Special LCNZ Update - Two Deaths in the LCNZ Family

Kia ora koutou dear friends,

I am writing this special update to inform you of the deaths of the following people; dearly loved members of the LCNZ family -

• Joan Mooney (nee Eggers). Joan died at her home in Christchurch last week aged 84, after being discharged from hospital having suffered a stroke. Her funeral will be at St Pauls Lutheran Church, Burwood, Christchurch at 11.00am on Wednesday 29th May.
• Pastor Dan Weise. Dan died shortly after midnight early Saturday morning (May 25). He had a massive heart attack on Monday morning (May 20). Former interim pastor at St Martin and colleague of Dan Wiese at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota wrties - The heart attack was "out of the blue." It has stunned everyone. He participated in the worship service last Sunday, May 19. New Zealand had a big impact on Dan and Marilynn's life as well as ours (Gene and Pat). We think of NZ often.

Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, has destroyed death and brings immortal life through the gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through Joan and Dan. We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord for Joan and Dan, and we commend their loved ones to your grace and comfort, in the name of the risen and ascended Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Nga mihi (greetings) me arohanui (and great love) to you all in the name of Jesus.

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