Friday, October 16, 2009

just one more soul

Today we have the home going celebration for Luke Onley. Another servant of God has gone home. In talking with Rebecca one of her desires is that someone may be saved as a result of the funeral services. Please be in prayer for this today. The service is at 10:00 and the grave site is at 2:00. Thank you for your support and compassion. -David.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

My Brother in Law

Ever since I can remember Luke Onley was fairly quiet. But I saw him get fired up once. At his ordination a preacher asked him, with all the missionaries needing support what is going to make you stand out. Luke answering in the diplomatic way said if you want to support me then great if not God has some that will. But the preacher persisted, he wanted Luke to show what was going to set him apart from other missionaries. And Luke finally showed him. Luke opened his heart, and shared his desire to go to England, Showed his compassion for the people and his longing to see them come to a saving knowledge of Christ. I never said it but I looked up to Luke for his dedication and committment. And I thank God for having brought Luke into my life. I am a better person because of Luke Onley. - David

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Luke Onley

Luke Onley, my brother in law, died Saturday night/sunday morning. He was returning with his home church from the Men's Advance in Oklahoma. From what I understand, in Limon they hit some black ice causing the vehicles to crash. For those of you that do not know Luke was a missionary on deputation to go to the field of England. Luke's heart for the people of England was always big. When my sister and he went on their survey trip if they could have afforded it, they would not have come back here. Luke leaves behind his wife, his daughter who is 13 months, and his son who is 2 weeks. Please be in prayer for the Onley/Phillips Families. The flood of support for my sister in this time of sorrow has been great. Luke has family travelling in from Washington, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Doc Onley coming in from off the Field. Thank you for your prayers and support, The Funeral Service will take place at First Baptist Church. The Church Address is 3190 S. Broadway. Englewood CO 80113.