Pastoral leaders are often puzzled by the varying expectations and needs that people have at the time of a death. What should a funeral service be like? What are the purposes of such a service? Is it worship? Is a memorial service preferable? What is the difference between a funeral service, a memorial service, and a committal service? Where can I find resources?
Introduction
Pastoral leaders are often puzzled by the varying expectations and needs that people have at the time of a death. What should a funeral service be like? What are the purposes of such a service? Is it worship? Is a memorial service preferable? What is the difference between a funeral service, a memorial service, and a committal service? Where can I find resources? These and many other questions whirl around.
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The time of death is an opportunity providing the possibility of great good for the sake of ministry. The heart is often more ready to meet God in a time of sadness. People often come to the funeral/memorial service with spoken and unspoken questions and are ready to listen carefully. Many people who would not come to church on Sunday will come to a funeral or memorial service. Those with grieving hearts need help and hope to carry on again. The time of death is a time to think beyond this life.
Each culture has its own traditions associated with times of death. However, practices have been shifting during our generation. In the past, most funeral services were held at the funeral home; now more are held in church. In the past, a funeral service was the norm; today we often hear of memorial services. Increasingly, there are two patterns that have developed:
1. A funeral service, either in the funeral home or church, is followed immediately by a committal service. Sometimes the committal service at times is held at the graveside, and those who participate often go there by procession. Other times the committal service is the closing part of the funeral service and not at the graveside.
2. A memorial service is held in the church later in the day, usually in the evening, so that a broader group of friends and family can be gathered. In such an event, the committal and burial has likely taken place in a very private gathering at the cemetery earlier in the day, and the service takes on a different spirit than a funeral. The family gathers with relatives and friends to remember the life, give thanks for it, and seek help from God.
In either case, this event is essentially in the hands of the family members rather than the official jurisdiction of the church. All families desire to craft a funeral or memorial service that is reflective of the desires, personality, and faith of their loved one. For that reason, preplanning is wise. Those who write down their thoughts about the kind of service they prefer will make the time of grieving easier for survivors.
Resources
We point you to two very valuable resources that will aid you in thinking through the issues and finding many of the resources you may need.
In Life and in Death - A Pastoral Guide for Funerals, written and compiled by Leonard J. Vander Zee, published by CRC Publications (Grand Rapids, MI). Available through Faith Alive Christian Resources (1-800-333-8300 or www.FaithAliveResources.org). This valuable book will help you think through the issues and understand the need for pastoral care at the time of death, and also provides prayers, readings, model services, and many other resources.
Reformed Worship 24 is a theme issue on funerals. Helpful articles in this issue address the questions pastors have about funeral practices, give an analysis of funeral traditions from four different cultures, offer guidance in choosing music for funeral services, and provide a bibliography of organ collections.
You may find also find these other resources helpful:
A Service of Death and Resurrection: The Ministry of the Church at Death. Nashville: Abingdon, 1979. A resource from the United Methodist Church.
Your Ministry of Planning a Christian Funeral by Andy Langford. Nashville: Abingdon, 1989. This pamphlet is intended for families as well as pastors.
Weddings, Funerals, and Special Events by Eugene Peterson, Calvin Miller, and others. Waco, TX.: Word Books, 1987. The section on funerals contains six excellent essays.
Worship the Lord, edited by James R. Esther and Donald J. Bruggink. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1987. Contains the “Order of Worship for Christian Burial.”
The Funeral: A Service of Witness to the Resurrection. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1986. From the Presbyterian Church (USA); this book contains excellent essays and resources.
Pattern of the Service
A funeral service or a memorial service should include several stages through which the worshiping group must pass as they engage with God at the time of death. They need to (1) grieve before God and give expression to their pain at death, (2) give thanks for a valuable life and recall all that it involved, and (3) celebrate the hope and victory that is ours in Christ as proclaimed in the gospel. We have usually patterned such services in this way:
WE SORROW/LAMENT/GRIEVE OVER DISEASE AND DEATH
(The title used for this section of the service is usually determined by the circumstances, such as whether the death was tragic and traumatic, or a long time in coming through disease, and so on.)
