GCI-USA Regional Pastor Ted Johnston requests prayer for his family. Michael Harris, 26-year-old son of Ted’s sister Jan (Johnston) Harris, died on September 7 as the result of a boating accident near Catalina Island in Southern California. Four others were on the boat with Michael—one has not been found and is presumed dead. The other three, including Michael’s girlfriend Kelly, are hospitalized with minor injuries. Michael had recently received a Master’s degree in psychology and was working as a high school counselor and basketball coach in Atherton, California. He is survived by his mother Jan, his father Peter (former president and CEO of the San Francisco 49ers), and younger brothers David and Richard.
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Ted Johnston
12289 Venice Blvd
Foley, AL 36535
This is so, so sad. Our prayers for the families and extended families touched by this tragedy. May God Bless and heal.
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your newphew Michael, and know he will be lovingly missed. May God, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, keep you and your family snuggled in His all loving and caring arms during this time – and always. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
In Christian Love,
Grace Covenant Fellowship
Birmingham, Alabama
Dear Ted and Donna,
Connie and I are so, so sorry to hear this terrible news. Our prayers go up for you, your sister and her family at this hard time. May God’s grace, comfort and sense of His Presence be with you.
ubiC,
Larry Wooldridge
May the presence of Our Almighty God be experienced and give comfort in your times of sorrows
Ben & Diana (Nauru)
So sorry to hear of this happening to one so young and full of zest for life. Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family,
In Jesus,
Doug & Betty Johannsen
Ted and Donna and family, George and I send our love and prayers during this tragic loss.
Dear Family,
So very sad to hear sbout this tragedy. My plea is that the God of all comfort may give you strength during this most difficult time. As Christians we trust in the power of prayer.
Our thoughts are with you.
In Christ,
Santiago and Elke
Dear Ted, Donna and family,
Our hearts break for you as we receive news of this awful tragedy. You will be prayed for asking God to get you all through this challenging time.
Don & Alix
I am deeply saddened by your loss of one so young. Our prayers are for the comforter of us all to with you and your family.
Much love in Christ’s most holy name
Mary Williams
GCI Lake George NY
Dear Ted,
We are saddened to hear of this tragedy in your family. Our prayers are with all of you. May God grant you comfort and peace. Ray and Carol Meyer
Thanks everyone for these kinds words. They mean a great deal to me and our whole family. God bless.
Ted and Donna
So sad, a young life cut down suddenly. Sincere condolences. We’ll be praying for the family, and our ever merciful and loving Father will comfort them and give them strength to go on.
Inyambo & Mutinta Nyumbu
GCI-Zambia
Dearest ones, needless to say, our love and prayers are with you at this time. We know the hearts of those who knew and loved this young man ache in sorrow. Our prayer is for the ONE who loves, comfort and strengthen be with you as you all travel this journey with the emptiness and void left by one loved so much. We know that GOD’s promises are true and know HE will not leave you alone. We pray you all fill his presence and be filled with the hope of the resurrection. Love and prayers from our house to yours.
To Brother Ted & Donna,
May God carry you and family in his arms through this most difficult tragedy and sorrowful time. Our hearts are with you and we will keep you in prayer. God Bless.
Your sister & brother in Christ,
Suzanne & Charles McKenzie
Linda and I extend our deepest feelings of sadness in at this time. Our prayer is that strength and comfort is given freely by our God to you, Donna, and family! David and Linda Husmann
Sincere condolences goes out to you and your family, May God blessing be on you doing this difficult time.
Billy Cooley
I am so sorry for your sister’s family at this very sad tragedy. I will be lifting you all up in prayer and the families of the other young people and what they are going through.
So sorry to hear such sad news. We are praying for you and your family. He is now embraced in the arms and comfort of Gods wings and will be waiting to greet you and the rest of his family when our loving Father calls them home.
In Christian love and compassion, The Davis’
So sorry to hear about the tragedy in your family. You and Michael’s family are in our prayers.
Eric and Edna
God is wonderful. This deep sadness for you all hurts God, you and us and we know He has you all near to his heart He will support you through this horrible time. Our prayers are with you. We met you in Indianna in 1990 which , you could not be expected to remember, but we do, so believe you are loved and prayed for by people in Australia
We are sorry to hear about this tragedy. Our prayers are with you and the family. We look forward to the day when there will be no more tears, pains and tragedies.
Fellowship Community Church in Hammond, LA are sending prayers.
Deeply sorry for your precious loss. May our loving God comfort and heal you. Condolence and prayers for you all.
Darlene Hemingway, Family of Faith GCI, London, Canada.