# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S381
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED AGENDA

The assisting ministers read one or more portions of Hol Scripture from
each of the following sections.

THE INSTITUTION OF THE OFFICE
OF THE PUBLIC MINISTRY

A Then Jesus came to them and said. ~All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me. Therefore g0 and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Hoty Spirit, and teaching
them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you
always, to the very end of the age. (Matt. 2& 18-20)

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do
you truly love me more than these?" “Yes. Lord.” he said, “you know that I love
you.” Jesus said. “Feed my lambs." Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you
truly love me?" He answered, “Yes, Lord, vou know that | love you.” Jesus said.
“Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him. “Simon son of John, do vou
love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time. “Do you love
me?" He said. “Lord. you know all things: you know that I love vou.” Jesus said,
“Feed my sheep.” (John 21-15-17)

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already taid. which is
Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly
stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the
Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the
quality of each man’s work. (1 Cor. 2 (1-13)

THE RFSPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE
OF THE PUBLIC MINISTRY

4 We do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your

servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”

made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the know ledge of the glory of
30d in the face of Christ. (2 Cor 4+:5-6)

Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone,
came with glory. so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of
Moses because of its glory, fading though it was, will not the ministry of the
Spirit be even more Blorious? (2 Cor. 3:7-&)

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to
teach. not resentful. Those who Oppose him he must gently instruct. in the hope that
God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. (2 Tim

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God gathers his Church by and around his holy W ord and also grants it growth and
increase. That this may be done, he has established the office of the public ministry
into which you were ordained. It is fitting that you should again acknowledge the
responsibilities of this holy office in which you are to sere this (these)
congregations).

In the presence of God and of this Congregation I now ask you:

P Do you believe the canonical books of the Old and New Testaments to be the
inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule of faith and practice?

* Ido

® Do you accept the three Ecumenicat Creeds: the Aposties’, the Nicene. and the
Athanasian Creeds, as faithful testimonies to the truth of the Hols Scriptures, and
do you reject all the errors which they condemn?

* Ido.

P Do you believe that the Unaltered Augsburg Confession is a true exposition of
the Word of God and a correct exhibition of the doctrine of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church; that the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. the Small and
Large Catechisms of Martin Luther, the Smalcald Articles, the Treatise on the
Authority and Primacy of the Pope, and the Formula of Concord—as these are
contained in the Book of Concord—are also in agreement with this one Scriptural
faith?

* [do

” Do you solemnly promise that you will perform the duties of your office in
accordance with these Confessions, or Symbols, and that all your teaching and
your administration of the sacraments will be in conformity with the Holy
Scriptures and with the aforementioned Symbols?

*  T do.

P Will you faithfully instruct both young and old in the chief articles of Christian
doctrine; will you forgive the sins of those who repent, and do vou promise never to
divulge the sins confessed to you: will vou minister faithfully to the sick and dying:
will you demonstrate to the Church a constant and ready ministry. admonishing the
people to a lively confidence in Christ and holy living?

+ Twill with the help of God
11s

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you
will save both yourself and your hearers, (| Tim. 4:16)

Preach the Word: be Prepared in season and out of season: correct, Tebuke and
encourage— with great patience and careful instruction. 12 Tim. 4:2)

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ. and stewards of the
mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found
faithful. (1 Cor. 4:1-2)

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists,
and some to be pastors and teachers. to Prepare God's people for works of service,
so that the bods of Christ may be built up. (Eph. 4:1 1-12)

THE STRENGTH AND PROMISE IN THE OFFICE
OF THE PUBLIC MINISTRY

A “So you also. when you have done everything vou were told to do. should
say, ‘We are unworthy servants: we have only done our duty.” “(Luke 17-10)

Therefore I do not run tike a man running aimlessly: I do not fight like a man
beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have
Preached to others. I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.(| Cor 9 26-27)

Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to
persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has
Promised. ( Heb. 16:35-26)

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give
yourselves fully to the work of the Lord. because you know that your labor in
the Lord is not in vain. (1) Cor. [8 58)

Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care. serving as overseers—not
because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be: not
greedy for money. but eager Co serve: not lording it over those entrusted to you,
but being examples to the Nock, And when the Chief Shepherd appears. you
will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. (1 Peter 5:24)

%. The presiding minister addresses the pastor being installed:
P Dear brother in Christ, the Lord grant that you receive and keep these

words in your heart that you may be strengthened and encouraged in your
labors.

We

P  Finalty, will you adorn the office of the public ministry with a holy life?
Twill. the Lord helping me through the Power and grace of his Holy Spirit

9%. The presiding minister asks the ; onereganion.

P You have heard the solemn Promise of him called to be your pastor. Will

yOu now receive him, show him that love, honor, and obedience in the Lord

which you owe tothe shepherd and teacher placed over you in your Lord Jesus

Christ, and will you support him by your gifts and pray for him always that in
his labors he may retain a cheerful spirit and that his ministry among you may

be abundantly blessed? If so. answer: We will with the help of God.
@ We will with the help of God
» The almighty and most merciful God strengthen and assist you always.
10. The presiding minister asks the Pastor being installed
? Are you willing and ready to assume this trust and responsibility?
lam

id - install you (a) pastor of rian 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 glory for ever and ever. (Heb. 13-20-21)

@ Amen

Stand

P Let us pray.

41. One or both of the follow ine Pravers are saud

» 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 your servant whom you have given to be Pastor and
bishop of this (these) Congregation(s). Grant him readiness and steadfastness in

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