BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Brotherhood Index.
A practical guide to uniformity in worship, fellowship and service.
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PART ONE
44 entriesGuide to Uniformity
Original guidance on shared worship, conduct and community life.
SOURCE PAGE 4HymnaryThe name “Brotherhood Hymnary” and guidance for beginning hymns during worship.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 4Holy Oil/WaterThe meaning and appropriate use of holy oil and holy water in the Brotherhood.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 5PrayerInstructions concerning the length and purpose of prayers offered during services.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 5Pattern of PrayerThe prescribed pattern for prayers following Bible readings, blessings and feasts.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 7Spiritual WorksDirections for spiritual work, including service times, conduct, and practices to avoid.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 8ConductingGuidance for persons conducting services, including altar entry, the bell, singing and preaching.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 9TurbanClarification of the place of turbans and the restrictions described in the text.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 10AmenInstruction on the congregational response when the name of Jesus Christ is mentioned.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 10New SongGuidance on composing and performing new spiritual songs and preserving their character.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 11TitheInstructions on tithes, collections and the stewardship of funds dedicated to God.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 12Brothers/SistersThe text’s teaching on addressing brethren as brothers and sisters in a spirit of unity.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 12Virgin/Silent FeastClarification of feast names and the forms of feasting described in the publication.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 12BlessingThe order in which groups participate in the second blessing during worship.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 13BaptismGuidance about baptism of children and the replacement of baptismal certificates.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 13WednesdaysWednesday service readings and watch-and-pray observances.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 14Adoption of MinutesThe place of adoption of meeting minutes in the prayer and meeting sequence.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 14FeastArrangements for preparing, blessing and sharing feasts in the bethel.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 16Court CaseThe publication’s instruction on disputes and court proceedings.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 16MattersGuidance on referring unresolved disputes between members.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 16Promising NoteInstructions relating to pledges and reminders of promises made during launchings.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 16PostsInstructions on appointed positions and responsibilities within the Brotherhood.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17GreetingGuidance on silence and greetings in the presence of the Holy Spirit during services.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17BethelDirections concerning access to the bethel during worship.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17SutaneGuidance concerning seating and worship attendance where a person is not wearing a white sutane.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17OrganThe publication’s instruction on the use of musical organs in the bethel.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17Child BlessingInstructions on collections and offerings during child-blessing ceremonies.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17ChoirGuidance on forming a new choir in a bethel.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 17MarriageDirections concerning where marriage blessings can take place and related arrangements.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 18PolygamistsThe original guidance on marriage circumstances and eligibility for certain ministry roles.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 18RosterInstruction concerning preparation of a roster for conducting services.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 18TestimonyGuidance on testimony and vision periods at the named Calabar locations.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 19Hand BookA specific correction concerning the use of the silent prayer in the comprehensive Handbook.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 19SistersGuidance on sisters’ participation in bethel activities.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 19Pentecostal ProceedsDirections for remitting Pentecostal proceeds and keeping feast donations separate.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 19ChildrenGuidance for children’s attendance at the Pentecostal Hall mentioned in the source.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 19HallelujahInstructions on responding with “Hallelujah” in a testimony setting.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 20SeniorClarification of which ranks are described using the title “Senior”.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 20Full Time WorkersThe roles of full-time workers and procedures for raising concerns through appropriate channels.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 21TeachersInstructions relating to teachers and Christ’s students in the Brotherhood.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 21AnnouncementWho should make bethel announcements and how they should be communicated.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 21Hand ClappingA brief instruction concerning hand clapping during meetings.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 21EldersThe stated procedure concerning the election and recognition of elders.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 22Change of MoneyGuidance on handling and changing money during worship.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 22Tribal MeetingsInstructions on unity, meeting conduct and avoiding tribal divisions within the Brotherhood.Read original pages
PART TWO
21 entriesOrders of Service
Original service procedures, prayers and ceremonial orders.
SOURCE PAGE 25Holy Spirit ChurchThe weekly meeting described for Sundays following the morning service.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 25Order of ConductingThe prescribed sequence of hymns, prayers, readings and blessings for this meeting.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 26Order of Conducting BaptismThe baptism order, including instruction, confession, prayer, immersion and registration.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 28Order of Bible ClassThe order for Bible-class worship and participation in the study of Scripture.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 30Silent PrayerThe prayer text designated for reading aloud by a conductor in the specified setting.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 31Order of Service for Individual MemberAn order of devotion for an individual member or family away from a bethel.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 32Order of Watch & PrayThe prescribed watch-and-pray service sequence.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 33Order of Child BlessingThe ceremony and its service sequence for blessing a child.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 36Order of Morning DevotionSteps for morning devotion and related prayer.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 37Around the AltarInstructions for the around-the-altar part of worship.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 39Special PrayerThe designated special prayer and accompanying directions.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 40Order of House BlessingAn order for blessing a house, including prayers and love feast observances.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 42Order of Funeral Service at the CemeteryThe fuller order for a funeral service at the cemetery.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 42Short Service at the CemeteryThe shorter cemetery-service sequence and related burial guidance.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 44Order of Memorial BlessingThe order of memorial blessing for the bereaved family and fellowship.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 46Order of Marriage BlessingThe published marriage-blessing order, including readings, prayers and ceremonial steps.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 48Order of Fasting on ThursdaysThe Thursday fasting programme and its sequence of prayers and services.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 52Order of Full Service on Sundays 10:00 a.m. and Fridays/Sundays Evening 7:00 p.m.The full order for the Sunday morning and specified evening services.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 56Order of Service on Mondays/Tuesdays/Saturdays Evening 7:00 p.m.The service order for Monday, Tuesday and Saturday evenings.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 58Order of Service on Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:00 p.m.The evening worship order for Wednesday and Thursday.Read original pages SOURCE PAGE 61Order of Fellowship MeetingsThe first and second parts of the order for fellowship meetings.Read original pages
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