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Family Pastor of Iowa Church Commits Suicide Weeks After Lead Pastor Gave Thanks That Church Never Had a Funeral in Five Years

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Pastor DB Antrim (l) and one of his sons.

A family pastor in Iowa left his family and friends in deep sorrow and a state of "unbelief" last Thursday when he reportedly committed suicide, leaving behind a wife and two sons.

While the local medical examiner's office did not reveal the cause of his death, they confirmed with The Christian Post on Tuesday that Pastor DB Antrim of Westwind Church in Waukee, Iowa, is dead.

The church's lead pastor Brandon Barker, who just five weeks ago highlighted that the church had not lost a single member to death in its five year history, revealed in a heartbreaking message to the church on Sunday that Antrim had died by his own hands.

"This is a kind of a defining moment for our church. It is a defining moment that will be remembered for as long as I live," explained Barker in the run-up to his comments.

"It was only five weeks ago today that on this stage I read these words: 'In the five plus years of West Wind's existence, we have never experienced a funeral," he said breaking down.

He then continued sharing the haunting message.
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Wife of deceased Pastor DB Antrim, Allison Sherwood Antrim (right) poses with one of her sons.

"'I have imagined what that day is going to look like when the phone call comes that someone at West Wind has died. It is a painful thought because we are a worshipping community. And it's gonna affect so many of us, no matter who it is and how it happens, it will be a tragedy. One that will lay heavy on my heart. I do not look forward to that day,'" Barker recalled.

He explained that it was particularly difficult to face Antrim's death last Thursday night, because just hours before they had sat down to discuss the message Antrim was expected to preach on Sunday.

"I had no idea how horrific that day would be," said Barker on being forced to face the day he openly dreaded five weeks earlier.

"On Thursday night at 5:30 in the evening, DB our friend, our family pastor, lay dead in front of my eyes taken at his own hands. Taking his own life, and since then my life has been a whirlwind. His family's life has been a whirlwind. The church has been a whirlwind. And in the midst of this is a raging sea of emotions," he revealed.

"As I saw him the first feeling that I had was anguish. I was completely destroyed. Sadness is not even close to the word that described how I felt. … [It] was as if I was watching myself…what in the world is going on? How could this happen?" he asked.
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The young sons left behind by Pastor DB Antrim.

Other friends and family poured out messages of love and support on the Facebook page of his wife, Allison Sherwood Antrim.

"My heart is with you and your boys! I am praying for you and William and Graham. I love you. You all are family to me. May the Spirit of God be raining down on you and may His love overwhelm you!" wrote Amanda Kliora.

"There are no words....only prayers. So thankful the Lord promises to be near to the brokenhearted. He will walk beside you every step of the way. Many, many, many prayers being lifted up on your behalf," noted Nancy Barnes McDonaugh.

Antrim was described in a Des Moines Register report as a generous, committed person who was always telling jokes.

Ashleigh Wright, 23, who worked directly with Antrim in the church's the youth ministry, said he was "just a fun person to be around."

The church held a memorial service in Antrim's honor on Tuesday.




Via  christianpost.com; 

Don’t Put Your Trust In A Man Unless He Puts His Trust In God

 

 

 

 

 

For all of you are who are single, engaged, dating, or even considering dating, I have one question for you: What does your ideal soul mate look like?

1) Tall?

2) Funny?

3) Handsome?

4) Motivated?

5) Athletic?

6) Faithful?

7) Strong?

8) Smart?

9) Driven?

10) Humble?

All these searchable qualities are great, but when it really comes down to it, will any of these qualities withstand the length of time? Will any of these qualities give your relationship depth or meaning? And will any of these qualities help you build a foundation that can withstand through all?

I really want you to stop and think about your life. I want you to think about your future. I want you to think about your heart. In all honesty, this will be one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your entire life.

I am not saying I have all the answers, but as your brother in Christ I feel it’s my duty to look out for you. You are all beautiful in unique ways, and I would not be able to call myself a a true follower of Christ if I did not take the time to keep you accountable.

Here are a few things to write down:

1) You can’t put your trust in a man until he can first put his trust in God.

2) A real man opens more than the door; He opens his bible.

3) A real man will lead you closer to God than he will to himself.

When it comes down to it, you are a daughter of God, and to be treated any other way is NOT what God intended for you.

The last time I checked, you weren’t just an interest of the King, but a Princess of the King. You deserve a prince.

Keep your eyes on HIM.

ALL MUST READ: GREAT LESSONS FROM THE POOR

LESSONS FROM THE POOR:
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country, with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son: ‘How was the trip?’
‘It was great, Dad.’
‘Did you see how poor people live?’ the father asked.
‘Oh yeah,’ said the son.
‘So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?’ asked the father.
His son answered:
‘I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.’
The boy’s father was left speechless.
Then his son added: ‘Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are.’