I would like to share my remembrance of LW and Marietta. I attended Gateway the first year that it opened - 1968. LW arrived to teach business (typing) and music. LanaMarie was a baby and I remember Marietta bringing her to a class she taught (can't recall what course it was) in a baby carrier.
Singing in both choir and chorale we were taught the importance of true worship. My recollections of LW were that of an intercessor and worshipper who taught us we could do nothing in our own ability. I recall hearing him alone in the chapel praying - what an impression this made on my life. He not only stressed to us the need to worship but he also demonstrated this to us.
I attended until 1971 and in all of that time never did I hear of or observe any questionable behavior.
Perhaps the many wonderful worship songs he wrote were a result of these times alone in prayer. How very sad the fact that choices made in one's life can in essence affect the lives of many people. As food for thought - perhaps we as God's people were deprived of many other beautiful songs that could have been because of lost focus on the One who deserves our worship.
Sorry this is so long but just wanted to share this newbie's thoughts.
WV - Great is thy faithfulness Oh God!
Bro. Frank Parkey was their pastor and I believe was kin to your aunt Helen.
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