Lesson Seven
The Altar Service

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
1.		1.Men with men, women with women
2.		2.Anointed and loving altar workers

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

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

•	Give FOUR points to remember in conducting an altar service.
  1. _____________________________________________________________ 

     2. _____________________________________________________________

     3. _____________________________________________________________

     4. _____________________________________________________________ 

•	Write a paragraph on this subject: "Praying Men and Women Through." 

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