The Heavenly Journey Blog

Today is a very sad day for all of us with Heavenly Journey.  Our very dear friends, Tim and Gretta Arinder, have resigned from the group.  First, before rumors start flying, we are still best of friends.  The decision by Tim and Gretta come after a long period of thought and prayer.  There are no hard feelings on either side concerning this decision.  We only want our friends to be happy and serve God in the fashion they feel God is leading them.

This change will give them the opportunity to be with their children more.  We all know the need for parental involvement in raising children.  But, do not think you will never see them again.  Before they joined Heavenly Journey, they were very popular as a duet team.  I wouldn’t be surprised at all if you see them singing somewhere soon in that fashion.

Gretta and Tim, we love you very much and we thank you for the contributions you have made to this ministry.  Your talents were used in a mighty way to glorify our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  We are so blessed by the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with you as the Holy Spirit came into our presence so many times.

One little story about Gretta.  She is part frog!  That is the only way you can explain her jumping from one seat to another, for an hour the first time we took a road trip together.  I never could figure out if she was sitting next to Tim in the middle seat of our Suburban or in the back seat between Patrick and his brother.  Remember Gretta, if someone in a nursing home licks the side of your face, he is probably just trying to kiss you.  I remember the first time Tim saw someone speaking in tongues while we were singing.  The man was right up front and I thought Tim was gonna make a new door behind us.

Tim and Gretta, we have a thousand stories, so remember and cherish them all.  We will.

Goodbye, dear friends

Tim, Karen, Patrick & Jonathan