Under METHODIST, UNITED in the list of sermon topics in today's Chattanooga Times Free Press (on page E6) is this announcement about tomorrow morning:East Lake, 2903 E. 37th St., "Passed Away," 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Bonnie Setliffe Jacobs, guest speaker as the church holds its final service and celebrates its 102-year history.Church family and friends will gather one last time (at least in this building) for a time of closure and fond memories. We have folks planning to "come home" from all over, including some from Nashville, Lenoir City, and Knoxville, as well as from churches all over the Chattanooga area. The Chattanooga District Superintendent will be there, along with several other pastors, active and retired. It will be like homecoming! Or a funeral. But this isn't really the end of the story. Come tomorrow morning to hear what I think comes next.
I hope it's a wonderful homecoming - or at least the best kind of celebratory funeral!
ReplyDeleteJohn W. Coniglio commented on Facebook, "A celebration of life and ministry." He will be among the musicians accompanying tomorrow's service.
ReplyDeleteAlison, I am planning a big celebration!