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Rev. James A. Martin 1948-2008

Pastor Jim's most recent recording session Feb 23, 2008

Pastor Jim passed away at home Wednesday morning Dec 24.


I could write a lot about Pastor Jim here but will try to keep it brief:

He's been a friend, mentor, inspiration, musical collaborator, pastor, counselor & a great example for me & my family on how to live for Christ. While I might be the "internet face" of Everlasting Arms, Pastor Jim was the driving spiritual force behind it. His desire was for the music to live on & I will honor that commitment to the best of my ability.

Pastor Jim's most recent recording session Feb 23, 2008


A beautiful & moving memorial service was held on Saturday January 10 at Redeemer's Church in Littlestown, Pennsylvania where Pastor Jim last served. Many testimonies of the positive effect Jim's life had on the church & in the community at large were given. Some of Pastor Jim's poetry was shared, as was his music. His recorded voice was heard singing (along with EJ & KJ playing & singing live) "On Broken Wings" & "Lo, I Am With You, Always". EJ also shared "In Memoriam" live at Meredith's request.


Pastor Jim's most recent recording session Feb 23, 2008

The church Meredith works for as superintendent of their preschool has started a fund to help the family with their medical bills & other expenses. If you wish to donate anonymously (it's not tax deductible), you can make a check out to:

"James A. Martin Family Help Fund"

You can send it either to:
James A. Martin Family Help Fund
c/o Grace United Methodist Church
55 Albright Drive
Hanover, PA 17331

Or to:
James A. Martin Family Help Fund
c/o PNC Bank
400 W. King St.
Littlestown, PA 17340

If you wish to send a letter or card to the family (or donate unanonymously):
Meredith Martin
16 Park Ave.
Littlestown, PA 17340


Pastor Jim's most recent recording session Feb 23, 2008

From Jim's obituary in the Staten Island Advance newspaper:

REV. JAMES MARTIN, 60
12/24/2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- The Rev. James A. Martin, 60, formerly of Westerleigh, a past president of the Council of Churches on Staten Island and former pastor of Immanuel Union United Church of Christ in Westerleigh, died Wednesday of cancer at his home in Littlestown, Pa.

Born in the Bronx, the reverend commonly known as "Pastor Jim" graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin, then received a master's degree from Beloit before entering the U.S. Navy and serving four years at the War College in Newport, R.I., from 1971 to 1975. Following his stint in the Navy, Rev. Martin returned to school, this time at the Bangor Theological Seminary in Bangor, Maine, where he received his master's of divinity degree in 1978.

Rev. Martin served for 30 years in the ministry. His pastorates included Easton, Pa., Beacon Falls, Conn., and at Immanuel Union, which he headed from 1987 until 1995. During that time, Rev. Martin resided on Ruth Street in Westerleigh with his wife, the former Meredith Reed, and their two sons.

Rev. Martin received numerous certificates above the master's level. He also led many groups and associations within the United Church of Christ organization, including terms as president of the Council of Churches on Staten Island, the Littlestown (Pa.) Ministerium, and the Gettysburg Association of United Church of Christ in Gettysburg, Pa. He spent his last years as pastor of Redeemer's United Church of Christ in Littlestown.

During his leisure time, Pastor Jim penned Christian songs, some of which were recorded and produced on a CD. He also wrote poetry, and enjoyed photography.

Along with his wife of 33 years, Meredith, surviving are his sons, Roderick and Chad Martin, sisters Kitty Hernandez and Dora Ramos, and a brother, Lee Martin.

A memorial service will be held at a future date in Redeemer's United Church of Christ. Arrangements, including cremation, were handled by the Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown.




Click here for a wonderful newspaper article published in the Hanover Evening Sun.


Love to all,

Edward Jerlin

Pastor Jim & EJ, Dec 29, 2007


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