To him be glory with you and the Holy Spirit. That is as certain, brothers and sisters, as my boasting of you a boast that I make in Christ Jesus our Lord. and clothe them with the glory of your kingdom: Crucified Lord, you protect the soul of N by the power of your cross. through the night his song will be with me, and why go I so heavily, while the enemy oppresses me?, 12As they crush my bones, my enemies mock me;, 13Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul,. You comforted those who mourned the loss of children and friends. will come back with shouts of joy, bearing their sheaves with them. in their search to discover the way of health and healing. For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. Now we commit N into your ever-caring and gentle love; in the name of our risen Saviour who was born and died. and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, If I say, Surely the darkness will cover me. We turn from the wrong that we have thought and said and done. Second, is it right to speak of a sure and certain hope in the case of someone who has not lived outside the womb, and has not been baptized? May we then go forward eagerly to meet our redeemer, be reunited with all our brothers and sisters, in that place where every tear is wiped away. As we acknowledge our human frailty, we call to mind our sins of word, deed and omission, and confess them before God our Father. and giving us gifts in body, mind and spirit. with all your whole creation made new in him. If the memorial service takes place on the same day as, or very soon after, the Funeral, the Funeral service should be used, without the Committal. you comforted your disciples when you were going to die: We are hurt by our parting from N whom we loved: Do not let grief overwhelm your children, along your road of death and resurrection. Role of Pastor and Church Staff The pastor will assist in planning the type of service you desire and will be the contact between the church and funeral home. 12For you yourself created my inmost parts;. The organist will assist with music selections. The minister says an authorized absolution. and, by rising again, restored to us eternal life. A reading from the New Testament (which may be a Gospel reading) is used. and grant to those who care a strength to serve, a patience to persevere, a love to last and a peace that passes human understanding. 6The Collect may be said here or in the Prayers. like that of a lamb without spot or stain. and those who hate me wrongfully are many in number. Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles away, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. N, I anoint you with oil in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. In the hour of my death, call me. The joy of resurrection fills the universe. For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed. but think on me in your goodness, O Lord, according to your steadfast love. for all who have finished this life loving and trusting you. that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, 1Where the minister is not a bishop or priest. may continually put to death our evil desires and be buried with him; and that through the grave and gate of death. Canon B 37 provides that the priest should use pure olive oil consecrated by the bishop of the diocese or otherwise by the priest. Grant them the assurance that their child. he/she may enjoy that rest which you have prepared for your faithful servants; 76Into your hands, O merciful Saviour. give to troubled hearts the light of hope, This or another authorized confession is used, This or another authorized absolution is used.
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