the people God would have them be, as Phil was in His life - this would be a great testament to our friend and brother to see others take his place!
Phil - we miss you and will certainly see you again in the joyful presence of our Saviour who died for you!
Becky and the family - we love you and will stand with you as we serve our same Lord and Saviour Jesus!
Fraser Kay
16-05 2023 19:25
wrote:
Phil - I looked up to him in more ways than the obvious.
Though younger in the faith, there were so many times his wisdom and insight defied his Christian age. He was a man of increasingly deep felt love and integrity. Praying with him was a joy. Planning with him was a pleasure. Leading with him was a privilege.
A truckload of memories pass my gaze - a fondness for good quality cheese, a super tech support person, a dry humour, a big laugh that would erupt, even at his own jokes, a cat-disliker, a full HGV licence (recently acquired) and generous pockets.
But his depth is what I remember the most. He had that unique blend of open frankness and deep humility (or more simply ‘truth and love’). So often one virtue outsmarts the other in our Christian experience and we can be left with the danger of either being too weak or being too harsh. No so with our Phil - He was prepared to be wrong and he was prepared to be right and stick to a principle he felt was right before God. That made him a joy to serve alongside as fellow elder.
Above he loved Jesus and helped other love him too!
There will never be another Phil to lead NSBC because there never could be. He is unique, made in the image of God and now that image is perfectly expressed in the presence of Jesus, His beloved Saviour.
There will need to be new leaders that rise and be the people God would have them be, as Phil was in His life - this would be a great testament to our friend and brother to see others take his place!
Phil - we miss you and will certainly see you again in the joyful presence of our Saviour who died for you!
Becky and the family - we love you and will stand with you as we serve our same Lord and Saviour Jesus!
