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Worship For The College Community
A Service of Celebration & Welcome For New Campus Ministry or Chaplain • Prayer During Examinations • Prayer For Athletes A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION & WELCOME FOR NEW CAMPUS MINISTRY OR CHAPLAIN Adapted from, The United Methodist Book of Worship, 2000, by Rev. Connie Breaux. Pre-Service Music *Processional Eternal God, by your grace you have set us together in your presence and in your church whose foundation is in your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us your continuing grace, to all who exercise leadership in your church, that they may, with diligence and faithfulness, fulfill their various ministries. Grant that we your people, may follow them where you lead and minister faithfully in the world. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn of Preparation…….”O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”…… …Congregation Introduction of the Speaker………………………………….……………Student Leader Musical Selection Witness to the Word……………………………………………………..Guest Campus Minister Presentation of the New Campus Minister………United Methodist Laity of the District Covenant Service Student Representative: You have been appointed to be among us for the ministry of word and sacrament (if elder; if deacon it’s “ministry of service and word), and called to shepherd this student body, faculty and staff. You are called to guard the faith, to seek unity, and exercise the discipline of God. Do you affirm your commitment to these ministries in our midst? New Campus Minister: I affirm my commitment to these ministries in your midst. University Staff Representative: Reverend ____________________, you are charged to inspire spiritual growth and personal improvement for more effective witnessing for the Kingdom of God. Will you encourage students, faculty, staff and community? Will you accept this charge? New Campus Minister: I accept this charge. University Faculty Representative: You are appointed to teach through your life and example. You are to inspire others by your holy living. You are appointed to direct this ministry and to utilize your gifts for the benefit of this student body and faculty. Do you accept this charge? New Campus Minister: I accept this charge. New Campus Minister: I affirm my commitment to these ministries. Board Representative (speaking to campus ministry board members): Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as a people committed to participate in the mission of this campus ministry by your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service, will you support and uphold (name of campus minister/chaplain) as she/he performs her duties? Board Members: Yes, with God’s help we will. Board and Congregation: (name of campus minister), we welcome you! We celebrate your appointment to the (name of college/university). We affirm your leadership among us. And, we pledge to you our support in this mutual ministry. In the name of Jesus. ALL: Amen. Offertory (offering may be taken) Prayer Musical Selection Presentation of Signs of Pastoral Privilege and Responsibility (Bible, water, yearbook, hymnal, worship guide, cross, globe.) · Take this Bible and be among us as one who proclaims the Word, for the edification of believers and the conversion of the world. Amen. Vision for Campus Ministry in Higher Education………The New Campus Minister A Time for Prayer…………………………..United Methodist District Superintendent Celebration of Communion Closing Hymn Remarks (University President, Local church pastors, others as appropriate) Recognitions Blessing…………………………………………………….The New Campus Minister Postlude PRAYER DURING EXAMINATIONS By Dr. Akiiki Kabagarama* God of wisdom, be with us during this time of exams. Focus our minds and calm our nerves. Holy Spirit, be near us. Be our guide, counselor and friend. Gently remind us of what we have learned. Help us to understand the questions and be with us as we provide the answers. PRAYER FOR ATHLETES By Akiiki Kabagarama* Most loving God, we thank you for these young men and women who play sports. You have created them in your image and endowed them with the gift to play sports. Please protect them from harm. Help them to constantly remember that they play to glorify your name. Let them develop fully as physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional human beings. *Dr. Akiiki Kabagarama has her PhD in sociology from the University of Iowa and her MDiv from Wesley Theological Seminary. As a professor of sociology she sought to enhance intercultural awareness, respect and exchange. As she answers her call to ministry, she continues to find herself called to build bridges among cultures. Her childhood in Uganda offers a rich heritage to her abilities to create ways for cross-cultural dialogue and learnings. Dr. Kabagarama can be reached at: dkabagarama@yahoo.com HOW DO YOU WORSHIP?
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