2015 celebration of life service

Western NC ConferenceWestern NC ConferenceThe United Methodist The United Methodist

ChurchChurch2015 Service of 2015 Service of

Remembrance, Celebration Remembrance, Celebration and Thanksgivingand Thanksgiving

Go live forGo live forSpoken responses Spoken responses of the Greetingof the Greeting

Easter People,Easter People,Raise Your Raise Your VoicesVoicesWords: William M. James, 1979; Music: Henry T. Smart, 1867. Words: William M. James, 1979; Music: Henry T. Smart, 1867. Words © 1979 The United Methodist Publishing House, UMH #304Words © 1979 The United Methodist Publishing House, UMH #304OneLicense.net E-801569. All rights reserved.OneLicense.net E-801569. All rights reserved.

People, sung:People, sung:

Easter people, Easter people,

raise your voices, raise your voices, sounds of heaven sounds of heaven in earth should ring. in earth should ring.

Christ has brought us Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heaven’s choices; heavenly music, let heavenly music, let it ring. it ring.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us Easter people, let us sing. sing.


Fear of death canFear of death can

no more stop us no more stop us from our pressing from our pressing

here below. here below. For our Lord empowered us For our Lord empowered us

to triumph over every to triumph over every foe. foe.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Onto victory now we go. Onto victory now we go.


Every day to us Every day to us

is Easter, is Easter, with its resurrection with its resurrection song. song. When in trouble When in trouble

move the faster move the faster to our God to our God who rights the wrong. who rights the wrong.

Alleluia! Alleluia! See the power of heavenly throngs.

For All the For All the SaintsSaints

For All the Saints, UMH 711. Words: William W. How, 1865 (Heb. For All the Saints, UMH 711. Words: William W. How, 1865 (Heb. 12:1); 12:1);

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For all the saints,For all the saints,

who from their labors who from their labors rest,rest,

who thee by faithwho thee by faith

before the world before the world confessed,confessed,

thy name, O Jesus, thy name, O Jesus,

be forever blest.be forever blest.

Alleluia, Alleluia!Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock,Thou wast their rock,

their fortress, their fortress,

and their might;and their might;

thou, Lord, their captain thou, Lord, their captain

in the well-fought in the well-fought fight;fight;

thou in the darkness thou in the darkness drear,drear,

their one true their one true light.light.


O may thy soldiers,O may thy soldiers,

faithful, true, and faithful, true, and bold,bold,

Fight as the saintsFight as the saints

who nobly fought of who nobly fought of oldold

And win with them And win with them

the victor’s crown the victor’s crown of gold.of gold.


O blest communion,O blest communion,

fellowship divine!fellowship divine!

We feebly struggle,We feebly struggle,

they in glory they in glory shine;shine;

yet all are one in thee,yet all are one in thee,

for all are thine.for all are thine.


And when the strife is And when the strife is fierce,fierce,

the warfare long,the warfare long,

steals on the earsteals on the ear

the distant the distant triumph song,triumph song,

and hearts are brave and hearts are brave again,again,

and arms are and arms are strong.strong.


From earth’s wide bounds,From earth’s wide bounds,

from ocean’s farthest from ocean’s farthest coast,coast,

through gates of pearlthrough gates of pearl

streams in the streams in the countless host,countless host,

singing to Father, Son,singing to Father, Son,

and Holy Ghost:and Holy Ghost:


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Leader:The Lord be with you.

People:And also with you.

All: All: In your mercy, forgive us. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow Give us courage to follow in your way, in your way, that joined with those that joined with those from ages past, from ages past,

who have served you who have served you with faith, hope, and love, with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. you promised in Jesus Christ. Amen. Amen.

Go live through Go live through Epistle Lesson, Anthem,Epistle Lesson, Anthem,Gospel Lesson, SermonGospel Lesson, Sermon

Sing with All Sing with All the Saints in the Saints in

GloryGloryWords: William J. Irons, 1873 (I Cor. 15:20); 9 Music: Ludwig Van

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Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, to the former days belong.

