Friday, October 09, 2015

A Blending of Traditions – v2

In coming together
many as one body
to celebrate her life
a blending of traditions
colors of our faith, denominations
a tapestry of believing
in this one family
sitting together with her
to talk of her life
a testament of love, of faith
of Your commandments lived out

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edited October 9, 2015
A Blending of Traditions – v2

July 10, 2010
A Blending of Traditions
funeral for Barbara Elaine Van Patten
Suncook United Methodist Church
July 9, 2010
officiated by Salvation Army,
Church of the Nazarene,
United Methodist clergy
with reception at
Church of the Latter Day Saints,
and witness to her life
by pastor of Free Will Baptist Church

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