Funeral Service for Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner: Prayers and Readings

Opening Prayer and Remembrance

• 🙏 We gather with heavy hearts but a spirit of love to honor the life, love, and legacy of your servant, Sylvester Turner.
• 🌟 We thank you for the gift of his life, the joy he brought to our community and the world, and the memories we hold dear.
• 🕊️ In this time of sorrow, we ask for your comfort and peace to surround us and guide us through this difficult journey.

Old Testament Scripture: Psalm 121

• ⛰️ The scripture assures us that our help comes from the Lord, who made Heaven and Earth.
• 🛡️ The Lord is our keeper, our shade, and will preserve us from all evil, preserving our souls and our going out and coming in.
• 🌳 While grass withers and flowers fade, the word of God shall stand forever.

New Testament Scripture: John 14:1-6

• 🏡 Jesus states that in his Father's house are many mansions, and he is going to prepare a place for us.
• ➡️ He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me."

Epistle Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

• 🏅 The apostle Paul reflects on his life, stating, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
• 👑 He anticipates the crown of righteousness that the Lord will award to him and to all who have longed for his appearing.

Closing Prayer

• 🙏 We pray for strength and courage for the family during these days.
• 🗣️ We ask for power for the pastor to lead someone lost to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
• 🌟 We pray that when our summons comes, we may hear the welcome voice, "Servant well done, you've been faithful over a few things."