Words for all who Loved and Respected Lilian

Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM

Dear Friends:
It is with very great saddness that Doris and I add our expression of loss to that of all of you in Asia and elsewhere. Lilian was like a daughter to us since her doctoral work at Southern Seminary. Singapore and Asia will not be the same for us since the departure of this dear woman who loved Jesus and gave herself in unadorned service for our Lord. She was tremendously gifted and exceedingly humble though not always recognized and the work of our Lord will need several people to take her place.

Through our tears we should hear the summons, therefore, to take up the challenge of Lilian's life. It is exceedingly difficult to write to all of you at this time. Our prayers for her healing and for the Lord's Will to be done have been answered in a way we did not wish. But we believe that God's Will has been done and Lilian is now at home with her master. She often shared with us about her congenital problems and that she was in the hands of God concerning her life. She turned 50 as Doris and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. It is kind of a reminder that life is filled with both joys and sorrows and that we are only here on earth for a limited time. May God use us all for the divine purpose.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers and faithfulness in this time. You are dear friends!
Cordially in Christ Jesus
Jerry (and Doris) Borchert

Drs. Gerald and Doris Borchert
851 Kandenna Drive
Morristown, TN 37814