Marion Ravan Passes October 8th
Marion Ravan as Pastor at Medford First Assembly of God 1986
October 8, 2009
Dear Friends,
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. (Psalms 116:15)
Reverend Marion Ravan, an ordained minister, went home to be with the Lord. Marion passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009.
His memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Peoples Church, 4500 Lancaster Drive NE, in Salem.
The Ravan’s pastored churches in Estacada, Willamina, Ontario, Medford and McMinnville. Marion also served the Network as “D-Cap” (youth and children’s ministries) and presbyter. He served at the General Council in the Christian Education department. Marion and Margie have been married 61 years. The Ravan’s many years of ministry in the Oregon Ministry Network have been deeply appreciated.
Please remember his wife, Margie, and their children Tim, Connie, Darla and Sherrie (Harvey) in prayer during this time of bereavement.
Sincerely,
Bill Wilson
Superintendent
P.S. If you would like to contribute to the Burial Benevolence Assistance fund that was established for credentialed ministers when the Ministers Death Benefit was discontinued, please send your contribution to the Oregon Ministry Network marked Burial Benevolence Assistance.
Marion Ravan with a class at New Dimenstion Christian School
Author Profile: Vic is Oregon and Pacific Northwest Area Director for Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, part of the Leadership team of FOCUS at Portland State University, a writer, blogger, usually an INFP (with "E" overtones), a long time resident of urban inner southeast Portland, the husband of one wife for more than 30 years, a Dad, grandfather, and mentor & friend to all kinds of young adults. Read more from this author
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Thanks for the memories of my old pastor, Vic. Hope there is more to come!
Thank you for responding to the news of my dad's home-going.
He loved all of you very much!
God Bless You!
Sherrie Ravan Harvey
Vic, Psalm 116:15 says it all doesn't it.
Ada Hodgen…..
Nice memories of our Pastor Ravan,,,,, those were one of the best times ever. I spent 10 years in First Assembly raising my 3 daughters in such a nice and fun church, Lisa, Lynn D and Chris-t. Sooooo many wonderful memories…. Missionetts, Bible studies,,,.. Super Church….. Mission trips to Ensenada at the Orphanage and many more….. Our prayers goes the family……RIP pastor Ravan….
I just found out about Pastor Ravan's passing. He married my husband & I on May 15th, 1971 at the First Assembly of God Church in Medford. His kindness and sweet Spirit will never be forgotten. He always had a positive outlook about most everything. I lost my mother this year (Carlene Hunt) but I know that she and Pastor and happy in heaven. Better to be there then this hurtful world that seems to be getting worse by the second. God Bless Marion's family. Allen & I will be praying for them.