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To Reaffirm Doctrine of Men Serving in Office of Holy Ministry

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Official Workbook overture source text

Overture: 5-30

Workbook page: Contents page viii; overture page 354

Source pages: Contents page viii; overture page 354

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To Reaffirm Doctrine of Men Serving  
in Office of Holy Ministry 
WHEREAS, Scripture tells us that only certain men (1 Tim. 3:1 –
7; Titus 1:7 –9; Matt. 10:2 –4) can enter the Office of the Holy 
Ministry (1 Cor. 14:33– 35; 1 Tim. 2:11 –15; Titus 1:5 –9; 2 Tim. 
2:2); and

To Reaffirm Doctrine of Men Serving in Office of Holy Ministry

Pause and Pray at 3:07 p.m.