# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S387
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PROPOSED AGENDA

the basis of the original languages and in accordance with sound
hermeneutical principles;

to exhibit an understanding of and appreciation for the Church's
formulation of scriptural doctrine in the light of its varying needs and to
have the skill to present such doctrine clearly:

to show an understanding of and appreciation for God's guidance in the
history of the Church and to have the skill to investigate the Church’s past
and to interpret it to the present generation:

to give evidence of understanding the pastoral office as the ministry of
proclaiming God's Word to human need within the discipline of worship,
preaching, teaching, pastoral care and counseling for the edification of
God's people, enabling them to carry on the mission of the Church; and

to indicate a complete dedication to the office of the public ministry and
readiness to accept his first call.

Do you solemnly promise to instruct and guide the students at this seminary
in accord with these aims?

+ This is my solemn promise before God. who sees and knows all things.
and I earnestly pray him graciously to strengthen and guide me in this my
vow

14. The presiding minister asks the assembly

» You have heard the solemn promise of him <*>“ to service and
ministry at this seminary. Will you now receive him, show him fitting respect and
honor, and pledge to cooperate with and support him in his work? If so, answer:
We will with the help of God.

@ We will with the help of God

1S. The presiding minister addresses each called appuinted person

poss J install you as stavc  , inthe name of the Father

and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
@ Amen

Stand

16, The newly installed kneel{s) tor praver.

P Let us pray.
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COMMISSIONING AND
INSTALLATION OF

ONE CALLED TO
THE TEACHING MINISTRY

1, This rite is used by those so authorized to commission and install. according to
the Church's usual order. such teacher candidates as have been certified bi the
Church to be reads and prepared for this ministry and who have received a regular
call. it is also used to commission and install directors of Christian education «ho
are recognized by the Synod as teachers

2 The rite is set within the Divine Senice before the Prayer of the Church. The
Propers are those of the Sunday or fesnval on which the commissioning and
installation takes place

3. It ts appropriate that other called teachers serve as assisting ministers,
according to local custom and the direction of the pastor.

4. Before the service the pastor gathers all who will take part in it in some
conventent place for the Word of God and prayer Then all enter the church
together, the called teacher going first, then the assisting ministers, and the pastor
fast of all

Sit

3. When the time for the commissioning and installation has come, the candidate
presents himselt’ herself betore the altar. The pastor. standing before the altar.

Says

P In the name of the Fatber and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

G@ Amen
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O Lord. our God, by your Son the world has been redeemed and forgiven. and
you “ant all to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Bless our
seminary with teachers who are faithful to your Word, and with students who are
eager to receive the wisdom that comes down from above. Fill those who study
with a loving concern for your people and equip them with a competency to
become able ministers of the New Testament, not of the letter but of the Spirit:
through Jesus Christ, our Lord, whe lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God. now and forever.

G@ Amen

P Almighty and most gracious God, our heavenly Father, we give thanks that
you send your people true and faithful servants. Grant that through their labors
your Church may be nourished, sustained, and equipped for every good work and
built up into him who is the head of his Church, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

G@ Our Father who art in heaven. OR G@ Our Father in heaven.
hallowed be thy name. hallowed be your name.
thy kingdom come, your kingdom come.
thy wail be done sour will be done

on earth as it iy in heaven on earth ay in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread: Give us today our daily bread
and torgive us our trespasses Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those as we forgive those
Who trespass against us. who sin against us
and lead us not into temptation, Lead us not into temptation.
but deliver us from evil but deliver us trom evil
For thine is the kingdem For the kingdom, the power.
and the power and the glory and the glory are yours
forever and ever, Amen now and forever. Amen

17. The newh installed rivets) and are (1s) greeted in the Lord's Peace bv
his/her’ their colleagues, The nevi installed are fis) sent to his/her/ their labor
with these words:

P Go, then, in peace and joy. The almighty and most merciful God, the Father,
the + Son, and the Holy Spirit. be with vou, bless and strengthen you to your work
in his name.

@ Amer

IS The service continues with the pravers appropriate to the Diine Service.
Matins or Morning Prayer. Vespers or Evening Praver

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6. The pastor addresses the congregation:

P Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, __--___ has been called in the
Church's usual order to the teaching ministry in the Church. This ministry has
been established by the Church to strengthen and support the office and work of
the public ministry. _~_ has prepared >< =~ __ for this work by
Prayer and study. = __ has been examined and declared ready to undertake
this sacred responsibility.

Hear the Word of God concerning this office.

One or more of the following portions of Holy Scripture are read.

a Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do
not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body,
and each memher belongs to all the others. We have different gifts. according to
the grace given us. {fa man’s gift is prophesying. let him use it in proportion to
his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching. let him teach: if it is
encouraging. let him encourage: if it is contributing to the needs of others, let
him give generously; if it is leadership. let him govern diligently; if it is showing
mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (Rom. 12:4-8)

Above all, love each other deeply. because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use
whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's
grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the
very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God
provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him
be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. (| Peter 48-11)

Jesus called [the disciples} together and said. “You know that the rulers of the
Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not
so with sou. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your
servant, and shoever wants to be first must be your siase—just as the Son of Man
did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
(Matt, 20:25-2s)

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms. hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in
your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col

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&. The candidate kneels. and the pastor asks.

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