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A For all bishops and pastors, especially for Mark, our Presiding Bishop, for Duane, our Bishop, and for pastors of our sister congregations, that they may be filled with your love, may hunger for the truth, and may thirst after righteousness; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. A For Pastor [Name], chosen to be pastor in this Church, that he/she may faithfully fulfill the duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and glorify your name; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. A For the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in him/her, that he/she may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the end; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. A For his/her family and loved ones who give support, that they may be adorned with all Christian virtues; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. AFor all who fear God and believe in Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be one as you are one Lord and Father of us all; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. A For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. A For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. A For all who have died in the communion of your Church, that they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal; Lord, in your mercy, a Hear our prayer. P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. a Amen Page 124 Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world 944 24 ¼ Street • PO Box 107 • Chetek, WI 54728 • 715-859-6810 • Fax 715-859-6812 • www.nwswi.org
Presentation of the Symbols As a hymn is sung, ministers go to the baptismal font. A crucifer may lead them. A representative of the congregation presents the baptismal symbols to the new pastor. R You have been called to be among us to baptize, to teach, and to declare the forgiveness of sins. Use the waters of baptism to bring new life to all in Christ’s name. P May the Lord bring forgiveness and new life in Christ to those baptized in this place. aAmen Ministers go to the pulpit. A crucifer may lead them. A representative presents the Holy Bible. R You have been called among us to proclaim the Good News. Receive the Holy Scriptures and empower us with God’s saving Word. P May the Lord be always on my lips and in my heart that I may speak God’s Word of grace and favor to you. a Amen Ministers go to the altar. A crucifer may lead them. A representative presents the communion vessels. R You have been called among us to lead worship and preside at Holy Communion. Receive these vessels of the heavenly food of life and gather us as one family around the table of the Lord. P May the Lord make us one and give us strength in the bread which we break together. a Amen The people stand. Ministers return to the center. A crucifer may lead them. The Dean of the Conference, or another representative, may address the new pastor. P Receive these signs of your calling to serve the Lord and his people in the ministry of Word and Sacrament. The people offer acclamation with applause to welcome the new pastor. Afterward, the newly installed pastor, who now presides, extends the peace of the Lord to all. Peace P The peace of the Lord be with you always. a And also with you. Offering The offering or, if the service of installation occurs during regular morning worship, a special offering is received for the Fund for Leaders which benefits seminarians with their tuition expenses. Service of Installation, Occasional Services, © 1982 Augsburg Fortress.. Walking together † for the sake of mission † in God’s world 944 24 ¼ Street • PO Box 107 • Chetek, WI 54728 • 715-859-6810 • Fax 715-859-6812 • www.nwswi.org Page 125
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God’s work. Our hands. Table of C
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Candidate Nomination Form Page 93
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Overview God’s work. Our hands. T
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Theological Background Adapted from
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Overview—Things To Do Congregatio
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Ending well Discovering God’s fut
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Suggested Prayers From ELW Evening
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Model Covenant for Congregations [C
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Model Covenant for Departing Family
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Bibliography Guiding Your Church St
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Bible Reading St. Paul’s letter t
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A Prayer for Beginnings Read throug
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Ending Well God’s work. Our hands
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Ending Well—Things To Do Congrega
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Words of Encouragement “Ending we
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Suggested Prayers For Guidance: Dir
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A local leader or a member of synod
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7. Have you made sure that all cong
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Certification of Completion of Fina
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Pension and Other Benefits Workshee
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this will be with the concurrence o
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Together the congregation and Inter
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H. Reimburse expenses related to ou
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A Sample Message for the Congregati
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The Interim God’s work. Our hands
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• The congregation president and
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Why Can’t We Call Our Interim Pas
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Ministry and Programs • Describe
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Calling an Associate/Assistant to S
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Using the Mobility Database System
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Some Tips on Filling Out the MSP
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Moving from Reflection to Engagemen
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Preparing for the Interview Advance
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Discipleship • What type of plan
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The Interim—Things To Do Congrega
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Page 93 and 94: Call Committee Devotions These devo
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Page 141 and 142: God’s work. Our hands. Shalom •
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