The Celebration for Hervey Shank's Homegoing

On Saturday, March 18, 2006, Northview church together with about 280 guests celebrated the life of Hervey Shank. Pastor Hervey passed away on March 13th.

Special greetings were brought by the Eastern Ontario District Superintendent, Rev. Craig Burton, Western Ontario District representative, Rev. John Shepherd and Rev. David Kennedy on behalf of Hervey's ministerial brothers.

The service was a testimony of a man with his family and how God has so powerfully moved in all of their lives. Hervey's daughter, Heather Hernden, spoke on behalf of the children and grandchildren. For all that attended this was a highlight. What an amazing testimony of God's grace and love. As a congregation it has helped us realize better the impact that this man's life has had on our church - he lived at home what he lived in the community.

Helen, Hervey's partner for so many years, expressed her thanks for Northview's faithful people that gave so willingly of their love over these years. Their faithfulness was highlighted by the wonderful lunch that was provided. The Shank family wished that we pass along their thanks again.

Helen intends to be on the church bus next Sunday.