of bread and water, as well as the sharing of testimonies, Scripture readings and hymn singing. Giving. Almost every service has an opportunity for those gathered to give of their "tithes and offerings" to support the ministry of that particular congregation. Through apportionments, a portion of those gifts go to Christian ministries that have a national or global impact. Many larger United Methodist congregations have incorporated more contemporary styles of music and audio-visual technology into some of their worship services, though these churches generally also offer more traditional services. As John Wesley advocated outdoor evangelism, revival services are a traditional worship practice of Methodism that are often held in United Methodist churches, as well as at outdoor camp meetings and at tent revivals. The chancel of United Methodist churches usually features a lectern and baptismal font on one side of the altar table and a pulpit on the other side. The chancel also features the Christian Flag and sometimes, a processional cross. The chancel is often delimited by chancel rails, sometimes with a mourner's bench in front of it. Order of worship A typical United Methodist order of worship may include the following elements: Gathering Prelude Chiming of the Hour The Procession Lighting of the Candles Voluntary Introit (choral) Call to Worship Opening Prayer Invocation Announcements Welcoming/Greeting Passing the Peace Hymn of Praise Act of Praise Responsive Reading Gloria Patri Prayers Joys and Concerns Prayer of Confession Absolution The Lord's Prayer Pastoral Prayer Collect Prayer of Intercession Bidding Prayer Prayer of the People Proclamation Choral Anthem Choral Worship Drama Presentation The Lessons(Old Testament/Psalm/Epistle/Gospel) Prayer of Illumination Hymn of Preparation Time of Personal Witness / Testimony Children's Sermon / Moments Introduction of the Preacher Sermon Response Affirmation of Faith Litany of Response Altar Call and Conversion Invitation to Discipleship Offertory Doxology Hymn of Response Going forth Benediction Closing Prayer Extinguishing of the Candles Choral Response The Recessional Postlude Saints The United Methodist Church's understanding of a "saint" is not unique among Protestants, yet differs significantly from the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran views. Methodists do not have a process for electing people to sainthood. They do not pray to saints, nor do they believe that saints serve as mediators to God. The denomination considers all faithful Christians to be saints. Methodist institutions may be named after a biblical figure (e.g., "St. James UMC"). Methodists also honor notable heroes and