James Stanley Allega - November 19, 1928 – October 9, 2023
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Welcome & Gathering
Jesus said, I am the resurrection and I am life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet shall they live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.
Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of James Stanley Allega. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow….hope, in death….resurrection.
Pray
Hymn
Hymn
When we all get to heaven
Old Testament Scripture
Old Testament Scripture
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 right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint 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
my whole life long.
Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Rick Sitton
Celebration of Life
Celebration of Life
Slide Show
Abby Wood
Special Music - Old Rugged Cross
Special Music - Old Rugged Cross
New Testament Scripture
New Testament Scripture
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Pray.
Message of Hope
Message of Hope
Hymn - When we all get to heaven
Hymn - When we all get to heaven
Military Honors
Military Honors
Petty Officer First Class Maxwell McMann
Benediction
Benediction
This concludes our service. Following the Benediction I will escort the family out of the chapel and then you may follow. On behalf of the family, thank you for being here today to celebrate Ellen’s Life. A reception is provided by Ellen and Bill’s Sunday school class down in the Asbury Room.
The peace of God which passes all understanding
keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
And the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always. Amen.