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Book of Common Worship - Pastoral

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This is leather bound and scaled down version of the Book of Common Worship that is commonly used in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and other Reformed Tradition Churches. Its compact size makes it easy to use in a variety of settings and it slips easily into a suit pocket or purse.

The Pastoral version provides the liturgy necessary to conduct the Sacraments of The Lord's Supper and Baptism in settings outside of Sunday worship. This is very helpful to this pastor for sharing The Lord's Supper with parishioners in their homes or in the hospital.

Also included are the liturgies for Christian Marriage, Pastoral Care and the Witness to the Resurrection (i.e. the Funeral).

This book has proved itself helpful in working with families, because the liturgies are right there for planning purposes and this small leather bound book is much less bulky to carry and use than the hard cover version. Appropriate scripture passages and suggested liturgies are in one place for planning and use.

What I have found most helpful is the variety of prayers at the back of the book. I take this book with me on most of my pastoral visits. It also makes a great Ordination gift.

I thoroughly appreciate this smaller, more attractive format for conducting services. Worth the investment.

The Book of Common Worship - Pastoral Edition is one of my favourite tools for ministry. I love the fact that it has full orders of service as well as many selections of scriptures passages and prayers. It is wonderful to bring on visits to the hospital. I also like to use it at funerals and Communion Services. It's small size is handy to just place in my purse and take anywhere. Well worth the price.