{"id":7004,"date":"2025-11-10T12:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/?p=7004"},"modified":"2025-11-10T12:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:36:27","slug":"a-tribute-to-harry-fulmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/a-tribute-to-harry-fulmer\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tribute to Harry Fulmer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Harry<\/a><\/h2>\n

Harry Fulmer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

(1945-2025)<\/h2>\n

Harry W. Fulmer Jr., 80, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away very unexpectedly at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital on October 21, 2025. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 2, 1945, to Harry and Margaret Fulmer, who preceded him in death, along with a younger brother, Bobby, and, most recently, his brother-in-law, Randy Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melanie; his children, Kevin Fulmer (Amy) and Cindy Mollish (Joe); five grandchildren, Abby, Peyton, Ellie, Lauren, and Issac; and his brother, Jerry Fulmer of New York.<\/p>\n

Harry served for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, on thirty-two different ships, as a jet engine mechanic and drone repairman. Upon moving to Vienna, WV, he worked at Diamond Glass for 18 years as a machine repairman before the plant shut down. He then worked at Johns Manville until he was laid off.<\/p>\n

Harry and Melanie began attending the Celebration Center of Belpre, OH, in 1988. He went on his first mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya, on Thanksgiving 1993, accompanied by other men from the church. That is where he felt \u201cthe call\u201d to missions. From the beginning of the first trip to Africa, Harry and Mel knew they were called into the ministry. They became licensed and ordained ministers with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church Appalachian Conference. They spent several years in London, England, at the Center of International Christian Ministries (CICM) Bible College. Harry served as Dean, and Mel served as Registrar. There were over 30 nationalities that attended there. They were also blessed to minister at many churches and in many European countries. Harry studied at Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma City, OK, and in 1994, at the age of 54, he graduated with a master\u2019s degree in ministry.<\/p>\n

Harry and Mel came back to the U.S. in 2000 to raise support and become career missionaries. Unfortunately, Harry became ill while raising support in North Carolina. From 2000 to early 2003, he was hospitalized over 25 times with diabetic seizures and Atrial Fibrillation, none of which he had ever experienced before coming back from England. As a result of the delay, the mission department had to let them go, as they were unable to raise the necessary support. In 2003, they were asked to serve as house parents at Falcon\u2019s Children’s Home in Falcon, NC. In June of 2004, they went to Oxford, NC, to work at the Masonic Home for Children, where they were house parents and campus chaplains as well as chaplains at two local hospitals. In 2008, they came back to West Virginia to take care of Mel\u2019s mother, which they did until her mother\u2019s death in 2009.<\/p>\n

Harry eventually was no longer physically able to get out of the house. He was bedfast for the last four years. Harry did phone visits and ministry. He was blessed to teach at Celebrate Recovery for the Celebration Center via messenger video. He continued to study and read constantly. He checked on friends and would pray for them up until two days before he died.<\/p>\n

People may wonder why this obituary is both Harry and Mel. For thirty-six years of their forty-year marriage, they ministered together. They never knew any difference. And for that, Mel is thankful. The celebration of life for Harry will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6 pm at the Celebration Center of Belpre, 1944 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH, 45714.<\/p>\n

– Obituary provided by Melanie Fulmer.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A Note from World Missions Ministries<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On Behalf of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church World Missions Ministries (WMM) family, we honor Harry Fulmer\u2019s life and years of ministry service.<\/p>\n

Harry, alongside his wife Melanie, faithfully followed the Lord\u2019s leadership and call to the nations and to ministry assignments stateside, even amidst hardships. After obeying the Lord and stepping into ministry and then missions, the Fulmers became part of the daily operations at the Center of International Christian Ministries (CICM) in London. Though illness during furlough kept the Fulmers from returning to their work in London, their ministry impact while there was of great value, and their efforts were deeply missed.<\/p>\n

WMM extends our deepest condolences to Melanie and the Fulmer family as they mourn the passing of a man so steadfast in his faith. May Harry\u2019s ministry legacy continue in the lives of those he impacted throughout the nations.<\/p>\n

On behalf of IPHC\u2019s World Missions family,<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

World Missions Communications Office<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","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-1OY","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7004","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\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7004"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7004\/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=7004"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7004"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7004"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}