Good day my Black Creek Church Family, 
This last Sunday I received an email announcing the death of a friend, mentor, sister in Christ, and fellow minister of the Gospel of Grace. 
Marlene Fordham, wife of Charlie Fordham and co-founder of Capernwray Harbour on Thetis Island, passed into glory after a long battle with Parkinson's.
Marlene called me last week from the hospital and I had the opportunity to pray with her, not knowing it would be the last time I would speak with her this side of heaven.
As I looked through her obituary today it struck me again...
How those we love can be here..... 
and gone. 
A while ago Donna and I spent some time with Charlie and Marlene.
We laughed and enjoyed stories and each other's company.... 
I have no regrets.  Our times together have been ones that build up each other.
Marlene long ago put all her 'eggs' in the 'Jesus basket' and I look forward to the day when we will be able to tell stories and laugh again. 
This weekend
Good Friday service at North Gate Courtenay  9 or 11am
 
Easter Sunday 
 - Sunrise service at the Oysterbay Rest area across from the Driftwood Restaurant at 6 am - dress warm
- Breakfast from 7-9 at the church - bring something to share
 - Sunday Service - 10:30 Easter Musical - invite a friend
 Pray for the Capernwray staff and Marlene's family.  In particular, Charlie her husband, who lost all eyesight a few years ago.
This was the verse included in her life story.   
 “I have set the Lord continually before me; 
because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 
Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; 
my flesh also will dwell securely. 
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; 
you will not allow your Holy One to undergo decay. 
You will make known to me the way of life; 
in Your Presence is fullness of joy: 
In your right hand there are pleasures forever.” Ps 16: 8-11
Brothers and sisters,
Cherish the moments with your loved ones. 
They are sometimes more important than we know.
Blessings,
Peter Jackson
part of Your Team
Black Creek Community Church