Juanita Frances (Markham) Schwamberger

Juanita Forshey Funeral

Terry Cavanaugh / General

Funeral /

Welcome to this Service to celebrate the life of Juanita Frances (Markham) Schwamberger.

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Prayer

O God, giver of life and conqueror of death, our help in every time of trouble, we trust that you do not willingly grieve or afflict us.Comfort us who mourn; and give us grace, in the presence of death, to worship you,that we may have sure hope of eternal life and be enabled to put our whole trust in your goodness and mercy;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Words of Welcome

Dying, Christ destroyed our death.

Rising, Christ restored our life.Christ will come again in glory.

As in baptism Juanita Schwamberger put on Christ, so in Christ may Juanita be clothed with glory.

As in baptism Juanita Forshey put on Christ, so in Christ may Juanita be clothed with glory.

Here and now, dear friends, we are God's children.

What we shall be has not yet been revealed; but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Those who have this hope purify themselves as Christ is pure.

Words of Hope

Jesus said, I am the resurrection and I am life.

Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

I died, and behold I am alive for evermore, and I hold the keys of hell and death.

Because I live, you shall live also.

Juanita Frances (Markham) Schwamberger, Age 88, of Charlotte, North Carolina , formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. She was born June 11, 1931 in Portsmouth to Hilborn and Georgia (Turner) Markham. Juanita enjoyed researching genealogy and was a member of the DAR and the General Society of Mayflower Descendents. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio Buckeye fan.

She is survived by her son, Jay, who is married to Leslie Schwamberger of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Marta who is married to Lee Viverette of Fort Mill, SC; grandchildren, Shannon who is married to Christopher Hurt, Daniel who is married to Wendy Viverette, Jason and Cody Schwamberger, Brian Schwamberger, Patrick Schwamberger; great-grandchildren, Nora Hurt, Caleb Viverette, Ezra Viverette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1997 by her husband, Joseph.

She was a long time member of theJoseph Spencer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Their mission is to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism in our communities through the programs and projects of the National and State Societies. Their members are a multifaceted group of women of all ages who are dedicated to perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence.

She loved the research of Genealogy and Family.

She reminds me of the words of a Revolutionary War Veteran, Capt. John George Overmire,

“When you trace your genealogy, you find connections to many of the people and events that shaped history. History is not the story of some old irrelevant strangers. No. History is your story. Your family was there - your grandmothers and grandfathers, uncles and aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. If not for them, you wouldn't even be here.”

Through her searching she discovered, her family owned a grist mill in the Plymouth, she was related to Benjamin Franklin.

If you will permit me, one more quote from Capt. Overmire,

“One could only wish there were more who understood the love of family, of history, and of ancient, sacred bonds that grow deep within us all. If family is not worthy of our time and attention, who or what is?”

Juanita lived this quote:

As she worried about her kids, making sure Jay got to all the sports program as he was growing up, and Marta got to swim practice and girls scouts.

Juanita, with everything else in her life, made time for nature. She loves butterflies, and she loved animals, which can be seen in her devotion to Sierra’s Haven, a rescue center for animals.

Juanita never complained, but faced all the treatments for her cancer bravely. As her family told me, she was ready to go.

THE LIFE BEYOND

Song

THE LIFE BEYOND

The Bible teaches that life does not end at the grave. The eternal spirit and image of God within us cannot be destroyed by the death of the body. John must have had this truth in mind when he wrote

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Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: happy are those who from now on die in the service of the Lord!”

“Yes indeed!” answers the Spirit. “They will enjoy rest from their hard work, because the results of their service go with them.”

Obviously, this is a view of death from the other side. Viewed from our vantage point, death appears to be dreadful, defeating, and devastating. But from God’s vantage point, it is altogether different. He calls the dead, “blessed.” That word literally means “happy,” “to be congratulated,” “fortunate.” Far from being pitied, God tells us that those who die with faith in the Lord are to be envied.

1) Death is the doorway to rest from our labors. The word “labor” describes a wearing out from work, a wearisome toil. It suggests to us that life is often hard. It can be full of difficulties, disappointments, and disease. God promises us rest from all of that.

