The Legacy
Murray Heron Over the past few months two giants in the history of our movement have passed away. One, Murray Heron, was one of the pioneers who moved to Northwestern Quebec to do ministry among the francophones of Rouyn-Noranda, Val d’Or, LaSarre and Malartic. He, and others were persecuted and imprisoned during those early years but they faithfully continued their ministry despite the challenges. The story of those years continues to inspire others to serve the Lord with diligence. The other, Roy Lawson, served in youth and pastoral ministry for many years but perhaps is best known for the years he gave as General Secretary (now “President”) of The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada . He left a mark on the movement and on the present leaders of the movement that will not soon be forgotten. As I read 2 Kings 13 this morning, the story was told of another man who left his mark. Elisha, the prophet of the Lord, faithfully proclaimed the word of the Lord during the ...