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25/01/24

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Thank you for the inspiring memorial service we attended for Robert. He was such an a great brother in Christ and encourager to Pili and myself. We send our love, blessings and God's comfort to you Carol and all the family. Owen Read more
22/01/24

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Dear Carol, Sian, Paul & Family, Our love to you all on the passing of Robert to Heaven. What a Glorious Memorial Service we attended today at New Hope Baptist Church. Very uplifting and a Wonderful Testimony to Robert and you all as a family. Thankyou. Read more
21/01/24

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At a time when our experience of church was increasingly sterile, Robert said “Come and see”. That year at Blackburn Baptist proved rejuvenating for our faith and formative for future ministry in the wider world. Read more
15/01/24

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What a blessing Robert has been throughout my life from youth to more recent times. We are grateful to have known this lovely man of God. Our condolences to Carol and family. Read more
The Holmes Family

15/01/24
Catherine Lyons

15/01/24

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Ps. Robert was a caring and personable pastor. He had a true pastor's heart, interested in the people he served, and dedicated to build community. Into Your hands, we commend Ps. Robert's spirit, Oh Lord, and express gratitude for your servant.' May Ps. Robert rest joyously with our Lord Jesus. Amen. Read more
Jeannine Bettinson

14/01/24

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I am saddened to hear that Pastor Robert has passed away. What a wonderfully gifted person! Such a safe 'place', his warm and vibrant heart lit by the Holy Spirit, eyes twinkling with the light and joy of Heaven as he shared about his Lord, a powerful preacher, a sincere and sold encourager for followers of Jesus. I am so grateful he was my pastor for a short time. XXX My heart goes out to Carol, Sian, Paul and their families. XXX May you all be comforted by our Loving Heavenly Father. Read more
12/01/24

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I've had been blessed so many times by Robert- for twenty something years as my pastor and ten plus years as a colleague. The first time was as a broken and lost young man who did not know God. For weeks I had been repeating this phrase in my head about this friend I recently got to know- "there's something special in his life and I just have to have it". Then on my second time at church with my friend Robert was speaking and pointed in my direction and uttered the exact words. I felt like the heavens opened up and God was speaking directly to me. Robert explained that the "something special" in my friends life was Jesus Christ. I gave my life to Christ. That was forty-two years ago. Robert was always seeking to be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit of God. I grieve his loss but rejoice that he is with our precious Saviour and Lord. Read more
12/01/24

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Robert Colman! What an inspiration and model for a what a true Christian is! Whenever I saw him he was always positive, caring, fun, lively, warm and intelligent. I appreciated his time and talent and the way he modeled being a devoted disciple of Christ in the arts field, and learned a lot about what a godly father and husband should look like just by watching him. He will always be treasured in our hearts and because of this he will be greatly missed, even though we know he is in a better place. Much love to Carol and the whole Colman/Rutherford clan. Read more
12/01/24

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An extraordinary encourager! He blessed my growing up years, my whole family and my husband and his family, simply by being his wonderful self. I don’t think I will ever experience someone like him again, who would stand bang in front of you, up close, and stare deep into your eyes with so much warmth, interest and care. And with that smile that shone sunbeams straight into your heart. Sigh. Another gem has crossed over making heaven even more of a desirable place to greatly look forward to. The Lord is continuing to bless him and keep him. Read more