*UPDATE* Pastor Dave Rash

2/20/2020

Pastor Dave Rash had a homecoming into eternity when Jesus showed up at about 6:15pm Wednesday evening with family surrounding him. There was a circle of prayer at 6:12 with clergy and family just prior to Dave passing.
 
The Visitation is on Monday, February 24th at 10am-12pm, Christian Celebration of Life service at 12 noon at St John’s UMC, Committal of Christian burial to follow in cemetery at St John’s adjacent to church.
 
St. John’s UMC
595 Lewisville Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
 
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

The family has approved the release of this information.

As we receive further updates, they will be available on the Prayer Request page. 

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Pastor Dave Rash (currently on medical leave) had a stroke last night and was hospitalized. The family is asking for prayer as hospice has been called in at this point. Ask in prayer that the Holy Spirit give peace and grace to Dave, his family, and friends.
 
The family is asking that there be no visitors at this time, but all the prayer of God’s people is requested. In your prayer include John 3:16 and the Apostles’ Creed as Dave did so weekly in his church ministry.
 
Prayer cards can be sent to:
St. John’s UMC
595 Lewisville Rd
Elkton, MD 21921

The family has approved the release of this information.

As we receive further updates, they will be available on the Prayer Request page.