September 30th 2008
Remembering Irv
“I had more fun at the funeral…” That’s not your typical memorial service comment. But, in the case of my father-in-law’s service it was wholly appropriate. If you knew Irv Chambers, you’d know that laughing and being serious are not mutually exclusive. And, so, as we remembered his life and death on September 8th, there were tears and there was also real joy. Joy becasue of a life well lived, joy becasue of the hope of the resurrection, joy because he is with the Lord right now–finally able to tell my own father all about my wife and my sons!
We have posted the service on Grace’s website for a little while. We’d love you to listen to it. On the welcome page, scroll down to “member spotlight”. Susan gave a moving tribute which begins at minute 18.00. His dear friend and ministry partner (for 52 years!) Leighton Ford brought the message. It begins at 39.11. Well worth it.
If you have the time, Sue and I would love to share this with you. We are so thankful for Irv’s life and his death. We are overwhelmingly thankful for the Lord’s gracious gift of eternal life, which makes grieving the loss of a believer so hope-filled, even while terribly painful.