Not Far From the Kingdom

This Sunday focuses on the celebration of All Saints (November 1). It’s good to spend some time reflecting on the promises of eternity and to give space to remember and to celebrate the lives of those who are no longer a part of the community in the flesh. The mood of All Saints is one of celebration. Certainly, there is a sadness in acknowledging loss, and there needs to be space for that grieving. Yet, the overall experience is one of joy and hope. Therefore, we sing about the hope of eternity; we celebrate the cloud of witnesses; we pray for the sense of belonging together in community and the growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Abbreviations:

• TFWS: The Faith We Sing
• UMH: The United Methodist Hymnal
• W&S: Worship and Song

Music Related to All Saints

• “For All the Saints” UMH 711
• “Holy Ground” TFWS 2272
• “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” UMH 712
• “How Great Is Our God” W&S 3003
• “I Will Rise,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKRF8UihM5s
• “Deep in the Shadows of the Past” TFWS 2246
• “Soon and Very Soon” UMH 706
• “Hymn of Promise” UMH 707
• Anthem: “Blessed, How Blessed,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtueOZhXz9M

Music Related to Mark 12:28-34

• “The Gift of Love” UMH 408
• “More Love to Thee, O Christ” UMH 453
• “Lord of All Hopefulness” TFWS 2197
• “More Like You” TFWS 2167
• “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” TFWS 2171
• “Lord, Speak to Me” UMH 463
• “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love” UMH 566