Discussion Guide
Think right now of the closest relative/friend that you have lost to eternity. If they died in the faith despite your loss, can you grasp the blessing they now enjoy? And if you are unsure, they died in the faith, do you grasp the importance of the call to faith for those who still live?
Did you know any of the congregational members who died this past year and are part of our ALL SAINTS’ DAY remembrance? At this time last year......how many of them thought this would be their last year? Does that make you ponder the uncertain passing of time?
St Stephen died with forgiveness on his lips and a joyful anticipation of his spirit leaving his earthly remains for the FOREVER of eternal blessing. Why do you think these are two wonderful lessons for us as we face our last earthly breath?
When you think of the “great multitude” from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue that are in the joys of eternity.......what will be your first impressions of the “communion of the saints”?
Can you see that the more we think of eternity (heaven), the more we have to think about our mission to be the Church of Christ on earth? There really are incentives to the Christian witness when we reflect on ALL SAINTS SUNDAY.