Samuel Alsgood, Sr.

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A Celebration of Life and Love for

Samuel Alsgood, Sr. “Big Sam”

Sunrise

Sunset

June 3, 1925

December 14, 2014

Bethany United Methodist Church 4533 Mendez Street New Orleans, LA 70126

Officiant: Rev. Anice N. Moses Eulogy: Rev. Hadley R. Edwards

Saturday, December 20, 2014 Visitation: 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. * Funeral Service: 12:30 p.m.


Obituary. SAMUEL ALSGOOD, SR. Lifelong dedication to faith, family, and friends


Order of Service Processional/Gather ………………….. ” We’ve Come This Far By Faith” Greetings …………………………………………... Rev. Anice N. Moses Sr. Pastor Bethany United Methodist Church Hymn .… “We’ll Understand It Better By and By” .… Bethany U.M.C. Choir Prayer …....................................................................... Rev. William Jones Scripture Readings Rev. William Jones Rev. Marva Mitchell

Old Testament Psalm 62:1-2 New Testament 2 Timothy 4: 6-8

Affirmation of Faith …………………………………….. Apostles’ Creed Music …………………………………………..… Bethany U.M.C. Choir Acknowledgements ………………………………..… Dianne N. Alsgood Obituary ………………………………………………... Ronald Williams

Expressions ………………… Our Father ……………………………. Gwendolyn Davenport, Samuel Alsgood Jr., Gilda A. Williams Solo ……………… ”He Looked Beyond My Faults”…..…… Don Miller Open Expressions………………………………………………………… Eulogy ………………………………………..…. Rev Hadley R Edwards New Orleans District Superintendent Hymn …………….…………. ”Only What You Do For Christ Will Last” Final Viewing Hymn ………………………………….. ” Battle Hymn of the Republic” Recessional Benediction at the Final Resting Place


Active Pallbearers Dane Smith Robie Jones Kerry Edwards

Larry Perkins Stephen Valenti Weldon Frazier

Honorary Pallbearers Samuel Alsgood, Jr.

Otis Davenport, Jr. Ronald Williams

ARRANGEMENTS Boyd Family Funeral Home New Orleans, LA 70122

INTERMENT Mount Olivet Cemetery & Mausoleum 4000 Norman Mayer Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70122

REPAST Bethany United Methodist Church King Building II Corinthian 5:18-19 18. Now all these things are from God, who reconcile us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

Expressions of Appreciation The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Park Manor of Quail Valley, Missouri City, Texas and Vantage Hospice for your care and love. A special thank you to Rev Hadley R. Edwards, Boyd Funeral Home, Rev. Anice N. Moses & our Bethany Family. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and acts of kindness during this time. The Family Program Design & Printing: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186 * ourcelebrationsoflife@gmail.com


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