Amen. You, my hearers, must learn that Christ himself is also the foundation of the building we are now describing, so that you may prepare yourselves more eagerly for the construction of this building and become stones that lie closer to the foundation. From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop Subsidiaries of The Church of the Nazarene, Inc. Committee on the Interests of the God-Called Evangelist, International Course of Study Advisory Committee, The Global Council of the Global Nazarene Missions International, Educational Foundations for Ordained Ministry, Cultural Adaptations of Educational Foundations for Ordained Ministry, The Filing, Suspension, Resignation, or Revocation of a Ministerial Credential, Investigation of Possible Wrongful Conduct and Church Discipline, Response to Misconduct by a Person in a Position of Trust or Authority, Contested Discipline of a Member of the Clergy, Charter & Ministry Plans/Constitution/Bylaws, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International, Administrative Boards, Councils, and Educational Institutions. People: So let us offer thanksgiving to the Lord our God, from whom comes every good and perfect gift. For it says in scripture: "Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, People: This is our house of prayer. [Dancers light candles from the Christ candle]. But may we remain united in belief and purpose. WebRoyal party at the entrance to the German Lutheran Church of the Redeemer for its dedication. The angel brought me. 0000003051 00000 n For there the Lord bestows this blessing: life forevermore. Lord, make haste to help me. Amen. WebDownload or read book English Church Dedications written by Nicholas Orme and published by University of Exeter Press. and confessing that apart from us their work cannot be made perfect. Mary's Parish Church Ezi Ukehe was solemnly dedicated by his Most Rev. Glory - From the ends of the earth men come running to it, crying out: So you witness todays Rite ask God to reconsecrate you also. and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame." Church Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 . A SERVICE FOR THE DEDICATION OF A CHURCH Ultimately, our dedication of this church today is an invitation to each of us to assume our identity as members of Gods household while on earth and as destined to heaven in the end. to all Jacob's dwellings. On the holy mountain is his city the Lord, the valiant in war. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Babylon and Egypt I will count In the burning ceremony itself the copy of the mortgage may be presented to the pastor or district superintendent by one of the trustees. 1 Kings 8:22 30 Solomon's prayer dedicating the Temple. laughing for joy, laden with sheaves. So the building was a central location for His ministry and He still invites us, not into a house so much as His Fathers home, for home is where the heart is.