This section usually includes worship items such as the following:
- Reflections on the journey of the deceased one, particularly if he or she struggled with disease
- Spoken words of lament, through a song or psalm
- Prayers that give honest expressions of pain
- Songs (see below for possibilities)
WE GIVE THANKS FOR A VALUABLE LIFE
This section usually includes worship items such as the following:
- Ministry of music (songs that were favorites of the deceased one)
- Reflections from friends and family members
- Songs sung by all (see below for possibilities)
- A litany in affirmation of the value of life
- Scripture readings
- Reflections on Scripture passages that affirm life
WE CELEBRATE CHRIST'S VICTORY AND OUR HOPE
This section usually includes worship items such as the following:
- Songs (see below for possibilities)
- Scripture readings
- Reflections/meditations on the gospel of salvation and hope
- Affirmations of faith and hope using historic creeds/confessions
- Prayers
- Words of blessing and assurance for the family
At times we have concluded a memorial service with the tolling of the bell seven times to represent the fullness of Christ's work for us and the completion of the life of the deceased.
Music Resources
(There are many hymns not listed here that are very appropriate for the occasion. What we provide here is representative, not exhaustive!)
Hymn Possibilities[listed alphabetically by tune name]
BROTHER JAMES' AIR, “The Lord's My Shepherd” (PsH 161, TH 86)
CRIMOND, “The Lord, My Shepherd, Rules My Life” (PsH 23, RL 89, SFL 201, TH 87, TWC 330)
CRYSTAL, “By the Sea of Crystal” (PsH 620, TH 549)
CWM RHONDDA, “Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer” (PH 281, PsH 543, RL 50, TH 598, TWC 634)
EWING, “Jerusalem, the Golden” (PsH 618, RL 579, TH 539, TWC 754)
FAITHFULNESS, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (PH 276, PsH 556, RL 155, RN 249, TH 32, TWC 60)
HANSON, “Shall We Gather at the River” (Ferguson)
“I Am the Bread of Life” (RN 246, SNC 152)
“I Love the Lord” (SNC 227)
LEAD ME, “Lead Me, Guide Me” (PsH 544, RN 176, SFL 220)
NEUMARK/WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT, “If You But Trust in God to Guide You” (PH 282, PsH 446, RL 151, TH 670, TWC 636)
NEW BRITAIN, “Amazing Grace” (PH 280, PsH 462, RL 456, RN 189, SFL 209, TH 460, TWC 502)
“On Eagle's Wings” (RN 112, SNC 185)
PRECIOUS LORD, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” (PH 404, PsH 493, TWC 638)
RESIGNATION, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” (PH 172, PsH 550)
“Those Who Wait upon the Lord” (SFL 215)
TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA, “Children of the Heavenly Father” (PsH 440, RL 585, TH 131, TWC 84)
VILLE DU HAVRE, “When Peace Like a River” (PsH 489, TH 691, TWC 519)
WONDROUS LOVE, “What Wondrous Love” (PH 85, PsH 379, RN 277, SFL 169, TH 261, TWC 212)
Organ Music[listed alphabetically by tune name where applicable]
BROTHER JAMES' AIR, “The Lord's My Shepherd”
Darke, Harold, “A Meditation on BROTHER JAMES' AIR,” Oxford [1948]
Haan, Raymond H., O Worship the King, Broadman 4570-42 [1979]
Held, Wilbur, “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Morningstar MSM-10-420 [1999]
Wood, Dale, Wood Works, SMP KK357 [1986]
Wright, Searle, “Prelude on BROTHER JAMES' AIR,” Oxford 93.103 [1958]
CRIMOND, “The Lord, My Shepherd, Rules My Life”
Held, Wilbur, “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Morningstar MSM-10-420 [1999]
CWM RHONDDA, “Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer”
Albrecht, Timothy, Grace Notes VIII, Augsburg 11-10970 [1999]
Carlson, J. Bert, A New Look at the Old, Augsburg 11-11009 [1999]
Haan, Raymond H., Welsh Hymn Tune Preludes, SMP KK426 [1989]
Held, Wilbur, Those Wonderful Welsh, Set 2, Morningstar MSM-10-842 [1992]
