Legacy - James Albert Decker (20)

Dear Jim,

You gave such a valuable and timely lesson today. I felt each word was measured and meaningful. I haven’t taken so many notes on a sermon in a long time!

The old and new testaments were tied together in a new light for me and I was left with a deeper reverence for Almighty God.

Ending with such an appropriate song allowed us to respond to God and to your message in an upbeat manner. In this case, truly a worship song!

Thank you,

Elfriede Ferguson

(date unknown)

Note: What do you mean you haven't taken so many notes in a sermon in a long time? What about all of my messages that preceded his? Oh, never mind. I don't want to know the answer.  :-)

Legacy - James Albert Decker (19)

Dear Mr. Decker,

Thank you for your special message during the service yesterday.

The title, “Glory to God!” drew me in and I was struck to give God glory by the end. I was blessed so much by your message.

May God richly bless you and Marilyn!

In Him,

Takako

(written December 10, 2007)

Note: This was in reference to a time I let Dad speak in my stead at Randall. My, I am a brave man!

Legacy - James Albert Decker (18)

We were saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing but rejoicing that he is with the Lord he loved and faithfully served his whole life. We will never forget the wonderful times of joy and laughter we had with Jimmy, Marilyn and Paul. We always appreciated him praying for us in our ministry. Do know our prayer support will continue to be with you.

Love, 

Glen and Mary Barnes

(written June 22, 2012)

Note: Glen's note reminded me of one of my dad's finest characteristics. Every Sunday morning, he would pray for the pastors with whom he had a personal relationship. He would consistently pray for men like Glen, as well as others like, Earl Johnson, Sam McGarvey, Wayne Muckel, Ray Sissell, Pat Wilson, Mike Maloney, Noah Stoltzfus, Jim Miller, Don Dixon, and...well, it became a long list. Of course, he prayed for me too! He understood how difficult the task was that was before us, so he never failed to pray. What a legacy he has left!

Legacy - James Albert Decker (17)

Jim was always able to inspire us at Lima Christian School. He would speak at chapel about things that he was learning about the Lord. He was a true seeker of the truth.

I remember that he always signed every communication with the words “Peace and Joy.” Now he is experiencing peace and joy in the presence of the Lord.

See you someday, Jim, when we will all be enjoying our eternal life with the Lord and with each other. Thank you, Jim, for your service to Lima Christian School and the larger body of Christ.

Elaine Schwartz

Legacy - James Albert Decker (16)

18 July 2014

It has been over two years since my father was welcomed into the presence of the Lord. I have been holding onto a few notes that were written to him or about him and hope to have them out on the blog soon. Here is the first, written about him soon after his passing.

We remember Mr. Jim Decker and his jolly, jovial, and gentle smile. Every day, in our living room, we admire his expert penmanship in his beautifully framed wedding gift to us of our wedding verse. We know he will be greatly missed here earth-side, yet rejoice he has been welcomed Heaven-side by Our Almighty God’s everlasting arms.

Memory eternal, Mr. Jim Decker!

With much love,

Matthew, Alethea, Mariel & Andrew Tan

Sayings of Xavy (17)

4 July 2014

Xavy: Pops, smell my nose.
Pops: (sniff, sniff)
Xavy: What is that I am smelling?

Xavy Decker, 3 years old

Favorite Quotes (17)

12 June 2014

God loves you - and I have a wonderful plan for your life.

Paul J. Decker