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BCS ORDER OF WORSHIP

Worship in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a moment of Spiritual devotion exaltation, adoration and glorification. Members of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star fulfils a very important aspect of Religious sacrement, were God in his spiritual nature is seen and worship in His anthropomophic nature, bringing to pass that which is written in the Holy Scripture:

Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. (Revelation 7:15)

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ORDER OF BAPTISM

Reading of First Step to God to the New Converts.
Reading of other Suitable bible portions on baptism such as; John3:5-6, Romans 6:3-, Mark 16:16-18, Mark1:5-11, 1 peter 1:23, Galatians 2:26-28 (for the advice of the convert(s) by the officiating priest text such as these are read: 1 John 1:7-10, James 5:16, Mark1:5 etc.
Prayer by the Officiating Priest to the new convert
Procession to the river or pool for baptism with spiritual choruses such as these
1. “Now let us go to Jordan…
2. “In water I have been baptised with…
The Officiating Priest takes his stand in the river
Prayer by a member (if any)
Prayer by the Officiating Priest inside the river
Baptism commences by emersion
Prayer by a member after baptism (if any)
Prayer by the Officiating Priest after the baptism inside the river
Procession back to the bethel with spiritual choruses such as these:
1. “Now I have washed my feet…
2. “The blood of Jesus…
3. “Listen to the news of joy…
Blessing and anointment of the baptised member by the Officiating Priest
Advice to the baptised member by the Officiating Priest (Bible portions such as these are used: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24, John 8:10-11 etc
Registration of baptised members and issuing of :-
1. Membership card
2. Men or Women Fellowship card
3. General Fellowship and
4. Baptismal certificate.
Love feast
Closing

ORDER OF BIBLE CLASS

Everything we do in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is exactly as was done by our lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord knew that the Jews had conspired to arrest and kill him on Thursday. He then decided to eat the last supper with his disciples on Wednesday night. Before the Last Supper, he gathered them and taught them. That is what we do in BCS today. The greatest experience anyone can have is attending a bible class lectures given by the supernatural teacher (Leader Olumba Olumba Obu) himself. It is in these lectures that the secret of Heaven and Earth and the true meaning of the scriptures are revealed by him.

The sole spiritual head has decreed that bible class and watch and pray be conducted in all BCS bethels on Wednesday Evenings and fasting on Thursdays no matter the attendance. Bible class should also hold on Saturday evenings.

The following order should be observed during bible class lectures.

ORDER OF CHILD BLESSING (8th Day After Birth)

The family of the child kneels before the altar
A sister carried the child to be blessed
Reading of 1st bible lesson: Luke 2:22
Anthem by choir(s) or hymn 429 from Brotherhood Hymn Book to be sung if there is no child to be blessed.
Prayer by 2 sisters, 2 brothers standing behind the family of the child to be blessed.
Blessing song (hymn 427 from BCS Hymn Book) to be sung by all while kneeling till the end of the child blessing.
The officiating priest comes out from the pulpit to the altar.
The child is represented to the priest by the sister for blessing. She kneels beside the altar till the child is handed back to her.
Blessing of the child:
1. Place the child on the alter
2. Sprinkle holy water on the face.
3. Rub Holy oil and make the sign of cross on the forehead, hands and legs of child.
4. The child is turn unto the four corners of the world with silent sanctification (item 9 b to d continue each time the child is turned)
The child is given Holy water to drink
Raise and point the child to the four corners of the world, and give it back to the sister who should return to her seat before the altar.
The officiating priest goes back to the pulpit
Second lesson: Ephesians 6:1-4. Golden text: 1st timothy 2:15
Brief advise by the officiating priest to the family
1st Spiritual Chorus. ”Eyen erong uwa”
2nd spiritual chorus: ”Eyen amana ono nnyin”
Everybody dances and files past the altar back to his/her seat.
Issuing of infant blessing certificate by the conductor to the parent of the child.
love feast
testimonies from the parents of the child if any
Closing.

ORDER OF DAILY MORNING DEVOTION (5 am)

Daily Morning Prayer is observed in all Bethels of Brotherhood of the cross and star both in the Healing Homes and Pentecostal Centres by 5.00am. No activity should disrupt this order.

