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Interim Resources The following resources can be photocopied or copied from the digital version of this document available at www.nwswi.org/call. Suggested Prayers Page 75 Liturgy for Receiving an Interim Pastor Page 76 Interim Pastor Quarterly Report of the Interim Period Page 80 Congregation Quarterly Report of the Interim Period Page 83 Call Committee Covenant Page 86 Call Committee Devotions Page 87 I. We Consider Our Own Calling, Part 1 Page 88 II. We Consider Our Own Calling, Part 2 Page 89 III. We Consider Congregation and Community Needs Page 90 IV. We Consider Ministry Gifts Page 91 V. We Consider the Changing Context/ New Opportunities and Challenges Page 92 Candidate Nomination Form Page 93 Sample Letter of Invitation for Personal Interview Following Initial Contact Page 94 Call Committee Report of Interview Page 95 Sample Letter Following Interview—Decline Page 96 Sample Letter Following Interview—Recommend to Council Page 97 Sample Letter Calling the Special Meeting Page 98 Sample Congregational Meeting Agenda Page 99 Report of the Special Congregational Meeting Page 102 Sample Letter Following a Successful Vote Page 103 Sample Letter of Call Page 104 Page 74 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
Suggested Prayers Enlightenment of the Holy Spirit: God Almighty, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Grant us, we pray, to be grounded and settled in your truth by the coming of the Holy Spirit into our hearts. That which we know not, reveal; that which is wanting in us, fill up; that which we know, confirm; and keep us blameless in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Commitment: Into your hands, Almighty God, we place ourselves: our minds to know you, our hearts to love you, our wills to serve you, for we are yours. Into your hands, incarnate Savior, we place ourselves: receive us and draw us after you, that we may follow your steps; abide in us and enliven us by the power of your indwelling. Into your hands, O hovering Spirit, we place ourselves: take us and fashion us after your image; let your comfort strengthen, your grace renew, and your fire cleanse us, soul and body, in life and in death, in this world of shadows and in your changeless world of light eternal, now and forever. Those seeking deeper knowledge of God: Gracious and holy God, give us diligence to seek you, wisdom to perceive you, and patience to wait for you. Grant us, O God, a mind to meditate on you; eyes to behold you; ears to listen for your word; a heart to love you; and a life to proclaim you; through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Church unity: Most high and holy God, pour out upon us your one and unifying Spirit, and awaken in every confession of the whole church a holy hunger and thirst for unity in you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. During the interim time: Loving God, be with us and guide us during this time of discernment. Fill our leaders with your wisdom. Keep us mindful of the work you would have us do. Lead us and guide us O Lord to be about the work of your kingdom even as the search for a new pastor continues. Bless all who have taken on extra responsibility, and fill them with a sense of your love and presence. We pray in your Son’s name, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 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 75
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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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Page 31 and 32: Words of Encouragement “Ending we
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Page 35 and 36: Suggested Prayers For Guidance: Dir
Page 37 and 38: A local leader or a member of synod
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Page 41 and 42: 7. Have you made sure that all cong
Page 43 and 44: Certification of Completion of Fina
Page 45 and 46: Pension and Other Benefits Workshee
Page 47 and 48: this will be with the concurrence o
Page 49 and 50: Together the congregation and Inter
Page 51 and 52: H. Reimburse expenses related to ou
Page 53 and 54: A Sample Message for the Congregati
Page 55 and 56: The Interim God’s work. Our hands
Page 57 and 58: • The congregation president and
Page 59 and 60: Why Can’t We Call Our Interim Pas
Page 61 and 62: Ministry and Programs • Describe
Page 63 and 64: Calling an Associate/Assistant to S
Page 65 and 66: isk to the congregation is possible
Page 67 and 68: Using the Mobility Database System
Page 69 and 70: Some Tips on Filling Out the MSP
Page 71 and 72: Moving from Reflection to Engagemen
Page 73 and 74: Preparing for the Interview Advance
Page 75 and 76: Discipleship • What type of plan
Page 77 and 78: The Interim—Things To Do Congrega
Page 79: Words of Encouragement The interim
Page 83 and 84: The minister questions the interim
Page 85 and 86: AFor all who fear God and believe i
Page 87 and 88: 3. Together we will develop a visio
Page 89 and 90: Congregation Quarterly Report of th
Page 91 and 92: 7. Together we will be involved in
Page 93 and 94: Call Committee Devotions These devo
Page 95 and 96: II. In Calling a Pastor, We Conside
Page 97 and 98: IV. In Calling a Pastor, We Conside
Page 99 and 100: Candidate Nomination Form The task
Page 101 and 102: Call Committee Report of Interview
Page 103 and 104: Sample Letter Following Candidate I
Page 105 and 106: Sample Congregational Meeting Agend
Page 107 and 108: Report of the Vote to Extend a Lett
Page 109 and 110: Sample Letter Following a Successfu
Page 111 and 112: Walking together † for the sake o
Page 113 and 114: Beginning Strong God’s work. Our
Page 115 and 116: Disengagement from the Interim Peri
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Page 119 and 120: If you are not able to schedule the
Page 121 and 122: Words of Encouragement The beginnin
Page 123 and 124: Suggested Prayers The church: Graci
Page 125 and 126: A Litany of Farewell for the Interi
Page 127 and 128: Sample Installation Invitation to C
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Presentation of the Symbols As a hy
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Appendix A God’s work. Our hands.
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Identifying Broken Things Ministry
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2. a new database to house informat
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from the Ministry Site Profiles tha
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