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Reception of an Interim
Pastor
Hymn of the Day
Congregational Representative: Today we
begin a new pattern in our faith journey here at
_________ Lutheran Church as we welcome Pastor
________________.
In the coming days, let us support one another
by our continued presence at worship, our sharing
in the means of grace, and the words of
welcome!
All: May God strengthen our community and
relationships with power and new insight.
CR: Let us seek a renewal of our
ministries through the naming of our talents and
strengths as we prepare for the future.
All: May God help us to identify one
another's gifts and open ourselves to their
presence and challenge.
CR: Let us rejoice in the fruits of
partnership in Christ Jesus as our ___________
Lutheran Church Call Committee, Pastor
____________, and our Assistant to the Bishop
_________, work together during the call
process.
All: May God grant us patience, a sense
of humor, and the courage to speak the truth in
love.
CR: Bless and empower that special
person, as yet unknown to us, who will be our new
pastor.
All: Thank you for those called to the
ordained ministry and our participation in one
another's lives.
CR: O Lord, as your church has
continually sought your will, sustain and inspire
the work of the Call Committee.
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All: May God's Spirit guide the decisions
of this congregation.
CR: Let us ask God's empowerment of
all leadership positions: the staff, Congregation
Council, committees and all those who do good deeds
and perform necessary tasks in this
congregation.
All: Help us, Lord, to work
together in harmony of Spirit and purpose.
CR: Pastor _________ will you lead,
comfort and reflect with us during this time of
transition?
Pastor: I will by God's help.
CR: To you, members of __________,
will you support Pastor __________ in our ministry
together, knowing that it will be brief - but the
results enduring?
All: We will by God's help.
CR: As all of life is an interim,
help us to value this time together as a reminder
that our work is not in vain and our Lord will
unite all things at last in glorious fulfillment of
God's promises.
All: Lord, enable us to live our
days in praise of your glory. Amen.
The service continues with the Exchange of
the Peace
Pastor: May the peace of the Lord
be with you always . . .
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