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At a Graveyard Commital Service

Discussion in 'Pastoral Ministries' started by Salty, Jun 24, 2023.

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  1. Salty

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    This question is for pastors -
    But I would like to hear from all.

    What would you have done:
    I was officiating a graveside committal today- and it started to rain - a 2 or 3 folks put up umbrellas. I was more than halfway done. I then somewhat expedited the remainder. I did want to give a good presentation of the Gospel. I did not know the spiritual condition of anyone, except the couple who asked me to to do the service. There were about 20 people there. I was concerned with the rain, many would resent my Gospel presentation.

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 Salty, Jun 24, 2023
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    I have performed quite a few funerals over the years, some with rain, but I have never performed one where there was not a cover over the gravesite. That may be a Southern thing.

    In any case, the Spirit is the one who uses what has been said — even if you did not say everything you intended to say. Moreover, God sent/allowed the rain, so He was not taken by surprise.

    You were both loving your neighbor AND using wisdom in the moment. The work of God is not overcome by a rain shower or you not getting to say everything you would normally say.
     
    #2 Baptist Believer, Jun 25, 2023
  3. Salty

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    Or it could be the funeral home charges extra for the covering....
    Hmm - I may just ask the funeral home about that.

    And thank you for your kind words
     
    #3 Salty, Jun 25, 2023
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    Never miss an opportunity
     
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    I’m assuming it was in NY State….and if so, why no covering? In PA they will take the service inside if it’s winter or rainy.
     
    #5 Earth Wind and Fire, Jun 26, 2023
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