Jacob Muller's Graveside Services

Opening Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank you for the cherished memories we have of Jacob Muller. I also thank you for each friend and loved one came today to express their support to the Muller family as they honor Jacob’s life.

I pray Father that your comfort, your presence, your peace would be with us today in this service . Help us to remember that your Word tells us, “It is appointed unto man once to die, and after this the judgement.” or our meeting with you. That we need to be prepared and ready for that meeting.

I pray Father, you would bless all that is said and done today and you would receive glory in this service,

In the precious name of Your Son Jesus Christ we pray,

AMEN.

Scripture Reading:

I would like begin by expressing my condolences and deep heartfelt sympathies to the family of Jacob Muller and would like to share with you a great Psalm before I continue with the obituary:

Psalm 23:1–6 KJV 1900

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Obituary:

ANNOUNCE: In a few moments we will give some time should anyone wish to share a couple of comments or memories of Jacob Muller:

Jacob Muller of Wichita, Kansas passed away September 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center at the age of 36. Jacob was born the son of Rickey Lee Muller and Angela Gayle Estes on February 12, 1984 in Wellington, KS.

On November 14, 2018 Jacob and Teresa Anguiano were united in marriage in Wichita, KS.

Jacob was a kind hearted and sweet man. He loved his kids and time with his friends. Jacob also loved music. His passion for music propelled him to start his own label called MME. After being on his own a while, Jacob later joined up with another label called VME. It was the perfect fit. He was so well respected that his clients followed him. Jacob was loving, creative and artistic, there will be nobody else like him and he will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Muller, son Carson Muller, son, Bently Muller, daughter Presley Muller, bonus children: Matthew Portenier, Andrew Portenier, Tyler Ressler and Taylor Brannan; brother Nicholas Muller of Wellington, Kansas; sister, Kim Dispensa (Jason) of Newton Kansas; mother Angela Muller (Bob) of Wellington, KS; aunt, Pam Kachulis (Phillip) of Troy, MO; uncle, Doug Muller (Karen) of St. Louis, MO; aunt, Julie Estes of Wellington, KS; aunt Maryann Estes of Wellington, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rickey Lee Muller; grandparents, Herman and Betty Estes and grandmother, Helon O. Muller.

“Amazing Grace” - Brandon Cooper

Eulogy:

ANNOUNCE: In just a little bit we will open it for anyone who has a memory or a few words about Jacob to share those -

I did not have the privilege of knowing Jacob as long as many of you. I was first introduced to him when I went to visit his dad. I could tell right off that Jacob was a great person.

What I know of Jacob is this:

Extremely Talented: Jacob’s audio engineering and mixing ability was impeccable. His technique was amazing. I was watching a video he helped mix and engineer recently and was blown away by his talent.

Big-Hearted: Jacob had a huge heart. I saw this with how he treated his parents, I saw that with his love for his kids, I saw that with how he interacted with his clients. He was constantly pushing them to greatness. Dropping hints and helps to better their craft.

At this time I want to give you a brief opportunity to share a couple of comments about Steve if you would like. You may stand where you are and share.

MEMORIES: Open

Message:

Thanks for all of the wonderful memories of Jacob. I would also on behalf of Teresa, Carson, Bentley, Presley, Angela, Nicholas, and all of the rest of the family express thanks to each of you coming out today to show your love and support.

I would like to read a short passage of scripture and then give some brief comments on it on behalf of Jacob today:

The New International Version Chapter 1

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,h the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts usi in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ,j so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

Introduction:

Comfort. what is that?

Sometimes when I hear that word the first thing that comes to my mind is being comfortable.

Perhaps the image of sitting in front of a cozy fire, during a cold fall day, snuggled down with a good book.

But the idea of this comfort is more of consolation. It literally means - called to one's aid.

Just think about that for a minute: God comforts us in our times of trouble, or sorrow or grief.

I really like how one translation put it: "He comes alongside us when we go through hard times…"

He walks alongside us, he comforts us when we are going through hard times.

In the most famous passage of the Sermon on the Mount, a section we call the Beatitudes we find one that says:

Blessed or "happy" are they that mourn [or are sad, or discomforted] for they shall be comforted.

Jesus is saying there is such a thing as being sad, of grieving. But I [Jesus Christ] can soothe, console, comfort that hurt, heal that grief, fill that emptiness.

He Can Comfort because he is God - all powerful, all knowing - beyond comparison God.

he created us he knows us - He knows exactly how to help.

