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Originally Posted by Indiana
John Ingalls is the former elder, and co-worker, the subject of their grief. Aside from their insensitivity to him as an aged person and formerly beloved leader, who they couldn’t forgive and grace with a handshake, they had been badly misinformed on his history and the root causes of turmoil that reached them in the region of San Diego that had nothing to do with John.
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A response to the China Buffet incident from a quarantined brother in Illinois:
Thanks Steve for sharing that; pretty sad.
Did I mention that I went to a memorial service for an older sister (Margaret Simms) at the meeting hall in Chicago a couple of weeks ago? Actually quite encouraging. The saints were very welcoming.
How is Brother John's health? I've heard he's declining a little.
He is declining very much. Movements were slow. His vitality low, but his spirit was sensitive. I was told saints just hope he can stay with them a couple more months.
He said to me resignedly, "you know what I would like to do? There are two brothers I want to see..." He has never lost his longing for fellowship, mentioning only two brothers that day. He said that he felt very close to Benson since their early years in the churches till the time John departed, John beginning with Brother Lee at the very start in 1962, and Benson joining local church fellowship in 1965. He said he never had a problem with Benson and that he had taken hospitality in his home and Benson the same in John's home, on a number of occasions. John also mentioned that Ron Kangas is another brother he would like to see. He said "these two", and noted with a big smile, with definite emphasis, "especially Benson".
When we got back to his place, he wanted us to go in and we did so, having a short time of prayer regarding the incident and for Chris Nerstad and his wife; two brothers with them; and for Benson, Ron and other blending brothers, that the Lord would have His way with us all.