A Minister’s Treasury of Funeral and Memorial Messages

by Jim Henry

Publisher:

B&H

, 2003

Overview

This is a much-needed manual for pastors, ministers, and laypersons alike who are called to minister in funeral and memorial services. In Part 1, Henry has compiled guidelines in seven vital areas of grief ministry: Receiving notification of a death; When visiting in the home; Scheduling; During the funeral home visit; During the service; When concluding the service; At the gravesite. Part 2 includes twenty-three full-length funeral messages for different situations, including the following: sudden unexpected death; one who battled a long illness; a military person of faith; a child; a student; a godly wife, mother, or woman.

Contents

Top Highlights

“David made a mistake in his grief. He tried to grieve alone. A grief shared is a burden divided. ‘Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep’ (Rom. 12:15 KJV).” (Page 16)

“Finally, we rebuild by standing on the promises of God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain’ (Rev. 21:4).” (Page 86)

“Mary’s action highlighted not only her devoted love, but her spiritually perceptive spirit” (Page 33)

“When we take our life and place it against the backdrop of eternity, it causes us to reevaluate what we are doing, what we believe, to whom we are committed, and for what purpose we are here on this earth.” (Page 104)

“Third, we note life’s difficulties (vv. 9–10). Into every life comes troubles, illness, stress, sorrow, and confusion. Moses underscores that no one is exempt from life’s difficult moments.” (Page 105)

Product Details

• Title: A Minister’s Treasury of Funeral and Memorial Messages
• Author: Jim Henry
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman
• Publication Date: 2003
• Pages: 208

About Jim Henry

Jim Henry is pastor of a 10,000-member church in Orlando. He has been a pastor for over thirty years and served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.