In Loving Memory
Classes of 1929 - 1969 Memorial Service
Written by the late Mr. Robert Jeffries
Leader:
The warm clasp, the friendly smile, the affectionate greetings are but manifestations of an inner soul felt communion of the spirit. For we are gathered together as the Hawkins High Classes of 1929 - 1969. As the years have gone by, some of our beloved schoolmates have advanced further along the path we travel to enter into the beauty and joy of heaven. Let us honor their memory in loving tribute.
Schoolmates:
Let us honor them not in memory alone, but with the realization the the community of the spirit is an eternal community, whose bonds are never broken.
For we are united in love.
Leader:
Therefore, let us not morn for our schoolmates as departed, but let us rejoice that they now enter more fully into that perfection which has been prepared for all who love and follow His way.
Schoolmates:
As a symbol of living beauty and purity of the ongoing spirit, I light candles of joy, beauty and love in living remembrance of our schoolmates. Let us bow our heads in silent prayer that we may honor them, not by words alone, but by the witness of our lives.
All that they held dear, we cherish. Through God's graces, then let us dedicate our lives anew to carry on His precious work.
Leader:
Almighty God, Thou loving Father. We thank Thee for all beauty of our lives of these our departed schoolmates. May all of our hearts be lifted higher today as we mediate upon the manifestations of Thy love which these Thy children have made known to us. May we be drawn more completely unto the beauty and the joy of Thy eternal love. Be our ever present guide, friend and comforter. In Jesus' Name we pray - Amen.