Reverend John E. Janbaz of Redlands, California, passed away at his residence on March 12, 2015 at the age of ninety-nine. Born September 20, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA, Reverend Janbaz was the son of Elisha and Arusiag Janbaz of Armenia, who immigrated to the United States during the Turkish genocide of Armenians. As a teenager John was a member of … [more]
John Zink was a veteran of World War II, having served in the army for three years. He was married to the former Laura Behan. Their children are Donald, Suzan and Jackie. They also have three grandchildren. John worked as a machinist, working at Crosley Motor Company, and then at Ford Motor Company. John Zink and his family became members … [more]
Deacon Albert Rule of the Bible Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 1999. Deacon Rule was a unique servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and a man of uncommon gifts. Though he was a perennial nominee for the office of elder, he consistently refused as a maffer of personal conviction relating … [more]
Edward Schumacher came from a large family that lived on a farm in the Cincinnati area. He grew up in the Lutheran Church, and benefitted from its teaching of the Catechism. Ed was a hard worker, and even during the years of the Depression was able to make money because of his willingness to work. He enjoyed various jobs throughout … [more]
Elder Paul Cox was ushered into the presence of the Lord March 13, 2000. He was born into a Christian home March 12, 1920 and was raised a Presbyterian. At the age of 13 he was saved after having talked to his pastor about the Lord. In June, 1942 he went into military service and continued to faithfully attend the … [more]
The Rev. Marlan Justus Michel, age 75, husband of Myrtle Robertson Michel, born on June 15, 1924, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in Taylors, South Carolina. He was born in Lakemills, Wisconsin, and was the son of the late Henry Eric and Amanda Elbert Michel. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and was a missionary … [more]
Elder Robert W. Faucette entered the presence of his Savior on Monday, March 6, 2000, after a long illness. For the past forty years he had been a member of the Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church of Glendale, California. He was a founding deacon, later elder, and for the past twenty-seven years the treasurer of that church. His wife, June, continues … [more]
William Thayer served for the past 18 years as an elder of the Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church of Glendale, California and prior to that he had served as a deacon at the Long Beach Bible Presbyterian Church. Mr. Thayer, a veteran of World War II, greeted visitors each week, and brought joy to all at Bethany. Before moving to Glendale, … [more]
The members of the 64th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church express their appreciation to the pastor, staff and congregation of the Grace Bible Presbyterian Church of Sharonville, Ohio for their gracious hospitality. Your provision of facilities for our meetings and fellowship, the delicious meals and snacks, and many other services on your part have more than met our … [more]
Alford Vincentius was born on October 17, 1918. He was ushered into the presence of the Lord in November 1999. He served in the merchant marine during World War II and then later was a boat contractor. He began attending the Lakeland Bible Presbyterian Church in 1983. He loved the Scriptures, having memorized the books of John, Romans and Ephesians. … [more]
