John Johnson Funeral

Welcome

Good afternoon.

I am Lt. Adam Hines and on behalf of my wife, Lt. Amanda, and the entire Lakewood Temple Corps, we extend a warm welcome to you all as we gather to celebrate the life of John Johnson.

A few announcements before we pray and being our ceremony:

Following the service, you are invited to the Community Center for a time of fellowship with desserts and refreshments. Thank you to the Women’s Ministry for making that possible.

A thank you to Dale Grambush for making our service sound and giving us a chance to view it online, now and in the future through our Facebook page.

A thank you to those who help set up the chapel and the Community Center for today’s events.

Now, let us go before God in prayer as we begin this celebration of John’s life:

Everlasting God and eternal Father, we come to you in the name of Jesus, our Savior. The mystery of life and death is again before us, reminding us of our limitations as humans and mortals. You know of this pain of loss that John’s family and friends have experienced and experience today. With thankful hearts we remember John and his contributions to the lives of the people gathered here today. We ask for your gentle hand of peace to be upon each person who is seated here today, that you bring comfort to those who mourn. Thank you God for the hope of Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life. Be near us now, in your name, Amen.

Let us pray.

Dear Lord, we pray for your