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John & Christine (Trombetta) Oliver
Lititz (Lancaster County), Pennsylvania
Between the two of them, John Oliver & Christine Trombetta served at Last Days Ministries from 1984 to 1987 After leaving LDM in the spring of '87 John returned to his home in Tennessee and Christine to her home in New York. They continued communicating, and John eventually moved to New York later that summer. They were married on Sept. 12, 1987.
After moving to Pennsylvania a short time later, John began working with Tim Good, hanging vinyl siding. Chris stayed at home for the first 7 years while their family grew--four children in all: David, Kelly, Kaitlyn and Megan. John later took a job at a True Value store selling Major Appliances, and has been there for the last 8 years. Christine now works for an advertising magazine.
John still continues to play and write music. In 1996 he released a CD of original songs: "Fire In The Clay." He is also a worship leader at the church they attend. Both John & Christine enjoy writing. Christine has done numerous restaurant reviews for a local women's newspaper, and John is working on a children's novel.
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Rick & Nan Oswald
Mariposa, California
No words can convey how precious each one of you are to me. In 1979, when Keith picked me up and brought me to the house in Woodland Hills, I had no idea what would be the result. As I travelled to Texas with you I never knew how this family would come to mean so much to me. I have special memories of each one of the 28 people living together in one house. I stayed for almost a year, and then returned to California. Two years later I would visit and spend quality time with Keith on his last days on earth (it was the week of the plane crash.)
I married in 1983 and after two years I took my wife, our son, Jonathan and daughter Marissa (in Nan's womb) to visit the Last Days Community again and stay a whole month. Nobody could possibly understand by background in community without seeing it for themselves. Now my wife could catch a glimpse of the lifelong impact my family in Texas had on me.
I am extremely grateful to the Lord God Almighty for giving me such an experience. Last Days are my "roots" as a believer in Christ Jesus. Leonard Ravenhill, David Wilkerson, and Agape Force were all part of my upbringing. The impact is still alive.
From 1980-1983 the Lord gave me a very close and special relationship with Michelle Brandes. She continues to be a dear friend. God also gave me a couple of days spent with Keith's parents. These times will never be forgotten.
Presently, I live just outside the Yosemite Park boundaries with my wife Nan and our four priceless children. Jonathan (now 15), Marissa (14), Kristen (12), and Timmy (9).
I love the Lord and am honored to have Him call me by name to follow Him. Keep me posted on future get together as I would like to try and participate.
I send my love to you all, Rick Oswald
Glen Presley Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, Canada
[Glen's bio was accidentally left out of the printed booklet (only the photo was included), but click here to go the Addendum section where you can read it.]
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