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Rachel Edwards Berg<\/strong><\/h1>\n

October 19, 1938 \u2013 August 26, 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rachel Anne Edwards Berg, 81, of Hartwell, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston.<\/p>\n

Born on October 19, 1938, in Lake City, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Coleman Blease Edwards and Lessie Mae Evans Edwards. Mrs. Berg graduated from Holmes Bible College, then the Columbia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1960. She was a former RN for the Hart County Hospital Swing Bed Unit, ICU\/CCU nurse for Athens Regional Hospital, a former medical missionary for the IPHC in Zimbabwe for six years, and a retired RN for Hartwell Health & Rehab.<\/p>\n

Survivors include three sons: Richard Berg (Michele) of Rydal, GA; Ralph Berg (Kathy) of Gainesville, GA; and Daniel Berg (Leslie) of Athens, GA; her daughter: Anne Marie Addison (Kenny) of Hartwell, GA; four sisters: Melba Potter of Lake City, SC; Jewelle Stewart (Rev. Rabon) of Florence, SC; Wanda Lampley (Rev. Harrison) of Franklin Springs, GA; and Donna Ivey (Rev. Al) of Lake City, SC; seven grandchildren: Hunter Berg, Rachel Addison, Parker Dillard, Michael Addison, Caedmon Berg, Laura Clark, and Haley Dakich; and five great-grandchildren: Mia Addison, Michael Jay Addison, Abigail Dakich, Mackenzie Dakich, and Calla Rae Berg. Mrs. Berg is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Clarence Ralph Berg.<\/p>\n

The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. Other times the family will be at their respective homes.<\/p>\n

Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Berg will be held Sunday, August 30, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Harrison Lampley and Rev. Rabon Stewart officiating. Burial will be at the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.<\/p>\n

