Gloria Long
One of Prospect's patriarchal members passed away yesterday. Gloria Long entered into life eternal while surrounded by many of her family members. They sang together, and prayed together, and Gloria went very peacefully to be with her Savior, Jesus. Her daughter tells me that even in her last hours, when Gloria was unable to talk, she responded to reminders of Jesus' love...and kept her hands in perfect knitting motion.
She, and her prayer-filled spirit, will be greatly missed by many of us here at Prospect.
Her hand-made mittens will be missed, too!
At Gloria's request, there will not (likely) be a memorial service at the church.
Instead, a "simple graveside service" will be planned for a later date.
Please keep Gloria's family in your prayers as they grieve their loss...
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Pastor Steve
And please keep our larger community in your prayers amidst all of the violence and premature loss of life that Peoria has been experiencing so far this year.