Graveside Funeral

GREETING.....PASTOR SCOTT

Hello, my name is Scott Rowe. I pastor at Newton Falls Church of the Nazarene

We are gathered today to pay our tribute of respect to our deceased loved one and friend. Paul Lindenmuth. To you members of the family who mourn your loss, we especially offer our deep and sincere thoughts and prayers. May we share with you the comfort offered by God’s Word for such a time as this...

1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

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(NIV) 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

In Johns personal Bible he had many verses highlighted. Most of them included the word faith. One example of one that he had highlighted is from the book of James 1:2-4

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

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Let us Pray....

My Friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. 3. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. 4 Let this endurance complete its work so that you may be fully mature, complete, and lacking in nothing.

Let us Pray....

You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. 4 Let this endurance complete its work so that you may be fully mature, complete, and lacking in nothing. Let us Pray....

After all, you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 Let this endurance complete its work so that you may be fully mature, complete, and lacking in nothing. Let us Pray....

Let us Pray....

INVOCATION.....PASTOR SCOTT

Almighty, God, our Heavenly Father, we come into this place of sorrow, realizing our utter dependence on you. We know you love us and can turn even the shadow of death into the light of morning. Help us now to wait before you with reverent and submissive hearts.

You are our refuge and strength, O God, a very present help in time of trouble. Grant to us your abundant mercies. May those who mourn today find comfort and healing in your sustaining grace. We humbly bring these petitions in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

Paul Morgan Lindenmuth, age,73, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown of natural causes. Paul was born on December 15,1945 in Cooksburgh Pa,the son of Charles Edward & Helen Larue (Alvoe) LIndenmuth. Paul worked at Packard Electric as a tow motor operator for 25 years. Paul's most favorite passion was his family, hunting, fishing, and helping someone in need.

He was born on June 26, 1962 in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Gladys (Owens) and Billie Covey, Jr.

Billy married the love of his life, Julie Anne Buettner on November 19, 2016.

He was a maintenance manager for U.S. Marines for over 22 years before retiring in August of 2002. Billy was a member of the U.S. Marines serving during peace time.

He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Memories of Paul will be carried on by his loving family; his loving wife Betty Jo Lindenmuth of Diamond whom he married on April 23,1966; his only son Paul Jr. of Diamond, two sisters Beverly Lindsey of Clarion PA.,Mary & (Tom) of Bailey of Youngsville, PA; one grandson Corey and many nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #788 in Albany, Kentucky.

Memories of Billy will be carried on by his loving family; his wife, Julie of Newton Falls; his two daughters, Heather Nicole and Hayley Justine Umble-Covey both of Newton Falls; his three sons, Justin Alex, Jacob Maxwell Covey both of Solon and John William Covey of Byrdstown,Tennessee; his sister, Deborah Covey of Shelvyville, Kentucky; his son-in-law, Herbert and Deborah Buettner of Elyria.

Billy is preceeded in death by his father and one brother, Jeffrey Covey.

Calling hours will be held at the James Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Edward Lindenmuth, & his brothers Lee, Jack, Willard, Burt, Robert, & Jim .

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Per Billy's wishes cremation will follow.

The family asks that donations be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

REFLECTIONS FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS

HYMN OR SPECIAL SONG.....IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES

SELECTIONS OF SCRIPTURE

(NIV)

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

EULOGY

Life is short. We get one chance at this. No one is promised tomorrow.

It’s like this rope. Let’s imagine it goes on forever. Now imagine this rope is a timeline of your existence. You just exist forever. You see this white part. This would represent your time on earth. You have a few short years on earth. Then you spend eternity somewhere else. So many people focus on the white part of the rope without any perspective on what happens after death.

It is our human nature to want to understand everything now, but TRUST requires that we lean and rely heavily on God even when things seem unclear.

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

I’m not going to tell you not to cry or not to experience emotions. Emotions are God-given. They are a part of who we are.

Jesus Himself said, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." ()

Tears are the safety-valve that God built into us to help us at times like these. It’s OK to cry.

Christian Minister’s Manual Funeral for a Christian Man or Woman (Alan Tison)

Today we come to remember the life of a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and a child of God. The facts say this: (read obituary). That is what the facts say about , but those who knew know that facts could never sum up a life well lived. For example, (recall personal anecdotes).