This following order is to observed by the officiating priest.
1. Hymn
2. Prayer by officiating priest
3. Psalm one (to recited by all)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Psalm 121 (to recited by all)
6. Hymn
7. Prayer by a member
8. Silent prayer (all standing)
9. Song (1) “Very Early in the Morning...” (Brotherhood Hymn Book.N0 491)
10. Prayer by a member
11. Song (2) “Oh Father hear my Prayers...” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0 .489)
12. Prayer by a member
13. Song (3) “Father Send down thy power...” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0 493)
14. Prayer by a member
15. Closing hymn
16. Psalm 23
17. The lord’s prayer
18. Doxology “Bless us oh lord in this hour of morn…” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0.505).
19. Benediction
20. Doxology “Hear our prayers Oh lord…” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 507
  Note: Item 21 to 27 is observed only in BCS Bethels and Healing Homes. Those in the Pentecostal Centre will not observe these items; they will conclude the remaining part of the Morning Devotion from Item 28
21. Here all members gather and kneel around the Alter in complete reverence.
22. Song (a) “Around the throne of God ….”(Brotherhood Hymn Book N0.494)
23. Song (b) “Ye Children of God now Awake” Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 495)
24. Song (c) “I am a woeful sinner…” during this song, Holy water is sprinkled by any Spirited Child to all kneeling down.
25. Song (d) “That blood which was shed on the tree...” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0 496)
26. Prayers by 4 members (2 sisters and 2 brothers) standing in four corners of the bethel. The Prayers should not be only for those around the altar but for the entire world.
27. Song (e) “Right from the Day…” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0 497). Everybody leaves the altar and returns to his/her sit.
28. Spiritual choruses: (all stand and go on blessing as follows:-
  1. Choristers
  2. Children
  3. Women congregation
  4. Men congregation
  5. Spirited
  6. Elders
  7. Ordained
  8. CNTM
  9. Children of God (144,000 virgins)
29. Dreams, visions, testimonies, etc
30. Announcements
31. Admonition and closing by the officiating priest.

ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE (10 am Every Sunday)

Full services are held on Pentecostal centres during Pentecostal periods and on fellowships week long activities. On Bethels levels, Sunday Mornings/Evenings and Fridays are observed as full service.
1. Introit “the Lord is in His Holy Temple”
2. Psalm one
3. Prayer by a conductor
4. Hymn
5. Prayer by a member
6. First bible lesson
7. Hymn
8. Prayer by a member
9. Second bible lesson
10. Anthem by choir (s)
11. Prayer by a member
12. Golden text/sermon
13. Prayer by a member
14. Silent prayer- all standing
15. Going on first blessing
  Note: Blessing entails filing past the altar by each pew. The procession should be orderly and each person moves with both hands clasped together finger-to finger. As each person gets to the altar he/she bows and puts his/her offering. It is not mandatory to put anything, as the offering is free will.
  1. “Father, son and the holy ghost…” Children go on blessing with this song.
  2. “My disciples be ever ready…” Women/Men congregation go on blessing with this song
  3. “I will make you fishers of men…” Choristers go on blessing with this song
  4. “Father do thy work in me….” Spirited children, Elders, Ordained Once, CNTM, Bishops and Children of God go on blessing with this song
16. Prayer by a member
17. Anthem by choir (s)
18. Prayer
19. Closing hymn
20. The Lord’s prayer
21. Doxology “Come Holy Spirit of God…”
22. Benediction
23. Doxology “Hear our prayers oh Lord...”
24. spiritual songs and second blessing is as follows:
  1. Choristers
  2. Children
  3. Women congregation
  4. Men congregation
  5. Spirited
  6. Elder
  7. Ordained
  8. Christ new true missionaries
  9. Children of God
25. Feast
26. Dreams, visions, prophecies, testimonies
27. Announcements
28. Admonition and closing by officiating priest.

ORDER OF SERVICE ON EASTER MONDAY

Introit
Psalm 1 to be recited by all
Prayer by the conductor
Hymn
Prayer by a member
1st lesson: john 21:15-17
Hymn
Prayer by a member
2nd lesson john 20:21-23
Anthem by a member
Prayer by a member
Golden text: Mathew 28:18-20
Sermon after re-reading the first and second lesson as usual. The conductor calls for confession of sins by all members. All kneeling down, confessing silently with complete humility.
All member still kneeling, the following spiritual songs are rendered.
1. “Odudu usen Pentecostal…”
2. “Se nte emended cross eno eyen”
3. “O! iyip enyen erong…”
4. “Mkpa usen ita…”
5. “Iyip okoduoho k’ision…”
6. “Se ekenamde eno Israel…”
Still kneeling the three lessons are read seven times each while the members respond amen. (e.g. “So when they had dined” (Respond) “Amen!”
Closing of the sermon
Prayer by a member
Silent prayer
Blessing
Prayer by a member
Anthem by a choir(s)
Prayer by a member
Closing hymn
Psalm 23 - the lord’s prayer
Doxology “come Holy Spirit of God…”
Benediction
Doxology: “hear our prayer…”
spiritual choruses
Testimonies, visions and prophecies etc.
closing

