Lizzy James
Mathew

From her church family

A Tribute to Our Beloved Sister Lizzy

Lizzy James Mathew (7 March 1962 – 9 October 2026) of Gurnee, Illinois, known to many of us simply as Lizzy Aunty, was a faithful member of Bethel Pentecostal Church of God, Chicago, from the church's early years, and the beloved wife of James Mathew.

It is with great sadness that we at Bethel IPC Chicago mourn dear Sister Lizzy, who has been a faithful member of this church from its beginning. But our hearts are filled with thanksgiving that she is in the presence of our dear Lord.

While she was able, Sister Lizzy was an integral part of every church service and meeting. Her talents in singing, organizing, and cooking were remarkable. Along with James Mathew, her dear husband, she served Bethel IPC not for recognition but out of love, both for the Lord and the members.

As ALS slowly took her physical strength away, her inner strength increased, as she always used to quote from 2 Corinthians 4:16:

“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16

She set an example by being present at church almost every Sunday and worshiping the Lord with us. We will miss her deeply.

Our hearts ache because we will miss her voice, her presence, her love, but we also rejoice because the Scripture says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Today she is experiencing the fullness of that joy. No more pain, no more sickness, only perfect joy in the presence of her Savior.

Till we meet again with our Lord, she will be lovingly remembered by Bethel IPC Church.