All around the clouds are breaking, soon the storms of time shall cease; in God's likeness we, awaking, know the everlasting peace.

what glory, far exceeding all that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts, for ages pleading, never that full joy conceived.

God has promised, Christ prepares it, there on high our welcome waits. Every humble spirit shares it; Christ has passed th'eternal gates.

Life eternal! heaven rejoices; Jesus lives, who once was dead. Join we now the deathless voices; child of God, lift up your head!

Patriarchs from the distant ages, saints all longing for their heaven, prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, all await the glory given.

Life eternal! O what wonders crowd on faith; what joy unknown, when, amidst earth's closing thunders, saints shall stand before the throne!

to enter that bright portal, see that glowing firmament; know, with thee, O God Immortal, "Jesus Christ whom thou has sent!"

In MemoriamIn MemoriamMay 16, 2014-May 15, 2015May 16, 2014-May 15, 2015

Shirley Marguerite Todd AllcornShirley Marguerite Todd AllcornShirley Marguerite Todd AllcornShirley Marguerite Todd Allcorn

Nell Dean Owen AlspaughNell Dean Owen AlspaughNell Dean Owen AlspaughNell Dean Owen Alspaugh

Sarah Frances Cochran ArgoSarah Frances Cochran ArgoSarah Frances Cochran ArgoSarah Frances Cochran Argo

Ommie Sue McDaniel BarnhardtOmmie Sue McDaniel BarnhardtOmmie Sue McDaniel BarnhardtOmmie Sue McDaniel Barnhardt

Jeanne Lambert BarringerJeanne Lambert BarringerJeanne Lambert BarringerJeanne Lambert Barringer

William Ormand BighamWilliam Ormand BighamWilliam Ormand BighamWilliam Ormand Bigham

Carter Dennis BrownCarter Dennis BrownCarter Dennis BrownCarter Dennis Brown

Russell Nettles Burson Jr.Russell Nettles Burson Jr.Russell Nettles Burson Jr.Russell Nettles Burson Jr.

James Joel CarterJames Joel CarterJames Joel CarterJames Joel Carter

Jane King CarterJane King CarterJane King CarterJane King Carter

Elizabeth Wellborn Alexander CaudillElizabeth Wellborn Alexander CaudillElizabeth Wellborn Alexander CaudillElizabeth Wellborn Alexander Caudill

William Daniel ClodfelterWilliam Daniel ClodfelterWilliam Daniel ClodfelterWilliam Daniel Clodfelter

Ava Neil Taylor CollinsAva Neil Taylor CollinsAva Neil Taylor CollinsAva Neil Taylor Collins

Francis Beaury CookFrancis Beaury CookFrancis Beaury CookFrancis Beaury Cook

Anita Bulla CoxAnita Bulla CoxAnita Bulla CoxAnita Bulla Cox

Joseph Charles Daniels Sr.Joseph Charles Daniels Sr.Joseph Charles Daniels Sr.Joseph Charles Daniels Sr.

Lorna Lowman DavisLorna Lowman DavisLorna Lowman DavisLorna Lowman Davis

Mary Ellen Hill DavisMary Ellen Hill DavisMary Ellen Hill DavisMary Ellen Hill Davis

Sarah Lou Reynolds DixonSarah Lou Reynolds DixonSarah Lou Reynolds DixonSarah Lou Reynolds Dixon

Wilton Alexander Donnell Sr. Wilton Alexander Donnell Sr. Wilton Alexander Donnell Sr. Wilton Alexander Donnell Sr.

Barbara Ann Ridgeway DunkerBarbara Ann Ridgeway DunkerBarbara Ann Ridgeway DunkerBarbara Ann Ridgeway Dunker

Virginia Ruth Connor DyarVirginia Ruth Connor DyarVirginia Ruth Connor DyarVirginia Ruth Connor Dyar

Raymond Oscar EndicottRaymond Oscar EndicottRaymond Oscar EndicottRaymond Oscar Endicott

Fred Falls Jr.Fred Falls Jr.Fred Falls Jr.Fred Falls Jr.

