Slides: Conducting the Service and Follow Up

Conducting the Service and Follow Up: 

Leading the Service: A Sacred Trust

Henry Reyenga

Opening Remarks

• Acknowledge the sadness and loss.
  
• Invite comfort and unity among attendees.
  
• Set a tone of sympathy, peace, and collective mourning.
  

Navigating the Structure

• Ensure seamless transitions between service elements.
  
• Maintain a calm, comforting presence.
  
• Adapt to the emotional needs of the moment.
  

Infusing the Service with Meaning

• Reflect the deceased's unique story and beliefs.
  
• Engage the congregation in shared reflection and participation.
  
• Highlight themes of hope and the promise of resurrection.
  

Conclusion

• Offer words of comfort and hope in parting.
  
• Allow for a moment of personal reflection.
  
• Provide guidance for communal gathering post-service