A Spiritual Message
Remembrance
According to Webster's dictionary, remembrance is the act
of remembering. To remember is to keep someone in mind as worthy of affection
or recognition.
In this season we call to mind the many persons who have
gone before us. We remember them for their sacrifice and perseverance; for
their love, care, and concern for others. There are soldiers and sailors
who gave their lives in 'the last full measure of devotion.' There
are parents and grandparents who have sacrificed their own personal
welfare and security so that their children and grandchildren can have a better
life. There are many people that we can recall and remember today that made a
large contribution to who we are.
Who are the folks you want to remember this Memorial Day?
Who are the people in your life that are worthy of your affection and
recognition?
I invite you to take some time to reminisce and recall the
events and past experiences of family and friends and then do something
in their memory.
And then remember the next time you take Holy Communion that
Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke the bread and said, "This is my
body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."
Our act of taking the bread and the cup is to remember that
Jesus died for our sins and for the sins of the world. We remember that he is
indeed worthy of our affection and recognition. He is the one to whom we can
turn in all circumstances and offer our thanksgiving and devotion in return for
what he has done for us.
I pray that the peace of Christ will be with you and your
family. May you know the care of him who did for you what no one else has done,
or ever can do. God bless you!
Dave Mack, Pastor
Bland Chapel UMC