Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

This past week was extraordinary—filled with both sorrow and hope. We gathered for a memorial service for our oldest member, and the very next day, a funeral for the youngest. In the midst of grief, we found confidence, because the Transfiguration of our Lord reminds us of a greater reality. On that mountain, Jesus revealed His glory, standing with Moses and Elijah, speaking of His own exodus—His journey to the cross. Moses, who led the first exodus, stood before the One who would complete the final one, leading us not just out of Egypt, but out of sin and death. And Elijah, who called down fire on Mt. Carmel, foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice—Jesus offering Himself on the cross. We often see suffering and sorrow, but what we hear in Jesus’ words is life, victory, and resurrection. Just as Roy and Philip departed in Jesus, their journey does not end in death, but in glory. One day, the veil will be lifted, and we will stand with Christ, in the presence of all the saints. Until then, we walk this journey kno