Hobby, Robert A., Three Hymns of Praise, Set 6, Morningstar MSM-10-542 [2000]
Krapf, Gerhard, Sing and Rejoice, vol. 6, SMP KK339 [1986]
Manz, Paul, Ten Chorale Improvisations, Set 5, Concordia 97-5257 [1974]
Rotermund, Melvin, Five Preludes, Augsburg 11-6040 [1990]
EIN FESTE BURG, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Held, Wilbur, Hymn Preludes for the Autumn Festivals, Concordia 97-5360 [1976]
Hobby, Robert A., For All the Saints, Augsburg ISBN 0-8006-7537-1 [2002]
Marpurg, Friedrich Wilhelm, Twenty-one Chorale Preludes, Augsburg 11-9506 [1967]
The Church Organist's Golden Treasury (ed. Pfarreicher and Davison), vol. 1, Ditson [1949]
Walcha, H., Chorale Preludes, book 1, Peters 4850
Young, Gordon, Seven Hymn Voluntaries, Presser 413-41118-21 [1965]
FAITHFULNESS, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Cherwien, David, Interpretations, book 8, AMSI SP-105 [1991]
“Hallelujah Chorus”
Handel, George Frideric, Handel: A Tribute, Lorenz KK300 [1984]
HANSON, “Shall We Gather at the River”
Ferguson, John, “Shall We Gather at the River,” Augsburg 11-10824 [1997]
(congregational accompaniment)
Wood, Dale, Wood Works, SMP KK357 [1986]
Young, Gordon, Preludes on the Familiar, Fischer 0 4886 [1972]
“Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring”
Bach, J.S., “Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring,” Marks 114 [1955]
NEUMARK, “If You But Trust in God to Guide You”
Bach, J.S., The Liturgical Year (ed. Riemenschneider), Ditson [1933]
Bach, J.S., Twelve Chorale Preludes (ed. Glynn), Schirmer 1441
Cherwien, David, Interpretations, book 8, AMSI SP-105 [1991]
Leupold, A.W., An Organ Book, Chantry Music Press [1960]
Powell, Robert J., “If You But Trust in God to Guide You,” Morningstar MSM-10-873 [1994]
van der Panne, Wim, “Variaties over Wie maar de Goede God laat Zorgen,” Musicript MR122
[1986]
NEW BRITAIN, “Amazing Grace”
Haan, Raymond H., The King of Love, SMP KK277 [1983]
Held, Wilbur, Preludes and Postludes, vol. 1, Augsburg 11-9318 [1972]
Hobby, Robert A., For All the Saints, Augsburg ISBN 0-8006-7537-1 [2002]
Martin, Gilbert, Two Preludes on American Hymn Tunes, H.W. Grey GSTC 962 [1972]
“On Eagle's Wings”
Callahan, Charles, This Is the Feast, CPH 97-6575 [1996]
RESIGNATION, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”
Callahan, Charles, Six Meditations on American Folk Hymns, Concordia 97-6140 [1992]
Held, Wilbur, The Lord Is My Shepherd, Morningstar MSM-10-420 [1999]
Martin, Gilbert M., The Bristol Collection, vol. 2, Flammer HF-5078 [1975]
Wood, Dale, Wood Works, book 2, SMP KK400 [1989]
“Sheep May Safely Graze”
Bach, J.S., “Sheep May Safely Graze” (arr. Biggs), H.W. Grey 666 [1940]
“Shepherd Me, O God”
Callahan, Charles, This Is the Feast, CPH 97-6575 [1996]
ST. ANNE, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Krapf, Gerhard, Sing and Rejoice, vol. 1, SMP KK234 [1978]
Manz, Paul, “Partita on ST. ANNE,” Concordia 97-5307 [1975]
Young, Gordon, Eight Voluntaries, Presser 413-41034-30 [1961]
TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA, “Children of the Heavenly Father”
Burkhardt, Michael, Seven Hymn Improvisations and Free Accompaniments, set 1,
Morningstar MSM-10-847 [1992]
Cherwien, David, Interpretations, book 2, AMSI OR-3 [1981]
Hobby, Robert A., For All the Saints, Augsburg ISBN 0-8006-7537-1 [2002]
Kerr, J. Wayne, I'll Praise My Maker, Augsburg ISBN 0-8006-7570-3 [2003]
Rotermund, Melvin, Five Preludes, Augsburg 11-6040 [1990]
Wood, Dale, Seven Folk Tune Sketches, H.W. Grey GB 357 [1966]
WONDROUS LOVE, “What Wondrous Love”
Callahan, Charles, Six Meditations on American Folk Hymns, Concordia 97-6140 [1992]
Johnson, David N., “Wondrous Love,” Augsburg 11-0821 [1965]
Young, Gordon, Preludes on the Familiar, Fischer 0 4886 [1972]
