Homegoing Service for Sister Bernice McGilvery-Kelley

Eulogy Scripture

John 17:1-4 (NKJV)1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 4 I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.

Key point from the message by Elder Vince Brown

Jesus knew his hour has come. Likewise, we must realize the hour has come and understand our Kingdom mission is only finished when our life ends.

Prayer by Mickey Baker

Jehovah Jireh, there is none like YOU. Every day, I want to praise and worship YOUR glorious name. So today I weep at the transitioning of my church family, loved one, Sister Bernice Kelly. For you state in Psalm 18:22 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. My God, my strength, in whom I will trust? My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Therefore, I pray that your WORD will resonate in our minds and the minds of her family. Please comfort us when loneliness strikes as we feel the lost on our mother. With unison, we cry out in desperation for peace. Yet, with confidence and faith, we know that God the Father will emerge and continue to strengthen us. Mainly, YOU are our rock, fortress, and deliver especially in times like this. Thus, we petition this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen!