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Celebration of Life
of Amy Denise Watson
August 2, 1974– January 29, 2021
“Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church is an open,
welcoming and affirming community, fulfilling God’s vision of a world
where peace, love, and justice become a reality for all."
Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church
Dillon, Colorado
April 11, 2021 Page 1
Preservice Music Holy Spirit by Jesus Culture https://youtu.be/eFByOX8Fb0M
Amy Watson loved contemporary Christian music, felt every word in the songs, and let
them take root in her heart. We are honoring her memory with her favorite songs.
Video of Amy Denise Watson’s Life
= GATHERING =
The flowers are given to the glory of God, and in memory of our beloved friend
Amy D. Watson, by Dave Drake, Amanda Blackmon and Kim Beebe.
WELCOME
Welcome in the name God, who created us; in the name of Jesus, who walks with us on
our journey of life and death; and in the name of the everlasting Holy Spirit who guides
our thoughts and our lives.
We are gathered here today to remember before God, church family and friends our
beloved sister in Christ, Amy Denise Watson We have come together to give thanks
for her life and to comfort one another in our grief. Amen.
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.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of all mercy, and the
God of all consolation, who comforts us in all our sorrows, so that we can comfort
others in their sorrows. All who are baptized into Christ have put on Christ. In her
baptism, Amy Denise was clothed with the nature of Christ. In the Beyond, Amy is
joining with Christ and is clothed with the same glory of God as Christ. Amen.
Holy Spirit, author and giver of Life, the comforter of all who sorrow, our
confidence and everlasting hope, we ask you to surround us and be here in this
space, as we say our temporary goodbyes to Amy.
Amen.
Page 2PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
O God of grace and glory, we remember before you today our sister Amy Denise, one
of your saints. We thank you for giving her to us to know and to love as a companion
in our pilgrimage on earth. In your compassion, console all who mourn. Give us faith
to see that death does not have the last word on our lives, so that we may live in
confidence and hope until, by your call, we are gathered into the company of all your
saints; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
=WORD=
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters,
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.
Page 3READINGS
First Reading The Suicide Prophet 1 Kings 19:3-5
Reader; Nancy Spears
Then prophet Elijah was afraid; he got up and fled for his life, and came to Beer-sheba,
which belongs to Judah; he left his servant there. But he himself went a day’s journey
into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that
he might die: ‘It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my
ancestors.’ Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep.
Second Reading The Unconditional Love of God excerpts from Romans 8
Reader: Dave Drake
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the
glory about to be revealed to us. The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not
know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for
words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because
the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And the will of God is
life and life abundant. Whether in life or in death God is always loving us. Who will
separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or
famine, or nakedness, or peril, or death? No, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height,
nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of
God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Gospel Nothing to Worry About John 14: 1-3
‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s
house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go
to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again
and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.
HOMILY Rev. Liliana Stahlberg
Page 4HYMN OF THE DAY LOTM Choir– Chris Keelan, Music Director
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Lyrics & Music by Thomas A. Dorsey
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I’m worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear, precious Lord linger near
When my light is almost gone,
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
SHARING OF MEMORIES OF AMY DENISE WATSON
Texas family and friends:
Kim Beebe, (cousin), Amanda Blackmon, Marcy Lawther, Chris Wren
LOTM friends:
Doug Bair, Dave Drake, Darlene Muschett, Nancy Spears, Bonnie Brown
Page 5POEM—When Tomorrow Starts Without Me By David M Romano
Reader Amanda Blackmon
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye.
For all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
Page 6If I could relive yesterday,
just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven’s gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From his golden throne.
He said, "This Is Eternity,
and all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
but here, life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
And since each day’s the same way,
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven,
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here, in your heart.
Page 7Music Offering Oceans by Hillsong United
https://youtu.be/6GGFb6LcX3U
PRAYERS
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, you have brought us this far along the
way. In times of loss and grief you did not abandon us, but guided us into the path of
peace, hope and love. Bless us with your compassion, heal our hurting hearts and minds,
continue to give us peace.
Lord in your compassion,
Hear the prayers of our hearts.
Losing a loved one is never easy. Remind us that death has been swallowed up in the
life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the giver of life eternal. Help us surrender to this
miraculous truth and trust that we shall see each other again.
