Choose a Hero That Lasts
Choose a Hero That Lasts
Sermon by The Rev. Kelley Hudlow
February 22, 2026
On the first Sunday in Lent, we hear about the story of Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness, tempted to misuse his power. Like Adam and Eve before him, he faces the choice of whether to trust God or reach for something more. Where others grasp for control, Jesus chose trust, showing us that real strength comes from putting God first. Lent invites us to look honestly at our own daily temptations and remember that, even when we fail, God remains faithful and ready to be chosen again.
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Our Community Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, beginning at 5:30pm and lasting until 7:00pm in the church preschool parking lot. Everyone is invited to join us for pizza, hot dogs, chips, and water. There will be a Trunk Decorating Contest with prizes for Most Creative, Best Overall, and Best Costume. We will also have make-your-own treat bag stations for kids to enjoy. You can get involved by providing a trunk, choosing a theme, decorating it, and registering in advance since spaces are limited. We are collecting candy in a bin in the Great Hall, and please consider signing up to help by clicking here . You may also donate money on Realm by selecting “Trunk-or-Treat” in the dropdown, or volunteer to help with setup and cleanup at the link above. If you have any questions contact Kathleen Busbee, kbusbee@allsaintsbhm.org

Our Annual Pet Blessing will be Wednesday, October 7 on the Terrell Commons grass area! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy Chick-fil-A for dinner that starts at 5:30pm and blessing of the pets will follow. The Pet Blessing is an annual ceremony celebrating the human-animal bond, originating as part of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Francis was admired for his deep and genuine respect for all creatures and his belief in the interdependency of humans with the rest of creation. He was a fiery preacher, and not many wanted to hear his message so he preached to animals instead. This ceremony helps us to remember how important our animal companions are and how they show unconditional love for us. If you have an older less mobile pet, or maybe one that doesn't handle social gatherings very well, feel free to bring a picture of that animal and we are happy to bless those.





