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Richard D. Sandlin's avatar

My Dear Brother: Thank you for your encourging comment.

The secret to my longevity is His grace and mercy.

And falling hopelessly and helplessly in love with Jeses Christ 65 years ago!

An Old Disciple

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Susan Burger's avatar

Dearest Brother Richard,

I've only recently come upon your posts. May the peace of God be upon you and may God's grace usher you into His glorious Kingdom in His perfect timing. It's not difficult to see that you are dearly loved by so many! Thank you so much for your wonderful and faithful testimony of the love of Christ! Please receive my love, prayers and blessings in our Lord.

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GRZero's avatar

Go to your reward brother. We will miss you but will be together again.

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Mark Hamilton's avatar

This is such a beautiful blessing. I've only got to know this ministry over a short time and feel extremely sad I wasn't aware of it but extremely blessed to get to know how you have remained faithful for so long even at this point in your life. Thank you and May the Lord grant peace and joy as he brings you into his kingdom forevermore.

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James & Dee Burnett's avatar

Bro. Sandlin,

You have been a constant in our lives these many years that we have known you. We can not tell you just how much your ministry has meant to us, and how much we have reaped and learned from you. We love you just as we loved your dear wife, and will miss you terribly. We are happy for you (but sad) and we are looking forward to one day seeing you both walking on that "street of gold".

James & Dee Burnett

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Roberta Hiebert's avatar

Thank you so much for all your words of wisdom and encouragement. Those few times we have met you were an encouragement One day we will all meet again.

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Sheri's avatar

Saying farewell is not easy. Knowing we will see one another again is a reason to rejoice. Your life has been a blessing to so many souls! Thank you for your faithful service to our Lord and King!

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Stephen Reeves's avatar

God bless you dear brother. Thank you for all your encouragement and biblical wisdom. Praying for every Grace needed.

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Dr. Stephen Phinney's avatar

I, like Anthony, was introduced to your overflow ministry in Christ a couple of years ago. Since that time, you have encouraged my soul many of times. You have been faithful to the very end. The rewards set aside in Heaven shall be great, let alone get reunited with your "gal-Sal." It is my prayer that your departure is sweet and filled with family surrounding you. I know that Andrew will continue your legacy. Thank him for me. You are one of the church's "greats." Your life and ministry will be remembered by many - I am certainly one of them. I will see you soon on the other side. - Dr. Phinney

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Anthony Carr's avatar

God bless you my short-term friend in this life. I just discovered your nuggets of truth a few months ago. Had no idea you were ill. Go, my brother - run toward the gates, our savior and all your loved ones! Run! Run! Run!!

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Anthony & Cindy Delfin's avatar

Brother, Sandlin - My family and I met you and your lovely wife over 20 years ago while you preached at our church in Bangor, Maine. We have read your writings and have prayed for God’s hand to be upon you ever since. We thank God for your stalwart Christian testimony. Get on Home, brother to your Saviour and Sally!

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Alan Carson's avatar

Dear brother Richard,

so glad to have met you, Mrs Sandlin & family during your short time in N Ireland. I well remember those house meetings at Kenny & Cindy Greer’s home in Gilford. Your preaching made a lasting impression on my life.

(I’m wondering did you see my response to your reply around March 21st)

When I soar to realms of glory,

And an entrance I await,

If I whisper, ‘Jesus only!’

Wide will ope the pearly gate;

When I join the heavenly chorus,

And the angel-hosts I see,

Precious Jesus, ‘’Jesus only,’’

Will my theme of rapture be.

See you on that beautiful shore.

Alan Carson

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Michael Boys's avatar

Bro Sandlin, my dad, Evangelist Don Boys, went to glory about a month ago at age 88. He’ll greet you there I’m sure, after our Savior. I told your son recently how I remember, with great fondness, your preaching in Indianapolis way back when I was a kid. I thank God for your faithfulness, and His faithfulness to you.

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Gerald Barr's avatar

May God bless you on this part of your life journey and may He give your family the strength to walk with you.

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