Celebration of Thanksgiving For the life of Arthur W. Simpson Sunrise: May 28, 1926 Sunset: October 6, 2011 At Davyton United Church Davyton, Manchester On Saturday, October 22, 2011 At 1:00 p.m. Officiating Ministers: Rev. Edmund Folkes Rev. Mark Stewart Overseer Norman Nunes Organists: Elder Rapheal Marshall Marc & Rachel Simpson (Grandchildren) Interment: Davyton United Church Cemetery Repast: The Simpson’s family invites you to a banquet at the church fellowship hall.
Order of Service Open Tributes Prelude in Song (Great Is Thy Faithfulness)..........................Minister Delbert Batiste Opening Sentences (All Standing)..........................................Reverend Edmund Folkes Congregational Hymn............................................................”The Lord is My Shepherd”
The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; he leadeth me The quiet waters by.
My soul he doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for his own name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill: For thou art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still.
My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint And my cup overflows.
Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God’s house for evermore My dwelling-place shall be.
Invocation..............................................................................Overseer Norman Nunes Old Testament Scripture Reading...........................................Shania Simpson & Britne Simpson (Granddaughters) Genesis 1:26-31 Selection.................................................................................Bellefield Apostolic Church New Testament Scripture Reading.........................................Jovin McCormack & Marc Simpson (Grandchildren) 1 Corinthians 15: 45-58 Tribute in Song.......................................................................Alex Simpson (Grandson) Tribute....................................................................................Elder Dorothy McDonald (District #7) Selection.................................................................................Minister Delbert Batiste
Order of Service Reflections..............................................................................Mr. Eric Watt Pastor Errol Williams Overseer Norman Nunes Tribute on behalf of the Grandchildren..................................Simone Simpson (Granddaughter) Tribute in Song......................................................................”How Great Thou Art” (Grandchildren) Offertory................................................................................In Aid of Cemetery Maintenance Fund Offertory Hymn.....................................................................“Will Your Anchor Hold” Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, When the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift and the cables strain, Will your anchor drift, or firm remain? Refrain We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
It will surely hold in the Straits of Fear— When the breakers have told that the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
It will firmly hold in the Floods of Death— When the waters cold chill our latest breath, On the rising tide it can never fail, While our hopes abide within the Veil. When our eyes behold through the gath’ring night The city of gold, our harbor bright, We shall anchor fast by the heav’nly shore, With the storms all past forevermore. Eulogy....................................................................................Pastor Nigel Simpson (Son) Selection.................................................................................Davyton United Church Choir Message..................................................................................Reverend Mark Stewart Prayer of Comfort...................................................................Reverend Edmund Folkes Recessional Hymn..................................................................“When We All Get to Heaven”
Precious Memories
Precious Memories
Precious Memories
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Acknowledgments Pallbearers Trevor Simpson (Son) Clifford Simpson (Son) Nigel Simpson (Son) Sylvin Simpson (Son) Donald Simpson (Son) Warren Bailey (Adopted Son) Rupert McCormack (Son-in-law) Roy Richards (Nephew)
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***** Internment
Davyton United Church Cemetery
***** Acknowledgment
The Simpson’s family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, kindness and support shown to us during this time of bereavement. May God’s favour be extended to you and may He bless and keep you!
Hymns Recessional Hymn: “When We All Get To Heaven” Sing the wondrous love of Jesus Sing His mercy and His grace In the mansions bright and blessed He’ll prepare for us a place Refrain: When we all get to heaven What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus We’ll sing and shout the victory! While we walk the pilgrim pathway Clouds will overspread the sky But when traveling days are over Not a shadow, not a sigh Onward to the prize before us! Soon His beauty we’ll behold Soon the pearly gates will open We shall tread the streets of gold Let us then be true and faithful Trusting, serving every day Just one glimpse of Him in glory Will the toils of life repay Graveside Hymn: “In the Sweet By and By” There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain: In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blessed; And our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. To our bountiful Father above, We will offer our tribute of praise For the glorious gift of His love And the blessings that hallow our days.
Graveside Hymn: “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder” When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. Refrain: When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share; When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care; Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. Graveside Hymn: “Shall We Gather At The River” Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. Soon we’ll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace.