Nicholas Mackenzie, pastor of the Palm Springs, California, Church of the Nazarene, passed away September 7. He was 62.

Mackenzie was born in South Africa. He was a minister with The Salvation Army in South Africa until 1989 when he moved to the U.S. and began serving at Bridge Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington, California. He served there for 26 years in various positions, including school administrator, principal, and pastor. In July 2014, Mackenzie became pastor of the Palm Springs church. 

Nicholas is survived by his wife, Mary, and their three children, Jeremiah, Delene, and Joy.

Two memorial services will be held. The first, scheduled for September 11 at 6 p.m., is at Bridge Church of the Nazarene, 9904 Bloomington Ave., Bloomington, CA. The second service is 10 a.m. September 13 at Palm Springs Church of the Nazarene, 33055 Cathedral Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA.

Prayer is requested for the Mackenzie and Palm Springs church families.