2016 Wesleyan Discipline:5755

Call to Worship

5755. (The appointed minister shall commence the service with a Call to Worship, such as Isa. 52:7; 1 Cor. 1:21–24; 2 Cor. 4:5–6).

Hymn

(Then the congregation shall join in singing a hymn, such as: “2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak,” “2016 Wesleyan Discipline:A Charge to Keep I Have,” “2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Lead on, O King Eternal,” “2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Soldiers of Christ, Arise,” “2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Conquering Now and Still to Conquer.”)

Invocation

(Then the minister appointed shall give the invocation:)

Almighty God, giver of all good things, who by the Holy Spirit has appointed ordained ministers in the church, grant us Your assistance in this service given to the ordination of such ministers, and mercifully behold these Your servants, now called to this office, and replenish them so with the truth of Your doctrine, and adorn them with innocence of life, that both by word and good example they may faithfully serve You in this office to the glory of Your name and the edification of Your church, through the merits of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

Sermon

(Then the General Superintendent or the minister appointed (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:3091) shall preach the ordination sermon, cf. 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1935:34.)