Lord in your compassion,
Hear the prayers of our hearts.
Jesus, the Christ said, “In this world you will have troubles and sorrow, but be of good
courage, for I have conquered the world!” Comfort us this day with the knowledge that
we are not alone in our troubles and sorrows, that God in Christ walks alongside us,
holds us with loving arms, and blesses us even as we mourn.
Lord in your compassion,
Hear the prayers of our hearts.
We pray for the peace of Amy’s soul, resting now in Your loving arms O God. Help us
entrust your beloved daughter Amy to your never-failing care and love, through Jesus
Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Music Offering Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone with Chris Tomlin
https://youtu.be/Jbe7OruLk8I
Page 8THE 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.
COMMENDATION
The pastor and the family will come and form a circle in front of the altar.
Let us commend Amy Denise, our blue bird of happiness, to God, our hope, our love,
our savior.
Let us keep a moment of silence.
Into your hands, O God our creator, and Christ our Savior we commend our sister
Amy Denise.
May her body return to the dust of the earth from which you formed her.
May her spirit soar where the eagles fly, and join again in Your Eternal Essence.
May the saints who went before her welcome her into the new life You give to all the
departed.
May Christ, the true Shepherd, acknowledge her as one of his flock.
And may Amy Denise see You God face to face and live in the eternal JOY of Your
presence.
Amen.
BLESSING
God the Father, + Christ the Son, and God the Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.
Amen.
Page 9=SENDING=
Let us go in peace.
In the name of God. Amen.
Sending Song The Blessing - Elevation Worship
https://youtu.be/Zp6aygmvzM4
A reception follows the memorial service in the fellowship Hall.
AMY DENISE WATSONS’ OBITUARY
Amy Denise Watson went to be with our Lord in Heaven on January 29, 2021. She was
raised by her loving grandparents, Daphine and Charles Davenport. Her childhood was
spent playing with neighbors, camping with her grandparents and visiting family in Lake
Jackson. Amy was a devoted servant of God her whole life and growing up she attended
church at University Park Baptist Church, where she was active in youth group and
handbell choir. She graduated from Sharpstown High School, Class of 1992. Amy
continued her education with a bachelor and master’s degree in History at Texas State
University in San Marcos, Texas. Amy was employed with Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi as Director, Assistant Director and Program Manager for students in
supplemental instruction, STEM and SOAR programs which helped students navigate
through school. Amy was such a good friend to all who knew her. She was thoughtful
and kind and always willing to help out a friend or even a stranger in need. Her entire
life, she would remember birthdays and anniversaries with cards and trinkets. Amy also
adored animals, particularly her cats Bruver and Lupita. Amy is survived by family and
many friends.
Page 10Amy Denise Watson was born in Houston, Texas on August 2, 1974. Amy was
known for her beautiful smile, her curly thick hair, being extremely organized and
her sweet disposition. She loved her family and friends, and would put them first
before she thought of herself. She is survived by her aunt and uncle, Joe and Karen
Colvin, and her cousins, Kim Beebe, Charles Cauthen, David Colvin and Lisa
Weismann. Amy was blessed to have a second family from her life in Corpus
Christi, the Besa and Lugo families, whom she loved very much along with many
friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carold Jean Watson and her
grandparents, Charles and Daphine Davenport, and her aunt and uncle Floyd and
Page 11Welcome to Lord of the Mountains
We rejoice that diversity in God’s creation
enriches, nurtures and challenges our life and ministry
as followers of Jesus and as servants in the world.
Because we believe with Jesus that God’s grace is truly amazing,
we are committed to welcoming all people to this place…
no matter where you come from, no matter what age,
race, socio-economic or family status,
no matter what gender identity or sexual orientation,
no matter what your faith tradition or theological beliefs.
Grace is for everyone or it isn’t grace.
It’s that simple.
It’s that amazing.
We really do welcome all!
In the spirit of the Reformation, Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church
continually seeks meaningful ways of expressing our commitment
to the life and teachings of Jesus.
We do this by…
-welcoming all people to full participation in our community of faith.
-recognizing there are many ways to God.
-striving to be compassionate toward all of creation.
-aspiring to live what we believe.
-respecting diversity of thought and opinion.
-working for peace and justice for all people and all creation.
-committing ourselves to serving others.
Adopted on January 2018
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