Pastor William (Bill) deHeyman A service celebrating his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017
at St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh
Bethlehem Pike and Camp Hill Road Fort Washington, PA 19034
On Tuesday, May 16, beloved Pastor William (Bill) deHeyman died peacefully at home with his wife, Martha. A service will be held to celebrate Pastor Bill's life on Wednesday, May 24th at 3:00 p.m. at St. Thomas' Church followed by a reception in the MacColl Auditorium. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas' Church Music Fund.
For 15 years, Pastor Bill welcomed and led many children and their families into their first experience of worship and faith formation.
On Thursday night, May 18th, The Rev. Marek Zabriskie will be available to meet with families for "How to talk to your kids about death," questions and discussion from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Thayer Lounge. Childcare will be provided at 6:15 p.m.
On Friday, May 19th, from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., The Rev. Elizabeth Costello and Rev. Zabriskie will both be available for questions and discussion. All parents are welcomed. For many families, this may be the first significant older adult in their son or daughter's life who has died. They will also be preparing resources and materials to help families discuss death and heaven and the afterlife with children.
Almighty God, our Father in heaven, before whom live all who die in the Lord: Receive our brother Bill into the courts of your heavenly dwelling place. Let his heart and soul now ring out in joy to you, O Lord, the living God, and the God of those who live. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
With blessings at Eastertide and in the hope of the Resurrection to Eternal Life.
