In His Arm's (always!)
Pat
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About Me
- Pastor Pat
- Born and raised in Chicago. Hitch-hiked out to So. Cal in'71 and gave my life to Christ. Got married to Joyce in '73. Blessed with a daughter and a son in '75 and '79 respectively. Began full time ministry in '76 at Christian Chapel of Walnut. Sent to pastor Calvary Chapel of Escondido in' 81. Pastored there for 27 years and turned it over to Miles DeBenetictus in May of '08. Joyce battled breast cancer for nearly 4 years and went home to be with the Lord in July of '07. Thru it all God has shown Himself faithful and good. Presently serving as the Western US Regional Mission's Pastor with Shepherd's Staff Mission Facilitator's and assisting other pastors thru Poimen Ministries. Married the beautiful and gifted Pamela Morrison on May 1, '10. Currently residing in Coronado, CA where Pam is finishing up the final two years of her career in the US Navy.
Hi Pastor Pat,
ReplyDeleteI often think of Joyce. I didn't know her personally, and the times I spoke to her I could count in one hand. But I did admire her wisdom and her choice of words during the women's bible study or the women's retreat. I had made her a small gift a few months before she passed and she left me a thank you message on my answering machine, which I still have. I can't bear to listen to it and yet I can't bear to erase it. She was going thru her pain from her illnes and still she called to thank me. That tells you a lot about the type of person she was. Always thinking of others first before herself. I think that is one of the things I admired about her. She seemed to always be sincere in what she did or said. I just wanted you to know that Joyce had an impact not only on the people she knew, but on those who did not know her but listened to her speak.
The Lord bless you and keep you in His arms.