ORDER OF CELEBRATION

PRELUDE AND SILENT MOMENT OF PREPARATION LEADER: Lord, we thank and praise you for their ministry of the Word.
Opening Hymn : TO GOD BE THE GLORY CONGREGATION: It is by your love and grace that we are given these pastors to
preach the gospel. We thank you for the boldness with which they call us to
To God be the glory, great things He has done;
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, repentance. They hold before us the truth of your Word which strengthens
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, our faith and gives us a sure hope for the glorious coming of your
And opened the life gate that all may go in. kingdom. As they impart your Word to us, be their joy and their inspiration.
REFRAIN
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! PASTORS: It is only by your Spirit that we are led in the way of truth. Increase our
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! knowledge, Lord, and renew our commitment to share the joy of our
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, salvation.
And give Him the glory, great things He has done.
LEADER: Lord, we thank and praise you for their ministry of leadership.
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God; CONGREGATION: In your infinite wisdom you have given us shepherds to lead and
The vilest offender who truly believes, guide us. Bless them with discernment and integrity as they instruct and
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. counsel us to be obedient and faithful to your Word. As they
Great things He has taught us, great things He has done, prepare us for works of service, inspire them with your vision for the
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; church and instil in each of us a profound longing to be the people you
But purer, and higher, and greater will be desire us to be.
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
PASTORS: Your ways are higher than our ways, Lord. Bless us with wisdom,
CALL TO WORSHIP courage, and compassion so that the love of Christ may be shown in the
Let us worship God as children…with wonder and awe. church and to the world around us.
Let us worship God as youth…with questions and eager hearts.
Let us worship God as adults…with gratitude and praise. LEADER: Lord, we thank and praise you for their ministry of prayer.
Let us worship God as elders…with wisdom and hope.
CONGREGATION:  As we stand in your presence, we give you glory! For with
Let the Body of Christ sing praises to God, from whom all blessings flow.
eagerness and in humility, these pastors earnestly pray for this fellowship of
believers and your church worldwide. Make them powerful in prayer,
CHOIR RESPONSE : O WORSHIP THE LORD
fervent in their desires, and committed to your will as they embrace this
INVOCATION : LEADER
great privilege.
CHOIR RESPONSE : GLORIA PATRI
RESPONSIVE READING: PASTORS: May we be disciplined and dedicated people of prayer, O Lord; may we
LEADER: Lord, we thank and praise you for the gift of pastors. pray without ceasing.

CONGREGATION: We acknowledge the gift of these your servants to the work of LEADER: Lord, we thank and praise you for our pastors' families.
ministry; called in their weakness and strengthened by your Spirit. May we
CONGREGATION: These families stand beside our pastors, giving them
support them with our love and prayers. May we cherish, honor, and respect
loving support and encouragement day by day. May we support
them because they are your anointed servants. May we, with joy, accept
them with our prayers, kindness, and words of appreciation as faithfully as
the awesome and privileged responsibility of helping them be all you want
they support our pastors in their calling.
them to be.
PASTORS: With gratitude in our hearts, we thank you Lord for these precious people
PASTORS: Make us worthy of our calling, Lord. May we be faithful, diligent, and
in our lives.
passionate in our ministry as we seek to build up the body of Christ through
your Word and Spirit. LEADER: Lord, as we remember your goodness and faithfulness to us, we offer our
deepest devotion.
ALL :  Your infinite love for us is beyond our comprehension. You have created us
for your glory. You have redeemed us and long to have fellowship with us.
May we, the sheep of your pasture and the shepherds of your flock, abide in
your love.
SCRIPTURE READING
CHANGE MY HEART O GOD
PASTORAL PRAYER : PASTOR GERALD AGUDELO
Welcome
HEAR OUR PRAYER O LORD
GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES, PLEDGES, to the
AND OUR OFFERING with SONG NUMBER
DOXOLOGY Life-Giving Experience
CHOIR : SBC CHOIR
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
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MESSAGE
THE ACT OF INSTALLATION
: REV. NOEL L. LUCES
SAGAY BAPTIST CHURCH
*Appearance of the Minister
*Charge to the Minister
*Charge to Elders/Deacons
*Charge to Congregation
*Act of Commissioning/ Dedicatory Prayer
*Manifestation of Ministry Commitment
CLOSING HYMN : I WOULD BE TRUE
I would be true for there are those who trust me

Worship Service
1 I would be pure for there are those who care
I would be strong for there is much to suffer
I would be brave for there is much to dare
I would be brave for there is much to dare.

I would be friend of all the foe, The friendless Pastor’s Installation Sunday
2 I would be giving , and forget the gift
I would be humble for I know my weakness
I would look up, and laugh and love and lift
I would look up, and laugh and love and lift.

I would be prayerful thru each busy moment