Mike Naber has passed away

* Update -
Mike Naber's funeral will be Tuesday Oct. 20 from 4-7 PM at Olsen's Funeral Home on Main Street in Rockford, IL.

If you are able to come, Anita and the family could use some support from her local church.

If you are unable to make it, please be in prayer for the family and friends mourning his passing. If you would like to send condolences, you can e-mail Anita at:ajostergard@yahoo.com

Please be in prayer as Mike Naber has passed away Tuesday morning. Mike's fiance, Anita is meeting with me this afternoon to inform the kids and start to plan the funeral.

A little history on how I met Mike, Anita & their family: When our house sold, Alisha and I rented a town house in Portage before buying our new house. We were blessed to move next door to Mike & Anita. They saw all the people helping us move in and were amazed to find out it was our awesome church family. This was an instant chance to share the good news of Jesus Christ with them.

The whole family started to come to church with us. Anita received Christ and was soon baptized. A little while later, Mike answered an invitation with tears flowing to surrender his life to Christ. He was soon baptized after that. (attached is a photo of Mike's baptism)

We mourn Mike's death, but we also celebrate his new life in Christ. He is worshiping our Lord in Heaven today.