2) Death is the doorway into that rest for God’s people. We need to thank God for death. There comes a time when we need to lay down our burden and to be at rest. The word “rest” that appears here is a beautiful word. It means to be at ease, to be refreshed. It suggests an end to the toils and tribulations of life.

This is what Jesus promised to us when He said:

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“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.”

In this world of trouble, we can know rest. But there is a greater and more complete rest for us when we go to be with the Lord. It is the rest of heaven and the presence of God. And those who have laid their burden down and entered into it are to be congratulated—they are truly fortunate.

But death is not only a doorway to rest, it is a doorway to reward for the Christian.

2. DOORWAY TO REWARD

Johns says in , “their works do follow them.” We are all making a record on earth. We carry the record of our life with us into eternity. By the lives that we live, by the words that we say, and the deeds that we do, we are laying up for ourselves treasures in heaven. Jesus said if we give a cup of cold water to a little child because we are His disciple, we will in no way lose our reward

Johns says in , “their works do follow them.” We are all making a record on earth. We carry the record of our life with us into eternity. By the lives that we live, by the words that we say, and the deeds that we do, we are laying up for ourselves treasures in heaven. Jesus said if we give a cup of cold water to a little child because we are His disciple, we will in no way lose our reward (

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You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

The Bible tells us that God will not forget our works and labor of love which we have done in His name as we minister to others.

Listen to

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God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to your fellow-Christians.

The purpose of the judgment is not only to determine our destiny but to determine our reward in that destiny. We are saved by grace, but we will be rewarded by our works. If we have lived faithfully and served our Lord lovingly then death becomes the doorway to our reward. And those who have gone to a good reward are fortunate. They are to be congratulated.

So Death is a doorway:

A doorway to Rest

A doorway to Reward.

But it is also a doorway to Resurrection.

3. DOORWAY TO RESURRECTION

While the resurrection is not mentioned in this verse, it is affirmed in

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But the truth is that Christ has been raised from death, as the guarantee that those who sleep in death will also be raised. For just as death came by means of a man, in the same way the rising from death comes by means of a man. For just as all people die because of their union with Adam, in the same way all will be raised to life because of their union with Christ.

The Bible teaches more than the immortality or the survival of the spirit of man. It also teaches the resurrection of the body. Those who die in Christ go immediately to be with the Lord.

Listen once again to Paul

Listen to Paul

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For what is life? To me, it is Christ. Death, then, will bring more. But if by continuing to live I can do more worthwhile work, then I am not sure which I should choose. I am pulled in two directions. I want very much to leave this life and be with Christ, which is a far better thing;

And when Christ returns we will get a new body. It will be a new and glorious resurrection body and will be like the resurrected body of Christ. As His body was recognizable, so our friend and loved one will be recognizable also. As His body transcended the limitations of time and space, so our body will not be subject to the limitations of this life. As His body was no longer subject to disease and decay, so our body will be an immortal body. It will live forever.

O Jesus Christ our risen Lord, you have gone before us in death.Grant us the assurance of your presence, that we who are anxious and fearful in the face of death may confidently face the future, in the knowledge that you have prepared a place for all who love you. Amen.

Benediction

The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

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Graveside Service #1

In the midst of life, we are in death; from whom can we seek help?(NINTH CENTURY)

Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.God who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through the Spirit that dwells in you.(

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If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your human bodies also, through his Spirit that lives in you.

Listen, I will tell you a mystery!We will not all die, but we will all be changed.For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality.Then the saying that is written will be fulfilled:

"Death has been swallowed up in victory."

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us pray:

Almighty God, into your hands we commend your daughter, Juanita, in sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This body we commit to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. (TRADITIONAL)

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yes, says the Spirit, they will rest from their labors for their deeds follow them.(, ALT.)

Let us pray

O Lord, support us all the day long of our troubled life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, in your mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Exported from Logos Bible Software, 6:49 AM October 1, 2019.

Juanita Frances (Markham) Schwamberger

Piano or Organ Music

Prayer

Words of Welcome

Words of Hope

Song

TIME TO REMEMBER

THE LIFE BEYOND

1. THE DOORWAY TO REST

2. DOORWAY TO REWARD

3. DOORWAY TO RESURRECTION

Prayer

Benediction