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Ordination Service and Guidelines for Ordination for the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ)
V. A Model service in outline
The Preparation
Prelude
Hymn of Praise
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
The Service of the Word
Statement about the Service
A Reading from the Old Testament and/or the Epistles
A Psalm, Hymn, or Anthem
A Reading from the Gospel
The Sermon
Hymn or Anthem
The Presentation of the Candidate
Statement
Presentation by a Representative(s) of the Congregation(s)
Presentation by a Representative(s) of the Region(s)
The Ordination Covenant
The Promises of the Candidate for Ordination
The Promises of the People
The Affirmation of Faith
Hymn Invoking the Holy Spirit
The Laying on of Hands with Prayer
Statement
The Ordaining Action
Greetings and Blessings
Presentation of the Signs of Office
Response of the Newly Ordained
The Peace
The Service of the Lord's Supper
The Invitation
The Offering of the Gifts
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayers of Thanksgiving & Remembrance
Prayer of Consecration
The Lord's Prayer
The Words of Institution and the Breaking of the Bread
Sharing the Bread and Cup
Prayer after Communion
The Dismissal
Recessional Hymn
Blessing
Postlude
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