Dear Church Family,
Today we are honoring those holy men and women who have gone before us in faith. As we remember these many dedicated believers, let us always reflect upon who they were and how they lived; so that we too can follow their example in leading lives that God may deem righteous.
And even though they are gone from our sight, let us praise them for the role that they continue to play in the life of the Church. For we are told that they, along with those saints of renown described in Holy Scripture, make up the Communion of Saints in Heaven, in full accord with God our Father; who collectively comprise the Church Triumphant. Meaning those who have died in Christ and are now enjoying eternal happiness through union with God.
That is the hope to which he has called us as well, and the promise upon which we rely. Thanks be to God.
Blessings,
Pastor Rick