1490 E. University Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Reverend Dr. Willie Davis, Pastor June 16, 2008 A Letter to our Pastor’s Family First Lady Emma Davis, Lisa, Darryl and family, The Gethsemani Missionary Baptist Church, was sadden by the death of our Pastor, The Reverend Dr. Willie Davis. Know that the Lord continues to hold you in the palm of His eternal hand and will give you all the strength to continue on life’s journey. Pastor Davis birthed a new ministry extending his legacy to a new community in need of the Gospel. His persistence in planting this new ministry is a call from God. Gethsemani will endeavor to carry forth God’s message to all who will hear and continue to pray for those who may not hear the call upon their life. Gethsemani Missionary Baptist Church is a place of continuous prayer. We will continue to be a Fellowship of Love: Seeking, Reaching, and Reclaiming, Building up Believers, Afflicted and most of all ntruynie God. Leading the Lost, aiding the As Pastor makes hisjjourney home, we will miss his warm and caring spirit and his love of teaching and the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Davis remains with each of us in the “Legacy of Love” he leaves behind. His love of God, family, congregants and friends will always be cherished memories. To paraphrase from a poem entitled... “The Train Ride” ... “Life is like a train ride. We get on. We ride, we get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays. At certain stops there are surprises. Some of these will translate into great moments of joy, some will result in profound sorrow. We must, however, constantly strive to understand our journey. Seeking out just what the Lord wants us to do in this life. But when God calls, we must come. Our journey on this side of life is completed. Separation from our family and friends is painful, but the Lord provides His love and compassion in this time of joy and sorrow”. Pastor Davis has been called home... but he leaves a rich legacy of love and a vibrant ministry in the pteadinig the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people. First Lady Emma Davis and Family, be encouraged during this time of bereavement and transition of life. Reflect Upon These Scriptures and Song: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”. Psalm 91: 1-2 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” II Timothy 4: 7-8 “Be not dismayed what ever betide, God will take care of you; Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you”. Sincerely In Christ, The Leadership Team and Congregation of Gethsemani Missionary Baptist Church