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Celebrating the Life of
KEITH LORNIE
13.6.1929 - 18.4.2005
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A SPECIAL DAY
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On 11th June about 50 people invaded the hall at Central
Baptist for lunch and an afternoon with the Homersham
and Gardner families. Friends came from Hamilton, Te
Awamutu, Rotorua, Te Puke and Katikati. There were at
least two new people from Tauranga. This was the last
meeting that Keith Lornie planned for us, and like all
the meetings Keith arranged, it was a good time. Maybe
that is because Keith always prayed about everything,
New committee member Sara did a great job of introducing
and welcoming the team. She shared some much-appreciated
verses from the Bible. Dianne said everything in their
family revolves around the Lord and around music. As
each of the team told us their names and a little about
themselves, they all said they love music. We were
treated to a variety of items including keyboard
solos by Jade, Haylee and Josh. There was a guitar duet,
a guitar quartet, vocal solos and duets and a skit about
Mary, Martha and Jesus called "In His Presence". This
was followed by the song, "I Just Want To Be Where You
Are". Michael shared a special answer to prayer and
Haylee sang a beautiful modern version of "His Eye Is On
The Sparrow".
Dianne, in speaking of Keith said someone at his funeral
told how he ALWAYS spent time alone with God each
morning and evening, and she said his life showed it.
Then we all sang, "Something Beautiful" as we thought of
Keith. Dianne concluded with a short message before
afternoon tea. Thanks to all who worked to make the day
such a success.
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This is Keith. ( Click on the picture for a separate version, perhaps bigger. )
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It was a shock to hear
of Keith's sudden death,
The following tributes
are from Bay of Plenty
friends. They speak on
behalf of others who
find it difficult to
put their thoughts in
writing.
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KEITH - A FRIEND INDEED
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It was with joy and sadness that we heard about the death of
Keith. Joy because we knew he had gone to be with the Lord
Jesus Christ, whom he loved and served until the end, and
sadness because he will be greatly missed as chairman of the
Bay of Plenty CFFD and as a member of our extended family.
Although acquainted with much grief and sadness in his own
life, Keith was always an inspiration to others with a word
of comfort or encouragement in every situation. The times we
remembered and loved most about Keith were when he would
come around for a meal - he didn't care whether it was a
roast or a recycled meal from the night before.
After dinner we would make a big pot of tea, put it on the
table with cups and settle down to share the Word of God
with each other. What precious times we had around our
table sharing the Lord, what He had done, what He was
doing and what He was going to do in these days.
- Bob and Sheila Wright
I first met Keith 8 1/2 years ago at the CFFD Centre in
Auckland - only once. Yet he remembered my name when we
met again in Tauranga. We were both involved with
praying in B.O.P. Branch. Keith was always there, at the
committee meetings, outings, dinners, camps and the
Bethlehem Baptist Special Needs service. We all
respected him for his dedication in looking after
Marilyn, his loyalty to CFFD and the help he gave so
many people, but especially his love for his Lord.
Keith had dinner with us just six nights before he died.
He will be missed very much.
- Lyndsay Bol
Keith was one of my best friends and he came after
school every Wednesday. He played ball with me. It was
really fun.
- Emily
I liked to do things with Papa Keith. He was caring and
I miss him.
- Aimee
Papa Keith was a great man of God. He loved as Jesus
loved and was kind to all, big or small. For me and
others he was almost perfect. Can you get better than
that? I didn't see any bad in him. What a way to go,
doing someone else's lawn. How many people die helping?
Not many. I miss him greatly and I will never forget
what he did for me and others. Papa Keith rest in peace.
- Alyssa J.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his
saints."
- Galatians 5:22
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Dates to Remember :
- 9th Oct. - Meeting at Bob & Sheila's.
- Pot Blessing Meals - Last Saturday of
each month.
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BAY OF PLENTY COMMITTEE :
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This year has brought some changes.
The present committee members are :-
- Beryl Greenslade
- Cees and Lyndsay Bol
- Sheila Wright
- Sara Ash
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DISABILITY SUNDAY :
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Was it recognised in your church? At
Welcome Bay Community Church, Lyndsay put a notice in the
church newsletter and took the intercessory prayer, focusing
on Disability Awareness. The minister has asked for further
input at a later date. At St. Columba, Norah read from the
March Encourager the suggestions on communicating with
people with speech difficulties, emphasising the importance
of not pretending you have understood when you have not.
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June POT BLESSING MEAL :
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This was held on Saturday 25th at
Cees and Lyndsay's. Eleven people attended. Beryl led a
question and answer time relating to CFFD. Sara shared her
testimony. It was very moving to hear how God had been with her
from the time she was a little girl coping with visual
impairment and dyslexia as well.
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MORE SERVICE FOR CEES :
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Cees Bol is to be serving on the
Pacific Link in Fiji again for seven weeks. Lyndsay will
join him for the last two weeks, to go on the outreach to
the island of Kadavu.
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SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICE :
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Bethlehem Baptist continue to hold a
service for people with special needs on the 2nd Sunday of
the month at 2.30 p.m. under the leadership of Pastor Bryce.
In June the speaker was Dan Martin, with his ever-popular
puppets. Everyone is welcome at these bright and happy
afternoons.
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B.O.P. SUPPLEMENT :
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This is for YOU! It is an opportunity for
you to bless others with your contribution, especially if
you have a disability. The next issue comes out in November.
See what you can do!
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BIBLE VERSE :
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares
the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future".
- Jeremiah 29:11
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