Homecoming Ceremony of Frieda Maheras (Helen Rarick’s Mother)

HOMECOMING CEREMONY OF FRIEDA MAHERAS (MOTHER OF HELEN RARICK)

Thank God for the Homecoming Ceremony for Frieda Maheras on June 6, 2020. Via FB livestream many family members/friends were blessed with the beautiful message by Pastor Ron Ward on “I am the Resurrection and the Life”; testimonies by Helen, Jim, Hannah and Samuel Rarick; and a picture slideshow. We could hear how she supported our UBF ministry and her sacrificial love for others. Samuel (grandson) shared the resurrection hope we had: “When I visited her in the hospital, I couldn’t bear to see her in that state. I saw the great power that death can have over us. Then, I remembered Jesus’ words, “That whoever believes in me will live even though he dies.” And that we shall have eternal life.  I honestly believe that my grandmother was a believer in Jesus Christ. And, therefore, she is in a room prepared for her by Jesus in heaven…this hope means that this life is not the end. When I was by her bedside, I did not feel that good-bye was the appropriate term to use. To me, good-bye has a sense of finality, which typically means that we will not see each other again. Instead, I prefer to use, and I said to her, “Auf Wiedersehen”, which means, “Until we will meet again.” This is good-bye for now, Grandma Frieda, but we will meet each other again one day in God’s house, where he has prepared a room for the both of us. I can’t wait to laugh, run, and catch up with you after all the years. I love you so much, and until we meet again in God’s kingdom, “Auf Wiedersehen.””  Dr. Helen writes:  I am personally thankful for all the cards, gifts and loving words we received from our UBF community – they are a great comfort to us.”