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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 394

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PROPOSED AGENDA

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RECOGNITION OF SERVANTS
OF THE CONGREGATION

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1 Betore the Praver ot the Church those to be placed present themselves betore the
altar, and the pastor sass

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

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2 The pastor announces the work in which thes are to serve. He then continues

P Dearly beloved in Christ, you hase been chosen to sere our Lord in this
congregation. Hear what the apostle Paul says:

Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself. without
comparing himself to somebody else, for each one should carry his own load.
Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his
instructor. Let us not become weary in doing good. for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have Opportunity. let us do
g00d to all people. especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
(Gal. 648. 9-10)

In the presence of God and of this congregation. | therefore ask you:

Do you accept the responsibilities entrusted to sou, and do you promise reverently
and faithfully to carry out your duties, trusting in the Lord and conforming 5 ourself
to his Word in accordance with the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church?

> Yes, with the heip or God
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their service your Church may be built up in faith to the honor of your most
holy name; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen
DIRECTORS OF MUSIC, ORGANISTS. MUSICIANS,
AND SINGERS

GS God of all grace and mercy, bless those who seek by music to enrich your
People’s praise and worship. Grant that through their service your Church
may be built up in faith to the honor of your most holy name: through Jesus
Christ. who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God, now and
forever.

Amen

ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS

° God of all grace and mercy, bless those who serve as members of the altar
guild that they may be faithful in their service. Grant them steadfast devotion
and strong faith. By their loving service to your house of prayer and your altar
of worship may your Church be built up to the praise and honor of your most
holy name: through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit. one God, now and forever.

@ Amen

5. The pastor dismisses and blesses those who have been placed.

® Go then, in the name of the Lord. Be steadfast, unmovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord. for your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
The almighty and most merciful God. the Father, the + Son, and the Holy
Spirit. bless and preserve you.

@ Amen

5. The service continues with the Praver of the Church

» The almighty and most merciful God. our heavenly Father. enlighten and
strengthen you that you may be (a) good and faithful servant(s). to the glory of
his name and the good of his people.

@ Amen

Stand

2. The pastor addresses the congregation:

P Let us pray.

VICAR OR TEACHER-INTERN

+. The vicar/teacher-intern kneels, and the pastor places his hands on his/her head
and says:

P Almighty God, our Father. through your dear Son you commanded us to pray
that you send laborers into the harvest. Bless, we pray you, and send your Holy
Spirit upon =" __ that through _>-"" _ service as "©" _in this
congregation your Word may be proclaimed and taught in joyfulness and your
Church built upon the one foundation which you yourself have laid, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God. now and forever.

@ Amen

EVANGELISM WORKERS

P Almighty God. our Father, through sour dear Son you made us all your
witnesses. You commanded us to pray that vou send laborers into the harvest. Send
your Holy Spirit upon all who speak to others the message of salvation through
Jesus’ blood and merit. Grant this blessing upon >= so that your Word
may reach out and bear much fruit for the growth of your Church, built upon the
one foundation which you yourself have laid, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God. now and forever.

@ Amen

ACOLYTES. READERS, ALTAR AND COMMUNION
ASSISTANTS

P God of all grace and mercy. bless those who serve ag 3
eT ee that they may be faithful in serving
at your altar. Grant them steadfast devotion and strong faith that through

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RECOGNITION OF
OFFICERS OF AUXILIARIES

1 This rite ts wed to recognize officers of auxttartes. vouth groups, men’s and
ksomen’s organizations

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- Betore the Prayer ot the Church those to be recognized present themselves
hetore the altar, and the pastor sas

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

@ Amen

2. The pastor announces the names and the offices in which they are to serve. He
then continues:

P Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. you have been elected to fill positions of
responsibility in ausiliaries of this congregation. Hear what the apostle Paul says:

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of
service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God
works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given
for the common good. (| Cor. 124-7)