Funeral Cindy Campbell
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WHAT DO WE DO WHEN OUR LOVED ONES DIE?
Elderly lady that was a very faithful church member.
Song: SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER
Obit
Prayer
Song: IN THE SWEET BY AND BY
12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says:
I. THE DISCIPLES CAME
1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places.
Message:
As we come to this service I believe that we can truly say we come to a celebration of life. I don’t say that with the intent of making you ashamed to grieve this loss. Grief is not only normal, it is healthy. It is a process that is God given…..a process that He gives to help us through loss. God knows our needs as a person because He created us. So I don’t want to keep you from grieving but I believe that there are some things that we can celebrate today.
I. CELEBRATE HER WITNESS. When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also
A) The witness of her Salvation---SAVED ON JULY 11, 1950
B) The witness of her Love.
I asked the family to describe Kay in one word. The answers I got were FAITHFULNESS, STEADFAST, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, DETERMINATION.
2. Sadly, funerals are about the only time some families get together anymore...but today many of you have stopped, ravelled long distances, and have come together to show love and sympathy during this time.
C) The witness of her sweet spirit.
1) Even in adversity – single and had to be very independent, limited income, health issues.
2) In her humor---Kay always had a quick smile and sense of humor! Nickname “Kicky” for a good reason!
3. The disciples were about the only family John the Baptist had left...and they came together for an important task.
Cindy testimony is why so many are here today>
II. CELEBRATE HER LIFE. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
A) One thing that I always try to encourage families to do when they have lost a loved one is to create a memory book. Yours may be different from anyone else’s in the family. This book should contain pictures, favorite memories, funny stories….etc…
1) It serves as a great encouragement when a few months from now one day you wake up and are saddened by the loss you feel. To take out that book and look back….to laugh….to cry….to be thankful for those special memories.
2) It serves as a great tool for passing a special heritage on to your grandchildren and their grandchildren.
B) Memories shared:
1) Selflessness of loving bananas but not eating any because she wanted the kids to have them.
2) Her speech was clean, encouraging, loving, never condescending or backstabbing.
3) She would be hard at work before anyone else got out of bed.
4) Loved to be at church—even enough that when unable to drive because of poor eyesight, she walked.
C) Even in your grief. Don’t be afraid to take your grief to God and talk to him about your loss and loneliness.
A prayer pouring out your heart to God. A prayer that acknowledges your hurt and his ability to heal your hurt. A prayer that acknowledges your need to cast your care upon him. A prayer that acknowledges your need for him to give you a peace that passes understanding.
III. CELEBRATE HER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE.
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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Emily and Joe - lost baby
Huston lost - Galdis
Always there ,
The disciples came .......
II. THEY TOOK UP THE BODY AND BURIED IT
Kay fought a good fight and kept the faith.
A) Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Why is this Scripture true? Why is it precious to God when one of his children die?
1) Because it brings them close to his side….never to be separated by sin again.
2) For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
B) She was ready to cross the finish line….
12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
2.In the disciples’ case, it was the same... no matter how upsetting, unpleasant, or uncomfortable, the task had to be done.. and it was the RIGHT THING TO DO to see that John the Baptist got a decent burial.
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1.I know of no one who is comfortable with the painful but necessary task of making arrangements for the burial of the body of a loved one.
2.In the disciples’ case, it was the same... no matter how upsetting, unpleasant, or uncomfortable, the task had to be done.. and it was the RIGHT THING TO DO to see that John the Baptist got a decent burial.
1) Kay had made peace with the Lord many years ago when she accepted Christ as her personal Savior.
1.I know of no one who is comfortable with the painful but necessary task of making arrangements for the burial of the body of a loved one.
2.In the disciples’ case, it was the same... no matter how upsetting, unpleasant, or uncomfortable, the task had to be done.. and it was the RIGHT THING TO DO to see that John the Baptist got a decent burial.
THE DASH by Linda Ellis
I read of a preacher who stood to speak,
At the funeral of his friend,
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on Earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own:
The cars, the house, the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
(You could be at "dash mid-range").
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more,
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your Eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash....
Would you be pleased with the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
SONG: BEULAH LAND
3.Scripture teaches that those who personally receive Jesus as Savior, inviting him to come into their heart and cleanse them from sin can look forward to a day when our bodies will be raised from the grave, re-joined with our spirits, and be re-united
with Christ and our saved loved ones forever.
4.So today, we, like the disciples, gather to do what is "right" and "necessary"...and that is as it should be.
They did what is right and necessary -
Cindy is looking down and deserving for you to do what is necessary
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
That can be said about Cindy how about you .....
Cindy did the right thing
In Andover OH, - she witnessed and talked to the staff
In St. Vincent - rehab she talked to the staff
She did the right thing
She loved her husband
She love her kids
She loved her grandkids
Have you done the right thing?
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romand 10.13
III. THEY WENT AND TOLD JESUS
12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.
1. This is my favorite part of this verse.
2. They were grieving the loss of John the Baptist, and were heavy-hearted over the task of burying his body....they were
emotionally drained...
3. But after they did what was necessary, they IMMEDIATELY WENT AND TOLD JESUS about it all.
4. I am GLAD TO SAY that you and I can tell Jesus about anything, any time, as many times as necessary...and he will always listen and help us through.
5. MUST TELL JESUS ALL OF MY TRIALS I CANNOT BEAR MY BURDENS ALONE IN MY DISTRESS HE KINDLY WILL HELP ME
HE EVER LOVES AND CARES FOR HIS OWN.
6.In the days to come, the relatives will all return home, things will get back to somewhat of a routine...and then is when you may sense a real need to talk to someone...YOU CAN GO
TO JESUS AND TELL HIM OF YOUR HURT, YOUR CONFUSION, YOUR FEARS, whatever is bothering you!
7.He will hear, help, and heal our broken hearts...and he will UNDERSTAND OUR EMOTIONS.
8.Scripture says Jesus was a "man of sorrows aquainted with grief."
Conclusion: Yes, we come together today, painfully
doing what is necessary at a time like this.
When we leave this cemetary, we can GO AND TELL JESUS
ALL ABOUT OUR TROUBLES AND WE CAN REST ASSURED THAT
HE WILL HELP US BEGIN TO RECOVER FROM THIS EXPERIENCE.