Our hearts are broken.

Posted by: / Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 / 17 Comments »
Dear Gwinnett Church family,

Our hearts are broken. Two of our staff members, Celeste and Ryan McCormick, were involved in a car accident Tuesday night in Alabama. It is with deep sorrow that I must let you know that Celeste died in the accident.  Ryan is currently recovering at a hospital in Montgomery and his prognosis is good.  

Both Ryan and Celeste have done so much for Gwinnett Church. Ryan is on our Service Programming team and Celeste was a part of our UpStreet staff. We are heartbroken and we will miss her greatly. Please pray for Ryan, their parents, and our team.

We will keep you updated on Ryan’s progress and on the plans to honor Celeste.

Jeff 

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  • Bruce Saarela

    What a heart-wrenching blow to all of us who loved her and fealt her love. Celeste will be greatly missed. It is comforting to know, that she is safe and whole in our heavenly Father’s arms. Bruce & Michelle Saarela

  • http://twitter.com/BCooP BCoop

    Praying.

  • Anonymous

    Heart breaking news indeed. Praying for Ryan and Celeste’s families as well as our church family.

  • Jenny Papevies

    I am in shock and sad beyond words. I first met Ryan just before he came on staff at Buckhead Church. I was working greenroom and his precious mom, Melanie, brought him back to meet me along with Celeste. They were an adorable couple and Celeste was so darling….She will be missed by so many. I pray for Ryan and his family and Celeste’s family. It is a very sad day for all. Jenny Papevies

  • Dan Hayes

    So so very sorry. Praying.

  • Celia Brown

    heartbroken and praying….

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1395608046 Sara Costa

    please pray for our families! As Celeste cousin, we know without a shadow of a doubt she is rejoicing in heaven… but right now our human minds can not grasp the trauma of it all. I just ask that you put all of us in your prayers! Pray for peace and understanding in this time we all are facing!
    Thank you!!

  • Celia Brown

    praying and asking God for peace.

  • http://twitter.com/tonywilliamss Tony & Pam Williams

    The Williams family is praying for all. Celeste was very close to our daughter, Brooke. Celeste was a bride’s maid in our Brooke’s wedding in May

  • Anonymous

    So heartbroken. Thankful for a wonderful church family that will surround Ryan with love and support. Celeste will be missed tremendously! Praying for a peace that passes all understanding, that only Our Heavenly Father can provide.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/WJIIJGSIPIUOC27JFO6EQ3HXCU Trina Armstrong

    We will be praying; our hearts are broken for Ryan and their families, in their loss of Celeste. Thank you, Jeff, and GC, for letting us know so we can/will pray.

  • Anonymous

    So sad to read of this great loss. Trina and I are praying for the Peace of God to be on Ryan, the family and the entire church staff. We pray for Ryan’s healing and are so thankful to God for giving us Celeste to help establish Gwinnett Church. She is worshipping Jesus face to face now.

    Keith & Trina Armstrong

  • http://www.facebook.com/scottgoodspeed Scott Goodspeed

    Gwinnett church family: I served on staff with Ryan at Dogwood Church and my wife and I enjoyed the privilege of doing their pre-marriage counseling. What an amazing love for Christ and thus each other and a testament to their great parents, pastors and disciplers in their lives.

    Like you, our hearts are full of shock, sorrow and hope as we pray for Ryan, their families and your church family.

    In Christ, Scott & Stephanie Goodspeed

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003883235477 Nick Kaiser

    So devastated to hear this news. Celeste was always working hard behind the scenes, and always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.

    Thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

  • Jenn Cofer

    Corban and I praying for comfort, healing and hope for Ryan, family & friends.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1336202260 Stacie Alexander

    I’m so sorry to hear about this beautiful life loss to us but know she is rejoicing in heaven. Celeste – you will be missed. You were my son’s first group leader in Upstreet when we came to Gwinnett Church. He was always greeted with your beautiful contagious smile! We will miss you!

  • Anonymous

    I am deeply sad to hear the news. I will be praying for the families.

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