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John 14:1-6 (Jesus is the one way to eternal life)
Romans 8:28-39 (Nothing can separate us from God’s love)
1 Corinthians 15:26 (The last enemy to be destroyed is death)
1 Corinthians 15:50-58 (The dead will be raised)
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (We long for our heavenly home)
Philippians 1:21 (The deceased one gained abetter life)
2 Timothy 4:6-8 (I have kept the faith)
Hebrews 11:40 (God has abetter home for the faithful)
Revelation 21:1-6 (Our eternal dwelling on the new earth)
Revelation 22:1-5 (Eternal life with God) If the deceased committed suicide
Romans 8:35-39 (Nothing can separate us from God’s love) If the deceased was a virtuous woman
Proverbs 31:10-31 If the deceased was a child
2 Samuel 12:15-23 (King David would go to be with his deceased child)
Matthew 18:1-4; 10-14 (Humble, childlike faith. Not willing that any will be lost)
Mark 10:13-16 (Jesus blessed the little children)
Luke 7:11-15 (Jesus is concerned for the parent of a deceased child) If the deceased gave his/her life for friends or country
John 15:13 Following is a web page presenting a funeral message on the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man—a message about heaven and hell
(Luke 16:14-31).
http://www.bible.org/page.asp?page_id=1120
The web page below gives access to examples of funeral messages for unique situations, examples of graveside services, suggestions for proper pastoral etiquette, and answers questions related to death and the afterlife. After opening the page, click on a title to link to that funeral message.
http://www.bible.org/series.asp?series_id=121
The length of funeral services will vary from culture to culture. In general, it is better for the funeral to be brief. In the same way, it is better for words of committal at the grave to be brief. We want to comfort the family of the deceased, not extend their grief. At the same time, it is important to present the Gospel, giving all those present at the funeral the opportunity to hear Good News that there is eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. Having a well-prepared sermon for the funeral service is important. But more Page 9 of PASTORAL MINISTRY - Assignments fora Pastor
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http://test.missionstraining.org/PastoralMinistry/Assignments.html

important than how much you know is how much you care. When you, a pastor, promptly visit the family of the deceased, you show your concern for the deceased. Your presence, your listening ear, your prayers all communicate that you care. Let God speak through you by the power of his Spirit. The family and friends of the deceased seek spiritual and emotional comfort that you bring. Depending on the customs of the culture in which you are working, you may want to get input from the family in planning the funeral service. This will help you in preparing personal remarks about the life and accomplishments of the deceased. After the funeral, you can provide comfort to the family of the deceased. You can visit the family and encourage deacons and other church members to visit the family. By listening and counseling, you help people through the grief process—
through shock, anger, guilt, fear, decision-making, loneliness, remembering, and taking new paths into the future.

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