A Friend in Heaven

Rev. Oscar Berzins was an incredible person. I met him when I became pastor at Dodge Park Church. He had served the church well as its interim pastor between Pastor Lubek and me. Folks at Dodge Park Church knew him for many years as he pastored several of our sister German congregations in the US and Canada.

Oscar passed away today. He had been ill for several months with an inoperable brain tumor. His last days were uncomfortable. Our prayers are certainly with his wife, family, and church family today. Oscar and Helga live in St. Joe and are a valuable part of the Washington Ave. Church of God.

Oscar always had a smile. His positive attitude radiated to those around him. He loved people. I often looked to him as a person that I would want to be like. He was joyful, loving, humble, and kind. His love for Christ was ever present. Being around him encouraged me.

While we grieve, he is enjoying the reward of a lifetime of service to Christ and His church. I remember today that we grieve with hope, not hopelessness.

This Bible says in Psalm 116:15 (GWT) that

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ones.

A precious man is now enjoying heaven ... No more tears ... No more pain.

Glory be to God.

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