A Service of Death and Resurrection

Yesterday was an amazing day. We put yet another family member to rest. James Malcomlm Blake, III---April 7, 1948-March 16, 2007

Charles WROTE the entire service! (He also wrote the beautiful obit for the Atlanta paper and the online Obit). He combined Methodist and Episcopal worships services and then chose the music, etc. himself. (Yes, he is special! )Here is how it went ( I did not type out all the scriptures, but you can look them up!). Rachel spoke so eloquently about her father and it was so moving. It was such a sweet and precious service and I know that Jim would be so happy to know that his beloved daughter spoke !

 ENTRANCE

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                         

GATHERING                                                               

Dr. Gorman Houston

 

We meet in the name of Christ who died and was raised by Glory of GOD the Father. Grace and Mercy be with you all.

The Word of Grace (John 11:25-26)

Greeting Dr. Houston

HYMN  "Surely the Presence"

Prayer----Reve. Kathy L. Jorgensen

Collect

Proclamation and Response (Old Testament Lesson --Isaiah 15:6-9)

Psalm 23

Gospel Lesson--John 14:1-4

Witness---RACHEL BLAKE FRY

                  Darryl Lanier

Sermon---Dr. Gorman Houston

HYMN---"It is well with my Soul"

Affirmation---Apostles Creed

COMMENDATION

Prayer

Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord's Prayer

Hymn---"All Glory, Laud and Honor"

Dismissal with Blessing---Dr. Gorman Houston