Ministerial Resource No.6_funeral Service Format Series

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa.

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Thank you.

Herman Abrahams,

Cape Town, South Africa.

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Order of Funeral Service

Program for the funeral Of LINDA BESTER

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SERVICE LEADER: ......... Andre Fortune..............

1. Reading of Opening Sentences (As we proceed into the church): .....Pastor Herman Abrahams...

2. Welcome, Introduction & Condolences (From the Church, All Our

Leaders, Pastors & Wives.) ……….…. Pastor Herman Abrahams ……….

3. Opening Prayer: ……………….… Andre Fortune ………………………

4. PRAISE & WORSHIP SONGS

5. SCRIPTURE READINGS .

(a) Psalm 23 ………. George Brickles……….

(b) Old Testament, Letter or Gospels ……. Andre Fortune …….…

6. Tribute/Eulogy 1: …………….. MR GREGORY WYNAND …………

7. PRAYERS: ……… George Brickles…………………………………………..

(a) The Lord’s Prayer (Invite congregation to join in)

(b) Prayers of Thanksgiving for the life of Linda Bester

(c) Prayers for the Family and Friends

8. OFFERING - for the Drug Rehabitation Centre in Woodlands – run by Pastor Alfonso Schilder.

9. Hymn / Song (if deemed necessary): ……………………………………………………………

10. SERMON: ……… Pastor Herman Abrahams ……………….

11. Word of thanks: ……… JODY BESTER ……………………………………

12. Committal. If Cremation, this si done whilst still in the church building.

13. Benediction/Closing Prayer: .... Pastor Herman Abrahams ......

14. (…… Andre Fortune …………………………….) – “We ask the pallbearers to please come up and take their places.” )

15. Closing Hymn/Song ( as people leave the church):………………………………….

(Ministers walk in front of the coffin)

SCRIPTURES, SAYINGS & COMMITTAL FOLLOW BELOW.

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FUNERAL SERVICE (Burial of the Dead)

1. OPENING SENTENCES (SCRIPTURE VERSES)

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Invocation: An appropriate selection of the following Scriptures may be read whilst the minister(s) lead the procession into the church..

’Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die"’ John 11:25-26.

"I know that my Redeemer lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God" Job 19:25-26.

"If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord" -Romans 14:8-9.

"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand"- Psalm 16:11.

"Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning" - Psalm 30:5.

"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the ever­lasting arms" - Deuteronomy 33:27.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" - Matthew 5:4.

’Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”’ Rev 14:13

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble" - Psalm 46:1.

2. PSALM 23

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(A) Psalm 23 - New International Version

Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

Ps 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

Ps 23:3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Ps 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff,they comfort me.

Ps 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Ps 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

(B) Psalm 23 - King James Version

Ps 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Ps 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Ps 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Ps 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.