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Psalm 27:1-4 (NIV)

Old Testament 

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked advance against me
to devour[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.

4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple.

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

New Testament

13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

The family of Martha A. Jordan wishes to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers and many expressions of love and kindness. We have been touched by your kindness and your concern. We truly appreciate all those that have assisted in and participated in today's services. 

Martha A. Jordan, daughter of the late William E. Jordan Sr. and Martha A. Yates-Jordan was born on August 7, 1938 in Washington, D.C. On July 10, 2025, she quietly departed this life at the age of 86.

Martha, affectionately known as Winnie, was preceded in death by sons Ronald J. Jordan Sr., Kelvin E. Jordan, her daughter Brenda Johnson, her siblings Frank Maddox, Marvin Maddox, Melvin Maddox, Deborah Williams, William E. Jordan Jr. and her grandson Ronald J. Jordan Jr.

Winnie is survived by her sister Marie Jordan, best cousin Claudann Williams, her sons Richard Jordan & Percy Jordan, her granddaughters Christina Williams, Dhanielle Washington & Rasheeda Cannon, her grandson Nathaniel Kemp, her great-grandchildren Ilaysheya (Lay Lay), Ronee (Nay Nay), Ronnita, Austin, Derrold, Dhenim, Monaco & Myracle, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Winnie was a cook for many years in Downtown D.C. and her love for cooking extended to her family and friends. On the weekends, she loved to listen and dance to her "oldies but goodies" music, play cards, shop at the "favorite store” and spend time with family and friends.  In her quiet time, she prayed for her family and friends. She will definitely be missed by many.

Miss Me – But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little–but not too long

And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared,

Miss me–but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take

And each must go alone.

Taking this step,

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to the friends we know

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.

Miss Me–But Let me Go!