May God our heavenly parent,
Emmanuel God with us,
and the Holy Spirit God upon us
guide and bless us each day. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
benediction
Benediction: Share Christ’s Life
You are witnesses of the risen Christ,
in _____ and to the end of the earth.
Wherever you go, share Christ’s life with others,
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
May the steadfast love of the Lord,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be yours, today and forever. Alleluia! Amen.
submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams (he/him), Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Benediction: sent to proclaim
Peace be with you all.
As Christ was sent into the world,
so we are now sent
to proclaim forgiveness
and bear witness to God’s love
in Jesus’ name
by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Benediction: see greater things
Beloved, we have heard and trusted in
the good news of Jesus Christ.
Go now into the world to do and see still greater things,
to open heaven upon earth
and bear witness to eternal life today;
in the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Benediction for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
Rejoice! The Word takes on flesh
this season and wherever we live by the Spirit.
Go forth to share the good news of Christ’s coming
this day and forever,
in the name of the Father
and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
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