“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17 – NIV) Today, I launch a new clergy collegial blog. I hope we will encourage and empower each other toward success and excellence in pastoral ministry. As I sit in the Pastor’s Study at Cambria Heights Community Church, I often ponder the possible feedback of clergy colleagues as it relates to preparing sermons, counseling in particularly difficult situation, designing fresh worship, balancing competing priorities of ministry, marriage and family, maintaining self-care, pursuing personal dreams and private interests outside of ministry and family, and finding resources to meet the ever evolving and changing needs of the people whom I serve. After a sustained period of prayer, reflection and meditation, I realize I can invite you to come “In The Pastor’s Study” for an exchange of ideas.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Funeral Service - General Model


Funeral Service – General Model

Prelude


Processional                                              
                                                         
Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn of Adoration & Praise                                               

Old Testament Reading

New Testament Reading

Selection                                                    

Tributes/Words of Comfort & Condolence

Acknowledgments

Obituary Reading

Selection    

Affirmation of Faith: Recitation of The Apostles’ Creed                                         

Eulogy                                                      

Recessional Hymn                                    

Recessional

Special Requests by the Family

Sometimes, family members request favorite Scriptures, poems, hymns or particular seating arrangements.  These requests are favorably considered and accommodated as Church policy and resources permit

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