We have had a very rough couple of weeks at Belview. We learned a little over a week ago that a long term (but inactive) member of Belview-David Bell, had passed away. His services were at Rose Hill Cemetery's Chapel on July 10th.
       A week ago, Wednesday, again the 10th, we learned that long time member and friend Sharon Phillips had passed away. We worked with the Police Department to try to locate family, but it wasn't easy. We were finally able to connect the police department with Bud Phillips' family. but are still unable to identify Sharon's brother and sister. Despite our efforts to contact the Phillips again, they have yet to respond. So, we wait.
      During this entire time, Lois Allison, our gifted pianist, was in the hospital fighting to defeat infections in her blood stream and digestive system. The battle was massive. It seemed like the enemy had sent every evil army and destructive spirit to attack Lois. She fought with every fiber of her being. Prayers were showering down on the Throne of God in Heaven constantly. Doctors were exhausting themselves, nurses were attending to her every need, and family only left her side during mandatory shift changes.
      But in Heaven, according to God's Divine and Perfect Calendar, Lois! reservation in Heaven was coming closer by the moment.
      There comes a time when the future is sure, but it is not here with us any longer. On Friday, July 12th, I believe that Lois could hear the voices of those who had gone before us better than ours. The last voice she heard was that of Jesus, "Come up here." She answered and obeyed.
      On Friday, July 26th, at Belview Baptist, at 11 AM, we will celebrate her life and remember the times we shared with her worshipping our Lord. She played the piano for Jesus, and she did it extremely well. But even better than her playing was her praying and her fellowship. Her heart was filled to over-flowing with love. The last voice on earth was that of Jesus' and the first voice she heard in Heaven was also the Lord l s, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
                                                                                         Bro. Tom & Mama Sue