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Order of Worship
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Status: approved
Changes from the previous English revision
= ## Definition and Meaning
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- The order of worship is the arrangement that sets the sequence in which the elements of public worship are conducted. The term "liturgy" is also used when referring to the entire prescribed form of a service. In Korean churches, the week's order of service, together with the names of those assigned to each part, is commonly printed in the church bulletin and distributed to the congregation.
+ The order of worship is the arrangement that determines the sequence in which the elements of public worship are conducted. The term "liturgy" is also used for the entire prescribed form of a service. In Korean Protestant churches, the week's order of service, together with the names of those assigned to each part, is commonly printed in the church bulletin and distributed to the congregation.
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= ## Biblical and Historical Background
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- The New Testament contains no fixed order of service. Acts 2:42, however, lists the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers as elements of the gatherings of the early church, and 1 Corinthians 14:40 exhorts, "Let all things be done decently and in order." Justin Martyr, writing in the second century, is reported to have recorded that the Sunday assembly proceeded in turn through the reading of Scripture, an exhortation by the presider, prayer, and the Eucharist. The Western church later developed the form of the Mass, built on the twin pillars of Word and Sacrament. At the Reformation, the Lutherans and Anglicans retained this framework in revised form, while the Reformed tradition placed the sermon at the center and simplified the order. The order of worship in Korean Protestantism derives mainly from the worship of American Presbyterian and Methodist missionaries of the late nineteenth century.
+ The New Testament contains no fixed order of service. Acts 2:42, however, names the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers as elements of the gatherings of the early church, and 1 Corinthians 14:40 exhorts, "Let all things be done decently and in order." Justin Martyr, writing in the second century, is reported to have recorded that the Sunday assembly proceeded in turn through the reading of Scripture, an exhortation by the presider, prayer, and the Eucharist. The Western church later developed the form of the Mass, built on the twin pillars of Word and Sacrament. At the Reformation, Lutherans and Anglicans retained this framework in revised form, while the Reformed tradition placed the sermon at the center and simplified the order. Korean Protestant orders of worship derive mainly from the worship of American Presbyterian and Methodist missionaries of the late nineteenth century.
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= ## Practice in Korean Churches
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- In many churches, the main Sunday service generally follows this pattern:
+ In many Korean Protestant churches, the main Sunday morning service generally follows this pattern:
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= - **Opening**: silent prayer or a call to worship, a hymn, a responsive reading, and a confession of faith using the Apostles' Creed
- - **Word**: the representative prayer (offered on behalf of the congregation), Scripture reading, an anthem by the choir, and the sermon
+ - **Word**: the pastoral prayer offered by a representative on behalf of the congregation, Scripture reading, an anthem by the choir, and the sermon
= - **Response and Closing**: the offering, announcements, and the benediction
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- The benediction is usually pronounced by a pastor; services not led by a pastor often close with the Lord's Prayer.
+ The benediction is usually pronounced by an ordained pastor; services not led by a pastor often close with the Lord's Prayer.
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= Denominations differ in the following ways:
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- - **Presbyterian and Methodist**: Various Presbyterian denominations and the Korean Methodist Church publish books of worship (service books) at the denominational level, setting forth a standard order. Individual congregations adapt it to their circumstances. In recent years, a growing number of churches have begun the service with a call to worship or an introit instead of silent prayer.
- - **Anglican**: The Anglican Church of Korea follows a liturgy based on its prayer book. It regards the combined celebration of the Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion as the norm for Sunday worship.
- - **Pentecostal**: Pentecostal churches, such as the Full Gospel churches, often devote an extended period to congregational praise at the beginning of the service and frequently include corporate audible prayer.
- - **Baptist and Others**: Churches that emphasize congregational autonomy each determine their own order of worship, so the range of forms is wide.
+ - **Presbyterian and Methodist**: Various Korean Presbyterian denominations and the Korean Methodist Church publish books of worship (service books) at the denominational level that set forth a standard order, which individual congregations adapt to their circumstances. In recent years, a growing number of churches have begun the service with a call to worship or an introit instead of silent prayer.
+ - **Anglican**: The Anglican Church of Korea follows a liturgy based on its prayer book and regards the combined celebration of the Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion as the norm for Sunday worship.
+ - **Pentecostal**: Pentecostal churches, such as the Full Gospel churches, often devote an extended period to congregational praise at the beginning of the service and frequently include simultaneous audible prayer.
+ - **Baptist and others**: Churches that emphasize congregational autonomy each determine their own order of worship, so the range of forms is wide.
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- Regardless of denomination, open worship services and young adult services designed for younger generations often begin with praise led by a worship team. Some also include a time of prayer and commitment after the sermon.
+ Across denominations, seeker-oriented open services and young adult services designed for younger generations often begin with praise led by a worship team. Some also include a time of prayer and commitment after the sermon.
The order of worship is the sequence in which the elements of public worship, such as hymns, prayer, Scripture reading, the sermon, the offering, and the benediction, are conducted. In Korean churches it is usually printed in the weekly bulletin for the congregation.
The order of worship is the sequence in which the elements of public worship, such as hymns, prayer, Scripture reading, the sermon, the offering, and the benediction, are conducted. In Korean Protestant churches, it is usually printed in the weekly bulletin for the congregation.
Full revision
The order of worship is the sequence in which the elements of public worship, such as hymns, prayer, Scripture reading, the sermon, the offering, and the benediction, are conducted. In Korean Protestant churches, it is usually printed in the weekly bulletin for the congregation.
Definition and Meaning
The order of worship is the arrangement that determines the sequence in which the elements of public worship are conducted. The term "liturgy" is also used for the entire prescribed form of a service. In Korean Protestant churches, the week's order of service, together with the names of those assigned to each part, is commonly printed in the church bulletin and distributed to the congregation.
Biblical and Historical Background
The New Testament contains no fixed order of service. Acts 2:42, however, names the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers as elements of the gatherings of the early church, and 1 Corinthians 14:40 exhorts, "Let all things be done decently and in order." Justin Martyr, writing in the second century, is reported to have recorded that the Sunday assembly proceeded in turn through the reading of Scripture, an exhortation by the presider, prayer, and the Eucharist. The Western church later developed the form of the Mass, built on the twin pillars of Word and Sacrament. At the Reformation, Lutherans and Anglicans retained this framework in revised form, while the Reformed tradition placed the sermon at the center and simplified the order. Korean Protestant orders of worship derive mainly from the worship of American Presbyterian and Methodist missionaries of the late nineteenth century.
Practice in Korean Churches
In many Korean Protestant churches, the main Sunday morning service generally follows this pattern:
The benediction is usually pronounced by an ordained pastor; services not led by a pastor often close with the Lord's Prayer.
Denominations differ in the following ways:
- Presbyterian and Methodist: Various Korean Presbyterian denominations and the Korean Methodist Church publish books of worship (service books) at the denominational level that set forth a standard order, which individual congregations adapt to their circumstances. In recent years, a growing number of churches have begun the service with a call to worship or an introit instead of silent prayer.
- Anglican: The Anglican Church of Korea follows a liturgy based on its prayer book and regards the combined celebration of the Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion as the norm for Sunday worship.
- Pentecostal: Pentecostal churches, such as the Full Gospel churches, often devote an extended period to congregational praise at the beginning of the service and frequently include simultaneous audible prayer.
- Baptist and others: Churches that emphasize congregational autonomy each determine their own order of worship, so the range of forms is wide.
Across denominations, seeker-oriented open services and young adult services designed for younger generations often begin with praise led by a worship team. Some also include a time of prayer and commitment after the sermon.