Without doubt the most significant event for us in 2007 was the passing of Major Ian Thomas, the founder of Capernwray Torchbearers. The Major went to be with the Lord on the 1^st of August, two days after being flown by helicopter from his home in Estes Park, to ICU in Loveland, Colorado. His wife Joan and his sons, Chris and Andy, were present with him when he died, and as Chris said, “we were there with him, singing him into heaven”.

            There have been a number of services that have paid tribute to the life of a very unique and faithful man, one of which was here at our centre on the 10th of October.

            Peter Thomas, the third son and Director of Capernwray in New Zealand was present, together with many of the Board members, staff, students and guests.

            Peter shared with us the life of his father and in a moving tribute Major’s last video message was played to those gathered. The Major’s message was the same as it has always been, clearly communicating that Christ came that we would have life, His life!

            Here are just a few of the memorable quotes that were shared.

            And the quote that is most recognised;

            “I can’t, but then Jesus never said I could, but He can and

            Such a simple message that speaks to the truth of life IN Christ!

            Thank you to all who have expressed their sadness, but remember that the Major would not want us to be sad, he is rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! He would be encouraging us to continue being faithful men and women, as he shared with us in his last book “The Indwelling Life of Christ”;   

We choose to be faithful and we pray that you will also.

National Director