The Rev. Jerry Hayenga, RIP

   I received word this morning from Dave Bush that the Rev. Jerry Hayenga — former missionary and a long-time faithful friend, and for the last 17 years an elder of the Sonora OP church, passed into glory last evening.

   Jerry was truly a kind and gentle man.  I will always remember that he began most of his public prayers by saying, "Our Father in heaven, we are so thankful today that we can look up to you and call you 'Our Father…'"  Repetitious, but a privilege of grace that bears constant repeating.

   May the Lord provide comfort to his dear wife, Eileen, and their son, Jerry, Jr.