Sample Service of Reception for a Candidate for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament

A SERVICE OF RECEPTION FOR

(NAME OF CANDIDATE AND CHURCH)

As Candidates for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament

Under Care of the Presbytery of New Hope

THE PRESENTATION OF THE APPLICANTS

THE EXAMINATION OF THE APPLICANTS                               (NAME OF EXAMINER)

            The applicants shall present their experience

            of Christian Grace, forms of  Christian

            service undertaken, and motives for

            seeking the ministry.

VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE                 (NAME OF COMMITTEE

ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY                                                               MEMBER)

THE CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS                                  (NAME OF COMMITTEE

                                                                                                            MEMBER)

THE DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY                                  (NAME OF COMMITTEE

                                                                                                            MEMBER)

THE CHARGE TO THE APPLICANTS

*THE BLESSING OF THE APPLICANTS

RECORDING OF THE NAMES ON PRESBYTERY’S

            ROLL OF CANDIDATES

*Those who are able may stand at this time.