Its worth noting that, although Pentecostalism emphasizes the sanctity of the body and the idea that the soul will return to it for the Resurrection, Pentecostalists no longer strictly prohibit cremation. Opening 2. In my Fathers house are many mansions. 10Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understanding: whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle. Incase there is a church building already on the land, being used for worship, but without any previous proper foundation laying, the normal foundation laying ceremony should be done, but this time, from the four corners of the inside of the building. 8O let me hear thy loving-kindness betimes in the morning. With childlike trust that fears no pain or death. However, a Pentecostal church may not allow this if they adhere to strict policies. We will all die at some point. Opening Prayer: The opening prayer should be for about 3 minutes. If the man agrees, he should pledge thus: Yes, I do. Marriage is an honourable status ordained by God Himself before the fall of man, and it symbolizes the union between Christ and the Church. Timothy U. XIV. Length of serviceThe length of a Pentecostal funeral service can vary on a case-by-case basis. That said, the order of service for a typical Pentecostal funeral will resemble something like the following: Musical preludeProcession of clergy and familyScripture readingPrayerJoyful singing(Optional) hymns of worship for Jesus ChristSermonEulogyClosing prayerBurialInstrumental music for processionalIn a traditional Pentecostal funeral, a minister will deliver both the sermon and the eulogy. 7For we consume away in thy displeasure: and are afraid at thy wrathful indignation. 15The heathen shall fear thy Name, O Lord: and all the kings of the earth thy majesty; 17When he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor destitute: 18This shall be written for those that come after: and the people which shall be born shall praise the Lord. It has to be approached with dignity and the fear of the Lord. As it has pleased the Almighty God, in His equip believers for service unto God and the edification of the body of. 10The days of our age are threescore years and ten; yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow; so soon passeth it away, and we are gone. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (for we walk by faith, not by sight:) we are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. As Brother Sister and --(the Minister shall now use the Bridegroom's surname for both of them) have agreed to be joined in holy matrimony, even as they have confessed this before God and man and backed it up with the giving and receiving of the Holy Bible as an everlasting testament, I say they should both live together as husband and wife in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; Through days of toil when heart doth fail, Summer and winter, and spring time and Harvest, Bible Reading: Psalm 127, Psalm 128,Luke 1:57-60, Luke 2:40, Gifts for the baby (to be given to the mother intact). This service is open to all members of the church and believers in Christ. RCCG 805- GodBe With You Till We Meet Again. There's a sad day coming A sad day coming, Praiseand Worship 15mins. Likewise, the Minister will seek the Woman's pledge thus: Sister ____________ do you want this man to be your husband, so that both of you will do you want this man live together according to the will of God concerning Marriage? (iii)Itis the responsibility of the Parents to suggest the names to be given to the child by the minister. Program Of Events for Pastors during Programs - RCCG Program Of Events for Pastors during Programs With the growth of the church and fast global dimension and spread that the church has assumed over the years, it has become imperative that ministers and pastors operate under uniform order of service. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man putasunder. 1 0 obj 5I will acknowledge my sin unto thee: 6I said, I will confess my sins unto the Lord: and so thou forgavest the wickedness of my sin. 3. Praise and Worship: Should start 15 minutes before the commencement of the programme. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. To experience the best that the Church of England website has to offer, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. TheMinister-In-Charge should send an application to the National Headquarters through the National Elder on ground, at least one month before the day of the foundation laying ceremony and must receive approval in writing signed by the G.O and his representative. Guests who arent members of the Pentecostal Church should dress respectfully. As such, its not uncommon for the songs in Pentecostal funerals to be joyful in nature. Farewell service. Using a funeral order of service as the funeral stationery you give during the ceremony will allow you to put all the activities of the service in an organized manner will ensure that the attendees are informed about the flow of the ceremony. Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, John 6:48-58, ThePastor giving the exhortation will also share the bread before giving it to other ministers to assist in the distribution of bread and wine, RCCG549- IAm Thine, O Lord, I Have HeardThy Voice. Oh, come to the father, through Jesus the Son. I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me. (ii)Weuse the Greatest and MightiestName of Jesus and the Word of God to give name to the child. Simple yet modern cover designs Deciding on the Cover page 1, Brother ---- accept you, Sister ----as my wife as from today, to have and to hold, for better, for worse, in plenty, in poverty, in good health and in sickness. Immediately after the sealing of the couple's agreement with the Holy Bible, the Minister then prays intensely and sincerely for the Couple, while the Couple kneels down. And He shall bring that golden crown of thine, A little while, and all His saintsshall dwell. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. However, its important to understand that Pentecostal funeral songs absolutely can be contemporary. Adeboye's . Pastoral Services is available from Church House Publishing, An Order for the Burial of the Dead (Alternative Services: Series One). But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? In other words, dresses that will glorify God only, whether native or foreign attire should be used, moderation should be our watchword. For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. A typical Pentecostal funeral eulogy will expand on the beliefs discussed in the sermon while also explaining how the deceased, in particular, lived a good life and may have embodied Pentecostal teachings. 