Lawrence was a wonderful soul and very talented in many ways. We both went into ministry as a vocation and both United Methodist pastors. He sent me this wonderful FB private message on 4/16/13 that made my day! : "Hi Tiffanie, Just sending you a word of encouragement as you pastor. I have been pastoring for the last 16yrs. I now have three United Methodist churches I am serving. I have pastored a total of 8 churches since entering into the ministry. I pray everything is going well in your ministry. STAY STRONG and keep the FAITH, for "ONLY WHAT WE DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST." PEACE, LAWRENCE H. PURNELL SR."