Byron Douglas Porisch, 63, passed from this earth to eternal life, joining his God and Savior on Sunday morning, November 17, 2013 from his home in Ypsilanti Michigan with his family at his side.
Byron spent his life as an instrument of God, helping young and old alike in their walk with Him and their service to others. He lived his faith daily, through countless mission trips, youth gatherings, service projects, Bible studies, and worship services. His last call was to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, MI where he has ministered to the youth and congregation for 13 years.
St. Luke-Ann Arbor is a place for families of any kind to come and meet Jesus, and grow in their relationship with each other and the community around them. We are here to become intentional in our faith walk and to receive His grace and forgiveness weekly.
St. Luke is diverse in age, culture, and family make-up, but we all are looking to connect people to Jesus and walk along side them as they explore and learn more about the God that created, saved, and sustains them. At St. Luke we believe that the home is the primary place for faith formation and we want to equip, support, encourage, and resource you as you follow Jesus with the people He has put around you.
Michell Porisch
November 25, 2013 at 10:45 am - Reply
The celebration was so beautiful and perfect. The gray picture on the screen was how I would describe the path we were on these past 10 months. The weather was literally gray a lot in my eyes, making decisions as time went on was never black or white just sort of gray. Gray is the color of brain cancer. Gray matter. The path was uncertain and took turns and became more difficult with each curve. It was a path I had not been on before. I thank God for overcoming the gray in our lives and giving us His brilliance and light! When the screen turned to color my heart was warmed and I actually smiled! Thanks to all at St. Luke for making such a celebration of promises possible. I want to especially thank Pastor Rossow for his tender care to all of us and all the staff that gave so much to honor Byron at the funeral. Wow!
I just “met” Byron as a result of viewing his funeral service online. Although I had never met him personally (I am a friend of his sister Pat), what a blessing to see he has continued to spread the gospel in his passing. Byron was obviously a true servant of the Lord and will continue to be a real encouragement to me and others, especially as he shared in his last sermon. Can’t wait to meet him in eternity with HIM and “shout the victory” together!
Farewell GOOD and FAITHFUL SERVANT
The celebration was so beautiful and perfect. The gray picture on the screen was how I would describe the path we were on these past 10 months. The weather was literally gray a lot in my eyes, making decisions as time went on was never black or white just sort of gray. Gray is the color of brain cancer. Gray matter. The path was uncertain and took turns and became more difficult with each curve. It was a path I had not been on before. I thank God for overcoming the gray in our lives and giving us His brilliance and light! When the screen turned to color my heart was warmed and I actually smiled! Thanks to all at St. Luke for making such a celebration of promises possible. I want to especially thank Pastor Rossow for his tender care to all of us and all the staff that gave so much to honor Byron at the funeral. Wow!
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I just “met” Byron as a result of viewing his funeral service online. Although I had never met him personally (I am a friend of his sister Pat), what a blessing to see he has continued to spread the gospel in his passing. Byron was obviously a true servant of the Lord and will continue to be a real encouragement to me and others, especially as he shared in his last sermon. Can’t wait to meet him in eternity with HIM and “shout the victory” together!