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1 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | NT general | FytRobert | 242653 | ||
HI. WHAT ARE THE NORMAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHURCH WHEN 1.A MEMBER DIES 2 A NON MEMBER CHRISTIAN DIES? | ||||||
2 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | NT general | justme | 242654 | ||
FytRobert, Hi brother, Scripture does not say what the church is to do in either case. However as a matter of courtesy the Pastor for one sure better go visit with the family of the loved one who passed. Generally they assist the family in any area he is welcomed to help in, be that being at the visitation, preaching the funeral and graveside services. Generally the church has a dinner after the services at the church and takes meal to the family for a couple of meals. Follow up is strictly depending on the Pastor. When a non-member dies that all depends upon the family of the loved one and their wishes. If the Pastor does the services most always he is given a sum for his services. If he feels circumstances warrant not accepting anything for his services that is his choice. Often the funeral home includes something for his services included in the cost of the funeral service. As for the church it is totally at the pastors suggestion to who ever is in charge of things like this. Above all else this is a time when people are more open to hear the Gospel as usually they may not be. Perhaps many pastor's feel this is a real opportunity for showing the love of Christ. In my personal experience, there were times when children were involved in a tragedy that resulted in their passing. A few were SIDS and one an accident. These are the most difficult to do. There is complete assurance that these little ones are in the LORDs presents and that's so beautiful. But the parents and other relative's are heart broken, special ministering is needed then often for sometime later. Parents often blame each other for the death of a child. It is not uncommon for a divorce to happen when a child dies. A wise minister knows this and takes caution to work with a couple in counseling the couple to help them to prevent blaming and give then support. No Pastor can be held accountable for how a couple copes with such loss and a couples reaction. However if a pastor is ill equipped and does little to minister then he is seriously accountable for being so inept. Being group called to be a church has a responsibility to the community, as well as does the pastor, because they are Jesus Christ to the community wher the LORD has planted them to minister the GOSPEL. Amen. justme |
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3 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | NT general | FytRobert | 242657 | ||
HI JUSTME, THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY AND I AM GIVEN TO UNDERSTAAND THAT THE BIBLE IS SILENT ON FUNERAL SERVICES. IT WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO KNOW WHEN AND WHO INITIATED THE FUNERAL SERVICES AND ITS PURPOSES. | ||||||
4 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | NT general | JeanineF | 242658 | ||
Good Morning; The act of burying another’s body was viewed as an expression of loving-kindness and respect. The burial of the body of a deceased person was an act of considerable importance to people in the Biblical period. Abraham was the first person directly mentioned in the record as performing a burial, and was willing to spend a fair sum of money in order to obtain a suitable place as a burial ground. See Gen 23:3-20 The cave obtained by Abraham became a family burial site, receiving his wife’s body and, eventually, his own, and those of Isaac, Rebekah, Leah, and Jacob. In view of the Biblical attitude toward dead bodies, it is evident that the veneration of the bodies of prominent servants of God was not practiced. See Deu 34:5,6 Additional Note: The Jews buried their dead quickly after death, usually on the same day. There were two reasons for such prompt action. First, dead bodies decompose quickly in the hot climate of the Middle East. Second, according to the thinking of the time, leaving a body unburied for days showed dishonor to the deceased and his family. Hope this helps, giving some bible based insight regarding burial of the dead. |
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