We can take comfort today because not only talked with the Lord, but today he is in the presence of the Lord. Paul said to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Today as we say good-bye to this man, please let me share with you why we can take comfort from the words of Jesus. (Read John 14:1–6.)

These comforting words, given by Jesus to comfort his disciples, in turn comfort us.

I. Let not your heart be troubled.

Death has a way of troubling us, does it not? Just the very nature of death is troubling.

· The unknown

· The uncertainty: what will I do next?

· By all standards, death is the most dreaded event.

But Jesus says, “Don’t let your heart be troubled or agitated because you believe in God.” God brings us comfort today. (Read 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.) God is providing for us the relief we need.

II. We receive comfort when we realize there is a home.

C. S. Lewis—“If we really think that home is elsewhere and that this life is a ‘wandering to find home,’ why should we not look forward to the arrival?”

For us Heaven is many mansions—not just a home, not just a room, but a mansion! This home speaks of God’s provision. There is room for each of us. A weary traveler’s most dreaded sign is NO VACANCY, but that is not true with our home in Heaven. There is always room in his house.

This speaks of God’s care for his own.

III. We receive comfort in knowing that Jesus is returning for us.

Death is simply a waiting room where we wait for the great reunion. Jesus says that if I go I will return. We detest saying good-bye because it means the event is over. We say things like, “I will see you later,” or, “We will do this again.” But we know that is not always a certainty. Plans change, lives turn. But Jesus said, “I will return.”

· This speaks of his love for us.

· This speaks of our value.

IV. We receive comfort in knowing that we have a destination.

Thomas, upon hearing that Jesus was leaving, was anxious. He asked, “Lord, we do not know where you are going—how do we know the way?” And with three words Jesus told us about the destination, which will give us the comfort we need in days such as these. John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.…”

The Way: He is the path to follow. followed the path.

The Truth: There are no shadows when it comes to following God’s way. He is truth. When he says he loves us, he does. When he says he cares for us, he does. When he says he will return for us, he will.

The Life: Psalm 90 says our life is made up of 70 years—80 if there is strength. was years old.

I’m not going to tell you today that you’ll never have questions come to you. But I will tell you this: There is something wonderful that you can focus on. Choose to focus on the things you know… things the Word of God declares.

We declare with Job…

25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.

We declare with Jesus…

2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

We declare with Paul…

6 …We are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

We are going to move beyond the tears. We are going to move beyond our questions… because the Holy Spirit is here today to comfort and strengthen each and every heart! And he will continue to be with us as we continue to live for God.

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Today we come to remember the life of a husband, a father, A brother, a grandfather, a friend, and a child of God. The facts say this.....

OBITUARY READING

Paul Morgan Lindenmuth, age,73, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown of natural causes. Paul was born on December 15,1945 in Cooksburgh Pa,the son of Charles Edward & Helen Larue (Alvoe) LIndenmuth. Paul worked at Packard Electric as a tow motor operator for 25 years. Paul's most favorite passion was his family, hunting, fishing, and helping someone in need.

Memories of Paul will be carried on by his loving family; his loving wife Betty Jo Lindenmuth of Diamond whom he married on April 23,1966; his only son Paul Jr. of Diamond, two sisters Beverly Lindsey of Clarion PA.,Mary & (Tom) of Bailey of Youngsville, PA; one grandson Corey and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Edward Lindenmuth, & his brothers Lee, Jack, Willard, Burt, Robert, & Jim .

That is what the facts say about Paul , but those who knew Paul know that facts could never sum up a life well lived.

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

For example, (recall personal anecdotes).

That is what the facts say about , but those who knew know that facts could never sum up a life well lived. For example, (recall personal anecdotes).

We can take comfort today because Paul not only talked with the Lord, but today he is in the presence of the Lord. The Word of God says “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

Today as we say good-bye to this man, please let me share with you why we can take comfort from the words of Jesus.

18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

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(NIV)

1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

These comforting words, given by Jesus to comfort his disciples, in turn comfort us.

