We give thanks to God for the life and ministry of James (Jim) Bennett who died Saturday, January 21 at this home in Aiken, SC. Bishop Bennett was a friend to many at FELC, and a colleague and friend to our three former pastors. He was also a friend and mentor to our current and our former music directors. After serving as senior pastor of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Austin from 1987-1994, Jim served as the bishop of the Southwestern Texas Synod from 1994-2000.
You can read his obituary here.
We pray for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and all who love him. Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.