Bill Colokovski Funeral

Our Friend Bill.

I am sure that the moment I walk though the pearly gates and walk on the street of Gold in heaven there will be a voice yelling from across the road. Christian! Christian!

Things that Blagoja Colokovski Taught me.

Chillies should be eaten as lollies.

Garlic is good for keeping colds away.

We are Earthen Vessels

2 Corinthians 4:7 NASB95

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;

2 Cor 4:7

Family is important.

Bill’s life was a challenge yet even though he did not have natural family around him, he did have family around him

The importance of the Family of God.

Ephesians 2:19 NIV

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,

We are family - When ever I would go and visit Bill I would alway say how are you my friend Bill. Or if I said how are you Balagoja my friend a smile would always greet me. I did call him William once or twice....

Thanks you for everyone who played a part in Bill’s life. I get there were times it was not easy or it was frustrating but I believe it was important.

God is our shepherd

Psalm 23 NASB95

A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

God is good

There is provision found in Him

Restoration is found in Him

Protection is found in Him

Blessing is found in Him

Home is found in Him

Psalm 116:15 NIV

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.

Psalm 116:15 NKJV

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints.

If Bill was here today he would want me to ask you if you are born again?

The reality is there is a heaven and a hell. and yes some times Bills passion was in some ways mis guided yet maybe we found it that way because it confronted our settled and nice way of life.

At a checkout or in the street Bill would always say to people this is Trevor my pastor. and there would be days when my eyes i am sure would give me away as a plead for help to have the person rescue me yet Bill’s life taught me that no matter who we are, we are important to God and the message of the Gospel has to be preached.

Who is your shepherd?

Jesus is wanting to be both Lord and Saviour of your life.