When Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washignton DC elegies a new elder, the following vows will be recited during Sunday morning service among an elderly man, confirmed elders, and congregation. These votes will also be printed in full on the church ballot.
[To the old man to be confirmed]
1. Do you reaffirm your faith in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?
Yes, I reaffirm it
2. Do you believe that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Totally Reliable Word of God, totally inspired by the Holy Ghost, the supreme and final rule, and the only foolproof rule of faith and practice?
Yes.
3. Do you sincerely believe that the Church’s Statement of Faith and Covenant contains the truth taught in the Holy Scriptures?
Yes.
4. You promise that if at any time you do not agree with any of these statements in the Declaration of Faith and Covenant, you will let the pastor and other elders know about the change that has occurred in their perspectives. since time, did you make those vows?
Yes, I do.
5. Are you subscribed to the government and discipline of Capitol Hill Baptist Church?
Yes, I subscribe
6. Do you promise to submit to your former companions in the Lord?
Yes, I do.
7. Have you been convinced, as your heart knows, to accept the role of elder for God’s sake and sincerely desire to promote your glory in your child’s gospel?
Yes, I did
8. Do you promise to be jealous and faithful in promoting gospel truths, purity, and peace of the Church, no matter how persecuted or opposite it may arise against you?
Yes, I promise, with God’s help.
9. You will be faithful and diligent in the performance of all your duties as an elder, whether personal or related to someone, private or public; Will you fight for God’s grace to adorn your evangelical profession with your way of life and walk with exemplary mercy before this congregation?
Yes, I will, by the grace of God
10. Now he is ready to assume personal responsibility in the life of this congregation as an elder to oversee the ministry and resources of the church, to devote himself to prayer; the ministry of the Word and the grazing of God’s flock, trusting in God’s grace, so that the Bapstist Church of the Capitol and the whole Church of Jesus Christ are blessed?
Yes, I am, with God’s help.
[For the congregation]
Can church members get up, please?
1. Do you, members of the Capitol Hill Baptist Church, publicly recognize and receive these men as elders, as gifts from Christ to this church?
Yes.
2. You will love and pray for them in your ministry, you will work with them with humility and joy, so that, by the grace of God, you may fulfill the mission of the church, giving them all the necessary honor and support in their direction, which the Lord has called them, for the glory and honor of God?
Yes, we will
[closing in prayer]
By: 9Marks Journal. © 2010 9Marks. Original: Sample of Alummoum Wishes
Translation: Matheus Fernandes. Crítica: Yago Martins. © 2016 Faithful Ministério. All rights reserved. Website: MinisterioFiel. com. br Original: Voting model for the ordination of an elderly person
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