What Do They Do…? A Look at Two Things the Elders Do Popular Wim van Noordt Two things elders do before the church service: they have a prayer as the consistory, and they give a handshake to the minister before and after the sermon. This article discusses what these mean. Read more about What Do They Do…? A Look at Two Things the Elders Do Share Add new comment
The Elder's Handshake Popular Lawrence W. Bilkes This article looks at the meaning of the elder's handshake before and after the worship service, arguing that it is an expression of fellowship. Read more about The Elder's Handshake Share Add new comment