1 Corinthians 15:51-57 ... Death is swallowed up in victory. ... Brothers and sisters: Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all ...

Matthew 11:28-30. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble ...

1. A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans – 5:5-11. Brothers and sisters: hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out ...

1 Corinthians 15.12-20 - "If there is no resurrection of the dead..." 1 Corinthians 15.20-28 - "In Adam all die, so too if Christ shall all be brought to life." ...

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (16:11-15). Sailing from Troas we made a straight run for Samothrace; the next day for Neapolis, and from there for ...

SECOND READING - NEW TESTAMENT. E1 - Romans 5: 5-11 "We were reconciled to God through the death of his Son..." E2 - Romans 5: 17-21 "through one righteous act ...

Steps in Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service ... New Testament Readings. New Testament Reading #1. A ... The Word of the Lord. New Testament Reading #4. A ...

One reading is chosen from each the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the Gospels. *Other Scripture passages can be presented to the presider for approval.

Funeral Readings NRSV p. 3. 2. NEW TESTAMENT READING (EPISTLE). [The glory that shall be revealed]. Romans 8:14-19, 34-35, 37-39. All who are led by the Spirit ...

The selection of passages from the Bible is an important part of planning a funeral ceremony, as we want to turn to God's word for wisdom and comfort in ...