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I really can't say right now how much Charles meant to me. I met him in person only once in 2019 despite all our work together and he made quite an impression not only upon me but also upon my wife and her sister.
I could post a lot more about Charles but that will be for later because I'm already having trouble typing through the tears.
With the saints give rest, O Lord, to Thy servant Charles, and make his memory to be eternal.
RIP for a favorite FReeper. None of us is getting any younger.
Lutheran PING!
May Charles’ Memory be Eternal!
Ever since a friend of mine passed away in March of last year, VERY unexpectedly, I have been more conscious of the fact that I could, like him, just lay down one day, fall asleep here and wake up in Heaven. On one hand, it's a day we all long for, but on the other hand, it's also a day which we secretly fear because it means leaving loved ones behind, at least, temporarily.
And, I think if we are honest with ourselves, many people fear death because even though we want to go to Heaven, we still fear the unknown, the passing from this life to the next. And if one isn't ready to meet Jesus, he/she has even more to fear.
It is my prayer that Charles' passing is a wake up call to those here in FR, and as well his circle of influence, who don't know the Lord to make Jesus their Lord and Savior.
I remember him from the old days of the Religion forum.
May his memory be eternal.
With Charles's passing one of the true gentlemen of FR has left us.
Please, convey my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
/ScaniaBoy
R.I.P
Happy, very happy for Charles in his well-deserved early promotion from the woes of this temporal realm, into full realization of God's promise that Martin Luther found in the Greek of Romans 1:16-17!
Most certainly Charles is everlastingly still alive, and for we that also have the full confidence of Romans 6:11 (AV):
"Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord"Selah.
Go in His grace, to His presence dear brother!
I know you already Rest in Peace, Charles Henrickson and have your reward with Jesus.
God of spirits and of all flesh,
You have trampled down death
and have abolished
the power of the devil,
giving life to Your world.
Give rest to the soul
of Your departed servant Charles
in a place of light,
in a place of repose,
in a place of refreshment,
where there is no pain,
sorrow, and suffering.
As a good and loving God,
forgive every sin he has committed
in thought, word or deed,
for there is no one who lives
and is sinless.
You alone are without sin.
Your righteousness
is an everlasting righteousness,
and Your word is truth.
For You are the resurrection,
the life
and the repose of Your departed servant Charles
Christ our God,
and to You we give glory,
with Your eternal Father
and Your all holy,
good and life-giving Spirit,
now and forever and to the ages of ages.
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I am totally shocked by this very sad news. He was one of a kind.
RIP.
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Charles was an amazing human being. He will be sorely missed.
May your dear friend RIP and condolences to you PJ.
May he rest in eternal peace.
My most sincere sympathy to his family.
I’m sorry for your loss, PJ; and also the loss to his family. RIP, Pastor Henrickson.
RIP brother in Christ. We will all one day behold the face of our Savior and rejoice forevermore in His presence.
This is sad news. Charles’ posts were always enjoyable to read. His ability to draft parody song lyrics quickly was a treat, and his religious posts were often insightful and instructive. He will be missed. Prayers for his friends and family.
