May The Road Rise Up To Meet You
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of God’s hand.
Please join the family in the Lower Hall for light refreshment and fellowship following the Service.
In Loving Memory of
Florence Lillian Willes
May 14, 1927 - January 3, 2016
Beginnings are usually scary; endings are usually sad;
but it’s everything in between that counts.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of God’s hand.
Please join the family in the Lower Hall for light refreshment and fellowship following the Service.
In Loving Memory of
Florence Lillian Willes
May 14, 1927 - January 3, 2016
Beginnings are usually scary; endings are usually sad;
but it’s everything in between that counts.
Memorial Service for Flo Willes – Feb. 13, 2016
Welcome & Call to Worship
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Hymn p.747 VU Psalm 23 “The Lord’s My Shepherd”
Opening Prayer (William Kervin)
O God, Creator of all life,
help us to accept death as part of life,
trusting in your goodness and great love for every one of us.
We feel now the pain of parting with the one we love,
but we rejoice that we were privileged to experience life with her.
We entrust Flo to you in death, as in life you entrusted her to us.
We pray in sincerity and hope. Amen.
Scripture Reading: Luke 21:1-4 (Rev. Gwen Davis)
Hymn # 509 VU “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”
Meditation
Eulogy (Cheryl Nyl)
United Church Women Tribute (Phyllis Soles)
Moments of Remembrance (we share our stories)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer (#960 VU)
Words of Committal
Florence Lillian Willes, go forth from this world knowing that you are loved beyond the telling of it, that you will be missed beyond the knowing of it, that love never ends,
That you will be remembered and cherished, and that one day, we will be together again.
Now may you rest in the peace that is prepared for you in the wonderful presence of God. (Bob Root)
Commissioning (words to ponder)
Live simply,
Love generously,
Serve faithfully,
Pray daily,
And leave the rest to God.
Celtic Blessing
Sung Benediction (tune of Edelweiss)
May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever.
Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavour.
Lift your eyes and see God’s face, and God’s grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever!
Minister: Karen May Pianist: Maureen Northrop
Welcome & Call to Worship
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Hymn p.747 VU Psalm 23 “The Lord’s My Shepherd”
Opening Prayer (William Kervin)
O God, Creator of all life,
help us to accept death as part of life,
trusting in your goodness and great love for every one of us.
We feel now the pain of parting with the one we love,
but we rejoice that we were privileged to experience life with her.
We entrust Flo to you in death, as in life you entrusted her to us.
We pray in sincerity and hope. Amen.
Scripture Reading: Luke 21:1-4 (Rev. Gwen Davis)
Hymn # 509 VU “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”
Meditation
Eulogy (Cheryl Nyl)
United Church Women Tribute (Phyllis Soles)
Moments of Remembrance (we share our stories)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer (#960 VU)
Words of Committal
Florence Lillian Willes, go forth from this world knowing that you are loved beyond the telling of it, that you will be missed beyond the knowing of it, that love never ends,
That you will be remembered and cherished, and that one day, we will be together again.
Now may you rest in the peace that is prepared for you in the wonderful presence of God. (Bob Root)
Commissioning (words to ponder)
Live simply,
Love generously,
Serve faithfully,
Pray daily,
And leave the rest to God.
Celtic Blessing
Sung Benediction (tune of Edelweiss)
May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever.
Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavour.
Lift your eyes and see God’s face, and God’s grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever!
Minister: Karen May Pianist: Maureen Northrop
