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Rev.William Merki
In Memory of
Rev.William Eugene "Bill"
Merki
1935 - 2017
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Condolence From: Karen James Slemmer
Condolence: To Sheril and Children: I remember all of you from First Methodist Church in Cumberland, MD.
My maiden name was Karen James and I was active in Youth for Christ and UMYF there. I very fondly remember Pastor Merki. He helped guide me through my walk with Christ as a teenager.
May God give you all Peace and Comfort in your special memories and the fact that you will one day all be reunited in Heaven.
God's Blessings,
Karen
Thursday January 26, 2017
Condolence From: Rev Jerry Lowans
Condolence: Condolences and prayers for comfort and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Wednesday January 25, 2017
Condolence From: Chaplain Bob & Patty Hershberger
Condolence: Loving thoughts and prayers for Sheril and Family. It was an honor to serve with Bill as United Methodist clergy.
Tuesday January 24, 2017
Condolence From: Jackie Arvin Hartley
Condolence: I had the pleasure of meeting Bill at Elmcroft where my mom, Mary Arin was a resident and then again at Clary Grove. I am so sorry for your loss.I know you will miss him so much.He was such a sweet sweet man of God.
Monday January 23, 2017
Condolence From: L. Fields
Condolence: My heartfelt condolences to Bill's family. Losing a loved one to death is one of the hardest things to deal with in life. May you find strength and comfort in each other but most of all in Jehovah God and his promises to end all sickness and death and restore life by means of a resurrection. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4) Until that day comes it is my hope that you will draw comfort from the words found at Jeremiah 29:11, 12. There, we are assured that when we pray to Jehovah, he will listen.
Monday January 23, 2017
Condolence From: Becky (Elliott) Bair
Condolence: I'm so sorry about your loss. I have so many great memories of your family throughout my childhood. I still think of you all frequently. I know your loss is painful now, but it's so wonderful that he is enjoying time with Jesus. We'll all get to be together again someday if our hope is in Jesus who conquered death. Praying for God's peace to surround you and remind you of your hope.
Sunday January 22, 2017
Condolence From: Barbara Suffecool
Condolence: You are all in my prayers.

Barb Suffecool
Sunday January 22, 2017
Condolence From: Patrisia Magallon
Condolence: May fond memories of your loved one bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he passed away. My hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. God has promised us that we will soon be reunited with our loved ones. “There is going to be a resurrection,” the Bible confirms at Acts 24:15. “Do not be amazed at this,” Jesus assures us, “for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29)
Saturday January 21, 2017
Condolence From: Joe Elliott
Condolence: Sheril, Marianne and I will remember you and your family at this time. We have many memories of our serving together at First Methodist in Cumberland. Particularly, building the new sanctuary there.
May God richly bless you and your family at this time. Joe Elliott
Friday January 20, 2017
Condolence From: Ellen Murphy
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your sadness soon turn to the joy that Bill is with his savior.
Thursday January 19, 2017
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