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Re: Memorial Service

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#1 · May 10, 2002, 12:03 pm

Posted by: DRjim <DRjim@...>

Hi

By memorial service I am thinking you are talking about a funeral.

I usually have:

one sole type song

The obituary and prayer

Second song

My remarks,  ended with prayer

the processional where the minister stands near the head of the casket.

At the grave side I usually read a passage of scripture and pray.

Usually I go by and shake hands with the family and tell them I and the church are available for any other ministry they might need.

JIMMc
 
 

AISALEX111@aol.com wrote:

I am a young in the Ministry and need some help in planning
an agenda for a memorial service. Would you forward me
information for planning an order of service or an agenda for
the service. Thank You.

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