All Saints’ Sunday

First Church Family,
     We have moved over into November, the month which begins our most celebrated holiday season. And the month begins with All Saints’ Day.
     I’ve always thought it interesting that All Saints’ Day immediately follows our observance of Halloween. And truly, there is reason for it. Halloween is a celebration observed on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day (also All Saints’ Day.)
     Actually, in the church there is a three-day period named: Allhallowtide, the segment of the liturgical year dedicated to remembering those gone before, including saints, martyrs, and all the faithful departed.
     At First UMC, we remember and honor those lost to death over the past year with a commemoration on the first Sunday in November, known as All Saints’ Sunday. This Sunday, during our 11:00am service, we will remember ten members of our congregation, along with others among our families and friends.
     Please consider being with us for that commemoration, and plan to stay with us for a fellowship luncheon that will follow in the Christian Life Center.
     May our remembrance of those who have served God before us call us to discipleship.

Pastor Dave