Thursday, September 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Rev. Tran's family. We remember with great fondness the friendship between the Tran family and our family during our time in Garden City. We were blessed by the wonderful faith journey that Rev. Tran shared with us and were really pleased when that journey led to a calling to ministry. I remember so well when he (a Vietnamese) and Liengy Lay (a Cambodian) served together on the Board of Deacons at the First Baptist Church of Garden City. Rev. Tran said "In our own countries we would be (and were) enemies. Here we are brothers in Christ." I have never forgotten that testimony. Sarah, Thu Van, and Ve Nhan we are remembering you in our prayers and pray that the Lord will provide you the comfort you each need during these days and weeks. Our faith in Jesus Christ enables us to believe that beyond this life is that marvelous life with our Lord and Savior. Blessings and love to each of you. Wayne and Julie Paulsen Former Pastor (1977-1988) First Baptist Church, Garden City
