Ordinances of the Church
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Administration For The Sick: |
Home
or hospital visit, prayer, and in special need, laying on of
hands, anointing with oil, and prayer of faith for healing.
James 5:14
Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the
church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in
the name of the Lord;
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Patriarchal Blessing: |
For
church members over 15 who make special preparation. An
individualized prayer of blessing by laying on of hands of the
Patriarch. Personal comfort and spiritual guidance to develop
your life in harmony with God's plan for you. Usually given only
to adults or mature youth.
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Marriage
Ceremony: |
Sacrament to unite man and woman in holy bonds of wedlock.
Counseling available to prepare for meaningful, worshipful,
experience of marriage and start new home on solid foundation.
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Baby
Blessing: |
A
lovely sacrament of blessing acknowledging God as the giver of
life and asking His care in raising the child to the age of
accountability. The child needs no baptism, being innocent and
free from sin, until he (or she) reaches the age of eight or
older.
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Baptism:
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For
those wanting to follow Christ, desiring a new way of life, and
wanting to unite with the Body of Christ in a fellowship of
changing (converted) person.
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Communion: |
Regular renewal, by church members, of their commitment to live
after Christ and receive sustenance (monthly). This provides
renewed strength to face life and live it victoriously. Remember
Jesus Christ and receive His Spirit continually.
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Priesthood Ordination: |
Men of
the church who prepare themselves and desiring to serve God, may
be called by revelation to serve in His Holy Priesthood.
Ordination confers upon those called, the responsibility to
represent God. Members should honor and accept the ministry
available. Boys and men in the family should be prepared for the
possibility of being called to the Priesthood.
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