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Age 69
Dear Carol,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Raouf was such an inspiration and example to us all. We are praying for you and the boys.
Larry & Gail Osbrink
January 14, 2016
I was truly honored to know Pastor Ghattas while i was a student at MTSU. I remember being awed by his boldness and passion for sharing the Gospel with muslim international students. I learned so much from him and am so thankful for all that he taught me about Jesus and how wonderful it is to tell others about him.
i am so thankful that y'all came to Murfreesboro and that even in "retirement" Pastor Raouf was relentless in his desire to serve the Lord.
Elizabeth Wyndham
December 01, 2015 | Lexington, SC
Dear Carol,David and Nathan,
We share the depth of your great sadness in Raouf's departure from this earth, and we pray that the Lord will comfort you with His Spirit, carry you when you have no strength to continue, and grant you His peace that surpasses all understanding.
We love you and are praying for you.
George and Sheryl Gera
December 01, 2015 | Tours, France
It is so hard to Nasr & I to hear about our big loss of our brother Raouf. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. May the peace of our Heavenly Father fill your heart and your lovely kids
Mona Mekhael
November 30, 2015 | Troy, MI
Carol,
You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your husband.
heather lambert
November 30, 2015 | Kingston Springs, TN
Carol,
I am so sorry to read about your loss. You and I worked so well together during Murfreesboro's Bicentennial, planning a multicultural event. That is
when I met your lovely family. You are a wonderful person and certainly in my prayers. God be with you.
Phyllis Washington
November 29, 2015 | Murfreesboro, TN
Carol we were so sadden to hear about the loss of Raouf. We will continue to remember you and your family in our prayers. Love you and hope to see you soon.
Donna Morris
November 28, 2015 | Joplin, MO
Carol, we are sorry for your loss. God's strength and comfort be with you and the boys. The Cranford's.
Alan Cranford
November 28, 2015 | Smyrna, TN
Carol, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. I have fond memories of both of you and I am grateful for the work you have done here. We are still reaping its fruit.
May God embrace you and the children with His love and tender care.
Nabila Khamla
November 28, 2015 | Tunis
Dr. Rev. Raouf W. Ghattas, age 69, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Dr. Ghattas was born in Cairo, Egypt to an Evangelical Presbyterian family. He received his B.S. from Cairo University and immigrated to the United States in 1976. He worked for 12 years as a nuclear engineer. God called him to pastor the Arabic Mission of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX where he served from 1985 – 1990. While pastoring, he earned both his M.Div. and D. Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary completing his doctorate in Muslim Evangelism. Dr. Ghattas married the former Carol Brown in 1990 and they served together as church planters and evangelists with the International Mission Board from 1991 until 2011 living in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Egypt. They have two children, David. The family returned to the United States in 2009 and lives in Murfreesboro, TN. In 2011, they established the Arabic Baptist Church of Murfreesboro. Dr. Ghattas is also survived by five siblings, Samira Fahmy of Avon, CT, Ray Ghattas and his wife Heidi of Woodland Hills, CA, Aziza Ghattas of Cairo, Egypt, Ramses Ghattas and his wife Karen of San Diego, CA, and Renee Ghattas of Cairo, Egypt and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
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