People of God! May you, like Ruth, be steadfast in love. May you, like Daniel, be obedient to truth. May you, like Rahab, be brave and self-sacrificing. May you, like Jesus, Shout out for justice! Go forth, people of God! Photo: Manchester UK
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Benediction of Questions — Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, USA
Who are we? We are God’s beloved. Where are we going? To lunch, to the park, to our homes, to work and to school: out into God’s world. With what do we venture forth? With the illumination of hope, with the strength of community, with the love of Christ. With whom will we share it? […]
Read full textTraveling with relevance — Stephen Best, UK
Words for departing worship — sending forth God of life and wholeness, God within, around and beyond, Fill our minds with wonder, our hearts with love And make us thirsty For trusting beyond where we can see, so our worship Can inspire and transform us And help us travel with relevance today in the way […]
Read full textJourney into wonder — Stephen Best, UK
Words of sending forth And now friends, Know that This God who is within, around and beyond, Delights in our probing, Wriggles with joy at our exploring And hugs and holds us as we search for understanding. So let’s always enjoy our journeys into the wonder of God And until we meet again: God bless […]
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