Richard L. McAfee

I found this page yesterday, September 23, 2017, because I am writing a book in which I am telling the story of Richard praying with me one life-transforming occasion, and I wanted to double check the spelling of his last name. Now it is early Sunday morning, and I picked up my computer and started to writewhen my intention had been to use a document on the computer in my prayer time. I have been writing about the time, nearly 30 years ago, when as Richard was praying for me for a deep hurt,...

What a great older brother of the faith! I have enjoyed many fellowship times with Pastor MacAfee over at my grandmas house. He was such a personable fellow, truely a son of God and one to look up to. "May heaven amaze you, may God awe you, may Jesus wow you, may you fully enjoy all that God stored up for you and best of all, live life to the fullest there serving Father and His purposes with all the saints that have gone before! Thank you for your life laid down and your, 'Yes' to the Lord....

Pastor Richard was a tremendous blessing to me and the Jewish people. I got to spend some time with him when I first moved to the Oklahoma City area. A week never went by that I did not remember words of wisdom I received from him. I will certainly miss him and his pleasant countenance around Rosh Pinah Messianic Congregation. But I know where he is and will see him again!

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be,

so He put His arms around you and whispered "come with me."

With fearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away,

and though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

We Love and Miss You
Frank and Sandra Megow (Sr)

This is a poem that Richard enjoyed when he visited in Lansing.

Confessions to be Traced on a Birthday Cake

Lots of people are richer than me,
Yet pay a slenderer tax;
Their annual levy seems to wane
While their income seems to wax.
Lots of people have stocks and bonds
To further their romances;
I’ve cashed my ultimate savings stamp --
But nobody else has Frances.

Lots of people are stronger than me,...

Dear family and friends of Richard, what a shock to hear of his passing, a joyful day for him and those gone before him, but a great loss to the body of Christ, and Richards wonderful wife. We would first give our heartfelt condolence to Francis and family, then glory to God for the life of His servant Richard. He was and still is and always will be a great influence on our marriage, and the ministry he encouraged us to boldly step in to. Marriage for Life groups, taught in our area homes,...

Richard was such a dear and special part of our extended family here at NCCC in Lansing, and he will be greatly missed. He ministered to me and many others with his "hearing heart" and he wept with me a year ago at the death of our special friend, Shar - with whom he counselled many in our church. Now they are together once again - and worshipping their Lord and Savior for eternity. Much love and many thoughts and prayers are with his dear Frances and the rest of their family as they remember...

Mr. McAfee was the only pastor I knew for the first 16 years of my life... what a positive influence, example and blessing he has been. The words of this song say it best for me, "Thank you, for giving to the Lord - I am a life that was changed... I am so glad you gave." I rejoice now that Mr. McAfee is rejoicing with Our Father in Heaven, and I don't think he'll "winkle His Wobe" as he's nestled in His Royal Lap.

As 1 Co.15:26 states "As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing." And when that happens, there will be no more sorrow, pain, and tears of unhappiness. I wish your family peace. Offering my sincere condolences.