We are sad to announce that Allison Belcher died peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning surrounded by her husband and children after a period of time in hospice. Allison was beloved by St. Philip and will be missed.
Memorial service arrangements will be announced as they become available.
Let Us Pray
Compassionate God, your ways are beyond our understanding, and your love for those whom you create is greater by far than ours; comfort all who grieve. Give them the faith to endure the wilderness of bereavement and bring them in the fullness of time to share in the light and joy of your eternal presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Litany of Anticipation
To the gates of Paradise, Lead your child home.
To your mercy-seat, Lead your child home.
To the kingdom of heaven, Lead your child home.
To your true sanctuary, Lead your child home.
To the multitude of the blessed, Lead your child home.
To the welcome-table, Lead your child home.
To the nuptial chamber, Lead your child home.
To the New Jerusalem, Lead your child home.
To eternal bliss, Lead your child home.
To the company of the saints, Lead your child home.
To the Supper of the Lamb, Lead your child home.
To the garden of delight, Lead your child home.
To the throne of majesty, Lead your child home.
To the lights of glory, Lead your child home.
To the Canaan-ground, Lead your child home.
To the highest heights, Lead your child home.
To the crown of glory, Lead your child home.
To the land of rest, Lead your child home.
To Jordan’s other shore, Lead your child home.
To the Holy City, the Bride, Lead your child home.
To the safe harbor, Lead your child home.
To the fount of life, Lead your child home.
To the gates of pearl, Lead your child home.
To the ladder of angels, Lead your child home.
To the land of milk and honey, Lead your child home.
To the clouds of glory, Lead your child home.
To the refreshing stream, Lead your child home.
To the reward of the righteous, Lead your child home.
To the dwelling-place of God, Lead your child home.
-Enriching Our Worship 2, pp 111-113 and 136