ORDER OF WORSHIP ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Hymn
Prayer By Officiating Priest
Psalm One (to be recited by all)
Prayer By A Member
Reading Of Psalm 15- To Be Repeated By All
Anthem By The Choir
Prayer By A Member
Text/Sermon
Prayer By A Member
Silent Prayer (All Standing)
Blessing
Prayer By A Member
Anthem By Choir (s)
Prayer By A member
Closing Hymn
Psalm 23
The Lord’s Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Doxology
Spiritual Choruses
Love Feast
Vision, Prophecy, Dream And Testimony
Announcement, Admonition And Closing By Officiating Priest

ORDER OF WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

Introit” The Lord Is In His Holy Temple”
Psalm One To Be Recited By All
Prayer By The Officiating Priest
Hymn
Prayer By A Member
(a) If on Wednesday Read John 17:1-26 (To Be Repeated By The Congregation)
(b) If on Thursday Read Psalm 51:1-19 (To Be Repeated By the Congregation)
Hymn
Prayer By A Member
1st Lesson
Anthem by Choir(s)
Prayer By A Member
Golden Text/Sermon
Prayer By A Member
Silent Prayer (All Standing)
Blessing
Prayer By A Member
Anthem By Choir(s)
Prayer By A Member
Closing Hymn
Psalm 23
The Lord’s Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Doxology
Spiritual Choruses
Love Feast
Vision, Prophecy, Dream And Testimony

ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

It is of great importance that all BCS members living far away from bethels to observe daily morning devotion and evening prayers in their homes. This will enhance and sustain their spiritual awareness
1. Psalm 1 (To Be Recited)
2. Hymn
3. Prayer
4. Psalm 121 (To Be Recited)
5. Closing Hymn
6. Psalm 23(To Be Recited)
7. The Lord’s Prayer (To Be Recited)
8. Doxology: (A) If Morning Sing “Bless Us O Lord”(Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 505)
  (B) If Evening Sing “Olumba Behold Us Here” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0 506)
9. Benediction
10. Doxology: Hear Our Prayers Oh Lord” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 507)
11. Spiritual Choruses
12. Closing
Note: The Above Can Be Used By A Brother/Sister And His/Her Family.

ORDER OF WORSHIP DURING THURSDAY GENERAL FASTING IN BCS BETHELS

In BCS, We regard Thursday as important day being the day our lord Jesus Christ was crucified. All Brotherhood members commemorate His sufferings and passions on that day by fasting from 6.am to 6pm. He was condemned to death at 6 am; crucified on the cross at 9 am. He gave up the ghost at 3 pm. He was brought down from the cross at 6pm. The Three Days and Three Nights Were As Follows:-

6am - 6pm of Thursday     – 1st Day
6pm - 6am of Friday          – 1st Night
6am - 6pm of Friday          – 2nd Day
6pm - 6am of Saturday     – 2nd Night
6am - 6pm of Saturday     – 3rd Day
6pm - 6am of Sunday        – 3rd Night
6pm - 6am of Sunday        – 3rd Night

While Observing Fasting In Bethels The Order Below Should Be Followed:

6 Am. First Bible reading: Matthew 27: 1- 44
1. Rendition of Song “Obong Fen daha Do No Nyin” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0. 501) by the Congregation (all kneeling down).
2. Prayer By A Member
3. Anthem By Choir (s)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Confession Of Sins, Prayer For The Entire World By 4 Members (2 Brothers And Sisters)
6. Spiritual Choruses, Testimonies, Visions Etc.
9 am Second Bible Reading: Mark 15: 1-32
1. Rendition of Song “Obong Fen daha Do No Nyin” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0. 501) by the Congregation (all kneeling down).
2. Prayer By A Member
3. Anthem By Choir (s)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Confession Of Sins, Prayer For The Entire World By 4 Members (2 Brothers And Sisters)
6. Spiritual Choruses, Testimonies, Visions Etc.
12noon Third Bible Reading: John 19: 1 – 30
1. Rendition of Song “Obong Fen daha Do No Nyin” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0. 501) by the Congregation (all kneeling down).
2. Prayer By A Member
3. Anthem By Choir (s)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Confession Of Sins, Prayer For The Entire World By 4 Members (2 Brothers And Sisters)
6. Spiritual Choruses, Testimonies, Visions Etc.
3 pm. Fourth Bible Reading: Luke 23:-149
1. Rendition of Song “Obong Fen daha Do No Nyin” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0. 501) by the Congregation (all kneeling down).
2. Prayer By A Member
3. Anthem By Choir (s)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Confession Of Sins, Prayer For The Entire World By 4 Members (2 Brothers And Sisters)
6. Spiritual Choruses, Testimonies, Visions Etc.
5.55pm. General Confession Of Sins (Two By Two)

6Pm. Fifth Bible Reading: Luke 23:50 -56
1. Rendition of Song “Obong Fen daha Do No Nyin” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0. 501) by the Congregation (all kneeling down).
2. Prayer By A Member
3. Anthem By Choir (s)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Closing Hymn
6. Psalm 23
7. The Lord’s Prayer
8. Doxology:” Come Holy Spirit Of God…..”(Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 513)
9. Benediction
10. Doxology: Hear Our Prayer…” (Brotherhood Hymn Book No. 507)
11. Jumps of Hallelujah, Hosanna and Amen. (Seven Times Each)
12. Feast
13. Closing.

