This month's Letters column is devoted to letters and e-mails that we have received since Erma's Homegoing. The numbers of lives Erma has influenced is inumerable. We thank you all for the messages of support and prayer we have received.

Dear Glen - Please know that our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. You will miss Erma, but must take comfort in knowing where she is and that you will be with her again some day. Erma was a lovely woman and will be sadly missed by many. We love you and will continue to pray for you. Love in Christ Jesus, AR.

Dear Brother Miller - We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sister Miller and offer our deepest sympathy. I know that all will miss her and especially you. Our prayers are continually with you and the Lake Hamilton Bible Camp staff. I do rejoice in the fact that you and Erma have enjoyed a long and fruitful ministry and I know that LHBC will continue to minister life and freedom in days ahead. I also rejoice that Sister Miller has now entered her rest and reward in the presence of her Saviour Jesus Christ. She has now experienced the greatest deliverance possible, the release from this earthly body into her heavenly. Brother Miller, I will continue to pray for you, the staff and the camp. I look forward to being with you over the Thanksgiving Camp meeting. Your Brother in Jesus, TX

Dear Brother Glen and family - Just a note to tell you that we love you and are praying for you. The Lord comfort and encourage your dear hearts. Mexico

Isaiah 41:10, Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed: for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Dear Brother Glen - We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Erma. You have both touched our lives deeply as well as so many others. How wonderful to have special memories of your cruise to the Bahamas! After the changes in our family the past 20 months, we can begin to understand the depth of grief involved in losing a loved one. Life can never be the same again. Through every fiery trial, our eye must be single toward our glorious Redeemer who has such great and precious promises. He is our only Comforter. We appreciate you so very much, Glen, and send blessings with our love, MN

Dear Friends at LHBC - I have been there only once, but I will never forget the movement of the LORD. I have Called Sister Miller many times for guidance in deliverance. I will surely miss her, as I know you will. She and Bro. Miller are like a rock in the ocean, They were a lighthouse to those wanting deliverance or just to get to know the LORD better through their teach-ings. I have told many Bro.'s & Sisters, that if they ever got a chance, just go to LHBC. They would never be the same again. Bro. Miller our prayers are with you and yours at this time of grief and also a time of happiness as Erma has already made the trip and is with the LORD. All our LOVE in CHRIST, OK

Papa and all our LHBC Loved Ones - We were saddened to hear of Mama's passing. Only saddened because we will be missing her so. We were gladdened to know that she is safe with the one who she has loved and served for so many years. We rejoice at her painless home going and that she was given so many years here to enrich our lives. She has left quite a legacy. Our hearts are with you all at LHBC at this time. We are there in spirit and love. Know that you are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. TX

Our prayers are with you Glen, as you reflect on God's wonderful promises. Erma was greatly loved and will be missed, as we know she is with the Father, we will always remember her with great appreciation and love. You are loved, and appre-ciated, and we will always keep you in our prayers. Holy Ghost & Fire, MO

Bro. Glen - We just heard the sad news of Erma's passing from Ruth Wilson today. We know that God will give you the strength and comfort that you will need in the days ahead. Be assured that you are in our prayers at this time. We send our love. Canada

Dear Brother Glen - Please accept my condolences on your wife's passing. I know she is at home with our Lord now celebrating. I was at Lake Hamilton for Labor Day weekend and that is the time that I met her. I love it there and hopefully I will return someday. Take care and God Bless. TX

To Our Beloved Brother Glen - While I sit to type these lines of e-mail, I pause to pray for the Lord to bless, help, strengthen, and comfort you. This afternoon of Oct. 28, we received notice that your beloved wife went to her great reward. Ever since we first met at camp meeting in Big Bear, California in 1965, our hearts have been knit together in love. When we met at that camp meeting, little did we realize that we would ever meet again on the earth. Our lives and our ministry has been made much richer by the wonderful fellowship and the many fruitful times that the Lord has had us to be together. I don't know of any other handmaiden of the Lord who has blessed our lives more than Sister Miller. While I sit to type these few words, I have to pause to wipe away my tears. I know that you, Brother Glen, are saddened by the vacuum that has been left by Sister Erma's departure. I put myself in your shoes and think of how I would feel if Murlene should go Home before I do. It is therefore that our prayers and our compassion reach out to you during these tough times. Surely the Lord will bless, help, and strengthen you as you look forward to the work that the Lord yet has for you to do. Belize Central America

