09/14/2022
As many already know our brother Dr. James Mark Thompson has made transition from labor to reward. At this time please pray for his children, his mother, siblings and members of the Liberty City Church of Christ in Detroit, Michigan, where he served as the Senior Minister.
Words cannot express the gratitude for the seed you have sown among us. That seed has been brought to fruition and given birth to a faith that works, a love that labours and a hope that endures. Over a ten year period, you have preached for the Delta Bay Church of Christ in 4 different locations, conducting numerous church anniversaries, gospel meetings, revivals, a men’s conference and even a ladies night! My task was to learn and listen as an apprentice and glean from your walk and wisdom. Over the years I got to know the person behind the pulpit, and you helped me to re-prioritize my values while shaping my kingdom-view.
As you came into town, my role as the host minister was to bring you up before God’s people: “So for the final time, stand to your feet,..and after a verse of song, the next voice you will hear is that of God’s chosen vessel, the voice of one crying in the wilderness, whose preaching is internationally known, nationally recognized and locally accepted. He is the man, the messenger, the manifestation of God’s grace in our time: Dr. James Mark Thompson! (1966-2022)
Thank you for the memories and moments, Well done….Rest in power my friend.
Your covenant brother for life,
Dr. Lamont Ali Francies- Senior Minister Delta Bay Church of Christ Antioch, CA
“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord”.-Romans 14:8