Donald Lagary FisherDonald Lagary FisherDonald Lagary FisherDonald Lagary Fisher

James Chalmus “J.C.” Grose Jr. James Chalmus “J.C.” Grose Jr. James Chalmus “J.C.” Grose Jr. James Chalmus “J.C.” Grose Jr.

Gene Edwin GrubbGene Edwin GrubbGene Edwin GrubbGene Edwin Grubb

James Robert HamiltonJames Robert HamiltonJames Robert HamiltonJames Robert Hamilton

Joseph J. HauserJoseph J. HauserJoseph J. HauserJoseph J. Hauser

Sidney Alexander Head IIISidney Alexander Head IIISidney Alexander Head IIISidney Alexander Head III

Betty Grace Lutz HermanBetty Grace Lutz HermanBetty Grace Lutz HermanBetty Grace Lutz Herman

James Franklin HermanJames Franklin HermanJames Franklin HermanJames Franklin Herman

Emmett Ernest Hiatt Jr.Emmett Ernest Hiatt Jr.Emmett Ernest Hiatt Jr.Emmett Ernest Hiatt Jr.

Boyce HuffstetlerBoyce HuffstetlerBoyce HuffstetlerBoyce Huffstetler

Betty Ruth Honeycutt JonesBetty Ruth Honeycutt JonesBetty Ruth Honeycutt JonesBetty Ruth Honeycutt Jones

Gary Willard LeonardGary Willard LeonardGary Willard LeonardGary Willard Leonard

Robert Wayne LittleRobert Wayne LittleRobert Wayne LittleRobert Wayne Little

Joe Edward LutherJoe Edward LutherJoe Edward LutherJoe Edward Luther

Susie Thompson McCrarySusie Thompson McCrarySusie Thompson McCrarySusie Thompson McCrary

Elizabeth Clark NortonElizabeth Clark NortonElizabeth Clark NortonElizabeth Clark Norton

Kelly Bryan OttingerKelly Bryan OttingerKelly Bryan OttingerKelly Bryan Ottinger

Daniel King OutenDaniel King OutenDaniel King OutenDaniel King Outen

Jackson Kent Outlaw Jr.Jackson Kent Outlaw Jr.Jackson Kent Outlaw Jr.Jackson Kent Outlaw Jr.

Melita Baucom PadillaMelita Baucom PadillaMelita Baucom PadillaMelita Baucom Padilla

James Oakley PrichardJames Oakley PrichardJames Oakley PrichardJames Oakley Prichard

Ruby Sloop PrichardRuby Sloop PrichardRuby Sloop PrichardRuby Sloop Prichard

Jerry Lee Reid Sr.Jerry Lee Reid Sr.Jerry Lee Reid Sr.Jerry Lee Reid Sr.

William Casey Rhinehart Jr. William Casey Rhinehart Jr. William Casey Rhinehart Jr. William Casey Rhinehart Jr.

Mary Evelyn Rogers Mary Evelyn Rogers Mary Evelyn Rogers Mary Evelyn Rogers

Tracie Christian RoseTracie Christian RoseTracie Christian RoseTracie Christian Rose

John Mathias RuftyJohn Mathias RuftyJohn Mathias RuftyJohn Mathias Rufty

Harry Russell Sellers Jr.Harry Russell Sellers Jr.Harry Russell Sellers Jr.Harry Russell Sellers Jr.

