We thank everyone for their prayers and caring via flowers, cards, meals, visits and phone calls. Nadejda Ilyin, Sara's mother, our friend, our prayer covering went home to be with the Lord shortly after 6:00 A.M. May 3rd, 2007, at age 84 peacefully, passing away into the arms of Jesus at home, surrounded by her loving family.
"...the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." II Tim. 4:6-8
Truly our mother fought a good fight, finished the course and now is receiving her crown and her reward at the feet of Jesus Christ, The One Who she passionately loved and served all the days of her life. We celebrate with her and ask for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for the family and the grieving. We pray for God's peace, salvation and blessing to be upon all your loved ones.
Nadejda said she had one more mission to accomplish. We believe that her mission was fulfilled and complete as she saw a unified family of seven children, their spouses, 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild, all serving God.
In their retirement, Michael and Nadejda Ilyin worked passionately in Third World countries for the poor and underprivileged and at risk children. We have set up a memorial fund in Nadejda's memory so in lieu of flowers, donations could be sent to continue their vision of reaching the lost, helping the widows, and the orphans. Please send donations to: "HOPE FUND" (Nadejda in Russian means 'Hope'):
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