Funeral Liturgy for Denny Greenawalt

Saturday, November 26, 2016
10:00 AM
Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, Pastor

Lector: Gary Wolbert

For everything there is a season, and a time
for every matter under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
a time to kill, and a time to heal;
a time to break down, and a time to build up;
a time to weep, and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
a time to seek, and a time to lose;
a time to keep, and a time to throw away;
a time to tear, and a time to sew;
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
a time to love, and a time to hate;
a time for war, and a time for peace.
What gain have the workers from their toil?
I have seen the business that God has given to everyone to be busy with. He has made everything suitable for its time; moreover he has put a sense of past and future into their minds, yet they cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away." The one who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water. The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son.

Jesus said to his disciples:
"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not, would I have told you
that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way."

Thomas said to him,
"Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?"

Jesus said to him,
"I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me."

In baptism, Denny received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead him over the waters of death.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

Our brother Denny was nourished at the table of the Savior. Welcome him into the halls of the heavenly banquet.
Lord in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

Many friends and members of our families have gone before us and await the kingdom. Grant them an everlasting home with your Son.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

Many people die from violence, war, and famine each day. Show your mercy to those who suffer so unjustly these sins against your love, and gather them to the eternal kingdom of peace.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

Those who trusted in the Lord, now sleep in the Lord. Give refreshment, rest and peace to all whose faith is known to you alone.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

The family and friends of Denny seek comfort and consolation. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that come from grief.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our brother Denny. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son's coming.
Lord, in your mercy:
Hear our prayer.

Song of Farewell

Altar Servers: Trinity Thompson, Jordan Thompson, Joey George

Pallbearers: Rick Falvo, ej George, Colleen Kelly, Chris Martino, Peter O'Neill, Anita Schimmel, Phil Wolbert

Organist: Peggy Wolbert

Choir: Cathy Allio, Mary Ann Banner, Julie Gatesman, Lauren George, Dottie Graham, JoAnn Hartle, Marion Lutz, Linda Steiner Mander, Art Martone, Diane Martone, Phil Martone, Elaine Ochs, Julie Schill, Mary Alice Schmader, Mary Helen Snyder, Dave Wolbert, Roger Wolbert