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21st century congregations class presentation on worship characteristics of my home congregation.
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- 1. History of Disciples “Where the Scriptures speak, we speak, where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent” – Bible the only rule for faith and practice “No creed but Christ” – The Good Confession “In essentials, unity, in non-essentials, liberty, in all things love” – unity in diversity
- 2. Worship Distinctives Priesthood of all believers Flexible worship order and style Focus on Lord’s Supper Immersion baptism Photo: Flickr wplynn – breaking the bread
- 8. Order of worship Call to Worship Opening prayer, Lord’s Prayer Praise Passing the Peace 1st Scripture Reading Pastoral Prayer Sermon Offering Communion Invitation Benediction
- 9. Alexander Campbell’s Sacraments Preaching the Gospel Baptism Reading and Teaching Scripture Lord’s Day Lord’s Supper Fasting Prayer Confession of Sin Praise
- 11. Liturgical Year Revised Common Lectionary Civic Holidays Special Days Photo: http://prayerbookguide.wordpress.com
- 12. Program themes • Remembering what God has done (storytelling) • Praising God for who God is (singing and prayer) • Learning more about who God is (preaching, teaching) • Remembering what God has done for us (communion) • Making or renewing a commitment to follow God (baptism, renewal commitment to Christ)
- 13. Program • Worship Workshop • Part 1: Lectionary, reading Scripture, prayer • Part 2: Lectionary, communion prayer, hymn singing • Worship aids for home fellowship groups • Program during Lent about baptism and discipleship • Integrate with religious education – Sunday School • Church library
Editor's Notes
- Thomas Campbell – Declaration and Address. Barton Stone – Last Will and Testament. Alexander Campbell – wrote extensively in periodicals from the 1820s until his death in 1866 – most prominent leader, by most. Walter Scott – primarily evangelist who spread the word about New Testament Christianity of other founders, in 1820s and 1830s, in the Midwest – the movement was strong in the Midwest and Kentucky and Tennessee before the Civil War, and spread south and West after Civil War, particularly Missouri, Kansas and Texas, also had presence in California and Oregon. Organized for the purpose of missions and ecumenism
- Not a strong distinction among laity and ordained – ordination was actually treated with disdain in the 19th century. In 20th century, graduate education became the norm, and here the Disciples differ from other streams of the Movement, though graduate education is as popular, it is not required. Disciples not technically required either, but vast majority of churches comply with the recommendation that a minister has an M.Div. There is a hymnal and worship book, but congregations can feel free to use them as they wish, or not use them at all. Even the order of worship can vary vastly – Lord’s Supper might be before the sermon, or after, depending on the church, and depending on the pastor. Lord’s Supper every week is something that Alexander Campbell saw as a distinctive of the early church, and thought the vitality of the church and its witness was damaged by infrequent communion. Weekly communion is the norm, as well as the open table, all beleivers in Jesus Christ are invited to partake – up to you if you feel comfortable doing that, but denominational boundaries are not observed on the Disciples part.
- The idea that all have spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit is taken for granted, and all who minister share in these gifts – there are not special gifts for those who are ordained. Elders are primarily seen as teachers, administrators, and as administering pastoral care, as well as giving the communion meditation (explain). Deacons are those who serve generally, though this has been primarily seen as serving communion – preparation, and clean up.
- Other possibilities – events in the life of the church, per Foster. Mission trip has schedule – preparing to send the team, praying over the team when they leave, lunch and report back when they return. Food pantry – less encorporated into church year, but frequently mention in prayer during worship – serves hundreds of families each month, about 500-1000 people.
- Order of worship determined by pastor, musicians. Can change quickly – 1st reading had prayer composed by prayer group, and now it is not. Explain worship leaders, elders and deacons.
- Protestants – 2 sacraments, baptism and Lord’s Supper. Campbell’s view of sacraments – not a distinctive number, but certain characteristics – a means of imparting grace.
- My context – look for examples of Disciples curriculum. I’ve not been happy with Disciples Bible curriculum – encourages division between laity and ordained. Bethany C.E. Courses – early example of religious education for the Disciples. Were intended for Christian Endeavor societies – “include helps for the systematic reading of the Bible, a selected course of reading concerning missions in general, and our own missions in particular, and thorough instruction as to the origin, the principles, and the history of our own movement for the restoration of New Testament Christianity.”
- We always note what day in the church year it is on the worship bulletin, but the way the RCL is used can vary widely. Certain events are included in Foster’s event centered education.
- I don’t want to tell people what worship is, we are going to start the program by exploring their experiences of worship, but I do have some ideas about what constitutes worship, as well as sacramental life. The activities themselves are opening assessment – baseline for what people believe about worship.
- Worship aids is for fellowship groups that don’t exist yet. We often do some special activity during Lent – could be educational or worship based – class, Taize style worship – but these categories aren’t set in stone. Other resources – could link to online resources on church website – podcasts of Bible readings.