Prayers are Needed

Ro 12:15 - Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

This is a time to weep.

One of my closest friends, Alan Banwart, had tragedy strike his family this past Saturday. His father, Dean, was killed in an accident involving a tractor and a train. From what I understand Dean was driving a tractor pulling a cultivator. The train caught the cultivator and Dean passed away from injuries he sustained.

Please pray for Alan and his mother. Funeral arrangements are still undecided. Since a train was involved, an autopsy is mandatory, and they're not sure when that will be done.

This is a rude reminder that life is fragile and can be taken without a moments warning. May we all strive to love a little deeper.

Update: For those that are interested...Alan's father's visitation and funeral arrangements have been made. The visitation is on Wednesday from 2:00-5:00 and from 6:00-8:00. The funeral is on Thursday morning at 10:30. Both are in West Bend.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN WEST BEND OVERNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, please let either Polly Zaugg (712-857-3477) or Helen Anliker (515-887-5450) know so they can make arrangements for accommodations.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE IN WEST BEND FOR THE FUNERAL MEAL ON THURSDAY, please let Joan Fehr (913-681-6714) know so they can plan for enough food.