Here’s a parting benediction inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:13-14 and Mark 3:33-35. It comes from the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website.
Commissioning
(inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:13-14 and Mark 3:33-35)
Sisters and brothers of Christ, go into all the world!
Go forth with forgiveness and grace.
Go forth with compassion and love.
We go as Christ’s family
for all the world to see.
Go forth with forgiveness and grace.
Go forth with compassion and love.
We go as Christ’s family
for all the world to see.
— Adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2012, © 2011 Abingdon Press by Mary Scifres. Posted on the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/