Our losses

too many

the time

too short

too close

too soon.

Legacies

become a

symphony

each movement

a whisper that

replays the stories

the lives

that lead to

the Christ.

The Corinthians

body of Christ

The Builders Class

1954

sixteen strong!

soon to be the

Robert I Moore Class

numbers to surpass

all others.

Lives of

service

and care

expertise

and

passion

their blending

ordained

their call

accepted.

These saints

our teachers

missionaries

to

the new

the young

even now.

God’s victory

replacing loss!

Precious

valued lives

marched with

Micah

served with

Matthew

loved like

Jesus.

Beloved, all

Saints, all.

jacqueline/jones/shields

for The Seekers Class

to honor the Robert I Moore class

All Saints Sunday, 2020

This long awaited

day

cries out

for history

remembered

for honor

for character

for silence.

For prayers

of unity

rather than

choice

gratitude

for freedom

hard won.

For the stories

of long ago

when courage

and sacrifice

prevailed

the common good

a model for living.

For gospel words

that

center and distill

what justice looks like

what justice feels like

for all.

Words that remind

love

is a verb.

jacqueline/jones/shields

11-03-20

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

John 14:27