The Ben Elo Memorial Fund, Inc
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Welcome to the Ben Elo Memorial Website. If you were blessed to know Ben we pray that as time passes you don't forget Ben. Whatever 'gift' Ben gave you, we hope that it stays with you forever and that you pay that 'gift' forward to others in Ben's memory.
If you didn't know Ben, please know that he was a uniquely remarkable young man of faith. Welcome, friends, and enjoy the website!
Mooresville Times June 30th, 2010
2009 Ben Elo Character in Leadership Award Winners
Jackie Goodman and Chris Walker
This award is given to the Mooresville High School soccer player who best represents the character of Ben by 'acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly' both on and off the pitch and includes a $250 non profit donation.
1st Annual Ben Elo Memorial Soccer Camp
Article in IYSL Newsletter
Thoughts from the Elo Family:
Romans 5:
"And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
"God did not take Ben, but He didn’t save him either. But He does all things for His greater glory. And we’ve discovered in these last several days that Ben may have served God greater in going home than if he’d stayed with us much longer.
There is a difference between having your faith and living your faith. Ben lived his faith---it was ingrained in every aspect of his life. As parents, want we wanted most for our children was a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We felt that if we surrounded our children in faith (in school, in church, in our home) that we would have done all we could do.
So I feel Ben would want me to say two things to you all today:
First:
However Ben touched you —a kind word--- a smile at just the right time—talking with you about God and faith---making good choices….whatever it was WOULD YOU DO IT FOR OTHERS FROM NOW ON AND THINK OF BEN WHEN YOU DO? If everyone touched by Ben reached out and touched someone else, think how many people Ben will have touched. Probably more than if he touched them one at a time through his lifetime here with us.
Second:
Ben would want you to know Jesus Christ as your personal savior. He did and his life was blessed for it. Don’t put that off because there may not be a tomorrow. Ben lived his faith and it drew people to him. Let Christ change how you live.
Parents—take your children to church. But living your faith is more than taking up pew space on Sunday. It’s about praying before dinner and talking with your children about where you saw God today. It’s about God being present in every choice you make and teaching your children that. Living your faith should change who you are.
There are no words to explain the pain, but the constant outpouring of love and support of so many has lifted us from the pit of despair to sadness. We will be forever grateful for each and every one of you and each and every prayer.
We pray God works in all your hearts in honor of Ben."
