The pastors, with consideration by the Director of Music, are responsible for planning the service itself and will be happy to consult with you regarding hymns, other appropriate music, or favorite texts from the Bible that would be most meaningful to you. The music selected for the memorial service should embody the same standards applied to the music chosen for Sunday morning worship. Ordinarily, recorded music is not a part of the memorial service, except in extraordinary circumstances.

The Service
The service will not eulogize, but instead will celebrate the gift of the life of the deceased that will bear witness to our common faith, and that will meet the needs of the mourners. We believe it is appropriate not to have more than two/three outside speakers.

Flowers and Guest Book
If flowers are important to you, we have a flower stand available for use, and we are happy to place any flowers you receive up front in the Sanctuary spaces if you’d like. Flowers can be delivered one hour prior to the service to ensure that an elder will be there to receive them. If you are having flowers delivered via an online service, please inform the church office by calling 770-993-6316.

Recommended Florist
Best Little Flower in Roswell
10800 Alpharetta Hwy #228
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 642-7878

We can provide a guest book at no charge to the family if you do not have one.

Bulletins
Bulletins will be prepared by the church staff after the pastor and family have planned the service.

Elders
A select group of elders will assist the family, staff, and ministers on the day of the funeral or memorial service. They will act as ushers for the service - reserve pews, pass out bulletins, and answer any questions you or your guests might have. These volunteers are there to officially represent the church at the service.

Order of Worship
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer of Adoration
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Prayer for Illumination
Old Testament (or Scripture) Reading
Musical Offering
New Testament (or Scripture) Reading
Homily
Affirmation of Faith
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Commendation
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Closing Voluntary

Suggested Scriptures
Psalm 121
Psalm 23
II Timothy 4:7
Romans 14:7-8
Philippians 4:4-8
Matthew 22:36-40
John 14:1-6, 25-27

Suggested Music
Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal
1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
215 What Wondrous Love Is This
238 Thine Is the Glory
275 A Mighty Fortress is Our God
307 God of Grace and God of Glory
326 For All the Saints
366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
450 Be Thou My Vision
611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
625 How Great Thou Art
643 Now Thank We All Our God
649 Amazing Grace
687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
802 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
834 Precious Lord Take My Hand
836 Abide With Me

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