For all the Saints
One of my favourite hymns is LSB 677 ~ For All the Saints. All Saints Day is a day when we remember especially the Saints who have died in the faith during the last year.
I think of all the saints who shaped my faith throughout my life, those who are no longer living on this earth and those who are still alive today.
We too are Saints! Have you thought about how you have shaped the faith of those you have come into contact with? On good days we are alive in Christ, sharing our Saviour with everyone we come into contact with; our family, our friends and our neighbours. We may not even know we have done this. We give our children a hug for no reason, wesmile at the clerk in the store, say hello to the people we pass on our walk, helpingsomeone in need with our time, talents and treasures. We especially shape another’s faith when they know we are Christian.
People realize that we are sharing Christ with them and not just thinking we are a nice person. 1 Peter 2:9 in the Revised Standard Version says “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
Go and Tell…. this is the theme of the upcoming LWMLC Convention in July of 2027. God wants us to Go and Tell, not because we are good or nice people, but because we have been called out of darkness and we should want to share that with others. So many say I don’t know what to say…God says open your mouth and I will give you the words to speak… Luke 12:12 in the NIV says “for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.”
Submitted by Penny Bobier
LWMLC Inc. Financial Secretary
On behalf of Financial Committee
