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for Roger MAGNUSON
Tim Van Cleave
March 10, 2014
Thans Roger for being such an example for all of us to follow.
Jane Belinda Neil Havergal
December 30, 2013
Remembering a very kind clever and chivalrous young man I met at a Swedish language course in Lund, Sweden in the summer of 1972. He was an obvious leader even then and looked after our little multinational group of Germans, English and Americans in a grave and kindly way. He went on from Sweden to Poland to evangelise. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
December 28, 2013
We were so very sorry to learn of Roger's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in their time of loss. May God's strength and peace sustain you in the days ahead. With sincere condolences,
John and Judy Meads, Southampton, ENGLAND
Debbie Magnuson
December 27, 2013
Dear Magnuson Family, You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. For two decades (ATI) God greatly used your husband/father in our lives and many others by his inspiration and Biblical teaching. Matt.5:3,4; Rom.8:35-39. "Well done good and faithful servant." God bless you as you carry on a great legacy. Love in Christ from another Magnuson Family (Terry,Debbie, Greg&Laura,Beth,Brad,Nathan (Indianapolis, IN)
Steve Fryman
December 16, 2013
Our deepest sympathies for the family of a Godly man we love. We will not forget him and the glory his life and testimony brought to the Lord Jesus Christ.
December 10, 2013
We offer our condolences and lift you and your family up in prayer. We were regularly encouraged at Big Sandy by Roger's teaching. May God give you continued strength and comfort. We are so sorry. William and Katherine Hutto
Peter Dean
December 9, 2013
I never met this dear Godly man, but I felt like he was a friend when I ever listened to him on Embassy institute. He has inspired me and challenged me so much! I am saddened that he has passed away, but we will all see him soon. He will continue to be a Father, Pastor, teacher in my life and whatever I have learned through him I will also pass on to my four children and wife. I am praying for the Magnuson family.
D. Medford
December 9, 2013
Pastor Magnuson was a great inspiration to our family as he was so diligent to minister to families in the inner city. He was one of the most influential men in my life - almost like a father figure or older brother. We will greatly miss him and we have Betsy and family in our prayers.
Patricia S.
December 8, 2013
Roger was very kind to me when I worked for the family, briefly, many years ago. My sympathy for your loss.
Rebekah Swicegood
December 7, 2013
Our hearts are deeply grieved with the news of Mr. Magnuson's passing. His powerful messages at the yearly ATI conferences made a profound impact on my life as a child and teen, and influenced my decisions in a positive direction. In large part because of his example, I made the decision to memorize the New Testament myself, a project which has changed my life for eternity and has been the single most beneficial decision of my life. God used Mr. Magnuson's messages and sermons to help my family and me many times over the years; he was so brilliant, humorous, Biblically sound, witty, and powerfully persuasive; one of our all-time favorite speakers. He was beloved by many families like ours, and will be deeply missed. What a gift of God he was to this world; what a loss. My mind can hardly accept as true this stinging, heartbreaking news; I can't hold back the tears as I write this. The only comfort I can find is the knowledge that he is in the Presence of the Lord Jesus and because Jesus has defeated the grave, death has lost its victory and one day all those who have trusted in Christ will be reunited in the glories of heaven. I thank God for allowing me to sit under the teaching of such a Godly man and for the influence he had on my life. "He was a burning and a shining light..." (John 5:35a) My family's prayers go out to his family; may the God of all comfort give to you the comfort that only He could give in the midst of such a loss.
deEtt Allen
December 6, 2013
Betsy, My heart goes out to you and your family upon the recent loss of Roger. Although I never knew the private side of Roger, I am very happy to read the tributes to him and learn of his love of our Savior.
December 6, 2013
I am mourn the passing of this dear friend, partner and mentor. For 15 years, I have been honored to both figuratively and literally carry his briefcase into countless courtrooms from New York to Los Angeles and second chair many hearings, trials and oral arguments. He has taught me almost everything I know about being a lawyer as well as providing an outstanding example of a comitted Christian, devoted husband and father. I will miss his extraordinary trial skills and amazing sense of humor. Several times each week we talked about our cases and litigation strategy and in almost every conversation he said something that made me laugh. I will miss him a great deal but the impact he has made on my life will continue.
