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Ministerial Installation
Liturgy
The Following Liturgy of installation
— presided over by the Regional Pastor — is suitable for the
“centerpiece” of either a Sunday morning or other installation service.
Moreover, the congregation can choose to print either just the headings
in the bulletin (the parts in BOLD) or the entire liturgy. The
parts in italics are where the minister’s name is to be
filled in (if the congregation is printing the entire liturgy instead of
just the headings).
Installation Charge Regional
Pastor
[Name of minister], minister of word and sacrament,
sister/brother in Christ, friend: You have been called by God through
the voice of this congregation to be its minister; you have been called
to help lead this people in the way of Jesus Christ. Within the common
ministry of all of us, you have been set apart for special service, to
equip the body of Christ for its ministry of reconciliation to the
world. As you embark on this chapter of your ministry,
I charge you -- Remember always that Jesus came not to be served but to
serve.
I charge you -- To seek to live with the joy and confidence that comes
from being rooted in the gospel and in knowing the giftedness of life.
While your office grants you privilege, it is the privilege to serve in
the name of Christ Jesus. So, in the discharge of your office,
I charge you -- To love and serve Christ's people, in this place and
beyond, even asChrist has loved you; open your life to them, sharing
their joys, their burdens, their labors, their faith.
I charge you -- Not to forget the trust of those who have chosen you.
Preach the word, in season and out. Teach faithfully, watching over
these people by providing for their spiritual life and instruction.
Nourish them with wisdom and strengthen them to glorify God. Care for
them with patience: young and old, strong and weak, rich and poor. Urge
them to remember the friendless and the needy. Show the love of Jesus to
all peoples.
I charge you -- To serve this people with energy, intelligence,
imagination, and love, relying on God's mercy and rejoicing in God's
promises through Jesus Christ.
I charge you -- to seek Christ's presence in prayer, strengthening
yourself for your work. Spend ample time in study and do not shortchange
it; for only then can you be a worthy instrument. Trust the many gifts
bestowed upon you and allow God and this congregation to forgive your
failings. Take leisure and recreation; enjoy your family and give them
time to enjoy you.
And may the Lord God bless you and keep you, now and forever.
CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATION
Regional Pastor
Sisters and brothers in Christ: With
guidance of the Holy Spirit, you have called [Name of Minister]
to be your minister , to lead you in the way of Jesus Christ. So,
I charge you -- Encourage him. Respect his decisions. Follow as
he guides you, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is head of the church.
Pay him fairly and provide for his welfare as he works among you. Stand
by him in troubles and share his joys. Listen to the word he preaches,
hear as he teaches, welcome his pastoral care, and honor his calling, as
he seeks to honor and obey our Lord. Re-dedicate yourselves to the
gospel and give yourselves to God's renewing power. Place your whole
selves in Christ's service, that God may be glorified in this place and
beyond.
And may the Lord bless and keep you, now and forever.
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
Regional Pastor
This service compliments of The Christian Church of
Northern California Northern Nevada
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