A few other folk have been posting their memories of Mark Ashton around the blogosphere:
June’s edition of Evangelicals Now contains a short obituary from Jonathan Fletcher.
Adrian Warnock has posted Jonathan Carswell’s tribute to Mark.
Roger Pearse remembers Mark as ‘one of the best of men’.
Rachel is also grateful for Mark’s ministry.
Thankful American Episcopalian Philip Wainwright remembers Mark’s commitment to parish ministry.
St Stephen’s Church, where Mark led the youth group in the 1980s pay tribute.
Phillip Sweeting owes Mark ‘a huge debt of thanks’.
Ronnie Stevens remembers Mark as a great preacher, ‘one of those rare impressive men who was wholly unimpressed with himself’.
Steve Tilley is grateful for Mark’s contribution to youth work when he was head of CYFA.
Clifford Swartz in New York pays tribute to Mark’s vitality and faith
Phil Ritchie led on a CYFA venture with Mark and remembers him with thankfulness
The Cambridge Evening News have an item
William Black in Kenya remembers the power of Mark’s preaching
Josiah also remembers Mark’s preaching with gratitude
Gavin McGrath remembers Mark’s patience, care and insight.
David Thomson, Bishop of Huntingdon talks about how Mark’s final months have been lived wholeheartedly in gospel witness. [And gives a tribute.]
John Allister posts an extract from Mark’s letter in a recent church magazine where he talks about getting ready for heaven.
John Richardson recalls Mark’s distaste for church politics.
I was lucky enough to know Mark. I am not a Christian as such. He had time for me anyway. Discussing the scriptures with him gave me hope for the future as I’m sure he did with Others. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his guidance, his time, his ministry and the fun we had playing squash together.
I can honestly say ‘Mark. The pleasure was all mine.’ May the Lord keep you and protect you.
http://covenantrenewal.blogspot.com/2010/04/laid-low.html
Hi Andy – welcome to the Vicarage and thank you for your memories of Mark.
Welcome to you too LB – I’ve added the blogpost you link to my list above.
I too wrote something
http://my-brain-still-working.blogspot.com/2010/04/death-of-saint.html
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Thank you for starting a collection of links; I spent some time searching myself and only came up with a few.