Service Celebrating the life and legacy of a woman of love, faith, and benovolence, Sis. Dolly Esther Payne McCritty-Massaquoi, Sunrise: October 30, 1936, Sunset: August 5, 2012, 2 Timothy 4:7, Saturday, September 8, 2012 - 10:00 A.M., Held at St Thomas Episcopal Church, Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, Liberia

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SERVlCE CELEBRATlNG THE LlFE AND LEGACY OF A WOMAN OF LOVE, FAlTH, AND BENOVOLENCE

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SlS. DOLLY ESTHER PA~NE McCRlTrY-~ASSAQUOl

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SUNRlSE: OCTOBER 3 , 1936

SUNSET: AUGUST 5, 2

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1 have fought the good flght, 1 have flnish

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2 Timothy 4:7

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 - 10:00

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HELD AT

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ST THOMAS EPlSCOPAL CHURCH

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CAMP JOHNSON ROAD

MONROVlA, LlBERlA

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OFFICIATING CLERGY

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The Rev. Fr. James B. Sellee

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RECTOR

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CAMP JOHNSON ROAD
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The Rev. Fr. Slewion P. Lewis

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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MUSIC

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The Combine Choir- St. Thomas Church

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Bro. Prince Decker - Choir Director Bro. Michael Browne - Organist

Bro. Gerald Appleton - Asst. Organist

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ORDER OF SERVICE

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(Reception ofthe remains at the entrance ofthe Church)

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Offi: Cong:

With faith in Jesus Christ, we receive the body of our Sister DOLLY ESTHER PAYNE McCRITTY-MASSAQUOI for burial. Let us pray with confidence to God the giver of life,

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that He will raise her into perfection in the company of the saints.

Amen.

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(Here the casket is sprinkled with holy water)

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Deliver your servant, DOLLY, 0 sovereign Lord Christ, from all evil and set her free

from every bond; that she may rest with all your saints in the eternal habitation; where with the Father and Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God

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forever and ever.

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Amen.

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Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

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Thanks be to God.

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HYMN:

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And everyone who has life and has committed ,himself to forever.

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Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this rest.

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As for me I know that my redeemer lives and that at the last He will stand upon the earth.

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Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found.

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After my awaking, He will raise me up, and in my body I shall see God. I myself shall see and my eyes behold Him who is my friend and not a stranger.
Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they.
For none of us has life in himself, and none becomes his own master when he dies.
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus who knows, and He is on the throne.
For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord; and if we die, we die in the Lord.
Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.
So then whether we live or die, we are the Lord's.,possess{JJn.
It is enough, earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus call us to Heaven's perfect peace.
Happy for now are those who die in the bpr
from their labors.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray. 0 God, whose mercies can your servant DOLLY and the fellowship of your . s
lives and reigns with you ana
Amen.
Most merciful God, whose mercy is beyond our understanding, deal graciously with the family of our Sister DOLLY in their grief. Surround them with your love that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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(AT THE INTROIT:)

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HYMN:

"GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY"

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(The congregation remains standing, Celebrant says)

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Cele:

Alleluia, Christ is risen.

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The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

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Cele:

Let us pray. Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desire known, and from you no secrets

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are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that

we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your Holy name; through Chtist our

Lord.

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Amen.

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Cele:

Lord have mercy.

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Christ have mercy.

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Lord have mercy.

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The Lord be with you.

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And also with you.

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Let us pray. 0 God who by the glorious resurrectioh of

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Grant that your servant, DOLLY being raised witH~ Him, ma"y presence, and rejoice in His eternal glory, who with You and t

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reigns, one God, forever and ever.

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Amen.

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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON:

Reader:

A reading from Isaiah 61: 1-3 ............ Mrs. Maret Tunning- Koinene, Cousin

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(After the reading)

Reader:

The Word of the Lord.

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Thanks be to God.

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Choir:

PSALM 121 (To be chanted by the choir)

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NEW TESTAMENT LESSON:

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Reader:

A reading from znd Timothy 4: 6-8 ... Maima Massaquoi-Davis, Foster-daughter

(After the reading)

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Reader:

The word of the Lord.

