The Altar Service
Lesson Seven

The Altar Call
•	The invitation should be…
–	Simple
–	Honest 
–	Direct
–	Personal
–	Without interference or interruptions

•	The evangelist…
–	Must have a special anointing
–	Must plead with the sinner with tears and love
–	Must be earnest

The Altar Service
•	Consult with the pastor before service
•	Altar workers to be appointed and instructed
•	RECOMMENDATIONS
–	Men with men, women with women
–	Anointed and loving altar workers
–	Quietly approach seekers	

Dealing With The Sinner/Stranger
•	Approach quietly with a bible
•	Ask questions about his salvation experience
•	Explain the plan of salvation and show in Scriptures
•	Ask if they want to pray
•	Be honest, sincere, courteous, and fairly quiet

Points to Remember
•	There must not be anything offensive such as body odor or bad breath
•	Hands off is a good policy to remember
•	Remember the Lord gives the Holy Ghost
•	Two or three workers with one seeker are sufficient

Praying People Through
•	No superficial or surface experience
•	True repentance cannot be hurried
•	The Holy Ghost will take over his or her tongue
•	The seeker will know it when they get it!

LESSON SEVEN
SELF HELP TEST

A. Write a paragraph comparing the merits of a prayer room with that of a church altar.

B. Give FOUR points to remember in conducting an altar service.
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C. Write a paragraph on this subject: "Praying Men and Women Through."

D. Explain just how you would approach and deal with a stranger at the altar.