5860
From Wesleyan Discipline
Invocation
5860. (The presiding minister or other appointed minister shall give an extemporaneous invocation.)
Hymn
(Then the congregation shall join in singing a hymn, such as one of the following: “Take My Life, and Let It Be,” “Hear Ye the Master’s Call,” “Give of Your Best to the Master,” “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling.”)
Scripture Reading
(Then the presiding minister or other appointed minister shall read a scripture lesson, such as one of the following: Acts 2:41–44 and 6:1–8; Rom. 12:4–15; 1 Cor. 12:4–12.)
Sermon
(Then the presiding minister or other appointed minister may give a sermon or address declaring the need and function of lay workers.)