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Mentoree's Funeral Reflection
The Mentoree was asked to conduct a funeral of one of the older members at Hickory Chapel Missionary Baptist Church that died on the twenty-first of this month. This was my first time conducting a funeral. I was given instructions and coached through the service. The Pastor/Mentor observed how I embraced the pulpit and followed the instructions provided by the family of the deceased.
I also had to perform the graveside committal and benediction. The Mentor prayed. Afterward, I was led to go to the family and embrace them and give short encouraging words along with the Pastor.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this section of the book about emotional exhaustion. I discovered

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