Dear Vancouver SDA church,
Do you know our deaf pioneer retired Arthur Griffith? He was passed away last week on Sabbath, January 16. We will have a memorial service for him at our Vancouver SDA church on January 31 at 11 am. Meal serving at 12:30 pm. Grave service at 2:30 pm at Amboy few miles north of Battle Ground to be buried beside his loved deaf daugther that was died from her bike accident. He wanted to be there at resurrection to hug her and welcome her back to the family.
It is going to be a legend service because he was our first deaf full ordained pastor for a whole North America history! My parents will be here to attend. Many important people, such as Larry Evans, Under Secretary from General Conference, and Thompson Kay, he is head of program for children with dyslexis, and the several other deaf pastors from the east coast and central will be coming. Of course, there will be voice interpreter because lots of hearing people included my parents will be also attending.
My parents, Pastor John and Alberta Blake have a story about Arthur Griffith in my father's own words,
Arthur was originally a machinist, but developed a passion for ministry with his fellow deaf. Gradually, he became a pastor, then ordained as one. Arthur had an inventive mind, and was into video, the internet, etc. He was a great encouragement to many people around the world."
You can see Arthur Griffith on Adventist Deaf Minsitry website link
http://www.deafadventist.org/article.php?id=103 As for me, Arthur is so wonderful to me and my family. I have known him since I was 9 when I realized who he was. He was also strong in believe in the faith of Lord. We would never forget him! He is like a father figure to our deaf Adventist people.
If you like to give a support, welcome to attend with us!
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