Helen Motsinger ShoafHelen Motsinger ShoafHelen Motsinger ShoafHelen Motsinger Shoaf

Edna “Mickey” Lineback Smith Edna “Mickey” Lineback Smith Edna “Mickey” Lineback Smith Edna “Mickey” Lineback Smith

Ruth Rayl Stewart SmithRuth Rayl Stewart SmithRuth Rayl Stewart SmithRuth Rayl Stewart Smith

Dorris Payne “D.P.” SmothermanDorris Payne “D.P.” SmothermanDorris Payne “D.P.” SmothermanDorris Payne “D.P.” Smotherman

Willard Leslie StevensWillard Leslie StevensWillard Leslie StevensWillard Leslie Stevens

Russell Harold Strader Sr.Russell Harold Strader Sr.Russell Harold Strader Sr.Russell Harold Strader Sr.

Ethlyn Joyce Boone StreetmanEthlyn Joyce Boone StreetmanEthlyn Joyce Boone StreetmanEthlyn Joyce Boone Streetman

Daniel Dewayne TappDaniel Dewayne TappDaniel Dewayne TappDaniel Dewayne Tapp

Ann TylerAnn TylerAnn TylerAnn Tyler

Margaret Harrelson Helms TysonMargaret Harrelson Helms TysonMargaret Harrelson Helms TysonMargaret Harrelson Helms Tyson

Grace Lucille Brown VonCannonGrace Lucille Brown VonCannonGrace Lucille Brown VonCannonGrace Lucille Brown VonCannon

Susan Elaine Norman VickersSusan Elaine Norman VickersSusan Elaine Norman VickersSusan Elaine Norman Vickers

Ruth Paralee Freeman WilsonRuth Paralee Freeman WilsonRuth Paralee Freeman WilsonRuth Paralee Freeman Wilson

Miles Marion WorkmanMiles Marion WorkmanMiles Marion WorkmanMiles Marion Workman

People:People:

Their memory is Their memory is

a blessing for ever. a blessing for ever.

People:People:

Their souls are bound up Their souls are bound up

in ours for ever. in ours for ever.

People:People:

Their memory is Their memory is

a blessing for ever. a blessing for ever.

People:People:

Their souls are bound up Their souls are bound up

in ours for ever. in ours for ever.

All:All:

They are alive for ever They are alive for ever more. more.

Amen. Amen.

All Praise toAll Praise toOur Redeeming LordOur Redeeming Lord

UMH 554, Verses 1, 2, 6 Words: Charles Wesley, 1747; Music: Sylvanus B. Pond; UMH 554, Verses 1, 2, 6 Words: Charles Wesley, 1747; Music: Sylvanus B. Pond;

harm. by Austin C. Lovelace, 1963. Harm. © 1964 Abingdon Press.harm. by Austin C. Lovelace, 1963. Harm. © 1964 Abingdon Press.

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All praise to our redeeming Lord, who joins us by his grace, and bids us, each to each restored, together seek his face.

He bids us build each other up; and, gathered into one, to our high calling’s glorious hope we hand in hand go on.

And if our fellowship below in Jesus be so sweet, what height of rapture shall we know when round his throne we meet!

Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

The Church’s OneThe Church’s OneFoundationFoundation

UMH 546. Words: Samuel J. Stone, 1866; Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1864.

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The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord; we are his new creation

by water and the Word;

from heaven he came and sought us that we might ever behis living servant people, by his own death set free.

Called forth from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth; our charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth.

One holy name professing, and at one table fed,one hope always pressing, by Christ’s own Spirit led.

Though with a scornful wonder the world sees us oppressed,by schisms rent asunder,

by heresies distressed,

yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up, “How long?”But soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song.

Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of our war,we wait the consummation

of peace forevermore;

till, with the vision glorious our longing eyes are blest,and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.

We now on earth have union with God the Three in One,and share through faith communion with those whose rest is won.

Oh happy ones, and holy!

Lord, give us grace

that welike them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee.

Please remain seatedPlease remain seatedwhile the family while the family

membersmembersrecess from recess from

Stuart Auditorium.Stuart Auditorium.

They will receive They will receive friendsfriends

on the lawn. Thank on the lawn. Thank you.you.

Depart Depart in in PeacePeace

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