But sometimes, if you are anything like me, I can get lost in my thoughts of God and almost see God as distant, and aloof, far away, beyond our reach.

but that is far from the truth. God sent His only begotten Son Jesus to come to us. to be with us.

John 3:16 says why he came to be with us - because GOD SO LOVES US!!!

John 3:16 KJV 1900

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Not only does God comfort us because he is God, but…

He also Comforts us Because He is Good - Good all the Time.

I am thankful that God is good. I know we often ask the question, "If God is good, how could something like this happen?"

I don't always have the answer for that - but I do know from personal experience that God can take those bad things that happen to us and make something good of it.

Joni Erackson Tada - a lady who has lived for years as a quadriplegic due to a swimming accident as a teenager once wrote: "God sometimes allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves."

In other words, God knows what it is to hurt, and doesn't enjoy seeing people hurt - but because of sin and it's result troublesome times come.

Perhaps I could say it better by borrowing from an old song by Babbi Mason

All things work for our good Though sometimes we don't see How they could Struggles that break our hearts in two Sometimes blind us to the truth

Our Father knows what's best for us His ways are not our own So when your pathway grows dim And you just don't see Him, Remember you're never alone

We see the present clearly But He sees the first and the last And like a tapestry He's weaving you and me, To someday be just like Him

God is too wise to be mistaken God is too good to be unkind So when you don't understand When don't see His plan When you can't trace His hand Trust His Heart

He Can Comfort us Because He Gave - I already alluded to John 3:16 That God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

The hardest part about hurt - is that it comes from missing something.

Missing a family member lost to death

Losing a Job

Going through hard times like a divorce or break-up

Our passage does not say - he will only comfort those who belong to a particular church - or even those who are good - the Bible simply says - "He comforts us in ALL OUR TRIBULATIONS or TROUBLES"

He comforts by personally visiting Jesus said Revelation 3:20 (KJV)

20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man {that means anyone} hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

He comforts by saving -

True comfort isn’t found in something, but someone

We may try to comfort ourselves with food -- but chocolate cake only goes so far

We may try to comfort ourselves at the bottom of the bottle, but that will wear off and we’ll have to get some more

We may try to comfort ourselves with the next fix, but again we will have to have the next...

the real only satisfying and fulfilling comfort can be found not in something but in a relationship with someone - Jesus Christ

I love the story of the woman at the well in the Bible that illustrates this so well.

She came to Jesus with her burden of hurt feelings,

broken heart not once but four times.

the guilt the shame the regret the bitterness

She had tried so many things to bring comfort but it only brought longing for more -

But Jesus said I will give you something that will satisfy that endless thirst in your heart - that will save you from having to seek anything to make you happy again.

There at the well side she met this comforter and ran back into town a brand new person in Christ Jesus

In His own Words Jesus spoke the greatest Gospel message not just to the woman at the well but to us in John 3:16

That because of God's love and Jesus coming to earth - WHOSOEVER - or anyone - believeth on Him

Believes that Jesus is the Christ and makes Him Lord of their life

Will not perish but have everlasting life.

Let me ask you today - we all sorrow at the passing of a loved one - but do you have Jesus to comfort you during that grief? During that loss?

It's not a difficult or hard or complex thing

First we must recognize our need of a Savior realize that "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."

We must repent - turn away from, confess, be sorry for our sins. Jesus said "except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish"

We must Believe - that is what the Apostle Paul told the Jailer who had asked What must I do to be saved? Paul's quick response was - "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."

"Behold I stand at the door and knock - if you will open the door - I will come in"

Let him come in and comfort you today.

He promised He would never leave or forsake - that he would be with us and comfort us and take care of us.

Committal:

Forasmuch as the spirit of Jacob Muller is returned to God who gave it, we therefore lay away this body in mother earth. In doing so we sorrow not even as others which have no hope. for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him. 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. 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: 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. Wherefore comfort one another with these words: (1 Thess 4:13-18)

Closing Prayer:

Father,

Again I thank you for the time we had with Jacob. The memories to cherish, his creative works. I thank you for each one who has gathered here to celebrate his life. I pray that if there are those here today who don’t know you as the comforter they wouldn’t leave here today without you. John 17:3 tells us that eternal life is dependent on a relationship with you.

I pray that in the coming days you would be so near Teresa, Carson, Bently, Presley, Angela, Nicholas and the rest of the family.

Lord I know there will be days that are extra hard to face - would you be their support and strength, their comfort.

In Jesus name I pray

Amen.

The family has requested a tradition of singing “YES Jesus Loves Me” at the conclusion of the service

Let us sing at this time:

Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

This concludes this portion of the Graveside Service for Jacob Muller