This is the Sunday after Bufe's son, Randy (RD), died.  Randy was very gifted in the area of music, playing the piano, singing, arranging, and had been working at the church as music director.  Bufe thanks all the people who expressed their love and concern during that difficult time.  Bufe opens his heart to the congregation and shares how children of God have great strength during the most difficult times.  He talks about healing and faith in God's healing.  He talks about coming back to the Word of God and believing that God is sovereign, God is in charge.  We can ask God to heal us or others, but we need to remember that God knows the end from the beginning, He knows the whole story and we need to trust Him in the answer to our prayer.  Bufe reminds us that we cannot get out of this world alive.  Death is the last enemy of every person on this earth.   Bufe tells a story about Chuck Estabrook, a friend, who was affected deeply by the death of Bufe's daughter in 1969.  Chuck dedicated his life to the Lord and affected many young lives through Youth for Christ.  The deciding issue with how you react to the death of a loved one is faith.  Bufe also tells the Christians they need to pay attention to their responsibilities as a Christian.  

1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Romans 10