One Monday, a woman decided to die privately with dignity.
Jean-Sébastien offered her the book of John and on Wednesday, people prayed.
On Friday, she decided not to pursue euthanasia but to die slowly and spend time with her family.
As she read the Scripture, she wished that she had heard the gospel sooner.
She wanted her children to know this Good News.
When she died, Jean-Sébastien wrote a letter to the family and the family members read it.
One of them wanted to speak with the pastor — and, amazing grace! — accepted Jesus.
Jean-Sébastien didn’t intend to be a funeral chaplain.
But here he is.
This is often the way God works though, isn’t it?
In our current time, euthanasia is a recurring theme.
People are dying quickly and there is often not enough care for dying people.
This is something that has caught Jean-Sébastien’s attention.
In fact, it was at VMC’s Thinking Shrewdly conference this past spring, when God seemed to be nudging him to think more about how he could be a pastoral presence in these sort of situations.
So he’s developed a way to come alongside people in these difficult circumstances.
He partners with funeral homes and offers his services free of charge.
He also goes door to door and listens to people’s stories, especially those who are caring for others and often feel alone.
Two people who met Jean-Sébestien on their door steps have accepted Christ.
When death looms large, ministers of the Good News of Jesus have a message of hope and life.
Isn’t this the heart of God — that people have abundant life?
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