Prayer for Saints Triumphant 2022

 

          Every year, we remember the names of loved ones who have died in the Christian faith, praising God for the mercy he has had upon them and thanking God for preserving them in that saving faith throughout their life.  Normally, the names of these departed souls are recalled in a prayer on All Saints' Day, which is November 1.  Since Good Shepherd does not have a specific All Saints' Day service, we transfer this prayer and these remembrances to the 3rd Sunday of End Times which focuses on Saints Triumphant.

          Members of Good Shepherd who have been called to eternal rest this past year are automatically included.  Members of Good Shepherd were also welcomed to submit the names of loved ones who died in the Christian faith between November 14, 2021 and November 13, 2022.  

PRAYER FOR SAINTS TRIUMPHANT

            Almighty God, today we recall with thanksgiving those saints who were taken from us in the Church Militant and carried by the angels to you and the Church Triumphant.  Especially, we give you praise for our departed family and friends who have gone before us in faith and all those who are in our hearts and minds this day:

Carol Kirvan, sister of David Kirvan (December 21, 1956, - December 7, 2021)

Margaretha Lester, member of Good Shepherd (March 4, 1935 – January 11, 2022)

Pam Weaver, wife of David Kirvan’s cousin, (September 28, 1953 – January 20, 2022)

Gentry Yearout, brother-in-law of Mark & Carol Casmer (March 11, 1940 – April 17, 2022)

Mackenzie Schmidt, niece of Pastor & Laura Schroeder (February 27, 1999 – October 23, 2022)

            To these, you have granted eternal rest this past year.  We thank you for giving them new life in Christ while on this earth and for sustaining them in true and saving faith throughout their life.  We praise you for finally giving them the fulfillment of your promises of salvation and eternal life.  Strengthen and sustain us in this saving faith so that we may also join with the angels and archangels and all the company of heaven in joyful praise, peace, and rest forever; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Cong:  Amen.