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The Order of Service Prelude:Keyboard Selections played by Ken Reeves Welcome and Opening Prayer: Pastor Paul Sorenson Song #1: Amazing Grace by Cecilia From: Voice of the Feminine Spirit Reflections on Noel's Life & God's Love: Pastor Paul Sorenson A Father's Message: John Schuderer A Mother's Letter: Marna Chvarak [Not Shared Publicly at Service] Song #2: Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton From: Eric Clapton Unplugged Reading #1: Barbara Schuderer (Stepmother) Excerpt from A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson Song #3: A Place in the World by Mary Chapin Carpenter From: A Place in the World Reading #2: Ryan Schuderer (Brother) On Joy and Sorrow From: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Song #4: Bourée by Johan Sebastian Bach Performed by Jethro Tull From: Standup Email and a Love Poem: Heather Burns (Partner) Song #5: Dante's Prayer by Loreena McKennitt From: The Book of Secrets Open Sharing: by Family and Friends Closing Comments and Prayer: Pastor Paul Sorenson Postlude/Song #6: Standing in Motion by Yanni From: In Celebration of Life Reception Spreading of Ashes |
Welcome and
Opening Prayer Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we were unable to capture the exact words of Pastor Paul's opening comments and prayer. He welcomed those present, offered his condolences to Noel's family and friends, and he dedicated the evening to God and to Noel. The closing words of his opening prayer were: "Tonight we celebrate his memory. So we dedicate this time to You [God] and give thanks. Amen." |
