Nancy Ruth Ozmint Memorial
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Welcome
Welcome
Our help is the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.
My name is Austin Prince, pastor at Covenant of Grace - Cathy and Craig’s church home, as well as Nancy’s before her move to Kentucky. And on behalf of the family, I am honored to welcome you to this memorial for Nancy Ruth Ozmint - a Christian funeral/memorial, and therefore a true celebration of her life. For, precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Today, as we worship her loving savior, we also remember and honor Nancy.
Ben, Jon, Steven, and Cathy would each like to share a few words about this dear one on behalf of the family.
Remembrances
Nephew — Ben Hoffer
Cousin — Jon Ozmint
Nephew — Steven Hoffer
Sister — Cathy Hoffer
Opening Remarks
[Adopted from Scotty Smith’s Prayer: A Prayer for Grieving Death and Resting in the Hope of the Gospel]
At times, like Lazarus’ sister, we cry, “Lord, if only you’d been there”, but with great understanding he says, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28)—because no one hates death more than Him. No one grieves death’s ugly violation more deeply. No one is more looking forward to the day of “no more death” (Rev. 21:4) than God. And no one has done more to put death to death, than Jesus.
Today we rest our sobered and saddened hearts on His shoulder, with the peace and comfort that comes from knowing Jesus as “the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). That the “last enemy” will soon be a long gone enemy (1 Cor. 15:26). And because of his resurrection, we sing in advance of our resurrection, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1 Cor. 15:55) We praise, bless, and adore Him, as we rest our heavy hearts in his loving hands.
The reading of God’s word this morning comes from Ps. 34
Scripture Reading: Psalm 34:1-14
1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. 8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! 9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! 10 The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. 11 Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 12 What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. 14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Prayer — Go slow!
O MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believes shall live, though he die; and whosoever lives, and believes in him, shall not die eternally; who also hath taught us (by the Apostle Paul) not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as this our sister does; and that, at the Resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in your sight, and receive that blessing, which your well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear you, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world: Grant this, we ask you, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.
Introduce hymn here
Luke 12:6-7 — “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6–7, ESV)
We can easily feel that we have been forgotten by the Lord, overlooked and uncared for. But Jesus says, take heart, my eye is on the sparrow, even knowing the hairs of your head - I am watching you. I am with you. And I care for you much more than for sparrows. And so we sing, knowing that He is near and watching over us.
Congregational Hymn — His Eye is on The Sparrow
Homily: Psalm 34:15-22 — Paul Mulner // Elder, Covenant of Grace
Congregational Hymn — Abide With Me
Closing Prayer
Benediction
Recessional Hymns — Daphne Mulner
15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.