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Thanks be to God.

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(AT THE GRADUAL:)

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"JUST AS I AM. WITHOUT ONE PLEA"

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(All stand for the Gospel reading)

THE HOLY GOSPEL:

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Gospeler: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John 14: 1-6

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Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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Gospeler: The Go~pel of our Lord.

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Praise to you, Lord Christ.

SERMON HYMN:
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Cele. & Cong: I believe in God the Father Almighty; creator of heaven and earth.

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Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of th

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born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was

buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, He rose again. He ascended into

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heaven and is seated on the right hand of the Father. He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the Communion of

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

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INTERCESSORY PRAYER:

Leader:

The Lord be with you.

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And also with you

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Let us pray.

For our Sister DOLLY, let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ, who said I am the Resurrection and Life. Lord, you consoled Mary and Martha in their distress; draw

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near to us who mourn for our Sister DOLLY McCRITTY-MASSAQUOI and dry the tears

of those who weep. Hear us, Lord.

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You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend, comfort us in our sorrows.

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Hear us, Lord.

You raised the dead to life; give to our Sister eternal life.

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Hear us, Lord.

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You promised paradise to the thief who repented, bring our Sister to the joy heaven.

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Hear us, Lord.

het' Our sister was washed in baptism and anointeel;;'' 'th the Holy Spirit; give

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fellowship with all your saints.

Hear us Lord

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Leader:

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Hear us Lord

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Leader:

Comfort us in our sorrows a.t the death of,our'SiSler; let ou<

consolation and eternal life, our hope.

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(Silence observed)

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Cele:

Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our Sister DOLLY who was reborn by water

and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that her death may recall to us your victory over death and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father's love. Give us, we

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pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign

with the Father and the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages.

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Cele:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

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And also with you.

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SELECTION: Lars T. McCritty and A. Wilmot McCritty II, Sons

OFFERATORY SENTENCE:

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Cele:

0 Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; because you have created all things and by your will they were created and have their being.

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THE GREAT ENTRANCE:

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(All stand for the Great Entrance)

OFFERATORY HYMN: "MY TIMES ARE IN THY HANDS"

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING:

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The Lord be with you. And also with you.

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Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God~

It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
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We give thanks ... therefore, according to His command 0 Father.

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We remember His death. We proclaim His resurrection. We await His coming in glory.

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And we offer ... now and forever.

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Amen

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Cele:

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray.

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Our Father, who art in heaven ... Amen

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Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

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Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia!

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Cele:

The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for

you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

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COMMUNION HYMNS: "HOW GREAT THOU ART"

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"FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWS"

"IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL"

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"HOW TEDIOUS AND TASTELESS THE HOURS"

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POST COMMUNION PRAYER:

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Almighty God, we thank you that in your great{&vet}tP!l have fed us; witlvthe spiritual

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food and drink of the body and blood of yout:"Son Jesus Ghrist, nd have given us

a foretaste of your heavenly banquet. Grant tltat -~~ s~a!!len may be to us a

comfort in affliction and a edge of yout: no death, neither sorro . ,.J!\; r crying,

in that kihgd where there is
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through Jesus Christ our LqEq our Sav,ior.
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COMMENDATION HYMN: "THE STRIFE IS O'ER"

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THE COMMENDATION:

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Priest:

Give rest, 0 Christ, to your servant DOLLY McCRITTY-MASSAQUOI with your saints.

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Where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing but life everlasting.

Priest:

You only are immortal, the Creator and Maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed

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of the earth and to earth shall we return. For so did you ordain when you created me,

saying, ((You are dust; and to dust you shall return." All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song; Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

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Give rest, 0 Christ, to your servant with your saints; where sorrow and pain are no

more, neither sighing but life everlasting.

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Into your hand 0 merciful Savior, we commend your servant DOLLY. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arm of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.

