Charles L. McCarthy

Rev. McCarthy was a childhood pastor of mine at Seaside Methodist Church. His influence on me was greater than he ever realized because I did not know myself how important it was, at that troubled time in my life, to be treated as a person of individual worth and promise. My heart goes out to his family, and to all the others who will miss his many kindnesses and unfailing good humor. He was a very special man and one of God's chosen few, for sure.

Charlie McCarthy was my pastor at Seaside Methodist Church while I was growing up there. He was one of only two childhood ministers who made an indelible positive impression on me, because he always showed us younger members of his congregation that we had individual value and promise. He may not have known how important his influence was at the time, because he was simply being himself, but I can say without q

I am deeply sorry about the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in knowing that God cared for you and your family. He will give you comfort and strength so that you may be able to endure. Psalms 30:10.