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A sermon for All Saints Sunday by the Reverend Randi Hicks Rowe All Saints' Day, which we’re celebrating today, allows us to reflect on how, as holy people through our baptism and seal of the Holy Spirit, we live our Christian life in unity with God and others across time and in the present moment. As Christians, we seek to live with Christlike empathy toward those who lack the resources to buy food or shelter, or who grieve losses, or who fear tomorrow. We also seek to live

Chesty Puller - Local hero and Marine Corps hero. Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, was born in West Point, Virginia, and later moved his family to Saluda. He and his family were Christ Church Parish members for many years. His wife, Virginia Puller, was the head of our Altar Guild and very active in Parish life here. Chesty died in 1971 and Virginia in 2006. They both rest in eternal peace here in our Christ Church cemeter

Chesty Puller - The most decorated Marine in U.S. history. Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell Puller is a legend among the Marine Corps. He is held in high esteem for all his heroic acts. Marines have several adages and mottos that honor the late Lieutenant General; Marine boot camps will often end their nights with a "Good night, Chesty Puller, wherever you are!" He provided thirty-seven years of his life to the United States Military. Puller was born on June 26th, 1898 in Wes

Before this. Your final gift to your loved ones is to do your best to ease their burden when they are grieving your loss. Planning a memorial service and organizing your affairs can be overwhelming when waves of grief are overpowering them. You cared about them, worried about them, wanted the best for them, and so you do this for them. You give them as much information as you can to make this time easier. Your loved ones need to know about your finances, insurance policies