The Words Of Dismissal

The words of Dismissal are words of closure and of sending forth.

The minister, from the back of the congregation, ends public worship with a proclamation that begins the Christian service in the world. An example may be: "Go in peace to love and serve the Lord" to which the people respond,"Thanks be to God. "

Examples of the Words of Dismissal

Go out into the world in peace;

have courage;

hold on to what is good;

return no one evil for evil;

strengthen the fainthearted;

support the weak, and help the...

 

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