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Prayers for Marshall

 I barely knew Marshall back around 1997, and still don't. But I just want to let him know he is in my thoughts & prayers... forever. and his family etc. More to come “ For all have sinned & fall short of the glory of God ”  — Romans 3:23 From Dutch roots so proud, with heritage clear, Related to Jurgen’s store, Holtvluwer we cheer, A “cute little Dutch boy,” the CRC’s delight, Favored in some ways, yet still learning what’s right. Ordained in ‘01, Minister of the Word, With faith in his heart, though not every word heard, From Orland Park CRC to Faith Reformed halls, And Covenant Life Church, he’s answered God’s calls. With Bible in hand, he guides and he prays, Yet stumbles at times in his own human ways, Not always perfectly gracious, not always purely kind, Still growing in heart, and sharpening mind. He teaches, he counsels, his sermons inspire, Yet even the faithful face moments of tire, He laughs, he debates, he learns from mistakes, For God molds His servants i...