Moderator: Hear the words of Paul: God, “Before and before Christ Jesus who is to judge men living and dead, I charge you solemnly by his coming appearance and his reign, proclaim the message, press it home on all occasions, convenient or inconvenient, use argument, reproof, and appeal, with all the patience that the work of teaching requires.” Moderator: My brother/sister , Will you proclaim God’s word with boldness? Will you teach the truth, and banish error? Response: With God’s help, I will. Moderator: People of this church, will you hear what is preached? Will you apply it to your lives, and by word and deed commend the gospel to others? Response: With God’s help, we will. Commitment to Worship and Prayer The presiding minister conducts the Minister-elect to the body of the church Moderator: Hear the words of Paul: I urge then petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered for all people. Such prayer is right that all people should find salvation and come to know the truth. Moderator: My brother/sister , will you be faithful in prayer? Will you help the people to persevere and to grow in the life of prayer? Will you lead them in worship, and order the services in God’s house with reverence and care? Response: With God’s help, I will.
Moderator: Hear the words of Paul: “Before God, and before Christ Jesus who is to judge men living and dead, I charge you solemnly by his coming appearance and his reign, proclaim the message, press it home on all occasions, convenient or inconvenient, use argument, reproof, and appeal, with all the patience that the work of teaching requires.” Moderator: My brother/sister , Will you proclaim God’s word with boldness? Will you teach the truth, and banish error? Response: With God’s help, I will. Moderator: People of this church, will you hear what is preached? Will you apply it to your lives, and by word and deed commend the gospel to others? Response: With God’s help, we will. Commitment to Worship and Prayer The presiding minister conducts the Minister-elect to the body of the church Moderator: Hear the words of Paul: I urge then petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered for all people. Such prayer is right that all people should find salvation and come to know the truth. Moderator: My brother/sister , will you be faithful in prayer? Will you help the people to persevere and to grow in the life of prayer? Will you lead them in worship, and order the services in God’s house with reverence and care? Response: With God’s help, I will.
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