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Obituary: .......................................................... Lynn L. McCritty, Daughter

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TRIBUTES: ................................................. 1) St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Monrovia, Liberia

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RESOLUTION: ..............................................a) Grace United Methodist Church

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Arlington, Texas- USA

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: .................. .

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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Repast location, etc.~~':".'.....;&B. Anth

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(DEAD MARCH IN SAUL) .......... [All Stand)~

Priest:

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Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.

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(As the casket is borne out of the church, the following Hymn is sung; All remain

standing at their seats.)

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HYMN: "GUIDE ME 0 THOU GREAT JEHOVAH"

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Obituary of Mrs. Dolly E. Payne McCritty-Massaquoi
Sunset: October 31, 1936- Sunrise: August 5, 2012

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Dolly Esther Payne McCritty Massaquoi was tenderly called home to rest with the Lord Almighty on August 5th, 2012 at the age of 75. She was born in Monrovia, Liberia in Mountserrado County,

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on October 31, 1936 to the union ofTaty Jacob Payne and Lily Kesiah Witherspoon Payne. She was the third of twelve children born to this union.

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She obtained her elementary education from the Bassa Community School operated by Mrs. Ora Horton, before enrolling at St. Teresa's Convent, where she received her high school diploma in

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1955. In 1956 Dolly matriculated at the University of Liberia and graduated in 1959 with a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. In 1998, long after raising her children, she return:~Q to

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the University of Liberia and obtained a Master of Science Degree in Educational Administrati~n.

Dolly's work experience commenced in 1954 as a technical student at the Bureau of Lan~f'and

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Mines, presently called the Ministry of Lands Mines and Energy. She taught shorthand at the,

Benjamin Witherspoon Typing and Shorthand Class at Monr9ria College in 1958. B~twe,eq the

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years of 1960-1963, Dolly served as a chemistry instnfctpr at P~pple's Coll~ge, whicll wa$ the high

school branch at the University of Liberia; during the sa~e~!r,id~:~~he also'served as\,a:~h,emistry

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laboratory demonstrator at the college level at the University Liberia. Fl:om 1 63-1966 she

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worked at Bassa High School where she taught chemistry, Biology d gen~ral s ce. She served

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returned to Liberia where she was appointed as the Pirector Liberia. She later took on yet another role; that of the Chief Commissioner of

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Guide Association.

At an early age Dolly accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and dedicated erse f to His

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service. Her belief centered on prayers and thankfulness to God. She joined the First United

Methodist Church in Monrovia and served from 1954-1959 as the Methodist Youth Fellowship

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(MYF) Vice-President and as the Secretary to the Methodist Sunday school.

In 1961 she joined Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church after her first marriage and served as the

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Treasurer of the Sunday school. From 1963-1967 she became a member of the St. John Episcopal

Church, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County; from 1967-1978 she joined St. Martin-on-the-Mount Episcopal Church in Yekepa, Nimba County. She served as the church treasurer and the vice

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president of the local Episcopal Church Women (ECW); she returned to St. John's Episcopal Church

from 1978- 1990 and served in the capacity of the ECW and Usher Guild Presidency and was a

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Vestry Committee member. In 1991-1999 she became connected with St. Thomas Episcopal Church

in Monrovia, serving as member of the usher board, President of ECW Advisory Council, and

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secretary of the Dorcas Sisters Organization. In 2001 Dolly affiliated herself with the Grace United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas, United States of America. There she served as the secretary of

the Grace United Methodist Church Women organization (GUMCW) and secretary of the Exodus

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Methodist Women. In 2002, she was a co-founder and Secretary of the Liberian Senior Citizen

Association (LISCA) in Texas, USA. In 2006, Dolly returned to her beloved St. Thomas Episcopal

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Church where she later underwent training to become a certified Lay Reader- a position she held until her demise. Dolly was, furthermore, a significant member and contributor to the Senior

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Citizens and YWCA organizations of Liberia.

Dolly E. Payne McCritty-Massaquoi was fortunate to have married t-vyf~e. She was ad

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to both her husbands. She married Honorable Augustus Wilmpt McCri~~~n 1959. ~~pre her in 1993. Their union was blessed with three children. She later mar~ed Council6t

Massaquoi in 1995. He predeceased her in 2009.