Piano Music [listed alphabetically by tune name where applicable]
BROTHER JAMES' AIR, “The Lord's My Shepherd”
Carter, John, Songs of the Shepherd, Hope 1967 [1996]
Sanborn, Jan, Piano Music for the Care of the Soul, Ron Harris RHP0403 [1997]
Shackley, Larry, Celtic Hymn Settings for Piano, Hope 8117 [2001]
CRIMOND, “The Lord, My Shepherd, Rules My Life”
Carter, John, Songs of the Shepherd, Hope 1967 [1996]
CWM RHONDDA, “Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer”
Shackley, Larry, Celtic Hymn Settings for Piano, Hope 8117 [2001]
Wilhelmi, Teresa, Hymns . . . Light Jazz Style, Word 301 0136 315 [1997]
EIN FESTE BURG, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Gerig, Reginald, Piano Preludes on Hymns and Chorales, Hope 251 [1959]
Wilhelmi, Teresa, Hymns . . . Light Jazz Style, Word 301 0136 315 [1997]
FAITHFULNESS, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Wilson, John F., A Sacrifice of Praise, Hope 347 [1994]
Wyrtzen, Don, Don Wyrtsen Piano, Hope 1711 [1994]
“Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring”
Gerig, Reginald, Piano Preludes on Hymns and Chorales, Hope 251 [1959]
NEUMARK, “If You But Trust in God to Guide You”
Boertje, Barbara, Piano Improvisations for the Church Year, Unity 70/1194U [1998]
Nordquist, John, Four Hymns for the Concert Pianist, Hope 301 [1983]
NEW BRITAIN, “Amazing Grace”
Albrecht, Mark, Timeless Hymns of Faith, Augsburg 11-10863 [1998]
Carter, John, Folk Hymns for Piano, Hope 240 [1987]
Leavitt, John, How Sweet the Sound, CPH 97-6891 [2000]
Sanborn, Jan, Piano Music for the Care of the Soul, Ron Harris RHP0403 [1997]
“On Eagle's Wings”
Carter, John, Today's Hymns and Songs for Piano, Hope 244 [1995]
Organ, Anne Krentz, On Eagle's Wings, Augsburg 11-10711 [1996]
RESIGNATION, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”
Carter, John, Folk Hymns for Piano, Hope 240 [1987]
Carter, John, Songs of the Shepherd, Hope 1967 [1996]
Leavitt, John, How Sweet the Sound, CPH 97-6891 [2000]
“Sheep May Safely Graze”
Carter, John, Songs of the Shepherd, Hope 1967 [1996]
ST. ANNE, “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Albrecht, Mark, Timeless Hymns of Faith, Augsburg 11-10863 [1998]|
Gerig, Reginald, Piano Preludes on Hymns and Chorales, Hope 251 [1959]
TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA, “Children of the Heavenly Father”
Medema, Ken, Sanctuary, Genevox 4181-16 [1989]
VILLE DU HAVRE, “When Peace Like a River”
Medema, Ken, Sanctuary, Genevox 4181-16 [1989]
Porter, Rachel Trelstad, Day by Day, Augsburg 11-10772 [1996]
Sanborn, Jan, Piano Music for the Care of the Soul, Ron Harris RHP0403 [1997]
WONDROUS LOVE, “What Wondrous Love”
Carter, John, Folk Hymns for Piano, Hope 240 [1987]
Carter, John, The Wondrous Cross, Hope 1747 [1994]
Choral Music
“Be Not Afraid,” Craig Courtney, Beckenhorst BP-1388 [1992]
“Consecration,” John Ness Beck, Beckenhorst BP 1250[1986]
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” Craig Courtney, Beckenhorst BP 1522 [1998]
“He Has the Power,” Leon C. Roberts, GIA G2476 [1981]
“How Can I Keep From Singing,” Jeffrey Honoré, Choristers Guild CGA-567 [1991]
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry,” John Helgen, Kjos 8826 [1996]
“On Eagle's Wings,” Michael Joncas/Douglas Wagner, Hope A675 [1993]
“Shepherd Me, O God,” Marty Haugen, GIA G-2950 [1986]
“Shepherd of My Heart,” Francis Patrick O'Brien, GIA G-3770 [1992]
“You Are All We Have,” Francis Patrick O'Brien, GIA G-3663 [1991]
Suggested Scriptures
So many Scriptures are appropriate in times of death. It is helpful to have some information about the favorite passages of the deceased and share them with those gathered. These are some favorites often used. You will find many other helpful passages suggested in the book In Life And In Death by L. Vander Zee (see resources listed at top).
