Sukhie (d. 1929)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1929 Oct 23 p. 4

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Jangjir, C. P., India,

Sept. 17th, 1929.

Rev. and Mrs. H. P. Krehbiel, Newton, Kansas.

Dear Bro. and Sister:—

This afternoon I am sitting down to intimate that today a week ago Bro. Sukhie, in whom you took such interest while on a short visit to our mission field here in India, has passed to his reward for which he constantly longed. It was a glorious death indeed to behold. In the time of death his face changed as if some of the heavenly glory wanted to be impressed on the face of this wonderful saint of the living god. I was summoned at 10:45 a. m. to come quickly, because he was unconscious. After another 2 hours and 15 minutes his soul went to be with the Lord. I could not help but let the verses Psalm 112:6; 116:15; Prov. 10:7 rush through the memory. He was buried in the cemetery on the mission compound between 8 and 9:30 that same evening. The services were very impressive. Everybody must admit that a strong saint of the Janjgir church has gone to Him Whom he l9voed so much in the entire walk of life. May his example continue to work on until He comes to gather His church out the turmoil of this world.

The rolling chair Bro. Sukhie has used considerably for the glory of the Master. His son Phillip wheeled him to the village for effective evangelistic work. Surely he knew to utilize the opportunities constantly. As the chair will not be used any longer for him it will now as directed by transferred to the Champa hospital for use there. The chair is in a good order, will undoubtedly be of excellent service hereafter. Hope someone else will use it who knows Christ as Bro. Sukhie did. Once more we wish to express our gratitude for the assistance rendered, the family joins us doing so.

Bro Sukhie's oldest son Phillip will be married on Oct. 4th to a young girl Sundria, of the Champa church. He presently functions as our S. S. Superintendent. it is remarkable what a good impression he makes among the young people of the church. We do hope and pray he will love the Lord as much as his father did ever since he became a Christian in 1912.

The monsoon draws to a close, it has brought us excellent rain for the crops to grow. Almost 48 inches of rain have fallen since the beginning of the monsoon in June. 50 inches is average for this area. If the latter rain will not fall, the farmers will have the privilege to bring in a good harvest.

Hoping these lines will find you well as they have us. Mrs. Penner jins em sending greetings.

P. W. Penner