ORDER OF WORSHIP DURING THURSDAY GENERAL FASTING IN PENTECOSTAL CENTERS

In BCS, We regard Thursday as important day being the day our lord Jesus Christ was crucified. All Brotherhood members commemorate His sufferings and passions on that day by fasting from 6.am to 6pm. He was condemned to death at 6 am; crucified on the cross at 9 am. He gave up the ghost at 3 pm. He was brought down from the cross at 6pm. The Three Days and Three Nights Were As Follows:-
6am - 6pm of Thursday     – 1st Day
6pm - 6am of Friday          – 1st Night
6am - 6pm of Friday          – 2nd Day
6pm - 6am of Saturday     – 2nd Night
6am - 6pm of Saturday     – 3rd Day
6pm - 6am of Sunday        – 3rd Night
6pm - 6am of Sunday        – 3rd Night
1. 6 am First Bible Reading: Matthew 27:1-44
2. 9 am Second Bible Reading: Mark 15:1-32
  Items (a) to (i) should be observed except Item (f)
3. 10 am Full Service Is Conducted (see order of Divine Service)
4. 12noon Third Bible Reading: John 19:1-30
  Items (a) to (i) should be observed except Item (f)
5. 3 pm Fourth Bible Reading: Luke 23:1-49
  Items (a) to (i) should be observed except Item (f)
6. 5.55pm Confession Of Sins ( Here Members gather in twos and confess their sins one to the other)
7. 6 pm Fifth Bible Reading: Luke 23:50-End
8. Rendition of Song “Obong Fen daha Do No Nyin” (Brotherhood Hymn Book .N0. 501) by the Congregation (all kneeling down).
9. Prayer By A Member
10. Anthem By Choir (s)
11. Prayer by a member
12. Closing Hymn
13. Psalm 23
14. The Lord’s Prayer
15. Doxology:” Come Holy Spirit Of God…..”(Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 513)
16. Benediction
17. Doxology: Hear Our Prayer…” (Brotherhood Hymn Book No. 507)
18. Jumps of Hallelujah, Hosanna and Amen. (Seven Times Each)
19. Feast
20. Closing.

ORDER OF WORSHIP DURING HOUSE BLESSING

Brethren are advice to have their New houses blessed before they move in or as soon as they move in.
- Hymn From Brotherhood Hymn Book
- Prayer By The Conductor
- Psalm 1 (To Be Recited By All)
- Prayer By A Member
- Text And Sermon
- Prayer By A Member
- Silent Prayer
- Anthem By Choir
- Prayer By A Member
- Closing Hymn
- Psalm 23 And The Lord Prayer
- Doxology “Come Holy Spirit of God (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 513)
- Benediction
- Doxology: Hear Our Prayer Oh Lord” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0. 507)
- Spiritual Choruses And Spiritual Work
- Blessing The Members Of The House
- Feast
- Visions, Dream And Testimonies
- Closing

ORDER OF WORSHIP DURING WEDNESDAY WATCH AND PRAY

After our lord Jesus Christ finished admonishing, instructing and teaching his disciples, He washed their feet and ate the last super with them. He knew the hour of his betrayal was at hand and he began to be sorrowful and heavy at heart. He stayed awake crying. This lasted for three hours from midnight to 3 am and he asked his disciples to watch and pray with him. At 3 am the Jews (led by Judas) came and arrested him. As directed by the Sole Spiritual Head, Members of BCS observed Watch and Pray every Wednesday from Midnight to3am.
1. Hymn
2. Prayer by a conductor
3. Psalm 1 (to be recited by all)
4. Prayer by a member
5. Reading – Matthew 26:1 – end (all kneeling with reverence)
6. Anthem by choirs (s)
7. Prayer by a member
8. Text – sermon
9. Prayer by a member
10. Silent prayer (all standing)
11. Anthem by choir (s)
12. Prayer by a member
13. Closing hymn
14. Psalm 23,
15. The lord’s prayer (to be recited by all)
16. Doxology “Olumba behold us here” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0.506)
17. Benediction
18. Doxologies “Hear our prayer O lord.” (Brotherhood Hymn Book N0 507)
19. Spiritual choruses
20. Feast (text:1st corinthians11:23-29) (John 6:51, 1st Corinthians 10:16-17)
21. Visions, prophecies, testimonies and confession of sings
22. Closing.