| Contents |
Chapter
1 - Pages 7-40
7 Introduction
9 Scripture in Worship - The
Lectionary
22 Calls to Worship
32 Invocations
36 The Offering
39 Benedictions and Closing Prayers |
Chapter
1 (cont'd.) - Pages 41-71
41 The Love Feast
44 The Use of the Altar
45 Music and Song Leading
48 Ushering
Special Services
50 Organization of a New Free Methodist Fellowship
52 Organization of a New Society
54 Admission into Membership
57 Admission into Preparatory Membership
58 Admission into Youth Membership
60 A Service of Prayer for the Healing of Human Hurts
62 Installation of Church Staff
64 Installation of Official Board Members
66 Installation of Christian Education Staff
67 Ground Breaking
68 Cornerstone Laying
70 Mortgage Burning |
Chapter
1 (cont'd.) - pages 72-88
Rituals for Dedications
72 A Church
80 A Parsonage
82 A Fellowship Hall
84 A Christian Education Building
85 The Hymnal
86 An Organ, Piano, or Other Instruments
88 A Memorial Gift |
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Chapter
1 (cont'd) - pages 89-98
89 A Free Methodist Perspective on Preaching
Rituals
90 Baptism
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Chapter
1 (cont'd) - Pages 99-128
99 The Lord's Supper
115 Marriage Services |
Chapter
1 (cont'd) - pages 129-136
129 Funeral/Memorial Services |
Chapter
2, pages 137-148
The Pastor As Shepherd
137 The Ministry of Pastoral Care
144 Service of Prayer for the Forgiveness of Sin
146 Restoration of Errant Members
148 Pastoral Sabbatical Guides |
Chapter
3, pages 149-183
The Pastor As Administrator
149 Summary of 1995 General Conference Actions
153 Leading the Official Board
155 Structural Alternatives |
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