Paul David DeMerchant

Joan, I learned so much about you and Paul today. I wish I could have spent more time with him before he closed his stamp album for the last time. When his album opens again may it be your grandchild picking up and continuing on this great hobby. I am honored to have known Paul, however briefly. My wife and I didn't know he was a pastor and missionary but we did know he was a sweet gentle honest loving man of God and we always treasured his presence at our stamp store in Tempe Arizona. One man cannot change the world but it seems nobody told that to Paul. He did his very best and his legacy will continue to make the world a much better place because he was in it. He went forth and multiplied. He will live forever. Godspeed, Paul. Godspeed.

My family and I had the blessed opportunity to sit under Paul's ministry at Granger Missionary Church, Granger, Indiana, for many years. Our son, Rick, was a fruebd of Jeff, and our daughter, Cheryl was a close friend of Jenny at Penn Highschool. Paul was a quiet, gentle man, full of heavenly wisdom, kind, compassionate, preaching God's word with faithfulness and boldness. My heart goes out to Joan and the family at their earthly loss, but rejoice that we shall all meet again and worship together before the throne of God.