Here’s a closing commission & benediction based on the scripture readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B (March 25, 2012). It was written by Nathan Nettleton.
Commission & Benediction
(based on Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33)
(based on Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33)
Go now, to serve Christ and follow him.
Let your old life fall like a grain of wheat into the earth
so that you may bear much fruit
as you allow God to reshape your heart
and live in obedience to the law written within you.
And may God centre you in truth and steady your spirit.
May Christ renew your joy and strengthen your will.
And may the Spirit teach you God’s hidden wisdom
Let your old life fall like a grain of wheat into the earth
so that you may bear much fruit
as you allow God to reshape your heart
and live in obedience to the law written within you.
And may God centre you in truth and steady your spirit.
May Christ renew your joy and strengthen your will.
And may the Spirit teach you God’s hidden wisdom
and fill you with songs of rejoicing.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.
— Copyright © 2003 Nathan Nettleton http://www.laughingbird.net/
— Copyright © 2003 Nathan Nettleton http://www.laughingbird.net/
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