Bonnie Jones
December 6, 2013
Betsy and family. I have not seen or heard from Roger since graduating with him from high school in 1963. He helped me out quiet a lot with my Algebra. He lived just around the corner from my parents store in St. Paul. He was a wonderful person then as he was through out his life. I often would tell people of his kindness with others as well as me. May God Bless you and your family through out this difficult time. Bonnie Rauscher (Jones)
Jeff Vest
December 6, 2013
"Well done good and faithful servant" echoes through Heaven as Roger enjoys the presence of the Lord Jesus. Thank you, friend, for your faithful service to your family, friends, strangers, the Church, your firm and those less fortunate. Your love and faithfulness is bearing eternal fruit.
Bill Brown
December 6, 2013
Praying for your family today.
December 6, 2013
Roger was a wonderful pastor and friend. I was privileged to know him.
--Mary Damon
Randell Bracey
December 6, 2013
I never knew him personally, but his many powerful sermons and Sunday school lessons have enriched my life. He was a great servant of God.
Adele (Nystuen) Greenlee
December 5, 2013
I've known Roger since childhood, growing up at First Evangelical Free in St. Paul and graduating from Johnson High School. It didn't take long for us to see that Roger was a unique person with very special gifts and abilities. He leaves a great legacy and also a great hole in the lives of his family. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Rick Flanders
December 5, 2013
Many are thanking God today for what He has done in their lives through His servant Roger Magnuson. A man greatly gifted both naturally and spiritually, he left a great impact for good in the lives of thousands and in the political, cultural, and professional life of his country. A few weeks ago I heard a friend of his speak words of encouragement to our very-ill friend and call him "a piece of work." What a piece of work Roger Magnuson was! And the Craftsman that made him what he was the Savior of the world. It is written that "we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works." May God continue to bless His lifework, his family, and the wonderful Straitgate Church of Minneapolis!
Roger and me comparing our political bling...
Shelley Zambardi Hineline
December 5, 2013
Fortunately we have much with which and for which to remember Roger. His works and accomplishments will keep us good company for a long while—serving to remind us of the wonderfully eloquent man, mind and soul we were lucky to know and wish didn't have to go. The future will miss his brilliance and guide, but will be forever graced for his having been. I will miss his brilliance and guide; I will miss him. :(
R. Reichart
December 5, 2013
Roger J. Magnuson, not a man merely OF the time, but he was a man FOR the time. His preaching, speaking, lawyering, teaching was a mountain-top experience. ~ 2 Peter 1:3-11.
Cherry Hampton
December 5, 2013
This world has lost a mighty and loving warrior on the Word of Jesus Christ. He will be truly missed by the Peeples-Hampton family. His words have open my family's conscience in being "Unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ". Thank you, Roger.
~ Cherry Hampton, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Pastor Michael Hobbs
December 5, 2013
He was always an inspiration at the ATI conferences, giving timely, thought-provoking messages.
We'll meet again...by the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ!!!!!!
jane rasmussen jones
December 4, 2013
Roger was a true soldier of Christ! He led my Dad to the lord and Me and my Children also. He will be missed greatly.
Russ
December 4, 2013
Grateful for a man who never knew me but who inspired me by his word and example to memorize chapters and books of God's Word. I'll long remember the many Straitgate sermons I've enjoyed from the web site with characteristic humor and insight. I join your family in thanking God for a life well lived and for finishing well with a legacy fit for eternity.
David Axelson
December 4, 2013
Yes, Roger was an extremely gifted person in so many, many ways. But his greatest gift was his ability to call people to Jesus the Christ, to commit to Him, and to live lives filled/directed by Him. He is the most influential person in my life. He led me to commit my life to Jesus Christ as LORD as well as Savior and that changed my life forever after. Betsy and the children are blessed to have had him in their lives every day. Thank you, Lord, for his life, his example, his Bible teaching, and his putting You uppermost in all.
