I took my first funeral service on Saturday. On the Friday I had spent time with the family discussing what they wanted in the eulogy. Hearing them share their precious memories was so good even though there was, of course, great sorrow too. The service went well and there were no awkward moments. What a privilege to be alongside a family and in some way a part of that family, as they mourned and remembered.
First of all thanks to Fat Prophet for your interest. I see from your blog you are having trouble commenting. To get back to my assessed service. Criticism albeit constructive is harder for some to take than others. I felt a little crushed after my assessed service but then remembered I had recorded it on my dictaphone. I listened to it all through and although my assessors were quite right about me speaking a little quickly and rushing from item to item, I was actually very pleased with the content of my sermon and how I presented it. So I have decided to take heart. I highly recommend other trainees to record your services. You can hear your good points and your bad and there is no argument about it, it is all caught on the recorder.
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