The Church Rituals Handbook

By Jesse C. Middendorf

Book Overview

The Church Ritual Handbook provides pastors with a meaningful tool for the services they perform as shepherds of the flock of God. Covering a wide array of services, from less common rituals to the more known practices, this updated and expanded edition gives pastors immediate practical helps to service preparation. This helpful resource includes instructions, an order of service, suggested hymns, Scripture readings and recitations for: The Sacrament of the Lord's SupperThe Reception of Church MembersThe Sacrament of BaptismMarriageInstallationsIncludes Calls to Worship, Offertories Ideas and Prayers and lesser known rituals: John Wesley's Covenant ServiceA Service of healingService of ReconciliationSeasonal services including Advent, Easter, and Christmas

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0834124572
• ISBN13: 9780834124578
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.6" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

Great informative book: good job!

I enjoyed this book. It explained some of the activities, services, and the ministry behind the church.