This Sunday is an important Sunday in the life of our church as we remember so many
loved ones who have passed in the last year. I recognized it has been difficult for those
who were closest to our Saints and have heard the hearts of the members of our
congregation. Sitting at our dinner table, in the office, or your homes, you’ve told me
stories of those whom you’ve loved and built memories. Every week a name will come
up and a flattering comment will be made of how loving someone was through their
generous nature. Not a day passes when they are not remembered in some way in
the life of the church as we strive to honor their memories.
“We thank you for those we love but see no more” is the phrase we read in our Service
of Committal. When we say those words in celebration of their life, we are praising our
heavenly father for the time we have while also asking Him for the grace to face our
future which is surely different without the person we love. God’s grace and mercy never
fails, in the depths he is there, in the heights he is there, we cannot escape is never
ending love for us and for those who we “see no more”.
Because of this we celebrate our Saints and the memories we shared. Because of this we
pray for you as you ready yourself to remember the ones you’ve loved so deeply but see
no more. We’ve thanked God for their service to the body of Christ, the love they have
shared, and the memories they have left behind. We remember how their love has
brought us where we are today, and we love one another knowing we are not alone as
we celebrate all our Saints.
Keep the Faith,
Pastor Tommy
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