Order of Service. Introductory Greeting

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2 Order of Service Processional Hymn Be Not Afraid... Congregation You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way. You shall speak your words in foreign lands and they will understand. You shall see the face of God and live. Refrain Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest. If you pass through raging waters in the sea, you shall not drown. If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed. If you stand before the pow'r of hell and death is at your side, Know that I am with you through it all. Blessed are your poor, for the Kingdom shall be theirs. Blest are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh. And if wicked men insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you! Priest: The Lord be with you. Introductory Greeting All: And with your spirit. Sprinkling with Holy Water Placing of Pall & Bible Danielle Look Loy & Deanna Look Loy Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: Revelation 21:1 5a, 6b 7...Raylene Weatherly I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

3 First Reading: Revelation 21:1 5a, 6b 7...Raylene Weatherly I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, God s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people and God himself will always be with them as their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away. The one who sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water. The victor will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son. All: Thanks be to God The word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm: The Lord Is My Shepherd The Lord is my Shepherd; He is Lord, and I am his guest Fresh and green are the pastures Where He leads me to my rest Near peaceful waters He leads me To cheer up my cheerless heart. He guides me on the safe path He will always do His part Refrain: If I should ever walk in the valley of darkness, No evil would I fear; You are there to show the way, If I should ever walk in the valley of darkness, Your crook and Your Staff They will lead me to the day You prepare a banquet in the sight of my foes You cool my head with oil, And my cup now overflows Surely goodness and kindness will be with me all the way The Lord s house for my dwelling I will thank him every day Glory be to the Father; Glory to His only Son Glory be to the Spirit Glory, glory to ev ryone Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4: Adriannie Webb A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Indeed, we tell you this, on the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will surely not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself, with a word of command, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God, will come down from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, console one another with these words. All: Thanks be to God The word of the Lord.

4 Gospel Acclamation:: Matthew 11:25. Adriannie Webb Gospel (Please Stand): Matthew 11:25. Deacon Joseph Briggs Deacon: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. Deacon: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew All : Glory to You O Lord At that time Jesus answered: I give praise to you, Father, Lord of the heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him. Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ Homily Father Suresh Rajaian, SAC Universal Prayers... Luana Look Loy Hymn: Amazing Grace... Congregation Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. When we ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We ve no less days to sing God s praise Than when we d first begun.

5 Eulogy... Alicia Dyson Tribute from Danielle... Gina Powell Tribute from The Dyson Family... Paul Dyson Tribute from The Look Loy Family... Victor Look Loy Hymn... Gertrude Francis Prayer of Commendation Recessional Hymn How Great Thou Art... Congregation Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed Refrain Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art! How great Thou art! When through the woods, and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze And when I think that God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin Pallbearers Mr. Jordan Masters Mr. Douglas Muir Mr. Shaun Lewis Mr. Swayne English Dr. Sharn Mentz Mr. Alphonso Barton Honorary Pallbearers Mr. Paul Dyson Dr. Victor Look Loy Mr. Oral Masters Mr. Ronald Cooper Ushers Mr. Joshua Ekykeah Mr. Norman Graham Jr.

8 The Family invites all to a reception following the service at the family home, Glen Eden Road (off S. Church St.), first house on the left. The family of the late Jeffrey Dyson would like to thank everyone for coming here today. We would also like to thank all of those who expressed their sympathy and support during this time. We would also like to express our gratitude to his caregivers, Marlene Williams and Bobbette Thompson. Condolences may be registered at Boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page

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