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Services For Worship And Pastoral Care

Contributor / Topic: Ministry, Mission & Outreach
Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

Although pastoral care may be extended in every gathering of Christians for worship, there are occasions when particular needs may be addressed by a gathering called to pray for a specific concern or to celebrate a specific occasion. This section presents sample services for such occasions. They may be`adapted for use in local churches.…

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Chapters & Articles in Services For Worship And Pastoral Care (8)

Entry 1
A Liturgy For The Long-term Seriously Ill

This liturgy is designed as a communal celebration of the sacrament of the anointing to take place within the conte…

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Entry 2
A Liturgy For The Families And The Community Of The Terminally Ill

The following liturgy is designed for use of those who suffer along with the terminally ill. It is designed both to…

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Entry 3
A Liturgy For A Person Suffering From Addiction Or From Substance Abuse

The problems of addiction and substance abuse are among the most severe problems facing our culture today. Whereas …

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Entry 4
A Liturgy For A Victim Of Crime Or Oppression

Crime and injustice afflict every worshiping community. Some congregations are afflicted on a daily basis by the in…

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Entry 5
A Prayer For The Healing Of Memories

In any worshiping community, there are persons, perhaps many persons, who suffer each day because of persistent mem…

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Entry 6
A Liturgy For Survivors Of Abuse

The following liturgy is designed for use by survivors of abuse. It allows for the pain and suffering of the abuse …

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Entry 7
A Litany Of Thanksgiving For Work

Work is part of the lives of many person in every worshiping community. Offering prayers of thanksgiving for meanin…

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Entry 8
A Liturgy For Retirement From Work And Redirection In Vocation

The following liturgy may be used at the occasion of a retirement. It expresses thanksgiving for the blessings of w…

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