Tag: Funeral
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Funeral Sermon for Lenora P. Hanna (Schmidt)
Funeral of Lenora Pauline Hanna – June 17, 2021 Text: Psalm 139:7-18, 23-24 “In the Uncertainty of This Life, God is the Solid Rock upon Whom We Stand.” This is where Lenora was raised. She was born May 31, 1956, but soon after born from above by God in the precious waters of Holy Baptism…
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Christian Memorial for Thomas Henry Standley (John 3:14-18)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Christian Memorial for Thomas Henry Standley – February 19, 2018 Text: John 3:14-18 Tom’s story is a story of the Gospel of Jesus at work. He came to Bethlehem knowing a little about the Lord, but it was here that he was confirmed at the age of 26 on…
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Christian Funeral of Helen May Daily (John 10:11-16, 27-30)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Christian Funeral of Helen May Daily – October 18, 2017 Text: John 10:11-16, 27-30 Helen was a woman who was full of service. From her twenties on, she served in this congregation, working in the Ladies Aid. She loved gardening, so she helped with the flowers and bushes around the…
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Christian Funeral of Walferd G. Delzer (Romans 8:28-39)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Christian Funeral of Walferd G. Delzer – July 20, 2017 Text: Romans 8:28-39 85 years: that’s how long Wally lived (actually just a month ago today). 65 years: that’s how long Wally and Lucille were married. 38 years is how long he worked for CalPortland Cement Company. 24 years is…
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Christian Funeral of Rachel Fannie Vogel (John 14:25-27)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Christian Funeral of Rachel Fannie Vogel – July 15, 2017 Text: John 14:25-27 In the Name + of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Rachel was a beloved mother, grandmother, and even great grandmother. One of the things many people have noticed is…
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Funeral of Charles R. Vorderstrasse (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Funeral of Charles R. Vorderstrasse – April 20, 2017 Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! The epistle reading that we heard earlier from Ephesians was the sermon text at Chuck’s confirmation back on May 4, 1941 in this congregation. Chuck lived the faith…
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Funeral of Helen M. Vorderstrasse (Luke 23:33, 39-43)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Funeral of Helen M. Vorderstrasse + March 15, 2017 Text: Luke 23:33, 39-43 Someone told me this week, “Helen remembers everything she forgot.” Because she has been granted rest from her labors, free from the effects of sin and death, she remembers all that vascular dementia covered over. But, these…
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Funeral of Dale Bruce Gray (Isaiah 40:27-31)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Funeral of Dale “Bruce” Gray – January 5, 2017 Text: Isaiah 40:27-31 Dale Bruce Gray had a long and rich life of 87 years. He had a long life of marriage to Alice, married for 65 years and 5 days. Bruce had a long life of faith, baptized and…
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Funeral of A. Lorraine Roosa (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lebanon, OR Funeral of Alta “Lorraine” Roosa – December 12, 2016 Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Fought the good fight – Lorraine lived a life of many struggles, yet the Lord sustained her through them all. 94 years of struggles. It’s never easy for a child of God, an heir of eternity…