Call Process Booklet

The minister addresses the pastor being installed:
P The office of interim pastor is now committed to you in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
The newly installed pastor may kneel for the blessing:
P The God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the
sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do
His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be
glory forever and ever.
a Amen
The pastor stands.
Prayers of the People
A Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their
needs.
Silence.
For the holy catholic Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found
without fault at the Day of your coming; Lord, in your mercy,
a Hear our prayer.
A For all members of your Church in their vocations and ministries, that they may serve you with
true and godly lives; Lord, in your mercy,
a Hear our prayer.
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], appointed to be interim pastor in this Church, that he may faithfully fulfill the
duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and glorify your name; Lord, in your mercy,
a Hear our prayer.
AFor the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in him, that he may be sustained and encouraged to
persevere to the end; Lord, in your mercy,
a Hear our prayer.
A For his family and loved ones who give support, that they may be adorned with all Christian
virtues; Lord, in your mercy,
a Hear our prayer.
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