To the Bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic:We, the Vestry of Church Name of Church* , located in City, State* at a duly called Vestry meeting on the date of Date* hereby nominate and recommend First Name* Last Name* to become a Postulant for Holy Orders. After due inquiry, we are well assured and believe that First Name* Last Name*
Further, we are well-assured and attest that First Name Last Name • is an active, confirmed Communicant in good standing in this church;• is of exemplary Christian character and lives a sober, honest, and Godly life;• holds the Holy Scriptures to be the Word of God;• believes and follows the historic teachings of the Church as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.We pledge to prayerfully and practically support First Name Last Nameduring the process leading to ordination.