April 29, 2007
bob webber has died
"Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world; in the name of God the Father Almighty who created you; in the name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May your rest be this day in peace, and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God. Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Bob. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen."
Bob was a teacher and a friend. I will miss him dearly. We e-mailed just last week about the thesis and his battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was a grateful man. May God grant strength to his family and peace to his soul.
Here is an article from American Baptist Press...
Posted by tripp at April 29, 2007 09:50 AMOh, I'm sad to hear this news. I went to a conference two years ago that he was the keynote speaker of...and I've been greatly influenced by one of his doctoral students.
Peace to you.
Posted by: Andrea at April 29, 2007 10:17 AMOh, Tripp. I was so sorry to hear this news. Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Posted by: Micah Jackson at April 29, 2007 10:40 AMOh dear. Memory eternal.
Posted by: Clifton D. Healy at April 29, 2007 11:06 AMI'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Megan at April 30, 2007 01:02 PMI'm sorry to hear, Tripp. I don't know that much about Bob, but what I've heard was amazing.
May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. amen.
Posted by: Jorge Sanchez at April 30, 2007 01:25 PM
No offense, but
he's probably having a great time right now.
My parents told us as kids that heaven was one big party. They both liked music, so of course it was a jammin' party.
I'm sure he will hang out as an additional guardian angel for you.
Posted by: teresa at April 30, 2007 05:50 PM"Even as we go to the grave, we make our song: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia."
He did, didn't he? Thanks be to God for his life and example.
Posted by: Jane Ellen+ at May 1, 2007 08:31 AMThat he did, Jane Ellen. His wife sent out an e-mail. I'll forward it on to you and Larry.
Posted by: Tripp at May 1, 2007 08:49 AMsad news indeed
Posted by: sally at May 2, 2007 05:14 PMBob Webber was humble, funny, and serious about bringing us back to worship from the land of worshi-tainment. I have learned much from his books and his speaking at a local church revived my passion for worship and for our Lord.
Blessings on his family ...
Deb
Posted by: Deb at May 2, 2007 06:59 PM