“Get ‘er Done!”
A Tribute to my Beloved Pastor Rick
11/4/2018, Andrea Lind
“Get ‘er done” he said
And he said what he meant
And he meant what he said
And he did as God led.
“Get ‘er done” he said
And he went where help was needed
And through his words with action
God’s love and Good News was spread.
“Get ‘er done” he said
Joyfully baptizing believers
Tirelessly visiting the hurt, sick and frail
Happily marrying those ready to wed.
“Get ‘er done” he said
And he said what he meant
And he meant what he said
And he did as God led.
“Get ‘er done” he said
Though a pastor’s work is never done
He carried on; from hard work
and conflict he never fled.
“Get ‘er done” he said
Whether the Hopi or Ethiopia
From McDonald’s to Mexico
His touch was widespread.
“Get ‘er done” he said
And he said what he meant
And he meant what he said
And he did as God led.
“Get ‘er done” he said
Then, suddenly, without warning
Gone – Pastor Rick is dead.
Many hearts stunned in sorrow
Many tears have been shed.
“Get ‘er done” he had said.
We’ll never hear him say it again.
But we can remember
That mantra in his stead.
“Get ‘er done” he had said.
And he said what he meant
And he meant what he said
And he did as God led.
“Get ‘er done” he had said.
Those 3 little words should
Inspire and guide us
In the days, months and journeys ahead.
“Get ‘er done” he had said
And, welcomed into the eternal kingdom
A faithful son and servant,
Following the footsteps his Savior had tread.
By reaching out to ALL people
No matter time, place or life station
He knew it was for all that Christ had bled.
“Get ‘er done” he had said
And he said what he meant
And he meant what he said
And he did as God led.
And God welcomed him home
With a smile barely hid
saying “Get ‘er done, Rick,
Yup, that you sure did!”
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Traditionally we gather together in the evening on Good Friday to eat a light meal together. The meal usually consists of bread, cheese and fruit. Following the meal we move into the church sanctuary for a time of remembrance of all that Jesus, our Savior, went through to purchase our freedom by becoming the perfect sacrifice for our sins. The service concludes with the sharing of communion together and then those who want to, take turns washing each others feet as a symbol of humble service and love for each other; the men going to one area of the church and the women to another, remembering Jesus’ act of love to His disciples on the night He was betrayed. The symbolic act of foot washing has become a very meaningful part of the service for those who choose to participate.
Our Easter celebration began early at 6:30 AM in the morning on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. The weather was crisp and there was even a hint of frost on some of the grass as we gathered to watch the sun come up over the lake. Pastor Rick opened the time by reading from Luke 24:1-9. When he was finished, one of the church members presented a dramatic monologue called, “One of the Crowd,” depicting a woman who was part of the crowd the week before who had shouted, “Hosanna!” and then a week later was part of the crowd who shouted, “Crucify Him!” At the end of the drama, she was greeted by two other young women who had gone to the tomb with spices and perfumes, but found the tomb empty and then saw an angel who said, “Why are you looking for the living among the dead? He is not here; He is risen!” The two young women excitedly relayed the story to the first woman, who realized that because of what Jesus did on the cross and because He is risen, her sins were forgiven! The drama ended with the three women running to tell the other disciples the Good News!