10All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore vexed: they shall be turned back, and put to shame suddenly. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. MealIts traditional for families to host receptions and lunches after Pentecostal funerals are complete. After they are come into the church, shall be read one or more of these psalms following. Therefore, marriage should not be rushed into to satisfy carnal lust. During commitments, the Couple should hold each other at the wrist but not at the Palm. I will nurse and obey you according to the will of God, till death do us part. III. None of these shall move me from Beulah Land. AttireAppropriate Pentecostal funeral attire is similar to most Christian funeral attire. Although there are exceptions, most Pentecostal funerals are neither extremely somber nor extremely celebratory. like as it were a moth fretting a garment: and with thine ears consider my calling: 15O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: 2Before the mountains were brought forth. Service of Songs and Celebration of Life Services :-According to Hebrews 9:27, it is appointed for all to die at one time or the other and after this Judgement. loved He the world that He gave us His Son. 11Great plagues remain for the ungodly: 12Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. 13Like as a father pitieth his own children: even so is the Lord merciful unto them that fear him. At the Service in Church three of the above lessons may be read, each preceded by one of the psalms above-mentioned: but a hymn may be sung in place of a psalm before the third lesson. During the declaration of oath of marriage, only the voice of the Couple should be heard. (before commencementofthe service). I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. After getting up from their knees, the officiating Minister holds the Couple's right hands together, raising them up and say "For this cause shall a man leave his Father and Mother, and cleave to his Wife; And they twain shall be one flesh; So then, they are no more twain, but one flesh. Then I know the sins of earth be set on ev'ry hand; Doubt and fear and things of earth in vain to me are calling. Print 8 to 24 pages. I joyfully and wholeheartedly accept this Bible as a seal of our Covenant today. 9Deliver me from all mine offences: and make me not a rebuke unto the foolish. ",#(7),01444'9=82. Inthe midst of life, we stay in death. Most Holy God, Holy Saviour and Most Merciful God, spare us. Apostolic Pentecostals may adhere to slightly stricter dress codes during funerals. Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. Thesame procedure for foundation laying goes for all the Christ the Redeemer's Schools (CRM Schools). 2And enter not into judgement with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. A well planned church burial service will have the guests more receptive to the gospel message proclaimed in the funeral. who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us: save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Longer funerals can last up to 90 minutes. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Non-Traditional Order of Service (Funeral and Memorials) Once you know what the elements of your service will be, you will have to determine who will do what in your program of funeral service. And give Him the glory; great things He hath done. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality; then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. That Christ sanctions marriage is evidenced by the fact that He honoured an invitation toa wedding in Cana of Galilee and He performed His first miracle there. Join us as we remember June, giving thanks to God for the life of a wonderful and faithful servant.For the Order of Service, please follow this link: https:/. That theirs may be the love which knows no ending. 1Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my desire: hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness sake. 8Away from me, all ye that work vanity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. The minister and clerks meeting the body at the entrance of the churchyard, and going before it either into the church or towards the grave, shall say or sing. Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. While traditional beliefs have held that burial is necessary, a quick search of Pentecostal obituaries reveals that cremation is becoming increasingly acceptable among Pentecostals. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. It also contains information about how long each part should take, so that you can make sure that things go smoothly and according to plan. Amen. but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. Each attendee at the funeral is clear about the customs and hence they would appear as per their convenience. They brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. "Draw from my well that never shall run dry". The Minister will ask thus: Brother _______________ do you engage this Woman in marriage, so that both of you will live together according to God's order on marriage? Light to the World: Holy Communion in Epiphany, 11. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ae678c67fc1154d36c37b569403dcc28" );document.getElementById("e218d56cc5").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. 18O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: 19Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness. We commend unto thy hands of mercy, most merciful Father, the soul of this our brother departed, and we commit his body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Any ordained full Pastor in the RCCG, formallydressed can do the joining. IkT2+z!c(6*=HBzL#>E21,TvLY6Q;Sadjf$>KP ls $U*/_Wd$e1l\9>*p]eS May God help me to follow the guidance of His words in patience and humility towards God and you ________ my husband, for the joy of our family, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.