My Treasure Hunt

My Treasure Hunt was the title of the article that Brother Terry wrote back in 2005 for the pages of our annual report. I read it again today because I am near his home in Illinois and really missed seeing him. He passed away this last year after a hard fight with cancer. He fought with grace even though he was in terrible pain. I loved him very much and admired his strength and heart.

In his article he spoke about another man he met in Indonesia named Cornelius. Little did he know at the time that he and Cornelius would have a lot in common. He wrote, "The treasure was in the home of a man to whom Esther, IFC Medical Director, had been ministering to through her love, compassion, and health care. His name was Cornelius, he had cancer." Terry prayed with him and comforted him that day. Cornelius died in the next month but not until a man named Brother Terry was able to give him the treasure of his love and prayers. I imagine Terry and Cornelius have met in eternity--two men from different countries but forever brought together but the grace and compassions of Christ.

Yes--Brother Terry--you did find the treasure. Thank you for not burying it.