Every few months our local Heritage Manor holds a memorial service.
Today is my first time. The instructions were pretty vague. “Just do what you feel is right.”
As a pastor, we encounter all sorts of situations — times when we are expected to know local traditions, possible approaches and who people are!
In this case, I do know a name or two on the list. I also don’t know a few names. So I plan on using this as not just a memorial to those passed away, but also an encouragement to those still alive.
In fact, the greater part of the service is for those who still remain. They are the ones hearing what is said — dead people don’t talk or listen!