Lois Elinor Meyer's Obituary
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Lois Elinor Meyer was born on November 26, 1917 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. At age twelve she gave her life to the Lord and began to grow in God’s Word and loved for His church. A verse from Psalm 100:2 stirred in her to “serve the Lord with gladness.” After graduating High School, her mother encouraged her to consider becoming a Director of Christian Education. She did just that. Lois graduated with a Master’s degree in Christian Education in 1941 from McCormick Theological Presbyterian Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. She served as Director of Christian Education in four churches. Lois also taught as a substitute teacher in public schools for three years. She did social work for the Big Brother — Big Sister agency and covered the east side of Detroit, Michigan. Later, she became a rehabilitation counselor for Detroit Goodwill Industries.
After her husband, Alfred, passed away and her daughter, Anita, grew up and got married. She found herself in a new season. Her long career in education and counseling was rewarding but she was longing for more. Lois visited her neighbor’s Charismatic (Full Gospel Church) and felt a freshness in her spirit that she had not known before. It helped launch her into her new season. While waiting on the Lord for direction, she prayed, “Lord, it seems everybody is going somewhere but me. I want to go somewhere! Take me somewhere!“ God heard that pray and the Lord’s opportunity came. Without hesitation, Lois left her long-time home in Michigan for an unknown future, trusting God all the way. In 1977, she graduated from Rhema Bible School and later graduated from Victory World Mission’s Training Center (known as Victory College today.) In 1985 she became an ordained minister and at 67 began her foreign missionary work that would last for 21 years going to 19 countries. She preached in local churches, taught in Bible schools, and was a professor in the Foursquare Bible College of Hong Kong. Age never stopped Lois, and at 74 she applied to teach English as a second language in China and was initially accepted. But two weeks later, China rescinded the offer, citing her age. That didn’t stop God’s plan and at age 77, Lois smuggled Bibles into China - nine times! She was fearless hiding them under her clothing and in her suitcase knowing people needed God’s Word. When she was 82 she would minister in Russia, England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Israel and at 87 the Dominican Republic. Lois left an impact of God’s love wherever she went and was a firm believer in His miracle power today. She loved sharing the testimonies of the miracles and healing that she saw and experienced personally to point people to a loving God.
When Lois left the mission field she moved to University Village Retirement Community. Being confident that you are never too old to make a difference in lives of others, Lois went right to work at University Village doing what she was called to do and loved it. She taught Bible Studies, co-lead a prayer group, lead hymn sing in the nursing home, and started a Bible reading group for those who could not see. Everyday, she would go up and down the halls to see if anyone needed prayer, including the staff. She was also attentive to those in the skilled nursing area. Once a week Lois would go over to give hugs to the ladies and shake hands with the men and tell them Jesus loved them. Everyone mattered to her.
Lois being a gifted writer and poet, wrote a book of poetry in her 90’s titled, “Beloved, Come Closer.” Its messages are derived from the treasure of her life experiences, meant to encourage people in their purpose. She was honored by The International Society of Poets by publishing her twice in their Best Poem Edition. Lois felt there was one more mission to complete before going to heaven, writing her autobiography. It was completed it at age 105, titled “Step by Step with Jesus.
Lois loved God, her family, and friends. Making others laugh and smile was her hobby. She was a natural at telling jokes and singing fun songs that would bring a smile and laughter. When asked— How are you? She would always reply — “I’m right on top because of Jesus.”
In Lois fashion, at 102, she said with a chuckle, “I know what I’ll say to the angels when I move to heaven.”
Twiddle diddle dee
Twiddle diddle dum
Look out angels
Here I come!
Lois Elinor Meyer fulfilled the dream of her youth to “serve the Lord with gladness.” Psalm 100:2
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