Dear Carol and Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ross. I first met Ross back in July of 1984 when I moved to Charlotte from Ohio. When I was looking for a strong Bible teaching church that was similar to the one I grew up in, many recommended Calvary Church and Dr. Ross Rhoads. Once I started attending, I knew it was where I was to be. I was very involved in the Single Adult Ministry and Outreach Ministries at Calvary. I also was a part of the Worship Ministry over the years. There were many Sundays when Ross would preach that it seemed like the words that he spoke, God intended just for me. God used Ross as His instrument to help draw me back closer in my relationship with Christ, as I had drifted from my strong faith in college and throughout my 20's. I remember his heartfelt alter calls at the end of every sermon. It was evident that Ross had such a passion for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and a desire for lost souls to be saved. He was a faithful servant of the Lord's! Ross was also very willing and gracious to speak and pray at an annual prayer breakfast for the Charlotte Jaycees (young professional leadership and community service organization)when I would ask him. The family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of sorrow and loss. May you feel our Heavenly Father's loving arms surround you with His love, peace and comfort.......and as He promises us, JOY will come in the morning as we look forward to the time we soon will all be reunited for eternity in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and God our Heavenly Father! In Christ's Love, Sally Holmes