ELDER’S TRAINING SEMINAR Based on the Elder’s Handbook Ministerial Association of the General Conference www. ministerialassociation. com
The Elder and Special Service Chapter 8 – Part 1
Baptism Elder and baptism • Elders help in organizing, directing, and giving support throughout the service. • Under certain conditions, elders perform baptisms. Place of baptism. • It may be held indoors or outdoors, in a church baptistry or in a river, lake, ocean, swimming pool and etc.
Baptism Preparation for baptism • The time and place of baptism ought to be announced and advertised. • Deaconesses will need to have the place of baptism prepared.
Baptism Dressing for baptism • Advise candidates on suitable clothing to wear. • Dark colors are least revealing when wet. • Secure place for changing clothes.
Baptism Acceptance for baptism • Candidates should be carefully examined and make a confession of their faith. • At same time candidates should be officially welcome into the church family. • The acceptance into membership may come before the baptism or immediately after.
Baptism Performing the baptism • Baptism by immersion. • Declaration. • Be careful and gentle.
Baptism Dangers at baptism • Be aware that some people have a fear of water. • Never take hold of a microphone while in the water.
Baptism Welcome after baptism • Make appeals. • Give a warm welcome and gifts to the new members.
Child Dedication The N. T. does not command such a ritual as child dedication, however the way Jesus related to little ones encourages it.
Child Dedication Four basic purpose: 1. To thank God for the miracle of this birth. 2. To covenant the parents and family to raising the child to love Jesus. 3. To commit the congregation to give support for the family in its task. 4. To bless the child and dedicate to God.
Child Dedication Planning service • Place. • Time of year. • Age. Conducting the service • • Parents called forward. Homily. Prayer. Certificate and congratulations.
Church Dedication • Represents the celebration of a difficult project successfully accomplished. • Pastors need assistance from their elders in planning the program. • Order of service.
Church Dedication • History of the church. • Scripture reading. • Act of dedication. • Dedication weekend. • Church opening.
Communion • Only ordained ministers or elders conduct the service. • Renewing relationships. • Celebrated ones per quarter. • Preparing the emblems. • Who may participate.
Communion • Sermon. • Footwashing. • Lord’s Supper. • Ending the service. • Those who are unable to attend.
Groundbreaking Planning the service • Groundbreaking is not entirely a religious service and does not belong on Sabbath. Sunday is often an ideal time.
Groundbreaking Preparing the site • Should be cleared, a platform needs to be erected and a sound system installed. Order of service (See the Elder’s Handbook) Stonelaying • The service can follow the same general order as for groundbreaking.
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