Today we hosted the memorial service for Randy Moser's dad, Ray. Randy's mom and dad attend a small Lutheran church whose meeting place was not big enough to host this event, so we offered. Really didn't have much to prepare... just tried to be a gracious host and run the sound and video.
The minister did a really good job, and the service was pretty interesting for me. With our non-liturgical background, it was pretty neat to be in a service where there was a script and scheduled audience responses. Intermingled with that the minister and several family members shared memories and stories... and a few tears were shed as well.
The family had a bbq lunch catered in, and our ladies set the fellowship hall up nicely, provided desserts and drinks, and made sure everything ran smoothly. It was neat to watch the various family members and friends just talking and remembering and laughing together. Made me wish I had known Randy's dad. Also reminded me once again that this life is a journey of many steps... but we each must take those steps one at a time. Thank you, Lord, for relationships... help me to cherish them.
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