Figure  2-21  illustrates  the  preparation  of  a  worship bulletin  using  a  word  processing  program  system. Needless  to  say,  use  of  the  computer  eliminates guesswork It is no longer necessary to spend hours blocking,  figuring  justification,  figuring  vertical  or horizontal   centering   or   complicated   margin settings...  the  program  will  automatically  do  it  for  you. WORSHIP  MODELS In your duties and responsibilities for religious program support, you must be aware of your RMF’s requirements  in  regard  to  worship  models.  A  worship model is a representation of reality. Worship models are streamlined  images  of  the  worship  system  or  systems used  in  your  RMF. The  model  is  defined  by  the chaplain, chaplains, or clergy, and detailed by the RP. The basic reason for building a worship model is to define structure, function, or scope. The particular form of a worship model depends on the use it is to serve. The model maybe a photograph, a physical scale model, or a blueprint. Flowcharts and graphs  are  usually  incorporated  into  models.  A  model is built for the simple reason that it is easier to study and manipulate  than  the  system  that  it  represents.  A  model is also a means of turning over information that is easily understood  to  new  persons  coming  onboard. When making models of the worship system, follow these  basic  styles: l   The whole  problem  approach in which your goal is  to  improve  total  efficiency l   The use of teams that will incorporate a variety of opinions .   The varying solution technique that is anything goes in the model as long as it leads to a better, more sophisticated one Following  these  styles  in  developing  your  worship models will involve your use of certain phases such as (1)  drafting  the  model;  (2)  constructing  the  model; (3)  testing  the  model;  (4)  executing  the  model; (5)  controlling  the  model  and  its  solution;  and (6) realizing the results. These phases make up a united whole,  where  each  phase  adjusts  every  other  phase. Worship  models  do  not  merely  describe  a  fixed worship system but rather permit a determination of how one  or  more  phases  of  the  worship  system  may  be changed  to  accomplish  some  well-defined  objective better. The advantage of using the worship model rather than the system itself is obvious, particularly where manipulation  of  the  system  is  impossible  or  where manipulation  is  possible  but  excessively  costly  or  risky. LITERATURE AND PERIODICALS Religious  publications  can  be  in  the  form  of published literature and periodicals as well as news items about the religious activities of military chaplains and  other  service  members. Religious  publications  are  interested  in  news  items concerning  shipboard  religious  activities  and  the religious ministries provided by Navy chaplains to Navy Seabee and Marine Corps units in the field. You should try to provide the Office of the Chief of Chaplains with any pictures, news items, and articles pertaining to religious ministry in the sea services. The Office of the Chief of Chaplains serves as the Navy’s liaison with American churches and the church press that have a continuing need for items of interest to the general public. RELIGIOUS  TRACTS The term religious tracts  may be used to encompass a  significant  variety  of  devotional,  inspirational, informative, or religious literature. Tracts are selected by Navy chaplains and are made available to the public through  the  use  of  literature  racks  and  displays positioned  in  locations  reaching  a  multiplicity  of persons.  The  command  chaplain  approves  and  specifies the sources from which tracts for the CRP should be obtained. CHAPLAIN  BACKING As an RP, the role you will play will involve many values. One of the chief values a good RP must possess is fidelity. Fidelity is the quality of being loyal; that is, to  back  your  chaplain’s  aspirations,  goals,  duties,  and the person to the best of your capability. It is important for you to remember that in backing your  chaplain,  you  are  limited  to  performing  religious program  tasks  that  do  not  require  ordination  or licensing. Even though you are required to support chaplains and persons of all faith groups, you will not be required to conduct worship services, act as a lay reader,  administer  sacraments  and  ordinances,  or function as a pastoral counselor. 2-32