I. Let not your heart be troubled.

We are going to move beyond the tears. We are going to move beyond our questions… because the Holy Spirit is here today to comfort and strengthen each and every heart! And he will continue to be with us as we continue to live for God.

Death has a way of troubling us, does it not? Just the very nature of death is troubling.

· The unknown

· The uncertainty: what will I do next?

An individual made the following statement: “The measure of a life is not in its duration but in its donation.”

· By all standards, death is the most dreaded event.

But Jesus says, “Don’t let your heart be troubled or agitated because you believe in God.” God brings us comfort today. (Read , .) God is providing for us the relief we need.

When we think of Paul’s donation… what he contributed… what he invested… we have much to be thankful for!!!

II. We receive comfort when we realize there is a home.

Consider the investments of love and devotion that he made in his marriage with Betty Jo. I met with her this week and she described Billy as a man with a heart of God, a man who would help out others. Consider the investments of godliness and nurturing that Billy made with into the lives of his son Billy Jr.

C. S. Lewis—“If we really think that home is elsewhere and that this life is a ‘wandering to find home,’ why should we not look forward to the arrival?”

For us Heaven is many mansions—not just a home, not just a room, but a mansion! This home speaks of God’s provision. There is room for each of us. A weary traveler’s most dreaded sign is NO VACANCY, but that is not true with our home in Heaven. There is always room in his house.

Julie yesterday told me a story about a woodworking accident Billy had in which he cut his finger and how his daughters took care of him and pretended like they were doctors and nurses and bandaged him up and made hats like you would see medical professionals wear. So Billy wasn’t only a good husband but, he was also a good father.

This speaks of God’s care for his own.

III. We receive comfort in knowing that Jesus is returning for us.

Now, Consider the service he made to our great country by serving in the Military. Consider the impact he made into the lives of so many people… that he poured his life into.

Jesus says that if I go I will return. We detest saying good-bye because it means the event is over. We say things like, “I will see you later,” or, “We will do this again.” But we know that is not always a certainty. Plans change, lives turn. But Jesus said, “I will return.”

· This speaks of his love for us.

· This speaks of our value.

Let me say again that “The measure of a life is not in its duration but in its donation!”

IV. We receive comfort in knowing that we have a destination.

Thomas, upon hearing that Jesus was leaving, was anxious. He asked, “Lord, we do not know where you are going—how do we know the way?” And with three words Jesus told us about the destination, which will give us the comfort we need in days such as these. , “I am the way, the truth, and the life.…”

Later this day, after all the words have been spoken, after everyone has left the graveside, it still won’t be the end of Billy’s story because the memory of his life and the influence of his life remains.

The Way: He is the path to follow. John followed this path.

The Truth: There are no shadows when it comes to following God’s way. He is truth. When he says he loves us, he does. When he says he cares for us, he does. When he says he will return for us, he will.

We all have a story to tell and a donation to be made. What will it be for you? What kind of legacy will you leave for your family and friends to remember you for?

The Life: says our life is made up of 70 or 80 years and they quickly pass and then we fly away and encourages us to number our days

A HYMN OR SPECIAL SONG.....AMAZING GRACE

BENEDICTION.....PASTOR SCOTT

"Our Father in Heaven, in as much as you, in your sovereign love, have called the soul of our loved one and friend, Paul, to be with you, we express our thanks, for the privilege of knowing him. We thank you for the way he impacted our lives, and for your grace through difficult times. We are grateful for your love; You, who sent us the Great Shepherd of the Sheep. You who have prepared a place for all who trust you, and who alone are worthy of our faith, to you we turn for continued strength, continued comfort, continued perspective, continued purpose.

PRAYER OF COMMITTAL

The minister then says the following prayer, during or after which the ashes are buried or entombed.

Let us pray. Faithful God, Lord of all creation, you desire that nothing redeemed by your Son will ever be lost, and that the just will be raised up on the last day. Comfort us today with the word of your promise as we return the ashes of our brother/sister to the earth. Grant N. a place of rest and peace where the world of dust and ashes has no dominion. Confirm us in our hope that he/she will be created anew on the day when you will raise him/her up in glory to live with you and all the saints for ever and ever. R. Amen.

MILITARY SALUTE

RECESSIONAL.....IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

At this time people can now come and give their respects to the family and final viewing.