Please Keep Our Family in Prayer
// December 23rd, 2009 // Loux Family News
The letter below was sent out to our IHOP community on the recent loss of husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Derek Loux. Please keep our family in prayer as we grieve this incredible loss.
On behalf of the entire family, we thank you,
Tracie Loux
Dear IHOP family,
Derek Loux, who was such an important part of our IHOP family for many years, is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Early this morning as he was traveling home from Colorado, Derek was killed in an automobile accident when his car hit a patch of black ice. Derek had been in Colorado to receive more extensive training in how to minister to victims of human trafficking,
For years, this precious man of God has faithfully served his Lord and our Missions Base in so many areas, including helping pioneer the Forerunner Music Academy, where he served as director. Derek was part of the IHOP-KC senior leadership team, a worship leader in the House of Prayer, and a frequent IHOP-KC conference speaker. He has recorded professionally as a musician, singer and songwriter; including his albums Paper Religion and Fragrant Burning. Before joining IHOP-KC, he served as the director of IHOP-Indianapolis for four years.
Derek’s life passion was adopting and restoring orphans; he pioneered the vision of the Orphan Justice Center – a haven of restoration for rescued orphans. OJC recently become an official part of IHOP. His tireless voice for the weak and voiceless indelibly marked us all. How we will miss him.
Renee and the children will need so very much love and support, not only in these first weeks, but for many years. In the immediate, Pamela Stead will spearhead all practical care for the family. Please contact her (pamelastead@ihop.org) if you want to be involved in practical helps. We ask you to please give the Loux family (immediate and extended) privacy to grieve, and only go to the home if invited. There will be many ways to give – meals, childcare, home care, finances. More details will follow soon on how you can give to this precious family, as well as Memorial plans.
We do not grieve as those who have no hope, but oh how we grieve. For Renee, for children who have lost their earthly father, and for our family who has lost a marvelous comrade. Until that Day when He dries every tear…we mourn with the Loux family.
The IHOP Leadership Team
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I stumbled upon your blog tonight. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Who can imagine? We pastor here in Colorado and we will be praying for God’s peace in the midst of this horrible storm.
Dwight and Linny Saunders
Derek, my Brother and Friend, you fought the good fight, you finished the race . . . how I wish it had not been such a sprint, but you were never one to approach life at the pace of a leisurely jog. Your footprints are much bigger than anyone can ever fill, and their indelible impressions will continue to inspire many to follow you directly to the grace, power and glory that is Christ.
Until that Day . . . . .
Renee and family, So many wonderful memories include your husband and family. His love for God, his passion for his family and anyone in need, his music ability. He was truly one of the most amazing people I have ever met. Even my husband, who unfortunatlely never met him, was so moved by the teachings he listened to on tape. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nicole Oden Hutson (or as Derek called me “Special Blend”
Renee, our hearts and prayers are with you and the family. We are so sorry for the lost of someone who is dear to our hearts. Truly we will misse him. He was a great man of many talents. We love you and will be praying for you. God bless you.
Dear Ranee and Family,
You may not remember me….I’m Nellie, used to be Nellie Brown I was married to a wonderful Godly man named Ron Brown who went home to be with the Lord January 4th 2002 and Derek sang at his funeral and ministered to us before Ron died.
You and Derek mean so much to us. I am over come with grief for you and your family with this loss. Derek is jamming with the angels but we still have to face the everyday events of this life.
I wanted to make contact with you and let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayer. God is Faithful He will continue to hold you in His loving arms.
I’m remarried now, God brought a surprise into my life on April 1st of 2008 and I married him, Robert Rollings a year ago December. We are very happy. I never dreamed I would remarry.
So many changes not enough time to write now. Maybe we will talk later.
Ranee I love you and am lifting you up to the Lord everyday. If you would like to talk feel free to email me and or call 317-331-0993.
God Bless and keep you and yours.
Remembering and missing Derek,
Nellie~
fall in KC and he introduced us to you and your wonderful family. Since then you have been on our Wall Of Prayer. We too have a home for children and they have been praying for your family since last fall. We instanly felt a connection in our hearts for you . When I heard of Dereks death I was and continue to heartbroken for you. Just wanted you to know that you are in our daily thoughts. Holly
Dear Sweet Renee ~ We’ve never met, but I’ve come to Love You and call you My Sister. How are you doing? I know that these are the toughest days of your life and I am lifting You and ALL of your children in Prayer…a lot! As HE brings you to my mind and whenever I think of you, another Prayer is said. How I wish that I could take that pain from you and carry it for awhile. But, I can’t. What I CAN do is to tell you that I am hear in MN. and should you ever need anything, I would do my best to help you. My home phone is 507-373-2471. I am here if you need me.
I am here, because HE brought me here.
With much Agape Love! Jo
I am so very sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine such a tremendous loss. I came across your blog and read this for the first time today. I only met Derek once, but have ran across his anointed music a couple of times. You and your children are in my prayers Renee. My prayer is that God will carry you and your children through ths very difficult time. I pray God’s peace will go before you and behind you. You and your family have been such a great blessing in my life. As you know I named by first daughter after your dad – Samantha Grace. I have told many stories about your dad in the Marshall Islands! As I read through your blog I am overwhelmed at the love and compassion you and Derek have for God’s precious children. You are an inspiration and your rewards will be great! I know God has so much for you still. As shallow as it sounds, I am really sorry for this time of loss in your life. May God keep you and bless you beyond all comprehension! Love, Bob & Tina