RMFIOrdination / Laying-on-of-Hands Service
Friday, May 5, 2017
Bishop’s Chapel – Redemption Greenville
74 Byrdland Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
1:45 PM: Participants and Spouses Seated
1:50 PM: Order of Service Instructions
2:00 PM: Service Starts Promptly
Participants:
Please note that the Ordination Service will be in Bishop’s Chapel and not in the RWOC Main Sanctuary.Bishop’s Chapel is located on Byrdland Drive in Building B, next to the Administrative Building.This service is for all members in the fellowship, no matter the level, who have not yet taken part in the “Ordination” service or who have just advanced their credential level. Pastor Ron Carpenter and Bishop Paul Gaehring will be performing the ceremony with the prayer and the laying-on-of-hands in accordance with the New Testament.
Special Seating:
Participants and their spouseswill have assigned seating due to the number of seats in Bishop’s Chapel.No children or guests permitted to be seated in the special seating areas. We apologize but we cannot offer child care during the ceremony. Ushers will be positioned to help locate your seats but allow additional time for this process.If both husband and wife are being credentialed at different levels, seating will be together in the section of the highest level.We ask that all participants be in their seats by 1:45pm.
Ordination Level:
For those receiving Ordination level, you will be lined up and escorted on stage where Pastor Ron and Bishop Paul will pray for you. Anointing oil will be poured on your head as you kneel forward. We will provide hand towels for your use; however, you may want to bring your own handkerchief to keep some of the anointing oil.
Guests:
Familyand friends of RMFI, as well as, the family/friends and churches/groups of participants are welcomed and encouraged to attend.This service is to be set in a special atmosphere so we ask for everyone to please not move around during the ceremony. Children are welcomed but encouraged to keep orderly and as quiet as possible.
Photographs & Filming & Cell phones:
No flash photography or filming will be permitted during the ceremony. Cell phone pictures will be permitted, however, please note all guests must remain in their seats when taking pictures.
A professional photographer will be taking photographs. Prints will be available in two to three weeks for viewing and purchase. Contact us by calling 864-770-1775 or by email at . As a friendly reminder, please silence your cell phones during the ceremony.
DVD of Service:
You may order a DVD copy of the service at The Lounge or by ordering online ( A limited quantity of DVDs may be available for sale in The Lounge after service for $12. Online orders will have an added shipping fee. For more information, please contact Cindy Hayes at 864.281.1520, ext. 1228.
Attire:
Pastor Ron Carpenter and Bishop Paul Gaehring will be wearing ministerial robes to conduct the ceremony. However, attire from very dressy to business casual is acceptable.
If you have any questions, please contactthe RMFI office at 864-770-1775 or via email @