Prayer of bereavment

Dear Shirley and Josephine,

ALMIGHTY GOD, we rejoice to know
that your reign extends far beyond the limits of this life.
In the mystery of what lies beyond our sight
we pray that your love may complete its work
in those whose days on earth are done;
and grant that we who serve you now in this world
may at last share with them
the glories of your heavenly kingdom

HEAR US, O merciful Father,
as we remember in love, our brother Heng Li and TL Yeap
whom we have placed in your hands.
Enfold them in the arms of your mercy,
in the blessed rest of everlasting peace

Heng Li and TL, go forth upon your journey from this world,
in the name of God the Father almighty who created you;
in the name of Jesus Christ who suffered death for you:
in the name of the Holy Spirit who strengthens you;
in communion with the blessed Saints,
and all the armies of the heavenly host.
may you be in peace,

Give rest, O Christ, to your servant Heng Li and TL
Where sorrow and pain are no more,
neither sighing, but life everlasting.

Father of all mercies and God of all consolation,.
give courage to Shirley and Josephine in their loss and sorrow.
Be their refuge and strength, O Lord,
reassure them of your continuing love
and lift them from the depths of grief
into the peace and light of your presence.
Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
by dying has destroyed our death,
and by rising, restored our life.
Your Holy Spirit, our comforter,
speaks for us in groans too deep for words.
Come alongside Shirley and Josephine. Remind them of your eternal
presence and give them your comfort and strength.
Amen.

Dear shirley and Josephine,

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray
the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may
appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye

May the good lord continue to bless you and your family.


Heng Li(liver cancer) and TL Yeap(prostate cancer) are members of our Elpizo cancer support group lead by Shery Lim. May God bless their souls.