MEETINGS
Part One ‑ Short Service
- Hymn
- Prayer by the officiating priest
- Psalm 1 (recited by all while kneeling)
- Prayer by a member
- Reading of text and sermon
- Prayer by a member
- Silent Prayer (everyone stands)
- Closing Hymn
- Psalm 23 (recited by all while kneeling)
- The Lord’s Prayer (recited by all while kneeling)
- “Come Holy Spirit of God…” (Brotherhood Hymnary 513)
- Benediction by the Officiating Priest
- “Hear our prayers Oh Lord” (Brotherhood Hymnary No. 507)
- Spiritual choruses
- Admonition and closing by the Officiating Priest
Part Two – Fellowship Meeting
- The Chairman takes his/her seat at the table with other members of the executive.
- Song “Obong dida nnyin usung” or “spirit obong uwem dida usung”)
- Prayer by a member
- Chairman’s opening remarks
- Reading of the previous minutes by the Secretary
- Adoption of minutes
- Prayer by a member
- Matters arising from the minutes
- Current matters to be discussed
- Finance
- General
- Father’s advice and blessing
- Adjournment
- Feast
- Closing
Part Two – Fellowship Meetings During Pentecostal Periods
- The Chairman takes his/her seat at the table with other members of the executive.
- Song “Obong dida nnyin usung” or “spirit obong uwem dida usung”)
- Prayer by a member
- Chairman’s opening remarks
- Reading of the previous minutes by the Secretary
- Adoption of minutes
- Prayer by a member
- Matters arising from the minutes
- Current matters to be discussed
- Finance
- General
- M.C. hands over the house to the chairman who in turn hands over to the Father
- Anthem by …
- Spiritual choruses and blessing
- The Father and Mother’s envelops are presented and appreciated by all.
- Father’s advice, appreciation and blessing
- Adjournment
18. Feast and closing