Doris Harris Program

-S ERVICE OF C ELEBRATION - T HURSDAY , J ULY 21, 2022 | 11:00 AM N EW L IFE IN C HRIST L UTHERAN C HURCH 311 S. C OCKRELL H ILL — D UNCANVILLE , TX 75116 P ASTOR J EFF B ERGERON

L IFE R EFLECTIONS OF D ORIS D ORIS G URST H ARRIS , 73, of DeSoto, Texas, died July 8, 2022, after a long illness. She was born March 5, 1949, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of Audrey Williams. She and her younger siblings grew up on air force bases in Europe and the southern United States. Doris graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in Child Psychology and Black Studies in 1975. She later completed the Lutheran Seminary Program of the Southwest in Austin, TX with a Master of Divinity in 1990. She was an educator, a chaplain, and a Lutheran pastor, touching many lives in these career fields and making a difference in everyone she worked with. Doris loved traveling and enjoyed visiting countries all over the world. She celebrated life with passion and had a heart for service to others. She is survived by her son Desmond Dupree of DeSoto, TX; mother Audrey Williams of Minneapolis, MN; sister Jean Williams of Minneapolis, MN; brother Michael Williams of Minneapolis, MN; and many more relatives and beloved friends. Doris was preceded in death by her daughter Ayanna Marie Dupree and her husband Willie Eugene Harris.

A WORSHIP CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF T HE REVEREND D ORIS H ARRIS

WELCOME

The Rev. Jeff Bergeron, New Life in Christ Lutheran Church GATHERING

P Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of all mercy and the God of all consolaƟon, who comforts us in all our sorrows so that we can comfort others in their sorrows with the consolaƟon we ourselves have received from God. C Amen.

Thanksgiving for BapƟsm

P When we were bapƟzed in Christ Jesus, we were bapƟzed into his death. We were buried therefore with him by bapƟsm into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrecƟon like his. P Eternal God, maker of heaven and earth, who formed us from the dust of the earth, who by your breath gave us life, we glorify you. C We glorify you. P Jesus Christ, the resurrecƟon and the life, who suffered death for all humanity, who rose from the grave to open the way to eternal life, we praise you. C We praise you. P Holy Spirit, author and giver of life, the comforter of all who sorrow, our sure confi dence and everlasƟng hope, we worship you. C We worship you. P To you, O blessed Trinity, be glory and honor, forever and ever. C Amen.

Processional Hymn - ELW 504

A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD

GreeƟng

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you.

Prayer of the Day

P Let us pray. O God of grace and glory, we remember before you today our sister, Doris. We thank you for giving her to us to know and to love as a companion in our pilgrimage on earth. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see that death has been swallowed up in the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may live in confidence and hope unƟl, by your call, we are gathered to our heavenly home in the company of all your saints; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Remembrances

Rev. Suzanne Guinn Rev. Sandra Wilcox Desmond Dupree

WORD

First Reading: Genesis 1:26 - 31 L

The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God. Psalm 23 (Read Responsively by whole verse) L

The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.

C He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside sƟll waters; L he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. C Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. L You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. C Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Second Reading: GalaƟans 5:22 - 23 L The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Gospel Verse

P The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke, the 6 th chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel

Luke 6:20 - 23

P C

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon Special Music

WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER - St. John Lutheran Voices of Harmony

Apostles Creed P

With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under PonƟus Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrecƟon of the body, and the life ever lasƟng. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession P Let us pray.

(each peƟƟon ends) God of mercy,

C P C

hear our prayer.

… one God, now and forever.

Amen

GreeƟng of Peace P

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C

And also with you.

MEAL

Great Thanksgiving P

The Lord be with you. And also with you. LiŌ up your hearts. We liŌ them to the Lord.

C P C P C

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, . . . we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

The EucharisƟc Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptaƟon, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Communion

SENDING

CommendaƟon P

Let us commend Doris to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer. Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant, Doris, Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasƟng peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. C Amen.

BenedicƟon

Hymn - ELW 860

I’M SO GLAD, JESUS LIFTED ME

Postlude

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP

Presiding Minister EucharisƟc Minister

The Rev. Erik Gronberg, Bishop, NT - NL Synod The Rev. Willard McIver, St. Andrew, Hurst

Host Pastor Preachers

The Rev. Jeff Bergeron, New Life in Christ, Duncanville The Rev. Nancy and The Rev. Rodney Maeker, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Twin CiƟes, MN

AssisƟng Minister for CommiƩal

The Rev. Suzanne Guinn, St. John, Dallas Mr. Dale Dietert, St. Luke’s, Richardson St. John’s Lutheran Voices of Harmony

Organist

Special Music

Readers and Communion Assistants

Clergy of the NT - NL Synod

Special thanks to the people of New Life in Christ, Duncanville and parƟcularly the bereavement commiƩee for their hospitality.

There will be refreshments available aŌer the service. Those going to the DFW NaƟonal Cemetery for the commiƩal liturgy will be leaving at 12:30pm