# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S399 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) PROPOSED AGENDA Po St dela} i vy —_ @ Al-le-l 1 le-tu ia How lovely ts sour le-lu ta, dwelling place, O Lord Al- — IN —~ | a . soe o- = a ——= i — Kies — “-—— — —— —# ee ™ $ - a aes! i | _ i might - y! My soul yearns, even faints for the courts of the Lord. Al - le-lu - 1a a we + <= == {ea in generations to come: through Jesus Christ, your Son. our Lord. who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God, now and forever. Amen 3. Each bell is struck three times ay the pastor says: p We set apart and dedicate this bell, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 4. The bellisy mas now be sounded in praise of God. ALTAR LINENS AND PARAMENTS » © God, you are clothed in majesty and splendor and your bountiful works proctaim your wondrous deeds and gifts. From your gifts of thread and skill we offer these 2) Ss» __ for the vesting of your altar and praise of your holy name; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God, now and forever. @ Amen p Weset apart and dedicate these Ley for service at the altar of God, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen VESTMENIS P? © God you revealed your only-begotten Son clothed in majesty and gion. and sour saints in light serve you clothed in white robes of the blood of the Lamb. Accept now these vestments which we bring before you, and grant that your ministers who serve at this altar may be clothed in righteousness (o the praise and honor of your holy name: through Jesus Christ, our Lord. who lives and reigns with you and the Hols Spirit, one God. now and forever. @ Amen p Weset apart and dedicate these vestments for service at the altar of God. in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 19% Vi~ Nav DEDICATION OF SACRAMENTAL VESSELS, FURNISHINGS, AND ORNAMENTS L. This rite may be set stthin the Praver of the Church in the Divine Senice. It may also be used as part of the Dedication of a Church Building, page 000. 2 Ay comentent. the vessels. vestments, crucitix, and other appointments are placed on a credence or other table in the chancel. At the dedication such appointments may be brought to the altar. SACRAMENTAL VESSELS P Most gracious God and Father. whose only-begotten Son instituted the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. grant that all who eat and drink the body and the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ from these vessels may rejoice in the forgiveness. life. and salvation thus given them: through Jesus Christ. our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God, now and forever. G@ Amen p We set apart and dedicate this _~~— for service at the altar of God, in the name of the Father and of the > Son and of the Holy Spirit. @ Amen BELLS a ~ » © God, you have told us that everything is sanctified by your Word and prayer. Accept our offering of _—>—"=> which we dedicate this day that _s song of praise may call your people to joyful worship both now and Is9 ALTAR OR PROCESSION AL CRUCIFIX OR CROSS pe Lord Jesus Christ, through the cross you brought forgiveness. life, and immortality to light so that all who believe in you might have eternal life. Grant that we who behold this cross may be drawn closer to you as we praise and glorify your name: for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit. one God. now and forever. @ Amen P We set apart and dedicate this Ny en for service at the altar of God. in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. @ Amen WINDOWS PO God. yousent your Son to be the tight of the world and commanded light to shine out of darkness. Accept, we implore you. oe that - light may shine forth in beauty to the honor and praise of your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God, now and forever. Amen Pp Weset apart and dedicate ——-~-_-_—~_— to the glory of the eternal Trinity, the Father, the + Son. and the Holy Spirit. @ Amen ANY CHURCH ORNAMENT » O God. you have directed us to bring offerings for your glory. Be pleased to accept which we bring before you to be put to your serice. Grant that may reflect our love for you. benefit your Church, and bring joy to those who use : through Jesus Christ, your Son. our Lord. who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God. now and forever. @ Amen P We set apart and dedicate “ei ch for service in your house, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. G Amen 399