Opening Scripture
Ecclesiasticus 44:1-11 - Now allow us to praise famous people and our ancestors, generation by generation. The Lord created great glory, his majesty from eternity. They ruled in their kingdoms, and made a name with their power, some giving counsel by their intelligence; some making pronouncements in prophecies; some leading the people by their deliberations, and by their understanding of the people’s learning, giving wise words in their instruction; others devising musical melodies, and composing poems; rich people endowed with strength, living in peace in their dwellings—all of these were honored in their generation, a source of pride in their time. Some of them left behind a name so that their praises might be told. For some there is no memory, and they perished as though they hadn’t existed. These have become as though they hadn’t been born, they and even their children after them. But these were compassionate people whose righteous deeds haven’t been forgotten. This will persist with their children; their descendants will be a good legacy.
The Saints
Ruler: KING KAMEHAMEHA IV (1834 – 1863) & QUEEN EMMA OF HAWAII (1836 – 1885) – Episcopalian
Prophet: DOROTHY DAY (1897 – 1980) – Roman Catholic
Guide/Teacher: JOHN CLARKE (1609 – 1676) – Baptist
Music/Art: MAHALIA JACKSON (1912 – 1972) – Baptist
Closing Scripture
Hebrews 13: 1 – 7 - Keep loving each other like family. Don’t neglect to open up your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it. Remember prisoners as if you were in prison with them, and people who are mistreated as if you were in their place. Marriage must be honored in every respect, with no cheating on the relationship, because God will judge the sexually immoral person and the person who commits adultery. Your way of life should be free from the love of money, and you should be content with what you have. After all, he has said, I will never leave you or abandon you. This is why we can confidently say, The Lord is my helper, and I won’t be afraid. What can people do to me? Remember your leaders who spoke God’s word to you. Imitate their faith as you consider the way their lives turned out.
Scripture is from the Common English Bible.
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