Resources for

Congregational Development

Resources for

Christian Education

Resources for

Evangelism & Outreach

Resources for

Elders

Resources for

Presbyteries

Resources for

Worship
Home » Archive by Tags

Articles tagged with: session starters

Session Starter #24: Ordination vows – What did we promise?
August 18, 2011
Session Starter #24: Ordination vows – What did we promise?

by Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Prayer: Book of Common Worship
Elder ordination prayer
Almighty God: In every age you have chosen servants to speak your word and lead your people. We thank you …

Session Starter: Healthy Debate
November 25, 2010
Session Starter: Healthy Debate

by Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Prayer: Based on Psalm 133
“How very good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in unity.” God of peace, despite our differences, may we …

Session Starter: Session and Stewardship
July 20, 2010
Session Starter: Session and Stewardship

by Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Prayer
God of grace, you have blessed the church with a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From your hands we receive an …

Session Starter: Session and Finance and Maintenance Committee Session Starter #20
May 13, 2010
Session Starter: Session and Finance and Maintenance Committee Session Starter #20

by Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Prayer
Lord of the church, you have called us to be the people of God in the world and to give to you our offerings of praise and service. …

Session Starter: Session and Board of Managers
March 1, 2010
Session Starter: Session and Board of Managers

by Don Muir, Associate Secretary, General Assembly Office
Prayer
God of amazing grace, we give thanks for your promised presence and your extravagant love. We have gathered in your holy name with a sincere desire to serve …