Service held in The Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton on Friday 7th November 2014 at 11.00am followed by private cremation. Song THE LORD LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (Psalm 23) Jehovah God is my Shepherd; So why should I fear or fret? For he who cares for his sheep so much Will none of his own forget. By quiet waters he leads me, My soul does restore and bless. He guides my steps for his own name’s sake In pathways of righteousness. He guides my steps for his own name’s sake In pathways of righteousness. Officiating Ashley Turner Welcome Overview of Gordon’s life Scripture Readings Song Alone in depths of deep shadow I walk, yet I fear no harm. For my Great Shepherd is always near; His staff keeps me from alarm My head with oil he refreshes; My cup he has filled up well. His loving kindness will follow me, And there in his house I’ll dwell. His loving kindness will follow me, And there in his house I’ll dwell. HE WILL CALL (Job 14:13-15) Life, like a mist, appears for just a day, Then disappears tomorrow. All that we are can quickly fade away, Replaced with tears and sorrow. If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made: He will call; the dead will answer. command. They shall live at his comm and. For he will have a longing For the work of his own hand. So have faith, and do not wonder, For our God can make us stand. And we shall live forever, As the work of his own hand. Friends of our God, though they may pass away, Will never be forsaken. All those asleep who in God’s mem’ry stay, From death he will awaken. Then we’ll come to see all that life can be: Paradise eternally. Prayer How wise and loving my Shepherd! His praises with joy I sing. The cheering news of his tender care To sheep-like ones I will bring. His Word I’ll faithfully follow, Walk carefully in his way. My glorious treasure of serving him, I’ll gratefully use each day. My glorious treasure of serving him, I’ll gratefully use each day. Ashley will now hand over to Stephen and Joyce to pay their tributes Tributes Joyce Stewart Stephen Anderson Photo Tribute “La Paloma” – Andre Rieu Recessional Hymn ABIDE WITH ME. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide: The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day, Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see: O Thou who changest not, abide with me! I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy Grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still if Thou abide with me. Pallbearers Stephen Anderson Chris Anderson Rowan Anderson David Anderson Allan Anderson Joyce Stewart Jocelyn, Stephen and Donnamaree, Chris and Barbara, Rowan and Tania, David and Nga and their families wish to sincerely thank you all for being here today and warmly invite you to stay and share refreshments and fellowship with them in the Chapel Lounge at the conclusion of this service. You are also invited to sign the tribute card in the Chapel foyer to record your presence here today. Tributes can be left on Gordon’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz Gordon Johnson Anderson 15th July 1939 — 4th November 2014