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SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY

The BCS Handbook.

One shared foundation for worship, service and spiritual life in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.

Explore the teachings, instructions and procedures compiled for the guidance and unity of brethren, presented in a convenient digital reader. Printed copies are available from the Leader’s Office.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR BCS
HANDBOOK
LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU LOVE · FAITH · HOPE
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Guided by the Holy Father's instructions.

The Handbook brings together teachings and directions intended to promote unity in the Brotherhood, including guidance on worship, fellowship, sacraments, leadership and daily conduct.

“To ensure uniformity and remove doubts from the minds of brethren, the Holy Spirit directed that a comprehensive Handbook be written…”— Introduction, BCS Handbook
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17 reading sections
BCS HANDBOOK · READING SECTION 16

Confession, Prayer & Meetings

Guidance for confession, testimony, prayer and gatherings.

HOW TO CONFESS SINS/PRAY AND TESTIFY HOW TO CONFESS SINS:

Start with: “In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. In the blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen Now and forever more. Amen”.

End with: “In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. In the blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen Now and forever mor j. Amen”.

TESTIMONY, DREAM, VISION, ANNOUNCEMENT

Start and end with; “In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. In the blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen Now and forever more. Amen”.

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HOWTO PRAY:

Start with: “Let thanks and praise be to God In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Let thanks and praise be to God In the blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen Let thanks and praise be to God Now and forever more. Amen”.

“Holy, Holy, Holy…………” End with: “Let thanks and praise be to God In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Let thanks and praise be to God ln the blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen Let thanks and praise be to God Now and forever more. Amen”.

MEETING DAYS AND EVENTS:

1. Every Monday of the week – Women’s Fellowship meeting

2. Every Tuesday of the week – Men’s Fellowship meeting.

3. Every Wednesday and Saturday of the week – Bible Class & Watch and Pray; on Wednesday

4. Every Thursday of the week – Normal Fasting (6a.m – 6p.m)

5. Every Sunday of the week – 10 a.m. service/Holy Spirit Church (conducted by the Holy Father only at the world Headquarters and Pentecostal Centres.

st 6. Every 1 Saturday of the month – Sabbath Children General fasting 6a.m to 12 noon.

st 7. Every 1 Tuesday of the month – General meeting in all Bethels st 8. Every 1 Friday of the month – Area General meeting nd 9. Every 2 Friday of t he month – Spiritual Council of Churches rd 10. Every 3 Friday of the month – Spirited Children’s meeting lh 11. Every 4 Friday of the month – Mercy Fellowship th 12. Every 5 Friday of the month – Children Fellowship meeting th 13. 8 August of every year: Celebration of B.C.S movement from 8 Eton street to 26 Mbukpa Road and the wearing of white by members of B.C.S. for the first time.

th 14. 24 March 1964 Celebration of Certificate of Incorporation th 15. 7 July of every year, Holy/Change over week lh 15. 30 December of every year: Holy Father’s birthday Celebration.

This digital edition reproduces the text of the Handbook supplied for the website. Original pagination and line wrapping have been adapted for screen reading; typographical and source-text irregularities have not been independently corrected. For the official printed edition or to verify wording, contact the Leader’s Office.

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