Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Wednesday Update
Hello friends I am losing track of when I last blogged. Pastor is slowly declining. He is still concerned for others more than himself. He received a new bed today that is an air bed. It should help with his sore back. I am not sure what the outcome will be in the next couple of days but I do know that God will be victorious. Remember all the amazing things that Pastor has taught each of us and now we are to pay it forward. We can be overcomers in all situations because we are God's children. I am praying for you and I am so thankful for all your prayers and comments. You all are the most wonderful family we could ever ask for and know that Pastor and I love each of you. Sherry
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Pastor And Sherry please know that i love you guys and i"m praying for u guys as well as your family. please tell Pastor i love him with all my heart and will always cherish the golf we played every monday. if there is anything i can do please let me know love robert montesino 305-934-4052
Dear Pastor and Sherry,
Although my husband is a genious on the computer, none of that knowledge
seems to come my way and I don't think this blog got posted. I wanted to
say hello and thank you for always SERVING the body of Christ.
I know that both of you have worked as a team. You don't have to say it for
those around you to see it. It has been, and will always be, a great
testimony of God's calling on your lives.
Our 8th grade class has been praying for you. We are confident that God is
still your strength and your peace, even during this very difficult time.
When I think about the valley that you are walking through, I am reminded of
Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and how He submitted His will to
the will of the Father. I trust He will give you the courage to face
whatever comes your way.
Know that we are all here lifting you and your family in prayer.
In His Love,
Terry - or as you call me, Pastor, "MRS. T"
DEAR SHERRY
THANK YOU ONCE MORE TO HAVING US INFORMED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIMES.
TELL PASTOR THAT IVONNE DAUGTHER IS PRAYING TOO.
LOVE
IVONNE BAIXERAS.
Sherry,
Please tell Eric to rest and not worry. I am still praying for you guys on a daily basis and still holding on to God's hand waiting on that miracle in what ever form He chooses to send it to Eric, no matter how much it may break our hearts and trust me when I say my heart is breaking for all of you.
Tell Eric he is on my mind constantly and I love all of you.
I wish I could be there to help you and help take care of Eric. I remember when he had his wisdom teeth cut out in Memphis, I went to your house while you was working and took care of him. I wish I could be there NOW! But I know you and the kids are doing an excellent job, just don't forget to take care of yourselves as well. Tell him I love him and I love you too.
Love you always,
Terry Smith Forbes
Thank you for keeping us updated, I check many times a day. I just finished emailing someone talking about a situation with Pastor Eric and how he was looking out for others, then I read the blog where he is worried about others! He is such an amazing man!! It is no wonder why so many people love him, who couldn't!!
I love you guys and will continue to lift you up in prayer!
Love & Prayers,
Cindi Gipson
Hi Sherry, reading these comments again we thank you for the precious time that you are taking to keep everyone intune with pastor Olsen's daily condition. We miss you and love you very much! There is so much love and prayer that only God's way will take place. In Him we trust. I love you very much lili
MsSherry, Just a note to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying for you all. Give pastor a hug for me. If there is anything I can do for you please, please let me know. Love ya Linda B
Dear Pastor and Sherry, Thank God for blogs! Tonight a large group of believers joined with me in prayer at Marion Oaks A/G in Ocala. We prayed strength and a strong bond of unity for your family during this difficult time. Sherry, my friend, as I read the blog and receive updated news, my heart feels compassion towards you to understand part of what you are going through, myself being in similar shoes not too along ago. But I stand as a testimony to tell you that God will sustain you now and always. You are a woman of God. I pray that God will give pastor a release from his suffering, as was my prayer for Monty. Monty did not want anyone around him unless they new how to pray heaven down or say, "Lord, I release him to you." And when the Lord calls pastor home whenever, I know Monty will be there waiting to jump and shout with him (that's dangerous to say: one cuban tornado and a golfer in heaven, imagine the fun they will have on heaven's streets of gold). Pastor is a strong man, and I can just hear the Lord saying, "Listen, I need this one in my army up here that I'm preparing" (Especially in that southern