Not in My Job Description

I was excited last Sunday as I assisted in an interment ceremony for one of my seniors. We had all together ten people. I started with a prayer, then we sing a hymn. The daughters paid tribute to their beloved mother and said they had been deeply moved by her unconditional love. I thanked the family members for entrusting me in the care of their mother. I also appreciated the ongoing support from the family. The whole thing was initiated by her daughter a month or two before the death of her mom. She used to come with her mom for the Sunday fellowship I hosted. She was touched by my message. I told the people attending the interment that I appreciated the invitation even it is not in my job description. I felt honored to help out the interment of the deceased. It was also a way to glorify our Father in heaven. Obviously, I am not a minister but I am in the ministry of God. We had light snack after the interment in the home of the bereaved family. We had a wonderful time of sharing. Thanks be to God for the opportunity to serve others and make friends.

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