May 05, 2023

Listening to your sermons on cd. I wish you were still here. Theres so many questions I want to ask you. You were and always will be my greatest inspiration. Thank you for teaching me how to be a loving husband and a nurturing father. I try to think what you would do in tough situations and so far it hasn’t let me down! I can’t wait to see you again. I love you papa.
KB

October 09, 2019

Dear Darlene Don’t even know if you remember me or not but graduated in 77.  Just read of Kris’s passing and felt so very sad. Can’t believe the boy /man with that amazing smile is no longer here.  You both were such bright spots at Zion and will never forget the love that you both showed to all.  Please accept my heartfelt condolences even though it is much time passed.  Remebering you with love Gary Barrett

March 16, 2019

Darlene, this is Nick Pino Jr. My parents, missionaries Nick and Ruth Pino, itinerated with you all years ago.  I didn’t know you all very well but I did meet your daughter Kristal when she was serving in the PennDel district.  Blessings on you in the loss of your dear husband Kris. May the Lord bring comfort to you.  

March 13, 2019

So sorry to hear about Kris’ passing, Darlene.  He is in the presence of the Savior he loved and served.  May the comfort of the Holy Spirit sustain and strengthen you and your family in the coming months and years until we are all reunited in the presence of God around the throne!  May we all hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord!”

March 08, 2019

I was so sorry to hear of Pop Jervey’s passing.  I hope you and the family are doing well after such a tragic loss.  Praying for you guys that God will be your strength.  Love Tammy

March 08, 2019

Dear Darleen,
We’re so sorry to learn of Kris’ passing. We are praying for you. It was truly our pleasure to get to know both of you over the years. May God give you comfort as you mourn. 
Bill and Barbara Kuert

March 03, 2019

So very sorry to hear this news.  I enjoyed working with Brother Newman when I was a student at ZBI.  He taught me how to run sound for the school choir and I will always be great full for his having invested his time and talents in me.

March 03, 2019

Sister Newman & family,
Our most sincere condolences to you & all of your family. We were shocked to hear of Brother Newman’s passing. We join with other Zion students sending our thoughts & prayers.

March 03, 2019

Darleen, You are such a love, so full of joy and encouragement! Now it’s our turn to return all of the love and joy and encouragement you need at any time in this season! Doug and I know your precious Kris was the love of your life and a teacher & friend to many! You are in our prayers. We love you and your family! Hugs!!!

March 02, 2019

Darleen and family,
  We were so surprised to hear of Kris passing the other day.  We will never forget his contagious smile.  What a great individual.  He was a joy to be around.  Lots of memories, especially after being his roommate at Zion. We will hold you all up in prayer.
            Dave and Barb Sparks
 
 
 

March 02, 2019

Darlene and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of this wonderful man.  I well remember his pleasant personality and Christian life from my years at Zion.  “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Vaughn Harbin, Class of 1975 – Zion Bible Institute

March 02, 2019

For ever in our hearts, this great man of God impacted my life in just the few years that I got to share with him, I know that he touched many and many were transformed because of his love for God, Pastor we will always remember that “it is not what you do, but what you put in motion” and I know that what you put in motion in many will be seen trough generations.
until we meet again dear brother!!!

March 02, 2019

As I said before no word is enough to express our feelings. Is actually hard to accept the reality that Pastor Krist is not here anymore, but a little piece of him will remain in each of us  forever and one thing we surely know, He..”fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith, so right now he is surrounded by perfect Love at home ,precious place and receiving the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, had prepared for him.
Our prayers , love and hearts with the Newman family
‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭4:7-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/114/2ti.4.7-8.nkjv

March 02, 2019

Pastor Kris was a man who walked by the spirit of God and truly exemplified the love of Christ. His care for God’s Word and the body of Christ was a blessing to all who knew him.  He will be missed. So thankful for eternal life in Christ and that we will see him again. I Thessalonians 4:16-18

March 02, 2019

Darlene & family,  I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Kris from Zion Gospel Temple since I was a young girl. He always had that beautiful smile!  I can’t remember a time when I didn’t see him wearing that smile.  When I became a student, I remember being in the choir, there was a guest speaker,  I think it was Vicki Jamison,  She sang “Rise and be Healed in the name of Jesus”  and encouraged those who needed healing to rise & claim their healing.  I remember Kris standing with both arms raised and years flowing down his cheeks.  I was crying and praying for his healing.  You could feel and see the Holy Spirit in Zion and upon Kris.  May Gods peace fill your heart until you are reunited. You are in my thoughts and prayers,  Debbie

