Helen Cynthia Samuel Sunrise: 10 August 1941 ✞ Sunset: 13 June 2026t h t h Spring Gardens Moravian Church St. John Street - St. John’s, Antigua Service of Praise & Thanksgiving for the Life of Official Service: 30 July 2026 at 10:00amth Officiating Minister: Rev Dr Joseph Nicholas Organist: Kimion Thomas Interment: Tranquility Park
✞ Order of Service ✞ Processional Opening Hymn....................................................................................................................How Great Thou Art Prayer...............................................................................................................................Rev. Dr Joseph Nicholas Prayer Response...........................................................................................What a Friend We Have in Jesus Tributes Song...............................................................................................................................Rosina Mahoney (in-law) Message.........................................................................................................Michelle George (Granddaughter) Song................................................................................................Adell and Alana Daniel (Granddaughters) Song.....................................................................................................................Oswald Young (Family Friend) Pan selection................................................................................................................................Family members Eulogy.........................................................................................................................................John Gonsalves Jr. Offertory Hymn.............................................................................................................................Amazing Grace Offertory Prayer............................................................................................................Rev. Dr Joseph Nicholas Old Testament reading: Psalm 90.............................................................................Kenny Looby (Nephew) New Testament reading: Revelation 21: 1-7..................................................Ky-mani Daniel (Grandson) Hymn......................................................................................................................................................Rock of Ages Sermon.............................................................................................................................Rev. Dr Joseph Nicholas Prayer for the Family & Gather Community Words of Commendation & Benediction Recessional Hymn......................................................................................................When Peace, Like a RiverThank You
✞ Hymns ✞ How Great Thou Art [Verse 1] O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r thru-out the universe displayed; [Chorus:] Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! How great thou art! [Verse 2] When thru the woods and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees, When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze, [Chorus] [Verse 3] And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin, [Chorus] [Verse 4] When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, “My God, how great thou art!” [Chorus] ๋࣭ ˖🕊🕊🕊
✞ Hymns ✞ What a Friend We Have in Jesus [Verse 1] Amazing grace (how sweet the sound) that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. [Verse 2] 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! [Verse 3] Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. ๋࣭ ˖🕊🕊🕊
✞ Hymns ✞ Amazing Grace! [Verse 1 ] What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer! [Verse 2] Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer! [Verse 3] Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge-- take it to the Lord in prayer! Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there. [Verse 4] The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. [Verse 5] Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease: I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace. [Verse 6] The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine; but God, who called me here below, will be forever mine.🕊🕊
✞ Hymns ✞ Rock of Ages [Verse 1] Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. [Verse 2] Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. [Verse 3] Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. [Verse 4] While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee.🕊🕊
✞ Hymns ✞ When Peace, Like a River [Verse 1] When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain (may be sung after final stanza only): It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. [Verse 2] Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control: that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain [Verse 3] My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! my sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more; praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain [Verse 4] O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain🕊🕊
✞ Family is Everything ✞
✞ Family is Everything ✞
✞ Family is Everything ✞
✞ Graveside Hymns ✞ When The Saints Go Marching In [Verse 1] O, when the saints go marching in, O, when the saints go marching in. Lord, I want to be in that number when the saints go marching in. [Verse 2] O when the sun refused to shine, O when the sun refused to shine, Lord, I want to be in that number when the sun refused to shine. [Verse 3] O when they gather 'round the throne, O when they gather 'round the throne, Lord, I want to be in that number when they gather 'round the throne. [Verse 4] O when they crown Him Lord of all, O when they crown Him Lord of all, Lord, I want to be in that number when they crown Him Lord of all. [Verse 5] And on that hallelujah day, And on that hallelujah day, Lord, I want to be in that number on that hallelujah day. The strife is o'er, the battle done [Verse 1] The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! [Verse 2] The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions has dispersed. Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! [Verse 3] The three sad days are quickly sped; he rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen Head. Alleluia! [Verse 4] He closed the yawning gates of hell; the bars from heaven's high portals fell. Let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! [Verse 5] Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee, from death's dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee. Alleluia! ๋࣭ ˖🕊🕊🕊
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Helen C. Samuel extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who has shown us love, support, and kindness during this difficult time. Your prayers, comforting words, visits, phone calls, floral tributes, and other expressions of sympathy have been a source of strength and comfort to us. We are sincerely grateful to all who have joined us today to celebrate her life and honor her memory. Your presence means more to us than words can express.