A Congregational Blessing Resource
Appendix. 7—Sample Congregational Blessing Service
Love as I Have Loved You
(A Service of Congregational Blessing)
Prelude and Preparation
Hymn of Gathering: “Gather Your Children” stanzas 1 and 2 SP 3
Lighting of the Peace Candle and Prayer for Peace
Welcome
Call to Worship: I Peter 3:8–12
*Hymn: “Holy Spirit, Come with Power” HS 287
*Prayer of Invocation
*Response
Disciples’ Generous Response
Reflection: What is our response as followers of Jesus? How will we
extend this blessing to others?
Blessing and Offering of Mission Tithes
Scripture Reading and Homily
Hymn: “Weave” NS 51
Testimony of Harmony
Hymn: “Mighty God, Transforming God!” stanza 1 NS 38
Testimony of Transformation and Empowerment
Song of Dedication: “Lord, I Give You” stanzas 1–3 NS 32
Blessing of the Priesthood
Blessing of the Children and Youth
Song of Dedication: “Lord, I Give You” stanzas 4–7 NS 32
Blessing of the Families and Home
Blessing of the Congregation
*Hymn: “Gather Your Children” stanzas 3 and 4 SP 3
*Sending Forth: Go forth, blessed to be a blessing to others: “Love as I Have
Loved You.” Amen.
*Postlude
*All who are able may stand.
Our songbooks: HS = Hymns of the Saints, large burgundy book SP =
Sing for Peace, small burgundy book NS = Sing a New Song, small gold book
R-x = By Request: Songs for the Community of Christ, small book with
Temple spire
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