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Glen and Linda Auman
June 15, 2019
Pastor Mike was a mentor to many and Godly leader and teacher. He is missed and rejoice he is at peace. Glen and Linda Auman
Jeff Willson
June 15, 2019
When I was 8 I was baptized in water at 1st Assembly, Pastor Mike was doing the honors. On the way down the steps into the baptismal tank I slipped and the first thing anybody saw of me was my legs flailing from behind the curtain, Pastor Mike was not laughing on the outside, but looking back, I bet he was whooping on the inside with that trademark laugh he had. Somehow, between 8 and my freshman year of high school I got lost, but when I came back, not only was Pastor Mike there to help me along my way but Miss Judy, Joy, and Amy. I will always consider all of you some of my closest friends.
Melody (Solmes) Lindberg
June 29, 2015
What an amazing man of God! He was such an inspiration to all who knew him. I am grateful to have been a student under his leadership, and thankful for his friendship to our family. He will be dearly missed! Praying for his precious family.
June 24, 2015
We are so sorry the passing of your love one. Was the principal to are children for many years. May God bless your family Sandy and J.C. King
Don and Julie Marshall
June 23, 2015
Char'ae, Joy, Amy, Jacob, and Jean- What can one say about Pastor Mike in just a few words! So many stories and memories. You all are in our prayers!!!!
Sue Klock
June 23, 2015
What an inspiration Pastor Mike was to me. Loved working with him back in the day. Remember his amazing talent to transform the school into incredible mission conferences and a winter wonderland. He will be hugely missed.
Jim Johnson
June 22, 2015
My wife and I worked at First Assembly back in the 70's as youth pastors. I remember Pastor Mike's laugh. I remember him building booths and leading the Fourth of July Festivals and his tall Uncle Sam hat. I am sad to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed. He touched many people's lives.
June 22, 2015
It is always sad to see the passing of one of the "old guard" of the faith. My condolences to wife and family.
Jeff Willson
June 22, 2015
Every time I passed by the house I always thought that I should stop and say hello to my old friend, I guess I should have. Our life here on earth is but a breath....I will see you someday on the other side, maybe you, me, and Miss Judy can have a cup of tea.
Jonathan Painter
June 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers for the family... He will be missed!! Miss Judy and pastor mike showed people what it was like to truly walk in Gods love!!!
steven fisher
June 22, 2015
I am very sad to hear of mikes passing will miss you mike a great man of god I thank you being a great friend
Pama Poe Olson
June 22, 2015
Pastor Mike and Miss Judy were both very much loved by the Poe family. I treasure the sweet memories of them.
Catherine Mazanowicz
June 22, 2015
My sympathies go to the Elias family. I remember not only his perpetual smile but his laugh. He was a champion of education, outstanding leader and friend. Godspeed, Mike!
Marcus Solmes
June 22, 2015
It was a joy and our pleasure to work with Pastor Mike on staff at First Assembly. He will be missed!
Pastor Marc and Joann Solmes
Glen and Linda Auman
June 21, 2015
Pastor Mike was a friend, we will miss him and send our condolences to the family. We can rejoice he is at rest and with his Lord Jesus now. from Glen and Linda Auman in Freeport, IL
Timothy Smith
June 21, 2015
As principal Elias, he was a major influence in putting me on a path to success. Not only did he challenge me to become what I did now know I could, he did not do what I had grown to expect. Sad to hear of the passing of a truly great man.
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