Monday 24 November 2008

Passing Away of Bishop Julius Paul

I have just received the sad news that Bishop Julius Paul, Bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malaysia and also the Council Chairman of Seminari Theoloji Malaysia where I teach, was drowned yesterday when the boat he was travelling in sank in popular tourist region of Lake Atilan, Guatemala.

Arrangements are being made to bring back the body for funeral service. Bishop Julius leaves behind his wife and 3 children.

Please remember the family in prayers.

For news report, please click on the following:
The Latin Herald Tribune
Asia Lutheran News

3 comments:

Perng Shyang Teng said...

Deepest condolence.

Timo said...

Deepest condolence.

And thank you for providing links to the local newspapers. Could you add also http://www.asia-lutheran.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=272

There are many comments added and I believe more are to come.

Timo Webmaster
http://www.asia-lutheran.org

Kar Yong said...

Dear Timo,

Thanks for the link, which has been added.