Benediction: Galatians 5:22-23

Three groups, group is determined by first letter of last name.

A-G: May the love of the Spirit that cares for the family, the neighbor, the stranger and the enemy be with you all. 

ALL: And also with you.

H-N: May the joy of the Spirit that brightens the darkest day and overflows the happiest moments be with you all.

ALL: And also with you.

O-Z: May the peace of the Spirit that flourishes in both chaotic and calm days be with you all.

ALL: And also with you.

A-G: May the patience of the Spirit that bears with uncertainty and pain be with you all. 

ALL: And also with you.

H-N: May the kindness of the Spirit that tempers every interaction with caring be with you all.

ALL: And also with you.

O-Z: May the goodness of the Spirit that stimulates the best in you and the best in those around you be with you all. 

ALL: And also with you.

A-G: May the faithfulness of the Spirit that persists with those in difficult times be with you all.

ALL: And also with you.

H-N: May the gentleness of the Spirit that upholds others in their fragility be with you all.

ALL: And also with you.

O-Z: May the self-control of the Spirit that conquers distractions to pursue God be with you all. 

Call to Worship: Psalm 121

LEADER: I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

GROUP 1: He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.

GROUP 2: The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

GROUP 3: The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.