remembering Gene

Gene was a man soon to be 49 who passed away in his sleep last Wednesday night. His funeral was yesterday.

Six months ago, Gene walked into Harvest Vineyard to do community service, and last week he walked out of this life having known the love of Jesus and the love of friends.

If you have a minute, check out a beautiful story of the Gospel being lived out at a friend's blog, www.lovesmuch.blogspot.com. Shelly's post about Gene's story is entitled "Just Gene".

I didn't know Gene well, but I did come to see him at Harvest quite regularly this fall, and I could detect his movement from a community service worker to a Harvest family member.
Oh, the hope and glory of Heaven, Gene! I'll see you again someday, and in the meantime, know that you not only kept the windows at Harvest clear and clean, but your story has helped make clear and clean the windows of the Kingdom as well.