On January 6th 2010 Chaplain J. Edwin Pippin passed from here to Heaven.
Father Pippin was the Chaplain for SVRS for over 5 years up until about 2007.
I had never me him but I was privileged to hear from some of the volunteers and also to read some comments about his character.
I would like to dedicate this blog to the memory and service of this godly man.
Chaplain Pippin (Ed) was described as kind, patient, compassionate, "there for you", willing and able to listen quietly. He brought a warm and loving presence and cared for the SVRS team. He attended serious scenes to be available as needed and the list goes on.
Just looking at these words that described his character, it jumps out that these are also the character traits of the God whom Ed loved and served. Chaplain Pippin was an ambassador for the Lord God Himself. As ambassadors (Christians) we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. From the testimonies of Ed's service, he succeeded in his assignment to selflessly love those around him.
Chaplain Pippin has heard those long awaited wonderful words from his Father in heaven; : "Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little, I will put you over much, enter in to the joy of your Master". Matt 25:21
Not everyone will be called to be a Chaplain or a Priest. But whatever it is God has called you to do (parent, professional, laborer, friend or soldier) do it with all your heart, and do it for the Lord of Heaven, just as Father Pippin did.
His shoes may be pretty large to fill, but he and I serve the same loving God and my hope is that I would be as obedient as Father/Chaplain J. Edwin Pippin, until it is my turn to be called Home and hear those wonderful words too.
I am thankful for all of those who have spent some time with Ed Pippin.
Amazing Peace is in the hearts of those who know God,
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