Jesus Raises Lazarus to Life | November 3, 2024—All Saints Sunday

Of all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year's All Saints readings have the most tears. Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John's gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary and all the gathered mourners before he demonstrates his power over death. On All Saints Day we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved dead as well, knowing that God honors our tears. We bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah's feast to come. Special thanks to Pastor Grant Woodley, assistant Joyce Charlson, organist Joan Voigts, and reader Marcia Larsen! Stay updated: ► Facebook:   / firstlutheranfans   ► Website: https://www.firstlutheranclarion.com/ Learn more: ► First Lutheran Church Food Pantry:   / flcfoodpantry   ► Northeastern Iowa Synod: https://neiasynod.org/ ► Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: https://www.elca.org/ ****************************************************************************** Welcome! We pray that worshiping with us will give you a sense of fellowship with Christ and with us as God’s people, as well as comforts and strength for all your needs. The First Lutheran Church is located in Clarion, a small but lovely town in northern Iowa. Our motto is to "lead Christ centered lives, grow in faith, and ignite generous spirits." Copyright with CCLI size A 11254949