Our love and prayers go out to Vicky Valenzuela and her family following the death of her brother, age 31. The service will be held on Thursday at Nueva Vida Funeral Home in Arlington. Please keep Vicky, Jose, and their family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Last Week and This Week

Thanks to everyone who supported the concert last week! We raised over $1,300, and we’re deeply grateful to our friends at All People’s Unitarian Church for presenting the program.

This Sunday is All Saints Sunday, a day to remember and give thanks for those who have gone before us. I consider it one of the most meaningful Sundays of the year.

Sermon: We Know; Stop Guessing

We actually know a lot about what happens after death—we don’t have to guess. And what we know is more wonderful than we can imagine.

Our choir will sing Awake, My Heart by Jane Marshall, one of the most gifted hymn and anthem composers of the 20th century. A Methodist from Dallas, she passed away in 2019 at the age of 94. Awake, My Heart remains one of her most beloved works.

Pastor’s Class

Last week’s discussion on “Does God get angry?” was outstanding! Join us again this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for another great conversation, followed by breakfast.

Breakfast this Sunday

It’s a “Winston Sunday”—bring something to share if you’d like! Breakfast begins at 10:30 a.m.

We also set a new record last week for the lowest attendance of the year: 45 in worship. Now that the record has been set, let’s all show up this Sunday and beat it!

On a personal note, I expect to receive a date soon for my knee surgery, which will take place before Christmas. And next Tuesday, I’m scheduled for cataract surgery—they tell me that with my new lenses, I might even be able to pick up Chicago on a clear day!

See you Sunday.

God bless,

MB