All Saints Sunday is a powerful reminder that our faith connects us to a family that spans both earth and heaven. In Revelation 7:9-17, the Apostle John gives us a breathtaking glimpse into eternity—a multitude beyond counting, praising God and living completely free from suffering, hunger, and sorrow. This vision isn't just a picture of the future; it is our concrete comfort today. We know that our place in this heavenly crowd is not earned by our own efforts, but given freely by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice washes us clean.
Whether you are remembering a loved one who has gone home to the Lord or searching for peace in a weary world, this service centers on the enduring hope we have in our Savior. Jesus, the Lamb at the center of the throne, promises to shepherd us, guide us to springs of living water, and wipe away every tear from our eyes. Come worship with us as we give thanks for the saints who walked before us and fix our eyes on the joy of living forever in God's presence.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Matthew 11:28-30
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 149
- First reading is from Revelation 7:9–17
- New Testament reading is from 1 John 3:1–3
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 5:1–12
Songs and Hymns:
- For All the Saints
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Text: William W. How, 1823–97, alt.
Tune: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872–1958
Text and tune: Public domain - Father Welcomes
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Robin Mann, 1949
© 1986 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Come Harvest Time
- Lowell Alexander, © 1990 Meadowgreen Music Company; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
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Text by Augustus M. Toplady
Tune by Thomas Hastings
Public domain - O God, Our Help in Ages Past
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Text: Isaac Watts, 1674–1748, alt.
Tune: William Croft, 1678–1727
Text and tune: Public domain - Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise
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Text: Herbert F. Brokering, 1926–2009;
Tune: Carl F. Schalk, 1929–2021;
Text and tune: © 1983 Augsburg Publishing House.
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220. - When Peace, like a River
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Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828–88, alt.
Tune: Philip P. Bliss, 1838–76
Text and tune: Public domain
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Announcements:
- Sunday, Nov 1:
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- Worship Service (Pastor Jonathan Lange): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Special Voters' Meeting: 10:30 AM
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Please plan to attend an upcoming Voters’ Meeting on Sunday, November 1st following our worship service, where the Sanctuary Design Committee will share an overview of the planned sanctuary updates. Following the presentation, three specific items will be brought before the congregation for discussion: (1) additional funding for improvements beyond the originally approved budget, (2) […]
- Wednesday, Nov 4:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Thursday, Nov 5:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Nov 7:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Glen-Ed Pantry Thanksgiving Basket Project
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Help us bless over 150 local families this Thanksgiving! Grab a shopping list in the back of church to donate 10 specific dinner items, or share a freewill offering. Donations are accepted through November 8. Questions? See Bev Tiemann.
- Help Share the Message – Join Our Live Stream Team!
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Help us share the Gospel beyond our walls! Our Media Ministry is looking for volunteers (ages 13+) to help run our Sunday live streams. No experience needed—serve roughly once every 6 weeks.
- The First Commandment (Ep155)
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The Ten Commandments describe the way God wants his human creatures to look and act as his image bearers. And the first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before me,” provides the foundation for the other nine. But what does it mean for modern people who don’t worship idols? Chuck and Aaron talk about the first commandment on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
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