tone pastor used). I said this to the congregation when I left Sunset Chapel last June, and I will say it again. After serving as Sunset Chapel's receptionist/clerk/secretary for four years and myself being a pastor in ministries outside Sunset, I bear witness that Pastor Olsen is a man of God, a servant of God, and faithful pastor, he loved his sheep as a true pastor, and made sure they were taken care off. He always made everyone laugh with jokes, and I can still hear Sherry's voice the first day pastor found out my stepson managed a golf course, her words were, "Well Hallelujah! he hired the right Receptionist." The rest was history as he had me continually calling my stepson Robert to obtain free games :) Sorry pastor, I had to throw that one in. I'm sure Robert's cracking up now. When I heard from the news you had gone to the Master's, I knew that was a dream come true. Truly you and Sherry were a witness as a strong Christian couple. As I watched you both through the years, you served as a godly example to how a couple should be. More than a boss, you were a godly mentor to a receptionist who sat outside your office door for almost 8 hours a day for 4 years. And I can still hear Missy singing over the loud speaker, and pastor cracking up. I can close my eyes and see the line of family photos from your children and the precious grandbaby behind your desk, you continually showed everyone their photos and bragged about them. How precious. Here's from one gal who will never forget the Olsen family as you have blessed me and my family in many ways. To Kristen I want to say, hey girl, hang in there and keep the faith. The Lord is going to use you mightly. I'm praying for you.
Pastor Maria Montesino, Ocala, Florida
Pastor,
My heart aches to see you in this position. I want you to know how much you are loved by Junior and myself and the girls. We continue to look for the Lord in what he wants for your life. You have taught me so much in these few years. Your heart is so big and I know that every word you say is meant with all your heart. You have such a passion for the Lord and the ministry.
May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Sherry, I love you very much and just know that I am here to serve you and help you with anything you need. Please don't hesitate to call anytime. You have such great strength and grace, and to see you go through this is just amazing. I know the Lord is with you. I love you Sherry!!!
With all our love,
Junior, Michelle, Samy and Brinny
Mrs. Olsen and Pastor Olsen,
I will always pray for you and for your family.
Love,
Carolina Vigo
sherry
tell pastor that the kids and I are praying for your family. sherry you and pastor haue taught me to be strong and have peace no matter what I'm going through. I love you both and no matter what we haue seen a miracle.
nersa
Hi Sherry: We in Illinois are praying for you and your family at such a difficult time in your lives!
Having just been in your situation except it being my father, I kind of know what you are feeling and going through. At Dad's last moments God placed me at his bedside singing
"When the battle is over, we shall wear a crown, we shall wear a crown. . .I could almost see his spirit leaving his body. No more pain, no more weaping, no more hospital pokes and prodes, he was set free. We want you to hold on to your faith until the end, whichever way God chooses to go.
Remember God loves you, is with you and holds your todays, and your tomorrows in His hand.
Tho we have never met, I feel like being Christian makes us family!
We are with you in spirit!
WE LOVE YOU DEARLY Pastor and Sherry.
Praying for you and your family.
Carla & Sevastian S.
My family is holding up your family in prayer. Pastor and Sherry you guys are such an inspiration to us.
Sherry please give pastor a big hug from us.
Larry Louise and the kids.
Hey Eric G. and Sher, our love and prayers continue for you. Hello to those wild and crazy kids of yours. Wish I was still in FLA to be more help, like when Kristen was younger. Like Jeremiah said, God knows the plan it is for good and not evil. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, Eric you are a good man. Always thought that, just don't go getting a big head because I finally said it, or I'll take it back. Love you all much, Lopi
Dear Olsen Family,
Our lives have all been made richer for God allowing us to know Pastor. I think of how all of our lives from all over the world have been intertwined by God and how HE handpicked us to be blessed by Pastor. God is awesome. To be under pastor's leadership personally has been more than I could have prayed for and those lessons I have learned from a passive pastor with a confrontational associate pastor(me) made us a great team and me a better person. My heart is full of gratitude to God even in these moments. Let us take what we know of Eric Olsen and what he believed and reach our neighbors for Christ!!! I am still standing in the gap for healing even now!!! Love you Pastor and Sherry!!!!
