Here are the elements for this Sunday's worship service!
Pre-Teaching: The 1689 LBCF: "The Church" (26:8)
Hymns of Praise:
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship & Come, Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Hymn Of Gratitude: O Mighty Cross
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Sermon Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Sermon Title: "Fuel for the Fire of Faithful Ministry"
Pastor Curt Heffelfinger
Hymn of Response: Rise Up, O Men of God
The Installation of Pastor Eric Lee Botzet
Questions to the Candidate
1. Eric Lee Botzet, do you maintain your commitment to abide by the oaths of your ordination, including among these, your commitment to the system of doctrine expressed in the Second London Baptist Confession, as well as other orthodox creeds; your commitment to the form of government of Church; your commitment to be faithful and diligent in the exercise of all your duties as a Christian and a minister of the Gospel; and your commitment to walk with exemplary piety before the flock of which God shall make you overseer?
2. Are you now willing to join with the board of elders to take servant leadership of this congregation as an overseer and pastor, agreeable to your declaration in accepting its call?
3. Do you conscientiously believe and declare, as far as you know your own heart, that, in taking upon you this charge, you are influenced by a sincere desire to promote the glory of God and the peace and purity of the Church, specifically Trinity Reformed Baptist Church?
4. Do you solemnly promise that, by the assistance of the grace of God, you will endeavor faithfully to discharge all the duties of an overseer and pastor to this congregation, and will be careful to maintain a deportment in all respects becoming a minister of the Gospel of Christ, agreeable to your ordination engagements?
Questions to the Covenant Members
1. Do you, the covenant members of this congregation, continue to profess your readiness to receive Eric Botzet, whom you have called to be an overseer and pastor?
2. Do you promise to receive the word of truth from his mouth with meekness and love, and to submit to him and the board of duly appointed elders in their due exercise of spiritual oversight?
3. Do you promise to encourage him in his labors, and to assist his endeavors for your instruction and spiritual edification, as consistent with your membership covenant and the teachings of Holy Scripture?
4. Do you promise to continue to provide for him, while he is your pastor, according to the means God entrusts to you, the financial support necessary to care for his family and enable his ministry among you?
The Lord's Table
Benediction
A fellowship meal will follow the worship service. Please bring a dish to share.
