Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru
Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru
Alternative Funeral Service - Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru
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The Hope of Heaven<br />
Apocrypha: Wisdom 3.1-5, 9. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God<br />
Psalm: 25.1-9<br />
Psalm Prayer: God of our salvation, in our sorrow we lift our hearts to you and put our faith<br />
in you. Have compassion on us, forgive us, and love us to eternity, as you guide and teach<br />
us in the way that lies ahead in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.<br />
New Testament : Romans 8.18-25(26-30). The future glory<br />
Revelation 21.22-end; 22.3b-5. The Lord God will be their light<br />
Canticle: A Song of Faith<br />
Gospel: John 14.1-6. In my Father’s house are many rooms<br />
Prayer.<br />
Easter<br />
Old Testament: Job 19.23-27. I know that my Redeemer lives<br />
Psalm: 32<br />
Psalm Prayer: Lord, our hiding place in times of trouble, you bring our guilt to mind. Your<br />
hand seems heavy, our tongues dry up and we openly confess our guilt. Embrace us with your<br />
mercy. Teach us to trust you, and bring us at the last to rejoice in your presence for<br />
ever and ever. Amen.<br />
New Testament: II Timothy 2.8-13. If we have died with him, we shall also live with him<br />
Canticle: A Song of the Redeemed<br />
Gospel: John 11.17-27. I am the resurrection and the life<br />
Prayer.<br />
Advent<br />
Old Testament: Daniel 12.1-3(5-9). Everyone whose name shall be found written in the<br />
book<br />
Psalm: 27<br />
Psalm Prayer: O God our defender, give us the light of truth and wisdom that all our hope may<br />
be fixed on you, and on your Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen.<br />
Canticle : The Song of Manasseh<br />
Gospel : Matthew 25.31-end. The final judgement<br />
Prayer.<br />
An Unexpected Death<br />
Apocrypha: Wisdom 4:8-11, 13-15. Age is not length of time<br />
Psalm: 6<br />
Psalm Prayer: Our eyes, Lord, are wasted with grief; you know we are weary with groaning<br />
As we remember our death in the dark emptiness of the night, have mercy on us and heal us;<br />
forgive us and take away our fear through the dying and rising of Jesus your Son. Amen.<br />
New Testament : II Corinthians 4.7-15. We carry in our mortal bodies the death of Jesus<br />
Canticle : Nunc dimittis (The Song of Simeon)<br />
Gospel : Luke 12.35-40. The coming of the Son of Man<br />
Prayer.<br />
<strong>Funeral</strong> <strong>Service</strong>s<br />
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