Genesis 49:29-50:3
Psalm 10
Psalm 13
Psalm 23
Psalm 27
Psalm 46
Psalm 73
Psalm 103
Psalm 139
John 11
Romans 8
1 Corinthians 15
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Ephesians 2:1-10
Philippians 1:21-26
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Revelation 21 and 22
Comments
About Kremer Childrens Christmas Service Programs
Thank you for considering a Kremer childrens Christmas service for your church or school. Becuase this childrens Christmas service is fully reproducible, we cannot provide sample pages of the entire program. We have, however, included the opening introduction page, plus the first and last parts of each Christmas service. This should give you a good idea of the service structure.
Each childrens Christmas service comes with:
- Reproducible Teacher/Student Score on CD or sent to you via the Internet. (Both scores are formatted in PDF - the Student Score is also in Word format.)
- Sing-Along/Accompaniment music on CD or sent via the internet as an MP3. (You will need proper software to change the internet MP3 versions into a listening CD.)
'Words of Christmas' Childrens Christmas Service Description
Grades: K-9
Length: 50 Minutes
Group Size: Any
Our society associates many words with Christmas. Some of the first ones thatmight come to mind may be rather secular, like lights, presents, trees, cookies, andgreeting cards. Some even associate words like Santa and reindeer withChristmas. But the Christian treasures a very different set of words: Savior, love,heaven, salvation, and rejoice are but a few. This childrens Christmas service leads thecongregation to focus on four words: hope, joy, peace, and praise. These wordsdepict the story of God’s promise to save us from our sins through our lovingSavior. Each word recounts the lives of those in the Bible who were connectedwith the birth of Jesus. In addition, they are also applied to us today. Yet the service does not end withthose words. It would be impossible to speak of the words of Christmas without presenting thebeautiful connection of the birth of Jesus, the true Word, as found in John 1. “In the beginning was theWord. The Word was with God. The Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us!”
Part 1: THE HOPE OF THE PROPHETS
Part 2: THE JOY OF THE PARENTS
Part 3: THE PEACE OF THE ANGELS
Part 4: THE PRAISE OF THE SHEPHERDS
Part 5: AND THE WORD WAS GOD
CHURCH PRE ROLL VIDEO
Motion WorshipDesigned for kicking off weekly services and events, this energetic pre-service worship intro short film features fast-cut footage of nature, people, and worship along with welcoming text describing the awesome God we praise! We encourage you to load it into your favorite editing software and replace our footage with pictures and video from your own congregation.
WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE
Media That MattersYou were designed with a purpose. You were made for a destiny. You are a masterpiece, hand painted by the Master himself. You are Who God Says You Are.
GRADUATION
Skit Guys StudiosGraduation is a big milestone. This short shows graduates thanking all the people who have shaped their lives and given them a vision for who they can become.
