A Service of Rededication for Chapters

(Many Chapters on or about St. Andrew's Day attend a regular Church service in a body and reaffirm their fidelity to the objectives and disciplines of the Brotherhood, rededicating themselves to the work of their parish chapter The following order of service is suggested for this purpose. If this order is used at Morning Prayer it is suggested that it come immediately after the offertory, or if at the Holy Communion, immediately before the offertory. The rector or vicar will determine the place that it is used in the service. Suggested hymns from the Hymnal 1982:549, 550, 541, 548, 551, 552, 564.)

CELEBRANT (all standing):
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a ministry to men and youth dedicated to the spread of Christ's kingdom by means of prayer, study, and service.

The discipline of prayer is to pray daily for the spread of Christ's kingdom, especially among men and youth, and for God's blessing on the labors of the Brotherhood.

The discipline of study is to study the Holy Scriptures regularly and the teachings of the Church to attain a better understanding of how to follow Christ and bring others into his kingdom.

The discipline of service is to make continuous efforts, week by week, to bring others nearer to Christ through his Church.

CELEBRANT:
Do you desire to continue your membership in the Brotherhood of St. Andrew?

MEMBERS:
I do.

CELEBRANT:
Do you reaffirm your commitment to service in the name of Jesus Christ?

MEMBERS:
I do.

CELEBRANT: :
Will you work faithfully to fulfill the objectives and disciplines of the Brotherhood?

MEMBERS:
I will, with God's help.

CELEBRANT:
Almighty God, who has given you the will to do these things, strengthen you so that he may finish the work which he has begun in you; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

CELEBRANT:
Let us pray.

Almighty God, look with favor upon these persons who have now reaffirmed their commitment to follow Christ and to serve in his name in the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Give them courage, patience, and vision; and strengthen them in their Christian vocation of witness to the world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.