06/05/2026
On Friday, May 29th, one of our beloved staff members finished his race, crossing the finish line into the arms of The Almighty.
Michael Coates was a dear brother and friend. A hard working and faithful man, Mike served in YWAM for decades along with his wife, Sue. A contractor by trade and a worshipper at heart, Mike loved glorifying God through the work of his hands and through music. He especially loved doing those things together with others, imparting his skills and knowledge whenever he could. Mike would often be seen with a smile on his face, a song on his mind, and a dad joke in his pocket. Our YWAM Honolulu family was significantly impacted and blessed by his life for the past 14 years. Sue remains serving the Lord along with us.
Our Ohana will miss Mike, but we take inspiration from his life and the way he kept faith in Jesus through a three year struggle with cancer. We mourn, but not as those who do not have hope.
“Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” Thanks be to God.
