Lorie Curtis Gladyness

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday September 22, 2022 at Lutheran Christ Chapel in Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC.

Lorie was born April 8, 1962 in Hastings, Michigan to Jim and Marilyn Curtis. She was a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School where she played bassoon and clarinet in the band and participated on the Flag Team. Lorie received her Bachelor’s Degree from Calvin University and was six months away from completing her seminary degree at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary at Lenoir- Rhyne University. Lorie was steadfast in her faith and lived a life in service of her Lord. She enjoyed genealogy and tracing her ancestors.

She is predeceased by her father, Jim Curtis, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Curtis, a brother, James Curtis, Jr. (Brenda) and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the students and staff of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary for their support and friendship throughout Lorie’s illness.

A Celebration of the Life of Lorie Gladyness

APRIL 8, 1962 – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

At a person’s death, the church shares the grief of those who mourn and remembers the brevity of life on earth. At the funeral we give voice to sorrow, thank God for our loved one, and entrust this companion of ours into the hands of God. Trusting in God’s promise in baptism that we are claimed by Christ forever, we rest in the sure hope of the resurrection. When the church gathers to mark the end of life, Christ crucified and risen is the witness of worship, the strength of mutual consolation, and the hope of healing.

+ GATHERING +

Please rise in body or spirit, facing the baptismal font.

PRELUDE WELCOME

Welcome in the name of Jesus, the Savior of the world. We are gathered to worship, to proclaim Christ

crucified and risen, to remember before God our sister, Lorie Gladyness, to give thanks for her life, to commend her to our merciful redeemer, and to comfort one another in our grief.

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

All who are baptized into Christ have put on Christ. In her baptism, Lorie was clothed with Christ. In the day of Christ’s coming, she shall be clothed with glory.

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.

We glorify you.

Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who suffered death for all humanity, who rose from the grave to open the way to eternal life, we praise you.

We praise you.

Holy Spirit, author and giver of life, the comforter of all who sorrow, our sure confidence and everlasting hope, we worship you.

We worship you.

To you, O blessed Trinity, be glory and honor, forever and ever.

Amen.

GATHERING HYMN: ELW 735 Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

NORWICH

GREETING

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

And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you today our sister, Lorie. 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 until, 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.

Please be seated

REMEMBERANCE

FIRST READING Proverbs 8:1-11

1Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? 2On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out: 4"To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live. 5O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it. 6Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right; 7for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8All the words of my

mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them. 9They are all straight to one who understands and right to those who find knowledge. 10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; 11for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

A READING FROM JULIAN OF NORWICH

Our good Lord showed a spiritual sight of his familiar love. I saw that he is to us everything which is good and comforting for our help. He is our clothing, who wraps and enfolds us for love, embraces us and shelters us, surrounds us for his love, which is so tender that he may never desert us. And so in this sight I saw that he is everything which is good, and I understand.

And in this he showed me something small, no bigger than a hazelnut, lying in the palm of my hand, as it seemed to me, and it was as round as a ball. I looked at it with the eye of my understanding and thought: What can this be? I was amazed that it could last, for I thought that because of its littleness it would suddenly have fallen into nothing. And I was answered in my understanding: It lasts and always will, because God loves it; and thus everything has being through the love of God.

In this little thing I saw three properties. The first is that God made it, the second is that God loves it, the third is that God preserves it. But what did I see in it? It is that God is the Creator and the protector and the lover. For until I am substantially united to him, I can never have perfect rest or true happiness, until, that is, I am so attached to him that there can be no created thing between my God and me.

Revelations of Divine Love, Revelation 5

SECOND READING Romans 5:1-5

1Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through

whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Please rise in body or spirit.

GOSPEL Matthew 28:1-9

Before the Reading: The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.

1After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. 5But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

After the Reading: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

SERMON Dr. Susan McArver

Silence for reflection follows.

HYMN: ELW 574 Here I Am, Lord

Please rise in body or spirit. HERE I AM, LORD

CREED

With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

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 Pontius 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 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 resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Please kneel/sit in body or spirit.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, in holy baptism you have knit your chosen people together into one communion of saints in the body of Christ. Give to your whole church in heaven and on earth your light and your peace.

