Blessings

P: May God enfold you in the mystery of (Christmas/Easter).

May God enlighten you in the Way of Christ's love.

May God keep you safe and give you peace.

C: Amen.

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P: May Almighty God, Creator, Savior, Counselor, love you, bless you and keep you now and always.

C: Amen.

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P: The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make His face shine on you,

And be caring towards you;

The Lord lift up His countenance on you,

And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

C: Amen.

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P: May the God of love and grace keep you safe.

May the God of comfort and healing hold you close.

May the God of peace and joy sing in your heart.

C: Amen.

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Sending & Blessing:

A: Lord, you send all of us into the world to be your hands and feet. At times this takes us into new pathways, into the unknown, requiring that we leave old friends. Such has been your will for [NAME(S)] . We give you thanks for him/her/them, for all the skills, time, and effort he/she/they has/have shared with us; all the love and caring he/she/they has/have given us. We pray that as we take leave of him/her/them, you guide and protect him/her/them in the new life to which you have called him/her/them.

All may gather around [NAME(S)] and offer their individual blessings.

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P: May the Word of love fill your days.

May the Light of the universe guide your ways.

May the Source of all life course through your deeds.

May the God of all, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

Keep you always in the joy of God’s gift of life.

C: Amen.

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P: May Almighty God,

protect you, guide you and uphold you in faith.

C: Amen.

P: May Almighty God,

lead you ever into the bright glory of God's promise.

C: Amen.

P: May Almighty God, the great I Am,

love you, bless you and keep you,

now and always;

in the name of the Creator, the Savior, the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

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