Smoky Hill Umc Weekly Sermon

All-Saints Sunday has always been one of my favorite Sundays of the Christian year.  While we remember those who have died over the last 12 months, the tone is not one of sadness, but of triumph and victory. An old phrase, using traditional language, proclaims that the celebration on the First of November is about the transfer of membership from the Church Militant (at work) to the Church Triumphant!  This year we remember and celebrate the lives of 3 saints from Smoky Hill whom we have said goodbye to: Eve Pistorius, Linda Parks, and Larry Arterburn.  Our celebration of Communion takes on special significance this Sunday, as we intentionally recall that our celebration includes the Communion of Saints.  My message, titled “These Are They,” is based on Revelation 7:9-17, and specifically verse 14.  Let us join together online at 10:30 am (remember to reset your clocks this weekend!) and I invite you to gather communion elements as we share in this meal as a family.          -Pastor Derek