Elder commissioning prayer.

Elder commissioning prayer and faithfully administer the chair of the order of Deacons, and the chair of the order of Elders greet the newly commissioned ministers. ordained. Long-term missionaries are recognized by the IRS as self-employed ministers, so a record of a church’s commissioning is required to be on file so the missionary can participate in certain tax provisions. Lord, may our new deacons be men and women of prayer and of peace, of faith and of vision, of wisdom and of boldness, of strength and gentleness. We praise you O Lord, and ask for your guidance as you lead us to those that are broken and hurting in our world. Praise him who blesses people for ministry. When an elder has been trained and authorised by Presbytery to administer communion, it may be appropriate that authorisation to serve in this role be recognised in the parish context by a simple prayer of commissioning. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that in this and in all things you may do God's will in the service of Jesus Christ. An elder is called to share in the ministry of Christ and of the whole church: to preach and teach the Word of God The Bible is lifted by the Chair of the Order of Elders. TAKE CARE OF RELATIONSHIPS EXAMINATION OF ELDERS The candidates for ordination as elders come forward and stand at the altar rails.