Benediction
One of the things I really enjoy about our new preaching minister is the fact that he closes each service with a benediction. We leave every Sunday with a doxology, a charge to go, to serve, to love. Besides the nice feeling of closure it brings, there is a sense of purpose...as though we go as one, a community called to do God's work.Even though I am years away, it's impossible for me not to think about the things I would like to do as a minister some day. This has always been one and it's nice to be a part of it already.
posted by Thurman8er @ 7:39 AM
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I like closing songs with a message of that nature, too........like "God Bless You, Go with God".
Now, I DON'T like the sing "God Be With You," cuz it makes me cry!
:)
I, too, am inspired with the Benediction. When I sang in my college choir, we closed every concert with my favorite, "The Lord Bless You And Keep You". by Lutkin. One closing song I miss a lot is "Now The Day Is Over."
Jason's closing words of our service are refreshing and assuring, just as a former preacher's "Call To Worship" which instilled a sense of joy for our being gathered together. Both promote that feeling of unity.
(There's only one song I cannot get through without crying, and that's "Be With Me Lord". I don't know why...maybe it's the exquisite harmony and simplicity.)
I think the first time I experienced that was a visit to the Nashville church where BST was worship leader. They were allowing another church (Lutheran, I think) use their building for a while and the visiting priest gave a benediction over the church. I thought it was pretty cool.
Bless you too!
Remember the Sargent of "Hill Street Blues" and his benediction after each watch meeting - "Hey, hey, lets be careful out there."
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