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for Philip Sorge
Debbie HInks
July 17, 2008
Philip, like all of us, are created according to God's plan - Psalms 139. Yet, Philip had difficulties most of us never experienced. Did that stop him from loving and serving his Saviour? In no way.....he was a blessing to see. A kind, willing and helpful young man during my years at Millgrove Bible Church (1957 - 1982 + visits after)
What joy for the family to know he made it "safely home".
And what a testimony the family had to God's love and purpose for Philip. As a young teen, Mrs Sorge invited me to a prayer meeting/Bible study that Philip attended over in the Harris Hill area. It was a prayer mtg/Bible Study for the handicapped. It made a lasting impression on me - to the ministry to the handicapped as well as the way Mr and Mrs Sorge were caring for Philip.
Lots of blessings and rejoicing here, to have witnessed God's faithfulness in how they used their situation for God's glory.
Love to Glen and family, as well as to the Millgrove church family at this time.....Thanks for your part in allowing Philip to know and serve his Saviour,
Debbie (Ames) Hinks
(From all the Ames family)
Martha (Guerin) Gochenour
July 12, 2008
I had the privilege of growing up with Philip Sorge. We lived next door to his family and played together on a regular basis. In the 1950s so little was known about Down's Syndrome, and so it was considered a stigmatism. I will never forget the time when Philip's VBS teachers taught him to quote a Bible verse for the closing program. Up to that point, he was treated as "unteachable." It was kept a secret even from his folks, and when he stood up front and quoted it, everyone was shocked, and there was not a dry eye in the church! His parents were wonderful friends to our family and in our church and community. His grandparents were also loving people. It was wonderful to see how his parents allowed Philip to get the training he needed in order to live a productive life. They wanted to be sure that he would be "taken care of" after they were gone. In recent years when attending my home church, Philip was a proud usher and greeter -- handing out the Sunday bulletins. He also had a special task of making sure that the glass of water on the pulpit was always fresh and full. I did not know him in his more recent declining health. I am just thankful that he had such a full life and meant so much to so many. I know that I will see Philip again someday in heaven because even in his simplistic thinking, he KNEW that he had asked Jesus into his heart and would go to heaven someday. His joy must have been unmatched when he opened his eyes in heaven and saw his grandparents, his folks, my folks, and my sister who had taught him in VBS so many years ago. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts regarding a very special person I was privileged to know.
Tammy Lewis
July 10, 2008
I grew up attending Millgrove Bible Church so have known Phil my whole life. My first thought when I heard about his homegoing, was that he was whole and seeing the Saviour whom he loved. I am blessed for having known Philip. My prayers and sympathy go out to his family.
Liz Bottomley
June 27, 2008
I worked with Phil @ southeast works many years ago. He was a great guy. My sympathy to the family
Jubal Myer
June 24, 2008
I first met Phil in June of 2001 and had the pleasure of working with him for over three years, then working with people who worked with him for another three. He lived for Southeast. One could not have a conversation with him that he would not direct at some point or another to "workshop." He also loved his home, so much that he sometimes would not want to spend a weekend at his mother's house because I think he was a little leery that he might not be able to live with his friends anymore. David was his favorite, and what a great story the two of them made with all the things they did together.
Phil was a great guy, hands down. Smiles would abound when he showed up. He loved people, but also took his work very seriously. We could all take a page from his book. I am a better person for having known him. I hope I made his a little better, too.
Melissa Ragan
June 23, 2008
To Philip's family, I have had a great pleasure in working with Philip for the past year. Thank you, for the opportunity. To Phil, I will miss your smile and the greeting you give us, when we re-enter a room, or havent worked in a few days. We will miss your funny comments and unconditional love for us. Most of all your "buddies" and "sweethearts"! God Bless you Philip and Your Family. From:(Southeast-WSE Staff)
nichol belsito
June 23, 2008
Philip, you will be greatly missed. I will miss your beautiful smile buddy! You are our super Phil!! You will always be in my thoughts and prayers!
wende moran
June 23, 2008
To Phillips brother
My brother Douglas and I extend our condolences to you. We know Phillip is home in Heaven with our Heavenly Lord. Phillip now has a new body! Praise God! And he is seeing your parents as well.
May God comfort you in this time.
Sincerely
Wende P. Moran
Maryann Summerville
June 22, 2008
Sorge family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil was a special person. He lived in the house with my brother Dennis. I always left there with a smile on my face. The four of them had a special bond. They looked out for each other. The house they lived in was a house of love. It was a pleasure to have known him.
Kathy Fahmer
June 22, 2008
Dear Sorge Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Phil only a handful of times, he lived with my Uncle Dennis (We lost Dennis last Dec.) I know they are both at peace. The 1st time I met Phil he was unsure of me, but he made me smile as I sat on the couch between him and Dennis. Phil was in his pajamas and a necktie with Bible in hand waiting to go to church, it was 9:00 PM. After that visit Phil seemed to warm up to me. He made me smile every time I saw him. It was an absolute pleasure to have known him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
LOUISE SALAMONE
June 21, 2008
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
OUR CONDOLENCES, LOUISE SALAMONE AND LAUREN WALCZAK
FORMER WORK ROOM SUPERVISORS AT SOUTHEAST.
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