# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S379
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED AGENDA

21. The presiding minister dismisses and blesses the newly ordained.

» Go, therefore, and be a shepherd of the Good Shepherd's flock. Proclaim the
Word of God, administer the holy sacraments, offer prayer for all God's people,
instruct, watch over, and guide the flock over which the Holy Spirit has placed you.
Do it not for earthly gain but with great joy, for you have been called not to lordship
but to serve his flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears. you shall receive the
crown of glory that will never fade away.

The almighty and merciful God. the Father, the Son. and the Holy Spirit. bless
and preserve you.

Amen
22. The HYMN. To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray.’ Hvmn 155, may be sung.

23. The service continues with the Praser of the Church. The newly ordained
Serves as the presiding minister.

INSTALLATION OF A PASTOR AT ORDINATION

24. When the installation of a pastor takes place at ordination. the following is
used immediatels after the prayer <18 > in the Rite of Ordination.

Sit

2S. The ministers and the new /\ ordained stand. The Presiding minister addresses

the congregation:

» Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, the Reverend =~ __ has been called
to be (a) pastor of =~ Congregation(s). I ask you now, in the presence of
God: Will you receive him, show him that love, honor, and obedience in the Lord
which you owe to the shepherd and teacher Placed over you by your Lord Jesus
Christ, and support him by your gifts and fervent prayer? If so, answer: We will
with the help of God.

Q@ We will with the help of God
» The almighty and most merciful God strengthen and assist you always.

26. The presiding minister asks the Pastor-elect:
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him who is the head, Jesus Christ, tow hom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be
glory now and forever.

@ Amen

7& The service continues with the dismissal and blessing {21> in the Rite of
Ordination

INSTALLATION OF A MISSIONARY
OR CHAPLAIN AT ORDINATION

24. When set within the Rite of Ordination, the installation of a missionary o-
chaplain takes place after the praver <18>

Sit

25. The ministers and newls ordained stand. The presiding minister addresses the
congregation:

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, the Reverend -.___ has been cailed
by dl as board of __--__ to serve as =e oars in
Se es Task you now. in the Presence of God: Will you

support him by your gifts and fervent Prayer? If so, answer: We will with the help of
God.

Q@ We will with the help of God.

P The almighty and most merciful God strengthen and assist you always.
“6. The presiding minister asks the musstonary or chaplain being installed:
% Are you ready and willing to assume this trust and responsibility?

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Pos. + linstall you as . ee | RD ons

in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spiric.

May the God of peace. who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back
from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep. equip you with

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Ld Are you willing and ready to assume this trust and responsibility?
+ lam
> mam - T install you (a) pastor of ___~7=~ congregation(s). in the

name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back
from the dead our Lord Jesus, that Great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with
everything good for doing his will, and May he work in you what is pleasing to him,
through Jesus Christ. to whom be Blory forever and ever. (Heb. 13:20-21)

@ Amen

Stand

P Let us pray.

27. One or both of the following pravers are said.

P Merciful God and Father, you have graciously promised that through the
preaching of the crucified Christ those who believe in him will be saved. By your
Holy Spirit grant grace to we whom you have given to be pastor and
bishop of this (these) congregation(s). Grant him readiness and steadfastness in
this ministry, patience, understanding, and great zeal. Support and strengthen
him in your service that by your Word your Church may be built and increased:
through your Son, our great High Priest. Jesus Christ. our Lord.

Amen

OR

P Almighty and most merciful God and Father, through your only-
begotten Son. Jesus Christ, you have established your Church to be a temple
and dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. We give you thanks that you continue
to provide shepherds to feed and serve your flock over which the Holy Spirit
has made them overseers. We humbly implore you ever to strengthen the
labors of your ministers that through their ministry of Word and Sacrament
your people may bear fruit in your knowledge and service and grow up into

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everything good for doing his will, and may he work in you what is pleasing to him.
through Jesus Christ. to whom be glory forever and ever. (Heb. 13:20-21)

Amen

Stand

=. The assisung minister sas:

A Let us pray.

MISSIONARY

A Almighty and merciful God, our heavenly Father, guide and bless your servant
a + Sent forth to be a witness to 2, Graciously look with favor
upon him for the sake of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Grant him confidence
and great boldness: uphold and sustain him in hardship; and grant him faithfulness
in all his labor that through the speaking of your Word the nations may come to
worship before vour throne in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ. our Lord.
ho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

@ Amen

INSTITUTIONAL CHAPLAIN

A Most merciful God. give to your called serant__-_a special measure
of compassion and patience that he may effectively minister to the sick and
suffering and to the aged, whose increasing years bring them weakness. anxiety,
distress, or loneliness. Grant that through him your Word and Spirit may heal,
strengthen, and comfort them with the message of forgiveness of sins, life. and
salvation: through Jesus Christ. your Son, our Lord. who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit. one God. now and forever.

@ Amen
OR

A O Lord, God of justice and mercy, your Son directed that in our works of
mercy ¥e also visit those in prison. Grant Brace and power to__-__as he
Prociaims your Law to the impenitent and the comforting message of forgiveness to
those who repent. Bless him with wisdom and discernment as he ministers to
Prisoners, giving them a right understanding of themselves and their lot as well as of
your heavenly promises through Jesus Christ. May your servant ever comfort the
distressed and give aid to the innocent. Grant that through his ministry they may.

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