CHAPTER VII

SPECIAL DAYS

From apostolic times Christians have observed the first day of the week as the Lord's Day, because on it our Lord Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. Therefore, on that day, the Gospel should be proclaimed in services of worship.
In addition, there are special seasons that provide occasion for emphasis on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, His death, resurrection, ascension and coming again, and the sending of the Holy Spirit. There are days appointed to our Synod to recall the heritage of the Church, proclaim its mission, and forward its work. All of these may be observed in the public worship of God. For those congregations and pastors using color symbolism in harmony with the seasons of the Christian year, the suggestions of the General Synod should be followed.
It is also appropriate that some weekday may be appointed by the session for the gathering of the people to prayer, praise, and the hearing of the Word.
If at any time the civil authorities should appoint a fast or thanksgiving, the minister and people of our Church should consider paying due respect, ordinarily through a service of public worship. The prayers, Psalms or hymns, the selection of Scripture, and the message should be especially selected for the occasion.

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