# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S361
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED AGENDA

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ANNIVERSARY
OF A MARRIAGE

1. This rite ts intended for use in the Divine Service before the Praver of the
Church.

-. When used in a separate anniversary celebration, it may be expanded witha

psalm, hymns, Scripture readings, and an address.
Sit

3. Immediately before the Prayer of the Church, the husband and wife present
themselves before the altar. The pastor addresses the congregation with these or
Ssumilar words:

P Dear friends in Christ, +=: and __=«__ have come today before the
Lord to reaffirm and be renewed in their solemn marriage vows made —---~ __
years ago, to offer thanks to the Lord for his many blessings he has showered upon
them, and to seek the Lord's continued gracious care.

4. The pastor asks the husband:

P __s» __ ,do you in the presence of God and of this congregation reaffirm the
vow you made when you took to yourself _--. ___ as. your wife?

: Ido

S. The pastor asks the wife:
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® May God. who has sustained and blessed you by his grace in your wedded
life, continue to grant his divine protection and blessing and cause your hearts to

remain united in faithful love as long as you both shall live. Depart in peace.
Amen
9. The service continues with the Praver of the Church

10. This rite may be adapted and used as an act of reconciliation after consultation
with those concerned.

P __-< _ . do you in the presence of God and of this congregation reaffirm the
you you made when you took to yourself _—--- __ as your husband?

: Ido

6. The husband and wife kneel. and the pastor pravs on their behalf.
» Lord God, heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the fatherly love and
grace that you have bestowed upon —_=» sand __-- __ during the
years of their marriage. You have accompanied them with loving-kindness and
tender mercy, strengthened them in sorrow and sickness, and crowned their life
with untold blessings. To you alone belong all honor and praise. Continue to be
with them in the future. Be their light though the light in their eves begins to dim.
Be their strength though their strength departs. Be their health in sickness and
infirmity. Be their refuge and their life in the hour of death, and graciously bring
them to the marriage supper of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, our Lord, where we all
will feast with you and forever rejoice in your presence. Amen

OR

» Most gracious God, we give you thanks for the joy and blessings that you
have granted ___=» ___ and_=-.__ . Assist them always with your grace
that with true fidelity and steadfast love they may ever honor and keep their
promises, grow in love toward you and for each other, and come at last to the
eternal joys which you have promised through Jesus Christ. our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Stand

7. The pastor turns to the congregation and savs.

» Let us pray.

Almighty and most gracious Father, continue to send your blessing upon
so saand __»":___ , who have here reaffirmed their vows to each other.
Grant them your grace that they may never cease to love, honor, and cherish
each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness. May their
life together be a witness to your love and forgiveness and their home a haven of
blessing and peace; through Jesus Christ, your Son. our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit. one God. now and forever.

@ Amen

8 The pastor blesses the anniversary couple.

BS
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SERVICE OF
CORPORATE CONFESSION
AND ABSOLUTION

1. A HYSN may be sung

Stand

P In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
@ Amen

2. The minister sass the following or another appropriate prayer.

P Father of mercies and God of all consolation. come to the aid of your
people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your
Holy Spirit that we may attend to your Word, confess our sins, receive your
forgiveness. and grow into the fullness of your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and
our Redeemer. i:

@ Amen

3. PSALM Sf or another appropriate psalm is sung or said.
Sit

4. Then may followa CONFESSIONAL ADDRESS oran EXHORTATION
after the following manner.

P Dearty beloved, since it is our intention to come to the Holy Supper of our
Lord Jesus Christ, it is proper that we diligently examine ourselves as St. Paul
telts us to do, for this Holy Sacrament has been instituted for the special comfort

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