Kelly Says It Big

Remebering Joe

A great colleague and friend, Joe Zickafoose, passed away Aug. 12th, after an 8 month battle with bone marrow cancer. Many of us on staff from Students for Christ-Europe were gathered for a meeting while at CSM when we got the news that Joe had passed away. The news was surreal, yet it was a blessed place to be because we were able to cry, pray & share memories of such a great man of faith and purpose. I thank God for having known Joe. Meeting him in Budapest, several years ago, our team felt a connection with him right away. His sense of humor left us with side aches from laughter and his ability to make you feel welcomed was truly a gift. We sat at his feet & learned much about life & ministry in such a short period of time. He unknowingly poured out wisdom that shaped those listening. For this, I am thankful!

I am encouraged by the life Joe led and am confident he left fingerprints on many people's hearts, including mine, by his love for the Lord and for people. He will be greatly missed, but I rejoice in knowing He is the hands of His Father in Heaven.