David Diehl: Finally Home

Sadly, I must post this:

Colorado Springs, Coloardo
Monday, June 23, 2008
David Diehl, executive pastor of the Colorado Springs First Church of the Nazarene and son of General Superintendent James H. and Dorothy Diehl, passed away at 9:20 A.M. (Mountain) Monday, June 23, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Lori, and young daughters Lexi and Dani.

A memorial/celebration service will be held at 7:00 P.M. (Mountain) on Thursday, June 26, at Colorado Springs First Church. The viewing will precede the service at 6:00–7:00 P.M.On Friday there will be a funeral service at 1:00 P.M. at Denver First Church. A viewing will precede that service. The burial will be in Denver immediately following the funeral service.A memorial trust fund has been established for the college education of David and Lori's daughters, Lexi (age 9) and Dani (age 7).

Gifts for this fund can be sent to:Members Federal Credit Union
Attention: David Diehl Trust Fund
6 Abilene StreetAurora, Colorado 80011

Condolences can be sent to:
Lori Diehl
5502 Wyatt Earp Way
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923

Dr. and Mrs. James Diehl
P. O. Box 36227
Denver, Colorado 80236-0227
The Diehl family would like to express their heart-felt gratitude for prayers for David and his family. More information will be posted on ncnnews.com as it as received from the Diehl family and Board of General Superintendents. Continued prayer is requested for the Diehl family.
____________________________

I first heard this marvelous song when I was just a freshman in college. It speaks so vividly what each of us, who know Christ, will one day experience:

When engulfed by the terror of the tempestuous sea,
Unknown waves before you roll;
At the end of doubt and peril is eternity,
Though fear and conflict seize your soul.

But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!

When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night,
O how lonely death can be;
At the end of this long tunnel is a shining light,
For death is swallowed up in victory!

But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!

David Diehl is "finally home." Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. That is God's promise to us. As I know this will be an unspeakably sad time for my wonderful friends Jim and Dorothy Diehl (whom I've known now for more than 20 years), it is precious to God. In time, this "home going" will become precious to them as well.

Please pray for them.