Nathan Shair, a 22-year-old young man, from the English congregation was accidentally killed on Thursday, July 12th when the lever on a mechanical horse struck him in the head. You can read about the tragedy by looking at these two Calgary Herald articles on Friday, July 13, 2007 and Sunday, July 15, 2007. The second article is especially touching because it shares about Nate's "fiery spirit" for helping people.I received emails from the two English pastors. They and the rest of the congregation are evidently in shock and are grieving the sudden loss. Nate's parents and two older sisters are mourning as well.
Please pray for SCCEFC, Nate's friends and Nate's family. I'm still at a loss for words about all this. My heart aches for the brothers and sisters at SCCEFC. This church has gone through so much. Please pray for their unity during this difficult time, and that they will will find solace and refuge in God.
"Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted." – Matthew 5:4
3 comments:
My heart literally sank as I read this blog entry. I'll be sure to pray for them.
This made me think of the poem "Footprints In The Sand":
"But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Yah... I've been talking to a handful of people from SCCEFC and my heart keeps breaking when I hear how much they have gone through as a church. In addition to James and Nathan, they have lost several other young people at that church in recent years.
thank you eunice :)
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