Donald Eugene Hammer, beloved husband for 34 years to Beverlee (nee Gray) Hammer moved into Eternal Glory on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the age of 78. A Celebration of Life will take place at Groesbeck United Methodist Church, 8871 Colerain Ave. on Saturday, November 16 from 10am until time of Funeral Service at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northern Lights Emmaus Scholarship Fund, c/o: John Pfeiffer, 572 Natalie Lane Lebanon, Ohio 45036. Special condolences may be expressed at frederickfh.com
Don faithfully served the Northern Lights Emmaus Community and countless others for many years. He shared the love of Jesus in many wonderful and often times humorous ways in love. Don will be missed.
Father we thank You in Jesus’ Name for the blessed memories of Don as we look forward to seeing him again with You in Paradise. May the Peace, Love, Comfort and Assurance of Jesus Christ fill all the loved ones in a special way in Jesus.
Psalms 62:1 – My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.
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Northern Lights Emmaus

The Gospel of Luke tells the story of the resurrected Christ appearing to two men walking on the road between Jerusalem and the small town of Emmaus. The two were discussing the events of the last few days when a stranger joined them. He explained to them the scriptures and how it was ordained that the Christ would suffer before entering his glory. The two enjoyed his company so much that when they reached their destination they asked him to join them for supper. He agreed. When he took the bread, he blessed it and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him as the risen Christ and he disappeared from their sight. Overjoyed, they rushed back to Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke 24:13-35)
This story provides the background for the Emmaus Weekend, a program sponsored by the Upper Room. The Emmaus brochure puts it best: “The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day experience which takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. It is a highly structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their families, congregations and the world in which they live. Emmaus is a combined effort of laity and clergy toward the renewal of the church.”
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