This community has a heavy heart this week over the loss of one of our leading citizens.
The unexpected death of Rev. L A. Brunsting came as a shock. He had always been very active in local affairs — He was like a father to the people in his church, but his strong gentle Christian influence was also felt in civic affairs. People outside his church had developed affection and respect for him — and his help and cooperation could always be depended on in sponsoring projects for the improvement of this community.
It is so easy for a pastor to limit his activities to his own congregation. Too frequently the people outside their churches see only the negative influence of pastors. The stature of Rev. Brunsting in Sioux Center can be measured by his readiness to use his talents, his convictions, and his position to help whenever and wherever he could.
Rev. Brunsting had served as pastor of the First Reformed church here for 18 years, the larger part and the better part of his mature years.
The First Church has had only three pastors in its 70 years. It is necessary to understand that in order to understand the great service Rev. Brunsting rendered to this community. He knew the families and the Individuals, he knew the spirit of the people - he was one of us.
During the war years, during the great sorrow in his family when their oldest son Albert was killed in battle, he was a refuge and comfort to the families who had children in the constant perils of war. It showed great strength of character. It showed great Christian charity and humility, that during his sorrow he could still lead and comfort his people and his friends.
During the last few years there was a quiet sadness in his words and on his face, but no bitterness, only entleness, kindness, patience and helpfulness.
It is difficult to imagine him gone. His memory will aways remain high in the respect of all of us in Sioux Center.
Sioux Center news 1947-11-13.
This community has a heavy heart this week over the loss of one of our leading citizens.
The unexpected death of Rev. L A. Brunsting came as a shock. He had always been very active in local affairs — He was like a father to the people in his church, but his strong gentle Christian influence was also felt in civic affairs. People outside his church had developed affection and respect for him — and his help and cooperation could always be depended on in sponsoring projects for the improvement of this community.
It is so easy for a pastor to limit his activities to his own congregation. Too frequently the people outside their churches see only the negative influence of pastors. The stature of Rev. Brunsting in Sioux Center can be measured by his readiness to use his talents, his convictions, and his position to help whenever and wherever he could.
Rev. Brunsting had served as pastor of the First Reformed church here for 18 years, the larger part and the better part of his mature years.
The First Church has had only three pastors in its 70 years. It is necessary to understand that in order to understand the great service Rev. Brunsting rendered to this community. He knew the families and the Individuals, he knew the spirit of the people - he was one of us.
During the war years, during the great sorrow in his family when their oldest son Albert was killed in battle, he was a refuge and comfort to the families who had children in the constant perils of war. It showed great strength of character. It showed great Christian charity and humility, that during his sorrow he could still lead and comfort his people and his friends.
During the last few years there was a quiet sadness in his words and on his face, but no bitterness, only entleness, kindness, patience and helpfulness.
It is difficult to imagine him gone. His memory will aways remain high in the respect of all of us in Sioux Center.
Sioux Center news 1947-11-13.
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