SUGGESTED COMMISSIONING SERVICE FOR LOCAL CHURCH MISSIONARIES

Developed by: Rev. Matthew L. Newmann, Pastor

Pilgrim United Church of Christ

Port Charlotte, Florida 

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

COVENANT

Minister:  Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together as the Family of God to show our support for ______ (name) ______  as he/she/they respond(s) to God’s call to  ____ (country) ____  to _____ (ministry) _____.  We now covenant with _____ (name) ______ to stand beside him/her/them as he/she/they journey(s) to a land far away from family and friends.  He/she/they will need to know that __ (name of church) __  upholds and remembers him/her/them in his/her/their absence from us.  Shall we voice our backing for God’s servant(s)?

Congregation: We promise to love you, pray for you, and continue our financial and spiritual support as you follow the call of Jesus to  ____(country)_____.  You will be the visible presence of the ministry of _(name of church)_ spread across the world.   Go from us and proclaim His Word in the power of the Holy Spirit and the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ.

LAYING ON OF HANDS

            AND PRAYER OF COMMISSION

HYMN OF COMMITMENT