I have a personal relationship with Rev. John Daniel science 1985, he was the pastor at Hebron kumbanadu, ware we got married. My dad (V.M.Mathew) and Rev Daniel were good frieds. They poineered several ministries togather. They toiled and traveld a lot togather for IPCKTS and Shalem Malabar Vision. The dparture of my dad was a shock to him becouse they have many other plans to fulfill. But that was not God's plan He call 'em both 29 days apart.The good Lord told them "WELL DONE COME HOME" and they did. "He can't stay away from his friend." this was the words of kunjammamma, when she saw my brother Wesly at funaral service.
When he was ministring in Pune, he kept the good relation with Rev.N.T.Kuruvilla, in Sholapur (my father in law) He maintain these relationships all the time with phone calls and visitation. We ware in florida in 2005. even though we had reserved rooms, he forced as to stay with him and find time to travel to the country side to show us around.
As a family friend, good pastor, grait leader we miss him a lot. As daniel family did, we also join in your grief. But we have that blessed hope we will see them both soon and very soon. God Bless.
Finny,Molly & charles Mathew
Oklahoma.