A Christian Church, A Family of Faith in Fellowship
The Bass River Pastoral Charge
The Presbyterian Church in Canada 
St. Mark’s, Bass River; St. James, Beersville; St. Andrew’s, Clairville & Zion, West Branch
Organists: Heather Morton, Marly Sutherland, Rodney Girvan, Dolly MacDonald, Shanece Wilson
Minister: Rev. Alexander [Sandy] D. Sutherland; B.A., B.Th. M.Div
Manse #: 506-785-4383 Cell #: 506-521-0705 Email: thebrpc@gmail.com Twitter: thebrpc
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Graveside committal 

Let us gather before God in Prayer –
	We now gather in this open space Dear Lord, to commit _______ remains to the ground. We pray now for his/her family, for his\her friends and for the whole community that surrounded his\her in life. Assure those gathered here that this is not a departure without a reunion, but that it is a time apart, in the assurance of your comfort in your love. Let all gathered here know that at that great day of reunion we will share once again with ___________ the celebration of your greatness, your mercy and your love. In Jesus name, Amen

Scripture Passage: John 5:24-25
24“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; they have crossed over from death to life. 25I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 

Committal – For as we were created from the earth, one creation of creatures made, set aside for the praise of God; Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer – we also return to the earth from which we were wrought. 
Born of earth, we return to it when our spirit is received unto the Lord, to await the resurrection of all souls. As our spirit is received by God, so our bodies are returned to His creation. 
* Ashes unto ashes, and dust unto dust, to await the resurrection in Jesus Christ. For from these elements we were made, so our bodies are also returned in final service to God in creation, as our spirits await the resurrection and serve God in glory.
	As ___________’s love to each of you was diligent and true, so his\her praise continues in God’s holy kingdom, echoing in our hearts through all the love we have shared and continue to share through God. 	Amen

Prayer – You O God, gave to us your servant ________, and you have now taken him/her home to rest in your care. For the life and love we shared with him\her we are so truly thankful. Before you now Lord as we openly entrust his\her spirit to your care, we also to commit his\her body to this earth, for as we were made for you, so we are returned to you, in an rest in your care until the resurrection; the promise we share in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whose name we pray, Amen.
Scripture Passage: Psalm 23 A Psalm of David.
1    The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want;
2    he makes me lie down in green pastures.
    He leads me beside still waters;
3    he restores my soul.£
    He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4    Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil;
    for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
5    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. 

Blessing – The Apostle Paul wrote to one of the early churches these words of comfort: 
“Brothers & sisters, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, and who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.” [1 Thessalonians 4:13-18]

And Now, . . 
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. [2 Corinthians 13:14]
Or
May the Lord Bless and keep you, May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give to you peace. Amen