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DARLENE ANDERSON HAS RUN THE RACE

On March 5, 2024 my mother Darlene Anderson finished her life on this earth and is now with Jesus. She is also with my father Vernon Anderson and their daughter Laurel Anderson who died at the age of 11 in the Philippines, plus so many more.

My mother was the first person to share the good news of Jesus Christ with me, which I accepted at a young age. She was my home school teacher through 6th grade. She was my travel director on the many trips to Asia, Europe and America which we took when I was a child. When I think of my mother the word "steadfast" comes to mind. She always loved the Lord, loved her family and loved the missionary work which she and my Dad did. Her life reminds me of 1 Cor. 13 which says, "Love never fails!"

My mother was a prayer warrior. I remember many times walking past her room in Indianapolis while it was still dark and hearing her praying for the missionaries, the pastors and her family members one by one. She listened to Christian radio to glean more prayer requests. She had a big card file with the names of everyone she prayed for. Mission is spiritual warfare, and it is the prayers of faithful believers which help to keep the missionaries safe from the evil one. Whenever I was heading back out of the US my mother would hold my hand and pray for my ministry.

My mother had a heart for mission. Every month she would sit down with her income statement and write out a "Cheerful Giving" list of donations, many were ministers in TCM, a practice she carried over from my father's time. Many of the projects which TCM has completed over the years were assisted by the "Cheerful Giving" fund. Her giving will be missed, but the investment will continue to produce results until the day Jesus comes for his people. One of the only times I saw my mother cry was when she realized that they would have to leave the mission field in 2005.

My parents were founding members of Things to Come Mission and the first missionaries to head for the field in 1957. They traveled three weeks by ship to the Philippines with two names of pastors written on a paper of pastors they were to contact. And they did make those contacts and the Philippine ministry continues to experience rapid growth with a Grace church being planted every two weeks. They also worked in Indonesia, India, Kenya, Brazil, the Netherlands, England, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa, several of which were pioneering ministries.

I spoke with my mother on a video call on the Saturday before she died. Her health and declined and she was not able to have a conversation. She seemed happy when I told her of my latest trip through Indonesia, East Timor, the Philippines and Vietnam. I began praying that the Lord would take her home to receive her reward and experience the joys of heaven.

Will the ministry of my mother and father continue? Absolutely! This year already TCM has sent missionaries to Thailand, Ethiopia and a closed Southeast Asian nation. New fields are being opened new missionaries trained. In June and July, Joyce and I will be training more missionaries at Grace Theological Center for Mission (GTCM) in the Philippines to join the 48 already trained since 2015. The work they began is truly unstoppable even if we tried.

I miss my parents, but I know they are no longer in my past, but in my future. We shall continue with the foundation they put in our lives until our own time comes to go and meet them and our dear Savior Jesus Christ. What a day that will be!

Besides the Indianapolis Grace Church memorial service, I am planning an international online memorial service by Zoom on March 30, 2024 with testimonies from some of the people who worked with my mother. More details will follow.

“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13–15)
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DARLENE ANDERSON HAS RUN THE RACE 

On March 5, 2024 my mother Darlene Anderson finished her life on this earth and is now with Jesus. She is also with my father Vernon Anderson and their daughter Laurel Anderson who died at the age of 11 in the Philippines, plus so many more. 

My mother was the first person to share the good news of Jesus Christ with me, which I accepted at a young age. She was my home school teacher through 6th grade. She was my travel director on the many trips to Asia, Europe and America which we took when I was a child. When I think of my mother the word steadfast comes to mind. She always loved the Lord, loved her family and loved the missionary work which she and my Dad did. Her life reminds me of 1 Cor. 13 which says, Love never fails!

My mother was a prayer warrior. I remember many times walking past her room in Indianapolis while it was still dark and hearing her praying for the missionaries, the pastors and her family members one by one. She listened to Christian radio to glean more prayer requests. She had a big card file with the names of everyone she prayed for. Mission is spiritual warfare, and it is the prayers of faithful believers which help to keep the missionaries safe from the evil one. Whenever I was heading back out of the US my mother would hold my hand and pray for my ministry.

My mother had a heart for mission. Every month she would sit down with her income statement and write out a Cheerful Giving list of donations, many were ministers in TCM, a practice she carried over from my fathers time. Many of the projects which TCM has completed over the years were assisted by the Cheerful Giving fund. Her giving will be missed, but the investment will continue to produce results until the day Jesus comes for his people. One of the only times I saw my mother cry was when she realized that they would have to leave the mission field in 2005.

My parents were founding members of Things to Come Mission and the first missionaries to head for the field in 1957. They traveled three weeks by ship to the Philippines with two names of pastors written on a paper of pastors they were to contact. And they did make those contacts and the Philippine ministry continues to experience rapid growth with a Grace church being planted every two weeks. They also worked in Indonesia, India, Kenya, Brazil, the Netherlands, England, Tanzania, Cameroon and South Africa, several of which were pioneering ministries.

