With gratitude for service and faith in his salvation, we report to you the passing of the Rev. David Droog from this world to God’s eternal kingdom on Tuesday, July 14.  David lost his battle with cancer after a valiant effort over a number of years.  David just recently resigned his position as Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Rochester due to health issues.  He was ordained to the Office of Word and Sacrament in 1981 by the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area and served in this Presbytery throughout his career.   Please keep his wife Diane and other family members in your prayers in their time of loss.  A memorial service will be held for David at the Associated Church of Owatonna, MN at 10:30am, Saturday, July 18.    Though it is a Saturday and outside of the metro area, clergy are strongly encouraged to attend the service to honor our colleague in ministry.  The family has requested that the ministers not robe or process at the service, but we will sit together as honorary pall bearers.  Directions to the church can be obtained through the church’s website, www.associatedchurch.org.     
 

 
Lord God, creator of all,
you have made us creatures of this earth
but have also promised us a share in life eternal:
receive our thanks and praise
that, through the passion and death of Christ,
your child David, our brother,
whom we commend into your hands today,
shares with your saints in the joy of heaven,
where there is neither sorrow nor pain
but life everlasting. Alleluia. Amen.  

 Sincerely,
  The Staff of the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area

Chaz Ruark, Executive Presbyter

Nancy Grittman, Stated Clerk

Risa Anderson, Office Manager

Dennis Sanders, IT/Communications Specialist   

*Prayer:   Copyright © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000-2006.