Here’s a closing benediction inspired by Matthew
10:40-42. It was written by Rev. Elsa A. Cook, and posted on Cooking with
Elsa (see link below).
Benediction
(inspired by Matthew
10:40-42)
Whoever welcomes you welcomes me.
Quench our thirst for love,
Satisfy our need to be known,
Assure us that we are indeed prophets of
welcome.
Let us go to proclaim this peace in God’s name.
~ written by the Rev.
Elsa A. Cook. an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. She writes liturgies
and shares her thoughts on https://cookingwithelsa.org/.