Stew
December 4, 2013
"And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." Deut. 6:5
Pastor lived out that verse to the fullest. I am thankful he took the time to invest into me as a man. He walked my most trying time with me faithfully by my side. He was a gifted teacher, speaker and mentor. His footprint will be long lasting, as he trained countless disciples of Christ to live out Deuteronomy 6:5 to the fullest. Thank you for your investment into me, and because of that investment I can say with all surety I will see you again in Heaven.
Lizzy Grezda
December 4, 2013
Roger was a joy and an inspiration to me personally and so many others. He was unashamed of the gospel, completely unpretentious, genuine and humble despite his vast list of accomplishments. He always brings it back to Jesus! Roger was a man who invested in the only place that matters eternally.
Mark & Jeanine Staum
December 4, 2013
Our prayers for comfort and strenghth go out to the family. We will always remember our six years at Strait Gate.
Charlotte Dennie
December 4, 2013
My sister Stacy and I remember being under Pastor Roger many years ago, and we remember his great teaching and Love for God, very contagious and people like him that gave inspiration and hope that their is only one saviour. You will be missed but I have the memories. Thank you for your time in sharing God's Word.
R P
December 4, 2013
Few have spoke the gospel with such clarity in high places in Albania. We were always blessed to have Roger and his teams visit us in Tirana. Grace Church was powerfully impacted by his ministry there. We are thankful for such a faithful servant and will continue praying for his dear family.
Nik Grezda
December 4, 2013
A bright mind with a humble heart. A dear friend of many years that me and my family will miss greatly. He is now with Christ whom he served faithfully for so long. He impacted our lives so much. Amid his accomplishments he remained a humble leader. I will always remember him as the most intelligent person I've met. He was always ready to speak about anything in a flash and in everything he found a way to include the Gospel. Always inspirational, positive, uplifting, humble and encouraging to everyone from the national leaders to the poor on the street. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Dave McKeen
December 4, 2013
Pastor Roger was an inspiration to me: my mentor in self-discipline, Scripture memory and spiritual success.
December 4, 2013
Roger was a wonderful friend, colleague and brother in Christ and our sadness surrounding his passing his great. We pray that the Lord's comfort will be very apparent to all of you in the days ahead. Chuck Shreffler and Beth Fondell
December 4, 2013
Roger was a wonderful friend, colleague and brother in Christ our sadness surrounding his passing is great. We pray God's comfort is apparent to all of you in the days ahead.
Chuck Shreffler and Beth Fondell
December 4, 2013
Roger was a great father and person. I always admire the way he lived by his faith. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Rachel (Krick) Bumgarner
Pastor Dan Jackson
December 4, 2013
I am thankful to the Lord for knowing Roger. I always looked forward to speaking with him when he and his family came to Liberty Baptist Church in Sarasota, Florida. Our prayers are with each family member. Dan & Kathie
Phil Olson
December 4, 2013
40 years ago we were in Roger's adult SS class at First Free. He was the most informed and gifted teacher! Truly a remarkable man. Thanks to God for his amazing life.
Chris Hogan
December 4, 2013
Roger was a true inspiration to me throughout the years. My deepest condolences to you his family. Our prayers are with you during this time. Your husband and father will be deeply missed by all of us whom you allowed your love one to touch.
Cherry Hampton
December 3, 2013
This world has lost a mighty and loving warrior on the Word of Jesus Christ. He will be truly missed by the Peeples-Hampton family. His words have open my family's conscience in not being "Ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ". Thank you, Roger.
Lee Ciampi
December 3, 2013
Roger was a Friend, a Mentor and Champion of my legal rights.....he will be sorely missed.Roger was one of the few Great men I have had to privilege to know...my sympathy to his family.
James Dickey
December 3, 2013
I loved Roger Magnuson dearly. He was always kind and caring toward me, and a joy to spend time with. But for his strong Christian witness and love for others, I do not know whether I would have been born again. I praise God for the grace He bestowed on me by putting Mr. Magnuson in my life.
December 3, 2013
Kerstin,
I am praying for God's comfort for you and your family at this very difficult time.
Mary Ann Perez
Tim Skon
December 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was a childhood friend and high school classmate. My condolences to his family,
God bless.
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