PALLBEARERS
Cousins & Friends

You gave on the way a pleasant smile And thought no more about it.
It cheered a life that had been dark the while Which might have been wrecked without it. And so for that smile that was given there, You'll have a reward sometime - somewhere.
You spoke one day a cheering word, And passed to other duties.
It cheered a heart; new promise stirred And painted a life with beauties.
And so for that word of golden cheer, You'll have a reward sometime - somewhere.
You lent a hand to a fallen one; A lift in love was given.
You saved a soul when hope was gone And helped him on toward Heaven
And so, for that help you proffered there, You'll have a reward sometime - somewhere.

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God looked around His garden and He found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. G od's garden must he beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine" .
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
- Your Loving Family

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family of Mr. Maurice Washington, wishes to express their sincere thanks
to the many friends and love ones for every act of kindness. Your expressions and deeds,
whether it was food, visits, flowers, phone calls or prayers have been a great help during these hours of sorrow. May the blessings of God forever be with you.
. . . THE FAMILY...
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Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 1:00 p.m.
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Augusta, Georgia
Apostle C .M . Bailey - Officiating

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M r . M aurice W ashington of 1239 Steiner A v-
enue - Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on Friday, April 14, 2006, at his residence. He was born June 11, 1949, in Clayton County, Georgia.
From birth, Maurice was a member of the United House of Prayer For All People. He served on various auxiliaries in the church during his lifetime under the pastorship of his grandfather, the late Apostle Faries W. Thompson and his uncle, the late Apostle Forrest Thompson. He also served under Apostle Swearingen and Elder E.A. Rouse.
He was a graduate of Richmond Academy and Paine Cob lege. Maurice taught school in both Richmond and Burke Counties. He also served in the United States Peace Corps and taught school in Nairobi, Kenya (Africa) for several years (He spoke Swahili fluently). He was a very dedicated instructor and had a great love of literature and po etry. His collection of artifacts and poetry books are alumi nous.
Beautiful memories will be forever cherished by: a devoted mother, M.E. Thompson of Augusta, Georgia; two aunts, Ida Williams and her husband, Landirs of Augusta, Geor gia and Doretha Thompson of North Augusta, South Caro lina; one uncle, Willie Thompson and his wife, Dorothy of Chester Virginia; one great aunt, Hattie B. Bradshaw of Augusta, Georgia; and a host of cousins and friends.

We Are But Travelers On Earth
Mary Hamlett Goodman
We are but travelers on earth. We are not here to stay. We're traveling to a land where God Shall wipe all tears away. So weary pilgrim, don't despair; Look up with courage bright, You'll find the Master standing near, To guideyou through the night.
Let us reach up and grasp His hand. He is the Truth - the Way. And He will lead our faltering steps To Life's eternal way. Then, as we enter Heaven's door, All cares and burdens past, We shall be travelers no more We shall be home at last.

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Apostle C.M. Bailey - Officiating Elder George Young - Presiding
Processional Hymn......................................................................... Elder G. Young Scripture....................................................................... Elder J. Butler Prayer....................................................................... Elder N. Stewart Mistress of Ceremony.................................................St. J. White S e le ctio n ................................................................ Combined Choir S o lo ..............................................................Deacon David Williams Poetic Expressions............................. Ms. Bernice Jackson Tillman
~ Remarks ~ Selection.............................................................. Young Adult Choir S o lo .................................................................. Brother Bobby West Acknowledgements & Obituary Eulogy..............................................................Apostle C.M. Bailey
Pastor, Augusta Mother House Final Farewell Recessional Interment......................................................... Southview Cemetery