I just received a call from David Brogdon and wanted to let you know I am so saddened at the news ... I can't imagine the camp without Erma ... my prayers are with you at this time Glen and family at camp ... Praying God's strength and comfort for you at this time ... Erma was a great, great woman of God and will be missed by thousands of the body of Christ. NY

Dear Glen - I was so sorry to hear about Erma passing away on Sunday as you both have been a very good friend to "The Camerons" and we will forever be mindful of that. I will never forget the time we left her in Miami to look after our records while we went and enjoyed the swimming pool. By the time we got back, she had been selling non-stop and was exhausted but glad to do it for us. That is the kind of woman she was, always willing to help in whatever capacity she could. I will miss taking the Scottish shortbread to her as I know she liked that a lot but you can always take over in that area, those cookies may even get some fat on your bones. We have cherished memories of Erma and I know that she and a certain Scottish friend of hers (my dad) is already getting caught up with the news. The comforting truth is that 'To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord' 2.Cor. 5:6. may you and the family take solace from that scripture. My family and I will be thinking of you all and you can be assured that our prayers and thoughts are with you. VA

We are sorry to hear of Erma's passing. She has gone to be with the Lord. Our prayers are with you to encourage you to go forward in the Lord and His work. Much work to be done in the Kingdom of God. Stay strong in the Lord for His strength is everlasting! In Christ, NY

I was sad to hear about Miss Erma, but glad to know she is with Jesus. She passed all her test and graduated. We still have more tests to take Please let Bro. Glen know our prayers are with him. LA

Dear friends: Our most sincere condolences and sympathy for family and friends. I know she is rejoicing with Jesus and the saints, celebrating her homecoming ... Australia

Dear Bro. Glen - Expressions of sorrow to us who are left, but praise for Erma who has gone to her rewards. Many memories come to mind and all of them good. Erma was a woman of the Word of God and her desire was that everyone else love it as she did. Blessings are hers and yours for being faithful. Sincerely, MO

Dear Glen - Our thoughts and lovely memories are with us. We have wonderful memories of our years together. We are indebted to you and Erma for helping Swanson's Books and Tapes over the years, from 1967 to the present. Our love, CA

Dear Glen - When we think of Erma, we see an old soldier who was always in the "combat zone" and has gone home. You are surrounded by a "cloud of people" that love you, as well as a "cloud of witnesses" and Erma being one of those herself! Much love and Prayers, AR

Dear Glen - It was a great shock to open your letter and discover Erma had passed on. She was a lovely lady, dedicated and industrious, with always a good word for others. We will all miss her but, of course, not as much as you. With my kindest re-gards, Attorney G. G. Baumen, CA

May your memories be a comfort to you. In deepest sympathy, TX

Dear Glen - You surely have our sympathy in the passing of Erma. I believe your Sep/Oct newsletter arrived only a few days before I was called. I read with interest Erma's letter and tribute written by a ten-year-old. I pray God's blessing and strength rest upon you in these difficult days. God Bless, IL

Dear Glen - We weep with you over the passing of Erma, but we can rejoice with you knowing she is beholding the face of God. She has been such a fine servant of God, bringing light and life to those around her. We consider it a privilege to have known her and her fruit. May God comfort you greatly and may His presence be with you in an even greater degree. All glory and honor to our Redeemer King, NC

To Glen and family - Death cannot bind the love you shared nor take the memories of those who cared. Death cannot change the soul that's saved. Nor keep it locked within a grave. I Cor 15:55-57 With Christian love and prayers, AR

Dear Glen - Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Erma sowed good seed into many lives. She was a very special lady and will be missed. We pray God give you peace and comfort. We are remembering you in this difficult time. We love you, AR

Dear Bro. Glen - I was so sorry to hear Sister Erma had passed away. I have learned so much from both of you down through the years. May God comfort you in your loss and bless you abundantly. Agape love to all, MO

After seeing the announcement on your web site of Erma's passing, I would ask the Lord to strengthen, comfort, bring peace and above all, joy, to my brother Glen. It has been a long time since I have been to LHBC and stayed with Glen and Erma. I know she will be sorely missed. May God bless you Glen. FL

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