# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S389
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED AGENDA

P Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, at a regular meeting, —<™~*-<Fe~
properly elected and called 7 «+. _ to be a teacher in our congregation.
The teaching ministry has been established by the Church to strengthen and support

the office and work of the public ministry.

Hear the Word of God concerning this office.

7. 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 member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to
the grace given us. If a 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. |2:4-8)

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 4:8-11)

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 you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your
servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—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, 20:25-28)

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.
316-17)

8. The teacher-elect kneels before the altar. and the pastor asks.

P Do you accept Holy Scripture to he the only rule and norm of all doctrine and
life in the Church?

your holy Word that they may serve you all their days and finally obtain eternal
life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spint, one God, now and forever.

Amen

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

on earth as it 1s in heaven. on earth as in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread: Give us today our daily bread
and forgive 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 from evil.
For thine 1s the kingdom For the kingdom. the power,
and the power and the glory and the glory are yours
forever and ever. Amen now and forever. Amen
— — - Le —_— —

11. The pastor dismisses and blesses the newly installed teacher.

» 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

12. The newly installed teacher rises and is welcomed and greeted in the name
of the Lord by the pastor and fellow workers.
Peace be with you. + Peace be with you.

13. The service continues with the Prayer of the Church.

P Do you accept the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church as
contained in the Book of Concord to be a correct exposition of Holy Scripture?

- Yes.

P Will you, trusting in God's care, seek to grow in love for those you serve,
strive for excellence in your skills, and adorn the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a
godly tife?

: Yes, with the heip of God

» Do you solemnly promise, in the presence of God and of this congregation,
faithfully to serve God's people in the teaching ministry in accordance with the
Word of God, the Ecumenical Creeds, and the Confessions of the Church?

: {wuss .do promise this in the presence of God. and I earnestly pray
him graciously to assist and guide me in this my vow.

P Are you ready to assume the work of this teaching ministry?
: Yes. lam ready.

9. The pastor addresses the congregation:

P You have heard the confession and solemn promise of ~~: _ called to serve
as (a) teacher in this congregation. Will you now receive —, show
—% __ fitting love and honor, and support _-"-~__ by your gifts and fervent
prayer? If so, answer. We will with the help of God.

-: We will with the help of God.

10. The pastor says to the teacher-elect:

P __wmx _,[ install you as (a) teacher in +": —.in the

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

G@ Amen

P Let us pray.

Almighty God, the fountain and source of all wisdom, we thank you for hearing our
Prayers and leading __»~_ to accept our call. Grant to ~~" your Holy
Spirit and adorn _-~~_ with wisdom and power from on high. Incline both
young and old to godliness and obedience, and let them so profit by instruction in

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CONSECRATION AND
INSTALLATION OF ONE
CHOSEN FOR OTHER FULL-TIME
SERVICE IN THE CHURCH

1. This rite is used by those so authorized to consecrate and install. according to the
Church's usual order, such candidates as have been recognized by the church to be
read\ and prepared for other full-time service in the Church.

2. The rite ts set within the Divine Service before the Prayer of the Church. The
Propers are those of the Sunday or festival on which the consecration and
installation takes place.

3. The rite may be modified to fit the circumstances of the candidate and the
particular full-time service.

4. It is appropriate that other full-time servants serve as assisting ministers,
according to local custom and the direciton of the pastor.

5. Before the service the pastor gathers all who will take part in i in some
convenient place for the Word of God and prayer. Then all enter the church
together. the candidate going first. then the assisting ministers, and the pastor last
of all.

Sit

6. When the time for the consecration and installation has come, the candidate
presents himself/herself before the altar. The pastor. standing before the altar,
SAYS:

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