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SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY

The BCS Handbook.

One shared foundation for worship, service and spiritual life in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.

Explore the teachings, instructions and procedures compiled for the guidance and unity of brethren, presented in a convenient digital reader. Printed copies are available from the Leader’s Office.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR BCS
HANDBOOK
LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU LOVE · FAITH · HOPE
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Guided by the Holy Father's instructions.

The Handbook brings together teachings and directions intended to promote unity in the Brotherhood, including guidance on worship, fellowship, sacraments, leadership and daily conduct.

“To ensure uniformity and remove doubts from the minds of brethren, the Holy Spirit directed that a comprehensive Handbook be written…”— Introduction, BCS Handbook
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17 reading sections
01 IntroductionThe Holy Father’s purpose and guidance for a unified Brotherhood.Read chapter 02 Our Identity & PurposeThe establishment, description, aims, objectives and motto of BCS.Read chapter 03 Garments, Worship & GivingGuidance on the uniform, shoes, voluntary offerings, tithes and resolving disputes.Read chapter 04 Spiritual LeadershipOfficers, spiritual responsibility, Pentecostal periods and the Leader’s Office.Read chapter 05 The SacramentsChild blessing, baptism, love feast and marriage blessing.Read chapter 06 Membership & DutiesMembership, responsibilities and spiritual groups.Read chapter 07 Administration & FellowshipsAdministrative groupings, fellowship life and shared responsibilities.Read chapter 08 Daily Prayer & ServicesDaily prayers, household observances and full services.Read chapter 09 Holy Spirit ChurchOrders and directions for services in Pentecostal Centres.Read chapter 10 Watch, Fasting & PrayerVigil, fasting, special prayers and worship orders.Read chapter 11 Blessings & BaptismChild blessing, baptism and related spiritual ceremonies.Read chapter 12 Funeral & Memorial ServicesFuneral service, procession and memorial guidance.Read chapter 13 Feasts & CitationsInstructions and scripture references for feast observances.Read chapter 14 Guidance & UniformityFurther directions and corrections for uniform practice.Read chapter 15 Psalms for WorshipPsalms and prayers for daily and special worship.Read chapter 16 Confession, Prayer & MeetingsGuidance for confession, testimony, prayer and gatherings.Read chapter 17 Scripture Reference IndexBiblical references grouped by topic in the supplied handbook.Read chapter

This digital edition reproduces the text of the Handbook supplied for the website. Original pagination and line wrapping have been adapted for screen reading; typographical and source-text irregularities have not been independently corrected. For the official printed edition or to verify wording, contact the Leader’s Office.

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