Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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T he S eason after P entecost

Departing to Serve

Benediction Eternal God, you set Jesus Christ to rule over all things, andmade us servants in your kingdom. By your Spirit empower us to love the unloved, and tominister to all in need. Then at the last bring us to your eternal realmwhere we may worship and adore you and be welcomed into your everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. ~ The Book of CommonWorship, in The Theological andWorship Ministry Unit. Book of CommonWorship . Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993. p. 395. Affirmation for the Day Sunday: Making disciples is the heart of Jesus’s Great Commission. Monday: All authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus. Tuesday: Jesus desires disciples of all nations. Wednesday: Baptism is a key part of discipleship. Thursday (Thanksgiving Day): Give thanks for the Lord is good, and his steadfast love endures forever. Friday: Disciples must learn to obey all that Jesus taught. Saturday: Jesus will be with us to the end of the age. Pray without Ceasing – Flash Prayer for the Day O holy and triune God, in whose name – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – all disciples are baptized, make your glory known through me today and always.