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YOUTH MEMBERSIHP RITUAL
A/363. (Ritual other than questions and answers is optional.)
(Those who are to be received as youth members shall be called
forward by name, and the pastor shall say:)
Beloved, our Lord Jesus, by His Holy Word, has expressly given
to everyone who believes in Him a place in His kingdom and church.
Before you are admitted into the church, it becomes my duty to inquire
of you as to your purpose of mind and heart.
- 1. Do you believe that Jesus Christ has forgiven your sins and
is now your Savior?
Answer: I do.
- 2. Have you received Christian baptism*, or if not, are you
willing to be baptized?
Answer: Yes.
- 3. Have you attended, or if not, will you attend your pastor's
class of instruction on living the Christian life and serving
God through your church?
Answer: Yes.
- 4. As a faithful member, will you pray for your church, attend
regularly, give to your church, and help wherever you can?
Answer: Yes.
- 5. Will you try to show others by the way you live what it means
to be a Christian, and will you do your best to bring them to
Christ?
Answer: I will.
Optional:
(Here the pastor may offer an extemporaneous prayer. Then those
to be received as youth members shall kneel, and the minister, laying
his hands upon each of them in turn, shall say:)
I receive you into the fellowship of the Free Methodist Church
as a youth member. May God confirm you in the faith and fellowship
of all true disciples of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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