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She was a member of the Queen Esther Chapter I, Order o

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Household of Ruth, and a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sor called by many names, such as, Doll, Teta Doll, M

Dolly), Teacher McCritty, Aunty Doll, Aunt Dolly,

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for the love of family, community, and lovingly be forever remembered in the

and will , A. Wilmot

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McCritty II (Joyce), and Lynn L. McCri brother, Demah Somah Payne II (Tabi

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Greaves-McCritty; her Massaquoi daugh

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husbands; her grandchildren, Wilmot III, &VIJma

P. McCritty. Furthermore, a healthy host ofnephews;'nieces, foster children an

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grandchildren, reared children and reared grandchildren, relatives, students and and abroad will continue to sing her praises. Her lifelong friends, Theresa Gooding Thomas and

Ethel Ledlow Williams bid her fond farewells. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
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And ...may you all go with a piece of her legacy when I say in her words, a ...just say a little prayer",

everything will work out.

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HYMN:

AT THE GRAVE

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CONSECRATION OF THE GRAVE

Insure and certain hope of the resurrection of eternal life through Our Lord Jesus

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Christ, we commend to Almighty God our Sister DOLLY and we commit her body to

the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The Lord bless her and keep her, the Lord make His face to shine upon her and be gracious unto her; the Lord lift

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up His countenance upon her and give her peace. Amen

The Lord be with you.

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And also with you.

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Let us pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallow be thy name, thy kingdom come, done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day ouc daily bread. And for

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trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead temptation, but deliver us from evil for thine is the kipgqg~, and the ~.,..,..u,~,..

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glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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THE NUNC DIMITTIS: Lord, now lettest thou servant depart in For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles; and Rest eternal grant unto her 0 Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.

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HYMN LlST CELEBRATlNG THE LlFE OF
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"GOD MOVES IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY"

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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

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He treasures up His bright designs, and works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread;

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Are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trqst , ,... for Hisgrac~;

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Behind a frowning providence, He hidesa"'~inil{i:g.Jace.*, i ,.. '&

His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every,bout;

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The bud may have a bitt~r taste, but sw~eet ~ fi:~

Blind unbelief is sure to'err, and scan

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God is His own interpreter'".aria He

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"JUSTAS I AM. WITHOU~ ONE PLEA"

Just as I am, without one plea; But that Thy blood was shed fo

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And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I

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Just as I am, and waiting not; To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I come.

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Just as I am, though tossed about; With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I come.

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Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need in Thee to find, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I come.

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Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, Thy love unknown; Hath broken every barrier down; Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, of that free love; The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove, Here for a season, then above, 0 Lamb of God, I come, I come!

SERMON HYMN:

"MASTER SPEAK! THY SERVANT HEARETH"

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth, Waiting for Thy gracious word, Longing for Thy voice that cheereth; Master, let it now be heard. I am listening, Lord, for Thee; What hast Thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name, 0 Master, Let me know it is to me; Speak, that I may follow faster, With a step more firm and free, Where the shepherd leads the flock; In the shadow of the R~ck!
Master, speak! Though least and lowest, L~flh lnot unh~frd d..epa\:t; Master, speak! for 0 Thou knowest, All thet~~~~ing of my heart. Knowest all its truest need; Speak! apd make~~me.blest ~}\deed

Master, speak! and rna~ With obedience glad an
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OFFERATORY HYMN:

My times are in Thy hand; My God, I wish them there; My life, my friends, my soul I leave entirely to Thy care.
My times are in Thy hand; Whatever they may be; Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, as best may seem to Thee.
My times are in Thy hand; Why should I doubt or fear? My Father's hand will never cause, His child a needless tear.
My times are in Thy hand, I'll always trust in Thee; And, after death at Thy right hand, I shall forever be.

