First Church in Pembroke s
Celebration of Life for Elaine C. Spalding
November 23, 2024, 10:00 AM
Officiant: Pastor Joy Matos
First Church in Pembroke
105 Center Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
Celebration of Life for Elaine C. Spalding
January 14, 1938 – November 01, 2024
PRELUDE: Silent Meditation (Contemplative Music)
WORDS OF WELCOME: Pastor
OPENING HYMN: (Please Stand) #38 (Red Hymnal) Morning Has Broken
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 40:22 31, 55:12 -13 JoEllen Graham
FAMILY REMEMBRANCES: Pastor Joy Matos
Scott Spalding
LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE: (Responsive)
All: In the rising of the sun and it s going down, we remember her.
Leader: In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember her.
All: In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember her.
Leader: In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we remember her.
All: In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember her.
Leader: In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember her.
All: When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember her.
Leader: When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember her.
All: When we have joys we yearn to share, we remember her.
Leader: So long as we live, she too shall live,
All: For we remember her
SECOND READING: John 14:1-6, 27 Gail Horsefield
HYMN: (Please Stand) #485 Red Hymnal This Is My Fathers World
THIRD READING: Psalm 23 (Unison)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want; He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for Thou art with me. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
THE LORD S PRAYER:
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. Lead us not into temptation, deliver us from evil, for Thine is the Kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN: (Please Stand) #547 (Black Hymnal) Amazing Grace
BENEDICTION: May the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The
grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
POSTLUDE: (Contemplative Music)
A Collation will follow in Fellowship Hall
Immediately following the Service.
The Steeple at First Church will be lit
November 23 30, 2024
in memory of
Elaine C. Spalding
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Spalding Family.
First Church in Pembroke
105 Center Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
Church Office 781-293-2584
