As a family we have been overwhelmed by people’s kindness to us since Jonathan died a month ago – so many people have written in the various ways that people can be in contact, to offer condolences, but also to tell us of the impact Jonathan had on them. It has been overwhelming and humbling in equal measure, and we are so very proud of Jonathan and all that he was.
Wonderfully we have about 400 people coming to Jonathan’s funeral in person and a further 200 who have signed up to watch it online, which is an amazing testament to him.
Jonathan wrote his funeral a few years ago. Unusually he not only chose the music, hymns and readings, but also wrote introductions to them to explain why he had chosen them. He also went through the service book and chose every piece of liturgy, and at one point created a prayer taking bits of prayers on offer.
Below is a copy of the service sheet for anyone following along at home, and under that is the link page for the St Paul’s Church Chippenham YouTube, where the service will be livestreamed. The livestream recording will be available for a few days after the funeral.
Thank you for joining us.
https://www.youtube.com/@stpaulschurch-chippenham1115/streams
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I am so very d sorry I can neither be with you in person or virtually but will be holding all of you in thoughts, prayers and with much love. Una.
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Thankyou, Chantal, for letting others share in the service for Jonathan – I was out at the time but have read his Order of Service and caught up a bit online. What a beautiful and special service – and how lovely that he was able to give his own input all the way through. May the Lord comfort you all as a family (and his friends) in your loss, and whilst you feel that loss deeply and always will, it’s wonderful to know that he left you and the world such a legacy of testimony and inspiration, and that the love of Jesus was written all over and through his life. Thankyou for your part in helping him to become all that he was called to be. Blessings Helen Bookless Milford Haven
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Thank you so much for sharing Jonathan’s funeral service online. I was able to stop on my journey back from holiday and connect to some Wi-Fi and so be able to join you. It was so moving to hear Jonathan’s voice again in a service that was so typically thoughtful and thought-provoking. Again, I was inspired by his message and by his example. Jonathan has made a deep and lasting impact in so many people’s lives, including my own. His thoughtfully prepared funeral service left me with a deep sense of love, of life in all its fullness, and of hope. What a parting gift!
Laura
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How typically beautifully prepared and written and how full of evangelism even now.
My prayers are with you who will most mourn the loss of his presence.
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