Malphurs, Aubrey

A contemporary handbook for weddings & funerals and other occasions / Handbook for weddings & funerals Handbook for weddings and funerals Contemporary handbook for weddings and funerals and other occasions editors, Aubrey Malphurs & Keith Willhite. - 383 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 378-379) and index.

pt. 1. Weddings. Traditional wedding services -- Other celebrations of marriage -- Meaningful wedding messages -- The vows of commitment -- Additional help for officiates -- Potpourri for the bride and groom -- pt. 2. Funerals Traditional funeral services -- When death is untimely or unexpected -- Funeral services by family members -- Perspectives on death and dying -- pt. 3. Other occasiions. The Lord's table -- Child or family dedication -- Baptism -- Christmas -- Ordination and installation -- State of the church message -- Reenactment of an influential Christian.

A compilation of tested ideas and resources by pastors, this handbook provides just the tool pastors need. Written by experienced, familiar authors, this book deals with difficult situations, like the death of a child and second marriages.

0825431867 9780825431869

02-000653


Marriage service--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Funeral service--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Occasional services/Pastoral Help--Handbooks, manuals, etc.


Handbooks and manuals.

HQ745 / .C66 2003

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