Remembering Amy Calderone

Our church lost another dear friend last night. Nineteen-year-old Amy Calderone went home to be with the Lord. On December 14, she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and last night God took her home. Amy was a godly young woman who, even when she was healthy, wrote many songs and poems expressing her "intense anticipation for heaven."

"She was not afraid of death," said her mom, Patty, "knowing she had been reconciled to God through Jesus’ death for her sins, and raised to new life by His powerful resurrection. Rather, she understood death to be the gateway into God’s very presence."

Dave and Patty: we rejoice that Amy is worshipping in the presence of the Savior she loved so much. And we grieve with you and your family. We are praying for you!

There's substance that's casting these shadows
There's reason behind all this pain
All gold is made pure by refining
And plants cannot grow without rain

He's promised to hold you and keep you
He's told you that he's always there
His Word says He'll never forsake you
Or test you past what you can bear

So trust in Him all through this darkness
Hold fast to the truth of His Word
Be certain of His gracious promise
And rest in Christ Jesus our Lord

For one day all pain shall be broken
Renewed shall be joy that was lost
All death, pain and fear have been conquered
Because of His death on the cross

~Amy Calderone