ENDLESS SEASONS AHEAD
Journey Box MediaWhat does success look like for a high school or college graduate? This endearing prayer is perfect to celebrate and honor your graduates and is inspired by the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. A blessing spoken over visuals of graduates posing for their cap and gown portraits. Purchase also includes a version without text.
IN THIS MOMENT WORSHIP INTRO
James GrochoThis worship intro will help your congregation get ready for worship as it tells us to slow down in our lives and to quiet all the distractions in our lives.
OCEANS OPENER
Dan SteversA service opener about finding peace in the storm. For matching motion backgrounds see 'Oceans'.
PSALM 121
Shift WorshipInvite your congregation into a time of worship with this opening bumper. Featuring a beautiful drone footage beautiful and clear nature with inspirational words animating into the foreground.
PIGMENT OPENER
Dan SteversA service starter featuring Psalm 121. For matching motion backgrounds see 'Pigment'
WELCOME
Steelehouse Media GroupWelcome your congregation with this video that brings a message of God's intentions for all who seek him.
LOVE - NO EXCEPTIONS
Centerline New MediaJesus said that one commandment was greater than all the others: To love. Love God, love your neighbor, even love your enemies. It was a commandment with no exceptions. A perfect mini-movie for any sermon on the topic of love. Based on Matthew 5:43-48, John 13:34-35, and Mark 12:29-30.
LET US WORSHIP
Remedy MediaSometimes we need to be reminded why we worship. This video uses language found in powerful scriptures to give congregants a fresh reminder as to why we worship. Use this encouraging video intro to call your congregation to worship this Sunday.
ASCENSION
Dan SteversThe ascension is perhaps Jesus Christ's most puzzling act on earth. Why does it matter and what does it mean for us? Spanish Version
LOVE (A NEW COMMANDMENT)
Centerline New MediaBased on Matthew 22:34-39 and John 13:34-35, this mini-movie explores the meaning of a new commandment that Jesus gave his disciples, a commandment to love as Jesus loved.
PRESENCE
Dan SteversGod's presence appeared to Moses as a firey bush as well as an earthquake. To Job God came as a powerful whirlwind. Download Presence today!
WORSHIP THROUGH PSALMS (PSALM 103)
Centerline New MediaThey’ve been providers, protectors, and encouragers. They’ve been patient and forgiving. Today we thank them for being amazing examples of God's love for us. Praise God for dads! Happy Father’s Day!
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- A GRADUATION BLESSING
Skit Guys Studios - GRADUATES SEEK GOD
Centerline New Media - CHURCH PRE ROLL VIDEO
Motion Worship - WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE
Media That Matters - GRADUATION
Skit Guys Studios
- ENDLESS SEASONS AHEAD
Journey Box Media - IN THIS MOMENT WORSHIP INTRO
James Grocho - OCEANS OPENER
Dan Stevers - THROUGH GIVING
Motion Worship - PSALM 121
Shift Worship
This download is for the song O Come To The Altar. It includes the Full and Instrumental tracks paired with a traditional style lyric video that will make a great addition to any worship setting.
Click Here!Gathering Litany for multiple voices
Act of Awareness
Prayer
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Opening Words For A Worship Service
Gathering Litany
Voice 1 Come, from every corner of the earth,
Voice 2 from every time and place
Voice 1 from south and north
Voice 2 from east and west,
Voice 3 gather…
Voice 4 gather…
Voice 5 gather…
Voice 6 gather…
Voice 1 For the spirit of God is being poured out upon us
Voice 2 even now
Voice 3 in this place
Voice 4 upon the young and the old
Voice 5 the women and the men
Voice 6 straight and gay
All Voices: upon each of us here. (SoS/Adapt)
Act of Awareness
We come from different places to this sacred place
of communal caring and celebration.
In the time which we now share
may we be open to the creative spirit
of kindness and compassion.
And may we be enriched by the company of each other,
and drawn closer to the heart of life.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit, come,
Breathe into our hearts this day.
Bless and inspire this time of celebration and fellowship,
that we may live Spirit-filled lives
of love and compassion for all.
May it be so.
Click hereto peruse the complete service for Pentecost (Year B) on Rex Hunt’s progressive liturgy web site.