Funeral Order of Service for Jenny Thompson 11/03/2024 @ 9:30am led by Pastor Craig van Echten.

Welcome – A warm welcome to you all today.

So, this morning as we gather before God I greet you in his name. “Grace, mercy and peace be    unto you from God the Father, Christ Jesus the Son, through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.”

Introductory reading: Job 19:25-27 (while there is sadness, there is also hope)

Prayer

          Sing – BoW 415 “Abide with me”  

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28-39 (by Peter)

Sing – BoW 23 “The LORD’s my Shepherd”

          Bible Reading: Psalm 39 (Read by Alida)

Message: My hope is in you! (by Pastor Craig van Echten)

Prayer

Sing – BoW 465 “My hope is built on nothing less”

          Statement of confession: Heidelberg Catechism LD1 Q&A 1

Words of remembrance

Benediction “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

Sing – BoW 359 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Invitation: Thankyou all for coming. Thankyou also to our musicians, sound desk, for those who organized the refreshments, for the Church in providing the facilities, and for Silver Dove funeral directors. And now you are invited to enjoy refreshments in the Church hall.