Hey Friends,
My church celebrated confirmation last month. I had a couple people reach out to me and ask what I used. I am not aware of any official liturgy from the Global Methodist Church.
Here is what I wrote. Please feel free to use. Attribution is appreciated.
An Abbreviated Confirmation Liturgy
By David Wesley Donnan
Introduction
Introduction by Leader: Confirmation is the process of learning about the church and what it means to be a life-long follower of Jesus Christ.
[Names of Confirmation Class Students] have devoted themselves to [number of sessions] of study, prayer, and worship. This has included [list description of activities. For us this usually includes a retreat to Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons, GA, weekly classes, and a trip to Savannah, GA to walk in John Wesley’s steps].
Each one of these students has individually expressed their desires to join as a member at [Church Name].
Questions to Candidates
Leader: Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Have you put your faith in Him? Will you commit your life to follow the Triune God and follow Him all the days of your life?
Response from Candidate(s): I Will.
Leader: Will you be faithful to the [Church Name] and the ministries of the Global Methodist Church with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness? Will you strive to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly?
Response from Candidate(s): I will
Leader: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!
Leader to Congregation: Will you reaffirm your vows to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ at the [Church Name] and in the ministries of the Global Methodist Church with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness? Will you continue to strive to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly? Will you love, nurture, and care for your new brothers and sisters here today?
Congregation Response: We Will.
Leader: Let me be the first to welcome you all as new members to [Church Name].
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