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| Bob Bowen September 9, 1940- April 8, 2018 |
Song: Holy Angels by Sara Thomsen
Gathering Prayer: Opening Prayer:
Leader:
Gracious God, we gather to remember our dear Bob. We are grateful for the many ways Bob revealed your wisdom to us. We
remember the generosity of his devoted service to family, communities, and
country. We remember his laughter and wry sense of humor and the variety of
ways Bob helped and supported us. We give thanks for his life and legacy that
we celebrate today.
Amen.
Please join us in the response to
Psalm 23: God is my shepherd
All: God is my shepherd I shall not
want.
O my God You are my shepherd: I shall
not want.
You bring me to green pastures for
rest,
and lead me beside still waters
renewing my spirit.
All: God is my shepherd I shall not
want.
You restore my soul.
You lead me in the path of goodness
to follow love’s way.
All: God is my shepherd I shall not
want.
Even though I walk through the
shadow of the valley and of death.
I am not afraid;
For You are with me; your rod and
your staff,
they guide me,
they give me strength and
comfort.
All: God is my shepherd I shall not
want.
You prepare a banquet before me
In the presence of all my fears;
You bless me with oil, my cup
overflows.
All: God is my shepherd I shall not
want.
Surely goodness and kindness will
follow me
all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the heart of God
forever. Amen.
All: God is my shepherd, I shall not
want.
(Adapted from Psalms for Praying by
Nan Merrill)
ANOINTING WITH OIL:
As Bob was anointed with oil at his
baptism and confirmation, we anoint him now (and members of the Bowen family)
as a sign of our love for Bob and for one another. Bob and all who have died
are members of the communion of saints. They are still with us and will always
be part of us inspiring and helping us in ways we cannot imagine.
Music- Peace is flowing like a
river, (instrumental)
Gospel: John 14:1-3
Don’t let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God.
In God’s house there are many dwelling
places.
Otherwise, how could I have told you
that I was going to prepare a place for you?
I am indeed going to prepare a place
for you.
And then I will come back to take
you, that where I am, there you may be as well.
Tribute to Bob Bowen.
We now light a candle as each person
shares a thought, prayer, poem or brief story about our beloved Bob as we
grieve his loss and celebrate his life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hAZKobxNxc&feature=youtu.be
At the conclusion of each person’s
tribute, we pray together.
All: Loving God, we remember the
blessings that Bob brought to us.
Closing Blessing: Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet
you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May you be held in the palm of God’s hand.
May our ever living God continue to bless us,
Creator, Redeemer and Spirit of Love.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May you be held in the palm of God’s hand.
May our ever living God continue to bless us,
Creator, Redeemer and Spirit of Love.
Music: When the saints go
marching in Jack Meehan on trumpet with Galway Band in Tullamore, Ireland.
(Instrumental)
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