Deacon Otto O. McFadden

A candle was lit by sonya on July 26, 2017 3:16 PM

Message from Carol Burgoon

So sorry to hear of Neal's passing. He worked with my husband, Ed Burgoon, for many years at Mrs. Ressler's. He was a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy to all his family. .Rest in peace, Neal.

A candle was lit by Michelle Reed - School District of Philadelphia on June 27, 2017 11:55 AM

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Abba Father, lead this family consumed by pain, grief, and hurt to You, the One who created their child and loves him more than anyone ever could. I ask that during this time of deep grief, You supply all their needs according the riches of Your glory found only in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).

Thank You for Your promise that as they draw near to You that You will come near to
them (James 4:8). Surround them with Your loving kindness. Thank You that Your compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-24).

I boldly ask that in their sorrow, pain, and grief, as they seek You, may they find You in a way they never have before. And I ask that You uphold them with Your MIGHTY right hand. Let them trust in Your plan. Remind them that, although it may feel like it now, NOTHING will ever separate them from Your love, neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither things present nor in the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth or anything in all creation will ever separate them from the love of God that is found in Christ Jesus their Lord. (Romans 8:38-39).

Thank You, Father, that the sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart You will not despise. (Psalm 51:17). Father, meet them in their brokenness, fill them with love, slowly pick up the pieces and begin to put them together to make a new thing of beauty, whatever that looks like to You, Father.

Father, give them courage and strength to believe this promise: DO NOT BE AFRAID OR DISMAYED FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO (Joshua 1:9). And Father, no matter where they are or who they are with, as the grief settles may they see You and experience You. Protect their hearts from well-meaning but hurtful words. Place Your ministering angels around every corner so they know You are with them.

Help all those who love and care for them continue to devote themselves to praying for them. Prompt us and make our spirits sensitive to pray whenever we think of Deacon McFadden, hear his name, see something he loved, whatever is it is You bring to our hearts, REMIND us to pray for this family. Thank You Father, what is impossible with men, is possible with You (Luke 18:27).

Finally, Father, we take comfort in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: ‘Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we FIX OUR EYES ON NOT WHAT IS SEEN BUT WHAT IS UNSEEN since what is seen is temporal, but what is unseen is eternal.’

I ask all this in Jesus’ most precious and powerful name. Amen.