Sermon Tone Analysis

I. INTRO

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House Keeping

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On behalf o the family, thank you for coming as we seek to celebrate the life of a dear loved one Crissy Thibeault

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Directly following the service there is a potluck down stairs in the “Fellowship Hall" on the right

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Finally, Out of respect 4 all who grieve, pls silence any device that blings, dings, rings or sings

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Brief Pause

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Opening Comments

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We gather 2day not only 2 grieve the passing o a beloved family member & friend, Christian Amber Thibeault; but also 2 celebrate her life, & share memories 2gether.

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W/that said, I don’t make light o the fact that we have come today perhaps feeling shocked, numbed, confused, hurt, & angry

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We r looking 2 make sense o this & often times, God gets the blame

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May I simply say that God’s shoulders r big enough 4 ur questions, anger, & even your blame!

                    -rather than turn frm Him, however, I encourage u 2 turn TO Him!

- because, as the psalmist wrote in…

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Scripture 

: When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.

19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.

a.

We’ll remember in these bitter sweet times o tears & smiles that we can lean on the God who’s "consolations cheer our soul."

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Prayer

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Lord, thanks 4 the day u've given us.

b.

Please God, Crissy's fam & friends maybe feel as though their feet slip, God hold them up according to ur steadfast love

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God, their heart is heavy w/ concern

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I ask that u would console them

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I pray that even now, the family would feel ur loving arms wrap around them.

Amen (pause)

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Song:

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Let’s reflect as we listen to the song

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"Wish you were Here” chosen by the family

II.

Obituary

Christian Amber Thibeault, 19, a resident of Gage Street, died suddenly on October 21, 2019 at Albany, NY Medical Center from cardiac arrest.

Christian had signed up as an organ donor thru the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles & after she went to heaven she was able to give the most ultimate gift to others, LIFE.

Born in Sacramento, CA on October 18, 2000, she was the daughter of Amy Thibeault.

Christian received her education in the Goffstown, NH schools.

Christen was working 2 jobs, both in the industry.

She also did child care whenever she was asked.

She was amazing at everything she did.

Christian absolutely loved all animals but had a special place in her heart when it came to cats.

She enjoyed listening to music a lot.

She had a contagious laugh & always always brightened up the room.

Everyone who knew her loved her very much.

She was caring, giving & full of love.

She will be missed by many, loved by lots & will forever live on throughout all of our hearts.

Christian is survived by her mother, Amy Thibeault, siblings Alexandra, Joshua, Nicole & Dakota Thibeault; her grandparents, Debra & Robert Thibeault; an aunt & uncle, Sarah & Edward Jordan & their children Nathaniel, Emilee & Jenavieve.

In memory of Christian her family asks that everyone consider becoming an organ donor in Christian’s honor.

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Transition 

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In a moment & after I share a few memories o Crissy, which I’ve recently learned o frm Amy,

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we r going 2 open it up 4 those who'd like 2 share some memories o their own.

-But 1st: lets watch the memorial slides accompanied by the song... 

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Song & Memorial Slides: 

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“Tears in Heaven"

V. We Remember

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Our memories r treasures we will cary w/us always

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A couple stories Amy shared about Crissy: 

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happy, caring, loving, & absolutely loved animals (especially cats [takes a special person to love cats, I think])

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& Crissy was especially special…she had 11 rescue cats

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Crissy was a hard worker

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W/ 2 full-time jobs 

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close 2 her siblings (especially Dakota)

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when Amy was in labor with Dakota, Crissy wanted to be there 4 birth

                    -but…fell asleep…grandma woke her up… Crissy said, "come on, u’d think some1 died…Oh, Dakota is being born!??” 

                    -Crissy was right in there taking pictures & being supportive 4 her mama 

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hair & makeup done…always looked beautiful (the pictures here show that off really well, huh?)

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Something else special about Crissy is she was able to draw the best outa people…

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when folks would argue she found away 2 defuse the situation

                    -Not just arguments she was in, but when she saw others fighting too! (She hated to see folks fighting)

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Her fav season was the fall & especially halloween

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Fond o camping & long car rides

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loved to shop

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Enjoyed drawing

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If u look on the back o ur program u’ll c 1 o her many drawings (really talented)

V. Open Mic time

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Perhaps these stories coupled w/the memorial slides have sparked memories of ur own