I received this email from L. Soderstrom on Sabbath:
"Hello friends, Gene was found dead by his daughter yesterday 3/14. An autopsy is being performed. I don't know any details at this time but will keep you posted. Sincerely, Connie"
Gene was the last president that Adventist Singles Ministries had before it became a Ministry of the North American Division. It is really sad to see him go. He worked hard to make the ministry successful.
Please pray for Gene's daughter, family, etc. I know that it's not easy to lose a loved one.
DARLENE
YES I will pray for the daughter and family for thier loss
dgrimm60
Gene's death is hard to believe. I don't think he was that old.....
From the office of Willie Oliver
Director of Family Ministries for the North American Division
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Dear Colleagues and Friends:
I am saddened to announce that over this past weekend, Gene Anderson, former president of Adventist Singles Ministries (ASM) died in his house in suburban Atlanta, Georgia.
It was my privilege to work with Gene Anderson on behalf of ASM starting in December of 1995 when I first came to the North American Division (NAD). As Director of Family Ministries I was NADs representative on the ASM Board and worked with Gene for several years as he passionately strived to build a ministry for Single Adults in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. Gene and the Anderson family were the principal funding stream for ASM for many years. On Gene's watch, many singles were recruited over the years to participate in ASM-sponsored evangelistic meetings and church building projects overseas that resulted in the baptism of dozens of precious souls for the kingdom of God.
On behalf of NAD Family Ministries, the home of Adventist Single Adult Ministries (ASAM), I offer my sincere condolences to Gene's family, friends and a host of former ASM members who networked and worked with Gene to make a difference in the lives of thousands. As soon as I receive official word on the arrangements for Gene's memorial service we will share that information with you.
Please join me in prayer on behalf of Gene's loved ones and let's purpose in our hearts to see Gene Anderson again in the earth made new.
Sincerely,
Willie Oliver
Just received this from Willie Oliver:
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
I have just received official confirmation that Gene Anderson's memorial service will be this Sabbath, March 22 at 5:00 p.m., at the Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church. The address is 4957 Highway 34 E, Sharpsburg, GA 30277-3505.
Regards,
Tomorrow, Sabbath is Gene's funeral. It would be good to be there but since most of us can't I'm sure we all would like to send our sympathy and prayers to the family. May God be especially close to you at this time of loss.