| In memory of Charles E. Taylor The Angels Carried Him Home |
I first met "Chuck" (Charles) when the Ring of Fire Evangelistic Ministry/Blue Jeans For Jesus
started about 6 years ago. I am the founding ordained pastor of this ministry. He came to visit
services with his friend. Chuck lived in Fairfield , IL. Chuck had the heart of a child and would
do anything for anyone. Approximately, a year ago he moved to Olney - so that he could
attend services and I could be his payee. Chuck loved the Lord and enjoyed helping with the
ministry.
I will never forget the night I received the call that the EMT's were doing CPR on Chuck and I
needed to get to the trailer park immediately. I had just washed my very long hair and it was
very wet, so I just threw on my coat and headed to the trailer park. When Mom and I arrived
they told us to go to the hospital because that is where Chuck was. I filled out the information
form and then they told me the news: Chuck had gone home to be with the Lord. They didn't
put it in those words, but I knew that is what had happened. I asked to see Chuck and I knew
he was at peace and at home with the Lord. I told the doctor and coroner that Chuck knew
the Lord and he was in the arms of Jesus now, but he would be really missed.
This is what I think happened to Chuck. He closed his eyes on this earth and woke up in the
arms of Jesus! The Lord sent the angels to carry him home. I believe the Lord sends angels
to carry those who know Jesus home to be with the Lord. This is shown in Luke 16:22 "The
time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side." So, how
should we deal with death? We should not fear it. Instead we should look forward to the final
step in life which will lead to our home in heaven. This will be a day of rejoicing because we
will be with the Lord and reunited with our loved ones. Jesus promised we will see him
again-John 16:22 "Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and
no one will take away your joy." (NIV)
I wanted to share with others that it is important to be ready for the Lord's return.
1 Corinthians 15:51-55 "Listen, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be
changed-in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound,
the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe
itself with imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been
clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written
will come true. Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death is your victory?
Where, O death is your sting." (NIV)
Chuck was ready to meet the Lord and while he was on this earth he spent his time serving
the Lord and sharing the good news of Jesus! He was a faithful servant at the Angel Food
Ministry and was always saying "Amen" during the preaching. Chuck will be missed and
remembered for his faithful service and his wonderful smile. He would always go upstairs
before services and sit and enjoy the music. But, we know that Chuck is at peace and home
with the Lord.
Are you ready to meet Jesus? If not, why not ask Jesus into your heart and to forgive you of
your sins. If you would like to ask Jesus into your heart, please pray this prayer: "Dear Jesus,
Please come into my heart and forgive me of my sins and wrongs. I ask you to guide my
steps and protect me. I surrender my life and will to you. I give you praise and glory. In the
name of Jesus I pray. Amen." If you prayed this prayer, then the next step is to find a church
home and be baptised. Stay faithful to the Lord until he calls you home. ~ Rev. Kimberly
Dreiman
started about 6 years ago. I am the founding ordained pastor of this ministry. He came to visit
services with his friend. Chuck lived in Fairfield , IL. Chuck had the heart of a child and would
do anything for anyone. Approximately, a year ago he moved to Olney - so that he could
attend services and I could be his payee. Chuck loved the Lord and enjoyed helping with the
ministry.
I will never forget the night I received the call that the EMT's were doing CPR on Chuck and I
needed to get to the trailer park immediately. I had just washed my very long hair and it was
very wet, so I just threw on my coat and headed to the trailer park. When Mom and I arrived
they told us to go to the hospital because that is where Chuck was. I filled out the information
form and then they told me the news: Chuck had gone home to be with the Lord. They didn't
put it in those words, but I knew that is what had happened. I asked to see Chuck and I knew
he was at peace and at home with the Lord. I told the doctor and coroner that Chuck knew
the Lord and he was in the arms of Jesus now, but he would be really missed.
This is what I think happened to Chuck. He closed his eyes on this earth and woke up in the
arms of Jesus! The Lord sent the angels to carry him home. I believe the Lord sends angels
to carry those who know Jesus home to be with the Lord. This is shown in Luke 16:22 "The
time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side." So, how
should we deal with death? We should not fear it. Instead we should look forward to the final
step in life which will lead to our home in heaven. This will be a day of rejoicing because we
will be with the Lord and reunited with our loved ones. Jesus promised we will see him
again-John 16:22 "Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and
no one will take away your joy." (NIV)
I wanted to share with others that it is important to be ready for the Lord's return.
1 Corinthians 15:51-55 "Listen, I tell you a mystery. We will not all sleep, but we will all be
changed-in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound,
the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe
itself with imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been
clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written
will come true. Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death is your victory?
Where, O death is your sting." (NIV)
Chuck was ready to meet the Lord and while he was on this earth he spent his time serving
the Lord and sharing the good news of Jesus! He was a faithful servant at the Angel Food
Ministry and was always saying "Amen" during the preaching. Chuck will be missed and
remembered for his faithful service and his wonderful smile. He would always go upstairs
before services and sit and enjoy the music. But, we know that Chuck is at peace and home
with the Lord.
Are you ready to meet Jesus? If not, why not ask Jesus into your heart and to forgive you of
your sins. If you would like to ask Jesus into your heart, please pray this prayer: "Dear Jesus,
Please come into my heart and forgive me of my sins and wrongs. I ask you to guide my
steps and protect me. I surrender my life and will to you. I give you praise and glory. In the
name of Jesus I pray. Amen." If you prayed this prayer, then the next step is to find a church
home and be baptised. Stay faithful to the Lord until he calls you home. ~ Rev. Kimberly
Dreiman
