The Summit

While the last Sunday in October is always the celebration of the Reformation, the first Sunday in November is always All Saints’ Day at worship.  The day has a two-fold purpose: first, to remember our loved ones and fellow church members who have died; and second, to remind the living of our calling to live our faith as God’s people (“saints”) in the world.  Martin Luther used to teach that we are at the same time sinners and saints; we rely on the grace of God for forgiveness, yet we strive to be faithful to God in our daily walk as Christians in the world.

 

We will be “on fire” at worship this Sunday, Nov. 6, as we celebrate All Saints.  As in recent years you will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one who has died; then, during the prayers of intercession, we will light a candle on the altar in remembrance of the 11 people for whom we did funerals at Alpine since the previous All Saints’ Sunday.  Those who will be remembered this Sunday, in the order of their passing, are:  JoAnn Riske, Bill George, Don Morris, Marilyn Lind, Louise Nelson, Ruth Baxter, Chester Johnson, Elaine Schrank, Donald Erickson, Karin Busekros, and Doris Williams. May God’s eternal blessing be upon them, and His comfort to those who mourn their passing.

 

The Gospel lesson for Sunday is the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes. Blessed are they, says Jesus, whose attitudes of faithfulness reflect the God they serve; they shall receive their reward.  I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we fill the church with  “living saints!”

 

Those Who Serve for Nov. 6^th

Ushers: (8:00) Larry Graham, Michele Scott, Don Torgerson, Andrea Tack

(10:30) DiAnne Beynon, Leroy Dokken, John Gustafson, Bob Peterson

Ambassadors: (8:00) Chuck & Janet Gentry, Glen & Ruth Lewis

(10:30) Marge Broquist, Nancy Broquist, Nancy Ewert, Volunteer

Elements: (8:00) Ron & Jan Pauly (10:30) Mark & Christine Stohle

Acolytes: (8:00) TBA (10:30) TBA

Lectors: (8:00) Terry Hodges (10:30) Kim Gustafson

Lay Assistants: (8:00) Terry Hodges, Roger Bastian (10:30) Kim Gustafson, Craig Shelton

Altar Guild: Gwyn Brechtel, Ardy Stevens

Praise Singers: Bob McVinnie, Jan Hill

Thoughts for the Week: “Don’t be afraid to lean into the wind, love the earth
in all of its natural glories, and take care of others.” ~ Tom Brokaw ~

 

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