For a Young Mother

This sermon was delivered at the funeral of a young mother who committed suicide. It was written from the perspective of one who knows her as a pastor and friend.

The first time that I met _________ and _____ was seven years ago when I barged in on a birthday party at their home. This was the beginning of their relationship with our congregation, one that has deepened over these years. As we came to know and love and _________ all the more, the more they selflessly gave of themselves. They both gave to the causes and concerns that they felt were important. had a passion for wanting to have contemporary worship at Trinity, and was eager to give her opinions and be the mover of some great experiences. She spent many hours in Bible study - questioning and pondering the meanin…