Live Streaming of the Funeral Service
Many of you are travelling miles to be here tomorrow and for those who will not be able to, we are pleased to give you the possibility of a LIVE viewing of the Celebration of the Life of Sami Lahoud funeral service.
Just visit http://www.sugarcreek.tv/live on Friday, January 10th at 1:00PM CST (Central Standard TIme).
Sami Samir Lahoud 
June 19, 1964 – January 7, 2014
Sami Samir Lahoud went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Houston Baptist University.
Sami held various high profile technical and management positions at ExxonMobil (EM) for the last 23 years in the Information Technology Department. Sami had several expatriate assignments including assignments in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Iraq. His last assignment was as IT manager with responsibilities to setup and manage the IT infrastructure of EM’s new Dubai affiliate with approximately 200 expats and concurrently to design, setup and manage the IT infrastructure in Iraq for a new operating company with 100 EM expats and 1,300 Iraqi nationals. According to ExxonMobil, “The IT setup for the Iraqi operating company was as complex and difficult as any project ExxonMobil had ever attempted and Sami did it with class and style.”
Sami had a great spiritual impact on the lives of so many people, especially the young people whom he actively led and invested years teaching, counseling and gently leading them to a deeper life in Jesus Christ at the Arabic Church of Houston, where he was one of the founding servant leaders and deacons. He also was a member, Sunday School teacher and deacon at Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
Sami fought the good fight of faith until the very end and kept his eyes on His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For 900 days during his illness, Sami did not waste a minute at MD Anderson Cancer Center without sharing the love of Christ with terminal cancer patients, nurses, physicians and health care workers. Sami used to repeat this verse many times from Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail me but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” He is now forever with the One who loved Him to the uttermost and whom he loved to the uttermost. He is now where he always longed to be and where he belongs.
Sami is survived by his wife Jacqueline of 19 years (who also was his right hand in ministry), daughters Wadad (18), Jeanette (15) and son Samir (13), mother Wadad Lahoud, sisters Lamia (wife of Dr. Issam Raad) and Rima Lahoud. He was affectionately known as “Khalo” (which means “uncle”) by not only his nieces and nephews but also all the youth around him.
Sami Lahoud 
My Friend Sami – I will see you again one day…..and forever….
a message from my heart: you created this blog and touched our lives inspired us with your faith and engulfed us with your love inspite of your pain . I love you and I will miss you till we meet again…. a true friend and a prayer warrior
Islam,Rima,Lamia and Samis family. Please accept our sincere condolonces. With love. Walid Alami and family
Even though we have not met Sami but reading now about his life made us realize the big loss to the family, friends and the church. May the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior give you all His peace that surpasses all our understanding. Our condolances to Dr. Raad, and the family. Shukri & Adma Habibi . Ca
Sincerest condolences to all of Sami’s family members from Eugenie Sahyouni and family.
My hearts aches and bleeds again to say good bye to you Sami….what a big loss to earth, humanity, friendship, fatherhood, mentors, and much more….big hug habibi till we meet soon again…
الكلمات تقف عاجزة لتقديم العزاء لك أيتها السيدة الفاضلة وداد لحود ولجميع أفراد العائلة والأصدقاء والمحبين لسامي. أسأل الله عز وجل لسامي كل الرحمة, ولكم الصبر والسلوان.
Rest in peace friend and may the Lord be with you and your family.
What an impressive celebration of life. What a great legacy Sami left behind.
I watched your ceremony in awe. till we meet again my friend..
We should all be more like Sami, such a giving man of Faith. I will see you again in Heaven my Dear Friend….
to Jacqueline – hugging you last night was like hugging Sami; because his presence is everlasting. The Live Stream today was a testimony to his serving life, a life for many of us to hope to attain. Sincerely, Marlon (Mike) Punch.
Sincerest condolences to the Lahoud & Raad families & friends. May the good Lord provide the only worthwhile comfort that He can only provide. Barnie & Nada Hatem
Thank you for inviting us to celebrate Sami’s life and be a part of the funeral services!!! It was a befitting celebration!!! He was a remarkable man! And, indeed left a wonderful and hopeful legacy through his faith, family, friends and all the people he touched. May His Soul Rest in Peace!!!
He honored his Master in life and death!!!
Wish we could be with you all this week, but thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to celebrate Sami’s life with you from Lebanon. What a wonderful service! Ted, Issam, Rima, and Wadad you all made us cry and laugh at the same time. Auntie Wadad and Jaqueline what an amazing family of faith! We miss him!
Awsome and incredible celebration of life. What a testimony! You all have inspired so many. Blessings and comfort to the family and friends.
Thank you for streaming the service, we were with you during this journey in prayer and thanksgiving and celebrated with you his life. You have inspired us and encouraged us during this journey and inspired us more during Sami’s funeral service. Our prayer for many who witnessed this wonderful message of hope that they get encouraged and have peace and trust in everlasting life. Love you all…Jackline and Waddad you have been amazing women of faith and strength. We will continue to pray for more strength and a special blessing from the Lord.
I am saddened by the passing of a school mate from the times of the Evangelical School. Sami was a light since then. At the time he expressed his emotions with humor. He will always be in my thoughts as a giving caring individual. His blog attests his openness and what he gave the youth ministry of his time must have left an indelible mark on the lucky ones who attended. In such a short life you have given so much! I know you are in a better place! May you rest in peace dear Sami! I pray your family copes with the pain your absence will leave. It will not be easy on them! Tante Wadad I do not know you bas Allah min 3indo y’aweekeh! Jaqueline you fought along his side and the fight will go on to get your family in a secure place. May God give you the strength to go on. And may all the good memories – and I know you have a sea of them – engulf you with his love. For he like Jesus truly keeps a trail of love alive. Sami ma byintasa! That is why any memory of him will stay alive inshalla! He is from God and to God he has returned!
I just learned about Sami’s passing by pure chance. I had been looking for him on the internet for years.
Sami and I used to be inseparable at school (Ahlieh) . We formed a team of two to drive our poor supervisor and most of the teachers nuts. But Sami’s grades were much higher than mine. He knew how to have fun and to remain a brilliant student at the same time.
I used to call him Semsom, I remember him as a smart, kind, hardworking person gifted with the greatest sense of humour.
On this blog, I was able to see Sami’s face as an adult for the first time. We only knew each other as kids. The last time that I saw him was in 1983.
May he rest in peace. He will always be remembered as a very precious friend and schoolmate.
My deepest condolences to his wife Jacqueline and his children.
Aline