June 27, 2014

The Last Post

This is the title of a military trumpet song played when the flag goes down in the evening. It is a sad, mournful sound. Posting entries on my blog is getting too difficult for me. I have enjoyed writing in my own simple way, but others in my family will have to take over now. Thanks to the many followers of my blog for your comments and encouraging emails. God bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you.

Jack

18 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for all your posts. They will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family. With love the Dendekker family.

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  2. Dear friend in Christ,
    Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebr.12:2 That you may be with you the last way you've to go. Thanks, many thanks for your encouraging blogs. "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." Fare well!
    Praying for you!

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  3. Though we do not know you, we have appreciated your words here on the blog. We've shared some of your entries with young people in our church as a means of encouragement when they were struggling. You've been a faithful servant. May the Lord give you strength and peace as you finish the race.

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  4. May the Lord bless you and keep you as well, Jack, till the trumpet will sound to usher you into glory.

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  5. Thanks so much for valiant and sacrificial effort, dear Jack! Our northern Michigan flock continues to remember you and your family before the Throne of Great Grace as you walk with our Shepherd.
    Love to you all from here!
    Randy

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  6. Thank you so much for all your posting. Praying for you and your family Mr. Westerink. Thank you for being such a great principal.
    Jen Bouwmeester-Morgan

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  7. thank you for sharing ...
    love from the Yukon
    selina

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  8. Bedankt voor al je waardevolle opmerkingen op je blog. God zegene je. Groet Ben

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  9. I'll be praying for both you and Lena as you continue the journey set before you. God promises He will never leave you ! What comfort ~~ He keeps His promises.
    Heather

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  10. Dear Jack and Lena, My prayers go out to you both. Jack thank-you for your inspiration and the faith you have shown. Your words have challenged me and made a stronger Christian. May the Lord bless you and take you home where you can praise his name in joy without pain. Until we meet again Jack. Love your cousin Wendy

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  11. Blessings and grace to you as well. You are continually in my prayers, and may God continue to uphold you and the whole family!

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  12. "For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee."

    Comforting words from Isaiah 54:10 coming from the throne of grace for you, brother and sister.

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  13. Dear Jack and Lena,Just checking in to see how things were going.Sorry to read that Jack is unable to continue posting.Praying for you tonight.May you continue to experience the peace of Christ which passes all understanding.Love,in Christ,Maureen

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  14. I have been so blessed by your simple, honest, hope-filled posts. Will miss them! May our mighty Lord continue to be your strength.

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  15. Dear Brother, while you are still living you remain in the battle. May the words of of the Apostle Paul to Timothy continue to inspire you in that struggle. We fight with you. "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." I Timothy 6:12. Dear Jack, you have made a good profession before many witnesses. May God receive the honor as He encourages you to victory!

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  16. Dear Jack,
    Last year, for staff devotions at The Kings School, where I work in Langley, I spoke of you and had them watch the birthday surprise for your 59th birthday. I mentioned how , 26 years ago, you listened and encouraged me at the lowest point in my teaching career. I, by the way, just visited where the last spike was laid at Craigallachie, B.C., this summer. Your devotion inspired me, and I hope to share it with my collegues.
    You a living testimony of how all things work together for good to those called according to God's purpose, those dearly loved by God.
    Sincerely, Peter Langbroek

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