Today's conversation is one that has been highly anticipated and we're so glad to finally be sharing it with you. Paige McMahon joined us in the studio right at the beginning of 2023 to share her heart and her husband's legacy with us. Those of who you have been Desert Springs for a while may remember when Paige's husband John McMahon was tragically killed in a plane crash on June 27th, 2017. This summer will mark six years since John went to meet Jesus. Paige gives us the background of how she and John met (it involves TPing a house 😉) in middle school and how their relationship eventually developed in their high school and college years. They got engaged during their time as SMI leaders at Palmcroft Church and had 19 years of marriage together with three wonderful children. John had a passion for ministry, and he pursued that passion both on staff at a church and later working for the City of Buckeye. The McMahon family came to Desert Springs in 2013 and quickly became involved with the youth ministry. John had even served at Xtreme Zone just two weeks before his death. Paige felt that the last four years of their marriage together on earth were some of the sweetest years they shared. She walks us through the events of June 27th, 2017, and explains with a realness how she had to begin to repair all of the different pieces of her broken heart with the help of Jesus. Paige gives us a more in depth look at what intense grieving looks like but ultimately points it all back to Christ - even the moments of deep pain were seen and heard by God. Your heart will be moved by John's legacy, and you will be inspired by Paige's strength and devotion to Christ.
If you're ever in the lobby at Desert Springs, you can check out the Missions Connect Wall which is dedicated to John McMahon who served on our Missions Team. The plaque is displayed in the bottom right corner.
Paige's Interview on The Influencers Podcast: https://cityserve.us/2022/12/14/widow-and-single-mom-shares-about-the-gift-that-got-her-through-an-unexpected-tragedy/
12News Article: https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/buckeye-airport-coordinator-1-other-person-dead-in-plane-crash-near-gila-bend/75-452760854
Meals & More Ministry: https://dscchurch.churchcenter.com/groups/care-support-group/meals-more-ministry
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