Benediction: Luke 10

Here’s a closing commission and benediction inspired by Luke 10: 1-11.  It was written by Rev. Heather A. Moody, and posted on the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website.

Benediction
(inspired by Luke 10: 1-11)

Go forth from this place refreshed and empowered
to do the ministry to which God calls you:
Travel lightly, for you carry within you all that you need. 
Notice God’s presence in simple, everyday experiences. 
Whenever opportunity arises, labor for the good of all. 
And the blessing and joy of God, our Creator, Healer, and Life-Giver
go with you today and always. Amen.

~ from A Harvest of Joy, Healing, and Peace: Service Prayers for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost was written by Rev. Heather A. Moody. Posted on the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/