Glenneith Burgess

I didn't get the privilege of being around Elder Burgess much, but I was able to wait on him several times, his most often ordered meal at Branks was, the lunch combo, Trail Boss with Ribs and Brisket, Beans and either Coleslaw or Potato Salad. He would always order water {if I remember right, WITHOUT lemon!!} I really enjoyed hearing his stories. He preached/taught at our church's most recent campout, Sept 2011. He told so many awesome stories, some funny and some that would make you cry! I will never forget seeing him about 2 weeks ago, at our church's youth BLAST, he stood up to testify, and even though he clearly wasn't feeling well, he still had a wonderful testimony to share about Jesus! He left such a powerful legacy in this life, and he's now where we all hope to be someday...dancing on the streets of gold. I pray and think about the family everyday. May God give you peace and comfort in this time. ~*Jessica Hughes

I grew up under Elder's guidance. I was 3 when my family came to the Chehalis church. I remember all the many many things he and Sis Burgess did for my family. He always gave. ALWAYS... I left the church when I was 14. I went to CA and had my first child at 17. She was born with a heart defect. She had a very long surgery that she wasnt going to make it out of, at around 1am i called Elder and I asked him to pray for her and I. He prayed and cried with me over the phone. I will never forget his selflessness at that moment. it meant everything to me at that moment. I had nothing else and I only knew to call him after all the time I had been gone. It means even more to me now. Since having married into the Burgess family, I have been so privileged to spend more time with him and Sis Burgess. He made me feel like family. I stood alone at his bed side in the hospital shortly before he passed, I was able to tell him Thank you for ALL he has done for not only my family not here anymore but for my family now. I am blessed to have had him dedicate my brother and sister and I but also my 4 other children. It was and is because of who he was and believed that I came back to WA to this church to start over. He once told me, Lisa, if you would just get on fire and live for God I could go to my grave a happier man.he said it in a funny way, and its been a long hard road I made for myself but I am doing right and I will make it.... I promise, Elder. Thanks again for everything, I LOVE YOU! I will miss your hugs...and Ill see you there!

Elder Burgess was one of the most caring people I have ever known. Even as a teenager I remember him taking the time to sit down with me and talk. I had the privilege of going on a few trips with him and I’ll never forget those times we had together. There's a quote by Benjamin Franklin “No one cares what you know until they know that you care." Elder Burgess was a man that seemed to have infinite wisdom and he cared so much about you that you couldn't help but listen to him. Every mannerism he had and every interaction I had with him, I could see that he cared about me. I believe that a big part of why Elder Burgess was so successful in doing a work for God is because he loved and cared about people, most he cared about even more than they cared about themselves. Elder Burgess set a very high standard in his example of unselfish love. I want to somehow try to follow his example within my own life.

As I listened to testimony from long time members and relatives given in honor of Elder Burgess, it became obvious to anyone present that this great man had the ability to be your friend and your pastor. Because of the love and caring he shared with you as an individual, one felt truly blessed with assurance that all things would work out for the best. I always considered Elder Burgess possessed all the attributes of a great pastor and that he could inject those qualities into his congregation. Elder Burgess had a personality like no other and used his humor and stories at times to deliver his message. During our last visit with Elder Burgess just before he entered the hospital, he told a joke to all in the room about a three legged chicken that crossed a country road. Thank you Elder for your friendship, humor and counsel. On my country drives I will always be looking for that three legged chicken and thinking of a time when we will be able to drink coffee and fellowship again.

I am very proud to say that I have known Bro. Glen Burgess for 24 years. I know that he has touched many lifes including my own. Words cannot express my emotions, I am deeply saddened by his loss. I was privaleged to have visited him recently I will never forget the words he said from the pullpit telling me he loved me and was proud of me. I can still see his smile. Uncle Glenneth you will be missed dearly.

Elder Burgess was an AWESOME man of God. He always stood for what was right even when others told him it was wrong.

I loved him very much. You never realize how much you care for someone until they are gone. I will miss him dearly. He was such an influencial person and out of all the places for him to start a church it amazes me that he picked CHEHALIS WASHINGTON. Without him, many many many people would not be saved in our area and I am thankful for all of the people he has touched.

Up until the end his faith was stronger than I can only pray I can be. We all should strive to be like this man was. I love you Elder Burgess. You will be missed.

I have no words to describe the man my PawPaw was, there's none great enough.  My heart aches today, but I know my Pawpaw is walking the Streets Of Gold with Jesus today. I love him so very much, He was the most honorable man of God I know. His compassion, and love has touched more than any of us can count. He has left a legend greater and bigger than we know. His legend he left was full of love, support, and he taught us so many things. He forgave, when no one else would have, he loved those who hated him. He carried many burdens for us, so we could stand here today, I think what if we were in his shoes, could we carry his load. He reached to the hopeless, the poor, the rich, he reached to anyone who would allow him to. He always had the Hand of God on his life, when he walked in, you felt the presence of God. My PawPaw had a love and spirit about him that touched everyone. He wasn't always easy on myself, he was straight-forward, told it how it was, never sugar-coated it. Because of this though, he has installed so many things in me, the Revelation Of who Jesus Christ is, and my beliefs. No words to describe, but he ran his race for God, he ran it hard, but he made it to the finished line, I know in my heart he has made God very proud.He was a soldier for the Lord, he left an army of warriors, who he invested years in to carry on this fight, it is our duty to live to that, I know in my heart I am going to fight for what he has fought for many years, his beliefs. Love you so dearly PawPaw. R.I.P

I had been around Elder Glen Burgess at meetings across the country, but I really got to know our friend Elder Burgess in 1992, when my wife and I were blessed to preach a five week revival at the First Jesus Name Church of Chehalis.

I observed first hand, grew to love, respect and honour a man with a love and a passion for souls.
 
Elder Burgess was a true Christian gentleman with the heart of a pastor.

God Bless the memory of a great man.

The Boyds love the Burgess family and want you to know that you all are in our prayers.

Rev. David Boyd
Pastor
First Pentecostal Church
Sulphur, LA.