[MeekOneGOP]

During his sermon, Mr. Riggle spoke of both astronauts' passion for their faith, then showed videos of Lt. Col. Anderson and Col. Husband speaking about their determination to stay committed to their faith and families.

Being an astronaut was not as important as "trying to live my life the way God intended to. To be a good husband ... a good father," Col. Husband said on the video.

Before showing the videos, Mr. Riggle spoke of Lt. Col. Anderson and said, "Mike talked about the challenge of life, but he talked about something more." Then he played the video of Lt. Col. Anderson thanking the congregation for its prayers and saying he and Col. Husband wanted to get the message out about their faith.

At the conclusion of the final service, Mr. Riggle led the chorus in singing "Amazing Grace." By then, the singers all had tossed their tissues behind them, Mrs. Stelzer said. Their voices echoed throughout the church.

Rest in peace, shuttle heroes...

[HiTech RedNeck]

Col. Husband was also a longtime member of the baritone section of the chorus and had just recorded a solo on the choir's new CD, a song called "Before the Throne of God Above."

Singing forever now.

[Revelation 911]

we dont often hear of the crew members religious thoughts & Ive often wondered just how humbling looking back at earth would be to someone who places Christ above all.

Its reassuring to see some of them had thier hearts in the right place.

God bless all of them

[homeschool mama]

What a blessing to know he's with the Lord <><

Many prayers for loved ones of all the Columbia astronauts.

[exhaustedmomma]

We have visited this church several times; my oldest son goes to the college group there frequently. They are a loving and caring group. Pastor Riggle and his wife are extremely attentive people, especially for such a large church. The entire congregation is really attentive and sweet. It has really helped me to know that these two families have such a wonderful, caring support system!!

[aposiopetic]

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