or was unable to be given in the hospital. In those five uses, Paul wrote , The word Christ comes from the root Greek word , When one realizes it is Yahweh who becomes the meaning in the capitalization of , In these twelve verses, other than the capitalized words Jesus and Christ, there are seven other capitalized words, each used only one time. Continue reading "Good Friday Service: A Funeral for Jesus" , Posted at 09:12 AM in Church year: Good Friday/Easter, Funeral | Permalink This give one the right to call Yahweh the Father, due to marriage AND reproduction. The officiant says "I present to you Mr./ Mrs. and Mrs. / Mr. ________" if the couple has opted to change their names or "I present to you the newly married couple, Jane/John and John/Jane". of dust we are made; and to dust we shall return. I came across an article with some practical tips for preaching a funeral: First, spend time with the family of the deceased. INVOCATIONWelcome, loved ones. Shes known as the vow whisperer for her ability to craft authentic and memorable ceremonies that reflect the unique personalities and beliefs of the couple. Because the Greeks did not use the name of the Hebrew Yahweh, and because Paul was ministering to a Greek-speaking mixture of Jews and Gentiles, the writing of Theos as a capitalized word was the way Yahweh was identified. PROCESSIONALBeginning of the wedding ceremony. It must be realized that a soul is, in and of itself, the lord of ones flesh. . Yahweh is the name of ones Spiritual Husband and although He becomes ones Master and Lord indirectly through an Advocate and holy offspring that will be the actual "Lord" the soul, as the wife of Yahweh, must be on a first name basis. our dearly departed ones are in your care. I posted my observations in 2018, with that commentary available on this website. With this ring, I thee wed and pledge you my love now and forever. 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This then leads to verse thirteen, where the two remaining capitalized words are found, but they are written in a presentation that differs from the NRSV translation as Holy Spirit. What is actually written in the Greek is this: esphragisthte t Pneumati ts epangelias t Hagi. That literally states, you were sealed thereupon Spirit of this promise then Holy. This clearly states Spirit to come first, such that the result is then a state of being unlike before. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together let them speak now or forever hold their peace. This marriage unites not just [Name] and [Name], but all of the families sitting here today. ga('Typepad.send', 'pageview'); Dearly beloved: We are gathered here today in the sight of God,under this spring sky, to lay (name) to rest.For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.Theres a time to be born and a time to die;a time to plant and a time to pick up what is planted,a time to laugh and a time to weep.Today is a time to say good-bye.We are sorry that there are so few of us here in this important, holy moment,but in this time of quarantine and social distancing,we are all called to be mindful of health and safety.We know that many are here with us in spirit.Lets pray together:Almighty and ever-loving God,In this moment of deep grief,we come with questions;asking why---why this had to happen?asking how--how we can get though it?We turn to you.Thank you for being with us in this time of sorrow.You knew (name) through and through,you loved them from the moment they were conceived.You were with them on the day of their birth,and on the day of their death.You gave them a good life, a wonderful family;they loved deeply and were deeply loved.You walked with them in good times and hard times.We believe that today (name) is happy and blessedsurrounded by your love,reunited with loved ones who have gone before.Be with us in our tears, in our aching hearts,in the smiles that memories bringas we grieve and remember (name).You who have conquered the mystery of death,be with us now, Amen.This is a time of wonderingwhere we stand poised between life and death.We wonder how this could have happened,and we wonder how we can survive it.Its a time to think about a life, (name)s life.We give thanks for all they meant to us as(husband/wife/father/mother,brother/sister/friend).They were a gift from God to us,and we are so thankful for their presence in our lives.We have so many beautiful memories which we can treasure,which will be a source of comfort for us.While (name)s earthly life has come to an end too soon,their life with God has entered a new richness;they have been embraced by God in a fuller way.They now know more completely than any of us what salvation means,and how Jesus rescues us from death, into the peace of Gods marvellous light. If you ever need someone to call on whenever times got rough I'll drop what I'm doing cause baby you've got love. Cristina Montemayor is a freelance writer and makeup artist whose work has appeared on HelloGiggles, Slate, Elite Daily, and Bustle. Amos is still read because Yahweh wants a prophet expressing the sword of judgment always being held over the necks of those who tell Yahwehs prophets, Leave this place and go be a prophet somewhere else, because we love worshiping the sterility of homosexuality and our god Penis and our goddess Vagina.". we have come to grieve and to comfort one another in our sorrow. Do you love, comfort, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse for as long as you both shall live? Mary was Anointed by Yahweh; thus she was a Christ, who would give birth to a son that also was a Christ, but not because of his mother. Marriage is the union of husband and wife in heart, body and mind. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory. This occasion marks the celebration of love and commitment with which this man and this woman begin their life together. Loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know, I will respect your integrity and have faith in your abiding love for me, through all our years, and in all that life may bring us. It never hurts to have a second pair of eyes to provide feedback and edit suggestions on what is likely the most important speech youll ever deliver. It is generally the "final thoughts" of the officiant. Comments (0). The Simple, Uncomplicated Approach to Writing Your Wedding Vows. You may now kiss the bride/groom". [Name],receive this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. I posted my observations in 2018, with that commentary available on this website. (MINISTER) The wedding ring is an unbroken symbol of the everlasting love and commitment between man and wife. PROCESSIONALBeginning of the wedding ceremony. Amen. Your vows are a lifetime promise that youre making to your partner in front of your closest friends and family, so they should be meaningful and personal, but without being too revealing. Through God, you are joined together in the most holy of bonds. DECLARATION OF INTENT[Name] and[Name], you have come together this day so that the Lord may seal and strengthen your love in the presence of this minister of His word and this community of family and friends and so, in the presence of this gathering, I ask you to state your intentions: Have you both come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage? Try to find participants to do the tributes who can say their parts with conviction and emotionnot just reading. If