For All The Saints

MAPC lost two of our beloved longtime members this past week.  We are sad to announce that Nancy Ost died February 15th at the age of 94 and Barbara Iverson died February 19th at the age of 83.  Both Nancy and Barbara had been in hospice care for a brief period of time.  While saddened by their loss, we are grateful that for them “death is past and pain is ended and they have entered the joy you have prepared.”

Nancy joined MAPC in 1955 and served as both an elder and a deacon—but her true calling was as a deacon and pastoral care was one of her gifts. She served many terms as a deacon and many years as moderator of the board of deacons. She showed her devotion to our music program acting as chief usher for our Saint Andrew Music Society concerts for many years. Her gracious hospitality and warmth of spirit touched us all.

Barbara joined MAPC in 1967 and served several terms as an elder. She chaired and co-chaired the Christian Education Committee for many years, taught Sunday School and Kids Club, and served on multiple search committees.  Along with her husband, Dick, Barbara was a true pillar of this church for decades and someone you could always count on.

There will be memorial services in the sanctuary for Nancy and Barbara at later dates. We give thanks to God for their lives and all they gave to MAPC, and we extend our condolences to their loved ones.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, says the Spirit. They rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”  Rev. 14:13