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 suffering; honor everyone; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor. 16:13; 2 Tim. 2:1; Eph. 6:10; 1 Thess. 5:13–22; 1 Peter 2:17) or Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; be courageous and strong. Let all that you do be done in love. (1 Cor. 16:13–14, rsv) or Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col. 3:17) or Go out into the world in peace. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind. This is the greatest commandment; it comes first. The second is like it; Love your neighbor as yourself. Everything in the law and the prophets hangs on these two commandments. (based on Matt. 22:37–40) or Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. [Alleluia, alleluia] or Go in peace to serve the Lord, in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. [Alleluia, alleluia] or Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. Thanks be to God. [Alleluia, alleluia]