A table should be close by on The Area Dean says which the items can be We offer ourselves anew in the service of God in this parish/benefice, in the placed deanery and across the diocese. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) We pledge ourselves to care for all the people of this benefice/these parishes – to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ and invite them into the journey of faith as his disciples. Growing Disciples wider Presenting water for baptism, one representative says We welcome you to share with us in telling the story of God’s love, to baptise new disciples and to walk with them in the way of Christ, to nurture them in the faith and equip them to serve Christ in the world. Growing Disciples younger Presenting a large bible, one representative says We welcome you to share with us making Christ known in fresh ways to new generations in this parish/benefice, supporting all who care for the young, in families, schools and in our ministry as a church/churches teaching the faith and growing disciples of all ages. Growing Disciples deeper Presenting bread and wine, one representative says We welcome you to share with us in deepening our partnership in the gospel with all Christian people, nourishing our life together through word and sacrament, that we may grow into the full likeness of Christ in faith, hope and love. When all the symbols have been presented, the new minister responds In the power of the Holy Spirit, may we continue to join together in the transforming mission of God, growing disciples wider, younger and deeper, through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen. All stand
A table should be close by on which the items can be placed The Area Dean says We offer ourselves anew in the service of God in this parish/benefice, in the deanery and across the diocese. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) We pledge ourselves to care for all the people of this benefice/these parishes – to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ and invite them into the journey of faith as his disciples. Growing Disciples wider Presenting water for baptism, one representative says We welcome you to share with us in telling the story of God’s love, to baptise new disciples and to walk with them in the way of Christ, to nurture them in the faith and equip them to serve Christ in the world. Growing Disciples younger Presenting a large bible, one representative says We welcome you to share with us making Christ known in fresh ways to new generations in this parish/benefice, supporting all who care for the young, in families, schools and in our ministry as a church/churches teaching the faith and growing disciples of all ages. Growing Disciples deeper Presenting bread and wine, one representative says We welcome you to share with us in deepening our partnership in the gospel with all Christian people, nourishing our life together through word and sacrament, that we may grow into the full likeness of Christ in faith, hope and love. When all the symbols have been presented, the new minister responds In the power of the Holy Spirit, may we continue to join together in the transforming mission of God, growing disciples wider, younger and deeper, through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen. All stand