me an instrument of your salvation for the people entrusted to my care, and grant that I may faithfully administer your holy Sacraments, and by my life and teaching set forth your true and living Word. Be always with me in carrying out the duties of my ministry. In prayer, quicken my devotion; in praises, heighten my love and gratitude; in preaching, give me readiness of thought and expression; and grant that, by the clearness and brightness of your holy Word, all the world may be drawn into your blessed kingdom. All this I ask for the sake of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Bishop then presents the new minister to the congregation, saying
Greet your new Rector.
When appropriate, the family of the new minister may also be presented at this time.
The Congregation expresses its approval. Applause is appropriate.
The Bishop greets the new minister.
The new Minister then says to the people
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
The new Minister then greets other members of the clergy, family members, and the congregation. The People greet one another.
At the Eucharist
The service continues with the Offertory.
The Bishop, or in the Bishop’s absence a Priest beginning a new ministry, standing at the Lord’s Table as chief celebrant, and joined by the other clergy, proceeds with the Great Thanksgiving of the Eucharist.