March 02, 2019

Dar, Sue and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Kris’ homegoing. He was a true Zionian in every sense of the word. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.  I tried the two phone numbers that I had for you but neither worked. Please give me a call later when you have the time. Sid Griffith (ZBI ’69) Springfield, MO

March 02, 2019

Darlene,
Our condolences to you and your family. Brother Newman was a great servant of God. I will always remember him smiling almost every time a saw him. He truly walked in the joy of the Lord. You and family are in our prayers. Thank God for the hope of reunion. Ernie and Susan Abdelnour

March 02, 2019

The loving thoughts and prayers of thousands come to your side this day … Kris was an amazing servant-leader … very dear to many … His memory will live on through the lives he has touched with his deep kindness and gracious smile!  The Gospel will continue to be preached because of his faithful dedication to the development of the next generation. He was my friend!  Darlene and family, may these coming days be filled with great comfort and peace through the sustaining power of God’s promised Holy Spirit!  Please know that you have always been and will continue to be deeply loved … your long-ago neighbor, Dan

March 02, 2019

We are praying that you will be surrounded by the presence and comfort of the Holy Spirit today Darleen; we’re so sorry for your loss. 

March 02, 2019

Kris was a great man . Loved the Lord and his family . Bob and I lived off campus as married students so did not get to know him like others . I do remember him and Darlene at Zion ! Friendly , respectful and eager to get closer to God and learn His word . I am so sorry for your loss Darlene and family . He is now walking on streets of Gold . Prayers for today and the days to come ! Gone but not forgotten, always in your hearts! 

March 02, 2019

Dear Darleen,
       I have such fond memories of you and Kris as I grew up at Zion. Your sweet spirit and his infectious smile touched my life. My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayer is that the God of all comfort whom we serve will bring you his great comfort and peace. Much love to you and your family. 
Kimberlee 

March 02, 2019

Dear Darlene, and family, It is with great sadness that we send our sincere love and condolences today.  We Zionian/Northpoint grads are a close knit family and all of us share your loss.  We were so looking forward to seeing you both at our class reunion this Fall, and will miss his smiles, winsome ways, and input into the event.  We send our love and ask our Heavenly Father to “carry” you through this journey.  May you experience great peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit.  It is easy to understand why you loved Kris as you did.  

March 02, 2019

We send our heartfelt condolences for family with love prayers. He will be missed by all who knew him. 
Pastor Douglas & Sandra Crandall 

March 02, 2019

Darleen & Kristal we send our heart felt condolences, Prayers, Love. Kris has made a loving and godly impact on our lives. We are saddened but know where he is.
– Blessings David & Christine Bushway 

March 02, 2019

To Kris’ family I send my love and prayers. I knew Kris well when we were both young people growing up in Randolph, VT. I was very close to Roberta during those years and frequented the Newman home. Like his mother, Kris held strong religious beliefs in those days and it was not surprising to learn that he sought to know more of Christ and God’s will. He rests in loving hands. May your memories of a really great man stay with you always.

March 02, 2019

Dear Darleen, I don’t have words to express how shocked and saddened  I was to hear of Kris’ sudden passing. You two were such an exemplary couple from our early days at Zion.  I can still remember the excitement, as one of your roommates, in hearing about your wedding plans and dreams for the future. Doug and I are thinking of you today, with love and prayers,  that you will be surrounded by the love, peace and strength of our Savior. We are praying for you, Kristal and your precious grandchildren and great grandchildren.  We cling to the reality that the Lord is near to the broken hearted and trust Him to help in the coming days. Love,    Doug and Marie Moore

March 01, 2019

Our hearts are equally shaken by the sudden demise of a man my late husband met in 1998 when he joined First Assembly of God, a student at Lancaster Bible College. My husband Dr. Steve Ngethe introduced Pastor Kris and Darlene to me and our children. Their genuine love, big hearts and great smiles connected us together. Though we are Kenyans Pastor Kris and Darlene become our parents and from then on my late husband and I have treasured them as Dad and Mum. Our children call them ‘Guka’ and ‘Cucu’ which is for grandpa and grandma in our language. We have been such family that when Steve returned to Kenya, in 2002 God blessed us with a daughter we named her Kristal in like Kris daughter Kristal Bentley.
From 2003 to date pastor Kris and Darlene Newman and members of First Assembly of God, Lancaster have organized more than 5 mission trips to Nakuru, Kenya. Because of their genuine council, love and support we were able to start a church (Fountain Worship Center, Nakuru) and a ministry (Fountain of Light Centre’s International) that currently has 13 other churches affiliates.
Pastor Kris was our spiritual father and we highly esteemed his council. Every time he brought a team, he always made sure there was a session to teach church leaders. As family and church, we see a mark of his touch on every development project carried undertaken in Fountain Worship Center Nakuru. This is why we in Kenya feel the pain of his demise and we mourn together with Mum Darlene, our sister Kristal Bentley, the grand children and the great grandchildren.
Pastor Kris Newman has fought a good fight and heaven has received a garrant soldier who was not ashamed to love strangers. He has gone a head to join the heavenly cloud of witnesses whom we look forward to meet when our time comes. This is the hope that keeps us strong and helps us to go through the pain and emptiness of grief after a loved one has rested.
Blessed are those who die in the Lord, for their works shall follow them.
We loved you Dad and your sweet memories will remain with us till we meet again on that other side of heaven. 

