The Church Rituals Handbook

by Jesse C. Middendorf

The Church Ritual Handbook provides pastors with a meaningful tool for the services they perform as shepherds of the flock of God. Covering a wide array of services, from less common rituals to the more known practices, this updated and expanded edition gives pastors immediate practical helps to service preparation. This helpful resource includes instructions, an order of service, suggested hymns, Scripture readings and recitations for:

•The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
•The Reception of Church Members
•The Sacrament of Baptism
•Marriage
•Installations

Includes Calls to Worship, Offertories Ideas and Prayers and lesser known rituals:
•John Wesley's Covenant Service
•A Service of healing
•Service of Reconciliation
•Seasonal services including Advent, Easter, and Christmas

192 pages.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 5, 1997