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ELDER’S TRAINING SEMINAR

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

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ELDER’S TRAINING SEMINAR

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  1. ELDER’S TRAINING SEMINAR Based on the Elder’s Handbook Ministerial AssociationoftheGeneral Conference www.ministerialassociation.com

  2. The Elder and Special Service Chapter 8 – Part 1

  3. Baptism Elder andbaptism • Elders help in organizing, directing, andgivingsupportthroughouttheservice. • Undercertainconditions, eldersperformbaptisms. Placeofbaptism. • It maybeheld indoors or outdoors, in a churchbaptistryor in a river, lake, ocean, swimming pool and etc.

  4. 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.

  5. Dressing for baptism Advise candidates on suitable clothing to wear. Dark colors are least revealing when wet. Secure place for changing clothes. Baptism

  6. 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.

  7. Performing the baptism Baptism by immersion. Declaration. Be careful and gentle. Baptism

  8. Baptism Dangers at baptism • Be aware that some people have a fear of water. • Never take hold of a microphone while in the water.

  9. Welcome after baptism Make appeals. Give a warm welcome and gifts to the new members. Baptism

  10. The N.T. does not command such a ritual as child dedication, however the way Jesus related to little ones encourages it. ChildDedication

  11. ChildDedication 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.

  12. ChildDedication Planning service • Place. • Time of year. • Age. Conducting the service • Parents called forward. • Homily. • Prayer. • Certificate and congratulations.

  13. Represents the celebration of a difficult project successfully accomplished. Pastors need assistance from their elders in planning the program. Order of service. ChurchDedication

  14. ChurchDedication • History of the church. • Scripture reading. • Act of dedication. • Dedication weekend. • Church opening.

  15. Communion • Only ordained ministers or elders conduct the service. • Renewing relationships. • Celebrated ones per quarter. • Preparing the emblems. • Who may participate.

  16. Sermon. Footwashing. Lord’s Supper. Ending the service. Those who are unable to attend. Communion

  17. Groundbreaking Planning the service • Groundbreaking is not entirely a religious service and does not belong on Sabbath. Sunday is often an ideal time.

  18. 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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