August 22, 2018
Dear Friends,
There is a quote attributed to Winnie-the-Pooh: "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."
The words, and the sentiment behind them, are poignant reminders that the pain of grief and the capacity to love are intrinsic to being human. It takes time, space, and wisdom to appreciate the bittersweet connection, and to count ourselves blessed because we have known great love and experience commensurate grief. A loving community can give us space and support us as God gives us the time to develop wisdom.
This week, we are called to be community for two families as we celebrate the lives of John Kemper (d. August 16th) and Madolyn Babcock, (d. August 19th).
John, 51, was a regular attendee at Sacred Journey whose short struggle with illness embodied courage and selfless love. Please pray for his wife, Heather, and their children: Gabe, Evie and Hera. Madolyn, 93, was a Hennepin member for over 60 years, who served the congregation and the wider church in numerous roles including United Methodist Women President and member of the Board of Trustees. Her six children recall her love for the church and participation in its ministries with great joy and also ask for our prayers.
Service details are:
JOHN THOMAS KEMPER
Service of Love & Remembrance
Friday, August 24, 2018
Visitation, 11:00am
Service, 1:00pm
Sanctuary
MADOLYN YOUSE BABCOCK
Celebration of Life
Friday, August 24, 2018
10:00am
Lakewood Memorial Chapel
3600 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
