In loving memory of Ms. Sandra Ferguson
We the Deaf, Hard of Hearing. and Disability communities of the Baltimore- Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Sandra Ferguson at the time of her passing.
Whereas Sandy demonstrated throughout her life a sincere and obedient walk with God through faithful ministry in the church and promoted inclusion and justice ministries wherever she served.
Whereas Sandy was a faithful staff member of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference and promoted Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Disability ministries in many ways: supported the ministries of the Deaf churches, helped to establish the Deaf Shalom Zone, supported the Deaf ministries in Kenya and Zimbabwe, supported the Deaf and Deaf Blind Camps, supported the training events at the conference as well as the connectional church, supported the inclusion of people with disabilities in all conference committees and work areas, supported the presence of people with disabilities in the sessions of annual conference, and personally attended many events that were hosted by the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Disability committees and churches.
Whereas her passing brings tears and sadness, we are encouraged and consoled by the words of our God who said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you,”
Therefore, be it resolved that we embrace the memory of Ms. Sandra Ferguson and pray for the tender mercies of the Lord to comfort her family. We are reminded of the promises of eternal life and the “peace that passes understanding” that will be theirs at this time.