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by Lloyd M. Hall, Jr.
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APPENDIX D - TEXT FOR THE LETTER MISSIVE
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[Letterhead]
(Date)
The (Inviting) Church of (City), (State), sends Christian Greetings to
(Church Name) of (City), (State)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
The Great Head of the Church has united us in determining to set apart
(N) for the Christian Ministry through the solemn act of ordination. 36
We therefore request your attendance at our Meetinghouse in (City), by
your Pastor and a delegate (or two delegates if there is no settled Pastor),
at (time) on (day), the (date). We ask that you review our proceedings,
meet and hear the candidate37, and advise us with reference to the same. If
judged fitting, we then ask you to proceed with us to the Service of Ordination38 to be held at (time) on (day), (date).
Light refreshments will be available prior to the convening of the Council
and a luncheon will follow. Dinner will be offered at (place) following the
public service. Please indicate on the enclosed card the number of
individuals whom we can anticipate. We are certain that you understand
that our request for official representation of Pastor and delegate is the
norm. Others who are interested are welcome to attend as well. It is
imperative that we have meal reservations no later than (date).
A quorum for the Council will be present if seven39 invited Churches
answer the roll call. Voting in the business of the Council will be by
Church. We attach the complete list of invited Churches and we
respectfully request that those individuals listed separately be seated as
honorary members of this Ecclesiastical Council.
Wishing you grace, mercy, and peace
We are fraternally yours,
Moderator
Clerk of the Church
Chairman of the Board of Deacons
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The Great Head of the Church has united us in the choice of the Rev. (N) as our Pastor and
Teacher. Our invitation to that office has been accepted. [For use if the call is for
installation]
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National Association of Congregational Christian
Churches
PO Box 288, Oak Creek, WI 53154
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