Dear brothers and sisters of Messiah,
Azif Raza Masih, the oldest son of Pastor Afzal & Rosy Masih, has gone to be with his Lord unexpectedly at the age of 43.
We mourn Asif's passing along with Pastor Afzal, Rosy and the rest of Asif's family and friends. But we also trust in the promises of Asif's Savior Jesus Christ, awaiting with all those who mourn the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.
Visitation will take place at Messiah this Friday, November 13th starting at 10:00 am. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. A luncheon provided by the family will follow the service in our Fellowship Hall. The committal is planned for Friday afternoon. Asif's obituary will be updated soon on Reyers North Valley Chapel's website.
Please keep all those who knew and loved Asif in your prayers in the coming days; feel free to use the prayer below as a model.
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we thank You for all the mercies You granted to our brother Asif during his earthly life, especially for calling him to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort Afzal, Rosy and all the survivors who mourn Asif's death with the hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Him,
Pastor Eric Black & Rick Krueger, Messiah Lutheran Church