Philip McAbee Ordination Service
Location: Pleasant Grove Church Sanctuary
Date: Saturday September 26
Time: 5PM
Office: Pastor
Officiants: Lee Brannon Pastor Burning Bush Original Church of God
Blake Stephens Pastor Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Service to be followed by church dinner.
Order of Service
Call to Worship
Grace and peace to you from him who is, who was, and who is to come. (Rev. 1:4-5)
Amen.
There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.
Each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gifts.
Christ appointed some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers.
Christ did this to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, and for serving a broken world.
And so we come together in oneness of faith and in certain knowledge of the Son of God.
We come to bring glory to God only, and to celebrate his gracious gifts to all of us.
In this spirit of unity and service, let us worship God.
Hymn of Praise Pastor’s Choice Oh For A Thousand Tongues
Scripture and Prayer Officiants
Introductory Statement We have met to ordain Philip McAbee
to the office and work of Christian ministry.
Presentation of the Candidate
The Ordination Prayer The candidate will kneel facing the congregation.
Laying on of Hands While the candidate is kneeling, those who have been desig-
nated by the church file by and place their hands upon the candidate s head.
Presentation of the Bible and Certificate
Special Music Choir Get in Line Brother
Sermon/Message Officiants
Hymn of Commitment Pastor’s Choice
Hand of Fellowship It is appropriate for the entire congregation to extend a
hand of fellowship to the newly ordained minister and spouse.
Benediction Officiants