Pastor Missy Monokian
Thursday hug from the Peterson's Kristen, we miss you sweetie and wish we could love on you right now.
Dear Pastor and Sherry,
I have kept track of your progress through these blogs and just wanted you to know that I pray for you and your family daily. When I was 1500 miles away from home you both were an answer to prayer. You welcomed me in and treated me like family. Even though I only spent 1 year in Miami, my life will never be the same. You have no idea what an huge blessing you were to me. Thank you.
love
JROD
MY Pastor Eric and Sherry,
praying, for God perfect will for my friends. You will see the Glory of God and Live. I love you both very much. I wish so much I could be there to stand by your side. Know that I AM PRAYING DAILY for all of you. God is a very faithful and loving God and he says that he will never give us more then we can bare. That show how strong you are in THE lORD.because you are still stand firm on the word of God.
LOVE YOU FOREVER
Judy Been
Dear Pastor, Sherry, and family,
As I sit here and reflect on all that Pastor Olsen has taught and shown us all, I can't help but think about a song by Nichole Nordeman called "Legacy". The lyrics are as follows:
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I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
And you can take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all the "who's who's" and so-and-so's
That used to be the best at such and such
It wouldn't matter much
I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an "atta boy" or "atta girl"
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world
I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace
Who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthy list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon
enough destroy
I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace
Who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
Not well-traveled, not well-read
Not well-to-do, or well-bred
I just want to hear instead
Well done, good and faithful one
I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace
Who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy
I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
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AND PASTOR THE ANSWER IS: YES!!!!
I love you all very much. Please give Pastor a huge hug from me because it deeply saddens me that I cannot do it myself. I praise God for you and am so proud to call you my pastor and friend.
You're in my prayers,
Lisa
Pastor and Sherry: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I want to thank you both for the wonderful example you've been to all of us. I keep in my heart the image of a loving marriage that is based on God's word. Thank you for always opening your home and hearts to the kids and me. Pastor, you were always there for me with a kind word when I needed it. Love you both dearly.
Dear Pastor and Sherry,
I wanted you to know that I continue to pray for you and your family. You all mean so much to me. I thank you and Pastor for the friendship and relationship that we have. I thank you for all the wonderful times we have spent together for letting rob and I be part of some of your family vacations and make us feel as if we were one of your own kids. I thank you for all the laughter and the tears that we have shared. I thank you for your guidance. I thank you for teaching me so much about the bible and how important Gods word is to us. Sherry and Pastor I thank you for being such an important part of our lives,from the moment Rob asked me to get married, then when you married us, from the time Lucas was born and you were both there the minutue he was born, when you dedicated him and just being part of his first birthday. I thank you for also just getting me through some of my toughest times in life like moving to Savannah. I hope that you both know how much you both have meant to us and the impact you have made in our lives in wich we will never forget. Pastor you are a wonderful man, friend and father figure. Thank you for being such a great example. Sherry you are like a mom to me I love you and I thank you for caring so much for me. Thank you for being that great friend and mother figure to me. I am so grateful to have you both in my life. And i pray that today and always may God give you the strength and peace that you need. We are here for you... Always
Love you both
Kathy
Hey Pastor and Family..
Boy life comes at us fast doesnt it. I cant believe its been a couple years since we've been together. I wanted to say that i love you all so much. Your family was a solid rock in my time of need.. and i'm so happy that i got to know each and every one of you in a deep way. Kristen.. i know that saying stay strong and keep your head up sounds crazy right now but i know that you are an extremely strong and amazing person.. You always keep on truckin even when you yourself arent feelin good. I love you babe.. and i miss you sooo much! Sherry.. i dont think i can ever explain how great of a role model and momma figure you were for me! I admire you and every step you take in this life. I love you so much. You're family has was there for me and i will never forget the great times we had in tampa and on your family vacation. We shared so many laughs together and i will always cherish all of you.
