Remembering Margaret Parkinson

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It is with sadness, yet thanksgiving, that we celebrate the life of Margaret Parkinson, who is now in her heavenly home. She passed away on June 29 at age 85, while receiving care for an illness.

Margaret had a full and fruitful life. She was well known to many as a longstanding member of the Interserve community over many decades, beginning as a Partner in South Asia in the 1960s. She later served in several senior leadership roles in the international fellowship, and as Queensland State Director.

God worked in and through Margaret to touch many lives with lasting impact.

“We remember and want to thank her for her love, friendship and leadership at a very crucial time in our life and ministry.”

Margaret was deeply involved in the formation of Interserve India, the first country to have both a country team and a national office in the international fellowship. Former Executive Secretary of Interserve India, Dr Lal Nun Tluanga and his wife Biaki pay tribute to her:

“Margaret was Regional Superintendent in charge of our fellowship’s work for the whole of the country when my wife and I joined in January 1987. I worked closely with her in the office until she left the country after some years.

“My wife and I were much impressed by Margaret’s courage, patience, wisdom, deep devotion and her organized life. She came to our residence every week so that the three of us could have a special time of free and open prayer time, which was very precious to us.

“When the national office was formed, she took responsibility as the first Executive Secretary and was in charge of both the international and national ministry of our fellowship in the country for some years. She carried out these dual responsibilities very well before I was asked to take over from her.

“We have been in touch with Margaret for all these years after we both retired, especially by letters during the Christmas and New Year season.

“My wife and I would like to put on record our love for Margaret as our long-term colleague, leader and very close friend in the Lord. We remember and want to thank her for her love, friendship and leadership at a very crucial time in our life and ministry.”

We in the whole Interserve community extend our prayers for Margaret’s family, friends and all who are grieving at this time. We give thanks to God for Margaret and her legacy of servant leadership.

Well done, good and faithful servant!