youre engaged to be married, then youve likely got a lot of planning to attend to. Do you GROOMS NAME take BRIDES NAME to be your wife to live together after Gods ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? May the home which they establish together be such a place that many will find there a friend. Marriage is an act of faith and a personal commitment as well as a moral and physical union between two people. We trust you as the shepherd of the sheep. EXCHANGE OF CONSENTI, [NAME], take you, [NAME], to be my [wife/husband]. The old that passed away is the singular sense of being one soul which has died and been reborn in a union one soul with one Spirit. These then become lords to whom a soul becomes enslaved, unless the flesh can be led to rebel against those influences. and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. Perhaps even explaining the service the week before, but there may be visitors, so handing out a note with an explanation may be helpful. I became an ordained minister to officiate the wedding of a good friend of mine. or couples can opt to leave it out entirely. You were with them on the day of their birth. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. The ring has neither a beginning nor an end, just as there is no beginning or end to what the partners give and receive. If printing material, please credit "Copyright Carol Penner www.leadinginworship.com" (and say whether you modified it). PRONOUNCEMENTThose whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Do you [Name] take [Name] to be your lawfully wedded [husband/wife]? Typically, it says something about love, relationships, or marriages. Without that love, today would be far less joyous. It is then a statement that Jesus was of the Christ, which becomes a statement that Jesus was one of all who Yahweh anoints. Entitlement or authorization means that an individual is either entitled or authorized to perform the solemnization of marriage by the ordaining entity and the respective state. Posted at 12:18 PM in Dying, Funeral | Permalink 3. When one realizes that the angel Gabriel told Mary what the name of her son would be, the instant she became divinely pregnant, says that name bears vital meaning that must always be understood whenever that name is read in Scripture. we cry out to you about the searing pain of absence. I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life. 88 years of expert advice and inspiration, for every couple. No gathering/pas de rassemblement/sin reunion/nessun incontro In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. It is the protection of Yahwehs Spirit that makes it possible for the promises to be kept, as one will then be Holy., Now, if must be realized that Paul was writing this to true Christians who understood all about their souls being married to Yahweh and being reborn in the name of Jesus Christ. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We are gathered here today to join [Name] and [Name] in holy matrimony. May these two find in each other the love for which all men and women year. In the name of God,I, [Name], take you, [Name],to be my (wife/husband/spouse),to have and to hold from this day forward,for better for worse,for richer for poorer,in sickness and in health,to love and to cherish,until we are parted by death.This is my solemn vow. Therefore, the word Christ cannot be seen as a last name of Jesus, so it is wrong to call him [the man] by the name Christ, because him says Jesus and "Jesus" was a body of flesh, just like Paul and just like all the Ephesians. Many couples are choosing to add a unity ceremony. PRONOUNCEMENT[Name] and [Name], having witnessed your marriage vows in the eyes of God and before all who are assembled here, by the authority invested in me by the State of [State], I pronounce you husband and wife. this grief for our loved one has hit us like a truck. The purpose of a divine marriage is not to have legal sex, as souls cannot generate any new souls, only flesh requires propagation. Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To get through this thing called "life" Electric word, life It means forever and that's a mighty long time But I'm here to tell you There's something else, The afterworld A world of never ending happiness You can always see the sun, day or night So when you call up that shrink in Beverly Hills This is where the officiant says some words about marriage in general. In those five uses, Paul wrote Christ three times and Christou twice. Thank you so much Open Ministry for providing so many who are called to do the Lord's work. Today, I want to narrow my focus just a little. Posted at 09:39 PM in Church year: Advent, Dying, Funeral, Poems | Permalink One must be Jesus reborn in your flesh, or suffer the indignity of rejecting marriage to Yahweh. Static 12-month goals are a thing of the past that don't serve the business well. The guests stand and applaud, as the couple and recessional lead out. Give us love, to care for each other on this journey. Saatchi Art is pleased to offer the Limited Edition Art Print, "Dearly Beloved We Are Gathered Here Today To Get Through This Thing Called Life," by Angie Jones. So that those who wear them may remain entirely faithful to each other, abide in peace and in your will, and live always in mutual charity. If any person here can show cause why these two people should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. As you join hands today, you make the promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. The poignant track sings about our identity and knowing who we are in Christ. Are you prepared, as you follow the path of marriage, to love and honor each other for as long as you both shall live? As an Epistle selection to be read on the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, when ones own personal ministry to Yahweh should be well underway, it is important to see how ministry cannot be done properly without ones soul having married Yahweh and one becoming His Son resurrected within. you know the thoughts that knock about our brains. Tanya Pushkine is a professional vow writing coach, ceremony planner, and officiant based in New York City. We pause here at this graveside and think about the earth.The earth is good, God created it.We lay (name)s body to rest in the gentle earth;of dust we are made; and to dust we shall return.Hear the words from Ephesians 3:We pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints,what is the breadth and length and height and depthand to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge,so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Contact me at leadinginworship@live.com. I've served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta. Three, share the Gospel without fail. Through marriage, GROOMS NAME and BRIDES NAME make a commitment together to face their disappointments embrace their dreams realize their hopes and accept each others failures. Its so rare that the wedding ceremony is thought of as a priority, says Pushkine. Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God - and in the face of this company - to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore - is not by any - to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly - but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. If there is a book to sign at a funeral, do that now. 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