Lawrence M. Seguin

Dedication and Memory of Pastor Larry Seguin (via: http://jeremybstrang.com/2014/03/08/dedication-and-memory-of-pastor-larry-seguin/) “Remember those who led you, who spoke the Word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 Pastor Larry SeguinIn January of 2001, my girlfriend Patricia and I were brought to Taos to work at the Holy Cross Hospital as traveling x-ray Technologists. Through our interactions with a co-worker, who was also a member of the Calvary de Taos, we started to attend Sunday morning services. We found ourselves liking the music and especially gripped by Pastor Larry’s authentic love for the Gospel. After only a few weeks, I had asked Larry if he wanted me to play bass guitar. He looked at me with his big smile and asked, “So, tell me a bit about yourself.” Although I had grown up in a form of the church, I knew nothing about what I was saying and Larry knew that too. He patiently listened with a smile hidden under his full mustache, his hands loosely clasped together while leaning on the sound board wall. After I had exhausted what little knowledge I had, he simply said, “Well Jeremy, we should meet together and discuss this further.” A month later we met again. The day was Friday, May 18, 2001. Within a matter of thirty minutes, Pastor Larry’s words drilled into my soul. My very heart had been pierced to the core. Because of Larry’s dedication to the Gospel and his Christ-like love for my soul, he showed me 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. The power of the Gospel set me free that afternoon from drugs, binge drinking, rage, fornication and 21 years of deep, dark depression. He shared with me part of his testimony. He did not judge me in my sin; he did not lead me in a simple sinner’s prayer; he did not give me three steps to salvation; nor did he tell me I was saved and right with God – No. Instead, he loved me enough to tell me the truth about Jesus Christ and to declare my awful state. L