Dorothy Bartlett McWatters September 9, 1929 – June 21, 2022

Service of Memory and Hope Dorothy Bartlett McWatters September 9, 1929 – June 21, 2022 Welcome Home When I am gone, release me, let me go. You have many things to see and do. Do not tie yourself to me with tears. I gave you all my love. You can only guess how much you give to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you’ve shown, now it’s time I travel on alone. So grieve a while if grieve you must, then let your grief be lost in trust. It’s only a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away and life goes on, so if you need me call and I will come. Then listen with your heart and hear my love around you, soft and clear. So live a long life remembering me, enjoying each day being what you must be and then, when you come this way alone I’ll greet you with love and a “Welcome Home!” Charleston Baptist Temple Celebrating the Life of Dorothy “Dot” McWatters July 29, 2022 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die”. The promise of Jesus Christ – John 11:25-26 Prelude Call to Worship – II Corinthians 1:3 Dr. Jim Hewitt Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation…” (II Corinthians1:3) Opening Remarks Dr. Jim Hewitt Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Hymn Christ Arose No. 235 Scripture Reading/Remarks Dr. Archie Snedegar Song Just A Closer Walk With Thee No. 561 Poem Footprints Kirk Boyce Sermon Reflection on Psalm 23 Dr. Jim Hewitt Solo The Lord’s Prayer Jamison Miller Poem Come Walk With Me Kirk Boyce A Time of Sharing Sherry McWatters, daughter Concluding Remarks/Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt Recessional On Eagle’s Wings Psalm 113 Praise the Lord! Praise, O Servants of the Lord, Praise the Name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forthe and for evermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the Lord is to be praised! The Lord is high above the heavens! Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, Who looks far down upon the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust, And lifts the needy from the ash heap, To make them sit with princes, With the princes of his people. He gives the barren woman a home, Making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord! From the Family of Dorothy Bartlett McWatters: Perhaps you sent a spiritual bouquet, or food to sustain our needs. Perhaps your hand reached out to help, with some thoughtful kindly deed. Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our grieving hearts, we thank you so much for whatever your part.