Pastor Bob Tetz - Memories

 

Our dear Pastor Bob is now resting until he hears the trumpet sound and Jesus coming. 

His son wrote this short obituary and posted it on FB. 

If you have photos or words to share please add them to this post and let us remember this great man of faith and great care. 

In this first photo I was visiting Pastor Bob and Myrna at their home and Gordy and Sonja were there too.  Pastor Bob got a few phone calls and just kept right on with things still being a good host. 

Palmer Gale “Bob” Tetz—beloved husband, father, pastor, leader, mentor and friend—died peacefully in Durham, N.C., on June 10, 2023, of acute leukemia. He was 87.

Bob was born in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, on March 1, 1936, to Albert and Blanche Tetz. While attending Canadian Union College (now Burman University), he married Myrna Johnson in 1959. After completing seminary training at Andrews University, he began an extraordinary ministry in the Seventh-Day Adventist church that spanned the next six decades.
Much of Bob’s pastoral career was spent in British Columbia, Canada, where he led more than a dozen Adventist churches, including two in retirement. During a ten-year stint at the Vancouver Central church, he created and hosted Lifestyle Line, a weekly radio talk show focused on health and wellness. Bob also pastored churches in Saskatchewan and Maryland.
Leadership roles within the Adventist church included serving as Youth Director of the British Columbia Conference, where he revitalized the summer camp program and helped establish a permanent location. He also spent seven years as Vice President for Advancement at Burman University, and was the primary fundraising force behind the construction of the Chan Shun Science Pavilion.
Since his passing, in hundreds of Facebook messages, Bob has been lauded for his love for others, wit, kindness, integrity and unwavering devotion to his church and family. “A pillar has fallen,” posted one long-time friend. “He was God’s Hero,” added another.
Bob is survived by his two children, Gary and Linda, three grandchildren, Chris, Corey and Sara-Leina, and three siblings, Emmett, Alberta and Lou-Ann.
Bob’s life will be celebrated at an upcoming memorial service at a time and location still to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Burman University or Okanagan Christian School.

This was written by Pastor Bob's son Gary Tetz.

Sabbath June 24th at OCC

 Come along with us as we go back to last Sabbath. 

Songs, story and lesson study are all part of worship as well as is listening to the sermon. 

Last weekend the Pastor was on double duty as he shared thoughts from the lesson study as well as gave the sermon. 

Nice to see him be animated while he talks about Heavenly things. 

Tammy was the platform person of the morning and she told us of announcements and such. 

Bob plays such a mellow sound on his saxophone... it helps everyone sing out. 

 

Joel is steady and loyal. Many Sabbaths Joel is up front and doing his best to praise the Lord with his music.  

Todd adds to the group with his bass guitar music.  He was on double duty too... thankfully Tammy served double duty also. 

Denise is missing her friends up singing with her but she does great smiling and singing with the group. 

Praise Time is joyful. 

The kids young and older enjoyed a verse of There is a Flag Flying High From the Castle of My Heart.

Beverly moved away from dog stories this time to telling about Canada's largest mammal and smallest. 

The largest is a Bison and the smallest is a shrew. 

Denise sang a wonderful song... I will Talk to My Father for You. 

The Rahab story by video and by the sermon was a very good talk to hear. 

Rahab.  What was her identity?  

There are many stories told in the Bible about men and it seems they are put in pretty good light even if they had struggles getting to obeying and trusting God fully. 

In this story Rahab is mentioned by name. 

Her name is found in James and in Hebrews. 

Let's remember Rahab for her faith in Jesus.

Telling us about Rahab.

Making paperclip chains.

Loretta and jerrie Lou held the class for the children today and did a great job. 

A story about a boy and a Russian doll experience.  

A tanning turtle on the log...

Closing hymn...

Two deacons chat after church. 

Thank you for coming and taking part in OCC SS and Church. 

Everyone gets excited when they see the sign up. 

Starting on Monday Bible Day Camp is going ahead full steam with lots of excited children.