# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S391
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PROPOSED AGENDA

iI
INSTALLATION OF
ONE CHOSEN

FOR OTHER FULL-TIME
SERVICE IN THE CHURCH

1. This rite is used bv those so authorized to install those chosen for other full-time
service in the Church who have received an appointment according to the Church's
usual order to a new field of service.

2. The installation is set within the Divine Service before the Praver of the Church
The Propers are those of the Sunday or festival on which the installation takes

place

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

+. [1 is appropriate that other full-tume servants serve as assisting ministers
according to local custom and the direction of the pastor.

S. Before the service the pastor gathers all who will take part in tt in some
convenient place for the Word of God and praver. Then all enter the church

together, the candidate going first. then the assisting ministers. and the pastor last
of all.

Sit

6. When the ime for the installauon has come, the candidate presents himselt/
herself before the altar. The pastor, standing before the altar. savs:

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

Amen
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life in the Church?
: Yes

» 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 life?
+ Yes, with the help of God

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

+ 12 ___ .do promise this in the presence of God. and J earnestly pray
him graciously to assist and guide me in this my vow

P Are you ready to assume the work of this service?

Yes, dam reads
10, The pastor addresses the congregation:
P You have heard the confession and solemn promise of __— ~ __ chosen to serve
as____ 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

11. The pastor says to the candidate

poss Tinstall you as os of Tare ner ye .in the
name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

@ Amen

Stand
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7. The pastor addresses the congregation:

» Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. at a regular meeting 222 +" * _
properly chose 27" "to be ‘< in this congregation. This service
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.
8. One or more of the following portions of Holy Scripture are read.

A Justaseach 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 ts 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 grumbting. 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 slaye—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 richiy 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 ail in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father
through him. (Col. 3:16-17)

9. The candidate kneels. and the pastor asks:

® Do you accept Holy Scripture to be the only rule and norm of all doctrine and
1s>

12. The following pravers are said.
P Let us pray.

Almighty and most gracious God, we give thanks that you send your people true
and faithful servants. Grant to___»__, as __=-~ __ now begins _>: =
service in this place, the direction. aid, and counsel of your Holy Spirit that through
+ labors your Church may be nourished, sustained. and equipped for every
good work and built up into him who is the head, Jesus Christ. our Lord.

@ Amen

@ 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 is 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 is the kingdom For the kingdom, the power.
and the power and the glon and the glor are sours
forever and ever. Amen now and forever. Amen

13. The pastor disrusses and blesses the newly installed.

® 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

14. The news installed rises and is welcomed and greeted tn 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 Praver of the Church

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