God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant that all who have been baptized into Christ’s death and resurrection may die to sin and rise to share the new life in Christ.

God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Give courage and faith to all who mourn, and a sure and certain hope in your loving care, that, casting all their sorrow on you, they may have strength for the days ahead.

God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant to us who are still in our pilgrimage, and who walk as yet by faith, that, where this world groans in grief and pain, your Holy Spirit may lead us to bear witness to your light and life.

God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Help us, in the midst of things we cannot understand, to believe and trust in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to life everlasting.

God of mercy, hear our prayer.

God of all grace, we give you thanks because by his death our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed the power of death and by his resurrection he opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Make us certain that because he lives we shall live also, and that neither death nor life, nor things present nor things to come, will be able to separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

PEACE

Please rise.

The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

The congregation is invited to share the peace with one another.

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DIALOGUE AND PREFACE

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, O Lord, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead and in whom our hope of resurrection dawns. The sting of death has been removed by the glorious promise of his risen life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE WITH WORDS OF INSTITUTION

Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars, beneath the sea, within each cell, with every breath.

We praise you, O God.

Generations bless your faithfulness: through the waters, across the wilderness, by night and day, out of exile, into the future.

We bless you, O God.

We give you thanks for your Son: at the heart of human life, near to those who suffer, beside the sinner, among the poor, with us now.

We thank you, O God.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world.

Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end.

Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.

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 temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Come to the banquet, for all is now ready.

COMMUNION

Please come forward and receive the bread, which is gluten-free, from the celebrant. Wine (red) and grape juice (white) are available in individual glasses from the assisting minister. You may deposit your used glasses in the basket provided.

LAMB OF GOD

SOLO DURING COMMUNION ELW 423: Shall We Gather at the River Mac Mullins

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Let us pray. Creator of the stars of night, we give you thanks for this gift of life. Increase our faith and open our eyes that we might recognize Jesus in all whom you call us to love and serve. Abide with us as darkness deepens and be our hope and highest joy, until at last with all your saints we dwell in your unfailing Light. Amen.

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COMMENDATION

Let us commend Lorie Curtis Gladyness to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer.

Silence is kept.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Lorie. 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 everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.

Amen.

SENDING HYMN: I’ll Fly Away

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BLESSING DISMISSAL

Let us go forth in peace,

in the name of Christ. Amen. POSTLUDE

The congregation is invited to a light luncheon in Reinartz Hall, directly underneath Christ Chapel, following the service. All are welcome.

Leading Worship Today:

Crucifer: Gina Schaefer Torchbearers: Stephen Abbott and Crystal Ham

Bookbearer: Isaac Taylor Preacher: Dr. Susan McArver

Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Justin Nickel Assisting Minister: Colette Hammesfahr

Communion Ministers: Dr. Melanie Dobson, Dr. Brent Driggers, Dr. Kermit Moss Lectors: Christine Taylor, Courtney Noya, Quentin Surace

Soloist: Mac Mullins Musician: Dr. Patrick Hawkins Sacristan: Mac Mullins

The flowers in the Chapel today are given by the Seminary community in memory of their friend

and sister in Christ, Lorie Curtis Gladyness.

Special thanks to Incarnation Lutheran Church for providing the bulletins this morning.

Lorie Curtis Gladyness

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Columbia, South Carolina

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday September 22, 2022 at Lutheran Christ Chapel in Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC.

Lorie was born April 8, 1962 in Hastings, Michigan to Jim and Marilyn Curtis. She was a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School where she played bassoon and clarinet in the band and participated on the Flag Team. Lorie received her Bachelor’s Degree from Calvin University and was six months away from completing her seminary degree at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Lorie was steadfast in her faith and lived a life in service of her Lord. She enjoyed genealogy and tracing her ancestors.

She is predeceased by her father, Jim Curtis, Sr.

Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Curtis, a brother, James Curtis, Jr. (Brenda) and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the students and staff of Lutheran Theological

Southern Seminary for their support and friendship throughout Lorie’s illness.

Lorie requests that memorial gifts be made to Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.