The Church Rituals Handbook
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Ritual & Practices, Christianity, Church, Pastoral Ministry
| Author: | Middendorf, Jesse C. | ISBN: | 9780834133365 |
| Publisher: | Nazarene Publishing House | Publication: | April 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Beacon Hill Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Middendorf, Jesse C. |
| ISBN: | 9780834133365 |
| Publisher: | Nazarene Publishing House |
| Publication: | April 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Beacon Hill Press |
| Language: | English |
The Church Ritual Handbook provides pastors with a meaningful tool for the services they perform as shepherds of the flock of God. Covering a wide array of services, from less common rituals to the more known practices, this updated and expanded edition gives pastors immediate practical helps to service preparation. This helpful resource includes instructions, an order of service, suggested hymns, Scripture readings and recitations for:•The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper•The Reception of Church Members•The Sacrament of Baptism•Marriage•InstallationsIncludes Calls to Worship, Offertories Ideas and Prayers and lesser known rituals:•John Wesley's Covenant Service•A Service of healing•Service of Reconciliation•Seasonal services including Advent, Easter, and Christmas 192 pages.
The Church Ritual Handbook provides pastors with a meaningful tool for the services they perform as shepherds of the flock of God. Covering a wide array of services, from less common rituals to the more known practices, this updated and expanded edition gives pastors immediate practical helps to service preparation. This helpful resource includes instructions, an order of service, suggested hymns, Scripture readings and recitations for:•The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper•The Reception of Church Members•The Sacrament of Baptism•Marriage•InstallationsIncludes Calls to Worship, Offertories Ideas and Prayers and lesser known rituals:•John Wesley's Covenant Service•A Service of healing•Service of Reconciliation•Seasonal services including Advent, Easter, and Christmas 192 pages.
