Tribute to the Works Sisters
A brief tribute to two young women who loved the Lord.
In December, 2007, teen sisters Stephanie and Rachel Works were shot to death by gunman Matthew Murray at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo. Here are a few details about Stephanie and Rachel which have been excerpted from their obituaries:
Stephanie (18):
Rachel (16):
Stephanie (18):
- Stephanie was born with six toes — just like her father!
- She was home schooled and an active member of "the MILL," the college age ministry at New Life Church.
- Stephanie had a strong mind and was an avid learner. She was very friendly, outgoing and was "motherly" in her care for others.
- She had a "take charge" attitude and loved writing (especially fictional stories), fly fishing, music and travel.
- Stephanie had recently returned from a mission trip to China.
- Stephanie strove to get to know a person's heart … not just what was on the surface.
- She was also passionately expressive in her worship towards the Lord.
- Stephanie played chess with her younger sister Gracie every day.
Rachel (16):
- Like Stephanie, Rachel was home schooled and an active member of "the Mill," the college age ministry at New Life Church.
- Rachel was very artistic in her approach to life. She was a romantic and loved the epics. She also loved dance and music.
- Rachel got teased for having blond hair, so she had decided to color her hair red because of all the blonde jokes.
- She also loved making up stories with video clips.
- Rachel enjoyed traveling, especially to Brazil, Mexico and China on youth mission trips.