March 01, 2019

Darlene,
We were really saddened to hear the news.  Kris was there for me delivering Gods love when I was totally dependent on prayers and a miracle.  Your kindness towards us is talked about often.  We wish you peace and love as you cope with your loss.
Margy & Dwayne

March 01, 2019

Darlene:
Kris made an impact on everyone he came in contact with. I will never forget shovelng snow with him at Zion thoughout the night in the blizzard of 78. He was a hard worker, a man after God’s heart and one we will never forget.
Love & prayers,
John P. Knapp

March 01, 2019

Darlene, Kristal and family – My husband and I are so sad for your loss.  Though we never met Kris personally, it is clear from all we’ve heard that he was a godly man who shared his faith with all those he touched both in and out of his congregation.  We pray that you would have strong support of family and friends as you grieve and that you take comfort that Kris left such a legacy of love for the Lord Jesus.  Our prayers are with all of you.

March 01, 2019

So sorry to hear of the passing of this wondeful man! But so glad he is in the presence of Jesus! 

March 01, 2019

Kris, we are still stunned.  We thank God for bringing you into our lives as a friend, brother and pastor.  You have left a beautiful legacy illuminating Jesus to those who can see Him and to those who were searching for Him.  Kris, we will miss you and your contagious smile.  We will miss our laughs together and our teasing together.  You are an amazing godly man!  We will always remember you and know we will see you again.  Kris, Darleen and Kristal will be taken care of by so many who love your family so much.  Pastor Kris Newman, rest well and rejoice!  You have made it home and won your race.  We love you and miss you very much. 💜

March 01, 2019

Kris, thank you for being such a kind friend and faithful servant of our Lord!

March 01, 2019

We will miss him dearly are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family he was a blessing to are family and you are too we love uou Darlene 

March 01, 2019

Darleen and family, 
We send our love and prayers at this difficult time.  We were blessed to have Kris in our lives. Such a mighty man of God. Our mother absolutely loved you both, as do we.  Looking forward to seeing him and our loved ones again in Heaven!
Tom and Barbie (Meister) Young

March 01, 2019

darleen keeping u in our prayers

February 28, 2019

My Pastor for 18 years. I would not have survived those years if not for him and Darlene. He loved Jesus, his family,  his congregation and friends. We will greatly miss you Pastor Chris. We will continue to love Jesus the way you taught  all of us. Dear Darlene and Crystal, the holy spirit will comfort and console you in Jesus Name. Amen. 
Mrs Esther Nwokocha
Austin Texas.

February 28, 2019

Praying  for all the dear ones who miss you
I am blessed  by knowing you especially teaching me courage  when i needed to clean honey nest almost top of the castle using 40 foot ladder at Zion/Northpiont college 1987
Blessings
Moses Karikala 

February 28, 2019

 Remembered fondly, what a legacy of faith and love he has left for so many. Please know that you are  all in our prayers. 
Pastors Myles & Valerie Holmes 
REVIVE, 
Collinsville, IL

February 28, 2019

Pastor Kris was one of the best and will be greatly missed

February 28, 2019

Darlene, our love and prayers are with during this difficult time. Pastor Kris endeared himself to us very quickly after we met him and you almost 20 years ago.

February 28, 2019

Please accept our deepest condolences and Know that you all are in our prayers 🙏.
My husband and I so enjoyed his sense of humor at our wedding ceremony!!! 

February 28, 2019

Gary and I are extremely saddened with Kris’s passsing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man and pastor. May God give you peace at this difficult time, knowing he is in the arms of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
               Gary & Patty Schaum 
                  

February 28, 2019

Darlene and family. We are so sorry to hear about Kris . Our thoughts and prayers our prayers are with you all.

February 28, 2019

We love you, Darleen. May the Lord provide you with His Everlasting Peace at this time.

February 28, 2019

All our love & sincere prayers are with each of you

February 28, 2019

He was a good man