Rev. Henry A. Sterling

The Peace Lily was sent for Rev. Henry A. Sterling - December 20, 2024

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My deepest sympathy to the family, May God comfort you during this difficult time.

To the Sterling family I offer my sincere condolences, may the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

Sending our deepest condolences to our cousin Rev. Sterling. You had a heart of gold. Our mothers were sisters. When we got the news that you had gained your wings, everything stopped!! But God, you take your rest in the master's hands. We love you dearly. You will be missed dearly.

Winnette Mixon Schofield, and family!

To the sterling family IAM over joyed thinking about our friendship and talking about who cought the biggest fish U will truly be miss love always pastor Robertson and family.

Rev sterling you are truly missed. I miss our arguments, especially about something you wanted me to do and I wouldn't. My Condolences to your wife and family, your church family. God bless us all. Sincerely Virginia

To the beloved family of Pastor Henry Sterling I and our ministry family Abundant Life Christian International Ministries (ALCIM). Sending our deepest condolences to you all who knew this great man of God. He fought a good fight. He ran his course and now there is a crown laid up for him. A crown of righteousness.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8

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"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning". Rev. Sterling's morning has come!! For him, the pain and agony of his earthly body has been replaced with pain-free and glorious JOY! In time, the mourning and weeping of family and friends will will lessen as you rejoice for, and with him, that he is indeed free at last. ---Winona Jacobs

Rev. Sterling not only gave me my first job as church secretary when I was a teenager, he also performed our wedding ceremony in 1986. I didn't even know I wanted to be a secretary but he evidently saw something I didn't see because after other occupations along the way, I am currently a secretary. I am also still married to the same man after all these years. I used to kid with him because he could PREACH, tune up and hoop, but he couldn't hold a note in a bucket. I can see him now, singing in the heavenly choir. Our prayers are with Rosa and the family of Rev. Sterling. He was a sweet person and he will be missed. Anthony and I are grateful for having known you Rev. Sterling. 💞 Anthony asked me if I remembered what you did for us. I said "I do". Rest well and we'll see you on the other side.🕯

To the family of Henry Sterling, We had so much fun, when he first came to Furst Baptist,I knew at that we had someone special. We talked, you comforted me, you kept me straight. I thank God for you being part if my life, even though I haven't been attending g in person,I was present on Sunday morning to do devotional readings,present on Monday night for Mission meeting, present on Wednesdays for your Bible study. Your loss has been heartbreaking, but The best part is you have a brand new body with Christ and I know you will continue to watch down on us. Thank you Rev for your many years of service. You will be missed.

Still trying to accept that you are no longer here with us, but I am so incredibly grateful for the time we had together. I'll never forget the first time we met. I became your personal assistant, secretary, lunch and dinner buddy, and you became my prayer warrior, counselor, mentor, minister—but most importantly, my father in Christ.

My son was just around three years old at the time (he's 22 now), and I remember how he would play in your office. He admired you so much that he started calling himself "Percy the Preacher Man" whenever someone asked his name. He wanted to wear suits just like you and was so fond of you. My daughter felt the same way, forming a similar bond with you. You just had a special way with children—and with people in general. You had such a big heart, a radiant smile, and those comebacks that were always on point. I'll deeply miss your sense of humor.

When we met your beautiful wife, Rosa, and heard her angelic voice, we knew you both were heaven-sent—exactly what we needed at First Baptist Church.

Thank you for molding my walk with God, encouraging me to stay connected to a church no matter where I lived, and for always covering my kids and me in prayer—even when we hadn't seen each other for some time. You will always be my father in Christ, my pastor, and my friend.

Rosa, we are constantly lifting you, your family, and the church family in prayer. We love you so much and are forever grateful for you both.

~Tasha, Jalishia & Percy "The Preacher Man"

Praying that the family finds comfort and peace during this difficult transition.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.