Book of Occasional Services,9780664500986

Book of Occasional Services

by
ISBN13: 9780664500986
ISBN10: 0664500986
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-07-01
Publisher(s): Geneva Pr
List Price: $30.00

Buy New

Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days.
$29.70
Add to Cart

Rent Book

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Rent Digital

Rent Digital Options
Online:1825 Days access
Downloadable:Lifetime Access
$28.80
*To support the delivery of the digital material to you, a digital delivery fee of $3.99 will be charged on each digital item.
$28.80*
Add to Cart

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $1.09

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

The Book of Occasional Servicesis a new liturgical resource produced by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It provides worship services for many important and widely used services that are not included in theBook of Common Worship.

Table of Contents

Preface 1(2)
Abbreviations 3(3)
Ordination and Installation
Introduction
6(5)
Ordination and Installation of Deacons and Elders
11(34)
Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament
45(38)
Installation of a Pastor
83(30)
Scripture Readings for the Ordination and Installation of Deacons and Elders
113(2)
Scripture Readings for Ordination and Installation to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament
115(2)
Hymns for Ordination and Installation Services
117(3)
Commissioning
Introduction
120(3)
Commissioning to Ministry within a Congregation
123(6)
Commissioning to Ministry outside a Congregation
129(6)
Commissioning Delegates to a Governing Body
135(7)
Dedication
Introduction
142(3)
Groundbreaking
145(6)
Order for Laying of a Cornerstone
151(6)
Dedication of a Church Building and Furnishings
157(23)
Dedication of the Baptismal Font or Pool
160(1)
Dedication of the Pulpit
161(1)
Dedication of the Pulpit/Lectern Bible
162(1)
Dedication of the Table
162(1)
Dedication of Communion Vessels
163(1)
Dedication of the Organ or Other Musical Instruments
163(1)
Dedication of the Sanctuary or Chapel
164(1)
Dedication of an Educational Facility
164(1)
Dedication of the Columbarium
165(15)
Dedication of a Christian Home
180(4)
Dedication of a Health Care Facility
184(3)
Dedication of an Educational Institution
187(4)
Dedication of a Community Service Agency
191(5)
Marking Transitions in a Congregation
Introduction
196(3)
Constituting of a Congregation
199(30)
Reception of New Members
229(10)
Recognition of Departing Members
239(2)
Recognition and Thanksgiving for Faithful Service
241(3)
Dissolution of a Pastoral Call
244(5)
Celebration of a Congregational Anniversary
249(4)
Uniting of Congregations by a Presbytery
253(4)
Vacating of a Church Building [Including the Dissolution of a Church]
257(8)
In a Governing Body
Installation of Governing Body Officers and Staff
265(5)
Receiving a Candidate under Care
270(2)
Recognition of a Certified Christian Educator
272(3)
Commissioning of a Lay Pastor
275(4)
Recognition of Honorable Retirement from the Ministry of Word and Sacrament
279(6)
Interfaith Resources
Guidelines for Interfaith Celebration of Thanksgiving
285(6)
Additional Prayers for Various Occasions
In the Life of a Congregation
291(3)
In the Life of a Presbytery
294(3)
Section Heading Crosses
297

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.