As stewards of God, we are responsible to God for the use we make of all that God gives us. It is a responsibility not only for the years of life, but also at the time of death. Therefore, a properly drawn will is an instrument by which we fulfill our stewardship. In this way, we make adequate provision for our families and for strengthening the service of the Church of Jesus Christ in which we continue as members through the communion of the saints. The Support and Endowment Committee of Westminster can provide information and resources for such preparation.
A Christian funeral should reflect Christian conviction and bear Christian witness. Therefore, those responsible for decisions in arranging it should be less concerned about social custom and more concerned about the meaning and intent of our Christian faith in what we do at this time.
In the days and weeks following death, friends of the bereaved family may comfort them by making their Christian love felt in simple ways of kindness and concern. A brief call, a note of sympathetic understanding, and a thoughtful and helpful act of service can mean much in sharing the burden of sorrow.
Good stewardship includes informed decisions about living wills, power of attorney for health care, and organ donation. Excellent materials are available on request in the church office for those who wish to engage in this type of planning
Christians face the fact of death with neither sentimental nor morbid attitude. We prepare for it both in the world of daily affairs and in the realm of the spirit. We live in the hope that belongs to those who are members of the community of the resurrection of faith.
(Please see the Funeral Brochure for more complete information or contact one of the ministers)
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