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COMMUNION HYMNS:
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0 Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder

Consider all the works thy hand hath made,

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I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed;

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Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee,

How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

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Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

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When through the woods and forest glades ,! wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;

When I look down from lofty mountain grandebn,

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And hear the brook, and feel he gentle breeze_; Ref

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And when I think that God, his son not ..... .,...... .,.,.....

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bea Sent him to die - I scarc~tcan t~ke. it in,
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He bled and died to take aJVay my sins: :

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"FROM EVERY STORMY WIND THAT BLOWS"

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From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes,

There is a calm, a sure retreat-

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'Tis found beneath the mercy seat.

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There is a place where Jesus sheds

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The oil of gladness on our heads,

A place than all besides more sweetIt is the blessed mercy seat.

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There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friends hold fellowship with friends;

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Though sundered far, by faith they meet

Around one common mercy seat.

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There, there on eagle's wings we soar,

And time and sense seem all no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet,

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And glory crowns the mercy seat.

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"IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL"

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When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll;

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Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to s

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

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Though Satan should buffet,i~hnJ;agb Let this blest assurance control, ,

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That Christ has regarded"inybelpless ,estatte:. And has shed His own blo~d for my so.ul.

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My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part, but the whole,

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Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, 0 my soul!

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And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall sound, and the Lord shall descend,

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Even so, it is well with my soul. Ref

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How tedious and tasteless the hours, When Jesus no longer I see! Sweet prospects, sweet birds and sweet flowers, have all lost their sweetness to me.

The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay;

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But when I am happy in Him, December's as pleasant as May.

Content with beholding His face, My all to His pleasure resigned;

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No changes of season or place, Would make any change in my mind. While blessed with a sense of His love, A palace a toy would appear;

And prisons would palaces prove, If Jesus would dwell with me there.

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His name yields the richest perfume, And sweeter than music His voice;

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His presence disperses my gloom, And makes all within me rejoice. I should, where He always thus nigh, Have nothing to wish or to fear;

No mortal as happy as I, My summer would last all the year.

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Dear Lord, if indeed I am Thine, If Thou art my sun and my song,

Say, why do I languish and pine? And why are my winters so long?

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Oh, drive these dark clouds from the sky, Thy soul-cheering presence restore;
Or take me to Thee up on high, Where wit:tter an(J clouds are no morti.



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Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!/

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The strife is o'er, the battle done, 'the \ticto.ry of life is wo The song of triumph has begun won~ Alleluia!

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The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their le dispersed: Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia!

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The three sad days are quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead; All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia!

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He closed the yawning gates of hell, the bars from heaven's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia!

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Lord! By the straps which wounded Thee, From death's dread sting, Thy servants free, That we may live and sing to thee, Alleluia! Amen.

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"GUIDE ME 0 THOU GREAT JEHOVAH"

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Guide me, 0 thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou-art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand;

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Strong deliverer, strong deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield.

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Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow;

Let the fiery cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey through: Bread of Heaven, bread of Heaven, feed me now and evermore.

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When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Bear me through the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaan's side:

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Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee.

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"IN THE SWEET BY AND BY"

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For the Father waits over -the waveJ

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In the sweet by and by, h11ll JP.eet

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I The family acknowledges with deep appreciation the many

comforting expressions of sympathy extended to us during

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this difficult time.

I We thank you for the generous gifts, the messages, your visits, your calls, your words of encouragement, your hard work and

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your attendance here today.

We are especially grateful for y_our prayers.

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Bless you Al~~

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Funera1 Arrangements

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Samuel A. Stryker Funeral Home

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Tubman Boulevard Monrovia, Liberia

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Dolly E. McCritty-Massaquoi
October 31, 1936- August 5, 2012
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good&mithful servunt.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, fro m whence cometh my
help. My help cometh from the LORD , which
made heaven and earth.....The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Psalm 121

The Clock OfLife
"The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At late
or early hour.
To lose one's wealth is sad indeed. Too lose one's health is more. To lose one's soul is such a loss That no man can
restore."
Today, only is our own. So live, love and toil with a will. Place no faith in tommorrow,
For the clock may soon be still.
By Robert H Smith