For October 31st:

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

In the traditional church calendar, today is the Eve of All Saints Day. All Saints Day is a day to pause and remember the saints who have gone before us during the previous year. Around this date in traditional worship services the names of the saints are read aloud or printed in the bulletin to honor their memory in our midst and offer encouragement for the loved ones still on the spiritual journey on this side of the kingdom. Please pause for a few moments today or tomorrow in memory of these CUMC members who arrived in the eternal kingdom this past year (as of print date for this edition):

Georgia Baesler

Orville Biddle

Betty Davis

Kate Grable

Heather Harlan

Saundra Harris

Shirley Hatfield

Jo Lawrence

David Lyle

Harold Mann

Bob Mauer

Betty Jo Needham

 Jim Rominge

Buddy Sartain

Evelyn Stephens

Ray Sullivan

Betty Thompson

Nita Wilson

Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank you for the blessing of knowing these saints here on earth, and look forward to the day when we will join them in that great cloud of witnesses at the foot of your throne. Amen

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