Greetings Church Family,

The Bible teaches in I Thessalonians 4:13 “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” (NRSV).  Eastern Star Church acknowledges that the grief of a loved one can be very painful and therefore want to come alongside our members during this difficult time.

If your family has experienced the death of a family member, please contact the Eastern Star Church Exhortation Manager, Rev. Myra Whitaker at (317) 591-5050 Ext. 140, or by email at mwhitaker@easternstarchurch.org.

If your deceased loved one was a member of Eastern Star Church, we can host the funeral onsite and the Exhortation Manager will discuss available dates to hold the funeral service. (Note: We only host funerals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays.  We do not hold funeral services on weekends, i.e., Saturday nor Sunday).  All funeral services follow the same format of the “Viewing” which is held 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following; 11:00 a.m.—Noon.

The Senior Pastor, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr., is available to officiate funerals as his schedule permits.  Otherwise, the Exhortation Manager will work with the family to help secure one of the ministers of the church to officiate the service in Pastor’s stead.

Regarding, hosting a repast for the family, this depends on the number of individuals we would have to accommodate.  And whether our repast team is available on the respective date.  Again, the Exhortation Manager would confirm this with the family.

Losing a loved one can be hard but God’s word assures us: “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” (Matt. 11:28, NIV) and “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3, NIV).

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Exhortation Manager at (317) 591-5050, Ext. 140.