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 269, Franklin Springs, GA 30639.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    On Sunday afternoon, August 30, 2020, I was privileged to speak at the funeral service for Mrs. Rachel Berg. Excerpts from my tribute to Mrs. Berg follow:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    On behalf of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church World Missions family, we honor and remember, with gratitude, the life and ministry legacy of Mrs. Rachel Berg, and we give thanks to God for her service as a revered and cherished missionary and minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Rachel Berg served as an IPHC Medical Missionary from October 1992 to December 1999.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    In,\u00a0The Simultaneous Principle,\u00a0written by Dr. Frank Tunstall, you will find the following description about Rachel\u2019s tenure of service in World Missions.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cShe arrived in Zimbabwe in 1993 and was assigned to Doma in the northern part of Zimbabwe. This was a remote, \ufb01ve-hundred-square-mile area with a population of 30,000 people.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Berg\u2019s nursing ministry has been to travel the area, vaccinating babies and children, and tracking their development. Doma is infested with dreaded diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, and AIDS. Her visits make the di\ufb00erence between life and death; she is very conscious that the Lord has sent her to save lives.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    And as good a writer as Dr. Tunstall is, let me read Rachel's hand-written testimony and account of her time in Zimbabwe, which is now stored in our IPHC Archives Research Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cDecember 1993 arrived in South Africa, then up to the beautiful and charming nation of Zimbabwe.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    The assignment of the Ministry of Health of Zimbabwe was to bring health care to the most remote areas of Doma. A 500 square mile tract of land with population of 30,000 people.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    We followed a \u2018Supermarket approach\u2019 - our mobile clinic went out 3 days per week - 50 compounds or villages per month.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    We vaccinated babies and children up to 5 years old. Tracking their growth and development.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    We recruited and trained farm health workers from each village or \u2018compound.\u2019<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    The training was 3 to 6 weeks in which disease prevention and recognition, sanitation, treatment of malaria, and First Aid were covered.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    There were on-site classes every month for all the mothers on preparation of electrolyte replacement, pollution, sanitation, recognition, and treatment of malaria, etc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Several times when malaria or polio threatened our area, we had campaigns in which many thousands of babies and children were inoculated.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    While I was there, we had no deaths from these diseases. Also, no diagnosed polio cases. in other areas, there were deaths from measles and some polio victims.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    In a place where there are dreaded diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, and AIDS, the needs for prevention and teaching are life and death. Every time we went out, we were saving lives.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    By negotiating and encouraging, we saw most compounds construct proper houses, Blair toilets, and almost all have safe water within easy walking distance.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    At the time of our departure from Zimbabwe; 100% of children from birth to age 5 years in Doma, were up to date on all vaccinations.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    In 1996, we received permission to have church services in several compounds. We began conducting outdoor church twice on Sunday. There were many who prayed to receive Jesus.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    In the 6 years while I was in Zimbabwe there were so many unexpected pleasures. Many mornings on our way out to Doma, we saw wild animals. There are giraffe, zebra, various deer-like creatures, dykers, and an anteater one Sunday morning.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    There are wonders such as Hwange National Park where reside many animals and Victoria Falls. So many blessings.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    But most of all was the joy of being in God\u2019s will. Saving lives and talking about Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Joe Delport, the Regional Director for Southern Africa, who served alongside Rachel in Zimbabwe along with his wife Maggie, sent the following note in tribute:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cIt is with sad hearts that we learn of the passing of Rachel Berg, former medical missionary to Zimbabwe. Rachel served as a nurse in a rural community in Zimbabwe called Doma, in the early nineties. She was very dedicated to her work and would make her weekly rounds to the rural villages where she attended to children and adults alike. Maggie and I accompanied her on some of these travels and saw first-hand, the love the rural people had for her. Her love for Jesus was very evident as she would share the gospel with the Zimbabwe medical staff who traveled with her and all who she came in contact with. Our sincere condolences go out to her family, whom she loved dearly.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    In his eulogy, Rachel\u2019s brother-in-law, the Rev. Rabon Stewart concluded his poignant remarks by saying;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cThroughout her tenure as a Medical Missionary in Zimbabwe, Rachel encountered situations she\u2019d never before experienced. The roads she traveled were hard and dangerous. Her hours were long. The challenges were many. She encountered farm owners and leaders in villages where she had to \u2018stand tall\u2019 and demand better conditions for the people, such as potable water. Her son, Daniel, says she was able to inoculate thousands of children. (I believe him because he visited and followed her for a couple of weeks seeing first-hand what his mother was accomplishing.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Her impact was of such a nature that the nationals gave her the title of \u2018She Who Walks Tall.\u2019 She stood tall physically. She stood tall medically. She stood tall spiritually. She was a faithful witness to the grace and love of God and will forever \u2018stand tall\u2019 in our memory.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Rachel, you \u201cStood Tall\u201d in every situation of life. Your missionary family honors you and will forever be indebted to you for your service to Christ and the IPHC in Zimbabwe, Africa. Your impact in Doma, Zimbabwe is indelible.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    I am confident that as you entered the gate of that\u00a0Celestial City\u00a0on Wednesday, August 26th you heard your Lord and Saviour say, \u2018Well\u00a0done,\u00a0good and faithful servant\u2026.Enter into the joy of your lord.\u2019 [NKJV]\"<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    To Mrs. Berg\u2019s family, we extend our deepest condolences. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of grief.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Bishop J. Talmadge Gardner<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Executive Director, IPHC World Missions Ministries\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu <\/h1>

    12 de agosto de 2020<\/strong> <\/h2>

    Dora Dane McNeill Sandhu, 96, de West Columbia, SC, falleci\u00f3 pac\u00edficamente en su casa la noche del 12 de agosto de 2020. Se llevar\u00e1 a cabo un servicio familiar privado en la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Ebenezer, el s\u00e1bado 15 de agosto de 2020, 11:00 A.M. El servicio se puede ver en Facebook y YouTube conect\u00e1ndose a la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Ebenezer a trav\u00e9s de cualquiera de las fuentes. El logo de la iglesia incluye el nombre, con una cruz y puntos rojos alrededor. <\/p>

    La Sra. Sandhu naci\u00f3 en McCormick, SC, y era la hija del fallecido Freddie Oscar y Winnie Dane Dew McNeill. Dora muri\u00f3 antes que su hermana, Winifred M. Caines, y sus tres hermanos: el reverendo James R. McNeill (Gerri), O. Ray McNeill (Mildred) y P. Wesley McNeill (Ginger). Le sobreviven su esposo, Jarnail Singh Sandhu, y dos hijos: Bobby Singh (Madhu) y Anand Singh (Holly), su nieto Paul Singh Sandhu, su hermana, Beth Stalbaum, y numerosas sobrinas y sobrinos. <\/p>

