Joe_in_RP Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Tuesday 8:30pm Est A few minutes ago Elder Bill Johnsson, long-time editor of the Adventist Review, was hit by a motorcycle here in the Philippines. He is in serious condition at the Adventist Hospital here in Manila. Dr Allan Handysides has gone to be with him. The injuries to his leg are so severe they aren't sure if they can save it. Please keep him in your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators John317 Posted October 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh, so sorry to hear this. Thanks for posting it. Will certainly pray for him. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted October 15, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 15, 2008 Oh dear. Elder Johnsson was a wonderful editor for the REVIEW. I'll be praying for him. Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning Glory Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thank you for telling us this horrible news. Elder Johnsson touched my heart by the way that he wrote and I have great admiration for him. I will surely be holding him up in prayer. Morning Glory Quote Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_in_RP Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 as of 10:00 this morning, a fellow secretary was able to reach our division president to know how Elder Johnsson is doing at MAMC (Adventist Hospital). Praise the Lord he's in good spirits. They did have to perform surgery on his left ankle, and have his leg in a cast. As soon as he's alright to travel, he'll fly back to the states, and hopefully heal really really really fast. We thank you for your prayers! Do continue to pray for him and for all the GC Annual Council delegates who are traveling and will be soon traveling back to their places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks for the update Joe. I was just surprised to receive this notice so late at night since I am on the west coast. I knew that for my acquaintance to send it out that late, it had to be urgent. Poor Elder Johnsson. I am so glad he is doing better! Sorry it is posted twice on the website...once from you and once from me. I hadn't seen that anyone else had posted it previously. (Not trying to double post. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 May God encourage him .... Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Dr. Bill Johnsson, former editor of Adventist Review/World, was exercising this morning just a short distance from the convention center when he was hit by a motorcycle. Brad and Candace Thorp (of Hope Channel) were in a taxi and noticed someone laying on the pavement. The motorcycle driver remained by. They soon realized that it was Elder Johnsson. The Thorps arranged for him to be transported to the Manila Adventist Hospital. He has suffered a "severe" break(s) in the ankle area. Fortunately Dr. Handysides of the GC went to the hospital too to help make plans for treatment back home. The leg/ankle will be adjusted and then immobilized for the purpose of transportation. Surgery will be needed but arrangements will be made for him to fly home to have the surgery there. Dr. Landless in Maryland has made arrangements for surgery once he arrives. A wife of one of the VPs will accompany him on the long flight home. Dr and Mrs Johnsson have both had some health challenges in recent years but have made good progress. Yesterday Elder Johnsson's sister passed away so you can imagine the stress both of them are going through. Your prayers will certainly be appreciated. Larry R Evans Undersecretary General Conference of SDA Fred Kinsey Assistant to the President for Communication North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChildofChrist Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hello Joe, Are you currently in the Philippines? God speed in your mission work. Just learned this evening of Elder Johnsson's accident and was going to do a posting, glad you beat me. So thankful that he is in such capable hands. ~Kate Quote Wakan Tanka Kici Un ~~Child of Christ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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