ABT Synod - For Those Who Mourn
Karen Gladstone
November 15, 2022
The following notification is being sent from the Synod office on behalf of Bishop Larry. Together, as a Synod family, we are called to uphold in prayer family and friends who mourn the death of loved ones.
I invite your prayers for Pastor George Friedrich (interim, Mount Zion, Edmonton), his daughter Gina, and family and friends who mourn the death of George's wife, Karen Gladstone. Karen died peacefully in hospice on Saturday morning, November 12. Pastor George is very appreciative of your prayers, texts, cards and support.
Information regarding a memorial service will be shared as it becomes available.
Perhaps the following might guide our prayer:
"Almighty God, we give you heartfelt thanks for the grace you have granted to Karen and to all who have finished their course in faith and who now rest from their labours. Raise us with them from death to life, that when we die we may rest in our Redeemer, receive the inheritance prepared for us from the beginning of the world, and find perfect fulfillment and joy in your everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen." (EvLW: Occasional Services for the Assembly, page 352)
"Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding, deal graciously with George and Gina in their grief. Surround them with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen." (EvLW: Occasional Services for the Assembly, page 351)
"Compassionate God, give courage and faith to all who mourn, that they may have strength to meet the days ahead with steadfastness and patience; not as those who are without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life in your presence, with those they love; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen." (EvLW: Occasional Services for the Assembly, page 351)
Blessings,
Marla
Office Administrator
Synod of Alberta and the Territories