    Desde muy joven, el deseo del coraz\u00f3n de Dora era ser maestra y misionera. Y su Se\u00f1or y Salvador hizo realidad ambos sue\u00f1os a trav\u00e9s de caminos inusuales. Su educaci\u00f3n comenz\u00f3 en Emmanuel College en Franklin Springs, Georgia, seguida de la escuela de enfermer\u00eda en Washington, DC. Continu\u00f3 su educaci\u00f3n mientras trabajaba como enfermera de salud p\u00fablica, y finalmente recibi\u00f3 su maestr\u00eda en enfermer\u00eda. Unos a\u00f1os m\u00e1s tarde, la Universidad de Lander comenz\u00f3 a buscar a alguien que dirigiera su programa de enfermer\u00eda. Solicit\u00f3 y ayud\u00f3 a comenzar el programa de enfermer\u00eda en Lander, cumpliendo as\u00ed su deseo de ense\u00f1ar. Despu\u00e9s de dejar Lander, se convirti\u00f3 en directora ejecutiva de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Enfermeras de Carolina del Sur, donde ten\u00eda la intenci\u00f3n de permanecer, posiblemente hasta su jubilaci\u00f3n. Sin embargo, todav\u00eda hab\u00eda otro sue\u00f1o en su coraz\u00f3n. <\/p>

    En 1971, Dora llev\u00f3 a un grupo de j\u00f3venes de Ebenezer a un viaje misionero a M\u00e9xico. Despu\u00e9s de ese viaje, le escribi\u00f3 al director de la misi\u00f3n denominacional que sent\u00eda que era el momento. Despu\u00e9s de ser aceptada como misionera, pas\u00f3 varios a\u00f1os en Hong Kong sirviendo como enfermera misionera y como directora de la escuela secundaria Wing Kwong College. Este fue el cumplimiento de su sue\u00f1o misionero y tambi\u00e9n ten\u00eda un bono para ella. Conoci\u00f3 a su esposo, Jarnail, en un servicio religioso internacional mientras estaba en Hong Kong. Despu\u00e9s de mudarse a los Estados Unidos, ayud\u00f3 con su negocio de importaci\u00f3n y continu\u00f3 el ministerio en su iglesia local. <\/p>

    Se pueden hacer memoriales en el Departamento de Misiones de la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Ebenezer, 501 Church Street, West Columbia, SC 29172. <\/p>

    En nombre de la Iglesia Internacional de Santidad Pentecostal y, en particular, de su familia misionera, les extiendo nuestro m\u00e1s sentido p\u00e9same, la familia y los amigos de la Sra. Dora McNeill Sandhu.<\/em><\/span> <\/p>

    \u00a0<\/em><\/span> La Sra. Sandhu era miembro del clero "con licencia" de la Conferencia del Atl\u00e1ntico Medio cuando se reuni\u00f3 por primera vez con la Junta de Misiones Mundiales para expresar su deseo de ir a Hong Kong, China, para servir como m\u00e9dica misionera. La Junta de Misiones Mundiales aprob\u00f3 por unanimidad su nombramiento como misionera de carrera y solicit\u00f3 "que se vaya tan pronto como se puedan hacer los arreglos". Siendo una dama excepcionalmente dotada, su mandato incluy\u00f3 su servicio como misionera m\u00e9dica, directora de la escuela secundaria Wing Kwong, miembro auxiliar de mujeres, pastora de una iglesia, pastora asistente, dirigi\u00f3 y sirvi\u00f3 en el ministerio de ni\u00f1os y como administradora. de una cl\u00ednica y una escuela secundaria, todo mientras se desempe\u00f1aba como misionero de carrera en Hong Kong, China, de 1972 a 1979<\/em> . Aunque su ausencia en el cuerpo se siente profundamente, su ejemplo ha dejado un impacto eterno en el reino y en aquellos que encontr\u00f3 aqu\u00ed en esta tierra.<\/em><\/span> <\/p>

    'La gracia est\u00e9 con todos ustedes.'"<\/span><\/em> <\/p>

    Obispo J. Talmadge Gardner<\/span> <\/p>

    Director Ejecutivo, Ministerios de Misiones Mundiales de IPHC<\/span> <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","author_name":"","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/In-Loving-Memory.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb62Ar-ZI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3826"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3826\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}