God of All Generations,
On this eve of All Saints Day we remember those who have gone before us, on whose figurative shoulders we stand. Our lives have been touched in so many ways by family members, friends, clergy, teachers, leaders in the church, gentle spirits, and compassionate dreamers. Thank You for their positive influence. There are also those whose names we do not know whose labor and sacrifice continue to enhance our lives, faithful fore-bearers who settled new lands, built new buildings, established colleges, spread the Gospel, and left a great legacy. Please move among us, Loving God, so that our ministry might benefit present and future generations. This is our prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
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Yesterday was a GREAT DAY! We celebrated our first Convergence Service. Trunk or Treat was a wonderful success and the “Does God Exist?” class is continuing to be well received.
Next Sunday, November 6th, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. in lieu of Sunday School for an All-Church Breakfast to kick-off our Extravagant Generosity Pony Express Run. It will be a time of great fellowship and good food. There will be a brief program. Mark your calendars now.
Please continue to pray for Liz Beaty, Fig Newton and Melissa Hula, who all recently lost loved ones.
I was informed that Frederick Elton, whose obituary was listed in the paper, was a former member of Central Christian Church and the Sooner’s Class. He moved out of state in 2000. According to the paper, there will be a service at the Memorial Park Mausoleum at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Please pray for his family.
The Fall Prayer Vigil is going well. Remember the small chapel is open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00, Monday through Saturday. To date we have had 23 different participants during the 22 days of the vigil. Please consider coming to the church to pray. The vigil will conclude on Saturday, November 19th
The scripture for today is Colossians 1:11-14:
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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