Introduction:
Today we
extend a blessing for our new deacon candidate Janet Blakeley. She has been accepted into candidacy by Bishop
Bridget Mary for ARCWP. We welcome Janet and with extended hands call on our
Loving God to be with us as we bless Janet who has been called to God’s service
with the People of God and Mary Mother of Jesus.
Community:
“I have called you by name
and you are mine”
Loving God, who calls women to the diaconate as well as men,
thank you for
this gift to our Mary Mother of Jesus community.
May we be present to Janet
as well as all women in
discernment
for the journey of being a woman deacon or priest.
May we allow Janet to influence our lives and call us to live
faithfully in a greater knowledge of you and your great love for us.
May Janet and we always be
open to the call of God which continues
throughout
our lives. Amen.
Psalm: Janet:
Blessed are those who walk hand in
hand with goodness, for their delight is in the Spirit of our Loving God. In God’s heart you dwell by night and by
day. Like trees we are planted by steams
of water that yield fruit in due season and our leaves flourish in all that we
do and we give life. Loving God, you
shall give us all spiritual gifts. Amen
Community:
And what our God requires
of you Janet is to live justice, mercy and to walk humbly with our God. May God give you holiness, freedom, and
fullness of life. Amen.
Closing prayer, Community:
O loving God, giver of all
gifts, we thank you for your gift of this woman, Janet, for the building of
your kindom on earth. May she always
have the courage to follow, promote, and encourage us on to seek justice for
all your people. May those touched by
her life be transformed and show your love for justice and peace and equality
forever. We ask this through Jesus
Sophia who taught us how to love. Amen.
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