1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 We gather this morning for worship on All Saints Day. This is a day set aside to remember and honor all of God’s saints, “who from their labors rest.” Although we often think of saints being holy people who do amazing things, even miracles, in reality, to be a saint is simply to be a follower of Jesus. Therefore, today is a good day to remember all this congregation’s saints who no longer walk with us, but who have made a difference in the lives of the members of this community of faith. That includes Ed, whom we will honor after this service concludes. Our reading from 1 Thessalonians reminds the believers in Thessalonika how Paul and his companions labored and toiled, working day and night to support themselves, so they wouldn’t be a burden on the church as they proclaimed the Gospel. Although they were now separated from each other, Paul still felt the calling to labor on their behalf so they might better understand the word of God they had received from P...
Sermons of a Disciples Preacher Ministering in Troy, Michigan