# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S385
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED AGENDA 385

4. The presiding minister turns to the pastor who ts leaving or retiring and says

P Dear brother in Christ, the Lord will keep you from al! harm—he will watch
over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and

forevermore. (Ps. 1217-5)
@ Amen

The service concludes with the Benediction

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> 1 will open my mouth in parables, | will utter things hidden from of old—things
that we have heard and known, things our fathers have told us.

We will not hide them trom four} children: we will tell the next generation
the prarseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power. and the wonders he has done

» He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he
commanded our forefathers to teach their children,

@ othe next generation would know them. even the children yet to be born,
and thes in turn would tell their children. Then thes would put their trust in God
and would not torget his deeds but would keep his commands

P Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
@ Praise the Lord. O my soul. and torget not all his benetity

¥ God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. The Lord
Almighty is with us: the God of Jacob is our fortress. Delight 5 ourself in the Lord
and he will give you the desires of your heart.{ Ps. 96:1. 98:1: 78:2-7: 103:1-2: 46:1.
TV. 37:4)

@ Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the
beginning. ts now. and will be forever. Amen

4. The praver ts sar.
P Let us pray.

Lord God, heavenly Father, we give thanks for all the blessings you have bestowed
on___»s___ in _= = preparation for the teaching ministry. By your Word
and Spint grant __-~_ grace in __-~ first field of service, readiness to
grow in wisdom, knowledge. and skill, steadfastness in ministering. patience.
understanding, and great zeal. Support and strengthen _- ~-_ that by sour
Word your Church may be built and increased: through your Son, our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.

@ Amen

S. The pastor dismisses and blesses the candidate

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FAREWELL AND GODSPEED
TO A TEACHER CANDIDATE

1. This rite is used to bid taresell and Godspeed to the son or daughter or a
congregation ho has been declared a candidate tor the teaching ministry and hay
accepted his her tint call

Sit

2 Immediateti betore the Prayer ot the Church in the Divine Service the candudate
presents himyelt’ herself betore the altar. The pastor addresses the congregation
with these or simular words

P Dear fellow redeemed in Christ. 2a of this
congregation, who has been supported in ~_ preparation for the teaching
ministry by sour words of encouragement. sour gifts. and your prayers, has
according to the Church's usual order accepted a call to _---- _ first field of
service. At this time of farewell and Godspeed we look to the Word of our Lord for
encouragement. strength, and guidance.

Stand

3. The tolloving selected portions of Pyalmods are read reyponsivel

P Sing to the Lord a new song: sing to the Lord, all the earth,

@ Sing to the Lord: let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation

P Go, then. in peace and joy. The almighty and most merciful God, the Father,
the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, go with you. bless and strengthen you for faithful
service in his name.

@ Amen
4 Atter the singing of “Take Vf Lite. O Lord, Renew.” Himn 04, or “Let

Children Hear the Mighty Deeds.” Humn 472. or You Will f Love. My Swreneth.”
Haumn 37S. the service continues with the Praver ot the Church