Paul Stephenson's Funeral Service

So many of you have contacted First Presbyterian about the availability of the funeral service in some recorded format, I wanted to give you an update. The Stephenson's have graciously given us permissions to make it available widely. We will have an audio and video recording of the service up on the main church site by Friday, and will have a transcript of the message soon. Stayed tuned for updates here - and do pray for the Stephensons.

Below is an order of service.

A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
In Memoriam — Paul H. Stephenson, IV

First Presbyterian Church March 27, 2006
Jackson, Mississippi 11:00 a.m.

The Rev. Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III, Senior Minister
The Reverend Richard Vise, Campus Minister,
Reformed University Ministries, Auburn University
The Rev. Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas, Minister of Teaching
officiating
______________________________________

The Organ Prelude Mrs. Joseph Wadsworth, Organist
The Processional "A Might Fortress Is Our God"
(Ministers and Family Enter)
The Call to Worship ....................................... Dr. Duncan
The Hymn of Praise No. 100 — “Holy, Holy Holy!”
The Prayer of Adoration, Invocation, and Comfort
The Old Testament Reading — Psalm 103..... Mr. Vise
The Remembrance
The RUF Song — “Isaiah 43”
The New Testament Reading — John 14; Romans 8; Philippians 4:6-7
The Pastoral Prayer ...................................... Dr. Thomas
The Confession of Faith
The Reading of Scripture
The Sermon ..................................................... Dr. Duncan
The Hymn No. 358 — “For All the Saints”
The Benediction
The Recessional (Family Exits)
The Postlude

Mr. Paul H. Stephenson IV
October 16, 1982 — March 23, 2006
Communing Member of this congregation since February 5, 1995
_____________________________________________

The Graveside Service will be at Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Ridgeland, Mississippi