Partners in Healing : The Ministry of Anointing

by Ramirez, Frank

• ISBN13: 9780788023781
• ISBN10: 0788023780
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-01
• Publisher: CSS Publishing Company

Summary

Though there are countless instances of anointing in the Bible, it is seldom practiced in many Christian traditions today. But this essential rite reminds us that God is the true source of restoration and healing - and that he is at work in all aspects of our lives. Anointing affirms and symbolizes our partnership with God, and it invites God to be part of the healing process for anyone who is sick physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Author Biography

Frank Ramirez is an author and pastor in the Church of the Brethren who has written numerous books, articles, and short stories

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
The Ministry Of Anointing	p. 11
Introduction To The Ordinance	p. 11
A Ministry Of Healing	p. 12
Some Thoughts On Healing	p. 16
The Place Of Forgiveness	p. 17
The Power Of The Community's Prayer	p. 18
The Laying On Of Hands	p. 18
Invitation To Anointing	p. 19
Preparation Of The Individual For Anointing	p. 21
Other Situations	p. 22
The Physical Elements Of Anointing	p. 23
A Basic Service Of Anointing	p. 25
Other Services Of Anointing	p. 29
In Times Of Emergency	p. 29
In Times Of Confession	p. 29
Historic Anointing Services	p. 31
From An 1887 Church Manual	p. 31
From The 1942 Book, The Office Of Deacon: Manual Of Instructions	p. 31
A Hymn For Anointing	p. 35
Scriptures And Prayers For Use During Anointing	p. 37
The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV)	p. 37
Psalm 23 (KJV)	p. 37
Prayer For Divorced People	p. 38
Prayer In Time Of Crisis	p. 38
Prayer For Nightfall	p. 39
Prayer During Difficult Times	p. 39
Prayer During Financial Distress	p. 39
Prayer To Settle Disagreements	p. 40
Prayer Of Praise	p. 40
Prayer During Time Of National Distress	p. 40
Prayer During Wartime	p. 41
Prayer Of Thanksgiving	p. 41
Prayer For Glory	p. 41
Prayer For Perfection	p. 42
Prayer For Fulfillment	p. 42
A Call For Forgiveness	p. 42
Sermons	p. 45
Lights, Camera, Action	p. 45
Anointing For Healing	p. 49
Meditations	p. 53
Eureka!	p. 53
You Anoint My Head With Oil	p. 54
Discussion Questions On Anointing For Study Groups	p. 57
Additional Questions Regarding The Laying On Of Hands And Public Prayer	p. 59
Experiential Exercises	p. 61
Children's Activity	p. 63
Brethren Resources	p. 65
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