Dear brothers and sisters at Messiah,
Our sister in Christ Judy Spencer was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at the age of 80. Judy became a member of Messiah in 1997; when she was no longer able to regularly attend worship, she appreciated visits from Messiah's pastors and the annual Christmas caroling we shared with her and the other residents of her apartment complex.
We mourn with all of Judy's family and friends at her passing. But we also rejoice that Judy is free from her earthly sufferings, and is now in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body on the last day.
Visitation will be held this Thursday, December 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Alt and Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Judy's funeral service, officiated by Rev. Jason Peterson & Rev. Terry Hoese, will be held at Messiah this Friday, December 8th at 11:00 am, with visitation beforehand beginning at 10:00 am and a luncheon following the service. Click here to view Judy's obituary online.
Please keep all those who knew and loved Judy in your prayers in the coming days; feel free to use the prayer below as a model.
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we thank You for all the mercies You granted to our sister Judy during her earthly life, especially for calling her to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort the survivors who mourn her death with the hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Christ,
Rick Krueger
Messiah Lutheran Church
Judy Spencer, 1942-2023