Pastor.. I love you. I dont know any words to describe how much guidence and just love that you showed me and my family. We all love and miss you terribly.. and you guys. Thank you for being such an amazing reminder of how good our God is. I'm praying every day for you.
I love you guys..
Evan Nicole
Hi Pastor and Sherry, I am still praying for a miracle. I seem to be quoting everything I can remember, and am claiming all his promises he tells us we have.
I think of you all many times during the day. I wonder how Pastor is doing, how you are Sherry and how your children and family are.
I miss seeing you both. I know no matter what Gods will is we trust him completely. I love you both so much. You both hold a very special place in my heart.
I keep praying you all have peace and are comforted. You all are in Gods precious hands.
Love Dawn L.
Dear Pastor Olsen, Sherry & Family:
This will be the 1st time I will be leaving a message on your blog and I am praying and believing that it won't be my last. I cannot even put into words the saddness and hurt I feel everytime I hear that your not feeling so well. I pray that God gives you peace and eases your pain because my heart breaks everytime I think of you "suffering" I have a lump in my throat as I type these words to you. I just want to thank you all so much for always being there for me when I had concerns or questions or when I myself was in a valley and you guys showed your faithfullness to me and prayed with me and for me and my kids and I just want you to know how much I appreciate you guys for that. Pastor you are an awesome man of God, you are an awesome husband to Sherry and an amazing Dad to your children, I don't know you all that well or that personal but I can just tell because it shows. I love you guys so much and I just wanted you all to know that I have been thinking about you alot and have prayed for you and miss you tremendously, and as my sister Lisa put it, Please Sherry give Pastor a great big hug from me because it surely does hurt me that I cannot do it or give it to him myself....I love you all so much and May God bless you all!!!! From your sister in Christ, Josie Melendez
Dear Pastor and Sherry,
We want you to know that we are praying for you and your family, we are believing God for your healing He is still on the throne and His mercy endureth forever.We ask the LORD to keep holding you in his arms and give you peace and comfort we know these are trying times for you and the family, but you are not alone for JESUS is with you,His Word says I will never leave you or forsake you, what a wonderful promise we have in Him that no matter what we are going through HE is there by our side.Glory to HIS Name.
Pastor and Sherry we want you to know what a blessing you have been to us and we love you both very much. From the moment we met, you have treated us like family, and that has ment alot for us. We want to thank you for your support and your prayers in our times of need, for all you have done for us and our daughters and grandkids.A very big thank you for your patience and support while Michael was learning to play the drums,that has ment a lot to him too, God has giving him that talent and we pray that he continues to Honor God with it.
Pastor and Sherry by reading all the comments left here for you we see that you are loved by many people both near and far and that's because you have given so much of yourself to everyone, both in teaching the Word of God and your prayers,counseling or just being there to hold somebody's hand or give them a hug,saying we're here if you need us,you both are living examples of what a true servant of God is; one who puts their needs aside to help others.
You have taught us that we must not only pray for each other but we must also help each other in whatever needs arise because we are a family and not only for the members of the church but more so for those outside the church that thru our actions and love for them they too can come, be saved and become part of the family of God.
We know Pastor this is your vision and we will keep that vision going, we will follow your example and go tell others that JESUS loves them and HE died for them. Pastor we don't know what plans GOD has for you but one thing we are sure of; it will be a VICTORY. Again we say we love you. GOD'S Peace be with you. Our hearts may be breaking but we still have our trust in the Almighty GOD. Again our love and prayers are with you.
Your Brother & Sister in CHRIST.
Cesar & Maria
Pastor - Having you here at Sunset Chapel was a blessing that I, personally, needed when you came; And the love you & Sherry spread throughout the church I had never experienced in all the 25+ years of my going on and off. I can't remember a Pastor at Sunset Chapel I trusted more with the teachings of the Bible....You are so missed..... But, the knowledge I acquired through your sincere/factual Bible teachings, I promise are not wasted. In the years you've been with us, the church people YOU and SHERRY "gathered" as family helped me through several situations - I thank you for that. I promise you I will continue to spread the word of God, remembering you every step of the way. God Bless You - You are loved....... Carrie
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