I spoke with my mother on a video call on the Saturday before she died. Her health and declined and she was not able to have a conversation. She seemed happy when I told her of my latest trip through Indonesia, East Timor, the Philippines and Vietnam. I began praying that the Lord would take her home to receive her reward and experience the joys of heaven. 

Will the ministry of my mother and father continue? Absolutely! This year already TCM has sent missionaries to Thailand, Ethiopia and a closed Southeast Asian nation. New fields are being opened new missionaries trained. In June and July, Joyce and I will be training more missionaries at Grace Theological Center for Mission (GTCM) in the Philippines to join the 48 already trained since 2015. The work they began is truly unstoppable even if we tried.

I miss my parents, but I know they are no longer in my past, but in my future. We shall continue with the foundation they put in our lives until our own time comes to go and meet them and our dear Savior Jesus Christ. What a day that will be!

Besides the Indianapolis Grace Church memorial service, I am planning an international online memorial service by Zoom on March 30, 2024 with testimonies from some of the people who worked with my mother. More details will follow.

“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13–15)

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Thank you, Ben. Your parents were the first missionaries I ever met. I just moved to Cope and they had come to the church on their way to the mission field. What, a race she has made (and won) Love 💗 and prayers to and your family,Ben.

I will be watching it through zoom just waiting for the link May our heavenly father rest her where her dids are for let her dance with the angels

DARLENE ANDERSON, TCM pioneer missionary, passed from this life into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday night, March 5, at age 94. Her daughter Valerie, and son-in-law, Pete Wynalda, who she lived with, were with her as she stepped from this life into heaven.

Darlene and her husband, Vernon, were the first missionaries sent out by TCM. From 1958 to 2005 they established and built up ministries in the Philippines, Indonesia, Tanzania, Brazil, Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa, along with short terms in India, Europe and Turkey. When they had to move back to the USA for health reasons, they worked in the TCM home office.

We praise the Lord for Darlene's lifelong dedication to missionary work, whether serving overseas, working in the TCM office, or supporting TCM missionaries and ministries from home through prayer and "cheerful giving." Darlene will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

A celebration of Darlene's life will be held on
Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. at
Grace Church
5605 S. Franklin Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46239

An online international memorial service for her will be held via Zoom later this month. Information will be posted once the date has been arranged.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Darlene may be made to Things to Come Mission, P.O. Box 127, Beech Grove, IN 46107 or online at www.tcmusa.org/donate
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DARLENE ANDERSON, TCM pioneer missionary, passed from this life into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday night, March 5, at age 94. Her daughter Valerie, and son-in-law, Pete Wynalda, who she lived with, were with her as she stepped from this life into heaven.  

Darlene and her husband, Vernon, were the first missionaries sent out by TCM. From 1958 to 2005 they established and built up ministries in the Philippines, Indonesia, Tanzania, Brazil, Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa, along with short terms in India, Europe and Turkey. When they had to move back to the USA for health reasons, they worked in the TCM home office. 

We praise the Lord for Darlenes lifelong dedication to missionary work, whether serving overseas, working in the TCM office, or supporting TCM missionaries and ministries from home through prayer and cheerful giving.  Darlene will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched.

A celebration of Darlenes life will be held on 
Saturday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. at 
Grace Church 
5605 S. Franklin Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46239

An online international memorial service for her will be held via Zoom later this month. Information will be posted once the date has been arranged.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Darlene may be made to Things to Come Mission, P.O. Box 127, Beech Grove, IN 46107 or online at www.tcmusa.org/donate

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The Andersons were our mentors when they asked us to join them during the time they were in Brazil. Such a precious time it was! So many memories! Forever grateful. Praying for the family who certainly will miss her. 🙏🏻 Carol

Ido also se him,in Grace bible Institute in mabantao,kapalong,1967

The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. The angels in heaven are celebrating your homecoming. What a glorious day! May God’s love, comfort, and peace reign in the hearts of loved ones and friends who are left behind.🌹💐🌷

What a sweet godly woman! I remember walking past the room they were staying in our home during a conference, and Darlene was reading scripture to Vernon before the day started. The love she had for Jesus and her husband was a wonderful example to me, and the college students also visiting us the weekend. I’m sure she heard, well done good and faithful servant.

We attended Vernon's memorial service out of deep respect for his and her faithful service for so many years. When Vernon would speak at a church, conference, or some other event, he knew how to "pass the torch" of becoming a missionary to the world and to us. As a TCM Board member for many years, Darlene would call me if there was a problem at the home office. Her heart for the Lord's work at TCM was always very close to the Lord. Darlene has always been used greatly in the TCM home office along with Pauline Watkins and others who worked there like her daughter, Valerie. Her smile and encouraging words were always appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lord and her family. We thank Valerie for her faithful care of Darlene. Doug and Sonja Cox.

Sonja and I are so blessed to have known and met Vernon and Darlene Anderson since 1958 through TCM ministries. Darlene

Rip,,, you have fought, kept the faith

I do remember Derlene working with my father in Grace Bible. It is sad to hear she is no more. The earth has lost but the heaven has gained.

I'm so sorry for bad news . I'm praying for whole Anderson's family.

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