All Saints Day Greetings!
May God’s grace be with you and strengthen you on this special day of remembrance.
Today we celebrate All Saints Day—a day to honor and remember the many who have blessed our faith journeys. We are surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses,” people whose lives shine as examples and who cheer us on from heaven. These saints might include those close to us—our mothers and fathers, Sunday school teachers, uncles and aunts, and many others whose love and faith inspire us still.
You’re warmly invited to join us in honoring All Saints Day this weekend as God’s family. Here’s how we’ll be celebrating:
Tonight, November 1st at 6:30 p.m., all United Methodist churches in the county will come together to worship at Grant Memorial UMC in Presque Isle, where we’ll give thanks for the legacy of our spiritual ancestors. Our beloved organist, Susan Laurence, will lead a pick-up choir with rehearsal at 6:00 p.m. (all are welcome to sing). Our children’s band will also bring us special music.
Tomorrow, November 2nd at 11 a.m., we will gather at Houlton UMC for a funeral service honoring Judy Conway. Visiting hours will be from 10-11 a.m., and a reception will follow the service. This will be a meaningful time to remember Judy’s life and the lives of others who have left a lasting impact on us.
This Sunday, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday in our worship service. Please bring photos of your spiritual heroes, and together we will create a collage honoring our saints. We will also share communion, tasting and seeing the sweetness of fellowship with all the saints from every age.
And finally, don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before Sunday! May you enjoy a refreshing extra hour of sleep this weekend.
May God bless you, and may the love of our saints continue to encourage and guide us. With heartfelt love for each of you, I look forward to gathering as God’s family in remembrance and thanksgiving!
Pastor Victor
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